bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.8 → 6.0.0-alpha.9

package/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-template/checklist.md

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-# {Title} Checklist Validation
-
-## {Section Foo}
-
-- [ ] Check 1
-- [ ] Check 2
-- [ ] ...
-- [ ] Check n
-
-...
-
-## {Section Bar}
-
-- [ ] Check 1
-- [ ] Check 2
-- [ ] ...
-- [ ] Check n
-
-## Final Validation
-
-- [ ] Section Foo
-  - Issue List
-- [ ] Section Bar
-  - Issue List

package/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-template/instructions.md

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-# PRD 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-related}/.bmad/{module-code}/workflows/{workflow}/workflow.yaml</critical>
-<critical>Communicate in {communication_language} throughout the workflow process</critical>
-
-<workflow>
-
-<step n="1" goal="">
-...
-</step>
-...
-</workflow>

package/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-template/template.md

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-# Title
-
-**Date:** {{date}}
-
-## {Section 1}
-
-{{section_1_results}}
-
-etc...

package/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-template/workflow.yaml

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-# {TITLE} Workflow Template Configuration
-name: "{WORKFLOW_CODE}"
-description: "{WORKFLOW_DESCRIPTION}"
-author: "BMad"
-
-# Critical variables load from config_source
-# Add Additional Config Pulled Variables Here
-config_source: "{project-root}/{module-code}/config.yaml"
-output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"
-user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
-communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
-date: system-generated
-
-# Required Data Files - HALT if missing!
-# optional, can be omitted
-brain_techniques: "{installed_path}/{critical-data-file.csv}" # example, can be other formats or URLs
-
-# Optional docs that if loaded on start to kickstart this workflow or used at some point, these are meant to be suggested inputs for the user
-recommended_inputs: # optional, can be omitted
-  - example_input: "{project-root}/{path/to/file.md}"
-
-# Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/{module-code}/workflows/{workflow-code}"
-template: "{installed_path}/template.md" # optional, can be omitted
-instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md" # optional, can be omitted
-validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md" # optional, can be omitted
-
-# Output configuration
-default_output_file: "{output_folder}/{file.md}" # optional, can be omitted
-validation_output_file: "{output_folder}/{file-validation-report.md}" # optional, can be omitted
-
-# Tool Requirements (MCP Required Tools or other tools needed to run this workflow)
-required_tools: #optional, can be omitted
-  - "Tool Name": #example, can be omitted if none
-      description: "Description of why this tool is needed"
-      link: "https://link-to-tool.com"
-# Web Bundle Configuration (optional - for web-deployable workflows)
-# IMPORTANT: Web bundles are self-contained and cannot use config_source variables
-# All referenced files must be listed in web_bundle_files

package/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml

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-# Build Workflow - Workflow Builder Configuration
-name: create-workflow
-description: "Interactive workflow builder that guides creation of new BMAD workflows with proper structure and validation for optimal human-AI collaboration. Includes optional brainstorming phase for workflow ideas and design."
-author: "BMad Builder"
-
-# Critical variables
-config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
-custom_workflow_location: "{config_source}:custom_workflow_location"
-user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
-communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
-
-# Template files for new workflows
-template_workflow_yaml: "{workflow_template_path}/workflow.yaml"
-template_instructions: "{workflow_template_path}/instructions.md"
-template_template: "{workflow_template_path}/template.md"
-template_checklist: "{workflow_template_path}/checklist.md"
-
-# Optional input docs
-recommended_inputs:
-  - existing_workflows: "{project-root}/.bmad/*/workflows/"
-  - bmm_workflows: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/"
-
-# Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow"
-template: false # This is an action workflow - no template needed
-instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
-validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"
-
-# Required data files - CRITICAL for workflow conventions
-workflow_creation_guide: "{installed_path}/workflow-creation-guide.md"
-workflow_template_path: "{installed_path}/workflow-template"
-
-# Output configuration - Creates the new workflow folder with all files
-# If workflow belongs to a module: Save to module's workflows folder
-# If standalone workflow: Save to custom_workflow_location/{{workflow_name}}
-module_output_folder: "{project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/workflows/{{workflow_name}}"
-standalone_output_folder: "{custom_workflow_location}/{{workflow_name}}"
-
-standalone: true
-# Web bundle configuration

