dependency-tracker

Map, score, and visualize cross-team dependencies from project artifacts.

8|1|Updated Dec 28, 2025

Search Tags:#release management #project management #dependencies #visualization #risk assessment #critical path

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npx skills add https://github.com/officebeats/beats-pm-kit --skill dependency-tracker-officebeats

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Skill: dependency-tracker
Source: https://github.com/officebeats/beats-pm-kit/tree/main/.agent/skills/dependency-tracker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/officebeats/beats-pm-kit --skill dependency-tracker-officebeats

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill tackles the chaos of inter-team dependencies, preventing project delays and ensuring smooth program execution by making dependencies explicit and manageable.

Core Features & Use Cases

Dependency Discovery: Automatically identifies explicit and implicit dependencies across project artifacts.
Mapping & Visualization: Maintains a central dependency map and generates visual representations (e.g., Gantt charts) for critical paths.
Risk Assessment: Scores dependencies based on probability of delay and impact, flagging high-risk items.
Use Case: Before a major release, use this Skill to identify all critical path dependencies, assess their risk, and proactively address potential blockers with the responsible teams.

Quick Start

Use the dependency tracker skill to map all dependencies for the upcoming Q4 release.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-tracker

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

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How do I visualize cross-team dependencies for a major release?▼

Cross-team dependencies are mapped by extracting explicit items from project artifacts like TASK_MASTER.md and PRDs, alongside implicit detection of task overlaps, to generate Mermaid visualizations and risk assessments.

What is critical path risk assessment in project management?▼

Critical path risk assessment scores dependencies based on their probability of delay and impact, flagging high-risk items to proactively address blockers before a program release.

Can I use project artifacts like PRDs to discover implicit dependencies?▼

Yes, you can use PRDs for dependency discovery. The Skill utilizes explicit extraction from PRDs and TASK_MASTER.md, alongside implicit detection of inter-team task overlaps, to identify dependencies.

How do I map dependencies when teams have overlapping tasks?▼

To map dependencies with overlapping tasks, the Skill performs implicit detection of inter-team task overlaps across project artifacts to maintain a central dependency map and identify potential risks.

Does dependency visualization work for identifying release management blockers?▼

Yes, dependency visualization works for release management by mapping and scoring cross-team dependencies to identify the critical path, generating visual representations to flag potential blockers.

What is the best way to manage cross-team dependencies without missing blockers?▼

The best way to manage cross-team dependencies is by maintaining a canonical dependency map that automatically discovers explicit and implicit overlaps, scoring risks to flag high-impact blockers before release.