bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.6 → 6.0.0-alpha.7

package/bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/checklist.md

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-# Product Brief Validation Checklist
-
-## Document Structure
-
-- [ ] All required sections are present (Executive Summary through Appendices)
-- [ ] No placeholder text remains (e.g., [TODO], [NEEDS CONFIRMATION], {{variable}})
-- [ ] Document follows the standard brief template format
-- [ ] Sections are properly numbered and formatted with headers
-- [ ] Cross-references between sections are accurate
-
-## Executive Summary Quality
-
-- [ ] Product concept is explained in 1-2 clear sentences
-- [ ] Primary problem is clearly identified
-- [ ] Target market is specifically named (not generic)
-- [ ] Value proposition is compelling and differentiated
-- [ ] Summary accurately reflects the full document content
-
-## Problem Statement
-
-- [ ] Current state pain points are specific and measurable
-- [ ] Impact is quantified where possible (time, money, opportunities)
-- [ ] Explanation of why existing solutions fall short is provided
-- [ ] Urgency for solving the problem now is justified
-- [ ] Problem is validated with evidence or data points
-
-## Solution Definition
-
-- [ ] Core approach is clearly explained without implementation details
-- [ ] Key differentiators from existing solutions are identified
-- [ ] Explanation of why this will succeed is compelling
-- [ ] Solution aligns directly with stated problems
-- [ ] Vision paints a clear picture of the user experience
-
-## Target Users
-
-- [ ] Primary user segment has specific demographic/firmographic profile
-- [ ] User behaviors and current workflows are documented
-- [ ] Specific pain points are tied to user segments
-- [ ] User goals are clearly articulated
-- [ ] Secondary segment (if applicable) is equally detailed
-- [ ] Avoids generic personas like "busy professionals"
-
-## Goals and Metrics
-
-- [ ] Business objectives include measurable outcomes with targets
-- [ ] User success metrics focus on behaviors, not features
-- [ ] 3-5 KPIs are defined with clear definitions
-- [ ] All goals follow SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
-- [ ] Success metrics align with problem statement
-
-## MVP Scope
-
-- [ ] Core features list contains only true must-haves
-- [ ] Each core feature includes rationale for why it's essential
-- [ ] Out of scope section explicitly lists deferred features
-- [ ] MVP success criteria are specific and measurable
-- [ ] Scope is genuinely minimal and viable
-- [ ] No feature creep evident in "must-have" list
-
-## Technical Considerations
-
-- [ ] Target platforms are specified (web/mobile/desktop)
-- [ ] Browser/OS support requirements are documented
-- [ ] Performance requirements are defined if applicable
-- [ ] Accessibility requirements are noted
-- [ ] Technology preferences are marked as preferences, not decisions
-- [ ] Integration requirements with existing systems are identified
-
-## Constraints and Assumptions
-
-- [ ] Budget constraints are documented if known
-- [ ] Timeline or deadline pressures are specified
-- [ ] Team/resource limitations are acknowledged
-- [ ] Technical constraints are clearly stated
-- [ ] Key assumptions are listed and testable
-- [ ] Assumptions will be validated during development
-
-## Risk Assessment (if included)
-
-- [ ] Key risks include potential impact descriptions
-- [ ] Open questions are specific and answerable
-- [ ] Research areas are identified with clear objectives
-- [ ] Risk mitigation strategies are suggested where applicable
-
-## Overall Quality
-
-- [ ] Language is clear and free of jargon
-- [ ] Terminology is used consistently throughout
-- [ ] Document is ready for handoff to Product Manager
-- [ ] All [PM-TODO] items are clearly marked if present
-- [ ] References and source documents are properly cited
-
-## Completeness Check
-
-- [ ] Document provides sufficient detail for PRD creation
-- [ ] All user inputs have been incorporated
-- [ ] Market research findings are reflected if provided
-- [ ] Competitive analysis insights are included if available
-- [ ] Brief aligns with overall product strategy
-
-## Final Validation
-
-### Critical Issues Found:
-
-- [ ] None identified
-
-### Minor Issues to Address:
-
-- [ ] List any minor issues here
-
-### Ready for PM Handoff:
-
-- [ ] Yes, brief is complete and validated
-- [ ] No, requires additional work (specify above)

package/bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/instructions.md

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-# Product Brief - Context-Adaptive Discovery 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: {installed_path}/workflow.yaml</critical>
-<critical>This workflow uses INTENT-DRIVEN FACILITATION - adapt organically to what emerges</critical>
-<critical>The goal is DISCOVERING WHAT MATTERS through natural conversation, not filling a template</critical>
-<critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language} and adapt deeply to {user_skill_level}</critical>
-<critical>Generate all documents in {document_output_language}</critical>
-<critical>LIVING DOCUMENT: Write to the document continuously as you discover - never wait until the end</critical>
-
-## Input Document Discovery
-
-This workflow may reference: market research, brainstorming documents, user specified other inputs, or brownfield project documentation.
-
-**Discovery Process** (execute for each referenced document):
-
-1. **Search for whole document first** - Use fuzzy file matching to find the complete document
-2. **Check for sharded version** - If whole document not found, look for `{doc-name}/index.md`
-3. **If sharded version found**:
-   - Read `index.md` to understand the document structure
-   - Read ALL section files listed in the index
-   - Treat the combined content as if it were a single document
-4. **Brownfield projects**: The `document-project` workflow always creates `{output_folder}/docs/index.md`
-
-**Priority**: If both whole and sharded versions exist, use the whole document.
-
-**Fuzzy matching**: Be flexible with document names - users may use variations in naming conventions.
-
-<workflow>
-
-<step n="0" goal="Validate workflow readiness" tag="workflow-status">
-<action>Check if {output_folder}/bmm-workflow-status.yaml exists</action>
-
-<action if="status file not found">Set standalone_mode = true</action>
-
-<check if="status file found">
-  <action>Load the FULL file: {output_folder}/bmm-workflow-status.yaml</action>
-  <action>Parse workflow_status section</action>
-  <action>Check status of "product-brief" workflow</action>
-  <action>Get project_level from YAML metadata</action>
-  <action>Find first non-completed workflow (next expected workflow)</action>
-
-  <check if="project_level < 2">
-    <output>**Note: Level {{project_level}} Project**
-
-Product Brief is most valuable for Level 2+ projects, but can help clarify vision for any project.</output>
-</check>
-
-  <check if="product-brief status is file path (already completed)">
-    <output>⚠️ Product Brief already completed: {{product-brief status}}</output>
-    <ask>Re-running will overwrite the existing brief. Continue? (y/n)</ask>
-    <check if="n">
-      <output>Exiting. Use workflow-status to see your next step.</output>
-      <action>Exit workflow</action>
-    </check>
-  </check>
-
-  <check if="product-brief is not the next expected workflow">
-    <output>⚠️ Next expected workflow: {{next_workflow}}. Product Brief is out of sequence.</output>
-    <ask>Continue with Product Brief anyway? (y/n)</ask>
-    <check if="n">
-      <output>Exiting. Run {{next_workflow}} instead.</output>
-      <action>Exit workflow</action>
-    </check>
-  </check>
-
-<action>Set standalone_mode = false</action>
-</check>
-</step>
-
-<step n="1" goal="Begin the journey and understand context">
-<action>Welcome {user_name} warmly in {communication_language}
-
-Adapt your tone to {user_skill_level}:
-
-- Expert: "Let's define your product vision. What are you building?"
-- Intermediate: "I'm here to help shape your product vision. Tell me about your idea."
-- Beginner: "Hi! I'm going to help you figure out exactly what you want to build. Let's start with your idea - what got you excited about this?"
-
-Start with open exploration:
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-- What sparked this idea?
-- What are you hoping to build?
-- Who is this for - yourself, a business, users you know?
-
-CRITICAL: Listen for context clues that reveal their situation:
-
-- Personal/hobby project (fun, learning, small audience)
-- Startup/solopreneur (market opportunity, competition matters)
-- Enterprise/corporate (stakeholders, compliance, strategic alignment)
-- Technical enthusiasm (implementation focused)
-- Business opportunity (market/revenue focused)
-- Problem frustration (solution focused)
-
-Based on their initial response, sense:
-
-- How formal/casual they want to be
-- Whether they think in business or technical terms
-- If they have existing materials to share
-- Their confidence level with the domain</action>
-
-<ask>What's the project name, and what got you excited about building this?</ask>
-
-<action>From even this first exchange, create initial document sections</action>
-<template-output>project_name</template-output>
-<template-output>executive_summary</template-output>
-
-<action>If they mentioned existing documents (research, brainstorming, etc.):
-
-- Load and analyze these materials
-- Extract key themes and insights
-- Reference these naturally in conversation: "I see from your research that..."
