A local-first canvas for user story mapping
Built for product teams, Story Map Builder helps you arrange user activities, tasks, stories, releases, owners, and personas on a quiet planning canvas. Start from an example or a blank map, then export your work when you need a backup.
The anatomy of a useful story map
The builder mirrors Jeff Patton-style user story mapping: journey backbone first, details underneath, releases across the work.
User Activities
Set the backbone of the customer journey so the map starts with behavior, not feature buckets.
User Tasks
Break each activity into concrete steps and keep related stories under the right task.
User Stories
Stack story cards vertically by priority, with owners, personas, status, and details available in context.
Releases
Draw horizontal delivery slices across tasks so scope and sequencing stay visible together.
Owners and Personas
Keep planning context on the card without turning the map into a heavy issue tracker.
Local Workspace
Use the builder for free with browser storage, workspace export, and backup import.
How it works
Get started with user story mapping in four simple steps.
Define User Activities
Start by identifying the key user activities and tasks that make up your journey. These form the horizontal backbone of your story map.
Add User Stories
Break down each activity into detailed user stories. Arrange them vertically by priority with the most critical stories at the top.
Plan Releases
Draw horizontal lines to define releases. This helps your team understand what gets built when.
Iterate and Refine
Review priorities, clarify acceptance criteria, and keep your backlog ready for the next planning conversation.
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