name: gsd-add-backlog description: "Add an idea to the backlog parking lot (999.x numbering)" argument-hint: "<description>" allowed-tools:
- Read
- Write
- Bash
<objective> Add a backlog item to the roadmap using 999.x numbering. Backlog items are unsequenced ideas that aren't ready for active planning — they live outside the normal phase sequence and accumulate context over time. </objective> <process>
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Read ROADMAP.md to find existing backlog entries:
cat .planning/ROADMAP.md -
Find next backlog number:
NEXT=$(node "$GSD_TOOLS" phase next-decimal 999 --raw)If no 999.x phases exist, start at 999.1.
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Create the phase directory:
SLUG=$(node "$GSD_TOOLS" generate-slug "$ARGUMENTS" --raw) mkdir -p ".planning/phases/${NEXT}-${SLUG}" touch ".planning/phases/${NEXT}-${SLUG}/.gitkeep" -
Add to ROADMAP.md under a
## Backlogsection. If the section doesn't exist, create it at the end:## Backlog ### Phase {NEXT}: {description} (BACKLOG) **Goal:** [Captured for future planning] **Requirements:** TBD **Plans:** 0 plans Plans: - [ ] TBD (promote with /gsd-review-backlog when ready) -
Commit:
node "$GSD_TOOLS" commit "docs: add backlog item ${NEXT} — ${ARGUMENTS}" --files .planning/ROADMAP.md ".planning/phases/${NEXT}-${SLUG}/.gitkeep" -
Report:
## 📋 Backlog Item Added Phase {NEXT}: {description} Directory: .planning/phases/{NEXT}-{slug}/ This item lives in the backlog parking lot. Use /gsd-discuss-phase {NEXT} to explore it further. Use /gsd-review-backlog to promote items to active milestone.