bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.0 → 6.0.0-alpha.1

package/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/checklist.md

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 - [ ] Secondary segment (if applicable) is equally detailed
 - [ ] Avoids generic personas like "busy professionals"
 
-## Goals & Metrics
+## Goals and Metrics
 
 - [ ] Business objectives include measurable outcomes with targets
 - [ ] User success metrics focus on behaviors, not features
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
 - [ ] Technology preferences are marked as preferences, not decisions
 - [ ] Integration requirements with existing systems are identified
 
-## Constraints & Assumptions
+## Constraints and Assumptions
 
 - [ ] Budget constraints are documented if known
 - [ ] Timeline or deadline pressures are specified

package/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/instructions.md

@@ -1,36 +1,58 @@
 # Product Brief - Interactive Workflow Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.md</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
 <critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {installed_path}/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language} and language MUST be tailored to {user_skill_level}</critical>
+<critical>Generate all documents in {document_output_language}</critical>
+
+<critical>DOCUMENT OUTPUT: Concise, professional, strategically focused. Use tables/lists over prose. User skill level ({user_skill_level}) affects conversation style ONLY, not document content.</critical>
 
 <workflow>
 
-<step n="0" goal="Initialize product brief session">
-<action>Welcome the user to the Product Brief creation process</action>
-<action>Explain this is a collaborative process to define their product vision</action>
-<ask>Ask the user to provide the project name for this product brief</ask>
+<step n="0" goal="Validate workflow readiness">
+<invoke-workflow path="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status">
+  <param>mode: validate</param>
+  <param>calling_workflow: product-brief</param>
+</invoke-workflow>
+
+<check if="status_exists == false">
+  <output>{{suggestion}}</output>
+  <output>Note: Product Brief is optional. You can continue without status tracking.</output>
+  <action>Set standalone_mode = true</action>
+</check>
+
+<check if="status_exists == true">
+  <action>Store {{status_file_path}} for later updates</action>
+
+  <check if="project_level < 2">
+    <output>Note: Product Brief is most valuable for Level 2+ projects. Your project is Level {{project_level}}.</output>
+    <output>You may want to skip directly to technical planning instead.</output>
+  </check>
+
+  <check if="warning != ''">
+    <output>{{warning}}</output>
+    <ask>Continue with Product Brief anyway? (y/n)</ask>
+    <check if="n">
+      <output>Exiting. {{suggestion}}</output>
+      <action>Exit workflow</action>
+    </check>
+  </check>
+</check>
+</step>
+
+<step n="1" goal="Initialize product brief session">
+<action>Welcome the user in {communication_language} to the Product Brief creation process</action>
+<action>Explain this is a collaborative process to define their product vision and strategic foundation</action>
+<action>Ask the user to provide the project name for this product brief</action>
 <template-output>project_name</template-output>
 </step>
 
 <step n="1" goal="Gather available inputs and context">
-<action>Check what inputs the user has available:</action>
-<ask>Do you have any of these documents to help inform the brief?
-1. Market research
-2. Brainstorming results
-3. Competitive analysis
-4. Initial product ideas or notes
-5. None - let's start fresh
-
-Please share any documents you have or select option 5.</ask>
-
-<action>Load and analyze any provided documents</action>
-<action>Extract key insights and themes from input documents</action>
-
-<ask>Based on what you've shared (or if starting fresh), please tell me:
-
-- What's the core problem you're trying to solve?
-- Who experiences this problem most acutely?
-- What sparked this product idea?</ask>
+<action>Explore what existing materials the user has available to inform the brief</action>
+<action>Offer options for input sources: market research, brainstorming results, competitive analysis, initial ideas, or starting fresh</action>
+<action>If documents are provided, load and analyze them to extract key insights, themes, and patterns</action>
+<action>Engage the user about their core vision: what problem they're solving, who experiences it most acutely, and what sparked this product idea</action>
+<action>Build initial understanding through conversational exploration rather than rigid questioning</action>
 
 <template-output>initial_context</template-output>
 </step>
@@ -48,70 +70,39 @@ Which approach works best for you?</ask>
 </step>
 
