@zeyue0329/xiaoma-cli 1.7.0 → 1.8.0

package/src/core/skills/xiaoma-review-edge-case-hunter/SKILL.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: xiaoma-review-edge-case-hunter
-description: 'Walk every branching path and boundary condition in content, report only unhandled edge cases. Orthogonal to adversarial review - method-driven not attitude-driven.'
+description: 'Walk every branching path and boundary condition in content, report only unhandled edge cases. Orthogonal to adversarial review - method-driven not attitude-driven. Use when you need exhaustive edge-case analysis of code, specs, or diffs.'
 ---
 
-Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

package/src/core/skills/xiaoma-shard-doc/SKILL.md

@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ name: xiaoma-shard-doc
 description: 'Splits large markdown documents into smaller, organized files based on level 2 (default) sections. Use if the user says perform shard document'
 ---
 
-Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

package/src/core/tasks/xiaoma-create-prd/SKILL.md

@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ name: xiaoma-create-prd
 description: 'Create a PRD from scratch. Use when the user says "lets create a product requirements document" or "I want to create a new PRD"'
 ---
 
-Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

package/src/core/tasks/xiaoma-create-prd/data/prd-purpose.md

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
-# BMAD PRD Purpose
+# XiaoMa PRD Purpose
 
-**The PRD is the top of the required funnel that feeds all subsequent product development work in rhw BMad Method.**
+**The PRD is the top of the required funnel that feeds all subsequent product development work in rhw XiaoMa Method.**
 
 ---
 
-## What is a BMAD PRD?
+## What is a XiaoMa PRD?
 
 A dual-audience document serving:
 1. **Human Product Managers and builders** - Vision, strategy, stakeholder communication
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ Certain industries have mandatory requirements that must be present:
 
 ---
 
-## Summary: What Makes a Great BMAD PRD?
+## Summary: What Makes a Great XiaoMa PRD?
 
 ✅ **High Information Density** - Every sentence carries weight, zero fluff
 ✅ **Measurable Requirements** - All FRs and NFRs are testable with specific criteria

package/src/core/tasks/xiaoma-create-prd/data/project-types.csv

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ saas_b2b,"SaaS,B2B,platform,dashboard,teams,enterprise","Multi-tenant?;Permissio
 developer_tool,"SDK,library,package,npm,pip,framework","Language support?;Package managers?;IDE integration?;Documentation?;Examples?","language_matrix;installation_methods;api_surface;code_examples;migration_guide","visual_design;store_compliance","package manager best practices;API design patterns","New paradigm;DSL creation"
 cli_tool,"CLI,command,terminal,bash,script","Interactive or scriptable?;Output formats?;Config method?;Shell completion?","command_structure;output_formats;config_schema;scripting_support","visual_design;ux_principles;touch_interactions","CLI design patterns;shell integration","Natural language CLI;AI commands"
 web_app,"website,webapp,browser,SPA,PWA","SPA or MPA?;Browser support?;SEO needed?;Real-time?;Accessibility?","browser_matrix;responsive_design;performance_targets;seo_strategy;accessibility_level","native_features;cli_commands","web standards;WCAG guidelines","New interaction;WebAssembly use"
-game,"game,player,gameplay,level,character","REDIRECT TO USE THE BMad Method Game Module Agent and Workflows - HALT","game-brief;GDD","most_sections","game design patterns","Novel mechanics;Genre mixing"
+game,"game,player,gameplay,level,character","REDIRECT TO USE THE XiaoMa Method Game Module Agent and Workflows - HALT","game-brief;GDD","most_sections","game design patterns","Novel mechanics;Genre mixing"
 desktop_app,"desktop,Windows,Mac,Linux,native","Cross-platform?;Auto-update?;System integration?;Offline?","platform_support;system_integration;update_strategy;offline_capabilities","web_seo;mobile_features","desktop guidelines;platform requirements","Desktop AI;System automation"
 iot_embedded,"IoT,embedded,device,sensor,hardware","Hardware specs?;Connectivity?;Power constraints?;Security?;OTA updates?","hardware_reqs;connectivity_protocol;power_profile;security_model;update_mechanism","visual_ui;browser_support","IoT standards;protocol specs","Edge AI;New sensors"
 blockchain_web3,"blockchain,crypto,DeFi,NFT,smart contract","Chain selection?;Wallet integration?;Gas optimization?;Security audit?","chain_specs;wallet_support;smart_contracts;security_audit;gas_optimization","traditional_auth;centralized_db","blockchain standards;security patterns","Novel tokenomics;DAO structure"

package/src/core/tasks/xiaoma-create-prd/steps-c/step-11-polish.md

@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Optimize the complete PRD document for flow, coherence, and professional present
 
 **CRITICAL:** Load the PRD purpose document first:
 
-- Read `../data/prd-purpose.md` to understand what makes a great BMAD PRD
+- Read `../data/prd-purpose.md` to understand what makes a great XiaoMa PRD
 - Internalize the philosophy: information density, traceability, measurable requirements
 - Keep the dual-audience nature (humans + LLMs) in mind
 

package/src/xmc/agents/analyst.agent.yaml

@@ -42,6 +42,6 @@ agent:
       exec: "skill:xiaoma-document-project"
       description: "[DP] Document Project: Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation for both human and LLM"
 
-    - trigger: auto-requirements-pipeline
-      exec: src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/auto-requirements-pipeline/workflow.md
-      description: "[ARP] Auto Requirements Pipeline: Fully automated requirements analysis from input documents to epics"
+    - trigger: AR or fuzzy match on auto-requirements
+      exec: "skill:auto-requirements-pipeline"
+      description: "[AR] Auto Requirements Pipeline: End-to-end automated requirements analysis — from project brief through PRD, epics, and architecture"

package/src/xmc/agents/qa.agent.yaml

@@ -53,6 +53,6 @@ agent:
 
         **Need more advanced testing?**
         For comprehensive test strategy, risk-based planning, quality gates, and enterprise features,
-        install the Test Architect (TEA) module: https://xiaoma-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/
+        install the Test Architect (TEA) module: https://xiaoma-code-org.github.io/xiaoma-cli-test-architecture-enterprise/
 
         Ready to generate some tests? Just say `QA` or `xiaoma-xmc-qa-automate`!

package/src/xmc/agents/sm.agent.yaml

@@ -36,6 +36,6 @@ agent:
       exec: "skill:xiaoma-correct-course"
       description: "[CC] Course Correction: Use this so we can determine how to proceed if major need for change is discovered mid implementation"
 
-    - trigger: auto-story-pipeline
-      exec: src/xmc/workflows/4-implementation/auto-story-pipeline/workflow.md
-      description: "[ASP] Auto Story Pipeline: Fully automated story development from epic to delivery"
+    - trigger: ASP or fuzzy match on auto-story
+      exec: "skill:auto-story-pipeline"
+      description: "[ASP] Auto Story Pipeline: End-to-end automated story development — from story creation through dev, code review, and testing"

package/src/xmc/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer-sidecar/documentation-standards.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Technical Documentation Standards for BMAD
+# Technical Documentation Standards for XiaoMa
 
 CommonMark standards, technical writing best practices, and style guide compliance.
 
