docs: add comprehensive Claude Code web implementation guides
Add detailed documentation for implementing BMAD-METHOD in Claude Code web: - CLAUDE_CODE_WEB_IMPLEMENTATION.md: Complete implementation guide covering 4 deployment options (manual, Projects, bundler adaptation, Skills) - QUICK_START_CLAUDE_WEB.md: 30-minute quick start guide with practical examples and step-by-step instructions - BEST_PRACTICES_SUMMARY.md: Deep-dive into BMAD architecture patterns, extracted from codebase analysis - claude-web-examples/: Ready-to-use Project instructions starting with PM agent, includes workflows and usage examples These guides enable users to leverage their Claude Code web credits effectively by adapting BMAD agents for web deployment without requiring full local installation.
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# BMAD-METHOD Best Practices Summary
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## Learned from Analyzing the BMAD-METHOD Repository
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This document summarizes key best practices and patterns discovered in the BMAD-METHOD codebase that you can apply to your own projects and AI collaboration workflows.
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---
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## 1. Agent Design Patterns
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### Persona-Driven Agents
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Every BMAD agent has a well-defined persona with:
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```yaml
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persona:
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role: "Specific role + expertise area"
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identity: "Years of experience + domain expertise"
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communication_style: "How they interact"
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principles: "Core beliefs that guide decisions"
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- Creates consistent agent behavior
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- Sets clear expectations for users
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- Makes agents feel like real experts
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- Guides decision-making through principles
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**Apply to your agents:**
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```markdown
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## Agent: Security Auditor
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**Role:** Application Security Expert + Penetration Tester
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**Identity:** 10+ years securing enterprise applications, CISSP certified
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**Style:** Paranoid but practical. Questions everything. Risk-focused.
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**Principles:**
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- Trust nothing, verify everything
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- Defense in depth
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- Fail securely
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- Security is everyone's job
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```
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---
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### Menu-Driven Interaction
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BMAD agents present numbered menus of available workflows:
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```
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Welcome! I'm John, your Product Manager.
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Available workflows:
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1. *workflow-init - Start a new project
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2. *create-prd - Create PRD
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3. *create-epics-and-stories - Break down into stories
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4. *party-mode - Multi-agent collaboration
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Type a number, shortcut (*prd), or ask naturally.
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- Discoverability - users see all capabilities
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- Multiple interaction modes (number, shortcut, natural language)
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- Reduces cognitive load - clear options
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- Self-documenting - menu IS the documentation
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**Apply to your agents:**
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- Always start with a menu introduction
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- Use consistent trigger patterns (`*workflow-name`)
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- Support natural language AND shortcuts
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- Include descriptions for each option
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---
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### Critical Actions Pattern
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Agents execute "critical actions" on load:
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```yaml
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critical_actions:
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- auto_load_config
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- check_workflow_status
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- set_context_from_project_files
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- remember_user_preferences
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- Agents are immediately context-aware
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- Reduces repetitive prompting
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- Ensures consistency across sessions
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- Loads just-in-time information
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**Apply to your agents:**
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```markdown
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## Critical Actions (Execute on Load)
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1. Load user configuration (name, skill level, preferences)
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2. Scan project directory for existing artifacts
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3. Determine current project phase
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4. Set appropriate context
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5. Present relevant menu based on phase
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```
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---
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## 2. Workflow Architecture
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### Structured Workflow Files
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Each workflow has a clear structure:
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```
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workflow/
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├── workflow.yaml # Workflow definition
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├── instructions.md # Step-by-step guide for agent
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├── template.md # Output document template
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├── checklist.md # Validation checklist
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└── data/
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└── reference-data.csv # Data-driven behavior
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- Separation of concerns (config, logic, output, validation)
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- Reusable templates
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- Data-driven customization
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- Quality assurance built-in
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**Apply to your workflows:**
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1. **Define workflow** (inputs, outputs, steps)
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2. **Create instructions** (how agent should execute)
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3. **Design template** (consistent output format)
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4. **Add validation** (checklist to verify quality)
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---
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### Scale-Adaptive Workflows
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BMAD workflows adapt to project complexity:
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```yaml
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scale_adaptive:
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level_0_1: quick_flow # Bug fixes, small features
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level_2: bmad_method # Products, platforms
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level_3_4: enterprise # Large-scale systems
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```
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**Decision matrix:**
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| Complexity | Users | Timeline | Documentation | Test Strategy |
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|-----------|-------|----------|--------------|---------------|
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| 0-1 | 1-100 | Days | Tech spec | Basic |
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| 2 | 100-10K | Weeks | PRD + Arch | Standard |
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| 3-4 | 10K+ | Months | Full suite | Comprehensive |
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**Why this works:**
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- Prevents over-planning simple tasks
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- Ensures thoroughness for complex projects
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- Saves time and tokens
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- Automatic adjustment based on assessment
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**Apply to your workflows:**
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```markdown
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## Workflow: Security Review
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**Quick (Level 0-1):**
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- Basic OWASP checklist
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- Automated scan only
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**Standard (Level 2):**
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- Threat modeling
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- Manual code review
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- Penetration testing
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**Enterprise (Level 3-4):**
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- Full threat modeling (STRIDE)
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- Security architecture review
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- Compliance audit (SOC2, ISO27001)
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- Penetration testing + red team
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```
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---
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### Four-Phase Methodology
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BMAD organizes workflows into phases:
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```
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Phase 1: Analysis (Optional)
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├── brainstorming
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├── research
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└── product-brief
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Phase 2: Planning (Required)
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├── PRD or tech-spec
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└── epic/story breakdown
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Phase 3: Solutioning (Track-dependent)
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├── architecture
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├── UX design
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└── test strategy
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Phase 4: Implementation (Iterative)
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├── story development
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├── code review
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└── testing
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- Clear progression (left-to-right workflow)
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- Prevents jumping to implementation prematurely
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- Artifacts from each phase feed the next
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- Allows checkpoints and course corrections
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**Apply to your domains:**
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**Marketing Campaign:**
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1. Research (market analysis, competitor review)
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2. Planning (campaign brief, messaging)
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3. Creation (copy, creative, landing pages)
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4. Execution (launch, monitor, optimize)
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**Data Science Project:**
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1. Discovery (problem definition, data exploration)
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2. Planning (hypothesis, metrics, approach)
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3. Modeling (feature engineering, model building)
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4. Deployment (productionize, monitor, iterate)
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---
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## 3. Collaboration Patterns
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### Sequential Handoffs
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Agents work in sequence, each producing artifacts for the next:
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```
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PM → PRD.md
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↓
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Architect → architecture.md (reads PRD)
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↓
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UX Designer → ux-design.md (reads PRD)
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↓
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Developer → code (reads PRD + Architecture + UX)
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- Clear dependencies
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- Artifacts are contracts between agents
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- Each agent adds their expertise layer
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- Prevents rework from missing context
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**Apply to your agent workflows:**
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- Define artifact formats (templates)
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- Specify what each agent consumes vs. produces
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- Version artifacts (PRD v1 → PRD v2)
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- Track dependencies in workflow status
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---
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### Party Mode (Multi-Agent Collaboration)
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All agents collaborate on complex decisions:
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```yaml
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party_mode:
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participants:
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- PM (facilitator)
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- Architect (technical feasibility)
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- Developer (implementation complexity)
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- UX Designer (user impact)
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- Security Expert (risk assessment)
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process:
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1. PM presents problem
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2. Each agent shares perspective
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3. Agents debate trade-offs
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4. Human makes final decision
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- Diverse perspectives on complex problems
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- Uncovers issues single agents miss
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- More creative solutions
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- Human retains decision authority
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**Apply to your workflows:**
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**Example: Choosing a tech stack**
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- Architect: "I recommend microservices for scalability"
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- Developer: "Team is small, monolith is faster to start"
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- Security: "Microservices increase attack surface"
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- PM: "MVP timeline is 3 months, complexity is a risk"
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- **Decision:** Start with modular monolith, extract services later
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---
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### Just-In-Time Context Loading
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BMAD loads context only when needed:
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```python
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# Anti-pattern: Load everything
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context = load_entire_prd() + load_all_stories() + load_full_architecture()
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# → 50K tokens, most irrelevant
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# BMAD pattern: Load just-in-time
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current_story = load_story("story-12")
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relevant_prd_section = load_prd_section("user-management")
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relevant_arch = load_architecture_component("auth-service")
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# → 2K tokens, all relevant
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- 90%+ token savings
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- Faster processing
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- More focused responses
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- Lower costs
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**Apply to your workflows:**
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```markdown
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## Context Loading Strategy
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**Phase 2 (Planning):** Load full context
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- All research
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- All market data
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- All user feedback
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**Phase 4 (Implementation):** Load relevant context only
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- Current story
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- Related PRD section
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- Relevant architecture component
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- Affected code files only
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```
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---
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## 4. Configuration Management
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### Update-Safe Customization
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BMAD separates core files from user customizations:
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```
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.bmad/
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├── bmm/agents/pm.agent.yaml # Core (never edit)
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└── _cfg/
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└── agents/pm.customize.yaml # Your changes
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```
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**Customization file:**
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```yaml
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agent:
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metadata:
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name: "Sarah" # Override default "John"
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persona:
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additional_expertise: "SaaS products, B2B sales"
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memory:
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- "User prefers Agile over Waterfall"
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- "Project uses TypeScript + React"
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- Updates don't break your customizations
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- Clear separation of concerns
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- Easy to version control your changes
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- Can reset to defaults easily
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**Apply to your agents:**
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1. **Base template** (version controlled, shared)
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2. **User overrides** (gitignored or per-user)
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3. **Project-specific config** (per-project folder)
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---
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### Layered Configuration
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BMAD has 4 configuration levels:
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```
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1. Global defaults (framework level)
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↓
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2. Module defaults (bmm, bmb, cis)
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↓
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3. Project config (per-project settings)
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↓
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4. Agent customization (per-agent overrides)
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```
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**Priority:** Agent > Project > Module > Global
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**Why this works:**
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- Sensible defaults out-of-the-box
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- Customize per-project or per-agent
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- Override only what you need
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- Clear precedence rules
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**Apply to your systems:**
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```yaml
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# global-config.yaml
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output_language: "English"
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skill_level: "Intermediate"
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# project-config.yaml
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output_language: "Spanish" # Override global
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# agent-config/pm.yaml
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communication_style: "Casual" # Override for this agent
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```
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---
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### Multi-Language Support
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BMAD separates communication from output:
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```yaml
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config:
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communication_language: "Spanish" # Agent talks to me in Spanish
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document_output_language: "English" # But generates docs in English
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- International teams with English docs
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- Personal comfort vs. team standards
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- Separate concerns (interaction vs. artifacts)
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**Apply to your agents:**
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```markdown
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## Language Configuration
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**Communication:** The language I use to talk with you
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**Output:** The language I generate documents in
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Examples:
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- Communicate in German, output in English (EU team, English docs)
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- Communicate in English, output in Japanese (offshore team)
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- Both in Spanish (Spanish-language product)
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```
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---
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## 5. Document Management
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### Document Sharding
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For large documents, BMAD splits by headings:
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**Whole PRD (50K tokens):**
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```markdown
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PRD.md
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├── Executive Summary
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├── User Stories
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├── Epic: User Management (5K tokens)
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├── Epic: Task Management (8K tokens)
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├── Epic: Collaboration (7K tokens)
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└── ... (10 more sections)
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```
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**Sharded PRD (load only what you need):**
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```
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docs/
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├── PRD.md # Main file with links
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└── PRD/
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├── epic-user-management.md # 5K tokens
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├── epic-task-management.md # 8K tokens
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└── epic-collaboration.md # 7K tokens
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```
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**Workflow loads only relevant shard:**
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```
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Story: "Add password reset"
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→ Load: epic-user-management.md (5K tokens)
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→ Skip: epic-task-management.md (8K tokens saved)
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- 90%+ token savings in implementation
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- Faster loading
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- Lower costs
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- Maintains full document for reference
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**Apply to your documents:**
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1. Generate full document in planning phase
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2. Split by logical sections (epics, components, modules)
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3. Load only relevant sections during implementation
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4. Keep full document for reviews/updates
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---
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### Input Pattern Abstraction
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BMAD workflows auto-detect whole vs. sharded documents:
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```yaml
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inputs:
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- name: prd
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pattern:
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whole: "{output_folder}/PRD.md"
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sharded: "{output_folder}/PRD/epic-*.md"
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load_strategy:
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- try: whole
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if_exists: load_entire_file
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- try: sharded
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if_exists: load_matching_shard_for_current_story
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- else: ask_user_for_prd_location
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- Workflows work with either format
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- No manual configuration needed
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- Backward compatible
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- Graceful fallbacks
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**Apply to your workflows:**
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```markdown
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## Document Loading Strategy
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**Step 1:** Try to load whole document
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- If exists: Use it
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- If not: Continue to Step 2
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**Step 2:** Try to load sharded documents
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- If exists: Load relevant shard only
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- If not: Continue to Step 3
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**Step 3:** Ask user
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- "I couldn't find the PRD. Please provide the path."
