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

package/bmad/core/config.yaml

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+# CORE Module Configuration
+# Generated by BMAD installer
+# Version: 6.0.0-beta.0
+# Date: 2025-10-28T17:08:48.101Z
+
+user_name: BMad
+communication_language: English
+document_output_language: English
+output_folder: "{project-root}/docs"

package/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit-methods.csv

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+category,method_name,description,output_pattern
+advanced,Tree of Thoughts,Explore multiple reasoning paths simultaneously then evaluate and select the best - perfect for complex problems with multiple valid approaches where finding the optimal path matters,paths → evaluation → selection
+advanced,Graph of Thoughts,Model reasoning as an interconnected network of ideas to reveal hidden relationships - ideal for systems thinking and discovering emergent patterns in complex multi-factor situations,nodes → connections → patterns
+advanced,Thread of Thought,Maintain coherent reasoning across long contexts by weaving a continuous narrative thread - essential for RAG systems and maintaining consistency in lengthy analyses,context → thread → synthesis
+advanced,Self-Consistency Validation,Generate multiple independent approaches then compare for consistency - crucial for high-stakes decisions where verification and consensus building matter,approaches → comparison → consensus
+advanced,Meta-Prompting Analysis,Step back to analyze the approach structure and methodology itself - valuable for optimizing prompts and improving problem-solving strategies,current → analysis → optimization
+advanced,Reasoning via Planning,Build a reasoning tree guided by world models and goal states - excellent for strategic planning and sequential decision-making tasks,model → planning → strategy
+collaboration,Stakeholder Round Table,Convene multiple personas to contribute diverse perspectives - essential for requirements gathering and finding balanced solutions across competing interests,perspectives → synthesis → alignment
+collaboration,Expert Panel Review,Assemble domain experts for deep specialized analysis - ideal when technical depth and peer review quality are needed,expert views → consensus → recommendations
+competitive,Red Team vs Blue Team,Adversarial attack-defend analysis to find vulnerabilities - critical for security testing and building robust solutions through adversarial thinking,defense → attack → hardening
+core,Expand or Contract for Audience,Dynamically adjust detail level and technical depth for target audience - essential when content needs to match specific reader capabilities,audience → adjustments → refined content
+core,Critique and Refine,Systematic review to identify strengths and weaknesses then improve - standard quality check for drafts needing polish and enhancement,strengths/weaknesses → improvements → refined version
+core,Explain Reasoning,Walk through step-by-step thinking to show how conclusions were reached - crucial for transparency and helping others understand complex logic,steps → logic → conclusion
+core,First Principles Analysis,Strip away assumptions to rebuild from fundamental truths - breakthrough technique for innovation and solving seemingly impossible problems,assumptions → truths → new approach
+core,5 Whys Deep Dive,Repeatedly ask why to drill down to root causes - simple but powerful for understanding failures and fixing problems at their source,why chain → root cause → solution
+core,Socratic Questioning,Use targeted questions to reveal hidden assumptions and guide discovery - excellent for teaching and helping others reach insights themselves,questions → revelations → understanding
+creative,Reverse Engineering,Work backwards from desired outcome to find implementation path - powerful for goal achievement and understanding how to reach specific endpoints,end state → steps backward → path forward
+creative,What If Scenarios,Explore alternative realities to understand possibilities and implications - valuable for contingency planning and creative exploration,scenarios → implications → insights