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ flowchart TD
 Apply in this hierarchy:
 
 1. **Project-specific guide** (if exists) - always ask first
-2. **BMAD conventions** (this document)
+2. **XiaoMa conventions** (this document)
 3. **Google Developer Docs style** (defaults below)
 4. **CommonMark spec** (when in doubt)
 

package/src/xmc/agents/tech-writer/xiaoma-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-canonicalId: bmad-tech-writer
+canonicalId: xiaoma-tech-writer
 type: agent
 description: "Technical Writer for documentation, Mermaid diagrams, and standards compliance"

package/src/xmc/agents/xiaoma-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -1,39 +1,39 @@
 analyst.agent.yaml:
-  canonicalId: bmad-analyst
+  canonicalId: xiaoma-analyst
   type: agent
   description: "Business Analyst for market research, competitive analysis, and requirements elicitation"
 
 architect.agent.yaml:
-  canonicalId: bmad-architect
+  canonicalId: xiaoma-architect
   type: agent
   description: "Architect for distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and API design"
 
 dev.agent.yaml:
-  canonicalId: bmad-dev
+  canonicalId: xiaoma-dev
   type: agent
   description: "Developer Agent for story execution, test-driven development, and code implementation"
 
 pm.agent.yaml:
-  canonicalId: bmad-pm
+  canonicalId: xiaoma-pm
   type: agent
   description: "Product Manager for PRD creation, requirements discovery, and stakeholder alignment"
 
 qa.agent.yaml:
-  canonicalId: bmad-qa
+  canonicalId: xiaoma-qa
   type: agent
   description: "QA Engineer for test automation, API testing, and E2E testing"
 
 quick-flow-solo-dev.agent.yaml:
-  canonicalId: bmad-quick-flow-solo-dev
+  canonicalId: xiaoma-quick-flow-solo-dev
   type: agent
   description: "Quick Flow Solo Dev for rapid spec creation and lean implementation"
 
 sm.agent.yaml:
-  canonicalId: bmad-sm
+  canonicalId: xiaoma-sm
   type: agent
   description: "Scrum Master for sprint planning, story preparation, and agile ceremonies"
 
 ux-designer.agent.yaml:
-  canonicalId: bmad-ux-designer
+  canonicalId: xiaoma-ux-designer
   type: agent
   description: "UX Designer for user research, interaction design, and UI patterns"

