scope-check

Compare original plans against current implementation to quantify scope creep.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout --skill scope-check-emcconnell
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: scope-check
Source: https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout/tree/main/.claude/skills/scope-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/emcconnell/nova-scout --skill scope-check-emcconnell

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies additions to a feature or sprint that were not in the original plan, quantifies net scope change, and highlights items that increase schedule, quality, or integration risk so teams can triage and re-scope confidently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Baseline discovery: Locate and read original feature, sprint, or milestone plans in design/gdd or production.
  • Current-state analysis: Scan the codebase, git commits, and TODO/FIXME markers to enumerate implemented or in-progress items.
  • Comparison and triage: Produce a bloat score, itemized additions and removals with sources and effort estimates, a risk assessment, and prioritized recommendations to cut, defer, or keep items.
  • Use Case: Run a sprint review for sprint-3 to determine whether recent commits and work items introduced unplanned scope and which items to cut to meet the deadline.

Quick Start

Run scope-check on sprint-3 to compare the sprint plan with the current repository files and git history and produce a scope creep report.

Frequently Asked Questions about scope-check

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I detect and quantify scope creep in a sprint?

To quantify scope creep in a sprint, compare original plans against current implementation by analyzing the codebase, git history, and design docs to produce a bloat score and itemized additions or removals.

What is a bloat score in risk assessment for feature design?

A bloat score is a quantified metric of net scope change generated by comparing baseline feature design documents against current codebase commits to highlight items increasing schedule, quality, or integration risk.

Can I use git history to find unplanned work items during triage?

Yes, you can scan git commits and TODO or FIXME markers in the codebase to enumerate implemented or in-progress items, enabling effective triage by identifying unplanned additions introduced during a sprint review.

Does scope-check require write access to repository files?

No, scope-check requires read-only access to repository files, design and production docs, and git history to evaluate additions, removals, and unfinished tasks without modifying the codebase.

How do I get prioritized recommendations to cut deferred scope?

To get prioritized recommendations for cutting or deferring scope, analyze itemized additions and removals with their effort estimates and risk assessment to determine which unplanned items to keep or cut to meet deadlines.