Kimi Work Updates & Release Notes

New

• Kimi Work now supports macOS devices with x86 (Intel) chips
• Drag files onto the desktop pet to launch Launcher and add them as attachments automatically
• Background tasks: the model can run long-running tasks in the background without blocking the main process
• Create forks and side chats while a task is running
• macOS menu bar upgrade: unread conversation alerts and quick actions for “New Chat” / “Open Kimi”
• Plugin sharing between Work and Chat modes

Changed

• Improved mobile app plugins: one-click environment setup when a related task is detected
• Improved global search recall and relevance

Fixed

• Fixed occlusion issues with queued message UI components
• Improved citation link display in conversation content
• Projects can no longer be saved in the Kimi installation directory, preventing file loss during update cleanup
• Fixed an issue where paths differing only by case were incorrectly merged on Windows
• Improved remote control pairing and file preview reliability
• Fixed several bugs and improved some interactions and stability

New

• Global search: a new search entry in the sidebar lets you search projects, plugins, skills, and conversation content in one place, with search history
• Improved plugin authorization experience: unauthorized plugins are automatically detected in the flow, with pop-up guidance during task execution

Changed

• New “Stop and Archive” action: the current task is stopped before archiving
• Task progress in goal mode is now shown directly above the input box
• Chat history navigation moved to the left

Fixed

• Improved message queue UI so it no longer interrupts reading in the flow
• Fixed several Windows compatibility issues with local artifact links, ZIP files, and path authorization
• Improved installation and launch speed
• Fixed several bugs and improved some interactions and stability

New

• Markdown files in the preview panel now support note properties, with improved editing and preview experience

Changed

• Network settings now dynamically follow the system proxy, and network diagnostics can be opened offline
• When an artifact link becomes invalid, you can view the original path and open the parent folder

Fixed

• Fixed an issue where the system notification toggle was unresponsive when clicked
• Fixed an issue where a success message was shown before a file was fully downloaded
• Improved remote control connection stability
• Fixed several bugs and improved some interactions and stability

New

• Ask user launched: Kimi will confirm key information with you before running a task
• Desktop pet customization: add your own DIY skins
• Extra Usage packs now available: top up manually when you receive a quota alert

Changed

• “Scheduled” is now the “Task Center”: view and manage all your automation tasks in one place, including conversation tasks, widget tasks, and other scheduled tasks

Fixed

• Dragging the desktop pet no longer opens the Work main window; added an “Open Kimi Work” option to the right-click menu
• Fixed an issue where a login window popped up by mistake when profile fetching failed
• Fixed an issue where the order of attachments didn't match the order they were added
• Fixed a white screen on launch in Windows cloud desktop environments
• Fixed desktop pet leftovers after exit and focus recovery issues
• Fixed lag when previewing large files
• Fixed several bugs and improved some interactions and stability

New

• Enterprise network restriction handling: when access is restricted by your enterprise IP allowlist, a clear restricted-access page is shown, with options to retry or switch back to your personal workspace
• After creating or updating a plugin, a plugin status card is shown in the conversation, with its icon and version updated automatically
• New network diagnostics feature for targeted network issue fixes

Changed

• File links simplified, and media content is now collapsed into the tool group

Fixed

• Fixed several bugs and improved some interactions and stability

New

• Enterprise users can now create custom plugins and upload them to the plugin marketplace
• Enterprise workspace switching: switch between workspaces grouped by enterprise from the avatar menu, with role labels shown
• Desktop pet improvements with more expressive interactions
• Improved observability of some tool call results — you can expand previews while a task is running

Changed

• Task execution time is now shown at the top by default during execution
• You can now choose whether to show the task process — configurable in Settings > Other > General

Fixed

• Fixed abnormal horizontal scrolling in Markdown tables
• Fixed an issue where content was lost when some Markdown editors were opened for the first time
• Fixed an issue with the bottom horizontal scrollbar on dashboards
• Fixed several bugs and improved some interactions and stability

Changed

• Conversation content now supports displaying images

Fixed

• Improved remote control experience: you can now select and switch between Agent Swarm modes
• Improved the annotation experience for third-party apps, now consistent with Office file annotations
• Fixed inaccurate citation matching and highlight positioning in PDFs
• Fixed an issue where WeChat scan-code login retry was triggered by mistake
• Fixed abnormal hover action button background on Markdown tables
• Fixed an issue where, in some cases, accounts were not reported to the device management page after login
• Fixed several bugs and improved some interactions and stability

Changed

• PDF preview engine upgraded: fixed zoom, citation controls, and text selection gestures
• The built-in browser no longer gets interrupted when running tasks in the background
• Improved the styling of file, goal, and URL chips in the input box

Fixed

• Fixed naming and annotation issues with PPT files
• Improved position handling when dragging widgets and the desktop pet
• Quote annotation bubbles now expand / collapse on click
• Fixed an issue where side chats could be submitted twice
• Fixed the restoration of archived project folders
• Fixed an occasional freeze when locating citations
• Strengthened Windows storage recovery and migration protection
• Fixed an issue where using a plugin/skill while typing would clear the input box
• Fixed several bugs and improved some interactions and stability

New

• Notion and Lark docs now support human-AI co-editing:
  • Quickly open Notion and Lark docs from the homepage sidebar
  • Notion and Lark docs created via plugins are shown as artifact cards
  • Open Notion and Lark docs in the built-in browser, with support for editing comments and page Q&A

Changed

• Streamlined Agent process display: the Agent execution process is now collapsed by default, showing only the final reply — expand to view details
• Projects in the left sidebar now support drag-to-reorder
• You will be asked to confirm before signing out if tasks are still running

Fixed

• Fixed an issue where concurrent PPT editing could corrupt files
• Fixed an issue where console windows flashed when running tasks on Windows
• Opening a non-existent file now clearly prompts “File not found”
• Improved launch speed
• Fixed several bugs and improved some interactions and stability

New

• Remote control feature updates:
  • Preview Office, HTML, and other file types directly on your phone
  • Upload attachments from your phone to Kimi Work
• Added Side Chat: “Side Chat” has been added to the “+” panel — open an independent side conversation within a session, inheriting the original conversation's context
• Quote in conversations: select text in a conversation to quote and add it to the conversation
• Office files now support version history management — your changes are never lost and can be traced back
• Web annotations in the browser: annotate web pages in the browser and quote them into the input box

Changed

• “Keep Awake” now engages only on demand, reducing background power consumption

Fixed

• Fixed an issue where the window could not be restored after being closed from the Windows taskbar
• Fixed several bugs and improved some interactions and stability