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debt-triage

Automate debt backlog triage and prioritization for software projects.

5|2|Updated Mar 20, 2026
Search Tags:#prioritization#backlog#triage#project-management#debt#em-pm#backlog-verification
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/oduffy-delphi/coordinator-claude --skill debt-triage
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: debt-triage
Source: https://github.com/oduffy-delphi/coordinator-claude/tree/main/plugins/coordinator/skills/debt-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oduffy-delphi/coordinator-claude --skill debt-triage

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps EM-PM teams read, re-prioritize, and present actionable recommendations for the debt backlog, reducing context loss and guiding effective remediation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Backlog assessment: Reads the debt backlog to summarize total open items, severity breakdown, and oldest items.
  • Cross-reference validation: Optionally cross-checks with the bug backlog to identify duplicates or overlaps.
  • Structured recommendations: Produces grouped action items for PM/EM review and backlog updates.
  • Operational quick-start: Triggers triage on demand or when debt count crosses defined thresholds.

Quick Start

Summarize the current debt backlog and present prioritized recommendations for EM and PM.

Frequently Asked Questions about debt-triage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prioritize a large software debt backlog for EM and PM review?▼

To prioritize a software debt backlog, this Skill automates reading current state, cross-referencing bugs, and re-prioritizing items into grouped recommendations for PM review. It processes backlogs with over 20 open items to produce actionable updates.

What is the best way to triage technical debt after a major refactor?▼

Triage technical debt after major refactors by running this Skill to scan open items and cross-reference the bug backlog. It identifies duplicates, groups overlapping issues, and outputs structured remediation recommendations for engineering and product management.

How does cross-referencing the bug backlog improve debt triage?▼

Cross-referencing the bug backlog during debt triage identifies duplicate items and overlapping issues. This validation step reduces context loss, consolidates related defects, and ensures the re-prioritized backlog reflects actual project severity.

Can I use this backlog triage process for weekly EM-PM sessions?▼

Yes, this Skill is designed for weekly EM-PM sessions across project cycles. It reads the current debt state, groups items by severity and age, and prepares prioritized action items specifically for regular engineering and product management reviews.

When should I trigger automated debt backlog triage?▼

Automated debt backlog triage should be triggered on demand or when open debt items cross defined thresholds. It requires a backlog of over 20 open items to effectively scan, group, and produce prioritized remediation recommendations.

Does the debt triage process handle grouping and backlog updates automatically?▼

The debt triage process handles grouping and produces structured recommendations for backlog updates. It automates reading, cross-referencing, and re-prioritizing items, but final PM review and backlog updates are structured as output action items.

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