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create-epics

Translate approved GDDs and architectural decisions into EPIC.md files with governance details.

Updated Apr 25, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#scalability#adr#epics#governance#project-management#gdd
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/packetalien/cursor-game-studios --skill create-epics-packetalien
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-epics
Source: https://github.com/packetalien/cursor-game-studios/tree/main/.cursor/skills/create-epics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/packetalien/cursor-game-studios --skill create-epics-packetalien

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Translates approved GDDs and architectural decisions into epics that map to architectural modules, enabling governance through ADRs and consistent scope before breaking into stories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates one epic per architectural module, capturing scope, governing ADRs, engine risk, and untraced requirements
  • Produces production/epics/[epic-slug]/EPIC.md and updates a central epics index
  • Guides the handoff to /create-stories for downstream planning

Quick Start

Run this skill to translate approved GDDs and architecture decisions into epics, producing EPIC.md files and an index for the current deployment layer.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-epics

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I translate a Game Design Document into engineering epics?▼

Epics map to architectural modules by capturing scope, governing ADRs, engine risk, and untraced requirements. This ensures architectural governance and consistent scope before breaking work into stories.

How to generate epics for Foundation, Core, Feature, and Presentation layers?▼

To generate epics for Foundation, Core, Feature, and Presentation layers, run this Skill against approved GDDs. It applies the architectural layers to produce production/epics/[epic-slug]/EPIC.md files and updates a central epics index.

Do I need approved ADRs before creating architectural epics?▼

Yes, you need approved ADRs to ensure governance. The Skill records governing ADRs, engine risk, traced and untraced requirements, dependencies, and readiness checks before writing epic files to align engineering work with architectural decisions.

What is the best way to trace untraced requirements when scoping epics?▼

The best way to trace untraced requirements when scoping epics is to run this Skill's readiness checks. It captures governing ADRs, engine risk, and dependencies before writing EPIC.md files, ensuring all requirements are traced and governed.

Can I use architectural epics to govern downstream story creation?▼

Yes, you can use architectural epics to govern downstream story creation. This Skill produces EPIC.md files and updates an index, guiding the handoff to create-stories for subsequent planning and execution.

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