bmad-method 4.26.0 → 4.27.0

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  1. package/.vscode/settings.json +2 -0
  2. package/CHANGELOG.md +15 -0
  3. package/README.md +29 -282
  4. package/bmad-core/agents/analyst.md +3 -1
  5. package/bmad-core/agents/bmad-master.md +5 -1
  6. package/bmad-core/agents/bmad-orchestrator.md +1 -1
  7. package/bmad-core/core-config.yaml +1 -1
  8. package/bmad-core/data/bmad-kb.md +74 -15
  9. package/bmad-core/data/brainstorming-techniques.md +36 -0
  10. package/bmad-core/data/elicitation-methods.md +134 -0
  11. package/bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md +82 -57
  12. package/bmad-core/tasks/facilitate-brainstorming-session.md +136 -0
  13. package/bmad-core/templates/architecture-tmpl.md +23 -23
  14. package/bmad-core/templates/brainstorming-output-tmpl.md +149 -0
  15. package/bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl.md +6 -6
  16. package/bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl2.yaml +202 -0
  17. package/bmad-core/utils/plan-management.md +9 -13
  18. package/bmad-core/workflows/greenfield-service.yaml +1 -1
  19. package/common/tasks/create-doc.md +4 -4
  20. package/common/tasks/create-doc2.md +65 -0
  21. package/common/utils/bmad-doc-template.md +296 -0
  22. package/dist/agents/analyst.txt +481 -305
  23. package/dist/agents/architect.txt +60 -59
  24. package/dist/agents/bmad-master.txt +694 -399
  25. package/dist/agents/bmad-orchestrator.txt +197 -116
  26. package/dist/agents/dev.txt +18 -17
  27. package/dist/agents/pm.txt +47 -46
  28. package/dist/agents/po.txt +31 -30
  29. package/dist/agents/qa.txt +15 -14
  30. package/dist/agents/sm.txt +23 -22
  31. package/dist/agents/ux-expert.txt +29 -28
  32. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agents/game-designer.txt +33 -32
  33. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agents/game-developer.txt +19 -18
  34. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agents/game-sm.txt +21 -20
  35. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/teams/phaser-2d-nodejs-game-team.txt +385 -297
  36. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/agents/bmad-the-creator.txt +103 -77
  37. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/agents/infra-devops-platform.txt +29 -28
  38. package/dist/teams/team-all.txt +610 -438
  39. package/dist/teams/team-fullstack.txt +597 -425
  40. package/dist/teams/team-ide-minimal.txt +238 -157
  41. package/dist/teams/team-no-ui.txt +583 -411
  42. package/docs/agentic-tools/github-copilot-guide.md +29 -9
  43. package/docs/bmad-workflow-guide.md +2 -2
  44. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/config.yaml +1 -1
  45. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/tasks/create-game-story.md +2 -2
  46. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/config.yaml +1 -1
  47. package/expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/config.yaml +1 -1
  48. package/package.json +1 -1
  49. package/tools/builders/web-builder.js +117 -22
  50. package/tools/installer/config/install.config.yaml +2 -2
  51. package/tools/installer/lib/ide-setup.js +2 -2
  52. package/tools/installer/package.json +1 -1
  53. package/tools/lib/dependency-resolver.js +3 -3
  54. package/tools/md-assets/web-agent-startup-instructions.md +10 -10
  55. package/bmad-core/tasks/brainstorming-techniques.md +0 -238
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  2. **Resource Navigation**: This bundle contains all resources you need. Resources are marked with tags like:
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+ - The format is always the full path with dot prefix (e.g., `.bmad-core/personas/analyst.md`, `.bmad-core/tasks/create-story.md`)
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+ - If a section is specified (e.g., `{root}/tasks/create-story.md#section-name`), navigate to that section within the file
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  **Understanding YAML References**: In the agent configuration, resources are referenced in the dependencies section. For example:
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  3. **Execution Context**: You are operating in a web environment. All your capabilities and knowledge are contained within this bundle. Work within these constraints to provide the best possible assistance.
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+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/agent-teams/team-all.yaml ====================
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  # bmad-orchestrator
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  - Announce: Introduce yourself as the BMad Orchestrator, explain you can coordinate agents and workflows
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  - IMPORTANT: Tell users that all commands start with * (e.g., *help, *agent, *workflow)
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  - 'If plan exists: Show 📋 Active plan: {workflow} ({progress}% complete). Use *plan-status for details.'
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  - 'If plan exists: Suggest next action based on plan progress'
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  - Assess user goal against available agents and workflows in this bundle
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- [[LLM: Acknowledge the user's choice to finalize the current work, accept the AI's last output as is, or move on to the next step without selecting another action from this list. Prepare to proceed accordingly.]]
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- ==================== END: tasks#advanced-elicitation ====================
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+ **Execution Guidelines:**
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+
786
+ - **Be Concise**: Focus on actionable insights, not lengthy explanations
787
+ - **Stay Relevant**: Tie all elicitation back to the specific content being analyzed
788
+ - **Identify Personas**: For multi-persona methods, clearly identify which viewpoint is speaking
789
+ - **Maintain Flow**: Keep the process moving efficiently
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+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md ====================
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- ==================== START: tasks#create-doc ====================
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+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/create-doc.md ====================
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  # Create Document from Template Task
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  ## Purpose
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  [[LLM: Check if plan tracking is enabled in core-config.yaml]]
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+ - If `workflow.trackProgress: true`, check for active plan using .bmad-core/utils/plan-management.md
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  - If plan exists and this document creation is part of the plan:
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  - Verify this is the expected next step
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  - If out of sequence and `enforceSequence: true`, warn user and halt without user override
@@ -790,7 +818,7 @@ Generate documents from templates by EXECUTING (not just reading) embedded instr
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  ### 1. Identify Template
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821
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  - Agent-specific templates are listed in agent's dependencies
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  - If agent has `templates: [prd-tmpl, architecture-tmpl]` for example, then offer to create "PRD" and "Architecture" documents
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@@ -808,14 +836,14 @@ Generate documents from templates by EXECUTING (not just reading) embedded instr
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  ### 4. Key Execution Patterns
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839
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  - Draft the content
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  - Present it to user
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  - IMMEDIATELY execute the task
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  - Wait for completion before continuing
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- **When you see:** `[[LLM: After section completion, apply tasks#Y]]`
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819
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@@ -853,9 +881,9 @@ Generate documents from templates by EXECUTING (not just reading) embedded instr
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  ## Remember
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  Templates contain precise instructions for a reason. Follow them exactly to ensure document quality and completeness.
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- ==================== END: tasks#create-doc ====================
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- ==================== START: tasks#create-workflow-plan ====================
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  # Create Workflow Plan Task
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  ## Purpose
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  BMad Orchestrator: "I've created a workflow plan at docs/workflow-plan.md. This shows all the steps we'll go through, what documents will be created, and where you'll need to make decisions. Would you like to review it together?"
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  ```
1148
- ==================== END: tasks#create-workflow-plan ====================
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+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/create-workflow-plan.md ====================
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1150
- ==================== START: tasks#kb-mode-interaction ====================
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+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/kb-mode-interaction.md ====================
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  # KB Mode Interaction Task
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  ## Purpose
@@ -1218,9 +1246,9 @@ Or ask me about anything else related to BMad-Method!
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  **User**: Tell me about workflows
1219
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  **Assistant**: [Provides focused information about workflows from the KB, then offers to explore specific workflow types or related topics]
1221
- ==================== END: tasks#kb-mode-interaction ====================
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+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/kb-mode-interaction.md ====================
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1223
- ==================== START: tasks#update-workflow-plan ====================
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+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/update-workflow-plan.md ====================
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  # Update Workflow Plan Task
1225
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  ## Purpose
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  - Consider creating backup before major updates
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  - Updates should enhance, not complicate, the workflow experience
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  - If plan becomes too cluttered, suggest creating fresh plan for next phase
1472
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+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/update-workflow-plan.md ====================
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- ==================== START: data#bmad-kb ====================
1502
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  # BMad Knowledge Base
1476
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1477
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  ## Overview
@@ -1507,13 +1535,15 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
1507
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1508
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  ### The Two-Phase Approach
1509
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1510
- **Phase 1: Planning (Web UI - Cost Effective)**
1538
+ #### Phase 1: Planning (Web UI - Cost Effective)
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+
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  - Use large context windows (Gemini's 1M tokens)
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  - Generate comprehensive documents (PRD, Architecture)
1513
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  - Leverage multiple agents for brainstorming
1514
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  - Create once, use throughout development
1515
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1516
- **Phase 2: Development (IDE - Implementation)**
1545
+ #### Phase 2: Development (IDE - Implementation)
1546
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1518
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  - Execute focused SM → Dev cycles
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  - One story at a time, sequential progress
@@ -1543,6 +1573,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
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  ### Quick Start Options
1544
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1545
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  #### Option 1: Web UI
1576
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  **Best for**: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini users who want to start immediately
1547
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1548
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  1. Navigate to `dist/teams/`
@@ -1552,6 +1583,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
1552
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  5. Type `/help` to see available commands
1553
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1554
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  #### Option 2: IDE Integration
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  **Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
1556
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1557
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  ```bash
@@ -1560,6 +1592,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
1560
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  ```
1561
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1562
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  **Installation Steps**:
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1565
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  - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
@@ -1568,11 +1601,12 @@ npx bmad-method install
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  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
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  - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
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  - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
1571
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1572
1605
 
1573
1606
  **Note for VS Code Users**: BMad-Method assumes when you mention "VS Code" that you're using it with an AI-powered extension like GitHub Copilot, Cline, or Roo. Standard VS Code without AI capabilities cannot run BMad agents. The installer includes built-in support for Cline and Roo.
1574
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1575
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  **Verify Installation**:
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1577
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  - IDE-specific integration files created
1578
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  - All agent commands/rules/modes available
@@ -1582,12 +1616,14 @@ npx bmad-method install
1582
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  ### Environment Selection Guide
1583
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1584
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  **Use Web UI for**:
1619
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1585
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  - Initial planning and documentation (PRD, architecture)
1586
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  - Cost-effective document creation (especially with Gemini)
1587
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  - Brainstorming and analysis phases
1588
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  - Multi-agent consultation and planning
1589
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1590
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  **Use IDE for**:
1626
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1591
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1592
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  - File operations and project integration
1593
1629
  - Document sharding and story management
@@ -1600,35 +1636,41 @@ npx bmad-method install
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  **Can you do everything in IDE?** Yes, but understand the tradeoffs:
1601
1637
 
1602
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  **Pros of IDE-Only**:
1639
+
1603
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  - Single environment workflow
1604
1641
  - Direct file operations from start
1605
1642
  - No copy/paste between environments
1606
1643
  - Immediate project integration
1607
1644
 
1608
1645
  **Cons of IDE-Only**:
1646
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1609
1647
  - Higher token costs for large document creation
1610
1648
  - Smaller context windows (varies by IDE/model)
1611
1649
  - May hit limits during planning phases
1612
1650
  - Less cost-effective for brainstorming
1613
1651
 
1614
1652
  **Using Web Agents in IDE**:
1653
+
1615
1654
  - **NOT RECOMMENDED**: Web agents (PM, Architect) have rich dependencies designed for large contexts
1616
1655
  - **Why it matters**: Dev agents are kept lean to maximize coding context
1617
1656
  - **The principle**: "Dev agents code, planning agents plan" - mixing breaks this optimization
1618
1657
 
1619
1658
  **About bmad-master and bmad-orchestrator**:
1659
+
1620
1660
  - **bmad-master**: CAN do any task without switching agents, BUT...
1621
1661
  - **Still use specialized agents for planning**: PM, Architect, and UX Expert have tuned personas that produce better results
1622
1662
  - **Why specialization matters**: Each agent's personality and focus creates higher quality outputs
1623
1663
  - **If using bmad-master/orchestrator**: Fine for planning phases, but...
1624
1664
 
