beads-checkpoint

Automate beads session wind-down by capturing learnings into the issue graph.

1|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/justin-delano/Claude-Config --skill beads-checkpoint
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: beads-checkpoint
Source: https://github.com/justin-delano/Claude-Config/tree/main/skills/conditional/beads/checkpoint
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/justin-delano/Claude-Config --skill beads-checkpoint

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Session wind-down is error-prone without a structured capture. This Skill provides a self-contained process to capture learnings into the beads issue graph and prepare for handoff, reducing context loss at session end.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a guided wind-down workflow that consolidates learnings and updates the issue graph.
  • Supports creating a handoff-ready summary to hand to the next agent and maintain continuity.
  • Integrates with existing beads commands to verify graph health, summarize activity, and manage epic progress.

Quick Start

Run the session wind-down and capture learnings into the issue graph before context is lost.

Frequently Asked Questions about beads-checkpoint

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

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How do I capture session learnings before ending a development cycle?

To capture session learnings before ending a development cycle, use a structured wind-down workflow that consolidates activity updates and records them into the issue graph, preventing context loss during handoff.

What is the best way to prepare a handoff-ready narrative for the next agent?

The best way to prepare a handoff-ready narrative for the next agent is to run a guided session wind-down that summarizes recent activity, verifies graph health, and generates a summary maintaining continuity.

How do I update epic and dependency progress at the end of a session?

You can update epic and dependency progress at the end of a session by running command-driven guidance within your end-of-session workflow to apply diagnostic updates directly to the beads issue graph.

Why does session wind-down fail without structured knowledge capture?

Session wind-down fails without structured knowledge capture because unrecorded context and unresolved diagnostics are lost, making it impossible for the next agent to maintain continuity or verify issue graph health.

Can I run diagnostics and health checks on the issue graph before handing off?

Yes, you can run diagnostics and health checks on the issue graph before handing off by executing integrated beads commands during the wind-down workflow to verify graph integrity and summarize activity.

Do I need a SKILL.md file to automate session wind-down and knowledge capture?

Yes, you need a SKILL.md file with YAML frontmatter containing the name and description at the root directory to satisfy Skill unit requirements and execute the command-driven wind-down workflow.