Agent Hooks is Kiro's automation trigger mechanism that transforms repetitive development tasks into standardized processes that are executed automatically. This functionality is accomplished throughEvent triggered + preset tasksof combinations to enhance efficiency:
- Typical Trigger Scenarios: auto-generate documentation when saving files, run unit tests before git commits, trigger performance optimizations when code is modified
- Predefined types of tasksIncluded:
- Code quality check (SonarQube rule validation)
- Automatic generation of Swagger API documentation
- Security Vulnerability Scanning (Dependency Library CVE Detection)
In practice, developers can use the.kiro/hooks.jsonConfiguration file defines the rules. For example, setting the
"pre-commit": "generate_unit_test && update_changelog"
It is then possible to automate two tasks before each submission. This saves 30%-50% non-core coding time compared to doing it manually.
More importantly, this mechanism solidifies team norms into an automated process, and newcomers submit code that automatically conforms to established standards.
This answer comes from the articleKiro: an AI programming tool that quickly turns requirements into codeThe
