| name | agile-workflow |
| description | Orchestrate agile development workflows by invoking commands in sequence with checkpoint-based flow control. This skill should be used when the user asks to 'run the workflow', 'continue working', 'what's next', 'complete the task cycle', 'start my day', 'end the sprint', 'implement the next task', or wants guided step-by-step development assistance. Platform-agnostic git-only workflow without PR integration. Keywords: workflow, orchestrate, agile, task cycle, sprint, daily, implement, review, merge, standup, retrospective, git. |
| license | MIT |
| compatibility | Requires git and a context network with backlog structure. Works with any git hosting provider. |
| metadata | {"author":"agent-skills","version":"2.0","type":"orchestrator","mode":"generative","domain":"agile-software"} |
Agile Workflow Orchestrator
A skill that guides agents through structured agile development workflows by intelligently invoking commands in sequence. Uses checkpoint-based flow control to auto-progress between steps while pausing at key decision points.
Note: This is a platform-agnostic, git-only workflow. For PR-based workflows with specific platforms, use:
gitea-workflow for Gitea repositoriesgithub-agile for GitHub repositories
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- Starting work for the day ("run morning standup", "start my day")
- Working on a task ("implement next task", "continue working")
- Completing a development cycle ("finish this task", "prepare PR")
- Running sprint ceremonies ("start sprint", "end sprint", "retrospective")
- Resuming interrupted work ("what's next", "where was I")
Do NOT use this skill when:
- Running a single specific command (use that command directly)
- Just checking status (use
/status directly)
- Only doing code review without full cycle (use
/review-code directly)
- Researching or planning without implementation
Prerequisites
Before using this skill:
- Git repository initialized with worktree support
- Context network with backlog structure at
context-network/backlog/
- Task status files at
context-network/backlog/by-status/*.md
Workflow Types Overview
WORKFLOW TYPES
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TASK CYCLE (Primary) DAILY SPRINT
────────────────────── ────────────────── ──────────────────
sync Morning: Start:
↓ sync --last 1d sync --all
next → [CHECKPOINT] status --brief groom --all
↓ groom --ready plan sprint-goals
implement status
↓ Evening:
[CHECKPOINT] checklist End:
↓ discovery sync --sprint
review-code sync --last 1d retrospective
review-tests audit --sprint
↓ maintenance --deep
[CHECKPOINT]
↓
apply-recommendations (if issues)
↓
merge-prep → [CHECKPOINT]
↓
merge-complete
↓
update-backlog & status
↓
END
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State Detection
The skill determines current workflow state automatically. No manual tracking needed.
Detection Signals
| Signal | How to Check | Indicates |
|---|
| Worktree exists | git worktree list | Task in progress |
| Task branch active | git branch --show-current matches task/* | Active implementation |
| Uncommitted changes | git status --porcelain | Active coding |
| Branch merged | git branch --merged main | Ready for cleanup |
State Matrix
STATE DETECTION LOGIC
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Check → State → Next Step
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
No worktree, no in-progress → IDLE → sync, next
Worktree exists, uncommitted → IMPLEMENTING → continue implement
Worktree exists, all committed → READY_REVIEW → review-code
Reviews complete, ready to merge→ MERGE_READY → merge-prep
Branch merged, worktree exists → CLEANUP → merge-complete
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
For detailed detection algorithms, see references/state-detection.md.
Invocation Patterns
/agile-workflow
/agile-workflow --phase task-cycle
/agile-workflow --phase daily-morning
/agile-workflow --phase daily-evening
/agile-workflow --phase sprint-start
/agile-workflow --phase sprint-end
/agile-workflow --task TASK-123
/agile-workflow --dry-run
Task Cycle Phase
The primary workflow for completing a single task from selection to merge.
Step 1: Sync Reality
Ensure context network matches actual project state.
Run: sync --last 1d --dry-run
Purpose: Detect drift between documented and actual state
Output: Sync report showing completions, partial work, divergences
Step 2: Select Task
Identify the next task to work on.
Run: next
Purpose: Find highest priority ready task
Output: Task ID, title, branch name suggestion
CHECKPOINT: TASK_SELECTED
- Pause to confirm task selection
- User can accept or choose different task
- On accept: continue to implementation
Step 3: Implement
Test-driven development in isolated worktree.
Run: implement [TASK-ID]
Purpose: Create worktree, write tests first, implement, verify
Output: Working implementation with passing tests
CHECKPOINT: IMPL_COMPLETE
- Pause after implementation completes
- Show test results and coverage
- On success: continue to review
Step 4: Review
Quality validation of implementation.
Run: review-code --uncommitted
Run: review-tests --uncommitted
Purpose: Identify quality issues, security concerns, test gaps
Output: Review reports with issues and recommendations
CHECKPOINT: REVIEWS_DONE
- Display combined review results
- If critical issues: must address before continuing
- If no issues: auto-continue to PR prep
- User decides: apply recommendations now or defer
Step 5: Apply Recommendations (Conditional)
Address review findings intelligently.
