| name | definition.story_map |
| phase | definition |
| roles | Product Designer, Product Manager |
| description | Generate a structured user story map to visualize workflows, user goals, and release slices. |
| variables | [object Object] |
| outputs | Story map with activities, tasks, and release slices., Narrative summary capturing insights and alignment considerations., Export-friendly table for backlog tooling. |
Purpose
Support cross-functional alignment on scope by visualizing how users progress through key activities and what increments deliver value.
Pre-run Checklist
- ✅ Review discovery insights to confirm persona and goal accuracy.
- ✅ Align with engineering on technical constraints or dependencies.
- ✅ Gather any existing journey maps or service blueprints for reference.
Invocation Guidance
codex run --skill definition.story_map \
--vars "persona={{persona}}" \
"primary_goal={{primary_goal}}" \
"stages={{stages}}" \
"constraints={{constraints}}"
Recommended Input Attachments
- Screens or prototypes covering the journey.
- Notes from field studies or shadowing sessions.
Claude Workflow Outline
- Outline the persona, goal, and context.
- Create a story map table with columns for stages, activities, tasks, and candidate releases.
- Highlight assumptions, dependencies, and instrumentation needs per slice.
- Provide a narrative summary and collaboration checkpoints.
- Suggest export steps for tools like FigJam, Miro, or backlog systems.
Output Template
## Story Map Overview
Persona: {{persona}}
Goal: {{primary_goal}}
## Story Map
| Stage | User Activity | Tasks | Release Slice | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
## Alignment Notes
- Assumptions:
- Dependencies:
- Instrumentation:
Follow-up Actions
- Review the map with design, engineering, and product marketing for feedback.
- Break down release slices into backlog items with acceptance criteria.
- Track updates in the squad planning workspace.