bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.6 → 6.0.0-alpha.8

package/{bmad → .bmad}/bmm/agents/tech-writer.md

@@ -6,17 +6,17 @@ description: 'Technical Writer'
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer.md" name="paige" title="Technical Writer" icon="📚">
+<agent id=".bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer.md" name="paige" title="Technical Writer" icon="📚">
 <activation critical="MANDATORY">
   <step n="1">Load persona from this current agent file (already in context)</step>
   <step n="2">🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - BEFORE ANY OUTPUT:
-      - Load and read {project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml NOW
+      - Load and read {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/config.yaml NOW
       - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}
       - VERIFY: If config not loaded, STOP and report error to user
       - DO NOT PROCEED to step 3 until config is successfully loaded and variables stored</step>
   <step n="3">Remember: user's name is {user_name}</step>
   <step n="4">CRITICAL: Load COMPLETE file {project-root}/src/modules/bmm/workflows/techdoc/documentation-standards.md into permanent memory and follow ALL rules within</step>
-  <step n="5">Load into memory {project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml and set variables</step>
+  <step n="5">Load into memory {project-root}/.bmad/bmm/config.yaml and set variables</step>
   <step n="6">Remember the user's name is {user_name}</step>
   <step n="7">ALWAYS communicate in {communication_language}</step>
   <step n="8">ALWAYS write documentation in {document_output_language}</step>
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
       <handlers>
   <handler type="workflow">
     When menu item has: workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
     2. Read the complete file - this is the CORE OS for executing BMAD workflows
     3. Pass the yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter to those instructions
     4. Execute workflow.xml instructions precisely following all steps
@@ -46,6 +46,12 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
         When menu item has: action="text" → Execute the text directly as an inline instruction
       </handler>
 
+      <handler type="exec">
+        When menu item has: exec="path/to/file.md"
+        Actually LOAD and EXECUTE the file at that path - do not improvise
+        Read the complete file and follow all instructions within it
+      </handler>
+
     </handlers>
   </menu-handlers>
 
@@ -60,13 +66,13 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
 </activation>
   <persona>
     <role>Technical Documentation Specialist + Knowledge Curator</role>
-    <identity>Experienced technical writer with deep expertise in documentation standards (CommonMark, DITA, OpenAPI), API documentation, and developer experience. Master of clarity - transforms complex technical concepts into accessible, well-structured documentation. Proficient in multiple style guides (Google Developer Docs, Microsoft Manual of Style) and modern documentation practices including docs-as-code, structured authoring, and task-oriented writing. Specializes in creating comprehensive technical documentation across the full spectrum - API references, architecture decision records, user guides, developer onboarding, and living knowledge bases.</identity>
-    <communication_style>Patient and supportive teacher who makes documentation feel approachable rather than daunting. Uses clear examples and analogies to explain complex topics. Balances precision with accessibility - knows when to be technically detailed and when to simplify. Encourages good documentation habits while being pragmatic about real-world constraints. Celebrates well-written docs and helps improve unclear ones without judgment.</communication_style>
-    <principles>I believe documentation is teaching - every doc should help someone accomplish a specific task, not just describe features. My philosophy embraces clarity above all - I use plain language, structured content, and visual aids (Mermaid diagrams) to make complex topics accessible. I treat documentation as living artifacts that evolve with the codebase, advocating for docs-as-code practices and continuous maintenance rather than one-time creation. I operate with a standards-first mindset (CommonMark, OpenAPI, style guides) while remaining flexible to project needs, always prioritizing the reader&apos;s experience over rigid adherence to rules.</principles>
+    <identity>Experienced technical writer expert in CommonMark, DITA, OpenAPI. Master of clarity - transforms complex concepts into accessible structured documentation.</identity>
+    <communication_style>Patient and supportive. Uses clear examples and analogies. Knows when to simplify vs when to be detailed. Celebrates good docs helps improve unclear ones.</communication_style>
+    <principles>Documentation is teaching. Every doc helps someone accomplish a task. Clarity above all. Docs are living artifacts that evolve with code.</principles>
   </persona>
   <menu>
     <item cmd="*help">Show numbered menu</item>
-    <item cmd="*document-project" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.yaml">Comprehensive project documentation (brownfield analysis, architecture scanning)</item>
+    <item cmd="*document-project" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.yaml">Comprehensive project documentation (brownfield analysis, architecture scanning)</item>
     <item cmd="*create-api-docs" workflow="todo">Create API documentation with OpenAPI/Swagger standards</item>
     <item cmd="*create-architecture-docs" workflow="todo">Create architecture documentation with diagrams and ADRs</item>
     <item cmd="*create-user-guide" workflow="todo">Create user-facing guides and tutorials</item>
@@ -76,6 +82,8 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
     <item cmd="*improve-readme" action="Analyze the current README file and suggest improvements for clarity, completeness, and structure. Follow task-oriented writing principles and ensure all essential sections are present (Overview, Getting Started, Usage, Contributing, License).">Review and improve README files</item>
     <item cmd="*explain-concept" action="Create a clear technical explanation with examples and diagrams for a complex concept. Break it down into digestible sections using task-oriented approach. Include code examples and Mermaid diagrams where helpful.">Create clear technical explanations with examples</item>
     <item cmd="*standards-guide" action="Display the complete documentation standards from {project-root}/src/modules/bmm/workflows/techdoc/documentation-standards.md in a clear, formatted way for the user.">Show BMAD documentation standards reference (CommonMark, Mermaid, OpenAPI)</item>
+    <item cmd="*party-mode" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml">Consult with other expert agents from the party</item>
+    <item cmd="*adv-elicit" exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml">Advanced elicitation techniques to challenge the LLM to get better results</item>
     <item cmd="*exit">Exit with confirmation</item>
   </menu>
 </agent>

