bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.1 → 6.0.0-alpha.11

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/README.md

@@ -1,220 +1,229 @@
-# Build Module Workflow
+# Create Module Workflow
 
-## Overview
+Interactive scaffolding system creating complete BMad modules with agents, workflows, tasks, and installation infrastructure.
 
-The Build Module workflow is an interactive scaffolding system that creates complete BMAD modules with agents, workflows, tasks, and installation infrastructure. It serves as the primary tool for building new modules in the BMAD ecosystem, guiding users through the entire module creation process from concept to deployment-ready structure.
+## Table of Contents
 
-## Key Features
+- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
+- [Workflow Phases](#workflow-phases)
+- [Output Structure](#output-structure)
+- [Module Components](#module-components)
+- [Best Practices](#best-practices)
 
-- **Interactive Module Planning** - Collaborative session to define module concept, scope, and architecture
-- **Intelligent Scaffolding** - Automatic creation of proper directory structures and configuration files
-- **Component Integration** - Seamless integration with create-agent and create-workflow workflows
-- **Installation Infrastructure** - Complete installer setup with configuration templates
-- **Module Brief Integration** - Can use existing module briefs as blueprints for accelerated development
-- **Validation and Documentation** - Built-in validation checks and comprehensive README generation
-
-## Usage
-
-### Basic Invocation
+## Quick Start
 
 ```bash
+# Basic invocation
 workflow create-module
-```
-
-### With Module Brief Input
-
-```bash
-# If you have a module brief from the module-brief workflow
-workflow create-module --input module-brief-my-module-2024-09-26.md
-```
-
-### Configuration
 
-The workflow loads critical variables from the BMB configuration:
+# With module brief input
+workflow create-module --input module-brief-{name}-{date}.md
 
-- **custom_module_location**: Where custom modules are created (default: `bmad/`)
-- **user_name**: Module author information
-- **date**: Automatic timestamp for versioning
-
-## Workflow Structure
-
-### Files Included
-
-```
-create-module/
-├── workflow.yaml           # Configuration and metadata
-├── instructions.md         # Step-by-step execution guide
-├── checklist.md           # Validation criteria
-├── module-structure.md    # Module architecture guide
-├── installer-templates/   # Installation templates
-│   ├── install-config.yaml
-│   └── installer.js
-└── README.md             # This file
+# Via BMad Builder
+*create-module
 ```
 
-## Workflow Process
-
-### Phase 1: Concept Definition (Steps 1-2)
+## Workflow Phases
 
-**Module Vision and Identity**
+### Phase 1: Concept Definition
 
-- Define module concept, purpose, and target audience
-- Establish module code (kebab-case) and friendly name
-- Choose module category (Domain-Specific, Creative, Technical, Business, Personal)
-- Plan component architecture with agent and workflow specifications
+- Define module purpose and audience
+- Establish module code (kebab-case) and name
+- Choose category (Domain, Creative, Technical, Business, Personal)
+- Plan component architecture
 
-**Module Brief Integration**
+**Module Brief Integration:**
 
-- Automatically detects existing module briefs in output folder
-- Can load and use briefs as pre-populated blueprints
-- Accelerates planning when comprehensive brief exists
+- Auto-detects existing briefs
+- Uses as pre-populated blueprint
+- Accelerates planning phase
 
-### Phase 2: Architecture Planning (Steps 3-4)
+### Phase 2: Architecture Planning
 
-**Directory Structure Creation**
+- Create directory hierarchy
+- Setup configuration system
+- Define installer structure
+- Establish component folders
 
-- Creates complete module directory hierarchy
-- Sets up agent, workflow, task, template, and data folders
-- Establishes installer directory with proper configuration
+### Phase 3: Component Creation
 
-**Module Configuration**
+- Optional first agent creation
+- Optional first workflow creation
+- Component placeholder generation
+- Integration validation
 
-- Defines configuration questions in install-config.yaml (config.yaml generated during installation)
-- Configures component counts and references
-- Sets up output and data folder specifications
+### Phase 4: Installation Setup
 
-### Phase 3: Component Creation (Steps 5-6)
+- Create install-config.yaml
+- Configure deployment questions
+- Setup installer logic
+- Post-install messaging
 
-**Interactive Component Building**
+### Phase 5: Documentation
 
-- Optional creation of first agent using create-agent workflow
-- Optional creation of first workflow using create-workflow workflow
-- Creates placeholders for components to be built later
+- Generate comprehensive README
+- Create development roadmap
+- Provide quick commands
+- Document next steps
 
