Kiro

Kiro is an agentic integrated development environment created by Amazon Web Services, designed to help software engineers move from prototype to production using a spec-driven development approach. The product was introduced in 2025 as part of AWS's expansion into AI-assisted coding tools.

Kiro generates specifications, technical designs, and task breakdowns from natural language prompts, then uses AI agents to implement code against those specs, aiming to reduce the gap between quick prototypes and production-ready software. It is positioned as an alternative to other AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Cognition's Devin, targeting developers who want more structured, maintainable AI-generated code rather than ad hoc vibe coding.

As a product built and operated by AWS, Kiro does not have independent funding history, headcount, or executive leadership separate from its parent company, Amazon.com, Inc.