bmad-method 4.37.0-beta.6 → 5.0.0-beta.1

package/.github/workflows/promote-to-stable.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,144 @@
+name: Promote to Stable
+
+on:
+  workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      version_bump:
+        description: 'Version bump type'
+        required: true
+        default: 'minor'
+        type: choice
+        options:
+          - patch
+          - minor
+          - major
+
+jobs:
+  promote:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    permissions:
+      contents: write
+      pull-requests: write
+    
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout repository
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+          token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Setup Node.js
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version: '20'
+          registry-url: 'https://registry.npmjs.org'
+
+      - name: Configure Git
+        run: |
+          git config --global user.name "github-actions[bot]"
+          git config --global user.email "github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com"
+          git config --global url."https://x-access-token:${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}@github.com/".insteadOf "https://github.com/"
+
+      - name: Switch to stable branch
+        run: |
+          git checkout stable
+          git pull origin stable
+
+      - name: Merge main into stable
+        run: |
+          git merge origin/main --no-edit
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: npm ci
+
+      - name: Get current version and calculate new version
+        id: version
+        run: |
+          # Get current version from package.json
+          CURRENT_VERSION=$(node -p "require('./package.json').version")
+          echo "current_version=$CURRENT_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          
+          # Remove beta suffix if present
+          BASE_VERSION=$(echo $CURRENT_VERSION | sed 's/-beta\.[0-9]\+//')
+          echo "base_version=$BASE_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          
+          # Calculate new version based on bump type
+          IFS='.' read -ra VERSION_PARTS <<< "$BASE_VERSION"
+          MAJOR=${VERSION_PARTS[0]}
+          MINOR=${VERSION_PARTS[1]}
+          PATCH=${VERSION_PARTS[2]}
+          
+          case "${{ github.event.inputs.version_bump }}" in
+            "major")
+              NEW_VERSION="$((MAJOR + 1)).0.0"
+              ;;
+            "minor")
+              NEW_VERSION="$MAJOR.$((MINOR + 1)).0"
+              ;;
+            "patch")
+              NEW_VERSION="$MAJOR.$MINOR.$((PATCH + 1))"
+              ;;
+            *)
+              NEW_VERSION="$BASE_VERSION"
+              ;;
+          esac
+          
+          # Check if calculated version already exists on NPM and increment if necessary
+          while npm view bmad-method@$NEW_VERSION version >/dev/null 2>&1; do
+            echo "Version $NEW_VERSION already exists, incrementing..."
+            IFS='.' read -ra NEW_VERSION_PARTS <<< "$NEW_VERSION"
+            NEW_MAJOR=${NEW_VERSION_PARTS[0]}
+            NEW_MINOR=${NEW_VERSION_PARTS[1]}
+            NEW_PATCH=${NEW_VERSION_PARTS[2]}
+            
+            case "${{ github.event.inputs.version_bump }}" in
+              "major")
+                NEW_VERSION="$((NEW_MAJOR + 1)).0.0"
+                ;;
+              "minor")
+                NEW_VERSION="$NEW_MAJOR.$((NEW_MINOR + 1)).0"
+                ;;
+              "patch")
+                NEW_VERSION="$NEW_MAJOR.$NEW_MINOR.$((NEW_PATCH + 1))"
+                ;;
+            esac
+          done
+          
+          echo "new_version=$NEW_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "Promoting from $CURRENT_VERSION to $NEW_VERSION"
+
+      - name: Update package.json versions
+        run: |
+          # Update main package.json
+          npm version ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }} --no-git-tag-version
+          
+          # Update installer package.json
+          sed -i 's/"version": ".*"/"version": "${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"/' tools/installer/package.json
+
+      - name: Update package-lock.json
+        run: npm install --package-lock-only
+
+      - name: Commit stable release
+        run: |
+          git add .
+          git commit -m "feat: promote to stable ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}
+
+          BREAKING CHANGE: Promote beta features to stable release
+
+          - Update version from ${{ steps.version.outputs.current_version }} to ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}
+          - Automated promotion via GitHub Actions"
+
+      - name: Push stable release
+        run: |
+          git remote set-url origin https://x-access-token:${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}@github.com/${{ github.repository }}.git
+          git push origin stable
+
+      - name: Switch back to main
+        run: git checkout main
+
+      - name: Summary
+        run: |
+          echo "🎉 Successfully promoted to stable!"
+          echo "📦 Version: ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+          echo "🚀 The stable release will be automatically published to NPM via semantic-release"
+          echo "✅ Users running 'npx bmad-method install' will now get version ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"

