docs: update daemon CLI syntax from flags to subcommands

Update all documentation to use the new subcommand syntax:
- `bd daemon --start` → `bd daemon start`
- `bd daemon --stop` → `bd daemon stop`
- `bd daemon --status` → `bd daemon status`
- `bd daemon --health` → `bd daemon status --all`
- `--global=false` → `--local`

The old flag syntax is deprecated but still works with warnings.

Closes: bd-734vd

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

.claude/settings.json

@@ -1,48 +0,0 @@
-{
-  "hooks": {
-    "SessionStart": [
-      {
-        "matcher": "",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "export PATH=\"$HOME/go/bin:$HOME/bin:$PATH\" && gt prime --hook && gt nudge deacon session-started"
-          }
-        ]
-      }
-    ],
-    "PreCompact": [
-      {
-        "matcher": "",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "export PATH=\"$HOME/go/bin:$HOME/bin:$PATH\" && gt prime"
-          }
-        ]
-      }
-    ],
-    "UserPromptSubmit": [
-      {
-        "matcher": "",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "export PATH=\"$HOME/go/bin:$HOME/bin:$PATH\" && gt mail check --inject"
-          }
-        ]
-      }
-    ],
-    "Stop": [
-      {
-        "matcher": "",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "export PATH=\"$HOME/go/bin:$HOME/bin:$PATH\" && gt costs record"
-          }
-        ]
-      }
-    ]
-  }
-}

claude-plugin/commands/daemon.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 description: Manage background sync daemon
-argument-hint: [start] [stop] [status] [--health]
+argument-hint: [start] [stop] [status]
 ---
 
 Manage the per-project background daemon that handles database connections and syncs with git.
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Each project runs its own daemon at `.beads/bd.sock` for complete database isola
 - **Start**: `bd daemon start` (or auto-starts on first `bd` command)
 - **Stop**: `bd daemon stop`
 - **Status**: `bd daemon status`
-- **Health**: `bd daemon --health` - shows uptime, cache stats, performance metrics
+- **Health**: `bd daemon status --all` - shows uptime, cache stats, performance metrics
 - **Metrics**: `bd daemon --metrics` - detailed operational telemetry
 
 ## Sync Options

claude-plugin/skills/beads/resources/TROUBLESHOOTING.md

@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ go install github.com/steveyegge/beads/cmd/bd@latest
 **3. Restart daemon after upgrade:**
 ```bash
 pkill -f "bd daemon"  # Kill old daemon
-bd daemon             # Start new daemon with fix
+bd daemon start       # Start new daemon with fix
 ```
 
 **4. Test dependency creation:**
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ bd show issue-1
 
 ### Symptom
 ```bash
-bd daemon
+bd daemon start
 # Error: not in a git repository
 # Hint: run 'git init' to initialize a repository
 ```
@@ -189,19 +189,19 @@ bd daemon requires a **git repository** because it uses git for:
 ```bash
 # In your project directory
 git init
-bd daemon
+bd daemon start
 # ✓ Daemon should start now
 ```
 
-**Prevent git remote operations:**
+**Run in local-only mode (no git required):**
 ```bash
-# If you don't want daemon to pull from remote
-bd daemon --global=false
+# If you don't want daemon to use git at all
+bd daemon start --local
 ```
 
 **Flags:**
-- `--global=false`: Don't sync with git remote
-- `--interval=10m`: Custom sync interval (default: 5m)
+- `--local`: Run in local-only mode (no git required, no sync)
+- `--interval=10m`: Custom sync interval (default: 5s)
 - `--auto-commit=true`: Auto-commit JSONL changes
 
