bmad-method 4.44.0 → 4.44.1

package/dist/expansion-packs/bmad-godot-game-dev/teams/godot-game-team.txt

@@ -558,11 +558,7 @@ agent:
   id: game-qa
   title: Game Test Architect & TDD Enforcer (Godot)
   icon: 🎮🧪
-  whenToUse: |
-    Use for Godot game testing architecture, test-driven development enforcement,
-    performance validation, and gameplay quality assurance. Ensures all code is
-    test-first, performance targets are met, and player experience is validated.
-    Enforces GUT for GDScript and GoDotTest/GodotTestDriver for C# with TDD practices.
+  whenToUse: Use for Godot game testing architecture, test-driven development enforcement, performance validation, and gameplay quality assurance. Ensures all code is test-first, performance targets are met, and player experience is validated. Enforces GUT for GDScript and GoDotTest/GodotTestDriver for C# with TDD practices.
   customization: null
 persona:
   role: Game Test Architect & TDD Champion for Godot Development
@@ -8943,7 +8939,7 @@ optional:
 
 ### 0) Load Core Config & Locate Story
 
-- Read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` and resolve `qa_root`, `story_root`, and `project_root`
+- Read `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` and resolve `qa_root`, `story_root`, and `project_root`
 - Locate story file in `{story_root}/{epic}.{story}.*.md`
   - HALT if missing and ask for correct story id/path
 
@@ -9043,7 +9039,7 @@ Status Rule:
 
 ## Blocking Conditions
 
-- Missing `bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
+- Missing `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
 - Story file not found for `story_id`
 - No QA artifacts found (neither gate nor assessments)
   - HALT and request QA to generate at least a gate file (or proceed only with clear developer-provided fix list)
@@ -19903,7 +19899,7 @@ optional:
 
 ### 0) Load Core Config & Locate Story
 
-- Read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` and resolve `qa_root`, `story_root`, and `project_root`
+- Read `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` and resolve `qa_root`, `story_root`, and `project_root`
 - Locate story file in `{story_root}/{epic}.{story}.*.md`
   - HALT if missing and ask for correct story id/path
 
@@ -20003,7 +19999,7 @@ Status Rule:
 
 ## Blocking Conditions
 
-- Missing `bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
+- Missing `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
 - Story file not found for `story_id`
 - No QA artifacts found (neither gate nor assessments)
   - HALT and request QA to generate at least a gate file (or proceed only with clear developer-provided fix list)

package/dist/teams/team-all.txt

@@ -506,11 +506,7 @@ agent:
   id: qa
   title: Test Architect & Quality Advisor
   icon: 🧪
-  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.
+  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: Test Architect with Quality Advisory Authority
@@ -1147,7 +1143,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
 
 ## Core Configuration (core-config.yaml)
 
-**New in V4**: The `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` file is a critical innovation that enables BMad to work seamlessly with any project structure, providing maximum flexibility and backwards compatibility.
+**New in V4**: The `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` file is a critical innovation that enables BMad to work seamlessly with any project structure, providing maximum flexibility and backwards compatibility.
 
 ### What is core-config.yaml?
 
@@ -4542,7 +4538,7 @@ sections:
       1. **Verify Complexity**: Confirm this enhancement requires architectural planning. For simple additions, recommend: "For simpler changes that don't require architectural planning, consider using the brownfield-create-epic or brownfield-create-story task with the Product Owner instead."
 
       2. **REQUIRED INPUTS**:
-         - Completed brownfield-prd.md
+         - Completed prd.md
          - Existing project technical documentation (from docs folder or user-provided)
          - Access to existing project structure (IDE or uploaded files)
 
@@ -4628,8 +4624,8 @@ sections:
           - **UI/UX Consistency:** {{ui_compatibility}}
           - **Performance Impact:** {{performance_constraints}}
 
-  - id: tech-stack-alignment
-    title: Tech Stack Alignment
+  - id: tech-stack
+    title: Tech Stack
     instruction: |
       Ensure new components align with existing technology choices:
 
