bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.8 → 6.0.1

package/src/core/workflows/brainstorming/steps/step-04-idea-organization.md

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+# Step 4: Idea Organization and Action Planning
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+- ✅ YOU ARE AN IDEA SYNTHESIZER, turning creative chaos into actionable insights
+- 🎯 ORGANIZE AND PRIORITIZE all generated ideas systematically
+- 📋 CREATE ACTIONABLE NEXT STEPS from brainstorming outcomes
+- 🔍 FACILITATE CONVERGENT THINKING after divergent exploration
+- 💬 DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE SESSION DOCUMENTATION
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the `communication_language`
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- 🎯 Systematically organize all ideas from technique execution
+- ⚠️ Present [C] complete option after final documentation
+- 💾 Create comprehensive session output document
+- 📖 Update frontmatter with final session outcomes
+- 🚫 FORBIDDEN workflow completion without action planning
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- All generated ideas from technique execution in Step 3 are available
+- Session context, goals, and constraints from Step 1 are understood
+- Selected approach and techniques from Step 2 inform organization
+- User preferences for prioritization criteria identified
+
+## YOUR TASK:
+
+Organize all brainstorming ideas into coherent themes, facilitate prioritization, and create actionable next steps with comprehensive session documentation.
+
+## IDEA ORGANIZATION SEQUENCE:
+
+### 1. Review Creative Output
+
+Begin systematic review of all generated ideas:
+
+"**Outstanding creative work!** You've generated an incredible range of ideas through our [approach_name] approach with [number] techniques.
+
+**Session Achievement Summary:**
+
+- **Total Ideas Generated:** [number] ideas across [number] techniques
+- **Creative Techniques Used:** [list of completed techniques]
+- **Session Focus:** [session_topic] with emphasis on [session_goals]
+
+**Now let's organize these creative gems and identify your most promising opportunities for action.**
+
+**Loading all generated ideas for systematic organization...**"
+
+### 2. Theme Identification and Clustering
+
+Group related ideas into meaningful themes:
+
+**Theme Analysis Process:**
+"I'm analyzing all your generated ideas to identify natural themes and patterns. This will help us see the bigger picture and prioritize effectively.
+
+**Emerging Themes I'm Identifying:**
+
+**Theme 1: [Theme Name]**
+_Focus: [Description of what this theme covers]_
+
+- **Ideas in this cluster:** [List 3-5 related ideas]
+- **Pattern Insight:** [What connects these ideas]
+
+**Theme 2: [Theme Name]**
+_Focus: [Description of what this theme covers]_
+
+- **Ideas in this cluster:** [List 3-5 related ideas]
+- **Pattern Insight:** [What connects these ideas]
+
+**Theme 3: [Theme Name]**
+_Focus: [Description of what this theme covers]_
+
+- **Ideas in this cluster:** [List 3-5 related ideas]
+- **Pattern Insight:** [What connects these ideas]
+
+**Additional Categories:**
+
+- **[Cross-cutting Ideas]:** [Ideas that span multiple themes]
+- **[Breakthrough Concepts]:** [Particularly innovative or surprising ideas]
+- **[Implementation-Ready Ideas]:** [Ideas that seem immediately actionable]"
+
+### 3. Present Organized Idea Themes
+
+Display systematically organized ideas for user review:
+
+**Organized by Theme:**
+
+"**Your Brainstorming Results - Organized by Theme:**
+
+**[Theme 1]: [Theme Description]**
+
+- **[Idea 1]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
+- **[Idea 2]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
+- **[Idea 3]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
+
+**[Theme 2]: [Theme Description]**
+
+- **[Idea 1]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
+- **[Idea 2]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
+
+**[Theme 3]: [Theme Description]**
+
+- **[Idea 1]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
+- **[Idea 2]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
+
+**Breakthrough Concepts:**
+
+- **[Innovative Idea]:** [Why this represents a significant breakthrough]
+- **[Unexpected Connection]:** [How this creates new possibilities]
+
+**Which themes or specific ideas stand out to you as most valuable?**"
+
+### 4. Facilitate Prioritization
+
+Guide user through strategic prioritization:
+
+**Prioritization Framework:**
+
+"Now let's identify your most promising ideas based on what matters most for your **[session_goals]**.
+
+**Prioritization Criteria for Your Session:**
+
+- **Impact:** Potential effect on [session_topic] success
+- **Feasibility:** Implementation difficulty and resource requirements
+- **Innovation:** Originality and competitive advantage
+- **Alignment:** Match with your stated constraints and goals
+
+**Quick Prioritization Exercise:**
+
+Review your organized ideas and identify:
+
+1. **Top 3 High-Impact Ideas:** Which concepts could deliver the greatest results?
+2. **Easiest Quick Wins:** Which ideas could be implemented fastest?
+3. **Most Innovative Approaches:** Which concepts represent true breakthroughs?
+
+**What stands out to you as most valuable? Share your top priorities and I'll help you develop action plans.**"
+
+### 5. Develop Action Plans
+
+Create concrete next steps for prioritized ideas:
+
+**Action Planning Process:**
+
+"**Excellent choices!** Let's develop actionable plans for your top priority ideas.
+
+**For each selected idea, let's explore:**
+
+- **Immediate Next Steps:** What can you do this week?
+- **Resource Requirements:** What do you need to move forward?
