User Story Template (Free)
User stories are the bridge between product requirements and engineering work. A well-structured user story template ensures consistency and completeness across your backlog.
Template sections
4 sections covering the complete user story workflow.
Story Format
"As a [user type], I want to [action], so that [benefit]." The user type should be specific (not "user" but "workspace admin"). The action should describe behavior, not implementation. The benefit should explain the outcome.
Acceptance Criteria
List 3-8 testable conditions that define "done." Use either checklist format ("User can filter by date range") or Given/When/Then format for complex scenarios.
Estimation
Use relative story points (1, 2, 3, 5, 8). A 1 is a trivial change. A 3 is a standard feature. An 8 should be split. Consider complexity, uncertainty, and testing effort.
Definition of Ready
A story is ready for sprint when it has: a clear description, acceptance criteria, an estimate, design links (if applicable), and no unresolved blockers.
Copy-paste template
## User Story As a [user type], I want to [action], so that [benefit]. ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] [Criterion 1] - [ ] [Criterion 2] - [ ] [Criterion 3] ## Story Points: [1/2/3/5/8] ## Design: [Figma link] ## Technical Notes: [Any implementation context] ## Dependencies: [Blocked by / Blocks]
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