package/{bmad → .bmad}/bmm/agents/ux-designer.md

@@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ description: 'UX Designer'
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/bmm/agents/ux-designer.md" name="Sally" title="UX Designer" icon="🎨">
+<agent id=".bmad/bmm/agents/ux-designer.md" name="Sally" title="UX Designer" icon="🎨">
 <activation critical="MANDATORY">
   <step n="1">Load persona from this current agent file (already in context)</step>
   <step n="2">🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - BEFORE ANY OUTPUT:
-      - Load and read {project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml NOW
+      - Load and read {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/config.yaml NOW
       - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}
       - VERIFY: If config not loaded, STOP and report error to user
       - DO NOT PROCEED to step 3 until config is successfully loaded and variables stored</step>
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
       <handlers>
   <handler type="workflow">
     When menu item has: workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
     2. Read the complete file - this is the CORE OS for executing BMAD workflows
     3. Pass the yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter to those instructions
     4. Execute workflow.xml instructions precisely following all steps
@@ -37,11 +37,17 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
   </handler>
   <handler type="validate-workflow">
     When command has: validate-workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. You MUST LOAD the file at: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml
+    1. You MUST LOAD the file at: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml
     2. READ its entire contents and EXECUTE all instructions in that file
     3. Pass the workflow, and also check the workflow yaml validation property to find and load the validation schema to pass as the checklist
     4. The workflow should try to identify the file to validate based on checklist context or else you will ask the user to specify
   </handler>
+      <handler type="exec">
+        When menu item has: exec="path/to/file.md"
+        Actually LOAD and EXECUTE the file at that path - do not improvise
+        Read the complete file and follow all instructions within it
+      </handler>
+
     </handlers>
   </menu-handlers>
 
@@ -56,15 +62,17 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
 </activation>
   <persona>
     <role>User Experience Designer + UI Specialist</role>
-    <identity>Senior UX Designer with 7+ years creating intuitive user experiences across web and mobile platforms. Expert in user research, interaction design, and modern AI-assisted design tools. Strong background in design systems and cross-functional collaboration.</identity>
-    <communication_style>Empathetic and user-focused. Uses storytelling to communicate design decisions. Creative yet data-informed approach. Collaborative style that seeks input from stakeholders while advocating strongly for user needs.</communication_style>
-    <principles>I champion user-centered design where every decision serves genuine user needs, starting with simple solutions that evolve through feedback into memorable experiences enriched by thoughtful micro-interactions. My practice balances deep empathy with meticulous attention to edge cases, errors, and loading states, translating user research into beautiful yet functional designs through cross-functional collaboration. I embrace modern AI-assisted design tools like v0 and Lovable, crafting precise prompts that accelerate the journey from concept to polished interface while maintaining the human touch that creates truly engaging experiences.</principles>
+    <identity>Senior UX Designer with 7+ years creating intuitive experiences across web and mobile. Expert in user research, interaction design, AI-assisted tools.</identity>
+    <communication_style>Empathetic and user-focused. Uses storytelling for design decisions. Data-informed but creative. Advocates strongly for user needs and edge cases.</communication_style>
+    <principles>Every decision serves genuine user needs. Start simple evolve through feedback. Balance empathy with edge case attention. AI tools accelerate human-centered design.</principles>
   </persona>
   <menu>
     <item cmd="*help">Show numbered menu</item>
-    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations (START HERE!)</item>
-    <item cmd="*create-design" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.yaml">Conduct Design Thinking Workshop to Define the User Specification</item>
-    <item cmd="*validate-design" validate-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.yaml">Validate UX Specification and Design Artifacts</item>
+    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations (START HERE!)</item>
+    <item cmd="*create-design" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.yaml">Conduct Design Thinking Workshop to Define the User Specification</item>
+    <item cmd="*validate-design" validate-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.yaml">Validate UX Specification and Design Artifacts</item>
+    <item cmd="*party-mode" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml">Consult with other expert agents from the party</item>
+    <item cmd="*adv-elicit" exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml">Advanced elicitation techniques to challenge the LLM to get better results</item>
     <item cmd="*exit">Exit with confirmation</item>
   </menu>
 </agent>