+creative,SCAMPER Method,Apply seven creativity lenses (Substitute/Combine/Adapt/Modify/Put/Eliminate/Reverse) - systematic ideation for product innovation and improvement,S→C→A→M→P→E→R
+learning,Feynman Technique,Explain complex concepts simply as if teaching a child - the ultimate test of true understanding and excellent for knowledge transfer,complex → simple → gaps → mastery
+learning,Active Recall Testing,Test understanding without references to verify true knowledge - essential for identifying gaps and reinforcing mastery,test → gaps → reinforcement
+narrative,Unreliable Narrator Mode,Question assumptions and biases by adopting skeptical perspective - crucial for detecting hidden agendas and finding balanced truth,perspective → biases → balanced view
+optimization,Speedrun Optimization,Find the fastest most efficient path by eliminating waste - perfect when time pressure demands maximum efficiency,current → bottlenecks → optimized
+optimization,New Game Plus,Revisit challenges with enhanced capabilities from prior experience - excellent for iterative improvement and mastery building,initial → enhanced → improved
+optimization,Roguelike Permadeath,Treat decisions as irreversible to force careful high-stakes analysis - ideal for critical decisions with no second chances,decision → consequences → execution
+philosophical,Occam's Razor Application,Find the simplest sufficient explanation by eliminating unnecessary complexity - essential for debugging and theory selection,options → simplification → selection
+philosophical,Trolley Problem Variations,Explore ethical trade-offs through moral dilemmas - valuable for understanding values and making difficult ethical decisions,dilemma → analysis → decision
+quantum,Observer Effect Consideration,Analyze how the act of measurement changes what's being measured - important for understanding metrics impact and self-aware systems,unmeasured → observation → impact
+retrospective,Hindsight Reflection,Imagine looking back from the future to gain perspective - powerful for project reviews and extracting wisdom from experience,future view → insights → application
+retrospective,Lessons Learned Extraction,Systematically identify key takeaways and actionable improvements - essential for knowledge transfer and continuous improvement,experience → lessons → actions
+risk,Identify Potential Risks,Brainstorm what could go wrong across all categories - fundamental for project planning and deployment preparation,categories → risks → mitigations
+risk,Challenge from Critical Perspective,Play devil's advocate to stress-test ideas and find weaknesses - essential for overcoming groupthink and building robust solutions,assumptions → challenges → strengthening
+risk,Failure Mode Analysis,Systematically explore how each component could fail - critical for reliability engineering and safety-critical systems,components → failures → prevention
+risk,Pre-mortem Analysis,Imagine future failure then work backwards to prevent it - powerful technique for risk mitigation before major launches,failure scenario → causes → prevention
+scientific,Peer Review Simulation,Apply rigorous academic evaluation standards - ensures quality through methodology review and critical assessment,methodology → analysis → recommendations
+scientific,Reproducibility Check,Verify results can be replicated independently - fundamental for reliability and scientific validity,method → replication → validation
+structural,Dependency Mapping,Visualize interconnections to understand requirements and impacts - essential for complex systems and integration planning,components → dependencies → impacts
+structural,Information Architecture Review,Optimize organization and hierarchy for better user experience - crucial for fixing navigation and findability problems,current → pain points → restructure
+structural,Skeleton of Thought,Create structure first then expand branches in parallel - efficient for generating long content quickly with good organization,skeleton → branches → integration

