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add-backlog

Add sprint backlog items through guided brainstorming and planning.

3|Updated Jan 30, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#brainstorming#backlog#sprint#project-management#task-design#backlog-management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/workingdanny911/dannys-claude --skill add-backlog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-backlog
Source: https://github.com/workingdanny911/dannys-claude/tree/main/plugins/sprint/skills/add-backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/workingdanny911/dannys-claude --skill add-backlog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams add new backlog items to an existing sprint by guiding structured brainstorming, design, and task sizing, ensuring work is well-scoped and ready for immediate execution in Claude Code sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Brainstorming: collaboratively explore what to build and capture ideas.
  • Plan Mode: convert ideas into a concrete backlog structure with feature and task breakdown.
  • Sprint Context Detection: automatically detects the current sprint (BACKLOG.md / HANDOFF.md) or prompts for the sprint location.
  • Compliance with single-session tasks: ensures each task can be completed within one Claude Code session and maintains backlog discipline.

Quick Start

Start by running the add-backlog skill to identify the target sprint, then guide the user through brainstorming and planning to add new backlog items.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-backlog

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I add backlog items to a sprint through guided planning?▼

The Skill detects your sprint context by looking for existing BACKLOG.md or HANDOFF.md files in your project. If found, it uses that location automatically; otherwise, it prompts you to specify where your sprint backlog is stored.

Do I need an existing BACKLOG.md file to start adding sprint backlog items?▼

No, you do not need an existing BACKLOG.md file to start. The Skill can detect an existing sprint context or prompt you for a sprint location, and it will create or update the BACKLOG.md along with design and active context files as needed.

Can I use this backlog management Skill without any dependencies installed?▼

Yes, you can use this Skill without any dependencies. It operates independently to guide brainstorming, planning, and task sizing, relying only on your project's markdown files for sprint context detection and backlog updates.

Why should I scope backlog tasks to fit within a single development session?▼

Scoping tasks to fit a single session maintains backlog discipline and ensures work is ready for immediate execution in Claude Code. It prevents oversized tasks that stall progress and keeps each item actionable within one continuous working session.

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