id: task-40 title: 'CLI: Board command defaults to view' status: Done assignee:

• '@codex' created_date: '2025-06-10' updated_date: '2025-06-10' labels:
• cli dependencies: []

Description

Make 'backlog board' show the kanban board the same as 'backlog board view'.

Acceptance Criteria

• [x] Running backlog board shows the kanban board
• [x] backlog board view remains functional
• [x] Task committed to repository

Implementation Notes

The implementation was completed by modifying the CLI command structure in src/cli.ts:

1. Added direct action handler to board command (line 497): The main boardCmd now has an action handler that calls handleBoardView, making backlog board display the kanban board directly.

2. Preserved existing view subcommand (line 499): The board view subcommand remains functional and uses the same handleBoardView function.

3. Shared implementation: Both commands use the identical handleBoardView function with the same options, ensuring consistent behavior.

4. Testing: Added test coverage in src/test/cli.test.ts that verifies backlog board produces the same output as backlog board view.

Key architectural decisions:

• Used the same handleBoardView function for both commands to avoid code duplication
• Preserved the existing board view command for backward compatibility
• Both commands support the same options (--layout, --vertical) for consistent UX