package/{src/core/tasks/adv-elicit.md → bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml}

@@ -1,14 +1,9 @@
-<!-- BMAD-CORE™ Advanced Elicitation Task v2.0 (LLM-Native) -->
-
-# Advanced Elicitation v2.0 (LLM-Native)
-
-```xml
-<task id="bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.md" name="Advanced Elicitation">
+<task id="bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml" name="Advanced Elicitation">
   <llm critical="true">
     <i>MANDATORY: Execute ALL steps in the flow section IN EXACT ORDER</i>
     <i>DO NOT skip steps or change the sequence</i>
     <i>HALT immediately when halt-conditions are met</i>
-    <i>Each &lt;action&gt; within &lt;step&gt; is a REQUIRED action to complete that step</i>
+    <i>Each action xml tag within step xml tag is a REQUIRED action to complete that step</i>
     <i>Sections outside flow (validation, output, critical-context) provide essential context - review and apply throughout execution</i>
   </llm>
 
@@ -44,7 +39,7 @@
       </smart-selection>
     </step>
 
-    <step n="2" title="Present Options &amp; Handle Responses">
+    <step n="2" title="Present Options and Handle Responses">
 
       <format>
         **Advanced Elicitation Options**
@@ -66,7 +61,8 @@
           <i>Apply the method creatively to the current section content being enhanced</i>
           <i>Display the enhanced version showing what the method revealed or improved</i>
           <i>CRITICAL: Ask the user if they would like to apply the changes to the doc (y/n/other) and HALT to await response.</i>
-          <i>CRITICAL: ONLY if Yes, apply the changes. IF No, discard your memory of the proposed changes. If any other reply, try best to follow the instructions given by the user.</i>
+          <i>CRITICAL: ONLY if Yes, apply the changes. IF No, discard your memory of the proposed changes. If any other reply, try best to
+            follow the instructions given by the user.</i>
           <i>CRITICAL: Re-present the same 1-5,r,x prompt to allow additional elicitations</i>
         </case>
         <case n="r">
@@ -105,5 +101,4 @@
       <i> 3. Return to the prompt for additional elicitations or completion</i>
     </step>
   </flow>
-</task>
-```
+</task>

package/{src/core/tasks/index-docs.md → bmad/core/tasks/index-docs.xml}

@@ -1,14 +1,10 @@
-<!-- BMAD-CORE™ Index Documentation Task -->
-
-# Index Docs v1.1
-
-```xml
-<task id="bmad/core/tasks/index-docs" name="Index Docs" webskip="true">
+<task id="bmad/core/tasks/index-docs" name="Index Docs"
+  description="Generates or updates an index.md of all documents in the specified directory" webskip="true" standalone="true">
   <llm critical="true">
     <i>MANDATORY: Execute ALL steps in the flow section IN EXACT ORDER</i>
     <i>DO NOT skip steps or change the sequence</i>
     <i>HALT immediately when halt-conditions are met</i>
-    <i>Each &lt;action&gt; within &lt;step&gt; is a REQUIRED action to complete that step</i>
+    <i>Each action xml tag within step xml tag is a REQUIRED action to complete that step</i>
     <i>Sections outside flow (validation, output, critical-context) provide essential context - review and apply throughout execution</i>
   </llm>
 
@@ -22,7 +18,8 @@
     </step>
 
     <step n="3" title="Generate Descriptions">
-      <i>Read each file to understand its actual purpose and create brief (3-10 word) descriptions based on the content, not just the filename</i>
+      <i>Read each file to understand its actual purpose and create brief (3-10 word) descriptions based on the content, not just the
+        filename</i>
     </step>
 
     <step n="4" title="Create/Update Index">
@@ -65,5 +62,4 @@
     <i>Sort alphabetically within groups</i>
     <i>Skip hidden files (starting with .) unless specified</i>
   </validation>
-</task>
-```
+</task>

package/{src/core/tasks/validate-workflow.md → bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml}

@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
-# Validate Workflow
-
-```xml
-<task id="bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.md" name="Validate Workflow Output">
+<task id="bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml" name="Validate Workflow Output">
   <objective>Run a checklist against a document with thorough analysis and produce a validation report</objective>
 
   <inputs>
@@ -13,7 +10,8 @@
   <flow>
     <step n="1" title="Setup">
       <action>If checklist not provided, load checklist.md from workflow location</action>
-      <action>If document not provided, ask user: "Which document should I validate?"</action>
+      <action>Try to fuzzy match for files similar to the input document name or if user did not provide the document. If document not
+        provided or unsure, ask user: "Which document should I validate?"</action>
       <action>Load both the checklist and document</action>
     </step>
 
