bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.14 → 6.0.0-alpha.16

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.md

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ This uses **step-file architecture** for disciplined execution:
 
 ### 1. Configuration Loading
 
-Load and read full config from `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/config.yaml`:
+Load and read full config from `{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml`:
 
 - `project_name`, `output_folder`, `user_name`, `communication_language`, `document_output_language`
 
@@ -63,12 +63,12 @@ Load, read completely, then execute `steps/step-01-brainstorm.md` to begin the w
 
 # Technical documentation for agent building
 
-agent_compilation: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/agents/agent-compilation.md"
-understanding_agent_types: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/agents/understanding-agent-types.md"
-simple_agent_architecture: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/agents/simple-agent-architecture.md"
-expert_agent_architecture: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/agents/expert-agent-architecture.md"
-module_agent_architecture: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/agents/module-agent-architecture.md"
-agent_menu_patterns: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/agents/agent-menu-patterns.md"
+agent_compilation: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/docs/agents/agent-compilation.md"
+understanding_agent_types: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/docs/agents/understanding-agent-types.md"
+simple_agent_architecture: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/docs/agents/simple-agent-architecture.md"
+expert_agent_architecture: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/docs/agents/expert-agent-architecture.md"
+module_agent_architecture: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/docs/agents/module-agent-architecture.md"
+agent_menu_patterns: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/docs/agents/agent-menu-patterns.md"
 
 # Data and templates
 
@@ -77,15 +77,15 @@ brainstorm_context: "{workflow_path}/data/brainstorm-context.md"
 
 # Reference examples
 
-simple_agent_examples: "{project-root}/src/modules/bmb/reference/agents/simple-examples/"
-expert_agent_examples: "{project-root}/src/modules/bmb/reference/agents/expert-examples/"
-module_agent_examples: "{project-root}/src/modules/bmb/reference/agents/module-examples/"
+simple_agent_examples: "{project-root}/bmb/reference/agents/simple-examples/"
+expert_agent_examples: "{project-root}/bmb/reference/agents/expert-examples/"
+module_agent_examples: "{project-root}/bmb/reference/agents/module-examples/"
 
 # Output configuration
 
-custom_agent_location: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/custom/src/agents"
-module_output_file: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/{target_module}/agents/{agent_filename}.agent.yaml"
+custom_agent_location: "{project-root}/.bmad/custom/src/agents"
+module_output_file: "{project-root}/.bmad/{target_module}/agents/{agent_filename}.agent.yaml"
 standalone_output_folder: "{custom_agent_location}/{agent_filename}"
 standalone_output_file: "{standalone_output_folder}/{agent_filename}.agent.yaml"
 standalone_info_guide: "{standalone_output_folder}/info-and-installation-guide.md"
-config_output_file: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/\_cfg/agents/{target_module}-{agent_filename}.customize.yaml"
+config_output_file: "{project-root}/.bmad/\_cfg/agents/{target_module}-{agent_filename}.customize.yaml"

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/steps/step-01-init.md

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 nextStepFile: '{installed_path}/steps/step-02-concept.md'
 continueFile: '{installed_path}/steps/step-01b-continue.md'
 modulePlanTemplate: '{installed_path}/templates/module-plan.template.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 customModuleLocation: '{custom_module_location}'
 modulePlanFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
 ---

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/steps/step-02-concept.md

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 nextStepFile: '{installed_path}/steps/step-03-components.md'
 modulePlanFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
-moduleStructureGuide: '{project-root}/src/modules/bmb/workflows-legacy/create-module/module-structure.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+moduleStructureGuide: '{project-root}/bmb/workflows/create-agent-legacy/create-module/module-structure.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 2: Define Module Concept and Scope

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/steps/step-03-components.md

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 nextStepFile: '{installed_path}/steps/step-04-structure.md'
 modulePlanFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
-agent_examples_path: '{project-root}/src/modules/bmb/reference/agents/module-examples'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+agent_examples_path: '{project-root}/bmb/reference/agents/module-examples'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 3: Plan Module Components

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/steps/step-04-structure.md

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 nextStepFile: '{installed_path}/steps/step-05-config.md'
 modulePlanFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 4: Create Module Structure
@@ -113,10 +113,10 @@ For a [module type] module, we'll create this structure:"
 │   └── [template-files]
 ├── data/                      # Module data files
 │   └── [data-files]
+├── module.yaml                # Required
 ├── _module-installer/         # Installation configuration
-│   ├── install-config.yaml   # Required
-│   ├── installer.js          # Optional
-│   └── assets/               # Optional install assets
+│   ├── installer.js           # Optional
+│   └── assets/                # Optional install assets
 └── README.md                  # Module documentation
 ```
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/steps/step-05-config.md

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 nextStepFile: '{installed_path}/steps/step-06-agents.md'
 modulePlanFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 5: Plan Module Configuration
@@ -184,8 +184,8 @@ Update module-plan.md with configuration section:
 
 ### Result Configuration Structure
 
-The install-config.yaml will generate:
-- Module configuration at: {bmad_folder}/{module_code}/config.yaml
+The module.yaml will generate:
+- Module configuration at: .bmad/{module_code}/config.yaml
 - User settings stored as: [describe structure]
 ````
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/steps/step-06-agents.md