-- Use these to accelerate discovery, not repeat questions</action>
-
-<template-output>initial_vision</template-output>
-</step>
-
-<step n="2" goal="Discover the problem worth solving">
-<action>Guide problem discovery through natural conversation
-
-DON'T ask: "What problem does this solve?"
-
-DO explore conversationally based on their context:
-
-For hobby projects:
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-- "What's annoying you that this would fix?"
-- "What would this make easier or more fun?"
-- "Show me what the experience is like today without this"
-
-For business ventures:
-
-- "Walk me through the frustration your users face today"
-- "What's the cost of this problem - time, money, opportunities?"
-- "Who's suffering most from this? Tell me about them"
-- "What solutions have people tried? Why aren't they working?"
-
-For enterprise:
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-- "What's driving the need for this internally?"
-- "Which teams/processes are most affected?"
-- "What's the business impact of not solving this?"
-- "Are there compliance or strategic drivers?"
-
-Listen for depth cues:
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-- Brief answers → dig deeper with follow-ups
-- Detailed passion → let them flow, capture everything
-- Uncertainty → help them explore with examples
-- Multiple problems → help prioritize the core issue
-
-Adapt your response:
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-- If they struggle: offer analogies, examples, frameworks
-- If they're clear: validate and push for specifics
-- If they're technical: explore implementation challenges
-- If they're business-focused: quantify impact</action>
-
-<action>Immediately capture what emerges - even if preliminary</action>
-<template-output>problem_statement</template-output>
-
-<check if="user mentioned metrics, costs, or business impact">
-  <action>Explore the measurable impact of the problem</action>
-  <template-output>problem_impact</template-output>
-</check>
-
-<check if="user mentioned current solutions or competitors">
-  <action>Understand why existing solutions fall short</action>
-  <template-output>existing_solutions_gaps</template-output>
-</check>
-
-<action>Reflect understanding: "So the core issue is {{problem_summary}}, and {{impact_if_mentioned}}. Let me capture that..."</action>
-</step>
-
-<step n="3" goal="Shape the solution vision">
-<action>Transition naturally from problem to solution
-
-Based on their energy and context, explore:
-
-For builders/makers:
-
-- "How do you envision this working?"
-- "Walk me through the experience you want to create"
-- "What's the 'magic moment' when someone uses this?"
-
-For business minds:
-
-- "What's your unique approach to solving this?"
-- "How is this different from what exists today?"
-- "What makes this the RIGHT solution now?"
-
-For enterprise:
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-- "What would success look like for the organization?"
-- "How does this fit with existing systems/processes?"
-- "What's the transformation you're enabling?"
-
-Go deeper based on responses:
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-- If innovative → explore the unique angle
-- If standard → focus on execution excellence
-- If technical → discuss key capabilities
-- If user-focused → paint the journey
-
-Web research when relevant:
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-- If they mention competitors → research current solutions
-- If they claim innovation → verify uniqueness
-- If they reference trends → get current data</action>
-
-<action if="competitor or market mentioned">
-  <WebSearch>{{competitor/market}} latest features 2024</WebSearch>
-  <action>Use findings to sharpen differentiation discussion</action>
-</action>
-
-<template-output>proposed_solution</template-output>
-
-<check if="unique differentiation discussed">
-  <template-output>key_differentiators</template-output>
-</check>
-
-<action>Continue building the living document</action>
-</step>
-
-<step n="4" goal="Understand the people who need this">
-<action>Discover target users through storytelling, not demographics
-
-Facilitate based on project type:
-
-Personal/hobby:
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-- "Who else would love this besides you?"
-- "Tell me about someone who would use this"
-- Keep it light and informal
-
-Startup/business:
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-- "Describe your ideal first customer - not demographics, but their situation"
-- "What are they doing today without your solution?"
-- "What would make them say 'finally, someone gets it!'?"
-- "Are there different types of users with different needs?"
