bmad-method 4.26.0 → 4.27.0

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  1. package/.vscode/settings.json +2 -0
  2. package/CHANGELOG.md +15 -0
  3. package/README.md +29 -282
  4. package/bmad-core/agents/analyst.md +3 -1
  5. package/bmad-core/agents/bmad-master.md +5 -1
  6. package/bmad-core/agents/bmad-orchestrator.md +1 -1
  7. package/bmad-core/core-config.yaml +1 -1
  8. package/bmad-core/data/bmad-kb.md +74 -15
  9. package/bmad-core/data/brainstorming-techniques.md +36 -0
  10. package/bmad-core/data/elicitation-methods.md +134 -0
  11. package/bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md +82 -57
  12. package/bmad-core/tasks/facilitate-brainstorming-session.md +136 -0
  13. package/bmad-core/templates/architecture-tmpl.md +23 -23
  14. package/bmad-core/templates/brainstorming-output-tmpl.md +149 -0
  15. package/bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl.md +6 -6
  16. package/bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl2.yaml +202 -0
  17. package/bmad-core/utils/plan-management.md +9 -13
  18. package/bmad-core/workflows/greenfield-service.yaml +1 -1
  19. package/common/tasks/create-doc.md +4 -4
  20. package/common/tasks/create-doc2.md +65 -0
  21. package/common/utils/bmad-doc-template.md +296 -0
  22. package/dist/agents/analyst.txt +481 -305
  23. package/dist/agents/architect.txt +60 -59
  24. package/dist/agents/bmad-master.txt +694 -399
  25. package/dist/agents/bmad-orchestrator.txt +197 -116
  26. package/dist/agents/dev.txt +18 -17
  27. package/dist/agents/pm.txt +47 -46
  28. package/dist/agents/po.txt +31 -30
  29. package/dist/agents/qa.txt +15 -14
  30. package/dist/agents/sm.txt +23 -22
  31. package/dist/agents/ux-expert.txt +29 -28
  32. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agents/game-designer.txt +33 -32
  33. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agents/game-developer.txt +19 -18
  34. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agents/game-sm.txt +21 -20
  35. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/teams/phaser-2d-nodejs-game-team.txt +385 -297
  36. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/agents/bmad-the-creator.txt +103 -77
  37. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/agents/infra-devops-platform.txt +29 -28
  38. package/dist/teams/team-all.txt +610 -438
  39. package/dist/teams/team-fullstack.txt +597 -425
  40. package/dist/teams/team-ide-minimal.txt +238 -157
  41. package/dist/teams/team-no-ui.txt +583 -411
  42. package/docs/agentic-tools/github-copilot-guide.md +29 -9
  43. package/docs/bmad-workflow-guide.md +2 -2
  44. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/config.yaml +1 -1
  45. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/tasks/create-game-story.md +2 -2
  46. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/config.yaml +1 -1
  47. package/expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/config.yaml +1 -1
  48. package/package.json +1 -1
  49. package/tools/builders/web-builder.js +117 -22
  50. package/tools/installer/config/install.config.yaml +2 -2
  51. package/tools/installer/lib/ide-setup.js +2 -2
  52. package/tools/installer/package.json +1 -1
  53. package/tools/lib/dependency-resolver.js +3 -3
  54. package/tools/md-assets/web-agent-startup-instructions.md +10 -10
  55. package/bmad-core/tasks/brainstorming-techniques.md +0 -238
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  2. **Resource Navigation**: This bundle contains all resources you need. Resources are marked with tags like:
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+ - The format is always the full path with dot prefix (e.g., `.bmad-core/personas/analyst.md`, `.bmad-core/tasks/create-story.md`)
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+ - If a section is specified (e.g., `{root}/tasks/create-story.md#section-name`), navigate to that section within the file
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+ - `utils: template-format` → Look for `==================== START: .bmad-core/utils/template-format.md ====================`
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+ - `tasks: create-story` → Look for `==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/create-story.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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  - 'If plan exists: Show 📋 Active plan: {workflow} ({progress}% complete). Use *plan-status for details.'
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+ 2. **Offer Elicitation**: Present 9 carefully selected elicitation methods
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+ 3. **Simple Selection**: User types a number (0-8) to engage method, or 9 to proceed
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+ 4. **Execute & Loop**: Apply selected method, then re-offer choices until user proceeds
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+ User can request advanced elicitation on any agent output:
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+ ## Task Instructions
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+ - **Content Type**: Technical specs, user stories, architecture, requirements, etc.
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+ - **Creative Potential**: Opportunities for innovation or alternatives
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- ```text
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  5. Type `/help` to see available commands
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  #### Option 2: IDE Integration
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  **Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
1067
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1068
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  ```bash
@@ -1071,6 +1101,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
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  ```
1072
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  **Installation Steps**:
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+
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  - Choose "Complete installation"
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  - Select your IDE from supported options:
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  - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
@@ -1079,11 +1110,12 @@ npx bmad-method install
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  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
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  - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
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  - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
1082
- - **Github Copilot**: AI-powered coding assistant
1113
+ - **GitHub Copilot**: VS Code extension with AI peer programming assistant
1083
1114
 
