ralph-tui-create-beads

Convert a PRD into a beads-based execution plan with epic and child beads.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/coreyepstein/mr-burns --skill ralph-tui-create-beads-coreyepstein
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Skill: ralph-tui-create-beads
Source: https://github.com/coreyepstein/mr-burns/tree/main/skills/ralph-tui-create-beads
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coreyepstein/mr-burns --skill ralph-tui-create-beads-coreyepstein

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill converts a PRD into a beads-based execution plan by creating an epic with child beads for each user story, enabling deterministic autonomous execution with ralph-tui.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transforms a PRD into a beads epic and per-story beads, including acceptance criteria and quality gates.
  • Automatically establishes dependencies to enforce the correct execution order (epic → backend → UI).
  • Outputs to .beads/beads.jsonl for consumption by the ralph-tui beads tracker.

Quick Start

  • Provide your PRD content to the skill; it will generate an epic and beads and write them to .beads/beads.jsonl.
  • Run ralph-tui with the beads tracker to execute beads: ralph-tui run --tracker beads --epic <epic-id>

Frequently Asked Questions about ralph-tui-create-beads

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

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How do I convert a PRD into a beads execution plan for ralph-tui?

To convert a PRD into a beads execution plan, you provide the PRD content to generate an epic with child beads for each user story, outputting to .beads/beads.jsonl for ralph-tui consumption.

What is the dependency order when creating beads from a PRD?

The dependency order when creating beads enforces a specific execution sequence: epic first, followed by backend tasks, and then UI tasks, ensuring correct build progression for the beads tracker.

How do I run ralph-tui with a generated beads tracker file?

You run ralph-tui with the generated beads tracker by executing the command ralph-tui run --tracker beads --epic <epic-id>, using the epic ID created from your PRD conversion.

Can I automatically generate acceptance criteria and quality gates from a PRD?

Yes, you can generate acceptance criteria and quality gates automatically from a PRD. The conversion process parses your PRD quality gates and formats each bead to include them for deterministic iteration.

Do I need to manually format user stories into beads.jsonl?

No, you do not need to manually format user stories. The skill parses user stories from your PRD and automatically formats each bead with dependencies and acceptance criteria into the .beads/beads.jsonl file.