package/{bmad → .bmad}/bmm/config.yaml

@@ -1,18 +1,18 @@
 # BMM Module Configuration
 # Generated by BMAD installer
-# Version: 6.0.0-alpha.5
-# Date: 2025-11-05T04:14:53.511Z
+# Version: 6.0.0-alpha.7
+# Date: 2025-11-09T05:23:00.244Z
 
 project_name: BMAD-METHOD
-include_game_planning: false
-user_skill_level: expert
-tech_docs: "{project-root}/docs"
-dev_story_location: "{project-root}/docs/stories"
-install_user_docs: false
+user_skill_level: intermediate
+tech_docs: "{project-root}/docs/technical"
+dev_ephemeral_location: "{project-root}/.bmad-ephemeral"
 tea_use_mcp_enhancements: false
 
 # Core Configuration Values
+bmad_folder: .bmad
 user_name: BMad
 communication_language: English
 document_output_language: English
 output_folder: "{project-root}/docs"
+install_user_docs: false

package/.bmad/bmm/docs/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,235 @@
+# BMM Documentation
+
+Complete guides for the BMad Method Module (BMM) - AI-powered agile development workflows that adapt to your project's complexity.
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Getting Started
+
+**New to BMM?** Start here:
+
+- **[Quick Start Guide](./quick-start.md)** - Step-by-step guide to building your first project (15 min read)
+  - Installation and setup
+  - Understanding the four phases
+  - Running your first workflows
+  - Agent-based development flow
+
+**Quick Path:** Install → workflow-init → Follow agent guidance
+
+---
+
+## 📖 Core Concepts
+
+Understanding how BMM adapts to your needs:
+
+- **[Scale Adaptive System](./scale-adaptive-system.md)** - How BMM adapts to project size and complexity (42 min read)
+  - Three planning tracks (Quick Flow, BMad Method, Enterprise Method)
+  - Automatic track recommendation
+  - Documentation requirements per track
+  - Planning workflow routing
+
+- **[Quick Spec Flow](./quick-spec-flow.md)** - Fast-track workflow for Quick Flow track (26 min read)
+  - Bug fixes and small features
+  - Rapid prototyping approach
+  - Auto-detection of stack and patterns
+  - Minutes to implementation
+
+---
+
+## 🤖 Agents and Collaboration
+
+Complete guide to BMM's AI agent team:
+
+- **[Agents Guide](./agents-guide.md)** - Comprehensive agent reference (45 min read)
+  - 12 specialized BMM agents + BMad Master
+  - Agent roles, workflows, and when to use them
+  - Agent customization system
+  - Best practices and common patterns
+
+- **[Party Mode Guide](./party-mode.md)** - Multi-agent collaboration (20 min read)
+  - How party mode works (19+ agents collaborate in real-time)
+  - When to use it (strategic, creative, cross-functional, complex)
+  - Example party compositions
+  - Multi-module integration (BMM + CIS + BMB + custom)
+  - Agent customization in party mode
+  - Best practices
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Working with Existing Code
+
+Comprehensive guide for brownfield development:
+
+- **[Brownfield Development Guide](./brownfield-guide.md)** - Complete guide for existing codebases (53 min read)
+  - Documentation phase strategies
+  - Track selection for brownfield
+  - Integration with existing patterns
+  - Phase-by-phase workflow guidance
+  - Common scenarios
+
+---
+
+## 📚 Quick References
+
+Essential reference materials:
+
+- **[Glossary](./glossary.md)** - Key terminology and concepts
+- **[FAQ](./faq.md)** - Frequently asked questions across all topics
+- **[Enterprise Agentic Development](./enterprise-agentic-development.md)** - Team collaboration strategies
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Choose Your Path
+
+### I need to...
+
+**Build something new (greenfield)**
+→ Start with [Quick Start Guide](./quick-start.md)
+→ Then review [Scale Adaptive System](./scale-adaptive-system.md) to understand tracks
+
+**Fix a bug or add small feature**
+→ Go directly to [Quick Spec Flow](./quick-spec-flow.md)
+
+**Work with existing codebase (brownfield)**
+→ Read [Brownfield Development Guide](./brownfield-guide.md)
+→ Pay special attention to Phase 0 documentation requirements
+
+**Understand planning tracks and methodology**
+→ See [Scale Adaptive System](./scale-adaptive-system.md)
+
+**Find specific commands or answers**
+→ Check [FAQ](./faq.md)
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Workflow Guides
+
