• Kiro is an AI-powered Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that converts prompts into structured specifications, designs, and production-ready code.
• It facilitates spec-driven development by translating user intent into requirements, system architecture, and validated tasks.
• Developers maintain control while Kiro automates scaffolding, implementation, debugging, and background tasks.
• Repetitive tasks, such as writing unit tests and updating documentation, can be executed automatically based on triggers like file saves via agent hooks.
• The platform supports multimodal inputs and integrates with MCP to connect APIs and databases.
• Kiro is compatible with Visual Studio Code plugins and settings.
• Utilizing Claude Sonnet 4, Kiro combines advanced reasoning with enterprise-grade security, allowing teams to confidently transition from prototype to production.
Spec-driven development that turns prompts into structured requirements and tasks
Multimodal support for text, images, and whiteboard sketches
Agent hooks to automate testing, docs, and optimization on triggers
Context steering and memory for consistent, large-scale codebases
Autopilot mode for running large tasks autonomously
Git integration with code diffs and approval workflows
MCP integration to connect docs, APIs, and databases
Powered by Claude Sonnet 4 for advanced reasoning and coding
Compatible with VS Code themes, extensions, and settings
Enterprise-grade security and privacy built into the IDE
What is Kiro?
Kiro is an AI-first IDE that uses spec-driven development and intelligent agents to turn prompts into structured software requirements, designs, and production-ready code.
How is Kiro different from autocomplete tools?
Instead of offering line-by-line suggestions, Kiro creates specs, designs, and tasks, then uses agents to implement, test, and maintain them while you stay in control.
What are agent hooks?
Agent hooks are background automations that trigger on events (like file saves) to run tasks such as generating documentation, tests, or code optimizations.
Does Kiro support integrations?
Yes. Kiro integrates with MCP to connect APIs, databases, and external docs, and supports VS Code extensions, themes, and settings.
Is Kiro secure for enterprise use?
Yes. Kiro includes enterprise-grade security and privacy, ensuring teams can ship software safely in production environments.