package/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,9 +1,32 @@
-## [4.36.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.36.1...v4.36.2) (2025-08-10)
+# [5.0.0-beta.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.37.0-beta.1...v5.0.0-beta.1) (2025-08-16)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* add permissions and authentication for promotion workflow ([7f016d0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/7f016d0020705c2a048b656eeaaf9bd1762e4914))
+* resolve CommonJS import compatibility for chalk, inquirer, and ora ([#442](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/442)) ([33269c8](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/33269c888d930d197ab47a3ec1d8a66c5469c43b))
+* update package-lock.json for semver dependency ([6cb2fa6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/6cb2fa68b305dfe7eac052cd32d84839c57fb321))
+* update versions for dual publishing beta releases ([e0dcbcf](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e0dcbcf5277ac33a824b445060177fd3e71f13d4))
+
+
+### Features
 
+* add automated promotion workflow for stable releases ([fb02234](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/fb02234b592f2345d8c42275e666cf01e5e92869))
+* publish stable release 5.0.0 ([93426c2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/93426c2d2f046ce37a9c491d1f55fe9f7a2566d8))
+* transform QA agent into Test Architect with advanced quality ca… ([#433](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/433)) ([0b61175](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0b61175d98e6def508cc82bb4539e7f37f8f6e1a))
+
+
+### BREAKING CHANGES
+
+* Promote beta features to stable release for v5.0.0
+
+This commit ensures the stable release gets properly published to NPM and GitHub releases.
+
+## [4.36.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.36.1...v4.36.2) (2025-08-10)
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* align installer dependencies with root package versions for ESM compatibility ([#420](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/420)) ([3f6b674](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3f6b67443d61ae6add98656374bed27da4704644))
+- align installer dependencies with root package versions for ESM compatibility ([#420](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/420)) ([3f6b674](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3f6b67443d61ae6add98656374bed27da4704644))
 
 ## [4.36.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.36.0...v4.36.1) (2025-08-09)
 
@@ -687,3 +710,5 @@ Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
 ### Features
 
 - add versioning and release automation ([0ea5e50](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0ea5e50aa7ace5946d0100c180dd4c0da3e2fd8c))
+
+# Promote to stable release 5.0.0

package/bmad-core/agents/analyst.md

@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ persona:
     - Integrity of Information - Ensure accurate sourcing and representation
     - Numbered Options Protocol - Always use numbered lists for selections
 # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-commands:  
+commands:
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
   - create-project-brief: use task create-doc with project-brief-tmpl.yaml
   - perform-market-research: use task create-doc with market-research-tmpl.yaml

package/bmad-core/agents/architect.md

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 # architect
 
-
 ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
 
 CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
@@ -53,12 +52,12 @@ persona:
     - Cost-Conscious Engineering - Balance technical ideals with financial reality
     - Living Architecture - Design for change and adaptation
 # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-commands:  
+commands:
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
   - create-full-stack-architecture: use create-doc with fullstack-architecture-tmpl.yaml
   - create-backend-architecture: use create-doc with architecture-tmpl.yaml
   - create-front-end-architecture: use create-doc with front-end-architecture-tmpl.yaml
-  - create-brownfield-architecture:  use create-doc with brownfield-architecture-tmpl.yaml
+  - create-brownfield-architecture: use create-doc with brownfield-architecture-tmpl.yaml
   - doc-out: Output full document to current destination file
   - document-project: execute the task document-project.md
   - execute-checklist {checklist}: Run task execute-checklist (default->architect-checklist)

