gsd-review-backlog

Review GSD backlog phases and apply Promote, Keep, or Remove decisions.

4|Updated Apr 11, 2026

Search Tags:#project planning #roadmap #backlog #triage #phase review

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npx skills add https://github.com/electroheadfx/efx-mux --skill gsd-review-backlog-electroheadfx

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Skill: gsd-review-backlog
Source: https://github.com/electroheadfx/efx-mux/tree/main/.codex/skills/gsd-review-backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/electroheadfx/efx-mux --skill gsd-review-backlog-electroheadfx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you review backlog milestone items in a GSD roadmap so you can decide which entries should move forward, stay parked, or be removed entirely without losing track of supporting context.

Core Features & Use Cases

Backlog inspection: Finds all 999.x phase directories and extracts their descriptions and accumulated artifacts.
User-guided triage: Presents each backlog item for a Promote, Keep, or Remove decision.
Roadmap maintenance: Renames promoted phases, updates the roadmap, and deletes stale backlog entries when requested.
Use case: A planning lead can quickly clean up an overloaded backlog before a milestone review and keep the roadmap consistent.

Quick Start

Use the gsd-review-backlog skill to review all backlog phases and tell me which ones to promote, keep, or remove.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsd-review-backlog

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I triage a project backlog and clean up my roadmap?▼

Backlog triage involves inspecting phase directories, reviewing accumulated artifacts, and deciding whether to promote, keep, or remove items. This skill automates roadmap parsing and directory inspection to facilitate safe phase renaming and cleanup.

What is the best way to review 999.x backlog phases before a milestone?▼

Reviewing 999.x backlog phases requires extracting their descriptions and artifacts for evaluation. This skill presents each backlog item to collect user decisions, ensuring roadmap consistency by renaming promoted phases and deleting stale entries.

Can I remove stale roadmap entries without losing supporting context?▼

Yes, you can remove stale roadmap entries without losing context. The skill reviews backlog milestone items and prepares them for safe removal, ensuring supporting context is tracked while deleting outdated backlog phases when requested.

Does the backlog review process support user-guided promotion decisions?▼

Yes, the backlog review process supports user-guided promotion decisions. It presents each backlog item for a Promote, Keep, or Remove decision, collects user input, and safely renames phases that are promoted to the roadmap.

When should I perform a backlog cleanup on my project planning roadmap?▼

A backlog cleanup should be performed when an overloaded backlog needs triage before a milestone review. It helps planning leads quickly decide which entries move forward, stay parked, or are removed entirely while maintaining roadmap consistency.