backlog-md

Organize Backlog.md tasks, documents, and status updates into a durable work tracker.

2|1|Updated Apr 9, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #documentation #task management #cli #backlog #handoff

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npx skills add https://github.com/timgranlundmarsden/claude-agent-flow --skill backlog-md-timgranlundmarsden

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Skill: backlog-md
Source: https://github.com/timgranlundmarsden/claude-agent-flow/tree/main/skills/backlog-md
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/timgranlundmarsden/claude-agent-flow --skill backlog-md-timgranlundmarsden

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you preserve work in Backlog.md so tasks, context, and handoffs do not get lost between sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Create tasks with the required title, description, plan, priority, and acceptance details.
Continue existing work by finding the right task, reading supporting documents, and updating progress correctly.
Organize larger efforts with parent tasks, subtasks, dependencies, and document links for clean handoffs.
Use it when a feature, fix, or research effort needs to be tracked instead of remembered from chat alone.

Quick Start

Use the backlog-md skill to turn your current work into a well-scoped Backlog.md task with the necessary description, plan, priority, and related document references.

Frequently Asked Questions about backlog-md

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I preserve task context and handoffs in Backlog.md across sessions?▼

You preserve task context in Backlog.md by organizing work into a durable tracker with task titles, descriptions, plans, priorities, and dependency links. This structure ensures context and handoffs are not lost between sessions.

How do I create a new task in Backlog.md with the correct structure?▼

To create a new Backlog.md task, you define its title, description, plan, priority, and acceptance details. Adding related document references maintains full context for CLI or MCP workflows.

What is the best way to break down larger efforts into subtasks and dependencies?▼

Breaking down larger efforts involves creating parent tasks, subtasks, and dependency links within Backlog.md. Attaching related documents ensures clean handoffs and structured progress tracking.

Do I need a specific project structure to use Backlog.md for task management?▼

Yes, this task management approach requires a Backlog.md project structure containing task titles, descriptions, plans, priorities, dependency links, and related documents to support CLI or MCP workflows.

How do I continue existing work by finding the right task and reading supporting documents?▼

You continue existing work by finding the correct Backlog.md task, reading its supporting documents, and updating progress correctly. This ensures the task tracker remains durable across sessions.