beads-audit

Run Beads toolkit health checks to detect orphaned issues and circular dependencies.

1|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/justin-delano/Claude-Config --skill beads-audit
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Skill: beads-audit
Source: https://github.com/justin-delano/Claude-Config/tree/main/skills/conditional/beads/audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/justin-delano/Claude-Config --skill beads-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Keeps the beads issue graph healthy by performing periodic health checks and maintenance, reducing the risk of disorganized structures affecting planning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Periodic health checks of the beads graph to identify integrity issues
  • Detection and remediation guidance for orphaned issues, circular dependencies, stale issues, and misconfigurations
  • Clear runbook-style instructions for routine graph maintenance and improvements

Quick Start

Run the beads health checks with bd status and bd doctor to surface actionable fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about beads-audit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check beads graph health for orphaned issues and circular dependencies?

Run beads graph health checks using bd status and bd doctor to identify orphaned issues, circular dependencies, and misconfigurations, providing clear remediation guidance and runbook instructions for routine maintenance.

What is the best way to automate periodic maintenance for the beads issue graph?

Automate beads issue graph maintenance by performing periodic health checks during weekly cycles or after major graph changes, using bd lint and bd dep cycles to detect stale issues and surface structural fixes before planning sessions.

When do I need to run beads lint and graph health checks?

Run beads lint and graph health checks during weekly maintenance cycles, after major graph changes, or before planning sessions to detect disorganized structures that risk affecting project planning and issue tracking integrity.

Does the beads audit process work without additional dependencies or components?

The beads audit process works standalone without additional dependencies or components, relying solely on Beads toolkit commands like bd status, bd doctor, bd lint, and bd dep cycles to assess graph health and surface fixes.

How do I fix circular dependencies found in the beads issue graph?

Fix circular dependencies in the beads issue graph by running bd dep cycles to detect them, then following the runbook-style remediation guidance provided by the health check output to resolve structural misconfigurations and restore graph integrity.

Why does beads graph health maintenance matter before planning sessions?

Beads graph health maintenance matters before planning sessions because disorganized structures, orphaned issues, and circular dependencies directly affect planning accuracy, and running bd doctor and bd lint surfaces these integrity issues early to prevent downstream problems.