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 nextStepFile: '{installed_path}/steps/step-07-workflows.md'
 modulePlanFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
 agentTemplate: '{installed_path}/templates/agent.template.md'
-agent_examples_path: '{project-root}/src/modules/bmb/reference/agents/module-examples'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+agent_examples_path: '{project-root}/bmb/reference/agents/module-examples'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 6: Create Module Agents
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ agent:
       triggers:
         - party-mode:
           input: SPM
-          route: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.md'
+          route: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.md'
           type: exec
         - expert-chat:
           input: CH
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ agent:
 
     # Workflow only for complex processes
     - trigger: 'complex-process'
-      route: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/{custom_module}/workflows/[workflow]/workflow.md'
+      route: '{project-root}/.bmad/{custom_module}/workflows/[workflow]/workflow.md'
       description: 'Complex process [icon]'
 
     # Quick inline actions

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/steps/step-07-workflows.md

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 nextStepFile: '{installed_path}/steps/step-08-installer.md'
 modulePlanFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
 workflowPlanTemplate: '{installed_path}/templates/workflow-plan-template.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 7: Review Workflow Plans

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/steps/step-08-installer.md

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 nextStepFile: '{installed_path}/steps/step-09-documentation.md'
 modulePlanFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
 installerTemplate: '{installed_path}/templates/installer.template.js'
 installConfigTemplate: '{installed_path}/templates/install-config.template.yaml'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 8: Setup Module Installer
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workf
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
 - 🎯 Use configuration plan from step 5
-- 💾 Create install-config.yaml with all fields
+- 💾 Create module.yaml with all fields
 - 📖 Add "step-08-installer" to stepsCompleted array` before loading next step
 - 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until user selects 'C'
 
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workf
 
 ## STEP GOAL:
 
-To create the module installer configuration (install-config.yaml) that defines how users will install and configure the module.
+To create the module installer configuration (module.yaml) that defines how users will install and configure the module.
 
 ## INSTALLER SETUP PROCESS:
 
@@ -74,11 +74,11 @@ From step 5, we planned these configuration fields:
 Ensure \_module-installer directory exists
 Directory: {custom_module_location}/{module_name}/\_module-installer/
 
-### 3. Create install-config.yaml
+### 3. Create module.yaml
 
-"I'll create the install-config.yaml file based on your configuration plan. This is the core installer configuration file."
+"I'll create the module.yaml file based on your configuration plan. This is the core installer configuration file."
 
-Create file: {custom_module_location}/{module_name}/\_module-installer/install-config.yaml from template {installConfigTemplate}
+Create file: {custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module.yaml from template {installConfigTemplate}
 
 ### 4. Handle Custom Installation Logic
 
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ Update module-plan.md with installer section:
 
 ### Install Configuration
 
-- File: \_module-installer/install-config.yaml
+- File: module.yaml
 - Module code: {module_name}
 - Default selected: false
 - Configuration fields: [count]
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ Update module-plan.md with installer section:
 
 1. User runs: `bmad install {module_name}`
 2. Installer asks: [list of questions]
-3. Creates: {bmad_folder}/{module_name}/
+3. Creates: .bmad/{module_name}/
 4. Generates: config.yaml with user settings
 
 ### Validation
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ Display: **Select an Option:** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Conti
 
 ### ✅ SUCCESS:
 
-- install-config.yaml created with all planned fields
+- module.yaml created with all planned fields
 - YAML syntax valid
 - Custom installation logic prepared (if needed)
 - Installer follows BMAD standards
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ Display: **Select an Option:** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Conti
 
 ### ❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
 
-- Not creating install-config.yaml
+- Not creating module.yaml
 - Invalid YAML syntax
 - Missing required fields
 - Not using proper path templates

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/steps/step-09-documentation.md