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```
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---
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## 6. Quality Assurance
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### Validation Checklists
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Every major workflow has a validation checklist:
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**PRD Validation Checklist:**
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```markdown
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## Completeness
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- [ ] Executive Summary (1 paragraph)
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- [ ] Problem Statement (clear, measurable)
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- [ ] User Personas (3-5, detailed)
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- [ ] Success Metrics (quantified)
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- [ ] Functional Requirements (granular, testable)
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## Quality
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- [ ] Requirements are specific (not vague)
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- [ ] Acceptance criteria are testable
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- [ ] Risks are identified
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- [ ] Timeline is realistic
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## Alignment
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- [ ] Aligns with business goals
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- [ ] User needs are addressed
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- [ ] Technical constraints considered
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```
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**Why this works:**
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- Catches gaps before implementation
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- Ensures consistency across projects
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- Teachable moments (users learn what "good" looks like)
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- Reduces rework
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**Apply to your workflows:**
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1. Create checklist for each deliverable
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2. Run validation workflow before moving to next phase
|
||||
3. Use checklist as a teaching tool
|
||||
4. Update checklist based on lessons learned
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Schema Validation
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD validates agent definitions against schemas:
|
||||
|
||||
```javascript
|
||||
// Agent schema validation
|
||||
const agentSchema = {
|
||||
metadata: { required: ['id', 'name', 'title', 'module'] },
|
||||
persona: { required: ['role', 'identity', 'communication_style', 'principles'] },
|
||||
menu: {
|
||||
type: 'array',
|
||||
items: {
|
||||
required: ['trigger', 'description'],
|
||||
oneOf: ['workflow', 'exec', 'tmpl', 'data', 'action']
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
};
|
||||
|
||||
validateAgent(agentFile, agentSchema);
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Why this works:**
|
||||
- Catches errors before runtime
|
||||
- Ensures consistency across agents
|
||||
- Documentation through types
|
||||
- Easy to onboard new contributors
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to your systems:**
|
||||
- Define schemas for agents, workflows, templates
|
||||
- Validate before deployment
|
||||
- Use TypeScript/JSON Schema for type safety
|
||||
- Run validation in CI/CD
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 7. Developer Experience
|
||||
|
||||
### Comprehensive Testing
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD has multiple test layers:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Schema validation
|
||||
npm run test:schemas # Validate YAML against schemas
|
||||
|
||||
# Installation tests
|
||||
npm run test:install # Test compilation process
|
||||
|
||||
# Integration tests
|
||||
npm run validate:bundles # Verify web bundles work
|
||||
|
||||
# Code quality
|
||||
npm run lint # ESLint + YAML lint
|
||||
npm run format:check # Prettier
|
||||
|
||||
# All checks
|
||||
npm test # Run everything
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Why this works:**
|
||||
- Catch issues before users hit them
|
||||
- Fast feedback loop
|
||||
- Multiple validation layers
|
||||
- Automated quality gates
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to your projects:**
|
||||
1. Schema validation (structure)
|
||||
2. Unit tests (logic)
|
||||
3. Integration tests (workflows end-to-end)
|
||||
4. Linting (code quality)
|
||||
5. Pre-commit hooks (prevent bad commits)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Self-Documenting Code
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD uses YAML for agent definitions (human-readable):
|
||||
|
||||
```yaml
|
||||
# Anti-pattern: Opaque code
|
||||
agent = Agent(
|
||||
"pm",
|
||||
"John",
|
||||
lambda x: x.role == "PM",
|
||||
[Workflow("prd", "Create PRD", prd_handler)]
|
||||
)
|
||||
|
||||
# BMAD pattern: Self-documenting YAML
|
||||
agent:
|
||||
metadata:
|
||||
name: John
|
||||
title: Product Manager
|
||||
|
||||
menu:
|
||||
- trigger: create-prd
|
||||
workflow: "path/to/prd/workflow.yaml"
|
||||
description: "Create Product Requirements Document"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Why this works:**
|
||||
- Non-developers can read and modify
|
||||
- Version control friendly (clear diffs)
|
||||
- Self-documenting (structure = documentation)
|
||||
- Easy to generate/validate
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to your systems:**
|
||||
- Use YAML/JSON for configuration
|
||||
- Clear naming conventions
|
||||
- Comments for complex logic only
|
||||
- Structure reflects intent
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Modular Architecture
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD is organized into clear modules:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
src/
|
||||
├── core/ # Framework (agents, workflows, tasks)
|
||||
│ ├── agents/ # BMad Master orchestrator
|
||||
│ ├── workflows/ # Core workflows (party-mode)
|
||||
│ └── tasks/ # Reusable task units
|
||||
│
|
||||
├── modules/
|
||||
│ ├── bmm/ # Software development
|
||||
│ ├── bmb/ # Agent builder
|
||||
│ ├── cis/ # Creative intelligence
|
||||
│ └── custom/ # User-created modules
|
||||
│
|
||||
├── utility/ # Shared utilities
|
||||
│ ├── models/fragments/ # XML components
|
||||
│ └── templates/ # Reusable templates
|
||||
│
|
||||
└── tools/
|
||||
├── cli/ # Installation CLI
|
||||
└── bundlers/ # Web bundle generation
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Why this works:**
|
||||
- Clear boundaries (core vs. modules vs. tools)
|
||||
- Modules can be installed independently
|
||||
- Easy to add new modules
|
||||
- Shared utilities reduce duplication
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to your projects:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
your-project/
|
||||
├── core/ # Framework, base classes
|
||||
├── modules/ # Domain-specific functionality
|
||||
│ ├── module-a/
|
||||
│ ├── module-b/
|
||||
│ └── module-c/
|
||||
├── shared/ # Shared utilities
|
||||
└── tools/ # CLI tools, scripts
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 8. Deployment Strategies
|
||||
|
||||
### Multi-Target Compilation
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD compiles agents for different targets:
|
||||
|
||||
```javascript
|
||||
// Single agent definition (YAML)
|
||||
const agent = loadAgentYaml('pm.agent.yaml');
|
||||
|
||||
// Compile for different targets
|
||||
compileForIDE(agent, 'claude-code'); // → .md with filesystem handlers
|
||||
compileForIDE(agent, 'cursor'); // → .md with Cursor-specific syntax
|
||||
compileForWeb(agent, 'gemini'); // → .xml for Gemini Gems
|
||||
compileForWeb(agent, 'chatgpt'); // → Custom GPT format
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Why this works:**
|
||||
- Write once, deploy anywhere
|
||||
- Target-specific optimizations
|
||||
- Maintain single source of truth
|
||||
- Easy to add new targets
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to your agents:**
|
||||
1. Define agents in platform-agnostic format (YAML)
|
||||
2. Create target-specific compilers
|
||||
3. Generate optimized artifacts per platform
|
||||
4. Automate compilation in build process
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Dependency Resolution
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD automatically resolves cross-module dependencies:
|
||||
|
||||
```yaml
|
||||
# Workflow in BMM module references CIS module
|
||||
workflow:
|
||||
dependencies:
|
||||
- module: cis
|
||||
workflow: brainstorming
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Bundler resolves:**
|
||||
1. Scan all workflows
|
||||
2. Identify cross-module references
|
||||
3. Vendor (copy) dependencies into bundle
|
||||
4. Embed inline to create self-contained artifact
|
||||
|
||||
**Why this works:**
|
||||
- Self-contained bundles (no external deps)
|
||||
- Automatic detection (no manual tracking)
|
||||
- Works across modules
|
||||
- No broken links
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to your build system:**
|
||||
1. Parse all workflow/agent files
|
||||
2. Build dependency graph
|
||||
3. Resolve and bundle dependencies
|
||||
4. Validate no missing dependencies
|
||||
5. Generate self-contained artifacts
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Web Bundle Strategy
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD creates dual deployment modes:
|
||||
|
||||
**IDE Installation (Filesystem-aware):**
|
||||
- Agents load files from project folder
|
||||
- Read/write workflows
|
||||
- Customization via `_cfg/` folder
|
||||
- Full functionality
|
||||
|
||||
**Web Bundles (Self-contained):**
|
||||
- Everything embedded inline
|
||||
- No file system access
|
||||
- Dependencies bundled
|
||||
- Limited but portable
|
||||
|
||||
**Trade-offs:**
|
||||
| Feature | IDE | Web Bundle |
|
||||
|---------|-----|------------|
|
||||
| File access | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
|
||||
