hzl-cli 1.25.3 → 1.26.1

package/README.md

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 # HZL (Hazel)
 
-**External task ledger for coding agents and OpenClaw.**
+**External task ledger for coding agents.**
 
-Claude Code has [Tasks](https://x.com/trq212/status/2014480496013803643). If you use Claude Code for short, self-contained work, that's probably enough.
-
-HZL is for when work outlives a single session: days-long projects, switching between Claude Code and Codex, OpenClaw juggling parallel workstreams.
-
-📚 **[Full Documentation](https://www.hzl-tasks.com)** — Concepts, scenarios, and tutorials
-
-**Coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini)**
-
-You're working across several projects over days or weeks. You switch between agents. Each has its own task tracking (or none).
-
-HZL is the shared ledger underneath. Claim a task in Claude Code, pick it up in Codex tomorrow. One source of truth across tools and sessions.
-
-**OpenClaw**
-
-OpenClaw has tools for user memory—context, preferences, past chats. It doesn't have a tool for tracking task execution state: workstreams, dependencies, checkpoints.
-
-That all lives in-context today. It burns space. It fragments when chats compact.
-
-HZL fills that gap. Say you ask OpenClaw to plan a family vacation—flights, hotels, activities, reservations. That's multiple tasks with dependencies (can't book hotels until you know the dates). Instead of tracking all of it in the chat, OpenClaw creates tasks in HZL:
-
-```bash
-hzl task list --project family-vacation --available --json
-{"tasks":[{"task_id":"t_abc123","title":"Book hotel","project":"family-vacation","status":"ready","priority":3,"created_at":"2025-01-15T10:00:00.000Z"}],"total":1}
-```
-
-OpenClaw queries HZL, sees what's unblocked, and picks up the next task—without reconstructing state from a compacted chat. If you ever run multiple OpenClaw instances, they coordinate through the same ledger.
-
-**Local-first with built-in cloud sync**
-
-Fast reads and writes to local SQLite. Enable sync to [Turso](https://turso.tech) with one command (`hzl init --sync-url ...`) for automatic backup and multi-device access.
-
-**Also**
-
-- Leases: time-limited claims that expire, so callers can find and reclaim stuck work
-- Checkpoints: save progress notes so work can resume after interruption
-- Event history: full audit trail of what happened
-
-Using OpenClaw? Start here: [OpenClaw integration](#openclaw-integration)
-
-Using Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini? See: [Using HZL with coding agents](#using-hzl-with-claude-code-codex-gemini-cli-or-any-coding-agent)
-
-Data is stored in SQLite. Default location: `$XDG_DATA_HOME/hzl/` (fallback `~/.local/share/hzl/`); Windows: `%LOCALAPPDATA%\\hzl\\`. Contains `events.db` (source of truth) and `cache.db` (projections).
-
----
-
-## Why another task tracker?
-
-Because most task trackers are built for humans.
-
-HZL is built for agents:
-
-- It is backend-first, not UI-first. Think "task database with a CLI," not "another Trello."
-- It is model-agnostic. Your tasks live outside any one vendor's memory or chat history.
-- It is multi-agent safe. Leases prevent orphaned work and enable clean handoffs.
-- It is resumable. Checkpoints let an agent crash, reboot, or swap models and keep going.
-
-If you already have a favorite human todo app, keep it.
-If you need a shared task state that multiple agents can read/write, that is HZL.
+📚 **[Full Documentation](https://www.hzl-tasks.com)** — Concepts, workflows, and CLI reference
 
 ---
 
-## Where HZL fits
-
-### 1) OpenClaw orchestrator + sub-agents
-
-```mermaid
-flowchart LR
-  You[You] --> OC["OpenClaw (orchestrator)"]
-  OC --> Tools["OpenClaw tools<br/>(browser, exec, email, etc.)"]
-  OC <--> HZL[(HZL task ledger)]
-  OC --> S1[Claude Code]
-  OC --> S2[Codex / other]
-  S1 <--> HZL
-  S2 <--> HZL
-```
-
-OpenClaw coordinates the work. HZL is the shared, durable task board that OpenClaw and its sub-agents can use across sessions.
-
-### 2) Any multi-agent system (no OpenClaw required)
-
-```mermaid
-flowchart LR
-  U[You] --> O["Orchestrator (human or agent)"]
-  O <--> HZL[(HZL)]
-  O --> C[Claude Code]
-  O --> X[Codex]
-  O --> G[Gemini]
-  C <--> HZL
-  X <--> HZL
-  G <--> HZL
-```
+## Why HZL?
 