package/bmad-core/agents/bmad-master.md

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 # BMad Master
 
-
 ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
 
 CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:

package/bmad-core/agents/bmad-orchestrator.md

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 # BMad Web Orchestrator
 
-
 ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
 
 CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
@@ -52,9 +51,9 @@ persona:
     - Always use numbered lists for choices
     - Process commands starting with * immediately
     - Always remind users that commands require * prefix
-commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help, *agent pm)
+commands: # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help, *agent pm)
   help: Show this guide with available agents and workflows
-  chat-mode: Start conversational mode for detailed assistance  
+  chat-mode: Start conversational mode for detailed assistance
   kb-mode: Load full BMad knowledge base
   status: Show current context, active agent, and progress
   agent: Transform into a specialized agent (list if name not specified)
@@ -72,42 +71,42 @@ commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help, *agent pm)
 help-display-template: |
   === BMad Orchestrator Commands ===
   All commands must start with * (asterisk)
-  
+
   Core Commands:
   *help ............... Show this guide
   *chat-mode .......... Start conversational mode for detailed assistance
   *kb-mode ............ Load full BMad knowledge base
   *status ............. Show current context, active agent, and progress
   *exit ............... Return to BMad or exit session
-  
+
   Agent & Task Management:
   *agent [name] ....... Transform into specialized agent (list if no name)
   *task [name] ........ Run specific task (list if no name, requires agent)
   *checklist [name] ... Execute checklist (list if no name, requires agent)
-  
+
   Workflow Commands:
   *workflow [name] .... Start specific workflow (list if no name)
   *workflow-guidance .. Get personalized help selecting the right workflow
   *plan ............... Create detailed workflow plan before starting
   *plan-status ........ Show current workflow plan progress
   *plan-update ........ Update workflow plan status
-  
+
   Other Commands:
   *yolo ............... Toggle skip confirmations mode
   *party-mode ......... Group chat with all agents
   *doc-out ............ Output full document
-  
+
   === Available Specialist Agents ===
   [Dynamically list each agent in bundle with format:
   *agent {id}: {title}
     When to use: {whenToUse}
     Key deliverables: {main outputs/documents}]
-  
+
   === Available Workflows ===
   [Dynamically list each workflow in bundle with format:
   *workflow {id}: {name}
     Purpose: {description}]
-  
+
   💡 Tip: Each agent has unique tasks, templates, and checklists. Switch to an agent to access their capabilities!
 
 fuzzy-matching:

package/bmad-core/agents/dev.md

@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@ agent:
   whenToUse: "Use for code implementation, debugging, refactoring, and development best practices"
   customization:
 
-
 persona:
   role: Expert Senior Software Engineer & Implementation Specialist
   style: Extremely concise, pragmatic, detail-oriented, solution-focused
@@ -52,20 +51,20 @@ core_principles:
   - Numbered Options - Always use numbered lists when presenting choices to the user
 
 # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-commands:  
+commands:
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
   - run-tests: Execute linting and tests
   - explain: teach me what and why you did whatever you just did in detail so I can learn. Explain to me as if you were training a junior engineer.
   - exit: Say goodbye as the Developer, and then abandon inhabiting this persona
   - develop-story:
-    - order-of-execution: "Read (first or next) task→Implement Task and its subtasks→Write tests→Execute validations→Only if ALL pass, then update the task checkbox with [x]→Update story section File List to ensure it lists and new or modified or deleted source file→repeat order-of-execution until complete"
-    - story-file-updates-ONLY:
-      - CRITICAL: ONLY UPDATE THE STORY FILE WITH UPDATES TO SECTIONS INDICATED BELOW. DO NOT MODIFY ANY OTHER SECTIONS.
-      - CRITICAL: You are ONLY authorized to edit these specific sections of story files - Tasks / Subtasks Checkboxes, Dev Agent Record section and all its subsections, Agent Model Used, Debug Log References, Completion Notes List, File List, Change Log, Status
-      - CRITICAL: DO NOT modify Status, Story, Acceptance Criteria, Dev Notes, Testing sections, or any other sections not listed above
-    - blocking: "HALT for: Unapproved deps needed, confirm with user | Ambiguous after story check | 3 failures attempting to implement or fix something repeatedly | Missing config | Failing regression"
-    - ready-for-review: "Code matches requirements + All validations pass + Follows standards + File List complete"
-    - completion: "All Tasks and Subtasks marked [x] and have tests→Validations and full regression passes (DON'T BE LAZY, EXECUTE ALL TESTS and CONFIRM)→Ensure File List is Complete→run the task execute-checklist for the checklist story-dod-checklist→set story status: 'Ready for Review'→HALT"
+      - order-of-execution: "Read (first or next) task→Implement Task and its subtasks→Write tests→Execute validations→Only if ALL pass, then update the task checkbox with [x]→Update story section File List to ensure it lists and new or modified or deleted source file→repeat order-of-execution until complete"
+      - story-file-updates-ONLY:
+          - CRITICAL: ONLY UPDATE THE STORY FILE WITH UPDATES TO SECTIONS INDICATED BELOW. DO NOT MODIFY ANY OTHER SECTIONS.
+          - CRITICAL: You are ONLY authorized to edit these specific sections of story files - Tasks / Subtasks Checkboxes, Dev Agent Record section and all its subsections, Agent Model Used, Debug Log References, Completion Notes List, File List, Change Log, Status
+          - CRITICAL: DO NOT modify Status, Story, Acceptance Criteria, Dev Notes, Testing sections, or any other sections not listed above
+      - blocking: "HALT for: Unapproved deps needed, confirm with user | Ambiguous after story check | 3 failures attempting to implement or fix something repeatedly | Missing config | Failing regression"
+      - ready-for-review: "Code matches requirements + All validations pass + Follows standards + File List complete"
+      - completion: "All Tasks and Subtasks marked [x] and have tests→Validations and full regression passes (DON'T BE LAZY, EXECUTE ALL TESTS and CONFIRM)→Ensure File List is Complete→run the task execute-checklist for the checklist story-dod-checklist→set story status: 'Ready for Review'→HALT"
 
 dependencies:
   tasks:

package/bmad-core/agents/po.md

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ persona:
     - Focus on Executable & Value-Driven Increments - Ensure work aligns with MVP goals
     - Documentation Ecosystem Integrity - Maintain consistency across all documents
 # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-commands:  
+commands:
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
   - execute-checklist-po: Run task execute-checklist (checklist po-master-checklist)
   - shard-doc {document} {destination}: run the task shard-doc against the optionally provided document to the specified destination