-**Workflow Integration**
+## Output Structure
 
-- Seamlessly invokes sub-workflows for component creation
-- Ensures proper file placement and structure
-- Maintains module consistency across components
+### Generated Directory
 
-### Phase 4: Installation and Documentation (Steps 7-9)
-
-**Installer Infrastructure**
+```
+{bmad_folder}/{module-code}/
+├── agents/              # Agent definitions
+├── workflows/           # Workflow processes
+├── tasks/              # Reusable tasks
+├── templates/          # Document templates
+├── data/               # Module data files
+├── _module-installer/  # Installation logic
+│   ├── install-config.yaml
+│   └── installer.js
+├── README.md           # Module documentation
+├── TODO.md            # Development roadmap
+└── config.yaml        # Runtime configuration
+```
 
-- Creates install-config.yaml with configuration questions for deployment
-- Sets up optional installer.js for complex installation logic
-- Configures post-install messaging and instructions
+### Configuration Files
 
-**Comprehensive Documentation**
+**install-config.yaml** - Installation questions
 
-- Generates detailed README.md with usage examples
-- Creates development roadmap for remaining components
-- Provides quick commands for continued development
+```yaml
+questions:
+  - id: user_name
+    prompt: 'Your name?'
+    default: 'User'
+  - id: output_folder
+    prompt: 'Output location?'
+    default: './output'
+```
 
-### Phase 5: Validation and Finalization (Step 10)
+**config.yaml** - Generated from user answers during install
 
-**Quality Assurance**
+```yaml
+user_name: 'John Doe'
+output_folder: './my-output'
+```
 
-- Validates directory structure and configuration files
-- Checks component references and path consistency
-- Ensures installer configuration is deployment-ready
-- Provides comprehensive module summary and next steps
+## Module Components
 
-## Output
+### Agents
 
-### Generated Files
+- Full module agents with workflows
+- Expert agents with sidecars
+- Simple utility agents
 
-- **Module Directory**: Complete module structure at `{project-root}/bmad/{module_code}/`
-- **Configuration Files**:
-  - Source: install-config.yaml (configuration questions)
-  - Target: config.yaml (generated from user answers during installation)
-- **Documentation**: README.md, TODO.md development roadmap
-- **Component Placeholders**: Structured folders for agents, workflows, and tasks
+### Workflows
 
-### Output Structure
+- Multi-step guided processes
+- Configuration-driven
+- Web bundle support
 
-The workflow creates a complete module ready for development:
+### Tasks
 
-1. **Module Identity** - Name, code, version, and metadata
-2. **Directory Structure** - Proper BMAD module hierarchy
-3. **Configuration System** - Runtime and installation configs
-4. **Component Framework** - Ready-to-use agent and workflow scaffolding
-5. **Installation Infrastructure** - Deployment-ready installer
-6. **Documentation Suite** - README, roadmap, and development guides
+- Reusable operations
+- Agent-agnostic
+- Modular components
 
-## Requirements
+### Templates
 
-- **Module Brief** (optional but recommended) - Use module-brief workflow first for best results
-- **BMAD Core Configuration** - Properly configured BMB config.yaml
-- **Build Tools Access** - create-agent and create-workflow workflows must be available
+- Document structures
+- Output formats
+- Report templates
 
 ## Best Practices
 
-### Before Starting
+### Planning
 
-1. **Create a Module Brief** - Run module-brief workflow for comprehensive planning
-2. **Review Existing Modules** - Study similar modules in `/bmad/` for patterns and inspiration
-3. **Define Clear Scope** - Have a concrete vision of what the module will accomplish
+1. **Use module-brief workflow first** - Creates comprehensive blueprint
+2. **Define clear scope** - Avoid feature creep
+3. **Plan component interactions** - Map agent/workflow relationships
 
-### During Execution
+### Structure
 
-1. **Use Module Briefs** - Load existing briefs when prompted for accelerated development
-2. **Start Simple** - Create one core agent and workflow, then expand iteratively
-3. **Leverage Sub-workflows** - Use create-agent and create-workflow for quality components
-4. **Validate Early** - Review generated structure before proceeding to next phases
+1. **Follow conventions** - Use established patterns
+2. **Keep components focused** - Single responsibility
+3. **Document thoroughly** - Clear README and inline docs
 