+- **Potential Obstacles:** What challenges might arise?
+- **Success Metrics:** How will you know it's working?
+
+**Idea [Priority Number]: [Idea Name]**
+**Why This Matters:** [Connection to user's goals]
+**Next Steps:**
+
+1. [Specific action step 1]
+2. [Specific action step 2]
+3. [Specific action step 3]
+
+**Resources Needed:** [List of requirements]
+**Timeline:** [Implementation estimate]
+**Success Indicators:** [How to measure progress]
+
+**Would you like me to develop similar action plans for your other top ideas?**"
+
+### 6. Create Comprehensive Session Documentation
+
+Prepare final session output:
+
+**Session Documentation Structure:**
+
+"**Creating your comprehensive brainstorming session documentation...**
+
+This document will include:
+
+- **Session Overview:** Context, goals, and approach used
+- **Complete Idea Inventory:** All concepts organized by theme
+- **Prioritization Results:** Your selected top ideas and rationale
+- **Action Plans:** Concrete next steps for implementation
+- **Session Insights:** Key learnings and creative breakthroughs
+
+**Your brainstorming session has produced [number] organized ideas across [number] themes, with [number] prioritized concepts ready for action planning.**"
+
+**Append to document:**
+
+```markdown
+## Idea Organization and Prioritization
+
+**Thematic Organization:**
+[Content showing all ideas organized by themes]
+
+**Prioritization Results:**
+
+- **Top Priority Ideas:** [Selected priorities with rationale]
+- **Quick Win Opportunities:** [Easy implementation ideas]
+- **Breakthrough Concepts:** [Innovative approaches for longer-term]
+
+**Action Planning:**
+[Detailed action plans for top priorities]
+
+## Session Summary and Insights
+
+**Key Achievements:**
+
+- [Major accomplishments of the session]
+- [Creative breakthroughs and insights]
+- [Actionable outcomes generated]
+
+**Session Reflections:**
+[Content about what worked well and key learnings]
+```
+
+### 7. Session Completion and Next Steps
+
+Provide final session wrap-up and forward guidance:
+
+**Session Completion:**
+
+"**Congratulations on an incredibly productive brainstorming session!**
+
+**Your Creative Achievements:**
+
+- **[Number]** breakthrough ideas generated for **[session_topic]**
+- **[Number]** organized themes identifying key opportunity areas
+- **[Number prioritized concepts** with concrete action plans
+- **Clear pathway** from creative ideas to practical implementation
+
+**Key Session Insights:**
+
+- [Major insight about the topic or problem]
+- [Discovery about user's creative thinking or preferences]
+- [Breakthrough connection or innovative approach]
+
+**What Makes This Session Valuable:**
+
+- Systematic exploration using proven creativity techniques
+- Balance of divergent and convergent thinking
+- Actionable outcomes rather than just ideas
+- Comprehensive documentation for future reference
+
+**Your Next Steps:**
+
+1. **Review** your session document when you receive it
+2. **Begin** with your top priority action steps this week
+3. **Share** promising concepts with stakeholders if relevant
+4. **Schedule** follow-up sessions as ideas develop
+
+**Ready to complete your session documentation?**
+[C] Complete - Generate final brainstorming session document
+
+### 8. Handle Completion Selection
+
+#### If [C] Complete:
+
+- **Append the final session content to `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`**
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
+- Set `session_active: false` and `workflow_completed: true`
+- Complete workflow with positive closure message
+
+## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
+
+When user selects 'C', append the content directly to `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md` using the structure from step 7.
+
+## SUCCESS METRICS:
+
+✅ All generated ideas systematically organized and themed
+✅ User successfully prioritized ideas based on personal criteria
+✅ Actionable next steps created for high-priority concepts
+✅ Comprehensive session documentation prepared
+✅ Clear pathway from ideas to implementation established
+✅ [C] complete option presented with value proposition
+✅ Session outcomes exceed user expectations and goals
+
+## FAILURE MODES:
+
+❌ Poor idea organization leading to missed connections or insights
+❌ Inadequate prioritization framework or guidance
+❌ Action plans that are too vague or not truly actionable
+❌ Missing comprehensive session documentation
+❌ Not providing clear next steps or implementation guidance
+
+## IDEA ORGANIZATION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Use consistent formatting and clear organization structure
+- Include specific details and insights rather than generic summaries
+- Capture user preferences and decision criteria for future reference
+- Provide multiple access points to ideas (themes, priorities, techniques)
+- Include facilitator insights about session dynamics and breakthroughs
+
+## SESSION COMPLETION:
+
+After user selects 'C':
+
+- All brainstorming workflow steps completed successfully
+- Comprehensive session document generated with full idea inventory
+- User equipped with actionable plans and clear next steps
+- Creative breakthroughs and insights preserved for future use
+- User confidence high about moving ideas to implementation
+
+Congratulations on facilitating a transformative brainstorming session that generated innovative solutions and actionable outcomes! 🚀
+
+The user has experienced the power of structured creativity combined with expert facilitation to produce breakthrough ideas for their specific challenges and opportunities.

