Inline Chat

Using inline chat

Kiro’s Inline Chat feature allows you to interact with Kiro directly in the editor, without opening a separate chat panel. This is useful for quick code modifications or asking questions about the current code context.

To activate Inline Chat, press ⌘ + I (Mac) or Ctrl + I (Windows/Linux) while in the editor. You can select code and request modifications, ask questions, or trigger spec changes directly.

Context with the # symbol

Within any Kiro chat input, the # symbol acts as a context provider. When you type #, an autocomplete menu appears, allowing you to quickly reference:

• Specific files
• Folders
• Predefined steering files

Tip

Inline Chat is great for small, focused changes. For larger features or structural changes, use the full Spec workflow to maintain structured documentation.

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Congratulations! You’ve completed the Kiro IDE Workshop. You now know how to:

• Set up and configure Kiro IDE
• Use both Spec and Vibe coding modes
• Generate structured specs (requirements, design, tasks)
• Configure steering docs, agent hooks, and MCP servers
• Execute tasks and handle confirmations
• Test, iterate, and use checkpointing
• Use inline chat for quick edits

Happy building!