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Sprint Planning Assistant

Generate sprint plans and risk assessments from team capacity and velocity.

2|1|Updated Oct 17, 2025
Search Tags:#planning#jira#velocity#sprint#story-points#capacity
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sethdford/claude-plugins --skill sprint-planning-assistant
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Sprint Planning Assistant
Source: https://github.com/sethdford/claude-plugins/tree/main/jira-plugin/.claude-plugin/skills/sprint-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sethdford/claude-plugins --skill sprint-planning-assistant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists with sprint planning, backlog grooming, story point estimation, and capacity management to improve predictability and team focus.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pre-planning analysis: Review past sprints, velocity, and backlog health.
  • Sprint planning framework: Set sprint goals, select stories, and define acceptance criteria.
  • Estimation & capacity: Use planning poker, Fibonacci scales, and capacity calculations.
  • Grooming & readiness: Backlog refinement, dependencies, and risk checks.

Quick Start

Plan a new sprint by specifying sprint name, team size, and velocity. Example: "Plan Sprint 45 for a team of 5 with velocity 40." Then review recommended stories and acceptance criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sprint Planning Assistant

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I calculate team capacity for sprint planning?▼

Sprint capacity calculation multiplies team size by velocity and adjusts for availability. This Skill computes capacity automatically when you specify team size and past velocity, helping you select the right number of stories for your sprint without overcommitting.

What's the best way to estimate story points using planning poker?▼

Planning poker is a consensus-based estimation technique where team members independently propose story point values using Fibonacci scales, then discuss outliers. This Skill provides estimation guidance and Fibonacci reference frameworks to standardize and align your team's point assignments.

How do I identify dependencies and risks before starting a sprint?▼

Pre-sprint analysis surfaces blockers by reviewing backlog health, acceptance criteria, and cross-team dependencies. This Skill runs dependency identification and risk assessments on your selected stories, flagging issues that could derail sprint delivery.

Can I use this for backlog grooming and story refinement?▼

Yes. Backlog grooming prepares stories for planning by clarifying acceptance criteria and validating readiness. This Skill assists with refinement tasks including acceptance criteria validation and backlog health checks to ensure stories are sprint-ready.

How do I analyze velocity to improve sprint planning accuracy?▼

Velocity analysis reviews completed story points from past sprints to forecast realistic capacity and identify trends. This Skill examines your historical velocity data to generate actionable sprint plans and more accurate capacity predictions.

What should I prioritize when I have more stories than sprint capacity?▼

Prioritization ranks stories by business value, dependencies, and risk when capacity is constrained. This Skill generates sprint plans and risk assessments to guide which stories to include and which to defer to future sprints.

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