sf-backlog

Organize, defer, and promote backlog tasks across multiple projects.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/diane-defores/shipflow --skill sf-backlog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: sf-backlog
Source: https://github.com/diane-defores/shipflow/tree/main/skills/sf-backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/diane-defores/shipflow --skill sf-backlog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Managing multiple projects and ideas can lead to clutter, confusion, and missed opportunities, making it difficult to maintain focus and strategic oversight.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Backlog Management: Capture and organize future tasks, ideas, and technical debt across multiple projects.
  • Task Review & Promotion: Evaluate backlog items to determine if they should advance to active work stages.
  • Use Case: A product team reviews accumulated feature ideas and defers less urgent tasks, then promotes high-priority items to their sprint planning.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to show the current backlog, add a new idea, or review items for potential promotion.

Frequently Asked Questions about sf-backlog

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

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How do I manage a backlog across multiple projects without losing track of ideas?

Multi-project backlog management organizes future tasks, ideas, and technical debt in one place so nothing gets lost. You capture items centrally, then defer or promote them based on current strategic priorities.

How do I review and promote backlog items for sprint planning?

Backlog review evaluates accumulated ideas to determine which advance to active work. You assess urgency and strategic value, defer less critical tasks, and promote high-priority items directly into your sprint planning workflow.

Can I integrate backlog management with my existing task tracking files?

Yes, backlog activities integrate seamlessly with existing task tracking files. The system reads your current task structures and organizes deferred or promoted items without requiring you to migrate to a new format.

What is the best way to capture and organize technical debt alongside feature ideas?

Centralized backlog capture logs technical debt and feature ideas together as they arise. You then organize and categorize these work items across multiple projects, maintaining strategic visibility over both maintenance and growth tasks.

Does this backlog approach work for product owners coordinating multiple development teams?

Yes, it supports product owners, project managers, and development teams in multi-project environments. The workflow maintains focused task organization and strategic oversight so distributed teams can coordinate priorities effectively.

How do I defer less urgent tasks without losing them permanently?

Deferring backlog items parks less urgent tasks in an organized state rather than deleting them. You retain full visibility over deferred work items and can re-evaluate them for promotion whenever project priorities shift.