bmad-method 4.26.0 → 4.27.1

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  1. package/.vscode/settings.json +2 -0
  2. package/CHANGELOG.md +22 -0
  3. package/README.md +29 -282
  4. package/bmad-core/agent-teams/team-all.yaml +6 -6
  5. package/bmad-core/agent-teams/team-fullstack.yaml +6 -6
  6. package/bmad-core/agent-teams/team-no-ui.yaml +2 -2
  7. package/bmad-core/agents/analyst.md +17 -18
  8. package/bmad-core/agents/architect.md +15 -18
  9. package/bmad-core/agents/bmad-master.md +56 -53
  10. package/bmad-core/agents/bmad-orchestrator.md +24 -23
  11. package/bmad-core/agents/dev.md +10 -10
  12. package/bmad-core/agents/pm.md +17 -20
  13. package/bmad-core/agents/po.md +12 -15
  14. package/bmad-core/agents/qa.md +7 -8
  15. package/bmad-core/agents/sm.md +8 -13
  16. package/bmad-core/agents/ux-expert.md +7 -11
  17. package/bmad-core/core-config.yaml +1 -1
  18. package/bmad-core/data/bmad-kb.md +74 -15
  19. package/bmad-core/data/brainstorming-techniques.md +36 -0
  20. package/bmad-core/data/elicitation-methods.md +134 -0
  21. package/bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md +82 -57
  22. package/bmad-core/tasks/facilitate-brainstorming-session.md +136 -0
  23. package/bmad-core/templates/architecture-tmpl.yaml +658 -0
  24. package/bmad-core/templates/brainstorming-output-tmpl.yaml +156 -0
  25. package/bmad-core/templates/brownfield-architecture-tmpl.yaml +476 -0
  26. package/bmad-core/templates/brownfield-prd-tmpl.yaml +280 -0
  27. package/bmad-core/templates/competitor-analysis-tmpl.yaml +293 -0
  28. package/bmad-core/templates/front-end-architecture-tmpl.yaml +206 -0
  29. package/bmad-core/templates/front-end-spec-tmpl.yaml +349 -0
  30. package/bmad-core/templates/fullstack-architecture-tmpl.yaml +805 -0
  31. package/bmad-core/templates/market-research-tmpl.yaml +252 -0
  32. package/bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl.yaml +202 -0
  33. package/bmad-core/templates/project-brief-tmpl.yaml +221 -0
  34. package/bmad-core/templates/story-tmpl.yaml +137 -0
  35. package/bmad-core/utils/plan-management.md +9 -13
  36. package/bmad-core/workflows/greenfield-service.yaml +1 -1
  37. package/common/tasks/create-doc.md +55 -67
  38. package/common/utils/bmad-doc-template.md +325 -0
  39. package/dist/agents/analyst.txt +1312 -1193
  40. package/dist/agents/architect.txt +2484 -2895
  41. package/dist/agents/bmad-master.txt +4680 -4897
  42. package/dist/agents/bmad-orchestrator.txt +400 -195
  43. package/dist/agents/dev.txt +21 -24
  44. package/dist/agents/pm.txt +590 -619
  45. package/dist/agents/po.txt +178 -130
  46. package/dist/agents/qa.txt +159 -48
  47. package/dist/agents/sm.txt +166 -120
  48. package/dist/agents/ux-expert.txt +436 -544
  49. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agents/game-designer.txt +1283 -1260
  50. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agents/game-developer.txt +642 -591
  51. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agents/game-sm.txt +284 -268
  52. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/teams/phaser-2d-nodejs-game-team.txt +9258 -4977
  53. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/agents/bmad-the-creator.txt +388 -325
  54. package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/agents/infra-devops-platform.txt +1144 -1165
  55. package/dist/teams/team-all.txt +4885 -4967
  56. package/dist/teams/team-fullstack.txt +5621 -5693
  57. package/dist/teams/team-ide-minimal.txt +604 -333
  58. package/dist/teams/team-no-ui.txt +5209 -5213
  59. package/docs/agentic-tools/github-copilot-guide.md +29 -9
  60. package/docs/bmad-workflow-guide.md +2 -2
  61. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agent-teams/phaser-2d-nodejs-game-team.yaml +2 -2
  62. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agents/game-designer.md +17 -15
  63. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agents/game-developer.md +13 -11
  64. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/agents/game-sm.md +13 -11
  65. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/config.yaml +1 -1
  66. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/tasks/create-game-story.md +2 -2
  67. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/templates/game-architecture-tmpl.yaml +613 -0
  68. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/templates/game-brief-tmpl.yaml +356 -0
  69. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/templates/game-design-doc-tmpl.yaml +343 -0
  70. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/templates/game-story-tmpl.yaml +253 -0
  71. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/templates/level-design-doc-tmpl.yaml +484 -0
  72. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/agents/bmad-the-creator.md +14 -12
  73. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/config.yaml +1 -1
  74. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/templates/agent-teams-tmpl.yaml +178 -0
  75. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/templates/agent-tmpl.yaml +154 -0
  76. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/templates/expansion-pack-plan-tmpl.yaml +120 -0
  77. package/expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/agents/infra-devops-platform.md +14 -14
  78. package/expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/config.yaml +1 -1
  79. package/expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/templates/infrastructure-architecture-tmpl.yaml +424 -0
  80. package/expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/templates/infrastructure-platform-from-arch-tmpl.yaml +629 -0
  81. package/package.json +1 -1
  82. package/tools/builders/web-builder.js +170 -95
  83. package/tools/installer/config/install.config.yaml +2 -2
  84. package/tools/installer/lib/ide-setup.js +2 -2
  85. package/tools/installer/package.json +1 -1
  86. package/tools/lib/dependency-resolver.js +11 -22
  87. package/tools/md-assets/web-agent-startup-instructions.md +10 -10
  88. package/bmad-core/tasks/brainstorming-techniques.md +0 -238
  89. package/bmad-core/templates/architecture-tmpl.md +0 -776
  90. package/bmad-core/templates/brownfield-architecture-tmpl.md +0 -544
  91. package/bmad-core/templates/brownfield-prd-tmpl.md +0 -266
  92. package/bmad-core/templates/competitor-analysis-tmpl.md +0 -291
  93. package/bmad-core/templates/front-end-architecture-tmpl.md +0 -175
  94. package/bmad-core/templates/front-end-spec-tmpl.md +0 -413
  95. package/bmad-core/templates/fullstack-architecture-tmpl.md +0 -1018
  96. package/bmad-core/templates/market-research-tmpl.md +0 -263
  97. package/bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl.md +0 -202
  98. package/bmad-core/templates/project-brief-tmpl.md +0 -232
  99. package/bmad-core/templates/story-tmpl.md +0 -58
  100. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/templates/game-architecture-tmpl.md +0 -560
  101. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/templates/game-brief-tmpl.md +0 -345
  102. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/templates/game-design-doc-tmpl.md +0 -331
  103. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/templates/game-story-tmpl.md +0 -235
  104. package/expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/templates/level-design-doc-tmpl.md +0 -470
  105. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/templates/agent-teams-tmpl.md +0 -154
  106. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/templates/agent-tmpl.md +0 -143
  107. package/expansion-packs/bmad-creator-tools/templates/expansion-pack-plan-tmpl.md +0 -91
  108. package/expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/templates/infrastructure-architecture-tmpl.md +0 -415
  109. package/expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/templates/infrastructure-platform-from-arch-tmpl.md +0 -0
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  2. **Resource Navigation**: This bundle contains all resources you need. Resources are marked with tags like:
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- utils:
411
- - template-format
396
+ - technical-preferences.md
397
+ templates:
398
+ - story-tmpl.yaml
412
399
  ```
413
- ==================== END: agents#qa ====================
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+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/agents/qa.md ====================
414
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415
- ==================== START: tasks#advanced-elicitation ====================
402
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md ====================
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  # Advanced Elicitation Task
417
404
 
418
405
  ## Purpose
@@ -420,188 +407,201 @@ dependencies:
420
407
  - Provide optional reflective and brainstorming actions to enhance content quality
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408
  - Enable deeper exploration of ideas through structured elicitation techniques
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409
  - Support iterative refinement through multiple analytical perspectives
410
+ - Usable during template-driven document creation or any chat conversation
423
411
 
424
- ## Task Instructions
425
-
426
- ### 1. Section Context and Review
412
+ ## Usage Scenarios
427
413
 
428
- [[LLM: When invoked after outputting a section:
414
+ ### Scenario 1: Template Document Creation
429
415
 
430
- 1. First, provide a brief 1-2 sentence summary of what the user should look for in the section just presented (e.g., "Please review the technology choices for completeness and alignment with your project needs. Pay special attention to version numbers and any missing categories.")
416
+ After outputting a section during document creation:
431
417
 
432
- 2. If the section contains Mermaid diagrams, explain each diagram briefly before offering elicitation options (e.g., "The component diagram shows the main system modules and their interactions. Notice how the API Gateway routes requests to different services.")
418
+ 1. **Section Review**: Ask user to review the drafted section
419
+ 2. **Offer Elicitation**: Present 9 carefully selected elicitation methods
420
+ 3. **Simple Selection**: User types a number (0-8) to engage method, or 9 to proceed
421
+ 4. **Execute & Loop**: Apply selected method, then re-offer choices until user proceeds
433
422
 
434
- 3. If the section contains multiple distinct items (like multiple components, multiple patterns, etc.), inform the user they can apply elicitation actions to:
423
+ ### Scenario 2: General Chat Elicitation
435
424
 
436
- - The entire section as a whole
437
- - Individual items within the section (specify which item when selecting an action)
425
+ User can request advanced elicitation on any agent output:
438
426
 
439
- 4. Then present the action list as specified below.]]
427
+ - User says "do advanced elicitation" or similar
428
+ - Agent selects 9 relevant methods for the context
429
+ - Same simple 0-9 selection process
440
430
 
441
- ### 2. Ask for Review and Present Action List
431
+ ## Task Instructions
442
432
 
443
- [[LLM: Ask the user to review the drafted section. In the SAME message, inform them that they can suggest additions, removals, or modifications, OR they can select an action by number from the 'Advanced Reflective, Elicitation & Brainstorming Actions'. If there are multiple items in the section, mention they can specify which item(s) to apply the action to. Then, present ONLY the numbered list (0-9) of these actions. Conclude by stating that selecting 9 will proceed to the next section. Await user selection. If an elicitation action (0-8) is chosen, execute it and then re-offer this combined review/elicitation choice. If option 9 is chosen, or if the user provides direct feedback, proceed accordingly.]]
433
+ ### 1. Intelligent Method Selection
444
434
 
445
- **Present the numbered list (0-9) with this exact format:**
435
+ **Context Analysis**: Before presenting options, analyze:
446
436
 
447
- ```text
448
- **Advanced Reflective, Elicitation & Brainstorming Actions**
449
- Choose an action (0-9 - 9 to bypass - HELP for explanation of these options):
450
-
451
- 0. Expand or Contract for Audience
452
- 1. Explain Reasoning (CoT Step-by-Step)
453
- 2. Critique and Refine
454
- 3. Analyze Logical Flow and Dependencies
455
- 4. Assess Alignment with Overall Goals
456
- 5. Identify Potential Risks and Unforeseen Issues
457
- 6. Challenge from Critical Perspective (Self or Other Persona)
458
- 7. Explore Diverse Alternatives (ToT-Inspired)
459
- 8. Hindsight is 20/20: The 'If Only...' Reflection
460
- 9. Proceed / No Further Actions
461
- ```
437
+ - **Content Type**: Technical specs, user stories, architecture, requirements, etc.
438
+ - **Complexity Level**: Simple, moderate, or complex content
439
+ - **Stakeholder Needs**: Who will use this information
440
+ - **Risk Level**: High-impact decisions vs routine items
441
+ - **Creative Potential**: Opportunities for innovation or alternatives
462
442
 
463
- ### 2. Processing Guidelines
443
+ **Method Selection Strategy**:
464
444
 
465
- **Do NOT show:**
445
+ 1. **Always Include Core Methods** (choose 3-4):
446
+ - Expand or Contract for Audience
447
+ - Critique and Refine
448
+ - Identify Potential Risks
449
+ - Assess Alignment with Goals
466
450
 
467
- - The full protocol text with `[[LLM: ...]]` instructions
468
- - Detailed explanations of each option unless executing or the user asks, when giving the definition you can modify to tie its relevance
469
- - Any internal template markup
451
+ 2. **Context-Specific Methods** (choose 4-5):
452
+ - **Technical Content**: Tree of Thoughts, ReWOO, Meta-Prompting
453
+ - **User-Facing Content**: Agile Team Perspective, Stakeholder Roundtable
454
+ - **Creative Content**: Innovation Tournament, Escape Room Challenge
455
+ - **Strategic Content**: Red Team vs Blue Team, Hindsight Reflection
470
456
 
471
