ado-work-items

Name: ado-work-items
Availability: InStock
Author: gautam-achieveai

Automate Azure DevOps work item creation, querying, updating, and linking.

2|Updated Apr 12, 2026

Search Tags:#sprint planning #Azure DevOps #bug tracking #PR linking #work item management

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npx skills add https://github.com/gautam-achieveai/ClaudePlugins --skill ado-work-items-gautam-achieveai

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Skill: ado-work-items
Source: https://github.com/gautam-achieveai/ClaudePlugins/tree/main/ado/skills/ado-work-items
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gautam-achieveai/ClaudePlugins --skill ado-work-items-gautam-achieveai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ado, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of Azure DevOps work items, simplifying creation, querying, updating, and organizing tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Work Item Creation: Automate the creation of work items like bugs, tasks, and user stories with minimal user input.
Querying: Retrieve work items based on user-defined criteria using either WIQL or text search.
Updating: Easily update work item states and attributes.
Linking: Create links between work items, PRs, and commits for better tracking.
Sprint Management: Manage items within sprints and move them to the correct iteration path.
Use Case: For a project manager, quickly create a new bug report, assign it to a team member, and link it to the corresponding PR.

Quick Start

Use the ado-work-items skill to create a new bug report in Azure DevOps for the login page crash.

Frequently Asked Questions about ado-work-items

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate Azure DevOps work item creation for bugs and tasks?▼

You can automate Azure DevOps work item creation by using this Skill to generate bugs, tasks, and user stories with minimal input. It requires Azure DevOps API access to directly create and configure the items.

Can I query Azure DevOps work items using WIQL or text search?▼

Yes, you can query Azure DevOps work items using either Work Item Query Language (WIQL) or standard text search. This Skill retrieves specific work items based on your defined search criteria.

How do I link Azure DevOps work items to pull requests and commits?▼

You can link Azure DevOps work items to pull requests and commits using this Skill's linking feature. It establishes connections between tasks, PRs, and commits for improved project tracking.

What's the best way to update work item states and manage sprint iterations?▼

To update work item states and manage sprint iterations, this Skill automates state transitions and moves items to the correct iteration path. It streamlines sprint planning by organizing tasks efficiently.

Do I need Azure DevOps API access to manage work items with scripts?▼

Yes, Azure DevOps API access is required to manage work items with these scripts. The Skill depends on the ado dependency to authenticate and interact with your Azure DevOps environment.

Does this Skill support moving existing work items to a new sprint?▼

Yes, this Skill supports sprint management by moving existing work items to the correct iteration path. It simplifies sprint planning by automatically updating the iteration paths for your tasks.