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---
name: beads
description: Persistent task memory using dependency graphs. For multi-session work that must survive compaction.
compatibility: Requires bd CLI v0.34.0+ and git repository.
---
# Beads
Graph-based task tracker that survives conversation compaction.
## When to Use
Use bd (not TodoWrite) when:
- Context needed across sessions or after compaction
- Tasks have blockers/dependencies
## Session Start
```bash
bd ready # Find unblocked tasks
bd show <id> # Get context
bd update <id> --status in_progress # Start work
```
## Common Commands
```bash
bd create "Title" -p 1 # Create task (priority 0-4)
bd update <id> --notes "Progress" # Add notes (survives compaction)
bd close <id> --reason "Done" # Complete task
bd dep add <child> <parent> # Add dependency
bd sync # Sync with git remote
```
## Notes Format
```
COMPLETED: Specific deliverables
IN PROGRESS: Current state + next step
BLOCKERS: What's preventing progress
```
---
Use `bd --help` or see [references/examples.md](references/examples.md) for all commands.
