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pbi-decomposition

Decompose Product Backlog Items into technical tasks with hour estimations and assignments.

47|10|Updated Feb 22, 2026
Search Tags:#decomposition#estimation#sprint planning#azure devops#task assignment#pbi
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gonzalezpazmonica/pm-workspace --skill pbi-decomposition
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pbi-decomposition
Source: https://github.com/gonzalezpazmonica/pm-workspace/tree/main/.claude/skills/pbi-decomposition
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gonzalezpazmonica/pm-workspace --skill pbi-decomposition

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the breakdown of Product Backlog Items (PBIs) into actionable technical tasks, provides accurate hour estimations, and intelligently assigns these tasks to team members based on their skills and availability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PBI Decomposition: Splits large PBIs into granular, manageable tasks (1-8 hours each).
  • Smart Estimation: Adjusts task hour estimates based on complexity, developer knowledge, and project risk.
  • Intelligent Assignment: Matches tasks to developers considering expertise, current workload, and growth opportunities.
  • Use Case: A Product Manager can use this skill to quickly break down a new feature PBI into development, testing, and documentation tasks, ensuring each task is assigned to the most suitable developer before the sprint planning meeting.

Quick Start

Use the pbi-decomposition skill to decompose PBI with ID 1234.

Frequently Asked Questions about pbi-decomposition

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I break down Product Backlog Items into technical tasks for sprint planning?▼

PBI decomposition automates breaking down Product Backlog Items into granular technical tasks ranging from 1 to 8 hours each. It categorizes activities into development, testing, and documentation to prepare structured items for sprint planning.

Can I automate task estimation and assignment using Azure DevOps?▼

Yes, you can automate task estimation and assignment using Azure DevOps APIs. The process retrieves PBIs, calculates hour estimations adjusted by complexity and risk, and creates assigned tasks directly in Azure DevOps based on developer expertise and current workload.

Does PBI decomposition support .NET Clean Architecture and Blazor project stacks?▼

Yes, PBI decomposition adapts to specific project stacks like .NET Clean Architecture and Blazor. It applies tailored business rules for task duration, ownership, and activity categorization to match the technical requirements of these frameworks.

How are task assignments scored for developers during PBI decomposition?▼

Intelligent assignment scoring matches tasks to developers by evaluating their expertise, current workload, and growth opportunities. It calculates an assignment score to ensure the most suitable developer receives each decomposed technical task.

What factors adjust the hour estimations for decomposed technical tasks?▼

Smart estimation adjusts hour estimates based on task complexity, developer knowledge, and project risk. These factors modify the base duration to provide accurate, realistic effort estimates for sprint planning.

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