create-work-item

Installation
SKILL.md

Create Work Item

Overview

Create a new work item (backlog entry) in /backlog/ with consistent structure, YAML metadata, and conventions. Work items track features, bugs, spikes, and tasks with clear goals, dependencies, and acceptance criteria.

When to Use

Create a work item when:

  • Starting a new feature, spike, or task
  • Documenting a well-scoped request or bug
  • Breaking down larger epics into tracked subtasks
  • Proposing architectural changes or experiments
  • Establishing clear success criteria before implementation

When NOT to Use

Skip work items for:

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Installs
9
Repository
squirrel289/pax
First Seen
Feb 16, 2026