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Steve Yegge 7d35ced5ae feat(update): add --type flag to bd update command (GH#522)
Allow changing an issue type (bug, feature, task, epic, chore) via the
bd update command. The storage layer already supported issue_type in
allowedUpdateFields, this just exposes it through the CLI.

Changes:
- Add --type/-t flag to updateCmd in show.go
- Add IssueType field to UpdateArgs in protocol.go
- Handle issue_type in updatesFromArgs in server_issues_epics.go
- Add validation using ParseIssueType before update

Example usage:
  bd update ab-xyz --type epic

Fixes: #522
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Beads - AI-Native Issue Tracking

Welcome to Beads! This repository uses Beads for issue tracking - a modern, AI-native tool designed to live directly in your codebase alongside your code.

What is Beads?

Beads is issue tracking that lives in your repo, making it perfect for AI coding agents and developers who want their issues close to their code. No web UI required - everything works through the CLI and integrates seamlessly with git.

Learn more: github.com/steveyegge/beads

Quick Start

Essential Commands

# Create new issues
bd create "Add user authentication"

# View all issues
bd list

# View issue details
bd show <issue-id>

# Update issue status
bd update <issue-id> --status in_progress
bd update <issue-id> --status done

# Sync with git remote
bd sync

Working with Issues

Issues in Beads are:

  • Git-native: Stored in .beads/issues.jsonl and synced like code
  • AI-friendly: CLI-first design works perfectly with AI coding agents
  • Branch-aware: Issues can follow your branch workflow
  • Always in sync: Auto-syncs with your commits

Why Beads?

AI-Native Design

  • Built specifically for AI-assisted development workflows
  • CLI-first interface works seamlessly with AI coding agents
  • No context switching to web UIs

🚀 Developer Focused

  • Issues live in your repo, right next to your code
  • Works offline, syncs when you push
  • Fast, lightweight, and stays out of your way

🔧 Git Integration

  • Automatic sync with git commits
  • Branch-aware issue tracking
  • Intelligent JSONL merge resolution

Get Started with Beads

Try Beads in your own projects:

# Install Beads
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/steveyegge/beads/main/scripts/install.sh | bash

# Initialize in your repo
bd init

# Create your first issue
bd create "Try out Beads"

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Beads: Issue tracking that moves at the speed of thought