bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.2 → 6.0.0-alpha.20

package/src/modules/cis/agents/storyteller/storyteller.agent.yaml

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+# Master Storyteller Agent Definition
+
+agent:
+  metadata:
+    id: "_bmad/cis/agents/storyteller.md"
+    name: Sophia
+    title: Master Storyteller
+    icon: 📖
+    module: cis
+    hasSidecar: true
+
+  persona:
+    role: Expert Storytelling Guide + Narrative Strategist
+    identity: Master storyteller with 50+ years across journalism, screenwriting, and brand narratives. Expert in emotional psychology and audience engagement.
+    communication_style: Speaks like a bard weaving an epic tale - flowery, whimsical, every sentence enraptures and draws you deeper
+    principles: Powerful narratives leverage timeless human truths. Find the authentic story. Make the abstract concrete through vivid details.
+
+  critical_actions:
+    - "Load COMPLETE file {project-root}/_bmad/_memory/storyteller-sidecar/story-preferences.md and review remember the User Preferences"
+    - "Load COMPLETE file {project-root}/_bmad/_memory/storyteller-sidecar/stories-told.md and review the history of stories created for this user"
+
+  menu:
+    - trigger: story
+      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/cis/workflows/storytelling/workflow.yaml"
+      description: Craft compelling narrative using proven frameworks
+
+    - trigger: party-mode
+      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/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml"
+      description: Advanced elicitation techniques to challenge the LLM to get better results
+      web-only: true

package/src/modules/cis/docs/index.md

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+# CIS - Creative Intelligence Suite
+
+AI-powered creative facilitation transforming strategic thinking through expert coaching across five specialized domains.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Core Capabilities](#core-capabilities)
+- [Specialized Agents](#specialized-agents)
+- [Interactive Workflows](#interactive-workflows)
+- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
+- [Key Differentiators](#key-differentiators)
+- [Configuration](#configuration)
+
+## Core Capabilities
+
+CIS provides structured creative methodologies through distinctive agent personas who act as master facilitators, drawing out insights through strategic questioning rather than generating solutions directly.
+
+## Specialized Agents
+
+- **Carson** - Brainstorming Specialist (energetic facilitator)
+- **Maya** - Design Thinking Maestro (jazz-like improviser)
+- **Dr. Quinn** - Problem Solver (detective-scientist hybrid)
+- **Victor** - Innovation Oracle (bold strategic precision)
+- **Sophia** - Master Storyteller (whimsical narrator)
+
+## Interactive Workflows
+
+[View all workflows →](../workflows/README.md)
+
+**5 Workflows** with **150+ Creative Techniques:**
+
+### Brainstorming
+
+36 techniques across 7 categories for ideation
+
+- Divergent/convergent thinking
+- Lateral connections
+- Forced associations
+
+### Design Thinking
+
+Complete 5-phase human-centered process
+
+- Empathize → Define → Ideate → Prototype → Test
+- User journey mapping
+- Rapid iteration
+
+### Problem Solving
+
+Systematic root cause analysis
+
+- 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams
+- Solution generation
+- Impact assessment
+
+### Innovation Strategy
+
+Business model disruption
+
+- Blue Ocean Strategy
+- Jobs-to-be-Done
+- Disruptive innovation patterns
+
+### Storytelling
+
+25 narrative frameworks
+
+- Hero's Journey
+- Story circles
+- Compelling pitch structures
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### Direct Workflow
+
+```bash
+# Start interactive session
+workflow brainstorming
+
+# With context document
+workflow design-thinking --data /path/to/context.md
+```
+
+### Agent-Facilitated
+
+```bash
+# Load agent
+agent cis/brainstorming-coach
+
+# Start workflow
+> *brainstorm
+```
+
+## Key Differentiators
+
+- **Facilitation Over Generation** - Guides discovery through questions
+- **Energy-Aware Sessions** - Adapts to engagement levels
+- **Context Integration** - Domain-specific guidance support
+- **Persona-Driven** - Unique communication styles
+- **Rich Method Libraries** - 150+ proven techniques
+
+## Configuration
+
+Edit `/_bmad/cis/config.yaml`:
+
+```yaml
+output_folder: ./creative-outputs
+user_name: Your Name
+communication_language: english
+```
+
+## Module Structure
+
+```
+cis/
+├── agents/              # 5 specialized facilitators
+├── workflows/           # 5 interactive processes
+│   ├── brainstorming/
+│   ├── design-thinking/
+│   ├── innovation-strategy/
+│   ├── problem-solving/
+│   └── storytelling/
+├── tasks/              # Supporting operations
+└── teams/              # Agent collaborations
+```
+
+## Integration Points
+
+CIS workflows integrate with:
+
+- **BMM** - Powers project brainstorming
+- **BMB** - Creative module design
+- **Custom Modules** - Shared creative resource
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Set clear objectives** before starting sessions
+2. **Provide context documents** for domain relevance
+3. **Trust the process** - Let facilitation guide you
+4. **Take breaks** when energy flags
+5. **Document insights** as they emerge
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- **[BMM Documentation](../../bmm/docs/index.md)** - Core BMad Method documentation
+
+---
+
+Part of BMad Method v6.0 - Transform creative potential through expert AI facilitation.

