Shape Up

The shape-up skill is a specialized plugin for AI agents designed to assist with product management tasks. It leverages the Shape Up methodology to help teams plan, scope, and execute work in fixed-time cycles without constant context switching. This tool streamlines the transition from idea generation to structured project delivery by enforcing disciplined planning phases.

When to use it

• Initiating a new product feature or initiative that requires clear boundaries and a defined timeline.
• Breaking down complex requirements into manageable, time-boxed batches for your development team.
• Aligning stakeholders on scope before work begins to prevent mid-cycle changes and interruptions.
• Generating structured plans that adhere to the "Shape Up" philosophy of 6-week cycles and batch planning.

Key capabilities

• Generates comprehensive project plans based on Shape Up principles.
• Facilitates the batching of work into fixed-duration cycles.
• Helps define clear scope boundaries to minimize change requests during execution.
• Assists in organizing product management workflows for teams adopting this specific methodology.

Example prompts

• "Help me shape up a new dashboard feature using the Shape Up methodology, including batch planning and scope definition."
• "Create a 6-week cycle plan for our upcoming release, ensuring all tasks are batched and scoped correctly."
• "Draft a proposal for a product initiative that follows the 'shape-up' approach to avoid mid-cycle interruptions."

Tips & gotchas

This skill is specifically tailored for teams already familiar with or willing to adopt the Shape Up methodology; it may not be suitable for traditional agile sprints. Ensure your team understands the strict time-boxing rules before relying on the generated plans, as the tool enforces these constraints to maintain effectiveness.