bmad-method 6.1.1-next.9 → 6.2.0

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

@@ -1,9 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-01-mode-detection'
-description: 'Determine execution mode (tech-spec vs direct), handle escalation, set state variables'
-
-nextStepFile_modeA: './step-03-execute.md'
-nextStepFile_modeB: './step-02-context-gathering.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 1: Mode Detection
@@ -50,7 +45,7 @@ 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: `{nextStepFile_modeA}`
+- **NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `./step-03-execute.md`
 
 **Mode B: Direct Instructions**
 
@@ -90,8 +85,8 @@ 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: `{nextStepFile_modeB}`
+- IF P: Direct user to invoke the `bmad-quick-spec` skill. **EXIT Quick Dev.**
+- IF E: Ask for any additional guidance, then **NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `./step-02-context-gathering.md`
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
 
@@ -112,9 +107,9 @@ Display:
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- IF P: Direct to `{quick_spec_workflow}`. **EXIT Quick Dev.**
+- IF P: Direct user to invoke the `bmad-quick-spec` skill. **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: `{nextStepFile_modeB}`
+- IF E: Ask for guidance, then **NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `./step-02-context-gathering.md`
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
 
@@ -135,9 +130,9 @@ Display:
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- IF P: Direct to `{quick_spec_workflow}`. **EXIT Quick Dev.**
+- IF P: Direct user to invoke the `bmad-quick-spec` skill. **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: `{nextStepFile_modeB}`
+- IF E: Ask for guidance, then **NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `./step-02-context-gathering.md`
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
 
@@ -150,8 +145,8 @@ Display:
 
 **CRITICAL:** When this step completes, explicitly state which step to load:
 
-- Mode A (tech-spec): "**NEXT:** read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile_modeA}`"
-- Mode B (direct, [E] selected): "**NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile_modeB}`"
+- Mode A (tech-spec): "**NEXT:** read fully and follow: `./step-03-execute.md`"
+- Mode B (direct, [E] selected): "**NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `./step-02-context-gathering.md`"
 - Escalation ([P] or [W]): "**EXITING Quick Dev.** Follow the directed workflow."
 
 ---

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

@@ -1,8 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-02-context-gathering'
-description: 'Quick context gathering for direct mode - identify files, patterns, dependencies'
-
-nextStepFile: './step-03-execute.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 2: Context Gathering (Direct Mode)
@@ -97,7 +93,7 @@ Ready to execute? (y/n/adjust)
 
 **CRITICAL:** When user confirms ready, explicitly state:
 
-- **y:** "**NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}`"
+- **y:** "**NEXT:** Read fully and follow: `./step-03-execute.md`"
 - **n/adjust:** Continue gathering context, then re-present plan
 
 ---

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

@@ -1,8 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-03-execute'
-description: 'Execute implementation - iterate through tasks, write code, run tests'
-
-nextStepFile: './step-04-self-check.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 3: Execute Implementation
@@ -89,7 +85,7 @@ For each task:
 
 ## NEXT STEP
 
-When ALL tasks are complete (or halted on blocker), read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}`.
+When ALL tasks are complete (or halted on blocker), read fully and follow: `./step-04-self-check.md`.
 
 ---
 

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

@@ -1,8 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-04-self-check'
-description: 'Self-audit implementation against tasks, tests, AC, and patterns'
-
-nextStepFile: './step-05-adversarial-review.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 4: Self-Check
@@ -89,7 +85,7 @@ Proceeding to adversarial code review...
 
 ## NEXT STEP
 
-Proceed immediately to `{nextStepFile}`.
+Proceed immediately to `./step-05-adversarial-review.md`.
 
 ---
 

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

@@ -1,8 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-05-adversarial-review'
-description: 'Construct diff and invoke adversarial review skill'
-
-nextStepFile: './step-06-resolve-findings.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 5: Adversarial Code Review
@@ -77,7 +73,7 @@ If TodoWrite or similar tool is available, turn each finding into a TODO, includ
 
 ## NEXT STEP
 
-With findings in hand, read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` for user to choose resolution approach.
+With findings in hand, read fully and follow: `./step-06-resolve-findings.md` for user to choose resolution approach.
 
