backlog
Use when the user wants to add a bug or feature to the backlog, or list or triage the backlog. Not for PRDs or specs.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/sammcj/agentic-coding --skill backlog- 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 backlog 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.
Backlog
Destination
First match wins:
BACKLOG.mdordocs/BACKLOG.md-> local file.- The user's own repo, not a fork -> GitHub.
- Otherwise ask. Create no backlog file unless the user picks one.
Categories: bug, enhancement, chore (refactor, dependencies, CI, build, tests), documentation.
Local:
- Category as a title prefix, e.g.
[bug]. Find dupes with grep. - Add a section, or a new file continuing the existing numbering (
0001-slug.md).
GitHub:
- Category is an existing label (
gh label list). Ask before creating one. - Dupes:
gh issue list --search "<keywords>". List:gh issue list --limit 50 --json number,title,labels,createdAt. - Add: write the body to a file in a
mktemp -ddirectory, thengh issue create --body-file <file>.
Add
- Search for dupes first. On a near match, ask: update it or file new.
- Guess the category. Ask at most one question in total, only when scope or category is ambiguous.
- File it. Reply with the URL or path only.
Review
- List open items, grouped by category, oldest first: number, title, age.
- Offer, letting the user choose:
- Triage: relabel, close stale items, merge dupes. Confirm each close.
- Pick one: load the item and stop. If
openspec/exists, end withNext: /opsx:propose from #<n>. - Themes: cluster related items, suggest groupings.
Notes
- Keep the contents concise, quick and easy to read.
FAQ
What does the backlog skill do?
Use when the user wants to add a bug or feature to the backlog, or list or triage the backlog. Not for PRDs or specs.
How do I install backlog?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/sammcj/agentic-coding --skill backlog 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/backlog/ (personal) or .claude/skills/backlog/ (project).
Which AI agents can use backlog?
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 backlog 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 backlog?
It is published by sammcj in sammcj/agentic-coding. It has 48 recorded installs.
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