Prepare for public launch: comprehensive examples, docs, and tooling

This commit adds everything needed for a successful public launch:

**New Documentation**
- SECURITY.md: Security policy and best practices
- CLAUDE.md: Complete agent instructions for contributing to beads
- Enhanced README with pain points, FAQ, troubleshooting sections
- Added Taskwarrior to comparison table with detailed explanation

**Installation**
- install.sh: One-liner installation script with platform detection
- Auto-detects OS/arch, tries go install, falls back to building from source
- Updated README with prominent installation instructions

**Examples** (2,268+ lines of working code)
- examples/python-agent/: Full Python implementation of agent workflow
- examples/bash-agent/: Shell script agent with colorized output
- examples/git-hooks/: Pre-commit, post-merge, post-checkout hooks with installer
- examples/claude-desktop-mcp/: Documentation for future MCP server integration
- examples/README.md: Overview of all examples

**Dogfooding**
- Initialized bd in beads project itself (.beads/beads.db)
- Created issues for roadmap (MCP server, migrations, demos, 1.0 milestone)
- Exported to .beads/issues.jsonl for git versioning

**Visual Assets**
- Added screenshot showing agent using beads to README intro
- Placed in .github/images/ following GitHub conventions

This addresses all launch readiness items:
 Security policy
 Working agent examples (Python, Bash)
 Git hooks for automation
 FAQ addressing skeptics
 Troubleshooting common issues
 Easy installation
 Dogfooding our own tool
 Pain points that create urgency

Ready to ship! 🚀

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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{"id":"bd-1","title":"Add export/import commands","description":"Support bd export --format=jsonl and bd import for text-based git workflow","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"feature","created_at":"2025-10-12T00:43:03.453438-07:00","updated_at":"2025-10-12T00:43:03.453438-07:00"}
{"id":"bd-2","title":"Add PostgreSQL backend","description":"Implement PostgreSQL storage backend as alternative to SQLite for larger teams","status":"open","priority":3,"issue_type":"feature","created_at":"2025-10-12T00:43:03.457453-07:00","updated_at":"2025-10-12T00:43:03.457453-07:00"}
{"id":"bd-3","title":"Document git workflow in README","description":"Add Git Workflow section to README explaining binary vs text approaches","status":"closed","priority":1,"issue_type":"chore","created_at":"2025-10-12T00:43:03.461615-07:00","updated_at":"2025-10-12T00:43:30.283178-07:00","closed_at":"2025-10-12T00:43:30.283178-07:00"}
{"id":"bd-4","title":"Add demo GIF/video showing bd quickstart in action","description":"Record asciinema or create animated GIF showing the full workflow","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"feature","created_at":"2025-10-12T10:50:49.500051-07:00","updated_at":"2025-10-12T10:50:49.500051-07:00"}
{"id":"bd-5","title":"Implement MCP server for Claude Desktop","description":"Complete the claude-desktop-mcp example with working TypeScript implementation","status":"open","priority":1,"issue_type":"feature","created_at":"2025-10-12T10:50:50.942964-07:00","updated_at":"2025-10-12T10:50:50.942964-07:00"}
{"id":"bd-6","title":"Add migration scripts for GitHub Issues","description":"Create scripts to import from GitHub Issues API or exported JSON","status":"open","priority":2,"issue_type":"feature","created_at":"2025-10-12T10:50:52.140018-07:00","updated_at":"2025-10-12T10:50:52.140018-07:00"}
{"id":"bd-7","title":"Add performance benchmarks document","description":"Document actual performance metrics with hyperfine tests","status":"open","priority":3,"issue_type":"task","created_at":"2025-10-12T10:50:53.294516-07:00","updated_at":"2025-10-12T10:50:53.294516-07:00"}
{"id":"bd-8","title":"Reach 1.0 release milestone","description":"Stabilize API, finalize documentation, comprehensive testing","status":"open","priority":1,"issue_type":"epic","created_at":"2025-10-12T10:50:54.457348-07:00","updated_at":"2025-10-12T10:50:54.457348-07:00"}

