review-backlog

Review completed BACKLOG.md items using type-specific checklists and append remediation tasks.

3|Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/workingdanny911/dannys-claude --skill review-backlog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: review-backlog
Source: https://github.com/workingdanny911/dannys-claude/tree/main/plugins/sprint/skills/review-backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/workingdanny911/dannys-claude --skill review-backlog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables teams to perform consistent quality reviews of completed deliverables by applying type-specific checklists (coding, docs, ideation, and general). It surfaces issues, creates an improvement plan when needed, and records follow-up backlog tasks to ensure work progresses with governance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Checklist-driven review: Applies the appropriate checklist based on the item type (coding, docs, ideation, general) to verify completion, quality, and documentation.
  • Improvement planning: When issues are found, generates an improvement plan and adds new tasks to BACKLOG.md for remediation.
  • Guided workflow: Works with BACKLOG.md, HANDOFF.md, INSTRUCTION.md, and refs/ to coordinate next steps in a sprint.

Quick Start

Run the skill on the latest completed item in your sprint workspace (with BACKLOG.md, HANDOFF.md, INSTRUCTION.md) and review using the appropriate checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-backlog

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

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How do I review completed sprint backlog items for quality and completeness?

To review completed sprint backlog items, identify them in your BACKLOG.md, determine their type (coding, docs, ideation, or general), and apply the corresponding checklist to assess quality. If issues surface, generate an improvement plan and append remediation tasks to BACKLOG.md.

What is checklist-driven backlog review and when do I need it?

Checklist-driven backlog review applies type-specific checklists to verify completion and quality of deliverables. You need it when you want consistent quality reviews across coding, docs, ideation, and general tasks to ensure governance before sprint work progresses.

How do I create an improvement plan when a backlog review finds issues?

When a backlog review finds issues, generate an improvement plan and append new remediation tasks directly to BACKLOG.md. This ensures follow-up work is tracked and progresses with governance alongside existing sprint items.

Do I need a specific workspace setup to run sprint quality reviews?

You need a sprint workspace containing BACKLOG.md, HANDOFF.md, INSTRUCTION.md, and a refs/ directory. These files coordinate the guided workflow, allowing the review process to identify completed items and record follow-up backlog tasks.

Can I apply different quality checklists for coding and documentation tasks in the same backlog?

Yes, the review process determines the target type of each completed backlog item—coding, docs, ideation, or general—and applies the corresponding checklist to assess quality and completeness appropriately for that specific category.

What's the best way to track remediation tasks after finding issues in a sprint review?

The best way to track remediation tasks is generating an improvement plan and appending the tasks to BACKLOG.md. This records follow-up actions directly in your existing sprint workflow to ensure work progresses with governance.