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.