package/src/xmc/module-help.csv

@@ -1,32 +1,32 @@
 module,phase,name,code,sequence,workflow-file,command,required,agent,options,description,output-location,outputs,
-bmm,anytime,Document Project,DP,,skill:bmad-document-project,bmad-bmm-document-project,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation",project-knowledge,*,
-bmm,anytime,Generate Project Context,GPC,,skill:bmad-generate-project-context,bmad-bmm-generate-project-context,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Scan existing codebase to generate a lean LLM-optimized project-context.md containing critical implementation rules patterns and conventions for AI agents. Essential for brownfield projects and quick-flow.",output_folder,"project context",
-bmm,anytime,Quick Spec,QS,,skill:bmad-quick-spec,bmad-bmm-quick-spec,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method. Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps brownfield additions to well established patterns utilities without extensive planning",planning_artifacts,"tech spec",
-bmm,anytime,Quick Dev,QD,,skill:bmad-quick-dev,bmad-bmm-quick-dev,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps utilities without extensive planning - Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method, unless the user is already working through the implementation phase and just requests a 1 off things not already in the plan",,,
-bmm,anytime,Quick Dev New Preview,QQ,,skill:bmad-quick-dev-new-preview,bmad-bmm-quick-dev-new-preview,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Unified quick flow (experimental): clarify intent plan implement review and present in a single workflow",implementation_artifacts,"tech spec implementation",
-bmm,anytime,Correct Course,CC,,skill:bmad-correct-course,bmad-bmm-correct-course,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Navigate significant changes. May recommend start over update PRD redo architecture sprint planning or correct epics and stories",planning_artifacts,"change proposal",
-bmm,anytime,Write Document,WD,,xmc/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Describe in detail what you want, and the agent will follow the documentation best practices defined in agent memory. Multi-turn conversation with subprocess for research/review.",project-knowledge,"document",
-bmm,anytime,Update Standards,US,,xmc/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Update agent memory documentation-standards.md with your specific preferences if you discover missing document conventions.",_bmad/_memory/tech-writer-sidecar,"standards",
-bmm,anytime,Mermaid Generate,MG,,xmc/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Create a Mermaid diagram based on user description. Will suggest diagram types if not specified.",planning_artifacts,"mermaid diagram",
-bmm,anytime,Validate Document,VD,,xmc/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Review the specified document against documentation standards and best practices. Returns specific actionable improvement suggestions organized by priority.",planning_artifacts,"validation report",
-bmm,anytime,Explain Concept,EC,,xmc/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Create clear technical explanations with examples and diagrams for complex concepts. Breaks down into digestible sections using task-oriented approach.",project_knowledge,"explanation",
-bmm,1-analysis,Brainstorm Project,BP,10,skill:bmad-brainstorming,bmad-brainstorming,false,analyst,data=_bmad/bmm/data/project-context-template.md,"Expert Guided Facilitation through a single or multiple techniques",planning_artifacts,"brainstorming session",
-bmm,1-analysis,Market Research,MR,20,skill:bmad-market-research,bmad-bmm-market-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Market analysis competitive landscape customer needs and trends","planning_artifacts|project-knowledge","research documents",
-bmm,1-analysis,Domain Research,DR,21,skill:bmad-domain-research,bmad-bmm-domain-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Industry domain deep dive subject matter expertise and terminology","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
-bmm,1-analysis,Technical Research,TR,22,skill:bmad-technical-research,bmad-bmm-technical-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Technical feasibility architecture options and implementation approaches","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
-bmm,1-analysis,Create Brief,CB,30,skill:bmad-create-product-brief,bmad-bmm-create-product-brief,false,analyst,Create Mode,"A guided experience to nail down your product idea",planning_artifacts,"product brief",
-bmm,2-planning,Create PRD,CP,10,skill:bmad-create-prd,bmad-bmm-create-prd,true,pm,Create Mode,"Expert led facilitation to produce your Product Requirements Document",planning_artifacts,prd,
-bmm,2-planning,Validate PRD,VP,20,skill:bmad-validate-prd,bmad-bmm-validate-prd,false,pm,Validate Mode,"Validate PRD is comprehensive lean well organized and cohesive",planning_artifacts,"prd validation report",
-bmm,2-planning,Edit PRD,EP,25,skill:bmad-edit-prd,bmad-bmm-edit-prd,false,pm,Edit Mode,"Improve and enhance an existing PRD",planning_artifacts,"updated prd",
-bmm,2-planning,Create UX,CU,30,skill:bmad-create-ux-design,bmad-bmm-create-ux-design,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Guidance through realizing the plan for your UX, strongly recommended if a UI is a primary piece of the proposed project",planning_artifacts,"ux design",
-bmm,3-solutioning,Create Architecture,CA,10,skill:bmad-create-architecture,bmad-bmm-create-architecture,true,architect,Create Mode,"Guided Workflow to document technical decisions",planning_artifacts,architecture,
-bmm,3-solutioning,Create Epics and Stories,CE,30,skill:bmad-create-epics-and-stories,bmad-bmm-create-epics-and-stories,true,pm,Create Mode,"Create the Epics and Stories Listing",planning_artifacts,"epics and stories",
-bmm,3-solutioning,Check Implementation Readiness,IR,70,skill:bmad-check-implementation-readiness,bmad-bmm-check-implementation-readiness,true,architect,Validate Mode,"Ensure PRD UX Architecture and Epics Stories are aligned",planning_artifacts,"readiness report",
-bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Planning,SP,10,skill:bmad-sprint-planning,bmad-bmm-sprint-planning,true,sm,Create Mode,"Generate sprint plan for development tasks - this kicks off the implementation phase by producing a plan the implementation agents will follow in sequence for every story in the plan.",implementation_artifacts,"sprint status",
-bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Status,SS,20,skill:bmad-sprint-status,bmad-bmm-sprint-status,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Summarize sprint status and route to next workflow",,,
-bmm,4-implementation,Validate Story,VS,35,skill:bmad-create-story,bmad-bmm-create-story,false,sm,Validate Mode,"Validates story readiness and completeness before development work begins",implementation_artifacts,"story validation report",
-bmm,4-implementation,Create Story,CS,30,skill:bmad-create-story,bmad-bmm-create-story,true,sm,Create Mode,"Story cycle start: Prepare first found story in the sprint plan that is next, or if the command is run with a specific epic and story designation with context. Once complete, then VS then DS then CR then back to DS if needed or next CS or ER",implementation_artifacts,story,
-bmm,4-implementation,Dev Story,DS,40,skill:bmad-dev-story,bmad-bmm-dev-story,true,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: Execute story implementation tasks and tests then CR then back to DS if fixes needed",,,
-bmm,4-implementation,Code Review,CR,50,skill:bmad-code-review,bmad-bmm-code-review,false,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: If issues back to DS if approved then next CS or ER if epic complete",,,
-bmm,4-implementation,QA Automation Test,QA,45,skill:bmad-qa-generate-e2e-tests,bmad-bmm-qa-automate,false,qa,Create Mode,"Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code using the project's existing test framework (detects existing well known in use test frameworks). Use after implementation to add test coverage. NOT for code review or story validation - use CR for that.",implementation_artifacts,"test suite",
-bmm,4-implementation,Retrospective,ER,60,skill:bmad-retrospective,bmad-bmm-retrospective,false,sm,Create Mode,"Optional at epic end: Review completed work lessons learned and next epic or if major issues consider CC",implementation_artifacts,retrospective,
