Kiwi Code DocsQuick Start
Get up and running with Kiwi Code in under 2 minutes.
Quick Start
Pick the approach that fits your workflow.
Terminal User
Use the full-screen TUI in your terminal. Install locally, get slash commands, checkpoints, worktrees, and the richest interactive experience.
Hybrid User
Chat from the web app while the AI executes on your local machine. Best for browser-based access, multi-agent workflows, and remote device usage.
Web User
Use Kiwi Code entirely from your browser with a persistent Daytona cloud sandbox. No local installation needed.
Terminal Mode (Scripting)
Quick one-off queries, piped input, and JSON output for CI/CD pipelines and automation scripts.
Which should I use?
| Approach | Install locally? | AI runs on | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal User | Yes | Your machine | Interactive coding, slash commands, checkpoints, worktrees |
| Hybrid User | Yes (runtime only) | Your machine | Browser chat, multi-agent, remote access |
| Web User | No | Cloud sandbox | No setup, heavy compute, untrusted code, any device |
| Terminal Mode | Yes | Your machine | Scripting, CI/CD pipelines, one-off queries |
You can use all of them
These aren't mutually exclusive. Use the TUI for day-to-day coding, the web app with local runtime for multi-agent tasks, Daytona sandboxes for heavy compute, and terminal mode for scripting and CI/CD.