CLI

The Kiro CLI brings the power of AI-assisted development to your terminal. Build, test, and deploy applications using natural language commands and automated workflows.

Get started with the Kiro CLI in minutes.

Start using Kiro CLI:

cd my-project
kiro-cli

The Kiro CLI uses the same core capabilities as every other Kiro surface. See the Features section for full documentation:

• Steering — Guide Kiro with project-specific context and conventions
• Hooks — Automate actions before and after commands
• MCP — Connect external tools and data sources
• Custom agents — Build specialized agents for your workflows
• Skills — Extend Kiro with reusable skill packages
• Sub-agents — Delegate focused work to agents that run in parallel
• Models — Configure which AI models to use
• Permissions — Manage capability-based access controls

The Kiro CLI is ideal for:

• Interactive Development: Chat with Kiro directly in your terminal for instant help
• Headless Automation: Run prompts non-interactively in CI/CD pipelines using API key authentication
• Custom Automation: Create specialized agents for your specific workflows
• Team Standardization: Use team-level best practices and preferences
• External Integrations: Connect tools and services through MCP servers
• Intelligent Assistance: Get context-aware suggestions and auto-completion
• Workflow Optimization: Automate repetitive tasks with smart hooks