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New look for the Kiro CLIAgentic AI development from prototype to productionAgentic AI development from prototype to productionAgentic AI development from prototype to productionKiro helps you do your best work by bringing structure to AI coding with spec-driven development.DownloadsWatch DemoTame complexity with spec-driven development, advanced steering, and custom agentsKiro gives developers and teams the structure and speed to 10x their output. Build precise context and make your intent explicit with executable specs. Unleash advanced agents to fix bugs in minutes, iterate on features faster, and solve tough technical problems across the most complex codebases.Loading image...Natural prompt to structured requirementsKiro takes your natural language prompt and turns it into clear requirements and acceptance criteria in EARS notation, making your intent and constraints explicit.Loading image...Architectural designs backed by best practicesOnce you’ve iterated on requirements, Kiro analyzes your codebase and comes up with the architecture, system design, and tech stack that meets your needs.Loading image...Discrete tasks that map to requirementsKiro then creates an implementation plan with discrete tasks, sequenced based on dependencies, with optional comprehensive tests. Ask Kiro to implement each task using advanced agents, and watch the magic happen.Conversation to code to deployment, directly from the terminalAccess Kiro agents in your favorite terminal. Build features, automate workflows in seconds, analyze errors, trace bugs, and suggest fixes locally or over SSH—all in a terminal of your choice, in a highly interactive loop that keeps you in flow.Learn more about CLIInstall on macOS and Linuxcurl -fsSL https://cli.kiro.dev/install | bashTerminal — 80×24Loading cast file...Automate tasks with agent hooksDelegate tasks to AI agents that trigger on events such as file save. Agents autonomously execute in the background based on your pre-defined prompts, helping you scale your work by generating documentation, unit tests, or optimizing code performance.Learn more about hooksLoading image...{EVERYTHING YOU NEED}Go from vibe coding to viable codeBuilt for working with agentsMultimodal chat, spec-driven development, agent hooks - Kiro gives you the best tool for the job in a fresh development experience that still feels familiar.Advanced context managementWith specs, steering, and smart context management, Kiro understands the intent behind your prompts and helps you implement complex features on larger codebases, in fewer shots.Native MCP supportConnect to docs, databases, APIs, and more with native MCP integration, including remote, so you can bring your world where you work.Your code, your rulesConfigure how you want Kiro agents to interact with each project, or globally, via steering files. Add context, coding standards, preferred workflows or tools with a simple command.Powered by the state of the artChoose between Claude Sonnet 4.5 for reliable advanced coding and reasoning, or Auto, which uses a mix of frontier models (like Sonnet 4.5 and other specialized models) for intent detection and caching to balance quality, latency, and cost.Compatible with VS CodeKiro supports Open VSX plugins, themes, and VS Code settings in a streamlined AI-ready environment.Strap in with autopilot modeLet Kiro autonomously run large tasks on its own without needing step-by-step instructions. You stay in control, especially when running scripts or commands.Per prompt credit usageSee how many credits each prompt consumes, in real-time, so you're always in control of your spend.Show, don’t tellDrop an image of your UI design or a photo of your architecture whiteboarding session, and Kiro can use it to guide its implementation.Generate Git commit messagesDraft commit messages using the agent directly from the source control pane with a single click.Intelligent error diagnosticsKiro can read and interpret syntax, type, and semantic errors, making it easier to iterate and fix bugs.Witness the magic with code diffsSee code changes as they happen. Approve everything, step through each change, or make edits with one click.With enterprise-grade security and privacy, you can ship your best work with confidence.Learn moreTrusted by engineers worldwideAs a startup co-founder and CTO, time is the most important resource. Kiro justifies the use of my time for developing our business critical assets in-house.RORolf KoskiCTO & Co-FounderIn my role designing AWS Cloud and AI solutions with Terraform and Python, spec-driven development with Kiro has brought code relevancy and quality to a whole new level. We’ve accelerated feature development dramatically, reducing time to customer value from