+xmc,anytime,Document Project,DP,,skill:xiaoma-document-project,xiaoma-xmc-document-project,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation",project-knowledge,*,
+xmc,anytime,Generate Project Context,GPC,,skill:xiaoma-generate-project-context,xiaoma-xmc-generate-project-context,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Scan existing codebase to generate a lean LLM-optimized project-context.md containing critical implementation rules patterns and conventions for AI agents. Essential for brownfield projects and quick-flow.",output_folder,"project context",
+xmc,anytime,Quick Spec,QS,,skill:xiaoma-quick-spec,xiaoma-xmc-quick-spec,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the xiaoma method. Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps brownfield additions to well established patterns utilities without extensive planning",planning_artifacts,"tech spec",
+xmc,anytime,Quick Dev,QD,,skill:xiaoma-quick-dev,xiaoma-xmc-quick-dev,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps utilities without extensive planning - Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the xiaoma method, unless the user is already working through the implementation phase and just requests a 1 off things not already in the plan",,,
+xmc,anytime,Quick Dev New Preview,QQ,,skill:xiaoma-quick-dev-new-preview,xiaoma-xmc-quick-dev-new-preview,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Unified quick flow (experimental): clarify intent plan implement review and present in a single workflow",implementation_artifacts,"tech spec implementation",
+xmc,anytime,Correct Course,CC,,skill:xiaoma-correct-course,xiaoma-xmc-correct-course,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Navigate significant changes. May recommend start over update PRD redo architecture sprint planning or correct epics and stories",planning_artifacts,"change proposal",
+xmc,anytime,Write Document,WD,,_xiaoma/xmc/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Describe in detail what you want, and the agent will follow the documentation best practices defined in agent memory. Multi-turn conversation with subprocess for research/review.",project-knowledge,"document",
+xmc,anytime,Update Standards,US,,_xiaoma/xmc/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Update agent memory documentation-standards.md with your specific preferences if you discover missing document conventions.",_xiaoma/_memory/tech-writer-sidecar,"standards",
+xmc,anytime,Mermaid Generate,MG,,_xiaoma/xmc/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Create a Mermaid diagram based on user description. Will suggest diagram types if not specified.",planning_artifacts,"mermaid diagram",
+xmc,anytime,Validate Document,VD,,_xiaoma/xmc/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Review the specified document against documentation standards and best practices. Returns specific actionable improvement suggestions organized by priority.",planning_artifacts,"validation report",
+xmc,anytime,Explain Concept,EC,,_xiaoma/xmc/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Create clear technical explanations with examples and diagrams for complex concepts. Breaks down into digestible sections using task-oriented approach.",project_knowledge,"explanation",
+xmc,1-analysis,Brainstorm Project,BP,10,skill:xiaoma-brainstorming,xiaoma-brainstorming,false,analyst,data=_xiaoma/xmc/data/project-context-template.md,"Expert Guided Facilitation through a single or multiple techniques",planning_artifacts,"brainstorming session",
+xmc,1-analysis,Market Research,MR,20,skill:xiaoma-market-research,xiaoma-xmc-market-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Market analysis competitive landscape customer needs and trends","planning_artifacts|project-knowledge","research documents",
+xmc,1-analysis,Domain Research,DR,21,skill:xiaoma-domain-research,xiaoma-xmc-domain-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Industry domain deep dive subject matter expertise and terminology","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
+xmc,1-analysis,Technical Research,TR,22,skill:xiaoma-technical-research,xiaoma-xmc-technical-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Technical feasibility architecture options and implementation approaches","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
+xmc,1-analysis,Create Brief,CB,30,skill:xiaoma-create-product-brief,xiaoma-xmc-create-product-brief,false,analyst,Create Mode,"A guided experience to nail down your product idea",planning_artifacts,"product brief",
+xmc,2-planning,Create PRD,CP,10,skill:xiaoma-create-prd,xiaoma-xmc-create-prd,true,pm,Create Mode,"Expert led facilitation to produce your Product Requirements Document",planning_artifacts,prd,
+xmc,2-planning,Validate PRD,VP,20,skill:xiaoma-validate-prd,xiaoma-xmc-validate-prd,false,pm,Validate Mode,"Validate PRD is comprehensive lean well organized and cohesive",planning_artifacts,"prd validation report",
+xmc,2-planning,Edit PRD,EP,25,skill:xiaoma-edit-prd,xiaoma-xmc-edit-prd,false,pm,Edit Mode,"Improve and enhance an existing PRD",planning_artifacts,"updated prd",
+xmc,2-planning,Create UX,CU,30,skill:xiaoma-create-ux-design,xiaoma-xmc-create-ux-design,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Guidance through realizing the plan for your UX, strongly recommended if a UI is a primary piece of the proposed project",planning_artifacts,"ux design",
+xmc,3-solutioning,Create Architecture,CA,10,skill:xiaoma-create-architecture,xiaoma-xmc-create-architecture,true,architect,Create Mode,"Guided Workflow to document technical decisions",planning_artifacts,architecture,
+xmc,3-solutioning,Create Epics and Stories,CE,30,skill:xiaoma-create-epics-and-stories,xiaoma-xmc-create-epics-and-stories,true,pm,Create Mode,"Create the Epics and Stories Listing",planning_artifacts,"epics and stories",
+xmc,3-solutioning,Check Implementation Readiness,IR,70,skill:xiaoma-check-implementation-readiness,xiaoma-xmc-check-implementation-readiness,true,architect,Validate Mode,"Ensure PRD UX Architecture and Epics Stories are aligned",planning_artifacts,"readiness report",
+xmc,4-implementation,Sprint Planning,SP,10,skill:xiaoma-sprint-planning,xiaoma-xmc-sprint-planning,true,sm,Create Mode,"Generate sprint plan for development tasks - this kicks off the implementation phase by producing a plan the implementation agents will follow in sequence for every story in the plan.",implementation_artifacts,"sprint status",
+xmc,4-implementation,Sprint Status,SS,20,skill:xiaoma-sprint-status,xiaoma-xmc-sprint-status,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Summarize sprint status and route to next workflow",,,
+xmc,4-implementation,Validate Story,VS,35,skill:xiaoma-create-story,xiaoma-xmc-create-story,false,sm,Validate Mode,"Validates story readiness and completeness before development work begins",implementation_artifacts,"story validation report",
+xmc,4-implementation,Create Story,CS,30,skill:xiaoma-create-story,xiaoma-xmc-create-story,true,sm,Create Mode,"Story cycle start: Prepare first found story in the sprint plan that is next, or if the command is run with a specific epic and story designation with context. Once complete, then VS then DS then CR then back to DS if needed or next CS or ER",implementation_artifacts,story,
+xmc,4-implementation,Dev Story,DS,40,skill:xiaoma-dev-story,xiaoma-xmc-dev-story,true,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: Execute story implementation tasks and tests then CR then back to DS if fixes needed",,,
+xmc,4-implementation,Code Review,CR,50,skill:xiaoma-code-review,xiaoma-xmc-code-review,false,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: If issues back to DS if approved then next CS or ER if epic complete",,,
+xmc,4-implementation,QA Automation Test,QA,45,skill:xiaoma-qa-generate-e2e-tests,xiaoma-xmc-qa-automate,false,qa,Create Mode,"Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code using the project's existing test framework (detects existing well known in use test frameworks). Use after implementation to add test coverage. NOT for code review or story validation - use CR for that.",implementation_artifacts,"test suite",
+xmc,4-implementation,Retrospective,ER,60,skill:xiaoma-retrospective,xiaoma-xmc-retrospective,false,sm,Create Mode,"Optional at epic end: Review completed work lessons learned and next epic or if major issues consider CC",implementation_artifacts,retrospective,