- **After user selection from the list:**
457
+ 3. **Always Include**: "Proceed / No Further Actions" as option 9
472
458
 
473
- - Execute the chosen action according to the protocol instructions below
474
- - Ask if they want to select another action or proceed with option 9 once complete
475
- - Continue until user selects option 9 or indicates completion
459
+ ### 2. Section Context and Review
476
460
 
477
- ## Action Definitions
461
+ When invoked after outputting a section:
478
462
 
479
- 0. Expand or Contract for Audience
480
- [[LLM: Ask the user whether they want to 'expand' on the content (add more detail, elaborate) or 'contract' it (simplify, clarify, make more concise). Also, ask if there's a specific target audience they have in mind. Once clarified, perform the expansion or contraction from your current role's perspective, tailored to the specified audience if provided.]]
463
+ 1. **Provide Context Summary**: Give a brief 1-2 sentence summary of what the user should look for in the section just presented
481
464
 
482
- 1. Explain Reasoning (CoT Step-by-Step)
483
- [[LLM: Explain the step-by-step thinking process, characteristic of your role, that you used to arrive at the current proposal for this content.]]
465
+ 2. **Explain Visual Elements**: If the section contains diagrams, explain them briefly before offering elicitation options
484
466
 
485
- 2. Critique and Refine
486
- [[LLM: From your current role's perspective, review your last output or the current section for flaws, inconsistencies, or areas for improvement, and then suggest a refined version reflecting your expertise.]]
467
+ 3. **Clarify Scope Options**: If the section contains multiple distinct items, inform the user they can apply elicitation actions to:
468
+ - The entire section as a whole
469
+ - Individual items within the section (specify which item when selecting an action)
487
470
 
488
- 3. Analyze Logical Flow and Dependencies
489
- [[LLM: From your role's standpoint, examine the content's structure for logical progression, internal consistency, and any relevant dependencies. Confirm if elements are presented in an effective order.]]
471
+ ### 3. Present Elicitation Options
490
472
 
491
- 4. Assess Alignment with Overall Goals
492
- [[LLM: Evaluate how well the current content contributes to the stated overall goals of the document, interpreting this from your specific role's perspective and identifying any misalignments you perceive.]]
473
+ **Review Request Process:**
493
474
 
494
- 5. Identify Potential Risks and Unforeseen Issues
495
- [[LLM: Based on your role's expertise, brainstorm potential risks, overlooked edge cases, or unintended consequences related to the current content or proposal.]]
475
+ - Ask the user to review the drafted section
476
+ - In the SAME message, inform them they can suggest direct changes OR select an elicitation method
477
+ - Present 9 intelligently selected methods (0-8) plus "Proceed" (9)
478
+ - Keep descriptions short - just the method name
479
+ - Await simple numeric selection
496
480
 
497
- 6. Challenge from Critical Perspective (Self or Other Persona)
498
- [[LLM: Adopt a critical perspective on the current content. If the user specifies another role or persona (e.g., 'as a customer', 'as [Another Persona Name]'), critique the content or play devil's advocate from that specified viewpoint. If no other role is specified, play devil's advocate from your own current persona's viewpoint, arguing against the proposal or current content and highlighting weaknesses or counterarguments specific to your concerns. This can also randomly include YAGNI when appropriate, such as when trimming the scope of an MVP, the perspective might challenge the need for something to cut MVP scope.]]
481
+ **Action List Presentation Format:**
499
482
 
500
- 7. Explore Diverse Alternatives (ToT-Inspired)
501
- [[LLM: From your role's perspective, first broadly brainstorm a range of diverse approaches or solutions to the current topic. Then, from this wider exploration, select and present 2 distinct alternatives, detailing the pros, cons, and potential implications you foresee for each.]]
483
+ ```text
484
+ **Advanced Elicitation Options**
485
+ Choose a number (0-8) or 9 to proceed:
486
+
487
+ 0. [Method Name]
488
+ 1. [Method Name]
489
+ 2. [Method Name]
490
+ 3. [Method Name]
491
+ 4. [Method Name]
492
+ 5. [Method Name]
493
+ 6. [Method Name]
494
+ 7. [Method Name]
495
+ 8. [Method Name]
496
+ 9. Proceed / No Further Actions
497
+ ```
502
498
 
503
- 8. Hindsight is 20/20: The 'If Only...' Reflection
504
- [[LLM: In your current persona, imagine it's a retrospective for a project based on the current content. What's the one 'if only we had known/done X...' that your role would humorously or dramatically highlight, along with the imagined consequences?]]
499
+ **Response Handling:**
505
500
 
506
- 9. Proceed / No Further Actions
507
- [[LLM: Acknowledge the user's choice to finalize the current work, accept the AI's last output as is, or move on to the next step without selecting another action from this list. Prepare to proceed accordingly.]]
508
- ==================== END: tasks#advanced-elicitation ====================
501
+ - **Numbers 0-8**: Execute the selected method, then re-offer the choice
502
+ - **Number 9**: Proceed to next section or continue conversation
503
+ - **Direct Feedback**: Apply user's suggested changes and continue
509
504
 
510
- ==================== START: tasks#create-doc ====================
511
- # Create Document from Template Task
505
+ ### 4. Method Execution Framework
512
506
 
513
- ## Purpose
507
+ **Execution Process:**
514
508
 
515
- Generate documents from templates by EXECUTING (not just reading) embedded instructions from the perspective of the selected agent persona.
509
+ 1. **Retrieve Method**: Access the specific elicitation method from the elicitation-methods data file
510
+ 2. **Apply Context**: Execute the method from your current role's perspective
511
+ 3. **Provide Results**: Deliver insights, critiques, or alternatives relevant to the content
512
+ 4. **Re-offer Choice**: Present the same 9 options again until user selects 9 or gives direct feedback
516
513
 
517
- ## CRITICAL RULES
514
+ **Execution Guidelines:**
518
515
 
519
- 1. **Templates are PROGRAMS** - Execute every [[LLM:]] instruction exactly as written
520
- 2. **NEVER show markup** - Hide all [[LLM:]], {{placeholders}}, @{examples}, and template syntax
521
- 3. **STOP and EXECUTE** - When you see "apply tasks#" or "execute tasks#", STOP and run that task immediately
522
- 4. **WAIT for user input** - At review points and after elicitation tasks
516
+ - **Be Concise**: Focus on actionable insights, not lengthy explanations
517
+ - **Stay Relevant**: Tie all elicitation back to the specific content being analyzed
518
+ - **Identify Personas**: For multi-persona methods, clearly identify which viewpoint is speaking
519
+ - **Maintain Flow**: Keep the process moving efficiently
520
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md ====================
523
521
 
524
- ## Execution Flow
522
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/create-doc.md ====================
523
+ # Create Document from Template (YAML Driven)
525
524
 
526
- ### 0. Check Workflow Plan (if configured)
525
+ ## CRITICAL: Mandatory Elicitation Format
527
526
 
528
- [[LLM: Check if plan tracking is enabled in core-config.yaml]]
527
+ **When `elicit: true`, ALWAYS use this exact format:**
529
528
 
530
- - If `workflow.trackProgress: true`, check for active plan using utils#plan-management
531
- - If plan exists and this document creation is part of the plan:
532
- - Verify this is the expected next step
533
- - If out of sequence and `enforceSequence: true`, warn user and halt without user override
534
- - If out of sequence and `enforceSequence: false`, ask for confirmation
535
- - Continue with normal execution after plan check
529
+ 1. Present section content
530
+ 2. Provide detailed rationale (explain trade-offs, assumptions, decisions made)
531
+ 3. Present numbered options 1-9:
532
+ - **Option 1:** Always "Proceed to next section"
533
+ - **Options 2-9:** Select 8 methods from data/elicitation-methods
534
+ - End with: "Select 1-9 or just type your question/feedback:"
536
535
 
537
- ### 1. Identify Template
536
+ **NEVER ask yes/no questions or use any other format.**
538
537
 
539
- - Load from `templates#*` or `{root}/templates directory`
540
- - Agent-specific templates are listed in agent's dependencies
541
- - If agent has `templates: [prd-tmpl, architecture-tmpl]` for example, then offer to create "PRD" and "Architecture" documents
538
+ ## Processing Flow
542
539
 
543
- ### 2. Ask Interaction Mode
540
+ 1. **Parse YAML template** - Load template metadata and sections
541
+ 2. **Set preferences** - Show current mode (Interactive), confirm output file
542
+ 3. **Process each section:**
543
+ - Skip if condition unmet
544
+ - Check agent permissions (owner/editors) - note if section is restricted to specific agents
545
+ - Draft content using section instruction
546
+ - Present content + detailed rationale
547
+ - **IF elicit: true** → MANDATORY 1-9 options format
548
+ - Save to file if possible
549
+ 4. **Continue until complete**
544
550
 
545
- > 1. **Incremental** - Section by section with reviews
546
- > 2. **YOLO Mode** - Complete draft then review (user can type `/yolo` anytime to switch)
551
+ ## Detailed Rationale Requirements
547
552
 
548
- ### 3. Execute Template
553
+ When presenting section content, ALWAYS include rationale that explains:
549
554
 
550
- - Replace {{placeholders}} with real content
551
- - Execute [[LLM:]] instructions as you encounter them
552
- - Process <<REPEAT>> loops and ^^CONDITIONS^^
553
- - Use @{examples} for guidance but never output them
555
+ - Trade-offs and choices made (what was chosen over alternatives and why)
556
+ - Key assumptions made during drafting
557
+ - Interesting or questionable decisions that need user attention
558
+ - Areas that might need validation
554
559
 
555
- ### 4. Key Execution Patterns
560
+ ## Elicitation Results Flow
556
561
 
557
- **When you see:** `[[LLM: Draft X and immediately execute tasks#advanced-elicitation]]`
562
+ After user selects elicitation method (2-9):
558
563
 
559
- - Draft the content
560
- - Present it to user
561
- - IMMEDIATELY execute the task
562
- - Wait for completion before continuing
564
+ 1. Execute method from data/elicitation-methods
565
+ 2. Present results with insights
566
+ 3. Offer options:
567
+ - **1. Apply changes and update section**
568
+ - **2. Return to elicitation menu**
569
+ - **3. Ask any questions or engage further with this elicitation**
563
570
 
564
- **When you see:** `[[LLM: After section completion, apply tasks#Y]]`
571
+ ## Agent Permissions
565
572
 
566
- - Finish the section
567
- - STOP and execute the task
568
- - Wait for user input
573
+ When processing sections with agent permission fields:
569
574
 
570
- ### 5. Validation & Final Presentation
575
+ - **owner**: Note which agent role initially creates/populates the section
576
+ - **editors**: List agent roles allowed to modify the section
577
+ - **readonly**: Mark sections that cannot be modified after creation
571
578
 
572
- - Run any specified checklists
573
- - Present clean, formatted content only
574
- - No truncation or summarization
575
- - Begin directly with content (no preamble)
576
- - Include any handoff prompts from template
579
+ **For sections with restricted access:**
577
580
 
578
- ### 6. Update Workflow Plan (if applicable)
581
+ - Include a note in the generated document indicating the responsible agent
582
+ - Example: "_(This section is owned by dev-agent and can only be modified by dev-agent)_"
579
583
 
580
- [[LLM: After successful document creation]]
584
+ ## YOLO Mode
581
585
 
582
- - If plan tracking is enabled and document was part of plan:
583
- - Call update-workflow-plan task to mark step complete
584
- - Parameters: task: create-doc, step_id: {from plan}, status: complete
585
- - Show next recommended step from plan
586
+ User can type `#yolo` to toggle to YOLO mode (process all sections at once).
586
587
 
587
- ## Common Mistakes to Avoid
588
+ ## CRITICAL REMINDERS
588
589
 
589
- Skipping elicitation tasks
590
- ❌ Showing template markup to users
591
- ❌ Continuing past STOP signals
592
- ❌ Combining multiple review points
590
+ **❌ NEVER:**
593
591
 
594
- Execute ALL instructions in sequence
595
- Present only clean, formatted content
596
- Stop at every elicitation point
597
- ✅ Wait for user confirmation when instructed
592
+ - Ask yes/no questions for elicitation
593
+ - Use any format other than 1-9 numbered options
594
+ - Create new elicitation methods
598
595
 
599
- ## Remember
596
+ **✅ ALWAYS:**
600
597
 
601
- Templates contain precise instructions for a reason. Follow them exactly to ensure document quality and completeness.
602
- ==================== END: tasks#create-doc ====================
598
+ - Use exact 1-9 format when elicit: true
599
+ - Select options 2-9 from data/elicitation-methods only
600
+ - Provide detailed rationale explaining decisions
601
+ - End with "Select 1-9 or just type your question/feedback:"
602
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/create-doc.md ====================
603
603
 
604
- ==================== START: tasks#create-workflow-plan ====================
604
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/create-workflow-plan.md ====================
605
605
  # Create Workflow Plan Task
606
606
 
607
607
  ## Purpose
@@ -891,9 +891,9 @@ BMad Orchestrator: "Based on your answers, I recommend the brownfield-fullstack
891
891
 
892
892
  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?"
893
893
  ```
894
- ==================== END: tasks#create-workflow-plan ====================
894
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/create-workflow-plan.md ====================
895
895
 
