epic.write

Generate an Agile Epic from a high-level goal, feature request, or strategic initiative. Creates structured Agile Epic document that follows best practices.

Overview

Purpose: Generate an Agile Epic from a high-level goal, feature request, or strategic initiative. Creates structured Agile Epic document that follows best practices.

Command: /epic/write

Usage

Basic Usage

python3 skills/epic/write/epic_write.py

With Arguments

python3 skills/epic/write/epic_write.py \
  --initiative_name_(string,_required):_the_overarching_initiative_or_product_goal "value" \
  --context_(string,_required):_relevant_background,_rationale,_and_success_criteria "value" \
  --stakeholders_(array_of_strings,_required):_who_cares_about_this_and_why "value" \
  --output_path_(string,_optional):_where_to_save_the_epic.md_file_(default:_./epic.md) "value" \
  --output-format json

Inputs

initiative_name (string, required): The overarching initiative or product goal
context (string, required): Relevant background, rationale, and success criteria
stakeholders (array of strings, required): Who cares about this and why
output_path (string, optional): Where to save the epic.md file (default: ./epic.md)

Outputs

epic.md: Markdown file with structured Epic fields (title, summary, background, acceptance criteria, stakeholders, next steps)

Artifact Metadata

Produces

agile-epic

Examples

python3 skills/epic.write/epic_write.py --initiative-name "Customer Self-Service Portal" --context "Enable customers to manage accounts" --stakeholders "Product Team,Engineering"

Permissions

filesystem:read
filesystem:write

Implementation Notes

Validate all required inputs are provided. Generate clear, measurable acceptance criteria. Format output following Agile Epic standards. Include metadata for artifact tracking. Provide clear guidance on next step (epic.decompose).

Integration

This skill can be used in agents by including it in skills_available:

name: my.agent
skills_available:
  - epic.write

Testing

Run tests with:

pytest skills/epic/write/test_epic_write.py -v

Created By

This skill was generated by meta.skill, the skill creator meta-agent.

Part of the Betty Framework

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