Use Kimi with Claude Code
$3/Mtok inKimi K3's tool-calling is tuned for agentic work, which makes it the strongest open-weights brain for Claude Code sessions, at a fraction of frontier pricing.
Facts
At a glance
Model
Kimi K3
moonshotai/kimi-k3
Price
$3 / M input · $15 / M output
Context window
256k tokens
Tool
Claude Code
Setup below, under two minutes
Quickstart
Set up Kimi in Claude Code
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Point Claude Code at CompanyFabric. Claude Code reads the ANTHROPIC_* variables, the value is your CompanyFabric key (sk-cf-…), no Anthropic account needed:
export COMPANYFABRIC_API_KEY="sk-cf-…" export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://api.companyfabric.com" export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="$COMPANYFABRIC_API_KEY" - 2
Start a session on this model:
claude --model moonshotai/kimi-k3 - 3
Every turn's exact cost lands in your dashboard usage feed, set a per-key budget cap if the agent runs unattended.
Full tool guide: Use any model with Claude Code →
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Moonshot AI account to use Kimi in Claude Code?
No, one CompanyFabric key covers Kimi K3 and every other model in the library. Billing is one prepaid balance with exact per-call metering; BYOK at 0% is available if you already have provider keys.
What does Kimi K3 cost in Claude Code?
$3 / M input · $15 / M output, the same metered price as any other route to the model. Set a per-key budget cap to bound what the tool can spend.
Can I switch models later without touching Claude Code again?
Yes, the endpoint stays the same; the model is a string. Any catalog id works in the same configuration, including cheaper tiers for bulk work.
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