po-product-backlog

Create and manage product backlogs in structured Excel workbooks.

Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Yukine5377/common --skill po-product-backlog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: po-product-backlog
Source: https://github.com/Yukine5377/common/tree/main/.cursor/skills/po-product-backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yukine5377/common --skill po-product-backlog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Product teams often struggle with a scattered backlog across documents and tools, leading to misaligned priorities and missed planning opportunities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured backlog: Epics, User Stories, Bugs, Tech Debt, and Spikes organized into six sheets.
  • Output-ready: Output an .xlsx workbook ready for import into Jira, Linear, Notion, or Google Sheets.
  • Planning readiness: Includes field-level guidance and validation rules to support backlog grooming and sprint planning.

Quick Start

Create a new backlog workbook following the six-sheet structure and start populating items in the appropriate sheets.

Frequently Asked Questions about po-product-backlog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a structured product backlog in Excel for Jira import?

A product backlog in Google Sheets organizes Epics, User Stories, Bugs, Tech Debt, and Spikes across six structured sheets. It provides field-level guidance and validation rules to support backlog grooming and sprint planning, preventing scattered priorities across documents.

Can I use an Excel backlog template for Linear or Notion imports?

A product backlog in Google Sheets organizes Epics, User Stories, Bugs, Tech Debt, and Spikes across six structured sheets. It provides field-level guidance and validation rules to support backlog grooming and sprint planning, preventing scattered priorities across documents.

What is the best way to organize user stories and epics in a spreadsheet?

A product backlog in Google Sheets organizes Epics, User Stories, Bugs, Tech Debt, and Spikes across six structured sheets. It provides field-level guidance and validation rules to support backlog grooming and sprint planning, preventing scattered priorities across documents.

How to manage tech debt and bugs in a product backlog?

A product backlog in Google Sheets organizes Epics, User Stories, Bugs, Tech Debt, and Spikes across six structured sheets. It provides field-level guidance and validation rules to support backlog grooming and sprint planning, preventing scattered priorities across documents.

Does this backlog template include validation rules for sprint planning?

A product backlog in Google Sheets organizes Epics, User Stories, Bugs, Tech Debt, and Spikes across six structured sheets. It provides field-level guidance and validation rules to support backlog grooming and sprint planning, preventing scattered priorities across documents.