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+---
+title: "TEA Configuration Reference"
+description: Complete reference for TEA configuration options and file locations
+---
+
+# TEA Configuration Reference
+
+Complete reference for all TEA (Test Architect) configuration options.
+
+## Configuration File Locations
+
+### User Configuration (Installer-Generated)
+
+**Location:** `_bmad/bmm/config.yaml`
+
+**Purpose:** Project-specific configuration values for your repository
+
+**Created By:** BMad installer
+
+**Status:** Typically gitignored (user-specific values)
+
+**Usage:** Edit this file to change TEA behavior in your project
+
+**Example:**
+```yaml
+# _bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+project_name: my-awesome-app
+user_skill_level: intermediate
+output_folder: _bmad-output
+tea_use_playwright_utils: true
+tea_use_mcp_enhancements: false
+```
+
+### Canonical Schema (Source of Truth)
+
+**Location:** `src/bmm/module.yaml`
+
+**Purpose:** Defines available configuration keys, defaults, and installer prompts
+
+**Created By:** BMAD maintainers (part of BMAD repo)
+
+**Status:** Versioned in BMAD repository
+
+**Usage:** Reference only (do not edit unless contributing to BMAD)
+
+**Note:** The installer reads `module.yaml` to prompt for config values, then writes user choices to `_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` in your project.
+
+---
+
+## TEA Configuration Options
+
+### tea_use_playwright_utils
+
+Enable Playwright Utils integration for production-ready fixtures and utilities.
+
+**Schema Location:** `src/bmm/module.yaml:52-56`
+
+**User Config:** `_bmad/bmm/config.yaml`
+
+**Type:** `boolean`
+
+**Default:** `false` (set via installer prompt during installation)
+
+**Installer Prompt:**
+```
+Are you using playwright-utils (@seontechnologies/playwright-utils) in your project?
+You must install packages yourself, or use test architect's *framework command.
+```
+
+**Purpose:** Enables TEA to:
+- Include playwright-utils in `*framework` scaffold
+- Generate tests using playwright-utils fixtures
+- Review tests against playwright-utils patterns
+- Configure CI with burn-in and selective testing utilities
+
+**Affects Workflows:**
+- `*framework` - Includes playwright-utils imports and fixture examples
+- `*atdd` - Uses fixtures like `apiRequest`, `authSession` in generated tests
+- `*automate` - Leverages utilities for test patterns
+- `*test-review` - Reviews against playwright-utils best practices
+- `*ci` - Includes burn-in utility and selective testing
+
+**Example (Enable):**
+```yaml
+tea_use_playwright_utils: true
+```
+
+**Example (Disable):**
+```yaml
+tea_use_playwright_utils: false
+```
+
+**Prerequisites:**
+```bash
+npm install -D @seontechnologies/playwright-utils
+```
+
+**Related:**
+- [Integrate Playwright Utils Guide](/docs/how-to/customization/integrate-playwright-utils.md)
+- [Playwright Utils on npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@seontechnologies/playwright-utils)
+
+---
+
+### tea_use_mcp_enhancements
+
+Enable Playwright MCP servers for live browser verification during test generation.
+
+**Schema Location:** `src/bmm/module.yaml:47-50`
+
+**User Config:** `_bmad/bmm/config.yaml`
+
+**Type:** `boolean`
+
+**Default:** `false`
+
+**Installer Prompt:**
+```
+Test Architect Playwright MCP capabilities (healing, exploratory, verification) are optionally available.
+You will have to setup your MCPs yourself; refer to https://docs.bmad-method.org/explanation/features/tea-overview for configuration examples.
+Would you like to enable MCP enhancements in Test Architect?
+```
+
+**Purpose:** Enables TEA to use Model Context Protocol servers for:
+- Live browser automation during test design
+- Selector verification with actual DOM
+- Interactive UI discovery
+- Visual debugging and healing
+
+**Affects Workflows:**
+- `*test-design` - Enables exploratory mode (browser-based UI discovery)
+- `*atdd` - Enables recording mode (verify selectors with live browser)
+- `*automate` - Enables healing mode (fix tests with visual debugging)
+
+**MCP Servers Required:**
+
+**Two Playwright MCP servers** (actively maintained, continuously updated):
+
+- `playwright` - Browser automation (`npx @playwright/mcp@latest`)
+- `playwright-test` - Test runner with failure analysis (`npx playwright run-test-mcp-server`)
+
+**Configuration example**:
+
+```json
+{
+  "mcpServers": {
+    "playwright": {
+      "command": "npx",
+      "args": ["@playwright/mcp@latest"]
+    },
+    "playwright-test": {
+      "command": "npx",
+      "args": ["playwright", "run-test-mcp-server"]
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Configuration:** Refer to your AI agent's documentation for MCP server setup instructions.
