Kiro IDE Updates
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Remote MCP Support & Global Steering
This release expands MCP capabilities with remote server support and one-click installation, introduces global steering rules and project-specific agent configuration, and refines agent workflows with improved hook execution, command trust, and targeted file context.
- Remote MCP Support - Connect to MCP servers hosted anywhere via Streamable HTTP
- Global Steering Rules - Define global steering rules that apply across all workspaces
- AGENTS.md Support - Support for the AGENTS.md standard to define guidelines and patterns
- One-Click MCP Installation - Simplified MCP server setup with automatic installation
- Environment Variable Expansion in MCP - Use environment variables in MCP configurations
- Targeted File Context in specs - Reference specific line ranges when adding files to context
Performance & Stability Improvements
Enhanced agent performance with optimized context handling and improved stability across all features.
- Improved agent response times
- Better memory management for large projects
- Enhanced error handling and recovery
Specs & Hooks Enhancement
Major improvements to specs workflow and hooks system with better task management and automation capabilities.
- Enhanced spec task execution
- Improved hook triggers and actions
- Better integration with MCP servers
Bug Fixes & Stability
Critical bug fixes for agent execution and improved stability across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
MCP Server Integration
Initial support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, enabling connection to external tools and data sources.
- MCP server configuration support
- Built-in MCP server discovery
- Tool auto-approval settings
Steering & Context Management
Introduced steering files for custom AI guidance and improved context management for better agent performance.
- Steering file support
- Conditional context inclusion
- Manual context triggers