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create-retro

Generate structured sprint retrospectives with Start/Stop/Continue and action item tracking.

6|Updated Feb 19, 2026
Search Tags:#retrospective#agile#team-health#action-items#retro#start-stop-continue
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/GeneralJerel/chalk-skills --skill create-retro
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-retro
Source: https://github.com/GeneralJerel/chalk-skills/tree/main/skills/create-retro
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GeneralJerel/chalk-skills --skill create-retro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Sprint retrospectives often suffer from drift, vague takeaways, and missed commitments. This Skill provides a repeatable, structured template that ensures learnings are captured, accountability is assigned, and action items are trackable across sprints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Start/Stop/Continue framework with explicit owners and due dates.
  • Review of previous retrospectives to surface unfinished items and recurring themes for systemic improvement.
  • Health check essentials (Morale, Process Friction, Technical Health) to surface hidden risks.

Quick Start

Prompt the assistant to generate a new retrospective file for the specified sprint or project, including previous action item review, a Start/Stop/Continue section, and a health check.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-retro

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate sprint retrospectives with actionable items?▼

Automate sprint retrospectives by generating a structured Start/Stop/Continue framework that assigns explicit owners and due dates. This ensures accountability and tracks action items across sprints for software teams.

What is the best way to track recurring themes in agile retrospectives?▼

Track recurring themes in agile retrospectives by reviewing previous retrospective documents. This surfaces unfinished items and systemic issues, enforcing deterministic action items with verification and escalation for continuous improvement.

How do I run a team health check during a retrospective?▼

Run a team health check during a retrospective by evaluating Morale, Process Friction, and Technical Health. This surfaces hidden risks and provides essential context for the current sprint's reviewable document.

Can I use the Start/Stop/Continue framework for agile project management?▼

Yes, you can use the Start/Stop/Continue framework for agile project management. It provides a repeatable template to capture learnings, prevent drift, and ensure takeaways are translated into trackable commitments.

Does create-retro require previous retrospective files to function?▼

Reviewing previous retrospectives is a core feature to surface unfinished items, but you can prompt the assistant to generate a new retrospective file for a specified sprint, including action item review and health check.

Why do sprint retrospectives fail to produce actionable outcomes?▼

Sprint retrospectives fail due to drift, vague takeaways, and missed commitments. Using a structured template with explicit owners, due dates, and verification criteria resolves this by enforcing trackable action items.

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