power-builder

name	power-builder
description	Complete guide for building and testing new Kiro Powers with templates, best practices, and validation. Use when mentioning power builder, create power, build power, or Kiro power development.

Power Builder

Overview

Guide for building Kiro Powers. Two types:

• Guided MCP Power — MCP server config + documentation (has mcp.json)
• Knowledge Base Power — Pure documentation (no mcp.json)

Power Structure

my-power/
├── POWER.md       # Required: metadata + documentation
├── mcp.json       # Required for Guided MCP Powers only
└── steering/      # Optional: workflow guides

POWER.md Frontmatter (5 fields only)

---
name: "power-name"
displayName: "Human Readable Name"
description: "Clear description (max 3 sentences)"
keywords: ["keyword1", "keyword2"]
author: "Your Name"
---

Best Practices

• Default to single power (only split with strong conviction)
• Use kebab-case for power names
• Include 5-7 keywords
• Document exact MCP tool names
• Create steering/ only when POWER.md >500 lines
• No MCP server needed for Knowledge Base Powers