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Agent Instructions

This project uses bd (beads) for issue tracking. Run bd prime for full workflow context.

Architecture in one line: Issues live in a local Dolt database (.beads/dolt/); cross-machine sync uses bd dolt push/pull (a git-compatible protocol), stored under refs/dolt/data on your git remote — separate from refs/heads/* where your code lives. .beads/issues.jsonl is a passive export, not the wire protocol.

See SYNC_CONCEPTS.md for the one-screen overview and anti-patterns (don't treat JSONL as the source of truth; don't bd import during normal operation; don't reach for third-party Dolt hosting before trying the default).

Quick Reference

bd ready              # Find available work
bd show <id>          # View issue details
bd update <id> --claim  # Claim work atomically
bd close <id>         # Complete work
bd dolt push          # Push beads data to remote

Non-Interactive Shell Commands

ALWAYS use non-interactive flags with file operations to avoid hanging on confirmation prompts.

Shell commands like cp, mv, and rm may be aliased to include -i (interactive) mode on some systems, causing the agent to hang indefinitely waiting for y/n input.

Use these forms instead:

# Force overwrite without prompting
cp -f source dest           # NOT: cp source dest
mv -f source dest           # NOT: mv source dest
rm -f file                  # NOT: rm file

# For recursive operations
rm -rf directory            # NOT: rm -r directory
cp -rf source dest          # NOT: cp -r source dest

Other commands that may prompt:

  • scp - use -o BatchMode=yes for non-interactive
  • ssh - use -o BatchMode=yes to fail instead of prompting
  • apt-get - use -y flag
  • brew - use HOMEBREW_NO_AUTO_UPDATE=1 env var

Beads Issue Tracker

This project uses bd (beads) for issue tracking. Run bd prime to see full workflow context and commands.

Quick Reference

bd ready              # Find available work
bd show <id>          # View issue details
bd update <id> --claim  # Claim work
bd close <id>         # Complete work

Rules

  • Use bd for ALL task tracking — do NOT use TodoWrite, TaskCreate, or markdown TODO lists
  • Run bd prime for detailed command reference and session close protocol
  • Use bd remember for 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.

Agent Context Profiles

The managed Beads block is task-tracking guidance, not permission to override repository, user, or orchestrator instructions.

  • Conservative (default): Use bd for 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.

Session Completion

This protocol applies when ending a Beads implementation workflow. It is subordinate to explicit user, repository, and orchestrator instructions.

  1. File issues for remaining work - Create beads for anything that needs follow-up
  2. Run quality gates (if code changed) - Tests, linters, builds
  3. Update issue status - Close finished work, update in-progress items
  4. 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
bd dolt push
git push
git status
  5. 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.