Frequently asked questions

How is Kite different from Claude or Codex remote control?

An official remote normally manages only its own agent. Kite is vendor-neutral: Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Kimi Code, and others can be managed in one panel instead of separate apps. The agents continue to run on your own machines.

Are my code and conversations uploaded to Kite?

Your source files remain on your machine; Kite does not create a hosted copy of your repository. To provide remote control, the relay forwards live control signals and terminal screen bytes for the current connection. It does not retain them as a repository or conversation archive.

Which coding agents are supported?

Kite currently supports Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot CLI, Qoder CLI, Trae CLI, and Kimi Code. They run as native interactive terminals on your machines and are mirrored to the web. Specific models such as K3 remain configured by the corresponding agent; Kite does not pin a model.

How do I connect a new machine?

Open Fleet, choose Add machine, run the installation command on the target, and confirm its machine code in the web app. The target needs outbound internet access but no open inbound port.

How do the trial and membership work?

The trial starts when you connect your first machine. Pro membership can be billed monthly or yearly and includes a default machine allowance; add more machines when needed. Current prices and remaining time are shown under Membership in the crown menu.

Can I use Kite on a phone or inside WeChat?

Yes. Open Kite in a mobile browser or inside WeChat, sign in by scanning the code, and use the mobile console to view the fleet and drive sessions. A desktop browser offers more room for complex layouts and several terminals.

Yes. Use Share on the machine and let the collaborator accept it with their own account. Access expires automatically, and actions during the share remain auditable.

How is voice input billed? What are Spark Points?

On mobile, hold the microphone button to speak. The recording is sent to an in-region speech service for transcription and consumes Spark Points based on duration. Accounts receive an initial grant, members receive additional monthly points, and a normal voice note usually costs only a fraction of a point.

Spark Points are shared across the Lumenlan ecosystem. Usage in another Lumenlan product draws from the same balance, so an insufficient-balance message may mean points were spent elsewhere. The keyboard’s built-in dictation remains available as a fallback.