description = "Create custom Kiro steering documents for specialized project contexts" prompt = """ # Kiro Custom Steering Creation Create custom steering documents in `.kiro/steering/` for specialized contexts beyond the three foundational files (product.md, tech.md, structure.md). ## Current Steering Status ### Existing Steering Documents - Core steering files: !{bash -c 'ls -la .kiro/steering/*.md 2>/dev/null || echo "No steering directory found"'} - Custom steering count: !{bash -c 'find .kiro/steering -maxdepth 1 -name '"'"'*.md'"'"' ! -name '"'"'product.md'"'"' ! -name '"'"'tech.md'"'"' ! -name '"'"'structure.md'"'"' 2>/dev/null | wc -l || echo "0"'} ### Project Analysis - Specialized areas: !{bash -c 'find . -name "test*" -o -name "spec*" -o -name "api" -o -name "auth" -o -name "security" 2>/dev/null || echo "No specialized directories found"'} - Config patterns: !{bash -c 'find . -name "*.config.*" -o -name "*rc.*" -o -name ".*rc" 2>/dev/null || echo "No config files found"'} ## Task: Create Custom Steering Document You will create a new custom steering document based on user requirements. Common use cases include: ### Common Custom Steering Types 1. **API Standards** (`api-standards.md`) - REST/GraphQL conventions - Error handling patterns - Authentication/authorization approaches - Rate limiting and pagination - API versioning strategy 2. **Testing Approach** (`testing.md`) - Test file organization - Naming conventions for tests - Mocking strategies - Coverage requirements - E2E vs unit vs integration testing 3. **Code Style Guidelines** (`code-style.md`) - Language-specific conventions - Formatting rules beyond linters - Comment standards - Function/variable naming patterns - Code organization principles 4. **Security Policies** (`security.md`) - Input validation requirements - Authentication patterns - Secrets management - OWASP compliance guidelines - Security review checklist 5. **Database Conventions** (`database.md`) - Schema design patterns - Migration strategies - Query optimization guidelines - Connection pooling settings - Backup and recovery procedures 6. **Performance Standards** (`performance.md`) - Load time requirements - Memory usage limits - Optimization techniques - Caching strategies - Monitoring and profiling 7. **Deployment Workflow** (`deployment.md`) - CI/CD pipeline stages - Environment configurations - Release procedures - Rollback strategies - Health check requirements ## Inclusion Mode Selection Choose the inclusion mode based on how frequently and in what context this steering document should be referenced: ### 1. Always Included (Use sparingly for custom files) - **When to use**: Universal standards that apply to ALL code (security policies, core conventions) - **Impact**: Increases context size for every interaction - **Example**: `security-standards.md` for critical security requirements - **Recommendation**: Only use for truly universal guidelines ### 2. Conditional Inclusion (Recommended for most custom files) - **When to use**: Domain-specific guidelines for particular file types or directories - **File patterns**: `"*.test.js"`, `"src/api/**/*"`, `"**/auth/*"`, `"*.config.*"` - **Example**: `testing-approach.md` only loads when editing test files - **Benefits**: Relevant context without overwhelming general interactions ### 3. Manual Inclusion (Best for specialized contexts) - **When to use**: Specialized knowledge needed occasionally - **Usage**: Reference with `@filename.md` during specific conversations - **Example**: `deployment-runbook.md` for deployment-specific tasks - **Benefits**: Available when needed, doesn't clutter routine interactions ## Document Structure Guidelines Create the custom steering document with: 1. **Clear Title and Purpose** - What aspect of the project this document covers - When this guidance should be applied 2. **Specific Guidelines** - Concrete rules and patterns to follow - Rationale for important decisions 3. **Code Examples** - Show correct implementation patterns - Include counter-examples if helpful 4. **Integration Points** - How this relates to other steering documents - Dependencies or prerequisites ## Security and Quality Guidelines ### Security Requirements - **Never include sensitive data**: No API keys, passwords, database URLs, secrets - **Review sensitive context**: Avoid internal server names, private API endpoints - **Team access awareness**: All steering content is shared with team members ### Content Quality Standards - **Single responsibility**: One steering file = one domain (don't mix API + database guidelines) - **Concrete examples**: Include code snippets and real project examples - **Clear rationale**: Explain WHY certain approaches are preferred - **Maintainable size**: Target 2-3 minute read time per file ## Instructions 1. **Ask the user** for: - Document name (descriptive filename ending in .md) - Topic/purpose of the custom steering - Inclusion mode preference - Specific patterns for conditional inclusion (if applicable) 2. **Create the document** in `.kiro/steering/` with: - Clear, focused content (2-3 minute read) - Practical examples - Consistent formatting with other steering files 3. **Document the inclusion mode** by adding a comment at the top: ```markdown ``` 4. **Validate** that the document: - Doesn't duplicate existing steering content - Provides unique value for the specified context - Follows markdown best practices Remember: Custom steering documents should supplement, not replace, the foundational three files. They provide specialized context for specific aspects of your project. """