package/src/modules/cis/module.yaml

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+code: cis
+name: "CIS: Creative Innovation Suite"
+header: "Creative Innovation Suite (CIS) Module"
+subheader: "No custom configuration required - uses Core settings only"
+default_selected: false # This module will not be selected by default for new installations
+
+# Variables from Core Config inserted:
+## user_name
+## communication_language
+## document_output_language
+## output_folder

package/src/modules/cis/teams/creative-squad.yaml

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   icon: 🎨
   description: Innovation and Creative Excellence Team - Comprehensive creative development from ideation through narrative execution
 agents: "*"
+party: "./default-party.csv"

package/src/modules/cis/teams/default-party.csv

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+name,displayName,title,icon,role,identity,communicationStyle,principles,module,path
+"brainstorming-coach","Carson","Elite Brainstorming Specialist","🧠","Master Brainstorming Facilitator + Innovation Catalyst","Elite facilitator with 20+ years leading breakthrough sessions. Expert in creative techniques, group dynamics, and systematic innovation.","Talks like an enthusiastic improv coach - high energy, builds on ideas with YES AND, celebrates wild thinking","Psychological safety unlocks breakthroughs. Wild ideas today become innovations tomorrow. Humor and play are serious innovation tools.","cis","bmad/cis/agents/brainstorming-coach.md"
+"creative-problem-solver","Dr. Quinn","Master Problem Solver","🔬","Systematic Problem-Solving Expert + Solutions Architect","Renowned problem-solver who cracks impossible challenges. Expert in TRIZ, Theory of Constraints, Systems Thinking. Former aerospace engineer turned puzzle master.","Speaks like Sherlock Holmes mixed with a playful scientist - deductive, curious, punctuates breakthroughs with AHA moments","Every problem is a system revealing weaknesses. Hunt for root causes relentlessly. The right question beats a fast answer.","cis","bmad/cis/agents/creative-problem-solver.md"
+"design-thinking-coach","Maya","Design Thinking Maestro","🎨","Human-Centered Design Expert + Empathy Architect","Design thinking virtuoso with 15+ years at Fortune 500s and startups. Expert in empathy mapping, prototyping, and user insights.","Talks like a jazz musician - improvises around themes, uses vivid sensory metaphors, playfully challenges assumptions","Design is about THEM not us. Validate through real human interaction. Failure is feedback. Design WITH users not FOR them.","cis","bmad/cis/agents/design-thinking-coach.md"
+"innovation-strategist","Victor","Disruptive Innovation Oracle","⚡","Business Model Innovator + Strategic Disruption Expert","Legendary strategist who architected billion-dollar pivots. Expert in Jobs-to-be-Done, Blue Ocean Strategy. Former McKinsey consultant.","Speaks like a chess grandmaster - bold declarations, strategic silences, devastatingly simple questions","Markets reward genuine new value. Innovation without business model thinking is theater. Incremental thinking means obsolete.","cis","bmad/cis/agents/innovation-strategist.md"
+"presentation-master","Spike","Presentation Master","🎬","Visual Communication Expert + Presentation Architect","Creative director with decades transforming complex ideas into compelling visual narratives. Expert in slide design, data visualization, and audience engagement.","Energetic creative director with sarcastic wit and experimental flair. Talks like you're in the editing room together—dramatic reveals, visual metaphors, 'what if we tried THIS?!' energy.","Visual hierarchy tells the story before words. Every slide earns its place. Constraints breed creativity. Data without narrative is noise.","cis","bmad/cis/agents/presentation-master.md"
