roadmap

Create or update ROADMAP.md with milestones, timelines, and governance alignment for CNCF projects.

2|Updated Mar 4, 2026

Search Tags:#planning #project management #documentation #roadmap #governance #cncf

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npx skills add https://github.com/castrojo/cncf-skills --skill roadmap-castrojo

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Skill: roadmap
Source: https://github.com/castrojo/cncf-skills/tree/main/skills/roadmap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/castrojo/cncf-skills --skill roadmap-castrojo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps CNCF projects establish and maintain a clear, public roadmap, ensuring community alignment and fulfilling project governance requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

Roadmap Creation/Update: Generates or updates the ROADMAP.md file with project direction, milestones, and timelines.
Governance Alignment: Ensures the roadmap process is consistent with GOVERNANCE.md.
Use Case: A CNCF project needs to graduate to incubation and requires a public roadmap. This Skill can create the ROADMAP.md file, detailing active development, planned features, backlog items, and the process for proposing new roadmap items, ensuring it meets graduation criteria.

Quick Start

Use the roadmap skill to create or update the ROADMAP.md file for the project.

Frequently Asked Questions about roadmap

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a public roadmap for a CNCF project?▼

Create a public roadmap by generating a ROADMAP.md file that details active development, planned features, backlog items, and deprecations. This process ensures community alignment and fulfills CNCF project governance requirements.

What should be included in project roadmap documentation for governance compliance?▼

Roadmap documentation for governance compliance must include sections for active development, planned items, backlog, and deprecations. It must also document the change process and verify tracking issues and milestones.

How do I update an existing ROADMAP.md file with new milestones and timelines?▼

Update an existing ROADMAP.md by adding new milestones and timelines while verifying tracking issues. The process ensures planned items and backlog changes align with project governance documentation.

Does a CNCF project need a public roadmap for incubation graduation?▼

Yes, a CNCF project requires a public roadmap to graduate to incubation. Creating a ROADMAP.md file with active development and planned features ensures the project meets graduation criteria.

How do I cross-link a project roadmap from README and CONTRIBUTING files?▼

Cross-link a project roadmap by adding references from README.md and CONTRIBUTING.md to the ROADMAP.md file. This ensures the roadmap is publicly accessible and the change process is visible.

Can I align a project roadmap with an existing GOVERNANCE.md file?▼

Yes, you can align a project roadmap with an existing GOVERNANCE.md file. The roadmap creation process ensures consistency with project governance and documents the process for proposing new items.