896
- ==================== START: tasks#kb-mode-interaction ====================
896
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/kb-mode-interaction.md ====================
897
897
  # KB Mode Interaction Task
898
898
 
899
899
  ## Purpose
@@ -964,9 +964,9 @@ Or ask me about anything else related to BMad-Method!
964
964
  **User**: Tell me about workflows
965
965
 
966
966
  **Assistant**: [Provides focused information about workflows from the KB, then offers to explore specific workflow types or related topics]
967
- ==================== END: tasks#kb-mode-interaction ====================
967
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/kb-mode-interaction.md ====================
968
968
 
969
- ==================== START: tasks#update-workflow-plan ====================
969
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/update-workflow-plan.md ====================
970
970
  # Update Workflow Plan Task
971
971
 
972
972
  ## Purpose
@@ -1215,9 +1215,9 @@ The update is successful when:
1215
1215
  - Consider creating backup before major updates
1216
1216
  - Updates should enhance, not complicate, the workflow experience
1217
1217
  - If plan becomes too cluttered, suggest creating fresh plan for next phase
1218
- ==================== END: tasks#update-workflow-plan ====================
1218
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/update-workflow-plan.md ====================
1219
1219
 
1220
- ==================== START: data#bmad-kb ====================
1220
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/data/bmad-kb.md ====================
1221
1221
  # BMad Knowledge Base
1222
1222
 
1223
1223
  ## Overview
@@ -1253,13 +1253,15 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
1253
1253
 
1254
1254
  ### The Two-Phase Approach
1255
1255
 
1256
- **Phase 1: Planning (Web UI - Cost Effective)**
1256
+ #### Phase 1: Planning (Web UI - Cost Effective)
1257
+
1257
1258
  - Use large context windows (Gemini's 1M tokens)
1258
1259
  - Generate comprehensive documents (PRD, Architecture)
1259
1260
  - Leverage multiple agents for brainstorming
1260
1261
  - Create once, use throughout development
1261
1262
 
1262
- **Phase 2: Development (IDE - Implementation)**
1263
+ #### Phase 2: Development (IDE - Implementation)
1264
+
1263
1265
  - Shard documents into manageable pieces
1264
1266
  - Execute focused SM → Dev cycles
1265
1267
  - One story at a time, sequential progress
@@ -1289,6 +1291,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
1289
1291
  ### Quick Start Options
1290
1292
 
1291
1293
  #### Option 1: Web UI
1294
+
1292
1295
  **Best for**: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini users who want to start immediately
1293
1296
 
1294
1297
  1. Navigate to `dist/teams/`
@@ -1298,6 +1301,7 @@ BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
1298
1301
  5. Type `/help` to see available commands
1299
1302
 
1300
1303
  #### Option 2: IDE Integration
1304
+
1301
1305
  **Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
1302
1306
 
1303
1307
  ```bash
@@ -1306,6 +1310,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
1306
1310
  ```
1307
1311
 
1308
1312
  **Installation Steps**:
1313
+
1309
1314
  - Choose "Complete installation"
1310
1315
  - Select your IDE from supported options:
1311
1316
  - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
@@ -1314,11 +1319,12 @@ npx bmad-method install
1314
1319
  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
1315
1320
  - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
1316
1321
  - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
1317
- - **Github Copilot**: AI-powered coding assistant
1322
+ - **GitHub Copilot**: VS Code extension with AI peer programming assistant
1318
1323
 
1319
1324
  **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.
1320
1325
 
1321
1326
  **Verify Installation**:
1327
+
1322
1328
  - `.bmad-core/` folder created with all agents
1323
1329
  - IDE-specific integration files created
1324
1330
  - All agent commands/rules/modes available
@@ -1328,12 +1334,14 @@ npx bmad-method install
1328
1334
  ### Environment Selection Guide
1329
1335
 
1330
1336
  **Use Web UI for**:
1337
+
1331
1338
  - Initial planning and documentation (PRD, architecture)
1332
1339
  - Cost-effective document creation (especially with Gemini)
1333
1340
  - Brainstorming and analysis phases
1334
1341
  - Multi-agent consultation and planning
1335
1342
 
