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Run V3 specs with /spec run in Kiro’s full-screen task view

Kiro 2.20.1 gives V3 spec runs a dedicated full-screen task execution view via /spec run, with real-time progress and pre-run task scope selection, plus a Preserve scrollback toggle that keeps terminal history through overflow and resize redraws.

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v2.20.1 changes how V3 specs should be executed. Inline or partial runs hide progress and make it easy to execute the wrong slice of a spec. /spec run now opens a dedicated full-screen task execution view: pick task scope before anything starts, then follow progress in real time. During long runs, overflow and resize redraws can wipe terminal history unless Preserve scrollback is on. Treat full-screen /spec run plus that toggle as the default V3 execution path so scope is chosen deliberately and terminal output remains inspectable after the run.

Proposed actions

  1. Upgrade Kiro to v2.20.1 (27 Aug 2026) so V3 spec runs get the full-screen task execution view and Preserve scrollback.
  2. In Kiro, open the V3 spec you intend to execute and run /spec run to open the dedicated full-screen task execution view instead of kicking tasks inline.
  3. In that full-screen view, choose the task scope you actually want before execution begins, then watch real-time progress rather than running the whole spec unscoped.
  4. Turn on the Preserve scrollback toggle so terminal history stays available through overflow and resize redraws during the spec run.

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Assistant: Kiro Proposal: Run V3 specs with /spec run in Kiro’s full-screen task view Summary: Kiro 2.20.1 gives V3 spec runs a dedicated full-screen task execution view via /spec run, with real-time progress and pre-run task scope selection, plus a Preserve scrollback toggle that keeps terminal history through overflow and resize redraws. Primary source: https://kiro.dev/changelog/#v2-20-1

Why it matters

v2.20.1 changes how V3 specs should be executed. Inline or partial runs hide progress and make it easy to execute the wrong slice of a spec. /spec run now opens a dedicated full-screen task execution view: pick task scope before anything starts, then follow progress in real time. During long runs, overflow and resize redraws can wipe terminal history unless Preserve scrollback is on. Treat full-screen /spec run plus that toggle as the default V3 execution path so scope is chosen deliberately and terminal output remains inspectable after the run.

Suggested actions

  1. Upgrade Kiro to v2.20.1 (27 Aug 2026) so V3 spec runs get the full-screen task execution view and Preserve scrollback.
  2. In Kiro, open the V3 spec you intend to execute and run /spec run to open the dedicated full-screen task execution view instead of kicking tasks inline.
  3. In that full-screen view, choose the task scope you actually want before execution begins, then watch real-time progress rather than running the whole spec unscoped.
  4. Turn on the Preserve scrollback toggle so terminal history stays available through overflow and resize redraws during the spec run.

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Kirov2.20.1Aug 27, 2026

v2.20.1

2.20.1 Aug 27, 2026 Full-Screen Spec Task Execution and Preserve Scrollback This release gives V3 spec runs a full-screen task execution view with real-time progress and task scope selection. · The new Preserve scrollback toggle keeps terminal history available through overflow and resize redraws. · Full-screen spec task execution (V3) Run a spec with /spec run to open the dedicated full-screen task execution view. · Follow progress in real time and choose the task scope before execution begins. · Learn more -> · +9 more changes
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2.20.1 Aug 27, 2026 Full-Screen Spec Task Execution and Preserve Scrollback This release gives V3 spec runs a full-screen task execution view with real-time progress and task scope selection. The new Preserve scrollback toggle keeps terminal history available through overflow and resize redraws. Full-screen spec task execution (V3) Run a spec with /spec run to open the dedicated full-screen task execution view. Follow progress in real time and choose the task scope before execution begins. Learn more -> Improvements Fixes Patches Aug 25, 2026 0.4.0 Crew First-Class Windows and Linux, a Secrets Vault, and a Code-Editing Dashboard This version makes Windows and Linux first-class installs, moves your secrets out of the config file and into an encrypted vault, and turns the dashboard into a place to edit code, not just discuss it. Every messaging channel reaches parity with Slack and three new ones arrive, MCP servers stop guessing about safe process sharing, and boot uses far less memory. Windows and Linux Become First-Class Installs Windows now ships a signed installer with in-app auto-updates on the stable channel, and the desktop app installs on Linux from .deb or .rpm with a

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