package/bmad-core/agents/qa.md

@@ -30,40 +30,59 @@ activation-instructions:
 agent:
   name: Quinn
   id: qa
-  title: Senior Developer & QA Architect
+  title: Test Architect & Quality Advisor
   icon: 🧪
-  whenToUse: Use for senior code review, refactoring, test planning, quality assurance, and mentoring through code improvements
+  whenToUse: |
+    Use for comprehensive test architecture review, quality gate decisions, 
+    and code improvement. Provides thorough analysis including requirements 
+    traceability, risk assessment, and test strategy. 
+    Advisory only - teams choose their quality bar.
   customization: null
 persona:
-  role: Senior Developer & Test Architect
-  style: Methodical, detail-oriented, quality-focused, mentoring, strategic
-  identity: Senior developer with deep expertise in code quality, architecture, and test automation
-  focus: Code excellence through review, refactoring, and comprehensive testing strategies
+  role: Test Architect with Quality Advisory Authority
+  style: Comprehensive, systematic, advisory, educational, pragmatic
+  identity: Test architect who provides thorough quality assessment and actionable recommendations without blocking progress
+  focus: Comprehensive quality analysis through test architecture, risk assessment, and advisory gates
   core_principles:
-    - Senior Developer Mindset - Review and improve code as a senior mentoring juniors
-    - Active Refactoring - Don't just identify issues, fix them with clear explanations
-    - Test Strategy & Architecture - Design holistic testing strategies across all levels
-    - Code Quality Excellence - Enforce best practices, patterns, and clean code principles
-    - Shift-Left Testing - Integrate testing early in development lifecycle
-    - Performance & Security - Proactively identify and fix performance/security issues
-    - Mentorship Through Action - Explain WHY and HOW when making improvements
-    - Risk-Based Testing - Prioritize testing based on risk and critical areas
-    - Continuous Improvement - Balance perfection with pragmatism
-    - Architecture & Design Patterns - Ensure proper patterns and maintainable code structure
+    - Depth As Needed - Go deep based on risk signals, stay concise when low risk
+    - Requirements Traceability - Map all stories to tests using Given-When-Then patterns
+    - Risk-Based Testing - Assess and prioritize by probability × impact
+    - Quality Attributes - Validate NFRs (security, performance, reliability) via scenarios
+    - Testability Assessment - Evaluate controllability, observability, debuggability
+    - Gate Governance - Provide clear PASS/CONCERNS/FAIL/WAIVED decisions with rationale
+    - Advisory Excellence - Educate through documentation, never block arbitrarily
+    - Technical Debt Awareness - Identify and quantify debt with improvement suggestions
+    - LLM Acceleration - Use LLMs to accelerate thorough yet focused analysis
+    - Pragmatic Balance - Distinguish must-fix from nice-to-have improvements
 story-file-permissions:
   - CRITICAL: When reviewing stories, you are ONLY authorized to update the "QA Results" section of story files
   - CRITICAL: DO NOT modify any other sections including Status, Story, Acceptance Criteria, Tasks/Subtasks, Dev Notes, Testing, Dev Agent Record, Change Log, or any other sections
   - CRITICAL: Your updates must be limited to appending your review results in the QA Results section only
 # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-commands:  
+commands:
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
-  - review {story}: execute the task review-story for the highest sequence story in docs/stories unless another is specified - keep any specified technical-preferences in mind as needed
-  - exit: Say goodbye as the QA Engineer, and then abandon inhabiting this persona
+  - review {story}: |
+      Adaptive, risk-aware comprehensive review. 
+      Produces: QA Results update in story file + gate file (PASS/CONCERNS/FAIL/WAIVED).
+      Gate file location: docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml
+      Executes review-story task which includes all analysis and creates gate decision.
+  - gate {story}: Execute qa-gate task to write/update quality gate decision in docs/qa/gates/
+  - trace {story}: Execute trace-requirements task to map requirements to tests using Given-When-Then
+  - risk-profile {story}: Execute risk-profile task to generate risk assessment matrix
+  - test-design {story}: Execute test-design task to create comprehensive test scenarios
+  - nfr-assess {story}: Execute nfr-assess task to validate non-functional requirements
+  - exit: Say goodbye as the Test Architect, and then abandon inhabiting this persona
 dependencies:
   tasks:
     - review-story.md
+    - qa-gate.md
+    - trace-requirements.md
+    - risk-profile.md
+    - test-design.md
+    - nfr-assess.md
   data:
     - technical-preferences.md