1336
1343
  **Use IDE for**:
1344
+
1337
1345
  - Active development and coding
1338
1346
  - File operations and project integration
1339
1347
  - Document sharding and story management
@@ -1346,35 +1354,41 @@ npx bmad-method install
1346
1354
  **Can you do everything in IDE?** Yes, but understand the tradeoffs:
1347
1355
 
1348
1356
  **Pros of IDE-Only**:
1357
+
1349
1358
  - Single environment workflow
1350
1359
  - Direct file operations from start
1351
1360
  - No copy/paste between environments
1352
1361
  - Immediate project integration
1353
1362
 
1354
1363
  **Cons of IDE-Only**:
1364
+
1355
1365
  - Higher token costs for large document creation
1356
1366
  - Smaller context windows (varies by IDE/model)
1357
1367
  - May hit limits during planning phases
1358
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  - Less cost-effective for brainstorming
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  **Using Web Agents in IDE**:
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  - **NOT RECOMMENDED**: Web agents (PM, Architect) have rich dependencies designed for large contexts
1362
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  - **Why it matters**: Dev agents are kept lean to maximize coding context
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  - **The principle**: "Dev agents code, planning agents plan" - mixing breaks this optimization
1364
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  **About bmad-master and bmad-orchestrator**:
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+
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  - **bmad-master**: CAN do any task without switching agents, BUT...
1367
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  - **Still use specialized agents for planning**: PM, Architect, and UX Expert have tuned personas that produce better results
1368
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  - **Why specialization matters**: Each agent's personality and focus creates higher quality outputs
1369
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  - **If using bmad-master/orchestrator**: Fine for planning phases, but...
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  **CRITICAL RULE for Development**:
1384
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  - **ALWAYS use SM agent for story creation** - Never use bmad-master/orchestrator
1373
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  - **ALWAYS use Dev agent for implementation** - Never use bmad-master/orchestrator
1374
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  - **Why this matters**: SM and Dev agents are specifically optimized for the development workflow
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  - **No exceptions**: Even if using bmad-master for everything else, switch to SM → Dev for implementation
1376
1389
 
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  **Best Practice for IDE-Only**:
1391
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  1. Use PM/Architect/UX agents for planning (better than bmad-master)
1379
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  2. Create documents directly in project
1380
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  3. Shard immediately after creation
@@ -1398,17 +1412,20 @@ This configuration file acts as a map for BMad agents, telling them exactly wher
1398
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  ### Key Configuration Areas
1399
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  #### PRD Configuration
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+
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  - **prdVersion**: Tells agents if PRD follows v3 or v4 conventions
1402
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  - **prdSharded**: Whether epics are embedded (false) or in separate files (true)
1403
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  - **prdShardedLocation**: Where to find sharded epic files
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  - **epicFilePattern**: Pattern for epic filenames (e.g., `epic-{n}*.md`)
1405
1420
 
1406
1421
  #### Architecture Configuration
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  - **architectureVersion**: v3 (monolithic) or v4 (sharded)
1408
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  - **architectureSharded**: Whether architecture is split into components
1409
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  - **architectureShardedLocation**: Where sharded architecture files live
1410
1426
 
1411
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  #### Developer Files
1428
+
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  - **devLoadAlwaysFiles**: List of files the dev agent loads for every task
1413
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  - **devDebugLog**: Where dev agent logs repeated failures
1414
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  - **agentCoreDump**: Export location for chat conversations
@@ -1423,6 +1440,7 @@ This configuration file acts as a map for BMad agents, telling them exactly wher
1423
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  ### Common Configurations
1424
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  **Legacy V3 Project**:
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+
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  ```yaml
1427
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  prdVersion: v3
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  prdSharded: false
@@ -1431,6 +1449,7 @@ architectureSharded: false
1431
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  ```
1432
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  **V4 Optimized Project**:
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  ```yaml
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  prdVersion: v4
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  prdSharded: true
@@ -1496,18 +1515,21 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
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  #### IDE-Specific Syntax
1497
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  **Agent Loading by IDE**:
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  - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
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  - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
1501
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  - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
1502
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  - **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
1503
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  - **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
1504
- - **Github Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
1524
+ - **GitHub Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
1505
1525
 
1506
1526
  **Chat Management Guidelines**:
1527
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  - **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
1508
1529
  - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
1509
1530
 
1510
1531
  **Common Task Commands**:
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  - `*help` - Show available commands
1512
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  - `*status` - Show current context/progress
1513
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  - `*exit` - Exit the agent mode
@@ -1516,6 +1538,7 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
1516
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  - `*create` - Run create-next-story task (SM agent)
1517
1539
 
1518
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  **In Web UI**:
1541
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  ```text
1520
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  /pm create-doc prd
1521
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  /architect review system design
@@ -1529,16 +1552,19 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
1529
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  ### Pre-Built Teams
1530
1553
 
1531
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  #### Team All
1555
+
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  - **Includes**: All 10 agents + orchestrator
1533
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  - **Use Case**: Complete projects requiring all roles
1534
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  - **Bundle**: `team-all.txt`
1535
1559
 
1536
1560
  #### Team Fullstack
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  - **Includes**: PM, Architect, Developer, QA, UX Expert
1538
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  - **Use Case**: End-to-end web/mobile development
1539
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  - **Bundle**: `team-fullstack.txt`
1540
1565
 
1541
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  #### Team No-UI
1567
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  - **Includes**: PM, Architect, Developer, QA (no UX Expert)
1543
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  - **Use Case**: Backend services, APIs, system development
1544
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  - **Bundle**: `team-no-ui.txt`
@@ -1552,22 +1578,26 @@ The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
1552
1578
  ### Key Architectural Components
1553
1579
 
1554
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  #### 1. Agents (`bmad-core/agents/`)
1581
+
1555
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  - **Purpose**: Each markdown file defines a specialized AI agent for a specific Agile role (PM, Dev, Architect, etc.)
1556
1583
  - **Structure**: Contains YAML headers specifying the agent's persona, capabilities, and dependencies
1557
1584
  - **Dependencies**: Lists of tasks, templates, checklists, and data files the agent can use
1558
1585
  - **Startup Instructions**: Can load project-specific documentation for immediate context
1559
1586
 
1560
1587
  #### 2. Agent Teams (`bmad-core/agent-teams/`)
1588
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  - **Purpose**: Define collections of agents bundled together for specific purposes
1562
1590
  - **Examples**: `team-all.yaml` (comprehensive bundle), `team-fullstack.yaml` (full-stack development)
1563
1591
  - **Usage**: Creates pre-packaged contexts for web UI environments
1564
1592
 
1565
1593
  #### 3. Workflows (`bmad-core/workflows/`)
1594
+
1566
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  - **Purpose**: YAML files defining prescribed sequences of steps for specific project types
1567
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  - **Types**: Greenfield (new projects) and Brownfield (existing projects) for UI, service, and fullstack development
1568
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  - **Structure**: Defines agent interactions, artifacts created, and transition conditions
1569
1598
 
1570
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  #### 4. Reusable Resources
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  - **Templates** (`bmad-core/templates/`): Markdown templates for PRDs, architecture specs, user stories
1572
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  - **Tasks** (`bmad-core/tasks/`): Instructions for specific repeatable actions like "shard-doc" or "create-next-story"
1573
1603
  - **Checklists** (`bmad-core/checklists/`): Quality assurance checklists for validation and review
@@ -1607,6 +1637,7 @@ BMad employs a sophisticated template system with three key components:
1607
1637
  ### Technical Preferences Integration
1608
1638
 
1609
1639
  The `technical-preferences.md` file serves as a persistent technical profile that:
1640
+
1610
1641
  - Ensures consistency across all agents and projects
1611
1642
  - Eliminates repetitive technology specification
1612
1643
  - Provides personalized recommendations aligned with user preferences
@@ -1615,6 +1646,7 @@ The `technical-preferences.md` file serves as a persistent technical profile tha
1615
1646
  ### Build and Delivery Process
1616
1647
 
1617
1648
  The `web-builder.js` tool creates web-ready bundles by:
1649
+
1618
1650
  1. Reading agent or team definition files
1619
1651
  2. Recursively resolving all dependencies
1620
1652
  3. Concatenating content into single text files with clear separators
@@ -1629,11 +1661,13 @@ This architecture enables seamless operation across environments while maintaini
1629
1661
  **Ideal for cost efficiency with Gemini's massive context:**
1630
1662
 
1631
1663
  **For Brownfield Projects - Start Here!**:
1664
+
1632
1665
  1. **Upload entire project to Gemini Web** (GitHub URL, files, or zip)
1633
1666
  2. **Document existing system**: `/analyst` → `*document-project`
1634
1667
  3. **Creates comprehensive docs** from entire codebase analysis
1635
1668
 
1636
1669
  **For All Projects**:
1670
+
1637
1671
  1. **Optional Analysis**: `/analyst` - Market research, competitive analysis
1638
1672
  2. **Project Brief**: Create foundation document (Analyst or user)
1639
1673
  3. **PRD Creation**: `/pm create-doc prd` - Comprehensive product requirements
@@ -1644,12 +1678,14 @@ This architecture enables seamless operation across environments while maintaini
1644
1678
  #### Example Planning Prompts
1645
1679
 
1646
1680
  **For PRD Creation**:
1681
+
1647
1682
  ```text
1648
1683
  "I want to build a [type] application that [core purpose].
1649
1684
  Help me brainstorm features and create a comprehensive PRD."
1650
1685
  ```
1651
1686
 
