Kiro is an integrated development environment (IDE) developed by the AWS team that utilizes AI agents directly in the environment. As the Kiro tagline suggests, "Go from vibe coding to viable code," the goal is to enhance a developer's vibe-coding prototype into a production-ready code system. This works because Kiro provides plans, reasons, and proposals that users can review and apply. This applies to the code, as Kiro will help the user develop the specification, design documentation, execute the testing, and set up the tasks as a continuous workflow using AI agents.

Kiro is fundamentally different from popular tools like GitHub Copilot. While GitHub Copilot functions as an autocomplete tool that enhances individual files with limited context, Kiro emphasizes improving the entire system using an agent-structured plan for the development project.

Currently, Kiro is only accessible through a free preview, and interested users must join a waitlist to try the IDE. The team has announced future tiers: Free, Pro ($20), Pro+ ($40), and Power ($200), each offering different monthly allowances for Vibe and Spec requests, with optional top-ups at $0.04 per Vibe and $0.20 per Spec. Additionally, there is a two-week trial that provides extra usage for users who can access the IDE.