Does this skill require any external installations?

Yes, it requires the bd CLI version 0.34.0 or higher and must be used within a git repository.

What is context compaction in the context of Beads?

Compaction occurs when an AI summarizes or truncates its history to stay within its context window; Beads uses the bd CLI to store task data externally so this process doesn't cause the agent to forget its progress.

How does Beads handle task blockers?

Beads uses a graph-based system where you can define parent and child relationships between tasks, allowing the agent to identify which tasks are blocked and which are 'ready' for work.

Can I sync my task progress with other developers?

Yes, Beads includes a sync command that allows the task state to be shared and synchronized via your git remote.

Beads Task Memory

Name: Beads Task Memory
Author: michalvavra

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Manages persistent task states and dependency graphs to maintain agent context across multi-session coding projects.

Beads is a specialized workflow skill designed to solve the problem of context loss during long-running AI coding tasks. By utilizing a graph-based task tracker via the bd CLI, it ensures that progress, blockers, and specific task requirements survive context compaction and session transitions. It allows Claude to track dependencies between tasks, prioritize work using a structured ranking system, and maintain a persistent log of deliverables within a git repository, ensuring the agent always knows the current state of a project without relying on transient chat history.

Características Principales

01Graph-based dependency tracking to manage complex workflow blockers

02Structured notes format for tracking deliverables and next steps

03Git-integrated state synchronization for distributed development

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05Priority-based task organization with levels ranging from 0 to 4

06Persistent task memory that survives context window compaction

Casos de Uso

01Maintaining a source-of-truth task list directly within a git-based repository

02Managing large-scale software refactors with multiple interdependent steps

03Resuming complex development work across multiple discrete AI chat sessions

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npx skillfish add michalvavra/agents beads

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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