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review-backlog

Evaluate backlog.md for strategic alignment, acceptance criteria, dependencies, and sprint feasibility.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reviews backlog.md at domain or work-package scope as a Senior Delivery Lead, checking strategic alignment, AC completeness, dependency integrity, and sprint feasibility. Amends the backlog and appends a verdict. Use when the user mentions "review the backlog", "is this backlog ready", "backlog quality review for {name}", or "are these stories ready". Do NOT use for incremental grooming — use refine-backlog. Do NOT use to write a backlog — use write-backlog.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evaluate backlog alignment with product strategy and roadmap.
  • Verify acceptance criteria completeness and dependency integrity.
  • Amend backlog with a verdict to guide sprint planning and stakeholder communication.
  • Use before sprint, before committing to a delivery date, or when onboarding a new lead to gain clarity on backlog health.

Quick Start

Describe a backlog review by running the skill on backlog.md and appending a verdict to backlog.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-backlog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if my product backlog is ready for sprint planning?▼

To check backlog readiness, evaluate strategic alignment, acceptance criteria completeness, dependency integrity, and sprint feasibility. This review appends a quality verdict to backlog.md to guide sprint commitment and stakeholder communication.

What is backlog quality review and when do I need it?▼

Backlog quality review is a critical delivery gate assessing domain or work-package backlogs for strategic alignment and dependency integrity. You need it before a sprint, before committing to a delivery date, or when onboarding a new lead.

How do I evaluate acceptance criteria completeness in a backlog?▼

Evaluating acceptance criteria completeness involves reviewing backlog.md to ensure stories have clear, testable conditions. The review amends the backlog with a verdict indicating whether stories are ready for sprint execution.

Does backlog review work for incremental grooming of stories?▼

Backlog review does not work for incremental grooming. It is a critical quality gate for readiness evaluation, not refinement. Use a dedicated refine-backlog process for incremental grooming tasks instead.

Can I use this backlog review to write a new backlog from scratch?▼

You cannot use this backlog review to write a new backlog. It requires an existing backlog.md as input to evaluate readiness and amend it with a verdict. Use a separate write-backlog tool for initial creation.

How do I assess dependency integrity in a sprint backlog?▼

Assessing dependency integrity involves reviewing backlog.md to identify and validate story dependencies before sprint execution. The review outputs an amended backlog with a verdict highlighting any dependency gaps threatening sprint feasibility.

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