MetaEra has rebranded its open-source terminal AI coding agent, Kimi-CLI, to Kimi-Code, aligning it with the Claude Code architecture. The tool has undergone a complete architectural rewrite, transitioning from Python to TypeScript and the Bun runtime, achieving millisecond-level cold starts and a smooth terminal user interface. This shift includes the use of Commander.js for command parsing and React Ink for a responsive TUI, replacing previous Python-based tools. The refactoring involved 166 TypeScript files and added over 38,000 lines of code. On the SWE-bench Verified benchmark, Kimi-Code maintained a 63.4% success rate, resolving 317 out of 500 tasks, while improving runtime stability and network resilience. The new version enhances human-AI collaboration, supporting multimodal analysis and integrating features like "Plan Mode" and Emacs shortcuts. Kimi-Code also allows integration of third-party large model APIs, expanding its functionality as a unified terminal programming gateway.