diff --git a/.claude-plugin/commands/bd-init.md b/.claude-plugin/commands/bd-init.md
index 9fceb08e..46f665ba 100644
--- a/.claude-plugin/commands/bd-init.md
+++ b/.claude-plugin/commands/bd-init.md
@@ -1,14 +1,18 @@
 ---
 description: Initialize beads in the current project
+argument-hint: [prefix]
 ---
 
 Initialize beads issue tracking in the current directory.
 
-Use the beads MCP `init` tool to set up a new beads database.
+If a prefix is provided as $1, use it as the issue prefix (e.g., "myproject" creates issues like myproject-1, myproject-2). If not provided, the default is the current directory name.
+
+Use the beads MCP `init` tool with the prefix parameter (if provided) to set up a new beads database.
 
 After initialization:
 1. Show the database location
-2. Explain the basic workflow (or suggest running `/bd-workflow`)
-3. Suggest creating the first issue with `/bd-create`
+2. Show the issue prefix that will be used
+3. Explain the basic workflow (or suggest running `/bd-workflow`)
+4. Suggest creating the first issue with `/bd-create`
 
 If beads is already initialized, inform the user and show project stats using the `stats` tool.