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gsd-review-backlog

Audit 999.x phase directories and promote backlog items to active milestones.

1|Updated Apr 4, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#project management#roadmap#backlog#milestone#gsd
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nnexai/git-stacks --skill gsd-review-backlog-nnexai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gsd-review-backlog
Source: https://github.com/nnexai/git-stacks/tree/main/.codex/skills/gsd-review-backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nnexai/git-stacks --skill gsd-review-backlog-nnexai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires node.

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the tedious process of auditing backlog items and promoting them into active development phases, ensuring your project roadmap remains clean and actionable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Backlog Auditing: Automatically scans for 999.x phase directories to identify stale or pending tasks.
  • Seamless Promotion: Moves backlog items into the active milestone sequence while preserving all accumulated context and documentation.
  • Use Case: Use this skill during sprint planning to quickly review all experimental backlog items and promote the most critical ones into the upcoming development cycle.

Quick Start

Invoke the gsd-review-backlog skill to audit the current project backlog and promote selected items to the active milestone.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsd-review-backlog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate backlog grooming for a structured project roadmap?▼

Backlog grooming is automated by scanning 999.x phase directories to identify stale tasks and promoting selected items into active milestones. This preserves accumulated context and ensures the project roadmap remains clean and actionable during sprint planning.

What is the process for promoting backlog items into an active development cycle?▼

Promoting backlog items moves them from pending directories into the active milestone sequence. The automated process preserves all accumulated context and documentation while updating the roadmap to reflect the newly promoted development tasks.

Do I need node.js to perform automated backlog auditing and milestone planning?▼

Yes, node.js is required to execute filesystem operations and roadmap updates. The backlog auditing and promotion skill depends on node.js and the gsd-core toolset to manage phase directories and migrate artifacts.

How does backlog cleanup handle stale or pending tasks in phase directories?▼

Backlog cleanup handles stale tasks by automatically scanning 999.x phase directories to audit pending items. It identifies experimental backlog items and allows critical tasks to be promoted while removing clutter from the project roadmap.

Can I use this backlog promotion approach for software development workflows requiring phase management?▼

Yes, this backlog promotion approach is designed for software development workflows requiring phase management. It automates artifact migration between backlog and active milestone directories while maintaining all task context and documentation.

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