> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gitbook.lizh.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gitbook.lizh.ai/readme.md).

# Overview

Use Kimi K3 through an OpenAI-compatible API endpoint with `https://lizh.ai/v1`.

This guide shows practical setup paths for Python, Node.js, cURL, Cursor, Hermes, and OpenClaw. It is designed for developers who want to test Kimi K3 without changing the API shape used by OpenAI-compatible tools.

> lizh.ai is an independent OpenAI-compatible API gateway. It is not the official Moonshot AI or Kimi API website.

## Core Values

```
Base URL: https://lizh.ai/v1
Model ID: kimi-k3
API key: create one at https://lizh.ai/keys
```

Check current model availability and pricing at <https://lizh.ai/pricing>.

## Start Here

* [Quickstart](/quickstart.md): send the first request.
* [Python](/python.md): use the OpenAI Python SDK.
* [Node.js](/nodejs.md): use the OpenAI Node.js SDK.
* [Cursor](/cursor.md): configure an OpenAI-compatible model provider.
* [Hermes](/hermes.md) and [OpenClaw](/openclaw.md): configure AI coding tools.
* [GitHub Pages mirror](https://fankouzu.github.io/kimi-k3-openai-compatible-examples/): browse this guide as a public website.

## Official Reference

For official Kimi model behavior and provider-specific features, read the Kimi documentation:

[Kimi K3 Quickstart](https://platform.kimi.com/docs/guide/kimi-k3-quickstart)


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