1084
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  **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.
1085
1116
 
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  **Verify Installation**:
1118
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  - `.bmad-core/` folder created with all agents
1088
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  - IDE-specific integration files created
1089
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  - All agent commands/rules/modes available
@@ -1093,12 +1125,14 @@ npx bmad-method install
1093
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  ### Environment Selection Guide
1094
1126
 
1095
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  **Use Web UI for**:
1128
+
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  - Initial planning and documentation (PRD, architecture)
1097
1130
  - Cost-effective document creation (especially with Gemini)
1098
1131
  - Brainstorming and analysis phases
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  - Multi-agent consultation and planning
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1133
 
1101
1134
  **Use IDE for**:
1135
+
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  - Active development and coding
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  - File operations and project integration
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  - Document sharding and story management
@@ -1111,35 +1145,41 @@ npx bmad-method install
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  **Can you do everything in IDE?** Yes, but understand the tradeoffs:
1112
1146
 
1113
1147
  **Pros of IDE-Only**:
1148
+
1114
1149
  - Single environment workflow
1115
1150
  - Direct file operations from start
1116
1151
  - No copy/paste between environments
1117
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  - Immediate project integration
1118
1153
 
1119
1154
  **Cons of IDE-Only**:
1155
+
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1156
  - Higher token costs for large document creation
1121
1157
  - Smaller context windows (varies by IDE/model)
1122
1158
  - May hit limits during planning phases
1123
1159
  - Less cost-effective for brainstorming
1124
1160
 
1125
1161
  **Using Web Agents in IDE**:
1162
+
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1163
  - **NOT RECOMMENDED**: Web agents (PM, Architect) have rich dependencies designed for large contexts
1127
1164
  - **Why it matters**: Dev agents are kept lean to maximize coding context
1128
1165
  - **The principle**: "Dev agents code, planning agents plan" - mixing breaks this optimization
1129
1166
 
1130
1167
  **About bmad-master and bmad-orchestrator**:
1168
+
1131
1169
  - **bmad-master**: CAN do any task without switching agents, BUT...
1132
1170
  - **Still use specialized agents for planning**: PM, Architect, and UX Expert have tuned personas that produce better results
1133
1171
  - **Why specialization matters**: Each agent's personality and focus creates higher quality outputs
1134
1172
  - **If using bmad-master/orchestrator**: Fine for planning phases, but...
1135
1173
 
1136
1174
  **CRITICAL RULE for Development**:
1175
+
1137
1176
  - **ALWAYS use SM agent for story creation** - Never use bmad-master/orchestrator
1138
1177
  - **ALWAYS use Dev agent for implementation** - Never use bmad-master/orchestrator
1139
1178
  - **Why this matters**: SM and Dev agents are specifically optimized for the development workflow
1140
1179
  - **No exceptions**: Even if using bmad-master for everything else, switch to SM → Dev for implementation
1141
1180
 
1142
1181
  **Best Practice for IDE-Only**:
1182
+
1143
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  1. Use PM/Architect/UX agents for planning (better than bmad-master)
1144
1184
  2. Create documents directly in project
1145
1185
  3. Shard immediately after creation
@@ -1163,17 +1203,20 @@ This configuration file acts as a map for BMad agents, telling them exactly wher
1163
1203
  ### Key Configuration Areas
1164
1204
 
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  #### PRD Configuration
1206
+
1166
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  - **prdVersion**: Tells agents if PRD follows v3 or v4 conventions
1167
1208
  - **prdSharded**: Whether epics are embedded (false) or in separate files (true)
1168
1209
  - **prdShardedLocation**: Where to find sharded epic files
1169
1210
  - **epicFilePattern**: Pattern for epic filenames (e.g., `epic-{n}*.md`)
1170
1211
 