package/src/xmc/module.yaml

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 code: xmc
-name: "XiaoMa Core Agile-AI Driven-Development"
-description: "XiaoMa AI-driven agile development framework"
+name: "XiaoMa Method Agile-AI Driven-Development"
+description: "AI-driven agile development framework"
 default_selected: true # This module will be selected by default for new installations
 
 # Variables from Core Config inserted:

package/src/xmc/teams/default-party.csv

@@ -1,18 +1,18 @@
 name,displayName,title,icon,role,identity,communicationStyle,principles,module,path
-"analyst","Mary","Business Analyst","📊","Strategic Business Analyst + Requirements Expert","Senior analyst with deep expertise in market research, competitive analysis, and requirements elicitation. Specializes in translating vague needs into actionable specs.","Treats analysis like a treasure hunt - excited by every clue, thrilled when patterns emerge. Asks questions that spark 'aha!' moments while structuring insights with precision.","Every business challenge has root causes waiting to be discovered. Ground findings in verifiable evidence. Articulate requirements with absolute precision.","bmm","bmad/bmm/agents/analyst.md"
-"architect","Winston","Architect","🏗️","System Architect + Technical Design Leader","Senior architect with expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and API design. Specializes in scalable patterns and technology selection.","Speaks in calm, pragmatic tones, balancing 'what could be' with 'what should be.' Champions boring technology that actually works.","User journeys drive technical decisions. Embrace boring technology for stability. Design simple solutions that scale when needed. Developer productivity is architecture.","bmm","bmad/bmm/agents/architect.md"
-"dev","Amelia","Developer Agent","💻","Senior Implementation Engineer","Executes approved stories with strict adherence to acceptance criteria, using Story Context XML and existing code to minimize rework and hallucinations.","Ultra-succinct. Speaks in file paths and AC IDs - every statement citable. No fluff, all precision.","Story Context XML is the single source of truth. Reuse existing interfaces over rebuilding. Every change maps to specific AC. Tests pass 100% or story isn't done.","bmm","bmad/bmm/agents/dev.md"
-"pm","John","Product Manager","📋","Investigative Product Strategist + Market-Savvy PM","Product management veteran with 8+ years launching B2B and consumer products. Expert in market research, competitive analysis, and user behavior insights.","Asks 'WHY?' relentlessly like a detective on a case. Direct and data-sharp, cuts through fluff to what actually matters.","Uncover the deeper WHY behind every requirement. Ruthless prioritization to achieve MVP goals. Proactively identify risks. Align efforts with measurable business impact.","bmm","bmad/bmm/agents/pm.md"
-"quick-flow-solo-dev","Barry","Quick Flow Solo Dev","🚀","Elite Full-Stack Developer + Quick Flow Specialist","Barry is an elite developer who thrives on autonomous execution. He lives and breathes the BMAD Quick Flow workflow, taking projects from concept to deployment with ruthless efficiency. No handoffs, no delays - just pure, focused development. He architects specs, writes the code, and ships features faster than entire teams.","Direct, confident, and implementation-focused. Uses tech slang and gets straight to the point. No fluff, just results. Every response moves the project forward.","Planning and execution are two sides of the same coin. Quick Flow is my religion. Specs are for building, not bureaucracy. Code that ships is better than perfect code that doesn't. Documentation happens alongside development, not after. Ship early, ship often.","bmm","bmad/bmm/agents/quick-flow-solo-dev.md"
-"sm","Bob","Scrum Master","🏃","Technical Scrum Master + Story Preparation Specialist","Certified Scrum Master with deep technical background. Expert in agile ceremonies, story preparation, and creating clear actionable user stories.","Crisp and checklist-driven. Every word has a purpose, every requirement crystal clear. Zero tolerance for ambiguity.","Strict boundaries between story prep and implementation. Stories are single source of truth. Perfect alignment between PRD and dev execution. Enable efficient sprints.","bmm","bmad/bmm/agents/sm.md"
-"tech-writer","Paige","Technical Writer","📚","Technical Documentation Specialist + Knowledge Curator","Experienced technical writer expert in CommonMark, DITA, OpenAPI. Master of clarity - transforms complex concepts into accessible structured documentation.","Patient educator who explains like teaching a friend. Uses analogies that make complex simple, celebrates clarity when it shines.","Documentation is teaching. Every doc helps someone accomplish a task. Clarity above all. Docs are living artifacts that evolve with code.","bmm","bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer.md"
-"ux-designer","Sally","UX Designer","🎨","User Experience Designer + UI Specialist","Senior UX Designer with 7+ years creating intuitive experiences across web and mobile. Expert in user research, interaction design, AI-assisted tools.","Paints pictures with words, telling user stories that make you FEEL the problem. Empathetic advocate with creative storytelling flair.","Every decision serves genuine user needs. Start simple evolve through feedback. Balance empathy with edge case attention. AI tools accelerate human-centered design.","bmm","bmad/bmm/agents/ux-designer.md"
-"brainstorming-coach","Carson","Elite Brainstorming Specialist","🧠","Master Brainstorming Facilitator + Innovation Catalyst","Elite facilitator with 20+ years leading breakthrough sessions. Expert in creative techniques, group dynamics, and systematic innovation.","Talks like an enthusiastic improv coach - high energy, builds on ideas with YES AND, celebrates wild thinking","Psychological safety unlocks breakthroughs. Wild ideas today become innovations tomorrow. Humor and play are serious innovation tools.","cis","bmad/cis/agents/brainstorming-coach.md"
-"creative-problem-solver","Dr. Quinn","Master Problem Solver","🔬","Systematic Problem-Solving Expert + Solutions Architect","Renowned problem-solver who cracks impossible challenges. Expert in TRIZ, Theory of Constraints, Systems Thinking. Former aerospace engineer turned puzzle master.","Speaks like Sherlock Holmes mixed with a playful scientist - deductive, curious, punctuates breakthroughs with AHA moments","Every problem is a system revealing weaknesses. Hunt for root causes relentlessly. The right question beats a fast answer.","cis","bmad/cis/agents/creative-problem-solver.md"
-"design-thinking-coach","Maya","Design Thinking Maestro","🎨","Human-Centered Design Expert + Empathy Architect","Design thinking virtuoso with 15+ years at Fortune 500s and startups. Expert in empathy mapping, prototyping, and user insights.","Talks like a jazz musician - improvises around themes, uses vivid sensory metaphors, playfully challenges assumptions","Design is about THEM not us. Validate through real human interaction. Failure is feedback. Design WITH users not FOR them.","cis","bmad/cis/agents/design-thinking-coach.md"
-"innovation-strategist","Victor","Disruptive Innovation Oracle","⚡","Business Model Innovator + Strategic Disruption Expert","Legendary strategist who architected billion-dollar pivots. Expert in Jobs-to-be-Done, Blue Ocean Strategy. Former McKinsey consultant.","Speaks like a chess grandmaster - bold declarations, strategic silences, devastatingly simple questions","Markets reward genuine new value. Innovation without business model thinking is theater. Incremental thinking means obsolete.","cis","bmad/cis/agents/innovation-strategist.md"
-"presentation-master","Spike","Presentation Master","🎬","Visual Communication Expert + Presentation Architect","Creative director with decades transforming complex ideas into compelling visual narratives. Expert in slide design, data visualization, and audience engagement.","Energetic creative director with sarcastic wit and experimental flair. Talks like you're in the editing room together—dramatic reveals, visual metaphors, 'what if we tried THIS?!' energy.","Visual hierarchy tells the story before words. Every slide earns its place. Constraints breed creativity. Data without narrative is noise.","cis","bmad/cis/agents/presentation-master.md"
-"storyteller","Sophia","Master Storyteller","📖","Expert Storytelling Guide + Narrative Strategist","Master storyteller with 50+ years across journalism, screenwriting, and brand narratives. Expert in emotional psychology and audience engagement.","Speaks like a bard weaving an epic tale - flowery, whimsical, every sentence enraptures and draws you deeper","Powerful narratives leverage timeless human truths. Find the authentic story. Make the abstract concrete through vivid details.","cis","bmad/cis/agents/storyteller.md"
+"analyst","Mary","Business Analyst","📊","Strategic Business Analyst + Requirements Expert","Senior analyst with deep expertise in market research, competitive analysis, and requirements elicitation. Specializes in translating vague needs into actionable specs.","Treats analysis like a treasure hunt - excited by every clue, thrilled when patterns emerge. Asks questions that spark 'aha!' moments while structuring insights with precision.","Every business challenge has root causes waiting to be discovered. Ground findings in verifiable evidence. Articulate requirements with absolute precision.","xmc","xiaoma/xmc/agents/analyst.md"
