What is the Kiro workflow?

Kiro follows a four-step iterative process: Requirements gathering using EARS format, Design document creation with architecture diagrams, Implementation task planning, and focused Task Execution.

How does Kiro store my project specifications?

Kiro creates and maintains a local directory structure at .kiro/specs/{feature-name}/ containing requirements.md, design.md, and tasks.md files.

Does Kiro implement multiple tasks at once?

No, Kiro follows a philosophy of precision and focus, implementing one task at a time and stopping for user review to ensure the minimal necessary code is written.

What is the EARS format used in Kiro?

EARS stands for Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax. It provides a structured way to write acceptance criteria using Event-driven (WHEN), Conditional (IF), and State-driven (WHILE) triggers.

Kiro Spec-Driven Workflow

Name: Kiro Spec-Driven Workflow
Author: Activer007

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Productivity & Workflow

Guides developers through a structured four-phase development lifecycle from initial requirements to test-driven implementation.

Kiro is a sophisticated workflow skill designed to transform abstract ideas into production-ready features through a rigorous, spec-driven process. It manages the entire development lifecycle by generating EARS-formatted requirements, detailed architectural design documents with Mermaid diagrams, and actionable, incremental task lists. By enforcing a dedicated structure in the .kiro/specs/ directory and requiring approval at each stage, Kiro ensures that implementation is focused, minimal, and fully aligned with the technical requirements, making it an essential companion for building complex software features with Claude Code.

Key Features

01Four-phase workflow: Requirements, Design, Task Planning, and Execution

02Architectural design documentation including Mermaid diagrams and data models

03Incremental, test-driven implementation plans with requirement mapping

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05EARS-compliant requirement syntax with automated user story generation

06Standardized file-based state management in a .kiro/specs/ directory

Use Cases

01Standardizing the requirement gathering and design process for new feature development

02Converting vague product ideas into technical specifications and actionable coding tasks

03Managing complex refactoring or system implementations through structured approvals

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add activer007/ordinary-claude-skills kiro-skill

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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