-### After Completion
+### Development
 
-1. **Follow the Roadmap** - Use generated TODO.md for systematic development
-2. **Test Installation** - Validate installer with `bmad install {module_code}`
-3. **Iterate Components** - Use quick commands to add agents and workflows
-4. **Document Progress** - Update README.md as the module evolves
+1. **Start with core agent** - Build primary functionality first
+2. **Create key workflows** - Essential processes before edge cases
+3. **Test incrementally** - Validate as you build
 
-## Troubleshooting
+### Installation
 
-### Common Issues
+1. **Minimal config questions** - Only essential settings
+2. **Smart defaults** - Sensible out-of-box experience
+3. **Clear post-install** - Guide users to first steps
 
-**Issue**: Module already exists at target location
+## Integration Points
 
-- **Solution**: Choose a different module code or remove existing module
-- **Check**: Verify output folder permissions and available space
+### With Other Workflows
 
-**Issue**: Sub-workflow invocation fails
+- **module-brief** - Strategic planning input
+- **create-agent** - Agent component creation
+- **create-workflow** - Workflow building
+- **redoc** - Documentation maintenance
 
-- **Solution**: Ensure create-agent and create-workflow workflows are available
-- **Check**: Validate workflow paths in config.yaml
+### With BMad Core
 
-**Issue**: Installation configuration invalid
+- Uses core framework capabilities
+- Integrates with module system
+- Follows BMad conventions
 
-- **Solution**: Review install-config.yaml syntax and paths
-- **Check**: Ensure all referenced paths use {project-root} variables correctly
+## Examples
 
-## Customization
+### Domain-Specific Module
 
-To customize this workflow:
+```
+Category: Domain-Specific
+Code: legal-advisor
+Components:
+- Contract Review Agent
+- Compliance Workflow
+- Legal Templates
+```
 
-1. **Modify Instructions** - Update instructions.md to adjust scaffolding steps
-2. **Extend Templates** - Add new installer templates in installer-templates/
-3. **Update Validation** - Enhance checklist.md with additional quality checks
-4. **Add Components** - Integrate additional sub-workflows for specialized components
+### Creative Module
 
-## Version History
+```
+Category: Creative
+Code: story-builder
+Components:
+- Narrative Agent
+- Plot Workflow
+- Character Templates
+```
 
-- **v1.0.0** - Initial release
-  - Interactive module scaffolding
-  - Component integration with create-agent and create-workflow
-  - Complete installation infrastructure
-  - Module brief integration support
+### Technical Module
 
-## Support
+```
+Category: Technical
+Code: api-tester
+Components:
+- Test Runner Agent
+- API Validation Workflow
+- Test Report Templates
+```
 
-For issues or questions:
+## Workflow Files
 
-- Review the workflow creation guide at `/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md`
-- Study module structure patterns at `module-structure.md`
-- Validate output using `checklist.md`
-- Consult existing modules in `/bmad/` for examples
+```
+create-module/
+├── workflow.yaml          # Configuration
+├── instructions.md        # Step guide
+├── checklist.md          # Validation
+├── module-structure.md   # Architecture
+├── installer-templates/  # Install files
+└── README.md            # This file
+```
 
----
+## Related Documentation
 
-_Part of the BMad Method v6 - BMB (Builder) Module_
+- [Module Structure](./module-structure.md)
+- [Module Brief Workflow](../module-brief/README.md)
+- [Create Agent](../create-agent/README.md)
+- [Create Workflow](../create-workflow/README.md)
+- [BMB Module](../../README.md)

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/checklist.md

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 
 ## Directory Structure
 
-### Source Directories (bmad/{module-code}/)
+### Source Directories ({bmad_folder}/{module-code}/)
 
 - [ ] `/agents` directory created (even if empty)
 - [ ] `/workflows` directory created (even if empty)
@@ -233,12 +233,3 @@
 - [ ] Alpha (Core functionality works)
 - [ ] Beta (Most features complete, needs testing)
 - [ ] Release (Full functionality, documented)
-
-## Sign-off
-
-**Module Name:** \***\*\*\*\*\***\_\_\***\*\*\*\*\***
-**Module Code:** \***\*\*\*\*\***\_\_\***\*\*\*\*\***
-**Version:** \***\*\*\*\*\***\_\_\***\*\*\*\*\***
-**Validated By:** \***\*\*\*\*\***\_\_\***\*\*\*\*\***
-**Date:** \***\*\*\*\*\***\_\_\***\*\*\*\*\***
-**Status:** ⬜ Pass / ⬜ Pass with Issues / ⬜ Fail