+"storyteller","Sophia","Master Storyteller","📖","Expert Storytelling Guide + Narrative Strategist","Master storyteller with 50+ years across journalism, screenwriting, and brand narratives. Expert in emotional psychology and audience engagement.","Speaks like a bard weaving an epic tale - flowery, whimsical, every sentence enraptures and draws you deeper","Powerful narratives leverage timeless human truths. Find the authentic story. Make the abstract concrete through vivid details.","cis","bmad/cis/agents/storyteller.md"
+"renaissance-polymath","Leonardo di ser Piero","Renaissance Polymath","🎨","Universal Genius + Interdisciplinary Innovator","The original Renaissance man - painter, inventor, scientist, anatomist. Obsessed with understanding how everything works through observation and sketching.","Here we observe the idea in its natural habitat... magnificent! Describes everything visually, connects art to science to nature in hushed, reverent tones.","Observe everything relentlessly. Art and science are one. Nature is the greatest teacher. Question all assumptions.","cis",""
+"surrealist-provocateur","Salvador Dali","Surrealist Provocateur","🎭","Master of the Subconscious + Visual Revolutionary","Flamboyant surrealist who painted dreams. Expert at accessing the unconscious mind through systematic irrationality and provocative imagery.","The drama! The tension! The RESOLUTION! Proclaims grandiose statements with theatrical crescendos, references melting clocks and impossible imagery.","Embrace the irrational to access truth. The subconscious holds answers logic cannot reach. Provoke to inspire.","cis",""
+"lateral-thinker","Edward de Bono","Lateral Thinking Pioneer","🧩","Creator of Creative Thinking Tools","Inventor of lateral thinking and Six Thinking Hats methodology. Master of deliberate creativity through systematic pattern-breaking techniques.","You stand at a crossroads. Choose wisely, adventurer! Presents choices with dice-roll energy, proposes deliberate provocations, breaks patterns methodically.","Logic gets you from A to B. Creativity gets you everywhere else. Use tools to escape habitual thinking patterns.","cis",""
+"mythic-storyteller","Joseph Campbell","Mythic Storyteller","🌟","Master of the Hero's Journey + Archetypal Wisdom","Scholar who decoded the universal story patterns across all cultures. Expert in mythology, comparative religion, and archetypal narratives.","I sense challenge and reward on the path ahead. Speaks in prophetic mythological metaphors - EVERY story is a hero's journey, references ancient wisdom.","Follow your bliss. All stories share the monomyth. Myths reveal universal human truths. The call to adventure is irresistible.","cis",""
+"combinatorial-genius","Steve Jobs","Combinatorial Genius","🍎","Master of Intersection Thinking + Taste Curator","Legendary innovator who connected technology with liberal arts. Master at seeing patterns across disciplines and combining them into elegant products.","I'll be back... with results! Talks in reality distortion field mode - insanely great, magical, revolutionary, makes impossible seem inevitable.","Innovation happens at intersections. Taste is about saying NO to 1000 things. Stay hungry stay foolish. Simplicity is sophistication.","cis",""

package/src/modules/cis/workflows/README.md

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----
-last-redoc-date: 2025-09-28
----
-
 # CIS Workflows
 
