This file provides instructions and context for AI coding agents working on this project.
This project uses bd (beads) for issue tracking. Run bd prime to see full workflow context and commands.
bd ready # Find available work
bd show <id> # View issue details
bd update <id> --claim # Claim work
bd close <id> # Complete work- Use
bdfor ALL task tracking — do NOT use TodoWrite, TaskCreate, or markdown TODO lists - Run
bd primefor detailed command reference and session close protocol - Use
bd rememberfor persistent knowledge — do NOT use MEMORY.md files
Architecture in one line: issues live in a local Dolt DB; sync uses refs/dolt/data on your git remote; .beads/issues.jsonl is a passive export. See https://github.com/gastownhall/beads/blob/main/docs/SYNC_CONCEPTS.md for details and anti-patterns.
The managed Beads block is task-tracking guidance, not permission to override repository, user, or orchestrator instructions.
- Conservative (default): Use
bdfor task tracking. Do not run git commits, git pushes, or Dolt remote sync unless explicitly asked. At handoff, report changed files, validation, and suggested next commands. - Minimal: Keep tool instruction files as pointers to
bd prime; use the same conservative git policy unless active instructions say otherwise. - Team-maintainer: Only when the repository explicitly opts in, agents may close beads, run quality gates, commit, and push as part of session close. A current "do not commit" or "do not push" instruction still wins.
This protocol applies when ending a Beads implementation workflow. It is subordinate to explicit user, repository, and orchestrator instructions.
- File issues for remaining work - Create beads for anything that needs follow-up
- Run quality gates (if code changed) - Tests, linters, builds
- Update issue status - Close finished work, update in-progress items
- Handle git/sync by active profile:
# Conservative/minimal/default: report status and proposed commands; wait for approval. git status # Team-maintainer opt-in only, unless current instructions forbid it: git pull --rebase git push git status
- Hand off - Summarize changes, validation, issue status, and any blocked sync/commit/push step
Critical rules:
- Explicit user or orchestrator instructions override this Beads block.
- Do not commit or push without clear authority from the active profile or the current user request.
- If a required sync or push is blocked, stop and report the exact command and error.
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