Beads Compatibility

Instant Kanban board for your existing Beads projects. No migration required.

~❯beads listkanbus listID STATUS TITLEtsk-1 open Update docstsk-2 progress Fix login flowtsk-3 done Add tests~❯

Instant Kanban Board

Visualize your Beads issues immediately.

Zero Conversion Required

You don't need to convert your data to get a modern project board. Kanbus reads your existing Beads issue files directly, giving you an interactive Kanban board instantly.

Just launch the console or install the VS Code extension. You'll get a fully interactive Kanban board without changing a single file format. Your existing workflow stays intact while you gain powerful new visualization and management capabilities.

High Performance CLI

Faster operations, zero overhead.

Bypass the Bottlenecks

Avoid the hassles of SQLite server syncing and performance overhead. The Kanbus CLI is written in Rust and operates directly on your data files with blazing speed. Filter, list, and update issues instantly, even in large projects.

Use the CLI with your agents for rapid context gathering and updates, all while maintaining full compatibility with your existing Beads tooling. Get the performance you need without sacrificing compatibility.

Risk-Free Migration

A smooth path forward.

Stay Flexible

There's no "big bang" migration. You can stay with the Beads format as long as you want while enjoying the benefits of the Kanbus board and CLI. Start using Kanbus features today, migrate your data format when it makes sense for your team.

When you're ready to switch formats entirely, it's a simple operation—but you don't have to do it to get value today. Your timeline, your choice.

Learn More

Get started with Beads compatibility.

Learn how to use Kanbus with your existing Beads projects and explore migration options when you're ready.

Read the Documentation →