create-retro

Generate structured sprint retrospectives with Start/Stop/Continue guidance and assigned owners.

6|Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jerelvelarde/chalk-skills --skill create-retro-jerelvelarde
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-retro
Source: https://github.com/jerelvelarde/chalk-skills/tree/main/skills/create-retro
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jerelvelarde/chalk-skills --skill create-retro-jerelvelarde

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Teams struggle to capture learnings from sprints and turn reflections into concrete actions. This skill automates the creation of structured retrospectives that surface past action items, recurring themes, and owners, helping teams close the loop and improve velocity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Audits past retrospectives to extract action items and completion status, highlighting recurring issues.
  • Generates Start/Stop/Continue sections and assigns owners, due dates, and verification steps.
  • Produces a shareable retrospective document for product, engineering, and design teams to align on improvements.

Quick Start

Provide the sprint name and period to generate a retro with actions and owners.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-retro

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a sprint retrospective with clear action items and owners?

Generate a sprint retrospective by providing the sprint name and period to produce a Start/Stop/Continue structure with assigned owners, due dates, and verification steps. This automates the retrospective workflow and outputs a shareable document for team alignment.

Can I audit past retrospectives to find recurring themes and unresolved actions?

Yes, you can audit past retrospectives to extract action items and check their completion status. This process surfaces recurring themes and unresolved issues from previous sprints, helping your team close the loop on continuous improvement and avoid repeating mistakes.

What is the Start/Stop/Continue format for agile team reflections?

The Start/Stop/Continue format is an agile retrospective framework that identifies new behaviors to begin, ineffective practices to end, and successful processes to maintain. It structures team feedback into actionable guidance with clear accountability to improve sprint velocity.

How do I ensure retrospective action items are actually completed in the next sprint?

Ensure action items are completed by assigning clear owners, specific due dates, and verification steps to each task generated in the retrospective. The workflow reads past retros to audit completion status, holding the team accountable and closing the loop on unresolved actions.

Does this retrospective tool work for project seasons and team cycles outside of standard sprints?

Yes, this retrospective generation process applies to project seasons and broader team cycles, not just standard sprints. It reviews previous actions, surfaces recurring themes, and produces structured Start/Stop/Continue guidance for any defined period of team work.

What's the best way to save and share a retrospective document with product and engineering teams?

The best way to share a retrospective document is to generate it with structured actions, themes, and accountability, then save the output directly to your project docs. This provides a centralized, shareable record for product, engineering, and design teams to align on improvements.