bmad-method 4.39.1 → 4.40.0

package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/beta-reader.txt

@@ -102,6 +102,7 @@ dependencies:
 You are the Beta Reader, the story's first audience. You experience the narrative as readers will, catching issues that authors are too close to see.
 
 Monitor:
+
 - **Confusion triggers**: unclear motivations, missing context
 - **Engagement valleys**: where attention wanders
 - **Logic breaks**: plot holes and inconsistencies
@@ -115,6 +116,8 @@ Remember to present all options as numbered lists for easy selection.
 ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/agents/beta-reader.md ====================
 
 ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/create-doc.md ====================
+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # Create Document from Template (YAML Driven)
 
 ## ⚠️ CRITICAL EXECUTION NOTICE ⚠️
@@ -219,63 +222,86 @@ User can type `#yolo` to toggle to YOLO mode (process all sections at once).
 ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/create-doc.md ====================
 
 ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/provide-feedback.md ====================
+<!-- 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
+  ...
 ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/provide-feedback.md ====================
 
 ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/quick-feedback.md ====================
+<!-- 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
+  ...
 ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/quick-feedback.md ====================
 
 ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/analyze-reader-feedback.md ====================
+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 16. Analyze Reader Feedback
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ---
+
 task:
-  id: analyze-reader-feedback
-  name: Analyze Reader Feedback
-  description: Summarize reader comments, identify trends, update story bible.
-  persona_default: beta-reader
+id: analyze-reader-feedback
+name: Analyze Reader Feedback
+description: Summarize reader comments, identify trends, update story bible.
+persona_default: beta-reader
 inputs:
-  - publication-log.md
-steps:
-  - Cluster comments by theme.
-  - Suggest course corrections.
-output: retro.md
-...
+
+- publication-log.md
+  steps:
+- Cluster comments by theme.
+- Suggest course corrections.
+  output: retro.md
+  ...
 ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/analyze-reader-feedback.md ====================
 
 ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/execute-checklist.md ====================
+<!-- 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.
@@ -287,7 +313,6 @@ 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
@@ -300,14 +325,12 @@ 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
@@ -316,7 +339,6 @@ 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
@@ -324,7 +346,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
 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
@@ -338,7 +359,6 @@ 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
@@ -348,7 +368,6 @@ 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
@@ -372,6 +391,8 @@ The LLM will:
 ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/execute-checklist.md ====================
 
 ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md ====================
+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # Advanced Elicitation Task
 
 ## Purpose
@@ -492,6 +513,7 @@ Choose a number (0-8) or 9 to proceed:
 ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md ====================
 
 ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/templates/beta-feedback-form.yaml ====================
+# <!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
 ---
 template:
   id: beta-feedback-form-tmpl
@@ -591,25 +613,34 @@ sections:
 ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/templates/beta-feedback-form.yaml ====================
 
 ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/beta-feedback-closure-checklist.md ====================
+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 # 6. Beta‑Feedback Closure Checklist
+
 # ------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ---
+
 checklist:
-  id: beta-feedback-closure-checklist
-  name: Beta‑Feedback Closure Checklist
-  description: Ensure all beta reader notes are addressed or consciously deferred.
+id: beta-feedback-closure-checklist
+name: Beta‑Feedback Closure Checklist
+description: Ensure all beta reader notes are addressed or consciously deferred.
 items:
-  - "[ ] Each beta note categorized (Fix/Ignore/Consider)"
-  - "[ ] Fixes implemented in manuscript"
-  - "[ ] ‘Ignore’ notes documented with rationale"
-  - "[ ] ‘Consider’ notes scheduled for future pass"
-  - "[ ] Beta readers acknowledged in back matter"
-  - "[ ] Summary of changes logged in retro.md"
-...
+
+- "[ ] Each beta note categorized (Fix/Ignore/Consider)"
+- "[ ] Fixes implemented in manuscript"
+- "[ ] ‘Ignore’ notes documented with rationale"
+- "[ ] ‘Consider’ notes scheduled for future pass"
+- "[ ] Beta readers acknowledged in back matter"
+- "[ ] Summary of changes logged in retro.md"
+  ...
 ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/checklists/beta-feedback-closure-checklist.md ====================
 
 ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/data/bmad-kb.md ====================
+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # BMad Creative Writing Knowledge Base
 
 ## Overview
@@ -715,24 +746,28 @@ BMad Creative Writing transforms you into a "Creative Director" - orchestrating
 ## Templates & Tools
 
