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Moonshot AI model for Cline

Try Kimi K2.6 in Cline

Available in ClinePass

Kimi K2.6 is available in Cline. Choose Cline (usage-billing) or ClinePass as the provider, select Kimi K2.6, and use it for agentic workflows that require several connected steps, such as inspecting an unfamiliar area, making a change, and validating the result.

Best for

  • Following a task through investigation, implementation, and verification
  • Coordinating file edits with terminal commands and repository searches
  • Working through a small backlog of related fixes in one session

Limitations

  • Long task chains should include checkpoints so an early assumption does not compound across later edits.
  • Use Kimi K2.7 Code when the task is primarily a concentrated code-generation or patch-review problem.

Set up in Cline

Choose the surface that fits your workflow: use the Cline IDE extensions, run Cline CLI in your terminal or CI, or configure the model in scripts and products with the Cline SDK. Then complete the provider-specific steps below.

  1. Sign in to your Cline account in the Cline IDE extension or CLI.
  2. Choose Cline (usage-billing) provider, or subscribe to ClinePass to use ClinePass provider.
  3. Select Kimi K2.6 from the model list and start with one of the example tasks below.

Example tasks

Use these as starting prompts and adapt them to your repository.

  1. Task 1: Find the source of the flaky upload test, reproduce it locally, implement the smallest fix, and rerun the affected suite.
  2. Task 2: Audit all deprecated API calls in this package, migrate them in small batches, and verify each batch before continuing.

Frequently asked questions

How does Kimi K2.6 differ from Kimi K2.7 Code in Cline?

Kimi K2.6 is positioned for broader agentic workflows, while Kimi K2.7 Code is the more code-focused option.

Is Kimi K2.6 included with ClinePass?

Yes. Select ClinePass as the provider and choose Kimi K2.6 from the included model list.

Provider
Moonshot AI
Family
Kimi
Availability
open-weight
Last reviewed
2026-07-14
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