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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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+ - 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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+ - `utils: template-format` → Look for `==================== START: .bmad-core/utils/template-format.md ====================`
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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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+ - create-prd-alpha: Execute task create-doc2 with .bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl2.yaml (EXPERIMENTAL)
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- # Brainstorming Techniques Task
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365
- #### Deep Exploration Techniques
282
+ Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions with users. Be creative and adaptive in applying techniques.
366
283
 
367
- 1. **Five Whys**
368
- [[LLM: Dig deeper into root causes and underlying motivations.]]
284
+ ## Process
369
285
 
370
- - Why does this problem exist? → Answer → Why? (repeat 5 times)
371
- - Uncover hidden assumptions
372
- - Find root causes, not symptoms
373
- - Identify intervention points
286
+ ### Step 1: Session Setup
374
287
 
375
- 2. **Morphological Analysis**
376
- [[LLM: Break down into parameters and systematically explore combinations.]]
288
+ Ask 4 context questions (don't preview what happens next):
377
289
 
378
- - List key parameters/dimensions
379
- - Identify possible values for each
380
- - Create combination matrix
381
- - Explore unusual combinations
290
+ 1. What are we brainstorming about?
291
+ 2. Any constraints or parameters?
292
+ 3. Goal: broad exploration or focused ideation?
293
+ 4. Do you want a structured document output to reference later? (Y/N)
382
294
 
383
- 3. **Provocation Technique (PO)**
384
- [[LLM: Make deliberately provocative statements to jar thinking.]]
385
- - PO: Cars have square wheels
386
- - PO: Customers pay us to take products
387
- - PO: The problem solves itself
388
- - Extract useful ideas from provocations
295
+ ### Step 2: Present Approach Options
389
296
 
390
- ### 3. Technique Selection Guide
297
+ After getting answers to Step 1, present 4 approach options (numbered):
391
298
 
392
- [[LLM: Help user select appropriate techniques based on their needs.]]
299
+ 1. User selects specific techniques
300
+ 2. Analyst recommends techniques based on context
301
+ 3. Random technique selection for creative variety
302
+ 4. Progressive technique flow (start broad, narrow down)
393
303
 
394
- **For Initial Exploration:**
304
+ ### Step 3: Execute Techniques Interactively
395
305
 
396
- - What If Scenarios
397
- - First Principles
398
- - Mind Mapping
306
+ **KEY PRINCIPLES:**
399
307
 
400
- **For Stuck/Blocked Thinking:**
308
+ - **FACILITATOR ROLE**: Guide user to generate their own ideas through questions, prompts, and examples
309
+ - **CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT**: Keep user engaged with chosen technique until they want to switch or are satisfied
310
+ - **CAPTURE OUTPUT**: If document output requested, capture all ideas generated in each technique section
401
311
 
402
- - Random Stimulation
403
- - Reversal/Inversion
404
- - Provocation Technique
312
+ **Technique Selection:**
313
+ 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).
405
314
 
406
- **For Systematic Coverage:**
315
+ **Technique Execution:**
407
316
 
408
- - SCAMPER
409
- - Morphological Analysis
410
- - Six Thinking Hats
317
+ 1. Apply selected technique according to data file description
318
+ 2. Keep engaging with technique until user indicates they want to:
319
+ - Choose a different technique
320
+ - Apply current ideas to a new technique
321
+ - Move to convergent phase
322
+ - End session
411
323
 
412
- **For Deep Understanding:**
324
+ **Output Capture (if requested):**
325
+ For each technique used, capture:
413
326
 
414
- - Five Whys
415
- - Analogical Thinking
416
- - First Principles
327
+ - Technique name and duration
328
+ - Key ideas generated by user
329
+ - Insights and patterns identified
330
+ - User's reflections on the process
417
331
 
418
- **For Team/Collaborative Settings:**
332
+ ### Step 4: Session Flow
419
333
 
420
- - Brainwriting
421
- - "Yes, And..."
422
- - Six Thinking Hats
334
+ 1. **Warm-up** (5-10 min) - Build creative confidence
335
+ 2. **Divergent** (20-30 min) - Generate quantity over quality
336
+ 3. **Convergent** (15-20 min) - Group and categorize ideas
337
+ 4. **Synthesis** (10-15 min) - Refine and develop concepts
423
338
 
424
- ### 4. Session Flow Management
339
+ ### Step 5: Document Output (if requested)
425
340
 
426
- [[LLM: Guide the brainstorming session with appropriate pacing and technique transitions.]]
341
+ Generate structured document with these sections:
427
342
 
428
- 1. **Warm-up Phase** (5-10 min)
343
+ **Executive Summary**
429
344
 
430
- - Start with accessible techniques
431
- - Build creative confidence
432
- - Establish "no judgment" atmosphere
345
+ - Session topic and goals
346
+ - Techniques used and duration
347
+ - Total ideas generated
348
+ - Key themes and patterns identified
433
349
 
434
- 2. **Divergent Phase** (20-30 min)
350
+ **Technique Sections** (for each technique used)
435
351
 
436
- - Use expansion techniques
437
- - Generate quantity over quality
438
- - Encourage wild ideas
352
+ - Technique name and description
353
+ - Ideas generated (user's own words)
354
+ - Insights discovered
355
+ - Notable connections or patterns
439
356
 
440
- 3. **Convergent Phase** (15-20 min)
357
+ **Idea Categorization**
441
358
 
442
- - Group and categorize ideas
443
- - Identify patterns and themes
444
- - Select promising directions
359
+ - **Immediate Opportunities** - Ready to implement now
360
+ - **Future Innovations** - Requires development/research
361
+ - **Moonshots** - Ambitious, transformative concepts
362
+ - **Insights & Learnings** - Key realizations from session
445
363
 
446
- 4. **Synthesis Phase** (10-15 min)
447
- - Combine complementary ideas
448
- - Refine and develop concepts
449
- - Prepare summary of insights
364
+ **Action Planning**
450
365
 
451
- ### 5. Output Format
366
+ - Top 3 priority ideas with rationale
367
+ - Next steps for each priority
368
+ - Resources/research needed
369
+ - Timeline considerations
452
370
 
453
- [[LLM: Present brainstorming results in an organized, actionable format.]]
371
+ **Reflection & Follow-up**
454
372
 
455
- **Session Summary:**
373
+ - What worked well in this session
374
+ - Areas for further exploration
375
+ - Recommended follow-up techniques
376
+ - Questions that emerged for future sessions
377
+
378
+ ## Key Principles
379
+
380
+ - **YOU ARE A FACILITATOR**: Guide the user to brainstorm, don't brainstorm for them
381
+ - **INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE**: Ask questions, wait for responses, build on their ideas
382
+ - **ONE TECHNIQUE AT A TIME**: Don't mix multiple techniques in one response
383
+ - **CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT**: Stay with one technique until user wants to switch
384
+ - **DRAW IDEAS OUT**: Use prompts and examples to help them generate their own ideas
385
+ - **REAL-TIME ADAPTATION**: Monitor engagement and adjust approach as needed
386
+ - Maintain energy and momentum
387
+ - Defer judgment during generation
388
+ - Quantity leads to quality (aim for 100 ideas in 60 minutes)
389
+ - Build on ideas collaboratively
390
+ - Document everything if output requested
456
391
 
457
- - Techniques used
458
- - Number of ideas generated
459
- - Key themes identified
392
+ ## Advanced Engagement Strategies
460
393
 
461
- **Idea Categories:**
394
+ **Energy Management**
462
395
 
463
- 1. **Immediate Opportunities** - Ideas that could be implemented now
464
- 2. **Future Innovations** - Ideas requiring more development
465
- 3. **Moonshots** - Ambitious, transformative ideas
466
- 4. **Insights & Learnings** - Key realizations from the session
396
+ - Check engagement levels: "How are you feeling about this direction?"
397
+ - Offer breaks or technique switches if energy flags
398
+ - Use encouraging language and celebrate idea generation
467
399
 
468
- **Next Steps:**
400
+ **Depth vs. Breadth**
469
401
 
470
- - Which ideas to explore further
471
- - Recommended follow-up techniques
472
- - Suggested research areas
402
+ - Ask follow-up questions to deepen ideas: "Tell me more about that..."
403
+ - Use "Yes, and..." to build on their ideas
404
+ - Help them make connections: "How does this relate to your earlier idea about...?"
473
405
 
474
- ## Important Notes
406
+ **Transition Management**
475
407
 
476
- - Maintain energy and momentum throughout the session
477
- - Defer judgment - all ideas are valid during generation
478
- - Quantity leads to quality - aim for many ideas
479
- - Build on ideas collaboratively
480
- - Document everything - even "silly" ideas can spark breakthroughs
481
- - Take breaks if energy flags
482
- - End with clear next actions
483
- ==================== END: tasks#brainstorming-techniques ====================
408
+ - Always ask before switching techniques: "Ready to try a different approach?"
409
+ - Offer options: "Should we explore this idea deeper or generate more alternatives?"
410
+ - Respect their process and timing
411
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/facilitate-brainstorming-session.md ====================
484
412
 
485
- ==================== START: tasks#brownfield-create-epic ====================
413
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/brownfield-create-epic.md ====================
486
414
  # Create Brownfield Epic Task
487
415
 
488
416
  ## Purpose
@@ -643,9 +571,9 @@ The epic creation is successful when:
643
571
  - If the scope grows beyond 3 stories, consider the full brownfield PRD process
644
572
  - Always prioritize existing system integrity over new functionality
645
573
  - When in doubt about scope or complexity, escalate to full brownfield planning
646
- ==================== END: tasks#brownfield-create-epic ====================
574
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/brownfield-create-epic.md ====================
647
575
 
648
- ==================== START: tasks#brownfield-create-story ====================
576
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/brownfield-create-story.md ====================
649
577
  # Create Brownfield Story Task
650
578
 
651
579
  ## Purpose
@@ -793,9 +721,9 @@ The story creation is successful when:
793
721
  - Always prioritize existing system integrity
794
722
  - When in doubt about integration complexity, use brownfield-create-epic instead
795
723
  - Stories should take no more than 4 hours of focused development work
796
- ==================== END: tasks#brownfield-create-story ====================
724
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/brownfield-create-story.md ====================
797
725
 
798
- ==================== START: tasks#correct-course ====================
726
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/correct-course.md ====================
799
727
  # Correct Course Task
800
728
 
801
729
  ## Purpose
@@ -869,9 +797,9 @@ The story creation is successful when:
869
797
  - A summary of the `change-checklist` analysis (issue, impact, rationale for the chosen path).
870
798
  - Specific, clearly drafted proposed edits for all affected project artifacts.
871
799
  - **Implicit:** An annotated `change-checklist` (or the record of its completion) reflecting the discussions, findings, and decisions made during the process.
872
- ==================== END: tasks#correct-course ====================
800
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/correct-course.md ====================
873
801
 
