Kimi lessons: workflows, costs, mistakes, prompts
Reference lessons to use after the step-by-step tutorial.
Prompt library
Summarize this file in 5 bullets with page numbers. Say "not in the document" if something is missing.Plan how you would research [topic]. List the steps and wait for my OK before starting.Compare these two documents in a table: topic, doc A says, doc B says, page numbers.Mistakes and fixes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Running a big job first | Test on 2 pages, then scale |
| Assuming credits roll over | Use or lose the monthly pool |
| Letting agents act freely | Approve the plan first |
Use-case playbooks
Read a long report
- Upload the file.
- Ask for a summary with page numbers.
- Check two page references.
Research brief
- Ask for 5 dated sources.
- Open each and confirm one quote.
- Ask for a one-page brief using only those sources.
Goal Mode run (Pro+)
- Describe the goal and the finish line.
- Approve the plan.
- Review the result before you use it.
Troubleshooting
I ran out of credits.
Paid credits come from a shared monthly pool with no rollover. Wait for the reset, or move up a plan if you hit the limit every month.
Kimi Code stopped me.
Kimi Code has a rolling 5-hour limit. Wait for the window to roll forward.
The answer cites a page that doesn't say that.
Treat the claim as unverified. Ask it to quote the exact sentence from that page, or say it isn't there. Then open the page yourself.
It forgot my earlier instructions.
Long sessions push early text out of context. Put standing instructions where Kimi keeps them (Keep one chat per document or project, and put a short brief at the top so a fresh chat can pick up the thread.) and start fresh.
It agrees with everything I say.
Ask it to argue the other side and list the strongest evidence against your view, with sources.
Cost control
- Free: basic use.
- Plus: $19/month or $180/year.
- Pro: $39/month or $372/year; adds Goal Mode and Kimi Claw.
- Max: $99/month or $948/year.
- Ultra: $199/month or $1,908/year.
Paid plans draw from one shared monthly credit pool that does not roll over. Kimi Code has a rolling 5-hour limit (Kimi membership pricing page).
Paid plans share one monthly credit pool with no rollover; Kimi Code has a rolling 5-hour limit (Kimi membership pricing).
- Test with the free tier (if there is one) on real tasks for a week first.
- Set a calendar reminder 2 days before any renewal.
- Keep one paid tool per job, not three, unless each earns its place.
Prompt library: bad vs good
Bad: help me
Good: Here is a 30-page report. Give me a one-paragraph summary, then the 5 numbers that matter most with the page each comes from. Finish with 3 questions I should ask the author.
Why: situation, task, format and limits.
Bad: research this
Good: Find the 5 most relevant official sources from the last 12 months on [topic]. For each: title, date, link, and one sentence it actually says.
Why: asks for dated, quotable, checkable sources.
Bad: make it better
Good: Rewrite this for a busy customer: max 100 words, one ask, no jargon. Then list what you cut.
Why: a reader, a length and an audit of changes.
Bad: should I do X?
Good: List the 3 strongest reasons for and against X for someone in [situation]. Mark which reasons depend on facts I should check.
Why: balanced, and separates facts from judgement.
Privacy and safety
- Don't paste passwords, ID numbers, card numbers or other people's private details.
- Assume the company can read and keep your chats unless its official policy says otherwise.
- For health, money or legal decisions, confirm with a professional or an official source.
- Agent features can open sites and take steps for you. Don’t give them logins or payment details.
Failure modes to watch
- Long summaries that blend two sections. Ask for page numbers.
- Agents that take a confident wrong turn early. Review the plan.
- Credit-hungry runs on big files. Test on a sample first.
When to use it vs other bots
| Use Kimi for | Consider another bot when |
|---|---|
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See: ChatGPT · Claude · Gemini · Perplexity · Copilot · comparison |
Leveled tutorials
Where these facts come from
Checked Oct 30, 2026. Plans change, so confirm on the official page before you pay.
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