Small Story

Enforce phase-gated software development lifecycles with automated evidence recording.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the lack of structure and traceability in software development by enforcing a rigid, phase-gated workflow that ensures every task is defined, planned, implemented, and verified with recorded evidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-Gated Execution: Enforces strict transitions between DEFINE, DESIGN, PLAN, IMPLEMENT, VERIFY, and SHIP stages using automated controllers.
  • Evidence Recording: Automatically captures implementation evidence and ledger entries, preventing unauthorized project writes outside of the IMPLEMENT phase.
  • Use Case: Use this for bounded development tasks where you need to ensure that success criteria are met, documented, and validated before a feature is considered complete.

Quick Start

Initiate the workflow by running the sweetclaude go command followed by your story description to begin the guided development process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Small Story

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

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How do I enforce phase-gated workflows with automated evidence recording in software development?

Phase-gated workflows with automated evidence recording are enforced by validating success criteria contracts and blocking unauthorized file modifications outside the IMPLEMENT phase. This ensures every task is defined, planned, implemented, and verified before completion.

What is controller-enforced phase gating for bounded development lifecycles?

Controller-enforced phase gating for bounded development lifecycles is a strict transition mechanism across DEFINE, DESIGN, PLAN, IMPLEMENT, VERIFY, and SHIP stages. Controllers validate success criteria and manage state transitions to ensure implementation integrity.

Do I need Python 3 and the SweetClaude plugin environment to run state-managed workflow transitions?

Yes, you need Python 3 and the SweetClaude plugin environment to execute state-managed workflow transitions. These dependencies are required to run the automated controllers that validate success criteria and record implementation evidence.

How do I start a guided development process for a specific work item?

To start a guided development process for a specific work item, run the sweetclaude go command followed by your story description. This initiates the bounded workflow and begins the phase-gated execution process.

How does evidence recording prevent unauthorized project writes during software development?

Evidence recording prevents unauthorized project writes by automatically capturing ledger entries and blocking file modifications outside the IMPLEMENT phase. This ensures all code changes are validated against success criteria contracts before being accepted.