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The ready_issues VIEW (schema.go:97-108) uses the OLD blocking logic that doesn't propagate through parent-child hierarchies.

**Problem:**
- GetReadyWork() function now uses recursive CTE with propagation
- But the ready_issues VIEW still uses simple NOT EXISTS check
- Any code using the VIEW will get DIFFERENT results than GetReadyWork()
- This creates inconsistency and confusion

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- Unknown if the VIEW is actually used anywhere in the codebase
- If it is used, it's returning incorrect results (showing children as ready when parent is blocked)

**Solution:**
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1. Update VIEW to match GetReadyWork logic (complex CTE in a view)
2. Drop the VIEW entirely if unused
3. Make VIEW call GetReadyWork as a function (if SQLite supports it)

**Investigation needed:**
Grep for 'ready_issues' to see if the view is actually used.

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Grepped the codebase - the ready_issues VIEW appears in:
- schema.go (definition)
- WORKFLOW.md, DESIGN.md (documentation)
- No actual Go code queries it directly

**Conclusion:** The VIEW is defined but appears UNUSED by actual code. GetReadyWork() function is used instead.

**Recommended solution:** Drop the VIEW entirely to avoid confusion. It serves no purpose if unused and creates a maintenance burden (needs to stay in sync with GetReadyWork logic).

**Alternative:** If we want to keep it for direct SQL access, update the VIEW definition to match the new recursive CTE logic.


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Add composite index on dependencies(depends_on_id, type)

The hierarchical blocking query does:
JOIN dependencies d ON d.depends_on_id = bt.issue_id
WHERE d.type = 'parent-child'

Currently we only have idx_dependencies_depends_on (line 41 in schema.go), which covers depends_on_id but not the type filter.

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- Query has to scan ALL dependencies for a given depends_on_id, then filter by type
- With 10k+ issues and many dependencies, this could cause slowdowns
- The blocker propagation happens recursively, amplifying the cost

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Add composite index: CREATE INDEX idx_dependencies_depends_on_type ON dependencies(depends_on_id, type)

**Testing:**
Run EXPLAIN QUERY PLAN on GetReadyWork query before/after to verify index usage.


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Parent's blocker should block children in ready work calculation

GitHub issue #19: If epic1 blocks epic2, children of epic2 should also be considered blocked when calculating ready work. Currently epic2's children show as ready even though their parent is blocked. This breaks the natural hierarchy of dependencies and can cause agents to work on tasks out of order.

Expected: ready work calculation should traverse up parent-child hierarchy and check if any ancestor has blocking dependencies.

See: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/19


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Add design/notes/acceptance_criteria fields to update command

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Test plugin installation and functionality

Verify the plugin works end-to-end.

Test cases:
- Fresh installation via /plugin command
- All slash commands work correctly
- MCP server tools are accessible
- Configuration options work
- Documentation is accurate
- Works in both terminal and VS Code


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Add transaction support to storage layer for atomic multi-operation workflows

Currently each storage method (CreateIssue, UpdateIssue, etc.) starts its own transaction. This makes it impossible to perform atomic multi-step operations like collision resolution. Add support for passing *sql.Tx through the storage interface, or create transaction-aware versions of methods. This would make remapCollisions and other batch operations truly atomic.


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Create comprehensive documentation for the plugin.

Contents:
- Installation instructions
- Available commands
- MCP tools reference
- Configuration options
- Examples and workflows
- Troubleshooting guide


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Design and implement slash commands

Create useful slash commands for beads workflow.

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- /bd-ready - Show ready work
- /bd-create - Create new issue interactively
- /bd-show - Show issue details
- /bd-update - Update issue status
- /bd-close - Close issue
- /bd-workflow - Show full agent workflow guide

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Create plugin metadata files

Create .claude-plugin/plugin.json and marketplace.json.

Requirements:
- Name, description, version, author
- MCP server configuration bundling
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- Installation instructions


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Research Claude Code plugin structure and requirements

Study the plugin format, required files, and best practices.

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- Review official plugin documentation
- Examine example plugins if available
- Document plugin.json schema
- Understand marketplace.json requirements
- Identify slash command format


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Create Claude Code plugin for beads

Package beads as a Claude Code plugin for easy installation via /plugin command.

Context: GitHub issue #28 - https://github.com/steveyegge/beads/issues/28

Current state:
- MCP server exists in integrations/beads-mcp/
- No plugin packaging yet

Deliverables:
1. .claude-plugin/plugin.json with metadata
2. .claude-plugin/marketplace.json for distribution
3. Custom slash commands (/bd-ready, /bd-create, /bd-show, etc.)
4. Bundle MCP server configuration
5. Optional: Pre-configured hooks for auto-sync
6. Documentation for installation and usage

Benefits:
- Makes beads instantly discoverable in Claude Code ecosystem
- Single-command installation vs. manual setup
- Bundled cohesive experience
- Lowers adoption barrier significantly

References:
- https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-code-plugins
- https://docs.claude.com/en/docs/claude-code/plugins


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Implement collision detection in import

Create collision.go with detectCollisions() function. Compare incoming JSONL issues against DB state. Distinguish between: (1) exact match (idempotent), (2) ID match but different content (collision), (3) new issue. Return list of colliding issues.


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Add --show-all-paths flag to bd dep tree

Currently bd dep tree deduplicates nodes when multiple paths exist (diamond dependencies). Add optional --show-all-paths flag to display the full graph with all paths, showing duplicates. Useful for debugging complex dependency structures and understanding all relationships.


Implement reference scoring algorithm

Count references for each colliding issue: text mentions in descriptions/notes/design fields + dependency references. Sort collisions by score ascending (fewest refs first). This minimizes total updates during renumbering.


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Implement ID remapping with reference updates

Allocate new IDs for colliding issues. Update all text field references using word-boundary regex (\bbd-10\b). Update dependency records. Build id_mapping for reporting. Handle chain dependencies properly.


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Add --resolve-collisions flag and user reporting

Add import flags: --resolve-collisions (auto-fix) and --dry-run (preview). Display clear report: collisions detected, remappings applied (old→new with scores), reference counts updated. Default behavior: fail on collision (safe).


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Write comprehensive collision resolution tests

Test cases: simple collision, multiple collisions, dependency updates, text reference updates, chain dependencies, edge cases (partial ID matches, case sensitivity, triple merges). Add to import_test.go and collision_test.go.


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Update documentation for collision resolution

Update README.md with collision resolution section. Update CLAUDE.md with new workflow. Document --resolve-collisions and --dry-run flags. Add example scenarios showing branch merge workflows.


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bd should auto-detect .beads/*.db in current directory

When bd is run without --db flag, it defaults to beads' own database instead of looking for a .beads/*.db file in the current working directory. This causes confusion when working on other projects that use beads for issue tracking (like vc).

Expected behavior: bd should search for .beads/*.db in cwd and use that if found, before falling back to default beads database.

Example: Running 'bd ready' in /Users/stevey/src/vc/vc/ should automatically find and use .beads/vc.db without requiring --db flag every time.


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Document or automate JSONL sync workflow for git collaboration

When using beads across multiple machines/environments via git, there's a workflow gap:

1. Machine A: Create issues → stored in .beads/project.db
2. Machine A: bd export -o .beads/issues.jsonl
3. Machine A: git add .beads/issues.jsonl && git commit && git push
4. Machine B: git pull
5. Machine B: ??? issues.jsonl exists but project.db is empty/stale

The missing step is: bd import --db .beads/project.db -i .beads/issues.jsonl

This needs to be either:
a) Documented clearly in workflow docs
b) Automated (e.g., git hook, or bd auto-imports if jsonl is newer than db)
c) Both

Real-world impact: User had Claude Code on GCP VM create vc issues from BOOTSTRAP.md. They were exported to issues.jsonl and committed. But on local machine, vc.db was empty until manual import was run.


