Parade

Parade

Workflow orchestration for Claude Code - Transform feature ideas into implemented code through structured discovery, specialized agents, and visual progress tracking.

Parade is a companion system for Beads, providing guided workflows and an optional visual dashboard for AI-assisted software development.
*Like beads at a parade* - Parade helps you catch and organize the work that Claude Code produces.

Quick Start

1. Initialize Your Project

This single command:
- Installs Beads CLI if not present
- Creates .parade/, .claude/skills/, and .beads/ directories
- Copies all 8 workflow skills

2. Configure Project (in Claude Code)

Then run:

This interactive wizard creates your project.yaml with stack configuration, governance rules, and agent definitions.

3. Start Building!

Describe a feature to Claude:

Claude will guide you through the workflow: /discover → /approve-spec → /run-tasks

Visual Dashboard (Optional)

The Parade app provides a visual Kanban board for tracking epics and tasks.

Download

Download the latest release for your platform:

→ Download Parade App

macOS: Fix "App is damaged" Error

macOS quarantines unsigned apps. After installing, run:

Then open the app normally.

Run the App

1. Install and open Parade
2. Click "Open Project" and select your project folder
3. View briefs, epics, and tasks in the visual interface

The Workflow

Skills Reference

Features

Unified Discovery (/discover)

Transform ideas into specifications with adaptive complexity:

Parade assesses complexity and adjusts accordingly:
- Quick (3 questions) - Small enhancements, config changes
- Standard (5-6 questions) - Most features, new functionality
- Complex (8+ questions) - Large initiatives, architectural changes

SME agents review the discovery and synthesize a…