bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.16 → 6.0.0-alpha.17

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

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/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'
+modulePlanFile: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.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'
+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/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'
+modulePlanFile: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.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'
+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/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/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+modulePlanFile: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.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
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ For a [module type] module, we'll create this structure:"
 
 ### 3. Create Directory Structure
 
-Create all directories in {custom_module_location}/{module_name}/:
+Create all directories in {bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/:
 
 1. **agents/** - For agent definition files
 2. **workflows/** - For workflow folders
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ Update module-plan.md with structure section:
 ## Module Structure
 
 **Module Type:** [Simple/Standard/Complex]
-**Location:** {custom_module_location}/{module_name}
+**Location:** {bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}
 
 **Directory Structure Created:**
 - ✅ agents/

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

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/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/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+modulePlanFile: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.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
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ Update module-plan.md with configuration section:
 ### Result Configuration Structure
 
 The module.yaml will generate:
-- Module configuration at: .bmad/{module_code}/config.yaml
+- 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/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'
+modulePlanFile: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
 agentTemplate: '{installed_path}/templates/agent.template.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'
+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/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/{custom_module}/workflows/[workflow]/workflow.md'
+      route: '{project-root}/_bmad/{custom_module}/workflows/[workflow]/workflow.md'
       description: 'Complex process [icon]'
 
     # Quick inline actions
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ agent:
 
 **If agent needs memory:**
 
-1. Create folder: {custom_module_location}/{module_name}/agents/[agent-name]-sidecar/
+1. Create folder: {bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/agents/[agent-name]-sidecar/
 2. Create files:
    - memories.md (empty, for persistent memory)
    - instructions.md (empty, for agent protocols)
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ agent:
 **If agent has workflows:**
 For each workflow that needs separate file:
 
-1. Create folder: {custom_module_location}/{module_name}/workflows/[workflow-name]/
+1. Create folder: {bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/workflows/[workflow-name]/
 2. Create README.md with workflow plan
 
 ### 4. Repeat for All Agents

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

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/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'
+modulePlanFile: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
 workflowPlanTemplate: '{installed_path}/templates/workflow-plan-template.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/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
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ I've already created workflow folders and README.md files for each agent's workf
 
 **Workflow folders found:**
 
-- [List all workflow folders in {custom_module_location}/{module_name}/workflows/]
+- [List all workflow folders in {bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/workflows/]
 
 **Each workflow folder contains a README.md with:**
 

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

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/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'
+modulePlanFile: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{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/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/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
@@ -72,13 +72,13 @@ From step 5, we planned these configuration fields:
 ### 2. Create Installer Directory
 
 Ensure \_module-installer directory exists
-Directory: {custom_module_location}/{module_name}/\_module-installer/
+Directory: {bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/\_module-installer/
 
 ### 3. Create module.yaml
 
 "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.yaml from template {installConfigTemplate}
+Create file: {bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/module.yaml from template {installConfigTemplate}
 
 ### 4. Handle Custom Installation Logic
 
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ Does your module need any special setup during installation? For example:
 
 "I'll create an installer.js file for custom logic."
 
-Create file: {custom_module_location}/{module_name}/\_module-installer/installer.js from {installerTemplate}
+Create file: {bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/\_module-installer/installer.js from {installerTemplate}
 
 Update installer.js with module-specific logic
 
@@ -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/{module_name}/
+3. Creates: \_bmad/{module_name}/
 4. Generates: config.yaml with user settings
 
 ### Validation

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

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/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/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+modulePlanFile: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
+moduleReadmeFile: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/README.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
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ bmad install {module_name}
 
 ## Configuration
 
-The module can be configured in `.bmad/{module_name}/config.yaml`
+The module can be configured in `_bmad/{module_name}/config.yaml`
 
 **Key Settings:**
 
@@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ Update module-plan.md with documentation section:
 ## Documentation
 
 ### README.md Created
-- Location: {custom_module_location}/{module_name}/README.md
+- Location: {bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/README.md
 - Sections: [list of sections included]
 - Status: Complete
 

