Does this skill manage individual developer tasks?

No, per its rules, it avoids task-level detail in the backlog. It focuses on the story and epic level, leaving granular tasks for sprint-specific planning.

Where does the skill save the backlog data?

The skill maintains a standardized file located at project/workflow/backlog.md, ensuring it is version-controlled alongside your code.

Can I use this for non-feature work like bug fixes or research?

Yes, the skill explicitly supports Bug (BG) types and Spike (SK) types for research, including referencing which stories they unblock.

How does the backlog skill handle story identification?

It assigns global, sequential IDs using specific prefixes (e.g., US-001 for User Stories, BG-001 for Bugs) to ensure consistent tracking throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Backlog Manager

Name: Project Backlog Manager
Author: Emz1998

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Automates the creation and management of structured project backlogs using standardized markdown templates and agile methodologies.

The Backlog skill empowers Claude to act as a technical project manager by maintaining a comprehensive backlog.md file. It organizes project requirements into a clear hierarchy of Epics, User Stories, Technical Stories, Bugs, and Spikes while adhering to INVEST principles. By reading project specifications, architecture documents, and definitions of done, the skill ensures that every backlog item is contextually relevant and properly prioritized. It is ideal for teams needing consistent, machine-readable project tracking that stays synchronized with their codebase.

Key Features

01Hierarchical organization of Epics (EP), User Stories (US), Tech Stories (TS), Bugs (BG), and Spikes (SK)

02Global sequential ID tracking and status management for all backlog items

03Categorization of tasks into Epics, Tech Debt, Infrastructure, and Bug Backlogs

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05Automatic generation of structured backlog.md files from standardized templates

06Integration with project docs to ensure alignment with architecture and product briefs

Use Cases

01Managing sprint planning by adding, updating, or reprioritizing user stories

02Initializing a new project's workflow and documentation structure

03Tracking technical debt and architectural spikes alongside feature development

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add emz1998/avaris-ai backlog

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT