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story-writer

Guide interactive interviews to generate structured work items for Jira or Azure DevOps.

11|7|Updated Apr 2, 2026
Search Tags:#backlog#jira#acceptance-criteria#azure-devops#story-writing#interactive-interview#tracking-system
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sean-m-cooper/ai_tools --skill story-writer-sean-m-cooper
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: story-writer
Source: https://github.com/sean-m-cooper/ai_tools/tree/main/skills/story-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sean-m-cooper/ai_tools --skill story-writer-sean-m-cooper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Create high-quality work items by guiding product owners through an interactive interview, ensuring consistent structure and actionable details for Jira or Azure DevOps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive guided interview that collects all required information and produces a structured work item document.
  • Supports pre-populated briefs from STORY-SPLITTER or TRACKING SYSTEM blocks to speed up recurring work.
  • Works with Jira and Azure DevOps, generating the appropriate item type (Story, Bug, Task) with acceptance criteria and technical details.
  • Optional item creation in a tracking system and integration guidance for downstream workflows.
  • Useful for product management, backlog refinement, and sprint planning to improve clarity and traceability.

Quick Start

Start the interview by selecting the issue type and providing any available brief to begin drafting a high-quality work item.

Frequently Asked Questions about story-writer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write work items with acceptance criteria for Jira or Azure DevOps?▼

To write work items with acceptance criteria for Jira or Azure DevOps, an interactive interview collects required inputs, defines parameters, and exports a structured document ready for backlog tracking.

What is the best way to generate structured backlog stories from a brief?▼

Generating structured backlog stories from a brief involves processing pre-filled inputs from story-splitters, defining required outputs, and applying deterministic guidance to produce clear requirements for sprint planning.

Can I use an interactive interview to create bugs and tasks in a tracking system?▼

Yes, you can use an interactive interview to create bugs and tasks in a tracking system by selecting the issue type, providing available briefs, and utilizing optional item creation and integration guidance for downstream workflows.

Does this approach support pre-populated briefs from a story-splitter for backlog refinement?▼

Yes, this approach supports pre-populated briefs from a story-splitter or existing tracking system blocks, accelerating backlog refinement by quickly drafting high-quality work items for product development.

Why does my product team need deterministic guidance for writing clear requirements?▼

Your product team needs deterministic guidance for writing clear requirements to ensure consistent structure, actionable details, and traceability across new stories, bugs, and tasks during sprint planning.

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