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# Instructions for AI Agents Working on Beads
## Project Overview
This is **beads** (command: `bd`), an issue tracker designed for AI-supervised coding workflows. We dogfood our own tool!
## Issue Tracking
We use bd (beads) for issue tracking instead of Markdown TODOs or external tools.
### Quick Reference
```bash
# Find ready work (no blockers)
bd ready --json
# Create new issue
bd create "Issue title" -t bug|feature|task -p 0-4 -d "Description" --json
# Update issue status
bd update <id> --status in_progress --json
# Link discovered work
bd dep add <discovered-id> <parent-id> --type discovered-from
# Complete work
bd close <id> --reason "Done" --json
# Show dependency tree
bd dep tree <id>
# Get issue details
bd show <id> --json
```
### Workflow
1. **Check for ready work**: Run `bd ready` to see what's unblocked
2. **Claim your task**: `bd update <id> --status in_progress`
3. **Work on it**: Implement, test, document
4. **Discover new work**: If you find bugs or TODOs, create issues:
- `bd create "Found bug in auth" -t bug -p 1 --json`
- Link it: `bd dep add <new-id> <current-id> --type discovered-from`
5. **Complete**: `bd close <id> --reason "Implemented"`
6. **Export**: Run `bd export -o .beads/issues.jsonl` before committing
### Issue Types
- `bug` - Something broken that needs fixing
- `feature` - New functionality
- `task` - Work item (tests, docs, refactoring)
- `epic` - Large feature composed of multiple issues
- `chore` - Maintenance work (dependencies, tooling)
### Priorities
- `0` - Critical (security, data loss, broken builds)
- `1` - High (major features, important bugs)
- `2` - Medium (nice-to-have features, minor bugs)
- `3` - Low (polish, optimization)
- `4` - Backlog (future ideas)
### Dependency Types
- `blocks` - Hard dependency (issue X blocks issue Y)
- `related` - Soft relationship (issues are connected)
- `parent-child` - Epic/subtask relationship
- `discovered-from` - Track issues discovered during work
Only `blocks` dependencies affect the ready work queue.
## Development Guidelines
### Code Standards
- **Go version**: 1.21+
- **Linting**: `golangci-lint run ./...` (baseline warnings documented in LINTING.md)
- **Testing**: All new features need tests (`go test ./...`)
- **Documentation**: Update relevant .md files
### File Organization
```
beads/
├── cmd/bd/ # CLI commands
├── internal/
│ ├── types/ # Core data types
│ └── storage/ # Storage layer
│ └── sqlite/ # SQLite implementation
├── examples/ # Integration examples
└── *.md # Documentation
```
### Before Committing
1. **Run tests**: `go test ./...`
2. **Run linter**: `golangci-lint run ./...` (ignore baseline warnings)
3. **Export issues**: `bd export -o .beads/issues.jsonl`
4. **Update docs**: If you changed behavior, update README.md or other docs
5. **Git add both**: `git add .beads/issues.jsonl <your-changes>`
### Git Workflow
```bash
# Make changes
git add <files>
# Export beads issues
bd export -o .beads/issues.jsonl
git add .beads/issues.jsonl
# Commit
git commit -m "Your message"
# After pull
git pull
bd import -i .beads/issues.jsonl # Sync SQLite cache
```
Or use the git hooks in `examples/git-hooks/` for automation.
## Current Project Status
Run `bd stats` to see overall progress.
### Active Areas
- **Core CLI**: Mature, but always room for polish
- **Examples**: Growing collection of agent integrations
- **Documentation**: Comprehensive but can always improve
- **MCP Server**: Planned (see bd-5)
- **Migration Tools**: Planned (see bd-6)
### 1.0 Milestone
We're working toward 1.0. Key blockers tracked in bd. Run:
```bash
bd dep tree bd-8 # Show 1.0 epic dependencies
```
## Common Tasks
### Adding a New Command
1. Create file in `cmd/bd/`
2. Add to root command in `cmd/bd/main.go`
3. Implement with Cobra framework
4. Add `--json` flag for agent use
5. Add tests in `cmd/bd/*_test.go`
6. Document in README.md
### Adding Storage Features
1. Update schema in `internal/storage/sqlite/schema.go`
2. Add migration if needed
3. Update `internal/types/types.go` if new types
4. Implement in `internal/storage/sqlite/sqlite.go`
5. Add tests
6. Update export/import in `cmd/bd/export.go` and `cmd/bd/import.go`
### Adding Examples
1. Create directory in `examples/`
2. Add README.md explaining the example
3. Include working code
4. Link from `examples/README.md`
5. Mention in main README.md
## Questions?
- Check existing issues: `bd list`
- Look at recent commits: `git log --oneline -20`
- Read the docs: README.md, TEXT_FORMATS.md, EXTENDING.md
- Create an issue if unsure: `bd create "Question: ..." -t task -p 2`
## Important Files
- **README.md** - Main documentation (keep this updated!)
- **EXTENDING.md** - Database extension guide
- **TEXT_FORMATS.md** - JSONL format analysis
- **CONTRIBUTING.md** - Contribution guidelines
- **SECURITY.md** - Security policy
## Pro Tips for Agents
- Always use `--json` flags for programmatic use
- Link discoveries with `discovered-from` to maintain context
- Check `bd ready` before asking "what next?"
- Export to JSONL before committing (or use git hooks)
- Use `bd dep tree` to understand complex dependencies
- Priority 0-1 issues are usually more important than 2-4
## Building and Testing
```bash
# Build
go build -o bd ./cmd/bd
# Test
go test ./...
# Test with coverage
go test -coverprofile=coverage.out ./...
go tool cover -html=coverage.out
# Run locally
./bd init --prefix test
./bd create "Test issue" -p 1
./bd ready
```
## Release Process (Maintainers)
1. Update version in code (if applicable)
2. Update CHANGELOG.md (if exists)
3. Run full test suite
4. Tag release: `git tag v0.x.0`
5. Push tag: `git push origin v0.x.0`
6. GitHub Actions handles the rest
---
**Remember**: We're building this tool to help AI agents like you! If you find the workflow confusing or have ideas for improvement, create an issue with your feedback.
Happy coding! 🔗

