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Kiro WSL AWS Setup Guide

Set up a complete development environment with WSL2, Docker Desktop, Kiro IDE, and AWS SSO on Windows — from BIOS virtualization to workspace configuration.

Windows + WSL2

Enable BIOS virtualization, install WSL2, set up Docker Desktop, and install Ubuntu inside WSL2 with Docker integration.

Kiro IDE

Install Kiro IDE with extensions, connect to WSL, and configure workspace steering files and MCP servers.

Development Environment

Configure Git identity, generate GitHub SSH keys, set up AWS CLI with IAM Identity Center, and verify everything works.

Quick Reference

Key commands for WSL, Docker, AWS SSO, Git, and Kiro — plus tips for daily use.