Beads skill enables Claude Code to interact with Beads, a shell-based automation tool. It benefits operations teams by automating workflows and integrating with existing shell scripts. The skill connects Claude Code to Beads, allowing for streamlined automation of repetitive tasks.
git clone https://github.com/mrf/beads-skill.gitThe Beads skill connects Claude Code to Beads, a lightweight issue tracker designed for AI agent workflows. It provides slash commands for common operations like creating issues, tracking dependencies, and managing work status, helping Claude remember context across sessions. The skill includes a Project Manager agent that ensures alignment between tracked issues and actual project work. Operations and development teams benefit from automated task tracking, dependency management, and persistent memory that eliminates context loss between sessions.
Install Beads using the provided script, then link the skill's commands to Claude Code with a symbolic link. Initialize beads in your project using /beads:init, then use slash commands like /beads:ready, /beads:create-issue, and /beads:status to manage work. Optionally enable the Project Manager agent to ensure ongoing alignment between beads issues and actual project work.
Track coding tasks and dependencies across multiple Claude sessions
Maintain project alignment with automated Project Manager audits
Create and manage hierarchical issues with parent-child relationships
Identify unblocked work ready to start with the /beads:ready command
No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.
git clone https://github.com/mrf/beads-skillCopy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
I need to automate a workflow using Beads. Here are the details: [WORKFLOW_DESCRIPTION]. Can you generate the necessary Beads script and explain how it works?
# Beads Automation Script for [WORKFLOW_DESCRIPTION]
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Define variables
COMPANY="Example Corp"
INDUSTRY="Technology"
DATA="user_data.csv"
# Step 1: Data Preparation
if [ -f "$DATA" ]; then
echo "Data file found. Preparing for processing..."
# Add data preparation steps here
else
echo "Error: Data file not found."
exit 1
fi
# Step 2: Data Processing
# Add data processing steps here
# Step 3: Data Analysis
# Add data analysis steps here
# Step 4: Report Generation
# Add report generation steps here
echo "Workflow completed successfully."
```
## Explanation
- **Variables**: The script starts by defining key variables such as `COMPANY`, `INDUSTRY`, and `DATA`.
- **Data Preparation**: Checks if the data file exists and prepares it for processing.
- **Data Processing**: Processes the data according to the specified workflow.
- **Data Analysis**: Analyzes the processed data.
- **Report Generation**: Generates a report based on the analysis.AI assistant built for thoughtful, nuanced conversation
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