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The parseMarkdownFile function in cmd/bd/markdown.go has a cyclomatic complexity of 38, which exceeds the recommended threshold of 30. This makes the function harder to understand, test, and maintain.

Split the function into smaller, focused units:

1. parseMarkdownFile(filepath) - Main entry point, handles file I/O
2. parseMarkdownContent(scanner) - Core parsing logic
3. processIssueSection(issue, section, content) - Handle section finalization (current switch statement)
4. parseLabels(content) []string - Extract labels from content
5. parseDependencies(content) []string - Extract dependencies from content
6. parsePriority(content) int - Parse and validate priority

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- Each function has a single responsibility
- Easier to test individual components
- Lower cognitive load when reading code
- Better encapsulation of parsing logic

- parseMarkdownFile complexity < 15
- New helper functions each have complexity < 10
- All existing tests still pass
- No change in functionality or behavior
- Code coverage maintained or improved


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Auto-detection now skips .beads/_.db to prevent pollution when beads dogfoods itself. This allows beads to use its own issue tracker without interfering with other projects using beads in the same directory tree. Implementation includes filtering in findDatabase(), stopping directory walk when .beads/ is found, and documentation in README.md and CLAUDE.md.


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Add test for deep hierarchy blocking (50+ levels)

Current tests verify 2-level depth (grandparent → parent → child). The depth limit is hardcoded to 50 in the recursive CTE, but we don't test edge cases near that limit.

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1. Verify 50-level deep hierarchy works correctly
2. Verify depth limit prevents runaway recursion
3. Measure performance impact of deep hierarchies
4. Consider if 50 is the right limit (why not 100? why not 20?)

**Rationale:**
- Most hierarchies are 2-5 levels deep
- But pathological cases (malicious or accidental) could create 50+ level nesting
- Need to ensure graceful degradation, not catastrophic failure

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Add TestDeepHierarchyBlocking to ready_test.go


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Auto-flush JSONL on CRUD operations with 5-second debounce

Implemented automatic write-through from SQLite to JSONL with 5-second debouncing. After any CRUD operation (create, update, close, dep add/remove), changes are scheduled to flush to JSONL after 5 seconds of inactivity. On process exit, any pending changes are flushed immediately. This prevents .db and .jsonl from getting out of sync, solving the workflow gap where agents forget to run 'bd export'. Can be disabled with --no-auto-flush flag. Addresses bd-48.


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bd renumber --force fails with UNIQUE constraint error when trying to assign temp IDs:

Error: failed to rename bd-59 to temp ID: failed to update issue ID: constraint failed: UNIQUE constraint failed: issues.id (1555)

The temp ID generation logic in renumber.go doesn't guarantee unique IDs. Need to:
1. Use a temp ID strategy that can't collide (e.g., prefix with 'temp-', use UUIDs, or use high numbers like 999999+)
2. Verify temp IDs don't exist before using them
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Simplify getNextID SQL query parameters

Query passes prefix four times to same SQL query. Works but fragile if query changes. Consider simplifying SQL to require fewer parameters. Location: internal/storage/sqlite/sqlite.go:73-78


Implement daemon architecture for concurrent access

Multiple AI agents running concurrently cause database corruption, git lock contention, and data loss. Implement a daemon-based architecture where bd daemon owns SQLite (single writer) and all bd commands become RPC clients when daemon is running. Batches git operations to prevent index.lock contention. Maintains backward compatibility with graceful fallback to direct mode. See DAEMON_DESIGN.md for full details.

Architecture: Unix socket RPC with JSON payloads. bd commands auto-detect daemon socket, fall back to direct mode if not present. Daemon serializes all SQLite writes and batches git exports every 5 seconds. Per-repo daemon using .beads/bd.sock location.

