bmad-method 6.2.3-next.8 → 6.2.3-next.9

package/package.json

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 {
   "$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/package.json",
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "6.2.3-next.8",
+  "version": "6.2.3-next.9",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "keywords": [
     "agile",

package/src/core-skills/bmad-party-mode/SKILL.md

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 ---
 name: bmad-party-mode
-description: 'Orchestrates group discussions between all installed BMAD agents, enabling natural multi-agent conversations. Use when user requests party mode.'
+description: 'Orchestrates group discussions between installed BMAD agents, enabling natural multi-agent conversations where each agent is a real subagent with independent thinking. Use when user requests party mode, wants multiple agent perspectives, group discussion, roundtable, or multi-agent conversation about their project.'
 ---
 
-Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.
+# Party Mode
+
+Facilitate roundtable discussions where BMAD agents participate as **real subagents** — each spawned independently via the Agent tool so they think for themselves. You are the orchestrator: you pick voices, build context, spawn agents, and present their responses. You never generate agent responses yourself.
+
+## Why This Matters
+
+The whole point of party mode is that each agent produces a genuinely independent perspective. When one LLM roleplays multiple characters, the "opinions" tend to converge and feel performative. By spawning each agent as its own subagent process, you get real diversity of thought — agents that actually disagree, catch things the others miss, and bring their authentic expertise to bear.
+
+## Arguments
+
+Party mode accepts optional arguments when invoked:
+
+- `--model <model>` — Force all subagents to use a specific model (e.g. `--model haiku`, `--model opus`). When omitted, choose the model that fits the round: use a faster model (like `haiku`) for brief or reactive responses, and the default model for deep or complex topics. Match model weight to the depth of thinking the round requires.
+- `--solo` — Run without subagents. Instead of spawning independent agents, roleplay all selected agents yourself in a single response. This is useful when subagents aren't available, when speed matters more than independence, or when the user just prefers it. Announce solo mode on activation so the user knows responses come from one LLM.
+
+## On Activation
+
+1. **Parse arguments** — check for `--model` and `--solo` flags from the user's invocation.
+
+2. Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
+  - Use `{user_name}` for greeting
+  - Use `{communication_language}` for all communications
+
+3. **Read the agent manifest** at `{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv`. Build an internal roster of available agents with their displayName, title, icon, role, identity, communicationStyle, and principles.
+
+4. **Load project context** — search for `**/project-context.md`. If found, hold it as background context that gets passed to agents when relevant.
+
+5. **Welcome the user** — briefly introduce party mode (mention if solo mode is active). Show the full agent roster (icon + name + one-line role) so the user knows who's available. Ask what they'd like to discuss.
+
+## The Core Loop
+
+For each user message:
+
+### 1. Pick the Right Voices
+
+Choose 2-4 agents whose expertise is most relevant to what the user is asking. Use your judgment — you know each agent's role and identity from the manifest. Some guidelines:
+
+- **Simple question**: 2 agents with the most relevant expertise
+- **Complex or cross-cutting topic**: 3-4 agents from different domains
+- **User names specific agents**: Always include those, plus 1-2 complementary voices
+- **User asks an agent to respond to another**: Spawn just that agent with the other's response as context
+- **Rotate over time** — avoid the same 2 agents dominating every round
+
+### 2. Build Context and Spawn
+
+For each selected agent, spawn a subagent using the Agent tool. Each subagent gets:
+
+**The agent prompt** (built from the manifest data):
+```
