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steveyegge/beads

Graph-based issue tracker that survives conversation compaction. Provides persistent memory for multi-session work with complex dependencies.

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Install command
npx skills add https://github.com/steveyegge/beads --skill beads
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About this skill
Graph-based issue tracker that survives conversation compaction. Provides persistent memory for multi-session work with complex dependencies. Decision test : "Will I need this context in 2 weeks?" YES = bd, NO = TodoWrite. See BOUNDARIES.md for detailed comparison. Run bd prime for AI-optimized workflow context (auto-loaded by hooks). Run bd --help for specific command usage. Essential commands: bd ready , bd create , bd show , bd update , bd close , bd dolt push Append --json to any command for structured output. Use bd show --long for extended metadata.

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What does beads do?

Graph-based issue tracker that survives conversation compaction. Provides persistent memory for multi-session work with complex dependencies.

Is beads good?

beads does not have approved reviews yet, so SkillJury cannot publish a community verdict.

What agent does beads work with?

beads currently lists compatibility with codex, gemini-cli, opencode, kimi-cli, amp, github-copilot.

What are alternatives to beads?

Skills in the same category include telegram-bot-builder, flutter-app-size, sharp-edges, iterative-retrieval.

How do I install beads?

npx skills add https://github.com/steveyegge/beads --skill beads

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