Product & Planning
Product & planning agent skills structure the thinking side of building: specs, PRDs, user stories, roadmaps, and prioritization frameworks. Install one and your AI agent produces planning documents with the same rigor and format every time.
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paulasilvatech Skill Backstage KubernetesInstall, configure, authorize, and troubleshoot Backstage Kubernetes frontend and backend plugins, cluster discovery, entity annotations, authentication, permissions, proxies, custom resources, and service-owner views. Use when working with Kubernetes tabs, clusters, pods, or integration errors.
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paulasilvatech Skill Backstage IntegrationsApply Backstage external integration conventions for GitHub, Azure DevOps, and ServiceNow. Use when editing provider credentials, discovery, events, scaffolder modules, or entity annotations.
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paulasilvatech Skill App Frontend System MigrationMigrate a Backstage adopter app from the legacy frontend system to the new extension-based frontend system through hybrid and full-migration phases. Use when converting createApp, feature discovery, routes, sidebar, APIs, themes, or app-level frontend compatibility.
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paulasilvatech Bundle Backstage External IntegrationsConfigure, secure, and validate Backstage technical integrations with GitHub, Azure and Azure DevOps, and ServiceNow across catalog discovery, events, software templates, CI/CD views, incidents, and provider credentials. Use when setting up or troubleshooting integrations outside user sign-in.
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paulasilvatech Skill Open Horizons Backstage CatalogModel, register, discover, validate, and troubleshoot Backstage Software Catalog entities, providers, processors, ownership, relations, locations, and lifecycle. Use when handling catalog-info YAML, entity ingestion, org discovery, duplicate entities, or catalog governance.
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paulasilvatech Skill Open Horizons Backstage KubernetesInstall, configure, authorize, and troubleshoot Backstage Kubernetes frontend and backend plugins, cluster discovery, entity annotations, authentication, permissions, proxies, custom resources, and service-owner views. Use when working with Kubernetes tabs, clusters, pods, or integration errors.
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paulasilvatech Skill Azure Import Infrastructure As CodeImports existing Azure resources into Terraform through read-only discovery, dependency mapping, Azure Verified Module selection, source-derived import addresses, and drift-safe plans. Use when reverse-engineering a subscription, resource group, or ARM resource ID into maintainable IaC.
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paulasilvatech Bundle Backstage App Frontend System MigrationMigrate a Backstage adopter app from the legacy frontend system to the new extension-based frontend system through hybrid and full-migration phases. Use when converting createApp, feature discovery, routes, sidebar, APIs, themes, or app-level frontend compatibility.
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paulasilvatech Bundle Setup My IqCreate, resume, repair, or update a personal context portfolio of markdown files for identity, role, team, tools and ADO config, communication style, preferences, and constraints. Use when users ask to set up my IQ, create my IQ, update context files, edit profile/team/stakeholder/ADO/pillar information, or when another skill finds missing context files or TODO placeholders.
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paulasilvatech Skill Dotnet UpgradeGuide comprehensive .NET upgrade discovery, assessment, sequencing, dependency review, framework targeting, code modernization, CI/CD updates, validation, breaking-change analysis, PR strategy, communication, automation, and release documentation. Use when asked for .NET Framework, .NET Core, or .NET Standard project discovery, .NET 8 migration planning, Upgrade Assistant guidance, or upgrade execution prompts.
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paulasilvatech Skill Workiq CopilotUse the WorkIQ `CLI/MCP` server to query Microsoft 365 work data such as emails, meetings, documents, Teams messages, people, and projects for live organizational context. Use when the user asks for agenda summaries, follow-ups, document lookup, stakeholder or project context, blockers, recommendations, or Microsoft 365 work intelligence.
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paulasilvatech Skill Azure API CenterDesign Azure API Center as the enterprise inventory and governance plane for APIs, agent tools, OpenAPI definitions, environments, deployments, metadata, linting, and MCP server discovery. Use when building an API or tool catalog, enforcing API standards, registering MCP servers, or making approved tools discoverable to agent builders.
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paulasilvatech Bundle Pester MigrationUpgrade PowerShell Pester test suites across major versions v3 to v4, v4 to v5, and v5 to v6 while preserving test intent. Use when asked to migrate, modernize, or fix *.Tests.ps1 files after a Pester version bump, convert legacy Should or Invoke-Pester syntax, handle Discovery/Run failures, move setup into BeforeAll, migrate mocks, or adopt PesterConfiguration.
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paulasilvatech Skill Breakdown Epic PmCreate an Epic Product Requirements Document (PRD) from a high-level epic idea, including goal, personas, journeys, business requirements, success metrics, scope boundaries, and business value. Use when asked to write an epic PRD or docs/ways-of-work epic.md.
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paulasilvatech Skill Breakdown Epic ArchCreate a high-level epic architecture specification from an Epic PRD, including system diagrams, technical enablers, stack choices, technical value, and t-shirt sizing. Use when asked to write an epic architecture spec, turn a PRD into architecture, or produce docs/ways-of-work arch.md.
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paulasilvatech Skill Codebase Memory MCPUse a configured Codebase Memory MCP graph for architecture orientation, symbol lookup, callers and callees, dependency or data-flow tracing, impact analysis, and unfamiliar module discovery. Use this skill when a codebase-memory-mcp server is available or the user explicitly requests Codebase Memory.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Strategic RoadmapProduces a narrative and visual-ready strategic roadmap using horizon planning with 3-5 time-bounded phases, strategic themes, milestones, and resource allocation. Use when the user asks to create a strategic roadmap, plan multi-year strategy, structure long-term business goals, or define a phased growth plan with milestones. Do NOT use for product feature roadmap (use product-roadmap in product management), quarterly OKR setting (use okr-setting), or business plan with financial projections (use business-plan).
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ferroxlabs Bundle Dashboard DesignerGuide for designing effective analytical dashboards using Metabase, Grafana, and Looker including design principles, KPI selection, layout patterns, interactivity, and stakeholder-driven dashboard strategy. Use when the user asks about dashboard designer, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of dashboard designer or requires a different specialized skill.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Objection HandlingProduces an objection handling bank with 8-10 specific rebuttals using SPIN and MEDDIC methodologies for common sales objections. Use when the user asks to prepare for sales objections, create an objection handling guide, write rebuttal scripts, build a sales objection playbook, or prepare responses to common buyer pushback. Do NOT use for discovery call questioning (use discovery-call-script), full sales playbook (use sales-playbook-section), or customer complaint resolution (use customer service skills).
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ferroxlabs Bundle Skill Gap AnalysisCompares current skills against target role requirements, identifies specific gaps, and recommends concrete learning paths per gap. Produces a gap analysis matrix with prioritized action items and time estimates. Use when the user wants to identify what skills they need for a target role, assess readiness for a promotion, or build a professional development plan based on gaps. Do NOT use for full career change roadmaps (use career-pivot-roadmap), resume writing (use resume-bullet-writer), or academic learning plans (use study-plan-generator).
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ferroxlabs Bundle Smart Goal BuilderTransforms vague aspirations into SMART goals with Specific criteria, Measurable metrics, Attainability assessment, Relevance check, and Time-bound deadlines with interim milestones. Use when the user has a goal idea but it lacks clarity, wants to turn a wish into an actionable plan, or needs to define measurable success criteria for a personal objective. Do NOT use for organizational goal setting (use business strategy skills), habit formation or behavior change coaching (use health-wellness skills), or OKR creation (use `okr-builder` instead).
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ferroxlabs Bundle Stakeholder UpdateWrites executive-level stakeholder updates that translate project progress into business impact, surface decisions needed, and manage expectations for senior leadership audiences. Use when the user needs to update executives, board members, or cross-functional leadership on project or initiative status. Do NOT use for team-level status updates (use `status-update`), full business reports (use `business-report`), or board narratives (use `board-update-narrative`).
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ferroxlabs Bundle Tech Debt AnalyzerTechnical debt assessment covering debt categorization, measurement metrics, prioritization matrix, repayment strategies, stakeholder communication, tracking systems, and refactoring budget allocation. Use when the user asks about tech debt analyzer, tech debt analyzer best practices, or needs guidance on tech debt analyzer implementation. Do NOT use when the user needs a different specialized skill or is asking about an unrelated technology domain.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Transition To TechComplete career transition workflow for professionals from non-technical backgrounds who want to enter the technology industry. Covers honest self-assessment and role discovery, building technical skills through structured learning, creating a portfolio that demonstrates competence, applying strategically, and landing your first tech role. Use when the user wants to transition to tech or needs a structured multi-step process for this goal. Do NOT use when the request is a single-step task or requires professional advice beyond educational guidance.
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ferroxlabs Bundle User Story WritingWrites agile user stories in standard format with acceptance criteria, definition of done, story point estimation guidance, and sprint-ready breakdown. Use when the user asks about user stories, writing user stories, acceptance criteria, agile story format, or backlog grooming. Do NOT use for full PRDs (use prd-writing), technical specifications (use technical-specification), or feature specifications (use feature-spec).
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plurigrid Bundle Jira IssuesCreate, update, and manage Jira issues from natural language. Use when the user wants to log bugs, create tickets, update issue status, or manage their Jira backlog.
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plurigrid Bundle Fasttime MCPMaximum velocity MCP execution via geodesic untangling. Maoist self-criticism for why slowtime was ever necessary. Topological cybernetic feedback for ongoing tour discovery.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Habit Tracker DesignDesigns a personal habit tracking system with habit definitions, tracking method, minimum viable habit specifications, and recovery protocols. Use when the user wants to build a habit tracker, define trackable habits with minimum thresholds, or create a system for monitoring daily routines. Do NOT use for behavior change coaching or motivation (use health-wellness skills), full goal-setting frameworks (use `smart-goal-builder` or `okr-builder`), or enterprise habit/culture programs.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Tech Debt NegotiatorTechnical debt negotiation expertise covering debt identification and quantification, prioritization frameworks, stakeholder communication strategies, payoff planning, ROI calculations, and the art of selling refactoring time to non-technical leadership. Use when the user asks about tech debt negotiator, tech debt negotiator best practices, or needs guidance on tech debt negotiator implementation. Do NOT use when the user needs a different specialized skill or is asking about an unrelated technology domain.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Build Developer ToolsEnd-to-end workflow for building developer tools that developers actually want to use. Covers pain point discovery, CLI and SDK design, documentation, developer experience optimization, and community building around your tool. Applicable to CLIs, SDKs, libraries, and internal developer platforms. Use when the user wants to build developer tools or needs a structured multi-step process for this goal. Do NOT use when the request is a single-step task or requires professional advice beyond educational guidance.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Devops Maturity ModelDevOps practices maturity assessment evaluating CI/CD, monitoring, incident response, automation, collaboration, and culture to produce a maturity scorecard with an improvement roadmap. Use when the user asks about devops maturity model, related techniques, best practices, or needs guidance in this domain. Do NOT use when the request is outside the scope of devops maturity model or requires a different specialized skill.
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ferroxlabs Bundle Discovery Call ScriptProduces a structured discovery call script with opening, SPIN-based questions, qualification checks, and closing next steps. Use when the user asks to create a discovery call script, prepare questions for a sales discovery meeting, build a first-call framework, write qualifying questions for prospects, or structure a consultative sales conversation. Do NOT use for cold outreach emails (use cold-outreach-sequence), objection handling scripts (use objection-handling), or customer research interviews (use customer-discovery-interview).
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ferroxlabs Bundle Investor Update EmailWrites monthly or quarterly investor update emails with key metrics, highlights, lowlights, asks, and forward outlook in a concise format that maintains investor confidence and engagement. Use when the user needs to update investors, angels, or venture partners on company progress. Do NOT use for board narratives (use `board-update-narrative`), stakeholder updates (use `stakeholder-update`), or fundraising pitch materials (those require a different skill set).
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paulasilvatech Skill Breakdown Feature PrdCreate a detailed feature Product Requirements Document from an epic and feature idea, including goal, personas, user stories, functional and non-functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and out-of-scope boundaries. Use when asked to write a feature PRD or docs/ways-of-work feature prd.md.
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paulasilvatech Skill Power Platform ArchitectTransform business requirements, use case descriptions, and meeting transcripts into Power Platform solution architecture with component selection, process narrative, follow-up questions, and optional Mermaid.js diagrams. Use when asked to design a Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI, Power Pages, Microsoft Copilot Studio, connector, gateway, or AI Builder architecture from discovery material.
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paulasilvatech Bundle Acquire Codebase KnowledgeMap, document, and onboard into an existing codebase by producing seven evidence-backed docs in docs/codebase/. Use when the user explicitly asks to map this codebase, document this architecture, onboard me to this repo, create codebase docs, or perform repository-level discovery; do not use for routine feature work or narrow edits.
Frequently asked questions
What are Product & Planning agent skills?
Product & planning agent skills structure the thinking side of building: specs, PRDs, user stories, roadmaps, and prioritization frameworks. Install one and your AI agent produces planning documents with the same rigor and format every time.
Which Product & Planning skills are most installed?
Popular Product & Planning skills on SkillMD right now include backstage-kubernetes, backstage-integrations, app-frontend-system-migration. Rankings shift as installs change; sort this page by "Most installs" for the live list.
Do Product & Planning skills work with Claude Code and Cursor?
Yes. Every skill here ships as a SKILL.md file, an open format that works in Claude Code, Claude.ai, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, and 60+ other agents. Install one with npx skillmds@latest add <owner>/<name>, or copy the file into your agent's skills directory.