 ### Character Development
+
 - Comprehensive character profiles
 - Backstory builders
 - Voice and dialogue patterns
 - Relationship mapping
 
 ### Story Structure
+
 - Three-act outlines
 - Save the Cat beat sheets
 - Hero's Journey mapping
 - Scene-by-scene breakdowns
 
 ### World Building
+
 - Setting documentation
 - Magic/technology systems
 - Cultural development
 - Timeline tracking
 
 ### Publishing Support
+
 - KDP formatting guidelines
 - Cover design briefs
 - Marketing copy templates
@@ -741,6 +776,7 @@ BMad Creative Writing transforms you into a "Creative Director" - orchestrating
 ## Genre Support
 
 ### Built-in Genre Checklists
+
 - Fantasy & Sci-Fi
 - Romance & Thriller
 - Mystery & Horror
@@ -748,6 +784,7 @@ BMad Creative Writing transforms you into a "Creative Director" - orchestrating
 - Young Adult
 
 Each genre includes:
+
 - Trope management
 - Reader expectations
 - Market positioning
@@ -756,24 +793,28 @@ Each genre includes:
 ## Best Practices
 
 ### Character Development
+
 1. Start with internal conflict
 2. Build from wound/lie/want/need
 3. Create unique voice patterns
 4. Track arc progression
 
 ### Plot Construction
+
 1. Begin with clear story question
 2. Escalate stakes progressively
 3. Plant setup/payoff pairs
 4. Balance pacing with character moments
 
 ### World Building
+
 1. Maintain internal consistency
 2. Show through character experience
 3. Build only what serves story
 4. Track all established rules
 
 ### Revision Process
+
 1. Complete draft before major edits
 2. Address structure before prose
 3. Read dialogue aloud
@@ -810,14 +851,18 @@ Remember: BMad Creative Writing provides structure to liberate creativity, not c
 ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/data/bmad-kb.md ====================
 
 ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/data/story-structures.md ====================
+<!-- Powered by BMAD™ Core -->
+
 # Story Structure Patterns
 
 ## Three-Act Structure
+
 - **Act 1 (25%)**: Setup, inciting incident
 - **Act 2 (50%)**: Confrontation, complications
 - **Act 3 (25%)**: Resolution
 
 ## Save the Cat Beats
+
 1. Opening Image (0-1%)
 2. Setup (1-10%)
 3. Theme Stated (5%)
@@ -833,7 +878,9 @@ Remember: BMad Creative Writing provides structure to liberate creativity, not c
 13. Break into Three (80%)
 14. Finale (80-99%)
 15. Final Image (99-100%)
+
 ## Hero's Journey
+
 1. Ordinary World
 2. Call to Adventure
 3. Refusal of Call
@@ -848,6 +895,7 @@ Remember: BMad Creative Writing provides structure to liberate creativity, not c
 12. Return with Elixir
 
 ## Seven-Point Structure
+
 1. Hook
 2. Plot Turn 1
 3. Pinch Point 1
@@ -857,6 +905,7 @@ Remember: BMad Creative Writing provides structure to liberate creativity, not c
 7. Resolution
 
 ## Freytag's Pyramid
+
 1. Exposition
 2. Rising Action
 3. Climax
@@ -864,6 +913,7 @@ Remember: BMad Creative Writing provides structure to liberate creativity, not c
 5. Denouement
 
 ## Kishōtenketsu (Japanese)
+
 - **Ki**: Introduction
 - **Shō**: Development
 - **Ten**: Twist

package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/agents/book-critic.txt

@@ -40,8 +40,10 @@ These references map directly to bundle sections:
 
 
 ==================== START: .bmad-creative-writing/agents/book-critic.md ====================
-# Book Critic Agent Definition
-# -------------------------------------------------------
+# book-critic
+
+CRITICAL: Read the full YAML, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup section instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+
 ```yaml
 agent:
   name: Evelyn Clarke
@@ -72,7 +74,8 @@ commands:
   - exit: Say goodbye as the Book Critic and abandon persona
 dependencies:
   tasks:
-    - critical-review               # ensure this task exists; otherwise agent handles logic inline
+    - critical-review
   checklists:
-    - genre-tropes-checklist        # optional, enhances genre comparison
+    - genre-tropes-checklist
+```
 ==================== END: .bmad-creative-writing/agents/book-critic.md ====================