Backlog How-To
Skill-Version: 2026-02-23T09:36:08Z
Use this skill as an overview/manual for daily backlog operation.
When To Use
- Use when you need command-level guidance for backlog workflows.
- Use when converting a rough idea into actionable backlog work.
- Use when coordinating claims, blockers, handoffs, and completion loops.
Core Work Loop
- Claim work:
backlog grab
- Read details:
backlog show
- Set active context when needed:
backlog work TASK_ID
- Implement work.
- Complete:
backlog done TASK_ID
- Continue:
backlog cycle
Idea Workflow
- Capture intake:
backlog idea "idea title"
- Decompose using plan-task flow:
run /plan-task with the idea title
- Ingest plan into hierarchy:
backlog add, backlog add-epic, backlog add-milestone, backlog add-phase