-Same idea: once you are switching tools/models, you need a shared ledger.
+Most task trackers are built for humans. HZL is built for agents:
 
-### 3) One agent, many sessions
+- **Backend-first** — Task database with a CLI, not another Trello
+- **Model-agnostic** — Tasks live outside any vendor's memory
+- **Multi-agent safe** — Atomic claiming prevents duplicate work
+- **Resumable** — Checkpoints let work survive session boundaries
 
-```mermaid
-flowchart LR
-  U[You] --> A["Coding agent<br>(Claude Code, Codex, etc)"]
-  A <--> HZL
-  A --> R[Repo / files]
-```
+If you already have a favorite human todo app, keep it. HZL is for shared task state that multiple agents can read and write.
 
-Use HZL to persist "what's next" and "what changed" between sessions.
+## When to Use HZL
 
-### 4) HZL as the backend for your own UI
+HZL is for when work outlives a single session:
 
-```mermaid
-flowchart LR
-  UI[Lightweight web app] --> HZL
-  Agents[Agents + scripts] --> HZL
-```
+- **Cross-agent workflows** — Claude Code, Codex, Gemini sharing one task board
+- **Session persistence** — Pick up where you left off tomorrow
+- **Orchestration** — One agent delegates to another with clean handoffs
+- **Backup** — Cloud sync keeps task state safe
 
-HZL includes a basic [Kanban dashboard](#web-dashboard) for human visibility. For richer interfaces, build your own frontend using `hzl-core` directly—HZL stays the durable backend that both humans and agents can use.
+If you only use one agent and never need persistence, the built-in tracker is fine. Once you need durability or coordination, reach for HZL.
 
 ---
 
 ## Quickstart
 
-### Install
+### 1. Install
 
 Requires Node.js 22.14+.
 
-#### Via Homebrew (macOS/Linux)
-
-```bash
-brew tap tmchow/hzl
-brew install hzl
-```
-
-#### Via NPM
-
-```bash
-npm install -g hzl-cli
-hzl init
-```
-
-### Enable Cloud Sync (Optional)
-
-Sync with a Turso database for multi-device/multi-agent access:
-
 ```bash
-hzl init --sync-url libsql://<db>.turso.io --auth-token <token>
+curl -fsSL "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tmchow/hzl/main/scripts/install.sh?$(date +%s)" | bash
 ```
 
-### Create a project and tasks
-
-```bash
-hzl project create portland-trip
-
-hzl task add "Check calendars for March weekends" -P portland-trip --priority 5
-hzl task add "Research neighborhoods + activities" -P portland-trip --priority 4
-hzl task add "Shortlist 2-3 weekend options" -P portland-trip --priority 3 \
-  --depends-on <calendar-task-id> --depends-on <research-task-id>
-```
-
-### Work with checkpoints
-
-```bash
-hzl task claim <calendar-task-id> --assignee trevin-agent
-hzl task checkpoint <calendar-task-id> "Found 3 options: Mar 7-9, 14-16, 21-23"
-hzl task complete <calendar-task-id>
-```
-
-### Link to supporting documents
-
-Tasks stay lightweight. Use `--links` to reference design docs, brainstorms, or specs:
+<details>
+<summary>Alternative install methods</summary>
 
+**Homebrew (macOS/Linux):**
 ```bash
-# Create a task that links to context documents
-hzl task add "Implement auth flow per design" -P myapp --priority 3 \
-  --links docs/designs/auth-flow.md,docs/brainstorm/2026-01-auth-options.md
-
-# The agent reads linked files for context, task stays focused on the work
-hzl task show <id> --json
-# → { "links": ["docs/designs/auth-flow.md", "https://somedomain/resource.md"], ... }
+brew tap tmchow/hzl && brew install hzl && hzl init
 ```
 