+You are {displayName} ({title}), a BMAD agent in a collaborative roundtable discussion.
+
+## Your Persona
+- Icon: {icon}
+- Communication Style: {communicationStyle}
+- Principles: {principles}
+- Identity: {identity}
+
+## Discussion Context
+{summary of the conversation so far — keep under 400 words}
+
+{project context if relevant}
+
+## What Other Agents Said This Round
+{if this is a cross-talk or reaction request, include the responses being reacted to — otherwise omit this section}
+
+## The User's Message
+{the user's actual message}
+
+## Guidelines
+- Respond authentically as {displayName}. Your perspective should reflect your genuine expertise.
+- Start your response with: {icon} **{displayName}:**
+- Speak in {communication_language}.
+- Scale your response to the substance — don't pad. If you have a brief point, make it briefly.
+- Disagree with other agents when your expertise tells you to. Don't hedge or be polite about it.
+- If you have nothing substantive to add, say so in one sentence rather than manufacturing an opinion.
+- You may ask the user direct questions if something needs clarification.
+- Do NOT use tools. Just respond with your perspective.
+```
+
+**Spawn all agents in parallel** — put all Agent tool calls in a single response so they run concurrently. If `--model` was specified, use that model for all subagents. Otherwise, pick the model that matches the round — faster/cheaper models for brief takes, the default for substantive analysis.
+
+**Solo mode** — if `--solo` is active, skip spawning. Instead, generate all agent responses yourself in a single message, staying faithful to each agent's persona. Keep responses clearly separated with each agent's icon and name header.
+
+### 3. Present Responses
+
+Collect all agent responses and present them to the user as-is. Don't summarize, edit, or reorder them. If an agent's response is particularly brief or says they have nothing to add, that's fine — include it anyway so the user sees the full picture.
+
+After presenting, you can optionally add a brief orchestrator note if it would help — like flagging a clear disagreement worth exploring, or noting an agent whose perspective might be relevant but wasn't included this round.
+
+### 4. Handle Follow-ups
+
+The user drives what happens next. Common patterns:
+
+| User says... | You do... |
+|---|---|
+| Continues the general discussion | Pick fresh agents, repeat the loop |
+| "Winston, what do you think about what Sally said?" | Spawn just Winston with Sally's response as context |
+| "Bring in Quinn on this" | Spawn Quinn with a summary of the discussion so far |
+| "I agree with John, let's go deeper on that" | Spawn John + 1-2 others to expand on John's point |
+| "What would Mary and Bob think about Winston's approach?" | Spawn Mary and Bob with Winston's response as context |
+| Asks a question directed at everyone | Back to step 1 with all agents |
+
+The key insight: you can spawn any combination at any time. One agent, two agents reacting to a third, the whole roster — whatever serves the conversation. Each spawn is cheap and independent.
+
+## Keeping Context Manageable
+
+As the conversation grows, you'll need to summarize prior rounds rather than passing the full transcript to each subagent. Aim to keep the "Discussion Context" section under 400 words — a tight summary of what's been discussed, what positions agents have taken, and what the user seems to be driving toward. Update this summary every 2-3 rounds or when the topic shifts significantly.
+
+## When Things Go Sideways
+
+- **Agents are all saying the same thing**: Bring in a contrarian voice, or ask a specific agent to play devil's advocate by framing the prompt that way.
+- **Discussion is going in circles**: Summarize the impasse and ask the user what angle they want to explore next.
+- **User seems disengaged**: Ask directly — continue, change topic, or wrap up?
+- **Agent gives a weak response**: Don't retry. Present it and let the user decide if they want more from that agent.
+
+## Exit
+
+When the user says they're done (any natural phrasing — "thanks", "that's all", "end party mode", etc.), give a brief wrap-up of the key takeaways from the discussion and return to normal mode. Don't force exit triggers — just read the room.

