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Projects

Projects are the top-level containers for organizing your work in PUNT. Each project has its own board, backlog, and sprints.

Creating a Project

  1. Click the + New Project button in the sidebar
  2. Enter a project name
  3. Choose a unique project key (e.g., "PUNT", "WEB", "API")
  4. Select a color for visual identification
  5. Add an optional description

Project Keys

Project keys are used to generate ticket identifiers:

  • Must be unique across all projects
  • Typically 2-5 uppercase letters
  • Example: Project key "PUNT" creates tickets like PUNT-1, PUNT-2, etc.

Project Roles

PUNT supports three membership roles:

RolePermissions
OwnerFull control, can delete project, manage all members
AdminCan update project settings, manage members (except owner)
MemberCan view and edit tickets, sprints, and labels

Managing Members

Project admins and owners can:

  • Invite new members via email
  • Change member roles
  • Remove members from the project

Project Settings

Access project settings by clicking the gear icon in the project header:

General Settings

  • Name: Display name of the project
  • Key: Cannot be changed after creation
  • Description: Project description shown in the sidebar
  • Color: Theme color for the project

Sprint Settings

  • Default Duration: Default length for new sprints (1-4 weeks)
  • Auto Carryover: Automatically move incomplete tickets to the next sprint
  • Done Columns: Select which columns indicate completed work

Switching Projects

Use the sidebar to navigate between your projects:

  • Click a project name to open it
  • Use keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation
  • Recently accessed projects appear at the top

Deleting a Project

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Project deletion is permanent and removes all associated data including tickets, sprints, and history.

Only project owners can delete a project:

  1. Open Project Settings
  2. Scroll to the Danger Zone
  3. Click "Delete Project"
  4. Confirm by typing the project name