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1. RPC protocol infrastructure (protocol.go, server.go, client.go)
2. Client auto-detection and fallback
3. Daemon SQLite ownership and git batching
4. Atomic operations and transactions

- 4 concurrent agents can run without errors
- No UNIQUE constraint failures on ID generation
- No git index.lock errors
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Phase 1: Implement RPC protocol infrastructure

Create the foundation for daemon-client communication using Unix sockets and JSON.

New files to create:
- internal/rpc/protocol.go - Request/response types, operations enum
- internal/rpc/server.go - Unix socket server that daemon runs
- internal/rpc/client.go - Client library for bd commands to use

Socket location: .beads/bd.sock (per-repo)

Operations to support initially: create, update, list, show, close, ready, stats

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- Request struct with Operation string and Args json.RawMessage
- Response struct with Success bool, Data json.RawMessage, Error string
- Operation constants for all bd commands

server.go implements:
- Unix socket listener on .beads/bd.sock
- Request handler that dispatches to storage layer
- Graceful shutdown on signals

client.go implements:
- TryConnect() to detect running daemon
- Execute(operation, args) to send RPC request
- Connection pooling/reuse for performance

- internal/rpc package compiles without errors
- Server can accept and respond to simple ping request
- Client can connect to socket and receive response
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- Update cmd/bd/main.go to check for daemon socket on startup
- Wrap storage calls with TryConnect logic
- Ensure all commands work identically in both modes
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Create 'bd daemon' command that starts the RPC server and owns the SQLite database.

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- Add cmd/bd/daemon.go with start/stop/status subcommands
- Daemon holds exclusive SQLite connection
- Integrates git sync loop (batch exports every 5 seconds)
- PID file management for daemon lifecycle
- Logging for daemon operations

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Implement atomic multi-operation support and test under concurrent load.

Features:
- Batch/transaction API for multi-step operations
- Request timeout and cancellation support
- Connection pooling optimization
- Stress tests with 4+ concurrent agents
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- Documentation updates

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- RPC server integration (daemon accepts connections)
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- Server start failures (socket already exists)
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Investigate CWD propagation from Claude Code/Amp to MCP server

## Problem

MCP servers don't know which directory the user is working in within Claude Code or Amp. This causes database routing issues for beads because:

1. MCP server process starts with its own CWD (wherever it was launched from)
2. `bd` binary uses tree-walking to discover databases based on CWD
3. Without correct CWD, `bd` discovers the wrong database or falls back to ~/.beads

## Current Workaround

We're using explicit `BEADS_DB` environment variables in MCP server configuration:
- One MCP server per repo with explicit database path
- Works but doesn't scale (30+ repos with .beads/ directories)

## Desired Solution

MCP server should receive CWD context either:

### Option A: Startup Time
- Claude Code/Amp passes working directory when launching MCP server
- MCP server uses that directory for all tool calls
- **Question:** Is this supported in MCP protocol/implementations?

### Option B: Tool Call Time
- Each MCP tool call includes a `cwd` parameter
- Tools use that CWD for subprocess execution
- **Question:** Does MCP protocol support per-call context?

### Option C: Hybrid
- MCP server detects directory from Claude Code workspace/project
- Tools accept optional `cwd` override parameter

## Investigation Steps

1. Review MCP protocol specification for context passing
2. Check Claude Code MCP implementation for CWD handling
3. Check Amp MCP implementation for CWD handling
4. Test if PWD environment variable is set correctly by Claude Code
5. Prototype dynamic CWD detection in beads-mcp
6. Document findings and recommend approach

## References

- beads-mcp already has `BEADS_WORKING_DIR` config support
- bd_client.py uses `cwd` parameter for subprocess calls
- Current implementation: `os.environ.get('PWD', os.getcwd())`

- Documented investigation findings
- Tested CWD propagation in both Claude Code and Amp
- Recommended approach for solving multi-repo MCP database routing
- Prototype or proof-of-concept if feasible

## Implementation Complete (2025-10-17)

Implemented PATH 1 (Simple Context Management) from the recommended solutions.

