Kiro

Kiro

Amazon Web Services
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About

Autopilot is an open-source terminal coding agent and SDK for developers working in Git repositories. It reads a repository, plans tasks, edits files and runs commands, with plan, edit and automatic-approval modes. It connects to 25+ hosted model providers using your own credentials, supports local models through Ollama and LM Studio, and works with OpenAI-compatible endpoints. Autopilot runs on macOS, Linux and Windows for interactive sessions and unattended server jobs with runtime, token and cost budgets, checkpoint recovery and email notifications. It supports MCP servers, language-server features, hooks and local memory. Its headless SDK and JSONL-over-stdio RPC enable integration into other applications. On OpenRouter, subagents can run in read-only Hotcell sandboxes with short-lived, spend-capped tokens instead of the provider key. Autopilot is free and MIT-licensed; model-provider usage may incur separate charges.

About

Kiro is an AI‑powered integrated development environment that brings structure to AI‑driven coding by converting natural‑language prompts into clear requirements, system designs, and discrete implementation tasks validated by robust tests. Built from the ground up for agentic workflows, it features spec‑driven development, multimodal chat, “agent hooks” that trigger background tasks on events like file saves, and an autopilot mode that autonomously runs large scripts while keeping you in control. With smart context management, Kiro reduces repetitive prompts and helps implement complex features across large codebases. Native MCP integrations let you connect to documentation, databases, and APIs, and you can guide development with images of UI designs or architecture diagrams. Enterprise‑grade security and privacy ensure safe deployment, while support for Claude Sonnet models, Open VSX plugins, and existing VS Code settings delivers a familiar yet AI‑supercharged experience.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Software engineers who use coding agents.

Audience

Developers and engineering teams needing a tool to accelerate AI‑driven coding from prototype to production with structured, spec‑driven development and autonomous AI agents

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

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Pricing

$0
Autopilot is free under the MIT license. You pay your model provider directly for usage, with no markup; local models and OpenRouter's free models can be used at no model charge.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$19 per month
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Fast, Focused, and Flexible Kiro is a clean, fast IDE that prioritizes focus and responsiveness. Setup is straightforward, and the interface keeps essential panels (editor, explorer, terminal) within easy reach without feeling cluttered. Standout strengths include snappy file navigation, sensible defaults, and low-friction workflows for running and debugging projects. While the extension ecosystem isn’t as vast as some incumbents, the built-in features cover most daily needs, and performance remains solid even on larger codebases. If you value a distraction‑free environment with smart ergonomics over endless plugins, Kiro is an excellent choice. I’d love to see deeper VCS insights and more out‑of‑the‑box language tooling, but overall it’s a productive, reliable IDE.

Cons

  • Where it could improve Ecosystem depth: If you rely on niche language tooling or specialized plugins, you may find fewer options compared to larger marketplaces. Advanced VCS views: Basic Git workflows are smooth, but richer features (commit graph, interactive rebase UI, code review surfaces) would elevate team use. Language intelligence: Autocomplete and refactoring are solid for mainstream languages; deeper static analysis and framework-aware hints would be welcome.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Directionally Local
Founded: 2026
Singapore
directionallylocal.com/autopilot/

Company Information

Amazon Web Services
Founded: 2002
United States
kiro.dev/

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Categories

AI Coding Agents Supported

Categories

Agentic AI Supported
AI Code Generators Supported
AI Coding Agents Supported
AI IDEs Supported
IDE Supported
Vibe Coding Supported

Integrations

AWS Security Agent Not Supported
AppDeploy Not Supported
Butterbase Not Supported
C# Not Supported
DeepSeek Supported
Gemini Supported
Graphify Not Supported
InsForge Not Supported
Java Not Supported
JavaScript Not Supported
Kotlin Not Supported
MemPalace Not Supported
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Supported
OpenViking Not Supported
Python Not Supported
Ruby Not Supported
Rust Not Supported
SQL Not Supported
TestChimp Not Supported
TypeScript Not Supported

Integrations

AWS Security Agent Supported
AppDeploy Supported
Butterbase Supported
C# Supported
DeepSeek Not Supported
Gemini Not Supported
Graphify Supported
InsForge Supported
Java Supported
JavaScript Supported
Kotlin Supported
MemPalace Supported
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Not Supported
OpenViking Supported
Python Supported
Ruby Supported
Rust Supported
SQL Supported
TestChimp Supported
TypeScript Supported
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