How do you try Kimi K3?

Reddit r/openclaw 07/20/26, 07:23 PM Models

Summary

User asks how to try the Kimi K3 local LLM, noting Claude's restrictions since version 4.6+, and inquires about available services or APIs for running the model.

Pretty regularly Claude has refused to do it what I tell it to due to it's neutering (ever since 4.6+). I know Kimi K3 works as a local LLM, but presumably you need a huge machine. Instead, is there some service or API y'all are using?

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