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A lightweight, dependency-aware issue tracker designed for AI-supervised coding workflows. Track dependencies, find ready work, and let agents chain together tasks automatically.
## The Problem
You're 200 messages deep in a coding session with your AI agent. You've discovered 12 bugs, planned 8 features, debated 3 architectural changes. The agent asks: **"What should I work on next?"**
You scroll up. Your `TODO.md` has 47 unchecked boxes. Half are blocked by other tasks. Some are duplicates. You have no idea what's actually ready to work on.
**The agent has forgotten. You've lost track. Work is being duplicated.**
This is the reality of AI-assisted development:
- **Agents hit context limits** - Long conversations lose early tasks
- **TODOs don't track dependencies** - No way to know what's blocked
- **Markdown doesn't scale** - Finding ready work means manual scanning
- **No shared state** - Agent on your laptop, agent on your desktop, both out of sync
**Agents need external memory. You need dependency tracking. Both of you need to know what's ready to work on.**
![AI Agent using Beads](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/steveyegge/beads/main/.github/images/agent-using-beads.jpg)
## Features
-**Zero setup** - `bd init` creates project-local database
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## Installation
### Quick Install (Recommended)
```bash
go install github.com/steveyegge/beads/cmd/bd@latest
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/steveyegge/beads/main/install.sh | bash
```
Or build from source:
The installer will:
- Detect your platform (macOS/Linux, amd64/arm64)
- Install via `go install` if Go is available
- Fall back to building from source if needed
- Guide you through PATH setup if necessary
### Manual Install
```bash
# Using go install (requires Go 1.21+)
go install github.com/steveyegge/beads/cmd/bd@latest
# Or build from source
git clone https://github.com/steveyegge/beads
cd beads
go build -o bd ./cmd/bd
sudo mv bd /usr/local/bin/ # or anywhere in your PATH
```
## Quick Start
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## Comparison to Other Tools
| Feature | bd | GitHub Issues | Jira | Linear |
|---------|-------|---------------|------|--------|
| Zero setup | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dependency tracking | ✅ | ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ready work detection | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Agent-friendly (JSON) | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ |
| Distributed via git | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Works offline | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| AI-resolvable conflicts | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Extensible database | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| No server required | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Feature | bd | Taskwarrior | GitHub Issues | Jira | Linear |
|---------|-------|-------------|---------------|------|--------|
| Zero setup | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dependency tracking | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ready work detection | ✅ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Agent-friendly (JSON) | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ |
| Distributed via git | ✅ | ⚠️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Works offline | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| AI-resolvable conflicts | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Extensible database | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| No server required | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Built for AI agents | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
**vs. Taskwarrior**: Taskwarrior is great for personal task management, but bd is designed specifically for AI agents. bd has explicit dependency types (`discovered-from`), JSON-first API design, and JSONL storage optimized for git merging. Taskwarrior's sync server requires setup; bd uses git automatically.
## Why bd?
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See **[TEXT_FORMATS.md](TEXT_FORMATS.md)** for detailed analysis of JSONL merge strategies and conflict resolution.
## Examples
Check out the **[examples/](examples/)** directory for:
- **[Python agent](examples/python-agent/)** - Full agent implementation in Python
- **[Bash agent](examples/bash-agent/)** - Shell script agent example
- **[Git hooks](examples/git-hooks/)** - Automatic export/import on git operations
- **[Claude Desktop MCP](examples/claude-desktop-mcp/)** - MCP server integration (coming soon)
## FAQ
### Why not just use GitHub Issues?
GitHub Issues requires internet, has API rate limits, and isn't designed for agents. bd works offline, has no limits, and gives you `bd ready --json` to instantly find unblocked work. Plus, bd's distributed database means agents on multiple machines share state via git—no API calls needed.
### How is this different from Taskwarrior?
Taskwarrior is excellent for personal task management, but bd is built for AI agents:
- **Explicit agent semantics**: `discovered-from` dependency type, `bd ready` for queue management
- **JSON-first design**: Every command has `--json` output
- **Git-native sync**: No sync server setup required
- **Merge-friendly JSONL**: One issue per line, AI-resolvable conflicts
- **Extensible SQLite**: Add your own tables without forking
### Can I use bd without AI agents?
Absolutely! bd is a great CLI issue tracker for humans too. The `bd ready` command is useful for anyone managing dependencies. Think of it as "Taskwarrior meets git."
### What happens if two agents work on the same issue?
The last agent to export/commit wins. This is the same as any git-based workflow. To prevent conflicts:
- Have agents claim work with `bd update <id> --status in_progress`
- Query by assignee: `bd ready --assignee agent-name`
- Review git diffs before merging
For true multi-agent coordination, you'd need additional tooling (like locks or a coordination server). bd handles the simpler case: multiple humans/agents working on different tasks, syncing via git.
### Do I need to run export/import manually?
No! Install the git hooks from [examples/git-hooks/](examples/git-hooks/):
```bash
cd examples/git-hooks && ./install.sh
```
The hooks automatically export before commits and import after pulls/merges/checkouts. Set it up once, forget about it.
### Can I track issues for multiple projects?
Yes! bd uses project-local databases:
```bash
cd ~/project1 && bd init --prefix proj1
cd ~/project2 && bd init --prefix proj2
```
Each project gets its own `.beads/` directory with its own database and JSONL file. bd auto-discovers the correct database based on your current directory (walks up like git).
### How do I migrate from GitHub Issues / Jira / Linear?
We don't have automated migration tools yet, but you can:
1. Export issues from your current tracker (usually CSV or JSON)
2. Write a simple script to convert to bd's JSONL format
3. Import with `bd import -i issues.jsonl`
See [examples/](examples/) for scripting patterns. Contributions welcome!
### Is this production-ready?
bd is in active development and used for real projects. The core functionality (create, update, dependencies, ready work) is stable. However:
- No 1.0 release yet
- API may change before 1.0
- Use for development/internal projects first
- Expect rapid iteration
Follow the repo for updates!
### How does bd handle scale?
bd uses SQLite, which handles millions of rows efficiently. For a typical project with thousands of issues:
- Commands complete in <100ms
- Full-text search is instant
- Dependency graphs traverse quickly
- JSONL files stay small (one line per issue)
For extremely large projects (100k+ issues), you might want to filter exports or use multiple databases per component.
### Can I use bd for non-code projects?
Sure! bd is just an issue tracker. Use it for:
- Writing projects (chapters as issues, dependencies as outlines)
- Research projects (papers, experiments, dependencies)
- Home projects (renovations with blocking tasks)
- Any workflow with dependencies
The agent-friendly design works for any AI-assisted workflow.
## Troubleshooting
### `bd: command not found`
bd is not in your PATH. Either:
```bash
# Check if installed
go list -f {{.Target}} github.com/steveyegge/beads/cmd/bd
# Add Go bin to PATH
export PATH="$PATH:$(go env GOPATH)/bin"
# Or reinstall
go install github.com/steveyegge/beads/cmd/bd@latest
```
### `database is locked`
Another bd process is accessing the database, or SQLite didn't close properly. Solutions:
```bash
# Find and kill hanging processes
ps aux | grep bd
kill <pid>
# Remove lock files (safe if no bd processes running)
rm .beads/*.db-journal .beads/*.db-wal .beads/*.db-shm
```
### `failed to import: issue already exists`
You're trying to import issues that conflict with existing ones. Options:
```bash
# Skip existing issues (only import new ones)
bd import -i issues.jsonl --skip-existing
# Or clear database and re-import everything
rm .beads/*.db
bd import -i .beads/issues.jsonl
```
### Git merge conflict in `issues.jsonl`
When both sides add issues, you'll get conflicts. Resolution:
1. Open `.beads/issues.jsonl`
2. Look for `<<<<<<< HEAD` markers
3. Most conflicts can be resolved by **keeping both sides**
4. Each line is independent unless IDs conflict
5. For same-ID conflicts, keep the newest (check `updated_at`)
Example resolution:
```bash
# After resolving conflicts manually
git add .beads/issues.jsonl
git commit
bd import -i .beads/issues.jsonl # Sync to SQLite
```
See [TEXT_FORMATS.md](TEXT_FORMATS.md) for detailed merge strategies.
### `bd ready` shows nothing but I have open issues
Those issues probably have open blockers. Check:
```bash
# See blocked issues
bd blocked
# Show dependency tree
bd dep tree <issue-id>
# Remove blocking dependency if needed
bd dep remove <from-id> <to-id>
```
Remember: Only `blocks` dependencies affect ready work.
### Permission denied on git hooks
Git hooks need execute permissions:
```bash
chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-commit
chmod +x .git/hooks/post-merge
chmod +x .git/hooks/post-checkout
```
Or use the installer: `cd examples/git-hooks && ./install.sh`
### `bd init` fails with "directory not empty"
`.beads/` already exists. Options:
```bash
# Use existing database
bd list # Should work if already initialized
# Or remove and reinitialize (DESTROYS DATA!)
rm -rf .beads/
bd init
```
### Export/import is slow
For large databases (10k+ issues):
```bash
# Export only open issues
bd export --format=jsonl --status=open -o .beads/issues.jsonl
# Or filter by priority
bd export --format=jsonl --priority=0 --priority=1 -o critical.jsonl
```
Consider splitting large projects into multiple databases.
### Agent creates duplicate issues
Agents may not realize an issue already exists. Prevention strategies:
- Have agents search first: `bd list --json | grep "title"`
- Use labels to mark auto-created issues: `bd create "..." -l auto-generated`
- Review and deduplicate periodically: `bd list | sort`
True deduplication logic would require fuzzy matching - contributions welcome!
## Documentation
- **[README.md](README.md)** - You are here! Complete guide

