bmad-method 6.1.1-next.2 → 6.1.1-next.4

package/package.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/package.json",
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "6.1.1-next.2",
+  "version": "6.1.1-next.4",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "keywords": [
     "agile",

package/src/bmm/agents/analyst.agent.yaml

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ agent:
       description: "[MR] Market Research: Market analysis, competitive landscape, customer needs and trends"
 
     - trigger: DR or fuzzy match on domain-research
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-domain-research.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-domain-research"
       description: "[DR] Domain Research: Industry domain deep dive, subject matter expertise and terminology"
 
     - trigger: TR or fuzzy match on technical-research

package/src/bmm/agents/quick-flow-solo-dev.agent.yaml

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ agent:
       description: "[QS] Quick Spec: Architect a quick but complete technical spec with implementation-ready stories/specs"
 
     - trigger: QD or fuzzy match on quick-dev
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-quick-dev"
       description: "[QD] Quick-flow Develop: Implement a story tech spec end-to-end (Core of Quick Flow)"
 
     - trigger: QQ or fuzzy match on bmad-quick-dev-new-preview

package/src/bmm/module-help.csv

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ module,phase,name,code,sequence,workflow-file,command,required,agent,options,des
 bmm,anytime,Document Project,DP,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-document-project,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation",project-knowledge,*,
 bmm,anytime,Generate Project Context,GPC,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/generate-project-context/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-generate-project-context,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Scan existing codebase to generate a lean LLM-optimized project-context.md containing critical implementation rules patterns and conventions for AI agents. Essential for brownfield projects and quick-flow.",output_folder,"project context",
 bmm,anytime,Quick Spec,QS,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-quick-spec,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method. Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps brownfield additions to well established patterns utilities without extensive planning",planning_artifacts,"tech spec",
-bmm,anytime,Quick Dev,QD,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-quick-dev,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps utilities without extensive planning - Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method, unless the user is already working through the implementation phase and just requests a 1 off things not already in the plan",,,
+bmm,anytime,Quick Dev,QD,,skill:bmad-quick-dev,bmad-bmm-quick-dev,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps utilities without extensive planning - Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method, unless the user is already working through the implementation phase and just requests a 1 off things not already in the plan",,,
 bmm,anytime,Quick Dev New Preview,QQ,,skill:bmad-quick-dev-new-preview,bmad-bmm-quick-dev-new-preview,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Unified quick flow (experimental): clarify intent plan implement review and present in a single workflow",implementation_artifacts,"tech spec implementation",
 bmm,anytime,Correct Course,CC,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-correct-course,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Navigate significant changes. May recommend start over update PRD redo architecture sprint planning or correct epics and stories",planning_artifacts,"change proposal",
 bmm,anytime,Write Document,WD,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Describe in detail what you want, and the agent will follow the documentation best practices defined in agent memory. Multi-turn conversation with subprocess for research/review.",project-knowledge,"document",
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ bmm,anytime,Validate Document,VD,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent
 bmm,anytime,Explain Concept,EC,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Create clear technical explanations with examples and diagrams for complex concepts. Breaks down into digestible sections using task-oriented approach.",project_knowledge,"explanation",
 bmm,1-analysis,Brainstorm Project,BP,10,skill:bmad-brainstorming,bmad-brainstorming,false,analyst,data=_bmad/bmm/data/project-context-template.md,"Expert Guided Facilitation through a single or multiple techniques",planning_artifacts,"brainstorming session",
 bmm,1-analysis,Market Research,MR,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-market-research.md,bmad-bmm-market-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Market analysis competitive landscape customer needs and trends","planning_artifacts|project-knowledge","research documents",
-bmm,1-analysis,Domain Research,DR,21,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-domain-research.md,bmad-bmm-domain-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Industry domain deep dive subject matter expertise and terminology","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
+bmm,1-analysis,Domain Research,DR,21,skill:bmad-domain-research,bmad-bmm-domain-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Industry domain deep dive subject matter expertise and terminology","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
 bmm,1-analysis,Technical Research,TR,22,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-technical-research.md,bmad-bmm-technical-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Technical feasibility architecture options and implementation approaches","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
 bmm,1-analysis,Create Brief,CB,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-product-brief,false,analyst,Create Mode,"A guided experience to nail down your product idea",planning_artifacts,"product brief",
 bmm,2-planning,Create PRD,CP,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-create-prd.md,bmad-bmm-create-prd,true,pm,Create Mode,"Expert led facilitation to produce your Product Requirements Document",planning_artifacts,prd,

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-domain-research/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-domain-research
+description: 'Conduct domain and industry research. Use when the user says "lets create a research report on [domain or industry]"'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-domain-research/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+type: skill

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/{domain-steps → bmad-domain-research/domain-steps}/step-01-init.md

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ For **{{research_topic}}**, I will research:
 
 - Document scope confirmation in research file
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-02-domain-analysis.md`
+- Load: `./step-02-domain-analysis.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -132,6 +132,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append scope confirmation:
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-02-domain-analysis.md` to begin industry analysis.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-02-domain-analysis.md` to begin industry analysis.
 