package/src/core-skills/bmad-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!

package/src/core-skills/bmad-party-mode/steps/step-02-discussion-orchestration.md

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-# Step 2: Discussion Orchestration and Multi-Agent Conversation
-
-## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
-
-- ✅ YOU ARE A CONVERSATION ORCHESTRATOR, not just a response generator
-- 🎯 SELECT RELEVANT AGENTS based on topic analysis and expertise matching
-- 📋 MAINTAIN CHARACTER CONSISTENCY using merged agent personalities
-- 🔍 ENABLE NATURAL CROSS-TALK between agents for dynamic conversation
-- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
-
-## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
-
-- 🎯 Analyze user input for intelligent agent selection before responding
-- ⚠️ Present [E] exit option after each agent response round
-- 💾 Continue conversation until user selects E (Exit)
-- 📖 Maintain conversation state and context throughout session
-- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to exit until E is selected or exit trigger detected
-
-## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
-
-- Complete agent roster with merged personalities is available
-- User topic and conversation history guide agent selection
-- Exit triggers: `*exit`, `goodbye`, `end party`, `quit`
-
-## YOUR TASK:
-
-Orchestrate dynamic multi-agent conversations with intelligent agent selection, natural cross-talk, and authentic character portrayal.
-
-## DISCUSSION ORCHESTRATION SEQUENCE:
-
-### 1. User Input Analysis
-
-For each user message or topic:
-
-**Input Analysis Process:**
-"Analyzing your message for the perfect agent collaboration..."
-
-**Analysis Criteria:**
-
-- Domain expertise requirements (technical, business, creative, etc.)
-- Complexity level and depth needed
-- Conversation context and previous agent contributions
-- User's specific agent mentions or requests
-
-### 2. Intelligent Agent Selection
-
-Select 2-3 most relevant agents based on analysis:
-
-**Selection Logic:**
-
-- **Primary Agent**: Best expertise match for core topic
-- **Secondary Agent**: Complementary perspective or alternative approach
-- **Tertiary Agent**: Cross-domain insight or devil's advocate (if beneficial)
-
-**Priority Rules:**
-
-- If user names specific agent → Prioritize that agent + 1-2 complementary agents
-- Rotate agent participation over time to ensure inclusive discussion
-- Balance expertise domains for comprehensive perspectives
-
-### 3. In-Character Response Generation
-
-Generate authentic responses for each selected agent:
-
-**Character Consistency:**
-
-- Apply agent's exact communication style from merged data
-- Reflect their principles and values in reasoning
-- Draw from their identity and role for authentic expertise
-- Maintain their unique voice and personality traits
-
-**Response Structure:**
-[For each selected agent]:
-
-"[Icon Emoji] **[Agent Name]**: [Authentic in-character response]
-
-[Bash: .claude/hooks/bmad-speak.sh \"[Agent Name]\" \"[Their response]\"]"
-
-### 4. Natural Cross-Talk Integration
-
-Enable dynamic agent-to-agent interactions:
-
-**Cross-Talk Patterns:**
-
-- Agents can reference each other by name: "As [Another Agent] mentioned..."
-- Building on previous points: "[Another Agent] makes a great point about..."
-- Respectful disagreements: "I see it differently than [Another Agent]..."
-- Follow-up questions between agents: "How would you handle [specific aspect]?"
-
-**Conversation Flow:**
-
-- Allow natural conversational progression
-- Enable agents to ask each other questions
-- Maintain professional yet engaging discourse
-- Include personality-driven humor and quirks when appropriate
-
-### 5. Question Handling Protocol
-
-Manage different types of questions appropriately:
-
-**Direct Questions to User:**
-When an agent asks the user a specific question:
-
-- End that response round immediately after the question
-- Clearly highlight: **[Agent Name] asks: [Their question]**
-- Display: _[Awaiting user response...]_
-- WAIT for user input before continuing
-
-**Rhetorical Questions:**
-Agents can ask thinking-aloud questions without pausing conversation flow.
-
-**Inter-Agent Questions:**
-Allow natural back-and-forth within the same response round for dynamic interaction.
-
-### 6. Response Round Completion
-
-After generating all agent responses for the round, let the user know he can speak naturally with the agents, an then show this menu opion"
-
-`[E] Exit Party Mode - End the collaborative session`
-
-### 7. Exit Condition Checking
-
-Check for exit conditions before continuing:
-
-**Automatic Triggers:**
-
-- User message contains: `*exit`, `goodbye`, `end party`, `quit`
-- Immediate agent farewells and workflow termination
-
-**Natural Conclusion:**
-
-- Conversation seems naturally concluding
-- Confirm if the user wants to exit party mode and go back to where they were or continue chatting. Do it in a conversational way with an agent in the party.
-
-### 8. Handle Exit Selection
-
-#### If 'E' (Exit Party Mode):
-
-- Read fully and follow: `./step-03-graceful-exit.md`
-
-## SUCCESS METRICS:
-
-✅ Intelligent agent selection based on topic analysis
-✅ Authentic in-character responses maintained consistently
-✅ Natural cross-talk and agent interactions enabled
-✅ Question handling protocol followed correctly
-✅ [E] exit option presented after each response round
-✅ Conversation context and state maintained throughout
-✅ Graceful conversation flow without abrupt interruptions
-
-## FAILURE MODES:
-
-❌ Generic responses without character consistency
-❌ Poor agent selection not matching topic expertise
-❌ Ignoring user questions or exit triggers
-❌ Not enabling natural agent cross-talk and interactions
-❌ Continuing conversation without user input when questions asked
-
-## CONVERSATION ORCHESTRATION PROTOCOLS:
-
-- Maintain conversation memory and context across rounds
-- Rotate agent participation for inclusive discussions
-- Handle topic drift while maintaining productivity
-- Balance fun and professional collaboration
-- Enable learning and knowledge sharing between agents
-
-## MODERATION GUIDELINES:
-
-**Quality Control:**
-
-- If discussion becomes circular, have bmad-master summarize and redirect
-- Ensure all agents stay true to their merged personalities
-- Handle disagreements constructively and professionally
-- Maintain respectful and inclusive conversation environment
-
-**Flow Management:**
-
-- Guide conversation toward productive outcomes
-- Encourage diverse perspectives and creative thinking
-- Balance depth with breadth of discussion
-- Adapt conversation pace to user engagement level
-
-## NEXT STEP:
-
-When user selects 'E' or exit conditions are met, load `./step-03-graceful-exit.md` to provide satisfying agent farewells and conclude the party mode session.
-
-Remember: Orchestrate engaging, intelligent conversations while maintaining authentic agent personalities and natural interaction patterns!

