How does Kiro handle existing codebases?

Kiro's philosophy is to write the absolute minimal code needed and follow existing project patterns to ensure new features integrate seamlessly without unnecessary verbosity.

How do I start the Kiro workflow?

You can trigger the skill by using the keyword 'kiro' or by asking Claude to create a feature specification, design document, or implementation plan.

Where are Kiro specifications stored?

Kiro maintains a persistent record of your feature's lifecycle by creating and updating Markdown files within the .kiro/specs/{feature-name}/ directory of your project.

What is the EARS format used in Kiro?

EARS stands for Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax. It is a structured template used by Kiro to create clear, unambiguous acceptance criteria using logic like WHEN [event] THEN [system] SHALL [response].

Can Kiro implement an entire feature automatically?

Kiro follows a disciplined approach that prioritizes quality over speed; it breaks implementation into small tasks and requires approval for each step before moving to the next.

Kiro Spec-Driven Development

Name: Kiro Spec-Driven Development
Author: feiskyer

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Productivity & Workflow

Orchestrates a structured development lifecycle from initial requirements gathering to incremental, test-driven task execution.

Kiro is a comprehensive Claude Code skill designed to transform abstract ideas into production-ready features through a disciplined, spec-driven workflow. It guides developers through four distinct phases: defining structured requirements using the EARS syntax, drafting technical design documents with Mermaid diagrams, generating granular implementation task lists, and executing code changes incrementally. By enforcing an approval-gated process, Kiro ensures that architecture and requirements are fully aligned before a single line of code is written, promoting minimal, high-quality implementations and clear documentation within the project's .kiro/specs/ directory.

Key Features

01Interactive, human-like companion tone for a collaborative coding experience

02EARS-formatted requirement generation with clear acceptance criteria

03Automated implementation plans broken down into manageable, testable tasks

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05Comprehensive design documentation including architecture, data models, and diagrams

06Context-aware task execution focusing on minimal and essential code

Use Cases

01Converting a vague feature idea into a detailed technical specification and implementation roadmap

02Managing complex feature development through a structured, spec-first methodology

03Standardizing documentation and testing patterns across a development team

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add feiskyer/codex-settings kiro-skill

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