874
- ==================== START: tasks#create-deep-research-prompt ====================
802
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/create-deep-research-prompt.md ====================
875
803
  # Create Deep Research Prompt Task
876
804
 
877
805
  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.
@@ -1173,9 +1101,9 @@ Present these numbered options to the user:
1173
1101
  - Balance comprehensiveness with focus
1174
1102
  - Document assumptions and limitations clearly
1175
1103
  - Plan for iterative refinement based on initial findings
1176
- ==================== END: tasks#create-deep-research-prompt ====================
1104
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/create-deep-research-prompt.md ====================
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1105
 
1178
- ==================== START: tasks#create-doc ====================
1106
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/create-doc.md ====================
1179
1107
  # Create Document from Template Task
1180
1108
 
1181
1109
  ## Purpose
@@ -1195,7 +1123,7 @@ Generate documents from templates by EXECUTING (not just reading) embedded instr
1195
1123
 
1196
1124
  [[LLM: Check if plan tracking is enabled in core-config.yaml]]
1197
1125
 
1198
- - If `workflow.trackProgress: true`, check for active plan using utils#plan-management
1126
+ - If `workflow.trackProgress: true`, check for active plan using .bmad-core/utils/plan-management.md
1199
1127
  - If plan exists and this document creation is part of the plan:
1200
1128
  - Verify this is the expected next step
1201
1129
  - If out of sequence and `enforceSequence: true`, warn user and halt without user override
@@ -1204,7 +1132,7 @@ Generate documents from templates by EXECUTING (not just reading) embedded instr
1204
1132
 
1205
1133
  ### 1. Identify Template
1206
1134
 
1207
- - Load from `templates#*` or `{root}/templates directory`
1135
+ - Load from `.bmad-core/templates/*.md` or `.bmad-core/templates directory`
1208
1136
  - Agent-specific templates are listed in agent's dependencies
1209
1137
  - If agent has `templates: [prd-tmpl, architecture-tmpl]` for example, then offer to create "PRD" and "Architecture" documents
1210
1138
 
@@ -1222,14 +1150,14 @@ Generate documents from templates by EXECUTING (not just reading) embedded instr
1222
1150
 
1223
1151
  ### 4. Key Execution Patterns
1224
1152
 
1225
- **When you see:** `[[LLM: Draft X and immediately execute tasks#advanced-elicitation]]`
1153
+ **When you see:** `[[LLM: Draft X and immediately execute .bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md]]`
1226
1154
 
1227
1155
  - Draft the content
1228
1156
  - Present it to user
1229
1157
  - IMMEDIATELY execute the task
1230
1158
  - Wait for completion before continuing
1231
1159
 
1232
- **When you see:** `[[LLM: After section completion, apply tasks#Y]]`
1160
+ **When you see:** `[[LLM: After section completion, apply .bmad-core/tasks/Y.md]]`
1233
1161
 
1234
1162
  - Finish the section
1235
1163
  - STOP and execute the task
@@ -1267,9 +1195,77 @@ Generate documents from templates by EXECUTING (not just reading) embedded instr
1267
1195
  ## Remember
1268
1196
 
1269
1197
  Templates contain precise instructions for a reason. Follow them exactly to ensure document quality and completeness.
1270
- ==================== END: tasks#create-doc ====================
1198
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/create-doc.md ====================
1199
+
1200
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/create-doc2.md ====================
1201
+ # Create Document from Template (YAML Driven)
1202
+
1203
+ ## CRITICAL: Mandatory Elicitation Format
1204
+
1205
+ **When `elicit: true`, ALWAYS use this exact format:**
1206
+
1207
+ 1. Present section content
1208
+ 2. Provide detailed rationale (explain trade-offs, assumptions, decisions made)
1209
+ 3. Present numbered options 1-9:
1210
+ - **Option 1:** Always "Proceed to next section"
1211
+ - **Options 2-9:** Select 8 methods from data/elicitation-methods
1212
+ - End with: "Select 1-9 or just type your question/feedback:"
1213
+
1214
+ **NEVER ask yes/no questions or use any other format.**
1215
+
1216
+ ## Processing Flow
1217
+
1218
+ 1. **Parse YAML template** - Load template metadata and sections
1219
+ 2. **Set preferences** - Show current mode (Interactive), confirm output file
1220
+ 3. **Process each section:**
1221
+ - Skip if condition unmet
1222
+ - Draft content using section instruction
1223
+ - Present content + detailed rationale
1224
+ - **IF elicit: true** → MANDATORY 1-9 options format
1225
+ - Save to file if possible
1226
+ 4. **Continue until complete**
1227
+
1228
+ ## Detailed Rationale Requirements
1229
+
1230
+ When presenting section content, ALWAYS include rationale that explains:
1231
+
1232
+ - Trade-offs and choices made (what was chosen over alternatives and why)
1233
+ - Key assumptions made during drafting
1234
+ - Interesting or questionable decisions that need user attention
1235
+ - Areas that might need validation
1271
1236
 
1272
- ==================== START: tasks#create-workflow-plan ====================
1237
+ ## Elicitation Results Flow
1238
+
1239
+ After user selects elicitation method (2-9):
1240
+
1241
+ 1. Execute method from data/elicitation-methods
1242
+ 2. Present results with insights
1243
+ 3. Offer options:
1244
+ - **1. Apply changes and update section**
1245
+ - **2. Return to elicitation menu**
1246
+ - **3. Ask any questions or engage further with this elicitation**
1247
+
1248
+ ## YOLO Mode
1249
+
1250
+ User can type `#yolo` to toggle to YOLO mode (process all sections at once).
1251
+
1252
+ ## CRITICAL REMINDERS
1253
+
1254
+ **❌ NEVER:**
1255
+
1256
+ - Ask yes/no questions for elicitation
1257
+ - Use any format other than 1-9 numbered options
1258
+ - Create new elicitation methods
1259
+
1260
+ **✅ ALWAYS:**
1261
+
1262
+ - Use exact 1-9 format when elicit: true
1263
+ - Select options 2-9 from data/elicitation-methods only
1264
+ - Provide detailed rationale explaining decisions
1265
+ - End with "Select 1-9 or just type your question/feedback:"
1266
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/create-doc2.md ====================
1267
+
1268
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/create-workflow-plan.md ====================
1273
1269
  # Create Workflow Plan Task
1274
1270
 
1275
1271
  ## Purpose
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1559
1555
 
