bmad-method 4.37.0 → 4.39.1

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/book-cover-design-workflow.md

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+# Book Cover Design Assets
+# ============================================================
+# This canvas file contains:
+# 1. Agent definition (cover-designer)
+# 2. Three tasks
+# 3. One template
+# 4. One checklist
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+# agents/cover-designer.md
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+```yaml
+agent:
+  name: Iris Vega
+  id: cover-designer
+  title: Book Cover Designer & KDP Specialist
+  icon: 🎨
+  whenToUse: Use to generate AI‑ready cover art prompts and assemble a compliant KDP package (front, spine, back).
+  customization: null
+persona:
+  role: Award‑Winning Cover Artist & Publishing Production Expert
+  style: Visual, detail‑oriented, market‑aware, collaborative
+  identity: Veteran cover designer whose work has topped Amazon charts across genres; expert in KDP technical specs.
+  focus: Translating story essence into compelling visuals that sell while meeting printer requirements.
+  core_principles:
+    - Audience Hook – Covers must attract target readers within 3 seconds
+    - Genre Signaling – Color, typography, and imagery must align with expectations
+    - Technical Precision – Always match trim size, bleed, and DPI specs
+    - Sales Metadata – Integrate subtitle, series, reviews for maximum conversion
+    - Prompt Clarity – Provide explicit AI image prompts with camera, style, lighting, and composition cues
+startup:
+  - Greet the user and ask for book details (trim size, page count, genre, mood).
+  - Offer to run *generate-cover-brief* task to gather all inputs.
+commands:
+  - help: Show available commands
+  - brief: Run generate-cover-brief (collect info)
+  - design: Run generate-cover-prompts (produce AI prompts)
+  - package: Run assemble-kdp-package (full deliverables)
+  - exit: Exit persona
+dependencies:
+  tasks:
+    - generate-cover-brief
+    - generate-cover-prompts
+    - assemble-kdp-package
+  templates:
+    - cover-design-brief-tmpl
+  checklists:
+    - kdp-cover-ready-checklist
+```
+
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+# tasks/generate-cover-brief.md
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+---
+task:
+  id: generate-cover-brief
+  name: Generate Cover Brief
+  description: Interactive questionnaire that captures all creative and technical parameters for the cover.
+  persona_default: cover-designer
+steps:
+  - Ask for title, subtitle, author name, series info.
+  - Ask for genre, target audience, comparable titles.
+  - Ask for trim size (e.g., 6"x9"), page count, paper color.
+  - Ask for mood keywords, primary imagery, color palette.
+  - Ask what should appear on back cover (blurb, reviews, author bio, ISBN location).
+  - Fill cover-design-brief-tmpl with collected info.
+output: cover-brief.md
+...
+
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+# tasks/generate-cover-prompts.md
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+---
+task:
+  id: generate-cover-prompts
+  name: Generate Cover Prompts
+  description: Produce AI image generator prompts for front cover artwork plus typography guidance.
+  persona_default: cover-designer
+inputs:
+  - cover-brief.md
+steps:
+  - Extract mood, genre, imagery from brief.
+  - Draft 3‑5 alternative stable diffusion / DALL·E prompts (include style, lens, color keywords).
+  - Specify safe negative prompts.
+  - Provide font pairing suggestions (Google Fonts) matching genre.
+  - Output prompts and typography guidance to cover-prompts.md.
+output: cover-prompts.md
+...
+
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+# tasks/assemble-kdp-package.md
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+---
+task:
+  id: assemble-kdp-package
+  name: Assemble KDP Cover Package
+  description: Compile final instructions, assets list, and compliance checklist for Amazon KDP upload.
+  persona_default: cover-designer
+inputs:
+  - cover-brief.md
+  - cover-prompts.md
+steps:
+  - Calculate full‑wrap cover dimensions (front, spine, back) using trim size & page count.
+  - List required bleed and margin values.
+  - Provide layout diagram (ASCII or Mermaid) labeling zones.
+  - Insert ISBN placeholder or user‑supplied barcode location.
+  - Populate back‑cover content sections (blurb, reviews, author bio).
+  - Export combined PDF instructions (design-package.md) with link placeholders for final JPEG/PNG.
+  - Execute kdp-cover-ready-checklist; flag any unmet items.
+output: design-package.md
+...
+
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+# templates/cover-design-brief-tmpl.yaml
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+---
+template:
+  id: cover-design-brief-tmpl
+  name: Cover Design Brief
+  description: Structured form capturing creative + technical details for cover design.
+  whenToUse: During generate-cover-brief task.
+  exampleOutput: cover-brief.md
+---
+# Cover Design Brief – {{title}}
+
+## Book Metadata
+- **Title:** {{title}}
+- **Subtitle:** {{subtitle}}
+- **Author:** {{author}}
+- **Series (if any):** {{series}}
+- **Genre:** {{genre}}
+- **Target Audience:** {{audience}}
+
+## Technical Specs
+| Item | Value |
+|------|-------|
+| Trim Size | {{trim_size}} |
+| Page Count | {{page_count}} |
+| Paper Color | {{paper_color}} |
+| Print Type | {{print_type}} |
+| Matte/Glossy | {{finish}} |
+
+## Creative Direction
+- **Mood / Tone Keywords:** {{mood_keywords}}
+- **Primary Imagery:** {{imagery}}
+- **Color Palette:** {{colors}}
+- **Font Style Preferences:** {{fonts}}
+
+## Back Cover Content
+- **Blurb:** {{blurb}}
+- **Review Snippets:** {{reviews}}
+- **Author Bio:** {{author_bio}}
+- **ISBN/Barcode:** {{isbn_location}}
+
+[[LLM: After drafting, apply tasks#advanced-elicitation]]
+...
+
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+# checklists/kdp-cover-ready-checklist.md
+# ------------------------------------------------------------
+---
+checklist:
+  id: kdp-cover-ready-checklist
+  name: KDP Cover Ready Checklist
+  description: Ensure final cover meets Amazon KDP print specs.
+items:
+  - "[ ] Correct trim size & bleed margins applied"
+  - "[ ] 300 DPI images"
+  - "[ ] CMYK color profile for print PDF"
+  - "[ ] Spine text ≥ 0.0625" away from edges"
+  - "[ ] Barcode zone clear of critical art"
+  - "[ ] No transparent layers"
+  - "[ ] File size < 40MB PDF"
+  - "[ ] Front & back text legible at thumbnail size"
+...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-greenfield-workflow.yaml