@@ -88,5 +86,4 @@
     <rule>Save report to document's folder automatically</rule>
     <rule>HALT after presenting summary - wait for user</rule>
   </critical-rules>
-</task>
-```
+</task>

package/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml

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+<task id="bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml" name="Execute Workflow">
+  <objective>Execute given workflow by loading its configuration, following instructions, and producing output</objective>
+
+  <llm critical="true">
+    <mandate>Always read COMPLETE files - NEVER use offset/limit when reading any workflow related files</mandate>
+    <mandate>Instructions are MANDATORY - either as file path, steps or embedded list in YAML, XML or markdown</mandate>
+    <mandate>Execute ALL steps in instructions IN EXACT ORDER</mandate>
+    <mandate>Save to template output file after EVERY "template-output" tag</mandate>
+    <mandate>NEVER delegate a step - YOU are responsible for every steps execution</mandate>
+  </llm>
+
+  <WORKFLOW-RULES critical="true">
+    <rule n="1">Steps execute in exact numerical order (1, 2, 3...)</rule>
+    <rule n="2">Optional steps: Ask user unless #yolo mode active</rule>
+    <rule n="3">Template-output tags: Save content → Show user → Get approval before continuing</rule>
+    <rule n="4">Elicit tags: Execute immediately unless #yolo mode (which skips ALL elicitation)</rule>
+    <rule n="5">User must approve each major section before continuing UNLESS #yolo mode active</rule>
+  </WORKFLOW-RULES>
+
+  <flow>
+    <step n="1" title="Load and Initialize Workflow">
+      <substep n="1a" title="Load Configuration and Resolve Variables">
+        <action>Read workflow.yaml from provided path</action>
+        <mandate>Load config_source (REQUIRED for all modules)</mandate>
+        <phase n="1">Load external config from config_source path</phase>
+        <phase n="2">Resolve all {config_source}: references with values from config</phase>
+        <phase n="3">Resolve system variables (date:system-generated) and paths ({project-root}, {installed_path})</phase>
+        <phase n="4">Ask user for input of any variables that are still unknown</phase>
+      </substep>
+
+      <substep n="1b" title="Load Required Components">
+        <mandate>Instructions: Read COMPLETE file from path OR embedded list (REQUIRED)</mandate>
+        <check>If template path → Read COMPLETE template file</check>
+        <check>If validation path → Note path for later loading when needed</check>
+        <check>If template: false → Mark as action-workflow (else template-workflow)</check>
+        <note>Data files (csv, json) → Store paths only, load on-demand when instructions reference them</note>
+      </substep>
+
+      <substep n="1c" title="Initialize Output" if="template-workflow">
+        <action>Resolve default_output_file path with all variables and {{date}}</action>
+        <action>Create output directory if doesn't exist</action>
+        <action>If template-workflow → Write template to output file with placeholders</action>
+        <action>If action-workflow → Skip file creation</action>
+      </substep>
+    </step>
+
+    <step n="2" title="Process Each Instruction Step">
+      <iterate>For each step in instructions:</iterate>
+
+      <substep n="2a" title="Handle Step Attributes">
+        <check>If optional="true" and NOT #yolo → Ask user to include</check>
+        <check>If if="condition" → Evaluate condition</check>
+        <check>If for-each="item" → Repeat step for each item</check>
+        <check>If repeat="n" → Repeat step n times</check>
+      </substep>
+
+      <substep n="2b" title="Execute Step Content">
+        <action>Process step instructions (markdown or XML tags)</action>
+        <action>Replace {{variables}} with values (ask user if unknown)</action>
+        <execute-tags>
+          <tag>action xml tag → Perform the action</tag>
+          <tag>check if="condition" xml tag → Conditional block wrapping actions (requires closing &lt;/check&gt;)</tag>
+          <tag>ask xml tag → Prompt user and WAIT for response</tag>
+          <tag>invoke-workflow xml tag → Execute another workflow with given inputs</tag>
+          <tag>invoke-task xml tag → Execute specified task</tag>
+          <tag>goto step="x" → Jump to specified step</tag>
+        </execute-tags>
+      </substep>
+
+      <substep n="2c" title="Handle Special Output Tags">
+        <if tag="template-output">
+          <mandate>Generate content for this section</mandate>
+          <mandate critical="true">MARKDOWN FORMATTING RULES - Critical for proper rendering across all markdown parsers:
+            1. ALWAYS add blank line before and after bullet lists (-, *, +)
