Ask Kimi

Overview

Consult Kimi AI for a second opinion using the CLI. Useful for validating approaches, catching edge cases, and getting fresh perspectives on complex decisions.

When to Use

• •Architecture decisions with multiple valid approaches
• •Code review before committing complex changes
• •Debugging when stuck or unsure of root cause
• •Implementation plan review
• •Validating assumptions about unfamiliar APIs/libraries

CLI Usage

kimi --print -p "Your question or prompt here"

Flags:

• •--print or -P: Output response to stdout (required for capturing output)
• •-p "prompt": The question or context to send

Quick Reference

Best Practices

Provide context:

• •Include relevant code snippets
• •Explain what you've already considered
• •State your constraints clearly

Ask specific questions:

• •"What edge cases am I missing?" vs "Is this good?"
• •"What would break if X happens?" vs "Any problems?"

Example - Architecture Decision:

kimi --print -p "I'm implementing WebSocket connection limiting in Cloudflare Durable Objects.

Option A: Track connections in a separate Map, sync on hibernation
Option B: Derive connections on-demand from existing connections Map

Which approach handles hibernation wake-up better? What edge cases should I consider?"

Example - Code Review:

kimi --print -p "Review this eviction logic for race conditions:

\`\`\`typescript
const userSockets = this.getUserSockets(userId);
while (userSockets.length > MAX_CONNECTIONS) {
  const oldest = userSockets.shift();
  oldest.close(4001, 'Connection replaced');
}
\`\`\`

The getUserSockets() returns a copy of the array. Is there a race condition?"

Common Mistakes

Integration with Workflow

Use ask-kimi at key decision points:

1. •Before implementing: Validate approach
2. •After implementing: Review for issues
3. •When stuck: Get fresh debugging perspective
4. •Before committing: Final sanity check on complex changes