Hack #5: Kiro

Build something creative using Kiro's spec-driven development approach and any ElevenLabs APIs, then submit a high-quality viral-style video demonstrating what you've built.

Kiro is an AI-first IDE that uses spec-driven development — you write specifications for what you want to build, and Kiro's AI agent helps you implement them systematically. This approach combines the speed of AI-assisted coding with the reliability of well-defined requirements.

ElevenLabs offers state-of-the-art audio AI — text-to-speech, voice cloning, sound effects, music generation, and conversational AI agents. Combine Kiro's structured development workflow with ElevenLabs' audio APIs to build something unique.

We recommend using the ElevenLabs Kiro Power — a plugin that gives Kiro's coding agent working knowledge of all ElevenLabs APIs. Powers load context dynamically based on what you're building, so Kiro gets accurate, specific guidance for Text to Speech, Speech to Text, Sound Effects, Music, and ElevenAgents without you having to read the docs. Install the ElevenLabs Power with one click to get started.

What we're looking for

We're most excited to see projects that showcase spec-driven development — use Kiro's approach of defining specifications and letting the AI implement them. Show us how structured AI development can produce high-quality, maintainable code.

We want to see creative use of ElevenLabs APIs — voice-powered apps, AI agents, sound effects, music generation, or any combination that makes your project stand out.

Important: To be eligible for a Kiro prize, you must follow the official Kiro hackathon rules.

Getting started

Download Kiro and install the ElevenLabs Kiro Power. Start by writing clear specifications for your project, then let Kiro's AI help you implement them step by step.

Resources

• Kiro documentation
• ElevenLabs API quickstart
• About the ElevenLabs Kiro Power

Tag us

When posting your submission on social media, tag @kirodotdev and @elevenlabsio and use the hashtags #ElevenHacks and #CodeWithKiro.

Scoring

• Social posts: +50 pts per platform (X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok)
• Placement: 1st place +400 pts, 2nd +200 pts, 3rd +150 pts
• Most Viral: +200 pts for the post with the most engagement
• Most Popular: +200 pts (community vote via emoji reacts)