sprint-planning

Generate user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint plans from a product brief.

3|4|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jamestorrevillas/dev-skills --skill sprint-planning-jamestorrevillas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sprint-planning
Source: https://github.com/jamestorrevillas/dev-skills/tree/main/.github/skills/sprint-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jamestorrevillas/dev-skills --skill sprint-planning-jamestorrevillas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Agile and Scrum teams often struggle to consistently craft clear user stories, align backlog items, and define measurable sprint goals. This Skill provides a structured approach to generating well-formed user stories, robust acceptance criteria, and actionable sprint plans that speed up planning sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate user stories in the standard format: As a [role], I want [goal], So that [benefit].
  • Produce acceptance criteria following a concise, testable format aligned with INVEST principles.
  • Create sprint goals, story point guidance, and backlog grooming prompts to keep work organized and measurable.
  • Support standups and retrospectives with concise progress updates and alignment prompts.

Quick Start

Provide a product brief and velocity data to generate a ready-to-use sprint plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about sprint-planning

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate user stories and a sprint plan from a product brief?

To generate a sprint plan from a product brief, you input your product requirements alongside velocity data. The skill then outputs structured user stories, acceptance criteria, and goal-oriented sprint summaries ready for immediate use.

How should I format acceptance criteria for Agile user stories?

Acceptance criteria should follow a concise, testable format aligned with INVEST principles. The skill automates this by generating robust criteria from your product brief, ensuring each user story is well-formed and measurable for backlog grooming.

Can I use this for backlog grooming and sprint planning in Scrum?

Yes, this is designed for Agile and Scrum workflows, specifically supporting product teams during backlog grooming and sprint planning. It structures story point estimation and sprint goals to keep work organized and measurable.

Does sprint planning work without historical velocity data?

While you can generate user stories from a product brief without it, providing velocity data is recommended. The skill uses velocity to create accurate story point guidance and actionable sprint plans tailored to your engineering squad's capacity.

What is the best way to structure sprint goals and story point estimates?

The best way to structure sprint goals and estimates is to align them directly with well-formed user stories. The skill creates goal-oriented sprint summaries and provides story point estimation guidance to keep work measurable and organized.

Can this skill help with standups and sprint retrospectives?

Yes, it supports standups and retrospectives by providing concise progress updates and alignment prompts. This ensures the sprint plan remains actionable and the team stays aligned throughout the Agile workflow.