1560
1556
  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?"
1561
1557
  ```
1562
- ==================== END: tasks#create-workflow-plan ====================
1558
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/create-workflow-plan.md ====================
1563
1559
 
1564
- ==================== START: tasks#document-project ====================
1560
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/document-project.md ====================
1565
1561
  # Document an Existing Project
1566
1562
 
1567
1563
  ## Purpose
@@ -1879,9 +1875,9 @@ Apply the advanced elicitation task after major sections to refine based on user
1879
1875
  - Documents technical debt, workarounds, and constraints honestly
1880
1876
  - For brownfield projects with PRD: Provides clear enhancement impact analysis
1881
1877
  - The goal is PRACTICAL documentation for AI agents doing real work
1882
- ==================== END: tasks#document-project ====================
1878
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/document-project.md ====================
1883
1879
 
1884
- ==================== START: tasks#create-next-story ====================
1880
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/create-next-story.md ====================
1885
1881
  # Create Next Story Task
1886
1882
 
1887
1883
  ## Purpose
@@ -1996,16 +1992,16 @@ ALWAYS cite source documents: `[Source: architecture/{filename}.md#{section}]`
1996
1992
  - Any deviations or conflicts noted between epic and architecture
1997
1993
  - Checklist Results
1998
1994
  - 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`
1999
- ==================== END: tasks#create-next-story ====================
1995
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/create-next-story.md ====================
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1996
 
2001
- ==================== START: tasks#execute-checklist ====================
1997
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/execute-checklist.md ====================
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1998
  # Checklist Validation Task
2003
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2004
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  This task provides instructions for validating documentation against checklists. The agent MUST follow these instructions to ensure thorough and systematic validation of documents.
2005
2001
 
2006
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  ## Available Checklists
2007
2003
 
2008
- 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.
2004
+ 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.
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2010
2006
  ## Instructions
2011
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@@ -2014,7 +2010,7 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
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  - If user or the task being run provides a checklist name:
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2011
  - Try fuzzy matching (e.g. "architecture checklist" -> "architect-checklist")
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2012
  - If multiple matches found, ask user to clarify
2017
- - Load the appropriate checklist from {root}/checklists/
2013
+ - Load the appropriate checklist from .bmad-core/checklists/
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  - If no checklist specified:
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  - Ask the user which checklist they want to use
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  - Present the available options from the files in the checklists folder
@@ -2092,9 +2088,9 @@ The LLM will:
2092
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  - Execute the complete checklist validation
2093
2089
  - Present a final report with pass/fail rates and key findings
2094
2090
  - Offer to provide detailed analysis of any section, especially those with warnings or failures
2095
- ==================== END: tasks#execute-checklist ====================
2091
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/execute-checklist.md ====================
2096
2092
 
2097
- ==================== START: tasks#generate-ai-frontend-prompt ====================
2093
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/generate-ai-frontend-prompt.md ====================
2098
2094
  # Create AI Frontend Prompt Task
2099
2095
 
2100
2096
  ## Purpose
@@ -2146,9 +2142,9 @@ You will now synthesize the inputs and the above principles into a final, compre
2146
2142
  - Output the complete, generated prompt in a clear, copy-pasteable format (e.g., a large code block).
2147
2143
  - Explain the structure of the prompt and why certain information was included, referencing the principles above.
2148
2144
  - <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>
2149
- ==================== END: tasks#generate-ai-frontend-prompt ====================
2145
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/generate-ai-frontend-prompt.md ====================
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2146
 
2151
- ==================== START: tasks#index-docs ====================
2147
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/index-docs.md ====================
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2148
  # Index Documentation Task
2153
2149
 
2154
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  ## Purpose
@@ -2328,9 +2324,9 @@ Please provide:
2328
2324
  5. Whether to include hidden files/folders (starting with `.`)
2329
2325
 
2330
2326
  Would you like to proceed with documentation indexing? Please provide the required input above.
2331
- ==================== END: tasks#index-docs ====================
2327
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/index-docs.md ====================
2332
2328
 
2333
- ==================== START: tasks#shard-doc ====================
2329
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/shard-doc.md ====================
2334
2330
  # Document Sharding Task
2335
2331
 
2336
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  ## Purpose
@@ -2522,9 +2518,9 @@ Document sharded successfully:
2522
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  - Preserve ALL formatting, including whitespace where significant
2523
2519
  - Handle edge cases like sections with code blocks containing ## symbols
2524
2520
  - Ensure the sharding is reversible (could reconstruct the original from shards)
2525
- ==================== END: tasks#shard-doc ====================
2521
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/shard-doc.md ====================
2526
2522
 
2527
- ==================== START: tasks#update-workflow-plan ====================
2523
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/update-workflow-plan.md ====================
2528
2524
  # Update Workflow Plan Task
2529
2525
 
2530
2526
  ## Purpose
@@ -2773,9 +2769,9 @@ The update is successful when:
2773
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  - Consider creating backup before major updates
2774
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  - Updates should enhance, not complicate, the workflow experience
2775
2771
  - If plan becomes too cluttered, suggest creating fresh plan for next phase
2776
- ==================== END: tasks#update-workflow-plan ====================
2772
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/update-workflow-plan.md ====================
2777
2773
 
2778
- ==================== START: templates#architecture-tmpl ====================
2774
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/architecture-tmpl.md ====================
2779
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  # {{Project Name}} Architecture Document
2780
2776
 
2781
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  [[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.]]
@@ -2786,7 +2782,7 @@ The update is successful when:
2786
2782
 
2787
2783
  [[LLM: This section establishes the document's purpose and scope. Keep the content below but ensure project name is properly substituted.
2788
2784
 
2789
- After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
2785
+ After presenting this section, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
2790
2786
 
2791
2787
  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.
2792
2788
 
@@ -2831,7 +2827,7 @@ If the project includes a significant user interface, a separate Frontend Archit
2831
2827
 
2832
2828
  Document the decision here before proceeding with the architecture design. In none, just say N/A
2833
2829
 
2834
- After presenting this starter template section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
2830
+ After presenting this starter template section, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
2835
2831
 
2836
2832
  ### Change Log
2837
2833
 
@@ -2842,7 +2838,7 @@ After presenting this starter template section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitatio
2842
2838
 
2843
2839
  ## High Level Architecture
2844
2840
 
2845
- [[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.]]
2841
+ [[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.]]
2846
2842
 
2847
2843
  ### Technical Summary
2848
2844
 
@@ -2864,7 +2860,7 @@ After presenting this starter template section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitatio
2864
2860
  4. Primary user interaction flow or data flow at a conceptual level
2865
2861
  5. Key architectural decisions and their rationale
2866
2862
 
2867
- After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
2863
+ After presenting this section, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
2868
2864
 
2869
2865
  ### High Level Project Diagram
2870
2866
 
@@ -2878,7 +2874,7 @@ After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
2878
2874
 
2879
2875
  Use appropriate Mermaid diagram type (graph TD, C4, sequence) based on what best represents the architecture
2880
2876
 
2881
- After presenting the diagram, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
2877
+ After presenting the diagram, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
2882
2878
 
2883
2879
  ### Architectural and Design Patterns
2884
2880
 
@@ -2910,13 +2906,13 @@ Common patterns to consider:
2910
2906
 
2911
2907
  @{/example}
2912
2908
 
2913
- [[LLM: After presenting the patterns, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
2909
+ [[LLM: After presenting the patterns, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
2914
2910
 
2915
2911
  ## Tech Stack
2916
2912
 
2917
2913
  [[LLM: This is the DEFINITIVE technology selection section. Work with the user to make specific choices:
2918
2914
 
2919
- 1. Review PRD technical assumptions and any preferences from `data#technical-preferences` or an attached `technical-preferences`
2915
+ 1. Review PRD technical assumptions and any preferences from `.bmad-core/data/technical-preferences.yaml` or an attached `technical-preferences`
2920
2916
  2. For each category, present 2-3 viable options with pros/cons
2921
2917
  3. Make a clear recommendation based on project needs
2922
2918
  4. Get explicit user approval for each selection
@@ -2932,7 +2928,7 @@ Key decisions to finalize - before displaying the table, ensure you are aware of
2932
2928
  - 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
2933
2929
  - Development tools
2934
2930
 
2935
- 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.]]
2931
+ 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.]]
2936
2932
 
2937
2933
  ### Cloud Infrastructure
2938
2934
 
@@ -2976,7 +2972,7 @@ Upon render of the table, ensure the user is aware of the importance of this sec
2976
2972
 
2977
2973
  Create a clear conceptual model before moving to database schema.
2978
2974
 
2979
- After presenting all data models, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
2975
+ After presenting all data models, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
2980
2976
 
2981
2977
  <<REPEAT: data_model>>
2982
2978
 
@@ -3010,7 +3006,7 @@ After presenting all data models, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3010
3006
  - Technology specifics based on tech stack choices
3011
3007
 
3012
3008
  5. Create component diagrams where helpful
3013
- 6. After presenting all components, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3009
+ 6. After presenting all components, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
3014
3010
 
3015
3011
  <<REPEAT: component>>
3016
3012
 
@@ -3037,7 +3033,7 @@ After presenting all data models, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3037
3033
  - Sequence diagrams for complex interactions
3038
3034
  Choose the most appropriate for clarity
3039
3035
 
3040
- After presenting the diagrams, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3036
+ After presenting the diagrams, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
3041
3037
 
3042
3038
  ## External APIs
3043
3039
 
@@ -3091,7 +3087,7 @@ If no external APIs are needed, state this explicitly and skip to next section.]
3091
3087
 
3092
3088
  ^^/CONDITION: has_external_apis^^
3093
3089
 
3094
- [[LLM: After presenting external APIs (or noting their absence), apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3090
+ [[LLM: After presenting external APIs (or noting their absence), apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
