backlog.md

Backlog.md provides a CLI to manage tasks from the terminal with structured metadata including titles, descriptions, acceptance criteria, subtasks, and status tracking. Create tasks with `backlog task create`, view with `backlog task [id] --plain`, and search by keyword to keep your backlog organized without leaving the shell.

Yes. Backlog.md lets you define acceptance criteria per task using the `--ac` flag and break work into subtasks with the `-p` flag. Each task stores structured data including priority, assignee, labels, and status, making it easy to track what done looks like before you start.

Backlog.md expects JIRA ticket references in task titles by convention. Include your ticket ID in the title when you create a task, and the plain-text output preserves that reference, creating a traceable link between your CLI backlog and JIRA without extra sync overhead.

Backlog.md supports keyword search and filtering by status, assignee, labels, and priority. Use `backlog task search [keyword]` to find tasks and combine flags like `-s`, `-a`, and `-l` to narrow results, keeping your terminal workflow unbroken.

Yes. The `--draft` flag lets you save tasks in progress without marking them ready for work. Draft tasks stay in your backlog but are flagged separately, so you can capture ideas and refine them later before assigning or scheduling.

Yes. Backlog.md handles multi-line content using ANSI-C quoting syntax. Wrap descriptions and acceptance criteria in `$'...'` to include newlines and special characters, and the plain-text output renders them correctly for both human review and AI processing.