J. Aaron Farr contributor

Dev Agent Backlog

Install this marketplace to run design-doc-driven backlog and org-mode task tracking while pairing with a coding agent.

Overview

dev-agent-backlog is a plugin marketplace for the Build phase that adds org-mode design-doc backlog and task-tracking workflow for agent-assisted development.

What is this marketplace?

  • Single-plugin marketplace: backlog v1.0.0 (MIT) for design-doc-driven task management
  • Org-mode file workflow for tasks, states, and traceability from spec to done
  • Keywords: design-docs, backlog, task-management, org-mode, workflow
  • Human–agent collaboration pattern centered on written design documents
  • Homepage and source on GitHub: farra/dev-agent-backlog
  • 1 plugin in marketplace (backlog v1.0.0, MIT)
  • Category: productivity; keywords include design-docs, backlog, org-mode

Compatible agents: Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, any compatible agent

Community signal: 24 GitHub stars.

What problem does it solve?

Scattered todos and chat threads make it hard to keep agent work aligned with a written design and a clear next-task queue.

Who is it for?

Solo builders who like Emacs/org-mode or plain-text PM and want backlog states driven from design documents.

Skip if: Teams that need Jira-style boards, heavy analytics, or zero interest in org-mode file workflows.

What do I get? / Deliverables

You get an org-mode backlog tied to design docs so you and your agent share one structured task list and workflow.

  • Installed backlog plugin from the dev-agent-backlog marketplace
  • Org-mode backlog workflow wired for agent-readable task states

Plugins in this marketplace

1 plugin — install individually after you add the marketplace.

Recommended Marketplaces

Journey fit

Canonical shelf is Build because the backlog plugin turns approved design docs into tracked implementation work—the hub where solo builders manage agent-assisted delivery. PM subphase fits org-mode backlog workflow, task states, and human–agent collaboration on what to build next.

How it compares

Curated one-plugin productivity marketplace, not a multi-skill FAOS-style role catalog.

Common Questions / FAQ

Who is Dev Agent Backlog for?

Indie developers and agent users who want design-doc-driven backlog management in org-mode with MIT-licensed backlog plugin v1.0.0.

When should I use Dev Agent Backlog?

When you are in Build or late Validate and need tracked tasks linked to design docs while coding with Claude Code or another agent.

How do I add Dev Agent Backlog to my agent?

Register the marketplace from the repo manifest, install the backlog plugin, and point your agent at your org-mode backlog and design-doc paths per the plugin README.

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