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backlog-author

Generate structured backlog item bodies using a Why/Role/Integration/Edges/Touch-points template.

1|Updated Apr 1, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#template#backlog#cortex#ticket-authoring
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/charleshall888/cortex-command --skill backlog-author
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: backlog-author
Source: https://github.com/charleshall888/cortex-command/tree/main/plugins/cortex-core/skills/backlog-author
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/charleshall888/cortex-command --skill backlog-author

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Compose backlog ticket bodies using a Why/Role/Integration/Edges/Touch-points template, reducing drafting time and increasing clarity for stakeholders.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided interview mode (interview) that asks structured questions to elicit Why, Role, Integration, and Edges.
  • Autonomous compose mode (compose) that generates a complete five-section body from a pre-resolved or inferred context block.
  • Uses the Body Template to ensure consistent formatting and terminology across tickets.
  • Outputs a ready-to-submit body for cortex-create-backlog-item --body in project workflows.

Quick Start

Provide a topic for interview or a context block for compose to generate a five-section backlog body.

Frequently Asked Questions about backlog-author

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure backlog tickets for stakeholder clarity?▼

Structure backlog tickets using a Why/Role/Integration/Edges/Touch-points template to reduce drafting time and increase stakeholder clarity across project workflows.

Can I generate a backlog item body automatically from a context block?▼

Yes, compose mode autonomously generates a complete five-section backlog item body from a pre-resolved or inferred context block without requiring manual interview prompts.

What is the interview mode for backlog ticket authoring?▼

Interview mode is a guided process asking structured questions to elicit the Why, Role, Integration, and Edges sections needed to draft a complete backlog item body.

Does the generated backlog ticket body conform to a specific format for cortex workflows?▼

Outputs conform to body-template.md guidance, producing a ready-to-submit body that can be consumed directly by cortex-create-backlog-item --body in project workflows.

What do I need to provide to start authoring a backlog ticket?▼

Provide either a topic for guided interview mode or a context block for autonomous compose mode to generate the five-section backlog body.

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