3095
3091
 
3096
3092
  ## Core Workflows
3097
3093
 
@@ -3105,7 +3101,7 @@ If no external APIs are needed, state this explicitly and skip to next section.]
3105
3101
 
3106
3102
  Focus on workflows that clarify architecture decisions or complex interactions.
3107
3103
 
3108
- After presenting the workflow diagrams, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3104
+ After presenting the workflow diagrams, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
3109
3105
 
3110
3106
  ## REST API Spec
3111
3107
 
@@ -3139,7 +3135,7 @@ servers:
3139
3135
 
3140
3136
  ^^/CONDITION: has_rest_api^^
3141
3137
 
3142
- [[LLM: After presenting the REST API spec (or noting its absence if not applicable), apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3138
+ [[LLM: After presenting the REST API spec (or noting its absence if not applicable), apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
3143
3139
 
3144
3140
  ## Database Schema
3145
3141
 
@@ -3153,7 +3149,7 @@ servers:
3153
3149
 
3154
3150
  Present schema in format appropriate to database type (SQL DDL, JSON schema, etc.)
3155
3151
 
3156
- After presenting the database schema, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3152
+ After presenting the database schema, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
3157
3153
 
3158
3154
  ## Source Tree
3159
3155
 
@@ -3168,7 +3164,7 @@ After presenting the database schema, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protoco
3168
3164
 
3169
3165
  Adapt the structure based on project needs. For monorepos, show service separation. For serverless, show function organization. Include language-specific conventions.
3170
3166
 
3171
- After presenting the structure, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol to refine based on user feedback.]]
3167
+ After presenting the structure, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol to refine based on user feedback.]]
3172
3168
 
3173
3169
  ```plaintext
3174
3170
  {{project-root}}/
@@ -3211,7 +3207,7 @@ project-root/
3211
3207
  @{/example}
3212
3208
  ```
3213
3209
 
3214
- [[LLM: After presenting the source tree structure, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3210
+ [[LLM: After presenting the source tree structure, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
3215
3211
 
3216
3212
  ## Infrastructure and Deployment
3217
3213
 
@@ -3256,7 +3252,7 @@ Get user input on deployment preferences and CI/CD tool choices.]]
3256
3252
  - **Trigger Conditions:** {{rollback_triggers}}
3257
3253
  - **Recovery Time Objective:** {{rto}}
3258
3254
 
3259
- [[LLM: After presenting the infrastructure and deployment section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3255
+ [[LLM: After presenting the infrastructure and deployment section, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
3260
3256
 
3261
3257
  ## Error Handling Strategy
3262
3258
 
@@ -3307,7 +3303,7 @@ This section guides both AI and human developers in consistent error handling.]]
3307
3303
  - **Compensation Logic:** {{compensation_patterns}}
3308
3304
  - **Idempotency:** {{idempotency_approach}}
3309
3305
 
3310
- [[LLM: After presenting the error handling strategy, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3306
+ [[LLM: After presenting the error handling strategy, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
3311
3307
 
3312
3308
  ## Coding Standards
3313
3309
 
@@ -3368,7 +3364,7 @@ Avoid obvious rules like "use SOLID principles" or "write clean code"]]
3368
3364
 
3369
3365
  ^^/CONDITION: has_language_specifics^^
3370
3366
 
3371
- [[LLM: After presenting the coding standards, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3367
+ [[LLM: After presenting the coding standards, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
3372
3368
 
3373
3369
  ## Test Strategy and Standards
3374
3370
 
@@ -3381,7 +3377,7 @@ Avoid obvious rules like "use SOLID principles" or "write clean code"]]
3381
3377
  5. Determine integration test infrastructure
3382
3378
  6. Plan for test data and external dependencies
3383
3379
 
3384
- 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.]]
3380
+ 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.]]
3385
3381
 
3386
3382
  ### Testing Philosophy
3387
3383
 
@@ -3442,7 +3438,7 @@ Note: Basic info goes in Coding Standards for dev agent. This detailed section i
3442
3438
  - **Performance Tests:** {{perf_test_approach}}
3443
3439
  - **Security Tests:** {{security_test_approach}}
3444
3440
 
3445
- [[LLM: After presenting the test strategy section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3441
+ [[LLM: After presenting the test strategy section, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
3446
3442
 
3447
3443
  ## Security
3448
3444
 
@@ -3506,7 +3502,7 @@ Note: Basic info goes in Coding Standards for dev agent. This detailed section i
3506
3502
  - **DAST Tool:** {{dynamic_analysis}}
3507
3503
  - **Penetration Testing:** {{pentest_schedule}}
3508
3504
 
3509
- [[LLM: After presenting the security section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
3505
+ [[LLM: After presenting the security section, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
3510
3506
 
3511
3507
  ## Checklist Results Report
3512
3508
 
@@ -3552,9 +3548,9 @@ Note: Basic info goes in Coding Standards for dev agent. This detailed section i
3552
3548
  - Reference to this architecture and coding standards
3553
3549
  - First epic/story to implement
3554
3550
  - Key technical decisions to follow]]
3555
- ==================== END: templates#architecture-tmpl ====================
3551
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/architecture-tmpl.md ====================
3556
3552
 
3557
- ==================== START: templates#brownfield-architecture-tmpl ====================
3553
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/brownfield-architecture-tmpl.md ====================
3558
3554
  # {{Project Name}} Brownfield Enhancement Architecture
3559
3555
 
3560
3556
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/architecture.md]]
@@ -4099,9 +4095,9 @@ Present risk assessment and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
4099
4095
  - Key technical decisions based on real project constraints
4100
4096
  - Existing system compatibility requirements with specific verification steps
4101
4097
  - Clear sequencing of implementation to minimize risk to existing functionality]]
4102
- ==================== END: templates#brownfield-architecture-tmpl ====================
4098
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/brownfield-architecture-tmpl.md ====================
4103
4099
 
4104
- ==================== START: templates#brownfield-prd-tmpl ====================
4100
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/brownfield-prd-tmpl.md ====================
4105
4101
  # {{Project Name}} Brownfield Enhancement PRD
4106
4102
 
4107
4103
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/prd.md]]
@@ -4368,9 +4364,9 @@ so that {{benefit}}.
4368
4364
  - IV3: [[LLM: Performance impact verification requirement]]
4369
4365
 
4370
4366
  <</REPEAT>>
4371
- ==================== END: templates#brownfield-prd-tmpl ====================
4367
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/brownfield-prd-tmpl.md ====================
4372
4368
 
4373
- ==================== START: templates#competitor-analysis-tmpl ====================
4369
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/competitor-analysis-tmpl.md ====================
4374
4370
  # Competitive Analysis Report: {{Project/Product Name}}
4375
4371
 
4376
4372
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/competitor-analysis.md]]
@@ -4662,9 +4658,9 @@ so that {{benefit}}.
4662
4658
  9. Proceed to next section
4663
4659
 
4664
4660
  These replace the standard elicitation options when working on competitive analysis documents.]]
4665
- ==================== END: templates#competitor-analysis-tmpl ====================
4661
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/competitor-analysis-tmpl.md ====================
4666
4662
 
4667
- ==================== START: templates#front-end-architecture-tmpl ====================
4663
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/front-end-architecture-tmpl.md ====================
4668
4664
  # {{Project Name}} Frontend Architecture Document
4669
4665
 
4670
4666
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/ui-architecture.md]]
@@ -4840,9 +4836,9 @@ Document the starter template decision and any constraints it imposes before pro
4840
4836
  - Key import patterns
4841
4837
  - File naming conventions
4842
4838
  - Project-specific patterns and utilities]]
4843
- ==================== END: templates#front-end-architecture-tmpl ====================
4839
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/front-end-architecture-tmpl.md ====================
4844
4840
 
4845
- ==================== START: templates#front-end-spec-tmpl ====================
4841
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/front-end-spec-tmpl.md ====================
4846
4842
  # {{Project Name}} UI/UX Specification
4847
4843
 
4848
4844
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/front-end-spec.md]]
@@ -5256,9 +5252,9 @@ After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
5256
5252
  ## Checklist Results
5257
5253
 
5258
5254
  [[LLM: If a UI/UX checklist exists, run it against this document and report results here.]]
5259
- ==================== END: templates#front-end-spec-tmpl ====================
5255
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/front-end-spec-tmpl.md ====================
5260
5256
 
5261
- ==================== START: templates#fullstack-architecture-tmpl ====================
5257
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/fullstack-architecture-tmpl.md ====================
5262
5258
  # {{Project Name}} Fullstack Architecture Document
5263
5259
 
5264
5260
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/architecture.md]]
@@ -6277,9 +6273,9 @@ After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
6277
6273
  ## Checklist Results Report
6278
6274
 
6279
6275
  [[LLM: Before running the checklist, offer to output the full architecture document. Once user confirms, execute the `architect-checklist` and populate results here.]]
6280
- ==================== END: templates#fullstack-architecture-tmpl ====================
6276
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/fullstack-architecture-tmpl.md ====================
6281
6277
 
6282
- ==================== START: templates#market-research-tmpl ====================
6278
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/market-research-tmpl.md ====================
6283
6279
  # Market Research Report: {{Project/Product Name}}
6284
6280
 
6285
6281
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/market-research.md]]
@@ -6543,9 +6539,9 @@ After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
6543
6539
  9. Proceed to next section
6544
6540
 
6545
6541
  These replace the standard elicitation options when working on market research documents.]]
6546
- ==================== END: templates#market-research-tmpl ====================
6542
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/market-research-tmpl.md ====================
6547
6543
 
6548
- ==================== START: templates#prd-tmpl ====================
6544
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl.md ====================
6549
6545
  # {{Project Name}} Product Requirements Document (PRD)
6550
6546
 
6551
6547
  [[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/prd.md]]
@@ -6573,7 +6569,7 @@ These replace the standard elicitation options when working on market research d
6573
6569
 
6574
6570
  ## Requirements
6575
6571
 
6576
- [[LLM: Draft the list of functional and non functional requirements under the two child sections, and immediately execute tasks#advanced-elicitation display]]
6572
+ [[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]]
6577
6573
 
6578
6574
  ### Functional
6579
6575
 
@@ -6596,7 +6592,7 @@ These replace the standard elicitation options when working on market research d
6596
6592
  3. Clearly let the user know where assumptions were made
6597
6593
  4. Ask targeted questions for unclear/missing elements or areas needing more specification
6598
6594
  5. This is NOT detailed UI spec - focus on product vision and user goals
6599
- 6. After section completion, immediately apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
6595
+ 6. After section completion, immediately apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol]]
6600
6596
 
6601
6597
  ### Overall UX Vision
6602
6598
 
@@ -6638,12 +6634,12 @@ These replace the standard elicitation options when working on market research d
6638
6634
 
6639
6635
  [[LLM: Gather technical decisions that will guide the Architect. Steps:
6640
6636
 
6641
- 1. Check if `data#technical-preferences` or an attached `technical-preferences` file exists - use it to pre-populate choices
6637
+ 1. Check if `.bmad-core/data/technical-preferences.yaml` or an attached `technical-preferences` file exists - use it to pre-populate choices
6642
6638
  2. Ask user about: languages, frameworks, starter templates, libraries, APIs, deployment targets
6643
6639
  3. For unknowns, offer guidance based on project goals and MVP scope
6644
6640