Run: apply-recommendations [review-output]
Purpose: Apply quick fixes now, defer complex changes to tasks
Output: Applied fixes + created follow-up tasks
Step 6: Prepare Merge
Validate and prepare for merge to main.
Run: merge-prep
Purpose: Validate implementation, run final checks, prepare for merge
Output: Ready to merge to main
CHECKPOINT: MERGE_READY
- Display validation results
- Show files that will be merged
- On all checks pass: continue to merge
- On failure: stop, address issues
Step 7: Complete Merge
Merge to main and cleanup.
Run: merge-complete
Purpose: Merge to main, delete branch, remove worktree, update status
Output: Task marked complete, cleanup done
Step 8: Update Backlog and Project Status
Persist progress to source-of-truth documentation.
Run: Part of merge-complete (Phase 6)
Purpose: Update epic file (task → complete), unblock dependents, update project status
Output: Backlog and project status reflect actual progress
Why this step matters: Without it, completed tasks remain marked "ready" in backlog files and project status stays stale. Internal tracking files are session-scoped; the backlog and status files are the persistent source of truth.
For detailed task-cycle instructions, see references/phases/task-cycle.md.
Daily Phase
Quick sequences for start and end of workday.
Morning Standup (~5 min)
Run sequence:
1. sync --last 1d --dry-run # What actually happened yesterday
2. status --brief --sprint # Current sprint health
3. groom --ready-only # What's ready to work on
Output: Clear picture of today's priorities
Evening Wrap-up (~10 min)
Run sequence:
1. checklist # Ensure nothing lost
2. discovery # Capture learnings
3. sync --last 1d # Update task statuses
Output: Knowledge preserved, state synchronized
For detailed daily instructions, see references/phases/daily.md.
Sprint Phase
Ceremonies for sprint boundaries.
Sprint Start (~60 min)
Run sequence:
1. sync --all # Full reality alignment
2. groom --all # Comprehensive grooming
3. plan sprint-goals # Architecture and goals
4. status --detailed # Baseline metrics
Output: Sprint plan with groomed, ready backlog
Sprint End (~90 min)
Run sequence:
1. sync --sprint # Final sprint sync
2. retrospective # Capture learnings
3. audit --scope sprint # Quality review
4. status --metrics # Sprint metrics
5. maintenance --deep # Context network cleanup
Output: Sprint closed, learnings captured, ready for next
For detailed sprint instructions, see references/phases/sprint.md.
Checkpoint Handling
Checkpoints are pauses for human decision-making.
Checkpoint Behavior
At each checkpoint:
- Summarize what just completed
- Show key results and any issues
- Present next steps
- Wait for user input
Checkpoint Responses
| Response | Action |
|---|
| "continue" / "proceed" / "yes" | Move to next step |
| "stop" / "pause" | Save state, exit workflow |
| "back" | Re-run previous step |
| "skip" | Skip current step (use cautiously) |
| Custom input | May adjust next step parameters |
Auto-Continue Conditions
Some checkpoints can auto-continue when conditions are met:
| Checkpoint | Auto-Continue If |
|---|
| IMPL_COMPLETE | All tests pass, build succeeds |
| REVIEWS_DONE | No critical or high severity issues |
| MERGE_READY | All validation checks pass |
For detailed checkpoint handling, see references/checkpoint-handling.md.
Command Reference
Each workflow step uses embedded command instructions:
Example: Complete Task Cycle
Scenario: Start of day, implement next available task
Invocation:
/agile-workflow --phase task-cycle
Flow:
Agent: Detecting current state...
No worktree found, checking ready tasks...
Agent: Running sync --last 1d --dry-run
[Sync output: 0 tasks completed but undocumented]
Agent: Running next
Found: TASK-042 - Add user preferences endpoint
Priority: High | Size: Small | Branch: task/TASK-042-preferences
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ CHECKPOINT: Task Selection ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ Selected: TASK-042 ║
║ Proceed with implementation? ║
║ ║
║ [continue] [stop] [other task] ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════╝
User: continue
Agent: Creating worktree at .worktrees/TASK-042/
Running implement TASK-042
[Implementation proceeds with TDD...]
Tests: 12 passing
Coverage: 87%
Build: Success
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ CHECKPOINT: Implementation Complete ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ All tests passing, ready for review ║
║ Proceed to code review? ║
║ ║
║ [continue] [stop] ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════╝
[Flow continues through review, merge...]
Limitations
- Requires context network with specific backlog structure
- Git-only workflow (no PR integration - for PR workflows use gitea-workflow or github-agile)
- Single-task focus (parallel task work not orchestrated)
- Best suited for solo development or trusted team direct-to-main workflows
Related Skills
- gitea-workflow - For Gitea repositories with PR integration
- github-agile - For GitHub repositories with PR integration
- skill-maker - Create new skills following agentskills.io spec
- research-workflow - For research tasks before implementation