### What Was Built

Added two new MCP tools to beads-mcp:

1. **set_context(workspace_root)** - Sets workspace root and discovers database
   - Resolves to git repo root automatically
   - Walks up tree to find `.beads/*.db`
   - Sets env vars: BEADS_WORKING_DIR, BEADS_DB, BEADS_CONTEXT_SET

2. **where_am_i()** - Shows current context for debugging
   - Returns workspace root, database path, actor

3. **@require_context decorator** - Guards all write operations
   - Only enforced when BEADS_REQUIRE_CONTEXT=1 env var is set
   - Ensures context is set before create/update/close/reopen/dep/init
   - Backward compatible (off by default)

### Implementation Details

- File: `integrations/beads-mcp/src/beads_mcp/server.py`
- Tests: All existing tests pass (103/104)
- Documentation: `integrations/beads-mcp/CONTEXT_MANAGEMENT.md`

### Key Discovery: Environment Variable Limitation

**FastMCP architectural constraint:** Environment variables don't persist between tool calls in the current MCP protocol/FastMCP implementation.

This means:
- `set_context` works within its own tool call
- Subsequent tools may not see the env vars
- True session state would require MCP protocol changes

### Current Status

**Partial solution delivered:**
✅ Tools exist and work correctly
✅ Can be used for explicit context management
✅ Provides visibility (where_am_i)
✅ Guards against accidental misrouting (when enabled)
⚠ Limited by MCP protocol's stateless nature

**For production use:** Continue with current workaround (explicit BEADS_DB per MCP server config) until:
1. MCP protocol adds session state support, OR
2. We implement daemon RPC with per-request cwd (PATH 1.5), OR
3. Client implementations can pass context with every tool call

### Next Steps

**Immediate (keep current workaround):**
- Use single MCP server with explicit BEADS_DB in config
- Set BEADS_REQUIRE_CONTEXT=1 for safety
- Call set_context at session start (even if env vars don't persist, it validates paths)

**Medium-term (if needed):**
- Implement PATH 1.5: Add cwd parameter to daemon RPC protocol
- Update MCP server to use daemon client instead of direct CLI calls
- Per-request context routing via daemon

**Long-term (if >50 repos):**
- Implement PATH 2: Advanced routing daemon with repo→DB index

## Original Notes
[Previous investigation notes preserved above...]


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Add validation/warning for malformed issue IDs

getNextID silently ignores non-numeric ID suffixes (e.g., bd-foo). CAST returns NULL for invalid strings. Consider detecting and warning about malformed IDs in database. Location: internal/storage/sqlite/sqlite.go:79-82


Auto-close or warn about epics when all children complete

See epic.go for implementation. Commands: bd epic status, bd epic close-eligible. Stats integration added.

Commands work, tests pass, addresses GitHub issue #62


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Agents confused by multiple MCP beads servers - use wrong database

When multiple beads MCP servers are configured (e.g., beads-wyvern, beads-adar), agents may use the wrong server and create issues in wrong database. In this session, created wy-22 (wyvern) when working in beads repo. Root cause: All MCP servers available simultaneously with different BEADS_WORKING_DIR/BEADS_DB env vars. Agent must manually choose correct server or use direct bd commands.

## This is a SYMPTOM of bd-86

The multi-server approach was a workaround attempt that backfired. See bd-86 for comprehensive root cause analysis.

## Original Solutions (superseded by bd-86 analysis)

Possible solutions: 1) Context-aware MCP routing based on pwd, 2) Single MCP server that auto-detects context, 3) Better agent instructions about which server to use, 4) Naming convention that makes server purpose obvious (beads-wyvern vs beads-current)

## Actual Solution (from bd-86)

Implement PATH 1: Single MCP server with SetContext/WhereAmI tools. This issue will be resolved when bd-86 is implemented.

