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Beads (bd) is a free CLI tool for macOS, Linux, Windows, and FreeBSD that gives AI coding agents persistent, structured memory via a version-controlled Dolt SQL database with graphs for tasks, dependencies, and hierarchies. Install once with `curl` script or brew, then `bd init` in any project—no repo cloning needed. Key commands like `bd ready`, `bd create`, and `bd update` track blockers, claim tasks, and auto-detect ready work in JSON for agents. It prevents conflicts with hash IDs, compacts old tasks, and supports stealth/git-free modes. You benefit by replacing messy plans with clear, long-term task tracking that keeps AI agents focused without losing context, boosting productivity on complex projects.

https://github.com/gastownhall/beads