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 nextStepFile: '{installed_path}/steps/step-10-roadmap.md'
 modulePlanFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
 moduleReadmeFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/README.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 9: Create Module Documentation
@@ -133,13 +133,14 @@ bmad install {module_name}
 ├── tasks/                     # Task files
 ├── templates/                 # Shared templates
 ├── data/                      # Module data
-├── _module-installer/         # Installation config
+├── _module-installer/         # Installation optional js file with custom install routine
+├── module.yaml                # yaml config and install questions
 └── README.md                  # This file
 ```
 
 ## Configuration
 
-The module can be configured in `{bmad_folder}/{module_name}/config.yaml`
+The module can be configured in `.bmad/{module_name}/config.yaml`
 
 **Key Settings:**
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/steps/step-10-roadmap.md

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 nextStepFile: '{installed_path}/steps/step-11-validate.md'
 modulePlanFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
 moduleTodoFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/TODO.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 10: Generate Development Roadmap
@@ -207,9 +207,10 @@ workflow {workflow_name}
 ├── workflows/       # ✅ Structure created, plans written
 ├── tasks/           # ✅ Created
 ├── templates/       # ✅ Created
-├── data/           # ✅ Created
+├── data/            # ✅ Created
 ├── _module-installer/  # ✅ Configured
-└── README.md       # ✅ Complete
+└── README.md        # ✅ Complete
+└── module.yaml      # ✅ Complete
 ```
 
 ## Completion Criteria

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/steps/step-11-validate.md

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 workflowFile: '{installed_path}/workflow.md'
 modulePlanFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
 validationChecklist: '{installed_path}/validation.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 11: Validate and Finalize Module
@@ -73,8 +73,8 @@ Expected Structure:
 ├── templates/                 [✅/❌]
 ├── data/                      [✅/❌]
 ├── _module-installer/         [✅/❌]
-│   ├── install-config.yaml   [✅/❌]
-│   └── installer.js          [✅/N/A]
+│   └── installer.js           [✅/N/A]
+├── module.yaml                [✅/❌]
 └── README.md                  [✅/❌]
 ```
 
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ Expected Structure:
 "**2. Configuration Files Check**"
 
 **Install Configuration:**
-Validate install-config.yaml
+Validate module.yaml
 
 - [ ] YAML syntax valid
 - [ ] Module code matches folder name
@@ -297,8 +297,8 @@ Display: **Module Creation Complete!** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- IF A: Execute {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml for reflection on process
-- IF P: Execute {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md to celebrate completion
+- IF A: Execute {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml for reflection on process
+- IF P: Execute {project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md to celebrate completion
 - IF C: Mark as complete and exit gracefully
 - IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then redisplay menu
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/templates/agent.template.md

@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ agent:
       triggers:
         - party-mode:
           input: SPM or fuzzy match start party mode
-          route: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.md'
+          route: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.md'
           data: what is being discussed or suggested with the command
           type: exec
         - expert-chat:
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ agent:
 
     # Workflow for complex processes
     - trigger: 'generate-report'
-      route: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/{custom_module}/workflows/report-gen/workflow.md'
+      route: '{project-root}/.bmad/{custom_module}/workflows/report-gen/workflow.md'
       description: 'Generate detailed report 📊'
 
     # Exec with internal prompt reference
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ Expert agents support three types of menu actions:
 
