Converting markdown plans into beads (tasks with dependencies) and polishing them until they're implementation-ready. The bridge between planning and agent swarm execution. Includes exact prompts used.
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Converting markdown plans into beads (tasks with dependencies) and polishing them until they're implementation-ready. The bridge between planning and agent swarm execution. Includes exact prompts used.
Beads Workflow — From Plan to Actionable Tasks
Core Principle: "Check your beads N times, implement once" — where N is as many as you can stomach.
Beads are so detailed and polished that you can mechanically unleash a big swarm of agents to implement them, and it will come out just about perfectly.
What Are Beads?
Beads are epics/tasks/subtasks with dependency structure, optimized for AI coding agents. Think of them as Jira or Linear, but designed for machines.
Key properties:
Self-contained — Never need to refer back to the original markdown plan
Self-documenting — Include background, reasoning, justifications, considerations
Dependency-aware — Explicit structure of what blocks what
Rich descriptions — Long markdown comments, not short bullet points
Why Beads Work
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ MARKDOWN PLAN (~3,500 lines) │
│ └─► Fits in context window │
│ └─► Models reason about entire system at once │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ ↓ CONVERT TO BEADS ↓ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ BEADS (distributed tasks) │
│ └─► Each bead is self-contained │
│ └─► Any agent can pick up any bead │
│ └─► BV (Beads Viewer) handles prioritization │
│ └─► Agent Mail handles coordination │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Converting Plans to Beads
THE EXACT PROMPT — Plan to Beads Conversion (Claude Code + Opus 4.5)
OK so now read ALL of PLAN_TO_CREATE_GH_PAGES_WEB_EXPORT_APP.md; please take ALL of that and elaborate on it and use it to create a comprehensive and granular set of beads for all this with tasks, subtasks, and dependency structure overlaid, with detailed comments so that the whole thing is totally self-contained and self-documenting (including relevant background, reasoning/justification, considerations, etc.-- anything we'd want our "future self" to know about the goals and intentions and thought process and how it serves the over-arching goals of the project.). The beads should be so detailed that we never need to consult back to the original markdown plan document. Remember to ONLY use the `br` tool to create and modify the beads and add the dependencies. Use ultrathink.
Note: Replace PLAN_TO_CREATE_GH_PAGES_WEB_EXPORT_APP.md with your actual plan filename.
Alternative Shorter Version
OK so please take ALL of that and elaborate on it more and then create a comprehensive and granular set of beads for all this with tasks, subtasks, and dependency structure overlaid, with detailed comments so that the whole thing is totally self-contained and self-documenting (including relevant background, reasoning/justification, considerations, etc.-- anything we'd want our "future self" to know about the goals and intentions and thought process and how it serves the over-arching goals of the project.) Use only the `br` tool to create and modify the beads and add the dependencies. Use ultrathink.
What This Creates
Tasks and subtasks with clear scope
Dependency links (what must complete before what)
Detailed descriptions with:
Background context
Reasoning and justification
Technical considerations
How it serves project goals
Polishing Beads
Why Polish?
Even after initial conversion, beads continue to improve with review. You get incremental improvements even at round 6+.
THE EXACT PROMPT — Polish Beads (Full Version)
Reread AGENTS dot md so it's still fresh in your mind. Then read ALL of PLAN_TO_CREATE_GH_PAGES_WEB_EXPORT_APP.md . Use ultrathink. Check over each bead super carefully-- are you sure it makes sense? Is it optimal? Could we change anything to make the system work better for users? If so, revise the beads. It's a lot easier and faster to operate in "plan space" before we start implementing these things! DO NOT OVERSIMPLIFY THINGS! DO NOT LOSE ANY FEATURES OR FUNCTIONALITY! Also make sure that as part of the beads we include comprehensive unit tests and e2e test scripts with great, detailed logging so we can be sure that everything is working perfectly after implementation. It's critical that EVERYTHING from the markdown plan be embedded into the beads so that we never need to refer back to the markdown plan and we don't lose any important context or ideas or insights into the new features planned and why we are making them.
THE EXACT PROMPT — Polish Beads (Standard Version)
Reread AGENTS dot md so it's still fresh in your mind. Check over each bead super carefully-- are you sure it makes sense? Is it optimal? Could we change anything to make the system work better for users? If so, revise the beads. It's a lot easier and faster to operate in "plan space" before we start implementing these things!