-This pattern keeps tasks actionable while pointing agents to richer context stored elsewhere.
-
-### Use JSON output when scripting
-
+**NPM:**
 ```bash
-hzl task show <id> --json
-hzl task next --project portland-trip --json
+npm install -g hzl-cli && hzl init
 ```
+</details>
 
----
-
-## Core concepts (the stuff that matters)
-
-### Tasks are units of work, not reminders
-
-HZL is optimized for "do work, report progress, unblock the next step."
-
-If you need time-based reminders, pair HZL with a scheduler (cron, OpenClaw cron, etc.).
-
-### Checkpoints are progress snapshots
-
-A checkpoint is a compact, durable record of what happened:
-
-- what you tried
-- what you found
-- what's still missing
-- links, commands, or file paths needed to resume
-
-### Dependencies encode ordering
-
-Dependencies are how an agent avoids premature work:
-
-- "Don't search flights before you know dates."
-- "Don't open a PR before tests pass."
-
-### Leases make multi-agent handoffs reliable
-
-Leases are time-limited claims:
-
-- A worker agent claims a task with `--lease 30`
-- If it disappears, the lease expires
-- Another agent can detect stuck work and take over
-
-### Cloud Sync & Offline-First
-
-HZL uses a **local-first** architecture. You always read/write to a fast local database. Sync happens in the background via Turso/libSQL.
-
-```mermaid
-flowchart TD
-    CLI[User / Agent CLI]
-    subgraph Local["Local Machine"]
-        Cache[(cache.db<br/>Reads)]
-        Events[(events.db<br/>Writes)]
-        Sync[Sync Engine]
-    end
-    Cloud[(Turso / Cloud)]
-
-    CLI -->|Read| Cache
-    CLI -->|Write| Events
-    Events -->|Rebuild| Cache
-    Events <-->|Sync| Sync
-    Sync <-->|Replication| Cloud
-```
-
----
-
-## Patterns
-
-### Pattern: Multi-agent backlog (recommended)
-
-Conventions that help:
-
-- Use consistent author IDs: `openclaw`, `claude-code`, `codex`, `gemini`, etc.
-- Claim tasks before work.
-- Checkpoint whenever you learn something that would be painful to rediscover.
+### 2. Add to Your Project
 
-Example handoff:
+Append the agent policy to your repo so agents know when to use HZL:
 
 ```bash
-# Orchestrator creates task
-hzl task add "Implement REST API endpoints" -P myapp --priority 2
-TASK_ID=<id>
-
-# Worker agent claims with a lease
-hzl task claim "$TASK_ID" --assignee claude-code --lease 30
-hzl task checkpoint "$TASK_ID" "Endpoints scaffolded; next: auth middleware"
-hzl task complete "$TASK_ID"
+curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tmchow/hzl/main/snippets/AGENT-POLICY.md >> AGENTS.md
 ```
 
-### Pattern: Breaking down work with subtasks
-
-HZL supports one level of parent/subtask hierarchy for organizing related work.
-
-**Key behavior: Parent tasks are organizational containers, not actionable work.**
-
-When you call `hzl task next`, only leaf tasks (tasks without children) are returned. Parent tasks are never returned because they represent the umbrella—work happens on the subtasks.
+### 3. Create Tasks and Work
 
 ```bash
-# Create parent task
-hzl task add "Implement user authentication" -P myapp --priority 2
-# → Created task abc123
-
-# Create subtasks (project inherited automatically from parent)
-hzl task add "Add login endpoint" --parent abc123
-hzl task add "Add logout endpoint" --parent abc123
-hzl task add "Add session management" --parent abc123
-
-# View the breakdown
-hzl task show abc123
-# Shows task details plus list of subtasks
+# Create a project and tasks
+hzl project create my-feature
+hzl task add "Design the API" -P my-feature
+hzl task add "Implement endpoints" -P my-feature --depends-on 1
 
-# Get next available subtask (parent is never returned)
-hzl task next --project myapp
-# → [def456] Add login endpoint
+# Claim and work
+hzl task claim 1 --assignee claude-code
+hzl task checkpoint 1 "API design complete"
+hzl task complete 1
 
-# Scope work to a specific parent's subtasks
-hzl task next --parent abc123
-# → [def456] Add login endpoint
-
-# When all subtasks done, manually complete the parent
-hzl task complete abc123
+# View progress
+hzl serve  # Opens web dashboard at localhost:3456
 ```
 
