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- nvidia-kimi-vision
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- Analyze images using NVIDIA Kimi K2.5 vision model via NVIDIA NIM API. Perfect for adding vision to non-vision models like MiniMax M2.5, GLM-5, or any model without native image support. Supports png, jpg, jpeg, webp.
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NVIDIA Kimi Vision
Fast image analysis using Kimi K2.5 multimodal model from NVIDIA NIM.
Why This Skill?
- Fast - NVIDIA NIM inference
- Quality - Kimi K2.5 is a solid vision model
- Simple - Just pass an image and prompt
- Free tier - Available through NVIDIA build.nvidia.com
API Setup (IMPORTANT)
When using this skill, if no API key is found, it will automatically guide the user through setup:
Step 1: Get a Free API Key
- Go to https://build.nvidia.com
- Sign up / Log in with GitHub or Google
- Search for "Kimi K2.5"
- Click on the model and get your free API key
Step 2: Save the Key
# Option A: Save to file (recommended)
mkdir -p ~/.config
echo 'your-api-key-here' > ~/.config/nvidia-kimi-api-key
# Option B: Pass directly when running
python3 scripts/analyze_image.py photo.jpg "What's this?" sk-your-key-hereFirst Time Setup (for agents)
When a user tries to use this skill without an API key, the script will output clear setup instructions. Guide them through:
- Visiting https://build.nvidia.com
- Getting their free API key
- Saving it to ~/.config/nvidia-kimi-api-key
Usage
python3 scripts/analyze_image.py <image_path> "<prompt>" [api_key]Examples
# What's in this image?
python3 scripts/analyze_image.py "/path/to/image.jpg" "Describe what's in this image"
# Extract text from screenshot
python3 scripts/analyze_image.py "/path/screenshot.png" "Extract all text"
# Analyze a meme
python3 scripts/analyze_image.py "/path/meme.jpg" "Explain this meme"
# With API key inline
python3 scripts/analyze_image.py photo.jpg "What's this?" sk-xxxxxImage Formats
Supports: png, jpg, jpeg, webp
Rate Limits
The free tier through NVIDIA NIM has some limits, but they're not clearly documented on the site. Check https://build.nvidia.com for the latest info on your specific key's limits.