package/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/README.md

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-# Edit Agent Workflow
-
-Interactive workflow for editing existing BMAD Core agents while maintaining best practices and conventions.
-
-## Purpose
-
-This workflow helps you refine and improve existing agents by:
-
-- Analyzing agents against BMAD Core best practices
-- Identifying issues and improvement opportunities
-- Providing guided editing for specific aspects
-- Validating changes against agent standards
-- Ensuring consistency with agent architecture
-
-## When to Use
-
-Use this workflow when you need to:
-
-- Fix issues in existing agents
-- Add new menu items or workflows
-- Improve agent persona or communication style
-- Update configuration handling
-- Convert between agent types (full/hybrid/standalone)
-- Optimize agent structure and clarity
-
-## What You'll Need
-
-- Path to the agent file you want to edit (.yaml or .md)
-- Understanding of what changes you want to make
-- Access to the agent documentation (loaded automatically)
-
-## Workflow Steps
-
-1. **Load and analyze target agent** - Provide path to agent file
-2. **Analyze against best practices** - Automatic audit of agent structure
-3. **Select editing focus** - Choose what aspect to edit
-4. **Load relevant documentation** - Auto-loads guides based on your choice
-5. **Perform edits** - Review and approve changes iteratively
-6. **Validate all changes** - Comprehensive validation checklist
-7. **Generate change summary** - Summary of improvements made
-
-## Editing Options
-
-The workflow provides 12 focused editing options:
-
-1. **Fix critical issues** - Address broken references, syntax errors
-2. **Add/fix standard config** - Ensure config loading and variable usage
-3. **Refine persona** - Improve role, communication style, principles
-4. **Update activation** - Modify activation steps and greeting
-5. **Manage menu items** - Add, remove, or reorganize commands
-6. **Update workflow references** - Fix paths, add new workflows
-7. **Enhance menu handlers** - Improve handler logic
-8. **Improve command triggers** - Refine asterisk commands
-9. **Optimize agent type** - Convert between full/hybrid/standalone
-10. **Add new capabilities** - Add menu items, workflows, features
-11. **Remove bloat** - Delete unused commands, redundant instructions
-12. **Full review and update** - Comprehensive improvements
-
-## Agent Documentation Loaded
-
-This workflow automatically loads:
-
-- **Agent Types Guide** - Understanding full, hybrid, and standalone agents
-- **Agent Architecture** - Structure, activation, and menu patterns
-- **Command Patterns** - Menu handlers and command triggers
-- **Communication Styles** - Persona and communication guidance
-- **Workflow Execution Engine** - How agents execute workflows
-
-## Output
-
-The workflow modifies your agent file in place, maintaining the original format (YAML or markdown). Changes are reviewed and approved by you before being applied.
-
-## Best Practices
-
-- **Start with analysis** - Let the workflow audit your agent first
-- **Focus your edits** - Choose specific aspects to improve
-- **Review each change** - Approve or modify proposed changes
-- **Validate thoroughly** - Use the validation step to catch issues
-- **Test after editing** - Invoke the edited agent to verify it works
-
-## Tips
-
-- If you're unsure what needs improvement, choose option 12 (Full review)
-- For quick fixes, choose the specific option (like option 6 for workflow paths)
-- The workflow loads documentation automatically - you don't need to read it first
-- You can make multiple rounds of edits in one session
-- Use the validation step to ensure you didn't miss anything
-
-## Related Workflows
-
-- **create-agent** - Create new agents from scratch
-- **edit-workflow** - Edit workflows referenced by agents
-- **audit-workflow** - Audit workflows for compliance
-
-## Example Usage
-
-```
-User: I want to add a new workflow to the PM agent
-Workflow: Analyzes agent → Loads it → You choose option 5 (manage menu items)
-          → Adds new menu item with workflow reference → Validates → Done
-```
-
-## Activation
-
-Invoke via BMad Builder agent:
-
-```
-/bmad:bmb:agents:bmad-builder
-Then select: *edit-agent
-```
-
-Or directly via workflow.xml with this workflow config.