 <step n="3" goal="Define the problem statement" if="collaboration_mode == 'interactive'">
-<ask>Let's dig deeper into the problem. Tell me:
-- What's the current state that frustrates users?
-- Can you quantify the impact? (time lost, money spent, opportunities missed)
-- Why do existing solutions fall short?
-- Why is solving this urgent now?</ask>
-
-<action>Challenge vague statements and push for specificity</action>
-<action>Help the user articulate measurable pain points</action>
-<action>Create a compelling problem statement with evidence</action>
+<action>Guide deep exploration of the problem: current state frustrations, quantifiable impact (time/money/opportunities), why existing solutions fall short, urgency of solving now</action>
+<action>Challenge vague statements and push for specificity with probing questions</action>
+<action>Help the user articulate measurable pain points with evidence</action>
+<action>Craft a compelling, evidence-based problem statement</action>
 
 <template-output>problem_statement</template-output>
 </step>
 
 <step n="4" goal="Develop the proposed solution" if="collaboration_mode == 'interactive'">
-<ask>Now let's shape your solution vision:
-- What's your core approach to solving this problem?
-- What makes your solution different from what exists?
-- Why will this succeed where others haven't?
-- Paint me a picture of the ideal user experience</ask>
-
-<action>Focus on the "what" and "why", not implementation details</action>
-<action>Help articulate key differentiators</action>
-<action>Craft a clear solution vision</action>
+<action>Shape the solution vision by exploring: core approach to solving the problem, key differentiators from existing solutions, why this will succeed, ideal user experience</action>
+<action>Focus on the "what" and "why", not implementation details - keep it strategic</action>
+<action>Help articulate compelling differentiators that make this solution unique</action>
+<action>Craft a clear, inspiring solution vision</action>
 
 <template-output>proposed_solution</template-output>
 </step>
 
 <step n="5" goal="Identify target users" if="collaboration_mode == 'interactive'">
-<ask>Who exactly will use this product? Let's get specific:
-
-For your PRIMARY users:
-
-- What's their demographic/professional profile?
-- What are they currently doing to solve this problem?
-- What specific pain points do they face?
-- What goals are they trying to achieve?
-
-Do you have a SECONDARY user segment? If so, let's define them too.</ask>
-
-<action>Push beyond generic personas like "busy professionals"</action>
-<action>Create specific, actionable user profiles</action>
-<action>[VISUAL PLACEHOLDER: User persona cards or journey map would be valuable here]</action>
+<action>Guide detailed definition of primary users: demographic/professional profile, current problem-solving methods, specific pain points, goals they're trying to achieve</action>
+<action>Explore secondary user segments if applicable and define how their needs differ</action>
+<action>Push beyond generic personas like "busy professionals" - demand specificity and actionable details</action>
+<action>Create specific, actionable user profiles that inform product decisions</action>
 
 <template-output>primary_user_segment</template-output>
 <template-output>secondary_user_segment</template-output>
 </step>
 
 <step n="6" goal="Establish goals and success metrics" if="collaboration_mode == 'interactive'">
-<ask>What does success look like? Let's set SMART goals:
-
-Business objectives (with measurable outcomes):
-
-- Example: "Acquire 1000 paying users within 6 months"
-- Example: "Reduce customer support tickets by 40%"
-
-User success metrics (behaviors/outcomes, not features):
-
-- Example: "Users complete core task in under 2 minutes"
-- Example: "70% of users return weekly"
-
-What are your top 3-5 Key Performance Indicators?</ask>
-
-<action>Help formulate specific, measurable goals</action>
-<action>Distinguish between business and user success</action>
+<action>Guide establishment of SMART goals across business objectives and user success metrics</action>
+<action>Explore measurable business outcomes (user acquisition targets, cost reductions, revenue goals)</action>
+<action>Define user success metrics focused on behaviors and outcomes, not features (task completion time, return frequency)</action>
+<action>Help formulate specific, measurable goals that distinguish between business and user success</action>
+<action>Identify top 3-5 Key Performance Indicators that will track product success</action>
 
 <template-output>business_objectives</template-output>
 <template-output>user_success_metrics</template-output>
@@ -119,24 +110,11 @@ What are your top 3-5 Key Performance Indicators?</ask>
 </step>
 