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

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
-installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/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/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+modulePlanFile: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
+moduleTodoFile: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/TODO.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
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ I'll organize the remaining work into logical phases to ensure a successful modu
 
 ### 3. Generate TODO.md
 
-Create file: {custom_module_location}/{module_name}/TODO.md
+Create file: {bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/TODO.md
 
 ````markdown
 # {module_display_name} Development Roadmap
@@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ Update module-plan.md with roadmap section:
 ## Development Roadmap
 
 ### TODO.md Created
-- Location: {custom_module_location}/{module_name}/TODO.md
+- Location: {bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/TODO.md
 - Phases defined: 3
 - Immediate tasks prioritized
 

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

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 ---
 workflowFile: '{installed_path}/workflow.md'
-modulePlanFile: '{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
+modulePlanFile: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md'
 validationChecklist: '{installed_path}/validation.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/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
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ Fix issues one by one with user confirmation
 
 - **Name:** {module_display_name}
 - **Code:** {module_name}
-- **Location:** {custom_module_location}/{module_name}
+- **Location:** {bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}
 - **Type:** {module_type}
 - **Status:** Ready for testing
 
@@ -297,8 +297,8 @@ Display: **Module Creation Complete!** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- 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 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

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ agent:
     identity: |
       {agent-identity - multi-line description}
     communication_style: |
-      {communication-style - multi-line description}
+      {communication-style - 1-2 short sentences to describe chat style}
     principles:
       - '{agent-principle-1}'
       - '{agent-principle-2}'
@@ -27,9 +27,8 @@ agent:
 
   # Optional: Only include if agent needs memory/persistence
   critical_actions:
-    - 'Load COMPLETE file ./[agent-name]-sidecar/memories.md and integrate all past interactions'
-    - 'Load COMPLETE file ./[agent-name]-sidecar/instructions.md and follow ALL protocols'
-    - 'ONLY read/write files in ./[agent-name]-sidecar/ - this is our private workspace'
+    - 'Load COMPLETE file [project-root]/_bmad/_memory/[agent-name]-sidecar/memories.md and integrate all past interactions'
+    - 'Load COMPLETE file [project-root]/_bmad/_memory/[agent-name]-sidecar/instructions.md and follow ALL protocols'
 
   # Optional: Embedded prompts for common interactions
   prompts:
@@ -55,7 +54,7 @@ agent:
       triggers:
         - party-mode:
           input: SPM or fuzzy match start party mode
-          route: '{project-root}/.bmad/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 +82,7 @@ agent:
 
     # Workflow for complex processes
     - trigger: 'generate-report'
-      route: '{project-root}/.bmad/{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
@@ -98,7 +97,7 @@ agent:
 When creating expert agents in modules, create a sidecar folder:
 
 ```
-{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/agents/[agent-name]-sidecar/
+{bmb_creations_output_folder}/{module_name}/agents/[agent-name]-sidecar/
 ├── memories.md          # Persistent memory across sessions
 ├── instructions.md      # Agent-specific protocols
 ├── insights.md          # Important breakthroughs/realizations
@@ -156,7 +155,7 @@ Expert agents support three types of menu actions:
 
 ```yaml
 - trigger: 'generate-report'
-  route: '{project-root}/.bmad/{custom_module}/workflows/report-gen/workflow.md'
+  route: '{project-root}/_bmad/{custom_module}/workflows/report-gen/workflow.md'
   description: 'Generate report 📊'
 ```
 
@@ -166,19 +165,16 @@ Expert agents support three types of menu actions:
 ## Notes for Module Creation:
 
 1. **File Paths**:
-   - Agent files go in: `{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/agents/[agent-name]/[agent-name].yaml`
-   - Sidecar folders go in: `{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/agents/[agent-name]/[agent-name]-sidecar/`
+   - Agent files go in: `[bmb_creations_output_folder]/[module_name]/agents/[agent-name]/[agent-name].yaml`
+   - Sidecar files go in folder: `[bmb_creations_output_folder]/[module_name]/agents/[agent-name]/[agent-name]-sidecar/`
 
