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Detect drift between backlog stories and planning artifacts.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#backlog#drift#planning-artifacts#story-management#status-mismatch#stale-stories
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npx skills add https://github.com/iamsteveholmes/momentum --skill refine-iamsteveholmes
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Skill: refine
Source: https://github.com/iamsteveholmes/momentum/tree/main/skills/momentum/skills/refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iamsteveholmes/momentum --skill refine-iamsteveholmes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Backlog management often drifts between planning artifacts and the actual work items, causing misalignment and inefficiency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Drift detection between backlog stories and planning artifacts (prd.md, architecture.md) to surface misalignments.
  • Status hygiene checks to identify mismatches between DoD and done statuses, plus stale-story triage.
  • Batch-level remediation planning and readiness for execution via momentum-tools CLI.

Quick Start

Enable a hygiene pass to surface drift and plan batch changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about refine

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

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How do I detect drift between backlog stories and planning artifacts?▼

To detect backlog drift, you need to compare your backlog stories directly against planning artifacts like prd.md and architecture.md. This skill surfaces misalignments by performing a read-only analysis of your story index and planning materials to produce structured findings.

What is the best way to identify stale stories in my backlog?▼

Identifying stale stories involves running a status hygiene check to find mismatches between your Definition of Done and actual story statuses. This skill triages stale stories and surfaces status mismatches without mutating your source documents.

Can I plan batch remediation for misaligned backlog stories?▼

Yes, you can plan batch-level remediation for misaligned stories. After detecting drift and status mismatches, this skill prepares your backlog for execution via the momentum-tools CLI by producing a structured set of findings.

Does this backlog hygiene check modify my source planning documents?▼

No, this backlog hygiene check does not modify your source documents. It performs a strictly read-only analysis of your story index and planning artifacts to surface misalignments and plan batch changes safely.

What planning artifacts are analyzed during a backlog drift check?▼

A backlog drift check analyzes your prd.md and architecture.md files, along with related planning materials. The scope includes your .momentum/stories/index.json and _bmad-output/planning-artifacts to surface any misalignments.

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