  4. Document ALL technical choices with rationale (why this choice fits the project)
6645
6641
  5. These become constraints for the Architect - be specific and complete
6646
- 6. After section completion, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol.]]
6642
+ 6. After section completion, apply `.bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md` protocol.]]
6647
6643
 
6648
6644
  ### Repository Structure: { Monorepo, Polyrepo, etc...}
6649
6645
 
@@ -6661,7 +6657,7 @@ These replace the standard elicitation options when working on market research d
6661
6657
 
6662
6658
  ## Epics
6663
6659
 
6664
- [[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.
6660
+ [[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.
6665
6661
 
6666
6662
  CRITICAL: Epics MUST be logically sequential following agile best practices:
6667
6663
 
@@ -6687,7 +6683,7 @@ CRITICAL: Epics MUST be logically sequential following agile best practices:
6687
6683
 
6688
6684
  @{/example}
6689
6685
 
6690
- [[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.]]
6686
+ [[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.]]
6691
6687
 
6692
6688
  <<REPEAT: epic_details>>
6693
6689
 
@@ -6748,9 +6744,214 @@ so that {{benefit}}.
6748
6744
  ### Architect Prompt
6749
6745
 
6750
6746
  [[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.]]
6751
- ==================== END: templates#prd-tmpl ====================
6752
-
6753
- ==================== START: templates#project-brief-tmpl ====================
6747
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl.md ====================
6748
+
6749
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl2.yaml ====================
6750
+ template:
6751
+ id: prd-template-v2
6752
+ name: Product Requirements Document
6753
+ version: 2.0
6754
+ output:
6755
+ format: markdown
6756
+ filename: docs/prd.md
6757
+ title: "{{project_name}} Product Requirements Document (PRD)"
6758
+
6759
+ workflow:
6760
+ mode: interactive
6761
+ elicitation: advanced-elicitation
6762
+
6763
+ sections:
6764
+ - id: goals-context
6765
+ title: Goals and Background Context
6766
+ instruction: |
6767
+ Ask if Project Brief document is available. If NO Project Brief exists, STRONGLY recommend creating one first using project-brief-tmpl (it provides essential foundation: problem statement, target users, success metrics, MVP scope, constraints). If user insists on PRD without brief, gather this information during Goals section. If Project Brief exists, review and use it to populate Goals (bullet list of desired outcomes) and Background Context (1-2 paragraphs on what this solves and why) so we can determine what is and is not in scope for PRD mvp. Either way this is critical to determine the requirements. Include Change Log table.
6768
+ sections:
6769
+ - id: goals
6770
+ title: Goals
6771
+ type: bullet-list
6772
+ instruction: Bullet list of 1 line desired outcomes the PRD will deliver if successful - user and project desires
6773
+ - id: background
6774
+ title: Background Context
6775
+ type: paragraphs
6776
+ instruction: 1-2 short paragraphs summarizing the background context, such as what we learned in the brief without being redundant with the goals, what and why this solves a problem, what the current landscape or need is
6777
+ - id: changelog
6778
+ title: Change Log
6779
+ type: table
6780
+ columns: [Date, Version, Description, Author]
6781
+ instruction: Track document versions and changes
6782
+
6783
+ - id: requirements
6784
+ title: Requirements
6785
+ instruction: Draft the list of functional and non functional requirements under the two child sections
6786
+ elicit: true
6787
+ sections:
6788
+ - id: functional
6789
+ title: Functional
6790
+ type: numbered-list
6791
+ prefix: FR
6792
+ instruction: Each Requirement will be a bullet markdown and an identifier sequence starting with FR
6793
+ examples:
6794
+ - "FR6: The Todo List uses AI to detect and warn against potentially duplicate todo items that are worded differently."
6795
+ - id: non-functional
6796
+ title: Non Functional
6797
+ type: numbered-list
6798
+ prefix: NFR
6799
+ instruction: Each Requirement will be a bullet markdown and an identifier sequence starting with NFR
6800
+ examples:
6801
+ - "NFR1: AWS service usage must aim to stay within free-tier limits where feasible."
6802
+
6803
+ - id: ui-goals
6804
+ title: User Interface Design Goals
6805
+ condition: PRD has UX/UI requirements
6806
+ instruction: |
6807
+ Capture high-level UI/UX vision to guide Design Architect and to inform story creation. Steps:
6808
+
6809
+ 1. Pre-fill all subsections with educated guesses based on project context
6810
+ 2. Present the complete rendered section to user
6811
+ 3. Clearly let the user know where assumptions were made
6812
+ 4. Ask targeted questions for unclear/missing elements or areas needing more specification
6813
+ 5. This is NOT detailed UI spec - focus on product vision and user goals
6814
+ elicit: true
6815
+ choices:
6816
+ accessibility: [None, WCAG AA, WCAG AAA]
6817
+ platforms: [Web Responsive, Mobile Only, Desktop Only, Cross-Platform]
6818
+ sections:
6819
+ - id: ux-vision
6820
+ title: Overall UX Vision
6821
+ - id: interaction-paradigms
6822
+ title: Key Interaction Paradigms
6823
+ - id: core-screens
6824
+ title: Core Screens and Views
6825
+ instruction: From a product perspective, what are the most critical screens or views necessary to deliver the the PRD values and goals? This is meant to be Conceptual High Level to Drive Rough Epic or User Stories
6826
+ examples:
6827
+ - "Login Screen"
6828
+ - "Main Dashboard"
6829
+ - "Item Detail Page"
6830
+ - "Settings Page"
6831
+ - id: accessibility
6832
+ title: "Accessibility: {None|WCAG AA|WCAG AAA|Custom Requirements}"
6833
+ - id: branding
6834
+ title: Branding
6835
+ instruction: Any known branding elements or style guides that must be incorporated?
6836
+ examples:
6837
+ - "Replicate the look and feel of early 1900s black and white cinema, including animated effects replicating film damage or projector glitches during page or state transitions."
6838
+ - "Attached is the full color pallet and tokens for our corporate branding."
6839
+ - id: target-platforms
6840
+ title: "Target Device and Platforms: {Web Responsive|Mobile Only|Desktop Only|Cross-Platform}"
6841
+ examples:
6842
+ - "Web Responsive, and all mobile platforms"
6843
+ - "iPhone Only"
6844
+ - "ASCII Windows Desktop"
6845
+
6846
+ - id: technical-assumptions
6847
+ title: Technical Assumptions
6848
+ instruction: |
6849
+ Gather technical decisions that will guide the Architect. Steps:
6850
+
6851
+ 1. Check if .bmad-core/data/technical-preferences.yaml or an attached technical-preferences file exists - use it to pre-populate choices
6852
+ 2. Ask user about: languages, frameworks, starter templates, libraries, APIs, deployment targets
6853
+ 3. For unknowns, offer guidance based on project goals and MVP scope
6854
+ 4. Document ALL technical choices with rationale (why this choice fits the project)
6855
+ 5. These become constraints for the Architect - be specific and complete
6856
+ elicit: true
6857
+ choices:
6858
+ repository: [Monorepo, Polyrepo]
6859
+ architecture: [Monolith, Microservices, Serverless]
6860
+ testing: [Unit Only, Unit + Integration, Full Testing Pyramid]
6861
+ sections:
6862
+ - id: repository-structure
6863
+ title: "Repository Structure: {Monorepo|Polyrepo|Multi-repo}"
6864
+ - id: service-architecture
6865
+ title: Service Architecture
6866
+ instruction: "CRITICAL DECISION - Document the high-level service architecture (e.g., Monolith, Microservices, Serverless functions within a Monorepo)."
6867
+ - id: testing-requirements
6868
+ title: Testing Requirements
6869
+ instruction: "CRITICAL DECISION - Document the testing requirements, unit only, integration, e2e, manual, need for manual testing convenience methods)."
6870
+ - id: additional-assumptions
6871
+ title: Additional Technical Assumptions and Requests
6872
+ instruction: Throughout the entire process of drafting this document, if any other technical assumptions are raised or discovered appropriate for the architect, add them here as additional bulleted items
6873
+
6874
+ - id: epic-list
6875
+ title: Epic List
6876
+ instruction: |
6877
+ Present a high-level list of all epics for user approval. 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.
6878
+
6879
+ CRITICAL: Epics MUST be logically sequential following agile best practices:
6880
+
6881
+ - Each epic should deliver a significant, end-to-end, fully deployable increment of testable functionality
6882
+ - Epic 1 must establish foundational project infrastructure (app setup, Git, CI/CD, core services) unless we are adding new functionality to an existing app, while also delivering an initial piece of functionality, even as simple as a health-check route or display of a simple canary page - remember this when we produce the stories for the first epic!
6883
+ - Each subsequent epic builds upon previous epics' functionality delivering major blocks of functionality that provide tangible value to users or business when deployed
6884
+ - Not every project needs multiple epics, an epic needs to deliver value. For example, an API completed can deliver value even if a UI is not complete and planned for a separate epic.
6885
+ - Err on the side of less epics, but let the user know your rationale and offer options for splitting them if it seems some are too large or focused on disparate things.
6886
+ - Cross Cutting Concerns should flow through epics and stories and not be final stories. For example, adding a logging framework as a last story of an epic, or at the end of a project as a final epic or story would be terrible as we would not have logging from the beginning.
6887
+ elicit: true
6888
+ examples:
6889
+ - "Epic 1: Foundation & Core Infrastructure: Establish project setup, authentication, and basic user management"
6890
+ - "Epic 2: Core Business Entities: Create and manage primary domain objects with CRUD operations"
6891
+ - "Epic 3: User Workflows & Interactions: Enable key user journeys and business processes"
6892
+ - "Epic 4: Reporting & Analytics: Provide insights and data visualization for users"
6893
+
6894
+ - id: epic-details
6895
+ title: Epic {{epic_number}} {{epic_title}}
6896
+ repeatable: true
6897
+ instruction: |
6898
+ After the epic list is approved, present each epic with all its stories and acceptance criteria as a complete review unit.
6899
+
6900
+ For each epic provide expanded goal (2-3 sentences describing the objective and value all the stories will achieve).
6901
+
6902
+ CRITICAL STORY SEQUENCING REQUIREMENTS:
6903
+
6904
+ - Stories within each epic MUST be logically sequential
6905
+ - Each story should be a "vertical slice" delivering complete functionality aside from early enabler stories for project foundation
6906
+ - No story should depend on work from a later story or epic
6907
+ - Identify and note any direct prerequisite stories
6908
+ - Focus on "what" and "why" not "how" (leave technical implementation to Architect) yet be precise enough to support a logical sequential order of operations from story to story.
6909
+ - Ensure each story delivers clear user or business value, try to avoid enablers and build them into stories that deliver value.
6910
+ - Size stories for AI agent execution: Each story must be completable by a single AI agent in one focused session without context overflow
6911
+ - Think "junior developer working for 2-4 hours" - stories must be small, focused, and self-contained
6912
+ - If a story seems complex, break it down further as long as it can deliver a vertical slice
6913
+ elicit: true
6914
+ template: "{{epic_goal}}"
6915
+ sections:
6916
+ - id: story
6917
+ title: Story {{epic_number}}.{{story_number}} {{story_title}}
6918
+ repeatable: true
6919
+ template: |
6920
+ As a {{user_type}},
6921
+ I want {{action}},
6922
+ so that {{benefit}}.
6923
+ sections:
6924
+ - id: acceptance-criteria
6925
+ title: Acceptance Criteria
6926
+ type: numbered-list
6927
+ item_template: "{{criterion_number}}: {{criteria}}"
6928
+ repeatable: true
6929
+ instruction: |
6930
+ Define clear, comprehensive, and testable acceptance criteria that:
6931
+
6932
+ - Precisely define what "done" means from a functional perspective
6933
+ - Are unambiguous and serve as basis for verification
6934
+ - Include any critical non-functional requirements from the PRD
6935
+ - Consider local testability for backend/data components
6936
+ - Specify UI/UX requirements and framework adherence where applicable
6937
+ - Avoid cross-cutting concerns that should be in other stories or PRD sections
6938
+
6939
+ - id: checklist-results
6940
+ title: Checklist Results Report
6941
+ instruction: Before running the checklist and drafting the prompts, offer to output the full updated PRD. If outputting it, confirm with the user that you will be proceeding to run the checklist and produce the report. Once the user confirms, execute the pm-checklist and populate the results in this section.
6942
+
6943
+ - id: next-steps
6944
+ title: Next Steps
6945
+ sections:
6946
+ - id: design-architect-prompt
6947
+ title: Design Architect Prompt
6948
+ instruction: This section will contain the prompt for the Design Architect, keep it short and to the point to initiate create architecture mode using this document as input.
6949
+ - id: architect-prompt
