bmad-method 4.39.1 → 4.40.0

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/execute-checklist.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # Checklist Validation Task
 
 This task provides instructions for validating documentation against checklists. The agent MUST follow these instructions to ensure thorough and systematic validation of documents.
@@ -9,7 +11,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
 ## Instructions
 
 1. **Initial Assessment**
-
    - If user or the task being run provides a checklist name:
      - Try fuzzy matching (e.g. "plot checklist" -> "plot-structure-checklist")
      - If multiple matches found, ask user to clarify
@@ -22,14 +23,12 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
      - All at once (YOLO mode - recommended for checklists, there will be a summary of sections at the end to discuss)
 
 2. **Document and Artifact Gathering**
-
    - Each checklist will specify its required documents/artifacts at the beginning
    - Follow the checklist's specific instructions for what to gather, generally a file can be resolved in the docs folder, if not or unsure, halt and ask or confirm with the user.
 
 3. **Checklist Processing**
 
    If in interactive mode:
-
    - Work through each section of the checklist one at a time
    - For each section:
      - Review all items in the section following instructions for that section embedded in the checklist
@@ -38,7 +37,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
      - Get user confirmation before proceeding to next section or if any thing major do we need to halt and take corrective action
 
    If in YOLO mode:
-
    - Process all sections at once
    - Create a comprehensive report of all findings
    - Present the complete analysis to the user
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 4. **Validation Approach**
 
    For each checklist item:
-
    - Read and understand the requirement
    - Look for evidence in the documentation that satisfies the requirement
    - Consider both explicit mentions and implicit coverage
@@ -60,7 +57,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
 5. **Section Analysis**
 
    For each section:
-
    - think step by step to calculate pass rate
    - Identify common themes in failed items
    - Provide specific recommendations for improvement
@@ -70,7 +66,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
 6. **Final Report**
 
    Prepare a summary that includes:
-
    - Overall checklist completion status
    - Pass rates by section
    - List of failed items with context
@@ -90,4 +85,4 @@ The LLM will:
 
 - Execute the complete checklist validation
 - Present a final report with pass/fail rates and key findings
-- Offer to provide detailed analysis of any section, especially those with warnings or failures
+- Offer to provide detailed analysis of any section, especially those with warnings or failures