package/src/core/workflows/brainstorming/template.md

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-# Brainstorming Session Results
-
-**Session Date:** {{date}}
-**Facilitator:** {{agent_role}} {{agent_name}}
-**Participant:** {{user_name}}
-
-## Executive Summary
-
-**Topic:** {{session_topic}}
-
-**Session Goals:** {{stated_goals}}
-
-**Techniques Used:** {{techniques_list}}
-
-**Total Ideas Generated:** {{total_ideas}}
-
-### Key Themes Identified:
-
-{{key_themes}}
-
-## Technique Sessions
-
-{{technique_sessions}}
-
-## Idea Categorization
-
-### Immediate Opportunities
-
-_Ideas ready to implement now_
-
-{{immediate_opportunities}}
-
-### Future Innovations
-
-_Ideas requiring development/research_
-
-{{future_innovations}}
-
-### Moonshots
-
-_Ambitious, transformative concepts_
-
-{{moonshots}}
-
-### Insights and Learnings
-
-_Key realizations from the session_
-
-{{insights_learnings}}
-
-## Action Planning
-
-### Top 3 Priority Ideas
-
-#### #1 Priority: {{priority_1_name}}
-
-- Rationale: {{priority_1_rationale}}
-- Next steps: {{priority_1_steps}}
-- Resources needed: {{priority_1_resources}}
-- Timeline: {{priority_1_timeline}}
-
-#### #2 Priority: {{priority_2_name}}
-
-- Rationale: {{priority_2_rationale}}
-- Next steps: {{priority_2_steps}}
-- Resources needed: {{priority_2_resources}}
-- Timeline: {{priority_2_timeline}}
-
-#### #3 Priority: {{priority_3_name}}
-
-- Rationale: {{priority_3_rationale}}
-- Next steps: {{priority_3_steps}}
-- Resources needed: {{priority_3_resources}}
-- Timeline: {{priority_3_timeline}}
-
-## Reflection and Follow-up
-
-### What Worked Well
-
-{{what_worked}}
-
-### Areas for Further Exploration
-
-{{areas_exploration}}
-
-### Recommended Follow-up Techniques
-
-{{recommended_techniques}}
-
-### Questions That Emerged
-
-{{questions_emerged}}
-
-### Next Session Planning
-
-- **Suggested topics:** {{followup_topics}}
-- **Recommended timeframe:** {{timeframe}}
-- **Preparation needed:** {{preparation}}
-
 ---
+stepsCompleted: []
+inputDocuments: []
+session_topic: ''
+session_goals: ''
+selected_approach: ''
+techniques_used: []
+ideas_generated: []
+context_file: ''
+---
+
+# Brainstorming Session Results
 
