Can I visualize dependencies between tasks?

Yes, the skill includes commands like 'bd dep tree' to visualize hierarchies and 'bd dep cycles' to identify circular dependencies that might block progress.

What is the main purpose of the Beads CLI skill?

It provides a localized, terminal-based task tracking system that allows Claude and developers to manage work items, dependencies, and project status directly within the codebase.

How does it handle multi-agent conflicts?

It uses a specific claiming protocol where agents must set an assignee and claim both parent tasks and their sub-beads simultaneously to signal that work is in progress.

Where is the task data stored?

All task data is stored in a .beads/ directory within the project repository, ensuring that task state is version-controlled alongside the code.

Beads CLI Task Manager

Name: Beads CLI Task Manager
Author: Mburdo

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Productividad y Flujo de Trabajo

Manages local task tracking and issue dependencies directly through the command line for seamless AI agent workflows.

Beads CLI (bd) is an opinionated task tracking system designed specifically for AI agents and developers to coordinate work across multiple sessions without external platforms. It provides a robust framework for creating, claiming, and closing tasks while managing complex parent-child hierarchies and dependency trees. By storing the state in a local .beads/ directory, it ensures that project progress is version-controlled and synchronized, preventing task conflicts in multi-agent environments and providing a clear, authoritative source of truth for the project roadmap.

Características Principales

01Hierarchical task management with nested parent-child bead IDs

02Advanced dependency mapping including blocking and related task types

03Multi-agent claim protocol to prevent redundant work and conflicts

04Automated project health checks and state fixing with bd doctor

0546 GitHub stars

06Version-controlled task state stored directly within the repository

Casos de Uso

01Preventing work collisions in multi-agent environments through formal claiming protocols

02Managing complex software development roadmaps across multiple AI agent sessions

03Visualizing project blockers and dependency cycles during large-scale refactors

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mburdo/knowledge_and_vibes beads-cli

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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