Kiro
by Amazon Web Services · kiro.dev ↗
Agentic IDE from AWS that turns prompts into executable specs and coordinates AI agents from prototype to production.
ai-coding agentic-ide spec-driven
- Category
- Coding & Developer Tools
- Business model
- Freemium
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2025-07
- Record updated
- 2026-07-30
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- US
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/kiro/
Overview
Kiro is an agentic IDE from AWS that turns prompts into structured specs and coordinates AI agents from prototype to production. Its spec-driven workflow generates requirements, design docs, and tasks, while hooks automate checks as code changes. Kiro is a standalone VS Code-compatible IDE with free limits and paid tiers based on agent interactions.
Key features
- Spec-driven development from prompt to tasks
- Autonomous agents with steering rules
- Event-driven hooks for automated checks
- VS Code-compatible IDE with MCP support
Use cases
- Structuring AI-assisted feature development with specs
- Automating docs, tests, and reviews via hooks
- Building production software with agent workflows
Pricing
Kiro offers a free tier with monthly agent-interaction limits and paid plans that scale interactions for professional use.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kiro?
Kiro is an AWS agentic IDE that converts prompts into specs and uses AI agents to implement them systematically.
How is Kiro different from AI code assistants?
Kiro emphasizes spec-driven development—generating requirements and design before code—rather than just inline completions.
Is Kiro free?
Kiro has a free tier with limited agent interactions; heavier use requires paid plans.
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