1625
1665
  **CRITICAL RULE for Development**:
1666
+
1626
1667
  - **ALWAYS use SM agent for story creation** - Never use bmad-master/orchestrator
1627
1668
  - **ALWAYS use Dev agent for implementation** - Never use bmad-master/orchestrator
1628
1669
  - **Why this matters**: SM and Dev agents are specifically optimized for the development workflow
1629
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  - **No exceptions**: Even if using bmad-master for everything else, switch to SM → Dev for implementation
1630
1671
 
1631
1672
  **Best Practice for IDE-Only**:
1673
+
1632
1674
  1. Use PM/Architect/UX agents for planning (better than bmad-master)
1633
1675
  2. Create documents directly in project
1634
1676
  3. Shard immediately after creation
@@ -1652,17 +1694,20 @@ This configuration file acts as a map for BMad agents, telling them exactly wher
1652
1694
  ### Key Configuration Areas
1653
1695
 
1654
1696
  #### PRD Configuration
1697
+
1655
1698
  - **prdVersion**: Tells agents if PRD follows v3 or v4 conventions
1656
1699
  - **prdSharded**: Whether epics are embedded (false) or in separate files (true)
1657
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  - **prdShardedLocation**: Where to find sharded epic files
1658
1701
  - **epicFilePattern**: Pattern for epic filenames (e.g., `epic-{n}*.md`)
1659
1702
 
1660
1703
  #### Architecture Configuration
1704
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1661
1705
  - **architectureVersion**: v3 (monolithic) or v4 (sharded)
1662
1706
  - **architectureSharded**: Whether architecture is split into components
1663
1707
  - **architectureShardedLocation**: Where sharded architecture files live
1664
1708
 
1665
1709
  #### Developer Files
1710
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1666
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  - **devLoadAlwaysFiles**: List of files the dev agent loads for every task
1667
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  - **devDebugLog**: Where dev agent logs repeated failures
1668
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  - **agentCoreDump**: Export location for chat conversations
@@ -1677,6 +1722,7 @@ This configuration file acts as a map for BMad agents, telling them exactly wher
1677
1722
  ### Common Configurations
1678
1723
 
1679
1724
  **Legacy V3 Project**:
1725
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1680
1726
  ```yaml
1681
1727
  prdVersion: v3
1682
1728
  prdSharded: false
@@ -1685,6 +1731,7 @@ architectureSharded: false
1685
1731
  ```
1686
1732
 
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1733
  **V4 Optimized Project**:
1734
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1688
1735
  ```yaml
1689
1736
  prdVersion: v4
1690
1737
  prdSharded: true
@@ -1750,18 +1797,21 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
1750
1797
  #### IDE-Specific Syntax
1751
1798
 
1752
1799
  **Agent Loading by IDE**:
1800
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1753
1801
  - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
1754
1802
  - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
1755
1803
  - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
1756
1804
  - **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
1757
1805
  - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
1758
- - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
1806
+ - **GitHub Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
1759
1807
 
1760
1808
  **Chat Management Guidelines**:
1809
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1761
1810
  - **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
1762
1811
  - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
1763
1812
 
1764
1813
  **Common Task Commands**:
1814
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1765
1815
  - `*help` - Show available commands
1766
1816
  - `*status` - Show current context/progress
1767
1817
  - `*exit` - Exit the agent mode
@@ -1770,6 +1820,7 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
1770
1820
  - `*create` - Run create-next-story task (SM agent)
1771
1821
 
1772
1822
  **In Web UI**:
1823
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1773
1824
  ```text
1774
1825
  /pm create-doc prd
1775
1826
  /architect review system design
@@ -1783,16 +1834,19 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
1783
1834
  ### Pre-Built Teams
1784
1835
 
1785
1836
  #### Team All
1837
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1786
1838
  - **Includes**: All 10 agents + orchestrator
1787
1839
  - **Use Case**: Complete projects requiring all roles
1788
1840
  - **Bundle**: `team-all.txt`
1789
1841
 
1790
1842
  #### Team Fullstack
1843
+
1791
1844
  - **Includes**: PM, Architect, Developer, QA, UX Expert
1792
1845
  - **Use Case**: End-to-end web/mobile development
1793
1846
  - **Bundle**: `team-fullstack.txt`
1794
1847
 
1795
1848
  #### Team No-UI
1849
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1796
1850
  - **Includes**: PM, Architect, Developer, QA (no UX Expert)
1797
1851
  - **Use Case**: Backend services, APIs, system development
1798
1852
  - **Bundle**: `team-no-ui.txt`
@@ -1806,22 +1860,26 @@ The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
1806
1860
  ### Key Architectural Components
1807
1861
 
1808
1862
  #### 1. Agents (`bmad-core/agents/`)
1863
+
1809
1864
  - **Purpose**: Each markdown file defines a specialized AI agent for a specific Agile role (PM, Dev, Architect, etc.)
1810
1865
  - **Structure**: Contains YAML headers specifying the agent's persona, capabilities, and dependencies
1811
1866
  - **Dependencies**: Lists of tasks, templates, checklists, and data files the agent can use
1812
1867
  - **Startup Instructions**: Can load project-specific documentation for immediate context
1813
1868
 
1814
1869
  #### 2. Agent Teams (`bmad-core/agent-teams/`)
1870
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1815
1871
  - **Purpose**: Define collections of agents bundled together for specific purposes
1816
1872
  - **Examples**: `team-all.yaml` (comprehensive bundle), `team-fullstack.yaml` (full-stack development)
1817
1873
  - **Usage**: Creates pre-packaged contexts for web UI environments
1818
1874
 
1819
1875
  #### 3. Workflows (`bmad-core/workflows/`)
1876
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1820
1877
  - **Purpose**: YAML files defining prescribed sequences of steps for specific project types
1821
1878
  - **Types**: Greenfield (new projects) and Brownfield (existing projects) for UI, service, and fullstack development
1822
1879
  - **Structure**: Defines agent interactions, artifacts created, and transition conditions
1823
1880
 
1824
1881
  #### 4. Reusable Resources
1882
+
1825
1883
  - **Templates** (`bmad-core/templates/`): Markdown templates for PRDs, architecture specs, user stories
1826
1884
  - **Tasks** (`bmad-core/tasks/`): Instructions for specific repeatable actions like "shard-doc" or "create-next-story"
1827
1885
  - **Checklists** (`bmad-core/checklists/`): Quality assurance checklists for validation and review
@@ -1861,6 +1919,7 @@ BMad employs a sophisticated template system with three key components:
1861
1919
  ### Technical Preferences Integration
1862
1920
 
1863
1921
  The `technical-preferences.md` file serves as a persistent technical profile that:
1922
+
1864
1923
  - Ensures consistency across all agents and projects
1865
1924
  - Eliminates repetitive technology specification
1866
1925
  - Provides personalized recommendations aligned with user preferences
@@ -1869,6 +1928,7 @@ The `technical-preferences.md` file serves as a persistent technical profile tha
1869
1928
  ### Build and Delivery Process
1870
1929
 
1871
1930
  The `web-builder.js` tool creates web-ready bundles by:
1931
+
1872
1932
  1. Reading agent or team definition files
1873
1933
  2. Recursively resolving all dependencies
1874
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  3. Concatenating content into single text files with clear separators
@@ -1883,11 +1943,13 @@ This architecture enables seamless operation across environments while maintaini
1883
1943
  **Ideal for cost efficiency with Gemini's massive context:**
1884
1944
 
1885
1945
  **For Brownfield Projects - Start Here!**:
1946
+
1886
1947
  1. **Upload entire project to Gemini Web** (GitHub URL, files, or zip)
1887
1948
  2. **Document existing system**: `/analyst` → `*document-project`
1888
1949
  3. **Creates comprehensive docs** from entire codebase analysis
1889
1950
 
1890
1951
  **For All Projects**:
1952
+
1891
1953
  1. **Optional Analysis**: `/analyst` - Market research, competitive analysis
1892
1954
  2. **Project Brief**: Create foundation document (Analyst or user)
1893
1955
  3. **PRD Creation**: `/pm create-doc prd` - Comprehensive product requirements
@@ -1898,12 +1960,14 @@ This architecture enables seamless operation across environments while maintaini
1898
1960
  #### Example Planning Prompts
1899
1961
 
1900
1962
  **For PRD Creation**:
1963
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1901
1964
  ```text
1902
1965
  "I want to build a [type] application that [core purpose].
1903
1966
  Help me brainstorm features and create a comprehensive PRD."
1904
1967
  ```
1905
1968
 