| Customization | ✅ Easy | ❌ Manual |
|
||||
| Multi-agent | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited |
|
||||
| Cost | $$$ | $$ |
|
||||
| Setup | Complex | Easy |
|
||||
|
||||
**Why this works:**
|
||||
- Best tool for the job
|
||||
- Planning in web (cheaper)
|
||||
- Implementation in IDE (full power)
|
||||
- Users choose based on needs
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to your deployment:**
|
||||
1. Identify use cases (planning vs. implementation)
|
||||
2. Create appropriate deployment modes
|
||||
3. Guide users to right mode
|
||||
4. Allow hybrid workflows (web planning → IDE implementation)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 9. Community & Contribution
|
||||
|
||||
### Clear Contribution Guidelines
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD has comprehensive contribution docs:
|
||||
|
||||
**CONTRIBUTING.md includes:**
|
||||
- Code style guide
|
||||
- PR size limits (200-400 lines ideal, 800 max)
|
||||
- Commit message conventions (feat:, fix:, docs:)
|
||||
- Testing requirements
|
||||
- Documentation standards
|
||||
|
||||
**Why this works:**
|
||||
- Consistent codebase
|
||||
- Easy code reviews
|
||||
- Faster merges
|
||||
- Better collaboration
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to your projects:**
|
||||
1. Document coding standards
|
||||
2. Set PR size expectations
|
||||
3. Require tests for new features
|
||||
4. Enforce via CI/CD
|
||||
5. Provide templates (PR, issue)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Atomic Commits
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD uses conventional commits:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Good commits
|
||||
feat(bmm): add course-correction workflow
|
||||
fix(bundler): resolve cross-module dependencies correctly
|
||||
docs(readme): update installation instructions
|
||||
|
||||
# Bad commits
|
||||
update stuff
|
||||
fixes
|
||||
WIP
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Why this works:**
|
||||
- Clear history (what changed, why)
|
||||
- Easier to review
|
||||
- Can generate changelogs automatically
|
||||
- Easy to revert specific changes
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to your workflow:**
|
||||
1. One logical change per commit
|
||||
2. Use conventional commit format
|
||||
3. Write clear commit messages
|
||||
4. Small, frequent commits
|
||||
5. Use tools like commitlint
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## 10. Key Takeaways
|
||||
|
||||
### Top 10 Best Practices
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Persona-Driven Agents** - Give agents identity, principles, and communication style
|
||||
2. **Menu-Driven UX** - Let users discover capabilities through menus
|
||||
3. **Scale-Adaptive** - Adjust complexity based on project needs
|
||||
4. **Just-In-Time Context** - Load only relevant information
|
||||
5. **Update-Safe Customization** - Separate core from user configs
|
||||
6. **Validation Checklists** - Ensure quality before moving forward
|
||||
7. **Multi-Target Compilation** - Write once, deploy anywhere
|
||||
8. **Modular Architecture** - Clear boundaries, independent modules
|
||||
9. **Comprehensive Testing** - Multiple validation layers
|
||||
10. **Human Amplification** - AI augments, doesn't replace human decisions
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Anti-Patterns to Avoid
|
||||
|
||||
❌ **Monolithic agents** - One agent trying to do everything
|
||||
✅ **Specialized agents** - Each agent has a clear domain
|
||||
|
||||
❌ **Loading full context always** - Wasting tokens
|
||||
✅ **Just-in-time loading** - Load only what's needed
|
||||
|
||||
❌ **Hardcoded instructions** - Difficult to maintain
|
||||
✅ **YAML-based config** - Easy to read and modify
|
||||
|
||||
❌ **No validation** - Quality issues slip through
|
||||
✅ **Built-in checklists** - Validate before proceeding
|
||||
|
||||
❌ **Manual artifact handoffs** - Prone to errors
|
||||
✅ **Structured file formats** - Automatic detection
|
||||
|
||||
❌ **All-or-nothing planning** - Overkill for small tasks
|
||||
✅ **Scale-adaptive** - Right level of planning per project
|
||||
|
||||
❌ **Editing core files** - Breaks on updates
|
||||
✅ **Customization layer** - Survives updates
|
||||
|
||||
❌ **One deployment target** - Locked in
|
||||
✅ **Multi-target compilation** - Deploy anywhere
|
||||
|
||||
❌ **Vague commit messages** - Hard to understand history
|
||||
✅ **Conventional commits** - Clear, structured history
|
||||
|
||||
❌ **Large, infrequent commits** - Hard to review
|
||||
✅ **Small, atomic commits** - Easy to review and revert
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Next Steps
|
||||
|
||||
### Apply These Practices:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Review your agents** - Do they have clear personas and principles?
|
||||
2. **Check your workflows** - Are they scale-adaptive?
|
||||
3. **Audit context loading** - Are you loading too much?
|
||||
4. **Add validation** - Create checklists for deliverables
|
||||
5. **Separate customizations** - Set up update-safe config
|
||||
6. **Improve testing** - Add schema validation, linting
|
||||
7. **Modularize** - Break monoliths into clear modules
|
||||
8. **Document** - Make code self-documenting
|
||||
9. **Optimize deployment** - Create target-specific bundles
|
||||
10. **Contribute** - Share your learnings with the community
|
||||
|
||||
### Resources
|
||||
|
||||
- **BMAD-METHOD Repo**: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD
|
||||
- **Example Agents**: `src/modules/bmm/agents/`
|
||||
- **Example Workflows**: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/`
|
||||
- **Bundler Source**: `tools/cli/bundlers/`
|
||||
- **Discord Community**: https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
*These best practices are derived from analyzing the BMAD-METHOD v6-alpha codebase. Apply them to build better AI collaboration systems!*
|
||||
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,696 @@
|
|||
# Implementing BMAD-METHOD in Claude Code Web
|
||||
|
||||
## Overview
|
||||
|
||||
This guide explains how to implement the BMAD-METHOD in Claude Code web version. The BMAD-METHOD repository was originally designed for IDE installation and web bundles (Gemini/GPT), but can be adapted for Claude Code web.
|
||||
|
||||
## Current Status
|
||||
|
||||
**What BMAD has:**
|
||||
- ✅ IDE installation (Claude Code desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
|
||||
- ✅ Web bundles for Gemini Gems and Custom GPTs
|
||||
- ❌ **NOT YET**: Claude Code web-specific implementation
|
||||
|
||||
**What you need to know:**
|
||||
- Claude Code web works differently from Gemini Gems/Custom GPTs
|
||||
- You have $250 in Claude credits (API usage)
|
||||
- Claude Code web supports Projects, Custom Instructions, and potentially Skills (experimental)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Implementation Options
|
||||
|
||||
### Option 1: Manual Copy-Paste (Simplest, Not Scalable)
|
||||
|
||||
**How it works:**
|
||||
1. Open a BMAD agent file (e.g., `src/modules/bmm/agents/pm.agent.yaml`)
|
||||
2. Copy the persona, principles, and instructions
|
||||
3. Paste into a Claude Code web Project custom instructions
|
||||
4. Repeat for each agent you want to use
|
||||
|
||||
**Pros:**
|
||||
- ✅ Works immediately
|
||||
- ✅ No technical setup required
|
||||
- ✅ Uses your $250 credits directly
|
||||
|
||||
**Cons:**
|
||||
- ❌ Very manual and time-consuming
|
||||
- ❌ No workflow orchestration
|
||||
- ❌ No agent collaboration
|
||||
- ❌ Hard to maintain/update
|
||||
- ❌ One agent at a time
|
||||
|
||||
**Cost:**
|
||||
- Uses Claude API credits from your $250
|
||||
- Planning workflows can be expensive (thousands of tokens)
|
||||
|
||||
**When to use:**
|
||||
- Quick experiments
|
||||
- Testing single agents
|
||||
- One-off projects
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Option 2: Claude Code Web Projects (Recommended for Now)
|
||||
|
||||
**How it works:**
|
||||
1. Create separate Projects for each BMAD agent
|
||||
2. Add agent instructions as Project knowledge
|
||||
3. Upload workflow templates as Project files
|
||||
4. Invoke workflows by prompting the agent
|
||||
|
||||
**Example Setup:**
|
||||
|
||||
**Project 1: "BMad Product Manager"**
|
||||
- Custom Instructions: PM agent persona from `pm.agent.yaml`
|
||||
- Files: PRD workflow, PRD template, project-types.csv
|
||||
- Usage: "Run the PRD workflow for my SaaS app"
|
||||
|
||||
**Project 2: "BMad Architect"**
|
||||
- Custom Instructions: Architect agent persona
|
||||
- Files: Architecture workflow, architecture template
|
||||
- Usage: "Design the architecture for [project]"
|
||||
|
||||
**Pros:**
|
||||
- ✅ Organized per-agent structure
|
||||
- ✅ Can upload workflow templates and data files
|
||||
- ✅ Persistent context across conversations
|
||||
- ✅ Uses your $250 credits
|
||||
|
||||
**Cons:**
|
||||
- ❌ Manual setup for each agent
|
||||
- ❌ No multi-agent collaboration (party mode)
|
||||
- ❌ Limited workflow automation
|
||||
- ❌ Can't easily reference cross-agent workflows
|
||||
|
||||
**Cost:**
|
||||
- More efficient than copy-paste (persistent context)
|
||||
- Still uses Claude API credits
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Option 3: Adapt BMAD Web Bundler (Advanced, Future-Proof)
|
||||
|
||||
**Goal:** Modify the BMAD web bundler to generate Claude Code web-compatible formats.
|
||||
|
||||
**Current bundler creates:**
|
||||
- Self-contained XML files with embedded workflows
|
||||
- Designed for Gemini/GPT instruction limits
|
||||
- Includes party mode, manifests, dependency resolution
|
||||
|
||||
**What you'd need to create:**
|
||||
- Claude Code web Project export format
|
||||
- Skill definitions (if Claude supports them)
|
||||
- API-based agent orchestration for multi-agent workflows
|
||||
|
||||
**Technical approach:**
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Create a new bundler:** `tools/cli/bundlers/claude-web-bundler.js`
|
||||
2. **Generate Project configurations** instead of XML bundles
|
||||
3. **Output format:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
claude-web-bundles/
|
||||
├── bmm/
|
||||
│ ├── pm-project/
|
||||
│ │ ├── instructions.md
|
||||
│ │ ├── workflows/
|
||||
│ │ │ ├── prd-workflow.md
|
||||
│ │ │ └── create-epics-workflow.md
|
||||
│ │ └── data/
|
||||
│ │ └── project-types.csv
|
||||
│ └── architect-project/
|
||||
│ └── ...
