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Quick Start Guide: How to Use the Kimi K2 Thinking Web Interface

A step-by-step guide to navigating the Kimi platform. Learn how to select the K2 model, enable 'Thinking mode', 'web search', and agent modes ('Okay Computer' & 'Researcher'), and upload files for analysis.

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Key Insights

Autonomous Agent Mode Functions

Kimi K2 offers two specialized agent modes: 'Okay Computer' is designed to handle complex coding projects autonomously in multiple steps, while 'Researcher' automatically finds, analyzes, and organizes research information.

Local vs. Web Specification Requirements

Running the Kimi K2 model locally (on-premise) requires a high-end GPU cluster because the model size reaches nearly 600 GB. Using the web interface is the best choice for general consumers who do not have access to enterprise-grade hardware.
Step by Step

Configuring Kimi k2 Model and Agent Modes

  1. Locate the model selection panel on the main interface.
  2. Select 'Kimi k2' from the list (avoid choosing Kimi 1.5 if you want the Thinking feature).
  3. Click the 'Thinking' toggle to enable 'Thinking mode' (ensure the status switches to ON).
  4. Enable the 'Web Search' option to allow the model to retrieve the latest information from the internet.
  5. For coding tasks: Select 'Okay Computer' mode (autonomous coding agent).
  6. For research tasks: Select 'Researcher' mode (autonomous research agent).
  7. Click the 'Paperclip' icon to upload documents (PDF, Docs, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint).
  8. Alternative for files: Simply drag and drop files directly into the chat area for analysis.
  9. Enter your prompt and start the session.

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