wwas

Create product backlog items in Why-What-Acceptance format with strategic context and testable criteria.

1|Updated May 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/moonzff/Codex_up --skill wwas-moonzff
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: wwas
Source: https://github.com/moonzff/Codex_up/tree/main/skills/global-installed/wwas
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/moonzff/Codex_up --skill wwas-moonzff

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Writing backlog items that are independent, valuable, and testable is hard; teams often produce vague stories lacking strategic context or verifiable outcomes. This Skill structures feature breakdowns into the Why-What-Acceptance (WWA) format so every item connects to business objectives and is ready for sprint estimation. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured WWA Items: Generates backlog items with a Why (strategic context), What (concise description with design references), and Acceptance Criteria (observable outcomes). - INVEST-Style Quality Checks: Ensures items are independent, negotiable, valuable, testable, and sized for a single sprint. - Use Case: Given a new feature like a real-time spending tracker, produce a complete set of backlog items, each with strategic rationale, a Figma design link, and 3-4 observable acceptance criteria the team can estimate and deliver in any order. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to break your feature into Why-What-Acceptance backlog items, providing the product name, feature description, design reference link, and key strategic assumptions.

Frequently Asked Questions about wwas

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write backlog items in Why-What-Acceptance format?▼

Provide the product name, feature description, design reference link, and strategic context. The output is a set of items each containing a Why section tied to business objectives, a concise What section, and observable acceptance criteria.

What is the WWA format for product backlog items?▼

WWA stands for Why-What-Acceptance, a backlog item structure where Why connects work to strategy, What briefly describes the deliverable with design links, and Acceptance Criteria list observable outcomes rather than detailed specifications.

How detailed should acceptance criteria be in a WWA item?▼

Acceptance criteria should be high-level observable outcomes, not detailed specifications. Typically 3-4 criteria per item, such as measurable response times or visible UI states, leaving detailed decisions to team conversations during development.

When should I not use the WWA backlog format?▼

WWA is less suitable for purely technical tasks, bugs, or spikes with no user-facing value, since the Why section assumes strategic or business context. It also requires design references and strategic inputs to produce meaningful items.

Can WWA items be developed in any order?▼

Yes, the format explicitly requires independence, meaning each item can be developed and delivered in any order. Items are also sized to be estimable and completable within a single sprint.