find-feature-work

Search for a feature and retrieve its child stories, tasks, and bugs.

3|Updated Feb 11, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcusshepp/useful --skill find-feature-work
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: find-feature-work
Source: https://github.com/marcusshepp/useful/tree/main/network/.github/skills/find-feature-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcusshepp/useful --skill find-feature-work

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Search for a feature and automatically retrieve all child work items (stories, tasks, bugs) under that feature. Use when planning or reviewing feature scope.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve a feature and its full hierarchy of child items by text search.
  • Output complete relationships for dependency analysis and planning.
  • Optional export to Markdown reports for stakeholder sharing.

Quick Start

Search for a feature by text using Get-WorkItemsByFeature and review the full hierarchy.

Frequently Asked Questions about find-feature-work

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find all child work items for a feature in Azure DevOps?

Azure DevOps dependency analysis involves identifying a feature and collecting its entire work-item subtree to reveal all related child stories, tasks, and bugs. This process exposes the complete relationships and scope required for accurate planning and review.

What is the best way to export Azure DevOps feature scope to a Markdown report?

You can export Azure DevOps work items to Markdown by retrieving a feature and its full hierarchy of child items through text search, then using the optional export function to generate a formatted report for stakeholder sharing and dependency analysis.

Can I retrieve all stories, tasks, and bugs linked to a feature for dependency analysis?

During feature planning, you can retrieve the entire work-item subtree by searching for the feature by text. This automatically collects the feature along with all related child stories, tasks, and bugs, providing complete visibility into the feature's scope and dependencies.

When do I need to retrieve a full feature work-item hierarchy?

No specific external dependencies are required to search for feature work items. You can retrieve a feature and its full hierarchy of child items directly by using a text search function, which collects the entire work-item subtree without needing additional setup.