Kiro CLI 2.0: Windows Support, Headless Mode

Kiro CLI 2.0 brings Windows support, headless mode for CI/CD, and graduates the terminal UI to default. New subagent and MCP capabilities included.

Kiro CLI 2.0: Windows Support, Headless Mode

TL;DR

  • Windows support arrives — Kiro CLI now runs natively on Windows
  • Headless mode for CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows
  • Terminal UI graduates from experimental to default
  • New subagent capabilities and MCP configuration options

New

  • Windows support — Kiro CLI now runs natively on Windows, expanding platform coverage beyond macOS and Linux.
  • Headless mode — Run Kiro CLI without terminal UI for CI/CD pipelines, automation, and server environments.
  • Terminal UI default — The terminal UI is now the default experience, graduating from experimental status. See Kiro CLI 1.28 for earlier UI improvements.
  • Subagent enhancements — New capabilities for subagent configuration and orchestration.
  • MCP configuration options — Expanded Model Context Protocol settings for deeper integration control.
  • Hook system improvements — Enhanced hooks for workflow automation and custom event handling.

Update: npm install -g @kiro/cli@2.0 or check the full release notes.

Source: Kiro