1906
1969
  **For Architecture Design**:
1970
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1907
1971
  ```text
1908
1972
  "Based on this PRD, design a scalable technical architecture
1909
1973
  that can handle [specific requirements]."
@@ -1921,7 +1985,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
1921
1985
 
1922
1986
  **Prerequisites**: Planning documents must exist in `docs/` folder
1923
1987
 
1924
- 1. **Document Sharding** (CRITICAL STEP):
1988
+ 1. **Document Sharding** (CRITICAL STEP):
1925
1989
  - Documents created by PM/Architect (in Web or IDE) MUST be sharded for development
1926
1990
  - Two methods to shard:
1927
1991
  a) **Manual**: Drag `shard-doc` task + document file into chat
@@ -1935,32 +1999,33 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
1935
1999
  - Source tree document and coding standards for dev agent reference
1936
2000
  - Sharded docs for SM agent story creation
1937
2001
 
1938
- **Resulting Folder Structure**:
2002
+ Resulting Folder Structure:
2003
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1939
2004
  - `docs/prd/` - Broken down PRD sections
1940
2005
  - `docs/architecture/` - Broken down architecture sections
1941
2006
  - `docs/stories/` - Generated user stories
1942
2007
 
1943
- 3. **Development Cycle** (Sequential, one story at a time):
2008
+ 1. **Development Cycle** (Sequential, one story at a time):
1944
2009
 
1945
2010
  **CRITICAL CONTEXT MANAGEMENT**:
1946
2011
  - **Context windows matter!** Always use fresh, clean context windows
1947
2012
  - **Model selection matters!** Use most powerful thinking model for SM story creation
1948
2013
  - **ALWAYS start new chat between SM, Dev, and QA work**
1949
2014
 
1950
- **Step 1 - Story Creation**:
2015
+ **Step 1 - Story Creation**:
1951
2016
  - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → Select powerful model → `@sm` → `*create`
1952
2017
  - SM executes create-next-story task
1953
2018
  - Review generated story in `docs/stories/`
1954
2019
  - Update status from "Draft" to "Approved"
1955
-
1956
- **Step 2 - Story Implementation**:
2020
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2021
+ **Step 2 - Story Implementation**:
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2022
  - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → `@dev`
1958
2023
  - Agent asks which story to implement
1959
2024
  - Include story file content to save dev agent lookup time
1960
2025
  - Dev follows tasks/subtasks, marking completion
1961
2026
  - Dev maintains File List of all changes
1962
2027
  - Dev marks story as "Review" when complete with all tests passing
1963
-
2028
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1964
2029
  **Step 3 - Senior QA Review**:
1965
2030
  - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → `@qa` → execute review-story task
1966
2031
  - QA performs senior developer code review
@@ -1968,7 +2033,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
1968
2033
  - QA appends results to story's QA Results section
1969
2034
  - If approved: Status → "Done"
1970
2035
  - If changes needed: Status stays "Review" with unchecked items for dev
1971
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2036
+
1972
2037
  **Step 4 - Repeat**: Continue SM → Dev → QA cycle until all epic stories complete
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1974
2039
  **Important**: Only 1 story in progress at a time, worked sequentially until all epic stories complete.
@@ -1976,6 +2041,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
1976
2041
  ### Status Tracking Workflow
1977
2042
 
1978
2043
  Stories progress through defined statuses:
2044
+
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2045
  - **Draft** → **Approved** → **InProgress** → **Done**
1980
2046
 
1981
2047
  Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
@@ -1983,6 +2049,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1983
2049
  ### Workflow Types
1984
2050
 
1985
2051
  #### Greenfield Development
2052
+
1986
2053
  - Business analysis and market research
1987
2054
  - Product requirements and feature definition
1988
2055
  - System architecture and design
@@ -1996,6 +2063,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1996
2063
  **Complete Brownfield Workflow Options**:
1997
2064
 
1998
2065
  **Option 1: PRD-First (Recommended for Large Codebases/Monorepos)**:
2066
+
1999
2067
  1. **Upload project to Gemini Web** (GitHub URL, files, or zip)
2000
2068
  2. **Create PRD first**: `@pm` → `*create-doc brownfield-prd`
2001
2069
  3. **Focused documentation**: `@analyst` → `*document-project`
@@ -2006,18 +2074,19 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
2006
2074
  - Avoids bloating docs with unused code
2007
2075
 
2008
2076
  **Option 2: Document-First (Good for Smaller Projects)**:
2077
+
2009
2078
  1. **Upload project to Gemini Web**
2010
2079
  2. **Document everything**: `@analyst` → `*document-project`
2011
2080
  3. **Then create PRD**: `@pm` → `*create-doc brownfield-prd`
2012
2081
  - More thorough but can create excessive documentation
2013
2082
 
2014
- 2. **Requirements Gathering**:
2083
+ 4. **Requirements Gathering**:
2015
2084
  - **Brownfield PRD**: Use PM agent with `brownfield-prd-tmpl`
2016
2085
  - **Analyzes**: Existing system, constraints, integration points
2017
2086
  - **Defines**: Enhancement scope, compatibility requirements, risk assessment
2018
2087
  - **Creates**: Epic and story structure for changes
2019
2088
 
2020
- 3. **Architecture Planning**:
2089
+ 5. **Architecture Planning**:
2021
2090
  - **Brownfield Architecture**: Use Architect agent with `brownfield-architecture-tmpl`
2022
2091
  - **Integration Strategy**: How new features integrate with existing system
2023
2092
  - **Migration Planning**: Gradual rollout and backwards compatibility
@@ -2026,10 +2095,12 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
2026
2095
  **Brownfield-Specific Resources**:
2027
2096
 
2028
2097
  **Templates**:
2098
+
2029
2099
  - `brownfield-prd-tmpl.md`: Comprehensive enhancement planning with existing system analysis
2030
2100
  - `brownfield-architecture-tmpl.md`: Integration-focused architecture for existing systems
2031
2101
 
2032
2102
  **Tasks**:
2103
+
2033
2104
  - `document-project`: Generates comprehensive documentation from existing codebase
2034
2105
  - `brownfield-create-epic`: Creates single epic for focused enhancements (when full PRD is overkill)
2035
2106
  - `brownfield-create-story`: Creates individual story for small, isolated changes
@@ -2037,18 +2108,21 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
2037
2108
  **When to Use Each Approach**:
2038
2109
 
2039
2110
  **Full Brownfield Workflow** (Recommended for):
2111
+
2040
2112
  - Major feature additions
2041
2113
  - System modernization
2042
2114
  - Complex integrations
2043
2115
  - Multiple related changes
2044
2116
 
2045
2117
  **Quick Epic/Story Creation** (Use when):
2118
+
2046
2119
  - Single, focused enhancement
2047
2120
  - Isolated bug fixes
2048
2121
  - Small feature additions
2049
2122
  - Well-documented existing system
2050
2123
 
2051
2124
  **Critical Success Factors**:
2125
+
2052
2126
  1. **Documentation First**: Always run `document-project` if docs are outdated/missing
2053
2127
  2. **Context Matters**: Provide agents access to relevant code sections
2054
2128
  3. **Integration Focus**: Emphasize compatibility and non-breaking changes
@@ -2064,6 +2138,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
2064
2138
  - `docs/architecture.md` - System Architecture Document
2065
2139
 
2066
2140
  **Why These Names Matter**:
2141
+
2067
2142
  - Agents automatically reference these files during development
2068
2143
  - Sharding tasks expect these specific filenames
2069
2144
  - Workflow automation depends on standard naming
@@ -2082,6 +2157,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
2082
2157
  Templates with Level 2 headings (`##`) can be automatically sharded:
2083
2158
 
2084
2159
  **Original PRD**:
2160
+
2085
2161
  ```markdown
2086
2162
  ## Goals and Background Context
2087
2163
  ## Requirements
@@ -2090,6 +2166,7 @@ Templates with Level 2 headings (`##`) can be automatically sharded:
2090
2166
  ```
2091
2167
 
2092
2168
  **After Sharding**:
2169
+
2093
2170
  - `docs/prd/goals-and-background-context.md`
2094
2171
  - `docs/prd/requirements.md`
2095
2172
  - `docs/prd/user-interface-design-goals.md`
@@ -2102,12 +2179,14 @@ Use the `shard-doc` task or `@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser` tool for automatic sh
2102
2179
  ### Environment-Specific Usage
2103
2180
 
2104
2181
  **Web UI Best For**:
2182
+
2105
2183
  - Initial planning and documentation phases
2106
2184
  - Cost-effective large document creation
2107
2185
  - Agent consultation and brainstorming
2108
2186
  - Multi-agent workflows with orchestrator
2109
2187
 
2110
2188
  **IDE Best For**:
2189
+
2111
2190
  - Active development and implementation
2112
2191
  - File operations and project integration
2113
2192
  - Story management and development cycles
@@ -2142,6 +2221,7 @@ Use the `shard-doc` task or `@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser` tool for automatic sh
2142
2221
  For full details, see `CONTRIBUTING.md`. Key points:
2143
2222
 
2144
2223
  **Fork Workflow**:
2224
+
2145
2225
  1. Fork the repository
2146
2226
  2. Create feature branches
2147
2227
  3. Submit PRs to `next` branch (default) or `main` for critical fixes only
@@ -2149,12 +2229,14 @@ For full details, see `CONTRIBUTING.md`. Key points:
2149
2229
  5. One feature/fix per PR
2150
2230
 
2151
2231
  **PR Requirements**:
2232
+
2152
2233
  - Clear descriptions (max 200 words) with What/Why/How/Testing
2153
2234
  - Use conventional commits (feat:, fix:, docs:)
2154
2235
  - Atomic commits - one logical change per commit
2155
2236
  - Must align with guiding principles
2156
2237
 
2157
2238
  **Core Principles** (from GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md):
2239
+
2158
2240
  - **Dev Agents Must Be Lean**: Minimize dependencies, save context for code
2159
2241
  - **Natural Language First**: Everything in markdown, no code in core
2160
2242
  - **Core vs Expansion Packs**: Core for universal needs, packs for specialized domains
@@ -2176,12 +2258,14 @@ Expansion packs extend BMad-Method beyond traditional software development into
2176
2258
  ### Available Expansion Packs
2177
2259
 
2178
2260
  **Technical Packs**:
2261
+
2179
2262
  - **Infrastructure/DevOps**: Cloud architects, SRE experts, security specialists
2180
2263
  - **Game Development**: Game designers, level designers, narrative writers
2181
2264
  - **Mobile Development**: iOS/Android specialists, mobile UX experts
2182
2265
  - **Data Science**: ML engineers, data scientists, visualization experts
2183
2266
 
2184
2267
  **Non-Technical Packs**:
2268
+
2185
2269
  - **Business Strategy**: Consultants, financial analysts, marketing strategists
2186
2270
  - **Creative Writing**: Plot architects, character developers, world builders
2187
2271
  - **Health & Wellness**: Fitness trainers, nutritionists, habit engineers
@@ -2189,6 +2273,7 @@ Expansion packs extend BMad-Method beyond traditional software development into
2189
2273
  - **Legal Support**: Contract analysts, compliance checkers
2190
2274
 
2191
2275
  **Specialty Packs**:
2276
+
2192
2277
  - **Expansion Creator**: Tools to build your own expansion packs
2193
2278
  - **RPG Game Master**: Tabletop gaming assistance
2194
2279
  - **Life Event Planning**: Wedding planners, event coordinators
@@ -2198,11 +2283,13 @@ Expansion packs extend BMad-Method beyond traditional software development into
2198
2283
 
2199
2284
  1. **Browse Available Packs**: Check `expansion-packs/` directory
2200
2285
  2. **Get Inspiration**: See `docs/expansion-packs.md` for detailed examples and ideas
2201
- 3. **Install via CLI**:
2286
+ 3. **Install via CLI**:
2287
+
2202
2288
  ```bash
2203
2289
  npx bmad-method install
2204
2290
  # Select "Install expansion pack" option
2205
2291
  ```
2292
+
2206
2293
  4. **Use in Your Workflow**: Installed packs integrate seamlessly with existing agents
2207
2294
 
2208
2295
  ### Creating Custom Expansion Packs
@@ -2223,9 +2310,9 @@ Use the **expansion-creator** pack to build your own:
2223
2310
  - **Documentation**: Check `docs/` folder for project-specific context
2224
2311
  - **Community**: Discord and GitHub resources available for support
2225
2312
  - **Contributing**: See `CONTRIBUTING.md` for full guidelines
2226
- ==================== END: data#bmad-kb ====================
2313
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/data/bmad-kb.md ====================
2227
2314
 
2228
- ==================== START: utils#plan-management ====================
2315
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/utils/plan-management.md ====================
2229
2316
  # Plan Management Utility
2230
2317
 
2231
2318
  ## Purpose
@@ -2236,14 +2323,10 @@ Provides utilities for agents and tasks to interact with workflow plans, check p
2236
2323
 
2237
2324
  ### 1. Check Plan Existence
2238
2325
 
2239
- [[LLM: When any agent starts or task begins, check if a workflow plan exists]]
2240
-
2241
- ```
2242
2326
  Check for workflow plan:
2327
+
2243
2328
  1. Look for docs/workflow-plan.md (default location)
2244
- 2. Check core-config.yaml for custom plan location
2245
- 3. Return plan status (exists/not exists)
2246
- ```
2329
+ 2. Return plan status to user (exists/not exists) - if not exists then HALT.
2247
2330
 
2248
2331
  ### 2. Parse Plan Status
2249
2332
 
@@ -2284,7 +2367,7 @@ Check for workflow plan:
2284
2367
 
2285
2368
  **Warning Templates:**
2286
2369
 
2287
- ```
2370
+ ```text
2288
2371
  SEQUENCE WARNING:
2289
2372
  The workflow plan shows you should complete "{expected_step}" next.
2290
2373
  You're attempting to: "{requested_action}"
@@ -2318,7 +2401,7 @@ In flexible mode: Allow with confirmation
2318
2401
 
2319
2402
  **For Agents (startup sequence)**:
2320
2403
 
2321
- ```
2404
+ ```text
2322
2405
  1. Check if plan exists using this utility
2323
2406
  2. If exists:
2324
2407
  - Parse current status
@@ -2329,7 +2412,7 @@ In flexible mode: Allow with confirmation
2329
2412
 
2330
2413
  **For Tasks (pre-execution)**:
2331
2414
 
2332
- ```
2415
+ ```text
2333
2416
  1. Check if plan exists
2334
2417
  2. If exists:
2335
2418
  - Verify this task aligns with plan
@@ -2345,7 +2428,7 @@ In flexible mode: Allow with confirmation
