July 14, 2025:
AWS Unveils AI-Powered IDE Kiro for Developers - AWS has launched Kiro, an AI-enhanced integrated development environment (IDE) that aims to streamline software development through spec coding. Kiro enables developers to convert project specifications into production-ready code using AI agents that generate requirements and tasks. It employs hooks for code monitoring and best practice enforcement, supporting thorough documentation and security.
Kiro can connect to external AI tools via the Model Context Protocol, enhancing its capabilities. Now available in preview for MacOS, Windows, and Linux, Kiro is designed to simplify and accelerate the development process.