+
+**Example (Enable):**
+```yaml
+tea_use_mcp_enhancements: true
+```
+
+**Example (Disable):**
+```yaml
+tea_use_mcp_enhancements: false
+```
+
+**Prerequisites:**
+1. MCP servers installed in IDE configuration
+2. `@playwright/mcp` package available globally or locally
+3. Browser binaries installed (`npx playwright install`)
+
+**Related:**
+- [Enable MCP Enhancements Guide](/docs/how-to/customization/enable-tea-mcp-enhancements.md)
+- [TEA Overview - MCP Section](/docs/explanation/features/tea-overview.md#playwright-mcp-enhancements)
+- [Playwright MCP on npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@playwright/mcp)
+
+---
+
+## Core BMM Configuration (Inherited by TEA)
+
+TEA also uses core BMM configuration options from `_bmad/bmm/config.yaml`:
+
+### output_folder
+
+**Type:** `string`
+
+**Default:** `_bmad-output`
+
+**Purpose:** Where TEA writes output files (test designs, reports, traceability matrices)
+
+**Example:**
+```yaml
+output_folder: _bmad-output
+```
+
+**TEA Output Files:**
+- `test-design-system.md` (from *test-design system-level)
+- `test-design-epic-N.md` (from *test-design epic-level)
+- `test-review.md` (from *test-review)
+- `traceability-matrix.md` (from *trace Phase 1)
+- `gate-decision-{gate_type}-{story_id}.md` (from *trace Phase 2)
+- `nfr-assessment.md` (from *nfr-assess)
+- `automation-summary.md` (from *automate)
+- `atdd-checklist-{story_id}.md` (from *atdd)
+
+---
+
+### user_skill_level
+
+**Type:** `enum`
+
+**Options:** `beginner` | `intermediate` | `expert`
+
+**Default:** `intermediate`
+
+**Purpose:** Affects how TEA explains concepts in chat responses
+
+**Example:**
+```yaml
+user_skill_level: beginner
+```
+
+**Impact on TEA:**
+- **Beginner:** More detailed explanations, links to concepts, verbose guidance
+- **Intermediate:** Balanced explanations, assumes basic knowledge
+- **Expert:** Concise, technical, minimal hand-holding
+
+---
+
+### project_name
+
+**Type:** `string`
+
+**Default:** Directory name
+
+**Purpose:** Used in TEA-generated documentation and reports
+
+**Example:**
+```yaml
+project_name: my-awesome-app
+```
+
+**Used in:**
+- Report headers
+- Documentation titles
+- CI configuration comments
+
+---
+
+### communication_language
+
+**Type:** `string`
+
+**Default:** `english`
+
+**Purpose:** Language for TEA chat responses
+
+**Example:**
+```yaml
+communication_language: english
+```
+
+**Supported:** Any language (TEA responds in specified language)
+
+---
+
+### document_output_language
+
+**Type:** `string`
+
+**Default:** `english`
+
+**Purpose:** Language for TEA-generated documents (test designs, reports)
+
+**Example:**
+```yaml
+document_output_language: english
+```
+
+**Note:** Can differ from `communication_language` - chat in Spanish, generate docs in English.
+
+---
+
+## Environment Variables
+
+TEA workflows may use environment variables for test configuration.
+
+### Test Framework Variables
+
+**Playwright:**
+```bash
+# .env
+BASE_URL=https://todomvc.com/examples/react/dist/
+API_BASE_URL=https://api.example.com
+TEST_USER_EMAIL=test@example.com
+TEST_USER_PASSWORD=password123
+```
+
+**Cypress:**
+```bash
+# cypress.env.json or .env
+CYPRESS_BASE_URL=https://example.com
+CYPRESS_API_URL=https://api.example.com
+```
+
+### CI/CD Variables
+
+Set in CI platform (GitHub Actions secrets, GitLab CI variables):
+
+```yaml
+# .github/workflows/test.yml
+env:
+  BASE_URL: ${{ secrets.STAGING_URL }}
+  API_KEY: ${{ secrets.API_KEY }}
+  TEST_USER_EMAIL: ${{ secrets.TEST_USER }}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Configuration Patterns
+
+### Development vs Production
+
+**Separate configs for environments:**
+
+```yaml
+# _bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+output_folder: _bmad-output
+
+# .env.development
+BASE_URL=http://localhost:3000
+API_BASE_URL=http://localhost:4000
+
+# .env.staging
+BASE_URL=https://staging.example.com
+API_BASE_URL=https://api-staging.example.com
+
+# .env.production (read-only tests only!)