1652
1687
  **For Architecture Design**:
1688
+
1653
1689
  ```text
1654
1690
  "Based on this PRD, design a scalable technical architecture
1655
1691
  that can handle [specific requirements]."
@@ -1667,7 +1703,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
1667
1703
 
1668
1704
  **Prerequisites**: Planning documents must exist in `docs/` folder
1669
1705
 
1670
- 1. **Document Sharding** (CRITICAL STEP):
1706
+ 1. **Document Sharding** (CRITICAL STEP):
1671
1707
  - Documents created by PM/Architect (in Web or IDE) MUST be sharded for development
1672
1708
  - Two methods to shard:
1673
1709
  a) **Manual**: Drag `shard-doc` task + document file into chat
@@ -1681,32 +1717,33 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
1681
1717
  - Source tree document and coding standards for dev agent reference
1682
1718
  - Sharded docs for SM agent story creation
1683
1719
 
1684
- **Resulting Folder Structure**:
1720
+ Resulting Folder Structure:
1721
+
1685
1722
  - `docs/prd/` - Broken down PRD sections
1686
1723
  - `docs/architecture/` - Broken down architecture sections
1687
1724
  - `docs/stories/` - Generated user stories
1688
1725
 
1689
- 3. **Development Cycle** (Sequential, one story at a time):
1726
+ 1. **Development Cycle** (Sequential, one story at a time):
1690
1727
 
1691
1728
  **CRITICAL CONTEXT MANAGEMENT**:
1692
1729
  - **Context windows matter!** Always use fresh, clean context windows
1693
1730
  - **Model selection matters!** Use most powerful thinking model for SM story creation
1694
1731
  - **ALWAYS start new chat between SM, Dev, and QA work**
1695
1732
 
1696
- **Step 1 - Story Creation**:
1733
+ **Step 1 - Story Creation**:
1697
1734
  - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → Select powerful model → `@sm` → `*create`
1698
1735
  - SM executes create-next-story task
1699
1736
  - Review generated story in `docs/stories/`
1700
1737
  - Update status from "Draft" to "Approved"
1701
-
1702
- **Step 2 - Story Implementation**:
1738
+
1739
+ **Step 2 - Story Implementation**:
1703
1740
  - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → `@dev`
1704
1741
  - Agent asks which story to implement
1705
1742
  - Include story file content to save dev agent lookup time
1706
1743
  - Dev follows tasks/subtasks, marking completion
1707
1744
  - Dev maintains File List of all changes
1708
1745
  - Dev marks story as "Review" when complete with all tests passing
1709
-
1746
+
1710
1747
  **Step 3 - Senior QA Review**:
1711
1748
  - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → `@qa` → execute review-story task
1712
1749
  - QA performs senior developer code review
@@ -1714,7 +1751,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
1714
1751
  - QA appends results to story's QA Results section
1715
1752
  - If approved: Status → "Done"
1716
1753
  - If changes needed: Status stays "Review" with unchecked items for dev
1717
-
1754
+
1718
1755
  **Step 4 - Repeat**: Continue SM → Dev → QA cycle until all epic stories complete
1719
1756
 
1720
1757
  **Important**: Only 1 story in progress at a time, worked sequentially until all epic stories complete.
@@ -1722,6 +1759,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
1722
1759
  ### Status Tracking Workflow
1723
1760
 
1724
1761
  Stories progress through defined statuses:
1762
+
1725
1763
  - **Draft** → **Approved** → **InProgress** → **Done**
1726
1764
 
1727
1765
  Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
@@ -1729,6 +1767,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1729
1767
  ### Workflow Types
1730
1768
 
1731
1769
  #### Greenfield Development
1770
+
1732
1771
  - Business analysis and market research
1733
1772
  - Product requirements and feature definition
1734
1773
  - System architecture and design
@@ -1742,6 +1781,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1742
1781
  **Complete Brownfield Workflow Options**:
1743
1782
 
1744
1783
  **Option 1: PRD-First (Recommended for Large Codebases/Monorepos)**:
1784
+
1745
1785
  1. **Upload project to Gemini Web** (GitHub URL, files, or zip)
1746
1786
  2. **Create PRD first**: `@pm` → `*create-doc brownfield-prd`
1747
1787
  3. **Focused documentation**: `@analyst` → `*document-project`
@@ -1752,18 +1792,19 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1752
1792
  - Avoids bloating docs with unused code
1753
1793
 
1754
1794
  **Option 2: Document-First (Good for Smaller Projects)**:
1795
+
1755
1796
  1. **Upload project to Gemini Web**
1756
1797
  2. **Document everything**: `@analyst` → `*document-project`
1757
1798
  3. **Then create PRD**: `@pm` → `*create-doc brownfield-prd`
1758
1799
  - More thorough but can create excessive documentation
1759
1800
 
1760
- 2. **Requirements Gathering**:
1801
+ 4. **Requirements Gathering**:
1761
1802
  - **Brownfield PRD**: Use PM agent with `brownfield-prd-tmpl`
1762
1803
  - **Analyzes**: Existing system, constraints, integration points
1763
1804
  - **Defines**: Enhancement scope, compatibility requirements, risk assessment
1764
1805
  - **Creates**: Epic and story structure for changes
1765
1806
 
1766
- 3. **Architecture Planning**:
1807
+ 5. **Architecture Planning**:
1767
1808
  - **Brownfield Architecture**: Use Architect agent with `brownfield-architecture-tmpl`
1768
1809
  - **Integration Strategy**: How new features integrate with existing system
1769
1810
  - **Migration Planning**: Gradual rollout and backwards compatibility
@@ -1772,10 +1813,12 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1772
1813
  **Brownfield-Specific Resources**:
1773
1814
 
1774
1815
  **Templates**:
1816
+
1775
1817
  - `brownfield-prd-tmpl.md`: Comprehensive enhancement planning with existing system analysis
1776
1818
  - `brownfield-architecture-tmpl.md`: Integration-focused architecture for existing systems
1777
1819
 
1778
1820
  **Tasks**:
1821
+
1779
1822
  - `document-project`: Generates comprehensive documentation from existing codebase
1780
1823
  - `brownfield-create-epic`: Creates single epic for focused enhancements (when full PRD is overkill)
1781
1824
  - `brownfield-create-story`: Creates individual story for small, isolated changes
@@ -1783,18 +1826,21 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1783
1826
  **When to Use Each Approach**:
1784
1827
 
1785
1828
  **Full Brownfield Workflow** (Recommended for):
1829
+
1786
1830
  - Major feature additions
1787
1831
  - System modernization
1788
1832
  - Complex integrations
1789
1833
  - Multiple related changes
1790
1834
 
1791
1835
  **Quick Epic/Story Creation** (Use when):
1836
+
1792
1837
  - Single, focused enhancement
1793
1838
  - Isolated bug fixes
1794
1839
  - Small feature additions
1795
1840
  - Well-documented existing system
1796
1841
 
1797
1842
  **Critical Success Factors**:
1843
+
1798
1844
  1. **Documentation First**: Always run `document-project` if docs are outdated/missing
1799
1845
  2. **Context Matters**: Provide agents access to relevant code sections
1800
1846
  3. **Integration Focus**: Emphasize compatibility and non-breaking changes
@@ -1810,6 +1856,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1810
1856
  - `docs/architecture.md` - System Architecture Document
1811
1857
 
1812
1858
  **Why These Names Matter**:
1859
+
1813
1860
  - Agents automatically reference these files during development
1814
1861
  - Sharding tasks expect these specific filenames
1815
1862
  - Workflow automation depends on standard naming
@@ -1828,6 +1875,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
1828
1875
  Templates with Level 2 headings (`##`) can be automatically sharded:
1829
1876
 
1830
1877
  **Original PRD**:
1878
+
1831
1879
  ```markdown
1832
1880
  ## Goals and Background Context
1833
1881
  ## Requirements
@@ -1836,6 +1884,7 @@ Templates with Level 2 headings (`##`) can be automatically sharded:
1836
1884
  ```
1837
1885
 
1838
1886
  **After Sharding**:
1887
+
1839
1888
  - `docs/prd/goals-and-background-context.md`
1840
1889
  - `docs/prd/requirements.md`
1841
1890
  - `docs/prd/user-interface-design-goals.md`
@@ -1848,12 +1897,14 @@ Use the `shard-doc` task or `@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser` tool for automatic sh
1848
1897
  ### Environment-Specific Usage
1849
1898
 
1850
1899
  **Web UI Best For**:
1900
+
1851
1901
  - Initial planning and documentation phases
1852
1902
  - Cost-effective large document creation
1853
1903
  - Agent consultation and brainstorming
1854
1904
  - Multi-agent workflows with orchestrator
1855
1905
 
1856
1906
  **IDE Best For**:
1907
+
1857
1908
  - Active development and implementation
1858
1909
  - File operations and project integration
1859
1910
  - Story management and development cycles
@@ -1888,6 +1939,7 @@ Use the `shard-doc` task or `@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser` tool for automatic sh
1888
1939
  For full details, see `CONTRIBUTING.md`. Key points:
1889
1940
 
1890
1941
  **Fork Workflow**:
1942
+
1891
1943
  1. Fork the repository
1892
1944
  2. Create feature branches
1893
1945
  3. Submit PRs to `next` branch (default) or `main` for critical fixes only
@@ -1895,12 +1947,14 @@ For full details, see `CONTRIBUTING.md`. Key points:
1895
1947
  5. One feature/fix per PR
1896
1948
 
1897
1949
  **PR Requirements**:
1950
+
1898
1951
  - Clear descriptions (max 200 words) with What/Why/How/Testing
1899
1952
  - Use conventional commits (feat:, fix:, docs:)
1900
1953
  - Atomic commits - one logical change per commit
1901
1954
  - Must align with guiding principles
1902
1955
 
1903
1956
  **Core Principles** (from GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md):
1957
+
1904
1958
  - **Dev Agents Must Be Lean**: Minimize dependencies, save context for code
1905
1959
  - **Natural Language First**: Everything in markdown, no code in core
1906
1960
  - **Core vs Expansion Packs**: Core for universal needs, packs for specialized domains
@@ -1922,12 +1976,14 @@ Expansion packs extend BMad-Method beyond traditional software development into
1922
1976
  ### Available Expansion Packs
1923
1977
 
1924
1978
  **Technical Packs**:
1979
+
1925
1980
  - **Infrastructure/DevOps**: Cloud architects, SRE experts, security specialists
1926
1981
  - **Game Development**: Game designers, level designers, narrative writers
1927
1982
  - **Mobile Development**: iOS/Android specialists, mobile UX experts
1928
1983
  - **Data Science**: ML engineers, data scientists, visualization experts