2345
2428
 
2346
2429
  [[LLM: Standard format for showing plan status]]
2347
2430
 
2348
- ```
2431
+ ```text
2349
2432
  📋 Workflow Plan Status
2350
2433
  ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
2351
2434
  Workflow: {workflow_name}
@@ -2398,7 +2481,7 @@ If user wants to abandon plan:
2398
2481
 
2399
2482
  ### Example 1: Agent Startup Check
2400
2483
 
2401
- ```
2484
+ ```text
2402
2485
  BMad Master starting...
2403
2486
 
2404
2487
  [Check for plan]
@@ -2412,7 +2495,7 @@ Use *agent pm to switch, or *plan-status to see full progress.
2412
2495
 
2413
2496
  ### Example 2: Task Sequence Warning
2414
2497
 
2415
- ```
2498
+ ```text
2416
2499
  User: *task create-next-story
2417
2500
 
2418
2501
  [Plan check triggered]
@@ -2428,7 +2511,7 @@ Would you like to:
2428
2511
 
2429
2512
  ### Example 3: Automatic Plan Update
2430
2513
 
2431
- ```
2514
+ ```text
2432
2515
  [After completing create-doc task for PRD]
2433
2516
 
2434
2517
  ✅ Plan Updated: Marked "Create PRD" as complete
@@ -2449,9 +2532,9 @@ Would you like to:
2449
2532
  - Malformed plan: Warn but continue, treat as no plan
2450
2533
  - Update failures: Log but don't block task completion
2451
2534
  - Parse errors: Fallback to basic text search
2452
- ==================== END: utils#plan-management ====================
2535
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/utils/plan-management.md ====================
2453
2536
 
2454
- ==================== START: utils#workflow-management ====================
2537
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/utils/workflow-management.md ====================
2455
2538
  # Workflow Management
2456
2539
 
2457
2540
  Enables BMad orchestrator to manage and execute team workflows.
@@ -2521,9 +2604,9 @@ Handle conditional paths by asking clarifying questions when needed.
2521
2604
  ## Agent Integration
2522
2605
 
2523
2606
  Agents should be workflow-aware: know active workflow, their role, access artifacts, understand expected outputs.
2524
- ==================== END: utils#workflow-management ====================
2607
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/utils/workflow-management.md ====================
2525
2608
 
2526
- ==================== START: utils#template-format ====================
2609
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/utils/template-format.md ====================
2527
2610
  # Template Format Conventions
2528
2611
 
2529
2612
  Templates in the BMad method use standardized markup for AI processing. These conventions ensure consistent document generation.
@@ -2550,250 +2633,148 @@ Templates in the BMad method use standardized markup for AI processing. These co
2550
2633
  - Template elements are for AI processing only
2551
2634
  - Focus on faithful template execution and clean output
2552
2635
  - All template-specific instructions are embedded within templates
2553
- ==================== END: utils#template-format ====================
2554
-
2555
- ==================== START: tasks#brainstorming-techniques ====================
2556
- # Brainstorming Techniques Task
2557
-
2558
- This task provides a comprehensive toolkit of creative brainstorming techniques for ideation and innovative thinking. The analyst can use these techniques to facilitate productive brainstorming sessions with users.
2559
-
2560
- ## Process
2561
-
2562
- ### 1. Session Setup
2563
-
2564
- [[LLM: Begin by understanding the brainstorming context and goals. Ask clarifying questions if needed to determine the best approach.]]
2565
-
2566
- 1. **Establish Context**
2567
-
2568
- - Understand the problem space or opportunity area
2569
- - Identify any constraints or parameters
2570
- - Determine session goals (divergent exploration vs. focused ideation)
2571
-
2572
- 2. **Select Technique Approach**
2573
- - Option A: User selects specific techniques
2574
- - Option B: Analyst recommends techniques based on context
2575
- - Option C: Random technique selection for creative variety
2576
- - Option D: Progressive technique flow (start broad, narrow down)
2577
-
2578
- ### 2. Core Brainstorming Techniques
2579
-
2580
- #### Creative Expansion Techniques
2581
-
2582
- 1. **"What If" Scenarios**
2583
- [[LLM: Generate provocative what-if questions that challenge assumptions and expand thinking beyond current limitations.]]
2584
-
2585
- - What if we had unlimited resources?
2586
- - What if this problem didn't exist?
2587
- - What if we approached this from a child's perspective?
2588
- - What if we had to solve this in 24 hours?
2589
-
2590
- 2. **Analogical Thinking**
2591
- [[LLM: Help user draw parallels between their challenge and other domains, industries, or natural systems.]]
2592
-
2593
- - "How might this work like [X] but for [Y]?"
2594
- - Nature-inspired solutions (biomimicry)
2595
- - Cross-industry pattern matching
2596
- - Historical precedent analysis
2597
-
2598
- 3. **Reversal/Inversion**
2599
- [[LLM: Flip the problem or approach it from the opposite angle to reveal new insights.]]
2600
-
2601
- - What if we did the exact opposite?
2602
- - How could we make this problem worse? (then reverse)
2603
- - Start from the end goal and work backward
2604
- - Reverse roles or perspectives
2605
-
2606
- 4. **First Principles Thinking**
2607
- [[LLM: Break down to fundamental truths and rebuild from scratch.]]
2608
- - What are the absolute fundamentals here?
2609
- - What assumptions can we challenge?
2610
- - If we started from zero, what would we build?
2611
- - What laws of physics/economics/human nature apply?
2612
-
2613
- #### Structured Ideation Frameworks
2614
-
2615
- 1. **SCAMPER Method**
2616
- [[LLM: Guide through each SCAMPER prompt systematically.]]
2617
-
2618
- - **S** = Substitute: What can be substituted?
2619
- - **C** = Combine: What can be combined or integrated?
2620
- - **A** = Adapt: What can be adapted from elsewhere?
2621
- - **M** = Modify/Magnify: What can be emphasized or reduced?
2622
- - **P** = Put to other uses: What else could this be used for?
2623
- - **E** = Eliminate: What can be removed or simplified?
2624
- - **R**= Reverse/Rearrange: What can be reversed or reordered?
2625
-
2626
- 2. **Six Thinking Hats**
2627
- [[LLM: Cycle through different thinking modes, spending focused time in each.]]
2628
-
2629
- - White Hat: Facts and information
2630
- - Red Hat: Emotions and intuition
2631
- - Black Hat: Caution and critical thinking
2632
- - Yellow Hat: Optimism and benefits
2633
- - Green Hat: Creativity and alternatives
2634
- - Blue Hat: Process and control
2635
-
2636
- 3. **Mind Mapping**
2637
- [[LLM: Create text-based mind maps with clear hierarchical structure.]]
2638
-
2639
- ```plaintext
2640
- Central Concept
2641
- ├── Branch 1
2642
- │ ├── Sub-idea 1.1
2643
- │ └── Sub-idea 1.2
2644
- ├── Branch 2
2645
- │ ├── Sub-idea 2.1
2646
- │ └── Sub-idea 2.2
2647
- └── Branch 3
2648
- └── Sub-idea 3.1
2649
- ```
2650
-
2651
- #### Collaborative Techniques
2636
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/utils/template-format.md ====================
2652
2637
 
2653
- 1. **"Yes, And..." Building**
2654
- [[LLM: Accept every idea and build upon it without judgment. Encourage wild ideas and defer criticism.]]
2655
-
2656
- - Accept the premise of each idea
2657
- - Add to it with "Yes, and..."
2658
- - Build chains of connected ideas
2659
- - Explore tangents freely
2638
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/facilitate-brainstorming-session.md ====================
2639
+ ---
2640
+ docOutputLocation: docs/brainstorming-session-results.md
2641
+ template: brainstorming-output-tmpl
2642
+ ---
2660
2643
 
2661
- 2. **Brainwriting/Round Robin**
2662
- [[LLM: Simulate multiple perspectives by generating ideas from different viewpoints.]]
2644
+ # Facilitate Brainstorming Session Task
2663
2645
 
2664
- - Generate ideas from stakeholder perspectives
2665
- - Build on previous ideas in rounds
2666
- - Combine unrelated ideas
2667
- - Cross-pollinate concepts
2646
+ Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions with users. Be creative and adaptive in applying techniques.
2668
2647
 
2669
- 3. **Random Stimulation**
2670
- [[LLM: Use random words, images, or concepts as creative triggers.]]
2671
- - Random word association
2672
- - Picture/metaphor inspiration
2673
- - Forced connections between unrelated items
2674
- - Constraint-based creativity
2648
+ ## Process
2675
2649
 
2676
- #### Deep Exploration Techniques
2650
+ ### Step 1: Session Setup
2677
2651
 
2678
- 1. **Five Whys**
2679
- [[LLM: Dig deeper into root causes and underlying motivations.]]
2652
+ Ask 4 context questions (don't preview what happens next):
2680
2653
 
2681
- - Why does this problem exist? → Answer → Why? (repeat 5 times)
2682
- - Uncover hidden assumptions
2683
- - Find root causes, not symptoms
2684
- - Identify intervention points
2654
+ 1. What are we brainstorming about?
2655
+ 2. Any constraints or parameters?
2656
+ 3. Goal: broad exploration or focused ideation?
2657
+ 4. Do you want a structured document output to reference later? (Y/N)
2685
2658
 
2686
- 2. **Morphological Analysis**
2687
- [[LLM: Break down into parameters and systematically explore combinations.]]
2659
+ ### Step 2: Present Approach Options
2688
2660
 
2689
- - List key parameters/dimensions
2690
- - Identify possible values for each
2691
- - Create combination matrix
2692
- - Explore unusual combinations
2661
+ After getting answers to Step 1, present 4 approach options (numbered):
2693
2662
 
2694
- 3. **Provocation Technique (PO)**
2695
- [[LLM: Make deliberately provocative statements to jar thinking.]]
2696
- - PO: Cars have square wheels
2697
- - PO: Customers pay us to take products
2698
- - PO: The problem solves itself
2699
- - Extract useful ideas from provocations
2663
+ 1. User selects specific techniques
2664
+ 2. Analyst recommends techniques based on context
2665
+ 3. Random technique selection for creative variety
2666
+ 4. Progressive technique flow (start broad, narrow down)
2700
2667
 
2701
- ### 3. Technique Selection Guide
2668
+ ### Step 3: Execute Techniques Interactively
2702
2669
 
2703
- [[LLM: Help user select appropriate techniques based on their needs.]]
2670
+ **KEY PRINCIPLES:**
2704
2671
 
2705
- **For Initial Exploration:**
2672
+ - **FACILITATOR ROLE**: Guide user to generate their own ideas through questions, prompts, and examples
2673
+ - **CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT**: Keep user engaged with chosen technique until they want to switch or are satisfied
2674
+ - **CAPTURE OUTPUT**: If document output requested, capture all ideas generated in each technique section
2706
2675
 
2707
- - What If Scenarios
2708
- - First Principles
2709
- - Mind Mapping
2676
+ **Technique Selection:**
2677
+ If user selects Option 1, present numbered list of techniques from the brainstorming-techniques data file. User can select by number (e.g., "7" for Mind Mapping).
2710
2678
 
2711
- **For Stuck/Blocked Thinking:**
2679
+ **Technique Execution:**
2712
2680
 
2713
- - Random Stimulation
2714
- - Reversal/Inversion
2715
- - Provocation Technique
2681
+ 1. Apply selected technique according to data file description
2682
+ 2. Keep engaging with technique until user indicates they want to:
2683
+ - Choose a different technique
2684
+ - Apply current ideas to a new technique
2685
+ - Move to convergent phase
2686
+ - End session
2716
2687
 
2717
- **For Systematic Coverage:**
2688
+ **Output Capture (if requested):**
2689
+ For each technique used, capture:
2718
2690
 
2719
- - SCAMPER
2720
- - Morphological Analysis
2721
- - Six Thinking Hats
2691
+ - Technique name and duration
2692
+ - Key ideas generated by user
2693
+ - Insights and patterns identified
2694
+ - User's reflections on the process
2722
2695
 
2723
- **For Deep Understanding:**
2696
+ ### Step 4: Session Flow
2724
2697
 
2725
- - Five Whys
2726
- - Analogical Thinking
2727
- - First Principles
2698
+ 1. **Warm-up** (5-10 min) - Build creative confidence
2699
+ 2. **Divergent** (20-30 min) - Generate quantity over quality
2700
+ 3. **Convergent** (15-20 min) - Group and categorize ideas
2701
+ 4. **Synthesis** (10-15 min) - Refine and develop concepts
2728
2702
 
2729
- **For Team/Collaborative Settings:**
2703
+ ### Step 5: Document Output (if requested)
2730
2704
 
2731
- - Brainwriting
2732
- - "Yes, And..."
2733
- - Six Thinking Hats
2705
+ Generate structured document with these sections:
2734
2706
 
2735
- ### 4. Session Flow Management
2707
+ **Executive Summary**
2736
2708
 
2737
- [[LLM: Guide the brainstorming session with appropriate pacing and technique transitions.]]
2709
+ - Session topic and goals
2710
+ - Techniques used and duration
2711
+ - Total ideas generated
2712
+ - Key themes and patterns identified
2738
2713
 
2739
- 1. **Warm-up Phase** (5-10 min)
2714
+ **Technique Sections** (for each technique used)
2740
2715
 
2741
- - Start with accessible techniques
2742
- - Build creative confidence
2743
- - Establish "no judgment" atmosphere
2716
+ - Technique name and description
2717
+ - Ideas generated (user's own words)
2718
+ - Insights discovered
2719
+ - Notable connections or patterns
2744
2720
 
2745
- 2. **Divergent Phase** (20-30 min)
2721
+ **Idea Categorization**
2746
2722
 
2747
- - Use expansion techniques
2748
- - Generate quantity over quality
2749
- - Encourage wild ideas
2723
+ - **Immediate Opportunities** - Ready to implement now
2724
+ - **Future Innovations** - Requires development/research
2725
+ - **Moonshots** - Ambitious, transformative concepts
2726
+ - **Insights & Learnings** - Key realizations from session
2750
2727
 
2751
- 3. **Convergent Phase** (15-20 min)
2728
+ **Action Planning**
2752
2729
 
2753
- - Group and categorize ideas
2754
- - Identify patterns and themes
2755
- - Select promising directions
2730
+ - Top 3 priority ideas with rationale
2731
+ - Next steps for each priority
2732
+ - Resources/research needed
2733
+ - Timeline considerations
2756
2734
 
2757
- 4. **Synthesis Phase** (10-15 min)
2758
- - Combine complementary ideas
2759
- - Refine and develop concepts
2760
- - Prepare summary of insights
2735
+ **Reflection & Follow-up**
2761
2736
 
2762
- ### 5. Output Format
2737
+ - What worked well in this session
2738
+ - Areas for further exploration
2739
+ - Recommended follow-up techniques
2740
+ - Questions that emerged for future sessions
2763
2741
 
2764
- [[LLM: Present brainstorming results in an organized, actionable format.]]