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Pros:**
|
||||
- ✅ Automated agent generation
|
||||
- ✅ Stays in sync with BMAD updates
|
||||
- ✅ Can reuse BMAD's compilation system
|
||||
- ✅ Could enable multi-agent workflows via API
|
||||
|
||||
**Cons:**
|
||||
- ❌ Requires development work
|
||||
- ❌ Claude Code web API may have limitations
|
||||
- ❌ Need to test feasibility first
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Option 4: Skills (Experimental - If Available)
|
||||
|
||||
**What are Skills?**
|
||||
- New Claude feature for reusable agent behaviors
|
||||
- Similar to GPT Actions or Gemini Tools
|
||||
- May not be available in Claude Code web yet
|
||||
|
||||
**If available, you could:**
|
||||
1. Define BMAD agents as Skills
|
||||
2. Invoke them across projects
|
||||
3. Potentially chain them for workflows
|
||||
|
||||
**Status:**
|
||||
- 🔍 Need to verify if Claude Code web supports Skills
|
||||
- 📚 Check Claude documentation: https://docs.claude.com
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Recommended Implementation Path
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 1: Immediate (Use Your $250 Credits)
|
||||
|
||||
**Goal:** Get BMAD agents working in Claude Code web TODAY
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Choose 3-5 key agents:**
|
||||
- Product Manager (pm)
|
||||
- Architect (architect)
|
||||
- Developer (dev)
|
||||
- UX Designer (ux-designer)
|
||||
- BMad Master (orchestrator)
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Create Claude Code web Projects:**
|
||||
- One Project per agent
|
||||
- Extract persona/principles from `.agent.yaml` files
|
||||
- Add to Project custom instructions
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Add workflow templates:**
|
||||
- Upload markdown templates to each Project
|
||||
- Example: Upload `prd/template.md` to PM Project
|
||||
|
||||
4. **Test workflows:**
|
||||
- "Run the PRD workflow"
|
||||
- "Create epics and stories"
|
||||
- Verify outputs
|
||||
|
||||
**Cost estimate:**
|
||||
- Setup: Minimal (one-time)
|
||||
- Usage: Depends on workflow complexity
|
||||
- PRD workflow: ~$2-5 per run
|
||||
- Architecture: ~$3-8 per run
|
||||
- Implementation: Variable
|
||||
|
||||
**Time estimate:** 2-4 hours for 5 agents
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 2: Optimization (2-4 weeks)
|
||||
|
||||
**Goal:** Automate agent setup and improve workflows
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Create a Claude web bundler:**
|
||||
- Fork the web-bundler.js
|
||||
- Modify to output Project-compatible formats
|
||||
- Generate instructions + files for each agent
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Build a project template generator:**
|
||||
- Script to create Claude Projects via API (if available)
|
||||
- Auto-upload workflow files
|
||||
- Sync with BMAD updates
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Test multi-agent coordination:**
|
||||
- Manual: Switch between Projects
|
||||
- Advanced: Use Claude API to orchestrate agents
|
||||
- Ultimate: Build a simple web app that coordinates agents
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
### Phase 3: Advanced (1-3 months)
|
||||
|
||||
**Goal:** Full BMAD-METHOD experience in Claude Code web
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Investigate Skills support:**
|
||||
- Check Claude Code web roadmap
|
||||
- Test experimental features
|
||||
- Adapt BMAD agents as Skills if available
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Build agent orchestration:**
|
||||
- API-based workflow engine
|
||||
- Multi-agent collaboration (party mode)
|
||||
- State management across agents
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Create Claude Code web extension:**
|
||||
- Browser extension or web app
|
||||
- Loads BMAD agents dynamically
|
||||
- Manages workflow state
|
||||
- Coordinates multi-agent conversations
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Cost Analysis: $250 Budget
|
||||
|
||||
**Your $250 in Claude credits can cover:**
|
||||
|
||||
### Scenario 1: Planning-Heavy (Recommended)
|
||||
- 30-50 PRD workflows (~$3-5 each)
|
||||
- 20-30 Architecture designs (~$4-8 each)
|
||||
- 50-100 story implementations (~$1-3 each)
|
||||
- **Best for:** Multiple projects, thorough planning
|
||||
|
||||
### Scenario 2: Implementation-Heavy
|
||||
- 5-10 PRDs
|
||||
- 10-20 Architecture designs
|
||||
- 100-200 story implementations
|
||||
- **Best for:** One large project with lots of coding
|
||||
|
||||
### Cost-Saving Tips:
|
||||
1. **Do Phase 1-2 in Claude Code web** (planning is cheaper)
|
||||
2. **Switch to local IDE for Phase 4** (implementation with codebase access)
|
||||
3. **Use web bundles for brainstorming** (Gemini Gems are cheaper)
|
||||
4. **Cache context efficiently** (reuse PRDs, don't regenerate)
|
||||
|
||||
**Recommended split:**
|
||||
- 40% on planning (PRD, Architecture) - High value
|
||||
- 30% on implementation - Code generation
|
||||
- 20% on refinement - Bug fixes, updates
|
||||
- 10% on experimentation - Testing workflows
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Best Practices from BMAD-METHOD
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. **Modular Architecture**
|
||||
```
|
||||
your-project/
|
||||
├── .bmad/ # BMAD installation
|
||||
│ ├── bmm/agents/ # Agent definitions
|
||||
│ ├── bmm/workflows/ # Workflow templates
|
||||
│ └── _cfg/ # Your customizations
|
||||
└── docs/ # Generated artifacts
|
||||
├── PRD.md
|
||||
├── architecture.md
|
||||
└── epics/
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to Claude Code web:**
|
||||
- Create separate Projects for agents
|
||||
- Organize workflow templates in Project files
|
||||
- Store outputs in a consistent docs/ structure
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. **Agent Specialization**
|
||||
Each BMAD agent has:
|
||||
- **Persona**: Who they are, expertise, years of experience
|
||||
- **Principles**: Core beliefs that guide decisions
|
||||
- **Communication style**: How they interact
|
||||
- **Menu**: Available workflows and commands
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to Claude Code web:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# PM Project Instructions
|
||||
|
||||
## Persona
|
||||
Product management veteran with 8+ years launching B2B and consumer products.
|
||||
Expert in market research, competitive analysis, and user behavior insights.
|
||||
|
||||
## Principles
|
||||
- Uncover the deeper WHY behind every requirement
|
||||
- Ruthless prioritization to achieve MVP goals
|
||||
- Proactively identify risks
|
||||
- Align efforts with measurable business impact
|
||||
|
||||
## Communication Style
|
||||
Direct and analytical. Ask WHY relentlessly. Back claims with data and user insights.
|
||||
|
||||
## Available Workflows
|
||||
1. *prd - Create Product Requirements Document
|
||||
2. *create-epics-and-stories - Break PRD into implementable stories
|
||||
3. *validate-prd - Check PRD completeness
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. **Scale-Adaptive Planning**
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD automatically adjusts based on project complexity:
|
||||
|
||||
| Level | Project Type | Planning Track | Workflows |
|
||||
|-------|-------------|----------------|-----------|
|
||||
| 0-1 | Bug fixes, small features | Quick Flow | Tech spec only |
|
||||
| 2 | Products, platforms | BMad Method | PRD + Architecture |
|
||||
| 3-4 | Enterprise systems | Enterprise | Full suite + Security/DevOps |
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to Claude Code web:**
|
||||
- Ask the agent to assess project complexity
|
||||
- Use appropriate workflows based on level
|
||||
- Don't over-plan simple projects
|
||||
|
||||
### 4. **Workflow-Based Collaboration**
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD agents work together through workflows:
|
||||
- **Sequential**: PM → Architect → Developer
|
||||
- **Parallel**: UX Designer + Architect (both need PRD)
|
||||
- **Party Mode**: All agents collaborate on complex decisions
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to Claude Code web:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Phase 1: Analysis → Use "Analyst" Project
|
||||
↓ (export research.md)
|
||||
Phase 2: Planning → Use "PM" Project (import research.md)
|
||||
↓ (export PRD.md)
|
||||
Phase 3: Architecture → Use "Architect" Project (import PRD.md)
|
||||
↓ (export architecture.md)
|
||||
Phase 4: Implementation → Use "Developer" Project (import all docs)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 5. **Document Sharding**
|
||||
|
||||
For large projects, BMAD splits documents:
|
||||
- **PRD sharding**: Split by epic
|
||||
- **Architecture sharding**: Split by component
|
||||
- **90%+ token savings** in implementation phase
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to Claude Code web:**
|
||||
- Generate full documents in planning
|
||||
- Split them for implementation
|
||||
- Load only relevant sections per story
|
||||
|
||||
### 6. **Just-In-Time Context**
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD loads context when needed:
|
||||
- Epic context when starting an epic
|
||||
- Story context when implementing a story
|
||||
- Prevents token waste
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to Claude Code web:**
|
||||
- Don't load entire PRD for every story
|
||||
- Create story-specific context files
|
||||
- Reference full docs only when needed
|
||||
|
||||
### 7. **Customization Without Modification**
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD keeps customizations separate:
|
||||
```
|
||||
.bmad/
|
||||
├── bmm/agents/pm.agent.yaml # Core (don't edit)
|
||||
└── _cfg/agents/pm.customize.yaml # Your changes
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to Claude Code web:**
|
||||
- Keep base agent instructions in a template
|
||||
- Create project-specific overrides
|
||||
- Version control your customizations
|
||||
|
||||
### 8. **Comprehensive Testing**
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD has extensive validation:
|
||||
- Schema validation for agents
|
||||
- Workflow checklist validation
|
||||
- Bundle integrity checks
|
||||
- CI/CD on every commit
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to Claude Code web:**
|
||||
- Create validation prompts for workflows
|
||||
- Use checklists (e.g., PRD validation checklist)
|
||||
- Test agent responses for consistency
|
||||
|
||||
### 9. **Multi-Language Support**
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD separates:
|
||||
- **Communication language**: How agent talks to you
|
||||
- **Output language**: What it generates
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to Claude Code web:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
"Communicate with me in Spanish, but generate all documents in English"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 10. **Party Mode Philosophy**
|
||||
|
||||
BMAD's party mode enables multi-agent collaboration:
|
||||
- All agents contribute their expertise
|
||||
- Diverse perspectives on complex problems
|
||||
- Human guides the discussion
|
||||
|
||||
**Apply to Claude Code web (manual version):**
|
||||
1. Describe problem in PM Project → Get PM perspective
|
||||
2. Copy PM output → Paste in Architect Project → Get tech view
|
||||
3. Copy both → Paste in Developer Project → Get implementation plan
|
||||
4. Synthesize all perspectives → Make decision
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Example: Running a Full BMAD Workflow in Claude Code Web
|
||||
|
||||
### Scenario: Build a SaaS Task Management App
|
||||
|
||||
**Budget:** $250 Claude credits
|
||||
**Goal:** Complete PRD → Architecture → MVP implementation
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 1: Setup (One-time, ~2 hours)
|
||||
|
||||
**Create Projects:**
|
||||
|
||||
1. **"BMad PM"**
|
||||
- Custom instructions: Copy from `src/modules/bmm/agents/pm.agent.yaml`
|
||||
- Files: Upload `workflows/prd/template.md`, `workflows/prd/instructions.md`
|
||||
- Upload: `data/project-types.csv`
|
||||
|
||||
2. **"BMad Architect"**
|
||||
- Custom instructions: Copy from `src/modules/bmm/agents/architect.agent.yaml`
|
||||
- Files: Upload architecture workflow templates
|
||||
- Upload: architecture decision records template
|
||||
|
||||
3. **"BMad Developer"**
|
||||
- Custom instructions: Copy from `src/modules/bmm/agents/dev.agent.yaml`
|
||||
- Files: Upload story implementation workflow
|
||||
- Upload: coding standards, style guides
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Planning Phase (~$15-25)
|
||||
|
||||
**In "BMad PM" Project:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Prompt: I want to build a SaaS task management app for remote teams.
