Kiro

Kiro

Kiro uses specification-driven development and AI agents to directly translate natural language requirements into executable code, accelerating developers from prototype to production tenfold.
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Features of Kiro

Natural-language prompts instantly become EARS requirements specifications and acceptance criteria
Automatically generate architectural designs and technology stack plans based on existing code
AI agents inside the CLI write code in real time, chase bugs, and run tests
Hooks triggered by file save events automatically update documentation, unit tests, and conformance checks
Compatible with VS Code extensions and configurations, zero migration cost

Use Cases of Kiro

Startup teams describe the MVP in natural language; Kiro generates a runnable prototype with one click
When refactoring legacy systems, let AI first output the new architecture and task list, then implement step by step
Develop on remote SSH servers; invoke the agent in the terminal to fix bugs in real time and run tests
Game developers use hooks to automatically generate accompanying documentation and performance tests when saving scripts
Enterprise-grade projects keep requirements, code, and tests in sync through Specs, reducing communication rework

FAQ about Kiro

QWhat is Kiro?

Kiro is an AI-native IDE that uses a specification-driven approach to directly convert natural language requirements into code, tests, and documentation, supporting CLI and graphical interfaces.

QHow to install Kiro?

On macOS/Linux, run the official script for a one-click installation; Windows, download the installer; on first launch, log in with a Google or GitHub account.

QHow to use the Specs feature?

Enter the requirement description in the sidebar; Kiro automatically generates user stories, acceptance criteria, and development tasks; after confirmation, you can directly assign AI agents to code.

QWill Hooks modify my code?

Hooks are triggered only on save for predefined tasks (such as updating unit tests and documentation); all changes are previewed in real time, and can be reverted with one click; fully controllable.

QIs Kiro free?

The preview phase is completely free, built-in Claude-Sonnet-4 and Claude-Opus-4 models; no extra charges are required to use all features.