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The Kiro CLI brings the power of AI-assisted development to your terminal. Build, test, and deploy applications using natural language commands and automated workflows.

Get started with the Kiro CLI in minutes. Install on macOS and Linux:

curl -fsSL https://cli.kiro.dev/install | bash

Start using Kiro CLI:

bash

cd my-project
kiro-cli

Core features

Interactive Chat

Engage with Kiro through natural conversation in your terminal.

Custom Agents

Create and deploy specialized agents for your workflows.

MCP Integration

Connect external tools and data sources through Model Context Protocol.

Smart Hooks

Automate workflows with intelligent pre/post command hooks.

Agent Steering

Steer Kiro agent with your best practices and preferences.

Auto Complete

Intelligent command completion with context awareness.

Use cases

The Kiro CLI is perfect for:

Interactive Development: Chat with Kiro directly in your terminal for instant help
Custom Automation: Create specialized agents for your specific workflows
Team Standardization: Use team level best practises and preferences
External Integrations: Connect tools and services through MCP servers
Intelligent Assistance: Get context-aware suggestions and auto-completion
Workflow Optimization: Automate repetitive tasks with smart hooks

What's next?

Ready to get started?

Install the CLI and create your first project in under 5 minutes.

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Page updated: November 17, 2025

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