 ---
 

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/bmad-quick-dev/steps/step-06-resolve-findings.md

@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-06-resolve-findings'
-description: 'Handle review findings interactively, apply fixes, update tech-spec with final status'
 ---
 
 # Step 6: Resolve Findings

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

@@ -31,12 +31,6 @@ Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
 
 - `project_context` = `**/project-context.md` (load if exists)
 
-### Related Workflows
-
-- `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`
-
 ---
 
 ## EXECUTION

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

@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ name: bmad-quick-dev-new-preview
 description: 'Implements any user intent, requirement, story, bug fix or change request by producing clean working code artifacts that follow the project''s existing architecture, patterns and conventions. Use when the user wants to build, fix, tweak, refactor, add or modify any code, component or feature.'
 ---
 
-Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/bmad-quick-dev-new-preview/steps/step-01-clarify-and-route.md

@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-01-clarify-and-route'
-description: 'Capture intent, route to execution path'
-
 wipFile: '{implementation_artifacts}/tech-spec-wip.md'
 deferred_work_file: '{implementation_artifacts}/deferred-work.md'
 spec_file: '' # set at runtime before leaving this step
@@ -50,5 +47,5 @@ spec_file: '' # set at runtime before leaving this step
 
 ## NEXT
 
-- One-shot / ready-for-dev: Read fully and follow `./steps/step-03-implement.md`
-- Plan-code-review: Read fully and follow `./steps/step-02-plan.md`
+- One-shot / ready-for-dev: Read fully and follow `./step-03-implement.md`
+- Plan-code-review: Read fully and follow `./step-02-plan.md`

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/bmad-quick-dev-new-preview/steps/step-02-plan.md

@@ -1,8 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-02-plan'
-description: 'Investigate, generate spec, present for approval'
-
-templateFile: '../tech-spec-template.md'
 wipFile: '{implementation_artifacts}/tech-spec-wip.md'
 deferred_work_file: '{implementation_artifacts}/deferred-work.md'
 ---
@@ -17,7 +13,7 @@ deferred_work_file: '{implementation_artifacts}/deferred-work.md'
 ## INSTRUCTIONS
 
 1. Investigate codebase. _Isolate deep exploration in sub-agents/tasks where available. To prevent context snowballing, instruct subagents to give you distilled summaries only._
-2. Read `{templateFile}` fully. Fill it out based on the intent and investigation, and write the result to `{wipFile}`.
+2. Read `../tech-spec-template.md` fully. Fill it out based on the intent and investigation, and write the result to `{wipFile}`.
 3. Self-review against READY FOR DEVELOPMENT standard.
 4. If intent gaps exist, do not fantasize, do not leave open questions, HALT and ask the human.
 5. Token count check (see SCOPE STANDARD). If spec exceeds 1600 tokens:
@@ -36,4 +32,4 @@ Present summary. If token count exceeded 1600 and user chose [K], include the to
 
 ## NEXT
 
-Read fully and follow `./steps/step-03-implement.md`
+Read fully and follow `./step-03-implement.md`

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/bmad-quick-dev-new-preview/steps/step-03-implement.md

@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-03-implement'
-description: 'Execute implementation directly or via sub-agent. Local only.'
 ---
 
 # Step 3: Implement
@@ -32,4 +30,4 @@ Otherwise (`execution_mode = "plan-code-review"`): hand `{spec_file}` to a sub-a
 
 ## NEXT
 
-Read fully and follow `./steps/step-04-review.md`
+Read fully and follow `./step-04-review.md`

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/bmad-quick-dev-new-preview/steps/step-04-review.md