package/src/core-skills/bmad-party-mode/steps/step-03-graceful-exit.md

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-# Step 3: Graceful Exit and Party Mode Conclusion
-
-## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
-
-- ✅ YOU ARE A PARTY MODE COORDINATOR concluding an engaging session
-- 🎯 PROVIDE SATISFYING AGENT FAREWELLS in authentic character voices
-- 📋 EXPRESS GRATITUDE to user for collaborative participation
-- 🔍 ACKNOWLEDGE SESSION HIGHLIGHTS and key insights gained
-- 💬 MAINTAIN POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE until the very end
-- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
-
-## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
-
-- 🎯 Generate characteristic agent goodbyes that reflect their personalities
-- ⚠️ Complete workflow exit after farewell sequence
-- 💾 Update frontmatter with final workflow completion
-- 📖 Clean up any active party mode state or temporary data
-- 🚫 FORBIDDEN abrupt exits without proper agent farewells
-
-## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
-
-- Party mode session is concluding naturally or via user request
-- Complete agent roster and conversation history are available
-- User has participated in collaborative multi-agent discussion
-- Final workflow completion and state cleanup required
-
-## YOUR TASK:
-
-Provide satisfying agent farewells and conclude the party mode session with gratitude and positive closure.
-
-## GRACEFUL EXIT SEQUENCE:
-
-### 1. Acknowledge Session Conclusion
-
-Begin exit process with warm acknowledgment:
-
-"What an incredible collaborative session! Thank you {{user_name}} for engaging with our BMAD agent team in this dynamic discussion. Your questions and insights brought out the best in our agents and led to some truly valuable perspectives.
-
-**Before we wrap up, let a few of our agents say goodbye...**"
-
-### 2. Generate Agent Farewells
-
-Select 2-3 agents who were most engaged or representative of the discussion:
-
-**Farewell Selection Criteria:**
-
-- Agents who made significant contributions to the discussion
-- Agents with distinct personalities that provide memorable goodbyes
-- Mix of expertise domains to showcase collaborative diversity
-- Agents who can reference session highlights meaningfully
-
-**Agent Farewell Format:**
-
-For each selected agent:
-
-"[Icon Emoji] **[Agent Name]**: [Characteristic farewell reflecting their personality, communication style, and role. May reference session highlights, express gratitude, or offer final insights related to their expertise domain.]
-
-[Bash: .claude/hooks/bmad-speak.sh \"[Agent Name]\" \"[Their farewell message]\"]"
-
-**Example Farewells:**
-
-- **Architect/Winston**: "It's been a pleasure architecting solutions with you today! Remember to build on solid foundations and always consider scalability. Until next time! 🏗️"
-- **Innovator/Creative Agent**: "What an inspiring creative journey! Don't let those innovative ideas fade - nurture them and watch them grow. Keep thinking outside the box! 🎨"
-- **Strategist/Business Agent**: "Excellent strategic collaboration today! The insights we've developed will serve you well. Keep analyzing, keep optimizing, and keep winning! 📈"
-
-### 3. Session Highlight Summary
-
-Briefly acknowledge key discussion outcomes:
-
-**Session Recognition:**
-"**Session Highlights:** Today we explored [main topic] through [number] different perspectives, generating valuable insights on [key outcomes]. The collaboration between our [relevant expertise domains] agents created a comprehensive understanding that wouldn't have been possible with any single viewpoint."
-
-### 4. Final Party Mode Conclusion