-
-Enterprise:
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-- "Which roles/departments will use this?"
-- "Walk me through their current workflow"
-- "Who are the champions vs skeptics?"
-- "What about indirect stakeholders?"
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-Push beyond generic personas:
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-- Not: "busy professionals" → "Sales reps who waste 2 hours/day on data entry"
-- Not: "tech-savvy users" → "Developers who know Docker but hate configuring it"
-- Not: "small businesses" → "Shopify stores doing $10-50k/month wanting to scale"
-
-For each user type that emerges:
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-- Current behavior/workflow
-- Specific frustrations
-- What they'd value most
-- Their technical comfort level</action>
-
-<template-output>primary_user_segment</template-output>
-
-<check if="multiple user types mentioned">
-  <action>Explore secondary users only if truly different needs</action>
-  <template-output>secondary_user_segment</template-output>
-</check>
-
-<check if="user journey or workflow discussed">
-  <template-output>user_journey</template-output>
-</check>
-</step>
-
-<step n="5" goal="Define what success looks like" repeat="adapt-to-context">
-<action>Explore success measures that match their context
-
-For personal projects:
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-- "How will you know this is working well?"
-- "What would make you proud of this?"
-- Keep metrics simple and meaningful
-
-For startups:
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-- "What metrics would convince you this is taking off?"
-- "What user behaviors show they love it?"
-- "What business metrics matter most - users, revenue, retention?"
-- Push for specific targets: "100 users" not "lots of users"
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-For enterprise:
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-- "How will the organization measure success?"
-- "What KPIs will stakeholders care about?"
-- "What are the must-hit metrics vs nice-to-haves?"
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-Only dive deep into metrics if they show interest
-Skip entirely for pure hobby projects
-Focus on what THEY care about measuring</action>
-
-<check if="metrics or goals discussed">
-  <template-output>success_metrics</template-output>
-
-  <check if="business objectives mentioned">
-    <template-output>business_objectives</template-output>
-  </check>
-
-  <check if="KPIs matter to them">
-    <template-output>key_performance_indicators</template-output>
-  </check>
-</check>
-
-<action>Keep the document growing with each discovery</action>
-</step>
-
-<step n="6" goal="Discover the MVP scope">
-<critical>Focus on FEATURES not epics - that comes in Phase 2</critical>
-
-<action>Guide MVP scoping based on their maturity
-
-For experimental/hobby:
-
-- "What's the ONE thing this must do to be useful?"
-- "What would make a fun first version?"
-- Embrace simplicity
-
-For business ventures:
-
-- "What's the smallest version that proves your hypothesis?"
-- "What features would make early adopters say 'good enough'?"
-- "What's tempting to add but would slow you down?"
-- Be ruthless about scope creep
-
-For enterprise:
-
-- "What's the pilot scope that demonstrates value?"
-- "Which capabilities are must-have for initial rollout?"
-- "What can we defer to Phase 2?"
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-Use this framing:
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-- Core features: "Without this, the product doesn't work"
-- Nice-to-have: "This would be great, but we can launch without it"
-- Future vision: "This is where we're headed eventually"
-
-Challenge feature creep:
-
-- "Do we need that for launch, or could it come later?"
-- "What if we started without that - what breaks?"
