How to Use Kimi K2.5 with OpenClaw
Moonshot AI's Kimi K2.5 is a powerful multilingual model with strong reasoning and coding capabilities. Connect it to your OpenClaw instance in minutes via OpenRouter and control it through WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, or Slack.
Why Use Kimi K2.5 with OpenClaw?
Kimi K2.5 brings frontier-level intelligence to your self-hosted AI agent at competitive pricing.
Advanced Reasoning
Kimi K2.5 excels at complex reasoning, multi-step problem solving, and nuanced understanding of context — ideal for an autonomous AI agent.
Multilingual Strength
Best-in-class Chinese and English bilingual support, with strong performance across dozens of other languages.
Strong at Coding
Handles code generation, debugging, and technical tasks with high accuracy — perfect for DevOps and automation workflows.
Multimodal Capabilities
Kimi K2.5 can understand images and documents, letting your OpenClaw agent process screenshots, photos, and files sent via chat.
Cost-Effective via OpenRouter
Access Kimi K2.5 through OpenRouter at competitive per-token pricing. One API key gives you Kimi K2.5 plus hundreds of other models — no separate Moonshot account needed.
Fast Inference
Low-latency responses mean your OpenClaw agent replies quickly through WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, or Slack.
Setup in 4 Steps
Get Kimi K2.5 running as your OpenClaw agent via OpenRouter in under five minutes.
Get Your OpenRouter API Key
Sign up at openrouter.ai, navigate to the API Keys section, and generate a new key. OpenRouter gives you access to Kimi K2.5 and hundreds of other models with a single key — no separate Moonshot AI account required.
Open the DeployClaw Dashboard
Log in to app.deployclaw.com and open your OpenClaw instance. Navigate to the Agents tab from the top menu.
Add a New Agent
Click "+ Add Agent", select "OpenRouter" as the provider, paste your API key and click Verify. Then choose "MoonshotAI: Kimi K2.5" from the Model dropdown.
Configure and Deploy
Give your agent a name (e.g., "Kimi Agent") and click "Add Agent" to save. Your OpenClaw instance will now route messages to Kimi K2.5 through OpenRouter.
That's it. Your OpenClaw agent is now powered by Kimi K2.5. Send it a message through any connected platform to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kimi K2.5?
Kimi K2.5 is a frontier large language model developed by Moonshot AI. It offers strong multilingual reasoning, coding, and multimodal capabilities, making it a powerful choice for AI agent workflows.
Why use OpenRouter instead of the Moonshot API directly?
OpenRouter gives you access to Kimi K2.5 and hundreds of other models with a single API key and unified billing. No need to create a separate Moonshot AI account. You can also switch models instantly without changing provider settings.
How much does Kimi K2.5 cost through OpenRouter?
OpenRouter charges per token at competitive rates based on the model. You pay OpenRouter for API usage and DeployClaw separately for the deployment platform. Check openrouter.ai for current Kimi K2.5 pricing.
Can I switch between Kimi K2.5 and other models?
Absolutely. Since you're using OpenRouter, switching models is as easy as changing the model selection in your agent settings. Try Kimi K2.5, Claude, GPT, Llama, or any other model — all through the same API key.
Does Kimi K2.5 work with all OpenClaw features?
Yes. Kimi K2.5 works with all OpenClaw capabilities including shell access, file management, web browsing, and messaging platform integrations. It supports tool calling required by OpenClaw's agent framework.
Is my data sent to Moonshot AI?
When using Kimi K2.5 via OpenRouter, messages are routed through OpenRouter to Moonshot AI for inference. If data privacy is a concern, you can run a local model via Ollama instead. OpenClaw supports both cloud and local models.
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