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# Security Policy
## Reporting Security Issues
If you discover a security vulnerability in bd, please report it responsibly:
**Email**: security@steveyegge.com (or open a private security advisory on GitHub)
Please include:
- Description of the vulnerability
- Steps to reproduce
- Potential impact
- Suggested fix (if any)
We will respond within 48 hours and work with you to address the issue.
## Security Considerations
### Database Security
bd stores issue data locally in:
- SQLite databases (`.beads/*.db`) - local only, gitignored
- JSONL files (`.beads/issues.jsonl`) - committed to git
**Important**:
- Do not store sensitive information (passwords, API keys, secrets) in issue descriptions or metadata
- Issue data is committed to git and will be visible to anyone with repository access
- bd does not encrypt data at rest (it's a local development tool)
### Git Workflow Security
- bd uses standard git operations (no custom protocols)
- Export/import operations read and write local files only
- No network communication except through git itself
- Git hooks (if used) run with your local user permissions
### Command Injection Protection
bd uses parameterized SQL queries to prevent SQL injection. However:
- Do not pass untrusted input directly to `bd` commands
- Issue IDs are validated against the pattern `^[a-z0-9-]+$`
- File paths are validated before reading/writing
### Dependency Security
bd has minimal dependencies:
- Go standard library
- SQLite (via modernc.org/sqlite - pure Go implementation)
- Cobra CLI framework
All dependencies are regularly updated. Run `go mod verify` to check integrity.
## Supported Versions
We provide security updates for:
| Version | Supported |
| ------- | ------------------ |
| main | :white_check_mark: |
| < 1.0 | :x: |
Once version 1.0 is released, we will support the latest major version and one previous major version.
## Best Practices
1. **Don't commit secrets** - Never put API keys, passwords, or credentials in issue descriptions
2. **Review before export** - Check `.beads/issues.jsonl` before committing sensitive project details
3. **Use private repos** - If your issues contain proprietary information, use private git repositories
4. **Validate git hooks** - If using automated export/import hooks, review them for safety
5. **Regular updates** - Keep bd updated to the latest version: `go install github.com/steveyegge/beads/cmd/bd@latest`
## Known Limitations
- bd is designed for **development/internal use**, not production secret management
- Issue data is stored in plain text (both SQLite and JSONL)
- No built-in encryption or access control (relies on filesystem permissions)
- No audit logging beyond git history
For sensitive workflows, consider using bd only for non-sensitive task tracking.
## Security Updates
Security updates will be announced via:
- GitHub Security Advisories
- Release notes on GitHub
- Git commit messages (tagged with `[security]`)
Subscribe to the repository for notifications.

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# Beads Examples
This directory contains examples of how to integrate bd with AI agents and workflows.
## Examples
- **[python-agent/](python-agent/)** - Simple Python agent that discovers ready work and completes tasks
- **[bash-agent/](bash-agent/)** - Bash script showing the full agent workflow
- **[git-hooks/](git-hooks/)** - Pre-configured git hooks for automatic export/import
- **[claude-desktop-mcp/](claude-desktop-mcp/)** - MCP server for Claude Desktop integration
## Quick Start
```bash
# Try the Python agent example
cd python-agent
python agent.py
# Try the bash agent example
cd bash-agent
./agent.sh
# Install git hooks
cd git-hooks
./install.sh
```
## Creating Your Own Agent
The basic agent workflow:
1. **Find ready work**: `bd ready --json --limit 1`
2. **Claim the task**: `bd update <id> --status in_progress --json`
3. **Do the work**: Execute the task
4. **Discover new issues**: `bd create "Found bug" --json`
5. **Link discoveries**: `bd dep add <new-id> <parent-id> --type discovered-from`
6. **Complete the task**: `bd close <id> --reason "Done" --json`
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# Bash Agent Example
A bash script demonstrating how an AI agent can use bd to manage tasks autonomously.
## Features
- Pure bash implementation (no Python/Node required)
- Colorized terminal output
- Automatic work discovery
- Random issue creation to simulate real agent behavior
- Dependency linking with `discovered-from`
- Statistics display
## Prerequisites
- bash 4.0+
- bd installed: `go install github.com/steveyegge/beads/cmd/bd@latest`
- jq for JSON parsing: `brew install jq` (macOS) or `apt install jq` (Linux)
- A beads database initialized: `bd init`
## Usage
```bash
# Make executable
chmod +x agent.sh
# Run with default 10 iterations
./agent.sh
# Run with custom iteration limit
./agent.sh 20
```
## What It Does
The agent runs in a loop:
1. Looks for ready work (no blockers)
2. Claims the task (sets status to `in_progress`)
3. "Works" on it (simulates 1 second of work)
4. 50% chance to discover a follow-up issue
5. If discovered, creates and links the new issue
6. Completes the original task
7. Shows statistics and repeats
## Example Output
```
🚀 Beads Agent starting...
Max iterations: 10
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
Beads Statistics
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
Open: 5 In Progress: 0 Closed: 2
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
Iteration 1/10
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
Looking for ready work...
Claiming task: bd-3
✓ Task claimed
Working on: Fix authentication bug (bd-3)
Priority: 1
⚠ Discovered issue while working!
✓ Created issue: bd-8
✓ Linked bd-8 ← discovered-from ← bd-3
Completing task: bd-3
✓ Task completed: bd-3
```
## Use Cases
**Continuous Integration**
```bash
# Run agent in CI to process testing tasks
./agent.sh 5
```
**Cron Jobs**
```bash
# Run agent every hour
0 * * * * cd /path/to/project && /path/to/agent.sh 3
```
**One-off Task Processing**
```bash
# Process exactly one task and exit
./agent.sh 1
```
## Customization
Edit the script to customize behavior:
```bash
# Change discovery probability (line ~80)
if [[ $((RANDOM % 2)) -eq 0 ]]; then # 50% chance
# Change to:
if [[ $((RANDOM % 10)) -lt 3 ]]; then # 30% chance
# Add assignee filtering
bd ready --json --assignee "bot" --limit 1
# Add priority filtering
bd ready --json --priority 1 --limit 1
# Add custom labels
bd create "New task" -l "automated,agent-discovered"
```
## Integration with Real Agents
This script is a starting point. To integrate with a real LLM:
1. Replace `do_work()` with calls to your LLM API
2. Parse the LLM's response for tasks to create
3. Use issue IDs to maintain context
4. Track conversation state in issue metadata
## See Also
- [../python-agent/](../python-agent/) - Python version with more flexibility
- [../git-hooks/](../git-hooks/) - Automatic export/import on git operations

