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Kimi Setup Guide

Kimi is Moonshot AI's AI assistant lineup. Both Kimi Code (terminal CLI) and Kimi Work (desktop app) support the CloudBase plugin.

They share the same plugin (id: cloudbase) — only the install entry differs:

ProductFormPlugin entryMCP config path
Kimi CodeTerminal CLI/plugins → Curated~/.kimi-code/mcp.json
Kimi WorkDesktop appSettings → PluginsWritten by the plugin, no manual config

Once configured, you can operate CloudBase services directly from the Kimi chat.

For example:

  • "Build a WeChat mini-program ordering system with CloudBase" — AI scaffolds pages, creates the database, writes cloud functions, and guides you through preview
  • "Build a booking system where users place orders and the admin changes status" — AI models it on CloudBase PostgreSQL, configures permissions, and wires up both ends
  • "Add phone-number login to my web app" — AI enables the auth method and integrates the CloudBase SDK

No need to switch to the cloud console — everything happens in natural language inside Kimi.

Prerequisites​

Node.js environment and a CloudBase environment

Version: Kimi Code requires a build with plugin marketplace support (/plugins available); Kimi Work requires a build with the Settings → Plugins panel.

Node.js: Make sure Node.js v18.15.0 or higher is installed:

node --version

If not, download it from the Node.js website.

CloudBase environment: See Create a CloudBase environment. New users can start for free.

Client

Configure your AI tool to connect with CloudBase capabilities. Supports local and hosted connection. See connection modes.

Step 1: Install / Configure CloudBase

通过插件市场安装（推荐）

1. 在 Kimi Code 中输入 `/plugins` 打开插件面板 2. 切换到 Curated 标签页 3. 找到 Tencent CloudBase（id: `cloudbase`），回车选择 install 4. 安装完成后重启 Kimi Code 或新开对话

手动配置 MCP（可选）

编辑 `~/.kimi-code/mcp.json`：

Need help?View Kimi Code docs

Step 2: Chat with AI

Enter the following in your AI chat in order:

prompt
Install CloudBase Skills: run npx skills add tencentcloudbase/cloudbase-skills -y
Use CloudBase Skills: 用 CloudBase 给我搭一套最小可用前后端 demo 项目

Kimi Code (Terminal CLI)​

Kimi Code ships a built-in plugin marketplace, and CloudBase is listed as a Curated plugin:

  1. Type /plugins in Kimi Code to open the plugin panel
  2. Switch to the Curated tab
  3. Find Tencent CloudBase (id: cloudbase) and press Enter to select install
  4. After install it shows installed · v0.x.x

Kimi Code plugin panel

Marketplace source: https://code.kimi.com/kimi-code/plugins/marketplace.json

Restart Kimi Code or start a new session and CloudBase's 29+ skills and MCP tools load automatically.

Configure MCP manually (optional)​

For manual setup or debugging, edit Kimi Code's MCP config file ~/.kimi-code/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cloudbase": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@cloudbase/cloudbase-mcp@latest"],
      "env": {
        "INTEGRATION_IDE": "Kimi Code"
      }
    }
  }
}

Kimi Work (Desktop App)​

Install from the plugin panel​

Kimi Work has a built-in plugin manager with one-click enable:

  1. Open Kimi Work and click Settings (gear icon) in the left sidebar
  2. Open the Plugins panel
  3. Find Tencent CloudBase and toggle it on
  4. Once installed it shows the version and capability summary (e.g. v0.2.0 · 29 skills · 1 MCP server)

Kimi Work plugin panel

You can use the full CloudBase feature set in chat right after install.

Install from a local ZIP (fallback)​

If the plugin is not listed yet, install it from a local ZIP:

  1. Download the latest cloudbase-kimi-plugin.zip from CloudBase-MCP Releases
  2. In Kimi Work Settings → Plugins, choose Install from local (or drag the ZIP into the window)
  3. Confirm the install and enable the plugin

Verify the connection​

In the chat, type:

Check whether the CloudBase tools are available

Or try a concrete task:

Show me the status of the current CloudBase environment

FAQ​

Q: /plugins not found / no Plugins entry in Settings? A: Upgrade to the latest version — plugin support only shipped in recent builds.

Q: Tencent CloudBase is not in the plugin list? A: In Kimi Code, try the Official or Custom tab; you can also use "Configure MCP manually" above. In Kimi Work, use the local ZIP install.

Q: Nothing happens after toggling the plugin on? A: Restart the app. The first install may need to download dependencies — wait a few seconds and refresh.

Q: MCP connection fails / skill count shows 0? A: Check that Node.js works locally and the network is reachable, then restart the app.

Q: Tool count shows 0? A: See the FAQ.

See the full FAQ for more.

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