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gsd-review-backlog

Review backlog items under .planning/phases/999* and promote selected milestones by renaming directories and updating ROADMAP.md.

8|Updated Apr 9, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#roadmap#backlog#milestones#project-management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/D0NMEGA/donnyclaude --skill gsd-review-backlog-d0nmega
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Skill: gsd-review-backlog
Source: https://github.com/D0NMEGA/donnyclaude/tree/main/packages/skills/gsd-review-backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/D0NMEGA/donnyclaude --skill gsd-review-backlog-d0nmega

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Backlog management for software projects is time-consuming and error-prone. This skill automates backlog review and milestone promotion to streamline project planning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Review backlog items from .planning/phases/999* and summarize associated context files (CONTEXT.md, RESEARCH.md)
  • Promote selected backlog items to the next active milestone by renaming directories to the next phase number and transferring related artifacts
  • Keep ROADMAP.md in sync by moving promoted items into the active milestones section and removing backlog markers

Quick Start

Review backlog items and promote selected entries into the active milestone sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsd-review-backlog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I promote backlog items into active project milestones?▼

Promote backlog items by renaming the directory from the .planning/phases/999* path to the next active phase number, transferring related artifacts, and updating ROADMAP.md with dependencies.

What is the best way to automate backlog review for project planning?▼

Automate backlog review by reading items under .planning/phases/999*, summarizing context files like CONTEXT.md and RESEARCH.md, and presenting options to promote or remove entries.

How does backlog promotion keep ROADMAP.md in sync with active milestones?▼

Backlog promotion keeps ROADMAP.md in sync by moving promoted items into the active milestones section, removing backlog markers, and updating the document with proper phase dependencies.

Do I need gsd-tools to move backlog artifacts between project phases?▼

Yes, gsd-tools is required to rename directories to new phase numbers and move associated artifacts when promoting backlog items from .planning/phases/999* into the active milestone sequence.

Can I review context files before promoting a backlog item to a milestone?▼

Yes, the review process summarizes associated context files including CONTEXT.md and RESEARCH.md before presenting the option to promote or remove the backlog item from the .planning/phases/999* directory.

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