 ```yaml
 - trigger: 'generate-report'
-  route: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/{custom_module}/workflows/report-gen/workflow.md'
+  route: '{project-root}/.bmad/{custom_module}/workflows/report-gen/workflow.md'
   description: 'Generate report 📊'
 ```
 
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ Expert agents support three types of menu actions:
 
 2. **Variable Usage**:
    - `{agent_sidecar_folder}` resolves to the agents sidecar folder destination after installation
-   - `{bmad_folder}` resolves to .bmad
+   - `.bmad` resolves to .bmad
    - `{custom_module}` resolves to custom/src/modules
    - `{module}` is your module code/name
 
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ Analyze the visual design with my signature dramatic flair
 menu: # Core interactions - multi: "[CH] Chat with Caravaggio or [SPM] Start Party Mode"
 triggers: - party-mode:
 input: SPM or fuzzy match start party mode
-route: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.md"
+route: "{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.md"
 data: what's being discussed, plus custom party agents if specified
 type: exec - expert-chat:
 input: CH or fuzzy match validate agent
@@ -305,11 +305,11 @@ type: action
       triggers:
         - pitch-deck:
           input: PD or fuzzy match pitch deck
-          route: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/{custom_module}/workflows/pitch-deck/workflow.md"
+          route: "{project-root}/.bmad/{custom_module}/workflows/pitch-deck/workflow.md"
           description: 'Investor pitch deck 📈'
         - explainer:
           input: EX or fuzzy match explainer
-          route: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/{custom_module}/workflows/explainer/workflow.md"
+          route: "{project-root}/.bmad/{custom_module}/workflows/explainer/workflow.md"
           description: 'Video explainer 🎥'
 
     - trigger: 'save-project'

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/templates/installer.template.js

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 /**
  * @param {Object} options - Installation options
  * @param {string} options.projectRoot - Project root directory
- * @param {Object} options.config - Module configuration from install-config.yaml
+ * @param {Object} options.config - Module configuration from module.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

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/templates/{install-config.template.yaml → module.template.yaml}

@@ -50,4 +50,4 @@ prompt:
 
 # STATIC path:
 # data_path:
-#   result: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/{module_name}/data"
+#   result: "{project-root}/.bmad/{module_name}/data"

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

@@ -13,15 +13,15 @@ This document provides the validation criteria used in step-11-validate.md to en
 - [ ] data/ - Module data
 - [ ] \_module-installer/ - Installation config
 - [ ] README.md - Module documentation
+- [ ] module.yaml - module config file
 
-### Required Files in \_module-installer/
+### Optional File in \_module-installer/
 
-- [ ] install-config.yaml - Installation configuration
 - [ ] installer.js - Custom logic (if needed)
 
 ## Configuration Validation
 
-### install-config.yaml
+### module.yaml
 
 - [ ] Valid YAML syntax
 - [ ] Module code matches folder name

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

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 name: create-module
 description: 'Interactive workflow to build complete BMAD modules with agents, workflows, and installation infrastructure'
 web_bundle: true
-installed_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 ---
 
 # Create Module Workflow
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ installed_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 
 ### 1. Module Configuration Loading
 
-Load and read full config from {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/config.yaml and resolve:
+Load and read full config from {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml and resolve:
 
 - `project_name`, `output_folder`, `user_name`, `communication_language`, `document_output_language`, `custom_module_location`
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/steps/step-01-init.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-01-init'
 description: 'Initialize workflow creation session by gathering project information and setting up unique workflow folder'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-01-init.md'
@@ -97,8 +97,8 @@ After getting the workflow name:
 
 Based on the module selection, confirm the target location:
 
-- For bmb module: `{custom_workflow_location}` (defaults to `{bmad_folder}/custom/src/workflows`)
-- For other modules: Check their install-config.yaml for custom workflow locations
+- For bmb module: `{custom_workflow_location}` (defaults to `.bmad/custom/src/workflows`)
+- For other modules: Check their module.yaml for custom workflow locations
 - Confirm the exact folder path where the workflow will be created
 - Store the confirmed path as `{targetWorkflowPath}`
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/steps/step-02-gather.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-02-gather'
 description: 'Gather comprehensive requirements for the workflow being created'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-02-gather.md'
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@ targetWorkflowPath: '{custom_stand_alone_location}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}
 workflowPlanFile: '{targetWorkflowPath}/workflow-plan-{new_workflow_name}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 # Template References
 # No template needed - will append requirements directly to workflow plan
 ---
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ Let's load some examples to help you decide the workflow pattern:
 Load and reference the Meal Prep & Nutrition Plan workflow as an example:
 
 ```
-Read: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/workflow.md
+Read: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/workflow.md
 ```
 
 This shows a linear workflow structure. Now let's explore your desired pattern:
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ This shows a linear workflow structure. Now let's explore your desired pattern:
 **Based on our reference examples:**
 
 - **Linear**: Like Meal Prep Plan (Init → Profile → Assessment → Strategy → Shopping → Prep)
-  - See: `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/`
+  - See: `{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/`
 - **Looping**: User Story Generator (Generate → Review → Refine → Generate more... until done)
 - **Branching**: Architecture Decision (Analyze → Choose pattern → Implement based on choice)
 - **Iterative**: Document Review (Load → Analyze → Suggest changes → Implement → Repeat until approved)

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/steps/step-03-tools-configuration.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-03-tools-configuration'
 description: 'Configure all required tools (core, memory, external) and installation requirements in one comprehensive step'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-03-tools-configuration.md'
@@ -13,11 +13,11 @@ targetWorkflowPath: '{custom_stand_alone_location}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}
 workflowPlanFile: '{targetWorkflowPath}/workflow-plan-{new_workflow_name}.md'
 
 # Documentation References
-commonToolsCsv: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/common-workflow-tools.csv'
+commonToolsCsv: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/common-workflow-tools.csv'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 # Template References
 # No template needed - will append tools configuration directly to workflow plan
 ---

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/steps/step-04-plan-review.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-04-plan-review'
 description: 'Review complete workflow plan (requirements + tools) and get user approval before design'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-04-plan-review.md'
@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@ targetWorkflowPath: '{custom_stand_alone_location}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}
 workflowPlanFile: '{targetWorkflowPath}/workflow-plan-{new_workflow_name}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 # Template References
 # No template needed - will append review summary directly to workflow plan
 ---

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/steps/step-05-output-format-design.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-05-output-format-design'
 description: 'Design the output format for workflows that produce documents or files'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-05-output-format-design.md'
@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@ targetWorkflowPath: '{custom_stand_alone_location}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}
 workflowPlanFile: '{targetWorkflowPath}/workflow-plan-{new_workflow_name}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 5: Output Format Design