1929
1984
 
1930
1985
  **Non-Technical Packs**:
1986
+
1931
1987
  - **Business Strategy**: Consultants, financial analysts, marketing strategists
1932
1988
  - **Creative Writing**: Plot architects, character developers, world builders
1933
1989
  - **Health & Wellness**: Fitness trainers, nutritionists, habit engineers
@@ -1935,6 +1991,7 @@ Expansion packs extend BMad-Method beyond traditional software development into
1935
1991
  - **Legal Support**: Contract analysts, compliance checkers
1936
1992
 
1937
1993
  **Specialty Packs**:
1994
+
1938
1995
  - **Expansion Creator**: Tools to build your own expansion packs
1939
1996
  - **RPG Game Master**: Tabletop gaming assistance
1940
1997
  - **Life Event Planning**: Wedding planners, event coordinators
@@ -1944,11 +2001,13 @@ Expansion packs extend BMad-Method beyond traditional software development into
1944
2001
 
1945
2002
  1. **Browse Available Packs**: Check `expansion-packs/` directory
1946
2003
  2. **Get Inspiration**: See `docs/expansion-packs.md` for detailed examples and ideas
1947
- 3. **Install via CLI**:
2004
+ 3. **Install via CLI**:
2005
+
1948
2006
  ```bash
1949
2007
  npx bmad-method install
1950
2008
  # Select "Install expansion pack" option
1951
2009
  ```
2010
+
1952
2011
  4. **Use in Your Workflow**: Installed packs integrate seamlessly with existing agents
1953
2012
 
1954
2013
  ### Creating Custom Expansion Packs
@@ -1969,9 +2028,146 @@ Use the **expansion-creator** pack to build your own:
1969
2028
  - **Documentation**: Check `docs/` folder for project-specific context
1970
2029
  - **Community**: Discord and GitHub resources available for support
1971
2030
  - **Contributing**: See `CONTRIBUTING.md` for full guidelines
1972
- ==================== END: data#bmad-kb ====================
1973
-
1974
- ==================== START: utils#plan-management ====================
2031
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/data/bmad-kb.md ====================
2032
+
2033
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/data/elicitation-methods.md ====================
2034
+ # Elicitation Methods Data
2035
+
2036
+ ## Core Reflective Methods
2037
+
2038
+ **Expand or Contract for Audience**
2039
+ - Ask whether to 'expand' (add detail, elaborate) or 'contract' (simplify, clarify)
2040
+ - Identify specific target audience if relevant
2041
+ - Tailor content complexity and depth accordingly
2042
+
2043
+ **Explain Reasoning (CoT Step-by-Step)**
2044
+ - Walk through the step-by-step thinking process
2045
+ - Reveal underlying assumptions and decision points
2046
+ - Show how conclusions were reached from current role's perspective
2047
+
2048
+ **Critique and Refine**
2049
+ - Review output for flaws, inconsistencies, or improvement areas
2050
+ - Identify specific weaknesses from role's expertise
2051
+ - Suggest refined version reflecting domain knowledge
2052
+
2053
+ ## Structural Analysis Methods
2054
+
2055
+ **Analyze Logical Flow and Dependencies**
2056
+ - Examine content structure for logical progression
2057
+ - Check internal consistency and coherence
2058
+ - Identify and validate dependencies between elements
2059
+ - Confirm effective ordering and sequencing
2060
+
2061
+ **Assess Alignment with Overall Goals**
2062
+ - Evaluate content contribution to stated objectives
2063
+ - Identify any misalignments or gaps
2064
+ - Interpret alignment from specific role's perspective
2065
+ - Suggest adjustments to better serve goals
2066
+
2067
+ ## Risk and Challenge Methods
2068
+
2069
+ **Identify Potential Risks and Unforeseen Issues**
2070
+ - Brainstorm potential risks from role's expertise
2071
+ - Identify overlooked edge cases or scenarios
2072
+ - Anticipate unintended consequences
2073
+ - Highlight implementation challenges
2074
+
2075
+ **Challenge from Critical Perspective**
2076
+ - Adopt critical stance on current content
2077
+ - Play devil's advocate from specified viewpoint
2078
+ - Argue against proposal highlighting weaknesses
2079
+ - Apply YAGNI principles when appropriate (scope trimming)
2080
+
2081
+ ## Creative Exploration Methods
2082
+
2083
+ **Tree of Thoughts Deep Dive**
2084
+ - Break problem into discrete "thoughts" or intermediate steps
2085
+ - Explore multiple reasoning paths simultaneously
2086
+ - Use self-evaluation to classify each path as "sure", "likely", or "impossible"
2087
+ - Apply search algorithms (BFS/DFS) to find optimal solution paths
2088
+
2089
+ **Hindsight is 20/20: The 'If Only...' Reflection**
2090
+ - Imagine retrospective scenario based on current content
2091
+ - Identify the one "if only we had known/done X..." insight
2092
+ - Describe imagined consequences humorously or dramatically
2093
+ - Extract actionable learnings for current context
2094
+
2095
+ ## Multi-Persona Collaboration Methods
2096
+
2097
+ **Agile Team Perspective Shift**
2098
+ - Rotate through different Scrum team member viewpoints
2099
+ - Product Owner: Focus on user value and business impact
2100
+ - Scrum Master: Examine process flow and team dynamics
2101
+ - Developer: Assess technical implementation and complexity
2102
+ - QA: Identify testing scenarios and quality concerns
2103
+
2104
+ **Stakeholder Round Table**
2105
+ - Convene virtual meeting with multiple personas
2106
+ - Each persona contributes unique perspective on content
2107
+ - Identify conflicts and synergies between viewpoints
2108
+ - Synthesize insights into actionable recommendations
2109
+
2110
+ **Meta-Prompting Analysis**
2111
+ - Step back to analyze the structure and logic of current approach
2112
+ - Question the format and methodology being used
2113
+ - Suggest alternative frameworks or mental models
2114
+ - Optimize the elicitation process itself
2115
+
2116
+ ## Advanced 2025 Techniques
2117
+
2118
+ **Self-Consistency Validation**
2119
+ - Generate multiple reasoning paths for same problem
2120
+ - Compare consistency across different approaches
2121
+ - Identify most reliable and robust solution
2122
+ - Highlight areas where approaches diverge and why
2123
+
2124
+ **ReWOO (Reasoning Without Observation)**
2125
+ - Separate parametric reasoning from tool-based actions
2126
+ - Create reasoning plan without external dependencies
2127
+ - Identify what can be solved through pure reasoning
2128
+ - Optimize for efficiency and reduced token usage
2129
+
2130
+ **Persona-Pattern Hybrid**
2131
+ - Combine specific role expertise with elicitation pattern
2132
+ - Architect + Risk Analysis: Deep technical risk assessment
2133
+ - UX Expert + User Journey: End-to-end experience critique
2134
+ - PM + Stakeholder Analysis: Multi-perspective impact review
2135
+
2136
+ **Emergent Collaboration Discovery**
2137
+ - Allow multiple perspectives to naturally emerge
2138
+ - Identify unexpected insights from persona interactions
2139
+ - Explore novel combinations of viewpoints
2140
+ - Capture serendipitous discoveries from multi-agent thinking
2141
+
2142
+ ## Game-Based Elicitation Methods
2143
+
2144
+ **Red Team vs Blue Team**
2145
+ - Red Team: Attack the proposal, find vulnerabilities
2146
+ - Blue Team: Defend and strengthen the approach
2147
+ - Competitive analysis reveals blind spots
2148
+ - Results in more robust, battle-tested solutions
2149
+
2150
+ **Innovation Tournament**
2151
+ - Pit multiple alternative approaches against each other
2152
+ - Score each approach across different criteria
2153
+ - Crowd-source evaluation from different personas
2154
+ - Identify winning combination of features
2155
+
2156
+ **Escape Room Challenge**
2157
+ - Present content as constraints to work within
2158
+ - Find creative solutions within tight limitations
2159
+ - Identify minimum viable approach
2160
+ - Discover innovative workarounds and optimizations
2161
+
2162
+ ## Process Control
2163
+
2164
+ **Proceed / No Further Actions**
2165
+ - Acknowledge choice to finalize current work
2166
+ - Accept output as-is or move to next step
2167
+ - Prepare to continue without additional elicitation
2168
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/data/elicitation-methods.md ====================
2169
+
2170
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/utils/plan-management.md ====================
1975
2171
  # Plan Management Utility
1976
2172
 
1977
2173
  ## Purpose
@@ -1982,14 +2178,10 @@ Provides utilities for agents and tasks to interact with workflow plans, check p
1982
2178
 
1983
2179
  ### 1. Check Plan Existence
1984
2180
 
1985
- [[LLM: When any agent starts or task begins, check if a workflow plan exists]]
1986
-
1987
- ```
1988
2181
  Check for workflow plan:
2182
+
1989
2183
  1. Look for docs/workflow-plan.md (default location)
1990
- 2. Check core-config.yaml for custom plan location
1991
- 3. Return plan status (exists/not exists)
1992
- ```
2184
+ 2. Return plan status to user (exists/not exists) - if not exists then HALT.
1993
2185
 
1994
2186
  ### 2. Parse Plan Status
1995
2187
 
@@ -2030,7 +2222,7 @@ Check for workflow plan:
2030
2222
 
2031
2223
  **Warning Templates:**
2032
2224
 
2033
- ```
2225
+ ```text
2034
2226
  SEQUENCE WARNING:
2035
2227
  The workflow plan shows you should complete "{expected_step}" next.
2036
2228
  You're attempting to: "{requested_action}"
@@ -2064,7 +2256,7 @@ In flexible mode: Allow with confirmation
2064
2256
 
2065
2257
  **For Agents (startup sequence)**:
2066
2258
 
2067
- ```
2259
+ ```text
2068
2260
  1. Check if plan exists using this utility
2069
2261
  2. If exists:
2070
2262
  - Parse current status
@@ -2075,7 +2267,7 @@ In flexible mode: Allow with confirmation
2075
2267
 
2076
2268
  **For Tasks (pre-execution)**:
2077
2269
 
2078
- ```
2270
+ ```text
2079
2271
  1. Check if plan exists
2080
2272
  2. If exists:
2081
2273
  - Verify this task aligns with plan
@@ -2091,7 +2283,7 @@ In flexible mode: Allow with confirmation
2091
2283
 
2092
2284
  [[LLM: Standard format for showing plan status]]
2093
2285
 
2094
- ```
2286
+ ```text
2095
2287
  📋 Workflow Plan Status
2096
2288
  ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
2097
2289
  Workflow: {workflow_name}
@@ -2144,7 +2336,7 @@ If user wants to abandon plan:
2144
2336
 
2145
2337
  ### Example 1: Agent Startup Check
2146
2338
 
2147
- ```
2339
+ ```text
2148
2340
  BMad Master starting...
2149
2341
 
2150
2342
  [Check for plan]
@@ -2158,7 +2350,7 @@ Use *agent pm to switch, or *plan-status to see full progress.
