Hard fork of xai-org/grok-build (Apache-2.0) re-targeted as Kigi, an
unofficial Kimi Code CLI community build.
Rename & identity
- 72 xai-*/xai-grok-* crates -> kigi-* (explicit: xai-grok-pager-bin ->
kigi-bin [binary `kigi`], xai-grok-pager -> kigi-tui; rest mechanical);
ptyctl, ptyctl-cli, third_party/ unchanged; proto package
xai.grok.tools.v1 -> kigi.tools.v1
- Config home ~/.kigi (KIGI_SHARE_DIR override), env prefix GROK_* ->
KIGI_*, `kigi --version` carries the unofficial-community-build notice
- clap identity, help text, startup banner, prompt templates rebranded
(templates re-encrypted)
Deletions (PRD removal list #5/#6/#7/#9/#10)
- voice input (xai-grok-voice) and all TUI wiring
- telemetry: Mixpanel client, external OTel stream, Sentry, OTLP layers,
trace/GCS/S3 upload queues (kigi-file-utils halved), workspace upload
module & dc_log, heap-profile uploader, auth-diagnostics uploader,
session-analytics halves of feedback; local zero-egress observability
preserved in new kigi-log crate (unified log, --debug firehose,
subsystem file logs, opt-in instrumentation)
- announcements (crate, remote-settings fields, TUI surfaces)
- plugin marketplace (crate, sources/browse/CTA/extensions-modal tab);
direct plugin install/uninstall/update via kigi-agent git_install kept
- relay/gateway/assets endpoints and features (agent relay, headless
relay transport, gateway bridge, LeaderEnvUrls); leader IPC socket now
~/.kigi/leader.sock + KIGI_LEADER_SOCKET, no ws-url derivation
- functional types rehomed instead of deleted: PermissionMode ->
kigi-config-types, McpInitStrategy -> kigi-mcp, PrCreationSource ->
session signals, TerminalDiagnostics -> kigi-pager-render, agent_id ->
shell util
Endpoints
- kigi-env rewritten: single production KigiEndpoints {coding_api_base_url
https://api.kimi.com/coding/v1 (KIGI_CODE_BASE_URL), oauth_host
https://auth.kimi.com (KIGI_OAUTH_HOST), update_base_url (GitHub
Releases API), upgrade_page_url}; GrokBuildEnvironment enum deleted
Toolchain & workspace hygiene
- Rust 1.97.0 pinned; edition 2024; full cargo update; git2 hoisted to
workspace at 0.21 (Option->Result API migration), quick-xml 0.41
- Root Cargo.toml hand-maintained (PRD §8.1): version 0.1.0 inherited by
all members, members sorted, unused deps pruned
- cargo-deny advisories gate (deny.toml with documented transitive
exceptions); CI workflow (check/clippy/fmt/deny/test, macOS+Linux)
- cross-crate test seams re-gated behind `test-support` cargo feature;
insta snapshot baselines renamed to the kigi_tui prefix
- clippy --workspace --all-targets: zero warnings; fmt clean
Fixes surfaced by the port
- updater probe/installer divergence (bin/kigi vs bin/grok symlink set)
- idle model-metadata refresh dead under KIGI_CODE_BASE_URL override
(new is_effective_coding_endpoint_url, loopback+override aware)
- macOS symlinked-TMPDIR fixture canonicalization (foreign_sessions,
fast-worktree); RSS measurement tests serialized via serial_test
Docs & legal (Apache §4)
- NOTICE added (upstream attribution + change statement); THIRD-PARTY
notices sustained; kigi-tools ported-code notices extended; README,
CONTRIBUTING, SECURITY, AGENTS.md rewritten
Out of scope for M0 (tracked): Kimi auth/inference (M1), search/fetch,
command parity, config import (M2), Computer Hub excision & final
brand-token sweep (M2), distribution & self-update rewrite (M3).
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Hooks & Plugins Guide
Grok Build supports hooks (event-driven shell commands) and plugins (bundles of skills, agents, hooks, and MCP servers). Both are managed through a unified modal interface.
Opening the Modal
| Method | Opens on tab |
|---|---|
Ctrl+L |
Plugins (any pane; non–VS Code family — on VS Code / Cursor / Windsurf / Zed use /plugins) |
/plugins |
Plugins (any terminal) |
/hooks |
Hooks |
Tabs
The modal has four tabs: Hooks, Plugins, Skills, and MCP Servers. Switch between them with Tab / → (forward) or Shift+Tab / ← (backward).
Hooks Tab
Hooks are shell commands (or HTTP calls) that run automatically on events like session_start, post_tool_use, notification, etc. See Creating Custom Hooks for how to write your own.
Hooks are grouped by source:
- Global hooks — from
~/.kigi/hooks/ - Project hooks — from
.kigi/hooks/in your repo - Plugin hooks — bundled with installed plugins
- Custom hooks — added manually via a path
Each hook shows:
- Event it triggers on (e.g.,
session_start,post_tool_use) - Command or URL that runs
- Timeout duration
- Status — enabled or
[disabled]
Shortcuts (Hooks tab)
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
l |
Reload all hooks |
a |
Add hook from path |
r |
Remove selected hook |
e |
Enable / disable selected hook |
Space |
Expand / collapse group |
Plugins Tab
Plugins are directories containing any combination of skills, agents, hooks, and MCP server configs.
Each plugin shows (when expanded):
- Name and version
- Scope —
user,project, orcli - Skills — names or count
- Agents — names or count
- Hooks — count
- MCP servers — count (or "blocked" if not trusted)
- Description
- Conflicts — ⚠ warning if any
Plugin hooks automatically receive KIGI_PLUGIN_ROOT and KIGI_PLUGIN_DATA environment variables (see the Plugins guide).
Shortcuts (Plugins tab)
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
r |
Reload all plugins |
i |
Install plugin from path |
e |
Enable / disable selected plugin |
Space |
Expand / collapse plugin details |
/ |
Search plugins by name |
General Keyboard Shortcuts
These work across all tabs:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Tab / → |
Next tab |
Shift+Tab / ← |
Previous tab |
j / ↓ |
Move selection down |
k / ↑ |
Move selection up |
Space |
Toggle expand / collapse |
/ |
Start search (Plugins) |
Backspace |
Delete search char, or re-enter search |
Esc |
Clear search, or close modal |
q |
Close modal |
Confirmation & Errors
Some actions (like uninstalling a plugin) may ask for confirmation:
- Press
yto confirm - Press
Escor any other key to cancel
Errors are shown as a message overlay — press any key to dismiss.
While an action is in progress, the modal shows "Processing..." and blocks input until the operation completes.
See Also
- Creating Custom Hooks — step-by-step guide to writing your own hooks and scripts
- Hooks user guide — events, matchers, trust model
- Hook Examples — ready-to-use sample hooks
- Plugins user guide — install and trust