6950
+ title: Architect Prompt
6951
+ instruction: 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.
6952
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl2.yaml ====================
6953
+
6954
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/project-brief-tmpl.md ====================
6754
6955
  ---
6755
6956
  defaultOutput: docs/brief.md
6756
6957
  ---
@@ -6983,9 +7184,9 @@ This Project Brief provides the full context for {{Project Name}}. Please start
6983
7184
  9. Proceed to next section
6984
7185
 
6985
7186
  These replace the standard elicitation options when working on project brief documents.]]
6986
- ==================== END: templates#project-brief-tmpl ====================
7187
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/project-brief-tmpl.md ====================
6987
7188
 
6988
- ==================== START: templates#story-tmpl ====================
7189
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/story-tmpl.md ====================
6989
7190
  ---
6990
7191
  defaultOutput: docs/stories/{{EpicNum}}.{{StoryNum}}.{{Short Title Copied from Epic File specific story}}.md
6991
7192
  smAgent:
@@ -7044,9 +7245,9 @@ smAgent:
7044
7245
  ### File List
7045
7246
 
7046
7247
  ## QA Results
7047
- ==================== END: templates#story-tmpl ====================
7248
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/story-tmpl.md ====================
7048
7249
 
7049
- ==================== START: checklists#architect-checklist ====================
7250
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/architect-checklist.md ====================
7050
7251
  # Architect Solution Validation Checklist
7051
7252
 
7052
7253
  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.
@@ -7490,9 +7691,9 @@ Now that you've completed the checklist, generate a comprehensive validation rep
7490
7691
  - Component design clarity
7491
7692
 
7492
7693
  After presenting the report, ask the user if they would like detailed analysis of any specific section, especially those with warnings or failures.]]
7493
- ==================== END: checklists#architect-checklist ====================
7694
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/architect-checklist.md ====================
7494
7695
 
7495
- ==================== START: checklists#change-checklist ====================
7696
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/change-checklist.md ====================
7496
7697
  # Change Navigation Checklist
7497
7698
 
7498
7699
  **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.
@@ -7675,9 +7876,9 @@ Keep it action-oriented and forward-looking.]]
7675
7876
  - [ ] **Confirm Next Steps:** Reiterate the handoff plan and the next actions to be taken by specific agents.
7676
7877
 
7677
7878
  ---
7678
- ==================== END: checklists#change-checklist ====================
7879
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/change-checklist.md ====================
7679
7880
 
7680
- ==================== START: checklists#pm-checklist ====================
7881
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/pm-checklist.md ====================
7681
7882
  # Product Manager (PM) Requirements Checklist
7682
7883
 
7683
7884
  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.
@@ -8053,9 +8254,9 @@ After presenting the report, ask if the user wants:
8053
8254
 
8054
8255
  - **READY FOR ARCHITECT**: The PRD and epics are comprehensive, properly structured, and ready for architectural design.
8055
8256
  - **NEEDS REFINEMENT**: The requirements documentation requires additional work to address the identified deficiencies.
8056
- ==================== END: checklists#pm-checklist ====================
8257
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/pm-checklist.md ====================
8057
8258
 
8058
- ==================== START: checklists#po-master-checklist ====================
8259
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/po-master-checklist.md ====================
8059
8260
  # Product Owner (PO) Master Validation Checklist
8060
8261
 
8061
8262
  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.
@@ -8497,9 +8698,9 @@ After presenting the report, ask if the user wants:
8497
8698
  - **APPROVED**: The plan is comprehensive, properly sequenced, and ready for implementation.
8498
8699
  - **CONDITIONAL**: The plan requires specific adjustments before proceeding.
8499
8700
  - **REJECTED**: The plan requires significant revision to address critical deficiencies.
8500
- ==================== END: checklists#po-master-checklist ====================
8701
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/po-master-checklist.md ====================
8501
8702
 
8502
- ==================== START: checklists#story-dod-checklist ====================
8703
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/story-dod-checklist.md ====================
8503
8704
  # Story Definition of Done (DoD) Checklist
8504
8705
 
8505
8706
  ## Instructions for Developer Agent
@@ -8601,9 +8802,9 @@ After completing the checklist:
8601
8802
  Be honest - it's better to flag issues now than have them discovered later.]]
8602
8803
 
8603
8804
  - [ ] I, the Developer Agent, confirm that all applicable items above have been addressed.
8604
- ==================== END: checklists#story-dod-checklist ====================
8805
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/story-dod-checklist.md ====================
8605
8806
 
8606
- ==================== START: checklists#story-draft-checklist ====================
8807
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/story-draft-checklist.md ====================
8607
8808
  # Story Draft Checklist
8608
8809
 
8609
8810
  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.
@@ -8760,9 +8961,9 @@ Be pragmatic - perfect documentation doesn't exist, but it must be enough to pro
8760
8961
  - READY: The story provides sufficient context for implementation
8761
8962
  - NEEDS REVISION: The story requires updates (see issues)
8762
8963
  - BLOCKED: External information required (specify what information)
8763
- ==================== END: checklists#story-draft-checklist ====================
8964
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/story-draft-checklist.md ====================
8764
8965
 
8765
- ==================== START: data#bmad-kb ====================
8966
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/data/bmad-kb.md ====================
8766
8967
  # BMad Knowledge Base
8767
8968
 
8768
8969
  ## Overview
@@ -8798,13 +8999,15 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
8798
8999
 
8799
9000
  ### The Two-Phase Approach
8800
9001
 
8801
- **Phase 1: Planning (Web UI - Cost Effective)**
9002
+ #### Phase 1: Planning (Web UI - Cost Effective)
9003
+
8802
9004
  - Use large context windows (Gemini's 1M tokens)
8803
9005
  - Generate comprehensive documents (PRD, Architecture)
8804
9006
  - Leverage multiple agents for brainstorming
8805
9007
  - Create once, use throughout development
8806
9008
 
8807
- **Phase 2: Development (IDE - Implementation)**
9009
+ #### Phase 2: Development (IDE - Implementation)
9010
+
8808
9011
  - Shard documents into manageable pieces
8809
9012
  - Execute focused SM → Dev cycles
8810
9013
  - One story at a time, sequential progress
@@ -8834,6 +9037,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
8834
9037
  ### Quick Start Options
8835
9038
 
8836
9039
  #### Option 1: Web UI
9040
+
8837
9041
  **Best for**: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini users who want to start immediately
8838
9042
 
8839
9043
  1. Navigate to `dist/teams/`
@@ -8843,6 +9047,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
8843
9047
  5. Type `/help` to see available commands
8844
9048
 
8845
9049
  #### Option 2: IDE Integration
9050
+
8846
9051
  **Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
8847
9052
 
8848
9053
  ```bash
@@ -8851,6 +9056,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
8851
9056
  ```
8852
9057
 
8853
9058
  **Installation Steps**:
9059
+
8854
9060
  - Choose "Complete installation"
8855
9061
  - Select your IDE from supported options:
8856
9062
  - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
@@ -8859,11 +9065,12 @@ npx bmad-method install
8859
9065
  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
8860
9066
  - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
8861
9067
  - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
8862
- - **Github Copilot**: AI-powered coding assistant
9068
+ - **GitHub Copilot**: VS Code extension with AI peer programming assistant
8863
9069
 
8864
9070
  **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.
8865
9071
 
8866
9072
  **Verify Installation**:
9073
+
8867
9074
  - `.bmad-core/` folder created with all agents
8868
9075
  - IDE-specific integration files created
8869
9076
  - All agent commands/rules/modes available
@@ -8873,12 +9080,14 @@ npx bmad-method install
8873
9080
  ### Environment Selection Guide
8874
9081
 
8875
9082
  **Use Web UI for**:
9083
+
8876
9084
  - Initial planning and documentation (PRD, architecture)
8877
9085
  - Cost-effective document creation (especially with Gemini)
8878
9086
  - Brainstorming and analysis phases
8879
9087
  - Multi-agent consultation and planning
8880
9088
 
8881
9089
  **Use IDE for**:
9090
+
8882
9091
  - Active development and coding
8883
9092
  - File operations and project integration
8884
9093
  - Document sharding and story management
@@ -8891,35 +9100,41 @@ npx bmad-method install
8891
9100
  **Can you do everything in IDE?** Yes, but understand the tradeoffs:
8892
9101
 
8893
9102
  **Pros of IDE-Only**:
9103
+
8894
9104
  - Single environment workflow
8895
9105
  - Direct file operations from start
8896
9106
  - No copy/paste between environments
8897
9107
  - Immediate project integration
8898
9108
 
8899
9109
  **Cons of IDE-Only**:
9110
+
8900
9111
  - Higher token costs for large document creation
8901
9112
  - Smaller context windows (varies by IDE/model)
8902
9113
  - May hit limits during planning phases
8903
9114
  - Less cost-effective for brainstorming
8904
9115
 
8905
9116
  **Using Web Agents in IDE**:
9117
+
8906
9118
  - **NOT RECOMMENDED**: Web agents (PM, Architect) have rich dependencies designed for large contexts
8907
9119
  - **Why it matters**: Dev agents are kept lean to maximize coding context
8908
9120
  - **The principle**: "Dev agents code, planning agents plan" - mixing breaks this optimization
8909
9121
 
8910
9122
  **About bmad-master and bmad-orchestrator**:
9123
+
8911
9124
  - **bmad-master**: CAN do any task without switching agents, BUT...
8912
9125
  - **Still use specialized agents for planning**: PM, Architect, and UX Expert have tuned personas that produce better results
8913
9126
  - **Why specialization matters**: Each agent's personality and focus creates higher quality outputs
8914
9127
  - **If using bmad-master/orchestrator**: Fine for planning phases, but...
8915
9128
 
8916
9129
  **CRITICAL RULE for Development**:
9130
+
8917
9131
  - **ALWAYS use SM agent for story creation** - Never use bmad-master/orchestrator
8918
9132
  - **ALWAYS use Dev agent for implementation** - Never use bmad-master/orchestrator
8919
9133
  - **Why this matters**: SM and Dev agents are specifically optimized for the development workflow
8920
9134
  - **No exceptions**: Even if using bmad-master for everything else, switch to SM → Dev for implementation
8921
9135
 
8922
9136
  **Best Practice for IDE-Only**:
9137
+
8923
9138
  1. Use PM/Architect/UX agents for planning (better than bmad-master)
8924
9139
  2. Create documents directly in project
8925
9140
  3. Shard immediately after creation
@@ -8943,17 +9158,20 @@ This configuration file acts as a map for BMad agents, telling them exactly wher
8943
9158
  ### Key Configuration Areas
8944
9159
 
8945
9160
  #### PRD Configuration
9161
+
8946
9162
  - **prdVersion**: Tells agents if PRD follows v3 or v4 conventions
8947
9163
  - **prdSharded**: Whether epics are embedded (false) or in separate files (true)
8948
9164
  - **prdShardedLocation**: Where to find sharded epic files
8949
9165
  - **epicFilePattern**: Pattern for epic filenames (e.g., `epic-{n}*.md`)
8950
9166
 
8951
9167
  #### Architecture Configuration
9168
+
8952
9169
  - **architectureVersion**: v3 (monolithic) or v4 (sharded)
8953
9170
  - **architectureSharded**: Whether architecture is split into components
8954
9171
  - **architectureShardedLocation**: Where sharded architecture files live
8955
9172
 
8956
9173
  #### Developer Files
9174
+
8957
9175
  - **devLoadAlwaysFiles**: List of files the dev agent loads for every task
8958
9176
  - **devDebugLog**: Where dev agent logs repeated failures
8959
9177
  - **agentCoreDump**: Export location for chat conversations
@@ -8968,6 +9186,7 @@ This configuration file acts as a map for BMad agents, telling them exactly wher
8968
9186
  ### Common Configurations
8969
9187
 
8970
9188
  **Legacy V3 Project**:
9189
+
8971
9190
  ```yaml
8972
9191
  prdVersion: v3
8973
9192
  prdSharded: false
@@ -8976,6 +9195,7 @@ architectureSharded: false
8976
9195
  ```
8977
9196
 
8978
9197
  **V4 Optimized Project**:
9198
+
8979
9199
  ```yaml
8980
9200
  prdVersion: v4
8981
9201
  prdSharded: true
@@ -9041,18 +9261,21 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
9041
9261
  #### IDE-Specific Syntax
9042
9262
 
