Update a named bean's status and owner in file and index, creating a feature branch.
npx skills add https://github.com/beekeeper-lab/foundry --skill pick-bean
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: Pick Bean Source: https://github.com/beekeeper-lab/foundry/tree/main/.claude/skills/pick-bean Command: npx skills add https://github.com/beekeeper-lab/foundry --skill pick-bean
Updates a bean's status from New to Picked (or In Progress) and assigns ownership to the Team Lead, ensuring backlog and bean state stay synchronized.
Pick a bean by ID to move it from New to Picked (or In Progress) and assign it to the Team Lead.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Backlog item state transitions are validated by checking the current status and enforcing a strict progression from New to Picked or In Progress. This mechanism prevents invalid status changes and ensures ownership is consistently assigned before any development work begins.
Creating a feature branch happens automatically when you pick a backlog item by its ID. The process updates the bean file, mirrors the changes to the backlog index, and verifies that a test integration branch exists before assigning ownership to the Team Lead.
Picking an already-assigned backlog item triggers idempotent behavior, meaning the operation safely recognizes the existing ownership without duplicating the assignment or creating a redundant feature branch. This ensures consistent state transitions even if the command is run multiple times.
Yes, the workflow requires a test integration branch to exist before you can successfully pick a backlog item. The process verifies the branch presence alongside updating the bean file and assigning ownership to the Team Lead to ensure the development environment is ready.
You can use this workflow to manage git branching and backlog ownership for teams by enforcing valid state transitions and synchronizing the backlog index with individual bean files. It assigns items to the Team Lead and creates dedicated feature branches to keep development organized.
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