create-epic

Create an epic with child stories and optional documentation in a PM backend.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #planning #story #agile #epic #project-management

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npx skills add https://github.com/gitwalter/cursor-agent-factory --skill create-epic-gitwalter

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Skill: create-epic
Source: https://github.com/gitwalter/cursor-agent-factory/tree/main/.cursor/skills/pm/create-epic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gitwalter/cursor-agent-factory --skill create-epic-gitwalter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Creating epics and organizing work in PM backends can be manual, error-prone, and disconnected from higher-level strategy.

Core Features & Use Cases

Epic creation with child stories: Create an epic in the configured PM backend and optionally generate initial child stories under that epic.
Documentation linkage (optional): Create and link a documentation page to the epic for goals, stories, and success criteria.
Prerequisites validation: Validate that the PM backend is configured, a valid project ID is available, and the epic title and description are provided.

Quick Start

Run the CLI to create a new epic with a basic structure: python cli/factory_cli.py --create-epic --title "New Epic" --description "Describe the epic" --project-id "PROJ-123"

Frequently Asked Questions about create-epic

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create an epic with child stories in an agile project management backend?▼

To create an epic with child stories, you need a configured PM backend with a valid project ID, then provide the epic title and description to generate the structured hierarchy and optional child stories.

What prerequisites are needed to generate agile epics and user stories automatically?▼

Generating agile epics requires a configured PM backend, a valid project ID, and a defined epic title and description to validate the creation process and establish the work hierarchy.

Can I link documentation pages when creating a new epic for a feature initiative?▼

Yes, you can link documentation pages when creating a new epic to define goals, detail user stories, and establish success criteria directly within the project management backend.

What is the best way to organize related user stories under a common epic?▼

Organizing related user stories under a common epic involves validating PM backend prerequisites and creating a structured hierarchy that groups stories and optionally links documentation for the initiative.

Does epic creation validate project ID and PM backend configuration before generating stories?▼

Yes, epic creation validates the PM backend configuration and project ID before generating the epic, child stories, and documentation pages to prevent errors in the project management workflow.

Why does automated epic creation fail when starting a new feature initiative?▼

Automated epic creation fails when prerequisites are missing, specifically if the PM backend is not configured, the project ID is invalid, or the epic title and description are not provided.