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goosetown-researcher-beads

Search the local 'bd' issue tracker for issues, dependencies, and project status.

142|22|Updated Feb 19, 2026
Search Tags:#research#dependencies#beads#issues#project status#tracker
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/block/goosetown --skill goosetown-researcher-beads
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Skill: goosetown-researcher-beads
Source: https://github.com/block/goosetown/tree/main/.claude/skills/goosetown-researcher-beads
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/block/goosetown --skill goosetown-researcher-beads

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly find and understand information within the local issue tracker, identifying work items, dependencies, and project status without manual searching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Issue Discovery: Search for bugs, features, epics, and tasks using keywords, assignees, labels, and statuses.
  • Dependency Analysis: Understand how issues are linked, identify blockers, and detect cycles.
  • Project Health: Get overviews of ready work, blocked items, and stale issues.
  • Use Case: A project manager needs to understand what's blocking the "User Authentication" epic. They can use this Skill to list all issues blocked by other issues within that epic, and identify the root causes.

Quick Start

Use the goosetown-researcher-beads skill to list all open bugs.

Frequently Asked Questions about goosetown-researcher-beads

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search an issue tracker for project status and dependencies?▼

You can search an issue tracker for project status and dependencies by running read-only 'bd' CLI commands. This identifies work items, dependency graphs, and team workload, returning structured findings with issue IDs and citations for quick reference.

Can I find blocked issues and stale issues in my local tracker?▼

Yes, finding blocked issues and stale issues is supported. The tool analyzes local 'bd' issue tracker data to detect project health indicators, pinpointing blockers, cycles, and outdated items without requiring manual searches.

What is the best way to understand dependency graphs for project epics?▼

The best way to understand dependency graphs for project epics is to search by keywords or labels. This reveals how issues are linked, identifies root causes blocking epics, and maps the entire dependency graph for the work context.

Does the issue tracker search require write access to modify issues?▼

No, the issue tracker search does not require write access. It operates by executing read-only 'bd' CLI commands to safely query issues, dependencies, and team workload without modifying any project data.

How do I list open bugs using the bd command line interface?▼

To list open bugs using the bd command line interface, you query the local issue tracker by filtering for bug statuses. The tool returns structured findings with specific issue IDs and citations for immediate review.

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