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Steve Yegge 9f3837558b feat: Add Claude Code plugin for beads [addresses #28]
Adds a Claude Code plugin for one-command installation of beads via
/plugin command. The plugin bundles the MCP server, slash commands,
and an autonomous task agent.

Components:
- Plugin metadata with MCP server configuration
- 8 slash commands for core workflow (/bd-ready, /bd-create, etc.)
- Task agent for autonomous execution (@task-agent)
- Comprehensive plugin documentation (PLUGIN.md)

The plugin provides a lower-friction installation path for Claude Code
users who want integrated slash commands rather than direct MCP tools.

Related: https://github.com/steveyegge/beads/issues/28

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
2025-10-14 13:05:12 -07:00

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---
description: Show the AI-supervised issue workflow guide
---
Display the beads workflow for AI agents and developers.
# Beads Workflow
Beads is an issue tracker designed for AI-supervised coding workflows. Here's how to use it effectively:
## 1. Find Ready Work
Use `/bd-ready` or the `ready` MCP tool to see tasks with no blockers.
## 2. Claim Your Task
Update the issue status to `in_progress`:
- Via command: `/bd-update <id> in_progress`
- Via MCP tool: `update` with `status: "in_progress"`
## 3. Work on It
Implement, test, and document the feature or fix.
## 4. Discover New Work
As you work, you'll often find bugs, TODOs, or related work:
- Create issues: `/bd-create` or `create` MCP tool
- Link them: Use `dep` MCP tool with `type: "discovered-from"`
- This maintains context and work history
## 5. Complete the Task
Close the issue when done:
- Via command: `/bd-close <id> "Completed: <summary>"`
- Via MCP tool: `close` with reason
## 6. Check What's Unblocked
After closing, check if other work became ready:
- Use `/bd-ready` to see newly unblocked tasks
- Start the cycle again
## Tips
- **Priority levels**: 0=critical, 1=high, 2=medium, 3=low, 4=backlog
- **Issue types**: bug, feature, task, epic, chore
- **Dependencies**: Use `blocks` for hard dependencies, `related` for soft links
- **Auto-sync**: Changes automatically export to `.beads/issues.jsonl` (5-second debounce)
- **Git workflow**: After `git pull`, JSONL auto-imports if newer than DB
## Available Commands
- `/bd-ready` - Find unblocked work
- `/bd-create` - Create new issue
- `/bd-show` - Show issue details
- `/bd-update` - Update issue
- `/bd-close` - Close issue
- `/bd-workflow` - Show this guide (you are here!)
## MCP Tools Available
Use these via the beads MCP server:
- `ready`, `list`, `show`, `create`, `update`, `close`
- `dep` (manage dependencies), `blocked`, `stats`
- `init` (initialize bd in a project)
For more details, see the beads README at: https://github.com/steveyegge/beads