ralph-tui-create-beads

Convert PRDs into epic and child beads for ralph-tui execution.

Updated Jan 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/desflynn/ralph-tui --skill ralph-tui-create-beads-desflynn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ralph-tui-create-beads
Source: https://github.com/desflynn/ralph-tui/tree/main/skills/ralph-tui-create-beads
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/desflynn/ralph-tui --skill ralph-tui-create-beads-desflynn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill converts PRDs into beads for ralph-tui execution, enabling teams to break down a PRD into an epic and manageable user stories that can be automated with the beads tracker.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Epic and bead creation: Generate an epic bead with child beads for each user story extracted from the PRD.
  • Quality gates extraction: Detect and attach quality gates from the PRD to each bead's acceptance criteria.
  • Dependency-aware scheduling: Enforce an execution order (schema → backend → UI) and output ready-to-run commands for the beads workflow.

Quick Start

Provide the PRD markdown file to convert, then run the beads creation workflow to generate the .beads/beads.jsonl output and an epic with child beads ready for ralph-tui.

Frequently Asked Questions about ralph-tui-create-beads

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a PRD into user stories for testable execution?

To convert a PRD into user stories for testable execution, the skill extracts user stories to generate an epic bead with child beads, enforcing an ordered, testable bead workflow for deterministic execution.

How are quality gates and dependencies handled when breaking down a PRD?

When breaking down a PRD, quality gates are detected from the document and attached to each bead's acceptance criteria, while dependency-aware scheduling enforces an execution order like schema, backend, then UI.

What is the best way to generate an epic with child beads for ralph-tui planning?

The best way to generate an epic with child beads for ralph-tui planning is to input the PRD markdown file, which automatically creates an epic bead with child beads for each user story and outputs ready-to-run commands.

Does ralph-tui bead creation work with standard markdown PRDs?

Yes, ralph-tui bead creation works with standard markdown PRDs by accepting the markdown file as input to extract epics, user stories, and quality gates for the beads tracker.

What output format does the PRD to beads conversion produce?

The PRD to beads conversion produces a .beads/beads.jsonl output file containing the epic and child beads, ensuring an ordered, testable bead workflow for deterministic execution.