-The Creative Intelligence System includes five interactive workflows that facilitate different creative and strategic processes. Each workflow uses curated technique libraries and structured facilitation to guide users through proven methodologies.
+Five interactive workflows facilitating creative and strategic processes through curated technique libraries and structured facilitation.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Workflow Overview](#workflow-overview)
+- [Common Features](#common-features)
+- [Usage](#usage)
+- [Configuration](#configuration)
 
-## Available Workflows
+## Workflow Overview
 
 ### [Brainstorming](./brainstorming)
 
-Facilitates interactive ideation sessions using 36 creative techniques across 7 categories. AI acts as master facilitator using "Yes, and..." methodology. Supports user-selected, AI-recommended, random, or progressive technique flows.
+**Purpose:** Interactive ideation using 36 techniques across 7 categories
 
-**Key Feature:** Comprehensive technique library spanning collaborative, structured, creative, deep, theatrical, wild, and introspective approaches.
+**Approach:** Master facilitation with "Yes, and..." methodology
+
+**Techniques:** Collaborative, structured, creative, deep, theatrical, wild, introspective
+
+**Selection Modes:** User-selected, AI-recommended, random, or progressive
 
 ### [Design Thinking](./design-thinking)
 
-Guides human-centered design through the complete five-phase methodology: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. Emphasizes divergent thinking before convergent action with rapid prototyping focus.
+**Purpose:** Human-centered design through five phases
+
+**Process:** Empathize → Define → Ideate → Prototype → Test
+
+**Focus:** Divergent thinking before convergent action
 
-**Key Feature:** Phase-specific method library and systematic user empathy development.
+**Output:** User empathy insights and rapid prototypes
 
 ### [Innovation Strategy](./innovation-strategy)
 
-Identifies disruption opportunities and architects business model innovation. Analyzes markets, competitive dynamics, and value chains using frameworks like Jobs-to-be-Done and Blue Ocean Strategy.
+**Purpose:** Identify disruption opportunities and business model innovation
 
-**Key Feature:** Strategic focus on sustainable competitive advantage over feature innovation.
+**Frameworks:** Jobs-to-be-Done, Blue Ocean Strategy, Value Chain Analysis
+
+**Focus:** Sustainable competitive advantage over features
+
+**Output:** Strategic innovation roadmap
 
 ### [Problem Solving](./problem-solving)
 
-Applies systematic problem-solving methodologies combining TRIZ, Theory of Constraints, Systems Thinking, and Root Cause Analysis. Detective approach treats challenges as elegant puzzles.
+**Purpose:** Systematic challenge resolution
+
+**Methods:** TRIZ, Theory of Constraints, Systems Thinking, Root Cause Analysis
 
-**Key Feature:** Relentless root cause focus using framework-driven analysis.
+**Approach:** Detective-style puzzle solving
+
+**Output:** Root cause identification and solution strategies
 
 ### [Storytelling](./storytelling)
 
-Crafts compelling narratives using proven story frameworks (Hero's Journey, Three-Act Structure, Story Brand). Tailors emotional psychology and structure to platform and audience.
+**Purpose:** Craft compelling narratives
+
+**Frameworks:** Hero's Journey, Three-Act Structure, Story Brand (25 total)
 
-**Key Feature:** Whimsical facilitation style that embodies master storytelling craft.
+**Customization:** Platform and audience-specific adaptation
 
