Backlog

Convert user stories into prioritized, actionable backlog items.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #planning #prioritization #backlog #product-management #user-stories #grooming

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npx skills add https://github.com/kurko/ai-company-os --skill backlog-kurko

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Skill: Backlog
Source: https://github.com/kurko/ai-company-os/tree/main/skills/backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kurko/ai-company-os --skill backlog-kurko

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Backlog helps teams convert user stories and requirements into a clear, prioritized list of actionable work items to guide execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

Stack-ranked items to establish execution order and avoid "everything is priority 1".
Multiple backlog views (By Priority, By Status, By Type) for planning and progress tracking.
Ready criteria and grooming processes to ensure items are well-defined before work starts.
Seamless integration with user-stories.md and project management tools for traceability.

Quick Start

Create a backlog by converting current user stories into prioritized, ready-to-work backlog items.

Frequently Asked Questions about Backlog

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

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How do I convert user stories into a prioritized backlog for sprint planning?▼

To convert user stories into a prioritized backlog, you transform them into stack-ranked, actionable work items. This enforces execution order, establishes ready criteria, and ensures each item has sizing and acceptance criteria for sprint initialization.

What is the best way to structure user stories for backlog grooming?▼

The best way to structure user stories for backlog grooming is to enforce a structured item format that includes sizing, acceptance criteria, and dependency tracking. This ensures items are well-defined and ready for work before development begins.

How does a stack-ranked backlog prevent prioritization issues during development?▼

A stack-ranked backlog prevents prioritization issues by establishing a clear execution order, helping teams avoid the "everything is priority 1" problem. It guides development and delivery by maintaining focus and alignment across ongoing refinement sessions.

Can I view my backlog by priority, status, and type for progress tracking?▼

Yes, you can view your backlog by priority, status, and type. These multiple backlog views support planning sessions and progress tracking, ensuring teams maintain focus on the correct execution order and ready criteria.

Does the backlog integrate with user-stories.md and project management tools?▼

Yes, the backlog integrates seamlessly with user-stories.md and project management tools. This integration provides traceability across planning sessions, ensuring requirements are tracked from initial user stories through to actionable, sized work items.

When should I not use a structured backlog for product management?▼

You should not use a structured backlog if your items lack defined sizing, acceptance criteria, and dependency tracking. Without these ready criteria and a grooming process, the backlog cannot effectively guide development or maintain execution alignment.