Kimi Work

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Kimi Work is a local AI desktop agent with browser automation and 24/7 scheduled tasks.

Kimi Work is a desktop application that acts as a local AI agent for knowledge workers. It features WebBridge for autonomous web browsing and data extraction, a Cron engine for scheduled 24/7 automation (LLM calls, Python/Shell scripts), Agent Swarm for coordinating multiple specialized agents, and native integration with global stock market data (A-shares, HK stocks, US equities). It mounts local folders, runs code in the background, and includes an 'Ask before acting' safeguard for file modifications. All plans are currently sold out due to high demand.

What commenters are saying

Commenters split into several camps. Many criticized the UI as a near-exact copy of OpenAI's Codex, calling it shameless. Others defended the design as reducing friction for users switching from competitors. A significant concern focused on data privacy: the FAQ states the agent has read access to all local files, which some argued is misleading. Some users noted all plans are sold out, citing actual demand exceeding compute capacity rather than artificial scarcity. Several commenters expressed hesitation about using a PRC-based company for sensitive work, though others noted K3 weights are expected to be released soon, enabling US-hosted options.