bmad-retrospective

Automate post-epic reviews to extract lessons and prepare the next iteration.

Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wahabmalik/whatsapp-chatbot --skill bmad-retrospective-wahabmalik
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: bmad-retrospective
Source: https://github.com/wahabmalik/whatsapp-chatbot/tree/main/.github/skills/bmad-retrospective
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wahabmalik/whatsapp-chatbot --skill bmad-retrospective-wahabmalik

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of conducting post-epic reviews, enabling teams to extract lessons and assess success in a structured manner, leading to continuous improvement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Retrospective Workflow: Guides the facilitator through a structured review process, ensuring all aspects of the epic are covered.
  • Deep Story Analysis: Extracts insights from development stories, identifying common struggles, feedback patterns, and lessons learned.
  • Integration with Project Artifacts: Integrates with project documentation and architecture to provide context.
  • Next Epic Preparation: Offers a preview of the next epic, identifying dependencies and prerequisites.

Quick Start

Run a retrospective for the completed epic using the bmad-retrospective skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-retrospective

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

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How do I automate a post-epic retrospective for continuous improvement?

You need completed project artifacts and development stories to provide context for the retrospective. The Skill requires project documentation and architecture integration to accurately extract insights and prepare for the next iteration.

What is the best way to extract lessons learned from completed development stories?

Extracting lessons learned from development stories requires deep analysis to identify common struggles and feedback patterns. A structured retrospective workflow guides facilitators through evaluating these artifacts to capture actionable insights.

How do I prepare my team for the next epic during a project retrospective?

Preparing for the next epic during a retrospective involves previewing upcoming work to identify dependencies and prerequisites. This integrates completed project artifacts with future planning to ensure continuous improvement.

Can I integrate project documentation and architecture into a team retrospective?

Integrating project documentation and architecture into a retrospective provides necessary context for evaluating epic success. This integration allows the team to accurately assess development stories against original project artifacts and goals.