@@ -4791,8 +4787,8 @@ sections:
 
           **Error Handling:** {{error_handling_strategy}}
 
-  - id: source-tree-integration
-    title: Source Tree Integration
+  - id: source-tree
+    title: Source Tree
     instruction: |
       Define how new code will integrate with existing project structure:
 
@@ -4861,7 +4857,7 @@ sections:
           **Monitoring:** {{monitoring_approach}}
 
   - id: coding-standards
-    title: Coding Standards and Conventions
+    title: Coding Standards
     instruction: |
       Ensure new code follows existing project conventions:
 
@@ -6515,8 +6511,8 @@ Implement fixes based on QA results (gate and assessments) for a specific story.
 ```yaml
 required:
   - story_id: '{epic}.{story}' # e.g., "2.2"
-  - qa_root: from `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` key `qa.qaLocation` (e.g., `docs/project/qa`)
-  - story_root: from `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` key `devStoryLocation` (e.g., `docs/project/stories`)
+  - qa_root: from `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` key `qa.qaLocation` (e.g., `docs/project/qa`)
+  - story_root: from `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` key `devStoryLocation` (e.g., `docs/project/stories`)
 
 optional:
   - story_title: '{title}' # derive from story H1 if missing
@@ -6544,7 +6540,7 @@ optional:
 
 ### 0) Load Core Config & Locate Story
 
-- Read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` and resolve `qa_root` and `story_root`
+- Read `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` and resolve `qa_root` and `story_root`
 - Locate story file in `{story_root}/{epic}.{story}.*.md`
   - HALT if missing and ask for correct story id/path
 
@@ -6612,7 +6608,7 @@ Status Rule:
 
 ## Blocking Conditions
 
-- Missing `bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
+- Missing `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
 - Story file not found for `story_id`
 - No QA artifacts found (neither gate nor assessments)
   - HALT and request QA to generate at least a gate file (or proceed only with clear developer-provided fix list)
@@ -8680,7 +8676,7 @@ First, determine the project type by checking:
 
 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
+   - Check for: prd.md, architecture.md, existing system analysis
 
 3. Does the project include UI/UX components?
    - Check for: frontend-architecture.md, UI/UX specifications, design files
@@ -8698,8 +8694,8 @@ For GREENFIELD projects:
 
 For BROWNFIELD projects:
 
-- brownfield-prd.md - The brownfield enhancement requirements
-- brownfield-architecture.md - The enhancement architecture
+- prd.md - The brownfield enhancement requirements
+- architecture.md - The enhancement architecture
 - Existing project codebase access (CRITICAL - cannot proceed without this)
 - Current deployment configuration and infrastructure details
 - Database schemas, API documentation, monitoring setup
@@ -9111,11 +9107,11 @@ Quick NFR validation focused on the core four: security, performance, reliabilit
 ```yaml
 required:
   - story_id: '{epic}.{story}' # e.g., "1.3"
-  - story_path: `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `devStoryLocation`
+  - story_path: `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `devStoryLocation`
 
