beads

Manage project issues and tasks with the beads (bd) command-line tracker.

Updated Dec 22, 2025

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npx skills add https://github.com/SandroBeatz/layrix --skill beads-sandrobeatz

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Skill: beads
Source: https://github.com/SandroBeatz/layrix/tree/main/.claude/skills/beads
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SandroBeatz/layrix --skill beads-sandrobeatz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill unit helps streamline project management by providing a command-line interface for managing issues and tasks using the beads (bd) issue tracker.

Core Features & Use Cases

Issue Management: Create, list, update, and close issues with the bd CLI.
Task Dependency Tracking: Manage dependencies and sync with git for version control.
Project Statistics: Generate statistics to track project progress.
Use Case: Use this Skill to keep track of software development tasks, prioritize work, and sync with the repository for updates.

Quick Start

To list all open issues, use the command: bd list --status=open.

Frequently Asked Questions about beads

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I manage project issues and track tasks from the command line?▼

You can manage project issues by using the beads command-line interface to create, list, update, and close tasks directly from your terminal. It provides command-line tools for issue creation, listing, and closing.

Can I sync my issue tracker with git for version control?▼

Yes, you can sync your issue tracker with git for version control. The beads skill provides dependency management and git synchronization to keep repository updates aligned with task tracking.

What is the best way to track task dependencies in a software project?▼

Tracking task dependencies is handled by the beads issue tracker, which allows you to manage dependencies and sync with git. This ensures your software development tasks are prioritized and linked correctly.

How do I generate project statistics to track development progress?▼

You can generate project statistics to track progress by using the beads CLI. This feature allows you to monitor project tracking metrics and evaluate the status of your software development tasks.

Does the beads issue tracker require any external dependencies to run?▼

No, the beads issue tracker does not require any external dependencies to run. It operates independently using its built-in scripts to manage and track project issues without additional setup.