backlog

Display and filter project backlog items across sprints and pools.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tjisousa/gensem --skill backlog-tjisousa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: backlog
Source: https://github.com/tjisousa/gensem/tree/main/gse-one/plugin/skills/backlog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tjisousa/gensem --skill backlog-tjisousa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

View and manage project backlog across sprints and pools to keep work items visible, organized, and aligned with project goals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified backlog view: display all tasks with sprint, pool, and artefact type filters.
  • Backlog actions: add items, filter by type, and synchronize with GitHub issues when enabled.
  • Planning and review support: surface desync checks against plan.yaml and provide guardrails for workflow transitions.

Quick Start

Display the current backlog and review sprint progress with a single command.

Frequently Asked Questions about backlog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage my project backlog across multiple sprints and pools?▼

To manage your project backlog, you can display, filter, and add work items across sprints, pools, and artefact types to keep tasks visible, organized, and aligned with your project goals.

Can I synchronize local backlog tasks with GitHub issues?▼

Yes, you can synchronize your local backlog tasks with GitHub issues. When this feature is enabled, backlog management automatically syncs your work items and returns a structured sync status summary.

What is a unified backlog view and how does it filter work items?▼

A unified backlog view displays all your project tasks in one place, allowing you to filter work items specifically by sprint, pool, and artefact type for better planning and review.

Do I need a backlog config file to track sprint progress?▼

Yes, you need a backlog config file. Backlog management enforces prerequisites like backlog/config files to surface desync checks against plan.yaml and provide guardrails for workflow transitions.

How do I check if my sprint backlog is desynchronized from plan.yaml?▼

To check if your sprint backlog is desynchronized, you use the planning and review support feature, which automatically surfaces desync checks against your plan.yaml and provides workflow transition guardrails.