Kiro CLI v2.16.0 Changelog

What changed in Kiro CLI v2.16.0, released 2026-07-31 — explained in plain English.

TLDR
  • You can now run Kiro CLI in the cloud instead of just on your computer.
  • You can attach your code projects to a cloud session and let the AI agent keep working even if you disconnect.
  • You can jump back into your cloud session from any device, anytime.
  • Your cloud and local sessions are now grouped together in one easy menu.

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The big picture of this release is all about giving you freedom. Instead of tying the Kiro tool to your specific laptop, you can now run it in a managed cloud sandbox—a secure, virtual workspace hosted on the internet. This is perfect if you want to start a coding task on a school computer, let the AI keep working while you're away, and then check the results from your home PC.

What's new

  • Cloud sessions (preview): You can now start a cloud session using the --cloud command. This runs the tool in a secure online workspace instead of using your own computer's processing power.
  • Attach your code: You can easily link your coding projects (repositories) to the cloud session using the --repo command or an interactive menu picker.
  • Background work and remote resume: You can disconnect from your session, and the AI agent will keep working in the background. When you're ready, you can use the --resume-id command to jump back in from any computer.
  • Unified session picker: When you want to load a previous session, both your local (on-your-computer) and cloud (online) sessions show up together in the same list.

Improvements

  • The session picker menu is now much easier to use because it organizes both your local and cloud workspaces in one place.

Fixes

No bugs were specifically mentioned in this release.

Breaking changes

No breaking changes in this release.

This is our plain-language summary. Read the complete, official notes on the Kiro CLI official changelog ↗.

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