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reviewing-inception-stories

Review user stories for INVEST compliance and acceptance criteria quality.

24|2|Updated Nov 6, 2025
Search Tags:#agile#quality#review#invest#user-stories#acceptance-criteria#pre-approval
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ikeisuke/ai-dlc-starter-kit --skill reviewing-inception-stories
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reviewing-inception-stories
Source: https://github.com/ikeisuke/ai-dlc-starter-kit/tree/main/skills/reviewing-inception-stories
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ikeisuke/ai-dlc-starter-kit --skill reviewing-inception-stories

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Reviews user stories for INVEST compliance and acceptance criteria quality. Use before approval to ensure stories are well-scoped and testable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • INVEST compliance checks: Verifies independence, negotiability, value, estimability, small size, and testability.
  • Acceptance criteria validation: Checks that criteria are specific, verifiable, and aligned with user value.
  • Review workflows: Supports pre-approval backlog reviews and consistency checks across multiple stories.

Quick Start

Provide a review of the target stories and return a concise report highlighting INVEST gaps and suggested improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about reviewing-inception-stories

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if user stories meet INVEST criteria before approval?▼

You can validate user stories against INVEST criteria before approval by reviewing each story for Independence, Negotiability, Value, Estimability, Small size, and Testability. This Skill automates that review, highlighting gaps and suggesting improvements for inception-stage stories.

What is INVEST compliance in agile user stories?▼

INVEST compliance in agile user stories ensures each story is Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, and Testable. This review process verifies that stories are well-scoped and testable before they enter the development backlog.

How do I validate acceptance criteria quality for a set of user stories?▼

Validating acceptance criteria quality across a story set involves checking that each criterion is specific, verifiable, and aligned with user value. This Skill performs consistency checks across multiple stories to ensure concrete acceptance criteria.

Can I review multiple user stories for consistency at the same time?▼

Yes, you can review multiple user stories simultaneously. This Skill supports consistency checks across story sets, applying INVEST principles and acceptance criteria validation to inception-stage stories during pre-approval backlog reviews.

What does a user story review report include?▼

A user story review report includes a concise summary highlighting INVEST gaps and suggested improvements. It applies INVEST principles and acceptance criteria validation to provide structured output for pre-approval reviews.

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