2158
2350
 
2159
2351
  ### Example 2: Task Sequence Warning
2160
2352
 
2161
- ```
2353
+ ```text
2162
2354
  User: *task create-next-story
2163
2355
 
2164
2356
  [Plan check triggered]
@@ -2174,7 +2366,7 @@ Would you like to:
2174
2366
 
2175
2367
  ### Example 3: Automatic Plan Update
2176
2368
 
2177
- ```
2369
+ ```text
2178
2370
  [After completing create-doc task for PRD]
2179
2371
 
2180
2372
  ✅ Plan Updated: Marked "Create PRD" as complete
@@ -2195,9 +2387,9 @@ Would you like to:
2195
2387
  - Malformed plan: Warn but continue, treat as no plan
2196
2388
  - Update failures: Log but don't block task completion
2197
2389
  - Parse errors: Fallback to basic text search
2198
- ==================== END: utils#plan-management ====================
2390
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/utils/plan-management.md ====================
2199
2391
 
2200
- ==================== START: utils#workflow-management ====================
2392
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/utils/workflow-management.md ====================
2201
2393
  # Workflow Management
2202
2394
 
2203
2395
  Enables BMad orchestrator to manage and execute team workflows.
@@ -2267,9 +2459,9 @@ Handle conditional paths by asking clarifying questions when needed.
2267
2459
  ## Agent Integration
2268
2460
 
2269
2461
  Agents should be workflow-aware: know active workflow, their role, access artifacts, understand expected outputs.
2270
- ==================== END: utils#workflow-management ====================
2462
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/utils/workflow-management.md ====================
2271
2463
 
2272
- ==================== START: utils#template-format ====================
2464
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/utils/template-format.md ====================
2273
2465
  # Template Format Conventions
2274
2466
 
2275
2467
  Templates in the BMad method use standardized markup for AI processing. These conventions ensure consistent document generation.
@@ -2296,16 +2488,16 @@ Templates in the BMad method use standardized markup for AI processing. These co
2296
2488
  - Template elements are for AI processing only
2297
2489
  - Focus on faithful template execution and clean output
2298
2490
  - All template-specific instructions are embedded within templates
2299
- ==================== END: utils#template-format ====================
2491
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/utils/template-format.md ====================
2300
2492
 
2301
- ==================== START: tasks#execute-checklist ====================
2493
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/execute-checklist.md ====================
2302
2494
  # Checklist Validation Task
2303
2495
 
2304
2496
  This task provides instructions for validating documentation against checklists. The agent MUST follow these instructions to ensure thorough and systematic validation of documents.
2305
2497
 
2306
2498
  ## Available Checklists
2307
2499
 
2308
- 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.
2500
+ 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.
2309
2501
 
2310
2502
  ## Instructions
2311
2503
 
@@ -2314,7 +2506,7 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
2314
2506
  - If user or the task being run provides a checklist name:
2315
2507
  - Try fuzzy matching (e.g. "architecture checklist" -> "architect-checklist")
2316
2508
  - If multiple matches found, ask user to clarify
2317
- - Load the appropriate checklist from {root}/checklists/
2509
+ - Load the appropriate checklist from .bmad-core/checklists/
2318
2510
  - If no checklist specified:
2319
2511
  - Ask the user which checklist they want to use
2320
2512
  - Present the available options from the files in the checklists folder
@@ -2392,9 +2584,9 @@ The LLM will:
2392
2584
  - Execute the complete checklist validation
2393
2585
  - Present a final report with pass/fail rates and key findings
2394
2586
  - Offer to provide detailed analysis of any section, especially those with warnings or failures
2395
- ==================== END: tasks#execute-checklist ====================
2587
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/execute-checklist.md ====================
2396
2588
 
2397
- ==================== START: tasks#shard-doc ====================
2589
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/shard-doc.md ====================
2398
2590
  # Document Sharding Task
2399
2591
 
2400
2592
  ## Purpose
@@ -2586,9 +2778,9 @@ Document sharded successfully:
2586
2778
  - Preserve ALL formatting, including whitespace where significant
2587
2779
  - Handle edge cases like sections with code blocks containing ## symbols
2588
2780
  - Ensure the sharding is reversible (could reconstruct the original from shards)
2589
- ==================== END: tasks#shard-doc ====================
2781
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/shard-doc.md ====================
2590
2782
 
2591
- ==================== START: tasks#correct-course ====================
2783
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/correct-course.md ====================
2592
2784
  # Correct Course Task
2593
2785
 
2594
2786
  ## Purpose
@@ -2662,9 +2854,9 @@ Document sharded successfully:
2662
2854
  - A summary of the `change-checklist` analysis (issue, impact, rationale for the chosen path).
2663
2855
  - Specific, clearly drafted proposed edits for all affected project artifacts.
2664
2856
  - **Implicit:** An annotated `change-checklist` (or the record of its completion) reflecting the discussions, findings, and decisions made during the process.
2665
- ==================== END: tasks#correct-course ====================
2857
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/correct-course.md ====================
2666
2858
 
2667
- ==================== START: tasks#brownfield-create-epic ====================
2859
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/brownfield-create-epic.md ====================
2668
2860
  # Create Brownfield Epic Task
2669
2861
 
2670
2862
  ## Purpose
@@ -2825,9 +3017,9 @@ The epic creation is successful when:
2825
3017
  - If the scope grows beyond 3 stories, consider the full brownfield PRD process
2826
3018
  - Always prioritize existing system integrity over new functionality
2827
3019
  - When in doubt about scope or complexity, escalate to full brownfield planning
2828
- ==================== END: tasks#brownfield-create-epic ====================
3020
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/brownfield-create-epic.md ====================
2829
3021
 
2830
- ==================== START: tasks#brownfield-create-story ====================
3022
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/brownfield-create-story.md ====================
2831
3023
  # Create Brownfield Story Task
2832
3024
 
2833
3025
  ## Purpose
@@ -2975,9 +3167,9 @@ The story creation is successful when:
2975
3167
  - Always prioritize existing system integrity
2976
3168
  - When in doubt about integration complexity, use brownfield-create-epic instead
2977
3169
  - Stories should take no more than 4 hours of focused development work
2978
- ==================== END: tasks#brownfield-create-story ====================
3170
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/brownfield-create-story.md ====================
2979
3171
 
2980
- ==================== START: tasks#validate-next-story ====================
3172
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/validate-next-story.md ====================
2981
3173
  # Validate Next Story Task
2982
3174
 
2983
3175
  ## Purpose
@@ -3112,70 +3304,149 @@ Provide a structured validation report including:
3112
3304
  - **NO-GO**: Story requires fixes before implementation
3113
3305
  - **Implementation Readiness Score**: 1-10 scale
3114
3306
  - **Confidence Level**: High/Medium/Low for successful implementation
3115
- ==================== END: tasks#validate-next-story ====================
3116
-
3117
- ==================== START: templates#story-tmpl ====================
3118
- ---
3119
- defaultOutput: docs/stories/{{EpicNum}}.{{StoryNum}}.{{Short Title Copied from Epic File specific story}}.md
3120
- smAgent:
3121
- editableSections: Status, Story, Acceptance Criteria, Tasks / Subtasks, Dev Notes, Testing, Change Log
3122
- sectionSpecificInstructions:
3123
- "Dev Notes":
3124
- - Populate relevant information, only what was pulled from actual artifacts from docs folder, relevant to this story
3125
- - Do not invent information.
3126
- - If known add Relevant Source Tree info that relates to this story.
3127
- - If there were important notes from previous story that are relevant to this one, include them here.
3128
- - Put enough information in this section so that the dev agent should NEVER need to read the architecture documents, these notes along with the tasks and subtasks must give the Dev Agent the complete context it needs to comprehend with the least amount of overhead the information to complete the story, meeting all AC and completing all tasks+subtasks.
3129
- Testing:
3130
- - List Relevant Testing Standards from Architecture the Developer needs to conform to (test file location, test standards, etc)
3131
- ---
3132
-
3133
- # Story {{EpicNum}}.{{StoryNum}}: {{Short Title Copied from Epic File specific story}}
3134
-
3135
- ## Status: {{ Draft | Approved | InProgress | Review | Done }}
3136
-
3137
- ## Story
3138
-
3139
- **As a** {{role}},\
3140
- **I want** {{action}},\
3141
- **so that** {{benefit}}
3142
-
3143
- ## Acceptance Criteria
3144
-
3145
- {{ Copy of Acceptance Criteria numbered list }}
3146
-
3147
- ## Tasks / Subtasks
3148
-
3149
- - [ ] Task 1 (AC: # if applicable)
3150
- - [ ] Subtask1.1...
3151
- - [ ] Task 2 (AC: # if applicable)
3152
- - [ ] Subtask 2.1...
3153
- - [ ] Task 3 (AC: # if applicable)
3154
- - [ ] Subtask 3.1...
3155
-
3156
- ## Dev Notes
3157
-
3158
- ### Testing
3159
-
3160
- ## Change Log
3161
-
3162
- | Date | Version | Description | Author |
3163
- | :--- | :------ | :---------- | :----- |
3164
-
3165
- ## Dev Agent Record
3166
-
3167
- ### Agent Model Used: {{Agent Model Name/Version}}
3168
-
3169
- ### Debug Log References
3170
-
3171
- ### Completion Notes List
3172
-
3173
- ### File List
3174
-
3175
- ## QA Results
3176
- ==================== END: templates#story-tmpl ====================
3177
-
3178
