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bmad-retrospective

Generate structured retrospectives with lessons learned and action items for completed BMAD epics.

1|Updated Mar 31, 2026
Search Tags:#retrospective#agile#bmad#lessons-learned#epic-review#sprint-status
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mol4/BMAD-Board --skill bmad-retrospective-mol4
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bmad-retrospective
Source: https://github.com/mol4/BMAD-Board/tree/main/BMAD%20board/.agents/skills/bmad-retrospective
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mol4/BMAD-Board --skill bmad-retrospective-mol4

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams review a completed epic, surface what worked and what did not, and turn delivery experience into actionable improvement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Epic Review: Summarizes story-level outcomes, recurring blockers, review feedback, testing issues, and technical debt from a finished epic.
  • Continuity Analysis: Compares the current epic against the previous retrospective to check whether commitments were completed and lessons were applied.
  • Next-Epic Preparation: Scans upcoming work for dependencies, risks, and readiness gaps so the team can enter the next epic with better context.
  • Use Case: After finishing a sprint or epic, use this Skill to run a structured retrospective that captures lessons, assigns follow-up actions, and prepares the team for the next phase.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to run a retrospective for the completed epic and use the project files to summarize lessons learned, action items, and preparation for the next epic.

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-retrospective

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run an agile retrospective for a completed epic?▼

To run an agile retrospective for a completed epic, review story records and prior commitments to generate lessons learned, action items, and next-epic preparation. The process validates epic completion and synthesizes story-by-story patterns.

What is epic continuity analysis in a sprint retrospective?▼

Epic continuity analysis in a sprint retrospective compares the current completed epic against previous retrospective commitments. This checks whether past lessons were applied and if action items were completed, ensuring continuous delivery improvement.

How do I prepare for the next epic after delivery?▼

To prepare for the next epic after delivery, scan upcoming work for dependencies, risks, and readiness gaps. This next-epic preparation provides better context and identifies potential blockers before the team enters the next phase.

Can I use a structured retrospective to track technical debt from a finished epic?▼

Yes, you can use a structured retrospective to track technical debt from a finished epic. The review summarizes story-level outcomes, recurring blockers, testing issues, and technical debt, turning the delivery experience into actionable improvement items.

Does this retrospective process require epic completion validation?▼

Yes, this retrospective process requires epic completion validation before generating psychologically safe facilitation output. It ensures the epic is fully delivered before synthesizing story patterns and checking roadmap dependencies.

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