weeks to days. We are excited to welcome Kiro as our newest team member.HÅHåkon Eriksen DrangePrincipal Cloud ArchitectKiro is a strong ally for startups. It naturally turns overlooked docs and specs into robust assets, making growth smoother and future scaling more effective.KEKento IkedaFounder & EngineerI use Kiro for everything - drafting new Terraform modules, tweaking container setups, even writing down random AI ideas at 2 am. But more than anything, it supports how I learn. I’m endlessly curious, and Kiro helps me stay in that learning loop—tinkering, breaking things, fixing them, and then allowing me to share what I learn back with the community.ADAdit ModiSolution ArchitectI’ve been blown away by Kiro’s capabilities. The agentic experience is really transformative. From the multimodal inputs that understand context to the complete lifecycle control within the IDE, it feels like I’m working with a senior developer.VIVivek VelsoCloud Engineering LeadMost tools are great at generating code, but Kiro gives structure to the chaos before you write a single line.FAFarah AbdirahmanCloud & AI EngineerIn roughly two days, I built a secure file sharing application from scratch. By simply sharing my requirements with Kiro, I was able to create a fully secure application that incorporates encryption and various security coding practices—no additional prompts needed.IHIhor SasovetsLead Security EngineerI often forget to add unit tests, or update documentation when pushing changes, but with Kiro I can create a hook and it will automatically run those tasks in the background for me, never having to think twice.DADarya PetrashkaSenior Data ScientistAs an open source developer, I typically don’t build games, but last night I was able to create one using Kiro. I didn’t have to think too hard about implementation since Kiro handled the logic and enabled me to write code quickly and accurately.MIMichael WalmsleyServerless Application ArchitectKiro lowers the barrier to entry, whether that be, you don’t even know how to code, you’re new to coding, or you’re like me and you’re just learning a new tech stack. If something doesn’t make sense to you, or you feel like you are asking a silly question, ask Kiro anyway!DADanielle HeberlingFounding Infrastructure EngineerKiro comes equipped with all the best practices that I would put in my specs, and builds me the application I want, faster.BLBlake RomanoSenior Software EngineerThanks to Kiro’s spec-driven development, I was able to go from concept to working prototype in a single weekend.DADakota LewallenSoftware EngineerIn just four lines into a spec, Kiro was able to write user stories like a product manager and capture so many details that I didn’t even need to mention, saving me several days of work.SASathiesh VeeraPrincipal Software EngineerKiro isn’t just speeding up my work – it’s making me write better code, think more systematically about architecture, and deliver higher quality results while automated workflows happen seamlessly in the background.ANAnuj TyagiDeveloperKiro is just more than code. Aside from just listening to prompts and doing things, it can actually work on tasks based on predefined triggers, making the development experience more efficient.SRSreekesh IyerSoftware EngineerAs a startup co-founder and CTO, time is the most important resource. Kiro justifies the use of my time for developing our business critical assets in-house.RORolf KoskiCTO & Co-FounderIn my role designing AWS Cloud and AI solutions with Terraform and Python, spec-driven development with Kiro has brought code relevancy and quality to a whole new level. We’ve accelerated feature development dramatically, reducing time to customer value from weeks to days. We are excited to welcome Kiro as our newest team member.HÅHåkon Eriksen DrangePrincipal Cloud ArchitectKiro is a strong ally for startups. It naturally turns overlooked docs and specs into robust assets, making growth smoother and future scaling more effective.KEKento IkedaFounder & EngineerI use Kiro for everything - drafting new Terraform modules, tweaking container setups, even writing down random AI ideas at 2 am. But more than anything, it supports how I learn. I’m endlessly curious, and Kiro helps me stay in that learning loop—tinkering, breaking things, fixing them, and then allowing me to share what I learn back with the community.ADAdit ModiSolution ArchitectI’ve been blown away by Kiro’s capabilities. The agentic experience is really transformative. From the multimodal inputs that understand context to the complete lifecycle control within the IDE, it feels like I’m working with a senior developer.VIVivek VelsoCloud Engineering LeadMost tools are great at generating code, but Kiro gives structure to the chaos before you write