AWS's spec-driven agentic IDE
Introduction
Kiro is AWS's AI IDE championing spec-driven development: have the AI produce requirements and design docs first, then implement to spec — pulling vibe coding back toward engineering discipline. Agent Hooks trigger tasks on events like file save; it represents the 'AI coding needs engineering rigor' route.
Key Features
- Spec-driven (requirements → design → tasks)
- Agent Hooks event-triggered tasks
- Steering project convention files
- Autonomous agent implementation and debugging
- Deep AWS service integration
Pros
- A genuinely distinct engineering-first route
- Reusable convention assets
Cons
- More ceremony than pure vibe coding
Pricing
Free during preview; subscription at GA.（See official site for current pricing）
FAQ
Is spec mode worth it?
Yes for team projects and complex features; skip for small scripts.
AWS account needed?
No — AWS Builder ID works without a cloud account.
Languages?
VS Code-based; mainstream languages all covered.
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