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Beads
Beads is an issue tracker for AI coding agents that uses Dolt storage to maintain context and track dependencies across concurrent workflows.
Beads is a dependency-aware, Dolt-backed issue tracker designed specifically for AI coding agents. It helps agents manage and survive context loss during complex development workflows. The system stores issues in a version-controlled SQL database, which facilitates collaboration through Dolt-native replication. It employs a formula system with declarative templates for repeatable processes. For orchestration, it utilizes routing, gates, and molecules to coordinate multiple agents simultaneously. It specifically supports AI-native workflows where hash-based IDs prevent collisions.
Beads at a glance
- Best for: Software engineer
- Runs on: CLI
- Pricing: Free
- Released: October 2025
- Category: AI coding tool
- Website: beads.gascity.com
Key features
- Dolt-backed SQL database storage
- Dependency-aware execution via bd ready
- Hash-based IDs for concurrent agent support
- Declarative formula system for workflows
- Routing and gates for multi-agent coordination
- Molecule-based workflow organization
Use it for
- Tracking issues across multiple AI agents
- Managing dependencies in automated coding tasks
- Coordinating multi-agent workflows
- Maintaining persistent context for coding agents
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