a single line.FAFarah AbdirahmanCloud & AI EngineerIn roughly two days, I built a secure file sharing application from scratch. By simply sharing my requirements with Kiro, I was able to create a fully secure application that incorporates encryption and various security coding practices—no additional prompts needed.IHIhor SasovetsLead Security EngineerI often forget to add unit tests, or update documentation when pushing changes, but with Kiro I can create a hook and it will automatically run those tasks in the background for me, never having to think twice.DADarya PetrashkaSenior Data ScientistAs an open source developer, I typically don’t build games, but last night I was able to create one using Kiro. I didn’t have to think too hard about implementation since Kiro handled the logic and enabled me to write code quickly and accurately.MIMichael WalmsleyServerless Application ArchitectKiro lowers the barrier to entry, whether that be, you don’t even know how to code, you’re new to coding, or you’re like me and you’re just learning a new tech stack. If something doesn’t make sense to you, or you feel like you are asking a silly question, ask Kiro anyway!DADanielle HeberlingFounding Infrastructure EngineerKiro comes equipped with all the best practices that I would put in my specs, and builds me the application I want, faster.BLBlake RomanoSenior Software EngineerThanks to Kiro’s spec-driven development, I was able to go from concept to working prototype in a single weekend.DADakota LewallenSoftware EngineerIn just four lines into a spec, Kiro was able to write user stories like a product manager and capture so many details that I didn’t even need to mention, saving me several days of work.SASathiesh VeeraPrincipal Software EngineerKiro isn’t just speeding up my work – it’s making me write better code, think more systematically about architecture, and deliver higher quality results while automated workflows happen seamlessly in the background.ANAnuj TyagiDeveloperKiro is just more than code. Aside from just listening to prompts and doing things, it can actually work on tasks based on predefined triggers, making the development experience more efficient.SRSreekesh IyerSoftware EngineerAs a startup co-founder and CTO, time is the most important resource. Kiro justifies the use of my time for developing our business critical assets in-house.RORolf KoskiCTO & Co-FounderIn my role designing AWS Cloud and AI solutions with Terraform and Python, spec-driven development with Kiro has brought code relevancy and quality to a whole new level. We’ve accelerated feature development dramatically, reducing time to customer value from weeks to days. We are excited to welcome Kiro as our newest team member.HÅHåkon Eriksen DrangePrincipal Cloud ArchitectKiro is a strong ally for startups. It naturally turns overlooked docs and specs into robust assets, making growth smoother and future scaling more effective.KEKento IkedaFounder & EngineerI use Kiro for everything - drafting new Terraform modules, tweaking container setups, even writing down random AI ideas at 2 am. But more than anything, it supports how I learn. I’m endlessly curious, and Kiro helps me stay in that learning loop—tinkering, breaking things, fixing them, and then allowing me to share what I learn back with the community.ADAdit ModiSolution ArchitectI’ve been blown away by Kiro’s capabilities. The agentic experience is really transformative. From the multimodal inputs that understand context to the complete lifecycle control within the IDE, it feels like I’m working with a senior developer.VIVivek VelsoCloud Engineering LeadMost tools are great at generating code, but Kiro gives structure to the chaos before you write a single line.FAFarah AbdirahmanCloud & AI EngineerIn roughly two days, I built a secure file sharing application from scratch. By simply sharing my requirements with Kiro, I was able to create a fully secure application that incorporates encryption and various security coding practices—no additional prompts needed.IHIhor SasovetsLead Security EngineerI often forget to add unit tests, or update documentation when pushing changes, but with Kiro I can create a hook and it will automatically run those tasks in the background for me, never having to think twice.DADarya PetrashkaSenior Data ScientistAs an open source developer, I typically don’t build games, but last night I was able to create one using Kiro. I didn’t have to think too hard about implementation since Kiro handled the logic and enabled me to write code quickly and accurately.MIMichael WalmsleyServerless Application ArchitectKiro lowers the barrier to entry, whether that be, you don’t even know how to code, you’re new to coding, or you’re like me and you’re just learning a new tech stack. If