Key differences in everyday work
Research and content creation overlap. The distinction is the research environment and how the findings become further deliverables.
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OttermindAnother way to organize the work
Starting point
Research and Agent entry points have distinct roles.
✓A project workspace connects the brief, reference material and deliverables.
Documents and slides
Agent guides include documents, spreadsheets and slides.
✓Research, reports, presentations and data can form one project.
Visual production
Agent documentation includes image and audio tools.
✓Image and video creation sit alongside writing and office work.
Web work
The Agent guide covers website generation and deployment.
✓Website work includes a preview and source files for review.
Models and tools
Kimi uses its own model family across distinct product experiences.
✓Multiple model families and MCP connectors provide choices within the workspace.
Repeatable work
Agent Swarm extends its approach to broader agent tasks.
✓Skills and automations support recurring work in the project workflow.
Cost and handoff
Usage allowances depend on the Kimi product and mode.
✓Credit-based subscriptions make model choice, task scope and revisions part of the cost.