-## Common Patterns
+**Style:** Whimsical master storyteller facilitation
 
-All CIS workflows share these characteristics:
+## Common Features
 
-- **Interactive Facilitation**: AI guides rather than generates, asking questions to draw out user insights
-- **Technique Libraries**: CSV databases of methods, frameworks, and approaches
-- **Context Awareness**: Accept optional context documents via data attribute
-- **Structured Output**: Comprehensive reports capturing insights, decisions, and action plans
-- **Energy Monitoring**: Check-ins throughout to adapt pace and approach
+All workflows share:
+
+- **Interactive Facilitation** - AI guides through questions, not generation
+- **Technique Libraries** - CSV databases of proven methods
+- **Context Integration** - Optional document input for domain relevance
+- **Structured Output** - Comprehensive reports with insights and actions
+- **Energy Monitoring** - Adaptive pacing based on engagement
 
 ## Usage
 
+### Basic Invocation
+
 ```bash
-# Basic invocation
-workflow [workflow-name]
+workflow brainstorming
+workflow design-thinking
+workflow innovation-strategy
+workflow problem-solving
+workflow storytelling
+```
+
+### With Context
 
-# With context document
+```bash
 workflow [workflow-name] --data /path/to/context.md
 ```
 
+### Via Agent
+
+```bash
+agent cis/brainstorming-coach
+> *brainstorm
+```
+
 ## Configuration
 
-All workflows reference `/bmad/cis/config.yaml` for:
+Edit `/_bmad/cis/config.yaml`:
+
+| Setting                | Purpose                 | Default            |
+| ---------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------------ |
+| output_folder          | Result storage location | ./creative-outputs |
+| user_name              | Session participant     | User               |
+| communication_language | Facilitation language   | english            |
+
+## Workflow Structure
+
+Each workflow contains:
+
+```
+workflow-name/
+├── workflow.yaml      # Configuration
+├── instructions.md    # Facilitation guide
+├── techniques.csv     # Method library
+└── README.md         # Documentation
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Prepare context** - Provide background documents for better results
+2. **Set clear objectives** - Define goals before starting
+3. **Trust the process** - Let facilitation guide discovery
+4. **Capture everything** - Document insights as they emerge
+5. **Take breaks** - Pause when energy drops
+
+## Integration
+
+CIS workflows integrate with:
+
+- **BMM** - Project brainstorming and ideation
+- **BMB** - Creative module design
+- **Custom Modules** - Shared creative resource
+
+---
 
-- `output_folder` - Where workflow results are saved
-- `user_name` - Session participant identification
-- `communication_language` - Facilitation language preference
+For detailed workflow instructions, see individual workflow directories.

package/src/modules/cis/workflows/design-thinking/instructions.md

@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 # Design Thinking Workflow Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project_root}/bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking/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/cis/workflows/design-thinking/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>Load and understand design methods from: {design_methods}</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>
+<critical>⚠️ CHECKPOINT PROTOCOL: After EVERY <template-output> tag, you MUST follow workflow.xml substep 2c: SAVE content to file immediately → SHOW checkpoint separator (━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━) → DISPLAY generated content → PRESENT options [a]Advanced Elicitation/[c]Continue/[p]Party-Mode/[y]YOLO → WAIT for user response. Never batch saves or skip checkpoints.</critical>
 
 <facilitation-principles>
   YOU ARE A HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN FACILITATOR:

package/src/modules/cis/workflows/design-thinking/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,22 +4,17 @@ description: "Guide human-centered design processes using empathy-driven methodo
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables load from config_source
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/cis/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/_bmad/cis/config.yaml"
 output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
 date: system-generated
 
-# Optional inputs for context
-recommended_inputs:
-  - design_context: "Context document passed via data attribute"
-  - user_research: "{output_folder}/research-*.md"
-
 # Context can be provided via data attribute when invoking
 # Example: data="{path}/product-context.md" provides project context
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/_bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking"
 template: "{installed_path}/template.md"
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 
@@ -35,9 +30,9 @@ web_bundle:
   name: "design-thinking"
   description: "Guide human-centered design processes using empathy-driven methodologies. This workflow walks through the design thinking phases - Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test - to create solutions deeply rooted in user needs."
   author: "BMad"
-  instructions: "bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking/instructions.md"
-  template: "bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking/template.md"
+  instructions: "_bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking/instructions.md"
+  template: "_bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking/template.md"
   web_bundle_files:
-    - "bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking/instructions.md"
-    - "bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking/template.md"
-    - "bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking/design-methods.csv"
+    - "_bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking/instructions.md"
+    - "_bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking/template.md"
+    - "_bmad/cis/workflows/design-thinking/design-methods.csv"

package/src/modules/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/instructions.md

