Manages dependency-aware software development tasks and implementation workflows directly within Claude Code.
Atelier Beads is a specialized task tracking system designed for spec-driven development within Claude Code. It enforces a logical implementation order by tracking dependencies between architectural layers such as entities, repositories, and services. By integrating directly with spec-driven workflows, it maintains a persistent, Git-backed task list that surfaces ready-to-work items and prevents architectural skips, ensuring systematic progress and high code quality across development sessions.
Key Features
01Git-backed persistence using a local JSONL-based storage system
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03Visual dependency tree generation and programmatic JSON output for status reporting
04Dependency-aware task tracking for bottom-up implementation enforcement
05Automatic task prioritization and surfacing of unblocked 'ready' work
06Deep integration with spec-driven development commands like /spec:plan and /spec:work
Use Cases
01Orchestrating complex feature implementations that require a specific layer-by-layer build order
02Maintaining persistent task states across multiple AI coding sessions using version-controlled data
03Automating implementation planning and progress reporting from technical design specifications
