Beadmeister - Molecular Work Creator
Create execution-ready task beads from Architect output. Beadmeister takes implementation legs and generates beads with step-by-step instructions that polecats can execute directly.
The Workflow
Epic → Architect → Architecture Bead → Beadmeister → Task Beads → Polecats
Architect decomposes and designs (exploration, planning, leg definition). Beadmeister creates work (converts legs to execution-ready beads).
When to Use Beadmeister
Use beadmeister when:
- An architecture bead exists with implementation legs
- You need to generate polecat work from an architecture spec
- Legs need step-by-step execution instructions
When NOT to Use Beadmeister
Skip beadmeister when:
- No architecture exists yet → Use Architect first
- Work doesn't need decomposition → Execute directly
- Just exploring/researching → Create research bead with
bd create
How It Works
Beadmeister runs as a subagent with isolated context to keep the main conversation clean.
Invocation
Use the beadmeister agent to create tasks from gt-xyz.arch
Or use the Task tool:
Task tool (kyle-custom:beadmeister):
Create execution-ready beads from the architecture at gt-xyz.arch
Process
- Read the architecture bead - understand the legs and their dependencies
- For each leg, create a task bead - with complete execution steps
- Set up dependencies - only for real technical blockers
- Report results - summary of created tasks and what's ready
Core Principle
"Hey polecat, this is what you're gonna do: first this, then this, then this."
Every bead should be immediately executable by a fresh agent with no context.
Task Bead Format
Each task bead includes:
<One sentence goal>
## What Success Looks Like
- [ ] <Verifiable outcome 1>
- [ ] <Verifiable outcome 2>
## Execution Steps
### 1. <Step name> (~3 min)
<Exact instructions with complete code>
### 2. <Step name> (~2 min)
<More exact instructions>
### 3. Verify (~1 min)
```bash
<command to verify>
4. Commit
git commit -m "<message>"
Context
- Reference:
path/to/pattern.ts
## Quality Standards
- **Complete code** - No "add validation here", show the actual code
- **Time-bounded steps** - 2-5 minutes each
- **Verifiable outcomes** - Clear success/failure criteria
- **Minimal dependencies** - Block only for technical requirements
## Additional Resources
### Reference Files
- **`references/patterns.md`** - Dependency patterns, common mistakes
### Agent
- **`agents/beadmeister.md`** - Full agent for creating execution-ready beads
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