1171
1212
  #### Architecture Configuration
1213
+
1172
1214
  - **architectureVersion**: v3 (monolithic) or v4 (sharded)
1173
1215
  - **architectureSharded**: Whether architecture is split into components
1174
1216
  - **architectureShardedLocation**: Where sharded architecture files live
1175
1217
 
1176
1218
  #### Developer Files
1219
+
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  - **devLoadAlwaysFiles**: List of files the dev agent loads for every task
1178
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  - **devDebugLog**: Where dev agent logs repeated failures
1179
1222
  - **agentCoreDump**: Export location for chat conversations
@@ -1188,6 +1231,7 @@ This configuration file acts as a map for BMad agents, telling them exactly wher
1188
1231
  ### Common Configurations
1189
1232
 
1190
1233
  **Legacy V3 Project**:
1234
+
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  ```yaml
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1236
  prdVersion: v3
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  prdSharded: false
@@ -1196,6 +1240,7 @@ architectureSharded: false
1196
1240
  ```
1197
1241
 
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1242
  **V4 Optimized Project**:
1243
+
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1244
  ```yaml
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1245
  prdVersion: v4
1201
1246
  prdSharded: true
@@ -1261,18 +1306,21 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
1261
1306
  #### IDE-Specific Syntax
1262
1307
 
1263
1308
  **Agent Loading by IDE**:
1309
+
1264
1310
  - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
1265
1311
  - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
1266
1312
  - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
1267
1313
  - **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
1268
1314
  - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
1269
- - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
1315
+ - **GitHub Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
1270
1316
 
1271
1317
  **Chat Management Guidelines**:
1318
+
1272
1319
  - **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
1273
1320
  - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
1274
1321
 
1275
1322
  **Common Task Commands**:
1323
+
1276
1324
  - `*help` - Show available commands
1277
1325
  - `*status` - Show current context/progress
1278
1326
  - `*exit` - Exit the agent mode
@@ -1281,6 +1329,7 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
1281
1329
  - `*create` - Run create-next-story task (SM agent)
1282
1330
 
