Kiro # Kiro Kiro is an agentic IDE and command-line interface that helps you go from prototype to production with spec-driven development, agent hooks,powers, and natural language coding assistance. Build faster with AI-powered features that understand your entire codebase, turn prompts into structured specs, and automate repetitive tasks. [Discord link](https://discord.gg/kirodotdev)
## Core Capabilities - **Specs** - Plan and build features using structured specifications that break down requirements into detailed implementation plans - **Hooks** - Automate repetitive tasks with intelligent triggers that respond to file changes and development events - **Agentic Chat** - Build features through natural conversation with Kiro that understands your project context - **Steering** - Guide Kiro's behavior with custom rules and project-specific context through markdown files - **MCP Servers** - Connect external tools and data sources through the Model Context Protocol - **Powers** - Specialized context and tools for Kiro agents on-demand. Extend agent capabilities with domain-specific knowledge and custom integrations - **Privacy First** - Keep your code secure with enterprise-grade security and privacy ## Available Interfaces Kiro is available as both a desktop application and command-line tool: ### Kiro IDE (Desktop Application) The standalone desktop application is available for: - macOS - Windows - Linux ### Kiro CLI Command-line interface for integrating Kiro into your development workflows and automation scripts. For detailed information on both interfaces, visit [kiro.dev](https://kiro.dev) ## Getting Started ### Download & Install **IDE:** Download the Kiro desktop application directly from [kiro.dev](https://kiro.dev) **CLI:** Instructions for installing the Kiro CLI are available in our [documentation](https://kiro.dev/cli) ### First Project Get started with Kiro by following our comprehensive **[first project guide](https://kiro.dev/docs/getting-started/first-project/)**. This hands-on tutorial walks you through Kiro's essential features. **What you'll learn:** - Setting up steering files for project-specific guidance - Creating and managing specs for structured development - Configuring hooks to automate your workflow - Connecting MCP servers for external integrations ### One-Click Migration Import your VS Code setup including extensions and settings during the initial setup process. ## Documentation **[📚 View Documentation →](https://kiro.dev/docs/)** - [Getting Started](https://kiro.dev/docs/getting-started) - Installation and first project setup for IDE and CLI - [IDE Guide](https://kiro.dev/docs/) - Desktop application features and workflows - [CLI Guide](https://kiro.dev/docs/cli) - Command-line interface usage and automation ## Issue Reporting We welcome feedback and issue reports to help improve Kiro. Please use this repository to: - Report bugs and technical issues - Request new features - Share feedback on existing functionality - Discuss improvements and enhancements ## Support For additional support beyond issue reporting: - Join our community [discord server](https://discord.gg/kirodotdev) for quick help and discussions with other developers - For billing-related questions, please contact our support team through [AWS Billing Support](https://support.aws.amazon.com/#/contacts/kiro). - If you are an existing AWS customer with a [paid support plan](https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/plans/), for technical issues or general assistance, reach out via [AWS Support](https://support.console.aws.amazon.com/support/home#/). ## Security If you discover a potential security issue in this project we ask that you notify AWS/Amazon Security via our [vulnerability reporting page](http://aws.amazon.com/security/vulnerability-reporting/). Please do **not** create a public github issue. ## Code of Conduct This project has adopted the [Amazon Open Source Code of Conduct](https://aws.github.io/code-of-conduct). For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ](https://aws.github.io/code-of-conduct-faq) or contact opensource-codeofconduct@amazon.com with any additional questions or comments. --- ©2026 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively, "Amazon"). All Rights Reserved.