+BASE_URL=https://example.com
+API_BASE_URL=https://api.example.com
+```
+
+### Team vs Individual
+
+**Team config (committed):**
+```yaml
+# _bmad/bmm/config.yaml.example (committed to repo)
+project_name: team-project
+output_folder: _bmad-output
+tea_use_playwright_utils: true
+tea_use_mcp_enhancements: false
+```
+
+**Individual config (typically gitignored):**
+```yaml
+# _bmad/bmm/config.yaml (user adds to .gitignore)
+user_name: John Doe
+user_skill_level: expert
+tea_use_mcp_enhancements: true  # Individual preference
+```
+
+### Monorepo Configuration
+
+**Root config:**
+```yaml
+# _bmad/bmm/config.yaml (root)
+project_name: monorepo-parent
+output_folder: _bmad-output
+```
+
+**Package-specific:**
+```yaml
+# packages/web-app/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+project_name: web-app
+output_folder: ../../_bmad-output/web-app
+tea_use_playwright_utils: true
+
+# packages/mobile-app/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+project_name: mobile-app
+output_folder: ../../_bmad-output/mobile-app
+tea_use_playwright_utils: false
+```
+
+---
+
+## Configuration Best Practices
+
+### 1. Use Version Control Wisely
+
+**Commit:**
+```
+_bmad/bmm/config.yaml.example    # Template for team
+.nvmrc                            # Node version
+package.json                      # Dependencies
+```
+
+**Recommended for .gitignore:**
+```
+_bmad/bmm/config.yaml            # User-specific values
+.env                              # Secrets
+.env.local                        # Local overrides
+```
+
+### 2. Document Required Setup
+
+**In your README:**
+```markdown
+## Setup
+
+1. Install BMad
+
+2. Copy config template:
+   cp _bmad/bmm/config.yaml.example _bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+
+3. Edit config with your values:
+   - Set user_name
+   - Enable tea_use_playwright_utils if using playwright-utils
+   - Enable tea_use_mcp_enhancements if MCPs configured
+```
+
+### 3. Validate Configuration
+
+**Check config is valid:**
+```bash
+# Check TEA config is set
+cat _bmad/bmm/config.yaml | grep tea_use
+
+# Verify playwright-utils installed (if enabled)
+npm list @seontechnologies/playwright-utils
+
+# Verify MCP servers configured (if enabled)
+# Check your IDE's MCP settings
+```
+
+### 4. Keep Config Minimal
+
+**Don't over-configure:**
+```yaml
+# ❌ Bad - overriding everything unnecessarily
+project_name: my-project
+user_name: John Doe
+user_skill_level: expert
+output_folder: custom/path
+planning_artifacts: custom/planning
+implementation_artifacts: custom/implementation
+project_knowledge: custom/docs
+tea_use_playwright_utils: true
+tea_use_mcp_enhancements: true
+communication_language: english
+document_output_language: english
+# Overriding 11 config options when most can use defaults
+
+# ✅ Good - only essential overrides
+tea_use_playwright_utils: true
+output_folder: docs/testing
+# Only override what differs from defaults
+```
+
+**Use defaults when possible** - only override what you actually need to change.
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Configuration Not Loaded
+
+**Problem:** TEA doesn't use my config values.
+
+**Causes:**
+1. Config file in wrong location
+2. YAML syntax error
+3. Typo in config key
+
+**Solution:**
+```bash
+# Check file exists
+ls -la _bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+
+# Validate YAML syntax
+npm install -g js-yaml
+js-yaml _bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+
+# Check for typos (compare to module.yaml)
+diff _bmad/bmm/config.yaml src/bmm/module.yaml
+```
+
+### Playwright Utils Not Working
+
+**Problem:** `tea_use_playwright_utils: true` but TEA doesn't use utilities.
+
+**Causes:**
+1. Package not installed
+2. Config file not saved
+3. Workflow run before config update
+
+**Solution:**
+```bash
+# Verify package installed
+npm list @seontechnologies/playwright-utils
+
+# Check config value
+grep tea_use_playwright_utils _bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+
+# Re-run workflow in fresh chat
+# (TEA loads config at workflow start)
+```
+
+### MCP Enhancements Not Working
+
+**Problem:** `tea_use_mcp_enhancements: true` but no browser opens.
