What are steering documents?

Steering documents are contextual markdown files that define project-specific standards and patterns, helping AI assistants like Claude provide more accurate and relevant coding suggestions.

Does this work with other AI coding tools?

Yes, while optimized for Claude Code, these documents are compatible with Cursor, VS Code Copilot, and Windsurf.

Where are the documents stored?

All generated steering documents are placed in the .kiro/steering/ directory within your project's root folder.

Are the templates customizable?

Yes, the skill generates editable markdown files that you can refine to match your team's specific architectural decisions and coding preferences.

How does the AI know which guidelines to apply?

The documents use YAML front-matter to define inclusion logic, such as always including a document or only including it when specific file types (like .tsx or .py) are being edited.

Project Steering Document Creator

Name: Project Steering Document Creator
Author: jasonkneen

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Learning & Documentation

Generates comprehensive project-specific standards, git workflows, and technology guidelines to steer AI coding assistants.

The Project Steering Document Creator is a specialized tool designed to provide AI coding assistants with the context they need to produce high-quality, consistent code. By generating structured documentation in the .kiro/steering/ directory, this skill establishes clear guidelines for code quality, branching strategies, and architecture. It ensures that Claude Code and other AI-powered IDEs adhere to your project's specific requirements, reducing technical debt and streamlining team collaboration from the first line of code.

Key Features

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02Automated generation of project-specific coding standards and conventions

03Standardized Git workflow and Conventional Commit configuration

04Cross-platform support for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and Copilot

05Smart inclusion logic using file patterns to provide context-aware AI guidance

06Pre-configured templates for Frontend, Backend, API, and Library projects

Use Cases

01Establishing consistent API design and security practices across multiple microservices

02Initializing a new repository with standardized team guidelines and documentation

03Onboarding new developers or AI tools to an existing project's architecture

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jasonkneen/kiro create-steering-documents

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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