Why use Org-mode for a design doc system?

Org-mode provides a highly structured, plain-text format that is exceptionally easy for both humans and AI agents to parse, edit, and maintain without specialized software.

What is the project prefix used for?

The project prefix is a short uppercase identifier (like ACME) used to generate unique, searchable task IDs such as [ACME-001-01] throughout your project.

How does this help Claude work better on my project?

By updating CLAUDE.md with specific workflow rules and task ID formats, this skill gives Claude the context it needs to correctly queue, start, and complete tasks using your system.

Does this skill overwrite my existing files?

No, the skill includes built-in safety checks. It scans for existing files like README.org or backlog.org and will ask for your explicit permission before performing any overwrites.

Design Doc Backlog Setup

Name: Design Doc Backlog Setup
Author: farra

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Productivity & Workflow

Initializes a structured design document and task tracking system based on Emacs Org-mode for human and agent collaboration.

This skill streamlines project organization by setting up a robust backlog system that bridges the gap between high-level design and actionable tasks. It automates the creation of directory structures, Org-mode templates, and standardized workflows, ensuring that both human developers and AI agents can seamlessly track progress, manage unique task IDs, and maintain a clear source of truth for technical decisions and RFCs.

Key Features

0122 GitHub stars

02Automated changelog and project-level configuration initialization

03Standardized Org-mode templates for backlogs, design docs, and RFCs

04Seamless CLAUDE.md integration to define AI-driven task workflows

05Automatic directory structure creation for organized design documentation

06Customizable project prefixing for unique and trackable task IDs

Use Cases

01Standardizing documentation and task tracking across team repositories

02Creating an agent-friendly environment for autonomous coding tasks

03Bootstrapping a new project with a formal design-to-task workflow

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add farra/dev-agent-backlog setup

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT