kiro-validate-gap

What problem does it solve?

This Skill reduces uncertainty when integrating new features into an existing codebase by systematically identifying the gap between formal requirements and what the codebase currently provides, so teams can choose viable implementation strategies with fewer surprises.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Codebase Analysis: Search and read repository files to find existing implementations, integration points, and architecture patterns relevant to the feature.
• Research & Validation: Perform external dependency checks and technical research to surface compatibility risks and known integration challenges.
• Actionable Outputs: Evaluate multiple implementation approaches, document trade-offs, flag research needs, and persist a gap analysis to the feature's specs for use in design and planning.
• Use Case: Ideal for brownfield projects where a product manager or engineer needs a clear assessment of what to build, extend, or refactor before designing the implementation.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to run kiro-validate-gap for the target feature to generate and save a gap analysis into the feature's specs research.md.