 Remember: This is SCOPE CONFIRMATION ONLY - no actual domain research yet, just confirming the research approach and scope!

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/{domain-steps → bmad-domain-research/domain-steps}/step-02-domain-analysis.md

@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ _Source: [URL]_
 
 - **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-03-competitive-landscape.md`
+- Load: `./step-03-competitive-landscape.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -224,6 +224,6 @@ Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional a
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-03-competitive-landscape.md` to analyze competitive landscape, key players, and ecosystem analysis for {{research_topic}}.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-03-competitive-landscape.md` to analyze competitive landscape, key players, and ecosystem analysis for {{research_topic}}.
 
 Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and search the web to verify facts!

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/{domain-steps → bmad-domain-research/domain-steps}/step-03-competitive-landscape.md

@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ _Source: [URL]_
 
 - **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-04-regulatory-focus.md`
+- Load: `./step-04-regulatory-focus.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -233,6 +233,6 @@ Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional a
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-04-regulatory-focus.md` to analyze regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and legal considerations for {{research_topic}}.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-04-regulatory-focus.md` to analyze regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and legal considerations for {{research_topic}}.
 
 Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and search the web to verify facts!

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/{domain-steps → bmad-domain-research/domain-steps}/step-04-regulatory-focus.md

@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ Show the generated regulatory analysis and present continue option:
 
 - **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-05-technical-trends.md`
+- Load: `./step-05-technical-trends.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -201,6 +201,6 @@ Content is already written to document when generated in step 5. No additional a
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-05-technical-trends.md` to analyze technical trends and innovations in the domain.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-05-technical-trends.md` to analyze technical trends and innovations in the domain.
 
 Remember: Search the web to verify regulatory facts and provide practical implementation considerations!

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/{domain-steps → bmad-domain-research/domain-steps}/step-05-technical-trends.md

@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ Show the generated technical analysis and present complete option:
 
 - **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md`
+- Load: `./step-06-research-synthesis.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-domain-research/research.template.md

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+---
+stepsCompleted: []
+inputDocuments: []
+workflowType: 'research'
+lastStep: 1
+research_type: '{{research_type}}'
+research_topic: '{{research_topic}}'
+research_goals: '{{research_goals}}'
+user_name: '{{user_name}}'
+date: '{{date}}'
+web_research_enabled: true
+source_verification: true
+---
+
+# Research Report: {{research_type}}
+
+**Date:** {{date}}
+**Author:** {{user_name}}
+**Research Type:** {{research_type}}
+
+---
+
+## Research Overview
+
+[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]
+
+---
+
+<!-- Content will be appended sequentially through research workflow steps -->

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/{workflow-domain-research.md → bmad-domain-research/workflow.md}

@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
----
-name: domain-research
-description: 'Conduct domain and industry research. Use when the user says "lets create a research report on [domain or industry]"'
----
-
 # Domain Research Workflow
 
 **Goal:** Conduct comprehensive domain/industry research using current web data and verified sources to produce complete research documents with compelling narratives and proper citations.

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
-workflow-domain-research.md:
-  canonicalId: bmad-domain-research
-  type: workflow
-  description: "Conduct domain and industry research. Use when the user says 'lets create a research report on [domain or industry]'"
-
 workflow-market-research.md:
   canonicalId: bmad-market-research
   type: workflow

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/bmad-quick-dev/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-quick-dev
+description: 'Implement a Quick Tech Spec for small changes or features. Use when the user provides a quick tech spec and says "implement this quick spec" or "proceed with implementation of [quick tech spec]"'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/bmad-quick-dev/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+type: skill

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/{quick-dev → bmad-quick-dev}/steps/step-01-mode-detection.md

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Analyze the user's input to determine mode:
 - Load the spec, extract tasks/context/AC
 - Set `{execution_mode}` = "tech-spec"
 - Set `{tech_spec_path}` = provided path
-- **NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/steps/step-03-execute.md`
+- **NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile_modeA}`
 
 **Mode B: Direct Instructions**
 
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ Display: "**Select:** [P] Plan first (tech-spec) [E] Execute directly"
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
 - IF P: Direct user to `{quick_spec_workflow}`. **EXIT Quick Dev.**
-- IF E: Ask for any additional guidance, then **NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/steps/step-02-context-gathering.md`
+- IF E: Ask for any additional guidance, then **NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile_modeB}`
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
 
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ Display:
 
