tech-debt-tracker

Scan codebases to identify, prioritize, and track technical debt.

Updated Nov 28, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/moshesham/Economic-Dashboard-API --skill tech-debt-tracker-moshesham
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tech-debt-tracker
Source: https://github.com/moshesham/Economic-Dashboard-API/tree/main/.github/skills/tech-debt-tracker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/moshesham/Economic-Dashboard-API --skill tech-debt-tracker-moshesham

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Tech debt accumulates in software projects, slowing velocity and increasing maintenance costs. This skill automates identifying, prioritizing, and tracking debt across codebases to help teams stay focused on high-value improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Debt Scanner: automatically identifies technical debt signals across a codebase.
  • Debt Prioritizer: analyzes items with cost-of-delay and business impact to guide remediation prioritization.
  • Debt Dashboard: tracks debt trends over time, supports executive reporting and sprint planning.
  • Use Case: integrate debt management into CI/CD to surface debt items during PR reviews and plan remediation sprints.

Quick Start

Run a debt scan on your codebase to generate a prioritized remediation plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about tech-debt-tracker

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

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How do I identify and track technical debt across my codebase?

To track technical debt, you can scan your codebase to identify debt signals, score items by cost-of-delay and business impact, and generate dashboards for sprint planning. This automates the end-to-end debt management workflow.

How do I prioritize tech debt remediation for my development team?

Prioritize tech debt remediation by analyzing items with cost-of-delay and business impact frameworks. This approach guides your team to focus on high-value improvements and generates actionable plans for sprints.

Can I integrate tech debt scanning into CI/CD pipelines and PR reviews?

Yes, you can integrate tech debt scanning into CI/CD workflows to surface debt items automatically during PR reviews. This keeps debt visibility high during development and helps plan remediation sprints continuously.

What is the best way to generate executive reports on code quality trends?

Generate executive reports on code quality by tracking tech debt trends over time with a dashboard. This provides visibility into debt accumulation and maintenance costs, supporting executive reporting and roadmap planning.

Does tech debt tracking work without adding heavy dependencies to my repositories?

Tech debt tracking works without adding external dependencies to your project. The skill scans sources and analyzes workflows natively, requiring no additional component installations to generate remediation plans.

When should I not use automated tech debt scoring for software maintenance?

Automated tech debt scoring may not suit projects needing immediate, ad-hoc fixes without sprint planning overhead. It is designed for structured remediation roadmaps, so avoid it if your team lacks formal debt management workflows.