 optional:
-  - architecture_refs: `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `architecture.architectureFile`
-  - technical_preferences: `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `technicalPreferences`
+  - architecture_refs: `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `architecture.architectureFile`
+  - technical_preferences: `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `technicalPreferences`
   - acceptance_criteria: From story file
 ```
 
@@ -9466,7 +9462,7 @@ Generate a standalone quality gate file that provides a clear pass/fail decision
 
 ## Gate File Location
 
-**ALWAYS** check the `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `qa.qaLocation/gates`
+**ALWAYS** check the `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `qa.qaLocation/gates`
 
 Slug rules:
 
@@ -9576,7 +9572,7 @@ waiver:
 
 ## Output Requirements
 
-1. **ALWAYS** create gate file at: `qa.qaLocation/gates` from `bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
+1. **ALWAYS** create gate file at: `qa.qaLocation/gates` from `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
 2. **ALWAYS** append this exact format to story's QA Results section:
 
    ```text
@@ -9802,7 +9798,7 @@ NFR assessment: qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md
 **Template and Directory:**
 
 - Render from `../templates/qa-gate-tmpl.yaml`
-- Create directory defined in `qa.qaLocation/gates` (see `bmad-core/core-config.yaml`) if missing
+- Create directory defined in `qa.qaLocation/gates` (see `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml`) if missing
 - Save to: `qa.qaLocation/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml`
 
 Gate file structure:

package/dist/teams/team-fullstack.txt

@@ -981,7 +981,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
 
 ## Core Configuration (core-config.yaml)
 
-**New in V4**: The `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` file is a critical innovation that enables BMad to work seamlessly with any project structure, providing maximum flexibility and backwards compatibility.
+**New in V4**: The `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` file is a critical innovation that enables BMad to work seamlessly with any project structure, providing maximum flexibility and backwards compatibility.
 
 ### What is core-config.yaml?
 
@@ -6427,7 +6427,7 @@ sections:
       1. **Verify Complexity**: Confirm this enhancement requires architectural planning. For simple additions, recommend: "For simpler changes that don't require architectural planning, consider using the brownfield-create-epic or brownfield-create-story task with the Product Owner instead."
 
       2. **REQUIRED INPUTS**:
-         - Completed brownfield-prd.md
+         - Completed prd.md
          - Existing project technical documentation (from docs folder or user-provided)
          - Access to existing project structure (IDE or uploaded files)
 
@@ -6513,8 +6513,8 @@ sections:
           - **UI/UX Consistency:** {{ui_compatibility}}
           - **Performance Impact:** {{performance_constraints}}
 
-  - id: tech-stack-alignment
-    title: Tech Stack Alignment
+  - id: tech-stack
+    title: Tech Stack
     instruction: |
       Ensure new components align with existing technology choices:
 
@@ -6676,8 +6676,8 @@ sections:
 
           **Error Handling:** {{error_handling_strategy}}
 
-  - id: source-tree-integration
-    title: Source Tree Integration
+  - id: source-tree
+    title: Source Tree
     instruction: |
       Define how new code will integrate with existing project structure:
 
@@ -6746,7 +6746,7 @@ sections:
           **Monitoring:** {{monitoring_approach}}
 
   - id: coding-standards
-    title: Coding Standards and Conventions
+    title: Coding Standards
     instruction: |
       Ensure new code follows existing project conventions:
 
@@ -8671,7 +8671,7 @@ First, determine the project type by checking:
 
 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
+   - Check for: prd.md, architecture.md, existing system analysis
 
 3. Does the project include UI/UX components?
    - Check for: frontend-architecture.md, UI/UX specifications, design files
@@ -8689,8 +8689,8 @@ For GREENFIELD projects:
 
 For BROWNFIELD projects:
 
-- brownfield-prd.md - The brownfield enhancement requirements
-- brownfield-architecture.md - The enhancement architecture
+- prd.md - The brownfield enhancement requirements
+- architecture.md - The enhancement architecture
 - Existing project codebase access (CRITICAL - cannot proceed without this)
 - Current deployment configuration and infrastructure details
 - Database schemas, API documentation, monitoring setup

package/dist/teams/team-ide-minimal.txt

@@ -354,11 +354,7 @@ agent:
   id: qa
   title: Test Architect & Quality Advisor
   icon: 🧪
-  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.
+  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: Test Architect with Quality Advisory Authority
@@ -901,7 +897,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
 
 ## Core Configuration (core-config.yaml)
 
-**New in V4**: The `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` file is a critical innovation that enables BMad to work seamlessly with any project structure, providing maximum flexibility and backwards compatibility.
+**New in V4**: The `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` file is a critical innovation that enables BMad to work seamlessly with any project structure, providing maximum flexibility and backwards compatibility.
 
 ### What is core-config.yaml?
 
@@ -2603,7 +2599,7 @@ First, determine the project type by checking:
 
 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
+   - Check for: prd.md, architecture.md, existing system analysis
 
 3. Does the project include UI/UX components?
    - Check for: frontend-architecture.md, UI/UX specifications, design files
@@ -2621,8 +2617,8 @@ For GREENFIELD projects:
 
 For BROWNFIELD projects:
 
-- brownfield-prd.md - The brownfield enhancement requirements
-- brownfield-architecture.md - The enhancement architecture
+- prd.md - The brownfield enhancement requirements
+- architecture.md - The enhancement architecture
 - Existing project codebase access (CRITICAL - cannot proceed without this)
 - Current deployment configuration and infrastructure details
 - Database schemas, API documentation, monitoring setup
@@ -3316,8 +3312,8 @@ Implement fixes based on QA results (gate and assessments) for a specific story.
 ```yaml
 required:
   - story_id: '{epic}.{story}' # e.g., "2.2"
-  - qa_root: from `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` key `qa.qaLocation` (e.g., `docs/project/qa`)
-  - story_root: from `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` key `devStoryLocation` (e.g., `docs/project/stories`)
+  - qa_root: from `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` key `qa.qaLocation` (e.g., `docs/project/qa`)
+  - story_root: from `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` key `devStoryLocation` (e.g., `docs/project/stories`)
 
 optional:
   - story_title: '{title}' # derive from story H1 if missing
@@ -3345,7 +3341,7 @@ optional:
 
 ### 0) Load Core Config & Locate Story
 
-- Read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` and resolve `qa_root` and `story_root`
+- Read `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` and resolve `qa_root` and `story_root`
 - Locate story file in `{story_root}/{epic}.{story}.*.md`
   - HALT if missing and ask for correct story id/path
 
@@ -3413,7 +3409,7 @@ Status Rule:
 
 ## Blocking Conditions
 
-- Missing `bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
+- Missing `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
 - Story file not found for `story_id`
 - No QA artifacts found (neither gate nor assessments)
   - HALT and request QA to generate at least a gate file (or proceed only with clear developer-provided fix list)
@@ -3561,11 +3557,11 @@ Quick NFR validation focused on the core four: security, performance, reliabilit
 ```yaml
 required:
   - story_id: '{epic}.{story}' # e.g., "1.3"
-  - story_path: `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `devStoryLocation`
+  - story_path: `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `devStoryLocation`
 
 optional:
-  - architecture_refs: `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `architecture.architectureFile`
-  - technical_preferences: `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `technicalPreferences`
+  - architecture_refs: `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `architecture.architectureFile`
+  - technical_preferences: `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `technicalPreferences`
   - acceptance_criteria: From story file
 ```
 
@@ -3916,7 +3912,7 @@ Generate a standalone quality gate file that provides a clear pass/fail decision
 
 ## Gate File Location
 
-**ALWAYS** check the `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `qa.qaLocation/gates`
+**ALWAYS** check the `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `qa.qaLocation/gates`
 
 Slug rules:
 
@@ -4026,7 +4022,7 @@ waiver:
 
 ## Output Requirements
 
-1. **ALWAYS** create gate file at: `qa.qaLocation/gates` from `bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
+1. **ALWAYS** create gate file at: `qa.qaLocation/gates` from `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
 2. **ALWAYS** append this exact format to story's QA Results section:
 
    ```text
@@ -4252,7 +4248,7 @@ NFR assessment: qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md
 **Template and Directory:**
 
 - Render from `../templates/qa-gate-tmpl.yaml`
-- Create directory defined in `qa.qaLocation/gates` (see `bmad-core/core-config.yaml`) if missing
+- Create directory defined in `qa.qaLocation/gates` (see `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml`) if missing
 - Save to: `qa.qaLocation/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml`
 
 Gate file structure:

package/dist/teams/team-no-ui.txt

@@ -927,7 +927,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
 
 ## Core Configuration (core-config.yaml)
 
-**New in V4**: The `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` file is a critical innovation that enables BMad to work seamlessly with any project structure, providing maximum flexibility and backwards compatibility.
+**New in V4**: The `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` file is a critical innovation that enables BMad to work seamlessly with any project structure, providing maximum flexibility and backwards compatibility.
 
 ### What is core-config.yaml?
 
@@ -5964,7 +5964,7 @@ sections:
       1. **Verify Complexity**: Confirm this enhancement requires architectural planning. For simple additions, recommend: "For simpler changes that don't require architectural planning, consider using the brownfield-create-epic or brownfield-create-story task with the Product Owner instead."
 
       2. **REQUIRED INPUTS**:
-         - Completed brownfield-prd.md
+         - Completed prd.md
          - Existing project technical documentation (from docs folder or user-provided)
          - Access to existing project structure (IDE or uploaded files)
 
@@ -6050,8 +6050,8 @@ sections:
           - **UI/UX Consistency:** {{ui_compatibility}}
           - **Performance Impact:** {{performance_constraints}}
 
-  - id: tech-stack-alignment
-    title: Tech Stack Alignment
+  - id: tech-stack
+    title: Tech Stack
     instruction: |
       Ensure new components align with existing technology choices:
 
@@ -6213,8 +6213,8 @@ sections:
 
           **Error Handling:** {{error_handling_strategy}}
 
-  - id: source-tree-integration
-    title: Source Tree Integration
+  - id: source-tree
+    title: Source Tree
     instruction: |
       Define how new code will integrate with existing project structure:
 
@@ -6283,7 +6283,7 @@ sections:
           **Monitoring:** {{monitoring_approach}}
 
   - id: coding-standards
-    title: Coding Standards and Conventions
+    title: Coding Standards
     instruction: |
       Ensure new code follows existing project conventions:
 
@@ -8208,7 +8208,7 @@ First, determine the project type by checking:
 
 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
+   - Check for: prd.md, architecture.md, existing system analysis
 
 3. Does the project include UI/UX components?
    - Check for: frontend-architecture.md, UI/UX specifications, design files
@@ -8226,8 +8226,8 @@ For GREENFIELD projects:
 
 For BROWNFIELD projects:
 
-- brownfield-prd.md - The brownfield enhancement requirements
-- brownfield-architecture.md - The enhancement architecture
+- prd.md - The brownfield enhancement requirements
+- architecture.md - The enhancement architecture
 - Existing project codebase access (CRITICAL - cannot proceed without this)
 - Current deployment configuration and infrastructure details
 - Database schemas, API documentation, monitoring setup

