Dependency Explorer¶
Visualize and navigate issue relationships -- blockers, dependencies, and parent/child hierarchies as interactive trees.
Dependency Chain¶
Parent/Child Hierarchy¶
Accessing the Explorer¶
The dependency explorer is available as a sub-mode within search. Select an issue in search results and the tree view will show its relationships.
Tree Modes¶
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
Dependencies (deps) |
Issues this issue depends on -- blockers and parent issues |
Children (child) |
Issues that are children of or blocked by this issue |
Toggle between modes with m while in the tree view.
Tree Direction¶
| Direction | Description |
|---|---|
| Up | Navigate upward through blockers and parents |
| Down | Navigate downward through children and blocked issues |
Toggle direction with d while in the tree view.
Keybindings¶
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
j / k |
Move cursor up/down in tree |
l / Tab |
Focus details panel |
h |
Focus tree panel |
Enter |
Refocus tree on selected node |
u |
Go back to previous root |
U |
Go to original root |
d |
Toggle direction (up/down) |
m |
Toggle mode (deps/children) |
y |
Copy issue ID |
/ |
Switch to list mode |
Esc |
Exit to kanban mode |
Using with BQL Expand¶
The dependency explorer works alongside BQL's expand keyword. You can use expand queries to pull in related issues:
# Get an epic and all its children
type = epic expand down
# Get an issue and everything blocking it
id = bd-123 expand up
# Full relationship graph
id = bd-123 expand all depth *
See the BQL Reference for full expand syntax.