MoonshotAI / MoonshotAI/kimi-code

Python to typescript re-write disaster

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TypeScript
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Description

Memory consumption doubled from 200MB to 400MB, the system prompt expanded from 10,000–13,000 to 20,000+ lines (at least in last update), and total lines of code surged from 110,000+ to 700,000+.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the TypeScript rewrite and comparing its memory use, system-prompt size, and line count with the reported Python baseline. Done would require an agreed scope and measurable targets for reducing these regressions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
cli
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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