Moonshot AI has released Kimi Work, a downloadable desktop application that automates repetitive work tasks directly on your computer, powered by the company's Kimi K2.6 model. Unlike traditional AI assistants that answer questions and leave you to do the work, Kimi Work actually completes tasks, reads your local files, controls your browser, and runs jobs on a schedule.

How Does Kimi Work Actually Automate Your Tasks?

Kimi Work operates as a standalone application for Mac (Apple Silicon) and Windows computers. Once installed, you select folders you want it to access and give it instructions in plain English. The system then completes multi-step tasks without requiring you to manually execute each step.

The application includes several core capabilities that set it apart from browser-based AI tools:

• Local File Access: Kimi Work reads documents stored in folders you designate, allowing it to summarize quarterly reports, extract data, and save results back to your computer without files ever leaving your machine.
• Browser Control via WebBridge: The app can navigate websites, click buttons, fill out forms, and gather data using your actual logged-in browser, meaning it accesses sites as you would without exposing your login credentials.
• Scheduled Automation: Built-in scheduling lets you set tasks to run daily, hourly, or at specific times, including overnight when your computer is awake, so reports can be ready in your inbox by morning.
• Agent Swarm Capability: For large projects, Kimi Work can split work across up to 300 smaller agents running simultaneously, then compile results into formatted PowerPoint decks or Excel sheets.
• Financial Data Integration: The app provides built-in market data for U.S., Hong Kong, and mainland China stocks, allowing analysts to access earnings reports and reconcile spreadsheets through conversation.

What Safety Features Prevent Unwanted Changes to Your Computer?

A key concern with any automation tool is accidental or unintended modifications to files and system settings. Moonshot addressed this through an "Ask before acting" safeguard that requires explicit user approval before Kimi Work changes, overwrites, or executes anything on your computer. This means you maintain control over what the agent actually does, even after giving it instructions.

How Much Does Kimi Work Cost and What's Included?

The application is free to download, but accessing the full feature set requires a paid subscription. The entry-level plan starts at $19 per month and includes access to the Kimi K2.6 model plus research and document tools. For individual professionals managing files, browsers, and routine reports, this pricing tier covers everyday automation needs.

Kimi Work is powered by Kimi K2.6, Moonshot AI's flagship model capable of handling complex, multi-step tasks without errors. The company positions this release as evidence that the industry has entered an era of autonomous AI agents that don't simply provide advice but actively complete work.

The product remains in early stages with some features still being tested, but the core functionality of local file processing, browser automation, and scheduled task execution is available now. For professionals seeking to reduce time spent on repetitive administrative work, Kimi Work represents a shift from AI as an information tool to AI as an active assistant that produces finished deliverables.