Kimi K3 OpenAI-Compatible API Guide
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: send the first request.
- Python: use the OpenAI Python SDK.
- Node.js: use the OpenAI Node.js SDK.
- cURL: verify the endpoint before SDK debugging.
- Cursor: configure an OpenAI-compatible model provider.
- Hermes and OpenClaw: configure AI coding tools.
- Pricing and Cost Checks: test without wasting tokens.
- Troubleshooting: fix common setup failures.
- Resources: related articles and references.
Official Reference
For official Kimi model behavior and provider-specific features, read the Kimi documentation: