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Issue tracking for AI-assisted software work

Kata is a local-first issue tracking system designed for AI-assisted software development, offering an agent-friendly CLI and a human-facing TUI. It enables both humans and AI agents to manage tasks, decisions, comments, and state changes, with data stored in a local SQLite database served by a long-running daemon. Kata prioritizes agent ergonomics, human oversight, and auditability, distinguishing itself from tools like Beads and git-bug by its lightweight, API-first design that decouples issue state from code repositories.

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Issue tracking for AI-assisted software work
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  • Provides stable CLI commands and JSON output for agents and automation
  • Supports issue creation, editing, closing, commenting, labeling, assigning, and linking
  • Data stored locally in SQLite via a daemon; workspaces only hold a binding file
  • Contrasts with Beads and git-bug by emphasizing simplicity and API-first approach

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