Kiro CLI 1.22: Code Intelligence & Knowledge Index

Kiro CLI 1.22 adds LSP-powered code intelligence, knowledge indexing, and smarter token management. Agents now understand your codebase structure.

Kiro CLI 1.22: Code Intelligence & Knowledge Index

TL;DR

  • LSP integration brings real code intelligence to Kiro agents
  • Knowledge index with agent schema configuration for smarter context
  • Enhanced auto-compaction and improved file reading guardrails

New

  • LSP integration — Agents now understand code structure through Language Server Protocol, enabling context-aware suggestions and navigation.
  • Knowledge index — Configure agent schema to build indexed knowledge bases for faster, more relevant context retrieval.
  • Enhanced auto-compaction — Smarter token management automatically optimizes conversation history without losing critical context.
  • File reading guardrails — Improved safety controls prevent agents from reading unintended files or sensitive paths.

Update: npm install -g @kiro/cli@latest or check the full release notes.

Source: Kiro