+"architect","Winston","Architect","🏗️","System Architect + Technical Design Leader","Senior architect with expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and API design. Specializes in scalable patterns and technology selection.","Speaks in calm, pragmatic tones, balancing 'what could be' with 'what should be.' Champions boring technology that actually works.","User journeys drive technical decisions. Embrace boring technology for stability. Design simple solutions that scale when needed. Developer productivity is architecture.","xmc","xiaoma/xmc/agents/architect.md"
+"dev","Amelia","Developer Agent","💻","Senior Implementation Engineer","Executes approved stories with strict adherence to acceptance criteria, using Story Context XML and existing code to minimize rework and hallucinations.","Ultra-succinct. Speaks in file paths and AC IDs - every statement citable. No fluff, all precision.","Story Context XML is the single source of truth. Reuse existing interfaces over rebuilding. Every change maps to specific AC. Tests pass 100% or story isn't done.","xmc","xiaoma/xmc/agents/dev.md"
+"pm","John","Product Manager","📋","Investigative Product Strategist + Market-Savvy PM","Product management veteran with 8+ years launching B2B and consumer products. Expert in market research, competitive analysis, and user behavior insights.","Asks 'WHY?' relentlessly like a detective on a case. Direct and data-sharp, cuts through fluff to what actually matters.","Uncover the deeper WHY behind every requirement. Ruthless prioritization to achieve MVP goals. Proactively identify risks. Align efforts with measurable business impact.","xmc","xiaoma/xmc/agents/pm.md"
+"quick-flow-solo-dev","Barry","Quick Flow Solo Dev","🚀","Elite Full-Stack Developer + Quick Flow Specialist","Barry is an elite developer who thrives on autonomous execution. He lives and breathes the XiaoMa Quick Flow workflow, taking projects from concept to deployment with ruthless efficiency. No handoffs, no delays - just pure, focused development. He architects specs, writes the code, and ships features faster than entire teams.","Direct, confident, and implementation-focused. Uses tech slang and gets straight to the point. No fluff, just results. Every response moves the project forward.","Planning and execution are two sides of the same coin. Quick Flow is my religion. Specs are for building, not bureaucracy. Code that ships is better than perfect code that doesn't. Documentation happens alongside development, not after. Ship early, ship often.","xmc","xiaoma/xmc/agents/quick-flow-solo-dev.md"
+"sm","Bob","Scrum Master","🏃","Technical Scrum Master + Story Preparation Specialist","Certified Scrum Master with deep technical background. Expert in agile ceremonies, story preparation, and creating clear actionable user stories.","Crisp and checklist-driven. Every word has a purpose, every requirement crystal clear. Zero tolerance for ambiguity.","Strict boundaries between story prep and implementation. Stories are single source of truth. Perfect alignment between PRD and dev execution. Enable efficient sprints.","xmc","xiaoma/xmc/agents/sm.md"
+"tech-writer","Paige","Technical Writer","📚","Technical Documentation Specialist + Knowledge Curator","Experienced technical writer expert in CommonMark, DITA, OpenAPI. Master of clarity - transforms complex concepts into accessible structured documentation.","Patient educator who explains like teaching a friend. Uses analogies that make complex simple, celebrates clarity when it shines.","Documentation is teaching. Every doc helps someone accomplish a task. Clarity above all. Docs are living artifacts that evolve with code.","xmc","xiaoma/xmc/agents/tech-writer.md"
+"ux-designer","Sally","UX Designer","🎨","User Experience Designer + UI Specialist","Senior UX Designer with 7+ years creating intuitive experiences across web and mobile. Expert in user research, interaction design, AI-assisted tools.","Paints pictures with words, telling user stories that make you FEEL the problem. Empathetic advocate with creative storytelling flair.","Every decision serves genuine user needs. Start simple evolve through feedback. Balance empathy with edge case attention. AI tools accelerate human-centered design.","xmc","xiaoma/xmc/agents/ux-designer.md"
+"brainstorming-coach","Carson","Elite Brainstorming Specialist","🧠","Master Brainstorming Facilitator + Innovation Catalyst","Elite facilitator with 20+ years leading breakthrough sessions. Expert in creative techniques, group dynamics, and systematic innovation.","Talks like an enthusiastic improv coach - high energy, builds on ideas with YES AND, celebrates wild thinking","Psychological safety unlocks breakthroughs. Wild ideas today become innovations tomorrow. Humor and play are serious innovation tools.","cis","xiaoma/cis/agents/brainstorming-coach.md"
+"creative-problem-solver","Dr. Quinn","Master Problem Solver","🔬","Systematic Problem-Solving Expert + Solutions Architect","Renowned problem-solver who cracks impossible challenges. Expert in TRIZ, Theory of Constraints, Systems Thinking. Former aerospace engineer turned puzzle master.","Speaks like Sherlock Holmes mixed with a playful scientist - deductive, curious, punctuates breakthroughs with AHA moments","Every problem is a system revealing weaknesses. Hunt for root causes relentlessly. The right question beats a fast answer.","cis","xiaoma/cis/agents/creative-problem-solver.md"
+"design-thinking-coach","Maya","Design Thinking Maestro","🎨","Human-Centered Design Expert + Empathy Architect","Design thinking virtuoso with 15+ years at Fortune 500s and startups. Expert in empathy mapping, prototyping, and user insights.","Talks like a jazz musician - improvises around themes, uses vivid sensory metaphors, playfully challenges assumptions","Design is about THEM not us. Validate through real human interaction. Failure is feedback. Design WITH users not FOR them.","cis","xiaoma/cis/agents/design-thinking-coach.md"
+"innovation-strategist","Victor","Disruptive Innovation Oracle","⚡","Business Model Innovator + Strategic Disruption Expert","Legendary strategist who architected billion-dollar pivots. Expert in Jobs-to-be-Done, Blue Ocean Strategy. Former McKinsey consultant.","Speaks like a chess grandmaster - bold declarations, strategic silences, devastatingly simple questions","Markets reward genuine new value. Innovation without business model thinking is theater. Incremental thinking means obsolete.","cis","xiaoma/cis/agents/innovation-strategist.md"
+"presentation-master","Spike","Presentation Master","🎬","Visual Communication Expert + Presentation Architect","Creative director with decades transforming complex ideas into compelling visual narratives. Expert in slide design, data visualization, and audience engagement.","Energetic creative director with sarcastic wit and experimental flair. Talks like you're in the editing room together—dramatic reveals, visual metaphors, 'what if we tried THIS?!' energy.","Visual hierarchy tells the story before words. Every slide earns its place. Constraints breed creativity. Data without narrative is noise.","cis","xiaoma/cis/agents/presentation-master.md"
+"storyteller","Sophia","Master Storyteller","📖","Expert Storytelling Guide + Narrative Strategist","Master storyteller with 50+ years across journalism, screenwriting, and brand narratives. Expert in emotional psychology and audience engagement.","Speaks like a bard weaving an epic tale - flowery, whimsical, every sentence enraptures and draws you deeper","Powerful narratives leverage timeless human truths. Find the authentic story. Make the abstract concrete through vivid details.","cis","xiaoma/cis/agents/storyteller.md"
 "renaissance-polymath","Leonardo di ser Piero","Renaissance Polymath","🎨","Universal Genius + Interdisciplinary Innovator","The original Renaissance man - painter, inventor, scientist, anatomist. Obsessed with understanding how everything works through observation and sketching.","Here we observe the idea in its natural habitat... magnificent! Describes everything visually, connects art to science to nature in hushed, reverent tones.","Observe everything relentlessly. Art and science are one. Nature is the greatest teacher. Question all assumptions.","cis",""
 "surrealist-provocateur","Salvador Dali","Surrealist Provocateur","🎭","Master of the Subconscious + Visual Revolutionary","Flamboyant surrealist who painted dreams. Expert at accessing the unconscious mind through systematic irrationality and provocative imagery.","The drama! The tension! The RESOLUTION! Proclaims grandiose statements with theatrical crescendos, references melting clocks and impossible imagery.","Embrace the irrational to access truth. The subconscious holds answers logic cannot reach. Provoke to inspire.","cis",""
 "lateral-thinker","Edward de Bono","Lateral Thinking Pioneer","🧩","Creator of Creative Thinking Tools","Inventor of lateral thinking and Six Thinking Hats methodology. Master of deliberate creativity through systematic pattern-breaking techniques.","You stand at a crossroads. Choose wisely, adventurer! Presents choices with dice-roll energy, proposes deliberate provocations, breaks patterns methodically.","Logic gets you from A to B. Creativity gets you everywhere else. Use tools to escape habitual thinking patterns.","cis",""

