# To Issues

> Break PRD or plan into tracker issues as thin vertical slices.

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

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# To Issues

Break plan into independently grabbable vertical slices.

Issue tracker + triage labels should exist. If missing, ask which tracker and labels to use.

## Process

1. Read current context or passed issue/path.
2. Explore code if needed. Use domain glossary, respect ADRs.
3. Draft tracer-bullet slices: narrow complete path through schema/API/UI/tests. Demoable alone. Prefer many thin slices.
4. Mark each HITL or AFK. Prefer AFK where safe.
5. Ask user: granularity, dependencies, merge/split, HITL/AFK right?
6. Publish approved issues in dependency order with ready label.

## Issue template

```md
## Parent
<parent ref if any>

## What to build
End-to-end behavior. Avoid stale file paths/code. Prototype snippet OK if decision-rich.

## Acceptance criteria
- [ ] ...

## Blocked by
<refs> or None - can start immediately

## Notes for agent
Domain terms, ADRs, risks.
```