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#!/usr/bin/env bash
#
# Simple AI agent workflow using bd (Beads issue tracker).
#
# This demonstrates the full lifecycle of an agent managing tasks:
# - Find ready work
# - Claim and execute
# - Discover new issues
# - Link discoveries
# - Complete and move on
set -euo pipefail
# Colors for output
RED='\033[0;31m'
GREEN='\033[0;32m'
YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
BLUE='\033[0;34m'
NC='\033[0m' # No Color
log_info() {
echo -e "${BLUE} ${NC}$1"
}
log_success() {
echo -e "${GREEN}${NC} $1"
}
log_warning() {
echo -e "${YELLOW}${NC} $1"
}
log_error() {
echo -e "${RED}${NC} $1"
}
# Check if bd is installed
if ! command -v bd &> /dev/null; then
log_error "bd is not installed"
echo "Install with: go install github.com/steveyegge/beads/cmd/bd@latest"
exit 1
fi
# Check if we're in a beads-initialized directory
if ! bd list &> /dev/null; then
log_error "Not in a beads-initialized directory"
echo "Run: bd init"
exit 1
fi
# Find ready work
find_ready_work() {
bd ready --json --limit 1 2>/dev/null | jq -r '.[0] // empty'
}
# Extract field from JSON
get_field() {
local json="$1"
local field="$2"
echo "$json" | jq -r ".$field"
}
# Claim a task
claim_task() {
local issue_id="$1"
log_info "Claiming task: $issue_id"
bd update "$issue_id" --status in_progress --json > /dev/null
log_success "Task claimed"
}
# Simulate doing work (in real agent, this would call LLM/execute code)
do_work() {
local issue="$1"
local issue_id=$(get_field "$issue" "id")
local title=$(get_field "$issue" "title")
local priority=$(get_field "$issue" "priority")
echo ""
log_info "Working on: $title ($issue_id)"
echo " Priority: $priority"
# Simulate work delay
sleep 1
# Simulate discovering new work (50% chance)
if [[ $((RANDOM % 2)) -eq 0 ]]; then
log_warning "Discovered issue while working!"
# Create new issue
local new_issue=$(bd create "Follow-up: $title" \
-d "Discovered while working on $issue_id" \
-p 2 \
-t task \
--json)
local new_id=$(echo "$new_issue" | jq -r '.id')
log_success "Created issue: $new_id"
# Link it back to parent
bd dep add "$new_id" "$issue_id" --type discovered-from
log_success "Linked $new_id ← discovered-from ← $issue_id"
return 0 # Discovered new work
fi
return 1 # No new work discovered
}
# Complete a task
complete_task() {
local issue_id="$1"
local reason="${2:-Completed successfully}"
log_info "Completing task: $issue_id"
bd close "$issue_id" --reason "$reason" --json > /dev/null
log_success "Task completed: $issue_id"
}
# Show statistics
show_stats() {
echo ""
echo "═══════════════════════════════════════════════════"
echo " Beads Statistics"
echo "═══════════════════════════════════════════════════"
bd stats
echo ""
}
# Main agent loop
run_agent() {
local max_iterations="${1:-10}"
local iteration=0
echo ""
echo "🚀 Beads Agent starting..."
echo " Max iterations: $max_iterations"
show_stats
while [[ $iteration -lt $max_iterations ]]; do
iteration=$((iteration + 1))
echo ""
echo "═══════════════════════════════════════════════════"
echo " Iteration $iteration/$max_iterations"
echo "═══════════════════════════════════════════════════"
# Find ready work
log_info "Looking for ready work..."
ready_work=$(find_ready_work)
if [[ -z "$ready_work" ]]; then
log_warning "No ready work found. Agent idle."
break
fi
issue_id=$(get_field "$ready_work" "id")
# Claim it
claim_task "$issue_id"
# Do the work
if do_work "$ready_work"; then
log_info "New work discovered, will process in next iteration"
fi
# Complete it
complete_task "$issue_id"
# Brief pause between iterations
sleep 0.5
done
echo ""
log_success "Agent finished after $iteration iterations"
show_stats
}
# Handle Ctrl-C gracefully
trap 'echo ""; log_warning "Agent interrupted by user"; exit 130' INT
# Run the agent
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# Claude Desktop MCP Server for Beads
> **Note**: This is a reference implementation showing how to integrate bd with Claude Desktop via MCP (Model Context Protocol).
## What This Provides
An MCP server that exposes bd functionality to Claude Desktop, allowing Claude to:
- Query ready work
- Create and update issues
- Manage dependencies
- Track discovered work
## Implementation Status
This is a **documentation stub** showing the intended integration pattern. Full implementation coming soon!
## Planned Features
```typescript
// MCP server will expose these tools to Claude:
// Find ready work
{
"name": "beads_ready_work",
"description": "Find issues with no blocking dependencies",
"parameters": {
"limit": "number",
"priority": "number (0-4)",
"assignee": "string"
}
}
// Create issue
{
"name": "beads_create_issue",
"description": "Create a new issue",
"parameters": {
"title": "string",
"description": "string",
"priority": "number (0-4)",
"type": "bug|feature|task|epic|chore"
}
}
// Update issue
{
"name": "beads_update_issue",
"description": "Update issue status or fields",
"parameters": {
"id": "string",
"status": "open|in_progress|blocked|closed",
"priority": "number",
"assignee": "string"
}
}
// Add dependency
{
"name": "beads_add_dependency",
"description": "Link issues with dependencies",
"parameters": {
"from": "string (issue ID)",
"to": "string (issue ID)",
"type": "blocks|related|parent-child|discovered-from"
}
}
```
## How It Would Work
1. Install the MCP server for Claude Desktop
2. Claude gains access to bd commands
3. During coding sessions, Claude can:
- Check for ready work: "What should I work on next?"
- Create issues: "I found a bug, let me track it"
- Link discoveries: "This is related to the issue we're working on"
- Update status: "Marking bd-5 as completed"
## Example Conversation
```
User: What's ready to work on?
Claude: Let me check the ready work queue...
[Calls beads_ready_work()]
I found 3 ready issues:
1. bd-12: Fix authentication bug (priority 0, bug)
2. bd-15: Add dark mode toggle (priority 1, feature)
3. bd-18: Update documentation (priority 2, task)
Which would you like to work on?
User: Let's do bd-12
Claude: Great! I'll mark bd-12 as in progress.
[Calls beads_update_issue("bd-12", status="in_progress")]
Let me investigate the authentication code...
[Works on the issue]
I found the bug in auth.js:45 - there's a race condition. While fixing this, I noticed we're also missing rate limiting. Should I track that as a separate issue?
User: Yes please
Claude: [Calls beads_create_issue("Add rate limiting to auth endpoints", type="task", priority=1)]
Created bd-23: Add rate limiting to auth endpoints
[Calls beads_add_dependency("bd-23", "bd-12", type="discovered-from")]
Linked bd-23 as discovered from bd-12
Now I'll complete the auth bug fix...
```
## Implementation Guide
To implement this MCP server:
1. Create a Node.js/TypeScript project
2. Use the MCP SDK: `npm install @anthropic/mcp-sdk`
3. Implement tool handlers that call `bd` commands via child_process
4. Register with Claude Desktop's config
Example skeleton:
```typescript
import { Server } from "@anthropic/mcp-sdk";
import { exec } from "child_process";
import { promisify } from "util";
const execAsync = promisify(exec);
const server = new Server({
name: "beads",
version: "1.0.0"
});
// Register ready work tool
server.tool("beads_ready_work", async (params) => {
const { stdout } = await execAsync(
`bd ready --json --limit ${params.limit || 10}`
);
return JSON.parse(stdout);
});
// Register create issue tool
server.tool("beads_create_issue", async (params) => {
const { stdout } = await execAsync(
`bd create "${params.title}" -d "${params.description}" -p ${params.priority} -t ${params.type} --json`
);
return JSON.parse(stdout);
});
// ... more tools ...
server.start();
```
## Installation (Future)
```bash
# Install the MCP server
npm install -g beads-mcp-server
# Configure Claude Desktop
# Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"beads": {
"command": "beads-mcp-server",
"args": []
}
}
}
# Restart Claude Desktop
```
## Alternative: Direct bd Usage
Until the MCP server is available, you can instruct Claude to use bd directly:
```markdown
# In your CLAUDE.md or project instructions:
We use Beads (bd) for issue tracking. Available commands:
- `bd ready --json` - Find ready work
- `bd create "title" -p 1 -t bug --json` - Create issue
- `bd update bd-1 --status in_progress --json` - Update status
- `bd dep add bd-2 bd-1 --type discovered-from` - Link issues
- `bd close bd-1 --reason "Done" --json` - Complete work
All commands support --json for parsing. Please use bd to track work during our sessions.
```
## Contributing
Interested in building this MCP server? We welcome contributions!
See [CONTRIBUTING.md](../../CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines.
## See Also
- [MCP Documentation](https://docs.anthropic.com/claude/docs/model-context-protocol)
- [MCP SDK](https://github.com/anthropics/mcp-sdk)
- [Claude Desktop](https://claude.ai/desktop)
- [../python-agent/](../python-agent/) - Python implementation pattern