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+---
+workflow:
+  id: novel-greenfield-workflow
+  name: Greenfield Novel Workflow
+  description: >-
+    End‑to‑end pipeline for writing a brand‑new novel: concept → outline → draft →
+    beta feedback → polish → professional critique.
+  phases:
+    ideation:
+      - agent: narrative-designer
+        task: brainstorm-premise
+        output: concept-brief.md
+      - agent: world-builder
+        task: build-world
+        input: concept-brief.md
+        output: world-guide.md
+      - agent: character-psychologist
+        task: develop-character
+        input: concept-brief.md
+        output: characters.md
+    outlining:
+      - agent: plot-architect
+        task: analyze-story-structure
+        input:
+          - concept-brief.md
+          - world-guide.md
+          - characters.md
+        output: story-outline.md
+    drafting:
+      - agent: editor
+        task: create-draft-section
+        input: story-outline.md
+        repeat: per-chapter
+        output: draft-manuscript.md
+      - agent: dialog-specialist
+        task: workshop-dialog
+        input: draft-manuscript.md
+        output: dialog-pass.md
+    revision:
+      - agent: beta-reader
+        task: provide-feedback
+        input: draft-manuscript.md
+        output: beta-notes.md
+      - agent: editor
+        task: incorporate-feedback
+        input:
+          - draft-manuscript.md
+          - beta-notes.md
+        output: polished-manuscript.md
+    critique:
+      - agent: book-critic
+        task: critical-review
+        input: polished-manuscript.md
+        output: critic-review.md
+  completion_criteria:
+    - critic-review.md exists
+...
+

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-serial-workflow.yaml

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+---
+workflow:
+  id: novel-serial-workflow
+  name: Iterative Release Novel Workflow
+  description: >-
+    Web‑serial cycle with regular releases, reader feedback, and season‑end
+    professional critique.
+  phases:
+    sprint-planning:
+      - agent: plot-architect
+        task: select-next-arc
+        output: release-plan.md
+    chapter-loop:
+      - agent: editor
+        task: create-draft-section
+        input: release-plan.md
+        repeat: per-chapter
+        output: chapter-draft.md
+      - agent: dialog-specialist
+        task: workshop-dialog
+        input: chapter-draft.md
+        output: chapter-dialog.md
+      - agent: beta-reader
+        task: quick-feedback
+        input: chapter-dialog.md
+        output: chapter-notes.md
+      - agent: editor
+        task: final-polish
+        input:
+          - chapter-dialog.md
+          - chapter-notes.md
+        output: chapter-final.md
+      - agent: editor
+        task: publish-chapter
+        input: chapter-final.md
+        output: publication-log.md
+    retrospective:
+      - agent: beta-reader
+        task: analyze-reader-feedback
+        input: publication-log.md
+        output: retro.md
+    season-critique:
+      - agent: book-critic
+        task: critical-review
+        input: publication-log.md
+        output: critic-review.md
+  completion_criteria:
+    - publication-log.md exists
+    - critic-review.md exists
+...
+

