MoSCoW Board
Scope a release into Must, Should, Could and Won't — drag between columns.
Must have2
User login & authentication
Core dashboard view
Should have2
Email notifications
CSV data export
Could have2
Dark mode
Keyboard shortcuts
Won't have2
Native mobile app
Public API v2
What is MoSCoW Board?
MoSCoW is a simple scoping method that sorts requirements into Must have, Should have, Could have, and Won't have — making trade-offs explicit before you commit to a release.
How to read your result
- Must have: non-negotiable — the release fails without it.
- Should have: important but not vital; include if you can.
- Could have: nice-to-have; the first to cut under pressure.
- Won't have: explicitly out of scope this time (but recorded).
Frequently asked questions
What does MoSCoW stand for?
Must have, Should have, Could have, and Won't have — the capital letters spell MoSCoW (the o's are just filler).