BD Issue Tracking

About

BD (Beads) Issue Tracking is a specialized skill for Claude Code designed to provide persistent memory and task management for intricate software projects. Unlike standard checklists, BD utilizes a graph-based approach to track blockers, prerequisites, and strategic context, ensuring that work spanning multiple days or sessions remains cohesive. It is particularly effective for managing 'fuzzy' research tasks, exploratory side quests, and large-scale implementations where resuming work with full context is critical for success.

Key Features

• Persistent data storage that survives AI conversation compaction and token limits.
• Graph-based dependency tracking for managing complex task hierarchies and blockers.
• Dual-interface support using both MCP tools and CLI fallbacks for web environments.
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• Structured note-taking patterns (COMPLETED/IN_PROGRESS/NEXT) for clear handoffs.
• Automatic database discovery for project-local or global cross-project tracking.

Use Cases

• Resuming large-scale refactoring projects after long breaks without losing technical context.
• Managing non-linear development tasks with branching dependencies and prerequisites.
• Ensuring project continuity during long-running tasks that trigger multiple context compactions.