Kiro
AWS's spec-driven agentic IDE
Overview
Kiro is AWS's agentic IDE built around spec-driven development: it turns prompts into requirements, designs and tasks before writing code, with hooks that automate checks as you work. Brings structure to vibe coding — and ties naturally into the AWS ecosystem.
Features
How to Get Started
Download from kiro.dev, sign in (AWS Builder ID works), and start a project with a spec session — Kiro drafts requirements and a plan you approve before implementation.
Pricing
Free tier / paid tiers
View pricing detailsFAQ
What makes Kiro different?
The spec-first loop: instead of prompt-and-pray, it produces requirements and task lists you review — closer to how real teams ship.
Do I need AWS?
No — it's a general IDE; AWS integration is a bonus for teams already there.
Kiro vs Spec Kit?
Same philosophy; Kiro bakes it into the IDE itself, Spec Kit adds it to whatever agent you already use.
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