Overview
Introduction and demonstration of Kimmy K2, a newly released open-source AI coding model from Moonshot AI, highlighted as faster, more capable, and more cost-effective than competitors like GPT-4 and Claude Opus.
Kimmy K2 Capabilities and Features
- Kimmy K2 has 1 trillion parameters, using only 32 billion at a time for efficiency.
- Outperformed GPT-4.1 on the SWEH benchmark (65.8% vs 54.6%), demonstrating superior bug-fixing and coding skills.
- Can solve coding challenges in seconds that typically take human programmers hours.
- Is completely open source; can be downloaded and used locally or accessed for free via the official website.
- API access is significantly cheaper than competitors, costing up to 100 times less than Claude Opus.
- Available on various platforms, with notably faster response times on Llama (5 seconds versus 30 seconds elsewhere).
Real-World Coding Tests
- Successfully built a responsive personal portfolio website with modern design and advanced features in one prompt.
- Developed a full e-commerce site including filters, cart, checkout, payment integration, wishlist, search, and admin dashboard in minutes.
- Created a browser-based puzzle game with animations, sound, high score saving, and advanced mechanics as a coding test.
- Developed a complex 2D turn-based strategy game with map editor, multiplayer, fog of war, and resource management.
- Demonstrated ability to understand prompts and build solutions from scratch rather than copying code.
Tool Use and Automation
- Can utilize external tools: browse the internet, run terminal commands, edit files, deploy code to cloud services.
- Performed end-to-end tasks such as analyzing salary data, creating dashboards, and running statistical analyses.
- Automated complex workflows such as booking and scheduling a full London trip across multiple services.
Integration and Ecosystem
- Integrates with Claude for enhanced interface and Kim K2’s coding power.
- Works well with follow-up prompts to refine or improve results.
- No "thinking mode," but excels in actual execution of coding and automation tasks.
Business Model and Industry Impact
- Moonshot AI offers Kimmy K2 for free to grow an ecosystem and attract developers, similar to Android’s market strategy.
- Businesses and developers switching to Kim K2 report major cost savings and increased speed.
- Democratizes access to advanced AI coding, allowing students, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to compete with larger firms.
Community and Resources
- Users encouraged to share projects and comments, with active engagement promised by Julian Goldie.
- AI Profit Boardroom and AI Success Lab communities offer additional tutorials, support, and strategy sessions for scaling AI-powered businesses.
- Free video notes, checklists, SOPs, and step-by-step guides are available to community members.
Recommendations / Advice
- Try Kimmy K2 on your projects to experience its capabilities firsthand.
- Consider switching from paid AI coding tools to take advantage of Kim K2’s cost savings and performance.
- Evaluate the implications of advanced, accessible AI coding for your business strategies and future opportunities.