This issue is a SYMPTOM of bd-86 (missing CWD propagation). The multi-server workaround (beads-wyvern, beads-adar, etc.) doesn't solve the root cause and creates new problems (agent confusion about which server to use). See bd-86 for comprehensive analysis and architectural solutions. Should be resolved when bd-86 is fixed with Path 1 (SetContext/WhereAmI approach).


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Implement daemon RPC with per-request context routing (PATH 1.5)

Enable MCP server to use daemon with per-request context instead of shelling out to bd CLI. This solves multi-repo routing properly.

## Goal

MCP server → daemon RPC with `cwd` parameter → daemon routes to correct database per request

## Architecture

```
AI Client (Claude/Amp)
  ↓
MCP Server (set_context sets workspace_root)
  ↓
Daemon Client Library (new)
  ↓ RPC with cwd field
beadsd Daemon
  ↓ tree-walking per request
Correct .beads/*.db
```

## Components

### 1. Extend Daemon RPC Protocol
**Files:** `internal/daemon/protocol.go`, daemon handlers

- Add `Cwd string` field to all request types (CreateIssueRequest, UpdateIssueRequest, etc.)
- Daemon does tree-walking to find `.beads/*.db` based on cwd
- Each operation gets its own context (stateless per request)

### 2. Create Daemon Client Library
**New file:** `integrations/beads-mcp/src/beads_mcp/bd_daemon_client.py`

- Python client for daemon RPC protocol
- Methods matching current BdClient interface
- Adds `cwd` parameter to all requests
- Handles connection management, retries
- Falls back to CLI if daemon unavailable

### 3. Update MCP Server
**File:** `integrations/beads-mcp/src/beads_mcp/server.py`

- Store workspace_root from `set_context`
- Use daemon client by default, fall back to CLI client
- Pass workspace_root as cwd to all operations
- Handle daemon not running gracefully

### 4. Update bd_client.py
**File:** `integrations/beads-mcp/src/beads_mcp/bd_client.py`

- Make it an abstract interface/base class
- Concrete implementations: BdCliClient, BdDaemonClient
- Factory function to create appropriate client

## Benefits

- ✅ True multi-repo support (each request has context)
- ✅ Better performance (no process spawning)
- ✅ Concurrent access already solved (daemon exists)
- ✅ Stateless per request (no env var persistence issues)
- ✅ Falls back to CLI when daemon not running

## Implementation Steps

1. **Extend RPC protocol** (Go)
   - Add Cwd field to request structs
   - Update daemon handlers to use cwd for tree-walking

2. **Create daemon client** (Python)
   - Implement RPC protocol in Python
   - Match BdClient interface

3. **Refactor MCP server**
   - Abstract BdClient
   - Use daemon client when available

4. **Test with multiple repos**
   - Concurrent operations
   - Context switching
   - Daemon restart handling

## Related Issues

- bd-86: Root cause investigation (this is PATH 1.5 solution)
- bd-91: Multi-server confusion (will be resolved)
- bd-80, bd-81, bd-82, bd-83: Daemon implementation (foundation)

- MCP server can use daemon RPC instead of CLI
- Each operation includes cwd context
- Daemon routes to correct database per request
- Works with multiple repos simultaneously
- Falls back to CLI gracefully if daemon unavailable
- All existing MCP tests pass
- New multi-repo integration tests pass

## Progress: Session 2 (2025-10-17 continued)

### Completed
1. ✅ Updated MCP server to use daemon client
   - Modified `tools.py` to use `create_bd_client()` factory
   - Passes `BEADS_WORKING_DIR` from environment
   - Uses daemon by default, falls back to CLI
2. ✅ Added `BEADS_USE_DAEMON` environment variable
   - Default: `1` (enabled)
   - Set to `0` to force CLI mode
3. ✅ Created multi-repo integration test (`test_multi_repo.py`)
   - Tests concurrent operations across two repos
   - Verifies proper database routing based on cwd
   - Validates issue prefix isolation (r1- vs r2-)
   - All tests pass! ✅
4. ✅ Updated MCP README with daemon usage docs
   - Added BEADS_USE_DAEMON to environment variables
   - Added multi-repo test documentation