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/installer-templates/install-config.yaml

@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ prompt:
 
 # EXAMPLE: Static path
 # module_data_path:
-#   result: "{project-root}/bmad/{{MODULE_CODE}}/data"
+#   result: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/{{MODULE_CODE}}/data"
 
 # ============================================================================
 # YOUR MODULE CONFIGURATION FIELDS

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/instructions.md

@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
 # Build Module - Interactive Module Builder Instructions
 
-<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/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml</critical>
-<critical>Study existing modules in: {project-root}/bmad/ for patterns</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>Study existing modules in: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/ for patterns</critical>
 <critical>Communicate in {communication_language} throughout the module creation process</critical>
+<critical>⚠️ ABSOLUTELY NO TIME ESTIMATES - NEVER mention hours, days, weeks, months, or ANY time-based predictions. AI has fundamentally changed development speed - what once took teams weeks/months can now be done by one person in hours. DO NOT give ANY time estimates whatsoever.</critical>
 
 <workflow>
 
@@ -28,7 +29,7 @@
 <ask>Do you have a module brief or should we create one? [have/create/skip]</ask>
 
 <check if="create">
-  <action>Invoke module-brief workflow: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/module-brief/workflow.yaml</action>
+  <action>Invoke module-brief workflow: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/module-brief/workflow.yaml</action>
   <action>Wait for module brief completion</action>
   <action>Load the module brief to use as blueprint</action>
 </check>
@@ -64,7 +65,7 @@
 2. **Module code** - Generate kebab-case from name following patterns:
    - Multi-word descriptive names → shortened kebab-case
    - Domain-specific terms → recognizable abbreviations
-   - Present suggested code and confirm it works for paths like bmad/{{code}}/agents/
+   - Present suggested code and confirm it works for paths like {bmad_folder}/{{code}}/agents/
 3. **Module purpose** - Refine their description into 1-2 clear sentences
 4. **Target audience** - Infer from context or ask if unclear
 
@@ -180,7 +181,7 @@
 └── data/                     # User data directory
 ```
 
-**SOURCE MODULE** (\_module-installer is for installation only, not copied to target):
+**SOURCE MODULE** (module-installer is for installation only, not copied to target):
 
 ```
 {{module_code}}/
@@ -268,7 +269,7 @@
 <critical>IMPORTANT: Create install-config.yaml NOT install-config.yaml</critical>
 <critical>This is the STANDARD format that BMAD installer uses</critical>
 
-Create \_module-installer/install-config.yaml:
+Create module-installer/install-config.yaml:
 
 ```yaml
 # {{module_name}} Module Configuration
@@ -322,14 +323,14 @@ prompt:
 
 # EXAMPLE Static path:
 # data_path:
-#   result: "{project-root}/bmad/{{module_code}}/data"
+#   result: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/{{module_code}}/data"
 
 {{generated_config_fields_from_step_4}}
 ```
 
 <critical>Save location:</critical>
 
-- Save to {{module_path}}/\_module-installer/install-config.yaml
+- Save to {{module_path}}/module-installer/install-config.yaml
 
 <ask>Does your module need custom installation logic (database setup, API registration, etc.)?</ask>
 
@@ -338,18 +339,13 @@ prompt:
   // {{module_name}} Module Installer
   // Custom installation logic
 
-/\*\*
-
-- Module installation hook
-- Called after files are copied but before IDE configuration
--
 - @param {Object} options - Installation options
 - @param {string} options.projectRoot - Project root directory
 - @param {Object} options.config - Module configuration from install-config.yaml
 - @param {Array} options.installedIDEs - List of IDE codes being configured
 - @param {Object} options.logger - Logger instance (log, warn, error methods)
 - @returns {boolean} - true if successful, false to abort installation
-  \*/
+
   async function install(options) {
   const { projectRoot, config, installedIDEs, logger } = options;
 
@@ -374,7 +370,7 @@ module.exports = { install };
 
 <critical>Save location:</critical>
 
-- Save to {{module_path}}/\_module-installer/installer.js
+- Save to {{module_path}}/module-installer/installer.js
 </check>
 
 <check if="no">
@@ -446,7 +442,7 @@ bmad install {{module_code}}
 
 ## Configuration
 
-The module can be configured in `bmad/{{module_code}}/config.yaml`
+The module can be configured in `{bmad_folder}/{{module_code}}/config.yaml`
 