2742
+ ## Key Principles
2765
2743
 
2766
- **Session Summary:**
2744
+ - **YOU ARE A FACILITATOR**: Guide the user to brainstorm, don't brainstorm for them
2745
+ - **INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE**: Ask questions, wait for responses, build on their ideas
2746
+ - **ONE TECHNIQUE AT A TIME**: Don't mix multiple techniques in one response
2747
+ - **CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT**: Stay with one technique until user wants to switch
2748
+ - **DRAW IDEAS OUT**: Use prompts and examples to help them generate their own ideas
2749
+ - **REAL-TIME ADAPTATION**: Monitor engagement and adjust approach as needed
2750
+ - Maintain energy and momentum
2751
+ - Defer judgment during generation
2752
+ - Quantity leads to quality (aim for 100 ideas in 60 minutes)
2753
+ - Build on ideas collaboratively
2754
+ - Document everything if output requested
2767
2755
 
2768
- - Techniques used
2769
- - Number of ideas generated
2770
- - Key themes identified
2756
+ ## Advanced Engagement Strategies
2771
2757
 
2772
- **Idea Categories:**
2758
+ **Energy Management**
2773
2759
 
2774
- 1. **Immediate Opportunities** - Ideas that could be implemented now
2775
- 2. **Future Innovations** - Ideas requiring more development
2776
- 3. **Moonshots** - Ambitious, transformative ideas
2777
- 4. **Insights & Learnings** - Key realizations from the session
2760
+ - Check engagement levels: "How are you feeling about this direction?"
2761
+ - Offer breaks or technique switches if energy flags
2762
+ - Use encouraging language and celebrate idea generation
2778
2763
 
2779
- **Next Steps:**
2764
+ **Depth vs. Breadth**
2780
2765
 
2781
- - Which ideas to explore further
2782
- - Recommended follow-up techniques
2783
- - Suggested research areas
2766
+ - Ask follow-up questions to deepen ideas: "Tell me more about that..."
2767
+ - Use "Yes, and..." to build on their ideas
2768
+ - Help them make connections: "How does this relate to your earlier idea about...?"
2784
2769
 
2785
- ## Important Notes
2770
+ **Transition Management**
2786
2771
 
2787
- - Maintain energy and momentum throughout the session
2788
- - Defer judgment - all ideas are valid during generation
2789
- - Quantity leads to quality - aim for many ideas
2790
- - Build on ideas collaboratively
2791
- - Document everything - even "silly" ideas can spark breakthroughs
2792
- - Take breaks if energy flags
2793
- - End with clear next actions
2794
- ==================== END: tasks#brainstorming-techniques ====================
2772
+ - Always ask before switching techniques: "Ready to try a different approach?"
2773
+ - Offer options: "Should we explore this idea deeper or generate more alternatives?"
2774
+ - Respect their process and timing
2775
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/facilitate-brainstorming-session.md ====================
2795
2776
 
2796
- ==================== START: tasks#create-deep-research-prompt ====================
2777
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/create-deep-research-prompt.md ====================
2797
2778
  # Create Deep Research Prompt Task
2798
2779
 
2799
2780
  This task helps create comprehensive research prompts for various types of deep analysis. It can process inputs from brainstorming sessions, project briefs, market research, or specific research questions to generate targeted prompts for deeper investigation.
@@ -3095,9 +3076,9 @@ Present these numbered options to the user:
3095
3076
  - Balance comprehensiveness with focus
3096
3077
  - Document assumptions and limitations clearly
3097
3078
  - Plan for iterative refinement based on initial findings
3098
- ==================== END: tasks#create-deep-research-prompt ====================
3079
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/create-deep-research-prompt.md ====================
3099
3080
 
3100
- ==================== START: tasks#document-project ====================
3081
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/document-project.md ====================
3101
3082
  # Document an Existing Project
3102
3083
 
3103
3084
  ## Purpose
@@ -3415,9 +3396,9 @@ Apply the advanced elicitation task after major sections to refine based on user
3415
3396
  - Documents technical debt, workarounds, and constraints honestly
3416
3397
  - For brownfield projects with PRD: Provides clear enhancement impact analysis
3417
3398
  - The goal is PRACTICAL documentation for AI agents doing real work
3418
- ==================== END: tasks#document-project ====================
3399
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/document-project.md ====================
3419
3400
 
3420
- ==================== START: templates#project-brief-tmpl ====================
3401
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/project-brief-tmpl.md ====================
3421
3402
  ---
3422
3403
  defaultOutput: docs/brief.md
3423
3404
  ---
@@ -3650,9 +3631,9 @@ This Project Brief provides the full context for {{Project Name}}. Please start
3650
3631
  9. Proceed to next section
3651
3632
 
3652
3633
  These replace the standard elicitation options when working on project brief documents.]]
3653
- ==================== END: templates#project-brief-tmpl ====================
3634
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/project-brief-tmpl.md ====================
3654
3635
 
3655
- ==================== START: templates#market-research-tmpl ====================
3636
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/market-research-tmpl.md ====================
3656
3637
  # Market Research Report: {{Project/Product Name}}
3657
3638
 
3658
3639
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/market-research.md]]
@@ -3916,9 +3897,9 @@ These replace the standard elicitation options when working on project brief doc
3916
3897
  9. Proceed to next section
3917
3898
 
3918
3899
  These replace the standard elicitation options when working on market research documents.]]
3919
- ==================== END: templates#market-research-tmpl ====================
3900
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/market-research-tmpl.md ====================
3920
3901
 
3921
- ==================== START: templates#competitor-analysis-tmpl ====================
3902
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/competitor-analysis-tmpl.md ====================
3922
3903
  # Competitive Analysis Report: {{Project/Product Name}}
3923
3904
 
3924
3905
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/competitor-analysis.md]]
@@ -4210,16 +4191,207 @@ These replace the standard elicitation options when working on market research d
4210
4191
  9. Proceed to next section
4211
4192
 
4212
4193
  These replace the standard elicitation options when working on competitive analysis documents.]]
4213
- ==================== END: templates#competitor-analysis-tmpl ====================
4194
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/competitor-analysis-tmpl.md ====================
4195
+
4196
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/brainstorming-output-tmpl.md ====================
4197
+ ---
4198
+ defaultOutput: docs/brainstorming-session-results.md
4199
+ ---
4200
+
4201
+ # Brainstorming Session Results
4202
+
4203
+ **Session Date:** [DATE]
4204
+ **Facilitator:** [Agent Role] [Agent Name]
4205
+ **Participant:** [USER NAME]
4206
+
4207
+ ## Executive Summary
4208
+
4209
+ **Topic:** [SESSION TOPIC]
4210
+
4211
+ **Session Goals:** [STATED GOALS]
4212
+
4213
+ **Techniques Used:** [LIST OF TECHNIQUES AND DURATION]
4214
+
4215
+ **Total Ideas Generated:** [NUMBER]
4216
+
4217
+ **Key Themes Identified:**
4218
+
4219
+ - [THEME 1]
4220
+ - [THEME 2]
4221
+ - [THEME 3]
4222
+
4223
+ ---
4224
+
4225
+ ## Technique Sessions
4226
+
4227
+ ### [TECHNIQUE NAME 1] - [DURATION]
4228
+
4229
+ **Description:** [BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TECHNIQUE]
4230
+
4231
+ **Ideas Generated:**
4232
+
4233
+ 1. [USER IDEA 1]
4234
+ 2. [USER IDEA 2]
4235
+ 3. [USER IDEA 3]
4236
+ [etc.]
4237
+
4238
+ **Insights Discovered:**
4239
+
4240
+ - [INSIGHT 1]
4241
+ - [INSIGHT 2]
4242
+
4243
+ **Notable Connections:**
4244
+
4245
+ - [CONNECTION OR PATTERN IDENTIFIED]
4246
+
4247
+ ---
4248
+
4249
+ ### [TECHNIQUE NAME 2] - [DURATION]
4250
+
4251
+ [Repeat format for each technique used]
4252
+
4253
+ ---
4254
+
4255
+ ## Idea Categorization
4256
+
4257
+ ### Immediate Opportunities
4258
+
4259
+ *Ideas ready to implement now*
4260
+
4261
+ 1. **[IDEA NAME]**
4262
+ - Description: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION]
4263
+ - Why immediate: [RATIONALE]
4264
+ - Resources needed: [BASIC REQUIREMENTS]
4265
+
4266
+ ### Future Innovations
4267
+
4268
+ *Ideas requiring development/research*
4269
+
4270
+ 1. **[IDEA NAME]**
4271
+ - Description: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION]
4272
+ - Development needed: [WHAT'S REQUIRED]
4273
+ - Timeline estimate: [ROUGH TIMEFRAME]
4274
+
4275
+ ### Moonshots
4214
4276
 
4215
- ==================== START: tasks#execute-checklist ====================
4277
+ *Ambitious, transformative concepts*
4278
+
4279
+ 1. **[IDEA NAME]**
4280
+ - Description: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION]
4281
+ - Transformative potential: [WHY IT'S A MOONSHOT]
4282
+ - Challenges to overcome: [MAJOR OBSTACLES]
4283
+
4284
+ ### Insights & Learnings
4285
+
4286
+ *Key realizations from the session*
4287
+
4288
+ - [INSIGHT 1]: [DESCRIPTION AND IMPLICATIONS]
4289
+ - [INSIGHT 2]: [DESCRIPTION AND IMPLICATIONS]
4290
+
4291
+ ---
4292
+
4293
+ ## Action Planning
4294
+
4295
+ ### Top 3 Priority Ideas
4296
+
4297
+ **#1 Priority: [IDEA NAME]**
4298
+
4299
+ - Rationale: [WHY THIS IS TOP PRIORITY]
4300
+ - Next steps: [SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO TAKE]
4301
+ - Resources needed: [WHAT'S REQUIRED]
4302
+ - Timeline: [WHEN TO START/COMPLETE]
4303
+
4304
+ **#2 Priority: [IDEA NAME]**
4305
+
4306
+ - [Same format]
4307
+
4308
+ **#3 Priority: [IDEA NAME]**
4309
+
4310
+ - [Same format]
4311
+
4312
+ ---
4313
+
4314
+ ## Reflection & Follow-up
4315
+
4316
+ ### What Worked Well
4317
+
4318
+ - [SUCCESSFUL ASPECT 1]
4319
+ - [SUCCESSFUL ASPECT 2]
4320
+
4321
+ ### Areas for Further Exploration
4322
+
4323
+ - [AREA 1]: [WHY IT NEEDS MORE EXPLORATION]
4324
+ - [AREA 2]: [WHY IT NEEDS MORE EXPLORATION]
4325
+
4326
+ ### Recommended Follow-up Techniques
4327
+
4328
+ - [TECHNIQUE 1]: [WHY IT WOULD BE HELPFUL]
4329
+ - [TECHNIQUE 2]: [WHY IT WOULD BE HELPFUL]
4330
+
4331
+ ### Questions That Emerged
4332
+
4333
+ - [QUESTION 1]
4334
+ - [QUESTION 2]
4335
+ - [QUESTION 3]
4336
+
4337
+ ### Next Session Planning
4338
+
4339
+ - **Suggested topics:** [FOLLOW-UP TOPICS]
4340
+ - **Recommended timeframe:** [WHEN TO RECONVENE]
4341
+ - **Preparation needed:** [WHAT TO RESEARCH/PREPARE]
4342
+
4343
+ ---
4344
+
4345
+ *Session facilitated using the BMAD-METHOD brainstorming framework*
4346
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/brainstorming-output-tmpl.md ====================
4347
+
4348
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/data/brainstorming-techniques.md ====================
4349
+ # Brainstorming Techniques Data
4350
+
4351
+ ## Creative Expansion
4352
+
4353
+ 1. **What If Scenarios**: Ask one provocative question, get their response, then ask another
4354
+ 2. **Analogical Thinking**: Give one example analogy, ask them to find 2-3 more
4355
+ 3. **Reversal/Inversion**: Pose the reverse question, let them work through it
4356
+ 4. **First Principles Thinking**: Ask "What are the fundamentals?" and guide them to break it down
4357
+
4358
+ ## Structured Frameworks
4359
+
4360
+ 5. **SCAMPER Method**: Go through one letter at a time, wait for their ideas before moving to next
4361
+ 6. **Six Thinking Hats**: Present one hat, ask for their thoughts, then move to next hat
4362
+ 7. **Mind Mapping**: Start with central concept, ask them to suggest branches
4363
+
4364
+ ## Collaborative Techniques
4365
+
4366
+ 8. **"Yes, And..." Building**: They give idea, you "yes and" it, they "yes and" back - alternate
4367
+ 9. **Brainwriting/Round Robin**: They suggest idea, you build on it, ask them to build on yours
4368
+ 10. **Random Stimulation**: Give one random prompt/word, ask them to make connections
4369
+
4370
+ ## Deep Exploration
4371
+
4372
+ 11. **Five Whys**: Ask "why" and wait for their answer before asking next "why"
4373
+ 12. **Morphological Analysis**: Ask them to list parameters first, then explore combinations together
4374
+ 13. **Provocation Technique (PO)**: Give one provocative statement, ask them to extract useful ideas
4375
+
4376
+ ## Advanced Techniques
4377
+
4378
+ 14. **Forced Relationships**: Connect two unrelated concepts and ask them to find the bridge
4379
+ 15. **Assumption Reversal**: Challenge their core assumptions and ask them to build from there
4380
+ 16. **Role Playing**: Ask them to brainstorm from different stakeholder perspectives
4381
+ 17. **Time Shifting**: "How would you solve this in 1995? 2030?"
4382
+ 18. **Resource Constraints**: "What if you had only $10 and 1 hour?"
4383
+ 19. **Metaphor Mapping**: Use extended metaphors to explore solutions
4384
+ 20. **Question Storming**: Generate questions instead of answers first
4385
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/data/brainstorming-techniques.md ====================
4386
+
4387
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/execute-checklist.md ====================
4216
4388
  # Checklist Validation Task
4217
4389
 
4218
4390
  This task provides instructions for validating documentation against checklists. The agent MUST follow these instructions to ensure thorough and systematic validation of documents.
4219
4391
 
4220
4392
  ## Available Checklists
4221
4393
 
4222
- If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists available to the agent persona. If the task is being run not with a specific agent, tell the user to check the {root}/checklists folder to select the appropriate one to run.
4394
+ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists available to the agent persona. If the task is being run not with a specific agent, tell the user to check the .bmad-core/checklists folder to select the appropriate one to run.
4223
4395
 
4224
4396
  ## Instructions
4225
4397
 
@@ -4228,7 +4400,7 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
4228
4400
  - If user or the task being run provides a checklist name:
