# Pmx Backlog Refinement

> Refine backlog items to improve readiness and prioritization.

- Skill: `giljae/pmx-backlog-refinement` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add giljae/pmx-backlog-refinement`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/giljae/pmx-backlog-refinement/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Product & Planning
- Author: giljae (https://skillmd.com/u/giljae)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/giljae/pmx-backlog-refinement

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# Backlog Refinement

## When to use
- Use when the task clearly matches this PM activity.
- Use when a structured answer is more useful than a generic brainstorm.
- Use when the user needs explicit trade-offs, implications, or next steps.

## Instructions
1. Clarify the goal, user, or decision context.
2. Use the skill-specific lens below to structure the work.
3. Make assumptions explicit instead of hiding them.
4. End with a practical recommendation or next step.

### Skill-specific lens
1. Clarify item intent and user value.
2. Split oversized items.
3. Surface dependencies, ambiguities, and missing criteria.
4. Recommend ordering or next refinement steps.

## Output
- Refined items
- Splits
- Open issues
- Recommended order