lno-prioritize

Categorize backlog items into Leverage, Neutral, and Overhead categories.

16|3|Updated Oct 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/breethomas/bette-think --skill lno-prioritize
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: lno-prioritize
Source: https://github.com/breethomas/bette-think/tree/main/plugins/bette-think/skills/lno-prioritize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/breethomas/bette-think --skill lno-prioritize

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill identifies whether your backlog and your team's time are focused on high-impact work by categorizing tasks into Leverage, Neutral, and Overhead so you can stop spending effort on busywork masquerading as strategy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • LNO classification: Assigns each issue to Leverage (high impact), Neutral (routine), or Overhead (busywork) with concise reasoning.
  • Integrations: Can fetch issues from Linear or GitHub when connected and optionally apply leverage/neutral/overhead labels back to the source.
  • Manual input: Accepts pasted issue lists for one-off analyses or when MCPs are not configured.
  • Use cases: Sprint planning and backlog grooming to measure percent of leverage work, identify delegations or eliminations, and create action items to rebalance time allocation.

Quick Start

Apply the LNO framework to my current sprint to categorize issues by Leverage, Neutral, or Overhead and tell me whether my time allocation is healthy.

Frequently Asked Questions about lno-prioritize

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

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How do I categorize my backlog into Leverage, Neutral, and Overhead work?

Backlog categorization into Leverage, Neutral, and Overhead work is done by evaluating each issue's impact to assign a category with concise reasoning, helping you identify if time is spent on busywork masquerading as strategy.

Can I fetch and prioritize issues directly from Linear or GitHub for sprint planning?

Yes, you can fetch issues directly from Linear or GitHub for sprint planning when connected, categorize them, and optionally apply Leverage, Neutral, or Overhead labels back to the source repository.

What is the LNO framework for prioritizing a project backlog?

The LNO framework prioritizes a project backlog by sorting tasks into Leverage, Neutral, and Overhead categories, providing assignment reasoning and recommended time allocation to shift effort toward high-impact work.

How do I analyze a pasted list of issues without connecting a Linear or GitHub account?

You can analyze a pasted list of issues without connecting Linear or GitHub by manually inputting the text for one-off analyses, allowing the tool to categorize tasks and measure your leverage work percentage.

Does backlog grooming with LNO classification help identify delegations and eliminations?

Yes, backlog grooming with LNO classification helps identify delegations or eliminations by highlighting Overhead and Neutral tasks, creating action items to rebalance time allocation toward high-leverage work.