package/docs/user-guide.md

@@ -187,6 +187,53 @@ If you want to do the planning on the web with Claude (Sonnet 4 or Opus), Gemini
 npx bmad-method install
 ```
 
+### OpenCode
+
+BMAD integrates with OpenCode via a project-level `opencode.jsonc`/`opencode.json` (JSON-only, no Markdown fallback).
+
+- Installation:
+  - Run `npx bmad-method install` and choose `OpenCode` in the IDE list.
+  - The installer will detect an existing `opencode.jsonc`/`opencode.json` or create a minimal `opencode.jsonc` if missing.
+  - It will:
+    - Ensure `instructions` includes `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` (and each selected expansion pack’s `config.yaml`).
+    - Merge BMAD agents and commands using file references (`{file:./.bmad-core/...}`), idempotently.
+    - Preserve other top-level fields and user-defined entries.
+
+- Prefixes and collisions:
+  - You can opt-in to prefix agent keys with `bmad-` and command keys with `bmad:tasks:` to avoid name collisions.
+  - If a key already exists and is not BMAD-managed, the installer will skip it and suggest enabling prefixes.
+
+- What gets added:
+  - `instructions`: `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` plus any selected expansion pack `config.yaml` files.
+  - `agent`: BMAD agents from core and selected packs.
+    - `prompt`: `{file:./.bmad-core/agents/<id>.md}` (or pack path)
+    - `mode`: `primary` for orchestrators, otherwise `all`
+    - `tools`: `{ write: true, edit: true, bash: true }`
+    - `description`: extracted from the agent’s `whenToUse`
+  - `command`: BMAD tasks from core and selected packs.
+    - `template`: `{file:./.bmad-core/tasks/<id>.md}` (or pack path)
+    - `description`: extracted from the task’s “Purpose” section
+
+- Selected Packages Only:
+  - The installer includes agents and tasks only from the packages you selected in the earlier step (core and chosen packs).
+
+- Refresh after changes:
+  - Re-run:
+    ```bash
+    npx bmad-method install -f -i opencode
+    ```
+  - The installer safely updates entries without duplication and preserves your custom fields and comments.
+
+- Optional convenience script:
+  - You can add a script to your project’s `package.json` for quick refreshes:
+    ```json
+    {
+      "scripts": {
+        "bmad:opencode": "bmad-method install -f -i opencode"
+      }
+    }
+    ```
+
 ### Codex (CLI & Web)
 
 BMAD integrates with OpenAI Codex via `AGENTS.md` and committed core agent files.
@@ -501,7 +548,7 @@ When creating custom web bundles or uploading to AI platforms, include your `tec
 
 ## Core Configuration
 
-The `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` file is a critical config that enables BMad to work seamlessly with differing project structures, more options will be made available in the future. Currently the most important is the devLoadAlwaysFiles list section in the yaml.
+The `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` file is a critical config that enables BMad to work seamlessly with differing project structures, more options will be made available in the future. Currently the most important is the devLoadAlwaysFiles list section in the yaml.
 
 ### Developer Context Files
 

package/expansion-packs/bmad-godot-game-dev/agents/bmad-orchestrator.md

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ activation-instructions:
   - Assess user goal against available agents and workflows in this bundle
   - If clear match to an agent's expertise, suggest transformation with *agent command
   - If project-oriented, suggest *workflow-guidance to explore options
-  - Load resources only when needed - never pre-load (Exception: Read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` during activation)
+  - Load resources only when needed - never pre-load (Exception: Read `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` during activation)
   - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user, auto-run `*help`, and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: BMad Orchestrator

package/expansion-packs/bmad-godot-game-dev/agents/game-qa.md

@@ -34,8 +34,7 @@ agent:
   id: game-qa
   title: Game Test Architect & TDD Enforcer (Godot)
   icon: 🎮🧪
-  whenToUse: |
-    Use for Godot game testing architecture, test-driven development enforcement,
+  whenToUse: Use for Godot game testing architecture, test-driven development enforcement,
     performance validation, and gameplay quality assurance. Ensures all code is
     test-first, performance targets are met, and player experience is validated.
     Enforces GUT for GDScript and GoDotTest/GodotTestDriver for C# with TDD practices.

package/expansion-packs/bmad-godot-game-dev/tasks/apply-qa-fixes.md

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ optional:
 
 ### 0) Load Core Config & Locate Story
 
-- Read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` and resolve `qa_root`, `story_root`, and `project_root`
+- Read `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` and resolve `qa_root`, `story_root`, and `project_root`
 - Locate story file in `{story_root}/{epic}.{story}.*.md`
   - HALT if missing and ask for correct story id/path
 
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ Status Rule:
 
 ## Blocking Conditions
 
-- Missing `bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
+- Missing `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
 - Story file not found for `story_id`
 - No QA artifacts found (neither gate nor assessments)
   - HALT and request QA to generate at least a gate file (or proceed only with clear developer-provided fix list)

package/package.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/package.json",
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "4.44.0",
+  "version": "4.44.1",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "keywords": [
     "agile",
@@ -75,6 +75,7 @@
     "@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser": "^1.6.1",
     "chalk": "^4.1.2",
     "commander": "^14.0.0",
+    "comment-json": "^4.2.5",
     "fs-extra": "^11.3.1",
     "glob": "^11.0.3",
     "ignore": "^7.0.5",

package/release_notes.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-## 🚀 What's New in v4.44.0
+## 🚀 What's New in v4.44.1
 
 ### ✨ New Features
 - feat: implement fork-friendly CI/CD with opt-in mechanism (#476)
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 - feat: Add Auggie CLI (Augment Code) Integration (#520)
 - feat: enhance file exclusion capabilities with .bmad-flattenignore support (#531)
 - feat: add iflow cli support to bmad installer.  (#510)
+- feat(opencode): add JSON-only integration and compact AGENTS.md generator (#570)
 
 ### 🐛 Bug Fixes
 - fix: update installer version display to show 4.39.0
@@ -19,6 +20,9 @@
 - Fixed: "glob" is not defined (#504)
 - fix: Template file extension in validation next story steps (#523)
 - fix: update .gitignore to correct cursor file entry (#485)
+- fix: update workflow file extensions from .md to .yaml in bmad-master.md (#562)
+- fix: Changed title to coding standards section of brownfield architecture template (#564)
+- fix: BMAD Brownfield Document Naming Inconsistency Bug (#627)
 
 ### 📦 Other Changes
 - patch: move script to tools folder
@@ -31,6 +35,8 @@
 - Update ide-setup.js - add missing glob require (#514)
 - Godot Game Dev expansion pack for BMAD (#532)
 - documentation updates
+- remove errant command from readme
+- version up
 
 ### 🔧 Maintenance
 - chore: bump to 4.39.1 to fix installer version display
@@ -45,4 +51,4 @@
 npx bmad-method install
 ```
 