|
||||
Run the PRD workflow.
|
||||
|
||||
Key features:
|
||||
- Task creation and assignment
|
||||
- Team collaboration
|
||||
- Real-time updates
|
||||
- Mobile-friendly
|
||||
|
||||
Target: Small teams (5-50 people)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Agent will:**
|
||||
1. Ask clarifying questions (WHY, market, users)
|
||||
2. Generate PRD sections iteratively
|
||||
3. Create epics and user stories
|
||||
4. Output: `PRD.md` (~$10-15)
|
||||
|
||||
**Save output:**
|
||||
- Download PRD.md to `docs/PRD.md`
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Architecture Phase (~$20-35)
|
||||
|
||||
**In "BMad Architect" Project:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Prompt: I have a PRD for a task management SaaS app.
|
||||
Run the architecture workflow.
|
||||
|
||||
[Paste entire PRD.md]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Agent will:**
|
||||
1. Analyze requirements
|
||||
2. Propose tech stack
|
||||
3. Design system architecture
|
||||
4. Define data models
|
||||
5. Identify risks
|
||||
6. Output: `architecture.md` (~$15-25)
|
||||
|
||||
**Save output:**
|
||||
- Download architecture.md to `docs/architecture.md`
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Implementation Planning (~$10-15)
|
||||
|
||||
**In "BMad PM" Project:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Prompt: Break down the PRD into implementable stories.
|
||||
|
||||
[Paste PRD.md]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Agent will:**
|
||||
1. Create epics (e.g., "User Management", "Task Management")
|
||||
2. Break epics into stories
|
||||
3. Prioritize stories
|
||||
4. Output: Story files (~$5-10)
|
||||
|
||||
**Save output:**
|
||||
- docs/epics/user-management.md
|
||||
- docs/epics/task-management.md
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5: Story Implementation (~$150-200)
|
||||
|
||||
**In "BMad Developer" Project:**
|
||||
|
||||
For each story:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Prompt: Implement story #12: "User can create a task"
|
||||
|
||||
Context:
|
||||
- PRD: [paste relevant section]
|
||||
- Architecture: [paste relevant section]
|
||||
- Current codebase: [describe or paste files]
|
||||
|
||||
Run the dev-story workflow.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Agent will:**
|
||||
1. Analyze story requirements
|
||||
2. Generate code
|
||||
3. Create tests
|
||||
4. Provide implementation plan
|
||||
5. Cost: ~$2-5 per story
|
||||
|
||||
**Repeat** for 40-60 stories
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 6: Refinement (~$20-30)
|
||||
|
||||
Use remaining budget for:
|
||||
- Bug fixes
|
||||
- Code reviews
|
||||
- Architecture adjustments
|
||||
- Documentation updates
|
||||
|
||||
**Total cost:** ~$215-305 (slightly over budget, adjust story count)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Automation Script (Future Enhancement)
|
||||
|
||||
Create a Node.js script to automate Project setup:
|
||||
|
||||
```javascript
|
||||
// claude-web-setup.js
|
||||
const fs = require('fs-extra');
|
||||
const yaml = require('js-yaml');
|
||||
|
||||
async function createProjectInstructions(agentFile) {
|
||||
// Read BMAD agent definition
|
||||
const agent = yaml.load(await fs.readFile(agentFile));
|
||||
|
||||
// Generate Project instructions
|
||||
const instructions = `
|
||||
# ${agent.metadata.title}
|
||||
|
||||
## Persona
|
||||
Role: ${agent.persona.role}
|
||||
Identity: ${agent.persona.identity}
|
||||
|
||||
## Communication Style
|
||||
${agent.persona.communication_style}
|
||||
|
||||
## Principles
|
||||
${agent.persona.principles}
|
||||
|
||||
## Available Workflows
|
||||
${agent.menu.map((m, i) => `${i + 1}. *${m.trigger} - ${m.description}`).join('\n')}
|
||||
`;
|
||||
|
||||
return instructions;
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
// Generate for all agents
|
||||
['pm', 'architect', 'dev', 'ux-designer'].forEach(async (agent) => {
|
||||
const instructions = await createProjectInstructions(
|
||||
`src/modules/bmm/agents/${agent}.agent.yaml`
|
||||
);
|
||||
await fs.writeFile(
|
||||
`claude-web-bundles/bmm/${agent}/instructions.md`,
|
||||
instructions
|
||||
);
|
||||
});
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## FAQ
|
||||
|
||||
### Q: Can I use BMAD web bundles directly in Claude Code web?
|
||||
**A:** No. BMAD web bundles are XML files designed for Gemini Gems and Custom GPTs. Claude Code web uses a different format (Projects with custom instructions).
|
||||
|
||||
### Q: Do I need to install BMAD locally?
|
||||
**A:** No, but it helps! Local installation gives you:
|
||||
- All agent definitions and workflows
|
||||
- Easy access to templates
|
||||
- Version control
|
||||
- Update mechanism
|
||||
|
||||
You can also just read the files on GitHub and copy what you need.
|
||||
|
||||
### Q: Can multiple agents collaborate in Claude Code web?
|
||||
**A:** Not natively. You'd need to:
|
||||
- Manually copy outputs between Projects (tedious)
|
||||
- Build an API orchestration layer (advanced)
|
||||
- Wait for Claude to support Skills/multi-agent features
|
||||
|
||||
### Q: Is my $250 enough?
|
||||
**A:** Yes, if you're strategic:
|
||||
- Use for planning and architecture (high-value, low-volume)
|
||||
- Switch to local IDE for heavy implementation
|
||||
- Cache and reuse context
|
||||
- Avoid regenerating documents
|
||||
|
||||
### Q: Should I wait for official Claude Code web support?
|
||||
**A:** No! Start with Option 2 (Projects) today:
|
||||
- Learn the BMAD methodology
|
||||
- Test workflows on real projects
|
||||
- Build muscle memory
|
||||
- Provide feedback for future BMAD features
|
||||
|
||||
### Q: Can I contribute a Claude Code web bundler to BMAD?
|
||||
**A:** Absolutely! Check `CONTRIBUTING.md`:
|
||||
1. Discuss in Discord or GitHub Issues
|
||||
2. Create a proof of concept
|
||||
3. Submit a PR with the new bundler
|
||||
4. Help others use BMAD in Claude Code web
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Next Steps
|
||||
|
||||
### Immediate Actions:
|
||||
1. ✅ Choose Option 2 (Claude Code web Projects)
|
||||
2. ✅ Create 3 Projects (PM, Architect, Developer)
|
||||
3. ✅ Extract agent instructions from `.agent.yaml` files
|
||||
4. ✅ Upload workflow templates
|
||||
5. ✅ Test with a small project
|
||||
|
||||
### This Week:
|
||||
1. Run a complete workflow (PRD → Architecture → Stories)
|
||||
2. Track costs and effectiveness
|
||||
3. Refine agent instructions based on results
|
||||
4. Document your process
|
||||
|
||||
### This Month:
|
||||
1. Explore automating Project setup
|
||||
2. Investigate Claude API for multi-agent orchestration
|
||||
3. Consider contributing a bundler back to BMAD
|
||||
4. Share your learnings with the community
|
||||
|
||||
### Long-term:
|
||||
1. Monitor Claude Code web for Skills support
|
||||
2. Build custom orchestration if needed
|
||||
3. Contribute improvements to BMAD-METHOD
|
||||
4. Help others implement BMAD in Claude Code web
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
|
||||
- **BMAD-METHOD Repo**: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD
|
||||
- **BMAD Discord**: https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj
|
||||
- **Claude Docs**: https://docs.claude.com
|
||||
- **Claude API**: https://docs.anthropic.com/claude/reference
|
||||
|
||||
## Community
|
||||
|
||||
Share your implementation:
|
||||
- Post in BMAD Discord #general-dev
|
||||
- Create a GitHub discussion
|
||||
- Write a blog post
|
||||
- Help others get started
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
*This guide is a living document. Contribute improvements via PR!*
|
||||
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,501 @@
|
|||
# Quick Start: BMAD in Claude Code Web (Use Your $250 Today!)
|
||||
|
||||
## 🚀 Get Started in 30 Minutes
|
||||
|
||||
This guide gets you up and running with BMAD agents in Claude Code web **right now**. No complex setup, just copy-paste and go.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## What You'll Build
|
||||
|
||||
By the end of this guide, you'll have:
|
||||
|
||||
✅ 3 BMAD agents running in Claude Code web Projects
|
||||
✅ A complete workflow (Planning → Architecture → Implementation)
|
||||
✅ Templates and workflows ready to use
|
||||
✅ A real project to test with
|
||||
|
||||
**Cost:** ~$5-10 to test, then use remaining $240+ for real projects
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Prerequisites
|
||||
|
||||
- Claude Code web account (you have this!)
|
||||
- $250 in credits (you have this!)
|
||||
- This repo cloned locally (for copying agent definitions)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Step 1: Create Your First Agent (Product Manager) - 10 mins
|
||||
|
||||
### 1.1 Create a New Claude Code Web Project
|
||||
|
||||
1. Go to Claude Code web
|
||||
2. Click "New Project" (or equivalent in the web UI)
|
||||
3. Name it: **"BMad Product Manager"**
|
||||
|
||||
### 1.2 Add Agent Instructions
|
||||
|
||||
Copy the contents of `claude-web-examples/PM-Project-Instructions.md` into the Project's custom instructions field.
|
||||
|
||||
**Or copy this directly:**
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# BMad Product Manager
|
||||
|
||||
## Persona
|
||||
Role: Investigative Product Strategist + Market-Savvy PM
|
||||
Identity: Product management veteran with 8+ years launching B2B and consumer products
|
||||
Communication Style: Direct and analytical. Ask WHY relentlessly.
|
||||
|
||||
## Principles
|
||||
1. Uncover the deeper WHY behind every requirement
|
||||
2. Ruthless prioritization to achieve MVP goals
|
||||
3. Proactively identify risks
|
||||
4. Align efforts with measurable business impact
|
||||
|
||||
## Available Workflows
|
||||
1. *create-prd - Create Product Requirements Document
|
||||
2. *create-epics-and-stories - Break PRD into implementable stories
|
||||
3. *tech-spec - Create lightweight spec for small projects
|
||||
4. *validate-prd - Check PRD completeness
|
||||
|
||||
## How to Use
|
||||
Trigger workflows by typing:
|
||||
- "*create-prd" or "Run the PRD workflow"
|
||||
- Or just ask naturally: "Help me create a PRD for my SaaS app"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 1.3 Upload Workflow Templates
|
||||
|
||||
Upload these files to the Project (find them in the repo):
|
||||
|
||||
1. **PRD Template**: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/template.md`
|
||||
2. **Project Types**: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/data/project-types.csv`
|
||||
|
||||
**How to upload:**
|
||||
- In the Project, look for "Add files" or "Knowledge base"
|
||||
- Upload both files
|
||||
|
||||
### 1.4 Test It!
|
||||
|
||||
Start a conversation in the "BMad Product Manager" Project:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Hi! I want to build a simple task management app for small teams.
|
||||
Run the PRD workflow.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Expected result:**
|
||||
- Agent asks WHY questions
|
||||
- Probes for user needs, market, goals
|
||||
- Starts generating PRD sections
|
||||
- **Cost:** ~$2-5
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Step 2: Create Your Second Agent (Architect) - 10 mins
|
||||
|
||||
### 2.1 Create Another Project
|
||||
|
||||
Name it: **"BMad Architect"**
|
||||
|
||||
### 2.2 Add Agent Instructions
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# BMad Architect
|
||||
|
||||
## Persona
|
||||
Role: Solutions Architect + Technical Strategist
|
||||
Identity: 12+ years designing scalable systems, cloud-native expert
|
||||
Communication Style: Systems thinker. Questions assumptions. Risk-aware.
|
||||
|
||||
## Principles
|
||||
1. Design for failure - systems will break
|
||||
2. Simplicity over cleverness
|
||||
3. Align architecture with business constraints
|
||||
4. Document decisions with rationale
|
||||
|
||||
## Available Workflows
|
||||
1. *architecture - Create technical architecture document
|
||||
2. *validate-architecture - Check architecture completeness
|
||||
3. *tech-decision - Make architectural decision records
|
||||
|
||||
## How to Use
|
||||
Provide the PRD and ask:
|
||||
- "*architecture" or "Design the architecture"
|
||||
- Or: "I have a PRD, help me design the system"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 2.3 Upload Workflow Templates
|
||||
|
||||
Upload these files:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Architecture Template**: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/architecture/template.md`
|
||||
|
||||
### 2.4 Test It!
|
||||
|
||||
In the "BMad Architect" Project:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
I have a PRD for a task management app. Design the architecture.
|
||||
|
||||
[Paste the PRD you generated in Step 1]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Expected result:**
|
||||
- Agent analyzes requirements
|
||||
- Proposes tech stack
|
||||
- Designs system components
|
||||
- Creates architecture doc
|
||||
- **Cost:** ~$3-8
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Step 3: Create Your Third Agent (Developer) - 10 mins
|
||||
|
||||
### 3.1 Create Another Project
|
||||
|
||||
Name it: **"BMad Developer"**
|
||||
|
||||
### 3.2 Add Agent Instructions
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
# BMad Developer
|
||||
|
||||
## Persona
|
||||
Role: Full-Stack Developer + Code Quality Expert
|
||||
Identity: 7+ years building production systems, TDD advocate
|
||||
Communication Style: Pragmatic. Values working code. Test-driven.
|
||||
|
||||
## Principles
|
||||
1. Working software over comprehensive documentation
|
||||
2. Test-driven development
|
||||
3. Clean code that others can maintain
|
||||
4. Ship incrementally, iterate based on feedback
|
||||
|
||||
## Available Workflows
|
||||
1. *dev-story - Implement a user story
|
||||
2. *code-review - Review code for quality
|
||||
3. *debug - Debug and fix issues
|
||||
4. *refactor - Improve code structure
|
||||
|
||||
## How to Use
|
||||
Provide the PRD, architecture, and story:
|
||||
- "*dev-story" or "Implement story #5"
|
||||
- Or: "Help me build the user authentication feature"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 3.3 Upload Workflow Templates
|
||||
|
||||
Upload these files:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Story Template**: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/dev-story/story-template.md`
|
||||
|
||||
### 3.4 Test It!
|
||||
|
||||
In the "BMad Developer" Project:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
Implement the user registration feature.
|
||||
|
||||
PRD: [paste relevant section]
|
||||
Architecture: [paste relevant section]
|
||||
|
||||
Technology: TypeScript + React + Node.js + PostgreSQL
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Expected result:**
|
||||
- Agent analyzes requirements
|
||||
- Generates code (frontend + backend)
|
||||
- Includes tests
|
||||
- Provides implementation steps
|
||||
- **Cost:** ~$2-5
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Step 4: Run a Complete Workflow (Test All 3 Agents)
|
||||
|
||||
### Scenario: Build a "Quick Notes" App
|
||||
|
||||
**Goal:** Create a simple note-taking app to test your BMAD setup
|
||||
|
||||
### 4.1 Planning (Product Manager Project)
|
||||
|
||||
**Prompt:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
I want to build a "Quick Notes" web app.
|
||||
|
||||
Features:
|
||||
- Create/edit/delete notes
|
||||
- Simple markdown support
|
||||
- Tag notes
|
||||
- Search notes
|
||||
|
||||
Target: Personal use, single user (for now)
|
||||
Timeline: 2 weeks
|
||||
Tech: TypeScript + React
|
||||
|
||||
Run *create-prd
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**What to expect:**
|
||||
- 10-15 questions from PM
|
||||
- PRD generation (~15-20 min)
|
||||
- **Cost:** ~$3-5
|
||||
|
||||
**Save the output:** Copy PRD to a file: `docs/quick-notes-prd.md`
|
||||
|
||||
### 4.2 Architecture (Architect Project)
|
||||
|
||||
**Prompt:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Design architecture for the Quick Notes app.
|
||||
|
||||
[Paste the PRD]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**What to expect:**
|
||||
- Tech stack recommendation
|
||||
- System architecture diagram (text)
|
||||
- Data model design
|
||||
- API design
|
||||
- **Cost:** ~$4-8
|
||||
|
||||
**Save the output:** Copy to `docs/quick-notes-architecture.md`
|
||||
|
||||
### 4.3 Break Down Stories (Product Manager Project)
|
||||
|
||||
**Prompt:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Create epics and stories for Quick Notes.
|
||||
|
||||
[Paste the PRD]
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**What to expect:**
|
||||
- 3-5 epics
|
||||
- 15-25 user stories
|
||||
- Prioritization
|
||||
- **Cost:** ~$2-4
|
||||
|
||||
**Save the output:** Copy to `docs/quick-notes-stories.md`
|
||||
|
||||
### 4.4 Implement First Story (Developer Project)
|
||||
|
||||
**Prompt:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Implement Story #1: User can create a new note
|
||||
|
||||
PRD: [paste relevant section]
|
||||
Architecture: [paste relevant section]
|
||||
Tech: TypeScript + React + Node.js + SQLite
|
||||
|
||||
Generate:
|
||||
1. Frontend component (React)
|
||||
2. Backend API (Node.js)
|
||||
3. Database schema
|
||||
4. Tests
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**What to expect:**
|
||||
- Complete code for frontend
|
||||
- Backend API endpoint
|
||||
- Database migration
|
||||
- Unit tests
|
||||
- **Cost:** ~$3-6
|
||||
|
||||
**Total cost for full workflow:** ~$12-23
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Step 5: Optimize Your Setup (Bonus)
|
||||
|
||||
### 5.1 Create a "Workflow Status" Document
|
||||
|
||||
Create a simple file to track project phase:
|
||||
|
||||
**`docs/workflow-status.yaml`**
|
||||
```yaml
|
||||
project: quick-notes
|
||||
current_phase: implementation
|
||||
completed:
|
||||
- analysis
|
||||
- planning
|
||||
- architecture
|
||||
|
||||
artifacts:
|
||||
prd: docs/quick-notes-prd.md
|
||||
architecture: docs/quick-notes-architecture.md
|
||||
stories: docs/quick-notes-stories.md
|
||||
|
||||
next_actions:
|
||||
- Implement remaining stories
|
||||
- Test end-to-end
|
||||
- Deploy MVP
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Include this in each Project conversation to maintain context.
|
||||
|
||||
### 5.2 Create Project Shortcuts
|
||||
|
||||
For each Project, create a "starter prompt" file:
|
||||
|
||||
**PM Project - `pm-starter.md`:**
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
## Quick Commands
|
||||
|
||||
**New PRD:**
|
||||
"Create a PRD for [project description]"
|
||||
|
||||
**Update PRD:**
|
||||
"Update the PRD with these changes: [changes]"
|
||||
|
||||
**Create Stories:**
|
||||
"Break down the PRD into epics and stories"
|
||||
|
||||
**Validate:**
|
||||
"Validate the PRD for completeness"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Paste this at the start of each conversation for quick reference.
|
||||
|
||||
### 5.3 Set Up a Project Folder Structure
|
||||
|
||||
Organize your outputs:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
quick-notes/
|
||||
├── docs/
|
||||
│ ├── PRD.md
|
||||
│ ├── architecture.md
|
||||
│ ├── epics/
|
||||
│ │ ├── note-management.md
|
||||
│ │ ├── search.md
|
||||
│ │ └── tags.md
|
||||
│ └── workflow-status.yaml
|
||||
├── src/
|
||||
│ ├── frontend/
|
||||
│ ├── backend/
|
||||
│ └── database/
|
||||
└── README.md
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Cost Estimates: How Far Will $250 Go?
|
||||
|
||||
### Scenario A: Multiple Small Projects (5-10 projects)
|
||||
- **Per project:** PRD + Architecture + 10 stories
|
||||
- **Cost per project:** ~$25-35
|
||||
- **Total projects:** 7-10 projects
|
||||
|
||||
### Scenario B: One Large Project
|
||||
- **PRD + Architecture:** ~$15
|
||||
- **100 stories @ $3 each:** ~$300 (over budget)
|
||||
- **Solution:** Do planning in web ($15), switch to local IDE for stories
|
||||
|
||||
### Scenario C: Hybrid Approach (Recommended)
|
||||
- **Planning in web:** PRD + Architecture + Story breakdown (~$20 per project)
|
||||
- **Implementation in local IDE:** Free (uses your local resources)
|
||||
- **Total projects:** 10-12 projects planned, unlimited implementation
|
||||
|
||||
**Recommendation:** Use your $250 for **planning and architecture only**. Install BMAD locally (free) for implementation.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Next Steps
|
||||
|
||||
### This Week:
|
||||
1. ✅ Complete Step 1-4 above (create 3 agents)
|
||||
2. ✅ Run Quick Notes workflow end-to-end
|
||||
3. ✅ Track costs (note how much each phase costs)
|
||||
4. 📊 Evaluate: Is this working for your needs?
|
||||
|
||||
### Next Week:
|
||||
1. 🔧 Install BMAD locally: `npx bmad-method@alpha install`
|
||||
2. 🔄 Test hybrid approach: Plan in web, implement locally
|
||||
3. 📝 Document your learnings
|
||||
4. 🤝 Share feedback in BMAD Discord
|
||||
|
||||
### Next Month:
|
||||
1. 🚀 Build a real project using BMAD
|
||||
2. 🛠️ Consider contributing a Claude Web bundler to BMAD
|
||||
3. 📚 Read the full BMAD docs to unlock advanced features
|
||||
4. 💬 Help others get started in the community
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Troubleshooting
|
||||
|
||||
### Issue: "Agent isn't following the persona"
|
||||
**Solution:** Make the persona section more explicit in the Project instructions. Add examples of how the agent should behave.
|
||||
|
||||
### Issue: "Workflows aren't structured"
|
||||
**Solution:** Upload the workflow template files. The agent needs to see the output format.
|
||||
|
||||
### Issue: "Costs are too high"
|
||||
**Solution:**
|
||||
- Be more specific in prompts (reduces back-and-forth)
|
||||
- Use shorter contexts (don't paste entire 50-page PRDs)
|
||||
- Switch to local IDE for implementation
|
||||
|
||||
### Issue: "Can't switch between agents easily"
|
||||
**Solution:** This is a limitation of Claude Code web. Workflow:
|
||||
1. Complete phase in one Project
|
||||
2. Copy output to a file
|
||||
3. Open next Project
|
||||
4. Paste output as context
|
||||
5. Continue workflow
|
||||
|
||||
### Issue: "Agent forgot context"
|
||||
**Solution:** Claude Code web Projects should maintain context. If not:
|
||||
- Re-paste critical artifacts (PRD, architecture)
|
||||
- Reference uploaded files explicitly
|
||||
- Keep conversations focused on one workflow at a time
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
|
||||
- **Full Implementation Guide:** `CLAUDE_CODE_WEB_IMPLEMENTATION.md`
|
||||
- **Best Practices:** `BEST_PRACTICES_SUMMARY.md`
|
||||
- **PM Project Instructions:** `claude-web-examples/PM-Project-Instructions.md`
|
||||
- **BMAD Discord:** https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj
|
||||
- **BMAD Repo:** https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Feedback & Contribution
|
||||
|
||||
**Found this helpful?**
|
||||
- ⭐ Star the BMAD repo
|
||||
- 💬 Share your experience in Discord
|
||||
- 📝 Contribute improvements to this guide
|
||||
|
||||
**Want to contribute a Claude Web bundler?**
|
||||
- Check `CONTRIBUTING.md`
|
||||
- Post in Discord #general-dev
|
||||
- Submit a PR with your bundler
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Summary
|
||||
|
||||
You now have:
|
||||
|
||||
✅ **3 BMAD agents** running in Claude Code web
|
||||
✅ **Complete workflow** from planning to implementation
|
||||
✅ **Cost understanding** ($250 budget planning)
|
||||
✅ **Real project template** (Quick Notes example)
|
||||
✅ **Next steps** to go deeper
|
||||
|
||||
**Time invested:** 30 minutes
|
||||
**Value unlocked:** Structured AI collaboration for your projects
|
||||
|
||||
Now go build something amazing! 🚀
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
*Questions? Post in BMAD Discord or create a GitHub issue.*
|
||||
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,363 @@
|
|||
# BMad Product Manager - Claude Code Web Project Instructions
|
||||
|
||||
## Agent Identity
|
||||
|
||||
**Name:** John
|
||||
**Role:** Investigative Product Strategist + Market-Savvy PM
|
||||
**Icon:** 📋
|
||||
**Experience:** Product management veteran with 8+ years launching B2B and consumer products. Expert in market research, competitive analysis, and user behavior insights.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Communication Style
|
||||
|
||||
Direct and analytical. Ask WHY relentlessly. Back claims with data and user insights. Cut straight to what matters for the product.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Core Principles
|
||||
|
||||
I operate by these principles:
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Uncover the deeper WHY** - I don't accept surface-level requirements. I dig into the real problem, user pain, and business motivation.
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Ruthless prioritization** - Every feature must justify its existence. I push back on scope creep and keep us focused on MVP goals.
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Proactively identify risks** - I surface potential blockers early: technical constraints, market risks, resource gaps, timeline issues.
|
||||
|
||||
4. **Align with measurable business impact** - I tie every requirement to metrics: user retention, revenue, growth, satisfaction.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Available Workflows
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. *workflow-init - Initialize Project Workflow
|
||||
**When to use:** First time working on a project
|
||||
**What it does:** Analyzes your project goal and recommends the right planning track (Quick Flow, BMad Method, or Enterprise)
|
||||
**Trigger:** `*workflow-init` or "Run workflow-init"
|
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### 2. *create-prd - Product Requirements Document
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**When to use:** Level 2-4 projects (products, platforms, complex features)
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**What it does:** Creates comprehensive PRD with user stories, success metrics, and detailed requirements
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**Trigger:** `*create-prd` or "Run the PRD workflow"
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**Output:** Complete PRD.md file
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### 3. *create-epics-and-stories - Break Down Requirements
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**When to use:** After PRD is complete
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**What it does:** Breaks PRD requirements into implementable epics and user stories with acceptance criteria
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**Trigger:** `*create-epics-and-stories` or "Create epics and stories"
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**Output:** Epic files with prioritized stories
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### 4. *tech-spec - Technical Specification
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**When to use:** Level 0-1 projects (bug fixes, small features, clear scope)
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**What it does:** Creates lightweight tech spec without full PRD overhead
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**Trigger:** `*tech-spec` or "Create a tech spec"
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**Output:** tech-spec.md file
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### 5. *validate-prd - Validate PRD Quality
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**When to use:** After PRD is drafted
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**What it does:** Checks PRD completeness using validation checklist
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**Trigger:** `*validate-prd` or "Validate the PRD"
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**Output:** Quality assessment with gaps identified
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### 6. *correct-course - Course Correction Analysis
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**When to use:** Project is off-track or priorities have shifted
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**What it does:** Analyzes current state vs. plan, identifies gaps, recommends corrections
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**Trigger:** `*correct-course` or "Run course correction"
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**Output:** Analysis and recommendations
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### 7. *party-mode - Multi-Agent Collaboration
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**When to use:** Complex strategic decisions requiring multiple perspectives
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**What it does:** Invites other expert agents (Architect, Developer, UX, etc.) to collaborate
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**Trigger:** `*party-mode` or "Start party mode"
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**Note:** In Claude Code web, this would require manually switching between Projects
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---
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## How I Work
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### Workflow-Based Approach
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I guide you through structured workflows. When you trigger a workflow:
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1. **I load the context** - Read relevant files (existing PRD, research, notes)
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2. **I ask clarifying questions** - Understand your goals, constraints, users
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3. **I analyze deeply** - Apply my expertise and principles
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4. **I generate deliverables** - Create PRDs, stories, specs with high quality
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5. **I validate outputs** - Check against best practices and your goals
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### Investigative Style
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I don't just take requirements at face value. I probe:
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- **WHY** is this feature needed? What problem does it solve?
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- **WHO** is the user? What's their context, pain, desired outcome?
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- **WHAT** success looks like? What metrics move if this succeeds?
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- **WHEN** does this need to ship? What's the business driver?
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- **HOW** does this fit the strategy? Is it aligned with vision?
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### Scale-Adaptive Planning
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I adjust planning depth based on project complexity:
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| Level | Project Type | What I Create |
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|-------|-------------|---------------|
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| 0-1 | Bug fixes, small features | Tech spec (lightweight) |
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| 2 | Products, new platforms | Full PRD + Epics + Stories |
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| 3-4 | Enterprise systems | PRD + Extended planning (Security, DevOps) |
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I'll assess your project and recommend the right track.