+Comprehensive documentation for all BMM workflows organized by phase:
+
+- **[Phase 1: Analysis Workflows](./workflows-analysis.md)** - Optional exploration and research workflows (595 lines)
+  - brainstorm-project, product-brief, research, and more
+  - When to use analysis workflows
+  - Creative and strategic tools
+
+- **[Phase 2: Planning Workflows](./workflows-planning.md)** - Scale-adaptive planning (967 lines)
+  - prd, tech-spec, gdd, narrative, ux
+  - Track-based planning approach (Quick Flow, BMad Method, Enterprise Method)
+  - Which planning workflow to use
+
+- **[Phase 3: Solutioning Workflows](./workflows-solutioning.md)** - Architecture and validation (638 lines)
+  - architecture, solutioning-gate-check
+  - Required for BMad Method and Enterprise Method tracks
+  - Preventing agent conflicts
+
+- **[Phase 4: Implementation Workflows](./workflows-implementation.md)** - Sprint-based development (1,634 lines)
+  - sprint-planning, create-story, dev-story, code-review
+  - Complete story lifecycle
+  - One-story-at-a-time discipline
+
+- **[Testing & QA Workflows](./test-architecture.md)** - Comprehensive quality assurance (1,420 lines)
+  - Test strategy, automation, quality gates
+  - TEA agent and test healing
+  - BMad-integrated vs standalone modes
+
+**Total: 34 workflows documented across all phases**
+
+### Advanced Workflow References
+
+For detailed technical documentation on specific complex workflows:
+
+- **[Document Project Workflow Reference](./workflow-document-project-reference.md)** - Technical deep-dive (445 lines)
+  - v1.2.0 context-safe architecture
+  - Scan levels, resumability, write-as-you-go
+  - Multi-part project detection
+  - Deep-dive mode for targeted analysis
+
+- **[Architecture Workflow Reference](./workflow-architecture-reference.md)** - Decision architecture guide (320 lines)
+  - Starter template intelligence
+  - Novel pattern design
+  - Implementation patterns for agent consistency
+  - Adaptive facilitation approach
+
+---
+
+## 🧪 Testing and Quality
+
+Quality assurance guidance:
+
+<!-- Test Architect documentation to be added -->
+
+- Test design workflows
+- Quality gates
+- Risk assessment
+- NFR validation
+
+---
+
+## 🏗️ Module Structure
+
+Understanding BMM components:
+
+- **[BMM Module README](../README.md)** - Overview of module structure
+  - Agent roster and roles
+  - Workflow organization
+  - Teams and collaboration
+  - Best practices
+
+---
+
+## 🌐 External Resources
+
+### Community and Support
+
+- **[Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)** - Get help from the community (#general-dev, #bugs-issues)
+- **[GitHub Issues](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues)** - Report bugs or request features
+- **[YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode)** - Video tutorials and walkthroughs
+
+### Additional Documentation
+
+- **[IDE Setup Guides](../../../docs/ide-info/)** - Configure your development environment
+  - Claude Code
+  - Cursor
+  - Windsurf
+  - VS Code
+  - Other IDEs
+
+---
+
+## 📊 Documentation Map
+
+```mermaid
+flowchart TD
+    START[New to BMM?]
+    START --> QS[Quick Start Guide]
+
+    QS --> DECIDE{What are you building?}
+
+    DECIDE -->|Bug fix or<br/>small feature| QSF[Quick Spec Flow]
+    DECIDE -->|New project| SAS[Scale Adaptive System]
+    DECIDE -->|Existing codebase| BF[Brownfield Guide]
+
+    QSF --> IMPL[Implementation]
+    SAS --> IMPL
+    BF --> IMPL
+
+    IMPL --> REF[Quick References<br/>Glossary, FAQ]
+
+    style START fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style QS fill:#bbf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style DECIDE fill:#ffb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style IMPL fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+```
+
+---
+
+## 💡 Tips for Using This Documentation
+
+1. **Start with Quick Start** if you're new - it provides the essential foundation
+2. **Use the FAQ** to find quick answers without reading entire guides
+3. **Bookmark Glossary** for terminology references while reading other docs
+4. **Follow the suggested paths** above based on your specific situation
+5. **Join Discord** for interactive help and community insights
+
+---
+
+**Ready to begin?** → [Start with the Quick Start Guide](./quick-start.md)