DO NOT OVERSIMPLIFY THINGS! DO NOT LOSE ANY FEATURES OR FUNCTIONALITY!
Also, make sure that as part of these beads, we include comprehensive unit tests and e2e test scripts with great, detailed logging so we can be sure that everything is working perfectly after implementation. Remember to ONLY use the `br` tool to create and modify the beads and to add the dependencies to beads. Use ultrathink.
Polishing Protocol
Run the polishing prompt
Review changes
Repeat until steady-state (typically 6-9 rounds)
If it flatlines, start a fresh CC session
Optionally have Codex with GPT 5.2 do a final round
Fresh Session Technique
If polishing starts to flatline, start a brand new Claude Code session:
THE EXACT PROMPT — Re-establish Context
First read ALL of the AGENTS dot md file and README dot md file super carefully and understand ALL of both! Then use your code investigation agent mode to fully understand the code, and technical architecture and purpose of the project. Use ultrathink.
THE EXACT PROMPT — Then Review Beads
We recently transformed a markdown plan file into a bunch of new beads. I want you to very carefully review and analyze these using `br` and `bv`.
Then follow up with the standard polish prompt.
Cross-Model Review
For extra polish, have different models review the beads:
Model
Strength
Claude Code + Opus 4.5
Primary creation and refinement
Codex + GPT 5.2
Final review pass
Gemini CLI
Alternative perspective
Bead Quality Checklist
Before implementation, verify each bead:
Self-contained — Can be understood without external context
Clear scope — One coherent piece of work
Dependencies explicit — Links to blocking/blocked beads
Testable — Clear success criteria
Includes tests — Unit tests and e2e tests in scope
Preserves features — Nothing from the plan was lost
Not oversimplified — Complexity preserved where needed
Using br (Beads CLI)
Basic Commands
# Initialize beads in project
br init
# Create a new bead
br create "Implement user authentication" -t feature -p 1
# Add dependencies
br depend BR-123 BR-100 # BR-123 depends on BR-100# Update status
br update BR-123 --status in_progress
# Close a bead
br close BR-123 --reason "Completed and tested"# List ready beads (no blockers)
br ready --json
Robot Mode for Agents
# Get triage recommendations
bv --robot-triage
# Get the single top pick
bv --robot-next
# Get parallel execution tracks
bv --robot-plan
# Get graph insights (PageRank, bottlenecks, cycles)
bv --robot-insights
CRITICAL: Never run bare bv — it launches interactive TUI. Always use --robot-* flags.
Integration with Agent Mail
Conventions
Use Beads issue ID as Mail thread_id: send_message(..., thread_id="br-123")
Prefix subjects: [br-123] Starting auth refactor
Include issue ID in file reservation reason: file_reservation_paths(..., reason="br-123")
Typical Flow
# 1. Pick ready work
br ready --json
# 2. Reserve files
file_reservation_paths(project_key, agent_name, ["src/**"], reason="br-123")
# 3. Announce start
send_message(..., thread_id="br-123", subject="[br-123] Starting work")
# 4. Work on the bead# ...# 5. Complete
br close br-123 --reason "Completed"
release_file_reservations(project_key, agent_name)
Test Coverage Beads
THE EXACT PROMPT — Add Test Coverage
Do we have full unit test coverage without using mocks/fake stuff? What about complete e2e integration test scripts with great, detailed logging? If not, then create a comprehensive and granular set of beads for all this with tasks, subtasks, and dependency structure overlaid with detailed comments.
Cross-model reviewed — At least one alternative model has reviewed
No cycles — bv --robot-insights | jq '.Cycles' returns empty
Tests included — Each feature bead has associated test beads
Dependencies clean — Graph makes logical sense
Example Bead Structure
A well-formed bead looks like:
ID: BR-123
Title: Implement OAuth2 login flow
Type: feature
Priority: P1
Status: open
Dependencies: [BR-100 (User model), BR-101 (Session management)]
Blocks: [BR-200 (Protected routes), BR-201 (User dashboard)]
Description:
Implement OAuth2 login flow supporting Google and GitHub providers.
## Background
This is the primary authentication mechanism for the application.
Users should be able to sign in with existing Google/GitHub accounts
to reduce friction.
