Tracks complex, multi-session development tasks with dependency graphs and persistent context preservation.
Beads (bd) is a specialized issue-tracking skill for Claude Code designed to manage work that spans multiple sessions or involves intricate dependencies. Unlike simple checklists, Beads maintains a graph-based structure that survives conversation compaction cycles, ensuring that critical context, blockers, and strategic decisions remain accessible even after history is cleared. It is essential for managing exploratory side quests, long-term research, and large-scale projects where resuming work after a hiatus requires detailed technical memory.
Key Features
01Proactive progress checkpointing to capture architectural decisions
02Persistent memory that survives Claude Code conversation compaction
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04Graph-based dependency tracking for complex task hierarchies
05Automated session-start protocols for immediate context restoration
06Support for both project-local and global fallback databases
Use Cases
01Preserving technical context and blockers across project handoffs or breaks
02Tracking exploratory 'side quests' without losing progress on the main task
03Managing long-term feature development that spans multiple days or weeks