1283
1331
  **In Web UI**:
1332
+
1284
1333
  ```text
1285
1334
  /pm create-doc prd
1286
1335
  /architect review system design
@@ -1294,16 +1343,19 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
1294
1343
  ### Pre-Built Teams
1295
1344
 
1296
1345
  #### Team All
1346
+
1297
1347
  - **Includes**: All 10 agents + orchestrator
1298
1348
  - **Use Case**: Complete projects requiring all roles
1299
1349
  - **Bundle**: `team-all.txt`
1300
1350
 
1301
1351
  #### Team Fullstack
1352
+
1302
1353
  - **Includes**: PM, Architect, Developer, QA, UX Expert
1303
1354
  - **Use Case**: End-to-end web/mobile development
1304
1355
  - **Bundle**: `team-fullstack.txt`
1305
1356
 
1306
1357
  #### Team No-UI
1358
+
1307
1359
  - **Includes**: PM, Architect, Developer, QA (no UX Expert)
1308
1360
  - **Use Case**: Backend services, APIs, system development
1309
1361
  - **Bundle**: `team-no-ui.txt`
@@ -1317,22 +1369,26 @@ The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
1317
1369
  ### Key Architectural Components
1318
1370
 
1319
1371
  #### 1. Agents (`bmad-core/agents/`)
1372
+
1320
1373
  - **Purpose**: Each markdown file defines a specialized AI agent for a specific Agile role (PM, Dev, Architect, etc.)
1321
1374
  - **Structure**: Contains YAML headers specifying the agent's persona, capabilities, and dependencies
1322
1375
  - **Dependencies**: Lists of tasks, templates, checklists, and data files the agent can use
1323
1376
  - **Startup Instructions**: Can load project-specific documentation for immediate context
1324
1377
 
1325
1378
  #### 2. Agent Teams (`bmad-core/agent-teams/`)
1379
+
1326
1380
  - **Purpose**: Define collections of agents bundled together for specific purposes
1327
1381
  - **Examples**: `team-all.yaml` (comprehensive bundle), `team-fullstack.yaml` (full-stack development)
1328
1382
  - **Usage**: Creates pre-packaged contexts for web UI environments
1329
1383
 
1330
1384
  #### 3. Workflows (`bmad-core/workflows/`)
1385
+
1331
1386
  - **Purpose**: YAML files defining prescribed sequences of steps for specific project types
1332
1387
  - **Types**: Greenfield (new projects) and Brownfield (existing projects) for UI, service, and fullstack development
1333
1388
  - **Structure**: Defines agent interactions, artifacts created, and transition conditions
1334
1389
 
1335
1390
  #### 4. Reusable Resources
1391
+
1336
1392
  - **Templates** (`bmad-core/templates/`): Markdown templates for PRDs, architecture specs, user stories
1337
1393
  - **Tasks** (`bmad-core/tasks/`): Instructions for specific repeatable actions like "shard-doc" or "create-next-story"
1338
1394
  - **Checklists** (`bmad-core/checklists/`): Quality assurance checklists for validation and review
@@ -1372,6 +1428,7 @@ BMad employs a sophisticated template system with three key components:
1372
1428
  ### Technical Preferences Integration
1373
1429
 
1374
1430
  The `technical-preferences.md` file serves as a persistent technical profile that:
1431
+
1375
1432
  - Ensures consistency across all agents and projects
1376
1433
  - Eliminates repetitive technology specification
1377
1434
  - Provides personalized recommendations aligned with user preferences
@@ -1380,6 +1437,7 @@ The `technical-preferences.md` file serves as a persistent technical profile tha
1380
1437
  ### Build and Delivery Process
1381
1438
 
1382
1439
  The `web-builder.js` tool creates web-ready bundles by:
1440
+
1383
1441
  1. Reading agent or team definition files
1384
1442
  2. Recursively resolving all dependencies
1385
1443
  3. Concatenating content into single text files with clear separators
@@ -1394,11 +1452,13 @@ This architecture enables seamless operation across environments while maintaini
1394
1452
  **Ideal for cost efficiency with Gemini's massive context:**
1395
1453
 
1396
1454
  **For Brownfield Projects - Start Here!**:
1455
+
1397
1456
  1. **Upload entire project to Gemini Web** (GitHub URL, files, or zip)
1398
1457
  2. **Document existing system**: `/analyst` → `*document-project`
1399
1458
  3. **Creates comprehensive docs** from entire codebase analysis
1400
1459
 
1401
1460
  **For All Projects**:
1461
+
1402
1462
  1. **Optional Analysis**: `/analyst` - Market research, competitive analysis
1403
1463
  2. **Project Brief**: Create foundation document (Analyst or user)
1404
1464
  3. **PRD Creation**: `/pm create-doc prd` - Comprehensive product requirements
@@ -1409,12 +1469,14 @@ This architecture enables seamless operation across environments while maintaini
1409
1469
  #### Example Planning Prompts
1410
1470
 
1411
1471
  **For PRD Creation**:
1472
+
1412
1473
  ```text
1413
1474
  "I want to build a [type] application that [core purpose].
1414
1475
  Help me brainstorm features and create a comprehensive PRD."
1415
1476
  ```
1416
1477
 
1417
1478
  **For Architecture Design**:
1479
+
1418
1480
  ```text
1419
1481
  "Based on this PRD, design a scalable technical architecture
1420
1482
  that can handle [specific requirements]."
@@ -1432,7 +1494,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
1432
1494
 
1433
1495
  **Prerequisites**: Planning documents must exist in `docs/` folder
1434
1496
 
1435
- 1. **Document Sharding** (CRITICAL STEP):
1497
+ 1. **Document Sharding** (CRITICAL STEP):
1436
1498
  - Documents created by PM/Architect (in Web or IDE) MUST be sharded for development
1437
1499
  - Two methods to shard:
1438
1500
  a) **Manual**: Drag `shard-doc` task + document file into chat
@@ -1446,32 +1508,33 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
1446
1508
  - Source tree document and coding standards for dev agent reference
1447
1509
  - Sharded docs for SM agent story creation
1448
1510
 
1449
- **Resulting Folder Structure**:
1511
+ Resulting Folder Structure:
1512
+
1450
1513
  - `docs/prd/` - Broken down PRD sections
1451
1514
  - `docs/architecture/` - Broken down architecture sections
1452
1515
  - `docs/stories/` - Generated user stories
1453
1516
 
