# Kano Agent Backlog Skill

> Local-first, multi-product backlog management with agent collaboration discipline.

- Skill: `dorgonman/kano-agent-backlog-skill-3` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add dorgonman/kano-agent-backlog-skill-3`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/dorgonman/kano-agent-backlog-skill-3/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Product & Planning
- Author: dorgonman (https://skillmd.com/u/dorgonman)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/dorgonman/kano-agent-backlog-skill-3

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# kano-agent-backlog-skill

**GitHub Copilot Skill Adapter** - This is a thin wrapper that points to the canonical skill documentation.

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## 🎯 Quick Start

This skill provides **local-first, multi-product backlog management** with agent collaboration discipline.

**📚 Canonical Documentation**: [`skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/SKILL.md`](../../skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/SKILL.md)

> [!IMPORTANT]
> **You MUST read the canonical SKILL.md** before using this skill. The sections below provide quick navigation to key topics.

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## Essential Reading (From Canonical SKILL.md)

### 1. **Overview and Core Concepts**
   - Read: [Purpose](../../skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/SKILL.md#purpose)
   - Read: [Core Concepts](../../skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/SKILL.md#core-concepts)

### 2. **CLI Commands**
   - Reference: [CLI Reference](../../skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/SKILL.md#cli-reference)
   - Bootstrap: `kano-backlog admin init --product <name> --agent <id>`
   - Create item: `kano-backlog workitem create --type Task --title "..." --agent <id>`
   - Update state: `kano-backlog workitem update-state <ID> --state Done --agent <id>`
   - Refresh views: `kano-backlog view refresh --agent <id>`

### 3. **Workflows and Discipline**
   - Read: [Agent Workflows](../../skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/SKILL.md#agent-workflows)
   - Read: [Backlog Discipline](../../skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/SKILL.md#backlog-discipline)

### 4. **File Structure**
   - Read: [Directory Structure](../../skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/SKILL.md#directory-structure)
   - Backlog root: `_kano/backlog/`
   - Items: `_kano/backlog/products/<product>/items/`
   - Views: `_kano/backlog/products/<product>/views/`

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## Installation

```bash
cd skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill
pip install -e .
```

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## Common Tasks

### Create a New Work Item
```bash
python skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/scripts/kano-backlog workitem create \
  --type Task \
  --title "Implement feature X" \
  --product kano-agent-backlog-skill \
  --agent copilot
```

### Update Item State
```bash
python skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/scripts/kano-backlog workitem update-state KABSD-TSK-0001 \
  --state InProgress \
  --agent copilot
```

### Refresh Dashboards
```bash
python skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/scripts/kano-backlog view refresh \
  --product kano-agent-backlog-skill \
  --agent copilot
```

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## References

| Topic | Link |
|-------|------|
| **Full Documentation** | [`SKILL.md`](../../skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/SKILL.md) |
| **CLI Reference** | [`SKILL.md#cli-reference`](../../skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/SKILL.md#cli-reference) |
| **Architecture ADRs** | [`decisions/`](../../_kano/backlog/products/kano-agent-backlog-skill/decisions/) |
| **Examples** | [`references/`](../../skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/references/) |

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## Before You Start

1. ✅ Read the canonical [`SKILL.md`](../../skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill/SKILL.md)
2. ✅ Run `kano-backlog doctor` to check environment
3. ✅ Install dependencies: `pip install -e skills/kano-agent-backlog-skill`