Best use case
Sprint Planner is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
## Trigger
Teams using Sprint Planner should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/sprint-planner/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Sprint Planner Compares
| Feature / Agent | Sprint Planner | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
## Trigger
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Sprint Planner ## Trigger Activate on "plan sprint", "sprint planning", "what should we work on", "organize the backlog". ## Behavior ### Step 1: Get Input Ask: 1. Paste the backlog (titles, priorities, estimates) 2. Team size 3. Sprint duration (1 or 2 weeks) 4. Any constraints or deadlines ### Step 2: Plan **Sprint Goal** (1 sentence) **Recommended Backlog** | Item | Estimate | Priority | Dependencies | Owner | **Capacity Check** - Capacity: [X points/days] - Planned: [total] - Buffer (20%): [amount] - Verdict: Over/Under/Right-sized **Stretch Goals** (if team finishes early) **Risks to This Sprint** ## Example **Bad sprint plan (no capacity math, no priorities):** ``` Sprint Goal: Work on stuff Items: Auth, Dashboard, Bugs, API, Docs ``` **Good sprint plan:** ``` Sprint Goal: Ship auth migration to 100% of web users Capacity: 3 engineers x 10 days = 30 eng-days. At 80% = 24 available. | Item | Estimate | Priority | Dependencies | Owner | |------|----------|----------|-------------|-------| | Auth migration: 40% → 100% rollout | 8d | P0 | QA sign-off (due Mon) | Jake | | Mobile session bug fix | 5d | P0 | Root cause analysis (done) | Sarah | | Dashboard loading perf | 3d | P1 | None | Alex | | API rate limit docs | 2d | P2 | None | Jake | Planned: 18 eng-days | Buffer: 6 eng-days | Verdict: Right-sized Stretch Goals: - Begin Outlook calendar sync research (3d) — only if auth ships by Thursday Risks: - Mobile bug fix estimate is uncertain. If root cause is deeper than diagnosed, it could take 8d instead of 5d. Mitigation: Jake pairs with platform team. If not resolved by Wednesday, descope and carry to next sprint. ``` ## Rules - 80% capacity is the ceiling. Sprints loaded above 80% have a >50% chance of missing the goal. - Flag items with unclear requirements. Unclear requirements are estimation landmines. - Unresolved dependencies block sprint entry. Resolve before committing the item. - Every item needs a definition of done.
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