elaboration-upsert-user-story

Create structured MindNova work items from feature requests using markdown templates.

Updated Jun 18, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/tsunami28/MindNova --skill elaboration-upsert-user-story
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Skill: elaboration-upsert-user-story
Source: https://github.com/tsunami28/MindNova/tree/main/.claude/skills/elaboration-upsert-user-story
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tsunami28/MindNova --skill elaboration-upsert-user-story

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps product teams turn feature ideas, bugs, tasks, and epics into structured work items without losing consistency, context, or backlog hygiene.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Work Item Creation: Draft stories, tasks, bugs, and epics using MindNova's markdown templates, frontmatter conventions, and point estimation rules.
  • Backlog Quality Control: Research existing discovery items, detect duplicates, link related work, and prepare items for refinement.
  • Use Case: A product manager describing a new feature request can use this Skill to create a complete discovery item with goals, success criteria, technical context, risks, and backlog placement.

Quick Start

Use the elaboration-upsert-user-story skill to create a new MindNova work item for adding user profile customization.

Frequently Asked Questions about elaboration-upsert-user-story

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create structured user stories in markdown from feature requests?

To create structured user stories in markdown, you draft work items using standardized templates that apply frontmatter schemas, point estimation rules, and discovery directory conventions. This ensures feature requests capture goals, technical context, and risks consistently.

What is the best way to check for duplicate backlog items before refinement?

Checking for duplicate backlog items involves researching existing discovery entries to detect overlapping work, linking related tickets, and preparing the refined work for upcoming backlog refinement sessions.

Can I use standardized markdown templates for drafting epics and bug tickets?

Yes, you can draft epics, bugs, tasks, and user stories using MindNova markdown templates. These templates ensure every work item includes necessary frontmatter metadata, success criteria, and backlog placement details.

How do I prepare a product backlog discovery item with estimation and artifact linking?

Preparing a backlog discovery item requires using markdown templates to define goals, apply point estimation rules, link related artifacts, and format the ticket according to frontmatter schema conventions for refinement readiness.

Does this user story creation process require specific frontmatter schema adherence?

Yes, creating work items requires strict adherence to MindNova frontmatter schemas and discovery directory conventions to maintain backlog hygiene, ensure proper metadata structuring, and support duplicate detection workflows.