add-to-backlog

Convert free-form user input into structured Linear backlog issues.

Updated Feb 4, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #Linear #backlog #deduplication #issue-creation #conversational-input

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npx skills add https://github.com/lucaswall/food-scanner --skill add-to-backlog

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Skill: add-to-backlog
Source: https://github.com/lucaswall/food-scanner/tree/main/.claude/skills/add-to-backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucaswall/food-scanner --skill add-to-backlog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates converting free-form input into structured Linear backlog issues, enabling teams to quickly capture ideas, investigations, or discussed tasks as actionable work items.

Core Features & Use Cases

Direct input parsing: Create one or more backlog issues from a single message.
Context-aware drafting: Reference conversations or investigations to enrich issue descriptions.
Deduplication & workflow: Check for duplicates, categorize with labels, and generate implementation hints for plan-todo.

Quick Start

Example: /add-to-backlog Add rate limiting to API routes and fix image upload errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-to-backlog

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert free-form text into structured Linear backlog issues?▼

To convert free-form text into Linear backlog issues, you can provide direct input, conversation references, or investigation findings. The tool parses this unstructured input to automatically draft multiple well-structured issues with problem-focused descriptions.

Can I create multiple Linear issues from a single message or conversation?▼

Yes, you can create multiple Linear issues from a single message. The tool parses direct text input or references entire conversations to draft several backlog items at once, enriching the descriptions with the relevant context.

How do I prevent duplicate Linear backlog items when adding new ideas?▼

To prevent duplicate Linear backlog items, the tool includes a built-in deduplication check. It reviews existing issues against your new input to ensure all generated backlog items are unique before finalizing the creation.

Does this Linear backlog automation generate implementation hints?▼

Yes, this Linear backlog automation generates implementation hints. Alongside creating problem-focused descriptions and categorizing items with labels, it provides actionable implementation hints to guide the plan-todo workflow.

What is the best way to capture investigation findings as Linear issues?▼

The best way to capture investigation findings as Linear issues is to pass the investigation data directly as input. The tool processes these findings to automatically draft unique backlog items with structured, problem-focused descriptions.

What format should I use for conversational input when creating Linear backlog items?▼

For conversational input, you can reference discussions directly. The tool processes these conversation references to extract relevant context, ensuring the resulting Linear backlog issues are accurately structured and enriched with the discussed details.