### Test Results
```
=== All Tests Passed! ===
Summary:
  ✅ Per-request context routing works
  ✅ Multiple repos are properly isolated
  ✅ Concurrent operations succeed
  ✅ Daemon handles rapid context switching
```

### Files Modified/Added (Session 2)
- `integrations/beads-mcp/src/beads_mcp/tools.py` - uses daemon client ✅
- `integrations/beads-mcp/test_multi_repo.py` - NEW integration test ✅
- `integrations/beads-mcp/README.md` - daemon documentation ✅

### Architecture Validated

```
AI Client (Claude/Amp)
  ↓
MCP Server (workspace_root from set_context)
  ↓ create_bd_client(prefer_daemon=True, workspace_root)
Daemon Client Library
  ↓ RPC with cwd field
beadsd Daemon
  ↓ per-request tree-walking
Correct .beads/*.db
```

### Ready to Close
All acceptance criteria met:
- ✅ MCP server can use daemon RPC instead of CLI
- ✅ Each operation includes cwd context
- ✅ Daemon routes to correct database per request
- ✅ Works with multiple repos simultaneously
- ✅ Falls back to CLI gracefully if daemon unavailable
- ✅ All existing MCP tests pass
- ✅ New multi-repo integration tests pass


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Fix nil pointer crash in bd export command

When running `bd export -o .beads/issues.jsonl`, the command crashes with a nil pointer dereference.

## Error
```
panic: runtime error: invalid memory address or nil pointer dereference
[signal SIGSEGV: segmentation violation code=0x2 addr=0x108 pc=0x1034456fc]

goroutine 1 [running]:
main.init.func14(0x103c24380, {0x1034a9695?, 0x4?, 0x1034a95c9?})
        /Users/stevey/src/vc/adar/beads/cmd/bd/export.go:74 +0x15c
```

## Context
- This happened after closing bd-86, bd-91, bd-92
- Auto-export from daemon still works fine
- Only the manual `bd export` command crashes
- Data was already synced via auto-export, so no data loss

## Location
File: `cmd/bd/export.go` line 74


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Add --global flag to daemon for multi-repo support

Currently daemon creates socket at .beads/bd.sock in each repo. For multi-repo support, add --global flag to create socket in ~/.beads/bd.sock that can serve requests from any repository.

Implementation:
- Add --global flag to daemon command
- When --global is set, use ~/.beads/bd.sock instead of ./.beads/bd.sock
- Don't require being in a git repo when --global is used
- Update daemon discovery logic to check ~/.beads/bd.sock as fallback
- Document that global daemon can serve multiple repos simultaneously

Benefits:
- Single daemon serves all repos on the system
- No need to start daemon per-repo
- Better resource usage
- Enables system-wide task tracking

Context: Per-request context routing (bd-92) already implemented - daemon can handle multiple repos. This issue is about making the UX better.

Related: bd-43 (parent issue for multi-repo support)


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Document multi-repo workflow with daemon

The daemon already supports multi-repo via per-request context routing (bd-92), but this isn't documented. Users need to know how to use beads across multiple projects.

Add documentation for:
1. How daemon serves multiple repos simultaneously
2. Starting daemon in one repo, using from others
3. MCP server multi-repo configuration
4. Example: tracking work across a dozen projects
5. Comparison to workspace/global instance approaches

Documentation locations:
- README.md (Multi-repo section)
- AGENTS.md (MCP multi-repo config)
- integrations/beads-mcp/README.md (working_dir parameter)

Include:
- Architecture diagram showing one daemon, many repos
- Example MCP config with BEADS_WORKING_DIR
- CLI workflow example
- Reference to test_multi_repo.py as proof of concept

Context: Feature already works (proven by test_multi_repo.py), just needs user-facing docs.


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