What it does
MiMoCode is an AI coding assistant that works in a terminal window. It can read and write code, run commands, and manage version history, and it keeps notes about your project so it understands it across sessions.
There is also a desktop app, built on the same engine, that can handle office work, design, coding and other tasks in one place, with results you can preview and edit.
Its makers say it can connect to most popular AI model providers, so you can pick which model powers it.
Who it's for
Programmers who want an AI helper in their terminal or on the desktop, with memory of past work.
Can I use it without coding?
With some setup. You install it with a one-line command, or download the desktop app, then connect an AI account. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows, Linux
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?
Try it
- Install the tool using the command shown on its website, or download the desktop app.
- The first time you open it, sign in or connect an AI provider.
- Open a project and tell it what you want to do.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- Keep your API key private. Never paste it into websites or share it, and set a spending limit with the AI service.
- More on staying safe
Where people are talking about it
- MiMo v2.6Hacker News · Sept 2026
- MiMo-v2.5-Pro-UltraSpeed: 1T model with 1000 tokens per secondHacker News · Jun 2026