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Installation


System Requirements

Kiro is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

  • On macOS, Kiro runs on both Intel and Apple silicon with the latest security updates.
  • On Windows, Kiro supports Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit only). ARM is not currently supported.
  • On Linux, Kiro requires glibc 2.39 or higher. For example Ubuntu 24+, Debian 13+, Fedora 40+, Arch Linux, and Linux Mint 22+.

Download Kiro

  1. Go to kiro.dev and download the installer
  2. Open the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
  3. Open Kiro IDE and start coding!

First run

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Finally, you'll arrive at the welcome page. Open a project to get started and proceed with your first project.

View transcript: Kiro IDE initial setup demo video

Downgrade to a previous version

You can revert to an earlier version of Kiro if an update introduces issues with your workflow.

  1. Go to the downloads page
  2. Scroll past the main download cards to the version list
  3. Expand the version you want to install (for example, "IDE 0.12.x")
  4. Download the installer for your platform
  5. Uninstall your current version of Kiro:
    • macOS: drag Kiro from Applications to the Trash
    • Windows: uninstall from Settings > Apps > Installed apps
    • Linux: run sudo apt remove kiro or sudo dnf remove kiro depending on your package manager
  6. Run the downloaded installer

Your 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.

Language support

Kiro supports most popular programming languages. These guides cover environment setup and best practices:

  • TypeScript and JavaScript
  • Java
  • Python
Page updated: June 25, 2026
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