project-mode

Shift project lifecycle modes between flow, kanban, and agile with state snapshots.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, yaml.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the friction of managing project overhead by dynamically adjusting the level of process, traceability, and ceremony based on your current development phase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mode Assessment: Analyzes your current project state (issues, sprints, backlog) to recommend the optimal management framework.
  • Seamless Transitions: Safely shifts between modes like Flow, Kanban, Agile, and Agile Enterprise while preserving data and creating state snapshots.
  • Use Case: Transition from a solo exploration phase (Flow) to a structured team environment (Agile) as your project grows, ensuring compliance and sprint tracking are enabled without losing your history.

Quick Start

Run the project-mode skill to assess your current project structure and receive a recommendation for the best management mode.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-mode

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

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How do I transition my project workflow from solo flow to agile without losing backlog history?

To transition project workflow from flow to agile without losing data, the Skill evaluates your current project state and automates the migration of artifacts and storage backends while creating state snapshots. This ensures your backlog and sprint history are preserved during the mode shift.

What is the best way to determine if my team should use kanban or agile project management?

The best way to determine if your team should use kanban or agile is by assessing project state metrics like issues, sprints, and backlog size. The Skill analyzes these metrics to recommend the optimal management framework based on your current development phase and governance needs.

Do I need python3 and yaml to automate agile project mode transitions?

Yes, you need python3 and yaml installed to automate agile project mode transitions. These dependencies are required for the Skill to access project state files, execute shell commands for snapshotting, and update configuration files during structural transitions.

Can I shift between kanban and agile enterprise modes while keeping existing sprint tracking data?

Yes, you can shift between kanban and agile enterprise modes while keeping existing sprint tracking data. The Skill creates state snapshots and safely transitions artifacts and storage backends, ensuring compliance and sprint tracking are enabled without losing your project history.

When should I adjust my project management framework to add more governance and ceremony?

You should adjust your project management framework to add more governance and ceremony when your project grows from solo exploration to a structured team environment. The Skill dynamically evaluates project state metrics to recommend shifting to agile enterprise modes for increased compliance.