@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-04-review'
-description: 'Adversarial review, classify findings, optional spec loop'
-
 deferred_work_file: '{implementation_artifacts}/deferred-work.md'
 specLoopIteration: 1
 ---
@@ -43,11 +40,11 @@ Do NOT `git add` anything — this is read-only inspection.
    - **defer** — pre-existing issue not caused by this story, surfaced incidentally by the review. Collect for later focused attention.
    - **reject** — noise. Drop silently. When unsure between defer and reject, prefer reject — only defer findings you are confident are real.
 3. Process findings in cascading order. If intent_gap or bad_spec findings exist, they trigger a loopback — lower findings are moot since code will be re-derived. If neither exists, process patch and defer normally. Increment `{specLoopIteration}` on each loopback. If it exceeds 5, HALT and escalate to the human. On any loopback, re-evaluate routing — if scope has grown beyond one-shot, escalate `execution_mode` to plan-code-review.
-   - **intent_gap** — Root cause is inside `<frozen-after-approval>`. Revert code changes. Loop back to the human to resolve. Once resolved, read fully and follow `./steps/step-02-plan.md` to re-run steps 2–4.
-   - **bad_spec** — Root cause is outside `<frozen-after-approval>`. Before reverting code: extract KEEP instructions for positive preservation (what worked well and must survive re-derivation). Revert code changes. Read the `## Spec Change Log` in `{spec_file}` and strictly respect all logged constraints when amending the non-frozen sections that contain the root cause. Append a new change-log entry recording: the triggering finding, what was amended, the known-bad state avoided, and the KEEP instructions. Read fully and follow `./steps/step-03-implement.md` to re-derive the code, then this step will run again.
+   - **intent_gap** — Root cause is inside `<frozen-after-approval>`. Revert code changes. Loop back to the human to resolve. Once resolved, read fully and follow `./step-02-plan.md` to re-run steps 2–4.
+   - **bad_spec** — Root cause is outside `<frozen-after-approval>`. Before reverting code: extract KEEP instructions for positive preservation (what worked well and must survive re-derivation). Revert code changes. Read the `## Spec Change Log` in `{spec_file}` and strictly respect all logged constraints when amending the non-frozen sections that contain the root cause. Append a new change-log entry recording: the triggering finding, what was amended, the known-bad state avoided, and the KEEP instructions. Read fully and follow `./step-03-implement.md` to re-derive the code, then this step will run again.
    - **patch** — Auto-fix. These are the only findings that survive loopbacks.
    - **defer** — Append to `{deferred_work_file}`.
    - **reject** — Drop silently.
 ## NEXT
 
-Read fully and follow `./steps/step-05-present.md`
+Read fully and follow `./step-05-present.md`

package/src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/bmad-quick-dev-new-preview/steps/step-05-present.md

@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-05-present'
-description: 'Present findings, get approval, create PR'
 ---
 
 # Step 5: Present

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

@@ -72,7 +72,6 @@ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config `
 
 ### 2. Paths
 
-- `templateFile` = `./tech-spec-template.md`
 - `wipFile` = `{implementation_artifacts}/tech-spec-wip.md`
 
 ### 3. First Step Execution

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.

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

@@ -1,8 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-01-understand'
-description: 'Analyze the requirement delta between current state and what user wants to build'
-
-templateFile: '../tech-spec-template.md'
 wipFile: '{implementation_artifacts}/tech-spec-wip.md'
 ---
 
@@ -54,9 +50,9 @@ 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`
 
@@ -125,7 +121,7 @@ b) **Ask the user to confirm the captured understanding before proceeding.**
 
 a) **Create the tech-spec WIP file:**
 
-1. Copy template from `{templateFile}`
+1. Copy template from `../tech-spec-template.md`
 2. Write to `{wipFile}`
 3. Update frontmatter with captured values:
    ```yaml
@@ -165,9 +161,9 @@ b) **HALT and wait for user selection.**
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- 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 A: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill 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: `./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

@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-02-investigate'
-description: 'Map technical constraints and anchor points within the codebase'
-
 wipFile: '{implementation_artifacts}/tech-spec-wip.md'
 ---
 
@@ -119,9 +116,9 @@ Display: "**Select:** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Continue to Ge
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- 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 A: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill 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: `./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

@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-03-generate'
-description: 'Build the implementation plan based on the technical mapping of constraints'
-
 wipFile: '{implementation_artifacts}/tech-spec-wip.md'
 ---
 
@@ -112,7 +109,7 @@ 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}/steps/step-04-review.md

@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-04-review'
-description: 'Review and finalize the tech-spec'
-
 wipFile: '{implementation_artifacts}/tech-spec-wip.md'
 ---
 
@@ -51,8 +48,8 @@ Display: "**Select:** [C] Continue [E] Edit [Q] Questions [A] Advanced Elicitati
 - IF C: Proceed to Section 3 (Finalize the Spec)
 - IF E: Proceed to Section 2 (Handle Review Feedback), then return here and redisplay menu
 - IF Q: Answer questions, then redisplay this menu
-- 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 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 A: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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 P: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill 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 Any other comments or queries: respond helpfully then redisplay menu
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
@@ -137,10 +134,10 @@ 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 A: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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: 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 P: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill 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)
 - IF Any other comments or queries: respond helpfully then redisplay menu
 

