retro

Synthesize sprint notes and artifacts into a project retrospective document.

Updated Apr 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zabuuq/sdd-plugin --skill retro-zabuuq
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: retro
Source: https://github.com/zabuuq/sdd-plugin/tree/main/plugins/sdd/skills/retro
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zabuuq/sdd-plugin --skill retro-zabuuq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It prevents valuable delivery learnings from getting lost by turning scattered sprint outcomes, process notes, and open concerns into a single, project-level retrospective document.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project-wide synthesis: Reviews the full development lifecycle across sprints to identify what worked, what didn’t, and how the workflow performed.
  • Guided interview, one question at a time: Structures user reflection on planning quality, sprint cadence, friction, communication patterns, and overall wins/pain points.
  • Product-vs-intent assessment: Captures outcomes versus the scope/PRD, scope changes, quality, and technical debt.
  • Feedback-aware improvement: Summarizes logged plugin feedback (when present) and explains how to turn it into actionable SDD planning inputs.
  • Workflow closure: Resolves or carries forward all items in docs/open-concerns.md and writes the final retro to docs/retro.md.

Quick Start

Run /sdd:retro after completing at least one planning or sprint cycle so the plugin can read your process notes and generate docs/retro.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about retro

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

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How do I generate a project-wide retrospective from sprint notes and PRD artifacts?

A project-wide retrospective synthesizes sprint process notes, PRD artifacts, and open concerns into a single document. It runs a structured interview to assess planning quality, sprint cadence, friction, communication, and final product-versus-intent outcomes.

What is the best way to document product-versus-intent outcomes for a completed project?

The best way to document product-versus-intent outcomes is through a structured retrospective that compares final delivery against the original PRD scope. This captures scope changes, quality metrics, and technical debt while resolving logged open concerns.

How do I close out open concerns and update project state after a sprint cycle?

To close out open concerns and update project state, the Skill resolves or carries forward items in docs/open-concerns.md and writes final outputs to docs/retro.md and docs/project-state.json. This ensures workflow closure after your sprint cycles.

Can I run a project retrospective without completing a full sprint cycle?

You should not run a project retrospective without completing at least one planning or sprint cycle. The Skill requires loading shared guide behavior and reading existing process notes to synthesize outcomes and generate the final retro document.

How does a guided retrospective interview improve workflow improvement?

A guided retrospective interview improves workflow by structuring user reflection one question at a time across planning quality, sprint cadence, friction, and communication patterns. It summarizes logged plugin feedback to turn insights into actionable planning inputs.

Do I need a PRD or spec artifacts to perform a sprint review and retrospective?

You need PRD or spec artifacts to perform a comprehensive sprint review and retrospective because the Skill assesses final product-versus-intent by comparing outcomes against the original scope. These artifacts drive the structured interview and document generation.