KimiChat README

KimiChat is a Visual Studio Code extension that allows you to interact with the Kimi API directly from your editor. Use it to ask questions, get code suggestions, or chat with Kimi in a dedicated panel.

Features

• Chat Interface: A dedicated panel on the right side of the editor for chatting with Kimi.
• Markdown Rendering: Responses are rendered with full Markdown support, including syntax-highlighted code blocks.
• Customizable API Settings: Configure your API key and API URL directly from the extension settings.
• Error Handling: Displays error messages when the API key is missing or when requests fail.

Requirements

• A valid API key from Kimi Platform.
• Internet access to communicate with the Kimi API.

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

• kimiChat.apiKey: The API key for authenticating with the Kimi API. You can obtain your API key from Kimi Platform.
• kimiChat.apiUrl: The API URL for Kimi Chat. The default value is https://api.moonshot.cn/v1/chat/completions.

How to Use

1. Install the extension in Visual Studio Code.
2. Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P on macOS or Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows/Linux).
3. Search for Preferences: Open Settings (UI) and configure the following:
   • kimiChat.apiKey: Enter your API key.
   • kimiChat.apiUrl: (Optional) Update the API URL if needed.
4. Open the Kimi Chat panel from the right-side panel in VS Code.
5. Start chatting with Kimi by typing your prompt and clicking the "Send" button.

Known Issues

• Missing API Key: If the API key is not configured, the extension will display an error message.
• Network Errors: Ensure you have a stable internet connection to communicate with the Kimi API.

Release Notes

1.0.0

• Initial release of KimiChat.
• Added support for Markdown rendering and syntax-highlighted code blocks.
• Customizable API key and URL settings.

Following Extension Guidelines

Ensure that you've read through the extension guidelines and follow the best practices for creating your extension.

• Extension Guidelines

For More Information

• Visual Studio Code's Markdown Support
• Markdown Syntax Reference

Enjoy chatting with Kimi!