-**Constraints:**
-- Maximum 1 level of nesting (subtasks cannot have their own subtasks)
-- Subtasks are always in the same project as parent (auto-inherited)
-- Moving a parent moves all subtasks atomically
-
-**Filtering:**
-```bash
-# See all subtasks of a task
-hzl task list --parent abc123
-
-# See only top-level tasks (no parent)
-hzl task list --root
-
-# Combine with other filters
-hzl task list --root --status ready
-```
+### Enable Cloud Sync (Optional)
 
-**Archiving:**
 ```bash
-# Archive parent with all subtasks
-hzl task archive abc123 --cascade
-
-# Archive parent only (subtasks promoted to top-level)
-hzl task archive abc123 --orphan
+hzl init --sync-url libsql://<db>.turso.io --auth-token <token>
 ```
 
-### Pattern: Personal todo list (it works, but bring your own UI)
-
-HZL can track personal tasks and has the advantage of centralizing agent and personal tasks.
-This enables scenarios like OpenClaw assigning you tasks without needing to sync with other todo systems.
-
-HZL itself is not trying to be a polished, human-first todo app. You bring other pieces for that.
-
-If you want a todo app, build or use a UI:
-
-- a tiny web app
-- a TUI wrapper
-- a menu bar widget
-
-HZL stays the storage layer and concurrency-safe ledger underneath.
-
 ---
 
-## Using HZL with Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, or any coding agent
-
-**Why HZL when your agent already has task tracking?**
-
-Many coding agents (like Claude Code) have built-in task management. HZL complements rather than replaces it:
-
-- **Cross-agent workflows**: If you use Claude Code *and* Codex *and* Gemini, each has its own task system. HZL is the shared ledger they can all read/write.
-- **Session persistence**: Built-in task trackers often reset between sessions. HZL persists to disk (and optionally to cloud).
-- **Orchestration**: When one agent delegates to another, HZL provides the handoff mechanism (claim, checkpoint, complete).
-- **Backup**: With cloud sync enabled, your task state survives machine failures.
-
-If you only ever use one agent and never need cross-session persistence, the built-in tracker is fine. Once you need durability or multi-agent coordination, reach for HZL.
-
-If your coding agent supports an instruction file (for example `CLAUDE.md`, `AGENTS.md`, `GEMINI.md`, etc.), add a short policy so the agent reaches for HZL consistently.
-
-### Drop-in policy snippet
-
-<!-- START [code:md] snippets/AGENT-POLICY.md -->
-<!-- ⚠️ DO NOT EDIT - Auto-generated from snippets/AGENT-POLICY.md -->
-````md
-### HZL task ledger
-
-This project uses HZL for external task tracking.
-
-**IMPORTANT - Task tracking:** When starting work that is multi-step, may span sessions, or needs coordination, run `hzl guide` to learn how this project tracks tasks.
-
-**When delegating to sub-agents:** Include "use HZL for task tracking" in the sub-agent's instructions.
-
-**Use HZL when:**
-- Work has multiple steps or may not finish this session
-- Durable record of progress or ownership needed
-- Handoff or review expected
-- Task is non-trivial (~30+ min or risky changes)
+## Documentation
 
-**Skip HZL when:**
-- Small, clearly scoped work completed immediately
-- Quick one-off answer or tiny change
+| Section | What's There |
+|---------|-------------|
+| [Getting Started](https://www.hzl-tasks.com/getting-started/) | Installation, quickstart, agent setup |
+| [Concepts](https://www.hzl-tasks.com/concepts/) | Projects, tasks, dependencies, checkpoints, leases |
+| [Workflows](https://www.hzl-tasks.com/workflows/) | Single-agent, multi-agent, handoffs, breakdown patterns |
+| [CLI Reference](https://www.hzl-tasks.com/reference/cli) | Complete command documentation |
+| [Web Dashboard](https://www.hzl-tasks.com/dashboard) | Kanban board setup and usage |
+| [Troubleshooting](https://www.hzl-tasks.com/troubleshooting) | Common issues and fixes |
 
-**Rule of thumb:** If you're tempted to make a multi-step plan, use HZL.
-````
-<!-- END [code:md] snippets/AGENT-POLICY.md -->
-
-That snippet is intentionally concise. The goal is clear triggers and structure, not ceremony.
+---
 
-<!-- START snippets/AGENT-SKILLS-INSTALL.md -->
-<!-- ⚠️ DO NOT EDIT - Auto-generated from snippets/AGENT-SKILLS-INSTALL.md -->
-### Claude Code skill (optional)
+## Agent Setup
 
-HZL includes a Claude Code skill that helps agents work effectively with HZL.
+### Claude Code
 
 ```bash
 /plugin marketplace add tmchow/hzl
 /plugin install hzl@hzl
 ```
 
-<details>
-<summary>Migrating from older versions?</summary>
-
-If you previously installed `hzl@hzl-marketplace`, uninstall it first:
+### OpenAI Codex
 
 ```bash
-/plugin uninstall hzl@hzl-marketplace
-/plugin marketplace remove hzl-marketplace
+mkdir -p ~/.codex/skills/hzl
+curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tmchow/hzl/main/skills/hzl/SKILL.md -o ~/.codex/skills/hzl/SKILL.md
 ```
 
-Then install the new version using the commands above.
-</details>
-
-### OpenAI Codex skill (optional)
-
-HZL also supports [OpenAI Codex CLI](https://github.com/openai/codex). The skill uses the same `SKILL.md` format.
-
-**Option A: Quick install (prompt injection)**
-
-Tell Codex:
-> Fetch and follow instructions from https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tmchow/hzl/main/.codex/INSTALL.md
-
-Codex will download the skill and ask whether to add HZL guidance user-wide or project-specific.
-
-**Security note:** This uses prompt injection—Codex will modify files on your system. Review [`.codex/INSTALL.md`](https://github.com/tmchow/hzl/blob/main/.codex/INSTALL.md) to see exactly what steps Codex will follow, or use Option B for manual control.
-
-**Option B: Manual install**
+### OpenClaw
 
-Follow the steps in [`.codex/INSTALL.md`](https://github.com/tmchow/hzl/blob/main/.codex/INSTALL.md) yourself.
-<!-- END snippets/AGENT-SKILLS-INSTALL.md -->
+Copy/paste into an OpenClaw chat:
 
----
-
-## OpenClaw integration
-
-OpenClaw is a self-hosted AI assistant that can coordinate tools and sub-agents.
-HZL fits well as the task ledger that OpenClaw (and its sub-agents) can share.
-
-### Quick start (recommended)
-
-Copy/paste this into an OpenClaw chat (single prompt):
-
-<!-- START [code:txt] snippets/OPENCLAW-SETUP-PROMPT.md -->
-<!-- ⚠️ DO NOT EDIT - Auto-generated from snippets/OPENCLAW-SETUP-PROMPT.md -->
-````txt
-Install HZL from https://github.com/tmchow/hzl and run hzl init. Install the HZL skill from https://www.clawhub.ai/tmchow/hzl. Then append the HZL policy from https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tmchow/hzl/main/openclaw/OPENCLAW-TOOLS-PROMPT.md to my TOOLS.md.
-````
-<!-- END [code:txt] snippets/OPENCLAW-SETUP-PROMPT.md -->
-
-### Manual setup
-
-1) Install HZL on the machine running OpenClaw:
-
-```bash
-npm install -g hzl-cli
-hzl init
 ```
-
-2) Install the HZL skill from https://www.clawhub.ai/tmchow/hzl  
-   Skill source (for reference only): **[`openclaw/skills/hzl/SKILL.md`](./openclaw/skills/hzl/SKILL.md)**
-
-3) Teach OpenClaw when to use HZL (important):
-   - Copy/paste from: **[`openclaw/OPENCLAW-TOOLS-PROMPT.md`](./openclaw/OPENCLAW-TOOLS-PROMPT.md)**
-   - Or tell OpenClaw to add this policy to `TOOLS.md`:
-
-```
-HZL is a tool available to you for task management in certain cases. I want you to add this information to your TOOLS.md in the right way so you remember how to use it:
-https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tmchow/hzl/main/openclaw/OPENCLAW-TOOLS-PROMPT.md
-```
-
-### Upgrading HZL
-
-To keep both the HZL CLI and your OpenClaw skill up to date, copy/paste this prompt into an OpenClaw chat. It creates a script you can reuse:
-
-<!-- START [code:txt] snippets/UPGRADE-HZL-PROMPT.md -->
-<!-- ⚠️ DO NOT EDIT - Auto-generated from snippets/UPGRADE-HZL-PROMPT.md -->
-````txt
-Create a script at scripts/upgrade-hzl.sh (in your workspace) that upgrades both the hzl-cli npm package and the hzl skill from ClawHub. The script should:
-
-1. Run `npm install -g hzl-cli@latest`
-2. Run `npx clawhub update hzl` from the workspace directory
-3. Print the installed version after each step
-
-Make it executable. In the future when I say "upgrade hzl", run this script.
-````
-<!-- END [code:txt] snippets/UPGRADE-HZL-PROMPT.md -->
-
-After running this once, just say "upgrade hzl" to OpenClaw to run the script. Consider adding a cron job to have OpenClaw run the upgrade automatically on a schedule.
-
----
-
-## When to use HZL (and when not to)
-
-### Use HZL when:
-
-- work has multiple steps and you want explicit sequencing
-- work spans multiple sessions (resume tomorrow with confidence)
-- you are coordinating multiple agents or model providers
-- you need durable status reporting (done / in progress / blocked / next)
-- you want a task ledger your own UI can sit on top of
-
-### Consider something else when:
-
-- you need time-based reminders or notifications (use a scheduler + a notifier)
-- you need rich human workflow features (due dates, recurring tasks, calendar views)
-- you are tracking an org-wide backlog (GitHub/Jira/etc. may be a better fit)
-
----
-
-## CLI reference (short)
-
-```bash
-# Setup
-hzl init                                      # Initialize database (add --sync-url for cloud)
-hzl init --reset-config                       # Reset config to default database location
-
-# Projects
-hzl project create <name>                     # Create a project
-hzl project list                              # List all projects
-
-# Tasks
-hzl task add "<title>" -P <project>           # Create task (--depends-on, --links, --priority)
-hzl task list --project <project>             # List tasks (--available for claimable only)
-hzl task next --project <project>             # Get highest priority available task
-
-# Working
-hzl task claim <id> --assignee <name>         # Claim task (or: hzl task start <id>)
-hzl task claim <id> --agent-id <id>           # --lease <minutes> for expiry
-hzl task checkpoint <id> "<message>"          # Save progress snapshot
-hzl task progress <id> <value>                # Set progress (0-100)
-hzl task complete <id>                        # Mark done
-
-# Status management
-hzl task block <id> --comment "<context>"     # Mark task as blocked
-hzl task unblock <id>                         # Unblock a task (returns to in_progress)
-
-# Coordination
-hzl task stuck                                # Find expired leases
-hzl task steal <id> --if-expired              # Take over abandoned task
-hzl task show <id> --json                     # Task details (--json for scripting)
-
-# Subtasks (organization)
-hzl task add "<title>" --parent <id>          # Create subtask (inherits project)
-hzl task list --parent <id>                   # List subtasks of a task
-hzl task list --root                          # List only top-level tasks
-hzl task next --parent <id>                   # Next available subtask
-hzl task show <id>                            # Shows subtasks inline
-hzl task archive <id> --cascade               # Archive parent and all subtasks
-hzl task archive <id> --orphan                # Archive parent, promote subtasks
-
-# Cleanup
-hzl task prune --project <project> --older-than 30d  # Preview tasks eligible for deletion
-hzl task prune --project <project> --older-than 30d --dry-run  # Preview without deleting
-hzl task prune --project <project> --older-than 30d --yes  # Permanently delete (no confirmation)
-hzl task prune --all --older-than 30d --yes   # Prune all projects
-
-# Diagnostics
-hzl sync                                      # Sync with cloud (if configured)
-hzl status                                    # Show database and sync state
-hzl doctor                                    # Health checks
-
-# ⚠️ DESTRUCTIVE - permanent deletion
-hzl task prune --project <project> --older-than 30d --yes  # Permanently deletes old tasks
-hzl init --force                              # Prompts for confirmation before deleting all data
-hzl init --force --yes                        # Deletes all data WITHOUT confirmation (dangerous)
-
-# Web Dashboard
-hzl serve                                     # Start dashboard (network accessible)
-hzl serve --port 8080                         # Custom port
-hzl serve --host 127.0.0.1                    # Restrict to localhost only
-hzl serve --background                        # Fork to background
-hzl serve --stop                              # Stop background server
-hzl serve --status                            # Check if running
-```
-
----
-
-## Web Dashboard
-
-HZL includes a lightweight Kanban dashboard for monitoring tasks in near real-time.
-
-```bash
-hzl serve                    # Start on port 3456 (network accessible by default)
-hzl serve --host 127.0.0.1   # Restrict to localhost only
-```
-
-Open `http://localhost:3456` to see:
-
-- **Kanban board** with columns: Backlog → Blocked → Ready → In Progress → Done
-- **Date filtering**: Today, Last 3d, 7d, 14d, 30d
-- **Project filtering**: Focus on a single project
-- **Task details**: Click any card to see description, comments, and checkpoints
-- **Activity panel**: Recent status changes and events
-- **Mobile support**: Tabs layout on smaller screens
-
-The dashboard polls automatically (configurable 1-30s interval) and pauses when the tab is hidden.
-
-### Background mode
-
-Run the dashboard as a background process:
-
-```bash
-hzl serve --background       # Fork to background, write PID
-hzl serve --status           # Check if running
-hzl serve --stop             # Stop the background server
-```
-
-### Running as a service (systemd)
-
-For always-on access (e.g., on an OpenClaw box via Tailscale). Linux only.
-
-```bash
-mkdir -p ~/.config/systemd/user
-hzl serve --print-systemd > ~/.config/systemd/user/hzl-web.service
-systemctl --user daemon-reload
-systemctl --user enable --now hzl-web
-
-# Enable lingering so the service runs even when logged out
-loginctl enable-linger $USER
+Install HZL from https://github.com/tmchow/hzl and run hzl init. Install the HZL skill from https://www.clawhub.ai/tmchow/hzl. Then append the HZL policy from https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tmchow/hzl/main/openclaw/OPENCLAW-TOOLS-PROMPT.md to my TOOLS.md.
 ```
 
-The server binds to `0.0.0.0` by default, making it accessible over the network (including Tailscale). Use `--host 127.0.0.1` to restrict to localhost only.
-
-**macOS:** systemd is not available. Use `hzl serve --background` or create a launchd plist.
+See [Coding Agents Setup](https://www.hzl-tasks.com/getting-started/coding-agents) for full details.
 
 ---
 
 ## Packages
 
-HZL is a monorepo with three packages:
-
 | Package | Description | Install |
 |---------|-------------|---------|
-| [`hzl-cli`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/hzl-cli) | CLI for task management (`hzl` command) | `brew install hzl`<br/>`npm install -g hzl-cli` |
+| [`hzl-cli`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/hzl-cli) | CLI for task management | `npm install -g hzl-cli` |
 | [`hzl-core`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/hzl-core) | Core library for programmatic use | `npm install hzl-core` |
 | [`hzl-web`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/hzl-web) | Web server and Kanban dashboard | `npm install hzl-web` |
 
-Most users should install `hzl-cli`. Use `hzl-core` or `hzl-web` directly if you're building your own tooling or UI on top of HZL.
-
 ---
 
 ## License

package/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "hzl-cli",
-  "version": "1.25.3",
+  "version": "1.26.1",
   "description": "CLI for HZL - External task ledger for coding agents and OpenClaw.",
   "type": "module",
   "bin": {
@@ -60,8 +60,8 @@
     "libsql": "^0.5.0",
     "commander": "^14.0.0",
     "zod": "^3.23.8",
-    "hzl-core": "1.25.3",
-    "hzl-web": "1.25.3"
+    "hzl-core": "1.26.1",
+    "hzl-web": "1.26.1"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@types/better-sqlite3": "^7.6.13",