-**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.39.0...v4.44.0
+**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.39.0...v4.44.1

package/tools/installer/bin/bmad.js

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ program
   .option('-d, --directory <path>', 'Installation directory')
   .option(
     '-i, --ide <ide...>',
-    'Configure for specific IDE(s) - can specify multiple (cursor, claude-code, windsurf, trae, roo, kilo, cline, gemini, qwen-code, github-copilot, codex, codex-web, auggie-cli, iflow-cli, other)',
+    'Configure for specific IDE(s) - can specify multiple (cursor, claude-code, windsurf, trae, roo, kilo, cline, gemini, qwen-code, github-copilot, codex, codex-web, auggie-cli, iflow-cli, opencode, other)',
   )
   .option(
     '-e, --expansion-packs <packs...>',
@@ -410,6 +410,7 @@ async function promptInstallation() {
           { name: 'Auggie CLI (Augment Code)', value: 'auggie-cli' },
           { name: 'Codex CLI', value: 'codex' },
           { name: 'Codex Web', value: 'codex-web' },
+          { name: 'OpenCode', value: 'opencode' },
         ],
       },
     ]);
@@ -478,6 +479,43 @@ async function promptInstallation() {
     answers.githubCopilotConfig = { configChoice };
   }
 
+  // Configure OpenCode immediately if selected
+  if (ides.includes('opencode')) {
+    console.log(chalk.cyan('\n⚙️  OpenCode Configuration'));
+    console.log(
+      chalk.dim(
+        'OpenCode will include agents and tasks from the packages you selected above; choose optional key prefixes (defaults: no prefixes).\n',
+      ),
+    );
+
+    const { useAgentPrefix, useCommandPrefix } = await inquirer.prompt([
+      {
+        type: 'confirm',
+        name: 'useAgentPrefix',
+        message: "Prefix agent keys with 'bmad-'? (e.g., 'bmad-dev')",
+        default: true,
+      },
+      {
+        type: 'confirm',
+        name: 'useCommandPrefix',
+        message: "Prefix command keys with 'bmad:tasks:'? (e.g., 'bmad:tasks:create-doc')",
+        default: true,
+      },
+    ]);
+
+    answers.openCodeConfig = {
+      opencode: {
+        useAgentPrefix,
+        useCommandPrefix,
+      },
+      // pass previously selected packages so IDE setup only applies those
+      selectedPackages: {
+        includeCore: selectedItems.includes('bmad-core'),
+        packs: answers.expansionPacks || [],
+      },
+    };
+  }
+
   // Configure Auggie CLI (Augment Code) immediately if selected
   if (ides.includes('auggie-cli')) {
     console.log(chalk.cyan('\n📍 Auggie CLI Location Configuration'));