bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.15 → 6.0.0-alpha.17

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/steps/step-01-analyze.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-01-analyze'
 description: 'Load and deeply understand the target workflow'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-01-analyze.md'
@@ -129,9 +129,9 @@ Based on what the user wants to edit:
 
 Load reference documentation as needed:
 
-- `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/architecture.md`
-- `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md`
-- `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md`
+- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/architecture.md`
+- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md`
+- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md`
 
 Check against best practices:
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/steps/step-02-discover.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-02-discover'
 description: 'Discover improvement goals collaboratively'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-02-discover.md'
@@ -12,8 +12,8 @@ workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
 outputFile: '{output_folder}/workflow-edit-{target_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
 goalsTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/improvement-goals.md'

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/steps/step-03-improve.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-03-improve'
 description: 'Facilitate collaborative improvements to the workflow'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-03-improve.md'
@@ -12,8 +12,8 @@ workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
 outputFile: '{output_folder}/workflow-edit-{target_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
 improvementLogTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/improvement-log.md'
@@ -69,9 +69,9 @@ To facilitate collaborative improvements to the workflow, working iteratively on
 
 Load documentation as needed for specific improvements:
 
-- `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md`
-- `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md`
-- `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/architecture.md`
+- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md`
+- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md`
+- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/architecture.md`
 
 ### 2. Address Each Improvement Iteratively
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/steps/step-04-validate.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-04-validate'
 description: 'Validate improvements and prepare for completion'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-04-validate.md'
@@ -12,8 +12,8 @@ outputFile: '{output_folder}/workflow-edit-{target_workflow_name}.md'
 nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-05-compliance-check.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
 validationTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/validation-results.md'

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/steps/step-05-compliance-check.md

@@ -3,17 +3,17 @@ name: 'step-05-compliance-check'
 description: 'Run comprehensive compliance validation on the edited workflow'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-05-compliance-check.md'
 workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
 editedWorkflowPath: '{target_workflow_path}'
-complianceCheckWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/workflow.md'
+complianceCheckWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/workflow.md'
 outputFile: '{output_folder}/workflow-edit-{target_workflow_name}.md'
 
 # Task References
-complianceCheckTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/workflow.md'
+complianceCheckTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 5: Compliance Validation

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/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 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`
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/steps/step-01-validate-goal.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-01-validate-goal'
 description: 'Confirm workflow path and validation goals before proceeding'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-01-validate-goal.md'
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ complianceReportFile: '{output_folder}/workflow-compliance-report-{workflow_name
 complianceReportTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/compliance-report.md'
 
 # Documentation References
-stepTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
-workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
+stepTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
+workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 1: Goal Confirmation and Workflow Target

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/steps/step-02-workflow-validation.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-02-workflow-validation'
 description: 'Validate workflow.md against workflow-template.md standards'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-02-workflow-validation.md'
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ targetWorkflowFile: '{target_workflow_path}'
 complianceReportTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/compliance-report.md'
 
 # Documentation References
-stepTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
-workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
+stepTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
+workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 2: Workflow.md Validation
@@ -132,10 +132,10 @@ For each deviation:
 
 "**Initialization Validation:**"
 
-- Configuration Loading uses correct path format: `{project-root}/{*bmad_folder*}/[module]/config.yaml` (variable substitution pattern)
+- Configuration Loading uses correct path format: `{project-root}/_bmad/[module]/config.yaml` (variable substitution pattern)
 - First step follows pattern: `step-01-init.md` OR documented deviation
 - Required config variables properly listed
-- Variables use proper substitution pattern: {project-root}, {_bmad_folder_}, {workflow_path}, etc.
+- Variables use proper substitution pattern: {project-root}, \_bmad, {workflow_path}, etc.
 
