New
Create a new sprint directory with specs.md template
- Type
- Slash Command
- Repository
- jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace
- GitHub stars
- 2.8k
- License
- MIT
- Repo last updated
- Sep 27, 2026
- Source file
- plugins/community/sprint/commands/new.md
What New is
New is a slash command published in the jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace repository on GitHub, which has about 2.8k stars. The repository describes itself as: “Model-agnostic agent-skills platform with a harness-free canonical layer, verified adapters, and the ccpi package manager. Explore at tonsofskills.com.”
A slash command is a reusable prompt saved as a markdown file and run by typing its name after a slash. In Claude Code, custom commands have been merged into skills: a file in .claude/commands/ and a skill folder in .claude/skills/ both create the same kind of command, and existing command files keep working.
New gives you a repeatable way to run the same instructions without retyping them, optionally with arguments.
How to install New
Claude Code
- Download new.md from the repository.
- Save it to ~/.claude/commands/ (all projects) or .claude/commands/ (one project). As a skill, you can instead save it as ~/.claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md.
- Run it by typing / followed by its name, with arguments such as [goal description].
Claude Cowork
- Turn the command into a skill: create a folder with the file saved as SKILL.md and zip it.
- In Customize → Skills, click +, then upload the ZIP.
- Run it from any task with / and the skill name.
New to extending Cowork? Our plugins guide and Customize guide explain how skills, plugins, and connectors fit together.
Inside the source file
An excerpt from plugins/community/sprint/commands/new.md, shared under the repository's MIT license. Read the full file on GitHub.
You are bootstrapping a new sprint for the user.
Workflow
Step 1: Determine Sprint Index
Find the next sprint number:
# Get current highest sprint number
LAST=$(ls -d .claude/sprint/*/ 2>/dev/null | sort -V | tail -1 | grep -oE '[0-9]+' | tail -1)
if [ -z "$LAST" ]; then
NEXT=1
else
NEXT=$((LAST + 1))
fi
echo $NEXTStep 2: Create Sprint Directory
mkdir -p .claude/sprint/[NEXT]Step 3: Gather Sprint Information
Ask the user for sprint details. Present this as a structured question:
What would you like to build in this sprint?
Options to clarify:
- Goal: What's the main objective? (1-2 sentences)
- Scope: What specific features or fixes?
- Testing:
- QA testing: required / optional / skip
- UI testing: required / optional / skip
- UI testing mode: automated / manual
Step 4: Create specs.md
Based on user input, create .claude/sprint/[NEXT]/specs.md:
# Sprint [NEXT] Specifications
## Goal
[User's goal description]
## Scope
[List of features/tasks]
## Testing
- QA: [required/optional/skip]
- UI Testing: [required/optional/skip]
- UI Testing Mode: [automated/manual]
## Notes
[Any additional context]Step 5: Suggest Next Steps
After creating the sprint, suggest:
Sprint [NEXT] created at .claude/sprint/[NEXT]/
Next steps:
1. Review and edit .claude/sprint/[NEXT]/specs.md if needed
2. Run /sprint to start the sprint workflow
3. The architect will analyze specs and create detailed specifications
Tip: For detailed specs, you can add:
- API endpoint details
- UI mockup descriptions
- Database schema changes
- Specific test scenariosQuick Mode
If the user provides a one-liner goal, create the sprint immediately:
Example: /sprint:new Add user authentication with OAuth
Creates:
# Sprint [N] Specifications
## Goal
Add user authentication with OAuth
## Scope
- To be analyzed by architect
## Testing
- QA: required
- UI Testing: required
- UI Testing Mode: automatedTemplates
Offer templates for common sprint types:
Feature Sprint
# Sprint [N] Specifications
## Goal
[New feature description]
## Scope
- Backend API endpoints
- Frontend UI components
- Database migrations
- Tests
## Testing
- QA: required
- UI Testing: required
- UI Testing Mode: automatedBug Fix Sprint
# Sprint [N] Specifications
## Goal
Fix [bug description]
## Scope
- Root cause analysis
- Fix implementation
- Regression tests
## Testing
- QA: required
- UI Testing: optional
- UI Testing Mode: automatedRefactoring Sprint
# Sprint [N] Specifications
## Goal
Refactor [component/system]
## Scope
- Code restructuring
- No functional changes
- Update tests if needed
## Testing
- QA: required
- UI Testing: skipOutput
Report to user:
- Sprint number and directory created
- Summary of specs.md content
- Next steps to proceed
Before you install
- Read the whole file first. Skills, commands, and subagents are instructions Claude will follow, so make sure they match what you want.
- Check which tools, scripts, or MCP servers it uses. Local servers and scripts run with your permissions.
- Try it in a test project or a copy of your files before pointing it at real work.
- Pin the version you tested, and review changes before updating.
- Watch for instructions that fetch web content or run shell commands; those are where prompt injection risks start. See our prompt injection guide.
FAQ
What is New?
New is a slash command for Claude Code and Claude Cowork from the jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace repository on GitHub. Create a new sprint directory with specs.md template
How do I install New in Claude Code?
Download new.md from the repository. Save it to ~/.claude/commands/ (all projects) or .claude/commands/ (one project). As a skill, you can instead save it as ~/.claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md. Run it by typing / followed by its name, with arguments such as [goal description].
Can I use New in Claude Cowork?
Turn the command into a skill: create a folder with the file saved as SKILL.md and zip it. In Customize → Skills, click +, then upload the ZIP. Run it from any task with / and the skill name.
Is New safe to install?
It is a third-party community resource, not reviewed by Anthropic or this site. Read the source file first, check which tools and connectors it uses, and install only from sources you trust.
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