+            2. ALWAYS add blank line before and after numbered lists (1., 2., etc.)
+            3. ALWAYS add blank line before and after tables (| header |)
+            4. ALWAYS add blank line before and after code blocks (```)
+            5. Use - for bullets consistently (not * or +)
+            6. Use language identifier for code fences (```bash, ```javascript, etc.)
+          </mandate>
+          <mandate>Save to file (Write first time, Edit subsequent)</mandate>
+          <action>Show checkpoint separator: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━</action>
+          <action>Display generated content</action>
+          <ask>Continue [c] or Edit [e]? WAIT for response</ask>
+        </if>
+
+        <if tag="elicit-required">
+          <mandate critical="true">YOU MUST READ the file at {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml using Read tool BEFORE presenting
+            any elicitation menu</mandate>
+          <action>Load and run task {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml with current context</action>
+          <action>Show elicitation menu 5 relevant options (list 1-5 options, Continue [c] or Reshuffle [r])</action>
+          <mandate>HALT and WAIT for user selection</mandate>
+        </if>
+      </substep>
+
+      <substep n="2d" title="Step Completion">
+        <check>If no special tags and NOT #yolo:</check>
+        <ask>Continue to next step? (y/n/edit)</ask>
+      </substep>
+    </step>
+
+    <step n="3" title="Completion">
+      <check>If checklist exists → Run validation</check>
+      <check>If template: false → Confirm actions completed</check>
+      <check>Else → Confirm document saved to output path</check>
+      <action>Report workflow completion</action>
+    </step>
+  </flow>
+
+  <execution-modes>
+    <mode name="normal">Full user interaction at all decision points</mode>
+    <mode name="#yolo">Skip optional sections, skip all elicitation, minimize prompts</mode>
+  </execution-modes>
+
+  <supported-tags desc="Instructions can use these tags">
+    <structural>
+      <tag>step n="X" goal="..." - Define step with number and goal</tag>
+      <tag>optional="true" - Step can be skipped</tag>
+      <tag>if="condition" - Conditional execution</tag>
+      <tag>for-each="collection" - Iterate over items</tag>
+      <tag>repeat="n" - Repeat n times</tag>
+    </structural>
+    <execution>
+      <tag>action - Required action to perform</tag>
+      <tag>action if="condition" - Single conditional action (inline, no closing tag needed)</tag>
+      <tag>check if="condition"&gt;...&lt;/check&gt; - Conditional block wrapping multiple items (closing tag required)</tag>
+      <tag>ask - Get user input (wait for response)</tag>
+      <tag>goto - Jump to another step</tag>
+      <tag>invoke-workflow - Call another workflow</tag>
+      <tag>invoke-task - Call a task</tag>
+    </execution>
+    <output>
+      <tag>template-output - Save content checkpoint</tag>
+      <tag>elicit-required - Trigger enhancement</tag>
+      <tag>critical - Cannot be skipped</tag>
+      <tag>example - Show example output</tag>
+    </output>
+  </supported-tags>
+
+  <conditional-execution-patterns desc="When to use each pattern">
+    <pattern type="single-action">
+      <use-case>One action with a condition</use-case>
+      <syntax>&lt;action if="condition"&gt;Do something&lt;/action&gt;</syntax>
+      <example>&lt;action if="file exists"&gt;Load the file&lt;/action&gt;</example>
+      <rationale>Cleaner and more concise for single items</rationale>
+    </pattern>
+
+    <pattern type="multi-action-block">
+      <use-case>Multiple actions/tags under same condition</use-case>
+      <syntax>&lt;check if="condition"&gt;
+  &lt;action&gt;First action&lt;/action&gt;
+  &lt;action&gt;Second action&lt;/action&gt;
+&lt;/check&gt;</syntax>
+      <example>&lt;check if="validation fails"&gt;
+  &lt;action&gt;Log error&lt;/action&gt;
+  &lt;goto step="1"&gt;Retry&lt;/goto&gt;
+&lt;/check&gt;</example>
+      <rationale>Explicit scope boundaries prevent ambiguity</rationale>
+    </pattern>
+
+    <pattern type="nested-conditions">
+      <use-case>Else/alternative branches</use-case>
+      <syntax>&lt;check if="condition A"&gt;...&lt;/check&gt;
+&lt;check if="else"&gt;...&lt;/check&gt;</syntax>
+      <rationale>Clear branching logic with explicit blocks</rationale>
+    </pattern>
+  </conditional-execution-patterns>
+
+  <llm final="true">
+    <mandate>This is the complete workflow execution engine</mandate>
+    <mandate>You MUST Follow instructions exactly as written and maintain conversation context between steps</mandate>
+    <mandate>If confused, re-read this task, the workflow yaml, and any yaml indicated files</mandate>
+  </llm>
+</task>

