Can I use Kiro for existing codebases?

Yes, Kiro is designed to integrate with existing patterns and can be used to plan and execute new features or refactors within any existing project structure.

What is the 'Kiro Identity' in the skill?

Kiro acts as a peer developer rather than a bot, using human-like, decisive, and friendly communication while focusing on absolute minimal code implementation.

Where does Kiro store its specification files?

All documents—including requirements.md, design.md, and tasks.md—are stored in the .kiro/specs/{feature-name}/ directory within your project.

Does Kiro implement code automatically?

Kiro prioritizes planning first. It generates requirements, design, and tasks, then waits for your approval before executing implementation code one step at a time.

What is the EARS format used by Kiro?

EARS (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) is a structured template for writing requirements that reduces ambiguity by using specific patterns like 'WHEN [event] THEN [system] SHALL [response].'

Kiro Spec-Driven Development

Name: Kiro Spec-Driven Development
Author: Microck

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Productivity & Workflow

Guides developers through an interactive, spec-driven workflow from initial idea to structured implementation.

About

Kiro is a specialized development partner for Claude that transforms rough ideas into comprehensive project artifacts. It follows a rigorous four-phase lifecycle: gathering requirements using the EARS syntax, creating architectural design documents, generating granular task lists, and executing implementation steps one by one. By enforcing a philosophy of minimal code and test-driven development, Kiro ensures that feature development remains organized, documented, and aligned with approved specifications.

Key Features

Structured file storage within a dedicated .kiro/specs/ directory for version control
Automated implementation plans with hierarchical, test-driven task lists
Interactive research phase to inform architectural decisions and technology choices
Requirement generation using EARS (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) for clear acceptance criteria
Comprehensive design document creation including Mermaid diagrams and data models
81 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Breaking down high-level feature designs into actionable, incremental coding tasks
Architecting system components and data models before writing implementation code
Defining complex new features with structured requirements and user stories

About

Key Features

Structured file storage within a dedicated .kiro/specs/ directory for version control
Automated implementation plans with hierarchical, test-driven task lists
Interactive research phase to inform architectural decisions and technology choices
Requirement generation using EARS (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) for clear acceptance criteria
Comprehensive design document creation including Mermaid diagrams and data models
81 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Breaking down high-level feature designs into actionable, incremental coding tasks
Architecting system components and data models before writing implementation code
Defining complex new features with structured requirements and user stories