AWS Kiro: Testing an AI IDE with a Spec-Driven Approach

September 20, 2025

, By The New Stack

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In July, Amazon Web Services launched Kiro, its answer to Windsurf and Cursor — but with a focus on writing specs over prompts. However, I found that access to it was restricted after a rush of developers went to check it out. I only got off the waitlist a few weeks back, so it’s time now to dive in.

After signing in via Google, you should get this screen on the Kiro app:

So enter your code and you should be in.

Apparently, there are at least six major IDE products based on forks of Visual Code; I know of Cursor and Windsurf. And now…

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AWS Kiro: Testing an AI IDE with a Spec-Driven Approach

September 20, 2025

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In July, Amazon Web Services launched Kiro, its answer to Windsurf and Cursor — but with a focus on writing specs over prompts. However, I found that access to it was restricted after a rush of developers went to check it out. I only got off the waitlist a few weeks back, so it’s time now to dive in.

After signing in via Google, you should get this screen on the Kiro app:

So enter your code and you should be in.

Apparently, there are at least six major IDE products based on forks of Visual Code; I know of Cursor and Windsurf. And now…

Disclaimer

We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We StartupNews.fyi want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It’s possible that some of the investors we feature may have connections to other businesses, including competitors or companies we write about. However, we want to assure our readers that this will not have any impact on the integrity or impartiality of our reporting. We are committed to delivering accurate, unbiased news and information to our audience, and we will continue to uphold our ethics and principles in all of our work. Thank you for your trust and support.

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