Kiro Troubleshooting

Common Kiro Errors and Fixes

Troubleshooting notes for common Kiro issues during installation, launch, and configuration.

Updated: 2025-05-07

Installer Will Not Open

Check whether the downloaded file matches your system and whether the download completed fully. On some systems, local security settings may quarantine the installer until you approve it.

Kiro Starts Then Closes

This can happen when the package is incompatible with your machine, required permissions are blocked, or startup files are incomplete. Reinstall with the correct build and review system prompts carefully.

Integration or MCP Errors

Most MCP-related failures come from bad tokens, incorrect paths, or service addresses that do not respond. Re-check every required value and test with the smallest working configuration first.

What to Record When Debugging