ratacat/claude-skills/bd-to-br-migration

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Migrate docs from bd (beads) to br (beads_rust). Use when updating AGENTS.md, converting bd commands, "bd sync" → "br sync --flush-only", or beads migration.

Install

npx vskill@latest install ratacat/claude-skills/bd-to-br-migration

SKILL.md

bd → br Migration

Core Philosophy: One behavioral change, mechanical transforms. The ONLY difference is git handling—everything else is find-replace.

Why This Matters

Incomplete migrations leave broken docs. Agents follow stale bd sync instructions, expect auto-commit, and lose work. This skill ensures complete, verified migrations.


THE EXACT PROMPT — Single File Migration

Migrate this file from bd (beads) to br (beads_rust).
Apply transforms IN THIS ORDER (order matters):
1. Section headers: "bd (beads)" → "br (beads_rust)"
2. Add non-invasive note after beads section header
3. Commands: `bd X` → `br X` for ready/list/show/create/update/close/dep/stats
4. Sync command: `bd sync` → `br sync --flush-only`
5. Add git steps after EVERY sync:
git add .beads/
git commit -m "sync beads"
6. Issue IDs: bd-### → br-### in thread_ids, subjects, reasons, commits
7. Links: beads_viewer → beads_rust (if present)
Remove completely:
- Daemon references
- Auto-commit assumptions
- Hook installation mentions
- RPC mode
Keep unchanged:
- SQLite/WAL cautions
- bv integration
- Priority system (P0-P4)
VERIFY after editing:
grep -c '`bd ' file.md # Must be 0
grep -c 'bd sync' file.md # Must be 0
grep -c 'br sync --flush-only' file.md # Must be > 0
Why This Prompt Works
  • Ordered transforms: Dependencies exist (sync must change before adding git steps)
  • Explicit removals: Daemon/RPC don't exist in br—leaving them confuses agents
  • Keep list: Prevents accidental removal of still-valid patterns
  • Built-in verification: Grep commands catch missed transforms
  • No degrees of freedom: This is a LOW freedom task—exact transforms required

Decision Tree: What Are You Migrating?

What are you migrating?
│
├─ Single file (AGENTS.md)
│ │
│ └─ Follow THE EXACT PROMPT above
│ Use: ./scripts/verify-migration.sh file.md
│
├─ Multiple files (batch)
│ │
│ ├─ <10 files → Sequential: apply prompt to each
│ │
│ └─ 10+ files → Parallel subagents
│ Batch ~10 files per agent
│ See: [BULK.md](references/BULK.md)
│
└─ Verify existing migration
│
└─ Run: ./scripts/find-bd-refs.sh /path
Any output = incomplete migration

The One Behavioral Difference

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ bd (Go) br (Rust) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ bd sync → br sync --flush-only │
│ (auto-commits to git) (exports JSONL only) │
│ │
│ + git add .beads/ │
│ + git commit -m "..." │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Everything else is literally s/bd/br/g

Command Map

bdbrChange Type
bd readybr readyName only
bd listbr listName only
bd show <id>br show <id>Name only
bd createbr createName only
bd updatebr updateName only
bd closebr closeName only
bd dep addbr dep addName only
bd statsbr statsName only
bd syncbr sync --flush-only + gitBEHAVIORAL

Transform Patterns

Pattern 1: The Non-Invasive Note

Add immediately after any beads section header:

markdown
**Note:** `br` is non-invasive and never executes git commands. After `br sync --flush-only`, you must manually run `git add .beads/ && git commit`.
Pattern 2: Sync Command Transform

Before:

bash
bd sync

After:

bash
br sync --flush-only
git add .beads/
git commit -m "sync beads"
Pattern 3: Session End Transform

Before:

bash
git add <files>
bd sync
git push

After:

bash
git add <files>
br sync --flush-only
git add .beads/
git commit -m "..."
git push
Pattern 4: Issue ID Transform

Before:

markdown
thread_id: bd-123
subject: [bd-123] Feature implementation
reason: bd-123

After:

markdown
thread_id: br-123
subject: [br-123] Feature implementation
reason: br-123

Validation Loop

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ VALIDATION IS MANDATORY │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 1. Apply transforms │
│ ↓ │
│ 2. Run verification: │
│ ./scripts/verify-migration.sh file.md │
│ ↓ │
│ 3. If FAIL → read error → fix specific issue → goto 2 │
│ ↓ │
│ 4. Only proceed when PASS │
│ │
│ ⚠️ Never skip verification. Incomplete migrations break agents.│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Quick Verification Commands
bash
# MUST return 0:
grep -c '`bd ' file.md
grep -c 'bd sync' file.md
grep -c 'bd ready' file.md
# MUST return > 0 (if file has sync sections):
grep -c 'br sync --flush-only' file.md
grep -c 'git add .beads/' file.md

Risk Tiers

OperationRiskFreedom
Command renames (bd → br)LowMechanical—no judgment
Sync transform + git stepsMediumMUST add git steps
Removing daemon refsMediumVerify not removing valid content
Bulk migration (10+ files)HighUse subagents with verification
Degrees of Freedom: LOW

This is a deterministic transformation. There is ONE correct output for each input.

  • No creative interpretation
  • No optional improvements
  • No stylistic choices
  • Apply transforms EXACTLY as specified

What Gets Removed

PatternWhy RemoveVerify Absent
"bd daemon"br has no daemongrep -i daemon
"auto-commits"br never commitsgrep -i "auto.*commit"
"git hooks"br installs nonegrep -i "hook"
"RPC mode"br has no RPCgrep -i "rpc"

What Stays Unchanged

PatternWhy Keep
SQLite/WAL cautionsbr still uses WAL
bv integrationWorks with both
Priority P0-P4Same system
Issue typesSame system
Dependency trackingSame system
.beads/ as source of truthSame system

Before/After Example

Before (bd)
markdown
## Issue Tracking with bd (beads)
Key invariants:
-`.beads/` is authoritative
### Agent workflow:
1.`bd ready` to find work
2.`bd update <id> --status in_progress`
3.Implement
4.`bd close <id>`
5.`bd sync` commits changes
After (br)
markdown
## Issue Tracking with br (beads_rust)
**Note:** `br` is non-invasive and never executes git commands. After `br sync --flush-only`, you must manually run `git add .beads/ && git commit`.
Key invariants:
-`.beads/` is authoritative
### Agent workflow:
1.`br ready` to find work
2.`br update <id> --status in_progress`
3.Implement
4.`br close <id>`
5.Sync and commit:
```bash
br sync --flush-only
git add .beads/
git commit -m "sync beads"
```

References

NeedReference
Complete before/after examplesTRANSFORMS.md
Bulk migration strategyBULK.md
Common mistakes & fixesPITFALLS.md

Scripts

ScriptPurpose
./scripts/find-bd-refs.sh /pathFind files needing migration
./scripts/verify-migration.sh file.mdVerify migration complete

Validation

bash
# Full verification
./scripts/verify-migration.sh /path/to/AGENTS.md
# Quick check (should return nothing)
grep '`bd ' /path/to/AGENTS.md

If any bd references remain → migration incomplete → re-apply transforms.

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