Kiro CLI v2.5.1 → v2.34.0: what changed
38 releases shipped between v2.5.1 (June 1, 2026) and v2.34.0 (October 23, 2026).
Changelog entries in this range
- v2.6.0 — June 5, 2026: This release focuses on portability and getting back to work faster. Export any conversation to share or archive, keep track of which session is in which termin
- v2.6.1 — June 8, 2026: Linux builds no longer require <code>libasound.so.2</code> at startup, removing the need to install audio dependencies
- v2.7.0 — June 12, 2026: This release gives you more control over the agent's direction and autonomy. Queue steering lets you redirect the agent at tool boundaries without waiting for i
- v2.7.1 — June 16, 2026: Kiro - the AI IDE for prototype to production
- v2.8.1 — June 17, 2026: Kiro - the AI IDE for prototype to production
- v2.8.0 — June 17, 2026: This release introduces an early access preview of Kiro CLI V3. The new harness runs alongside your existing 2.x install, so you can try it without disrupting y
- v2.9.0 — June 24, 2026: This release fixes session expiration for Entra ID (Azure AD) users, resolves approval prompt loops for compound shell commands in V3, and adds compact tool car
- v2.10.0 — June 26, 2026: This release removes friction from MCP iteration and gives custom agent authors tighter control over context. Agent and MCP configs now reconcile live when you
- v2.11.0 — July 2, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.11.0 makes authentication easier with new commands to manage OAuth flows without restarting your sessions, plus an updated usage display for the new
- v2.12.1 — July 9, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.12.1 now shows you exactly why your requests are refused with clear error alerts from the model, saving you time troubleshooting. Check out the full
- v2.12.0 — July 9, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.12.0 now works with stricter OAuth servers like Figma by letting you configure your own client credentials and callback paths. We've also improved co
- v2.12.2 — July 14, 2026: Kiro - the AI IDE for prototype to production
- v2.12.3 — July 15, 2026: Kiro - the AI IDE for prototype to production
- v2.13.0 — July 17, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.13.0 now includes a helpful built-in guide to learn features faster and powerful global hooks that work across all your workspaces. We've also squash
- v2.13.1 — July 22, 2026: Kiro - the AI IDE for prototype to production
- v2.14.0 — July 22, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.14.0 makes it easier to upgrade your custom agents to our universal format and automatically recovers from interrupted responses—saving you time and
- v2.14.1 — July 23, 2026: Kiro - the AI IDE for prototype to production
- v2.15.0 — July 27, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.15.0 streamlines your workflow with guided descriptions when creating specs and automatic plan execution—no more manual switching needed. Check out t
- v2.16.0 — July 31, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.16.0 lets you branch into side conversations while keeping your full history, then return exactly where you left off—perfect for exploring ideas with
- v2.17.0 — August 11, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.17.0 lets you run sessions in the cloud and pick up where you left off from any device, while substring matching in the slash menu and improved input
- v2.18.0 — August 12, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.18.0 brings voice input so you can dictate commands instead of typing, plus a new review screen for spec runs that lets you read documents and stage
- v2.19.0 — August 19, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.19.0 makes reviewing specs easier with mouse support and uses AI to give your sessions unique names so you can find them instantly. We've also fixed
- v2.20.0 — August 26, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.20.0 makes it easier to monitor what's happening during V3 spec runs with a dedicated full-screen view showing real-time progress, plus a new toggle
- v2.21.4 — September 11, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.21.4 makes finding your work faster with improved session search and streamlines your settings with a unified keyboard experience. We've also upgrade
- v2.21.0 — September 11, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.21.0 brings a redesigned dashboard to browse and manage all your sessions in one place, plus a new configuration panel that syncs your cloud settings
- v2.22.0 — September 16, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.22.0 brings a distraction-free fullscreen chat mode for interactive sessions and a cleaner dashboard that's easier to navigate. We've also made the t
- v2.23.0 — September 21, 2026: Configure thinking and effort from /model and start V3 cloud sessions before connecting a repository.
- v2.24.0 — September 23, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.24.0 streamlines tool approvals across sessions and improves how you discover session controls, while giving you more control over environment variab
- v2.25.0 — September 28, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.25.0 now lets you manage Powers directly from local sessions and customize V3's responses to fit your workflow. Plus, improved reliability across aut
- v2.26.0 — September 30, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.26.0 lets you build reusable task workflows and gives Classic users a clear upgrade path to the new terminal interface. We've also strengthened secur
- v2.27.0 — October 1, 2026: Choose how V3 delegates with Workflows, include live file and folder context in Steering, and invoke saved prompts as slash commands.
- v3.0.0 — October 5, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.28.0 offers Classic users a path to switch to 3.0 without leaving their terminal, lets V3 Hooks match tool categories, and makes long V3 chats more r
- v2.29.0 — October 9, 2026: Kiro CLI 2.29.0 introduces Memory for local V3 sessions, so Kiro can carry useful context from your work, such as a repository's commands and conventions, into
- v2.30.0 — October 12, 2026: This release shows a startup prompt inviting you to switch to V3 as part of a gradual rollout. It also adds V3 model fallback notices, keeps more of your V2 age
- v2.31.0 — October 14, 2026: Kiro - the AI IDE for prototype to production
- v2.32.0 — October 15, 2026: Kiro - the AI IDE for prototype to production
- v2.33.0 — October 21, 2026: This release adds workspace trust to interactive V3 sessions: Kiro CLI asks you to trust a folder before it loads that folder's hooks, agents, MCP servers, stee
- v2.34.0 — October 23, 2026: This release lets V3 MCP tools ask for input, gives you more control over Workflows, and lets you delete memories from /memories. It also adds a model picker ed