Kiro IDE 0.8: Web Tools, Subagents & Per-File Review

Kiro IDE 0.8 adds web tools for live data fetching, parallel subagents, enhanced hooks, and per-file code review in supervised mode.

Kiro IDE 0.8: Web Tools, Subagents & Per-File Review

TL;DR

  • Web tools for searching and fetching internet content directly in the IDE
  • Subagents now run tasks in parallel for faster execution
  • Enhanced hooks with new action types for deeper workflow control
  • Per-file code review in supervised mode for granular feedback

New

  • Web tools — Search and fetch content from the internet without leaving the IDE, enabling agents to research and pull live data into your workflow.
  • Subagents — Execute multiple tasks in parallel instead of sequentially, speeding up complex multi-step operations.
  • Enhanced hooks — New action types give you finer control over agent behavior and workflow triggers.
  • Per-file code review — Supervised mode now reviews code changes file-by-file, letting you approve or reject modifications with precision.

To upgrade, run: npm install -g kiro@latest or check your package manager for the latest version.

Source: Kiro