 <step n="7" goal="Define MVP scope" if="collaboration_mode == 'interactive'">
-<ask>Let's be ruthless about MVP scope.
-
-What are the absolute MUST-HAVE features for launch?
-
-- Think: What's the minimum to validate your core hypothesis?
-- For each feature, why is it essential?
-
-What tempting features need to wait for v2?
-
-- What would be nice but isn't critical?
-- What adds complexity without core value?
-
-What would constitute a successful MVP launch?
-
-[VISUAL PLACEHOLDER: Consider a feature priority matrix or MoSCoW diagram]</ask>
-
-<action>Challenge scope creep aggressively</action>
-<action>Push for true minimum viability</action>
+<action>Be ruthless about MVP scope - identify absolute MUST-HAVE features for launch that validate the core hypothesis</action>
+<action>For each proposed feature, probe why it's essential vs nice-to-have</action>
+<action>Identify tempting features that need to wait for v2 - what adds complexity without core value</action>
+<action>Define what constitutes a successful MVP launch with clear criteria</action>
+<action>Challenge scope creep aggressively and push for true minimum viability</action>
 <action>Clearly separate must-haves from nice-to-haves</action>
 
 <template-output>core_features</template-output>
@@ -144,115 +122,53 @@ What would constitute a successful MVP launch?
 <template-output>mvp_success_criteria</template-output>
 </step>
 
-<step n="8" goal="Assess financial impact and ROI">
-<ask>Let's talk numbers and strategic value:
-
-**Financial Considerations:**
-
-- What's the expected development investment (budget/resources)?
-- What's the revenue potential or cost savings opportunity?
-- When do you expect to reach break-even?
-- How does this align with available budget?
-
-**Strategic Alignment:**
-
-- Which company OKRs or strategic objectives does this support?
-- How does this advance key strategic initiatives?
-- What's the opportunity cost of NOT doing this?
-
-[VISUAL PLACEHOLDER: Consider adding a simple ROI projection chart here]</ask>
-
-<action>Help quantify financial impact where possible</action>
-<action>Connect to broader company strategy</action>
-<action>Document both tangible and intangible value</action>
+<step n="8" goal="Assess financial impact and ROI" if="collaboration_mode == 'interactive'">
+<action>Explore financial considerations: development investment, revenue potential, cost savings opportunities, break-even timing, budget alignment</action>
+<action>Investigate strategic alignment: company OKRs, strategic objectives, key initiatives supported, opportunity cost of NOT doing this</action>
+<action>Help quantify financial impact where possible - both tangible and intangible value</action>
+<action>Connect this product to broader company strategy and demonstrate strategic value</action>
 
 <template-output>financial_impact</template-output>
 <template-output>company_objectives_alignment</template-output>
 <template-output>strategic_initiatives</template-output>
 </step>
 
-<step n="9" goal="Explore post-MVP vision" optional="true">
-<ask>Looking beyond MVP (optional but helpful):
-
-If the MVP succeeds, what comes next?
-
-- Phase 2 features?
-- Expansion opportunities?
-- Long-term vision (1-2 years)?
-
-This helps ensure MVP decisions align with future direction.</ask>
+<step n="9" goal="Explore post-MVP vision" optional="true" if="collaboration_mode == 'interactive'">
+<action>Guide exploration of post-MVP future: Phase 2 features, expansion opportunities, long-term vision (1-2 years)</action>
+<action>Ensure MVP decisions align with future direction while staying focused on immediate goals</action>
 
 <template-output>phase_2_features</template-output>
 <template-output>long_term_vision</template-output>
 <template-output>expansion_opportunities</template-output>
 </step>
 
-<step n="10" goal="Document technical considerations">
-<ask>Let's capture technical context. These are preferences, not final decisions:
-
-Platform requirements:
-
-- Web, mobile, desktop, or combination?
-- Browser/OS support needs?
-- Performance requirements?
-- Accessibility standards?
-
-Do you have technology preferences or constraints?
-
-- Frontend frameworks?
-- Backend preferences?
-- Database needs?
-- Infrastructure requirements?
-
-Any existing systems to integrate with?</ask>
-
+<step n="10" goal="Document technical considerations" if="collaboration_mode == 'interactive'">
+<action>Capture technical context as preferences, not final decisions</action>
+<action>Explore platform requirements: web/mobile/desktop, browser/OS support, performance needs, accessibility standards</action>
+<action>Investigate technology preferences or constraints: frontend/backend frameworks, database needs, infrastructure requirements</action>
+<action>Identify existing systems requiring integration</action>
 <action>Check for technical-preferences.yaml file if available</action>
-<action>Note these are initial thoughts for PM and architect to consider</action>
+<action>Note these are initial thoughts for PM and architect to consider during planning</action>
 
 <template-output>platform_requirements</template-output>
 <template-output>technology_preferences</template-output>
 <template-output>architecture_considerations</template-output>
 </step>
 
-<step n="11" goal="Identify constraints and assumptions">
-<ask>Let's set realistic expectations:
-
-What constraints are you working within?
-
-- Budget or resource limits?
-- Timeline or deadline pressures?
-- Team size and expertise?
-- Technical limitations?
-
-What assumptions are you making?
-
-- About user behavior?
-- About the market?
-- About technical feasibility?</ask>
-
-<action>Document constraints clearly</action>
-<action>List assumptions to validate during development</action>
+<step n="11" goal="Identify constraints and assumptions" if="collaboration_mode == 'interactive'">
+<action>Guide realistic expectations setting around constraints: budget/resource limits, timeline pressures, team size/expertise, technical limitations</action>
+<action>Explore assumptions being made about: user behavior, market conditions, technical feasibility</action>
+<action>Document constraints clearly and list assumptions that need validation during development</action>
 
 <template-output>constraints</template-output>
 <template-output>key_assumptions</template-output>
 </step>
 
-<step n="12" goal="Assess risks and open questions" optional="true">
-<ask>What keeps you up at night about this project?
-
-Key risks:
-
-- What could derail the project?
-- What's the impact if these risks materialize?
-
-Open questions:
-
-- What do you still need to figure out?
-- What needs more research?
-
-[VISUAL PLACEHOLDER: Risk/impact matrix could help prioritize]
-
-Being honest about unknowns helps us prepare.</ask>
+<step n="12" goal="Assess risks and open questions" optional="true" if="collaboration_mode == 'interactive'">
+<action>Facilitate honest risk assessment: what could derail the project, impact if risks materialize</action>
+<action>Document open questions: what still needs figuring out, what needs more research</action>
+<action>Help prioritize risks by impact and likelihood</action>
+<action>Frame unknowns as opportunities to prepare, not just worries</action>
 
 <template-output>key_risks</template-output>
 <template-output>open_questions</template-output>
@@ -299,13 +215,13 @@ Being honest about unknowns helps us prepare.</ask>
 1. Problem Statement
 2. Proposed Solution
 3. Target Users
-4. Goals & Metrics
+4. Goals and Metrics
 5. MVP Scope
 6. Post-MVP Vision
-7. Financial Impact & Strategic Alignment
+7. Financial Impact and Strategic Alignment
 8. Technical Considerations
-9. Constraints & Assumptions
-10. Risks & Questions
+9. Constraints and Assumptions
+10. Risks and Questions
 11. Save and continue</ask>
 
 <action>Work with user to refine selected section</action>
@@ -343,11 +259,63 @@ Being honest about unknowns helps us prepare.</ask>
 
 1. Review the entire document
 2. Make final adjustments
-3. Save and prepare for handoff to PM
+3. Generate an executive summary version (3-page limit)
+4. Save and prepare for handoff to PM
 
 This brief will serve as the primary input for creating the Product Requirements Document (PRD).</ask>
 
+<check if="user chooses option 3 (executive summary)">
+  <action>Create condensed 3-page executive brief focusing on: problem statement, proposed solution, target users, MVP scope, financial impact, and strategic alignment</action>
+  <action>Save as: {output_folder}/product-brief-executive-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md</action>
+</check>
+
 <template-output>final_brief</template-output>
+<template-output>executive_brief</template-output>
 </step>
 
+<step n="16" goal="Update status file on completion">
+<check if="standalone_mode != true">
+  <invoke-workflow path="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status">
+    <param>mode: update</param>
+    <param>action: complete_workflow</param>
+    <param>workflow_name: product-brief</param>
+  </invoke-workflow>
+
+  <check if="success == true">
+    <output>Status updated! Next: {{next_workflow}}</output>
+  </check>
+</check>
+
+<output>**✅ Product Brief Complete, {user_name}!**
+
+**Brief Document:**
+
+- Product brief saved to {output_folder}/bmm-product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md
+
+{{#if standalone_mode != true}}
+**Status Updated:**
+
+- Progress tracking updated
+- Current workflow marked complete
+  {{else}}
+  **Note:** Running in standalone mode (no progress tracking)
+  {{/if}}
+
+**Next Steps:**
+
+{{#if standalone_mode != true}}
+
+- **Next required:** {{next_workflow}} ({{next_agent}} agent)
+- **Optional:** Gather additional stakeholder input or run research workflows before proceeding
+
+Check status anytime with: `workflow-status`
+{{else}}
+Since no workflow is in progress:
+
+- Refer to the BMM workflow guide if unsure what to do next
+- Or run `workflow-init` to create a workflow path and get guided next steps
+  {{/if}}
+  </output>
+  </step>
+
 </workflow>

package/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/template.md

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-## Goals & Success Metrics
+## Goals and Success Metrics
 