something doesn’t make sense to you, or you feel like you are asking a silly question, ask Kiro anyway!DADanielle HeberlingFounding Infrastructure EngineerKiro comes equipped with all the best practices that I would put in my specs, and builds me the application I want, faster.BLBlake RomanoSenior Software EngineerThanks to Kiro’s spec-driven development, I was able to go from concept to working prototype in a single weekend.DADakota LewallenSoftware EngineerIn just four lines into a spec, Kiro was able to write user stories like a product manager and capture so many details that I didn’t even need to mention, saving me several days of work.SASathiesh VeeraPrincipal Software EngineerKiro isn’t just speeding up my work – it’s making me write better code, think more systematically about architecture, and deliver higher quality results while automated workflows happen seamlessly in the background.ANAnuj TyagiDeveloperKiro is just more than code. Aside from just listening to prompts and doing things, it can actually work on tasks based on predefined triggers, making the development experience more efficient.SRSreekesh IyerSoftware EngineerGet started fast with quick guidesLoading image...Learn by playing: create a video gameIn this guide, you will learn how to use Kiro by completing tasks in the codebase for a sample video game called Spirit of Kiro.{Blog}Does your code match your spec?{Guide}Your first projectCommon questionsWhat is Kiro?What is Kiro?Kiro is an agentic AI with an [IDE](/docs/) and [CLI](/docs/cli/) that helps you go from prototype to production with spec-driven development. From simple to complex tasks, Kiro works alongside you to turn prompts into detailed specs, then into working code, docs, and tests—so what you build is exactly what you want and ready to share with your team. Kiro’s agents help you solve challenging problems and automate tasks like generating documentation and unit tests. With Kiro, you can build beyond prototypes while being in the driver’s seat every step of the way. What is spec-driven development? How is it different from vibe coding?What is spec-driven development? How is it different from vibe coding?Developing with specs keeps the fun of vibe coding, but fixes some of its limitations: vibe coding can require too much guidance on complex tasks or when building on top of large codebases, and it can misinterpret context. When implementing a task with vibe coding, it’s difficult to keep track of all the decisions that were made along the way, and document them for your team. By using specs, Kiro works alongside you to define requirements, system design, and tasks to be implemented before writing any code. This approach explicitly documents the reasoning and implementation decisions, so Kiro can implement more complex tasks in fewer shots. How can I get started with Kiro?How can I get started with Kiro?Kiro works as a standalone agentic [IDE](/docs/) or [CLI](/docs/cli). [Download](/downloads/) the installer for your operating system, and log in with GitHub, Google, AWS Builder ID, or AWS IAM Identity Center. You do not need an AWS account to use Kiro. For more, see [documentation](/docs). What programming languages does Kiro support?What programming languages does Kiro support?Kiro supports a variety of programming languages that developers use in their day to day work. This list includes, but is not limited to Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Go, Rust, PHP, Ruby, Kotlin, C, C++, shell scripting, SQL, Scala, JSON, YAML, and HCL. Can I import settings from my existing IDE?Can I import settings from my existing IDE?Kiro is based on Code OSS, so you can [import your VS Code settings, themes, and Open VSX compatible plugins](/docs/guides/migrating-from-vscode/) in the Kiro onboarding flow. 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For customers with a Japanese billing address, use of Kiro is subject to Japanese Consumption Tax. GovCloud pricing differs.Common QuestionsHow does Kiro pricing work?How does Kiro pricing work?Kiro offers flexible pricing tiers designed around how developers use Kiro. New users can start with the perpetual Kiro Free tier, which includes 50 credits. You can upgrade to paid tiers ranging from Pro ($20/month), Pro+ ($40/month), to Power ($200/month) for increased capacity. Paid tiers include flexible overages available at $0.04 per additional credit. Kiro prices shown do not include applicable taxes or duties (such as VAT or sales tax) unless explicitly noted. Note that if you have a Japanese billing address, Japanese Consumption Tax will apply to your Kiro usage. The amount of tax collected depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, your Tax Registration Number (“TRN” or Tax ID), and billing address. Kiro in