1454
- 3. **Development Cycle** (Sequential, one story at a time):
1517
+ 1. **Development Cycle** (Sequential, one story at a time):
1455
1518
 
1456
1519
  **CRITICAL CONTEXT MANAGEMENT**:
1457
1520
  - **Context windows matter!** Always use fresh, clean context windows
1458
1521
  - **Model selection matters!** Use most powerful thinking model for SM story creation
1459
1522
  - **ALWAYS start new chat between SM, Dev, and QA work**
1460
1523
 
1461
- **Step 1 - Story Creation**:
1524
+ **Step 1 - Story Creation**:
1462
1525
  - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → Select powerful model → `@sm` → `*create`
1463
1526
  - SM executes create-next-story task
1464
1527
  - Review generated story in `docs/stories/`
1465
1528
  - Update status from "Draft" to "Approved"
1466
-
1467
- **Step 2 - Story Implementation**:
1529
+
1530
+ **Step 2 - Story Implementation**:
1468
1531
  - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → `@dev`
1469
1532
  - Agent asks which story to implement
1470
1533
  - Include story file content to save dev agent lookup time
1471
1534
  - Dev follows tasks/subtasks, marking completion
1472
1535
  - Dev maintains File List of all changes
1473
1536
  - Dev marks story as "Review" when complete with all tests passing
1474
-
1537
+
1475
1538
  **Step 3 - Senior QA Review**:
1476
1539
  - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → `@qa` → execute review-story task
1477
1540
  - QA performs senior developer code review
@@ -1479,7 +1542,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
1479
1542
  - QA appends results to story's QA Results section
1480
1543
  - If approved: Status → "Done"
1481
1544
  - If changes needed: Status stays "Review" with unchecked items for dev
1482
-
1545
+
1483
1546
  **Step 4 - Repeat**: Continue SM → Dev → QA cycle until all epic stories complete
1484
1547
 
1485
1548
  **Important**: Only 1 story in progress at a time, worked sequentially until all epic stories complete.
@@ -1487,6 +1550,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
1487
1550
  ### Status Tracking Workflow
1488
1551
 
1489
1552
  Stories progress through defined statuses:
1553
+
1490
1554
  - **Draft** → **Approved** → **InProgress** → **Done**
1491
1555
 
1492
1556
  Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
@@ -1494,6 +1558,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1494
1558
  ### Workflow Types
1495
1559
 
1496
1560
  #### Greenfield Development
1561
+
1497
1562
  - Business analysis and market research
1498
1563
  - Product requirements and feature definition
1499
1564
  - System architecture and design
@@ -1507,6 +1572,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1507
1572
  **Complete Brownfield Workflow Options**:
1508
1573
 
1509
1574
  **Option 1: PRD-First (Recommended for Large Codebases/Monorepos)**:
1575
+
1510
1576
  1. **Upload project to Gemini Web** (GitHub URL, files, or zip)
1511
1577
  2. **Create PRD first**: `@pm` → `*create-doc brownfield-prd`
1512
1578
  3. **Focused documentation**: `@analyst` → `*document-project`
@@ -1517,18 +1583,19 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1517
1583
  - Avoids bloating docs with unused code
1518
1584
 
1519
1585
  **Option 2: Document-First (Good for Smaller Projects)**:
1586
+
1520
1587
  1. **Upload project to Gemini Web**
1521
1588
  2. **Document everything**: `@analyst` → `*document-project`
1522
1589
  3. **Then create PRD**: `@pm` → `*create-doc brownfield-prd`
1523
1590
  - More thorough but can create excessive documentation
1524
1591
 
1525
- 2. **Requirements Gathering**:
1592
+ 4. **Requirements Gathering**:
1526
1593
  - **Brownfield PRD**: Use PM agent with `brownfield-prd-tmpl`
1527
1594
  - **Analyzes**: Existing system, constraints, integration points
1528
1595
  - **Defines**: Enhancement scope, compatibility requirements, risk assessment
1529
1596
  - **Creates**: Epic and story structure for changes
1530
1597
 
1531
- 3. **Architecture Planning**:
1598
+ 5. **Architecture Planning**:
1532
1599
  - **Brownfield Architecture**: Use Architect agent with `brownfield-architecture-tmpl`
1533
1600
  - **Integration Strategy**: How new features integrate with existing system
1534
1601
  - **Migration Planning**: Gradual rollout and backwards compatibility
@@ -1537,10 +1604,12 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1537
1604
  **Brownfield-Specific Resources**:
1538
1605
 
