create-steering-documents

Generate project steering documents with YAML front-matter and inclusion rules.

734|197|Updated Jul 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jasonkneen/kiro --skill create-steering-documents
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Skill: create-steering-documents
Source: https://github.com/jasonkneen/kiro/tree/main/skills/create-steering-documents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jasonkneen/kiro --skill create-steering-documents

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Creates automated steering documents to standardize how development projects are guided, replacing manual, ad-hoc documentation with consistent templates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatically generate core steering documents like project-standards.md, git-workflow.md, and development-environment.md based on the project type.
  • Include optional templates such as frontend-standards.md, api-design.md, and deployment-guidelines.md, writing all files under .kiro/steering/ for quick onboarding.
  • Enforce YAML front-matter and inclusion rules so documents load correctly into AI-assisted workflows.

Quick Start

Provide a project description to generate the steering documents.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-steering-documents

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate project steering documents for a full-stack development initiative?▼

To generate project steering documents, provide a project description and the tool automatically creates core files like project-standards.md and git-workflow.md under .kiro/steering/ based on your project type.

What are project steering documents and when do I need them for AI-assisted workflows?▼

Project steering documents are standardized templates that guide development processes and ensure consistent AI guidance. You need them to replace ad-hoc documentation with structured files that load automatically into AI workflows.

Can I create frontend and backend specific documentation templates automatically?▼

Yes, you can create frontend and backend specific templates automatically. The tool generates optional files like frontend-standards.md and api-design.md tailored to your declared project type.

How do I enforce YAML front-matter and inclusion rules for development process documentation?▼

To enforce YAML front-matter and inclusion rules, the tool validates required metadata during generation and ensures inclusion rules govern automatic or manual document loading within the .kiro/steering directory.

What's the best way to standardize project standards and git workflow documentation across new repositories?▼

The best way to standardize project standards and git workflow documentation is to auto-generate consistent steering document templates with proper front-matter, ensuring quick onboarding and uniform development processes across repositories.