 2. **Variable Usage**:
-   - `{agent_sidecar_folder}` resolves to the agents sidecar folder destination after installation
-   - `.bmad` resolves to .bmad
-   - `{custom_module}` resolves to custom/src/modules
-   - `{module}` is your module code/name
+   - `module` is your module code/name
 
 3. **Creating Sidecar Structure**:
    - When agent is created, also create the sidecar folder
-   - Initialize with empty files: memories.md, instructions.md
-   - Create sessions/ subfolder
+   - Initialize with empty files: memories.md, instructions.md and any other files the agent will need to have special knowledge or files to record information to
+   - Create sessions/ subfolder if interactions will result in new sessions
    - These files are automatically loaded due to critical_actions
 
 4. **Choosing Menu Actions**:
@@ -268,7 +264,7 @@ 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/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 +301,11 @@ type: action
       triggers:
         - pitch-deck:
           input: PD or fuzzy match pitch deck
-          route: "{project-root}/.bmad/{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/{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/module.template.yaml

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

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/bmb/workflows/create-module'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 ---
 
 # Create Module Workflow
@@ -46,9 +46,9 @@ installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module'
 
 ### 1. Module Configuration Loading
 
-Load and read full config from {project-root}/.bmad/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`
+- `project_name`, `output_folder`, `user_name`, `communication_language`, `document_output_language`, `bmb_creations_output_folder`
 
 ### 2. First Step EXECUTION
 

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/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-01-init.md'
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-02-gather.md'
 workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
 
 # Output files for workflow creation process
-targetWorkflowPath: '{custom_stand_alone_location}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}'
+targetWorkflowPath: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}'
 workflowPlanFile: '{targetWorkflowPath}/workflow-plan-{new_workflow_name}.md'
 # Template References
 # No workflow plan template needed - will create plan file directly
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ After getting the workflow name:
 
 **Check for existing workflows:**
 
-- Look for folder at `{custom_stand_alone_location}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}/`
+- Look for folder at `{bmb_creations_output_folder}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}/`
 - If it exists, inform the user and suggest or get from them a unique name or postfix
 
 **Example alternatives:**
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ After getting the workflow name:
 
 Based on the module selection, confirm the target location:
 
-- For bmb module: `{custom_workflow_location}` (defaults to `.bmad/custom/src/workflows`)
+- 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

@@ -3,18 +3,18 @@ name: 'step-02-gather'
 description: 'Gather comprehensive requirements for the workflow being created'
 
 # Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-02-gather.md'
 nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-03-tools-configuration.md'
 # Output files for workflow creation process
-targetWorkflowPath: '{custom_stand_alone_location}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}'
+targetWorkflowPath: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}'
 workflowPlanFile: '{targetWorkflowPath}/workflow-plan-{new_workflow_name}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/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/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/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

@@ -3,21 +3,21 @@ 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/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-03-tools-configuration.md'
 nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-04-plan-review.md'
 
-targetWorkflowPath: '{custom_stand_alone_location}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}'
+targetWorkflowPath: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}'
 workflowPlanFile: '{targetWorkflowPath}/workflow-plan-{new_workflow_name}.md'
 
 # Documentation References
-commonToolsCsv: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/common-workflow-tools.csv'
+commonToolsCsv: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/common-workflow-tools.csv'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/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

@@ -3,19 +3,19 @@ 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/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
+workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow'
 
 # File References
 thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-04-plan-review.md'
 nextStepFormDesign: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-05-output-format-design.md'
 nextStepDesign: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-06-design.md'
 
-targetWorkflowPath: '{custom_stand_alone_location}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}'
+targetWorkflowPath: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}'
 workflowPlanFile: '{targetWorkflowPath}/workflow-plan-{new_workflow_name}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/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

@@ -3,18 +3,18 @@ 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/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'
 nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-06-design.md'
 
-targetWorkflowPath: '{custom_stand_alone_location}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}'
+targetWorkflowPath: '{bmb_creations_output_folder}/workflows/{new_workflow_name}'
 workflowPlanFile: '{targetWorkflowPath}/workflow-plan-{new_workflow_name}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/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