beads

Store decisions and context in a Git-backed persistent memory for multi-session work.

Updated Aug 2, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/czer323/d3-item-salvager --skill beads-czer323
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: beads
Source: https://github.com/czer323/d3-item-salvager/tree/main/.claude/skills/beads
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/czer323/d3-item-salvager --skill beads-czer323

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Beads provides a Git-backed, persistent memory for multi-session work, ensuring decisions, notes, and dependencies survive conversation compaction and session boundaries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Graph-based issue tracking with dependency management to surface ready work.
  • Git-backed persistence that survives compaction and session boundaries.
  • Advanced workflows including molecules, wisps, and agent beads for complex collaboration.
  • Rich notes field to capture decisions, context, and outcomes for future sessions.
  • Seamless integration with developer workflows and team collaboration.

Quick Start

Create an initial bd issue to begin tracking multi-session work and resume progress from the notes field.

Frequently Asked Questions about beads

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I maintain task context across multiple AI chat sessions?▼

Persistent memory for multi-session work is maintained by storing decisions, notes, and dependencies in a Git-backed store. This ensures context survives conversation compaction and session boundaries.

What is the best way to track long-running issues that span days or weeks?▼

The best way to track long-running issues is using graph-based issue tracking with dependency management. This records outcomes for an auditable history and surfaces ready work across multi-session workflows.

How does dependency management work for multi-session task tracking?▼

Dependency management for multi-session task tracking enforces dependency types within a graph structure. This surfaces ready work while storing decisions and context in a notes field for future sessions.

Can I manage complex collaboration workflows with persistent notes?▼

Complex collaboration workflows with persistent notes are supported through advanced features including molecules, wisps, and agent beads. These integrate with developer workflows to capture decisions and outcomes.

Do I need Git to manage conversation compaction for issue tracking?▼

Git is required to manage conversation compaction for issue tracking, as it provides the backed persistence store for decisions and context. This ensures work survives across session boundaries.