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Prioritize, budget, and track technical debt with RICE scoring.

Updated Mar 16, 2026
Search Tags:#prioritization#budgeting#tracking#RICE#technical-debt#amortization
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ivegamsft/work-tracker --skill tech-debt-ivegamsft
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tech-debt
Source: https://github.com/ivegamsft/work-tracker/tree/main/.agents/skills/tech-debt
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ivegamsft/work-tracker --skill tech-debt-ivegamsft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of managing technical debt by providing frameworks for prioritization, budgeting, and tracking debt amortization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Debt Register Template: Centralize and track technical debt with a comprehensive register.
  • RICE Prioritization Rubric: Use RICE scoring to prioritize debt items effectively.
  • Debt Budget Framework: Allocate sprint capacity for debt reduction and feature development.
  • Amortization Tracking: Monitor and visualize the reduction of technical debt over time.
  • Visualization Templates: Prioritize and visualize debt using quadrant and burndown charts.
  • Governance Rules: Provide guidelines for adding and paying down technical debt.
  • Quarterly Review Checklist: Ensure regular review and adjustment of debt management strategies.
  • Debt Register Spreadsheet Template: Track debt with a Google Sheets template.

Quick Start

Run the tech-debt skill to start managing your technical debt.

Frequently Asked Questions about tech-debt

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

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How do I prioritize technical debt items effectively?▼

The Skill provides a RICE prioritization rubric to score technical debt items based on reach, impact, confidence, and effort. This framework helps teams objectively rank which debt items to tackle first during sprint planning and capacity allocation.

What's the best way to track technical debt amortization over time?▼

Technical debt amortization tracking is achieved through burndown charts and a centralized debt register template. This allows teams to monitor and visualize debt reduction progress over time, ensuring that paying down debt remains visible alongside feature development.

How do I allocate sprint capacity for technical debt reduction?▼

Sprint capacity for technical debt reduction is allocated using a dedicated debt budget framework. This approach balances feature development with debt amortization by setting clear guidelines on how much sprint effort should be reserved for paying down technical debt.

Do I need to know RICE scoring to use this technical debt framework?▼

Yes, using this technical debt framework requires existing knowledge of RICE scoring and sprint capacity allocation. The Skill applies these methodologies directly to manage technical debt through prioritization, budgeting, and tracking processes.

Can I use a spreadsheet to centralize and track technical debt?▼

Yes, you can centralize and track technical debt using a provided Google Sheets template. This debt register spreadsheet template allows teams to systematically log, monitor, and manage debt items within a familiar interface.

When should I conduct a technical debt review?▼

You should conduct a technical debt review quarterly using a provided checklist to ensure regular adjustment of debt management strategies. This governance process ensures technical debt prioritization and budgeting frameworks remain aligned with current project goals.

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