kiro-directory-layout — kiro-directory-layout configuration kiro-directory-layout, kiro-wiz, community, kiro-directory-layout configuration, ide skills, ai agent directory structure, json config files for ai agents, sqlite database for conversations, custom tool projects for ai agents, Claude Code, Cursor

v1.0.0
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About this Skill

Perfect for AI Agents needing structured configuration management with JSON files and SQLite databases. Kiro Directory Layout is a configuration setup for AI agents, organizing global and local settings within a structured directory hierarchy.

Features

Stores global agent configs in JSON format within the ~/.kiro/agents directory
Supports local agent config overrides in the .kiro/agents directory
Manages global settings via the cli.json file in the ~/.kiro/settings directory
Utilizes SQLite for saved conversation storage in the ~/.kiro/sessions directory
Allows custom tool projects within the ~/.kiro/tools directory

# Core Topics

kiro-directory-layout configuration ai agent directory structure json config files for ai agents sqlite database for conversations custom tool projects for ai agents
ryolambert ryolambert
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Updated: 3/8/2026

Agent Capability Analysis

The kiro-directory-layout skill by ryolambert is an open-source community AI agent skill for Claude Code and other IDE workflows, helping agents execute tasks with better context, repeatability, and domain-specific guidance. Optimized for kiro-directory-layout configuration, ai agent directory structure, json config files for ai agents.

Ideal Agent Persona

Perfect for AI Agents needing structured configuration management with JSON files and SQLite databases.

Core Value

Empowers agents to manage global and local settings efficiently using a standardized directory layout, including configuration files like cli.json and mcp.json, and leveraging SQLite for conversation history in sessions/

↓ Capabilities Granted for kiro-directory-layout

Automating agent configuration with global and local settings override
Generating and managing prompt templates in prompts/
Debugging conversation flows using saved sessions in sessions/

! Prerequisites & Limits

  • Requires filesystem access for directory and file management
  • Dependent on JSON file format for configuration
  • SQLite database required for conversation history management
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Kiro Directory Layout

Global (~/.kiro/)

~/.kiro/
├── agents/              # Global agent configs (.json)
├── settings/
│   └── cli.json         # Global settings
├── prompts/             # Global prompt templates
├── sessions/            # Saved conversations (SQLite)
├── mcp.json             # Global MCP server config
└── tools/               # Custom tool projects

Workspace (.kiro/)

.kiro/
├── agents/              # Local agent configs (.json) — override global
├── settings/
│   └── cli.json         # Workspace settings — override global
├── steering/            # Steering docs (.md, inclusion: always)
├── hooks/               # Hook scripts
├── prompts/             # Local prompt templates
├── skills/              # Skill resources
│   └── <name>/
│       └── SKILL.md     # Requires YAML frontmatter (name, description)
├── tools/               # Custom tool projects
├── specs/               # Specification documents
└── mcp.json             # Workspace MCP config

Precedence

  • Workspace settings override global settings
  • Local agents override global agents with same name
  • Workspace MCP servers merge with global
  • Steering docs are always included in context

Key File Formats

  • Agents: JSON (.json)
  • Steering: Markdown with YAML frontmatter
  • Skills: Markdown with YAML frontmatter (name + description required)
  • Settings: JSON (cli.json)
  • MCP: JSON (mcp.json or in agent mcpServers field)
  • Prompts: Markdown or text, referenced via file:// URI
  • Hooks: Shell scripts, referenced in agent hooks config

FAQ & Installation Steps

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? Frequently Asked Questions

What is kiro-directory-layout?

Perfect for AI Agents needing structured configuration management with JSON files and SQLite databases. Kiro Directory Layout is a configuration setup for AI agents, organizing global and local settings within a structured directory hierarchy.

How do I install kiro-directory-layout?

Run the command: npx killer-skills add ryolambert/kiro-wiz. It works with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude Code, and 19+ other IDEs.

What are the use cases for kiro-directory-layout?

Key use cases include: Automating agent configuration with global and local settings override, Generating and managing prompt templates in prompts/, Debugging conversation flows using saved sessions in sessions/.

Which IDEs are compatible with kiro-directory-layout?

This skill is compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Trae, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Aider, Codex, OpenCode, Goose, Cline, Roo Code, Kiro, Augment Code, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, and Amazon Q Developer. Use the Killer-Skills CLI for universal one-command installation.

Are there any limitations for kiro-directory-layout?

Requires filesystem access for directory and file management. Dependent on JSON file format for configuration. SQLite database required for conversation history management.

↓ How To Install

  1. 1. Open your terminal

    Open the terminal or command line in your project directory.

  2. 2. Run the install command

    Run: npx killer-skills add ryolambert/kiro-wiz. The CLI will automatically detect your IDE or AI agent and configure the skill.

  3. 3. Start using the skill

    The skill is now active. Your AI agent can use kiro-directory-layout immediately in the current project.

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