backlog-workflow

Backlog.md automates task management by organizing work into markdown files with built-in support for task creation, status tracking, dependencies, and acceptance criteria. You can establish task relationships, validate circular references, and maintain parent-subtask hierarchies directly in your backlog structure.

Yes. Backlog.md handles dependency management by letting you link tasks, validate for circular references, and establish clear blocker relationships. This ensures dependencies are tracked accurately and prevents downstream tasks from starting prematurely.

Backlog.md supports parent-child relationships, allowing you to group related tasks into epics and break work into subtasks. You can manage status, labels, assignees, and acceptance criteria across the hierarchy for end-to-end project visibility.

Backlog.md includes CLI commands and MCP integration for direct execution of task CRUD operations, status updates, and dependency validation. This enables scripting and automation without manual markdown editing.

Yes. Backlog.md supports Kanban board usage through status tracking, task search, and overview capabilities, plus archival workflows for completed work. You can move tasks through lifecycle states and maintain project history.

Backlog.md manages multi-line notes and detailed acceptance criteria for each task, enabling clear definitions of done. You can organize acceptance criteria alongside task metadata to improve clarity and completion tracking.