9043
9263
  **Agent Loading by IDE**:
9264
+
9044
9265
  - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
9045
9266
  - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
9046
9267
  - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
9047
9268
  - **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
9048
9269
  - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
9049
- - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
9270
+ - **GitHub Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
9050
9271
 
9051
9272
  **Chat Management Guidelines**:
9273
+
9052
9274
  - **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
9053
9275
  - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
9054
9276
 
9055
9277
  **Common Task Commands**:
9278
+
9056
9279
  - `*help` - Show available commands
9057
9280
  - `*status` - Show current context/progress
9058
9281
  - `*exit` - Exit the agent mode
@@ -9061,6 +9284,7 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
9061
9284
  - `*create` - Run create-next-story task (SM agent)
9062
9285
 
9063
9286
  **In Web UI**:
9287
+
9064
9288
  ```text
9065
9289
  /pm create-doc prd
9066
9290
  /architect review system design
@@ -9074,16 +9298,19 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
9074
9298
  ### Pre-Built Teams
9075
9299
 
9076
9300
  #### Team All
9301
+
9077
9302
  - **Includes**: All 10 agents + orchestrator
9078
9303
  - **Use Case**: Complete projects requiring all roles
9079
9304
  - **Bundle**: `team-all.txt`
9080
9305
 
9081
9306
  #### Team Fullstack
9307
+
9082
9308
  - **Includes**: PM, Architect, Developer, QA, UX Expert
9083
9309
  - **Use Case**: End-to-end web/mobile development
9084
9310
  - **Bundle**: `team-fullstack.txt`
9085
9311
 
9086
9312
  #### Team No-UI
9313
+
9087
9314
  - **Includes**: PM, Architect, Developer, QA (no UX Expert)
9088
9315
  - **Use Case**: Backend services, APIs, system development
9089
9316
  - **Bundle**: `team-no-ui.txt`
@@ -9097,22 +9324,26 @@ The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
9097
9324
  ### Key Architectural Components
9098
9325
 
9099
9326
  #### 1. Agents (`bmad-core/agents/`)
9327
+
9100
9328
  - **Purpose**: Each markdown file defines a specialized AI agent for a specific Agile role (PM, Dev, Architect, etc.)
9101
9329
  - **Structure**: Contains YAML headers specifying the agent's persona, capabilities, and dependencies
9102
9330
  - **Dependencies**: Lists of tasks, templates, checklists, and data files the agent can use
9103
9331
  - **Startup Instructions**: Can load project-specific documentation for immediate context
9104
9332
 
9105
9333
  #### 2. Agent Teams (`bmad-core/agent-teams/`)
9334
+
9106
9335
  - **Purpose**: Define collections of agents bundled together for specific purposes
9107
9336
  - **Examples**: `team-all.yaml` (comprehensive bundle), `team-fullstack.yaml` (full-stack development)
9108
9337
  - **Usage**: Creates pre-packaged contexts for web UI environments
9109
9338
 
9110
9339
  #### 3. Workflows (`bmad-core/workflows/`)
9340
+
9111
9341
  - **Purpose**: YAML files defining prescribed sequences of steps for specific project types
9112
9342
  - **Types**: Greenfield (new projects) and Brownfield (existing projects) for UI, service, and fullstack development
9113
9343
  - **Structure**: Defines agent interactions, artifacts created, and transition conditions
9114
9344
 
9115
9345
  #### 4. Reusable Resources
9346
+
9116
9347
  - **Templates** (`bmad-core/templates/`): Markdown templates for PRDs, architecture specs, user stories
9117
9348
  - **Tasks** (`bmad-core/tasks/`): Instructions for specific repeatable actions like "shard-doc" or "create-next-story"
9118
9349
  - **Checklists** (`bmad-core/checklists/`): Quality assurance checklists for validation and review
@@ -9152,6 +9383,7 @@ BMad employs a sophisticated template system with three key components:
9152
9383
  ### Technical Preferences Integration
9153
9384
 
9154
9385
  The `technical-preferences.md` file serves as a persistent technical profile that:
9386
+
9155
9387
  - Ensures consistency across all agents and projects
9156
9388
  - Eliminates repetitive technology specification
9157
9389
  - Provides personalized recommendations aligned with user preferences
@@ -9160,6 +9392,7 @@ The `technical-preferences.md` file serves as a persistent technical profile tha
9160
9392
  ### Build and Delivery Process
9161
9393
 
9162
9394
  The `web-builder.js` tool creates web-ready bundles by:
9395
+
9163
9396
  1. Reading agent or team definition files
9164
9397
  2. Recursively resolving all dependencies
9165
9398
  3. Concatenating content into single text files with clear separators
@@ -9174,11 +9407,13 @@ This architecture enables seamless operation across environments while maintaini
9174
9407
  **Ideal for cost efficiency with Gemini's massive context:**
9175
9408
 
9176
9409
  **For Brownfield Projects - Start Here!**:
9410
+
9177
9411
  1. **Upload entire project to Gemini Web** (GitHub URL, files, or zip)
9178
9412
  2. **Document existing system**: `/analyst` → `*document-project`
9179
9413
  3. **Creates comprehensive docs** from entire codebase analysis
9180
9414
 
9181
9415
  **For All Projects**:
9416
+
9182
9417
  1. **Optional Analysis**: `/analyst` - Market research, competitive analysis
9183
9418
  2. **Project Brief**: Create foundation document (Analyst or user)
9184
9419
  3. **PRD Creation**: `/pm create-doc prd` - Comprehensive product requirements
@@ -9189,12 +9424,14 @@ This architecture enables seamless operation across environments while maintaini
9189
9424
  #### Example Planning Prompts
9190
9425
 
9191
9426
  **For PRD Creation**:
9427
+
9192
9428
  ```text
9193
9429
  "I want to build a [type] application that [core purpose].
9194
9430
  Help me brainstorm features and create a comprehensive PRD."
9195
9431
  ```
9196
9432
 
9197
9433
  **For Architecture Design**:
9434
+
9198
9435
  ```text
9199
9436
  "Based on this PRD, design a scalable technical architecture
9200
9437
  that can handle [specific requirements]."
@@ -9212,7 +9449,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
9212
9449
 
9213
9450
  **Prerequisites**: Planning documents must exist in `docs/` folder
9214
9451
 
9215
- 1. **Document Sharding** (CRITICAL STEP):
9452
+ 1. **Document Sharding** (CRITICAL STEP):
9216
9453
  - Documents created by PM/Architect (in Web or IDE) MUST be sharded for development
9217
9454
  - Two methods to shard:
9218
9455
  a) **Manual**: Drag `shard-doc` task + document file into chat
@@ -9226,32 +9463,33 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
9226
9463
  - Source tree document and coding standards for dev agent reference
9227
9464
  - Sharded docs for SM agent story creation
9228
9465
 
9229
- **Resulting Folder Structure**:
9466
+ Resulting Folder Structure:
9467
+
9230
9468
  - `docs/prd/` - Broken down PRD sections
9231
9469
  - `docs/architecture/` - Broken down architecture sections
9232
9470
  - `docs/stories/` - Generated user stories
9233
9471
 
9234
- 3. **Development Cycle** (Sequential, one story at a time):
9472
+ 1. **Development Cycle** (Sequential, one story at a time):
9235
9473
 
9236
9474
  **CRITICAL CONTEXT MANAGEMENT**:
9237
9475
  - **Context windows matter!** Always use fresh, clean context windows
9238
9476
  - **Model selection matters!** Use most powerful thinking model for SM story creation
9239
9477
  - **ALWAYS start new chat between SM, Dev, and QA work**
9240
9478
 
9241
- **Step 1 - Story Creation**:
9479
+ **Step 1 - Story Creation**:
9242
9480
  - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → Select powerful model → `@sm` → `*create`
9243
9481
  - SM executes create-next-story task
9244
9482
  - Review generated story in `docs/stories/`
9245
9483
  - Update status from "Draft" to "Approved"
9246
-
9247
- **Step 2 - Story Implementation**:
9484
+
9485
+ **Step 2 - Story Implementation**:
9248
9486
  - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → `@dev`
9249
9487
  - Agent asks which story to implement
9250
9488
  - Include story file content to save dev agent lookup time
9251
9489
  - Dev follows tasks/subtasks, marking completion
9252
9490
  - Dev maintains File List of all changes
9253
9491
  - Dev marks story as "Review" when complete with all tests passing
9254
-
9492
+
9255
9493
  **Step 3 - Senior QA Review**:
9256
9494
  - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → `@qa` → execute review-story task
9257
9495
  - QA performs senior developer code review
@@ -9259,7 +9497,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
9259
9497
  - QA appends results to story's QA Results section
9260
9498
  - If approved: Status → "Done"
9261
9499
  - If changes needed: Status stays "Review" with unchecked items for dev
9262
-
9500
+
9263
9501
  **Step 4 - Repeat**: Continue SM → Dev → QA cycle until all epic stories complete
9264
9502
 
9265
9503
  **Important**: Only 1 story in progress at a time, worked sequentially until all epic stories complete.
@@ -9267,6 +9505,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
9267
9505
  ### Status Tracking Workflow
9268
9506
 
9269
9507
  Stories progress through defined statuses:
9508
+
9270
9509
  - **Draft** → **Approved** → **InProgress** → **Done**
9271
9510
 
9272
9511
  Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
@@ -9274,6 +9513,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
9274
9513
  ### Workflow Types
9275
9514
 
9276
9515
  #### Greenfield Development
9516
+
9277
9517
  - Business analysis and market research
9278
9518
  - Product requirements and feature definition
9279
9519
  - System architecture and design
@@ -9287,6 +9527,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
9287
9527
  **Complete Brownfield Workflow Options**:
9288
9528
 
9289
9529
  **Option 1: PRD-First (Recommended for Large Codebases/Monorepos)**:
9530
+
9290
9531
  1. **Upload project to Gemini Web** (GitHub URL, files, or zip)
9291
9532
  2. **Create PRD first**: `@pm` → `*create-doc brownfield-prd`
9292
9533
  3. **Focused documentation**: `@analyst` → `*document-project`
@@ -9297,18 +9538,19 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
9297
9538
  - Avoids bloating docs with unused code
9298
9539
 
9299
9540
  **Option 2: Document-First (Good for Smaller Projects)**:
9541
+
9300
9542
  1. **Upload project to Gemini Web**
9301
9543
  2. **Document everything**: `@analyst` → `*document-project`
9302
9544
  3. **Then create PRD**: `@pm` → `*create-doc brownfield-prd`
9303
9545
  - More thorough but can create excessive documentation
9304
9546
 
9305
- 2. **Requirements Gathering**:
9547
+ 4. **Requirements Gathering**:
9306
9548
  - **Brownfield PRD**: Use PM agent with `brownfield-prd-tmpl`
9307
9549
  - **Analyzes**: Existing system, constraints, integration points
9308
9550
  - **Defines**: Enhancement scope, compatibility requirements, risk assessment
9309
9551
  - **Creates**: Epic and story structure for changes
9310
9552
 
9311
- 3. **Architecture Planning**:
9553
+ 5. **Architecture Planning**:
9312
9554
  - **Brownfield Architecture**: Use Architect agent with `brownfield-architecture-tmpl`
9313
9555
  - **Integration Strategy**: How new features integrate with existing system
9314
9556
  - **Migration Planning**: Gradual rollout and backwards compatibility
@@ -9317,10 +9559,12 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
9317
9559
  **Brownfield-Specific Resources**:
9318
9560
 
9319
9561
  **Templates**:
9562
+
9320
9563
  - `brownfield-prd-tmpl.md`: Comprehensive enhancement planning with existing system analysis
9321
9564
  - `brownfield-architecture-tmpl.md`: Integration-focused architecture for existing systems
9322
9565
 
9323
9566
  **Tasks**:
9567
+
9324
9568
  - `document-project`: Generates comprehensive documentation from existing codebase
9325
9569
  - `brownfield-create-epic`: Creates single epic for focused enhancements (when full PRD is overkill)
9326
9570
  - `brownfield-create-story`: Creates individual story for small, isolated changes
@@ -9328,18 +9572,21 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
9328
9572
  **When to Use Each Approach**:
9329
9573
 
9330
9574
  **Full Brownfield Workflow** (Recommended for):
9575
+
9331
9576
  - Major feature additions
9332
9577
  - System modernization
9333
9578
  - Complex integrations
9334
9579
  - Multiple related changes
9335
9580
 
9336
9581
  **Quick Epic/Story Creation** (Use when):
9582
+
9337
9583
  - Single, focused enhancement
9338
9584
  - Isolated bug fixes
9339
9585
  - Small feature additions
9340
9586
  - Well-documented existing system
9341
9587
 