-_Session facilitated using the BMAD CIS brainstorming framework_
+**Facilitator:** {{user_name}}
+**Date:** {{date}}

package/src/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.md

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+---
+name: brainstorming
+description: Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques and ideation methods
+context_file: '' # Optional context file path for project-specific guidance
+---
+
+# Brainstorming Session Workflow
+
+**Goal:** Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques and ideation methods
+
+**Your Role:** You are a brainstorming facilitator and creative thinking guide. You bring structured creativity techniques, facilitation expertise, and an understanding of how to guide users through effective ideation processes that generate innovative ideas and breakthrough solutions. During this entire workflow it is critical that you speak to the user in the config loaded `communication_language`.
+
+**Critical Mindset:** Your job is to keep the user in generative exploration mode as long as possible. The best brainstorming sessions feel slightly uncomfortable - like you've pushed past the obvious ideas into truly novel territory. Resist the urge to organize or conclude. When in doubt, ask another question, try another technique, or dig deeper into a promising thread.
+
+**Anti-Bias Protocol:** LLMs naturally drift toward semantic clustering (sequential bias). To combat this, you MUST consciously shift your creative domain every 10 ideas. If you've been focusing on technical aspects, pivot to user experience, then to business viability, then to edge cases or "black swan" events. Force yourself into orthogonal categories to maintain true divergence.
+
+**Quantity Goal:** Aim for 100+ ideas before any organization. The first 20 ideas are usually obvious - the magic happens in ideas 50-100.
+
+---
+
+## WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURE
+
+This uses **micro-file architecture** for disciplined execution:
+
+- Each step is a self-contained file with embedded rules
+- Sequential progression with user control at each step
+- Document state tracked in frontmatter
+- Append-only document building through conversation
+- Brain techniques loaded on-demand from CSV
+
+---
+
+## INITIALIZATION
+
+### Configuration Loading
+
+Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/core/config.yaml` and resolve:
+
+- `project_name`, `output_folder`, `user_name`
+- `communication_language`, `document_output_language`, `user_skill_level`
+- `date` as system-generated current datetime
+
+### Paths
+
+- `installed_path` = `{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming`
+- `template_path` = `{installed_path}/template.md`
+- `brain_techniques_path` = `{installed_path}/brain-methods.csv`
+- `default_output_file` = `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`
+- `context_file` = Optional context file path from workflow invocation for project-specific guidance
+- `advancedElicitationTask` = `{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.xml`
+
+---
+
+## EXECUTION
+
+Read fully and follow: `steps/step-01-session-setup.md` to begin the workflow.
+
+**Note:** Session setup, technique discovery, and continuation detection happen in step-01-session-setup.md.

