epics

Manage project epic lifecycles in markdown with a SQLite cache.

6|3|Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carson-sweet/sweetclaude --skill epics
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: epics
Source: https://github.com/carson-sweet/sweetclaude/tree/main/skills/epics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carson-sweet/sweetclaude --skill epics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of maintaining project structure and traceability by providing a structured, cache-backed system for managing epics, objectives, and completion criteria directly within your project repository.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Epic Lifecycle Management: Create, track, link, and complete capability-based epics with integrated status reporting.
  • Traceability: Automatically link work items to epics and maintain a source-of-truth via markdown files while using a SQLite cache for high-performance querying.
  • Use Case: When starting a new feature, use this skill to define the epic, set clear completion criteria, and link individual development tasks to ensure every piece of work contributes to a defined objective.

Quick Start

Use the epics skill to add a new epic titled Workflow Engine with a clear objective and completion criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about epics

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I manage project epics and traceability directly in my repository?

Manage project epics using a local directory structure of markdown files supported by a SQLite cache. This setup maintains traceability by bidirectionally linking work items to epics while keeping your roadmap data directly inside your repository.

How do I track epic lifecycle status and link work items for roadmap visualization?

Track epic lifecycle status and link work items by running the project-specific cache script. This script synchronizes data into a SQLite cache, enabling efficient roadmap visualization and high-performance querying of your objectives.

Do I need Python 3 to use markdown files for epic management?

Yes, Python 3 is required to run the project-specific cache script. This script maintains data integrity and state synchronization between your markdown files and the SQLite cache used for querying.

What is the best way to maintain project structure and completion criteria for new features?

Define capability-based epics with clear completion criteria directly in markdown files. This approach ensures every piece of work contributes to a defined objective while providing a structured source-of-truth for your project.

Can I use SQLite to query project objectives stored as markdown files?

Yes, the skill uses a SQLite cache to query project objectives stored as markdown files. You execute the cache script to maintain data integrity and state synchronization for efficient roadmap visualization.

Why does epic management require a cache script for workflow planning?

The cache script is required to maintain data integrity and state synchronization between markdown files and the SQLite cache. It ensures bidirectional linking of work items to epics remains accurate for high-performance querying.