GovCloud pricing is approximately 20% higher than commercial pricing and does not include the Free tier. What models does Kiro use under the hood?What models does Kiro use under the hood?By default, your prompts are processed by Auto, an agent that uses a mix of different frontier models such as Sonnet 4.5, combined with specialized models that are experts in specific tasks, intent detection, caching, and other techniques to give you a better balance of quality, latency, and costs. You can also choose to have your prompts processed exclusively by Sonnet 4, Sonnet 4.5, Haiku 4.5, Opus 4.5, or Opus 4.6. How does the free trial work?How does the free trial work?The first time you get access to Kiro, you will receive 500 bonus credits usable within 30 days, whatever plan you sign up for, including Kiro Free, as long as you’re using Kiro as an individual via social login or Builder ID (not AWS Identity Center). What is a credit?What is a credit?A credit is a unit of work in response to user prompts. Simple prompts can consume less than 1 credit. More complex prompts, such as executing a spec task, typically cost more than 1 credit. Additionally, different models consume credits at different rates, with a prompt executed via Sonnet 4 costing more credits than executing it with Auto. For example, a given task that consumes X credits to execute in Auto, will cost you 1.3X credits to execute via Sonnet 4. Credits are metered to the second decimal point, so the least number of credits a task can consume is 0.01 credits. What can I use credits for?What can I use credits for?Any prompt you ask Kiro to execute, whether in vibe mode or spec mode, as well as spec refinement, task execution, and agent hook execution, will consume credits. How can I track my credit usage?How can I track my credit usage?You can see the monthly credit limits for your plan, the number of credits used, and credits remaining in your subscription dashboard accessible in the Kiro IDE. Credit usage is updated at least every 5 minutes. Can I pay for additional credits?Can I pay for additional credits?Yes, on paid plans, you can enable overage to continue using Kiro past your monthly limits. Additional credits are $0.04 each, billed at month-end based on actual over-cap usage. For example, if you’re on the Pro tier and use 1,100 credits (100 over your limit), you’ll be charged an additional $4 on your next bill. Overage is disabled by default and must be enabled in Settings before it applies. Once you turn overages on, and for as long as you remain on a paid plan, overages stay on. Once you downgrade to the Kiro Free tier, overages will be disabled, and you need to turn them back on when you are back on a paid plan. Can I share my Kiro subscription with my team?Can I share my Kiro subscription with my team?No, subscriptions and usage limits are calculated per individual user. For team usage, each developer needs their own subscription. Team billing and management features are coming soon. What happens if I don’t use all my monthly credits?What happens if I don’t use all my monthly credits?Usage limits reset at the start of each billing month. Unused credits do not roll over to the next month. What payment methods do you accept?What payment methods do you accept?We accept all major credit cards. What countries or regions are supported for individual plans?What countries or regions are supported for individual plans?Currently, you can purchase a Kiro paid plan with a billing address in Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Venezuela, and Yemen. More countries or regions will be added soon. Is the agent preview included in my current plan or will I be charged extra?Is the agent preview included in my current plan or will I be charged extra?There’s no cost during the preview period for Kiro Pro, Pro+, and Power users. Usage is subject to weekly limits that reset each week. We’ll communicate pricing details before the preview period ends. Will I be charged for Kiro powers?Will I be charged for Kiro powers?No, there is no additional charge for using Kiro powers. All Kiro users can access and use Kiro powers. Is Kiro pricing different in GovCloud regions?Is Kiro pricing different in GovCloud regions?Yes, Kiro pricing in [AWS GovCloud](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/govcloud-us/latest/UserGuide/govcloud-kiro.html) (US) Regions is approximately 20% higher than standard commercial region pricing. All Kiro subscription tiers (Pro, Pro+, and Power) are subject to this regional pricing adjustment when accessed through AWS GovCloud (US) Regions. Is the Free tier supported for Kiro in GovCloud?Is the Free tier supported for Kiro in GovCloud?The Free tier is not available in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions. Kiro in AWS GovCloud (US) requires a paid subscription plan (Pro, Pro+, or Power) and enterprise authentication via AWS IAM Identity Center. View billing docs --- Select your cookie preferencesWe use essential cookies and similar tools that are necessary to provide our site and services. We use performance cookies to collect anonymous statistics, so we can understand how customers use our site and make improvements. Essential cookies cannot be deactivated, but you can choose “Customize” or “Decline” to decline performance cookies. 