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Beads Viewer for Mac and Linux is a native macOS and Linux task & issue tracker for multi-agent AI. Beads Viewer is a lifesaver to build complex Apps with AI and manage multi-Agent AI workflows. See and edit your whole issue graph with live status, blockers, and priority heatmaps. Edit beads, create new Epics, manage Kanban Boards and monitor entire projects via 3D graph views. Built as a Universal Binary for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5) and Intel Macs and as a plugin for Linux Nextpad++. I use it every single day.

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System Requirements
  • Operating System: macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
  • Processor: Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) or Intel
  • Architecture: Universal Binary (arm64 + x86_64)

Installation

  1. Download the DMG file above
  2. Open the downloaded .dmg file
  3. Drag Beads Viewer to your Applications folder
  4. Launch Beads Viewer from Applications or Spotlight

Each release is distributed as a signed, Apple-notarized DMG, so Gatekeeper accepts the app without an "unidentified developer" warning the first time you open it.

Beads Viewer for macOS DMG window showing the BeadsViewer.app icon and Applications folder drag target

Safety & Source

  • Open source. The full source is public on the GitHub repository, so anyone can audit or rebuild it.
  • Code-signed & notarized. Each release is signed with an Apple Developer ID certificate and notarized by Apple, which scans every build for malware.
  • No telemetry. Beads Viewer contains no analytics, advertising, or data collection.

Feedback

Found a bug or have an idea for Beads Viewer? Your submission opens a prefilled issue on GitHub so the project can track and respond to it publicly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beads Viewer for Mac free?

Yes. Beads Viewer for Mac is completely free and open source. There are no ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.

What is Beads Viewer?

Beads Viewer is a native macOS task and issue tracker for multi-agent AI systems. It lets you view, edit and sync Beads JSONL files and Dolt databases in a fast, native interface — no code editor or command line required.

Do I need an editor or the command line to open Beads files?

No. Beads Viewer is a standalone native macOS app. It opens Beads JSONL files and Dolt databases directly, with a visual dependency graph and editing, so you do not need a separate editor or CLI.

Does Beads Viewer work on Apple Silicon (M1-M5)?

Yes. Beads Viewer is built as a Universal Binary with a native arm64 slice, so it runs at full speed on every Apple Silicon chip (M1 through M5) without Rosetta, and includes a native x86_64 slice for Intel Macs.

Is Beads Viewer safe to download?

Yes. Beads Viewer is open source, and each release is distributed as a code-signed, Apple-notarized DMG so macOS Gatekeeper accepts it without an "unidentified developer" warning. The source is public on GitHub.

Learn More

Read the Beads Viewer release write-up for details and screenshots. Beads Viewer is part of the Nextpad++ family of native macOS apps — explore Nextpad++, the free native Notepad++ port, and NextZip, a native 7-Zip-style archiver. Open an issue on the GitHub repository.