beads

Manage tasks, dependencies, and follow-ups in Beads workspaces via bd CLI.

Updated Mar 1, 2026

Search Tags:#project management #dependency management #task tracking #Beads #blocker management

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npx skills add https://github.com/cpfcoaching/glowing-palm-tree --skill beads-cpfcoaching

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Skill: beads
Source: https://github.com/cpfcoaching/glowing-palm-tree/tree/main/.agents/skills/beads
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cpfcoaching/glowing-palm-tree --skill beads-cpfcoaching

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines project task tracking and management using Beads, enhancing productivity and ensuring task dependencies are accounted for.

Core Features & Use Cases

Task Tracking: Manages shared project tasks, dependencies, and blockers.
Follow-up Work: Facilitates the creation of durable follow-up tasks based on project implementation.
Work Context: Allows project context recovery and the choice between local planning and persistent project tracking.
Use Case: Ideal for teams using Beads to track tasks in repositories with bd or Beads for durable project tracking, ensuring that all tasks and blockers are accounted for.

Quick Start

Run 'bd prime' to initialize the Beads workspace, then use 'bd ready' to find ready work and 'bd list --status=open' to view open tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about beads

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

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How do I track project tasks and dependencies in a Beads workspace?▼

Project task tracking in a Beads workspace is automated by managing shared tasks, dependencies, and blockers to ensure all work is accounted for. You can initialize the workspace and view open tasks using the bd CLI.

What is the best way to find ready work in a repository with blockers?▼

Finding ready work in a repository with blockers involves checking task dependencies to see which tasks are unblocked. Running the 'bd ready' command discovers available work by evaluating the current project context and dependency status.

Do I need the bd CLI to manage task tracking with Beads?▼

Yes, the bd CLI is required to manage task tracking with Beads. You must have the bd CLI installed and an active Beads workspace initialized to execute task management commands and recover project context.

How does dependency management work for follow-up tasks in project tracking?▼

Dependency management for follow-up tasks works by creating durable tasks based on project implementation and linking them to existing work. This ensures that blockers and dependencies are tracked throughout the project lifecycle.

Can I choose between local planning and persistent project tracking in Beads?▼

Yes, you can choose between local planning and persistent project tracking in Beads. The workspace context recovery allows you to select the tracking method that best fits your team's workflow and project scale.