snow citrus
I’ve been using Kiro for a while, and right now it only gives me two main options: Vibe and Spec Mode. The problem is that sometimes I just want to ask a simple, specific question without rewriting code or going through a full planning workflow. In those cases, Spec Mode actually makes things more complicated than they need to be.
For example, Kilocode has an Ask Mode that focuses on answering a single question or addressing one specific issue. It’s lightweight, direct, and doesn’t force you into a full spec‑writing process. The ability to switch between modes depending on what you need is incredibly useful.
On Kiro, though, if I’m not trying to generate or modify code, Spec Mode becomes a bit of a burden. It turns a simple question into a long process, and sometimes the result isn’t even aligned with what I wanted.
So I’m wondering: could Kiro add an Ask Mode—something quick, focused, and conversational, without the overhead of planning or code generation? I think it would make the tool much more flexible for different types of tasks.
chilly comet