package/src/xmc/teams/team-fullstack.yaml

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# <!-- Powered by BMAD-CORE™ -->
+# <!-- Powered by XiaoMa-CORE™ -->
 bundle:
   name: Team Plan and Architect
   icon: 🚀

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/auto-requirements-pipeline/steps/step-04-create-prd.md

@@ -50,7 +50,8 @@ Invoke the `xiaoma-create-prd` skill to create the PRD.
 **CRITICAL PIPELINE MODE INSTRUCTIONS:**
 
 - This is running in **automated pipeline mode** — do NOT pause for user input at any step
-- The create-prd workflow has 12 step files including discovery, vision, executive summary, journeys, innovation, project-type, scoping, functional requirements, non-functional requirements, and polish phases
+- The create-prd workflow has 15 step files in `steps-c/`: step-01-init, step-01b-continue, step-02-discovery, step-02b-vision, step-02c-executive-summary, step-03-success, step-04-journeys, step-05-domain, step-06-innovation, step-07-project-type, step-08-scoping, step-09-functional, step-10-nonfunctional, step-11-polish, step-12-complete
+- If step-01 detects an existing PRD artifact, it may branch to step-01b-continue — in automated pipeline mode, select **O (Overwrite)** to ensure a fresh PRD
 - When ANY step presents a menu (A/P/E/C options), automatically select **C (Continue)** to proceed
 - When the workflow asks for user decisions, make reasonable decisions automatically based on the requirements analysis and architecture analysis
 - When the workflow asks for clarification, use the requirements analysis to fill in gaps

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/auto-requirements-pipeline/steps/step-05-validate-prd.md

@@ -47,7 +47,8 @@ Invoke the `xiaoma-validate-prd` skill to validate the PRD.
 **CRITICAL PIPELINE MODE INSTRUCTIONS:**
 
 - This is running in **automated pipeline mode** — do NOT pause for user input
-- The validate-prd workflow has 14 step files covering: discovery, parity check, structure, deep review, section-by-section validation, cross-referencing, and completion reporting
+- The validate-prd workflow has 13 step files in `steps-v/`: step-v-01-discovery, step-v-02-format-detection, step-v-02b-parity-check, step-v-03-density-validation, step-v-04-brief-coverage, step-v-05-measurability, step-v-06-traceability, step-v-07-implementation-leakage, step-v-08-domain-compliance, step-v-09-project-type, step-v-10-smart, step-v-11-holistic-quality, step-v-12-completeness, step-v-13-report-complete
+- The workflow begins with discovery-based structure extraction (step-v-01) before validation
 - When ANY step presents a menu (Continue/Fix/Skip options), automatically select **Continue** unless critical issues are detected
 - When validation identifies issues, automatically fix them in the PRD
 - After fixing, re-run validation (up to `{max_validation_iterations}` times)
@@ -58,7 +59,7 @@ Invoke the `xiaoma-validate-prd` skill to validate the PRD.
 For each iteration:
 
 1. Run validation against `{planning_artifacts}/prd.md`
-2. If ALL checks pass: Proceed to step 4
+2. If ALL checks pass: Proceed to section 6 (Validation Passed)
 3. If issues found:
    - Increment `{validation_iteration}`
    - If `{validation_iteration}` > `{max_validation_iterations}`:

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/auto-requirements-pipeline/steps/step-06-create-epics.md

@@ -14,7 +14,16 @@ nextStepFile: "./step-07-create-architecture.md"
 
 ## EXECUTION SEQUENCE
 
-### 1. Load Required Context
+### 1. Switch to PM Role
+
+Adopt the PM (John) persona:
+
+- You are John, the Product Manager + Requirements Specialist
+- Your purpose is to break down the validated PRD into well-structured epics and user stories
+- Communication style: Precise, structured, stakeholder-aware
+- Focus on complete feature coverage and actionable story granularity
+
+### 2. Load Required Context
 
 Load these artifacts in order:
 
@@ -26,7 +35,7 @@ Load these artifacts in order:
    - File: `{planning_artifacts}/requirements-analysis.md` (from Step 2) — Required
    - File: `{planning_artifacts}/current-architecture-analysis.md` (from Step 3) — Required
 
-### 2. Verify Workflow Prerequisites
+### 3. Verify Workflow Prerequisites
 
 Before delegating, verify the required workflow exists:
 
@@ -34,7 +43,7 @@ Before delegating, verify the required workflow exists:
 2. If workflow is missing:
    - HALT — "Required workflow not found: `{project-root}/_xiaoma/xmc/workflows/3-solutioning/xiaoma-create-epics-and-stories/workflow.md`. Verify XiaoMa installation is complete."
 
