bmad-method 6.1.1-next.21 → 6.1.1-next.23

package/package.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/package.json",
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "6.1.1-next.21",
+  "version": "6.1.1-next.23",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "keywords": [
     "agile",

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

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: QS or fuzzy match on quick-spec
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-quick-spec"
       description: "[QS] Quick Spec: Architect a quick but complete technical spec with implementation-ready stories/specs"
 
     - trigger: QD or fuzzy match on quick-dev

package/src/bmm/module-help.csv

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 module,phase,name,code,sequence,workflow-file,command,required,agent,options,description,output-location,outputs,
 bmm,anytime,Document Project,DP,,skill:bmad-document-project,bmad-bmm-document-project,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation",project-knowledge,*,
 bmm,anytime,Generate Project Context,GPC,,skill:bmad-generate-project-context,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 Spec,QS,,skill:bmad-quick-spec,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,,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,,skill:bmad-correct-course,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",

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/product-brief.template.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 ---
 stepsCompleted: []
 inputDocuments: []
-date: { system-date }
-author: { user }
+date: {{system-date}}
+author: {{user_name}}
 ---
 
 # Product Brief: {{project_name}}

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-01-init.md

@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-01-init'
-description: 'Initialize the product brief workflow by detecting continuation state and setting up the document'
-
 # File References
-nextStepFile: './step-02-vision.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
-
-# Template References
-productBriefTemplate: '../product-brief.template.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 1: Product Brief Initialization
@@ -88,7 +81,7 @@ load context documents using smart discovery. Documents can be in the following
 - {planning_artifacts}/**
 - {output_folder}/**
 - {product_knowledge}/**
-- docs/**
+- {project-root}/docs/**
 
 Also - when searching - documents can be a single markdown file, or a folder with an index and multiple files. For Example, if searching for `*foo*.md` and not found, also search for a folder called *foo*/index.md (which indicates sharded content)
 
@@ -112,7 +105,7 @@ Try to discover the following:
 
 **Document Setup:**
 
-- Copy the template from `{productBriefTemplate}` to `{outputFile}`, and update the frontmatter fields
+- Copy the template from `../product-brief.template.md` to `{outputFile}`, and update the frontmatter fields
 
 #### C. Present Initialization Results
 
@@ -141,7 +134,7 @@ Display: "**Proceeding to product vision discovery...**"
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- After setup report is presented, without delay, read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- After setup report is presented, without delay, read fully and follow: ./step-02-vision.md
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
 
@@ -150,7 +143,7 @@ Display: "**Proceeding to product vision discovery...**"
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN [setup completion is achieved and frontmatter properly updated], will you then read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` to begin product vision discovery.
+ONLY WHEN [setup completion is achieved and frontmatter properly updated], will you then read fully and follow: `./step-02-vision.md` to begin product vision discovery.
 
 ---
 

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-01b-continue.md

@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-01b-continue'
-description: 'Resume the product brief workflow from where it was left off, ensuring smooth continuation'
-
 # File References
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 ---

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-02-vision.md

@@ -1,9 +1,5 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-02-vision'
-description: 'Discover and define the core product vision, problem statement, and unique value proposition'
-
 # File References
-nextStepFile: './step-03-users.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Task References
@@ -159,7 +155,7 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 - IF A: Read fully and follow: {advancedElicitationTask} with current vision content to dive deeper and refine
 - IF P: Read fully and follow: {partyModeWorkflow} to bring different perspectives to positioning and differentiation
-- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2], then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2], then read fully and follow: ./step-03-users.md
 - IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#7-present-menu-options)
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
@@ -171,7 +167,7 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [vision content finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` to begin target user discovery.
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [vision content finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `./step-03-users.md` to begin target user discovery.
 
 ---
 

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-03-users.md

@@ -1,9 +1,5 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-03-users'
-description: 'Define target users with rich personas and map their key interactions with the product'
-
 # File References
-nextStepFile: './step-04-metrics.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Task References
@@ -162,7 +158,7 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 - IF A: Read fully and follow: {advancedElicitationTask} with current user content to dive deeper into personas and journeys
 - IF P: Read fully and follow: {partyModeWorkflow} to bring different perspectives to validate user understanding
-- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3], then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3], then read fully and follow: ./step-04-metrics.md
 - IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#6-present-menu-options)
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
@@ -174,7 +170,7 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [user personas finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` to begin success metrics definition.
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [user personas finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `./step-04-metrics.md` to begin success metrics definition.
 
 ---
 

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-04-metrics.md

@@ -1,9 +1,5 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-04-metrics'
-description: 'Define comprehensive success metrics that include user success, business objectives, and key performance indicators'
-
 # File References
-nextStepFile: './step-05-scope.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Task References
@@ -165,7 +161,7 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 - IF A: Read fully and follow: {advancedElicitationTask} with current metrics content to dive deeper into success metric insights
 - IF P: Read fully and follow: {partyModeWorkflow} to bring different perspectives to validate comprehensive metrics
-- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4], then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4], then read fully and follow: ./step-05-scope.md
 - IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#7-present-menu-options)
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
@@ -177,7 +173,7 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [success metrics finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` to begin MVP scope definition.
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [success metrics finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `./step-05-scope.md` to begin MVP scope definition.
 
