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Kiro

Get Started

InstallationAuthenticationYour first project

Models

OverviewAvailable modelsReasoning effortAWS GovCloud (US) models

Features

How Kiro worksLocal command sandboxACP integrations
Specs
Steering
Hooks
MCP
Permissions
Custom agents
Workflows
Agent Skills
Powers
Cloud sessionsMemoryCompactionKiroignoreCheckpoints and rewind
Built-in tools
Configuration scopes

IDE 1.x

What's new in 1.0
Setup & First Run
Editor
Chat
Experimental
Troubleshooting0.x reference

CLI

Setup & First RunChoose an agent harness
Terminal UI
Chat
Fullscreen modeVoice modeHeadless modeACPAuto complete
Experimental
Troubleshooting
Upgrade from CLI 2.x
2.x reference

Crew

Quick startInstallationRunning 24/7
Chat
Agent Capabilities
Features
Interfaces
Apps
System & storageConfigurationSecurityTroubleshooting

Web

Setup & First RunIdentity Center
Connect your repositories
Working with the agent
Autonomous modeScheduleConfiguration Sync
Sandbox

Mobile - Preview

Overview

Commands and Reference

CLI commandsSlash commandsBuilt-in toolsExit codesSettings

Billing

OverviewManaging your subscriptionUpgrading your planDowngrading your planCancelling your planPurchasing add-on creditsManaging your paymentsManaging usage notificationsManaging your taxesContacting billing supportDeleting your accountRelated questions

Enterprise

ConceptsOnboarding quickstart
Connecting your identity provider
Deployment optionsSubscribe your teamManage subscriptions
Credit pooling
Governance
Monitor and track
SettingsManaged updatesTLS inspection compatibilityBillingIAMSupported regions
AWS GovCloud (US)

Privacy and Security

OverviewData protectionCode referencesCompliance validationInfrastructure securityIAM permissionsFirewalls, proxies, and data perimetersVPC endpoints (AWS PrivateLink)

Guides

OverviewRunning Kiro in the cloud
Language support
Learn by playing

Migration

Migrating from Q DeveloperMigrating from VSCodeUpgrading from Q CLI
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IDE

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The Kiro IDE is a desktop development environment built on a VS Code foundation, enhanced with agentic capabilities. This section covers the features that are unique to the desktop IDE experience.

IDE-unique features

Editor
Interface layout, keyboard shortcuts, codebase indexing, source control, and extensions.
Specs
Plan and build features using structured specifications with requirements, design, and tasks.
Chat
Interact with your code through natural language conversations with full project context.

Features

The IDE shares Kiro's core agent engine with CLI and Web. These capabilities work the same way across all surfaces:

Steering
Guide AI behavior with custom rules and context.
Hooks
Automate repetitive tasks with intelligent triggers.
MCP Servers
Connect external tools and data sources.
Custom Agents
Create specialized agents for targeted workflows.
Skills
Extend agent knowledge with domain-specific skills.
Powers
Add capabilities through community packages.

Get started

New to Kiro? Start here:

Download & Install
Get Kiro running on your machine.
First Project
Learn Kiro's features through a hands-on project.
Page updated: August 4, 2026
Configuration scopes
What's new in 1.0