4229
4401
  - Try fuzzy matching (e.g. "architecture checklist" -> "architect-checklist")
4230
4402
  - If multiple matches found, ask user to clarify
4231
- - Load the appropriate checklist from {root}/checklists/
4403
+ - Load the appropriate checklist from .bmad-core/checklists/
4232
4404
  - If no checklist specified:
4233
4405
  - Ask the user which checklist they want to use
4234
4406
  - Present the available options from the files in the checklists folder
@@ -4306,9 +4478,9 @@ The LLM will:
4306
4478
  - Execute the complete checklist validation
4307
4479
  - Present a final report with pass/fail rates and key findings
4308
4480
  - Offer to provide detailed analysis of any section, especially those with warnings or failures
4309
- ==================== END: tasks#execute-checklist ====================
4481
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/execute-checklist.md ====================
4310
4482
 
4311
- ==================== START: templates#architecture-tmpl ====================
4483
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/architecture-tmpl.md ====================
4312
4484
  # {{Project Name}} Architecture Document
4313
4485
 
4314
4486
  [[LLM: If available, review any provided relevant documents to gather all relevant context before beginning. If at a minimum you cannot local `docs/prd.md` ask the user what docs will provide the basis for the architecture.]]
@@ -4319,7 +4491,7 @@ The LLM will:
4319
4491
 
4320
4492
  [[LLM: This section establishes the document's purpose and scope. Keep the content below but ensure project name is properly substituted.
4321
4493
 
4322
- After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4494
+ After presenting this section, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4323
4495
 
4324
4496
  This document outlines the overall project architecture for {{Project Name}}, including backend systems, shared services, and non-UI specific concerns. Its primary goal is to serve as the guiding architectural blueprint for AI-driven development, ensuring consistency and adherence to chosen patterns and technologies.
4325
4497
 
@@ -4364,7 +4536,7 @@ If the project includes a significant user interface, a separate Frontend Archit
4364
4536
 
4365
4537
  Document the decision here before proceeding with the architecture design. In none, just say N/A
4366
4538
 
4367
- After presenting this starter template section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4539
+ After presenting this starter template section, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4368
4540
 
4369
4541
  ### Change Log
4370
4542
 
@@ -4375,7 +4547,7 @@ After presenting this starter template section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitatio
4375
4547
 
4376
4548
  ## High Level Architecture
4377
4549
 
4378
- [[LLM: This section contains multiple subsections that establish the foundation of the architecture. Present all subsections together (Introduction, Technical Summary, High Level Overview, Project Diagram, and Architectural Patterns), then apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol to the complete High Level Architecture section. The user can choose to refine the entire section or specific subsections.]]
4550
+ [[LLM: This section contains multiple subsections that establish the foundation of the architecture. Present all subsections together (Introduction, Technical Summary, High Level Overview, Project Diagram, and Architectural Patterns), then apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol to the complete High Level Architecture section. The user can choose to refine the entire section or specific subsections.]]
4379
4551
 
4380
4552
  ### Technical Summary
4381
4553
 
@@ -4397,7 +4569,7 @@ After presenting this starter template section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitatio
4397
4569
  4. Primary user interaction flow or data flow at a conceptual level
4398
4570
  5. Key architectural decisions and their rationale
4399
4571
 
4400
- After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4572
+ After presenting this section, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4401
4573
 
4402
4574
  ### High Level Project Diagram
4403
4575
 
@@ -4411,7 +4583,7 @@ After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4411
4583
 
4412
4584
  Use appropriate Mermaid diagram type (graph TD, C4, sequence) based on what best represents the architecture
4413
4585
 
4414
- After presenting the diagram, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4586
+ After presenting the diagram, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4415
4587
 
4416
4588
  ### Architectural and Design Patterns
4417
4589
 
@@ -4443,13 +4615,13 @@ Common patterns to consider:
4443
4615
 
4444
4616
  @{/example}
4445
4617
 
4446
- [[LLM: After presenting the patterns, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4618
+ [[LLM: After presenting the patterns, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4447
4619
 
4448
4620
  ## Tech Stack
4449
4621
 
4450
4622
  [[LLM: This is the DEFINITIVE technology selection section. Work with the user to make specific choices:
4451
4623
 
4452
- 1. Review PRD technical assumptions and any preferences from `data#technical-preferences` or an attached `technical-preferences`
4624
+ 1. Review PRD technical assumptions and any preferences from `.bmad-core/data/technical-preferences.yaml` or an attached `technical-preferences`
4453
4625
  2. For each category, present 2-3 viable options with pros/cons
4454
4626
  3. Make a clear recommendation based on project needs
4455
4627
  4. Get explicit user approval for each selection
@@ -4465,7 +4637,7 @@ Key decisions to finalize - before displaying the table, ensure you are aware of
4465
4637
  - Database and storage solutions - if unclear suggest sql or nosql or other types depending on the project and depending on cloud provider offer a suggestion
4466
4638
  - Development tools
4467
4639
 
4468
- Upon render of the table, ensure the user is aware of the importance of this sections choices, should also look for gaps or disagreements with anything, ask for any clarifications if something is unclear why its in the list, and also right away apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` display - this statement and the options should be rendered and then prompt right all before allowing user input.]]
4640
+ Upon render of the table, ensure the user is aware of the importance of this sections choices, should also look for gaps or disagreements with anything, ask for any clarifications if something is unclear why its in the list, and also right away apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` display - this statement and the options should be rendered and then prompt right all before allowing user input.]]
4469
4641
 
4470
4642
  ### Cloud Infrastructure
4471
4643
 
@@ -4509,7 +4681,7 @@ Upon render of the table, ensure the user is aware of the importance of this sec
4509
4681
 
4510
4682
  Create a clear conceptual model before moving to database schema.
4511
4683
 
4512
- After presenting all data models, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4684
+ After presenting all data models, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4513
4685
 
4514
4686
  <<REPEAT: data_model>>
4515
4687
 
@@ -4543,7 +4715,7 @@ After presenting all data models, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4543
4715
  - Technology specifics based on tech stack choices
4544
4716
 
4545
4717
  5. Create component diagrams where helpful
4546
- 6. After presenting all components, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4718
+ 6. After presenting all components, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4547
4719
 
4548
4720
  <<REPEAT: component>>
4549
4721
 
@@ -4570,7 +4742,7 @@ After presenting all data models, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4570
4742
  - Sequence diagrams for complex interactions
4571
4743
  Choose the most appropriate for clarity
4572
4744
 
4573
- After presenting the diagrams, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4745
+ After presenting the diagrams, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4574
4746
 
4575
4747
  ## External APIs
4576
4748
 
@@ -4624,7 +4796,7 @@ If no external APIs are needed, state this explicitly and skip to next section.]
4624
4796
 
4625
4797
  ^^/CONDITION: has_external_apis^^
4626
4798
 
4627
- [[LLM: After presenting external APIs (or noting their absence), apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4799
+ [[LLM: After presenting external APIs (or noting their absence), apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4628
4800
 
4629
4801
  ## Core Workflows
4630
4802
 
@@ -4638,7 +4810,7 @@ If no external APIs are needed, state this explicitly and skip to next section.]
4638
4810
 
4639
4811
  Focus on workflows that clarify architecture decisions or complex interactions.
4640
4812
 
4641
- After presenting the workflow diagrams, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4813
+ After presenting the workflow diagrams, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4642
4814
 
4643
4815
  ## REST API Spec
4644
4816
 
@@ -4672,7 +4844,7 @@ servers:
4672
4844
 
4673
4845
  ^^/CONDITION: has_rest_api^^
4674
4846
 
4675
- [[LLM: After presenting the REST API spec (or noting its absence if not applicable), apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4847
+ [[LLM: After presenting the REST API spec (or noting its absence if not applicable), apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4676
4848
 
4677
4849
  ## Database Schema
4678
4850
 
@@ -4686,7 +4858,7 @@ servers:
4686
4858
 
4687
4859
  Present schema in format appropriate to database type (SQL DDL, JSON schema, etc.)
4688
4860
 
4689
- After presenting the database schema, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4861
+ After presenting the database schema, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4690
4862
 
4691
4863
  ## Source Tree
4692
4864
 
@@ -4701,7 +4873,7 @@ After presenting the database schema, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protoco
4701
4873
 
4702
4874
  Adapt the structure based on project needs. For monorepos, show service separation. For serverless, show function organization. Include language-specific conventions.
4703
4875
 
4704
- After presenting the structure, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol to refine based on user feedback.]]
4876
+ After presenting the structure, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol to refine based on user feedback.]]
4705
4877
 
4706
4878
  ```plaintext
4707
4879
  {{project-root}}/
@@ -4744,7 +4916,7 @@ project-root/
4744
4916
  @{/example}
4745
4917
  ```
4746
4918
 
4747
- [[LLM: After presenting the source tree structure, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4919
+ [[LLM: After presenting the source tree structure, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4748
4920
 
4749
4921
  ## Infrastructure and Deployment
4750
4922
 
@@ -4789,7 +4961,7 @@ Get user input on deployment preferences and CI/CD tool choices.]]
4789
4961
  - **Trigger Conditions:** {{rollback_triggers}}
4790
4962
  - **Recovery Time Objective:** {{rto}}
4791
4963
 
4792
- [[LLM: After presenting the infrastructure and deployment section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4964
+ [[LLM: After presenting the infrastructure and deployment section, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4793
4965
 
4794
4966
  ## Error Handling Strategy
4795
4967
 
@@ -4840,7 +5012,7 @@ This section guides both AI and human developers in consistent error handling.]]
4840
5012
  - **Compensation Logic:** {{compensation_patterns}}
4841
5013
  - **Idempotency:** {{idempotency_approach}}
4842
5014
 
4843
- [[LLM: After presenting the error handling strategy, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
5015
+ [[LLM: After presenting the error handling strategy, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4844
5016
 
4845
5017
  ## Coding Standards
4846
5018
 
@@ -4901,7 +5073,7 @@ Avoid obvious rules like "use SOLID principles" or "write clean code"]]
4901
5073
 
4902
5074
  ^^/CONDITION: has_language_specifics^^
4903
5075
 
4904
- [[LLM: After presenting the coding standards, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
5076
+ [[LLM: After presenting the coding standards, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4905
5077
 
4906
5078
  ## Test Strategy and Standards
4907
5079
 
@@ -4914,7 +5086,7 @@ Avoid obvious rules like "use SOLID principles" or "write clean code"]]
4914
5086
  5. Determine integration test infrastructure
4915
5087
  6. Plan for test data and external dependencies
4916
5088
 
4917
- Note: Basic info goes in Coding Standards for dev agent. This detailed section is for QA agent and team reference. Apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` after initial draft.]]
5089
+ Note: Basic info goes in Coding Standards for dev agent. This detailed section is for QA agent and team reference. Apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` after initial draft.]]
4918
5090
 
4919
5091
  ### Testing Philosophy
4920
5092
 
@@ -4975,7 +5147,7 @@ Note: Basic info goes in Coding Standards for dev agent. This detailed section i
4975
5147
  - **Performance Tests:** {{perf_test_approach}}
4976
5148
  - **Security Tests:** {{security_test_approach}}
4977
5149
 
4978
- [[LLM: After presenting the test strategy section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
5150
+ [[LLM: After presenting the test strategy section, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
4979
5151
 
4980
5152
  ## Security
4981
5153
 
@@ -5039,7 +5211,7 @@ Note: Basic info goes in Coding Standards for dev agent. This detailed section i
5039
5211
  - **DAST Tool:** {{dynamic_analysis}}
5040
5212
  - **Penetration Testing:** {{pentest_schedule}}
5041
5213
 
5042
- [[LLM: After presenting the security section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
5214
+ [[LLM: After presenting the security section, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
5043
5215
 
5044
5216
  ## Checklist Results Report
5045
5217
 
@@ -5085,9 +5257,9 @@ Note: Basic info goes in Coding Standards for dev agent. This detailed section i
5085
5257
  - Reference to this architecture and coding standards
5086
5258
  - First epic/story to implement
5087
5259
  - Key technical decisions to follow]]
5088
