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Agent Skills: Kanban Board Analyzer

Analyze Kanban flow metrics and identify bottlenecks

Agile ManagementID: a5c-ai/babysitter/kanban-analyzer

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Skill Metadata

Name
kanban-analyzer
Description
Analyze Kanban flow metrics and identify bottlenecks

Kanban Board Analyzer

Overview

The Kanban Board Analyzer skill provides deep analysis of Kanban flow metrics to identify bottlenecks, optimize WIP limits, and improve flow efficiency. It generates cumulative flow diagrams, throughput analysis, and actionable recommendations for continuous flow improvement.

Capabilities

Flow Visualization

  • Generate cumulative flow diagrams (CFD)
  • Create throughput run charts
  • Visualize cycle time distribution
  • Show aging work item charts
  • Display WIP trends over time

Flow Metrics

  • Calculate WIP (Work in Progress) statistics
  • Calculate throughput variability
  • Measure lead time and cycle time
  • Calculate flow efficiency
  • Analyze blocked time and wait states

Bottleneck Analysis

  • Identify bottlenecks and constraints
  • Detect queue buildup patterns
  • Analyze stage-to-stage flow rates
  • Calculate constraint impact on throughput
  • Identify flow leakage points

Optimization Recommendations

  • Recommend WIP limit adjustments
  • Suggest process improvements
  • Generate aging work item reports
  • Calculate optimal batch sizes
  • Model WIP limit scenarios

Usage

Input Requirements

  • Kanban board state data
  • Work item history with state transitions
  • Current WIP limits
  • Board configuration (columns, swimlanes)
  • Historical flow data

Output Deliverables

  • Cumulative flow diagram
  • Flow metrics report
  • Bottleneck analysis
  • WIP limit recommendations
  • Aging items alert list

Example Use Cases

  1. Daily Standup: Review CFD for flow issues
  2. Process Review: Analyze bottlenecks and constraints
  3. WIP Tuning: Optimize WIP limits based on data
  4. Continuous Improvement: Track flow improvement trends

Process Integration

This skill integrates with the following processes:

  • Kanban Flow Optimization
  • agile-metrics-velocity.js
  • Issue Management and Escalation
  • Status Reporting and Communication Management

Dependencies

  • Flow metrics calculations
  • Visualization libraries
  • Statistical analysis utilities
  • Board integration APIs

Related Skills

  • SK-005: Agile Metrics Calculator
  • SK-010: Sprint Planning Calculator
  • SK-014: Issue Tracker