kanban

Configure Kanban boards with WIP limits and compute flow metrics.

1|Updated Dec 10, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/markus41/lobbi-design-system --skill kanban-markus41
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: kanban
Source: https://github.com/markus41/lobbi-design-system/tree/main/.claude/skills/kanban
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/markus41/lobbi-design-system --skill kanban-markus41

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you implement and manage the Kanban methodology, enabling clear workflow visualization, efficient WIP limits, and data-driven flow metrics to optimize your team's delivery process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Kanban Board Setup: Structure and visualize your workflow with columns and WIP limits.
  • Flow Metrics Analysis: Calculate and interpret lead time, cycle time, throughput, and cumulative flow diagrams.
  • Card Management: Define card structures, classes of service, and service level expectations.
  • Use Case: Set up a new Kanban board for a project, define WIP limits for each column, and track throughput to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, ensuring continuous delivery.

Quick Start

Add a new item to the 'golden-armada' Kanban board backlog with title "Research new LLM models" and type "Tech Debt".

Frequently Asked Questions about kanban

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up a Kanban board to visualize my team's workflow?

A Kanban board visualizes workflow by organizing work into columns representing stages, with WIP limits set for each column to control work in progress. This provides immediate visibility into bottlenecks and enables pull-based, continuous delivery.

What are WIP limits and why do I need them?

WIP limits cap the number of items allowed in each workflow stage simultaneously. They prevent overload, reduce context switching, and expose process constraints, forcing teams to complete work before pulling new items downstream.

How do I measure delivery performance using flow metrics?

Flow metrics include lead time (start to delivery), cycle time (in-progress duration), throughput (items completed per period), and cumulative flow diagrams. These metrics identify where delays occur and reveal process improvement opportunities.

Can I use Kanban for different types of work with different service levels?

Yes. Kanban supports card structures and classes of service to handle varied work types with distinct service level expectations, allowing teams to prioritize and expedite critical work while managing routine items.

What's the difference between Kanban and other agile approaches?

Kanban emphasizes continuous flow and pull-based scheduling with explicit policies and metrics, unlike sprint-based methods. It works for ongoing operations, reduces cycle time, and adapts naturally to changing demand without ceremony.