bd-issue-tracking

Track issues and dependencies across sessions with Git-backed context.

7|8|Updated Dec 10, 2018
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kaihendry/dabase.com --skill bd-issue-tracking-kaihendry
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bd-issue-tracking
Source: https://github.com/kaihendry/dabase.com/tree/main/.claude/skills/beads
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaihendry/dabase.com --skill bd-issue-tracking-kaihendry

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill manages complex, multi-session work by providing persistent context and dependency tracking, ensuring that work can be resumed after long breaks or system compactions without losing critical information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Persistent Memory: Tracks issues, dependencies, and context across sessions, surviving AI model compactions.
  • Dependency Graph: Manages complex relationships between tasks, automatically surfacing ready work.
  • Session Handoff: Facilitates smooth transitions between work sessions with detailed notes.
  • Use Case: Managing a large software project where tasks span weeks, require input from multiple team members, and need to be resumed after extended periods. The Skill ensures all context, decisions, and progress are preserved.

Quick Start

Use the bd skill to create a new issue titled "Implement user authentication flow".

Frequently Asked Questions about bd-issue-tracking

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

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How do I track complex project tasks with dependencies across multiple sessions?

Track complex project tasks with dependencies across multiple sessions by using a Git-backed issue tracking system. It maintains persistent context and dependency graphs, ensuring work is resumed seamlessly after long breaks or system compactions without losing critical information.

How does persistent context survive AI model compactions during project management?

Persistent context survives AI model compactions by storing issues and dependency graphs in a Git-backed issue tracking system. This ensures that all context, decisions, and progress are preserved externally, allowing multi-session work to be resumed accurately.

Do I need the bd CLI to manage dependency graphs and epic planning?

Yes, you need the bd CLI to manage dependency graphs and epic planning. The issue tracking system requires the bd CLI for operations, which handles proactive issue creation, status maintenance, and side quest handling.

What is the best way to handle side quests in software engineering workflows?

The best way to handle side quests in software engineering workflows is to track them within a Git-backed issue tracking system. It manages side quest handling alongside epic planning and dependency graphs, maintaining persistent context for complex work.

Can I resume long-spanning software project work after extended breaks without losing progress?

You can resume long-spanning software project work after extended breaks without losing progress by using a Git-backed issue tracking system. It facilitates smooth session handoffs with detailed notes and preserves all context, decisions, and dependency relationships.

When do I need a dependency graph for issue tracking?

You need a dependency graph for issue tracking when managing complex, multi-session work where tasks require input from multiple team members. It automatically surfaces ready work and manages complex relationships between tasks spanning weeks.