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We and selected third-parties use cookies or similar technologies as specified in the AWS Cookie Notice.CancelSave preferencesUnable to save cookie preferencesWe will only store essential cookies at this time, because we were unable to save your cookie preferences.If you want to change your cookie preferences, try again later using the link in the AWS console footer, or contact support if the problem persists.DismissMeet Kiro.Kiro is an agentic development environment that makes it easy for developers to ship real engineering work with the help of AI agents. Kiro is our answer to the question “what would a development environment look like if it could take full advantage of AI?”We see agents as the most powerful tool yet developed for building software. We imagine a future where agents are deeply integrated across the software development lifecycle, but current IDEs don’t fully capture this transformative shift. Agents need more structured input and contextual information than a natural language prompt to build the right thing. While they're becoming increasingly capable of handling complex tasks independently, we lack the right interfaces and interaction methods to collaborate with agents effectively at scale. These are among the key challenges we're working to solve.Through Kiro, we reinvented how developers work with AI agents. We pioneered spec-driven development, where Kiro turns your prompt into structured requirements, design, and tasks that are then implemented by agents. Kiro’s agent hooks help you scale your work by delegating tasks to agents that run in the background, such as updating docs, generating unit tests, or optimizing your code for performance. We see Kiro as a true collaborator that doesn’t just do work for you, but builds alongside you. Our goal is for Kiro to help you deliver robust engineering work while also helping you become an even better engineer.Kiro is built and operated by a small, opinionated team within AWS. We chose the name ‘Kiro’ (rhymes with ‘hero’) because, among other meanings, it represents a hardworking person who never gives up. The name ‘Kiro’ embodies our north star: to move quickly and iterate relentlessly on delivering a remarkable AI-powered development experience for everyone. We’re excited to see what you build with Kiro. --- Terminal — 80×24Loading cast file...Quality code every timeKiro agents deliver precise code changes across large codebases with the power of Claude frontier models and advanced context management.Powerful at any scaleKiro CLI is a lightning-fast coding experience that adapts to how you work, from simple bash commands to complex enterprise workflows.Fast, secure developmentWith powerful agent steering and native MCP support, Kiro helps you ship with precision, from prompt to production.Loading image...Precise context, precise codeUsing your knowledge base, steering files, and MCP tools, Kiro CLI delivers production-grade code, documentation, and tests that match your requirements.Loading image...Custom agents for every taskBuild task-specific agents optimized for your best practices through pre-defined tool permissions, context, and prompts.Loading image...Automated actionsFormat code, run tests, manage logs, and more—all through automated shell commands.Loading image...Maintain flow across toolsKiro understands the intent behind your prompts and helps you implement complex features on larger codebases across Kiro tools and any ACP supported IDEs.{Resources}Get started with Kiro CLI{Documentation}CLI DocumentationComplete guide to Kiro CLI commands, configuration, and best practices.