Work Item Decomposer

Instantly break down your Azure DevOps work items into full-featured hierarchies—any work item types, any structure!

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How It Works

Build comprehensive work item structures for any type and process configuration

Transform complex requirements into organized, actionable hierarchies

Seamlessly accessible from Boards, Backlogs, Sprints, Queries, and Work Item Details

Works flawlessly with both inherited and custom process templates

Consistent setup with error-free execution and optimized performance

Full navigation control for enhanced productivity and workflow efficiency

Intelligent theme detection with automatic light and dark mode switching

🎯 Smart Planning	🔥 Save Time	🎨 Stay Organized
Create complex hierarchies in seconds	No more manual linking or setup	Consistent structures every time
Works with any work item type	One action does it all	Perfect for teams and enterprises

🛠️ How to Use

Install Work Item Decomposer from the Azure DevOps Marketplace.
Open any work item in Boards, Backlogs, Sprints, Queries, or its details view.
Right-click or click the "..." menu and select Decompose work item.
Create your hierarchy and work item types, then click Save.

After installing, you can access Work Item Decomposer almost anywhere you work with items in Azure DevOps Boards:

In all these views, right-click any work item or click the "..." (more options) to open the context menu, then select Decompose work item.

You can also use the extension directly from the Work Item Details view by clicking the "..." (more options) in the toolbar.

Additionally, you can configure the extension's options from the Project Settings area.

Project Settings

See the Language Support page for the current list of supported and planned languages.

Start planning smarter—decompose work items with ease!