> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sonarsource.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sonarsource.com/agent-centric-development-cycle/inside-your-agent-the-agentic-loop/how-to-guides/install-vortex-kiro.md).

# Vortex for Kiro

For Kiro, Vortex runs through the SonarQube MCP Server. The SonarQube Power installs the MCP Server configuration for you, and you then enable the toolsets Vortex needs.

The SonarQube CLI has no `sonar integrate kiro` command, so the plugin-plus-CLI path available for other agents does not apply here.

## Prerequisites

* The [general prerequisites for Vortex](/agent-centric-development-cycle/inside-your-agent-the-agentic-loop/how-to-guides/vortex-prerequisites.md).
* The requirements for running Vortex through MCP, including a Docker-compatible installation. See [Prerequisites](/agent-centric-development-cycle/inside-your-agent-the-agentic-loop/how-to-guides/install-vortex-with-mcp.md#prerequisites) on the MCP page.

## Step 1: Install the SonarQube Power for Kiro

The SonarQube Power is published on the [Kiro Powers marketplace](https://kiro.dev/powers/). Find **SonarQube** and click **Add to Kiro**. The MCP Server configuration is applied automatically.

For more details, see [Kiro](/agent-centric-development-cycle/developer-tools/agent-plugins/kiro.md).

## Step 2: Authenticate

Log in so the MCP Server can connect:

```bash
sonar auth login
```

## Step 3: Enable the Vortex toolsets

The Power does not enable the toolsets Vortex needs. Edit your MCP configuration to add them, as described in [Add or edit your MCP configuration file](/agent-centric-development-cycle/inside-your-agent-the-agentic-loop/how-to-guides/install-vortex-with-mcp.md#step-2-add-or-edit-your-mcp-configuration-file).

## Step 4: Restart your agent

If Kiro is already running, restart it so the configuration is loaded for the current project.

## Step 5: Verify your setup

Ask your agent *"What is the current architecture of the project? Limit the answer to the top-level blocks."* For the expected response, see [Checking your setup](/agent-centric-development-cycle/inside-your-agent-the-agentic-loop/how-to-guides/check-vortex-setup.md).


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.sonarsource.com/agent-centric-development-cycle/inside-your-agent-the-agentic-loop/how-to-guides/install-vortex-kiro.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.