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/expand-premise.md

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+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 7. Expand Premise (Snowflake Step 2)
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ---
+
 task:
-  id: expand-premise
-  name: Expand Premise
-  description: Turn a 1‑sentence idea into a 1‑paragraph summary.
-  persona_default: plot-architect
+id: expand-premise
+name: Expand Premise
+description: Turn a 1‑sentence idea into a 1‑paragraph summary.
+persona_default: plot-architect
 inputs:
-  - premise.txt
-steps:
-  - Ask for genre confirmation.
-  - Draft one paragraph (~5 sentences) covering protagonist, conflict, stakes.
-output: premise-paragraph.md
-...
+
+- premise.txt
+  steps:
+- Ask for genre confirmation.
+- Draft one paragraph (~5 sentences) covering protagonist, conflict, stakes.
+  output: premise-paragraph.md
+  ...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/expand-synopsis.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 8. Expand Synopsis (Snowflake Step 4)
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ---
+
 task:
-  id: expand-synopsis
-  name: Expand Synopsis
-  description: Build a 1‑page synopsis from the paragraph summary.
-  persona_default: plot-architect
+id: expand-synopsis
+name: Expand Synopsis
+description: Build a 1‑page synopsis from the paragraph summary.
+persona_default: plot-architect
 inputs:
-  - premise-paragraph.md
-steps:
-  - Outline three‑act structure in prose.
-  - Keep under 700 words.
-output: synopsis.md
-...
+
+- premise-paragraph.md
+  steps:
+- Outline three‑act structure in prose.
+- Keep under 700 words.
+  output: synopsis.md
+  ...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/final-polish.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 14. Final Polish
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ---
+
 task:
-  id: final-polish
-  name: Final Polish
-  description: Line‑edit for style, clarity, grammar.
-  persona_default: editor
+id: final-polish
+name: Final Polish
+description: Line‑edit for style, clarity, grammar.
+persona_default: editor
 inputs:
-  - chapter-dialog.md | polished-manuscript.md
-steps:
-  - Correct grammar and tighten prose.
-  - Ensure consistent voice.
-output: chapter-final.md | final-manuscript.md
-...
+
+- chapter-dialog.md | polished-manuscript.md
+  steps:
+- Correct grammar and tighten prose.
+- Ensure consistent voice.
+  output: chapter-final.md | final-manuscript.md
+  ...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-cover-brief.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 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
+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
-...
+
+- 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
+  ...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-cover-prompts.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 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
+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
-...
+
+- 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
+  ...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/generate-scene-list.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 10. Generate Scene List
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ---
+
 task:
-  id: generate-scene-list
-  name: Generate Scene List
-  description: Break synopsis into a numbered list of scenes.
-  persona_default: plot-architect
+id: generate-scene-list
+name: Generate Scene List
+description: Break synopsis into a numbered list of scenes.
+persona_default: plot-architect
 inputs:
-  - synopsis.md | story-outline.md
-steps:
-  - Identify key beats.
-  - Fill scene-list-tmpl table.
-output: scene-list.md
-...
+
+- synopsis.md | story-outline.md
+  steps:
+- Identify key beats.
+- Fill scene-list-tmpl table.
+  output: scene-list.md
+  ...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/incorporate-feedback.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 6. Incorporate Feedback
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ---
+
 task:
-  id: incorporate-feedback
-  name: Incorporate Feedback
-  description: Merge beta feedback into manuscript; accept, reject, or revise.
-  persona_default: editor
+id: incorporate-feedback
+name: Incorporate Feedback
+description: Merge beta feedback into manuscript; accept, reject, or revise.
+persona_default: editor
 inputs:
-  - draft-manuscript.md
-  - beta-notes.md
-steps:
-  - Summarize actionable changes.
-  - Apply revisions inline.
-  - Mark resolved comments.
-output: polished-manuscript.md
-...
+
+- draft-manuscript.md
+- beta-notes.md
+  steps:
+- Summarize actionable changes.
+- Apply revisions inline.
+- Mark resolved comments.
+  output: polished-manuscript.md
+  ...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/outline-scenes.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 11. Outline Scenes
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ---
+
 task:
-  id: outline-scenes
-  name: Outline Scenes
-  description: Group scene list into chapters with act structure.
-  persona_default: plot-architect
+id: outline-scenes
+name: Outline Scenes
+description: Group scene list into chapters with act structure.
+persona_default: plot-architect
 inputs:
-  - scene-list.md
-steps:
-  - Assign scenes to chapters.
-  - Produce snowflake-outline.md with headings per chapter.
-output: snowflake-outline.md
-...
+
+- scene-list.md
+  steps:
+- Assign scenes to chapters.
+- Produce snowflake-outline.md with headings per chapter.
+  output: snowflake-outline.md
+  ...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/provide-feedback.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 5. Provide Feedback (Beta)
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ---
+
 task:
-  id: provide-feedback
-  name: Provide Feedback (Beta)
-  description: Simulate beta‑reader feedback using beta-feedback-form-tmpl.
-  persona_default: beta-reader
+id: provide-feedback
+name: Provide Feedback (Beta)
+description: Simulate beta‑reader feedback using beta-feedback-form-tmpl.
+persona_default: beta-reader
 inputs:
-  - draft-manuscript.md | chapter-draft.md
-steps:
-  - Read provided text.
-  - Fill feedback form objectively.
-  - Save as beta-notes.md or chapter-notes.md.
-output: beta-notes.md
-...
+
+- draft-manuscript.md | chapter-draft.md
+  steps:
+- Read provided text.
+- Fill feedback form objectively.
+- Save as beta-notes.md or chapter-notes.md.
+  output: beta-notes.md
+  ...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/publish-chapter.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 15. Publish Chapter
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ---
+
 task:
-  id: publish-chapter
-  name: Publish Chapter
-  description: Format and log a chapter release.
-  persona_default: editor
+id: publish-chapter
+name: Publish Chapter
+description: Format and log a chapter release.
+persona_default: editor
 inputs:
-  - chapter-final.md
-steps:
-  - Generate front/back matter as needed.
-  - Append entry to publication-log.md (date, URL).
-output: publication-log.md
-...
+
+- chapter-final.md
+  steps:
+- Generate front/back matter as needed.
+- Append entry to publication-log.md (date, URL).
+  output: publication-log.md
+  ...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/quick-feedback.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 13. Quick Feedback (Serial)
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ---
+
 task:
-  id: quick-feedback
-  name: Quick Feedback (Serial)
-  description: Fast beta feedback focused on pacing and hooks.
-  persona_default: beta-reader
+id: quick-feedback
+name: Quick Feedback (Serial)
+description: Fast beta feedback focused on pacing and hooks.
+persona_default: beta-reader
 inputs:
-  - chapter-dialog.md
-steps:
-  - Use condensed beta-feedback-form.
-output: chapter-notes.md
-...
+
+- chapter-dialog.md
+  steps:
+- Use condensed beta-feedback-form.
+  output: chapter-notes.md
+  ...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/select-next-arc.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 12. Select Next Arc (Serial)
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ---
+
 task:
-  id: select-next-arc
-  name: Select Next Arc
-  description: Choose the next 2–4‑chapter arc for serial publication.
-  persona_default: plot-architect
+id: select-next-arc
+name: Select Next Arc
+description: Choose the next 2–4‑chapter arc for serial publication.
+persona_default: plot-architect
 inputs:
-  - retrospective data (retro.md) | snowflake-outline.md
-steps:
-  - Analyze reader feedback.
-  - Update release-plan.md with upcoming beats.
-output: release-plan.md
-...
+
+- retrospective data (retro.md) | snowflake-outline.md
+  steps:
+- Analyze reader feedback.
+- Update release-plan.md with upcoming beats.
+  output: release-plan.md
+  ...

