Kiro

Kiro

Amazon Web Services
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About

Forge Code is a terminal-based AI pair-programmer and software-engineering agent that lets you interact with your entire codebase using natural language commands. It runs directly in your shell, integrating seamlessly with any IDE or existing workflow; you don’t need to switch editors or abandon your regular tools. Forge Code understands project files, Git history, dependencies, and environment context, so once it loads your project, it comprehends the codebase structure and can respond to prompts without repeated explanations. It offers a multi-agent architecture: a “Forge Agent” for implementing changes and real code execution, and a “Muse Agent” for planning, analyzing, and reviewing code without altering files. You can use Forge with your preferred AI provider or self-hosted LLMs, giving full control over where your code goes and how the model is run.

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 Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not 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

Developers and engineering teams in search of a solution to speed up coding, refactoring, debugging, and large-scale codebase tasks

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 Supported
Online 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

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$20 per month
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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Reviews/Ratings

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

Forge Code
United States
forgecode.dev/

Company Information

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

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Cognition

Categories

Agentic AI Supported
AI Coding Agents Supported
Pair Programming Supported

Categories

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

Integrations

Claude Supported
AppDeploy Not Supported
Butterbase Not Supported
C# Not Supported
Claude Sonnet 4.5 Supported
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Supported
DeepSeek R1 Supported
Dock Not Supported
Gemini 3.1 Pro Supported
Git Supported
Grok 4.1 Supported
Grok 4.20 Supported
IntelliJ IDEA Supported
Java Not Supported
JavaScript Not Supported
Mistral AI Supported
OpenViking Not Supported
Ruby Not Supported
Xcode Supported

Integrations

Claude Supported
AppDeploy Supported
Butterbase Supported
C# Supported
Claude Sonnet 4.5 Not Supported
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Not Supported
DeepSeek R1 Not Supported
Dock Supported
Gemini 3.1 Pro Not Supported
Git Not Supported
Grok 4.1 Not Supported
Grok 4.20 Not Supported
IntelliJ IDEA Not Supported
Java Supported
JavaScript Supported
Mistral AI Not Supported
OpenViking Supported
Ruby Supported
Xcode Not Supported
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