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vscode-beads

Manage Beads issues visually inside VS Code

Manages Beads issue tracking directly inside VS Code with a kanban board, sortable issue tables, and detailed editing panels. Eliminates constant terminal switching by reading issues through the bd CLI or direct Dolt SQL connections. Supports drag-and-drop status changes, dependency tracking, multi-project switching, and near-real-time updates for faster development workflows.
npx skills add jdillon/vscode-beads --all -g -y
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Gives your AI agent the build commands, branching rules, architecture map, and testing workflow needed to safely develop and verify changes to this VS Code extension.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How to install vscode-beads?โ–ผ

Run `npx skills add jdillon/vscode-beads --all -g -y` in your terminal to install all skills in this repository globally.

What does the Beads VS Code extension do?โ–ผ

It lets you view, filter, edit, and organize Beads issues inside VS Code using a kanban board, sortable table, and details panel without leaving your editor.

Do I need the bd CLI to use this extension?โ–ผ

Yes. You need Beads CLI (bd) 1.0.5 or later in your PATH and an initialized project created with `bd init`.

Can I manage multiple Beads projects at once?โ–ผ

Yes. The extension auto-detects .beads directories in your workspace and includes a project switcher for moving between them.

Does it update issues in real time?โ–ผ

Yes. Projects backed by a Dolt SQL server are read directly over SQL with configurable change polling for near-real-time updates.

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