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cycle

Facilitate Shape Up cycle planning with a resumable 4-step ceremony.

1|Updated Feb 19, 2026
Search Tags:#development workflow#product management#agile#scrum#shape up#cycle planning
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alessioroberto82/claude-plugin-bmad --skill cycle
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cycle
Source: https://github.com/alessioroberto82/claude-plugin-bmad/tree/main/plugin/skills/cycle
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alessioroberto82/claude-plugin-bmad --skill cycle

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of planning development cycles by facilitating an interactive ceremony that aligns with the Shape Up methodology, ensuring clear goals and manageable scope.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive Ceremony: Guides users through a 4-step process: Shaping Review, Appetite Sizing, Cycle Commitment, and Quality Notes.
  • Shape Up Methodology: Employs principles like appetite-based sizing (cappuccino, sandwich, hutspot) and avoids permanent backlogs.
  • Resumable Workflow: Allows users to pause and resume the planning process, saving state automatically.
  • Use Case: A product team can use this Skill to collaboratively define and commit to the work for their next 4-week development cycle, ensuring everyone understands the goals and scope.

Quick Start

Start a new cycle planning ceremony by typing /circle:cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions about cycle

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan a development cycle using the Shape Up methodology?▼

Shape Up cycle planning uses appetite-based sizing with metaphors like cappuccino, sandwich, and hutspot to measure project scope. This method helps teams evaluate effort and risk without relying on permanent backlogs, ensuring focused commitments for the next development cycle.

Can I pause and resume a cycle planning ceremony?▼

Yes, the cycle planning workflow features state management that allows you to pause and resume the process automatically. This ensures you can step away during the shaping review or commitment phases and return without losing data.

What are the steps in a Shape Up cycle commitment process?▼

The cycle commitment process includes four steps: shaping review, appetite-based sizing, cycle commitment, and quality notes. This workflow ensures teams collaboratively define and commit to work for their next development cycle while maintaining clear scope.

Does this cycle planning Skill integrate with existing project management tools?▼

Yes, the cycle planning Skill integrates with project management tools for bet creation and tracking. This allows teams to seamlessly export cycle commitments and monitor progress within their existing development workflow infrastructure.

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