diff --git a/packages/default-theme/package.json b/packages/default-theme/package.json
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+{
+  "name": "@pubsweet/default-theme",
+  "version": "0.0.1",
+  "description": "Default theme for pubsweet apps",
+  "main": "src",
+  "license": "MIT",
+  "publishConfig": {
+    "access": "public"
+  }
+}
diff --git a/packages/default-theme/src/index.js b/packages/default-theme/src/index.js
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+const theme = {}
+
+export default theme