Project Themes

Create and monitor domain-grouping labels for software development stories.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the navigation and cognitive load issues that arise in large projects (50+ issues) where standard epics are insufficient for grouping work across services or functional areas.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Domain Grouping: Create orthogonal labels (themes) to categorize stories by feature area, service, or infrastructure without affecting delivery hierarchy.
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor the status and completion of issues within specific themes to maintain visibility across complex project boundaries.
  • Use Case: A developer working on a large-scale platform can use themes to group disparate tasks related to "Audit Logging" or "Platform Auth API" to track progress independently of the primary sprint or epic structure.

Quick Start

Use the project-themes skill to create a new theme for the upcoming infrastructure audit.

Frequently Asked Questions about Project Themes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I group work across services when standard epics are not enough?

Domain grouping labels organize complex projects by creating orthogonal themes to categorize stories by feature area or service without affecting the delivery hierarchy. This maintains visibility across functional boundaries in projects with 50 or more issues.

What is the best way to track progress for infrastructure tasks independent of sprint structure?

Track progress for infrastructure tasks by creating and monitoring domain themes. This allows you to tag disparate tasks like infrastructure audits and monitor their completion separately from the primary sprint or epic structure.

How do I create a theme for a new feature area in a large software project?

Create a new theme to group related stories using domain labels. This skill operates on project issue inventories, letting you tag and monitor specific feature areas across service and infrastructure boundaries.

Do I need an artifact storage system to manage project themes?

Yes, managing project themes requires integration with the project's artifact storage system. This integration persists theme metadata and maintains issue associations across the inventory.

Why use domain themes instead of epics for project navigation in large projects?

Domain themes provide orthogonal grouping for large projects where epics are insufficient. They categorize work by feature area or infrastructure without altering the delivery hierarchy, reducing cognitive load and improving navigation.

Can I use project themes for software development stories across functional boundaries?

Yes, project themes manage domain-grouping labels for software development stories. They improve navigation and traceability by allowing you to tag and monitor work across service and infrastructure boundaries.