Moonshot AI
Basic
Kimi K2 Thinking
kimi-k2-thinking
Moonshot AI's thinking mode — deep reflection before answering for complex reasoning on Basic.
Technical Specifications
| API Identifier | kimi-k2-thinking |
|---|---|
| Plans | Basic |
| Maximum Context | Non communiqué |
| Vision (images) | No |
| Native Web Access | No |
| Image Generation | No |
| Input Cost | $0.55 / M tokens |
| Output Cost | $2.50 / M tokens |
Overview
Kimi K2 Thinking is the thinking-mode version of Kimi K2, available on Basic on Mingo. Thinking mode lets the model 'think out loud' before providing an answer, producing deeper and more transparent reasoning on complex problems. This is the key difference from K2 Instruct: slower, but more rigorous for demanding tasks.
Strengths
Thinking modeRigorous reasoningTransparent
Cas d'usage
Complex reasoning
Problems requiring in-depth, structured multi-step reflection.
Argument analysis
Critical evaluation of complex arguments with methodical reflection.
STEM problem solving
Science, mathematics, and technology with verifiable reasoning.
Pricing
Input Tokens
$0.55
per million tokens
Output Tokens
$2.50
per million tokens
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is thinking mode slower than Instruct?
Yes, thinking mode takes longer because the model thinks before answering. This extra delay is offset by better reasoning quality on complex problems.
Is Kimi K2 Thinking comparable to Claude Sonnet for reasoning on Basic?
Kimi K2 Thinking is an interesting alternative for pure reasoning. Claude Sonnet 4.6 remains more versatile (vision, 1M tokens), but Kimi K2 Thinking can outperform it on specific reasoning tasks.
Think with Kimi K2 Thinking on Basic
Thinking mode available on Basic — deep and structured reasoning.
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