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backlog-management

Organize ideas and future work in a centralized BACKLOG.md file.

Updated Oct 30, 2025
Search Tags:#backlog#session-management#triage#project-management#knowledge-work#idea-management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/khglynn/HG-Skills-Public --skill backlog-management-khglynn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: backlog-management
Source: https://github.com/khglynn/HG-Skills-Public/tree/main/workflow/backlog-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/khglynn/HG-Skills-Public --skill backlog-management-khglynn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

A project's backlog acts as an idea parking lot to capture, triage, and revisit ideas without disrupting current work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • One BACKLOG.md file per project to centralize ideas
  • Four sections: Blocked, Ideas, Polish, and Research to categorize future work
  • Claude assists during sessions by adding items and proposing triage; Kevin reviews during triage for decisions
  • Tracks last triaged date to surface overdue items and maintain momentum

Quick Start

Create a BACKLOG.md for your project and begin adding ideas as they surface during a session.

Frequently Asked Questions about backlog-management

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture ideas and manage a project backlog without disrupting current work?▼

Backlog management centralizes future work in a BACKLOG.md file. You capture ideas during active sessions and perform periodic triage to promote items or move urgent tasks, keeping current work undisturbed.

What is the best way to structure a backlog file for triage and idea management?▼

A backlog file should contain four sections: Blocked, Ideas, Polish, and Research. This structure categorizes future work effectively, allowing systematic review and triage of items based on their current status.

How does periodic backlog triage work for knowledge work projects?▼

Backlog triage works by reviewing accumulated items and deciding their fate. An assistant adds items during sessions and proposes actions, while a human reviewer makes decisions to promote items or move urgent tasks to NOW.md.

How do I track overdue backlog items to maintain project momentum?▼

Track overdue backlog items by recording a last triaged date in the file. This surfaces overdue items during reviews, maintaining project momentum and ensuring you revisit stale ideas or future work regularly.

Can I use markdown files for session management and project triage?▼

Yes, markdown files support session management and project triage. This approach requires a per-project BACKLOG.md file to capture ideas, categorize future work, and apply maintenance rules across active sessions.

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