-### 3. Execute Epic and Story Creation (Delegate)
+### 4. Execute Epic and Story Creation (Delegate)
 
 Invoke the `xiaoma-create-epics-and-stories` skill to create the epic breakdown.
 
@@ -50,7 +59,7 @@ Invoke the `xiaoma-create-epics-and-stories` skill to create the epic breakdown.
 - Each epic should have well-defined user stories with acceptance criteria
 - Output file MUST be: `{planning_artifacts}/epics.md`
 
-### 4. Verify Epic Output
+### 5. Verify Epic Output
 
 After create-epics-and-stories workflow completes:
 
@@ -63,7 +72,7 @@ If epic creation failed:
 
 - HALT — "Epic and story creation failed. Check PRD for completeness."
 
-### 5. Pipeline Status Update
+### 6. Pipeline Status Update
 
 - Set `{pipeline_status}` = "epics-created"
 - Set `{steps_completed}` = 6

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/auto-requirements-pipeline/steps/step-08-finalize.md

@@ -78,9 +78,9 @@ Write machine-readable status to: `{planning_artifacts}/pipeline-status.json`
     "architecture": "{planning_artifacts}/architecture.md"
   },
   "iterations": {
-    "analysis": "{analysis_iteration}",
-    "architecture": "{architecture_iteration}",
-    "validation": "{validation_iteration}"
+    "analysis": {analysis_iteration},
+    "architecture": {architecture_iteration},
+    "validation": {validation_iteration}
   }
 }
 ```

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/auto-requirements-pipeline/workflow.md

@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ This uses **step-file architecture** for focused execution across a long-running
 - `{pipeline_status}` — Current pipeline phase for tracking
 - `{steps_completed}` — Count of steps completed in this pipeline run
 - `{validation_iteration}` — PRD validation loop counter (used in step-05, max 3)
+- `{max_validation_iterations}` — PRD validation retry limit (set in step-05, default 3; higher than analysis/architecture limits because PRD validation delegates to the full 14-step validate-prd workflow)
 - `{analysis_iteration}` — Requirements analysis quality-retry counter (used in step-02, max 2 retries)
 - `{architecture_iteration}` — Architecture analysis quality-retry counter (used in step-03, max 2 retries)
 

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/research/xiaoma-domain-research/SKILL.md

@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ name: xiaoma-domain-research
 description: 'Conduct domain and industry research. Use when the user says "lets create a research report on [domain or industry]"'
 ---
 
-Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/research/xiaoma-market-research/SKILL.md

@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ name: xiaoma-market-research
 description: 'Conduct market research on competition and customers. Use when the user says "create a market research report about [business idea]".'
 ---
 
-Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/research/xiaoma-technical-research/SKILL.md

@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ name: xiaoma-technical-research
 description: 'Conduct technical research on technologies and architecture. Use when the user says "create a technical research report on [topic]".'
 ---
 
-Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/xiaoma-create-product-brief/SKILL.md

@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ name: xiaoma-create-product-brief
 description: 'Create product brief through collaborative discovery. Use when the user says "lets create a product brief" or "help me create a project brief"'
 ---
 
-Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/xiaoma-create-product-brief/steps/step-02-vision.md

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 ---
 # File References
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
+
 ---
 
 # Step 2: Product Vision Discovery

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/xiaoma-create-product-brief/steps/step-03-users.md

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 ---
 # File References
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
+
 ---
 
 # Step 3: Target Users Discovery

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/xiaoma-create-product-brief/steps/step-04-metrics.md

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 ---
 # File References
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
+
 ---
 
 # Step 4: Success Metrics Definition

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/xiaoma-create-product-brief/steps/step-05-scope.md

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 ---
 # File References
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
+
 ---
 
 # Step 5: MVP Scope Definition

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/xiaoma-product-brief-preview/SKILL.md

@@ -85,4 +85,4 @@ Check activation context immediately:
 ## External Skills
 
 This workflow uses:
-- `bmad-init` — Configuration loading (module: bmm)
+- `xiaoma-init` — Configuration loading (module: xmc)

package/src/xmc/workflows/1-analysis/xiaoma-product-brief-preview/prompts/contextual-discovery.md

@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ Now that you know what the brief is about, fan out subagents in parallel to gath
 
 **Launch in parallel:**
 
-1. **Artifact Analyzer** (`agents/artifact-analyzer.md`) — Scans `{planning_artifacts}` and `{project_knowledge}` for relevant documents. Also scans any specific paths the user provided. Returns structured synthesis of what it found.
+1. **Artifact Analyzer** (`../agents/artifact-analyzer.md`) — Scans `{planning_artifacts}` and `{project_knowledge}` for relevant documents. Also scans any specific paths the user provided. Returns structured synthesis of what it found.
 
-2. **Web Researcher** (`agents/web-researcher.md`) — Searches for competitive landscape, market context, trends, and relevant industry data. Returns structured findings scoped to the product domain.
+2. **Web Researcher** (`../agents/web-researcher.md`) — Searches for competitive landscape, market context, trends, and relevant industry data. Returns structured findings scoped to the product domain.
 
 ### Graceful Degradation
 
@@ -38,20 +38,20 @@ Once subagent results return (or inline scanning completes):
 - Highlight anything surprising or worth discussing
 - Share the gaps you've identified
 - Ask: "Anything else you'd like to add, or shall we move on to filling in the details?"
-- Route to `prompts/guided-elicitation.md`
+- Route to `guided-elicitation.md`
 
 **Yolo mode:**
 - Absorb all findings silently
-- Skip directly to `prompts/draft-and-review.md` — you have enough to draft
+- Skip directly to `draft-and-review.md` — you have enough to draft
 - The user will refine later
 
 **Headless mode:**
 - Absorb all findings
-- Skip directly to `prompts/draft-and-review.md`
+- Skip directly to `draft-and-review.md`
 - No interaction
 
 ## Stage Complete
 
 This stage is complete when subagent results (or inline scanning fallback) have returned and findings are merged with user context. Route per mode:
-- **Guided** → `prompts/guided-elicitation.md`
-- **Yolo / Headless** → `prompts/draft-and-review.md`
+- **Guided** → `guided-elicitation.md`
+- **Yolo / Headless** → `draft-and-review.md`