Kiro IDE Integration Guide

This guide explains how to integrate the Atlantis MCP Server with Kiro IDE, enabling AI-assisted development with access to Atlantis templates and documentation.

Prerequisites

Configuration Steps

1. Open MCP Configuration

In Kiro IDE: - Open Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P or Ctrl+Shift+P) - Type “Open MCP Config” - Or navigate to Kiro panel → MCP Servers

2. Add Atlantis MCP Server

Click “Open MCP Config”:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atlantis": {
      "url": "https://mcp.atlantis.63klabs.net/mcp/v1",
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

3. Save and Reload

4. Verify Connection

In Kiro chat, ask:

Show me available Atlantis templates

Adding Your API Key

Register for a free account to get an API key with higher rate limits. After registration, copy your unique API key and add it to the configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atlantis": {
      "url": "https://mcp.atlantis.63klabs.net/mcp/v1",
      "headers": {
        "x-api-key": "atl_your_api_key_here"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

If you need to regenerate your key, visit your profile page.

Custom MCP Configuration File for Workspace

Edit .kiro/settings/mcp.json in your workspace:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atlantis": {
      "url": "https://mcp.atlantis.63klabs.net/mcp/v1",
      "headers": {
        "x-api-key": "atl_your_api_key_here"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

Auto-Approve Tools

Configure which tools run without confirmation:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atlantis": {
      "url": "https://mcp.atlantis.63klabs.net/mcp/v1",
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": [
        "validate_naming",
        "list_categories",
        "list_templates",
        "get_template",
        "list_template_versions",
        "list_tools",
        "list_starters",
        "get_starter_info",
        "search_documentation",
        "check_template_updates",
        "get_template_chunk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Next Steps

Additional Resources