 Key settings:
 {{configuration_options}}

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/module-structure.md

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ src/modules/{module-code}/
 └── README.md                      # Module documentation
 
 # INSTALLED MODULE (in target project)
-{project-root}/bmad/{module-code}/
+{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/{module-code}/
 ├── agents/                        # Compiled agent files (.md)
 ├── workflows/                     # Workflow instances
 ├── tasks/                         # Task files
@@ -136,9 +136,43 @@ Tasks should be used for:
 - Declare dependencies in config.yaml
 - Version compatibility notes
 
+### Workflow Vendoring (Advanced)
+
+For modules that need workflows from other modules but want to remain standalone, use **workflow vendoring**:
+
+**In Agent YAML:**
+
+```yaml
+menu:
+  - trigger: command-name
+    workflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/SOURCE_MODULE/workflows/path/workflow.yaml'
+    workflow-install: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/THIS_MODULE/workflows/vendored/workflow.yaml'
+    description: 'Command description'
+```
+
+**What Happens:**
+
+- During installation, workflows are copied from `workflow` to `workflow-install` location
+- Vendored workflows get `config_source` updated to reference this module's config
+- Compiled agent only references the `workflow-install` path
+- Module becomes fully standalone - no source module dependency required
+
+**Use Cases:**
+
+- Specialized modules that reuse common workflows with different configs
+- Domain-specific adaptations (e.g., game dev using standard dev workflows)
+- Testing workflows in isolation
+
+**Benefits:**
+
+- Module independence (no forced dependencies)
+- Clean namespace (workflows in your module)
+- Config isolation (use your module's settings)
+- Customization ready (modify vendored workflows freely)
+
 ## Installation Infrastructure
 
-### Required: \_module-installer/install-config.yaml
+### Required: module-installer/install-config.yaml
 
 This file defines both installation questions AND static configuration values:
 
@@ -182,7 +216,7 @@ module_version:
   result: '1.0.0'
 
 data_path:
-  result: '{project-root}/bmad/module-code/data'
+  result: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/module-code/data'
 ```
 
 **Key Points:**
@@ -192,7 +226,7 @@ data_path:
 - `result` field uses placeholders: `{value}`, `{project-root}`, `{directory_name}`
 - Installer generates final `config.yaml` from this template
 
-### Optional: \_module-installer/installer.js
+### Optional: module-installer/installer.js
 
 For complex installations requiring custom logic:
 
@@ -218,7 +252,7 @@ async function install(options) {
 module.exports = { install };
 ```
 
-### Optional: \_module-installer/assets/
+### Optional: module-installer/assets/
 
 Files to copy during installation:
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: "Interactive workflow to build complete BMAD modules with agents, w
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables load from config_source
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/config.yaml"
 custom_module_location: "{config_source}:custom_module_location"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
@@ -14,22 +14,30 @@ module_structure_guide: "{installed_path}/module-structure.md"
 installer_templates: "{installed_path}/installer-templates/"
 
 # Use existing build workflows
-agent_builder: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml"
-workflow_builder: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml"
-brainstorming_workflow: "{project-root}/bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml"
+agent_builder: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml"
+workflow_builder: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml"
+brainstorming_workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml"
 brainstorming_context: "{installed_path}/brainstorm-context.md"
 
-# Optional docs that help understand module patterns
-recommended_inputs:
-  - module_brief: "{output_folder}/module-brief-*.md"
-  - brainstorming_results: "{output_folder}/brainstorming-*.md"
-  - bmm_module: "{project-root}/bmad/bmm/"
-  - cis_module: "{project-root}/bmad/cis/"
-  - existing_agents: "{project-root}/bmad/*/agents/"
-  - existing_workflows: "{project-root}/bmad/*/workflows/"
+# Reference examples - for learning patterns
+bmm_module_dir: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/"
+cis_module_dir: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/cis/"
+existing_agents_dir: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/*/agents/"
+existing_workflows_dir: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/*/workflows/"
+
+# Optional user inputs - discovered if they exist
+input_file_patterns:
+  module_brief:
+    description: "Module brief with vision and requirements (optional)"
+    whole: "{output_folder}/module-brief-*.md"
+    load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"
+  brainstorming:
+    description: "Brainstorming session outputs (optional)"
+    whole: "{output_folder}/brainstorming-*.md"
+    load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module"
 template: false # This is an interactive scaffolding workflow
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"