define-roadmap

Generate Now / Next / Later roadmaps with milestones, bets, metrics, and promotion criteria.

7|3|Updated Jan 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nesnilnehc/ai-cortex --skill define-roadmap
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Skill: define-roadmap
Source: https://github.com/nesnilnehc/ai-cortex/tree/main/skills/define-roadmap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nesnilnehc/ai-cortex --skill define-roadmap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Derives a decision-grade roadmap from strategic goals by articulating milestones, strategic bets, success metrics, and promotion criteria.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates Now / Next / Later roadmaps with explicit milestones, bets, metrics, and advancement criteria to guide governance and planning.
  • Persists the roadmap to project-standard locations (docs/process-management/roadmap.md or milestones.md) and maps backlog items to the roadmap to prevent scope creep.
  • Supports alignment and handoff to downstream activities like analyse-requirements or align-planning.

Quick Start

Provide the strategic goals and project context and ask the skill to generate a production-grade roadmap.

Frequently Asked Questions about define-roadmap

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a decision-grade roadmap from strategic goals?

To generate a decision-grade roadmap from strategic goals, provide your project context and the skill will articulate milestones, strategic bets, success metrics, and promotion criteria to guide planning.

What is the best way to structure a Now / Next / Later roadmap with milestones and success metrics?

Structuring a Now / Next / Later roadmap requires defining explicit milestones, strategic bets, and advancement conditions to ensure alignment and prevent scope creep during governance planning.

Can I map backlog items to my roadmap to prevent scope creep?

Yes, you can map backlog items to the roadmap to prevent scope creep, ensuring that every backlog item aligns with the defined milestones and strategic bets before user approval and persistence.

Does roadmap generation require user approval before persisting to project docs?

Yes, roadmap generation requires explicit user approval before persisting the output to project-standard locations like docs/process-management/roadmap.md or milestones.md according to project norms.

How do downstream activities like requirements analysis align with my roadmap?

Downstream activities like requirements analysis align with your roadmap through structured handoff, using the generated milestones and advancement criteria to guide subsequent planning and governance tasks.