-- "Is this core to proving the concept?"</action>
-
-<template-output>core_features</template-output>
-
-<check if="scope creep discussed">
-  <template-output>out_of_scope</template-output>
-</check>
-
-<check if="future features mentioned">
-  <template-output>future_vision_features</template-output>
-</check>
-
-<check if="success criteria for MVP mentioned">
-  <template-output>mvp_success_criteria</template-output>
-</check>
-</step>
-
-<step n="7" goal="Explore relevant context dimensions" repeat="until-natural-end">
-<critical>Only explore what emerges naturally - skip what doesn't matter</critical>
-
-<action>Based on the conversation so far, selectively explore:
-
-IF financial aspects emerged:
-
-- Development investment needed
-- Revenue potential or cost savings
-- ROI timeline
-- Budget constraints
-  <check if="discussed">
-  <template-output>financial_considerations</template-output>
-  </check>
-
-IF market competition mentioned:
-
-- Competitive landscape
-- Market opportunity size
-- Differentiation strategy
-- Market timing
-  <check if="discussed">
-  <WebSearch>{{market}} size trends 2024</WebSearch>
-  <template-output>market_analysis</template-output>
-  </check>
-
-IF technical preferences surfaced:
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-- Platform choices (web/mobile/desktop)
-- Technology stack preferences
-- Integration needs
-- Performance requirements
-  <check if="discussed">
-  <template-output>technical_preferences</template-output>
-  </check>
-
-IF organizational context emerged:
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-- Strategic alignment
-- Stakeholder buy-in needs
-- Change management considerations
-- Compliance requirements
-  <check if="discussed">
-  <template-output>organizational_context</template-output>
-  </check>
-
-IF risks or concerns raised:
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-- Key risks and mitigation
-- Critical assumptions
-- Open questions needing research
-  <check if="discussed">
-  <template-output>risks_and_assumptions</template-output>
-  </check>
-
-IF timeline pressures mentioned:
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-- Launch timeline
-- Critical milestones
-- Dependencies
-  <check if="discussed">
-  <template-output>timeline_constraints</template-output>
-  </check>
-
-Skip anything that hasn't naturally emerged
-Don't force sections that don't fit their context</action>
-</step>
-
-<step n="8" goal="Refine and complete the living document">
-<action>Review what's been captured with the user
-
-"Let me show you what we've built together..."
-
-Present the actual document sections created so far
-
-- Not a summary, but the real content
-- Shows the document has been growing throughout
-
-Ask:
-"Looking at this, what stands out as most important to you?"
-"Is there anything critical we haven't explored?"
-"Does this capture your vision?"
-
-Based on their response:
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-- Refine sections that need more depth
-- Add any missing critical elements
-- Remove or simplify sections that don't matter
-- Ensure the document fits THEIR needs, not a template</action>
-
-<action>Make final refinements based on feedback</action>
-<template-output>final_refinements</template-output>
-
-<action>Create executive summary that captures the essence</action>
-<template-output>executive_summary</template-output>
-</step>
-<step n="9" goal="Complete and save the product brief">
-<action>The document has been building throughout our conversation
-Now ensure it's complete and well-organized</action>
-
-<check if="research documents were provided">
-  <action>Append summary of incorporated research</action>
-  <template-output>supporting_materials</template-output>
-</check>
-
-<action>Ensure the document structure makes sense for what was discovered:
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-- Hobbyist projects might be 2-3 pages focused on problem/solution/features
-- Startup ventures might be 5-7 pages with market analysis and metrics
-- Enterprise briefs might be 10+ pages with full strategic context
-
-The document should reflect their world, not force their world into a template</action>
-
-<ask>Your product brief is ready! Would you like to:
-
-1. Review specific sections together
-2. Make any final adjustments
-3. Save and move forward
-
-What feels right?</ask>
-
-<action>Make any requested refinements</action>
-<template-output>final_document</template-output>
-</step>
-
-<check if="standalone_mode != true">
-  <action>Load the FULL file: {output_folder}/bmm-workflow-status.yaml</action>
-  <action>Find workflow_status key "product-brief"</action>
-  <critical>ONLY write the file path as the status value - no other text, notes, or metadata</critical>
-  <action>Update workflow_status["product-brief"] = "{output_folder}/bmm-product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md"</action>
-  <action>Save file, preserving ALL comments and structure including STATUS DEFINITIONS</action>
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-<action>Find first non-completed workflow in workflow_status (next workflow to do)</action>
-<action>Determine next agent from path file based on next workflow</action>
-</check>
-
-<output>**✅ Product Brief Complete, {user_name}!**
-
-Your product vision has been captured in a document that reflects what matters most for your {{context_type}} project.
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-**Document saved:** {output_folder}/bmm-product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md
-
-{{#if standalone_mode != true}}
-**What's next:** {{next_workflow}} ({{next_agent}} agent)
-
-The next phase will take your brief and create the detailed planning artifacts needed for implementation.
-{{else}}
-**Next steps:**
-
-- Run `workflow-init` to set up guided workflow tracking
-- Or proceed directly to the PRD workflow if you know your path
-  {{/if}}
-
-Remember: This brief captures YOUR vision. It grew from our conversation, not from a rigid template. It's ready to guide the next phase of bringing your idea to life.
-</output>
-</step>
-
-</workflow>