 ### Business Objectives
 
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-## Strategic Alignment & Financial Impact
+## Strategic Alignment and Financial Impact
 
 ### Financial Impact
 
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-## Constraints & Assumptions
+## Constraints and Assumptions
 
 ### Constraints
 
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-## Risks & Open Questions
+## Risks and Open Questions
 
 ### Key Risks
 

package/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/workflow.yaml

@@ -3,10 +3,13 @@ name: product-brief
 description: "Interactive product brief creation workflow that guides users through defining their product vision with multiple input sources and conversational collaboration"
 author: "BMad"
 
-# Critical variables
+# Critical variables from config
 config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml"
 output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
+communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
+document_output_language: "{config_source}:document_output_language"
+user_skill_level: "{config_source}:user_skill_level"
 date: system-generated
 
 # Optional input documents
@@ -25,9 +28,16 @@ validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"
 # Output configuration
 default_output_file: "{output_folder}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md"
 
-# Required tools
-required_tools: []
+standalone: true
 
-# Workflow settings
-autonomous: false # This is an interactive workflow requiring user collaboration
-brief_format: "comprehensive" # Options: "comprehensive" (full detail) or "executive" (3-page limit)
+web_bundle:
+  name: "product-brief"
+  description: "Interactive product brief creation workflow that guides users through defining their product vision with multiple input sources and conversational collaboration"
+  author: "BMad"
+  instructions: "bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/instructions.md"
+  validation: "bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/checklist.md"
+  template: "bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/template.md"
+  web_bundle_files:
+    - "bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/template.md"
+    - "bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/instructions.md"
+    - "bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/checklist.md"

package/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/README.md

@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ research/
 
 ## Workflow Process
 
-### Phase 1: Research Type Selection & Setup
+### Phase 1: Research Type Selection and Setup
 
 1. Router presents research type menu
 2. User selects research type (market, deep_prompt, technical, competitive, user, domain)
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ research/
 - Adapts questions and frameworks to research type
 - Customizes output format for target audience
 
-### Phase 3: Validation & Delivery
+### Phase 3: Validation and Delivery
 
 1. Review outputs against checklist
 2. Validate completeness and quality
@@ -428,7 +428,7 @@ Add to `workflow.yaml` `frameworks` section under appropriate research type.
 
 For issues or questions:
 
-- Review workflow creation guide at `/bmad/bmb/workflows/build-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md`
+- Review workflow creation guide at `/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md`
 - Check validation against `checklist.md`
 - Examine router logic in `instructions-router.md`
 - Review research type-specific instructions

package/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/claude-code/sub-agents/bmm-competitor-analyzer.md

@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ Competitive Threat:
 ### Innovation Pipeline Assessment
 
 - Patent filing analysis
-- R&D investment signals
+- RandD investment signals
 - Acquisition patterns
 - Partnership strategies
 - Beta/preview features

package/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/claude-code/sub-agents/bmm-market-researcher.md

@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ You are a specialized Market Research Expert with deep expertise in gathering, a
 - Market share estimates
 - Business model analysis
 - Competitive dynamics
-- M&A activity
+- MandA activity
 
 **Customer Research**
 
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ You are a specialized Market Research Expert with deep expertise in gathering, a
 - Decision criteria
 - Price sensitivity
 
-### Phase 3: Synthesis & Insights
+### Phase 3: Synthesis and Insights
 
 **Pattern Recognition**
 

package/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/claude-code/sub-agents/bmm-trend-spotter.md

@@ -58,9 +58,9 @@ When analyzing trends:
 
 For each identified trend, provide:
 
-- **Trend Name & Description**
+- **Trend Name and Description**
 - **Current Stage** (Emerging/Growing/Mainstream/Declining)
-- **Evidence & Signals** (3-5 specific indicators)
+- **Evidence and Signals** (3-5 specific indicators)
 - **Timeline** (When mainstream adoption expected)
 - **Impact Assessment** (Market size, disruption potential)
 - **Opportunities** (How to capitalize)