kanban

Visualize team workflow on Kanban boards and recommend WIP limits.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Chris-Maskey/opencode-config --skill kanban-chris-maskey
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Skill: kanban
Source: https://github.com/Chris-Maskey/opencode-config/tree/main/skills/kanban
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Chris-Maskey/opencode-config --skill kanban-chris-maskey

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Kanban helps teams stop chaotic multitasking and hidden work by visualizing workflow, limiting work-in-progress (WIP), and revealing bottlenecks so delivery becomes predictable and continuous improvement can occur.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Visual workflow mapping: Turn implicit processes into an explicit Kanban board with stages and policies.
  • WIP limits & flow management: Set and enforce WIP limits to reduce context switching and lower lead time.
  • Metrics-driven optimization: Use lead time, cycle time, throughput, and Little's Law to identify bottlenecks and prioritize improvements.
  • Use Case: A software team reduces average delivery time by auditing their board, lowering WIP limits, and reallocating capacity at the review stage.

Quick Start

Map your team's stages on a board, set initial WIP limits based on team size, and run one measurement cycle to identify the top bottleneck and recommended actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about kanban

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

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How do I identify workflow bottlenecks using Kanban metrics?

Kanban bottleneck analysis uses lead time, cycle time, and throughput metrics to locate workflow stages causing delays. Measuring these flow metrics reveals where work piles up, allowing you to target specific stages for capacity adjustments.

What is the best way to set WIP limits for a software development team?

WIP limits for software development should be set based on team size to reduce context switching and lower lead time. Start by mapping your board stages, set initial limits, and run a measurement cycle to adjust them based on observed flow.

How does limiting work-in-progress improve delivery predictability?

Limiting work-in-progress improves delivery predictability by stopping chaotic multitasking and hidden work. Enforcing WIP limits reduces context switching, smooths throughput, and ensures continuous flow through the Kanban system.

Can Kanban flow management be applied to content marketing and operations teams?

Kanban flow management applies directly to content marketing and operations teams by visualizing tasks and applying WIP limits. Mapping explicit process stages helps these non-development teams identify bottlenecks and improve delivery predictability.

How do I use cycle time and lead time to optimize team capacity?

Cycle time and lead time identify bottlenecks to optimize team capacity by highlighting slow stages. Use Little's Law alongside throughput metrics to recommend capacity adjustments and policy changes that lower overall delivery time.

Why does our Kanban board show work piling up at the review stage?

A Kanban board showing work piling up at the review stage indicates a bottleneck caused by insufficient capacity or low WIP limits. Auditing the board and reallocating team capacity to the review stage resolves the bottleneck.