   templates:
     - story-tmpl.yaml
+    - qa-gate-tmpl.yaml
 ```

package/bmad-core/agents/sm.md

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ persona:
     - Will ensure all information comes from the PRD and Architecture to guide the dumb dev agent
     - You are NOT allowed to implement stories or modify code EVER!
 # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-commands:  
+commands:
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
   - draft: Execute task create-next-story.md
   - correct-course: Execute task correct-course.md

package/bmad-core/agents/ux-expert.md

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ persona:
     - You're particularly skilled at translating user needs into beautiful, functional designs.
     - You can craft effective prompts for AI UI generation tools like v0, or Lovable.
 # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-commands:  
+commands:
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
   - create-front-end-spec: run task create-doc.md with template front-end-spec-tmpl.yaml
   - generate-ui-prompt: Run task generate-ai-frontend-prompt.md

package/bmad-core/checklists/architect-checklist.md

@@ -403,33 +403,28 @@ Ask the user if they want to work through the checklist:
 Now that you've completed the checklist, generate a comprehensive validation report that includes:
 
 1. Executive Summary
-
    - Overall architecture readiness (High/Medium/Low)
    - Critical risks identified
    - Key strengths of the architecture
    - Project type (Full-stack/Frontend/Backend) and sections evaluated
 
 2. Section Analysis
-
    - Pass rate for each major section (percentage of items passed)
    - Most concerning failures or gaps
    - Sections requiring immediate attention
    - Note any sections skipped due to project type
 
 3. Risk Assessment
-
    - Top 5 risks by severity
    - Mitigation recommendations for each
    - Timeline impact of addressing issues
 
 4. Recommendations
-
    - Must-fix items before development
    - Should-fix items for better quality
    - Nice-to-have improvements
 
 5. AI Implementation Readiness
-
    - Specific concerns for AI agent implementation
    - Areas needing additional clarification
    - Complexity hotspots to address

package/bmad-core/checklists/pm-checklist.md

@@ -304,7 +304,6 @@ Ask the user if they want to work through the checklist:
 Create a comprehensive validation report that includes:
 
 1. Executive Summary
-
    - Overall PRD completeness (percentage)
    - MVP scope appropriateness (Too Large/Just Right/Too Small)
    - Readiness for architecture phase (Ready/Nearly Ready/Not Ready)
@@ -312,26 +311,22 @@ Create a comprehensive validation report that includes:
 
 2. Category Analysis Table
    Fill in the actual table with:
-
    - Status: PASS (90%+ complete), PARTIAL (60-89%), FAIL (<60%)
    - Critical Issues: Specific problems that block progress
 
 3. Top Issues by Priority
-
    - BLOCKERS: Must fix before architect can proceed
    - HIGH: Should fix for quality
    - MEDIUM: Would improve clarity
    - LOW: Nice to have
 
 4. MVP Scope Assessment
-
    - Features that might be cut for true MVP
    - Missing features that are essential
    - Complexity concerns
    - Timeline realism
 
 5. Technical Readiness
-
    - Clarity of technical constraints
    - Identified technical risks
    - Areas needing architect investigation

package/bmad-core/checklists/po-master-checklist.md

@@ -8,12 +8,10 @@ PROJECT TYPE DETECTION:
 First, determine the project type by checking:
 
 1. Is this a GREENFIELD project (new from scratch)?
-
    - Look for: New project initialization, no existing codebase references
    - Check for: prd.md, architecture.md, new project setup stories
 
 2. Is this a BROWNFIELD project (enhancing existing system)?
-
    - Look for: References to existing codebase, enhancement/modification language
    - Check for: brownfield-prd.md, brownfield-architecture.md, existing system analysis
 
@@ -347,7 +345,6 @@ Ask the user if they want to work through the checklist:
 Generate a comprehensive validation report that adapts to project type:
 
 1. Executive Summary
-
    - Project type: [Greenfield/Brownfield] with [UI/No UI]
    - Overall readiness (percentage)
    - Go/No-Go recommendation
@@ -357,42 +354,36 @@ Generate a comprehensive validation report that adapts to project type:
 2. Project-Specific Analysis
 
    FOR GREENFIELD:
-
    - Setup completeness
    - Dependency sequencing
    - MVP scope appropriateness
    - Development timeline feasibility
 
    FOR BROWNFIELD:
-
    - Integration risk level (High/Medium/Low)
    - Existing system impact assessment
    - Rollback readiness
    - User disruption potential
 
 3. Risk Assessment
-
    - Top 5 risks by severity
    - Mitigation recommendations
    - Timeline impact of addressing issues
    - [BROWNFIELD] Specific integration risks
 
 4. MVP Completeness