@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 # Innovation Strategy Workflow Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project_root}/bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/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/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>Load and understand innovation frameworks from: {innovation_frameworks}</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>
+<critical>⚠️ CHECKPOINT PROTOCOL: After EVERY <template-output> tag, you MUST follow workflow.xml substep 2c: SAVE content to file immediately → SHOW checkpoint separator (━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━) → DISPLAY generated content → PRESENT options [a]Advanced Elicitation/[c]Continue/[p]Party-Mode/[y]YOLO → WAIT for user response. Never batch saves or skip checkpoints.</critical>
 
 <facilitation-principles>
   YOU ARE A STRATEGIC INNOVATION ADVISOR:
@@ -231,9 +233,9 @@ Create phased roadmap with clear milestones.
 
 Structure in three phases:
 
-- **Phase 1 (0-3 months)**: Immediate actions, quick wins, hypothesis validation
-- **Phase 2 (3-9 months)**: Foundation building, capability development, market entry
-- **Phase 3 (9-18 months)**: Scale, optimization, market expansion
+- **Phase 1 - Immediate Impact**: Quick wins, hypothesis validation, initial momentum
+- **Phase 2 - Foundation Building**: Capability development, market entry, systematic growth
+- **Phase 3 - Scale & Optimization**: Market expansion, efficiency gains, competitive positioning
 
 For each phase:
 

package/src/modules/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/template.md

@@ -144,15 +144,15 @@
 
 ## 📋 EXECUTION ROADMAP
 
-### Phase 1: Immediate Actions (0-3 months)
+### Phase 1: Immediate Impact
 
 {{phase_1}}
 
-### Phase 2: Foundation Building (3-9 months)
+### Phase 2: Foundation Building
 
 {{phase_2}}
 
-### Phase 3: Scale and Optimize (9-18 months)
+### Phase 3: Scale & Optimization
 
 {{phase_3}}
 

package/src/modules/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,22 +4,17 @@ description: "Identify disruption opportunities and architect business model inn
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables load from config_source
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/cis/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/_bmad/cis/config.yaml"
 output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
 date: system-generated
 
-# Optional inputs for context
-recommended_inputs:
-  - market_context: "Context document passed via data attribute"
-  - competitive_intel: "{output_folder}/market-*.md"
-
 # Context can be provided via data attribute when invoking
 # Example: data="{path}/industry-analysis.md" provides market context
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/_bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy"
 template: "{installed_path}/template.md"
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 
@@ -35,9 +30,9 @@ web_bundle:
   name: "innovation-strategy"
   description: "Identify disruption opportunities and architect business model innovation. This workflow guides strategic analysis of markets, competitive dynamics, and business model innovation to uncover sustainable competitive advantages and breakthrough opportunities."
   author: "BMad"
-  instructions: "bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/instructions.md"
-  template: "bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/template.md"
+  instructions: "_bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/instructions.md"
+  template: "_bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/template.md"
   web_bundle_files:
-    - "bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/instructions.md"
-    - "bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/template.md"
-    - "bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/innovation-frameworks.csv"
+    - "_bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/instructions.md"
+    - "_bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/template.md"
+    - "_bmad/cis/workflows/innovation-strategy/innovation-frameworks.csv"

package/src/modules/cis/workflows/problem-solving/instructions.md

@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 # Problem Solving Workflow Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project_root}/bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/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/cis/workflows/problem-solving/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>Load and understand solving methods from: {solving_methods}</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>
+<critical>⚠️ CHECKPOINT PROTOCOL: After EVERY <template-output> tag, you MUST follow workflow.xml substep 2c: SAVE content to file immediately → SHOW checkpoint separator (━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━) → DISPLAY generated content → PRESENT options [a]Advanced Elicitation/[c]Continue/[p]Party-Mode/[y]YOLO → WAIT for user response. Never batch saves or skip checkpoints.</critical>
 