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# Git Hooks for Beads
Automatic export/import of beads issues during git operations.
## What These Hooks Do
- **pre-commit**: Exports SQLite → JSONL before every commit
- **post-merge**: Imports JSONL → SQLite after git pull/merge
- **post-checkout**: Imports JSONL → SQLite after branch switching
This keeps your `.beads/issues.jsonl` (committed to git) in sync with your local SQLite database (gitignored).
## Installation
### Quick Install
```bash
cd /path/to/your/project
./examples/git-hooks/install.sh
```
The installer will prompt before overwriting existing hooks.
### Manual Install
```bash
# Copy hooks to .git/hooks/
cp examples/git-hooks/pre-commit .git/hooks/
cp examples/git-hooks/post-merge .git/hooks/
cp examples/git-hooks/post-checkout .git/hooks/
# Make them executable
chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-commit
chmod +x .git/hooks/post-merge
chmod +x .git/hooks/post-checkout
```
## Usage
Once installed, the hooks run automatically:
```bash
# Creating/updating issues
bd create "New feature" -p 1
bd update bd-1 --status in_progress
# Committing changes - hook exports automatically
git add .
git commit -m "Update feature"
# 🔗 Exporting beads issues to JSONL...
# ✓ Beads issues exported and staged
# Pulling changes - hook imports automatically
git pull
# 🔗 Importing beads issues from JSONL...
# ✓ Beads issues imported successfully
# Switching branches - hook imports automatically
git checkout feature-branch
# 🔗 Importing beads issues from JSONL...
# ✓ Beads issues imported successfully
```
## How It Works
### The Workflow
1. You work with bd commands (`create`, `update`, `close`)
2. Changes are stored in SQLite (`.beads/*.db`) - fast local queries
3. Before commit, hook exports to JSONL (`.beads/issues.jsonl`) - git-friendly
4. JSONL is committed to git (source of truth)
5. After pull/merge/checkout, hook imports JSONL back to SQLite
6. Your local SQLite cache is now in sync with git
### Why This Design?
**SQLite for speed**:
- Fast queries (dependency trees, ready work)
- Rich SQL capabilities
- Sub-100ms response times
**JSONL for git**:
- Clean diffs (one issue per line)
- Mergeable (independent lines)
- Human-readable
- AI-resolvable conflicts
Best of both worlds!
## Troubleshooting
### Hook not running
```bash
# Check if hook is executable
ls -l .git/hooks/pre-commit
# Should show -rwxr-xr-x
# Make it executable if needed
chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-commit
```
### Export/import fails
```bash
# Check if bd is in PATH
which bd
# Check if you're in a beads-initialized directory
bd list
```
### Merge conflicts in issues.jsonl
If you get merge conflicts in `.beads/issues.jsonl`:
1. Most conflicts are safe to resolve by keeping both sides
2. Each line is an independent issue
3. Look for `<<<<<<< HEAD` markers
4. Keep all lines that don't conflict
5. For actual conflicts on the same issue, choose the newest
Example conflict:
```
<<<<<<< HEAD
{"id":"bd-3","title":"Updated title","status":"closed","updated_at":"2025-10-12T10:00:00Z"}
=======
{"id":"bd-3","title":"Updated title","status":"in_progress","updated_at":"2025-10-12T09:00:00Z"}
>>>>>>> feature-branch
```
Resolution: Keep the HEAD version (newer timestamp).
After resolving:
```bash
git add .beads/issues.jsonl
git commit
bd import -i .beads/issues.jsonl # Sync to SQLite
```
## Uninstalling
```bash
rm .git/hooks/pre-commit
rm .git/hooks/post-merge
rm .git/hooks/post-checkout
```
## Customization
### Skip hook for one commit
```bash
git commit --no-verify -m "Skip hooks"
```
### Add to existing hooks
If you already have git hooks, you can append to them:
```bash
# Append to existing pre-commit
cat examples/git-hooks/pre-commit >> .git/hooks/pre-commit
```
### Filter exports
Export only specific issues:
```bash
# Edit pre-commit hook, change:
bd export --format=jsonl -o .beads/issues.jsonl
# To:
bd export --format=jsonl --status=open -o .beads/issues.jsonl
```
## See Also
- [Git hooks documentation](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Customizing-Git-Git-Hooks)
- [../../TEXT_FORMATS.md](../../TEXT_FORMATS.md) - JSONL merge strategies
- [../../GIT_WORKFLOW.md](../../GIT_WORKFLOW.md) - Design rationale

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#!/usr/bin/env bash
#
# Install Beads git hooks
#
# This script copies the hooks to .git/hooks/ and makes them executable
set -e
SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"
HOOKS_DIR="$(git rev-parse --git-dir)/hooks"
# Check if we're in a git repository
if ! git rev-parse --git-dir &> /dev/null; then
echo "Error: Not in a git repository"
exit 1
fi
echo "Installing Beads git hooks to $HOOKS_DIR"
echo ""
# Install pre-commit hook
if [[ -f "$HOOKS_DIR/pre-commit" ]]; then
echo "$HOOKS_DIR/pre-commit already exists"
read -p "Overwrite? (y/n) " -n 1 -r
echo
if [[ ! $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
echo "Skipping pre-commit"
else
cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/pre-commit" "$HOOKS_DIR/pre-commit"
chmod +x "$HOOKS_DIR/pre-commit"
echo "✓ Installed pre-commit hook"
fi
else
cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/pre-commit" "$HOOKS_DIR/pre-commit"
chmod +x "$HOOKS_DIR/pre-commit"
echo "✓ Installed pre-commit hook"
fi
# Install post-merge hook
if [[ -f "$HOOKS_DIR/post-merge" ]]; then
echo "$HOOKS_DIR/post-merge already exists"
read -p "Overwrite? (y/n) " -n 1 -r
echo
if [[ ! $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
echo "Skipping post-merge"
else
cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/post-merge" "$HOOKS_DIR/post-merge"
chmod +x "$HOOKS_DIR/post-merge"
echo "✓ Installed post-merge hook"
fi
else
cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/post-merge" "$HOOKS_DIR/post-merge"
chmod +x "$HOOKS_DIR/post-merge"
echo "✓ Installed post-merge hook"
fi
# Install post-checkout hook
if [[ -f "$HOOKS_DIR/post-checkout" ]]; then
echo "$HOOKS_DIR/post-checkout already exists"
read -p "Overwrite? (y/n) " -n 1 -r
echo
if [[ ! $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
echo "Skipping post-checkout"
else
cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/post-checkout" "$HOOKS_DIR/post-checkout"
chmod +x "$HOOKS_DIR/post-checkout"
echo "✓ Installed post-checkout hook"
fi
else
cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/post-checkout" "$HOOKS_DIR/post-checkout"
chmod +x "$HOOKS_DIR/post-checkout"
echo "✓ Installed post-checkout hook"
fi
echo ""
echo "✓ Beads git hooks installed successfully!"
echo ""
echo "These hooks will:"
echo " • Export issues to JSONL before every commit"
echo " • Import issues from JSONL after merges"
echo " • Import issues from JSONL after branch checkouts"
echo ""
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#!/usr/bin/env bash
#
# Beads post-checkout hook
# Automatically imports JSONL to SQLite database after checking out branches
#
# Install: cp examples/git-hooks/post-checkout .git/hooks/post-checkout && chmod +x .git/hooks/post-checkout
# Arguments provided by git:
# $1 = ref of previous HEAD
# $2 = ref of new HEAD
# $3 = flag (1 if branch checkout, 0 if file checkout)
# Only run on branch checkouts
if [[ "$3" != "1" ]]; then
exit 0
fi
set -e
# Check if bd is installed
if ! command -v bd &> /dev/null; then
exit 0
fi
# Check if issues.jsonl exists
if [[ ! -f .beads/issues.jsonl ]]; then
exit 0
fi
# Import issues from JSONL
echo "🔗 Importing beads issues from JSONL..."
if bd import -i .beads/issues.jsonl 2>/dev/null; then
echo "✓ Beads issues imported successfully"
else
echo "Warning: bd import failed"
fi
exit 0

