retrospective

Generate markdown retrospectives from sprint data and git history.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/solace-ill/vector-flow --skill retrospective-solace-ill
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Skill: retrospective
Source: https://github.com/solace-ill/vector-flow/tree/main/.claude/skills/retrospective
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/solace-ill/vector-flow --skill retrospective-solace-ill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generates structured retrospectives by analyzing completed work, velocity, blockers, and patterns to produce actionable insights for the next iteration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automates the generation of sprint and milestone retrospectives to standardize reviews.
  • Analyzes planned work vs. actual delivery, velocity trends, blockers, and emerging patterns to surface improvement opportunities.
  • Reuses and references past retrospectives to track action item closure and recurring issues.
  • Produces a concise, report-friendly format suitable for team reviews and stakeholder updates.

Quick Start

Provide the sprint or milestone details when prompted to generate the retrospective.

Frequently Asked Questions about retrospective

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

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How do I generate a sprint retrospective from agile velocity and blocker data?

Generate a sprint retrospective by analyzing sprint data, including planned work versus actuals and previous retrospectives, producing a markdown report with metrics, velocity trends, blockers, and action items.

What is needed to automate milestone retrospective generation?

Automating milestone retrospective generation requires access to plan data, actuals, and previous retrospectives, while also reading git history for context to accurately track action item closure and recurring issues.

Can I use previous retrospectives to track recurring blockers across sprints?

Yes, previous retrospectives are reused and referenced to track action item closure and identify recurring blockers. The system analyzes these patterns alongside current sprint data to surface improvement opportunities.

Does the retrospective analysis read git history for sprint context?

Yes, the retrospective analysis reads git history for context. This historical data supplements plan data and actuals to provide a comprehensive view of completed work and emerging patterns.

What format does the automated retrospective report output?

The automated retrospective outputs a concise, report-friendly markdown format. This structured output includes dedicated sections for metrics, velocity, blockers, and action items suitable for stakeholder updates.

When should I use an automated retrospective over manual sprint review?

Use an automated retrospective to standardize reviews across sprint-level and milestone-level projects. It effectively surfaces improvement opportunities by analyzing velocity trends and patterns that manual reviews might overlook.