backlog

Display and filter project backlog items across sprints and pools.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tjisousa/gensem --skill backlog-tjisousa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: backlog
Source: https://github.com/tjisousa/gensem/tree/main/gse-one/plugin/skills/backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tjisousa/gensem --skill backlog-tjisousa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

View and manage project backlog across sprints and pools to keep work items visible, organized, and aligned with project goals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified backlog view: display all tasks with sprint, pool, and artefact type filters.
  • Backlog actions: add items, filter by type, and synchronize with GitHub issues when enabled.
  • Planning and review support: surface desync checks against plan.yaml and provide guardrails for workflow transitions.

Quick Start

Display the current backlog and review sprint progress with a single command.

Frequently Asked Questions about backlog

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

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How do I manage my project backlog across multiple sprints and pools?

To manage your project backlog, you can display, filter, and add work items across sprints, pools, and artefact types to keep tasks visible, organized, and aligned with your project goals.

Can I synchronize local backlog tasks with GitHub issues?

Yes, you can synchronize your local backlog tasks with GitHub issues. When this feature is enabled, backlog management automatically syncs your work items and returns a structured sync status summary.

What is a unified backlog view and how does it filter work items?

A unified backlog view displays all your project tasks in one place, allowing you to filter work items specifically by sprint, pool, and artefact type for better planning and review.

Do I need a backlog config file to track sprint progress?

Yes, you need a backlog config file. Backlog management enforces prerequisites like backlog/config files to surface desync checks against plan.yaml and provide guardrails for workflow transitions.

How do I check if my sprint backlog is desynchronized from plan.yaml?

To check if your sprint backlog is desynchronized, you use the planning and review support feature, which automatically surfaces desync checks against your plan.yaml and provides workflow transition guardrails.