 For violations:
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/steps/step-03-step-validation.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-03-step-validation'
 description: 'Validate each step file against step-template.md standards'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-03-step-validation.md'
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ targetWorkflowStepsPath: '{target_workflow_steps_path}'
 complianceReportTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/compliance-report.md'
 
 # Documentation References
-stepTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
-workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
+stepTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
+workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 3: Step-by-Step Validation
@@ -138,8 +138,8 @@ Check for proper references:
 
 ```yaml
 # 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'
 ```
 
 **Violations to document:**
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ For each step:
 
 "**Path Variable Validation:**"
 
-- Check format: `{project-root}/{*bmad_folder*}/bmb/...` vs `{project-root}/src/modules/bmb/...`
+- Check format: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/...` vs `{project-root}/bmb/...`
 - Ensure consistent variable usage across all step files
 - Validate relative vs absolute path usage
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/steps/step-04-file-validation.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-04-file-validation'
 description: 'Validate file sizes, markdown formatting, and CSV data files'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-04-file-validation.md'
@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@ targetWorkflowPath: '{target_workflow_path}'
 complianceReportTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/compliance-report.md'
 
 # Documentation References
-stepTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
-workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
-csvStandards: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/csv-data-file-standards.md'
+stepTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
+workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
+csvStandards: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/csv-data-file-standards.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 4: File Size, Formatting, and Data Validation

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/steps/step-05-intent-spectrum-validation.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-05-intent-spectrum-validation'
 description: 'Dedicated analysis and validation of intent vs prescriptive spectrum positioning'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-05-intent-spectrum-validation.md'
@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@ targetWorkflowPath: '{target_workflow_path}'
 complianceReportTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/compliance-report.md'
 
 # Documentation References
-stepTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
-workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
-intentSpectrum: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/intent-vs-prescriptive-spectrum.md'
+stepTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
+workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
+intentSpectrum: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/intent-vs-prescriptive-spectrum.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 5: Intent vs Prescriptive Spectrum Validation

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/steps/step-06-web-subprocess-validation.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-06-web-subprocess-validation'
 description: 'Analyze web search utilization and subprocess optimization opportunities across workflow steps'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-06-web-subprocess-validation.md'
@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@ targetWorkflowStepsPath: '{target_workflow_steps_path}'
 complianceReportTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/compliance-report.md'
 
 # Documentation References
-stepTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
-workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
-intentSpectrum: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/intent-vs-prescriptive-spectrum.md'
+stepTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
+workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
+intentSpectrum: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/intent-vs-prescriptive-spectrum.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 6: Web Search & Subprocess Optimization Analysis

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/steps/step-07-holistic-analysis.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-07-holistic-analysis'
 description: 'Analyze workflow flow, goal alignment, and meta-workflow failures'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-07-holistic-analysis.md'
@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@ targetWorkflowFile: '{target_workflow_path}'
 complianceReportTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/compliance-report.md'
 
 # Documentation References
-stepTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
-workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
-intentSpectrum: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/intent-vs-prescriptive-spectrum.md'
+stepTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
+workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
+intentSpectrum: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/intent-vs-prescriptive-spectrum.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 7: Holistic Workflow Analysis

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/steps/step-08-generate-report.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-08-generate-report'
 description: 'Generate comprehensive compliance report with fix recommendations'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-08-generate-report.md'
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ targetWorkflowFile: '{target_workflow_path}'
 complianceReportTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/compliance-report.md'
 
 # Documentation References
-stepTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
-workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
+stepTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md'
+workflowTemplate: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 8: Comprehensive Compliance Report Generation

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/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 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`
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows-legacy/edit-module/README.md

@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Modules can share workflows:
 
 ```yaml
 # In agent menu item:
-workflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/other-module/workflows/shared-workflow/workflow.yaml'
+workflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/other-module/workflows/shared-workflow/workflow.yaml'
 ```
 
 Common patterns:
@@ -143,22 +143,6 @@ Changes are reviewed and approved by you before being applied.
 - Full module review (option 12) is great for inherited or legacy modules
 - The workflow handles path updates when you reorganize structure
 
