Kiro is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
When you open Kiro for the first time you will be asked to login with a provider of your choice that include social and AWS login options. Learn more about the auth methods.
Once logged in, you can choose to import your VS Code settings and extensions. If you're using another editor, you can skip this step. Select your preferred theme from the available options, then allow Kiro to set up shell integration, enabling the agent to execute commands on your behalf.
Finally, you'll arrive at the welcome page. Open a project to get started and proceed with your first project.
You can revert to an earlier version of Kiro if an update introduces issues with your workflow.
sudo apt remove kiro or sudo dnf remove kiro depending on your package managerYour settings, extensions, and sign-in state are preserved across reinstalls. When you're ready to move back to the latest version, download it from the downloads page or let the application update automatically.
Kiro supports most popular programming languages. These guides cover environment setup and best practices:
Installation