9342
9588
  **Critical Success Factors**:
9589
+
9343
9590
  1. **Documentation First**: Always run `document-project` if docs are outdated/missing
9344
9591
  2. **Context Matters**: Provide agents access to relevant code sections
9345
9592
  3. **Integration Focus**: Emphasize compatibility and non-breaking changes
@@ -9355,6 +9602,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
9355
9602
  - `docs/architecture.md` - System Architecture Document
9356
9603
 
9357
9604
  **Why These Names Matter**:
9605
+
9358
9606
  - Agents automatically reference these files during development
9359
9607
  - Sharding tasks expect these specific filenames
9360
9608
  - Workflow automation depends on standard naming
@@ -9373,6 +9621,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
9373
9621
  Templates with Level 2 headings (`##`) can be automatically sharded:
9374
9622
 
9375
9623
  **Original PRD**:
9624
+
9376
9625
  ```markdown
9377
9626
  ## Goals and Background Context
9378
9627
  ## Requirements
@@ -9381,6 +9630,7 @@ Templates with Level 2 headings (`##`) can be automatically sharded:
9381
9630
  ```
9382
9631
 
9383
9632
  **After Sharding**:
9633
+
9384
9634
  - `docs/prd/goals-and-background-context.md`
9385
9635
  - `docs/prd/requirements.md`
9386
9636
  - `docs/prd/user-interface-design-goals.md`
@@ -9393,12 +9643,14 @@ Use the `shard-doc` task or `@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser` tool for automatic sh
9393
9643
  ### Environment-Specific Usage
9394
9644
 
9395
9645
  **Web UI Best For**:
9646
+
9396
9647
  - Initial planning and documentation phases
9397
9648
  - Cost-effective large document creation
9398
9649
  - Agent consultation and brainstorming
9399
9650
  - Multi-agent workflows with orchestrator
9400
9651
 
9401
9652
  **IDE Best For**:
9653
+
9402
9654
  - Active development and implementation
9403
9655
  - File operations and project integration
9404
9656
  - Story management and development cycles
@@ -9433,6 +9685,7 @@ Use the `shard-doc` task or `@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser` tool for automatic sh
9433
9685
  For full details, see `CONTRIBUTING.md`. Key points:
9434
9686
 
9435
9687
  **Fork Workflow**:
9688
+
9436
9689
  1. Fork the repository
9437
9690
  2. Create feature branches
9438
9691
  3. Submit PRs to `next` branch (default) or `main` for critical fixes only
@@ -9440,12 +9693,14 @@ For full details, see `CONTRIBUTING.md`. Key points:
9440
9693
  5. One feature/fix per PR
9441
9694
 
9442
9695
  **PR Requirements**:
9696
+
9443
9697
  - Clear descriptions (max 200 words) with What/Why/How/Testing
9444
9698
  - Use conventional commits (feat:, fix:, docs:)
9445
9699
  - Atomic commits - one logical change per commit
9446
9700
  - Must align with guiding principles
9447
9701
 
9448
9702
  **Core Principles** (from GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md):
9703
+
9449
9704
  - **Dev Agents Must Be Lean**: Minimize dependencies, save context for code
9450
9705
  - **Natural Language First**: Everything in markdown, no code in core
9451
9706
  - **Core vs Expansion Packs**: Core for universal needs, packs for specialized domains
@@ -9467,12 +9722,14 @@ Expansion packs extend BMad-Method beyond traditional software development into
9467
9722
  ### Available Expansion Packs
9468
9723
 
9469
9724
  **Technical Packs**:
9725
+
9470
9726
  - **Infrastructure/DevOps**: Cloud architects, SRE experts, security specialists
9471
9727
  - **Game Development**: Game designers, level designers, narrative writers
9472
9728
  - **Mobile Development**: iOS/Android specialists, mobile UX experts
9473
9729
  - **Data Science**: ML engineers, data scientists, visualization experts
9474
9730
 
9475
9731
  **Non-Technical Packs**:
9732
+
9476
9733
  - **Business Strategy**: Consultants, financial analysts, marketing strategists
9477
9734
  - **Creative Writing**: Plot architects, character developers, world builders
9478
9735
  - **Health & Wellness**: Fitness trainers, nutritionists, habit engineers
@@ -9480,6 +9737,7 @@ Expansion packs extend BMad-Method beyond traditional software development into
9480
9737
  - **Legal Support**: Contract analysts, compliance checkers
9481
9738
 
9482
9739
  **Specialty Packs**:
9740
+
9483
9741
  - **Expansion Creator**: Tools to build your own expansion packs
9484
9742
  - **RPG Game Master**: Tabletop gaming assistance
9485
9743
  - **Life Event Planning**: Wedding planners, event coordinators
@@ -9489,11 +9747,13 @@ Expansion packs extend BMad-Method beyond traditional software development into
9489
9747
 
9490
9748
  1. **Browse Available Packs**: Check `expansion-packs/` directory
9491
9749
  2. **Get Inspiration**: See `docs/expansion-packs.md` for detailed examples and ideas
9492
- 3. **Install via CLI**:
9750
+ 3. **Install via CLI**:
9751
+
9493
9752
  ```bash
9494
9753
  npx bmad-method install
9495
9754
  # Select "Install expansion pack" option
9496
9755
  ```
9756
+
9497
9757
  4. **Use in Your Workflow**: Installed packs integrate seamlessly with existing agents
9498
9758
 
9499
9759
  ### Creating Custom Expansion Packs
@@ -9514,15 +9774,54 @@ Use the **expansion-creator** pack to build your own:
9514
9774
  - **Documentation**: Check `docs/` folder for project-specific context
9515
9775
  - **Community**: Discord and GitHub resources available for support
9516
9776
  - **Contributing**: See `CONTRIBUTING.md` for full guidelines
9517
- ==================== END: data#bmad-kb ====================
9777
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/data/bmad-kb.md ====================
9778
+
9779
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/data/brainstorming-techniques.md ====================
9780
+ # Brainstorming Techniques Data
9781
+
9782
+ ## Creative Expansion
9783
+
9784
+ 1. **What If Scenarios**: Ask one provocative question, get their response, then ask another
9785
+ 2. **Analogical Thinking**: Give one example analogy, ask them to find 2-3 more
9786
+ 3. **Reversal/Inversion**: Pose the reverse question, let them work through it
9787
+ 4. **First Principles Thinking**: Ask "What are the fundamentals?" and guide them to break it down
9788
+
9789
+ ## Structured Frameworks
9790
+
9791
+ 5. **SCAMPER Method**: Go through one letter at a time, wait for their ideas before moving to next
9792
+ 6. **Six Thinking Hats**: Present one hat, ask for their thoughts, then move to next hat
9793
+ 7. **Mind Mapping**: Start with central concept, ask them to suggest branches
9794
+
9795
+ ## Collaborative Techniques
9796
+
9797
+ 8. **"Yes, And..." Building**: They give idea, you "yes and" it, they "yes and" back - alternate
9798
+ 9. **Brainwriting/Round Robin**: They suggest idea, you build on it, ask them to build on yours
9799
+ 10. **Random Stimulation**: Give one random prompt/word, ask them to make connections
9800
+
9801
+ ## Deep Exploration
9802
+
9803
+ 11. **Five Whys**: Ask "why" and wait for their answer before asking next "why"
9804
+ 12. **Morphological Analysis**: Ask them to list parameters first, then explore combinations together
9805
+ 13. **Provocation Technique (PO)**: Give one provocative statement, ask them to extract useful ideas
9806
+
9807
+ ## Advanced Techniques
9808
+
9809
+ 14. **Forced Relationships**: Connect two unrelated concepts and ask them to find the bridge
9810
+ 15. **Assumption Reversal**: Challenge their core assumptions and ask them to build from there
9811
+ 16. **Role Playing**: Ask them to brainstorm from different stakeholder perspectives
9812
+ 17. **Time Shifting**: "How would you solve this in 1995? 2030?"
9813
+ 18. **Resource Constraints**: "What if you had only $10 and 1 hour?"
9814
+ 19. **Metaphor Mapping**: Use extended metaphors to explore solutions
9815
+ 20. **Question Storming**: Generate questions instead of answers first
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+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/data/brainstorming-techniques.md ====================
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- ==================== START: data#technical-preferences ====================
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  # User-Defined Preferred Patterns and Preferences
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  None Listed
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- ==================== END: data#technical-preferences ====================
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+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/data/technical-preferences.md ====================
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- ==================== START: utils#plan-management ====================
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  # Plan Management Utility
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  ## Purpose
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  ### 1. Check Plan Existence
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- [[LLM: When any agent starts or task begins, check if a workflow plan exists]]
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-
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- ```
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+
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  1. Look for docs/workflow-plan.md (default location)
9541
- 2. Check core-config.yaml for custom plan location
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- 3. Return plan status (exists/not exists)
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- ```
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+ 2. Return plan status to user (exists/not exists) - if not exists then HALT.
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  ### 2. Parse Plan Status
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  **Warning Templates:**
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9584
- ```
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+ ```text
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  SEQUENCE WARNING:
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  The workflow plan shows you should complete "{expected_step}" next.
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  You're attempting to: "{requested_action}"
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  **For Agents (startup sequence)**:
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- ```
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+ ```text
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  1. Check if plan exists using this utility
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  2. If exists:
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  - Parse current status
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  **For Tasks (pre-execution)**:
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+ ```text
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  1. Check if plan exists
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  2. If exists:
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  - Verify this task aligns with plan
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  [[LLM: Standard format for showing plan status]]
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9645
- ```
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+ ```text
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  📋 Workflow Plan Status
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  ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
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  Workflow: {workflow_name}
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  ### Example 1: Agent Startup Check
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9698
- ```
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+ ```text
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  BMad Master starting...
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  [Check for plan]
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- ```
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+ ```text
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  [Plan check triggered]
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+ ```text
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  [After completing create-doc task for PRD]
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  - Malformed plan: Warn but continue, treat as no plan
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  - Update failures: Log but don't block task completion
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  - Parse errors: Fallback to basic text search
9749
- ==================== END: utils#plan-management ====================
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9751
- ==================== START: utils#template-format ====================
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9752
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  # Template Format Conventions
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9754
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  Templates in the BMad method use standardized markup for AI processing. These conventions ensure consistent document generation.
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  - Template elements are for AI processing only
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  - Focus on faithful template execution and clean output
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  - All template-specific instructions are embedded within templates
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- ==================== END: utils#template-format ====================
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9780
- ==================== START: utils#workflow-management ====================
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  # Workflow Management
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9783
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  Enables BMad orchestrator to manage and execute team workflows.
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  ## Agent Integration
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  Agents should be workflow-aware: know active workflow, their role, access artifacts, understand expected outputs.
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- ==================== END: utils#workflow-management ====================
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