planning-assistant

Create and manage Epics, Features, and Stories with Fibonacci sizing.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danbrickey/claude_code_live --skill planning-assistant
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Skill: planning-assistant
Source: https://github.com/danbrickey/claude_code_live/tree/main/.claude/skills/planning-assistant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danbrickey/claude_code_live --skill planning-assistant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires docs-organizer.

What problem does it solve?

This planning assistant solves the problem of manually coordinating agile planning artifacts by creating and managing Epics, Features, and Stories with Fibonacci sizing and planning dashboards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lifecycle management: Create and link Epics, Features, and Stories with Fibonacci sizing and status tracking.
  • Planning dashboards: Auto-generated status.svg that visualizes progress across epics, features, and stories.
  • Docs-organizer integration: Front matter management and master index registration for planning docs.
  • Use Case: A product team starts a new initiative, creates an epic, breaks it down into features, then creates stories and launches a PI with a live dashboard.

Quick Start

Say "Create an epic for [initiative]" to start a new backlog item. Then say "Break down [epic] into features" to split it into deliverables. Finally, "Start PI planning for week [N]" to begin a planning increment.

Frequently Asked Questions about planning-assistant

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

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How do I automate agile planning for epics, features, and stories?

Automate agile planning by generating linked Epics, Features, and Stories with consistent Fibonacci sizing and status tracking. The skill coordinates these artifacts across project backlogs to eliminate manual creation overhead.

Can I generate a visual dashboard to track sprint and PI planning progress?

Yes, you can generate visual dashboards for sprint and PI planning. The skill auto-generates a status.svg file that visualizes real-time progress across all epics, features, and stories.

How do I break down a product initiative into manageable features and stories?

Break down an initiative by creating an epic, then instruct the assistant to split it into deliverable features. You can further generate linked stories with Fibonacci sizing and status tracking for backlog management.

Do I need docs-organizer to manage markdown front matter for planning documents?

Yes, docs-organizer is required. The planning assistant integrates with docs-organizer to handle front matter management and register planning documents in a master index for cohesive project organization.

Can I configure sprint cadence and project paths for agile backlog workflows?

Yes, you can configure sprint cadence, project paths, and automation settings. The skill uses a config.yaml file to customize planning increments, kanban workflows, and backlog management across projects.