What is meant by value-driven tasks?

Instead of listing every minor step, the skill groups multiple tasks into single, concrete runnable results that provide actual value to the project goal.

How does this skill handle GitHub labels?

The skill automatically applies the 'kind:bug' label for recorded bugs and the 'kind:story' label for user stories to ensure your repository remains organized.

Does this work with existing GitHub issues?

Yes, the skill can be used to both create new issues and edit existing backlog items directly within your repository.

Can I use custom templates for my stories?

Yes, the skill is designed to adhere to the templates defined within your project directory, ensuring consistency across all backlog items.

Is this skill specific to GitHub?

Currently, the skill is optimized for recording and managing backlog items within the GitHub repository associated with your codebase.

GitHub Backlog Manager

Name: GitHub Backlog Manager
Author: wmeints

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Collaboration Tools

Streamlines project organization by creating and managing GitHub issues, user stories, and bug reports using standardized templates.

About

The Backlog Management skill enables Claude to act as a project coordinator by automating the creation and refinement of GitHub issues. It ensures project consistency by strictly adhering to predefined markdown templates for user stories and bug reports, emphasizing value-driven task breakdowns over granular, fragmented lists. By automatically applying appropriate labels such as 'kind:bug' and 'kind:story', it helps maintain a clean, searchable repository and facilitates smoother transitions from requirements gathering to active development.

Key Features

Standardized GitHub issue creation and editing
Template-driven user story generation
Automated labeling for bugs and stories
Direct repository backlog integration
Value-oriented task breakdown logic
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Converting technical discussions into structured GitHub user stories
Refining project requirements into actionable, value-driven tasks
Reporting and categorizing software bugs during the development cycle

About

Key Features

Standardized GitHub issue creation and editing
Template-driven user story generation
Automated labeling for bugs and stories
Direct repository backlog integration
Value-oriented task breakdown logic
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Converting technical discussions into structured GitHub user stories
Refining project requirements into actionable, value-driven tasks
Reporting and categorizing software bugs during the development cycle