-## Source vs Installed Modules
-
-**Source modules** (in src/modules/):
-
-- Have installer files in tools/cli/installers/
-- Can configure web bundles
-- Are the development source of truth
-
-**Installed modules** (in {bmad_folder}/):
-
-- Are deployed to target projects
-- Use config.yaml for user customization
-- Are compiled from source during installation
-
-This workflow works with both, but installer options only apply to source modules.
-
 ## Example Usage
 
 ```

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows-legacy/edit-module/checklist.md

@@ -4,8 +4,7 @@ Use this checklist to validate module edits meet BMAD Core standards.
 
 ## Module Structure Validation
 
-- [ ] Module has clear 3-letter code (bmm, bmb, cis, etc.)
-- [ ] Module is in correct location (src/modules/ for source, {bmad_folder}/ for installed)
+- [ ] Module has clear abbreviation code (bmm, bmb, cis, etc.)
 - [ ] agents/ directory exists
 - [ ] workflows/ directory exists
 - [ ] config.yaml exists in module root
@@ -24,7 +23,7 @@ Use this checklist to validate module edits meet BMAD Core standards.
 
 ### Optional Fields (if used)
 
-- [ ] custom_module_location documented
+- [ ] bmb_creations_output_folder documented
 - [ ] Module-specific fields documented in README
 
 ### File Quality
@@ -127,7 +126,7 @@ Use this checklist to validate module edits meet BMAD Core standards.
 
 - [ ] Web bundles configured in workflow.yaml files
 - [ ] All referenced files included in web_bundle_files
-- [ ] Paths are {bmad_folder}/-relative (not project-root)
+- [ ] Paths are \_bmad/-relative (not project-root)
 - [ ] No config_source references in web bundles
 - [ ] Invoked workflows included in dependencies
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows-legacy/edit-module/instructions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Edit Module - Module Editor Instructions
 
-<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/edit-module/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/bmb/workflows/edit-module/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>This workflow uses ADAPTIVE FACILITATION - adjust your communication based on context and user needs</critical>
 <critical>The goal is COLLABORATIVE IMPROVEMENT - work WITH the user, not FOR them</critical>
 <critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language}</critical>
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 <workflow>
 
 <step n="1" goal="Load and deeply understand the target module">
-<ask>What is the path to the module you want to edit? (provide path to module directory like {bmad_folder}/bmm/ or src/modules/bmm/)</ask>
+<ask>What is the path to the module source you want to edit?</ask>
 
 <action>Load the module directory structure completely:
 
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@
 - Load README.md
 - List all agents in agents/ directory
 - List all workflows in workflows/ directory
-- Check for installer files (if in src/modules/)
 - Identify any custom structure or patterns
   </action>
 
@@ -187,7 +186,7 @@ Let the conversation flow naturally. Build a shared vision of what "better" look
 **If setting up cross-module integration:**
 
 - Identify which workflows from other modules are needed
-- Show how to reference workflows properly: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/{{module}}/workflows/{{workflow}}/workflow.yaml
+- Show how to reference workflows properly: {project-root}/\_bmad/{{module}}/workflows/{{workflow}}/workflow.yaml
 - Document the integration in README
 - Ensure dependencies are clear
 - Consider adding example usage

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows-legacy/edit-module/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,26 +4,26 @@ description: "Edit existing BMAD modules (structure, agents, workflows, document
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables load from config_source
-config_source: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 
 # Required Data Files - Critical for understanding module conventions
-module_structure_guide: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module/module-structure.md"
+module_structure_guide: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/module-structure.md"
 
 # Related workflow editors
-agent_editor: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.yaml"
-workflow_editor: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/workflow.yaml"
+agent_editor: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.yaml"
+workflow_editor: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/workflow.yaml"
 
 # Reference examples - for learning patterns
-bmm_module_dir: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/"
-bmb_module_dir: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/"
-cis_module_dir: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/cis/"
-existing_agents_dir: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/*/agents/"
-existing_workflows_dir: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/*/workflows/"
+bmm_module_dir: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/"
+bmb_module_dir: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/"
+cis_module_dir: "{project-root}/_bmad/cis/"
+existing_agents_dir: "{project-root}/_bmad/*/agents/"
+existing_workflows_dir: "{project-root}/_bmad/*/workflows/"
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-module"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-module"
 template: false # This is an action workflow - no template needed
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows-legacy/module-brief/README.md

@@ -254,8 +254,8 @@ To customize this workflow:
 
 For issues or questions:
 
-- Review the workflow creation guide at `/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md`
-- Study existing module examples in `/{bmad_folder}/` for patterns and inspiration