package/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/checklist.md

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-# Edit Agent - Validation Checklist
-
-Use this checklist to validate agent edits meet BMAD Core standards.
-
-## Agent Structure Validation
-
-- [ ] Agent file format is valid (YAML or markdown/XML)
-- [ ] Agent type is clearly identified (full, hybrid, standalone)
-- [ ] File naming follows convention: `{agent-name}.agent.yaml` or `{agent-name}.agent.md`
-
-## Persona Validation
-
-- [ ] Role is clearly defined and specific
-- [ ] Identity/purpose articulates what the agent does
-- [ ] Communication style is specified (if custom style desired)
-- [ ] Principles are listed and actionable (if applicable)
-
-## Activation Validation
-
-- [ ] Step 1: Loads persona from current agent file
-- [ ] Step 2: Loads config file (if agent needs user context)
-- [ ] Step 3: Sets user context variables (user_name, etc.)
-- [ ] Step 4: Displays greeting using user_name and shows menu
-- [ ] Step 5: WAITs for user input (doesn't auto-execute)
-- [ ] Step 6: Processes user selection (number or trigger text)
-- [ ] Step 7: Executes appropriate menu handler
-
-## Menu Validation
-
-- [ ] All menu items numbered sequentially
-- [ ] Each item has cmd attribute with asterisk trigger (*help, *create, etc.)
-- [ ] Workflow paths are correct (if workflow attribute present)
-- [ ] Help command is present (\*help)
-- [ ] Exit command is present (\*exit)
-- [ ] Menu items are in logical order
-
-## Configuration Validation
-
-- [ ] Config file path is correct for module
-- [ ] Config variables loaded in activation step 2
-- [ ] Error handling present if config fails to load
-- [ ] user_name used in greeting and communication
-- [ ] communication_language used for output
-- [ ] output_folder used for file outputs (if applicable)
-
-## Menu Handler Validation
-
-- [ ] menu-handlers section is present
-- [ ] Workflow handler loads {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
-- [ ] Workflow handler passes yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter
-- [ ] Handlers check for attributes (workflow, exec, tmpl, data, action)
-- [ ] Handler logic is complete and follows patterns
-
-## Workflow Integration Validation
-
-- [ ] All workflow paths exist and are correct
-- [ ] Workflow paths use {project-root} variable
-- [ ] Workflows are appropriate for agent's purpose
-- [ ] Workflow parameters are passed correctly
-
-## Communication Validation
-
-- [ ] Agent communicates in {communication_language}
-- [ ] Communication style matches persona
-- [ ] Error messages are clear and helpful
-- [ ] Confirmation messages for user actions
-
-## Rules Validation
-
-- [ ] Rules section defines agent behavior clearly
-- [ ] File loading rules are specified
-- [ ] Menu trigger format rules are clear
-- [ ] Communication rules align with persona
-
-## Quality Checks
-
-- [ ] No placeholder text remains ({{AGENT_NAME}}, {ROLE}, etc.)
-- [ ] No broken references or missing files
-- [ ] Syntax is valid (YAML or XML)
-- [ ] Indentation is consistent
-- [ ] Agent purpose is clear from reading persona alone
-
-## Type-Specific Validation
-
-### Full Agent
-
-- [ ] Has complete menu system with multiple items
-- [ ] Loads config file for user context
-- [ ] Supports multiple workflows
-- [ ] Session management is clear
-
-### Hybrid Agent
-
-- [ ] Simplified activation (may skip some steps)
-- [ ] Focused set of workflows
-- [ ] May or may not have menu
-- [ ] Config loading is appropriate
-
-### Standalone Agent
-
-- [ ] Single focused purpose
-- [ ] Minimal activation (1-3 steps)
-- [ ] No menu system
-- [ ] Direct execution pattern
-- [ ] May not need config file
-
-## Final Checks
-
-- [ ] Agent file has been saved
-- [ ] File path is in correct module directory
-- [ ] Agent is ready for testing
-- [ ] Documentation is updated (if needed)

