Why Kiro CLI Replaced My Two-Year Amazon Q Habit

Kiro CLI represents a significant shift from AI-assisted guessing to data-driven cloud operations. By connecting directly to AWS Cost Explorer and CloudTrail, it enables teams to enforce infrastructure standards automatically while uncovering hidden inefficiencies—a forgotten NAT Gateway costing $180/month was discovered in the first week. This matters because terminal-based AI evolves from a convenience tool into a strategic asset for cost optimization and compliance.