consolidate

Deduplicate tasks, remove stale items, and validate dependencies in a beads backlog.

Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/supertyrelle/pelley --skill consolidate-supertyrelle
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Skill: consolidate
Source: https://github.com/supertyrelle/pelley/tree/main/skills/consolidate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/supertyrelle/pelley --skill consolidate-supertyrelle

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill cleans up a cluttered beads backlog by finding duplicates, stale items, missing companion tasks, and dependency problems so planning stays actionable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deduplication: Merge exact duplicates, subset tasks, and convergent work into a cleaner backlog.
  • Vertical slice auditing: Check whether core tasks have the companion work they need across layers.
  • Stale item cleanup: Verify outdated tasks against the codebase and git history before closing them.
  • Dependency validation: Remove redundant transitive links, detect cycles, and confirm epic structure.
  • Use case: After a large blossom run, use this Skill to shrink an unwieldy task queue into a focused, dependency-safe sprint backlog.

Quick Start

Use the consolidate skill to review the current beads backlog for duplicates, stale tasks, missing companion work, and dependency issues in the target area.

Frequently Asked Questions about consolidate

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

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How do I deduplicate tasks in a cluttered software backlog?

Backlog cleanup involves deduplicating tasks by clustering related items and merging exact duplicates, subset tasks, and convergent work. This shrinks an unwieldy task queue into a focused, actionable sprint backlog.

What is the best way to identify stale tasks during project maintenance?

Stale task identification verifies outdated backlog items against the codebase and git history before closing them. This ensures outdated work is safely removed during project maintenance and backlog hygiene.

How do I repair dependency structure issues in a task queue?

Dependency validation repairs task queue structure by removing redundant transitive links, detecting cycles, and confirming epic hierarchy. This ensures the backlog remains dependency-safe for sprint planning.

When should I run backlog cleanup and deduplication?

Run backlog cleanup and deduplication after large task generation runs, before sprint planning, and during maintenance of large multi-session task queues. This keeps the backlog focused and dependency-safe.

Can I check for missing companion tasks across vertical slices?

Yes, vertical slice auditing checks whether core tasks have the necessary companion work across layers. This gap check ensures complete coverage and prevents missing dependent tasks in the backlog.

Does backlog triage work for large multi-session task queues?

Yes, backlog triage handles large multi-session task queues by applying task clustering, staleness verification, and dependency validation. It shrinks unwieldy queues into a focused, structured report.