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Kimi K2.6

Included in Pro · came out April 2026

Careful help with writing, planning and photos

Kimi K2.6 is the version of the Kimi K2 line from Moonshot AI that follows K2.5. It suits you if you want a model that thinks before it answers, one step below the newer Kimi K3.

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Kimi K2.6 in numbers

What it knows about

Up to January 2025

It learned from information up to January 2025. It can't search the web, so for recent news or prices pick a model that can.

What you can give it

  • Your wordsYes
  • PhotosYes
  • PDFs and filesNot this one
  • The webNot this one

Real answers

See how Kimi K2.6 answers

We asked it the same everyday questions as every other model in chatmodel, one try each. This is exactly what came back.

My neighbour watered my plants for two weeks while I was away. Write a short, warm thank-you note I can leave with a small gift. Keep it under 80 words.

Hi [Name], thank you for keeping my plants happy while I was away! Two weeks is a long time, and I was thrilled to come home to such healthy greenery. I’m so grateful for your kindness and help. Hope you enjoy this little treat! Warmly, [Your Name]

Answered in about 20 seconds · 47 words

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The Kimi family in chatmodel

The newest is Kimi K3. Ordered by release date.

  1. January 2026Kimi K2.5
  2. April 2026Kimi K2.6You're here
  3. July 2026NewestKimi K3

What it's good for

Try it with one of these

Press “Try this” and chatmodel opens with Kimi K2.6 selected and the message already written. Change any word you like.

Write notes for a house sitter

“Write clear instructions for a friend who will look after my house and my cat for a week. Include feeding, plants, the bins, the alarm and who to call in an emergency. Leave blanks for me to fill in.”

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Help with a math problem

“My granddaughter is 12 and stuck on this fractions problem. Explain it step by step so I can help her, and give me one similar problem to try together. The problem is:”

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Explain an error on my screen

“I'm sending a screenshot of a message that popped up on my laptop. Tell me in plain words what it means, whether it's safe to ignore, and what to click.”

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Write meeting minutes

“Turn these rough notes from our residents' meeting into short, clear minutes: decisions, who will do what, and the date of the next meeting. Here are my notes:”

Try this

In plain words

Kimi K2.6 is a chat assistant from Moonshot AI. It follows Kimi K2.5 in the K2 line, one step below the newer Kimi K3.

It thinks before it answers, understands photos and screenshots, and helps with code. In chatmodel it doesn’t read PDFs and doesn’t search the web.

How to get the most out of it

  1. Show, don’t describe. A screenshot of the message or a photo of the page saves a lot of back and forth.
  2. Say who the text is for. “A friend who has never been to my house” or “neighbors of all ages”.
  3. Ask it to teach, not tell, when you help with homework: “explain, don’t give the answer”.
  4. Leave blanks for private details like codes and phone numbers, and fill them in yourself.

How it compares with the rest of the family

Kimi has four chat models in chatmodel. Kimi K2 is the earliest and lightest, and Kimi K2.5 is the version just before this one. Kimi K3 is newer and more capable, and the only Kimi that reads PDFs. K2.6 is the everyday pick of the K2 line.

When to pick another model

For long PDFs, try Kimi K3. For anything recent, GPT 5.5 can search the web. For heartfelt letters, see the best AI for writing.

Other models worth a look

Kimi K3

Moonshot AI

Read the guide

Kimi K2.5

Moonshot AI

Read the guide

Kimi K2

Moonshot AI

Read the guide

Frequently asked questions

Is Kimi K2.6 newer than K2.5?

Yes. It follows K2.5 in the K2 line in chatmodel. Kimi K3 is newer still, and more capable.

Should I use K2.6 or K3?

For most everyday questions, K2.6 does the job. Pick K3 when the question is hard or when you need to upload a PDF.

Can it understand screenshots?

Yes. It understands photos and screenshots, so you can show it what's on your screen.

Can it search the web?

Not in chatmodel. It answers from what it knows and what you share.

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