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Kimi API

Model APIsplatform.moonshot.ai4 published changes

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pricinghigh

Billing method changed to 50/50 split between cash and vouchers starting September 14

All users without signed contracts will have account usage deducted at 50% from cash and 50% from vouchers instead of previous method. When either balance depletes, remaining usage draws from the remaining balance type.

Evidence
+Starting at 00:00 on September 14, account usage on the Kimi API Open Platform (platform.kimi.ai) will be deducted at a uniform ratio of 50% from cash and 50% from vouchers. When either the cash or voucher balance is depleted, all subsequent account usage will be deducted from the remaining balance type.

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other

Reference to kimi-k2.5 model removed from documentation

kimi-k2.5 is no longer mentioned as an example of alternative models

Evidence
To use another model such as kimi-k2.6 or kimi-k2.5, just replace the model field
+To use another model such as kimi-k2.6, just replace the model field

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apihigh

Kimi API now supports Anthropic API format in addition to OpenAI format

Developers can now use Kimi with the Anthropic SDK and Claude Code integrations, expanding compatibility beyond OpenAI ecosystem

Evidence
Kimi API lets you interact with Kimi models and is compatible with the OpenAI API format.
+Kimi API lets you interact with Kimi models and is compatible with both the OpenAI and Anthropic API formats.

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deprecationhigh

Moonshot V1 model series discontinued with platform sunset

Developers using Moonshot V1 will need to migrate to newer models by August 31 as the entire V1 platform is being sunset.

Evidence
Moonshot V1 Classic generation model series; full platform sunset expected on August 31

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