job-stories
Create job stories using the 'When [situation], I want to [motivation], so I can [outcome]' format with detailed acceptance criteria. Use when writing job stories, creating JTBD-style backlog items, or expressing user situations and motivations.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills --skill job-stories- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads job-stories automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Job Stories
Create job stories using the 'When [situation], I want to [motivation], so I can [outcome]' format. Generates stories with detailed acceptance criteria focused on user situations and outcomes.
Use when: Writing job stories, expressing user situations and motivations, creating JTBD-style backlog items, or focusing on user context rather than roles.
Arguments:
$PRODUCT: The product or system name$FEATURE: The new feature to break into job stories$DESIGN: Link to design files (Figma, Miro, etc.)$CONTEXT: User situations or job scenarios
Step-by-Step Process
- Identify user situations that trigger the need
- Define motivations underlying the user's behavior
- Clarify outcomes the user wants to achieve
- Apply JTBD framework: Focus on the job, not the role
- Create acceptance criteria that validate the outcome is achieved
- Use observable, measurable language
- Link to design mockups or prototypes
- Output job stories with detailed acceptance criteria
Story Template
Title: [Job outcome or result]
Description: When [situation], I want to [motivation], so I can [outcome].
Design: [Link to design files]
Acceptance Criteria:
- [Situation is properly recognized]
- [System enables the desired motivation]
- [Progress or feedback is visible]
- [Outcome is achieved efficiently]
- [Edge cases are handled gracefully]
- [Integration and notifications work]
Example Job Story
Title: Track Weekly Snack Spending
Description: When I'm preparing my weekly allowance for snacks (situation), I want to quickly see how much I've spent so far (motivation), so I can make sure I don't run out of money before the weekend (outcome).
Design: [Figma link]
Acceptance Criteria:
- Display Spending Summary with 'Weekly Spending Overview' section
- Real-Time Update when expense logged
- Progress Indicator (progress bar showing 0-100% of weekly budget)
- Remaining Budget Highlight in prominent color
- Detailed Spending Log with breakdown by category
- Notifications at 80% budget threshold
- Weekend-Specific Reminder at 90% by Thursday evening
- Easy Access and Navigation to detailed breakdown
Output Deliverables
- Complete set of job stories for the feature
- Each story follows the 'When...I want...so I can' format
- 6-8 acceptance criteria focused on outcomes
- Stories emphasize user situations and motivations
- Clear links to design and prototypes
Further Reading
FAQ
What does the job-stories skill do?
Create job stories using the 'When [situation], I want to [motivation], so I can [outcome]' format with detailed acceptance criteria. Use when writing job stories, creating JTBD-style backlog items, or expressing user situations and motivations.
How do I install job-stories?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills --skill job-stories in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/job-stories/ (personal) or .claude/skills/job-stories/ (project).
Which AI agents can use job-stories?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is job-stories safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains job-stories?
It is published by phuryn in phuryn/pm-skills. It has 2,772 recorded installs.
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