Kiro IDE - From vibe coding to viable code
The AI IDE that thinks like a developer
Kiro IDE transforms your development workflow with Spec-Driven Development, Agent Hooks, and Claude AI integration. Build better software faster with Kiro IDE, from prototype to production.
Kiro IDE Revolutionary Development Features
Everything you need for modern AI-assisted development with Kiro IDE
Spec-Driven Development
Transform requirements into structured specifications with automatic generation of requirements.md, design.md, and tasks.md files.
- EARS syntax for user stories
- Automatic technical architecture
- Task breakdown with testing
- Real-time documentation sync
Agent Hooks
Event-driven automation that keeps your code, tests, and documentation in perfect sync.
- Auto-generate tests on save
- Update docs on API changes
- Security scanning on commit
- Custom workflow automation
Steering Rules
Define team standards and coding conventions that AI agents automatically follow.
- Enforce coding standards
- Preferred libraries and patterns
- Test coverage requirements
- Infrastructure guidelines
Agentic Chat
Intelligent conversation with context-aware AI that understands your entire project.
- Multi-modal context support
- Intent recognition
- File and folder awareness
- Terminal integration
MCP Integration
Connect to external tools and services through Model Context Protocol.
- Database connections
- Documentation search
- AWS Bedrock integration
- Extensible tool ecosystem
VS Code Compatible
Built on VS Code foundation with full extension support and familiar interface.
- Import existing settings
- Extension marketplace
- Familiar shortcuts
- Cross-platform support
Why Choose Kiro IDE?
Experience the future of AI-assisted development
55% Faster Delivery
Reduce development cycle time with automated spec generation and task management
75% Fewer Bugs
Maintain code-documentation consistency with real-time synchronization
48% Less Review Time
Automated testing and documentation updates streamline code reviews
Enterprise Ready
Built-in security, compliance, and team collaboration features
Getting Started with Kiro
From installation to your first AI-powered project
Download & Install
Get Kiro IDE from our official website and install on macOS, Windows, or Linux
Sign In
Connect with GitHub, Google, AWS Builder ID, or IAM for seamless integration
Initialize Project
Run 'kiro init' to set up your project with Spec-Driven Development structure
Create Your First Spec
Describe your requirements and watch Kiro generate comprehensive specifications
Start Coding
Let Agent Hooks automate testing, documentation, and quality checks as you code
Advanced Capabilities
Powerful features for professional development teams
Continuous Spec Sync
Bidirectional synchronization between code and specifications
Multi-Language Support
Works with all major programming languages and frameworks
Team Collaboration
Shared specs, hooks, and steering rules across your team
Security First
Built-in security scanning and compliance checking
Cloud Integration
Native AWS integration with Bedrock and other cloud services
Extensible Platform
Rich ecosystem of hooks, steering rules, and MCP servers
Trusted by Developers Worldwide
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Kiro IDE is currently in public preview. Join our waitlist to get early access and be notified when new features become available.
What you'll get with Kiro IDE:
- Early access to new features
- Priority support during preview
- Exclusive community access
- Direct feedback channel to our team
- Free access during public preview
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Kiro IDE
- Kiro goes beyond code completion with Spec-Driven Development, ensuring your requirements, design, and code stay synchronized throughout the development process. Agent Hooks automate testing and documentation, while Steering Rules maintain team standards.
- Yes! Kiro is built on VS Code (Code-OSS) and supports importing your existing settings, extensions, and themes. You can migrate seamlessly from VS Code to Kiro.
- The free tier includes 50 AI interactions per month with full access to Claude Sonnet 3.7/4, basic Spec-Driven Development features, and community support. Perfect for trying out Kiro and small projects.
- Kiro requires an internet connection for AI features, but you can continue coding with standard IDE functionality offline. Your local files and settings remain accessible.
- Kiro supports all major programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, Go, Rust, and more. Language-specific features are continuously being added.
- Your code security is our priority. Kiro offers local processing options, enterprise-grade encryption, and compliance with industry standards. You can also disable telemetry in settings.
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