## Technical Approach
- Use NextAuth.js for OAuth2 implementation
- Store provider tokens encrypted in Supabase
- Create unified user record on first login
- Handle account linking for multiple providers
## Success Criteria
- User can click "Sign in with Google/GitHub"
- OAuth flow completes and redirects to dashboard
- User record created/updated in database
- Session cookie set correctly
- Logout clears session properly
## Test Plan
- Unit: Token encryption/decryption
- Unit: User record creation
- E2E: Full OAuth flow (mock provider)
- E2E: Account linking scenario
## Considerations
- Handle provider API rate limits
- Graceful degradation if provider is down
- GDPR compliance for EU users
Complete Prompt Reference
Plan to Beads (Full)
OK so now read ALL of PLAN_TO_CREATE_GH_PAGES_WEB_EXPORT_APP.md; please take ALL of that and elaborate on it and use it to create a comprehensive and granular set of beads for all this with tasks, subtasks, and dependency structure overlaid, with detailed comments so that the whole thing is totally self-contained and self-documenting (including relevant background, reasoning/justification, considerations, etc.-- anything we'd want our "future self" to know about the goals and intentions and thought process and how it serves the over-arching goals of the project.). The beads should be so detailed that we never need to consult back to the original markdown plan document. Remember to ONLY use the `br` tool to create and modify the beads and add the dependencies. Use ultrathink.
Plan to Beads (Short)
OK so please take ALL of that and elaborate on it more and then create a comprehensive and granular set of beads for all this with tasks, subtasks, and dependency structure overlaid, with detailed comments so that the whole thing is totally self-contained and self-documenting (including relevant background, reasoning/justification, considerations, etc.-- anything we'd want our "future self" to know about the goals and intentions and thought process and how it serves the over-arching goals of the project.) Use only the `br` tool to create and modify the beads and add the dependencies. Use ultrathink.
Polish Beads (Full)
Reread AGENTS dot md so it's still fresh in your mind. Then read ALL of PLAN_TO_CREATE_GH_PAGES_WEB_EXPORT_APP.md . Use ultrathink. Check over each bead super carefully-- are you sure it makes sense? Is it optimal? Could we change anything to make the system work better for users? If so, revise the beads. It's a lot easier and faster to operate in "plan space" before we start implementing these things! DO NOT OVERSIMPLIFY THINGS! DO NOT LOSE ANY FEATURES OR FUNCTIONALITY! Also make sure that as part of the beads we include comprehensive unit tests and e2e test scripts with great, detailed logging so we can be sure that everything is working perfectly after implementation. It's critical that EVERYTHING from the markdown plan be embedded into the beads so that we never need to refer back to the markdown plan and we don't lose any important context or ideas or insights into the new features planned and why we are making them.
Polish Beads (Standard)
Reread AGENTS dot md so it's still fresh in your mind. Check over each bead super carefully-- are you sure it makes sense? Is it optimal? Could we change anything to make the system work better for users? If so, revise the beads. It's a lot easier and faster to operate in "plan space" before we start implementing these things!
DO NOT OVERSIMPLIFY THINGS! DO NOT LOSE ANY FEATURES OR FUNCTIONALITY!
Also, make sure that as part of these beads, we include comprehensive unit tests and e2e test scripts with great, detailed logging so we can be sure that everything is working perfectly after implementation. Remember to ONLY use the `br` tool to create and modify the beads and to add the dependencies to beads. Use ultrathink.
Fresh Session — Context
First read ALL of the AGENTS dot md file and README dot md file super carefully and understand ALL of both! Then use your code investigation agent mode to fully understand the code, and technical architecture and purpose of the project. Use ultrathink.
Fresh Session — Review
We recently transformed a markdown plan file into a bunch of new beads. I want you to very carefully review and analyze these using `br` and `bv`.
Add Test Coverage
Do we have full unit test coverage without using mocks/fake stuff? What about complete e2e integration test scripts with great, detailed logging? If not, then create a comprehensive and granular set of beads for all this with tasks, subtasks, and dependency structure overlaid with detailed comments.
Common Mistakes
Oversimplifying — Preserve complexity where it's needed
Losing features — Every plan feature should become beads
Skipping tests — Include unit and e2e test beads
Single review — Keep polishing until truly steady-state
Missing dependencies — Make all blocking relationships explicit
Short descriptions — Beads should be verbose and self-documenting