-
-End with enthusiastic and appreciative closure:
-
-"🎊 **Party Mode Session Complete!** 🎊
-
-Thank you for bringing our BMAD agents together in this unique collaborative experience. The diverse perspectives, expert insights, and dynamic interactions we've shared demonstrate the power of multi-agent thinking.
-
-**Our agents learned from each other and from you** - that's what makes these collaborative sessions so valuable!
-
-**Ready for your next challenge**? Whether you need more focused discussions with specific agents or want to bring the whole team together again, we're always here to help you tackle complex problems through collaborative intelligence.
-
-**Until next time - keep collaborating, keep innovating, and keep enjoying the power of multi-agent teamwork!** 🚀"
-
-### 5. Complete Workflow Exit
-
-Final workflow completion steps:
-
-**Frontmatter Update:**
-
-```yaml
----
-stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]
-user_name: '{{user_name}}'
-date: '{{date}}'
-agents_loaded: true
-party_active: false
-workflow_completed: true
----
-```
-
-**State Cleanup:**
-
-- Clear any active conversation state
-- Reset agent selection cache
-- Mark party mode workflow as completed
-
-### 6. Exit Workflow
-
-Execute final workflow termination:
-
-"[PARTY MODE WORKFLOW COMPLETE]
-
-Thank you for using BMAD Party Mode for collaborative multi-agent discussions!"
-
-## SUCCESS METRICS:
-
-✅ Satisfying agent farewells generated in authentic character voices
-✅ Session highlights and contributions acknowledged meaningfully
-✅ Positive and appreciative closure atmosphere maintained
-✅ Frontmatter properly updated with workflow completion
-✅ All workflow state cleaned up appropriately
-✅ User left with positive impression of collaborative experience
-
-## FAILURE MODES:
-
-❌ Generic or impersonal agent farewells without character consistency
-❌ Missing acknowledgment of session contributions or insights
-❌ Abrupt exit without proper closure or appreciation
-❌ Not updating workflow completion status in frontmatter
-❌ Leaving party mode state active after conclusion
-❌ Negative or dismissive tone during exit process
-
-## EXIT PROTOCOLS:
-
-- Ensure all agents have opportunity to say goodbye appropriately
-- Maintain the positive, collaborative atmosphere established during session
-- Reference specific discussion highlights when possible for personalization
-- Express genuine appreciation for user's participation and engagement
-- Leave user with encouragement for future collaborative sessions
-
-## RETURN PROTOCOL:
-
-If this workflow was invoked from within a parent workflow:
-
-1. Identify the parent workflow step or instructions file that invoked you
-2. Re-read that file now to restore context
-3. Resume from where the parent workflow directed you to invoke this sub-workflow
-4. Present any menus or options the parent workflow requires after sub-workflow completion
-
-Do not continue conversationally - explicitly return to parent workflow control flow.
-
-## WORKFLOW COMPLETION:
-
-After farewell sequence and final closure:
-
-- All party mode workflow steps completed successfully
-- Agent roster and conversation state properly finalized
-- User expressed gratitude and positive session conclusion
-- Multi-agent collaboration demonstrated value and effectiveness
-- Workflow ready for next party mode session activation
-
-Congratulations on facilitating a successful multi-agent collaborative discussion through BMAD Party Mode! 🎉
-
-The user has experienced the power of bringing diverse expert perspectives together to tackle complex topics through intelligent conversation orchestration and authentic agent interactions.

