creating-sprints

To create a SPRINT.yaml file for autonomous execution, establish a sprint folder under .claude/sprints/ using a date-name pattern. You then populate the YAML with required frontmatter, configure workflow references, organize collections, and define step prompts to validate structured sprint planning.

Autonomous sprint planning is the process of authoring precise sprint definitions for Claude to execute independently. It structures workflows by enforcing YAML frontmatter requirements, organizing sprint collections, and applying per-item workflow overrides to ensure repeatable task execution.

Structure sprint definitions by configuring SPRINT.yaml collections and mapping step dependencies within the YAML file. You can apply per-item workflow overrides to individual steps, ensuring specific tasks execute under customized workflows while maintaining overall sprint-level configuration validation.

Yes, you can validate YAML structure and simulate a sprint run before execution. After authoring your SPRINT.yaml file with the appropriate collections and step prompts, you validate the YAML structure and simulate a run using Claude sprint tooling to ensure configuration accuracy.

You need a dedicated .claude/sprints/ directory to organize sprint collections for autonomous execution. Within this directory, create individual sprint folders using a date-name pattern to house each SPRINT.yaml file, ensuring proper collection structuring and workflow references.

Limitations of using SPRINT.yaml for sprint planning include strict adherence to frontmatter requirements and validated YAML structure. Since autonomous execution relies on precise configuration, any syntax errors or missing workflow references in step prompts will prevent successful sprint simulation and run execution.