Kimi K3 Now Accessible via OpenCode
churchkey · x · 2026-07-17
The author shared a hands-on test confirming that **OpenCode now works smoothly with Kimi K3**. They initially tried routing through OpenRouter but quickly hit upstream rate limits. Suspecting the issue stemmed from Kimi's own servers, they created a direct Kimi account, paid the $19 fee, obtained an API key, and resumed use. The post also compares it to Claude Code, noting that Kimi K3 **does not intercept prompts as frequently** as Claude Code in coding scenarios, resulting in a smoother experience. They also mentioned a health-related query where Claude exhibited unnecessary concern over a question about monocyte/lymphocyte ratios, further highlighting the contrast in user experience.
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