 ---
@@ -295,7 +295,7 @@ ls .beads/
 
 **Start daemon once to initialize JSONL:**
 ```bash
-bd daemon --global=false &
+bd daemon start --local &
 # Wait for initialization
 sleep 2
 
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ cat .beads/issues.jsonl
 # Batch import script
 
 bd init myproject
-bd daemon --global=false &  # Start daemon
+bd daemon start --local &   # Start daemon
 sleep 3                     # Wait for initialization
 
 # Now safe to use --no-daemon for performance
@@ -476,7 +476,7 @@ If the **bd-issue-tracking skill** provides incorrect guidance:
 | Status updates lag | Use daemon mode (not `--no-daemon`) |
 | Daemon won't start | Run `git init` first |
 | Database errors on Google Drive | Move to local filesystem |
-| JSONL file missing | Start daemon once: `bd daemon &` |
+| JSONL file missing | Start daemon once: `bd daemon start &` |
 | Dependencies backwards (MCP) | Update to v0.15.0+, use `issue_id/depends_on_id` correctly |
 
 ---

cmd/bd/daemon_autostart.go

@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ func restartDaemonForVersionMismatch() bool {
 		return false
 	}
 
-	args := []string{"daemon", "--start"}
+	args := []string{"daemon", "start"}
 	cmd := execCommandFn(exe, args...)
 	cmd.Env = append(os.Environ(), "BD_DAEMON_FOREGROUND=1")
 
@@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ func startDaemonProcess(socketPath string) bool {
 		binPath = os.Args[0]
 	}
 
-	args := []string{"daemon", "--start"}
+	args := []string{"daemon", "start"}
 
 	cmd := execCommandFn(binPath, args...)
 	setupDaemonIO(cmd)
@@ -497,7 +497,7 @@ func emitVerboseWarning() {
 	case FallbackConnectFailed:
 		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Warning: Daemon unreachable at %s. Running in direct mode. Hint: bd daemon status\n", daemonStatus.SocketPath)
 	case FallbackHealthFailed:
-		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Warning: Daemon unhealthy. Falling back to direct mode. Hint: bd daemon --health\n")
+		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Warning: Daemon unhealthy. Falling back to direct mode. Hint: bd daemon status --all\n")
 	case FallbackAutoStartDisabled:
 		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Warning: Auto-start disabled (BEADS_AUTO_START_DAEMON=false). Running in direct mode. Hint: bd daemon\n")
 	case FallbackAutoStartFailed:

docs/EXCLUSIVE_LOCK.md

@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ Check daemon logs (default: `.beads/daemon.log`) to troubleshoot lock issues.
 
 ## Testing Your Integration
 
-1. **Start the daemon**: `bd daemon --interval 1m`
+1. **Start the daemon**: `bd daemon start --interval 1m`
 2. **Create a lock**: Use your tool to create `.beads/.exclusive-lock`
 3. **Verify daemon skips**: Check daemon logs for "Skipping database" message
 4. **Release lock**: Remove `.beads/.exclusive-lock`

examples/monitor-webui/README.md

@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ Make sure you've initialized a beads database with `bd init` or specify the data
 The monitor requires the daemon to avoid SQLite locking conflicts. Start the daemon first:
 
 ```bash
-bd daemon
+bd daemon start
 ```
 
 ### WebSocket disconnects frequently

examples/monitor-webui/main.go

@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ func connectToDaemon(socketPath, dbPath string) error {
 		if health.Error != "" {
 			errMsg += fmt.Sprintf("\nError: %s", health.Error)
 		}
-		return fmt.Errorf("%s\n\nTry restarting the daemon:\n  bd daemon stop\n  bd daemon", errMsg)
+		return fmt.Errorf("%s\n\nTry restarting the daemon:\n  bd daemon stop\n  bd daemon start", errMsg)
 	}
 
 	// Set database path

internal/rpc/server_routing_validation_diagnostics.go

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ func (s *Server) checkVersionCompatibility(clientVersion string) error {
 		cmp := semver.Compare(serverVer, clientVer)
 		if cmp < 0 {
 			// Daemon is older - needs upgrade
-			return fmt.Errorf("incompatible major versions: client %s, daemon %s. Daemon is older; upgrade and restart daemon: 'bd daemon stop && bd daemon'",
+			return fmt.Errorf("incompatible major versions: client %s, daemon %s. Daemon is older; upgrade and restart daemon: 'bd daemon stop && bd daemon start'",
 				clientVersion, ServerVersion)
 		}
 		// Daemon is newer - client needs upgrade