bd prime

Generated from bd help --doc prime. Output essential Beads workflow context in AI-optimized markdown format. Automatically detects if MCP server is active and adapts output:

MCP mode: Brief workflow reminders (~50 tokens)
CLI mode: Full command reference (~1-2k tokens)

Designed for Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and Codex SessionStart hooks to prevent agents from forgetting bd workflow after context compaction. Config options:

no-git-ops: When true, outputs stealth mode (no git commands in session close protocol). Set via: bd config set no-git-ops true Useful when you want to control when commits happen manually. Workflow customization:
- Place a .beads/PRIME.md file in the local clone or resolved workspace to override the default output entirely.
- Use —export to dump the default content for customization.
- Use —memories-only for hook contexts that should inject only persistent memories.

bd prime [flags]

Flags:

      --export          Output default content (ignores PRIME.md override)
      --full            Force full CLI output (ignore MCP detection)
      --hook-json       Wrap output in the SessionStart hook JSON envelope (Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Codex)
      --mcp             Force MCP mode (minimal output)
      --memories-only   Output only persistent memories for compact hook contexts
      --stealth         Stealth mode (no git operations, flush only)

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