 ---
 

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-05-scope.md

@@ -1,9 +1,5 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-05-scope'
-description: 'Define MVP scope with clear boundaries and outline future vision while managing scope creep'
-
 # File References
-nextStepFile: './step-06-complete.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Task References
@@ -179,7 +175,7 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 - IF A: Read fully and follow: {advancedElicitationTask} with current scope content to optimize scope definition
 - IF P: Read fully and follow: {partyModeWorkflow} to bring different perspectives to validate MVP scope
-- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5], then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5], then read fully and follow: ./step-06-complete.md
 - IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#7-present-menu-options)
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
@@ -191,7 +187,7 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [MVP scope finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` to complete the product brief workflow.
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [MVP scope finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `./step-06-complete.md` to complete the product brief workflow.
 
 ---
 

package/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-06-complete.md

@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-06-complete'
-description: 'Complete the product brief workflow, update status files, and suggest next steps for the project'
-
 # File References
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 ---

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

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
 
 ### Related Workflows
 
-- `quick_spec_workflow` = `../quick-spec/workflow.md`
+- `quick_spec_workflow` = `skill:bmad-quick-spec`
 - `party_mode_exec` = `{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md`
 - `advanced_elicitation` = `skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation`
 

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

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-quick-spec
+description: 'Very quick process to create implementation-ready quick specs for small changes or features. Use when the user says "create a quick spec" or "generate a quick tech spec"'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).

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

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

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/{quick-spec → bmad-quick-spec}/steps/step-01-understand.md

@@ -54,9 +54,9 @@ a) **Menu Handling:**
 
 - **[Y] Continue existing:**
   - Jump directly to the appropriate step based on `stepsCompleted`:
-    - `[1]` → Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/steps/step-02-investigate.md` (Step 2)
-    - `[1, 2]` → Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/steps/step-03-generate.md` (Step 3)
-    - `[1, 2, 3]` → Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/steps/step-04-review.md` (Step 4)
+    - `[1]` → Read fully and follow: `./step-02-investigate.md` (Step 2)
+    - `[1, 2]` → Read fully and follow: `./step-03-generate.md` (Step 3)
+    - `[1, 2, 3]` → Read fully and follow: `./step-04-review.md` (Step 4)
 - **[N] Archive and start fresh:**
   - Rename `{wipFile}` to `{implementation_artifacts}/tech-spec-{slug}-archived-{date}.md`
 
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ b) **HALT and wait for user selection.**
 
 - IF A: Read fully and follow: `{advanced_elicitation}` with current tech-spec content, process enhanced insights, ask user "Accept improvements? (y/n)", if yes update WIP file then redisplay menu, if no keep original then redisplay menu
 - IF P: Read fully and follow: `{party_mode_exec}` with current tech-spec content, process collaborative insights, ask user "Accept changes? (y/n)", if yes update WIP file then redisplay menu, if no keep original then redisplay menu
-- IF C: Verify `{wipFile}` has `stepsCompleted: [1]`, then read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/steps/step-02-investigate.md`
+- IF C: Verify `{wipFile}` has `stepsCompleted: [1]`, then read fully and follow: `./step-02-investigate.md`
 - IF Any other comments or queries: respond helpfully then redisplay menu
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/{quick-spec → bmad-quick-spec}/steps/step-02-investigate.md

@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ Display: "**Select:** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Continue to Ge
 
 - IF A: Read fully and follow: `{advanced_elicitation}` with current tech-spec content, process enhanced insights, ask user "Accept improvements? (y/n)", if yes update WIP file then redisplay menu, if no keep original then redisplay menu
 - IF P: Read fully and follow: `{party_mode_exec}` with current tech-spec content, process collaborative insights, ask user "Accept changes? (y/n)", if yes update WIP file then redisplay menu, if no keep original then redisplay menu
-- IF C: Verify frontmatter updated with `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]`, then read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/steps/step-03-generate.md`
+- IF C: Verify frontmatter updated with `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]`, then read fully and follow: `./step-03-generate.md`
 - IF Any other comments or queries: respond helpfully then redisplay menu
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:

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

@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]
 ---
 ```
 
-c) **Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/steps/step-04-review.md` (Step 4)**
+c) **Read fully and follow: `./step-04-review.md` (Step 4)**
 
 ## REQUIRED OUTPUTS:
 

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

@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: quick-spec
-description: 'Very quick process to create implementation-ready quick specs for small changes or features. Use when the user says "create a quick spec" or "generate a quick tech spec"'
 main_config: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml'
 
 # Checkpoint handler references
@@ -75,4 +73,4 @@ Load and read full config from `{main_config}` and resolve:
 
 ### 2. First Step Execution
 
-Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/steps/step-01-understand.md` to begin the workflow.
+Read fully and follow: `./steps/step-01-understand.md` to begin the workflow.

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

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-canonicalId: bmad-quick-spec
-type: workflow
-description: "Very quick process to create implementation-ready quick specs for small changes or features"