package/bmad/core/tools/shard-doc.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
+<tool id="bmad/core/tasks/shard-doc" name="Shard Document"
+  description="Splits large markdown documents into smaller, organized files based on level 2 (default) sections" webskip="true"
+  standalone="true">
+  <objective>Split large markdown documents into smaller, organized files based on level 2 sections using @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser tool</objective>
+
+  <llm critical="true">
+    <i>MANDATORY: Execute ALL steps in the flow section IN EXACT ORDER</i>
+    <i>DO NOT skip steps or change the sequence</i>
+    <i>HALT immediately when halt-conditions are met</i>
+    <i>Each action xml tag within step xml tag is a REQUIRED action to complete that step</i>
+    <i>Sections outside flow (validation, output, critical-context) provide essential context - review and apply throughout execution</i>
+  </llm>
+
+  <critical-context>
+    <i>This task ONLY supports automated sharding via @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser</i>
+    <i>The tool automatically handles: section splitting, heading level adjustment, code block detection, index generation</i>
+    <i>All markdown formatting is preserved during sharding</i>
+  </critical-context>
+
+  <flow>
+    <step n="1" title="Verify Tool Installation">
+      <action>Check if @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser is installed globally</action>
+      <action>Run: npm list -g @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser</action>
+      <action if="not installed">Inform user that tool needs to be installed</action>
+      <action if="not installed">Run: npm install -g @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser</action>
+      <action if="installation fails">HALT with error message about npm/node requirements</action>
+    </step>
+
+    <step n="2" title="Get Source Document">
+      <action>Ask user for the source document path if not provided already</action>
+      <action>Verify file exists and is accessible</action>
+      <action>Verify file is markdown format (.md extension)</action>
+      <action if="file not found or not markdown">HALT with error message</action>
+    </step>
+
+    <step n="3" title="Get Destination Folder">
+      <action>Determine default destination: same location as source file, folder named after source file without .md extension</action>
+      <action>Example: /path/to/architecture.md → /path/to/architecture/</action>
+      <action>Ask user for the destination folder path ([y] to confirm use of default: [suggested-path], else enter a new path)</action>
+      <action if="user accepts default">Use the suggested destination path</action>
+      <action if="user provides custom path">Use the custom destination path</action>
+      <action>Verify destination folder exists or can be created</action>
+      <action>Check write permissions for destination</action>
+      <action if="permission denied">HALT with error message</action>
+    </step>
+
+    <step n="4" title="Execute Sharding">
+      <action>Inform user that sharding is beginning</action>
+      <action>Execute command: md-tree explode [source-document] [destination-folder]</action>
+      <action>Capture command output and any errors</action>
+      <action if="command fails">HALT and display error to user</action>
+    </step>
+
+    <step n="5" title="Verify Output">
+      <action>Check that destination folder contains sharded files</action>
+      <action>Verify index.md was created in destination folder</action>
+      <action>Count the number of files created</action>
+      <action if="no files created">HALT with error message</action>
+    </step>
+
+    <step n="6" title="Report Completion">
+      <action>Display completion report to user including:</action>
+      <i>- Source document path and name</i>
+      <i>- Destination folder path</i>
+      <i>- Number of section files created</i>
+      <i>- Confirmation that index.md was created</i>
+      <i>- Any tool output or warnings</i>
+      <action>Inform user that sharding completed successfully</action>
+    </step>
+  </flow>
+
+  <halt-conditions critical="true">
+    <i>HALT if @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser cannot be installed</i>
+    <i>HALT if Node.js or npm is not available</i>
+    <i>HALT if source document does not exist or is inaccessible</i>
+    <i>HALT if source document is not markdown format (.md)</i>
+    <i>HALT if destination folder cannot be created</i>
+    <i>HALT if user does not have write permissions to destination</i>
+    <i>HALT if md-tree explode command fails</i>
+    <i>HALT if no output files were created</i>
+  </halt-conditions>
+
+  <tool-info>
+    <name>@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser</name>
+    <command>md-tree explode [source-document] [destination-folder]</command>
+    <installation>npm install -g @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser</installation>
+    <requirements>
+      <i>Node.js installed</i>
+      <i>npm package manager</i>
+      <i>Global npm installation permissions</i>
+    </requirements>
+    <features>
+      <i>Automatic section splitting by level 2 headings</i>
+      <i>Automatic heading level adjustment</i>
+      <i>Handles edge cases (code blocks, diagrams)</i>
+      <i>Generates navigable index.md</i>
+      <i>Preserves all markdown formatting</i>
+    </features>
+  </tool-info>
+</tool>

