Kimi × OpenClaw — The Simplest Setup Yet

Kimi K2.5 is currently the #1 most-used model for OpenClaw on OpenRouter!

We previously shared a guide on running Kimi with OpenClaw.

Since then, a lot has changed — for the better.

OpenClaw now natively supports Kimi K2.5, which means the setup becomes a lot simpler.

Here’s an updated step-by-step guide.

1. Install OpenClaw

Go to https://openclaw.ai/ for installation

2. Choose QuickStart

After launching OpenClaw, select

1QuickStart

This will walk you through the minimal configuration required to get started.

3. Select Moonshot AI as your Model / Auth Provider

In the

1Model / auth provider

step, choose

1Moonshot AI

You’ll see three options available,

Here’s a quick explanation for all three of them.

4. Option 1: Kimi Code Plan

Billing

• Fixed monthly subscription
• Includes a token usage cap

Recommended if

• You’re new to OpenClaw
• You want predictable costs
• You prefer a fast, frictionless setup

How to use

1. Select

1Kimi Code API Key

1. Go to https://www.kimi.com/code/console

1. Create your API Key and make sure to copy it

1. Paste it into OpenClaw

Tip: Start with a Kimi Code Plan. If you run out of quota, you can upgrade or switch to Kimi API anytime.

5. Option 2+3 : Kimi API

Billing

• Pay only for the tokens you use
• No monthly cap

Recommended if

1. You’ve exhausted your Kimi Code Plan quota
2. You want unlimited, long-running agent usage

Choose

1Kimi API key (.ai)

→ If you usually top up on the international Moonshot platform (USD billing)

1Kimi API key (.cn)

→ If your balance is on the mainland China platform

How to use

1. Select

1 Kimi API Key (.ai)

Or

1Kimi API key (.cn)

depending on where you usually top up your API credits.

1. Go to the Open Platforms based on what you selected:

• https://platform.moonshot.ai/console/api-keys
• https://platform.moonshot.cn/

1. Create and copy your API Key

1. Paste it into OpenClaw

That’s it

Once your API key is configured, OpenClaw will start running on Kimi K2.5 immediately — no extra adapters, no workarounds.

With native OpenClaw support and #1 usage on OpenRouter, Kimi is becoming the default choice for serious agent workflows.

Happy building🚀