package/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/instructions.md

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-# Edit Agent - Agent Editor 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/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.yaml</critical>
-<critical>This workflow uses ADAPTIVE FACILITATION - adjust your communication based on context and user needs</critical>
-<critical>The goal is COLLABORATIVE IMPROVEMENT - work WITH the user, not FOR them</critical>
-<critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language}</critical>
-
-<workflow>
-
-<step n="1" goal="Load and deeply understand the target agent">
-<ask>What is the path to the agent you want to edit?</ask>
-
-<action>Load the agent file from the provided path</action>
-<action>Load ALL agent documentation to inform understanding:
-
-- Agent types guide: {agent_types}
-- Agent architecture: {agent_architecture}
-- Command patterns: {agent_commands}
-- Communication styles: {communication_styles}
-- Workflow execution engine: {workflow_execution_engine}
-  </action>
-
-<action>Analyze the agent structure thoroughly:
-
-- Parse persona (role, identity, communication_style, principles)
-- Understand activation flow and steps
-- Map menu items and their workflows
-- Identify configuration dependencies
-- Assess agent type (full, hybrid, standalone)
-- Check workflow references for validity
-- Evaluate against best practices from loaded guides
-  </action>
-
-<action>Reflect understanding back to {user_name}:
-
-Present a warm, conversational summary adapted to the agent's complexity:
-
-- What this agent does (its role and purpose)
-- How it's structured (type, menu items, workflows)
-- What you notice (strengths, potential improvements, issues)
-- Your initial assessment of its health
-
-Be conversational, not clinical. Help {user_name} see their agent through your eyes.
-</action>
-
-<ask>Does this match your understanding of what this agent should do?</ask>
-<template-output>agent_understanding</template-output>
-</step>
-
-<step n="2" goal="Discover improvement goals collaboratively">
-<critical>Understand WHAT the user wants to improve and WHY before diving into edits</critical>
-
-<action>Engage in collaborative discovery:
-
-Ask open-ended questions to understand their goals:
-
-- What prompted you to want to edit this agent?
-- What isn't working the way you'd like?
-- Are there specific behaviors you want to change?
-- Is there functionality you want to add or remove?
-- How do users interact with this agent? What feedback have they given?
-
-Listen for clues about:
-
-- Functional issues (broken references, missing workflows)
-- User experience issues (confusing menu, unclear communication)
-- Performance issues (too slow, too verbose, not adaptive enough)
-- Maintenance issues (hard to update, bloated, inconsistent)
-- Integration issues (doesn't work well with other agents/workflows)
-  </action>
-
-<action>Based on their responses and your analysis from step 1, identify improvement opportunities:
-
-Organize by priority and user goals:
-
-- CRITICAL issues blocking functionality
-- IMPORTANT improvements enhancing user experience
-- NICE-TO-HAVE enhancements for polish
-
-Present these conversationally, explaining WHY each matters and HOW it would help.
-</action>
-
-<action>Collaborate on priorities:
-
-Don't just list options - discuss them:
-
-- "I noticed {{issue}} - this could cause {{problem}}. Does this concern you?"
-- "The agent could be more {{improvement}} which would help when {{use_case}}. Worth exploring?"
-- "Based on what you said about {{user_goal}}, we might want to {{suggestion}}. Thoughts?"
-
-Let the conversation flow naturally. Build a shared vision of what "better" looks like.
-</action>
-
-<template-output>improvement_goals</template-output>
-</step>
-
-<step n="3" goal="Facilitate improvements collaboratively" repeat="until-user-satisfied">
-<critical>Work iteratively - improve, review, refine. Never dump all changes at once.</critical>
-
-<action>For each improvement area, facilitate collaboratively:
-
-1. **Explain the current state and why it matters**
-   - Show relevant sections of the agent
-   - Explain how it works now and implications
-   - Connect to user's goals from step 2
-
-2. **Propose improvements with rationale**
-   - Suggest specific changes that align with best practices
-   - Explain WHY each change helps
-   - Provide examples from the loaded guides when helpful
-   - Show before/after comparisons for clarity
-
-3. **Collaborate on the approach**
-   - Ask if the proposed change addresses their need
-   - Invite modifications or alternative approaches
-   - Explain tradeoffs when relevant
-   - Adapt based on their feedback
-
-4. **Apply changes iteratively**
-   - Make one focused improvement at a time
-   - Show the updated section
-   - Confirm it meets their expectation
-   - Move to next improvement or refine current one
-     </action>
-
-<action>Common improvement patterns to facilitate:
-
-**If fixing broken references:**
-
-- Identify all broken paths
-- Explain what each reference should point to
-- Verify new paths exist before updating
-- Update and confirm working
-
-**If refining persona/communication:**
-
-- Review current persona definition
-- Discuss desired communication style with examples
-- Explore communication styles guide for patterns
-- Refine language to match intent
-- Test tone with example interactions
-
-**If updating activation:**
-
-- Walk through current activation flow
-- Identify bottlenecks or confusion points
-- Propose streamlined flow
-- Ensure config loading works correctly
-- Verify all session variables are set
-
-**If managing menu items:**
-
-- Review current menu organization
-- Discuss if structure serves user mental model
-- Add/remove/reorganize as needed
-- Ensure all workflow references are valid
-- Update triggers to be intuitive
-
-**If enhancing menu handlers:**
-
-- Explain current handler logic
-- Identify where handlers could be smarter
-- Propose enhanced logic based on agent architecture patterns
-- Ensure handlers properly invoke workflows
-
-**If optimizing agent type:**
-
-- Discuss whether current type fits use case
-- Explain characteristics of full/hybrid/standalone
-- If converting, guide through structural changes
-- Ensure all pieces align with new type
-  </action>
-
-<action>Throughout improvements, educate when helpful:
-
-Share insights from the guides naturally:
-
-- "The agent architecture guide suggests {{pattern}} for this scenario"
-- "Looking at the command patterns, we could use {{approach}}"
-- "The communication styles guide has a great example of {{technique}}"
-
-Connect improvements to broader BMAD principles without being preachy.
-</action>
-
-<ask>After each significant change:
-
-- "Does this feel right for what you're trying to achieve?"
-- "Want to refine this further, or move to the next improvement?"
-- "Is there anything about this change that concerns you?"
-  </ask>
-
-<template-output>improvement_implementation</template-output>
-</step>
-
-<step n="4" goal="Validate improvements holistically">
-<action>Run comprehensive validation conversationally:
-
-Don't just check boxes - explain what you're validating and why it matters:
-
-- "Let me verify all the workflow paths resolve correctly..."
-- "Checking that the activation flow works smoothly..."
-- "Making sure menu handlers are wired up properly..."
-- "Validating config loading is robust..."
-  </action>
-
-<action>Load validation checklist: {installed_path}/checklist.md</action>
-<action>Check all items from checklist systematically</action>
-
-<check if="validation_issues_found">
-  <action>Present issues conversationally:
-
-Explain what's wrong and implications:
-
-- "I found {{issue}} which could cause {{problem}}"
-- "The {{component}} needs {{fix}} because {{reason}}"
-
-Propose fixes immediately:
-
-- "I can fix this by {{solution}}. Should I?"
-- "We have a couple options here: {{option1}} or {{option2}}. Thoughts?"
-  </action>
-
-<action>Fix approved issues and re-validate</action>
-</check>
-
-<check if="validation_passes">
-  <action>Confirm success warmly:
-
-"Excellent! Everything validates cleanly:
-
-- All paths resolve correctly
-- Activation flow is solid
-- Menu structure is clear
-- Handlers work properly
-- Config loading is robust
-
-Your agent is in great shape."
-</action>
-</check>
-
-<template-output>validation_results</template-output>
-</step>
-
-<step n="5" goal="Review improvements and guide next steps">
-<action>Create a conversational summary of what improved:
-
-Tell the story of the transformation:
-
-- "We started with {{initial_state}}"
-- "You wanted to {{user_goals}}"
-- "We made these key improvements: {{changes_list}}"
-- "Now your agent {{improved_capabilities}}"
-
-Highlight the impact:
-
-- "This means users will experience {{benefit}}"
-- "The agent is now more {{quality}}"
-- "It follows best practices for {{patterns}}"
-  </action>
-
-<action>Guide next steps based on changes made:
-
-If significant structural changes:
-
-- "Since we restructured the activation, you should test the agent with a real user interaction"
-
-If workflow references changed:
-
-- "The agent now uses {{new_workflows}} - make sure those workflows are up to date"
-
-If this is part of larger module work:
-
-- "This agent is part of {{module}} - consider if other agents need similar improvements"
-
-Be a helpful guide to what comes next, not just a task completer.
-</action>
-
-<ask>Would you like to:
-
-- Test the edited agent by invoking it
-- Edit another agent
-- Make additional refinements to this one
-- Return to your module work
-  </ask>
-
-<template-output>completion_summary</template-output>
-</step>
-
-</workflow>

package/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.yaml

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-# Edit Agent - Agent Editor Configuration
-name: "edit-agent"
-description: "Edit existing BMAD agents while following all best practices and conventions"
-author: "BMad"
-
-# Critical variables load from config_source
-config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
-communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
-user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
-
-# Required Data Files - Critical for understanding agent conventions
-agent_types: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/agent-types.md"
-agent_architecture: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/agent-architecture.md"
-agent_commands: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/agent-command-patterns.md"
-communication_styles: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/communication-styles.md"
-
-# Workflow execution engine reference
-workflow_execution_engine: "{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml"
-
-# Optional docs that can be used to understand the target agent
-recommended_inputs:
-  - target_agent: "Path to the agent.yaml or agent.md file to edit"
-  - example_agents: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/agents/"
-  - agent_activation_rules: "{project-root}/src/utility/models/agent-activation-ide.xml"
-
-# Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent"
-template: false # This is an action workflow - no template needed
-instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
-validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"
-
-standalone: true
-# Web bundle configuration