- ==================== END: templates#architecture-tmpl ====================
5260
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/architecture-tmpl.md ====================
5089
5261
 
5090
- ==================== START: templates#front-end-architecture-tmpl ====================
5262
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/front-end-architecture-tmpl.md ====================
5091
5263
  # {{Project Name}} Frontend Architecture Document
5092
5264
 
5093
5265
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/ui-architecture.md]]
@@ -5263,9 +5435,9 @@ Document the starter template decision and any constraints it imposes before pro
5263
5435
  - Key import patterns
5264
5436
  - File naming conventions
5265
5437
  - Project-specific patterns and utilities]]
5266
- ==================== END: templates#front-end-architecture-tmpl ====================
5438
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/front-end-architecture-tmpl.md ====================
5267
5439
 
5268
- ==================== START: templates#fullstack-architecture-tmpl ====================
5440
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/fullstack-architecture-tmpl.md ====================
5269
5441
  # {{Project Name}} Fullstack Architecture Document
5270
5442
 
5271
5443
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/architecture.md]]
@@ -6284,9 +6456,9 @@ After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
6284
6456
  ## Checklist Results Report
6285
6457
 
6286
6458
  [[LLM: Before running the checklist, offer to output the full architecture document. Once user confirms, execute the `architect-checklist` and populate results here.]]
6287
- ==================== END: templates#fullstack-architecture-tmpl ====================
6459
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/fullstack-architecture-tmpl.md ====================
6288
6460
 
6289
- ==================== START: templates#brownfield-architecture-tmpl ====================
6461
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/brownfield-architecture-tmpl.md ====================
6290
6462
  # {{Project Name}} Brownfield Enhancement Architecture
6291
6463
 
6292
6464
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/architecture.md]]
@@ -6831,9 +7003,9 @@ Present risk assessment and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
6831
7003
  - Key technical decisions based on real project constraints
6832
7004
  - Existing system compatibility requirements with specific verification steps
6833
7005
  - Clear sequencing of implementation to minimize risk to existing functionality]]
6834
- ==================== END: templates#brownfield-architecture-tmpl ====================
7006
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/brownfield-architecture-tmpl.md ====================
6835
7007
 
6836
- ==================== START: checklists#architect-checklist ====================
7008
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/architect-checklist.md ====================
6837
7009
  # Architect Solution Validation Checklist
6838
7010
 
6839
7011
  This checklist serves as a comprehensive framework for the Architect to validate the technical design and architecture before development execution. The Architect should systematically work through each item, ensuring the architecture is robust, scalable, secure, and aligned with the product requirements.
@@ -7277,15 +7449,15 @@ Now that you've completed the checklist, generate a comprehensive validation rep
7277
7449
  - Component design clarity
7278
7450
 
7279
7451
  After presenting the report, ask the user if they would like detailed analysis of any specific section, especially those with warnings or failures.]]
7280
- ==================== END: checklists#architect-checklist ====================
7452
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/architect-checklist.md ====================
7281
7453
 
7282
- ==================== START: data#technical-preferences ====================
7454
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/data/technical-preferences.md ====================
7283
7455
  # User-Defined Preferred Patterns and Preferences
7284
7456
 
7285
7457
  None Listed
7286
- ==================== END: data#technical-preferences ====================
7458
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/data/technical-preferences.md ====================
7287
7459
 
7288
- ==================== START: tasks#validate-next-story ====================
7460
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/validate-next-story.md ====================
7289
7461
  # Validate Next Story Task
7290
7462
 
7291
7463
  ## Purpose
@@ -7420,9 +7592,9 @@ Provide a structured validation report including:
7420
7592
  - **NO-GO**: Story requires fixes before implementation
7421
7593
  - **Implementation Readiness Score**: 1-10 scale
7422
7594
  - **Confidence Level**: High/Medium/Low for successful implementation
7423
- ==================== END: tasks#validate-next-story ====================
7595
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/validate-next-story.md ====================
7424
7596
 
7425
- ==================== START: checklists#story-dod-checklist ====================
7597
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/story-dod-checklist.md ====================
7426
7598
  # Story Definition of Done (DoD) Checklist
7427
7599
 
7428
7600
  ## Instructions for Developer Agent
@@ -7524,9 +7696,9 @@ After completing the checklist:
7524
7696
  Be honest - it's better to flag issues now than have them discovered later.]]
7525
7697
 
7526
7698
  - [ ] I, the Developer Agent, confirm that all applicable items above have been addressed.
7527
- ==================== END: checklists#story-dod-checklist ====================
7699
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/story-dod-checklist.md ====================
7528
7700
 
7529
- ==================== START: tasks#correct-course ====================
7701
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/correct-course.md ====================
7530
7702
  # Correct Course Task
7531
7703
 
7532
7704
  ## Purpose
@@ -7600,9 +7772,9 @@ Be honest - it's better to flag issues now than have them discovered later.]]
7600
7772
  - A summary of the `change-checklist` analysis (issue, impact, rationale for the chosen path).
7601
7773
  - Specific, clearly drafted proposed edits for all affected project artifacts.
7602
7774
  - **Implicit:** An annotated `change-checklist` (or the record of its completion) reflecting the discussions, findings, and decisions made during the process.
7603
- ==================== END: tasks#correct-course ====================
7775
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/correct-course.md ====================
7604
7776
 
7605
- ==================== START: tasks#brownfield-create-epic ====================
7777
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/brownfield-create-epic.md ====================
7606
7778
  # Create Brownfield Epic Task
7607
7779
 
7608
7780
  ## Purpose
@@ -7763,9 +7935,9 @@ The epic creation is successful when:
7763
7935
  - If the scope grows beyond 3 stories, consider the full brownfield PRD process
7764
7936
  - Always prioritize existing system integrity over new functionality
7765
7937
  - When in doubt about scope or complexity, escalate to full brownfield planning
7766
- ==================== END: tasks#brownfield-create-epic ====================
7938
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/brownfield-create-epic.md ====================
7767
7939
 
7768
- ==================== START: tasks#brownfield-create-story ====================
7940
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/brownfield-create-story.md ====================
7769
7941
  # Create Brownfield Story Task
7770
7942
 
7771
7943
  ## Purpose
@@ -7913,9 +8085,9 @@ The story creation is successful when:
7913
8085
  - Always prioritize existing system integrity
7914
8086
  - When in doubt about integration complexity, use brownfield-create-epic instead
7915
8087
  - Stories should take no more than 4 hours of focused development work
7916
- ==================== END: tasks#brownfield-create-story ====================
8088
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/brownfield-create-story.md ====================
7917
8089
 
7918
- ==================== START: tasks#shard-doc ====================
8090
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/shard-doc.md ====================
7919
8091
  # Document Sharding Task
7920
8092
 
7921
8093
  ## Purpose
@@ -8107,9 +8279,9 @@ Document sharded successfully:
8107
8279
  - Preserve ALL formatting, including whitespace where significant
8108
8280
  - Handle edge cases like sections with code blocks containing ## symbols
8109
8281
  - Ensure the sharding is reversible (could reconstruct the original from shards)
8110
- ==================== END: tasks#shard-doc ====================
8282
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/shard-doc.md ====================
8111
8283
 
8112
- ==================== START: templates#prd-tmpl ====================
8284
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl.md ====================
8113
8285
  # {{Project Name}} Product Requirements Document (PRD)
8114
8286
 
8115
8287
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/prd.md]]
@@ -8137,7 +8309,7 @@ Document sharded successfully:
8137
8309
 
8138
8310
  ## Requirements
8139
8311
 
8140
- [[LLM: Draft the list of functional and non functional requirements under the two child sections, and immediately execute tasks#advanced-elicitation display]]
8312
+ [[LLM: Draft the list of functional and non functional requirements under the two child sections, and immediately execute .bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md display]]
8141
8313
 
8142
8314
  ### Functional
8143
8315
 
@@ -8160,7 +8332,7 @@ Document sharded successfully:
8160
8332
  3. Clearly let the user know where assumptions were made
8161
8333
  4. Ask targeted questions for unclear/missing elements or areas needing more specification
8162
8334
  5. This is NOT detailed UI spec - focus on product vision and user goals
8163
- 6. After section completion, immediately apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
8335
+ 6. After section completion, immediately apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
8164
8336
 
8165
8337
  ### Overall UX Vision
8166
8338
 
@@ -8202,12 +8374,12 @@ Document sharded successfully:
8202
8374
 
8203
8375
  [[LLM: Gather technical decisions that will guide the Architect. Steps:
8204
8376
 
8205
- 1. Check if `data#technical-preferences` or an attached `technical-preferences` file exists - use it to pre-populate choices
8377
+ 1. Check if `.bmad-core/data/technical-preferences.yaml` or an attached `technical-preferences` file exists - use it to pre-populate choices
8206
8378
  2. Ask user about: languages, frameworks, starter templates, libraries, APIs, deployment targets
8207
8379
  3. For unknowns, offer guidance based on project goals and MVP scope
8208
8380
  4. Document ALL technical choices with rationale (why this choice fits the project)
8209
8381
  5. These become constraints for the Architect - be specific and complete
8210
- 6. After section completion, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol.]]
8382
+ 6. After section completion, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol.]]
8211
8383
 
8212
8384
  ### Repository Structure: { Monorepo, Polyrepo, etc...}
8213
8385
 
@@ -8225,7 +8397,7 @@ Document sharded successfully:
8225
8397
 
8226
8398
  ## Epics
8227
8399
 
8228
- [[LLM: First, present a high-level list of all epics for user approval, the epic_list and immediately execute tasks#advanced-elicitation display. Each epic should have a title and a short (1 sentence) goal statement. This allows the user to review the overall structure before diving into details.
8400
+ [[LLM: First, present a high-level list of all epics for user approval, the epic_list and immediately execute .bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md display. Each epic should have a title and a short (1 sentence) goal statement. This allows the user to review the overall structure before diving into details.
8229
8401
 
8230
8402
  CRITICAL: Epics MUST be logically sequential following agile best practices:
8231
8403
 
@@ -8251,7 +8423,7 @@ CRITICAL: Epics MUST be logically sequential following agile best practices:
8251
8423
 
8252
8424
  @{/example}
8253
8425
 
8254
- [[LLM: After the epic list is approved, present each `epic_details` with all its stories and acceptance criteria as a complete review unit and immediately execute tasks#advanced-elicitation display, before moving on to the next epic.]]
8426
+ [[LLM: After the epic list is approved, present each `epic_details` with all its stories and acceptance criteria as a complete review unit and immediately execute .bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md display, before moving on to the next epic.]]
8255
8427
 
8256
8428
  <<REPEAT: epic_details>>
8257
8429
 
@@ -8312,9 +8484,9 @@ so that {{benefit}}.
8312
8484
  ### Architect Prompt
8313
8485
 
8314
8486
  [[LLM: This section will contain the prompt for the Architect, keep it short and to the point to initiate create architecture mode using this document as input.]]
8315
- ==================== END: templates#prd-tmpl ====================
8487
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl.md ====================
8316
8488
 
8317
- ==================== START: templates#brownfield-prd-tmpl ====================
8489
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/brownfield-prd-tmpl.md ====================
8318
8490
  # {{Project Name}} Brownfield Enhancement PRD
8319
8491
 
8320
8492
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/prd.md]]
@@ -8581,9 +8753,9 @@ so that {{benefit}}.
8581
8753
  - IV3: [[LLM: Performance impact verification requirement]]
8582
8754
 
8583
8755
  <</REPEAT>>
8584
- ==================== END: templates#brownfield-prd-tmpl ====================
8756
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/brownfield-prd-tmpl.md ====================
8585
8757
 
8586
- ==================== START: checklists#pm-checklist ====================
8758
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/pm-checklist.md ====================
8587
8759
  # Product Manager (PM) Requirements Checklist
8588
8760
 
8589
8761
