Beads Implement

Use this skill to execute work from a bead or epic id with minimal back-and-forth.

Workflow

1. •

   Load beads guidance if needed

   • •If bd CLI usage or bead structure is unclear, read /Users/btraut/Development/skills-external/beads/SKILL.md and follow its session protocol.
2. •

   Open the bead

   • •Read the title, description, acceptance criteria, and dependencies.
   • •If required info is missing or a dependency blocks progress, ask a single targeted question and wait.
3. •

   Create a brief to-do list

   • •At the start of execution, create a short to-do list of the tasks/sub-tasks you plan to complete and update it as you go.
4. •

   Decide scope

   • •If the bead is a single task, implement it directly.
   • •If the bead is an epic, identify all sub-tasks and implement them in dependency order.
5. •

   Implement and commit

   • •For each task/sub-task: implement, run relevant checks/tests, then commit.
   • •Use one commit per task; include the bead id in the commit message.
6. •

   Communicate only when needed

   • •Do not interrupt the user while work is progressing.
   • •Only pause to ask for help when blocked, when information is missing, or when a meaningful decision is required.
7. •

   Report progress

   • •Provide a concise summary of completed tasks, commits made, and what remains (if anything).