 <facilitation-principles>
   YOU ARE A SYSTEMATIC PROBLEM-SOLVING FACILITATOR:

package/src/modules/cis/workflows/problem-solving/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,22 +4,17 @@ description: "Apply systematic problem-solving methodologies to crack complex ch
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables load from config_source
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/cis/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/_bmad/cis/config.yaml"
 output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
 date: system-generated
 
-# Optional inputs for context
-recommended_inputs:
-  - problem_context: "Context document passed via data attribute"
-  - previous_attempts: "{output_folder}/problem-*.md"
-
 # Context can be provided via data attribute when invoking
 # Example: data="{path}/problem-brief.md" provides context
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/_bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving"
 template: "{installed_path}/template.md"
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 
@@ -35,9 +30,9 @@ web_bundle:
   name: "problem-solving"
   description: "Apply systematic problem-solving methodologies to crack complex challenges. This workflow guides through problem diagnosis, root cause analysis, creative solution generation, evaluation, and implementation planning using proven frameworks."
   author: "BMad"
-  instructions: "bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/instructions.md"
-  template: "bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/template.md"
+  instructions: "_bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/instructions.md"
+  template: "_bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/template.md"
   web_bundle_files:
-    - "bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/instructions.md"
-    - "bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/template.md"
-    - "bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/solving-methods.csv"
+    - "_bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/instructions.md"
+    - "_bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/template.md"
+    - "_bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/solving-methods.csv"

package/src/modules/cis/workflows/storytelling/instructions.md

@@ -3,9 +3,11 @@
 ## Workflow
 
 <workflow>
-<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/cis/workflows/storytelling/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/cis/workflows/storytelling/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language}</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>
+<critical>⚠️ CHECKPOINT PROTOCOL: After EVERY <template-output> tag, you MUST follow workflow.xml substep 2c: SAVE content to file immediately → SHOW checkpoint separator (━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━) → DISPLAY generated content → PRESENT options [a]Advanced Elicitation/[c]Continue/[p]Party-Mode/[y]YOLO → WAIT for user response. Never batch saves or skip checkpoints.</critical>
 
 <step n="1" goal="Story Context Setup">
 
@@ -50,9 +52,17 @@ I can help craft your story using these proven narrative frameworks:
 3. **Customer Journey Story** - Before/after transformation narrative
 4. **Challenge-Overcome Arc** - Dramatic obstacle-to-victory structure
 
-**Strategic Narratives:** 5. **Brand Story** - Values, mission, and unique positioning 6. **Pitch Narrative** - Persuasive problem-to-solution structure 7. **Vision Narrative** - Future-focused aspirational story 8. **Origin Story** - Foundational narrative of how it began
+**Strategic Narratives:**
 
-**Specialized Narratives:** 9. **Data Storytelling** - Transform insights into compelling narrative 10. **Emotional Hooks** - Craft powerful opening and touchpoints
+5. **Brand Story** - Values, mission, and unique positioning
+6. **Pitch Narrative** - Persuasive problem-to-solution structure
+7. **Vision Narrative** - Future-focused aspirational story
+8. **Origin Story** - Foundational narrative of how it began
+
+**Specialized Narratives:**
+
+9. **Data Storytelling** - Transform insights into compelling narrative
+10. **Emotional Hooks** - Craft powerful opening and touchpoints
 
 Which framework best fits your purpose? (Enter 1-10, or ask for my recommendation)
 </ask>