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/tasks/workshop-dialog.md

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+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # Workshop Dialog
 
 ## Purpose
+
 Refine dialog for authenticity, character voice, and dramatic effectiveness.
 
 ## Process
 
 ### 1. Voice Audit
+
 For each character, assess:
+
 - Vocabulary level and word choice
 - Sentence structure preferences
 - Speech rhythms and patterns
@@ -15,7 +20,9 @@ For each character, assess:
 - Emotional expression style
 
 ### 2. Subtext Analysis
+
 For each exchange:
+
 - What's being said directly
 - What's really being communicated
 - Power dynamics at play
@@ -24,14 +31,18 @@ For each exchange:
 - Obstacles to directness
 
 ### 3. Flow Enhancement
+
 - Remove unnecessary dialogue tags
 - Vary attribution methods
 - Add action beats
 - Incorporate silence/pauses
 - Balance dialog with narrative
 - Ensure natural interruptions
+
 ### 4. Conflict Injection
+
 Where dialog lacks tension:
+
 - Add opposing goals
 - Insert misunderstandings
 - Create subtext conflicts
@@ -40,6 +51,7 @@ Where dialog lacks tension:
 - Add environmental pressure
 
 ### 5. Polish Pass
+
 - Read aloud for rhythm
 - Check period authenticity
 - Verify character consistency
@@ -48,4 +60,5 @@ Where dialog lacks tension:
 - Add distinctive character markers
 
 ## Output
-Refined dialog with stronger voices and dramatic impact
+
+Refined dialog with stronger voices and dramatic impact

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/beta-feedback-form.yaml

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+# <!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
 ---
 template:
   id: beta-feedback-form-tmpl

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/chapter-draft-tmpl.yaml

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+# <!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
 ---
 template:
   id: chapter-draft-tmpl

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/character-profile-tmpl.yaml

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+# <!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
 ---
 template:
   id: character-profile
@@ -89,4 +90,3 @@ sections:
       - Pet peeves
       - Hidden talents
       - Contradictions
-

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/cover-design-brief-tmpl.yaml

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+# <!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
 ---
 template:
   id: cover-design-brief-tmpl

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/premise-brief-tmpl.yaml

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+# <!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
 ---
 template:
   id: premise-brief-tmpl

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/scene-list-tmpl.yaml

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+# <!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
 ---
 template:
   id: scene-list-tmpl

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/story-outline-tmpl.yaml

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+# <!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
 ---
 template:
   id: story-outline
@@ -93,4 +94,3 @@ sections:
       - Hook/cliffhanger
     repeatable: true
     elicit: true
-

package/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/world-guide-tmpl.yaml

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+# <!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
 ---
 template:
   id: world-guide-tmpl