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#!/usr/bin/env bash
#
# Beads post-merge hook
# Automatically imports JSONL to SQLite database after pulling/merging
#
# Install: cp examples/git-hooks/post-merge .git/hooks/post-merge && chmod +x .git/hooks/post-merge
set -e
# Check if bd is installed
if ! command -v bd &> /dev/null; then
echo "Warning: bd not found in PATH, skipping import"
exit 0
fi
# Check if issues.jsonl exists
if [[ ! -f .beads/issues.jsonl ]]; then
# No JSONL file, nothing to import
exit 0
fi
# Import issues from JSONL
echo "🔗 Importing beads issues from JSONL..."
if bd import -i .beads/issues.jsonl 2>/dev/null; then
echo "✓ Beads issues imported successfully"
else
echo "Warning: bd import failed"
echo "You may need to resolve conflicts manually"
exit 1
fi
exit 0

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#!/usr/bin/env bash
#
# Beads pre-commit hook
# Automatically exports SQLite database to JSONL before committing
#
# Install: cp examples/git-hooks/pre-commit .git/hooks/pre-commit && chmod +x .git/hooks/pre-commit
set -e
# Check if bd is installed
if ! command -v bd &> /dev/null; then
echo "Warning: bd not found in PATH, skipping export"
exit 0
fi
# Check if .beads directory exists
if [[ ! -d .beads ]]; then
# No beads database, nothing to do
exit 0
fi
# Export issues to JSONL
echo "🔗 Exporting beads issues to JSONL..."
if bd export --format=jsonl -o .beads/issues.jsonl 2>/dev/null; then
# Add the JSONL file to the commit
git add .beads/issues.jsonl
echo "✓ Beads issues exported and staged"
else
echo "Warning: bd export failed, continuing anyway"
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# Python Agent Example
A simple Python script demonstrating how an AI agent can use bd to manage tasks.
## Features
- Finds ready work using `bd ready --json`
- Claims tasks by updating status
- Simulates discovering new issues during work
- Links discovered issues with `discovered-from` dependency
- Completes tasks and moves to the next one
## Prerequisites
- Python 3.7+
- bd installed: `go install github.com/steveyegge/beads/cmd/bd@latest`
- A beads database initialized: `bd init`
## Usage
```bash
# Make the script executable
chmod +x agent.py
# Run the agent
./agent.py
```
## What It Does
1. Queries for ready work (no blocking dependencies)
2. Claims the highest priority task
3. "Works" on the task (simulated)
4. If the task involves implementation, discovers a testing task
5. Creates the new testing task and links it with `discovered-from`
6. Completes the original task
7. Repeats until no ready work remains
## Example Output
```
🚀 Beads Agent starting...
============================================================
Iteration 1/10
============================================================
📋 Claiming task: bd-1
🤖 Working on: Implement user authentication (bd-1)
Priority: 1, Type: feature
💡 Discovered: Missing test coverage for this feature
✨ Creating issue: Add tests for Implement user authentication
🔗 Linking bd-2 ← discovered-from ← bd-1
✅ Completing task: bd-1 - Implemented successfully
🔄 New work discovered and linked. Running another cycle...
```
## Integration with Real Agents
To integrate with a real LLM-based agent:
1. Replace `simulate_work()` with actual LLM calls
2. Parse the LLM's response for discovered issues/bugs
3. Use the issue ID to track context across conversations
4. Export/import JSONL to share state across agent sessions
## Advanced Usage
```python
# Create an agent with custom behavior
agent = BeadsAgent()
# Find specific types of work
ready = agent.run_bd("ready", "--priority", "1", "--assignee", "bot")
# Create issues with labels
agent.run_bd("create", "New task", "-l", "urgent,backend")
# Query dependency tree
tree = agent.run_bd("dep", "tree", "bd-1")
```
## See Also
- [../bash-agent/](../bash-agent/) - Bash version of this example
- [../claude-desktop-mcp/](../claude-desktop-mcp/) - MCP server for Claude Desktop

