validating-epic-coverage

Detect epic-to-story coverage gaps and create missing stories.

Updated Aug 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bankielewicz/DevForgeAI --skill validating-epic-coverage
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Skill: validating-epic-coverage
Source: https://github.com/bankielewicz/DevForgeAI/tree/main/.claude/skills/validating-epic-coverage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bankielewicz/DevForgeAI --skill validating-epic-coverage

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical issue of ensuring that every defined epic in a project has corresponding stories, preventing scope creep and ensuring all requirements are accounted for.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gap Detection: Identifies epics that lack sufficient story coverage.
  • Report Generation: Creates a clear report of coverage status and missing stories.
  • Automated Story Creation: Orchestrates the creation of new stories for identified gaps.
  • Use Case: A product manager can use this skill to quickly assess the completeness of their epic backlog and automatically generate placeholder stories for any features that are currently unaddressed, ensuring a smooth development pipeline.

Quick Start

Run the validating-epic-coverage skill to check for any gaps between epics and their corresponding stories.

Frequently Asked Questions about validating-epic-coverage

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

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How do I check epic-to-story coverage for gaps in my backlog?

To check epic-to-story coverage, the Skill parses coverage statistics to detect missing stories and generates a report detailing unaddressed features. It validates single epics or all epics to ensure comprehensive traceability across your backlog.

What is epic-to-story traceability and why does it matter for backlog management?

Epic-to-story traceability ensures every defined epic has corresponding stories, preventing scope creep and ensuring all requirements are accounted for. It maintains a smooth development pipeline by verifying complete feature scoping.

Can I automatically create missing stories for an epic in batch?

Yes, you can automatically create missing stories in batch mode. The Skill orchestrates batch story creation for identified gaps, generating placeholder stories for any features currently unaddressed in your backlog.

Does validating epic coverage work with all my epics at once?

Validating epic coverage works with all your epics at once. It handles single epic validation, all epics, and batch creation modes, parsing coverage statistics to identify missing stories across the entire project.

How do I identify missing requirements in my epic backlog?

You identify missing requirements by running the Skill to perform gap detection. It parses coverage statistics to identify missing stories for defined epics and delegates display formatting to a subagent for clear reporting.