backlog

Automate GitHub Projects backlog management with subcommands for dashboard, add, list, and prioritize.

3|Updated Mar 1, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #prioritization #backlog #issue-tracking #project-management #github-projects

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npx skills add https://github.com/YanCheng-go/danskprep --skill backlog-yancheng-go

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Skill: backlog
Source: https://github.com/YanCheng-go/danskprep/tree/main/.claude/skills/backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/YanCheng-go/danskprep --skill backlog-yancheng-go

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manage and streamline backlog items for GitHub Projects by providing a unified, command-driven interface to create, list, view, update, and track work items with priority, effort, and scope fields.

Core Features & Use Cases

Dashboard: view status counts and Top Ready items with blockers separated
Add: parse prompts, auto-assign metadata, create issues and manage dependencies
List: filter by status, area, and priority to focus on relevant items
View: display full issue details and related metadata
Update: modify fields like blocks and blocked-by to reflect changes
Done/Drop: close items and cascade impact on blockers or dependents
Next/Deps/Prioritize: identify unblocked items, inspect dependencies, and reorder work
Quick reuse: copy workflows to synchronize backlog across teams

Quick Start

Start by running /backlog to view or modify your GitHub Projects backlog.

Frequently Asked Questions about backlog

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I manage backlog items in GitHub Projects?▼

You can manage backlog items in GitHub Projects using command-driven subcommands to create, list, view, and track work items with priority, effort, and scope fields. Commands include dashboard, add, list, view, update, done, and prioritize.

Can I track issue dependencies and blockers for GitHub Projects?▼

Yes, you can track issue dependencies and blockers for GitHub Projects. The tool provides update commands to modify blocks and blocked-by fields, and a deps command to inspect dependencies and identify unblocked items for your next tasks.

How do I prioritize issues in a GitHub backlog?▼

You can prioritize issues in a GitHub backlog using the prioritize subcommand to reorder work based on priority, effort, and scope fields. The dashboard also displays Top Ready items and separates out items with blockers for quick visibility.

Does this backlog management tool support filtering by status and area?▼

Yes, this backlog management tool supports filtering by status, area, and priority. The list subcommand allows you to filter your GitHub Projects issues to focus only on relevant work items within your current project scope.

What happens to dependent issues when I close a backlog item?▼

When you close a backlog item using the done or drop subcommands, the tool cascades the impact on blockers and dependents. This ensures that closing an issue automatically updates the dependency status of related tracked items.