The UX Benefits of Compatibility Design
Built on VS Code (Code-OSS), Kiro strikes the perfect balance between innovative features and traditional conventions. Its compatibility is reflected in three key dimensions:
- The interface layout and shortcuts retain the logic of VS Code.
- Support for importing existing settings, themes and code snippets
- Fully compatible with 2000+ extension plug-ins in the Open VSX marketplace
This design allows developers to get started quickly without having to relearn. Empirical tests show that VS Code users can complete the environment migration in just 15 minutes on average, and the original workflow of 98% can be directly followed.
In terms of technical implementation, Kiro does this by retaining the underlying architecture of VS Code (Electron framework + Monaco editor) while building an AI functionality layer on top of it. When it detects that a user has installed a standard VS Code plug-in, it will automatically adapt the corresponding AI enhancements. For example, after installing the ESLint plug-in, Kiro will incorporate the rule set into the code generation standard, realizing the deep integration of static checking and AI coding.
This answer comes from the articleKiro: an AI programming tool that quickly turns requirements into codeThe
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