  This checklist serves as a comprehensive framework to ensure the Product Requirements Document (PRD) and Epic definitions are complete, well-structured, and appropriately scoped for MVP development. The PM should systematically work through each item during the product definition process.
@@ -8959,9 +9131,9 @@ After presenting the report, ask if the user wants:
8959
9131
 
8960
9132
  - **READY FOR ARCHITECT**: The PRD and epics are comprehensive, properly structured, and ready for architectural design.
8961
9133
  - **NEEDS REFINEMENT**: The requirements documentation requires additional work to address the identified deficiencies.
8962
- ==================== END: checklists#pm-checklist ====================
9134
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/pm-checklist.md ====================
8963
9135
 
8964
- ==================== START: checklists#change-checklist ====================
9136
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/change-checklist.md ====================
8965
9137
  # Change Navigation Checklist
8966
9138
 
8967
9139
  **Purpose:** To systematically guide the selected Agent and user through the analysis and planning required when a significant change (pivot, tech issue, missing requirement, failed story) is identified during the BMad workflow.
@@ -9144,9 +9316,9 @@ Keep it action-oriented and forward-looking.]]
9144
9316
  - [ ] **Confirm Next Steps:** Reiterate the handoff plan and the next actions to be taken by specific agents.
9145
9317
 
9146
9318
  ---
9147
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- ==================== START: templates#story-tmpl ====================
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  ---
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  defaultOutput: docs/stories/{{EpicNum}}.{{StoryNum}}.{{Short Title Copied from Epic File specific story}}.md
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  smAgent:
@@ -9205,9 +9377,9 @@ smAgent:
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  ### File List
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9207
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  ## QA Results
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- ==================== END: templates#story-tmpl ====================
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- ==================== START: checklists#po-master-checklist ====================
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  # Product Owner (PO) Master Validation Checklist
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9213
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  This checklist serves as a comprehensive framework for the Product Owner to validate project plans before development execution. It adapts intelligently based on project type (greenfield vs brownfield) and includes UI/UX considerations when applicable.
@@ -9649,9 +9821,9 @@ After presenting the report, ask if the user wants:
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  - **APPROVED**: The plan is comprehensive, properly sequenced, and ready for implementation.
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  - **CONDITIONAL**: The plan requires specific adjustments before proceeding.
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  - **REJECTED**: The plan requires significant revision to address critical deficiencies.
9652
- ==================== END: checklists#po-master-checklist ====================
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9654
- ==================== START: tasks#review-story ====================
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  # review-story
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9657
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  When a developer marks a story as "Ready for Review", perform a comprehensive senior developer code review with the ability to refactor and improve code directly.
@@ -9797,9 +9969,9 @@ After review:
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  1. If all items are checked and approved: Update story status to "Done"
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  2. If unchecked items remain: Keep status as "Review" for dev to address
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  3. Always provide constructive feedback and explanations for learning
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- ==================== START: tasks#create-next-story ====================
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  # Create Next Story Task
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9805
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  ## Purpose
@@ -9914,9 +10086,9 @@ ALWAYS cite source documents: `[Source: architecture/{filename}.md#{section}]`
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  - Checklist Results
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  - Next steps: For Complex stories, suggest the user carefully review the story draft and also optionally have the PO run the task `validate-next-story`
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- ==================== END: tasks#create-next-story ====================
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9919
- ==================== START: checklists#story-draft-checklist ====================
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+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/story-draft-checklist.md ====================
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  # Story Draft Checklist
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9922
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  The Scrum Master should use this checklist to validate that each story contains sufficient context for a developer agent to implement it successfully, while assuming the dev agent has reasonable capabilities to figure things out.
@@ -10073,9 +10245,9 @@ Be pragmatic - perfect documentation doesn't exist, but it must be enough to pro
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  - READY: The story provides sufficient context for implementation
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  - NEEDS REVISION: The story requires updates (see issues)
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  - BLOCKED: External information required (specify what information)
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- ==================== END: checklists#story-draft-checklist ====================
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- ==================== START: tasks#generate-ai-frontend-prompt ====================
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+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/generate-ai-frontend-prompt.md ====================
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  # Create AI Frontend Prompt Task
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10081
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  ## Purpose
@@ -10127,9 +10299,9 @@ You will now synthesize the inputs and the above principles into a final, compre
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  - Explain the structure of the prompt and why certain information was included, referencing the principles above.
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  - <important_note>Conclude by reminding the user that all AI-generated code will require careful human review, testing, and refinement to be considered production-ready.</important_note>
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- ==================== START: templates#front-end-spec-tmpl ====================
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+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/front-end-spec-tmpl.md ====================
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  # {{Project Name}} UI/UX Specification
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  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/front-end-spec.md]]
@@ -10543,9 +10715,9 @@ After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
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  ## Checklist Results
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  [[LLM: If a UI/UX checklist exists, run it against this document and report results here.]]
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- ==================== START: workflows#brownfield-fullstack ====================
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+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/workflows/brownfield-fullstack.yaml ====================
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  workflow:
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  id: brownfield-fullstack
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  name: Brownfield Full-Stack Enhancement
@@ -10843,9 +11015,9 @@ workflow:
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  {{if missing_context}}: May need to gather additional context from user during story creation.
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  complete: "All planning artifacts validated and development can begin. Stories will be created based on available documentation format."
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- ==================== START: workflows#brownfield-service ====================
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  workflow:
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  id: brownfield-service
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  name: Brownfield Service/API Enhancement
@@ -11033,9 +11205,9 @@ workflow:
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  architect_to_po: "Architecture complete. Save it as docs/architecture.md. Please validate all artifacts for service integration safety."
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  po_issues: "PO found issues with [document]. Please return to [agent] to fix and re-save the updated document."
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  complete: "All planning artifacts validated and saved in docs/ folder. Move to IDE environment to begin development."
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- ==================== START: workflows#brownfield-ui ====================
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  workflow:
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  id: brownfield-ui
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  name: Brownfield UI/Frontend Enhancement
@@ -11233,9 +11405,9 @@ workflow:
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  architect_to_po: "Architecture complete. Save it as docs/architecture.md. Please validate all artifacts for UI integration safety."
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  po_issues: "PO found issues with [document]. Please return to [agent] to fix and re-save the updated document."
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  complete: "All planning artifacts validated and saved in docs/ folder. Move to IDE environment to begin development."
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- ==================== START: workflows#greenfield-fullstack ====================
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  workflow:
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  id: greenfield-fullstack
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  name: Greenfield Full-Stack Application Development
@@ -11476,9 +11648,9 @@ workflow:
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  updated_to_po: "All documents ready in docs/ folder. Please validate all artifacts for consistency."
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  po_issues: "PO found issues with [document]. Please return to [agent] to fix and re-save the updated document."
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  complete: "All planning artifacts validated and saved in docs/ folder. Move to IDE environment to begin development."
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11481
- ==================== START: workflows#greenfield-service ====================
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  workflow:
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  id: greenfield-service
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  name: Greenfield Service/API Development
@@ -11617,7 +11789,7 @@ workflow:
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  All stories implemented and reviewed!
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  Service development phase complete.
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11791
 
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- Reference: data#bmad-kb:IDE Development Workflow
11792
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11793
 
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  flow_diagram: |
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  ```mermaid
@@ -11685,9 +11857,9 @@ workflow:
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  updated_to_po: "All documents ready in docs/ folder. Please validate all artifacts for consistency."
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  po_issues: "PO found issues with [document]. Please return to [agent] to fix and re-save the updated document."
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  complete: "All planning artifacts validated and saved in docs/ folder. Move to IDE environment to begin development."
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- ==================== START: workflows#greenfield-ui ====================
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  workflow:
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  id: greenfield-ui
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  name: Greenfield UI/Frontend Development
@@ -11923,4 +12095,4 @@ workflow:
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  updated_to_po: "All documents ready in docs/ folder. Please validate all artifacts for consistency."
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  po_issues: "PO found issues with [document]. Please return to [agent] to fix and re-save the updated document."
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  complete: "All planning artifacts validated and saved in docs/ folder. Move to IDE environment to begin development."
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- ==================== END: workflows#greenfield-ui ====================
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