sprint-planning

Plan sprints with capacity, priorities, dependencies, and risk analysis.

Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dipandhali2021/shipwright --skill sprint-planning-dipandhali2021
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Skill: sprint-planning
Source: https://github.com/dipandhali2021/shipwright/tree/main/skills/sprint-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dipandhali2021/shipwright --skill sprint-planning-dipandhali2021

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Break epics into sprint-sized tasks with capacity planning, backlog prioritization, dependency mapping, and risk analysis to ensure realistic sprint commitments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Sprint decomposition: Break epics into actionable user stories aligned to sprint boundaries.
  • Capacity planning: Estimate available team capacity and set realistic sprint goals.
  • Backlog prioritization: Rank work by value and urgency to maximize impact.
  • Dependency and risk mapping: Identify inter-task dependencies and potential blockers with mitigation plans.
  • Use Case: Planning a two-week sprint for a new feature.

Quick Start

Describe your epic and sprint length, and I will generate a ready-to-execute sprint plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about sprint-planning

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

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How do I break down epics into sprint-sized tasks with capacity planning?

Sprint planning with capacity constraints involves estimating available team capacity, prioritizing the backlog, and mapping dependencies to ensure realistic sprint commitments. It generates a ready-to-execute Sprint Plan document with explicit risk mitigation.

What is the best way to map dependencies and risks during a sprint kickoff?

The best way to map dependencies and risks during sprint kickoff is to identify inter-task blockers and generate explicit risk mitigation plans. This ensures the final Sprint Plan document accounts for cross-team risks before execution begins.

How do I prioritize a backlog by value and urgency for an agile sprint?

To prioritize a backlog by value and urgency for an agile sprint, you rank work items to maximize impact and align them with clear sprint goals. This ensures the team focuses on high-value stories before reaching capacity limits.

Can I use this for capacity planning across multiple teams?

Yes, you can use this approach for capacity planning across multiple teams. It applies dependency mapping and risk assessment across teams, enforcing capacity constraints to ensure realistic cross-team sprint commitments.

When should I not use automated sprint planning for backlog prioritization?

You should not use automated sprint planning if your epics lack clear definitions or if team capacity cannot be accurately estimated. The process relies on explicit dependency mapping and clear sprint goals to enforce realistic sprint commitments.