backlog-curator

Score and rank YAML backlog items using multi-criteria prioritization.

1|Updated Nov 11, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rysweet/RustyClawd --skill backlog-curator
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Skill: backlog-curator
Source: https://github.com/rysweet/RustyClawd/tree/main/.claude/skills/backlog-curator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rysweet/RustyClawd --skill backlog-curator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python-yaml, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you cut through the noise of a busy backlog by providing clear, data-driven recommendations on what to work on next, ensuring you focus on the highest-impact tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intelligent Prioritization: Uses multi-criteria scoring (priority, dependencies, ease, goal alignment) to rank backlog items.
  • Dependency Analysis: Ensures recommended tasks have their prerequisites met.
  • Use Case: When you're unsure what to tackle next, ask the Curator to analyze your backlog and suggest the top 3 most valuable and actionable items, complete with a clear rationale.

Quick Start

Ask the backlog curator what you should work on next.

Frequently Asked Questions about backlog-curator

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

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How do I prioritize my project backlog using data-driven insights?

Project backlog prioritization applies a multi-criteria scoring algorithm to rank items by priority, dependencies, ease, and goal alignment. It analyzes prerequisites and estimates complexity to generate ranked recommendations for optimal task selection.

What is the best way to figure out what to work on next in task management?

Task management recommendations analyze your backlog items to suggest the top three most valuable and actionable tasks. This ensures you focus on high-impact work by providing clear, data-driven rationale for each selected item.

How do I analyze task dependencies before starting work on backlog items?

Dependency analysis checks backlog items to ensure recommended tasks have their prerequisites met. This prevents starting tasks with unmet dependencies and generates actionable recommendations only for items ready for execution.

Does backlog prioritization work with YAML file formats for configuration?

Backlog prioritization operates on file-based state using YAML for both backlog items and configuration. You need the python-yaml dependency installed to parse and process these YAML files for the scoring algorithm.

How do I score backlog items based on multiple criteria?

Multi-criteria scoring evaluates backlog items against priority, dependencies, ease, and goal alignment. This algorithmic approach cuts through backlog noise to generate clear, ranked recommendations for optimal task selection.

Can I use this for complex project management workflows with many dependencies?

Complex project management workflows benefit from dependency analysis and multi-criteria scoring. The system handles file-based backlog state in YAML, analyzing prerequisites and estimating complexity to recommend actionable items.