Moonshot Kimi K2 0905 — Free AI Model & API

groq/moonshotai-kimi-k2-instruct-0905
chat coding
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Context Window 131K
Max Output 0
Rate Limit See provider page
Cost $0.00 FREE
Free Period Since May 20, 2026
Credit Card Not required
Status Online

Overview

Model ID
moonshotai/kimi-k2-instruct-0905
Base URL
https://api.groq.com/openai/v1
Specifications
Context: 131K · Output: 0 · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: Yes

Quick Start

Integrate Moonshot Kimi K2 0905 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="moonshotai/kimi-k2-instruct-0905",
 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: "moonshotai/kimi-k2-instruct-0905",
 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": "moonshotai/kimi-k2-instruct-0905",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit See provider page
Context Window 131K
Max Output Tokens 0
Cost Free — since May 20, 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

ChatCoding

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 Moonshot Kimi K2 0905

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Moonshot Kimi K2 0905?

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 Moonshot Kimi K2 0905 really free?

Yes. Moonshot Kimi K2 0905 is available on Groq's free tier and has been free since May 20, 2026. Rate limits apply: See provider page. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are Moonshot Kimi K2 0905's rate limits?

See provider page Context window: 131K. Max output: 0. No credit card required.

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