- ==================== START: checklists#po-master-checklist ====================
3307
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/validate-next-story.md ====================
3308
+
3309
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/templates/story-tmpl.yaml ====================
3310
+ template:
3311
+ id: story-template-v2
3312
+ name: Story Document
3313
+ version: 2.0
3314
+ output:
3315
+ format: markdown
3316
+ filename: docs/stories/{{epic_num}}.{{story_num}}.{{story_title_short}}.md
3317
+ title: "Story {{epic_num}}.{{story_num}}: {{story_title_short}}"
3318
+
3319
+ workflow:
3320
+ mode: interactive
3321
+ elicitation: advanced-elicitation
3322
+
3323
+ agent_config:
3324
+ editable_sections:
3325
+ - Status
3326
+ - Story
3327
+ - Acceptance Criteria
3328
+ - Tasks / Subtasks
3329
+ - Dev Notes
3330
+ - Testing
3331
+ - Change Log
3332
+
3333
+ sections:
3334
+ - id: status
3335
+ title: Status
3336
+ type: choice
3337
+ choices: [Draft, Approved, InProgress, Review, Done]
3338
+ instruction: Select the current status of the story
3339
+ owner: scrum-master
3340
+ editors: [scrum-master, dev-agent]
3341
+
3342
+ - id: story
3343
+ title: Story
3344
+ type: template-text
3345
+ template: |
3346
+ **As a** {{role}},
3347
+ **I want** {{action}},
3348
+ **so that** {{benefit}}
3349
+ instruction: Define the user story using the standard format with role, action, and benefit
3350
+ elicit: true
3351
+ owner: scrum-master
3352
+ editors: [scrum-master]
3353
+
3354
+ - id: acceptance-criteria
3355
+ title: Acceptance Criteria
3356
+ type: numbered-list
3357
+ instruction: Copy the acceptance criteria numbered list from the epic file
3358
+ elicit: true
3359
+ owner: scrum-master
3360
+ editors: [scrum-master]
3361
+
3362
+ - id: tasks-subtasks
3363
+ title: Tasks / Subtasks
3364
+ type: bullet-list
3365
+ instruction: |
3366
+ Break down the story into specific tasks and subtasks needed for implementation.
3367
+ Reference applicable acceptance criteria numbers where relevant.
3368
+ template: |
3369
+ - [ ] Task 1 (AC: # if applicable)
3370
+ - [ ] Subtask1.1...
3371
+ - [ ] Task 2 (AC: # if applicable)
3372
+ - [ ] Subtask 2.1...
3373
+ - [ ] Task 3 (AC: # if applicable)
3374
+ - [ ] Subtask 3.1...
3375
+ elicit: true
3376
+ owner: scrum-master
3377
+ editors: [scrum-master, dev-agent]
3378
+
3379
+ - id: dev-notes
3380
+ title: Dev Notes
3381
+ instruction: |
3382
+ Populate relevant information, only what was pulled from actual artifacts from docs folder, relevant to this story:
3383
+ - Do not invent information
3384
+ - If known add Relevant Source Tree info that relates to this story
3385
+ - If there were important notes from previous story that are relevant to this one, include them here
3386
+ - Put enough information in this section so that the dev agent should NEVER need to read the architecture documents, these notes along with the tasks and subtasks must give the Dev Agent the complete context it needs to comprehend with the least amount of overhead the information to complete the story, meeting all AC and completing all tasks+subtasks
3387
+ elicit: true
3388
+ owner: scrum-master
3389
+ editors: [scrum-master]
3390
+ sections:
3391
+ - id: testing-standards
3392
+ title: Testing
3393
+ instruction: |
3394
+ List Relevant Testing Standards from Architecture the Developer needs to conform to:
3395
+ - Test file location
3396
+ - Test standards
3397
+ - Testing frameworks and patterns to use
3398
+ - Any specific testing requirements for this story
3399
+ elicit: true
3400
+ owner: scrum-master
3401
+ editors: [scrum-master]
3402
+
3403
+ - id: change-log
3404
+ title: Change Log
3405
+ type: table
3406
+ columns: [Date, Version, Description, Author]
3407
+ instruction: Track changes made to this story document
3408
+ owner: scrum-master
3409
+ editors: [scrum-master, dev-agent, qa-agent]
3410
+
3411
+ - id: dev-agent-record
3412
+ title: Dev Agent Record
3413
+ instruction: This section is populated by the development agent during implementation
3414
+ owner: dev-agent
3415
+ editors: [dev-agent]
3416
+ sections:
3417
+ - id: agent-model
3418
+ title: Agent Model Used
3419
+ template: "{{agent_model_name_version}}"
3420
+ instruction: Record the specific AI agent model and version used for development
3421
+ owner: dev-agent
3422
+ editors: [dev-agent]
3423
+
3424
+ - id: debug-log-references
3425
+ title: Debug Log References
3426
+ instruction: Reference any debug logs or traces generated during development
3427
+ owner: dev-agent
3428
+ editors: [dev-agent]
3429
+
3430
+ - id: completion-notes
3431
+ title: Completion Notes List
3432
+ instruction: Notes about the completion of tasks and any issues encountered
3433
+ owner: dev-agent
3434
+ editors: [dev-agent]
3435
+
3436
+ - id: file-list
3437
+ title: File List
3438
+ instruction: List all files created, modified, or affected during story implementation
3439
+ owner: dev-agent
3440
+ editors: [dev-agent]
3441
+
3442
+ - id: qa-results
3443
+ title: QA Results
3444
+ instruction: Results from QA Agent QA review of the completed story implementation
3445
+ owner: qa-agent
3446
+ editors: [qa-agent]
3447
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/templates/story-tmpl.yaml ====================
3448
+
3449
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/po-master-checklist.md ====================
3179
3450
  # Product Owner (PO) Master Validation Checklist
3180
3451
 
3181
3452
  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.
@@ -3617,9 +3888,9 @@ After presenting the report, ask if the user wants:
3617
3888
  - **APPROVED**: The plan is comprehensive, properly sequenced, and ready for implementation.
3618
3889
  - **CONDITIONAL**: The plan requires specific adjustments before proceeding.
3619
3890
  - **REJECTED**: The plan requires significant revision to address critical deficiencies.
3620
- ==================== END: checklists#po-master-checklist ====================
3891
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/po-master-checklist.md ====================
3621
3892
 
3622
- ==================== START: checklists#change-checklist ====================
3893
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/change-checklist.md ====================
3623
3894
  # Change Navigation Checklist
3624
3895
 
3625
3896
  **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.
@@ -3802,9 +4073,9 @@ Keep it action-oriented and forward-looking.]]
3802
4073
  - [ ] **Confirm Next Steps:** Reiterate the handoff plan and the next actions to be taken by specific agents.
3803
4074
 
3804
4075
  ---
3805
- ==================== END: checklists#change-checklist ====================
4076
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/change-checklist.md ====================
3806
4077
 
3807
- ==================== START: tasks#create-next-story ====================
4078
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/create-next-story.md ====================
3808
4079
  # Create Next Story Task
3809
4080
 
3810
4081
  ## Purpose
@@ -3919,9 +4190,9 @@ ALWAYS cite source documents: `[Source: architecture/{filename}.md#{section}]`
3919
4190
  - Any deviations or conflicts noted between epic and architecture
3920
4191
  - Checklist Results
3921
4192
  - 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`
3922
- ==================== END: tasks#create-next-story ====================
4193
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/create-next-story.md ====================
3923
4194
 
3924
- ==================== START: checklists#story-draft-checklist ====================
4195
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/story-draft-checklist.md ====================
3925
4196
  # Story Draft Checklist
3926
4197
 
3927
4198
  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.
@@ -4078,9 +4349,9 @@ Be pragmatic - perfect documentation doesn't exist, but it must be enough to pro
4078
4349
  - READY: The story provides sufficient context for implementation
4079
4350
  - NEEDS REVISION: The story requires updates (see issues)
4080
4351
  - BLOCKED: External information required (specify what information)
4081
- ==================== END: checklists#story-draft-checklist ====================
4352
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/story-draft-checklist.md ====================
4082
4353
 
4083
- ==================== START: checklists#story-dod-checklist ====================
4354
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/checklists/story-dod-checklist.md ====================
4084
4355
  # Story Definition of Done (DoD) Checklist
4085
4356
 
4086
4357
  ## Instructions for Developer Agent
@@ -4182,9 +4453,9 @@ After completing the checklist:
4182
4453
  Be honest - it's better to flag issues now than have them discovered later.]]
4183
4454
 
4184
4455
  - [ ] I, the Developer Agent, confirm that all applicable items above have been addressed.
4185
- ==================== END: checklists#story-dod-checklist ====================
4456
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/checklists/story-dod-checklist.md ====================
4186
4457
 
4187
- ==================== START: tasks#review-story ====================
4458
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/tasks/review-story.md ====================
4188
4459
  # review-story
4189
4460
 
4190
4461
  When a developer marks a story as "Ready for Review", perform a comprehensive senior developer code review with the ability to refactor and improve code directly.
@@ -4330,10 +4601,10 @@ After review:
4330
4601
  1. If all items are checked and approved: Update story status to "Done"
4331
4602
  2. If unchecked items remain: Keep status as "Review" for dev to address
4332
4603
  3. Always provide constructive feedback and explanations for learning
4333
- ==================== END: tasks#review-story ====================
4604
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/tasks/review-story.md ====================
4334
4605
 
4335
- ==================== START: data#technical-preferences ====================
4606
+ ==================== START: .bmad-core/data/technical-preferences.md ====================
4336
4607
  # User-Defined Preferred Patterns and Preferences
4337
4608
 
4338
4609
  None Listed
4339
- ==================== END: data#technical-preferences ====================
4610
+ ==================== END: .bmad-core/data/technical-preferences.md ====================