Kiro - Workflow Integration
Overview
Estimated time: 20–30 minutes
Master Kiro's workflow integration capabilities for streamlined development processes and enhanced productivity. This page focuses on practical recipes, CI integration, and governance for safe automation.
Workflow Recipes
1) PR Automation
Use Kiro to generate a PR with code changes, tests, and a human-readable summary. Gate the PR with automated tests and a human review step on protected branches.
Flow:
1. Developer requests a change (e.g., "Optimize image processing pipeline").
2. Kiro runs a dry-run transform and proposes a patch (diff + tests).
3. CI executes sandboxed tests and posts results to the PR.
4. Human reviewer inspects and merges if satisfactory.2) Daily Tech Debt Sweep
Schedule periodic runs where Kiro suggests small refactors (e.g., remove unused imports, replace deprecated APIs). Configure strict review gates to prevent accidental mass changes.
3) Onboarding Recipe
Generate a reduced workspace snapshot and a set of recommended first tasks for new contributors. Use Kiro to create labeled TODOs and starter PRs.
CI & Governance
- Run Kiro transforms in a sandbox and require passing tests before automatic merge.
- Use machine-readable outputs (JSON) so CI can fail fast and produce clear artifacts for reviewers.
- Limit auto-apply on protected modules; require explicit approvals for critical paths.
Example: CLI invocation for a dry-run patch
# Request a dry-run patch and save JSON output
kiro patch --task "Refactor data ingestion to stream processing" --dry-run --output=patch.json
Best Practices
- Keep automated tasks scoped and time-boxed to avoid large, error-prone changes.
- Use templated prompts to ensure consistent outputs across the team.
- Log and track all automated changes for auditability.