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link-deps

Identify and map implicit dependencies between issues to inform work order.

Updated Apr 8, 2024
Search Tags:#workflow#planning#dependencies#backlog#issues#linking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tumes/dotfiles-nvim --skill link-deps-tumes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: link-deps
Source: https://github.com/tumes/dotfiles-nvim/tree/main/claude/skills/link-deps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tumes/dotfiles-nvim --skill link-deps-tumes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Discover and map implicit dependencies between issues to inform a coherent work order. Teams often have many interrelated tasks with no explicit blockers, leading to misallocated effort and longer delivery times.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency discovery: identify related issues by keywords, descriptions, or references and surface potential dependencies.
  • Linking recommendations: propose and apply blockers/depends-on relationships to establish a clear work graph.
  • Backlog optimization: visualize and reason about foundation, feature, and follow-up work to prioritize efficiently.

Quick Start

Start by scanning your backlog for related issues and then link them with blockers to establish a clear dependency graph.

Frequently Asked Questions about link-deps

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find implicit dependencies between backlog issues?▼

To find implicit dependencies between backlog issues, scan related tasks by keywords, descriptions, or references to surface potential blockers and map a coherent work order.

What is the best way to link issues to reveal dependencies and order?▼

Linking issues to reveal dependencies involves proposing and applying blockers or depends-on relationships, establishing a clear dependency graph to prioritize foundation and feature work.

Why does my backlog have misallocated effort and longer delivery times?▼

Backlogs suffer misallocated effort when many interrelated tasks have no explicit blockers, a problem solved by discovering implicit dependencies and applying linking recommendations.

Can I use dependency discovery for cross-team work with missing links?▼

Yes, dependency discovery is applicable across backlogs with cross-team work, validating relationships by suggesting blockers and generating guidance for a dependency graph where explicit links are missing.

How do I optimize a backlog by visualizing foundation and follow-up work?▼

Optimize a backlog by visualizing and reasoning about foundation, feature, and follow-up work, applying suggested blockers to establish a clear dependency graph for efficient prioritization.

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