Does Kiro write code immediately?

No. Kiro follows a 'plan-first' philosophy. It requires explicit approval on requirements and design documents before generating tasks or implementing any code.

What is the EARS format used in Kiro?

EARS stands for Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax. It provides a structured way to write requirements using specific patterns like 'WHEN [event] THEN [system] SHALL [response]' to ensure clarity and testability.

Where are the Kiro specification files stored?

Kiro automatically creates and manages files in a specialized directory located at `.kiro/specs/{feature-name}/` within your project root.

How do I trigger the Kiro workflow?

You can activate the skill by mentioning 'kiro', asking to create a feature spec, or referencing the `.kiro/specs/` directory in your conversation with Claude Code.

Kiro Spec-Driven Workflow

Name: Kiro Spec-Driven Workflow
Author: billlzzz18

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Productivity & Workflow

Transforms abstract ideas into structured requirements, architectural designs, and test-driven implementation plans using a disciplined spec-first approach.

About

Kiro is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to bring professional structure to the software development lifecycle. It guides developers through a four-phase interactive workflow: gathering requirements using the EARS (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) framework, drafting comprehensive design documents with Mermaid diagrams, generating granular task lists, and executing implementation steps incrementally. By enforcing clear approval gates between planning and coding, Kiro ensures that features are built with precision, minimal code bloat, and consistent alignment with the original project vision.

Key Features

Interactive execution mode that implements features one task at a time for maximum quality
1 GitHub stars
EARS-formatted requirements gathering with structured acceptance criteria
Automated architectural design generation including component relationships and data models
Incremental implementation task lists with requirement-to-task mapping
Dedicated storage in a standardized .kiro/specs/ directory for project organization

Use Cases

Executing structured coding workflows that prioritize minimal, essential code implementation
Creating actionable, test-driven implementation roadmaps for complex system changes
Drafting comprehensive feature specifications and documentation from a simple prompt

About

Key Features

Interactive execution mode that implements features one task at a time for maximum quality
1 GitHub stars
EARS-formatted requirements gathering with structured acceptance criteria
Automated architectural design generation including component relationships and data models
Incremental implementation task lists with requirement-to-task mapping
Dedicated storage in a standardized .kiro/specs/ directory for project organization

Use Cases

Executing structured coding workflows that prioritize minimal, essential code implementation
Creating actionable, test-driven implementation roadmaps for complex system changes
Drafting comprehensive feature specifications and documentation from a simple prompt