ISSUE_TEMPLATE

Guide issue refinement through Describe, Problem, Approach, Design, and Assessment phases.

Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NikitaIT/claude-skills --skill issue-template
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: ISSUE_TEMPLATE
Source: https://github.com/NikitaIT/claude-skills/tree/main/issue-template
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NikitaIT/claude-skills --skill issue-template

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of issue and backlog item refinement, ensuring clarity and completeness from initial description to final design and assessment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Issue Refinement: Guides users through distinct phases: Describe, Problem, Approach, Design, and Assessment.
  • Decision Matrix Facilitation: Helps in creating and evaluating options using a structured matrix format.
  • Use Case: When a new feature request comes in, use this Skill to systematically break it down, define the core problem, explore potential solutions, plan the implementation, and finally assess its effectiveness.

Quick Start

Use the ISSUE_TEMPLATE skill to start refining a new PBI by filling out the Describe section.

Frequently Asked Questions about ISSUE_TEMPLATE

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I refine a product backlog item for scrum workflow?

You refine a product backlog item by progressing through structured phases: Describe, Problem, Approach, Design, and Assessment, ensuring your user stories are clearly articulated and actionable.

What is the best way to structure issue refinement for a new feature request?

The best way to structure issue refinement is to systematically break down the request, define the core problem, explore potential solutions via a decision matrix, and plan implementation steps.

How do I evaluate solutions for a PBI using a decision matrix?

You evaluate solutions for a PBI by creating a structured decision matrix format during the Approach phase, facilitating the comparison of options before moving to design and implementation planning.

Can a product owner use this to define user stories and identify root causes?

Yes, a product owner can use this to define user stories and identify root causes by following the structured workflow from initial problem description to detailed design and final assessment.

Do I need any specific environment setup to start backlog grooming?

No specific environment setup is required to start backlog grooming; you simply begin refining a new PBI by filling out the initial Describe section of the structured issue workflow.

When should I not use a structured issue refinement workflow?

You should not use a structured issue refinement workflow for simple tasks that require no design evaluation or root cause analysis, as the multi-phase process is built for complex problem breakdown.