Kiro is an agentic IDE that helps you go from prototype to production with spec-driven development. From simple to complex tasks, Kiro works alongside you to turn prompts into detailed specs, then into working code, docs, and tests—so what you build is exactly what you want and ready to share with your team. Kiro's agents help you solve challenging problems and automate tasks like generating documentation and unit tests. With Kiro, you can build beyond prototypes while being in the driver's seat every step of the way.
Publisher’s description
What is Kiro?
Kiro is a proprietary ides & code editor program for Windows from Amazon Web Services.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 219.3 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.26, released on October 22, 2026. 87 versions are listed since July 14, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 68 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 12,971 times. On Windows it registers 140 file types, including .xhtml, .shtml, .java, .jsp and .txt. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and RStudio.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 68 a year)
- Opens 140 file types
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Kiro is an ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Kiro safe to download?
- The file is served by prod.download.desktop.kiro.dev, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BE73E9E091B9359C79706F7D875256D7B41233F974FD3EE7E9663E9E3D56B243· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 24, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 87 versions ›87 versions over 1 year · about 68 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.26Latest | October 22, 2026 | 219.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.13 | October 21, 2026 | 219.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.10 | October 20, 2026 | 219.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.5 | October 20, 2026 | 219.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.0 | October 19, 2026 | 219.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.11 | October 15, 2026 | 211.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.0 | October 13, 2026 | 210.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.2.56 | October 8, 2026 | 209.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Amazon.Kiro -echoco install kiro -yscoop install extras/kirokiro-ide-1.4.26-stable-win32-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask kiroInformation
- Publisher
- Amazon Web Services
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- kiro.dev
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.4.26
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 15, 2025
- Versions listed
- 87
- Updates / year
- 68.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 12,971
- Website
- kiro.dev
- winget ID
- Amazon.Kiro
- Chocolatey package
- kiro
- Scoop package
- extras/kiro
File types it opens (140)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kiro free?
Kiro is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Kiro safe to download?
The download comes from prod.download.desktop.kiro.dev, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Kiro with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Kiro be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Kiro run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Kiro?
The versions page lists all 87 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 14, 2025.
Can I use Kiro without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Kiro?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, RStudio, Node.js (LTS) and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
