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Version: v3.1.2

Context Menu

From Azure Boards or Queries, use the Spec Kit Context Menu on a work item — open the work-item menu, choose Raaghu, then run AI actions to chat, review readiness, refine the description or acceptance criteria, generate child items and test cases, build backlog from notes, or assess impact — without leaving the board.

You need a Spec Kit seat and a connected AI provider. See Installation and Settings.

Open the Context Menu​

  1. On a backlog, board, or query result, open the work-item context menu (right-click or …).
  2. Choose Raaghu.
  3. Pick an action. Spec Kit opens a side panel for that work item.

Azure Boards Context Menu showing the Raaghu submenuAzure Boards Context Menu showing the Raaghu submenu

Actions​

ActionWhat it does
Open ChatOpens the panel so you can ask questions. Nothing is written to Azure DevOps until you save a draft or create items.
Review Work ItemRead-only readiness report (summary, gaps, risks, verdict, next steps). Optionally Apply fixes as draft.
INVEST CheckType-aware INVEST score (adapted for Epic, Feature, User Story, and other types). Optionally apply priority fixes as a draft, or tag the INVEST score on the work item.
Improve DescriptionRewrites wording and structure into a reviewable draft. Preserves meaning and does not invent new scope. You can also improve the title.
Generate Acceptance CriteriaDrafts testable acceptance criteria while keeping the existing description. Review, then Save changes.
Generate Child ItemsSuggests next-level children for your process template. Edit, create, or skip each card.
Generate Test CasesSuggests Gherkin or step-based test cases. Review and create linked Test Cases in Azure DevOps.
Backlog from NotesPaste or upload notes (.txt / .md, max 8000 characters). Spec Kit previews the child type, then Generate backlog items for you to review and create.
Assess ImpactDescribe the change to assess (optional for Change Request types). Returns an impact report; linked parent, children, and related items are context only — they are not automatically marked impacted.

Batch: With multiple work items selected, Review Work Item, INVEST Check, and Generate Acceptance Criteria can run across the selection. Other actions use the primary selected item.

Work-item panel​

The panel shows the current work item (type and state), quick-action chips, and the conversation. Refine actions open a draft with Preview, Edit, and Diff. Nothing is saved to Azure DevOps until you confirm.

Recommended by Raaghu appears only when there are concrete gaps — for example a thin description or missing/thin acceptance criteria. When the work item already looks ready, no recommendation cards are shown. After you run an action, that action stays excluded from recommendations until you start a New conversation. A quick-action chip can still show a Suggested badge for another follow-up when gaps remain.

Work-item panel with Recommended by Raaghu cards and Suggested quick actionWork-item panel with Recommended by Raaghu cards and Suggested quick action

Backlog from Notes​

  1. From the Context Menu (or a quick action in the panel), choose Backlog from Notes.
  2. Paste notes or upload a .txt / .md file (max 8000 characters). The panel shows which child type will be created under the parent.
  3. Click Generate backlog items, then review each suggested card — edit, Create, or Skip.

Backlog from Notes form with paste area and Generate backlog itemsBacklog from Notes form with paste area and Generate backlog items

Assess Impact​

  1. From the Context Menu (or a quick action in the panel), choose Assess Impact.
  2. Enter the change to assess (required for most work-item types; optional for Change Request). Linked items are used as context only.
  3. Click Start Assess Impact and review the report (directly impacted, potentially impacted, cascade risks, and recommended actions).

Assess Impact interstitial asking for the change to assessAssess Impact interstitial asking for the change to assess

Generate Acceptance Criteria​

  1. From the Context Menu (or a quick action in the panel), choose Generate Acceptance Criteria.
  2. Review the proposed acceptance criteria draft (description stays intact).
  3. Edit if needed, then Save changes to write them back to the work item.

Proposed acceptance criteria draft ready to saveProposed acceptance criteria draft ready to save

Generate Test Cases or Child Items​

  1. Run Generate Test Cases or Generate Child Items.
  2. Review each suggested card — edit title/body, Create, Skip, or undo a skip.
  3. Created items open in Azure DevOps; the panel closes when the list is finished unless you keep interacting with it.

Suggested test cases panel with create and skip actionsSuggested test cases panel with create and skip actions

Next steps​