FAQ from Kiro AI
What is Kiro AI?
Kiro AI is an AI-native Integrated Development Environment designed for teams who demand rigor *and* velocity. It anchors development in human-readable specifications—then uses autonomous AI agents to generate, validate, and evolve production-grade software across the full SDLC. Unlike chat-centric assistants, Kiro AI operates as a collaborative engineering partner—enforcing consistency, traceability, and quality at every layer.
How to use Kiro AI?
Install the desktop client → authenticate → describe your feature in natural language or attach context (mockups, schemas, code samples) → review and refine the generated spec, design, and task plan → click “Run” to activate AI agents → monitor progress in real time → deploy with confidence. Every action is grounded in your original specification—ensuring alignment from inception to operation.
How does Kiro AI differ from Copilot, Cursor, or other AI coding tools?
While others augment editing, Kiro AI *orchestrates development*. It doesn’t just suggest lines—it owns the lifecycle: requirement validation, architecture decisions, cross-file refactoring, test coverage analysis, and documentation generation—all governed by your spec. No more fragmented prompts or context-switching between tools.
What are Kiro AI’s pricing plans—and what’s included in each tier?
We offer three tiers: Free ($0, 50 monthly AI interactions), Pro ($19/month, 1,000 interactions + priority support), and Pro+ ($39/month, 3,000 interactions + dedicated AWS Bedrock capacity + SSO). During public preview, all Pro+ features are unlocked at no cost.
Which programming languages, frameworks, and tech stacks does Kiro AI support?
Kiro AI supports 50+ languages—including Python, TypeScript, Rust, Go, Java, C#, Swift, and Kotlin—plus major frameworks like React, Next.js, Django, Spring Boot, and Terraform. Its VS Code foundation ensures compatibility with any language extension available on Open VSX.
Can I use Kiro AI with my existing VS Code setup?
Absolutely. Kiro AI imports your VS Code themes, keybindings, settings.json, and extensions seamlessly. You retain full control—no vendor lock-in, no forced abstraction layers. Think of it as VS Code, upgraded with AI-native engineering intelligence.
Is my source code and project data private and compliant?
Yes. All code remains local unless explicitly sent for AI processing—and even then, traffic is encrypted end-to-end via TLS 1.2+. Paid plans guarantee zero data retention or model training. Free-tier users may opt out of telemetry entirely. Infrastructure runs exclusively on AWS, meeting SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR standards.
What exactly are Agent Hooks—and how do I configure them?
Agent Hooks are declarative automation triggers tied to filesystem events (e.g., “on .ts file save”, “on package.json change”). Define them in YAML to auto-run linters, generate API clients, update Swagger docs, or invoke custom scripts—enabling continuous, self-documenting development without manual intervention.
Does Kiro AI require constant internet connectivity?
AI-powered features require an active connection to AWS Bedrock. However, Kiro AI functions as a fully capable, offline-capable code editor—syntax highlighting, debugging, Git integration, and local execution remain available without interruption.
What operating systems and hardware architectures are supported?
Kiro AI ships as a native desktop application for Windows (x64/ARM64), macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon), and Linux (x64/ARM64). There is no web-only or mobile variant—performance, security, and local AI orchestration are foundational priorities.
Where can I find documentation, community help, or enterprise support?
Start with our comprehensive documentation, join the developer community on Discord, browse GitHub issues, or contact [email protected] for SLA-backed support and onboarding assistance.