speckit-backlog-list

To list backlog items from a spec-kit project, this Skill runs a list script located at .specify/extensions/backlog/scripts/list.sh. It inventories items from specs/backlog and outputs them as a markdown table.

When the backlog list is empty, the Skill outputs a friendly message instead of a table. This empty state handling provides guidance to help you add new backlog items to the specs/backlog directory.

Yes, you need a list script at .specify/extensions/backlog/scripts/list.sh to display project backlog items. This Skill requires this specific script to execute the list command and render the results as a markdown table.

Backlog items are listed in creation order, oldest first, when you generate the list. This chronological ordering helps teams track ideas and prioritize project management work without digging through files.

Yes, you can share your project backlog in chats or docs because the Skill renders results as a clean markdown table. This format allows quick sharing of your spec-kit backlog inventory across platforms.

The best way to inventory backlog files is running the backlog list command, which quickly scans specs/backlog. It handles both populated and empty states, preventing the need to manually dig through project files.