 - IF P: Direct to `{quick_spec_workflow}`. **EXIT Quick Dev.**
 - IF W: Direct user to run the PRD workflow instead. **EXIT Quick Dev.**
-- IF E: Ask for guidance, then **NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/steps/step-02-context-gathering.md`
+- IF E: Ask for guidance, then **NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile_modeB}`
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
 
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ Display:
 
 - IF P: Direct to `{quick_spec_workflow}`. **EXIT Quick Dev.**
 - IF W: Direct user to run the PRD workflow instead. **EXIT Quick Dev.**
-- IF E: Ask for guidance, then **NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/steps/step-02-context-gathering.md`
+- IF E: Ask for guidance, then **NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile_modeB}`
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
 
@@ -150,8 +150,8 @@ Display:
 
 **CRITICAL:** When this step completes, explicitly state which step to load:
 
-- Mode A (tech-spec): "**NEXT:** read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/steps/step-03-execute.md`"
-- Mode B (direct, [E] selected): "**NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/steps/step-02-context-gathering.md`"
+- Mode A (tech-spec): "**NEXT:** read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile_modeA}`"
+- Mode B (direct, [E] selected): "**NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile_modeB}`"
 - Escalation ([P] or [W]): "**EXITING Quick Dev.** Follow the directed workflow."
 
 ---

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/{quick-dev → bmad-quick-dev}/steps/step-02-context-gathering.md

@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ Ready to execute? (y/n/adjust)
 
 **CRITICAL:** When user confirms ready, explicitly state:
 
-- **y:** "**NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/steps/step-03-execute.md`"
+- **y:** "**NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}`"
 - **n/adjust:** Continue gathering context, then re-present plan
 
 ---

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/{quick-dev → bmad-quick-dev}/steps/step-03-execute.md

@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ For each task:
 
 ## NEXT STEP
 
-When ALL tasks are complete (or halted on blocker), read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/steps/step-04-self-check.md`.
+When ALL tasks are complete (or halted on blocker), read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}`.
 
 ---
 

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/{quick-dev → bmad-quick-dev}/steps/step-04-self-check.md

@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ Proceeding to adversarial code review...
 
 ## NEXT STEP
 
-Proceed immediately to `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/steps/step-05-adversarial-review.md`.
+Proceed immediately to `{nextStepFile}`.
 
 ---
 

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/{quick-dev → bmad-quick-dev}/steps/step-05-adversarial-review.md

@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ If TodoWrite or similar tool is available, turn each finding into a TODO, includ
 
 ## NEXT STEP
 
-With findings in hand, read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/steps/step-06-resolve-findings.md` for user to choose resolution approach.
+With findings in hand, read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` for user to choose resolution approach.
 
 ---
 

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/{quick-dev → bmad-quick-dev}/workflow.md

@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
----
-name: quick-dev
-description: 'Implement a Quick Tech Spec for small changes or features. Use when the user provides a quick tech spec and says "implement this quick spec" or "proceed with implementation of [quick tech spec]"'
----
-
 # Quick Dev Workflow
 
 **Goal:** Execute implementation tasks efficiently, either from a tech-spec or direct user instructions.
@@ -34,12 +29,11 @@ Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
 
 ### Paths
 
-- `installed_path` = `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev`
 - `project_context` = `**/project-context.md` (load if exists)
 
 ### Related Workflows
 
-- `quick_spec_workflow` = `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md`
+- `quick_spec_workflow` = `../quick-spec/workflow.md`
 - `party_mode_exec` = `{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md`
 - `advanced_elicitation` = `skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation`
 
@@ -47,4 +41,4 @@ Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
 
 ## EXECUTION
 
-Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/steps/step-01-mode-detection.md` to begin the workflow.
+Read fully and follow: `./steps/step-01-mode-detection.md` to begin the workflow.

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/steps/step-04-review.md

@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ b) **HALT and wait for user selection.**
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
 - IF A: Read fully and follow: `{advanced_elicitation}` with current spec content, process enhanced insights, ask user "Accept improvements? (y/n)", if yes update spec then redisplay menu, if no keep original then redisplay menu
-- IF B: Read the entire workflow file at `{quick_dev_workflow}` and follow the instructions with the final spec file (warn: fresh context is better)
+- IF B: Invoke the `bmad-quick-dev` skill with `{finalFile}` in a fresh context if possible (warn: fresh context is better)
 - IF D: Exit workflow - display final confirmation and path to spec
 - IF P: Read fully and follow: `{party_mode_exec}` with current spec content, process collaborative insights, ask user "Accept changes? (y/n)", if yes update spec then redisplay menu, if no keep original then redisplay menu
 - IF R: Execute Adversarial Review (see below)

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md

@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ main_config: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml'
 # Checkpoint handler references
 advanced_elicitation: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 party_mode_exec: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
-quick_dev_workflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Quick-Spec Workflow

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-canonicalId: bmad-quick-dev
-type: workflow
-description: "Implement a Quick Tech Spec for small changes or features"