When should I use this skill?

Use this skill when your project utilizes the Backlog.md system. Activate it for any task-related action, such as creating, viewing, editing, planning, or searching for tasks in your project backlog directly from the command line.

How does this skill improve my workflow?

It enforces a disciplined, CLI-only workflow, which prevents data corruption from direct file edits. This guarantees data integrity, streamlines the entire task lifecycle from creation to completion, and promotes clear, well-defined tasks.

What are its key features?

This skill provides precise CLI commands for every action, guides you in writing high-quality tasks with clear acceptance criteria, explains the full task lifecycle, and strictly prohibits direct file editing to protect your project's data integrity.

Backlog Manager

Name: Backlog Manager
Author: kasuboski

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Productivity & Workflow

Provides expert guidance for managing project tasks using the Backlog.md command-line interface.

Acts as an expert on the Backlog.md CLI tool, ensuring proper project task management. This skill enforces the critical rule of never editing task files directly, guiding users to perform all operations—from creation and metadata editing to progress tracking—exclusively through the CLI. It's essential for developers and project managers who use this tool to maintain data integrity, follow a structured task lifecycle, and adhere to best practices for defining, implementing, and completing work.

Key Features

01Outlines best practices for creating high-quality, atomic tasks and a clear 'Definition of Done'.

02Offers guidance on handling multi-line input for descriptions, plans, and notes across different shell environments.

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04Enforces a strict CLI-only workflow, prohibiting direct file edits to maintain data integrity.

05Guides users through the complete task lifecycle: creation, implementation planning, progress tracking, and completion.

06Provides precise CLI command examples for all task operations, including creating, editing, and searching.

Use Cases

01Creating a new, well-defined task with a title, description, and acceptance criteria.

02Updating an existing task's status, assignee, or checking off completed acceptance criteria.

03Searching for and listing tasks based on status, assignee, or keywords.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kasuboski/mediaz backlog-manager

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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