1539
1606
  **Templates**:
1607
+
1540
1608
  - `brownfield-prd-tmpl.md`: Comprehensive enhancement planning with existing system analysis
1541
1609
  - `brownfield-architecture-tmpl.md`: Integration-focused architecture for existing systems
1542
1610
 
1543
1611
  **Tasks**:
1612
+
1544
1613
  - `document-project`: Generates comprehensive documentation from existing codebase
1545
1614
  - `brownfield-create-epic`: Creates single epic for focused enhancements (when full PRD is overkill)
1546
1615
  - `brownfield-create-story`: Creates individual story for small, isolated changes
@@ -1548,18 +1617,21 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1548
1617
  **When to Use Each Approach**:
1549
1618
 
1550
1619
  **Full Brownfield Workflow** (Recommended for):
1620
+
1551
1621
  - Major feature additions
1552
1622
  - System modernization
1553
1623
  - Complex integrations
1554
1624
  - Multiple related changes
1555
1625
 
1556
1626
  **Quick Epic/Story Creation** (Use when):
1627
+
1557
1628
  - Single, focused enhancement
1558
1629
  - Isolated bug fixes
1559
1630
  - Small feature additions
1560
1631
  - Well-documented existing system
1561
1632
 
1562
1633
  **Critical Success Factors**:
1634
+
1563
1635
  1. **Documentation First**: Always run `document-project` if docs are outdated/missing
1564
1636
  2. **Context Matters**: Provide agents access to relevant code sections
1565
1637
  3. **Integration Focus**: Emphasize compatibility and non-breaking changes
@@ -1575,6 +1647,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1575
1647
  - `docs/architecture.md` - System Architecture Document
1576
1648
 
1577
1649
  **Why These Names Matter**:
1650
+
1578
1651
  - Agents automatically reference these files during development
1579
1652
  - Sharding tasks expect these specific filenames
1580
1653
  - Workflow automation depends on standard naming
@@ -1593,6 +1666,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1593
1666
  Templates with Level 2 headings (`##`) can be automatically sharded:
1594
1667
 
1595
1668
  **Original PRD**:
1669
+
1596
1670
  ```markdown
1597
1671
  ## Goals and Background Context
1598
1672
  ## Requirements
@@ -1601,6 +1675,7 @@ Templates with Level 2 headings (`##`) can be automatically sharded:
1601
1675
  ```
1602
1676
 
1603
1677
  **After Sharding**:
1678
+
1604
1679
  - `docs/prd/goals-and-background-context.md`
1605
1680
  - `docs/prd/requirements.md`
1606
1681
  - `docs/prd/user-interface-design-goals.md`
@@ -1613,12 +1688,14 @@ Use the `shard-doc` task or `@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser` tool for automatic sh
1613
1688
  ### Environment-Specific Usage
1614
1689
 
1615
1690
  **Web UI Best For**:
1691
+
1616
1692
  - Initial planning and documentation phases
1617
1693
  - Cost-effective large document creation
1618
1694
  - Agent consultation and brainstorming
1619
1695
  - Multi-agent workflows with orchestrator
1620
1696
 
1621
1697
  **IDE Best For**:
1698
+
1622
1699
  - Active development and implementation
1623
1700
  - File operations and project integration
1624
1701
  - Story management and development cycles
@@ -1653,6 +1730,7 @@ Use the `shard-doc` task or `@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser` tool for automatic sh
1653
1730
  For full details, see `CONTRIBUTING.md`. Key points:
1654
1731
 
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  - **Core vs Expansion Packs**: Core for universal needs, packs for specialized domains
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  ### Available Expansion Packs
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+ ```text
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  You're attempting to: "{requested_action}"
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  [[LLM: Standard format for showing plan status]]
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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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  [Check for plan]
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  ### Example 2: Task Sequence Warning
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+ ```text
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  [After completing create-doc task for PRD]
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  ✅ Plan Updated: Marked "Create PRD" as complete
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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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- ==================== END: utils#plan-management ====================
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  # Workflow Management
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  Enables BMad orchestrator to manage and execute team workflows.
@@ -2032,9 +2113,9 @@ Handle conditional paths by asking clarifying questions when needed.
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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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- ==================== START: utils#template-format ====================
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  # Template Format Conventions
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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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