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MoonshotAI: Kimi K3
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MoonshotAI: Kimi K3
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### MoonshotAI: Kimi K3

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PricingInput $3.00 / 1M tokens

Output $15.00 / 1M tokens

API EndpointsOpenAI Compatible

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions`Endpoint

Anthropic Compatible

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages`Messages

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages/count_tokens`Count Tokens

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/models`Models

Use with Claude Code

cURL Example

ParametersSystem MessageYou are a helpful AI assistant specialized in providing accurate and detailed responses.

Temperature0.7

Max Tokens1000

Top P0.9

Frequency Penalty0

Presence Penalty0

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About MoonshotAI: Kimi K3
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Kimi K3 is a 2.8T parameter open-weight multimodal reasoning model from Moonshot AI. It is suited for complex coding, knowledge work, and long-horizon agentic workflows, and is particularly strong at...

### Technical Specifications

Model IDmoonshotai-kimi-k3

CategoryLLM Models

TaskText Generation

Price$9 per million tokens

AddedJuly 16, 2026

### Key Features

- Chat completion and multi-turn conversation API
- Streaming response with token-by-token output
- Function calling and tool use support
- System prompts and role-based messaging
- JSON mode and structured output

### Quick Start

Integrate MoonshotAI: Kimi K3 into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) to get started.

PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP

```
<code>import requests
import json

url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions"

headers = {
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

data = {
        "model_id": "moonshotai-kimi-k3",
        "messages": [
            {
                "role": "user",
                "content": "Hello!"
            }
        ],
        "max_tokens": 1000,
        "key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }

try:
    response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data)
    response.raise_for_status()  # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX)
    result = response.json()
    print("API Response:")
    print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err:
    print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}")
except Exception as err:
    print(f"Other error occurred: {err}")</code>
```

### Pricing

MoonshotAI: Kimi K3 API costs $9 per million tokens. Pay only for what you use with no minimum commitments. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing)

### Use Cases

- AI chatbots and virtual assistants
- Code generation and developer tools
- Content writing and copywriting automation
- Data analysis, summarization, and extraction

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MoonshotAI: Kimi K3 FAQ
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### What is MoonshotAI: Kimi K3?

Kimi K3 is a 2.8T parameter open-weight multimodal reasoning model from Moonshot AI. It is suited for complex coding, knowledge work, and long-horizon agentic workflows, and is particularly strong at...

### How do I use the MoonshotAI: Kimi K3 API?

You can integrate MoonshotAI: Kimi K3 into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "moonshotai-kimi-k3" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation.

### How much does MoonshotAI: Kimi K3 cost?

MoonshotAI: Kimi K3 costs $9 per million tokens. ModelsLab plans start at $21/month (Basic), and the $149/month Open Source plan includes unlimited generation on open-source models.

### What is the MoonshotAI: Kimi K3 model ID?

The model ID for MoonshotAI: Kimi K3 is "moonshotai-kimi-k3". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model.

### Do I need a paid plan to use MoonshotAI: Kimi K3?

Yes. ModelsLab is subscription-based with no free tier — plans start at $21/month (Basic, 3,250 API calls). The $149/month Open Source Unlimited plan includes unlimited generation across open-source models; premium third-party models are billed per call from your wallet.

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