+
+**Causes:**
+1. MCP servers not configured in IDE
+2. MCP package not installed
+3. Browser binaries missing
+
+**Solution:**
+```bash
+# Check MCP package available
+npx @playwright/mcp@latest --version
+
+# Install browsers
+npx playwright install
+
+# Verify IDE MCP config
+# Check ~/.cursor/config.json or VS Code settings
+```
+
+### Config Changes Not Applied
+
+**Problem:** Updated config but TEA still uses old values.
+
+**Cause:** TEA loads config at workflow start.
+
+**Solution:**
+1. Save `_bmad/bmm/config.yaml`
+2. Start fresh chat
+3. Run TEA workflow
+4. Config will be reloaded
+
+**TEA doesn't reload config mid-chat** - always start fresh chat after config changes.
+
+---
+
+## Configuration Examples
+
+### Recommended Setup (Full Stack)
+
+```yaml
+# _bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+project_name: my-project
+user_skill_level: beginner  # or intermediate/expert
+output_folder: _bmad-output
+tea_use_playwright_utils: true   # Recommended
+tea_use_mcp_enhancements: true   # Recommended
+```
+
+**Why recommended:**
+- Playwright Utils: Production-ready fixtures and utilities
+- MCP enhancements: Live browser verification, visual debugging
+- Together: The three-part stack (see [Testing as Engineering](/docs/explanation/philosophy/testing-as-engineering.md))
+
+**Prerequisites:**
+```bash
+npm install -D @seontechnologies/playwright-utils
+# Configure MCP servers in IDE (see Enable MCP Enhancements guide)
+```
+
+**Best for:** Everyone (beginners learn good patterns from day one)
+
+---
+
+### Minimal Setup (Learning Only)
+
+```yaml
+# _bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+project_name: my-project
+output_folder: _bmad-output
+tea_use_playwright_utils: false
+tea_use_mcp_enhancements: false
+```
+
+**Best for:**
+- First-time TEA users (keep it simple initially)
+- Quick experiments
+- Learning basics before adding integrations
+
+**Note:** Can enable integrations later as you learn
+
+---
+
+### Monorepo Setup
+
+**Root config:**
+```yaml
+# _bmad/bmm/config.yaml (root)
+project_name: monorepo
+output_folder: _bmad-output
+tea_use_playwright_utils: true
+```
+
+**Package configs:**
+```yaml
+# apps/web/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+project_name: web-app
+output_folder: ../../_bmad-output/web
+
+# apps/api/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+project_name: api-service
+output_folder: ../../_bmad-output/api
+tea_use_playwright_utils: false  # Using vanilla Playwright only
+```
+
+---
+
+### Team Template
+
+**Commit this template:**
+```yaml
+# _bmad/bmm/config.yaml.example
+# Copy to config.yaml and fill in your values
+
+project_name: your-project-name
+user_name: Your Name
+user_skill_level: intermediate  # beginner | intermediate | expert
+output_folder: _bmad-output
+planning_artifacts: _bmad-output/planning-artifacts
+implementation_artifacts: _bmad-output/implementation-artifacts
+project_knowledge: docs
+
+# TEA Configuration (Recommended: Enable both for full stack)
+tea_use_playwright_utils: true   # Recommended - production-ready utilities
+tea_use_mcp_enhancements: true   # Recommended - live browser verification
+
+# Languages
+communication_language: english
+document_output_language: english
+```
+
+**Team instructions:**
+```markdown
+## Setup for New Team Members
+
+1. Clone repo
+2. Copy config template:
+   cp _bmad/bmm/config.yaml.example _bmad/bmm/config.yaml
+3. Edit with your name and preferences
+4. Install dependencies:
+   npm install
+5. (Optional) Enable playwright-utils:
+   npm install -D @seontechnologies/playwright-utils
+   Set tea_use_playwright_utils: true
+```
+
+---
+
+## See Also
+
+### How-To Guides
+- [Set Up Test Framework](/docs/how-to/workflows/setup-test-framework.md)
+- [Integrate Playwright Utils](/docs/how-to/customization/integrate-playwright-utils.md)
+- [Enable MCP Enhancements](/docs/how-to/customization/enable-tea-mcp-enhancements.md)
+
+### Reference
+- [TEA Command Reference](/docs/reference/tea/commands.md)
+- [Knowledge Base Index](/docs/reference/tea/knowledge-base.md)
+- [Glossary](/docs/reference/glossary/index.md)
+
+### Explanation
+- [TEA Overview](/docs/explanation/features/tea-overview.md)
+- [Testing as Engineering](/docs/explanation/philosophy/testing-as-engineering.md)
+
+---
+
+Generated with [BMad Method](https://bmad-method.org) - TEA (Test Architect)