{Community}Join DiscordConnect with other developers using Kiro CLI and get help from our community.Common questionsWhat is Kiro CLI?What is Kiro CLI?Kiro CLI is a tool that allows you to interact with Kiro’s AI agents directly from your terminal. The CLI enables you to use AI for tasks like writing, reviewing, modifying code, and automating workflows, all within your command-line environment. It understands your codebase and speeds up development through adaptive, natural dialogue. Kiro CLI carries over [steering files](/docs/cli/steering/) and [MCP configurations](/docs/cli/mcp/) from the Kiro IDE, leveraging the [Auto agent](/docs/cli/models/) to deliver the best results at the best price. How do I install Kiro CLI?How do I install Kiro CLI?See [Kiro CLI installation](/docs/cli/installation/) in the docs. What are the main use cases of Kiro CLI?What are the main use cases of Kiro CLI?The Kiro CLI is perfect for: * **Interactive Development:** [Chat](/docs/cli/chat/) with Kiro directly in your terminal for instant help * **Custom Automation:** Create specialized [agents](/docs/cli/custom-agents/creating/) for your specific workflows * **Team Standardization:** Use team level best practices and preferences with [steering](/docs/cli/steering/) * **External Integrations:** Connect tools and services through [MCP servers](/docs/cli/mcp/) * **Intelligent Assistance:** Get context-aware suggestions and [autocomplete](/docs/cli/autocomplete/) * **Workflow Optimization:** Automate repetitive tasks with smart [hooks](/docs/cli/hooks/) What are the main features of Kiro CLI?What are the main features of Kiro CLI?Kiro CLI’s core features include: * **Interactive Chat:** Engage with Kiro through natural [conversation](/docs/cli/chat/conversations/) in your terminal. * **Custom Agents:** Create and deploy specialized [agents](/docs/cli/custom-agents/creating/) for your workflows. * **MCP Integration:** Connect external tools and data sources through [Model Context Protocol](/docs/cli/mcp/examples/). * **Smart Hooks:** Automate workflows with intelligent pre/post command [hooks](/docs/cli/hooks/). * **Agent Steering:** [Steer](/docs/cli/steering/) Kiro agents with your best practices and preferences. * **Auto Complete:** Intelligent command [completion](/docs/cli/autocomplete/) with context awareness. What are some essential Kiro CLI commands?What are some essential Kiro CLI commands?Kiro CLI supports several commands that you can use during a chat session. These commands start with a forward slash (`/`). See the full [slash commands reference](/docs/cli/reference/slash-commands/). _Chat commands_ |Command |Description | |--- |--- | |`/load` |Import conversation state from a JSON file | |`/save` |Export conversation state to a JSON file | |`/prompts` |Lists all available prompts | |`/usage` |Displays an estimate of the context window usage | |`!` |Executes a shell command from inside a Kiro CLI session | |`ctrl-j` |Allows multi-line input | |`ctrl-k` |Fuzzy search | |`/editor` |Uses the configured editor to compose prompts | |`/help` |Displays a list of available commands | |`/issue` |Reports an issue or make a feature request | |`/model` |Displays available models and allows you to select one for your current chat session | |`/quit` |Exits the chat session | How does Kiro CLI maintain context?How does Kiro CLI maintain context?Kiro CLI maintains context primarily through directory-based [conversation persistence](/docs/cli/chat/conversations/) and explicit [context management](/docs/cli/chat/context/) options. Kiro CLI uses a directory-based system for conversation persistence, automatically associating chat sessions with specific working directories. It maintains context through both automatic and explicit mechanisms: automatically by preserving project-specific conversation history within directories (accessible via kiro chat), and explicitly through features like @workspace modifiers, file/folder specifications, and [steering files](/docs/cli/steering/). Kiro CLI also supports dynamic context addition through [hooks](/docs/cli/hooks/) and allows manual context management via /save and /load commands for conversation histories. This approach helps to ensure that relevant project context is maintained throughout development conversations. How are the Kiro IDE and CLI licensed?How are the Kiro IDE and CLI licensed?Kiro IDE and Kiro CLI are both distributed under a [standard proprietary license](/license/) as part of the Kiro developer experience. For users upgrading from the Q Developer CLI, you can use the [existing GitHub repository to report issues](https://github.com/aws/amazon-q-developer-cli/issues/new/choose). The [Q Developer CLI repository](https://github.com/aws/amazon-q-developer-cli/) remains available and open source for anyone who wishes to use it. Does Kiro CLI have separate pricing from Kiro IDE?Does Kiro CLI have separate pricing from Kiro IDE?No. Kiro CLI pricing is included in the standard Kiro [pricing tiers](/pricing/). What environments are supported for Kiro CLI?What environments are supported for Kiro CLI?Kiro CLI is supported on [macOS and specific Linux environments](/docs/cli/installation/), including AppImage and Ubuntu. View CLI documentationTransform your terminal into an AI-powered development environmentInstall on macOS and Linuxcurl -fsSL https://cli.kiro.dev/install | bash