+- Review the workflow creation guide at `/_bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md`
+- Study existing module examples in `/_bmad/` for patterns and inspiration
 - Validate output using `checklist.md`
 - Consult module structure guide at `create-module/module-structure.md`
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows-legacy/module-brief/instructions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Module Brief Instructions
 
-<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/module-brief/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/bmb/workflows/module-brief/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>Communicate in {communication_language} throughout the module brief 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>
 

package/src/modules/bmb/workflows-legacy/module-brief/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,15 +4,15 @@ description: "Create a comprehensive Module Brief that serves as the blueprint f
 author: "BMad Builder"
 
 # Critical variables
-config_source: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
 output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
 date: system-generated
 
 # Reference examples and documentation
-existing_modules_dir: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/"
-module_structure_guide: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module/module-structure.md"
+existing_modules_dir: "{project-root}/_bmad/"
+module_structure_guide: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/module-structure.md"
 
 # Optional user inputs - discovered if they exist
 input_file_patterns:
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ input_file_patterns:
     load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/module-brief"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/module-brief"
 template: "{installed_path}/template.md"
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"

package/src/modules/bmgd/README.md

@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ bmgd/
 
 ## Configuration
 
-After installation, configure the module in `{bmad_folder}/bmgd/config.yaml`
+After installation, configure the module in `_bmad/bmgd/config.yaml`
 
 Key settings:
 

package/src/modules/bmgd/agents/game-architect.agent.yaml

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 agent:
   metadata:
-    id: "{bmad_folder}/bmgd/agents/game-architect.md"
+    id: "_bmad/bmgd/agents/game-architect.md"
     name: Cloud Dragonborn
     title: Game Architect
     icon: 🏛️
@@ -16,18 +16,18 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: correct-course
-      workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.yaml"
-      workflow-install: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmgd/workflows/4-production/correct-course/workflow.yaml"
+      workflow: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.yaml"
+      workflow-install: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/4-production/correct-course/workflow.yaml"
       description: Course Correction Analysis
 
     - trigger: create-architecture
-      workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmgd/workflows/3-technical/game-architecture/workflow.yaml"
+      workflow: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/3-technical/game-architecture/workflow.yaml"
       description: Produce a Scale Adaptive Game Architecture
 
     - trigger: party-mode
-      exec: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md"
+      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md"
       description: Consult with other expert agents from the party
 
     - trigger: advanced-elicitation
-      exec: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml"
+      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml"
       description: Advanced elicitation techniques to challenge the LLM to get better results

package/src/modules/bmgd/agents/game-designer.agent.yaml

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 agent:
   metadata:
-    id: "{bmad_folder}/bmgd/agents/game-designer.md"
+    id: "_bmad/bmgd/agents/game-designer.md"
     name: Samus Shepard
     title: Game Designer
     icon: 🎲
@@ -16,25 +16,25 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: brainstorm-game
-      workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmgd/workflows/1-preproduction/brainstorm-game/workflow.yaml"
+      workflow: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/1-preproduction/brainstorm-game/workflow.yaml"
       description: 1. Guide me through Game Brainstorming
 
     - trigger: create-game-brief
-      workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmgd/workflows/1-preproduction/game-brief/workflow.yaml"
+      workflow: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/1-preproduction/game-brief/workflow.yaml"
       description: 3. Create Game Brief
 
     - trigger: create-gdd
-      workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmgd/workflows/2-design/gdd/workflow.yaml"
+      workflow: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/2-design/gdd/workflow.yaml"
       description: 4. Create Game Design Document (GDD)
 
     - trigger: narrative
-      workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmgd/workflows/2-design/narrative/workflow.yaml"
+      workflow: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/2-design/narrative/workflow.yaml"
       description: 5. Create Narrative Design Document (story-driven games)
 
     - trigger: party-mode
-      exec: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md"
+      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md"
       description: Consult with other expert agents from the party
 
     - trigger: advanced-elicitation
-      exec: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml"
+      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml"
       description: Advanced elicitation techniques to challenge the LLM to get better results