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

@@ -1,11 +1,6 @@
 ---
-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
-advanced_elicitation: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
-party_mode_exec: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Quick-Spec Workflow
@@ -75,4 +70,4 @@ 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/core/module-help.csv

@@ -8,3 +8,4 @@ core,anytime,Editorial Review - Prose,EP,,skill:bmad-editorial-review-prose,bmad
 core,anytime,Editorial Review - Structure,ES,,skill:bmad-editorial-review-structure,bmad-editorial-review-structure,false,,,"Propose cuts, reorganization, and simplification while preserving comprehension. Use when doc produced from multiple subprocesses or needs structural improvement.",report located with target document,
 core,anytime,Adversarial Review (General),AR,,skill:bmad-review-adversarial-general,bmad-review-adversarial-general,false,,,"Review content critically to find issues and weaknesses. Use for quality assurance or before finalizing deliverables. Code Review in other modules run this automatically, but its useful also for document reviews",,
 core,anytime,Edge Case Hunter Review,ECH,,skill:bmad-review-edge-case-hunter,bmad-review-edge-case-hunter,false,,,"Walk every branching path and boundary condition in code, report only unhandled edge cases. Use alongside adversarial review for orthogonal coverage - method-driven not attitude-driven.",,
+core,anytime,Distillator,DG,,skill:bmad-distillator,bmad-distillator,false,,,"Lossless LLM-optimized compression of source documents. Use when you need token-efficient distillates that preserve all information for downstream LLM consumption.",adjacent to source document or specified output_path,distillate markdown file(s)

package/src/core/skills/bmad-advanced-elicitation/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-advanced-elicitation
+description: 'Push the LLM to reconsider, refine, and improve its recent output.'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

package/src/core/skills/bmad-advanced-elicitation/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

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

package/src/core/{tasks → skills}/bmad-advanced-elicitation/workflow.md

@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 ---
-methods: './methods.csv'
 agent_party: '{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv'
 ---
 
@@ -35,7 +34,7 @@ When invoked from another prompt or process:
 
 ### Step 1: Method Registry Loading
 
-**Action:** Load and read `{methods}` and `{agent_party}`
+**Action:** Load and read `./methods.csv` and `{agent_party}`
 
 #### CSV Structure
 
@@ -97,9 +96,9 @@ x. Proceed / No Further Actions
 **Case x (Proceed):**
 
 - Complete elicitation and proceed
-- Return the fully enhanced content back to create-doc.md
+- Return the fully enhanced content back to the invoking skill
 - The enhanced content becomes the final version for that section
-- Signal completion back to create-doc.md to continue with next section
+- Signal completion back to the invoking skill to continue with next section
 
 **Case a (List All):**
 

package/src/core/{workflows → skills}/bmad-brainstorming/SKILL.md

@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ name: bmad-brainstorming
 description: 'Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques and ideation methods. Use when the user says help me brainstorm or help me ideate.'
 ---
 
-Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

package/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

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

package/src/core/{workflows → skills}/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-01-session-setup.md

@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@ If existing session files are found:
   **[2]** Start a new session
   **[3]** See all existing sessions"
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 - If user selects **[1]** (continue): Set `{brainstorming_session_output_file}` to that file path and load `./step-01b-continue.md`
 - If user selects **[2]** (new): Generate new filename with current date/time and proceed to step 3
 - If user selects **[3]** (see all): List all session filenames and ask which to continue or if new
@@ -65,7 +67,7 @@ Create the brainstorming session document:
 mkdir -p "$(dirname "{brainstorming_session_output_file}")"
 