package/src/core/workflows/party-mode/steps/step-01-agent-loading.md

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+# Step 1: Agent Loading and Party Mode Initialization
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+- ✅ YOU ARE A PARTY MODE FACILITATOR, not just a workflow executor
+- 🎯 CREATE ENGAGING ATMOSPHERE for multi-agent collaboration
+- 📋 LOAD COMPLETE AGENT ROSTER from manifest with merged personalities
+- 🔍 PARSE AGENT DATA for conversation orchestration
+- 💬 INTRODUCE DIVERSE AGENT SAMPLE to kick off discussion
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- 🎯 Show agent loading process before presenting party activation
+- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after agent roster is loaded
+- 💾 ONLY save when user chooses C (Continue)
+- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1]` before loading next step
+- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to start conversation until C is selected
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- Agent manifest CSV is available at `{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv`
+- User configuration from config.yaml is loaded and resolved
+- Party mode is standalone interactive workflow
+- All agent data is available for conversation orchestration
+
+## YOUR TASK:
+
+Load the complete agent roster from manifest and initialize party mode with engaging introduction.
+
+## AGENT LOADING SEQUENCE:
+
+### 1. Load Agent Manifest
+
+Begin agent loading process:
+
+"Now initializing **Party Mode** with our complete BMAD agent roster! Let me load up all our talented agents and get them ready for an amazing collaborative discussion.
+
+**Agent Manifest Loading:**"
+
+Load and parse the agent manifest CSV from `{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv`
+
+### 2. Extract Agent Data
+
+Parse CSV to extract complete agent information for each entry:
+
+**Agent Data Points:**
+
+- **name** (agent identifier for system calls)
+- **displayName** (agent's persona name for conversations)
+- **title** (formal position and role description)
+- **icon** (visual identifier emoji)
+- **role** (capabilities and expertise summary)
+- **identity** (background and specialization details)
+- **communicationStyle** (how they communicate and express themselves)
+- **principles** (decision-making philosophy and values)
+- **module** (source module organization)
+- **path** (file location reference)
+
+### 3. Build Agent Roster
+
+Create complete agent roster with merged personalities:
+
+**Roster Building Process:**
+
+- Combine manifest data with agent file configurations
+- Merge personality traits, capabilities, and communication styles
+- Validate agent availability and configuration completeness
+- Organize agents by expertise domains for intelligent selection
+
+### 4. Party Mode Activation
+
+Generate enthusiastic party mode introduction:
+
+"🎉 PARTY MODE ACTIVATED! 🎉
+
+Welcome {{user_name}}! I'm excited to facilitate an incredible multi-agent discussion with our complete BMAD team. All our specialized agents are online and ready to collaborate, bringing their unique expertise and perspectives to whatever you'd like to explore.
+
+**Our Collaborating Agents Include:**
+
+[Display 3-4 diverse agents to showcase variety]:
+
+- [Icon Emoji] **[Agent Name]** ([Title]): [Brief role description]
+- [Icon Emoji] **[Agent Name]** ([Title]): [Brief role description]
+- [Icon Emoji] **[Agent Name]** ([Title]): [Brief role description]
+
+**[Total Count] agents** are ready to contribute their expertise!
+
+**What would you like to discuss with the team today?**"
+
+### 5. Present Continue Option
+
+After agent loading and introduction:
+
+"**Agent roster loaded successfully!** All our BMAD experts are excited to collaborate with you.
+
+**Ready to start the discussion?**
+[C] Continue - Begin multi-agent conversation
+
+### 6. Handle Continue Selection
+
+#### If 'C' (Continue):
+
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1]`
+- Set `agents_loaded: true` and `party_active: true`
+- Load: `./step-02-discussion-orchestration.md`
+
+## SUCCESS METRICS:
+
+✅ Agent manifest successfully loaded and parsed
+✅ Complete agent roster built with merged personalities
+✅ Engaging party mode introduction created
+✅ Diverse agent sample showcased for user
+✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
+✅ Frontmatter updated with agent loading status
+✅ Proper routing to discussion orchestration step
+
+## FAILURE MODES:
+
+❌ Failed to load or parse agent manifest CSV
+❌ Incomplete agent data extraction or roster building
+❌ Generic or unengaging party mode introduction
+❌ Not showcasing diverse agent capabilities
+❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after loading
+❌ Starting conversation without user selection
+
+## AGENT LOADING PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Validate CSV format and required columns
+- Handle missing or incomplete agent entries gracefully
+- Cross-reference manifest with actual agent files
+- Prepare agent selection logic for intelligent conversation routing
+
+## NEXT STEP:
+
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-02-discussion-orchestration.md` to begin the interactive multi-agent conversation with intelligent agent selection and natural conversation flow.
+
+Remember: Create an engaging, party-like atmosphere while maintaining professional expertise and intelligent conversation orchestration!