Kiro Spec-Driven Workflow FAQs

Question 1

Does Kiro support different programming languages?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Kiro is language-agnostic. It focuses on the logic, requirements, and architectural design, allowing it to work with any codebase or programming language supported by Claude.

Question 2

Where does Kiro store its specification files?

Accepted Answer

Kiro automatically creates and manages all planning artifacts in a local directory named .kiro/specs/{feature-name}/ within your project repository.

Question 3

Can I skip the design phase and go straight to coding?

Accepted Answer

Kiro follows a structured philosophy to ensure high-quality output. While you can provide existing context, the skill typically requires approval on requirements and design before generating the final implementation task list.

Question 4

What is the EARS format used in Kiro?

Accepted Answer

EARS stands for Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax. It is a structured way to write requirements (e.g., 'WHEN [event] THEN [system] SHALL [response]') to ensure clarity, reduce ambiguity, and make requirements easily testable.

Question 5

How does Kiro handle task execution?

Accepted Answer

In the Execute phase, Kiro implements tasks one at a time, focusing on minimal code and test-driven principles. It stops for user review after every task to ensure accuracy.

Kiro Spec-Driven Workflow

Key Features

Use Cases

Kiro Spec-Driven Workflow

Key Features

Use Cases