 # Initialize from template
-cp "{template_path}" "{brainstorming_session_output_file}"
+cp "../template.md" "{brainstorming_session_output_file}"
 ```
 
 #### B. Context File Check and Loading
@@ -155,6 +157,8 @@ When user selects approach, append the session overview content directly to `{br
 
 Which approach appeals to you most? (Enter 1-4)"
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 ### 4. Handle User Selection and Initial Document Append
 
 #### When user selects approach number:

package/src/core/{workflows → skills}/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-01b-continue.md

@@ -63,7 +63,9 @@ Based on session analysis, provide appropriate options:
 **Options:**
 [1] Review Results - Go through your documented ideas and insights
 [2] Start New Session - Begin brainstorming on a new topic
-[3) Extend Session - Add more techniques or explore new angles"
+[3] Extend Session - Add more techniques or explore new angles"
+
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
 
 **If Session In Progress:**
 "Let's continue where we left off!

package/src/core/{workflows → skills}/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02a-user-selected.md

@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Load techniques from CSV on-demand:
 
 **Load CSV and parse:**
 
-- Read `brain-methods.csv`
+- Read `../brain-methods.csv`
 - Parse: category, technique_name, description, facilitation_prompts, best_for, energy_level, typical_duration
 - Organize by categories for browsing
 
@@ -87,6 +87,8 @@ Show available categories with brief descriptions:
 
 **Which category interests you most? Enter 1-7, or tell me what type of thinking you're drawn to.**"
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 ### 3. Handle Category Selection
 
 After user selects category:
@@ -154,6 +156,8 @@ This combination will take approximately [total_time] and focus on [expected out
 [C] Continue - Begin technique execution
 [Back] - Modify technique selection"
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 ### 6. Update Frontmatter and Continue
 
 If user confirms:

package/src/core/{workflows → skills}/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02b-ai-recommended.md

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Load techniques from CSV for analysis:
 
 **Load CSV and parse:**
 
-- Read `brain-methods.csv`
+- Read `../brain-methods.csv`
 - Parse: category, technique_name, description, facilitation_prompts, best_for, energy_level, typical_duration
 
 ### 2. Context Analysis for Technique Matching
@@ -152,6 +152,8 @@ Provide deeper insight into each recommended technique:
 [Details] - Tell me more about any specific technique
 [Back] - Return to approach selection
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 ### 6. Handle User Response
 
 #### If [C] Continue:

package/src/core/{workflows → skills}/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02c-random-selection.md

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Create anticipation for serendipitous technique discovery:
 
 **Load CSV and parse:**
 
-- Read `brain-methods.csv`
+- Read `../brain-methods.csv`
 - Parse: category, technique_name, description, facilitation_prompts, best_for, energy_level, typical_duration
 - Prepare for intelligent random selection
 
@@ -124,6 +124,8 @@ You're about to experience brainstorming in a completely new way. These unexpect
 [Details] - Tell me more about any specific technique
 [Back] - Return to approach selection
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 ### 5. Handle User Response
 
 #### If [C] Continue:

package/src/core/{workflows → skills}/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02d-progressive-flow.md

@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ Explain the value of systematic creative progression:
 
 **Load CSV and parse:**
 
-- Read `brain-methods.csv`
+- Read `../brain-methods.csv`
 - Parse: category, technique_name, description, facilitation_prompts, best_for, energy_level, typical_duration
 - Map techniques to each phase of the creative journey
 
@@ -176,6 +176,8 @@ Show the full progressive flow with timing and transitions:
 [Details] - Tell me more about any specific phase or technique
 [Back] - Return to approach selection
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 ### 4. Handle Customization Requests
 
 If user wants customization:

package/src/core/{workflows → skills}/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-03-technique-execution.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Step 3: Interactive Technique Execution and Facilitation
 
 ---
-advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+
 ---
 
 ## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
@@ -290,6 +290,8 @@ After final technique element:
 [B] **Take a quick break** - Pause and return with fresh energy
 [C] **Move to organization** - Only when you feel we've thoroughly explored
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 **Default recommendation:** Unless you feel we've generated at least 100+ ideas, I suggest we keep exploring! The best insights often come after the obvious ideas are exhausted.
 
 ### 8. Handle Menu Selection
@@ -303,7 +305,7 @@ After final technique element:
 #### If 'K', 'T', 'A', or 'B' (Continue Exploring):
 
 - **Stay in Step 3** and restart the facilitation loop for the chosen path (or pause if break requested).
-- For option A, invoke Advanced Elicitation: `{advancedElicitationTask}`
+- For option A: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
 
 ### 9. Update Documentation
 

package/src/core/{workflows → skills}/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-04-idea-organization.md

@@ -249,6 +249,8 @@ Provide final session wrap-up and forward guidance:
 **Ready to complete your session documentation?**
 [C] Complete - Generate final brainstorming session document
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 ### 8. Handle Completion Selection
 
 #### If [C] Complete: