gsd-add-backlog

Create unsequenced backlog items with 999.x identifiers and update ROADMAP.md.

1|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nnexai/git-stacks --skill gsd-add-backlog-nnexai
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Skill: gsd-add-backlog
Source: https://github.com/nnexai/git-stacks/tree/main/.github/skills/gsd-add-backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nnexai/git-stacks --skill gsd-add-backlog-nnexai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the problem of managing unsequenced, long-term ideas that are not yet ready for active development, preventing them from cluttering the active roadmap.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Backlog Parking Lot: Automatically assigns 999.x numbering to backlog items to keep them distinct from active project phases.
  • Automated Setup: Creates dedicated directories and updates the central ROADMAP.md file in one command.
  • Use Case: When a team member suggests a feature that is interesting but not planned for the current quarter, use this skill to capture the idea in the backlog for future consideration.

Quick Start

Use the gsd-add-backlog skill to add a new idea for a mobile dark mode feature to the project backlog.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsd-add-backlog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage unsequenced ideas in a project backlog without cluttering the active roadmap?

To manage unsequenced ideas in a project backlog, you can use this skill to automatically assign 999.x phase identifiers to long-term items, keeping them distinct from active project phases and updating the central ROADMAP.md file.

How do I add a new feature idea to the project backlog for future consideration?

You add a new feature idea to the backlog by executing the skill, which creates a dedicated directory, generates a unique 999.x phase identifier, and updates the project documentation in one command.

Do I need Node.js to generate backlog phase identifiers and update project files?

Yes, you need Node.js installed to execute the internal tooling required for slug generation and file system operations when adding new backlog items to the roadmap.

What is the 999.x numbering convention used for in project roadmap planning?

The 999.x numbering convention is used as a backlog parking lot system to categorize unsequenced, long-term ideas that are not yet ready for active development, preventing them from cluttering the active roadmap.

Can I use this backlog management approach for ideas not planned for the current quarter?

Yes, this approach is specifically designed for capturing interesting feature suggestions that are not planned for the current quarter, allowing teams to park them in the backlog for future consideration without disrupting active workflows.

What documentation files are automatically updated when adding a new backlog item?

When adding a new backlog item, the skill automatically updates the central ROADMAP.md file and creates dedicated directories to ensure the unsequenced idea is properly tracked within the project structure.