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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Simple AI agent workflow using bd (Beads issue tracker).
This demonstrates how an agent can:
1. Find ready work
2. Claim and execute tasks
3. Discover new issues during work
4. Link discoveries back to parent tasks
5. Complete work and move on
"""
import json
import subprocess
import sys
from typing import Optional
class BeadsAgent:
"""Simple agent that manages tasks using bd."""
def __init__(self):
self.current_task = None
def run_bd(self, *args) -> dict:
"""Run bd command and parse JSON output."""
cmd = ["bd"] + list(args) + ["--json"]
result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, check=True)
if result.stdout.strip():
return json.loads(result.stdout)
return {}
def find_ready_work(self) -> Optional[dict]:
"""Find the highest priority ready work."""
ready = self.run_bd("ready", "--limit", "1")
if isinstance(ready, list) and len(ready) > 0:
return ready[0]
return None
def claim_task(self, issue_id: str) -> dict:
"""Claim a task by setting status to in_progress."""
print(f"📋 Claiming task: {issue_id}")
return self.run_bd("update", issue_id, "--status", "in_progress")
def create_issue(self, title: str, description: str = "",
priority: int = 2, issue_type: str = "task") -> dict:
"""Create a new issue."""
print(f"✨ Creating issue: {title}")
args = ["create", title, "-p", str(priority), "-t", issue_type]
if description:
args.extend(["-d", description])
return self.run_bd(*args)
def link_discovery(self, discovered_id: str, parent_id: str):
"""Link a discovered issue back to its parent."""
print(f"🔗 Linking {discovered_id} ← discovered-from ← {parent_id}")
subprocess.run(
["bd", "dep", "add", discovered_id, parent_id, "--type", "discovered-from"],
check=True
)
def complete_task(self, issue_id: str, reason: str = "Completed"):
"""Mark task as complete."""
print(f"✅ Completing task: {issue_id} - {reason}")
return self.run_bd("close", issue_id, "--reason", reason)
def simulate_work(self, issue: dict) -> bool:
"""Simulate doing work on an issue.
In a real agent, this would call an LLM, execute code, etc.
Returns True if work discovered new issues.
"""
issue_id = issue["id"]
title = issue["title"]
print(f"\n🤖 Working on: {title} ({issue_id})")
print(f" Priority: {issue['priority']}, Type: {issue['issue_type']}")
# Simulate discovering a bug while working
if "implement" in title.lower() or "add" in title.lower():
print("\n💡 Discovered: Missing test coverage for this feature")
new_issue = self.create_issue(
f"Add tests for {title}",
description=f"While implementing {issue_id}, noticed missing tests",
priority=1,
issue_type="task"
)
self.link_discovery(new_issue["id"], issue_id)
return True
return False
def run_once(self) -> bool:
"""Execute one work cycle. Returns True if work was found."""
# Find ready work
issue = self.find_ready_work()
if not issue:
print("📭 No ready work found.")
return False
# Claim the task
self.claim_task(issue["id"])
# Do the work (simulated)
discovered_new_work = self.simulate_work(issue)
# Complete the task
self.complete_task(issue["id"], "Implemented successfully")
if discovered_new_work:
print("\n🔄 New work discovered and linked. Running another cycle...")
return True
def run(self, max_iterations: int = 10):
"""Run the agent for multiple iterations."""
print("🚀 Beads Agent starting...\n")
for i in range(max_iterations):
print(f"\n{'='*60}")
print(f"Iteration {i+1}/{max_iterations}")
print(f"{'='*60}")
if not self.run_once():
break
print("\n✨ Agent finished!")
def main():
"""Main entry point."""
try:
agent = BeadsAgent()
agent.run()
except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
print(f"Error running bd: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
print(f"Make sure bd is installed: go install github.com/steveyegge/beads/cmd/bd@latest")
sys.exit(1)
except KeyboardInterrupt:
print("\n\n👋 Agent interrupted by user")
sys.exit(0)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()

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#!/usr/bin/env bash
#
# Beads (bd) installation script
# Usage: curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/steveyegge/beads/main/install.sh | bash
#
set -e
# Colors
RED='\033[0;31m'
GREEN='\033[0;32m'
YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
BLUE='\033[0;34m'
NC='\033[0m' # No Color
log_info() {
echo -e "${BLUE}==>${NC} $1"
}
log_success() {
echo -e "${GREEN}==>${NC} $1"
}
log_warning() {
echo -e "${YELLOW}==>${NC} $1"
}
log_error() {
echo -e "${RED}Error:${NC} $1" >&2
}
# Detect OS and architecture
detect_platform() {
local os arch
case "$(uname -s)" in
Darwin)
os="darwin"
;;
Linux)
os="linux"
;;
*)
log_error "Unsupported operating system: $(uname -s)"
exit 1
;;
esac
case "$(uname -m)" in
x86_64|amd64)
arch="amd64"
;;
aarch64|arm64)
arch="arm64"
;;
*)
log_error "Unsupported architecture: $(uname -m)"
exit 1
;;
esac
echo "${os}-${arch}"
}
# Check if Go is installed
check_go() {
if command -v go &> /dev/null; then
log_info "Go detected: $(go version)"
return 0
else
return 1
fi
}
# Install using go install
install_with_go() {
log_info "Installing bd using 'go install'..."
if go install github.com/steveyegge/beads/cmd/bd@latest; then
log_success "bd installed successfully via go install"
# Check if GOPATH/bin is in PATH
local gopath_bin="$(go env GOPATH)/bin"
if [[ ":$PATH:" != *":$gopath_bin:"* ]]; then
log_warning "GOPATH/bin is not in your PATH"
echo ""
echo "Add this to your shell profile (~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc, etc.):"
echo " export PATH=\"\$PATH:$gopath_bin\""
echo ""
fi
return 0
else
log_error "go install failed"
return 1
fi
}
# Build from source
build_from_source() {
log_info "Building bd from source..."
local tmp_dir
tmp_dir=$(mktemp -d)
cd "$tmp_dir"
log_info "Cloning repository..."
if git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/steveyegge/beads.git; then
cd beads
log_info "Building binary..."
if go build -o bd ./cmd/bd; then
# Determine install location
local install_dir
if [[ -w /usr/local/bin ]]; then
install_dir="/usr/local/bin"
else
install_dir="$HOME/.local/bin"
mkdir -p "$install_dir"
fi
log_info "Installing to $install_dir..."
if [[ -w "$install_dir" ]]; then
mv bd "$install_dir/"
else
sudo mv bd "$install_dir/"
fi
log_success "bd installed to $install_dir/bd"
# Check if install_dir is in PATH
if [[ ":$PATH:" != *":$install_dir:"* ]]; then
log_warning "$install_dir is not in your PATH"
echo ""
echo "Add this to your shell profile (~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc, etc.):"
echo " export PATH=\"\$PATH:$install_dir\""
echo ""
fi
cd - > /dev/null
rm -rf "$tmp_dir"
return 0
else
log_error "Build failed"
cd - > /dev/null
rm -rf "$tmp_dir"
return 1
fi
else
log_error "Failed to clone repository"
rm -rf "$tmp_dir"
return 1
fi
}
# Install Go if not present (optional)
offer_go_installation() {
log_warning "Go is not installed"
echo ""
echo "bd requires Go 1.21 or later. You can:"
echo " 1. Install Go from https://go.dev/dl/"
echo " 2. Use your package manager:"
echo " - macOS: brew install go"
echo " - Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt install golang"
echo " - Other Linux: Check your distro's package manager"
echo ""
echo "After installing Go, run this script again."
exit 1
}
# Verify installation
verify_installation() {
if command -v bd &> /dev/null; then
log_success "bd is installed and ready!"
echo ""
bd version 2>/dev/null || echo "bd (development build)"
echo ""
echo "Get started:"
echo " cd your-project"
echo " bd init"
echo " bd quickstart"
echo ""
return 0
else
log_error "bd was installed but is not in PATH"
return 1
fi
}
# Main installation flow
main() {
echo ""
echo "🔗 Beads (bd) Installer"
echo ""
log_info "Detecting platform..."
local platform
platform=$(detect_platform)
log_info "Platform: $platform"
# Try go install first
if check_go; then
if install_with_go; then
verify_installation
exit 0
fi
fi
# If go install failed or Go not present, try building from source
log_warning "Falling back to building from source..."
if ! check_go; then
offer_go_installation
fi
if build_from_source; then
verify_installation
exit 0
fi
# All methods failed
log_error "Installation failed"
echo ""
echo "Manual installation:"
echo " 1. Install Go from https://go.dev/dl/"
echo " 2. Run: go install github.com/steveyegge/beads/cmd/bd@latest"
echo ""
exit 1
}
main "$@"