package/{src/modules/cis → bmad/core}/workflows/brainstorming/README.md

@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ The workflow includes 36 techniques organized into 7 categories:
 2. **Technique Sessions** - Detailed capture of each technique's ideation process
 3. **Idea Categorization** - Immediate opportunities, future innovations, moonshots, insights
 4. **Action Planning** - Top 3 priorities with rationale, steps, resources, timelines
-5. **Reflection & Follow-up** - Session analysis, recommendations, next steps planning
+5. **Reflection and Follow-up** - Session analysis, recommendations, next steps planning
 
 ## Requirements
 
@@ -268,4 +268,4 @@ For issues or questions:
 
 ---
 
-_Part of the BMad Method v5 - Creative Ideation & Synthesis (CIS) Module_
+_Part of the BMad Method v6 - Creative Ideation and Synthesis (CIS) Module_

package/{src/modules/cis → bmad/core}/workflows/brainstorming/instructions.md

@@ -3,25 +3,29 @@
 ## Workflow
 
 <workflow>
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.md</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project_root}/bmad/cis/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml</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: {project_root}/bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml</critical>
 
 <step n="1" goal="Session Setup">
 
 <action>Check if context data was provided with workflow invocation</action>
-<check>If data attribute was passed to this workflow:</check>
-<action>Load the context document from the data file path</action>
-<action>Study the domain knowledge and session focus</action>
-<action>Use the provided context to guide the session</action>
-<action>Acknowledge the focused brainstorming goal</action>
-<ask response="session_refinement">I see we're brainstorming about the specific domain outlined in the context. What particular aspect would you like to explore?</ask>
-<check>Else (no context data provided):</check>
-<action>Proceed with generic context gathering</action>
-<ask response="session_topic">1. What are we brainstorming about?</ask>
-<ask response="stated_goals">2. Are there any constraints or parameters we should keep in mind?</ask>
-<ask>3. Is the goal broad exploration or focused ideation on specific aspects?</ask>
+
+<check if="data attribute was passed to this workflow">
+  <action>Load the context document from the data file path</action>
+  <action>Study the domain knowledge and session focus</action>
+  <action>Use the provided context to guide the session</action>
+  <action>Acknowledge the focused brainstorming goal</action>
+  <ask response="session_refinement">I see we're brainstorming about the specific domain outlined in the context. What particular aspect would you like to explore?</ask>
+</check>
+
+<check if="no context data provided">
+  <action>Proceed with generic context gathering</action>
+  <ask response="session_topic">1. What are we brainstorming about?</ask>
+  <ask response="stated_goals">2. Are there any constraints or parameters we should keep in mind?</ask>
+  <ask>3. Is the goal broad exploration or focused ideation on specific aspects?</ask>
 
