diff --git a/commands/create-issue.md b/commands/create-issue.md
index 01a3082..ebe1c80 100644
--- a/commands/create-issue.md
+++ b/commands/create-issue.md
@@ -28,13 +28,16 @@ If title provided:
 1. Create an issue with that title
 2. Ask for description
 3. Assign to appropriate milestone (see above)
+4. Ask if this issue depends on any existing issues
+5. If dependencies exist, link them: `tea issues deps add <new-issue> <blocker>`
 
 ## Batch Mode
 
 If $1 is "batch":
 1. Ask user for the plan/direction
 2. Fetch available milestones
-3. Generate list of issues with titles, descriptions, and milestone assignments
+3. Generate list of issues with titles, descriptions, milestone assignments, and dependencies
 4. Show for approval
-5. Create each issue with milestone
-6. Display all created issue numbers
+5. Create each issue with milestone (in dependency order)
+6. Link dependencies between created issues: `tea issues deps add <issue> <blocker>`
+7. Display all created issue numbers with dependency graph
diff --git a/commands/groom.md b/commands/groom.md
index 390b5b7..d3e7b45 100644
--- a/commands/groom.md
+++ b/commands/groom.md
@@ -11,23 +11,27 @@ argument-hint: [issue-number]
 
 ## If issue number provided ($1):
 
-1. **Fetch the issue** details
-2. **Evaluate** against grooming checklist
-3. **Suggest improvements** for:
+1. **Fetch the issue** details with `tea issues <number> --comments`
+2. **Check dependencies** with `tea issues deps list <number>`
+3. **Evaluate** against grooming checklist
+4. **Suggest improvements** for:
    - Title clarity
    - Description completeness
    - Acceptance criteria quality
    - Scope definition
-4. **Ask user** if they want to apply changes
-5. **Update issue** if approved
+   - Missing or incorrect dependencies
+5. **Ask user** if they want to apply changes
+6. **Update issue** if approved
+7. **Link/unlink dependencies** if needed: `tea issues deps add/remove <issue> <dep>`
 
 ## If no argument (groom all):
 
 1. **List open issues**
-2. **Review each** against grooming checklist
+2. **Review each** against grooming checklist (including dependencies)
 3. **Categorize**:
-   - Ready: Well-defined, can start work
-   - Needs work: Missing info or unclear
+   - Ready: Well-defined, dependencies linked, can start work
+   - Blocked: Has unresolved dependencies
+   - Needs work: Missing info, unclear, or missing dependency links
    - Stale: No longer relevant
-4. **Present summary** table
-5. **Offer to improve** issues that need work
+4. **Present summary** table with dependency status
+5. **Offer to improve** issues that need work (including linking dependencies)
diff --git a/commands/plan-issues.md b/commands/plan-issues.md
index 5c46f50..7b46fc5 100644
--- a/commands/plan-issues.md
+++ b/commands/plan-issues.md
@@ -43,6 +43,6 @@ argument-hint: <feature-description>
    - Proceed anyway (with justification)
 
 6. **Ask for approval** before creating issues
-7. **Create issues** in order
-8. **Update dependencies** with actual issue numbers after creation
-9. **Present summary** with links to created issues
+7. **Create issues** in dependency order (blockers first)
+8. **Link dependencies** using `tea issues deps add <issue> <blocker>` for each dependency
+9. **Present summary** with links to created issues and dependency graph
diff --git a/skills/backlog-grooming/SKILL.md b/skills/backlog-grooming/SKILL.md
index 98c4908..07a0024 100644
--- a/skills/backlog-grooming/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/backlog-grooming/SKILL.md
@@ -33,10 +33,18 @@ For each issue, verify:
 - [ ] Clear boundaries (what's included/excluded)
 
 ### 5. Dependencies
-- [ ] Dependencies identified
+- [ ] Dependencies identified in description
+- [ ] Dependencies formally linked (`tea issues deps list <number>`)
 - [ ] No circular dependencies
 - [ ] Blocking issues are tracked
 
+To check/fix dependencies:
+```bash
+tea issues deps list <number>           # View current dependencies
+tea issues deps add <issue> <blocker>   # Add missing dependency
+tea issues deps remove <issue> <dep>    # Remove incorrect dependency
+```
+
 ### 6. Labels
 - [ ] Type label (bug/feature/etc)
 - [ ] Priority if applicable
diff --git a/skills/issue-writing/SKILL.md b/skills/issue-writing/SKILL.md
index d7db314..e712aaf 100644
--- a/skills/issue-writing/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/issue-writing/SKILL.md
@@ -104,7 +104,19 @@ Use labels to categorize:
 
 ## Dependencies
 
-Reference related issues:
-- "Depends on #N" - Must complete first
-- "Blocks #N" - This blocks another
-- "Related to #N" - Informational link
+Identify and link dependencies when creating issues:
+
+1. **In the description**, document dependencies:
+   ```markdown
+   ## Dependencies
+   - Depends on #12 (must complete first)
+   - Related to #15 (informational)
+   ```
+
+2. **After creating the issue**, formally link blockers using tea CLI:
+   ```bash
+   tea issues deps add <this-issue> <blocker-issue>
+   tea issues deps add 5 3    # Issue #5 is blocked by #3
+   ```
+
+This creates a formal dependency graph that tools can query.
diff --git a/skills/roadmap-planning/SKILL.md b/skills/roadmap-planning/SKILL.md
index 460ec4e..d13cf88 100644
--- a/skills/roadmap-planning/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/roadmap-planning/SKILL.md
@@ -80,6 +80,13 @@ In issue descriptions:
 - Depends on #13 (API setup)
 ```
 
+After creating issues, formally link dependencies:
+```bash
+tea issues deps add <issue> <blocker>
+tea issues deps add 14 12    # Issue #14 depends on #12
+tea issues deps add 14 13    # Issue #14 depends on #13
+```
+
 ## Creating Issues
 
 Use the gitea skill for issue operations.