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refine-backlog

Refine backlog items with five grooming activities for sprint readiness.

1|Updated Apr 25, 2026
Search Tags:#planning#epics#backlog#stories#acceptance-criteria#grooming
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/daddia/space --skill refine-backlog-daddia
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: refine-backlog
Source: https://github.com/daddia/space/tree/main/.agents/skills/refine-backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/daddia/space --skill refine-backlog-daddia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Refines backlog items to ensure sprint readiness by applying five grooming activities: prioritise, break down, estimate, define acceptance criteria, and remove, aligning backlog with roadmap and strategy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prioritise, break down, estimate, define acceptance criteria, and remove for backlog items.
  • Works at domain and work-package scope to prepare epics and stories for sprint.
  • Use-case example: grooming backlog to ensure items are properly scoped and ready for the next sprint.

Quick Start

Run a grooming session on the current backlog and refine according to the five activities to prepare sprint-ready items.

Frequently Asked Questions about refine-backlog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I refine backlog items to make them sprint-ready?▼

Refine backlog items by applying five grooming activities: prioritise, break down, estimate, define acceptance criteria, and remove. This process prepares properly scoped epics and stories aligned with your product roadmap for the next sprint.

What are the five backlog grooming activities for sprint preparation?▼

The five backlog grooming activities are prioritise, break down, estimate, define acceptance criteria, and remove. Applying these ensures epics and stories have clear scope, estimates, and acceptance criteria for sprint readiness.

How do I break down epics into work packages with acceptance criteria?▼

Break down epics by applying structured grooming at the domain and work-package scope. This refines items into stories with clear scope, estimates, and acceptance criteria aligned to the product roadmap.

Does backlog grooming update the backlog file and consult the roadmap?▼

Backlog grooming updates backlog.md directly and consults product.md and roadmap.md when available. This ensures all refined stories and epics remain aligned with your current product strategy.

Can I use this for domain-level epic refinement across my entire backlog?▼

Yes, this works at domain and work-package scope to prepare epics and stories for sprint. It refines the entire backlog to ensure items are properly scoped and ready for the next sprint.

When should I run a backlog grooming session for sprint readiness?▼

Run a backlog grooming session before sprint planning to ensure items are properly scoped and ready. This refines backlog items according to the five activities, aligning them with roadmap and strategy.

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