 <critical>Wait for user response before proceeding. This context shapes the entire session.</critical>
+</check>
 
 <template-output>session_topic, stated_goals</template-output>
 
@@ -40,19 +44,19 @@ Based on the context from Step 1, present these four approach options:
 Which approach would you prefer? (Enter 1-4)
 </ask>
 
-<check>Based on selection, proceed to appropriate sub-step</check>
-
   <step n="2a" title="User-Selected Techniques" if="selection==1">
     <action>Load techniques from {brain_techniques} CSV file</action>
     <action>Parse: category, technique_name, description, facilitation_prompts</action>
 
-    <check>If strong context from Step 1 (specific problem/goal)</check>
-    <action>Identify 2-3 most relevant categories based on stated_goals</action>
-    <action>Present those categories first with 3-5 techniques each</action>
-    <action>Offer "show all categories" option</action>
+    <check if="strong context from Step 1 (specific problem/goal)">
+      <action>Identify 2-3 most relevant categories based on stated_goals</action>
+      <action>Present those categories first with 3-5 techniques each</action>
+      <action>Offer "show all categories" option</action>
+    </check>
 
-    <check>Else (open exploration)</check>
-    <action>Display all 7 categories with helpful descriptions</action>
+    <check if="open exploration">
+      <action>Display all 7 categories with helpful descriptions</action>
+    </check>
 
     Category descriptions to guide selection:
     - **Structured:** Systematic frameworks for thorough exploration
@@ -250,7 +254,7 @@ Analyze the session to identify deeper patterns:
 2. **Surface key insights** - What realizations emerged during the process? -> insights_learnings
 3. **Note surprising connections** - What unexpected relationships were discovered? -> insights_learnings
 
-<elicit-required/>
+<invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>
 
 <template-output>key_themes, insights_learnings</template-output>
 

package/{src/modules/cis → bmad/core}/workflows/brainstorming/template.md

@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ _Ambitious, transformative concepts_
 
 {{moonshots}}
 
-### Insights & Learnings
+### Insights and Learnings
 
 _Key realizations from the session_
 
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ _Key realizations from the session_
 - Resources needed: {{priority_3_resources}}
 - Timeline: {{priority_3_timeline}}
 
-## Reflection & Follow-up
+## Reflection and Follow-up
 
 ### What Worked Well
 

package/{src/modules/cis → bmad/core}/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml

@@ -18,13 +18,26 @@ recommended_inputs:
 # Example: data="{path}/context.md" provides domain-specific guidance
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/cis/workflows/brainstorming"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming"
 template: "{installed_path}/template.md"
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"
-
-# Required Data Files
 brain_techniques: "{installed_path}/brain-methods.csv"
 
 # Output configuration
 default_output_file: "{output_folder}/brainstorming-session-results-{{date}}.md"
+
+standalone: true
+
+web_bundle:
+  name: "brainstorming"
+  description: "Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques. This workflow facilitates interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques. The session is highly interactive, with the AI acting as a facilitator to guide the user through various ideation methods to generate and refine creative solutions."
+  author: "BMad"
+  template: "bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/template.md"
+  instructions: "bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/instructions.md"
+  brain_techniques: "bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/brain-methods.csv"
+  use_advanced_elicitation: true
+  web_bundle_files:
+    - "bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/instructions.md"
+    - "bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/brain-methods.csv"
+    - "bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/template.md"