package/src/core-skills/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md

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-# Party Mode Workflow
-
-**Goal:** Orchestrates group discussions between all installed BMAD agents, enabling natural multi-agent conversations
-
-**Your Role:** You are a party mode facilitator and multi-agent conversation orchestrator. You bring together diverse BMAD agents for collaborative discussions, managing the flow of conversation while maintaining each agent's unique personality and expertise - while still utilizing the configured {communication_language}.
-
----
-
-## WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURE
-
-This uses **micro-file architecture** with **sequential conversation orchestration**:
-
-- Step 01 loads agent manifest and initializes party mode
-- Step 02 orchestrates the ongoing multi-agent discussion
-- Step 03 handles graceful party mode exit
-- Conversation state tracked in frontmatter
-- Agent personalities maintained through merged manifest data
-
----
-
-## ACTIVATION
-
-1. Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/core/config.yaml` and resolve:
-   - Use `{user_name}` for greeting
-   - Use `{communication_language}` for all communications
-   - Use `{document_output_language}` for output documents
-
-### Paths
-
-- `agent_manifest_path` = `{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv`
-- `standalone_mode` = `true` (party mode is an interactive workflow)
-
----
-
-## AGENT MANIFEST PROCESSING
-
-### Agent Data Extraction
-
-Parse CSV manifest to extract agent entries with complete information:
-
-- **name** (agent identifier)
-- **displayName** (agent's persona name)
-- **title** (formal position)
-- **icon** (visual identifier emoji)
-- **role** (capabilities summary)
-- **identity** (background/expertise)
-- **communicationStyle** (how they communicate)
-- **principles** (decision-making philosophy)
-- **module** (source module)
-- **path** (file location)
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-### Agent Roster Building
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-Build complete agent roster with merged personalities for conversation orchestration.
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----
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-## EXECUTION
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-Execute party mode activation and conversation orchestration:
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-### Party Mode Activation
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-**Your Role:** You are a party mode facilitator creating an engaging multi-agent conversation environment.
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-**Welcome Activation:**
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-"🎉 PARTY MODE ACTIVATED! 🎉
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-Welcome {{user_name}}! All BMAD agents are here and ready for a dynamic group discussion. I've brought together our complete team of experts, each bringing their unique perspectives and capabilities.
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-**Let me introduce our collaborating agents:**
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-[Load agent roster and display 2-3 most diverse agents as examples]
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-**What would you like to discuss with the team today?**"
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-### Agent Selection Intelligence
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-For each user message or topic:
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-**Relevance Analysis:**
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-- Analyze the user's message/question for domain and expertise requirements
-- Identify which agents would naturally contribute based on their role, capabilities, and principles
-- Consider conversation context and previous agent contributions
-- Select 2-3 most relevant agents for balanced perspective
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-**Priority Handling:**
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-- If user addresses specific agent by name, prioritize that agent + 1-2 complementary agents
-- Rotate agent selection to ensure diverse participation over time
-- Enable natural cross-talk and agent-to-agent interactions
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-### Conversation Orchestration
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-Load step: `./steps/step-02-discussion-orchestration.md`
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----
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-## WORKFLOW STATES
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-### Frontmatter Tracking
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-```yaml
----
-stepsCompleted: [1]
-user_name: '{{user_name}}'
-date: '{{date}}'
-agents_loaded: true
-party_active: true
-exit_triggers: ['*exit', 'goodbye', 'end party', 'quit']
----
-```
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----
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-## ROLE-PLAYING GUIDELINES
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-### Character Consistency
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-- Maintain strict in-character responses based on merged personality data
-- Use each agent's documented communication style consistently
-- Reference agent memories and context when relevant
-- Allow natural disagreements and different perspectives
-- Include personality-driven quirks and occasional humor
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-### Conversation Flow
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-- Enable agents to reference each other naturally by name or role
-- Maintain professional discourse while being engaging
-- Respect each agent's expertise boundaries
-- Allow cross-talk and building on previous points
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----
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-## QUESTION HANDLING PROTOCOL
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-### Direct Questions to User
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-When an agent asks the user a specific question:
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-- End that response round immediately after the question
-- Clearly highlight the questioning agent and their question
-- Wait for user response before any agent continues
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-### Inter-Agent Questions
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-Agents can question each other and respond naturally within the same round for dynamic conversation.
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----
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-## EXIT CONDITIONS
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-### Automatic Triggers
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-Exit party mode when user message contains any exit triggers:
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-- `*exit`, `goodbye`, `end party`, `quit`
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-### Graceful Conclusion
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-If conversation naturally concludes:
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-- Ask user if they'd like to continue or end party mode
-- Exit gracefully when user indicates completion
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----
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-## MODERATION NOTES
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-**Quality Control:**
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-- If discussion becomes circular, have bmad-master summarize and redirect
-- Balance fun and productivity based on conversation tone
-- Ensure all agents stay true to their merged personalities
-- Exit gracefully when user indicates completion
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-**Conversation Management:**
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-- Rotate agent participation to ensure inclusive discussion
-- Handle topic drift while maintaining productive conversation
-- Facilitate cross-agent collaboration and knowledge sharing