# Nvidia Kimi Vision

> 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.

- Skill: `johnalbertini14-glitch/nvidia-kimi-vision` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add johnalbertini14-glitch/nvidia-kimi-vision`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/nvidia-kimi-vision/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: johnalbertini14-glitch (https://skillmd.com/u/johnalbertini14-glitch)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/nvidia-kimi-vision

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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
1. Go to **https://build.nvidia.com**
2. Sign up / Log in with GitHub or Google
3. Search for "Kimi K2.5" 
4. Click on the model and get your free API key

### Step 2: Save the Key
```bash
# 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-here
```

### First 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:
1. Visiting https://build.nvidia.com
2. Getting their free API key
3. Saving it to ~/.config/nvidia-kimi-api-key

## Usage

```bash
python3 scripts/analyze_image.py <image_path> "<prompt>" [api_key]
```

### Examples

```bash
# 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-xxxxx
```

## Image 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.