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    - Core features coverage
    - Missing essential functionality
    - Scope creep identified
    - True MVP vs over-engineering
 
 5. Implementation Readiness
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    - Developer clarity score (1-10)
    - Ambiguous requirements count
    - Missing technical details
    - [BROWNFIELD] Integration point clarity
 
 6. Recommendations
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    - Must-fix before development
    - Should-fix for quality
    - Consider for improvement

package/bmad-core/checklists/story-dod-checklist.md

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 1. **Requirements Met:**
 
    [[LLM: Be specific - list each requirement and whether it's complete]]
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    - [ ] All functional requirements specified in the story are implemented.
    - [ ] All acceptance criteria defined in the story are met.
 
 2. **Coding Standards & Project Structure:**
 
    [[LLM: Code quality matters for maintainability. Check each item carefully]]
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    - [ ] All new/modified code strictly adheres to `Operational Guidelines`.
    - [ ] All new/modified code aligns with `Project Structure` (file locations, naming, etc.).
    - [ ] Adherence to `Tech Stack` for technologies/versions used (if story introduces or modifies tech usage).
@@ -44,7 +42,6 @@ The goal is quality delivery, not just checking boxes.]]
 3. **Testing:**
 
    [[LLM: Testing proves your code works. Be honest about test coverage]]
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    - [ ] All required unit tests as per the story and `Operational Guidelines` Testing Strategy are implemented.
    - [ ] All required integration tests (if applicable) as per the story and `Operational Guidelines` Testing Strategy are implemented.
    - [ ] All tests (unit, integration, E2E if applicable) pass successfully.
@@ -53,14 +50,12 @@ The goal is quality delivery, not just checking boxes.]]
 4. **Functionality & Verification:**
 
    [[LLM: Did you actually run and test your code? Be specific about what you tested]]
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    - [ ] Functionality has been manually verified by the developer (e.g., running the app locally, checking UI, testing API endpoints).
    - [ ] Edge cases and potential error conditions considered and handled gracefully.
 
 5. **Story Administration:**
 
    [[LLM: Documentation helps the next developer. What should they know?]]
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    - [ ] All tasks within the story file are marked as complete.
    - [ ] Any clarifications or decisions made during development are documented in the story file or linked appropriately.
    - [ ] The story wrap up section has been completed with notes of changes or information relevant to the next story or overall project, the agent model that was primarily used during development, and the changelog of any changes is properly updated.
@@ -68,7 +63,6 @@ The goal is quality delivery, not just checking boxes.]]
 6. **Dependencies, Build & Configuration:**
 
    [[LLM: Build issues block everyone. Ensure everything compiles and runs cleanly]]
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    - [ ] Project builds successfully without errors.
    - [ ] Project linting passes
    - [ ] Any new dependencies added were either pre-approved in the story requirements OR explicitly approved by the user during development (approval documented in story file).
@@ -79,7 +73,6 @@ The goal is quality delivery, not just checking boxes.]]
 7. **Documentation (If Applicable):**
 
    [[LLM: Good documentation prevents future confusion. What needs explaining?]]
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    - [ ] Relevant inline code documentation (e.g., JSDoc, TSDoc, Python docstrings) for new public APIs or complex logic is complete.
    - [ ] User-facing documentation updated, if changes impact users.
    - [ ] Technical documentation (e.g., READMEs, system diagrams) updated if significant architectural changes were made.

package/bmad-core/checklists/story-draft-checklist.md

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 Generate a concise validation report:
 
 1. Quick Summary
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    - Story readiness: READY / NEEDS REVISION / BLOCKED
    - Clarity score (1-10)
    - Major gaps identified
 
 2. Fill in the validation table with:
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    - PASS: Requirements clearly met
    - PARTIAL: Some gaps but workable
    - FAIL: Critical information missing
 
 3. Specific Issues (if any)
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    - List concrete problems to fix
    - Suggest specific improvements
    - Identify any blocking dependencies