Extract epics

Extract 2–12 epics from idea documents using concept_summary.md as the semantic anchor.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#planning #epics #governance #backlog #project-management #idea-to-epics #concept-summary

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npx skills add https://github.com/Darkpunkki/v-forge --skill extract-epics

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Skill: Extract epics
Source: https://github.com/Darkpunkki/v-forge/tree/main/.claude/skills/epic-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Darkpunkki/v-forge --skill extract-epics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Convert idea-level context into a well-scoped backlog of epics that can guide product planning and execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

Generate 2–12 epics from an idea using concept_summary.md as the semantic anchor.
Write backlog artifacts to runs/<RUN_ID>/outputs/epics_backlog.md and update ideas/<IDEA_ID>/latest/epics_backlog.md, run_log.md, and manifest.md.
Update the central idea governance documentation and allow tracing of provenance for epics.

Quick Start

Run /epic-extractor <IDEA_ID> to generate a structured backlog of epics from your idea.

Frequently Asked Questions about Extract epics

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate a structured backlog of epics from a project idea?▼

Generate a structured backlog of epics by running the epic extractor on an idea document, which reads concept_summary.md to derive 2–12 well-scoped epics. The results are written to epics_backlog.md with per-epic metadata including id, title, priority, and dependencies.

What is the best way to convert a concept summary into non-overlapping project epics?▼

The best way to convert a concept summary into project epics is using a semantic anchor file like concept_summary.md. This ensures derived epics have clear scope and non-overlapping boundaries, producing a governed backlog ready for execution.

How does idea governance track the provenance of generated epics?▼

Idea governance tracks provenance by updating idea governance documentation and run logs. It writes epics to ideas/<IDEA_ID>/latest/epics_backlog.md and records metadata like last_updated and last_run_id to maintain traceability across runs.

Can I extract epics if I only have a basic idea.md file without normalized inputs?▼

Yes, you can extract epics with only idea.md. The process reads concept_summary.md and idea.md to derive epics, while optionally using idea_normalized.md if present to enhance the backlog structure and scope definition.

How many epics can I expect to get when extracting from a single idea document?▼

Extracting from a single idea document produces between 2 and 12 epics. Each epic includes clear scope boundaries and metadata such as id, title, status, release_target, priority, and depends_on to guide execution.