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-snowflake-workflow.yaml

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+---
+workflow:
+  id: novel-snowflake-workflow
+  name: Snowflake Novel Workflow
+  description: >-
+    10‑step Snowflake Method culminating in professional critic review.
+  phases:
+    premise:
+      - agent: plot-architect
+        task: brainstorm-premise
+        output: premise.txt
+    paragraph:
+      - agent: plot-architect
+        task: expand-premise
+        input: premise.txt
+        output: premise-paragraph.md
+    characters:
+      - agent: character-psychologist
+        task: develop-character
+        input: premise-paragraph.md
+        output: character-summaries.md
+    synopsis:
+      - agent: plot-architect
+        task: expand-synopsis
+        input: premise-paragraph.md
+        output: synopsis.md
+    deep-character:
+      - agent: character-psychologist
+        task: character-depth-pass
+        input: character-summaries.md
+        output: characters.md
+    scene-list:
+      - agent: plot-architect
+        task: generate-scene-list
+        input:
+          - synopsis.md
+          - characters.md
+        output: scene-list.md
+    outline:
+      - agent: plot-architect
+        task: outline-scenes
+        input: scene-list.md
+        output: snowflake-outline.md
+    drafting:
+      - agent: editor
+        task: create-draft-section
+        input: snowflake-outline.md
+        repeat: per-chapter
+        output: draft-manuscript.md
+    polish:
+      - agent: beta-reader
+        task: provide-feedback
+        input: draft-manuscript.md
+        output: beta-notes.md
+      - agent: editor
+        task: incorporate-feedback
+        input:
+          - draft-manuscript.md
+          - beta-notes.md
+        output: final-manuscript.md
+    critique:
+      - agent: book-critic
+        task: critical-review
+        input: final-manuscript.md
+        output: critic-review.md
+  completion_criteria:
+    - critic-review.md exists
+...
+

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/novel-writing.yaml

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+---
+# workflows/novel-writing.yaml
+name: novel-writing
+title: Novel Writing Workflow
+description: |
+  End‑to‑end pipeline for drafting, revising, and polishing a full‑length novel
+  using the BMAD Creative Writing team.
+
+triggers:
+  - command: /novel
+  - intent: "write a novel"
+
+inputs:
+  - working_title
+  - genre
+  - target_word_count
+
+agents:
+  - plot-architect
+  - world-builder
+  - character-psychologist
+  - genre-specialist
+  - narrative-designer
+  - dialog-specialist
+  - editor
+  - beta-reader
+
+steps:
+  - id: generate_outline
+    title: Generate high‑level outline
+    agent: plot-architect
+    uses: templates/story-outline-tmpl.yaml
+    outputs: outline
+
+  - id: develop_characters
+    title: Flesh out characters
+    agent: character-psychologist
+    inputs: outline
+    uses: templates/character-profile-tmpl.yaml
+    outputs: character_profiles
+
+  - id: build_world
+    title: Develop setting and worldbuilding
+    agent: world-builder
+    inputs: outline
+    outputs: world_bible
+
+  - id: scene_list
+    title: Expand outline into scene list
+    agent: narrative-designer
+    inputs:
+      - outline
+      - character_profiles
+      - world_bible
+    outputs: scene_list
+
+  - id: draft
+    title: Draft manuscript
+    agent: narrative-designer
+    repeat_for: scene_list
+    outputs: raw_chapters
+
+  - id: dialogue_pass
+    title: Polish dialogue
+    agent: dialog-specialist
+    inputs: raw_chapters
+    outputs: dialogue_polished
+
+  - id: developmental_edit
+    title: Developmental edit
+    agent: editor
+    inputs:
+      - dialogue_polished
+    outputs: revised_manuscript
+
+  - id: beta_read
+    title: Beta read and feedback
+    agent: beta-reader
+    inputs: revised_manuscript
+    outputs: beta_notes
+
+  - id: final_edit
+    title: Final copy‑edit and proof
+    agent: editor
+    inputs:
+      - revised_manuscript
+      - beta_notes
+    outputs: final_manuscript
+
+outputs:
+  - final_manuscript
+

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/screenplay-development.yaml

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+---
+# workflows/screenplay-development.yaml
+name: screenplay-development
+title: Screenplay Development Workflow
+description: |
+  Develop a feature‑length screenplay from concept to polished shooting script.
+
+triggers:
+  - command: /screenplay
+  - intent: "write a screenplay"
+
+inputs:
+  - working_title
+  - genre
+  - target_length_pages
+
+agents:
+  - plot-architect
+  - character-psychologist
+  - genre-specialist
+  - narrative-designer
+  - dialog-specialist
+  - editor
+  - beta-reader
+
+steps:
+  - id: logline
+    title: Craft logline & premise
+    agent: plot-architect
+    outputs: logline
+
+  - id: beat_sheet
+    title: Create beat sheet (Save the Cat, etc.)
+    agent: plot-architect
+    inputs: logline
+    outputs: beat_sheet
+
+  - id: treatment
+    title: Expand into prose treatment
+    agent: narrative-designer
+    inputs: beat_sheet
+    outputs: treatment
+
+  - id: character_bios
+    title: Write character bios
+    agent: character-psychologist
+    inputs: treatment
+    outputs: character_bios
+
+  - id: first_draft
+    title: Draft screenplay
+    agent: narrative-designer
+    inputs:
+      - treatment
+      - character_bios
+    outputs: draft_script
+
+  - id: dialogue_polish
+    title: Dialogue polish
+    agent: dialog-specialist
+    inputs: draft_script
+    outputs: dialogue_polished_script
+
+  - id: format_check
+    title: Format & technical check (Final Draft / Fountain)
+    agent: editor
+    inputs: dialogue_polished_script
+    outputs: production_ready_script
+
+  - id: beta_read
+    title: Table read feedback
+    agent: beta-reader
+    inputs: production_ready_script
+    outputs: beta_script_notes
+
+  - id: final_script
+    title: Final shooting script
+    agent: editor
+    inputs:
+      - production_ready_script
+      - beta_script_notes
+    outputs: final_screenplay
+
+outputs:
+  - final_screenplay
+

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/series-planning.yaml

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+---
+# workflows/series-planning.yaml
+name: series-planning
+title: Series Planning Workflow
+description: |
+  Plan a multi‑book or multi‑season narrative series, including overarching arcs
+  and individual installment roadmaps.
+
+triggers:
+  - command: /series-plan
+  - intent: "plan a series"
+
+inputs:
+  - series_title
+  - genre
+  - num_installments
+
+agents:
+  - plot-architect
+  - world-builder
+  - character-psychologist
+  - narrative-designer
+  - genre-specialist
+  - editor
+
+steps:
+  - id: high_concept
+    title: Define series high concept
+    agent: plot-architect
+    outputs: high_concept
+
+  - id: world_bible
+    title: Build series bible (world, rules, tone)
+    agent: world-builder
+    inputs: high_concept
+    outputs: series_bible
+
+  - id: character_arcs
+    title: Map long‑arc character development
+    agent: character-psychologist
+    inputs:
+      - high_concept
+      - series_bible
+    outputs: character_arc_map
+
+  - id: installment_overviews
+    title: Plot each installment overview
+    agent: plot-architect
+    repeat: num_installments
+    inputs:
+      - high_concept
+      - character_arc_map
+    outputs: installment_overviews
+
+  - id: genre_alignment
+    title: Genre & market alignment check
+    agent: genre-specialist
+    inputs: installment_overviews
+    outputs: market_positioning
+
+  - id: roadmap
+    title: Compile master roadmap
+    agent: narrative-designer
+    inputs:
+      - series_bible
+      - character_arc_map
+      - installment_overviews
+      - market_positioning
+    outputs: series_roadmap
+
+  - id: editorial_review
+    title: Editorial review
+    agent: editor
+    inputs: series_roadmap
+    outputs: final_series_plan
+
+outputs:
+  - final_series_plan
+

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/workflows/short-story-creation.yaml

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+---
+# workflows/short-story-creation.yaml
+name: short-story-creation
+title: Short Story Creation Workflow
+description: |
+  Pipeline for drafting and polishing a standalone short story (up to ~7,500 words).
+
+triggers:
+  - command: /short-story
+  - intent: "write a short story"
+
+inputs:
+  - working_title
+  - genre
+  - target_word_count
+
+agents:
+  - plot-architect
+  - character-psychologist
+  - genre-specialist
+  - narrative-designer
+  - editor
+  - beta-reader
+
+steps:
+  - id: premise
+    title: Generate premise
+    agent: plot-architect
+    outputs: premise
+
+  - id: outline
+    title: Create compact outline
+    agent: plot-architect
+    inputs: premise
+    outputs: outline
+
+  - id: draft
+    title: Draft story
+    agent: narrative-designer
+    inputs: outline
+    outputs: draft_story
+
+  - id: tightening
+    title: Tighten prose & pacing
+    agent: editor
+    inputs: draft_story
+    outputs: tightened_story
+
+  - id: beta_read
+    title: Beta read
+    agent: beta-reader
+    inputs: tightened_story
+    outputs: beta_feedback
+
+  - id: final_edit
+    title: Final edit & proof
+    agent: editor
+    inputs:
+      - tightened_story
+      - beta_feedback
+    outputs: final_story
+
+outputs:
+  - final_story
+

package/expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/config.yaml

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 name: bmad-infrastructure-devops
-version: 1.11.0
+version: 1.12.0
 short-title: Infrastructure DevOps Pack
 description: >-
   This expansion pack extends BMad Method with comprehensive infrastructure and