Testing Free Kimi-K2 on Claude Code
Learn how to use free Kimi K2 API with Claude Code as a budget alternative to expensive $200/month subscriptions. Step-by-step setup guide included.
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Claude Code, the super coding Agent built by the renowned Anthropic company's model.
For detailed introductions and advanced usage techniques from previous coverage, you can check here:
Claude Code debuted at its peak, instantly outperforming Cursor and others.
The cost is expensive, with official subscription reaching up to $200 per month, which is simply "sky-high pricing" for individual developers.
If you think the above solution is still not "economical" enough, then you can try this "budget alternative" solution—using Kimi to drive Claude Code.
That's right, it's essentially a wrapper, and it directly targets Claude 4. Although there's still a gap currently, the results are still quite good, and the cost is extremely low!
So, how do you use the K2 model in the powerful Claude Code? Here's a step-by-step explanation (prerequisite: ability to use the command line):