kimi-k2-instruct — Free AI Model & API

groq/kimi-k2-instruct
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Context Window 262K
Max Output 262K
Rate Limit 30 RPM, 14,400 RPD
Cost $0.00 FREE
Free Period Since May 10, 2026
Credit Card Not required
Status Online

Overview

Kimi K2 Instruct on Groq is Moonshot AI's second-generation model, delivering 262K context and 262K output — one of the highest output ceilings available on any free endpoint. This makes it uniquely suited for long-form generation tasks: full document drafts, extended code refactors, or comprehensive analysis reports. Running on Groq's LPU hardware ensures responsive latency even with the high token throughput. The free tier offers 14,400 requests per day at 30 RPM. OpenAI SDK compatible; registration required, no credit card needed.

Model ID
kimi-k2-instruct
Base URL
https://api.groq.com/openai/v1
Specifications
Context: 262K · Output: 262K · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: Yes

Quick Start

Integrate kimi-k2-instruct with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
 base_url="https://api.groq.com/openai/v1",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="kimi-k2-instruct",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
 baseURL: "https://api.groq.com/openai/v1",
 apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
 model: "kimi-k2-instruct",
 messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);
curl https://api.groq.com/openai/v1/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "kimi-k2-instruct",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit 30 RPM, 14,400 RPD
Context Window 262K
Max Output Tokens 262K
Cost Free — since May 10, 2026
Credit Card Not required
OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

Groq Platform Limitations

  • Rate limits vary significantly by model — check per-model limits
  • Some models have token-per-minute caps in addition to RPM
  • LPU availability may cause queuing during peak usage

Features & Use Cases

Best For

Chat

Modality Support

text

Groq Highlights

  • Ultra-fast inference (~2,600 tok/s)
  • Free tier: 14,400 RPD for most models
  • Supports Llama 4, Qwen3, DeepSeek-R1
  • OpenAI-compatible

Playground — Test kimi-k2-instruct

Test kimi-k2-instruct directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to Groq — never stored.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for kimi-k2-instruct?

Sign up at Groq to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is kimi-k2-instruct really free?

Yes. kimi-k2-instruct is available on Groq's free tier and has been free since May 10, 2026. Rate limits apply: 30 RPM, 14,400 RPD. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are kimi-k2-instruct's rate limits?

30 RPM, 14,400 RPD Context window: 262K. Max output: 262K. No credit card required.

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