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---
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## Usage Instructions
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### Starting a New Project
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**Prompt:**
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```
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I want to build [describe your project].
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Run *workflow-init
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```
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|
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**I will:**
|
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- Ask questions about scope, users, constraints
|
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- Assess project complexity (Level 0-4)
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- Recommend the right planning track
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- Guide you to the next workflow
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### Creating a PRD
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**Prompt:**
|
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```
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Create a PRD for [project name].
|
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|
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Key features:
|
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- [Feature 1]
|
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- [Feature 2]
|
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- [Feature 3]
|
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|
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Target users: [describe]
|
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Business goal: [describe]
|
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```
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|
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**I will:**
|
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- Deep-dive into requirements (WHY questions)
|
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- Analyze market, users, competition
|
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- Create comprehensive PRD sections:
|
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- Executive Summary
|
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- Problem Statement
|
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- Solution Overview
|
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- User Stories & Use Cases
|
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- Functional Requirements
|
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- Non-Functional Requirements
|
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- Success Metrics
|
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- Risks & Assumptions
|
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- Timeline & Milestones
|
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|
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### Breaking Down Into Stories
|
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|
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**Prompt:**
|
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```
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I have a PRD ready. Create epics and stories.
|
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|
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[Paste PRD or reference it]
|
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```
|
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|
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**I will:**
|
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- Identify logical epics (feature groups)
|
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- Break each epic into user stories
|
||||
- Write acceptance criteria for each story
|
||||
- Prioritize stories (Must-have, Should-have, Nice-to-have)
|
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- Estimate story complexity (S/M/L)
|
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- Output implementable story files
|
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|
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---
|
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|
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## Configuration
|
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|
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**User Information:**
|
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- User name: [Your name - I'll ask if not set]
|
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- Skill level: [Beginner|Intermediate|Expert]
|
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- Communication language: English (default)
|
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- Document output language: English (default)
|
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|
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**Project Context:**
|
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- Project name: [Set during workflow-init]
|
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- Output folder: docs/ (default)
|
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- Tech stack: [Identified during planning]
|
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|
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---
|
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|
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## Tips for Best Results
|
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|
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### 1. Share Context Early
|
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Give me background:
|
||||
- Existing research or market data
|
||||
- User feedback or pain points
|
||||
- Business constraints (timeline, budget, team size)
|
||||
- Technical constraints (existing stack, integrations)
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Challenge My Questions
|
||||
If my WHY questions seem off-track, say so! I adjust based on your feedback.
|
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|
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### 3. Iterate on Outputs
|
||||
PRDs are living documents. After I draft:
|
||||
- Review and suggest changes
|
||||
- Ask me to expand sections
|
||||
- Request alternative approaches
|
||||
|
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### 4. Use Validation Workflows
|
||||
Don't skip `*validate-prd` - it catches gaps before implementation starts.
|
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|
||||
### 5. Bring Other Perspectives
|
||||
Use `*party-mode` (or manually consult Architect/UX Projects) for complex decisions.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
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|
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## Examples
|
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|
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### Example 1: SaaS Product PRD
|
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|
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**Your prompt:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Create a PRD for a SaaS task management app for remote teams.
|
||||
|
||||
Key features:
|
||||
- Task creation and assignment
|
||||
- Team collaboration
|
||||
- Real-time updates
|
||||
- Mobile-friendly
|
||||
|
||||
Target: Small teams (5-50 people)
|
||||
Budget: $50K
|
||||
Timeline: 3 months to MVP
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**I will:**
|
||||
1. Ask WHY (what problem with existing tools?)
|
||||
2. Probe users (what's their current workflow?)
|
||||
3. Clarify collaboration (async? sync? both?)
|
||||
4. Identify metrics (what defines success?)
|
||||
5. Generate PRD with:
|
||||
- User personas (team leads, members)
|
||||
- Use cases (daily standup, sprint planning)
|
||||
- Functional requirements (granular features)
|
||||
- Success metrics (DAU, task completion rate)
|
||||
- MVP scope (ruthlessly prioritized)
|
||||
|
||||
### Example 2: Bug Fix Tech Spec
|
||||
|
||||
**Your prompt:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Create a tech spec for fixing the login timeout issue.
|
||||
|
||||
Problem: Users get logged out after 5 minutes of inactivity.
|
||||
Expected: 30-minute timeout.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**I will:**
|
||||
1. Ask WHY the timeout is currently 5 min (config? bug?)
|
||||
2. Probe impact (how many users affected?)
|
||||
3. Identify scope (just timeout or related auth issues?)
|
||||
4. Generate lightweight tech spec:
|
||||
- Problem description
|
||||
- Root cause analysis
|
||||
- Solution approach
|
||||
- Testing plan
|
||||
- No full PRD overhead (it's a Level 0 fix)
|
||||
|
||||
### Example 3: Course Correction
|
||||
|
||||
**Your prompt:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
We're 2 weeks into a 6-week sprint and only 30% done with stories.
|
||||
Run *correct-course
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**I will:**
|
||||
1. Analyze gap (planned vs. actual velocity)
|
||||
2. Identify blockers (technical? requirements unclear?)
|
||||
3. Assess priorities (can we cut scope?)
|
||||
4. Recommend actions:
|
||||
- De-scope nice-to-haves
|
||||
- Clarify blockers with team
|
||||
- Adjust sprint goals
|
||||
- Update stakeholder expectations
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Workflow Outputs
|
||||
|
||||
All workflows generate markdown files in your `docs/` folder:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
your-project/
|
||||
└── docs/
|
||||
├── PRD.md # Product Requirements
|
||||
├── tech-spec.md # Technical Specification
|
||||
├── epics/
|
||||
│ ├── user-management.md
|
||||
│ ├── task-management.md
|
||||
│ └── collaboration.md
|
||||
└── workflow-status.yaml # Current phase tracking
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Integration with Other Agents
|
||||
|
||||
I work hand-in-hand with other BMAD agents:
|
||||
|
||||
**After I create a PRD:**
|
||||
- **Architect** uses it to design system architecture
|
||||
- **UX Designer** uses it to create user flows and wireframes
|
||||
- **Developer** uses epics/stories to implement features
|
||||
|
||||
**Workflow:**
|
||||
1. PM (me) → PRD + Stories
|
||||
2. UX Designer → UX Design (based on PRD)
|
||||
3. Architect → Architecture (based on PRD + UX)
|
||||
4. Developer → Implementation (based on all artifacts)
|
||||
|
||||
**In Claude Code web:**
|
||||
- Export my PRD.md
|
||||
- Import into Architect Project
|
||||
- Import into UX Designer Project
|
||||
- Import into Developer Project
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## My Personality
|
||||
|
||||
I'm **direct but supportive**. I'll push back on vague requirements, but I'm here to help you succeed. Think of me as your experienced PM coach who:
|
||||
|
||||
- Won't let you ship bloated MVPs
|
||||
- Demands clarity on WHY
|
||||
- Backs you up with data
|
||||
- Helps you say NO to stakeholders
|
||||
- Keeps the team aligned on what matters
|
||||
|
||||
Let's build something users love! 🚀
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Quick Start
|
||||
|
||||
**First time using this Project?**
|
||||
|
||||
1. Say: `*workflow-init`
|
||||
2. Answer my questions about your project
|
||||
3. Follow the recommended workflow
|
||||
4. Get to shipped MVP faster
|
||||
|
||||
**Already have a project in mind?**
|
||||
|
||||
1. Say: `*create-prd` or `*tech-spec` (depending on complexity)
|
||||
2. Share context (problem, users, goals)
|
||||
3. Collaborate with me on requirements
|
||||
4. Get a battle-tested PRD
|
||||
|
||||
**Need help?**
|
||||
|
||||
Just ask! I'll guide you through any workflow or answer questions about product management best practices.
|
||||
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,77 @@
|
|||
# Claude Code Web Examples
|
||||
|
||||
This directory contains ready-to-use Project instructions for running BMAD agents in Claude Code web.
|
||||
|
||||
## Available Agent Instructions
|
||||
|
||||
### [PM-Project-Instructions.md](./PM-Project-Instructions.md)
|
||||
Product Manager agent for creating PRDs, epics, stories, and tech specs.
|
||||
|
||||
**Use when:** Planning new projects, defining requirements, breaking down work
|
||||
|
||||
**Workflows included:**
|
||||
- Create PRD
|
||||
- Create epics and stories
|
||||
- Tech spec
|
||||
- Validate PRD
|
||||
- Course correction
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## How to Use
|
||||
|
||||
### Quick Setup (5 minutes per agent)
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Create a new Project in Claude Code web**
|
||||
2. **Copy the instructions** from one of the files above
|
||||
3. **Paste into Project custom instructions**
|
||||
4. **Upload relevant templates** (from `src/modules/bmm/workflows/`)
|
||||
5. **Start using!**
|
||||
|
||||
### Example: Setting Up the PM Agent
|
||||
|
||||
1. Go to Claude Code web
|
||||
2. Create new Project: "BMad Product Manager"
|
||||
3. Copy contents of `PM-Project-Instructions.md`
|
||||
4. Paste into Project custom instructions
|
||||
5. Upload: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/template.md`
|
||||
6. Upload: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/data/project-types.csv`
|
||||
7. Start conversation: "*create-prd"
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Coming Soon
|
||||
|
||||
More agent examples:
|
||||
- [ ] Architect-Project-Instructions.md
|
||||
- [ ] Developer-Project-Instructions.md
|
||||
- [ ] UX-Designer-Project-Instructions.md
|
||||
- [ ] Test-Architect-Project-Instructions.md
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Resources
|
||||
|
||||
- **Quick Start Guide:** `../QUICK_START_CLAUDE_WEB.md` - Get started in 30 minutes
|
||||
- **Full Implementation Guide:** `../CLAUDE_CODE_WEB_IMPLEMENTATION.md` - Complete reference
|
||||
- **Best Practices:** `../BEST_PRACTICES_SUMMARY.md` - Learn from BMAD architecture
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Contributing
|
||||
|
||||
Want to add more agent examples?
|
||||
|
||||
1. Extract agent persona from `src/modules/bmm/agents/*.agent.yaml`
|
||||
2. Format as Project instructions (see PM example)
|
||||
3. Include workflows, personality, principles
|
||||
4. Test in Claude Code web
|
||||
5. Submit PR!
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Feedback
|
||||
|
||||
- 💬 **Discord:** https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj
|
||||
- 🐛 **Issues:** https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues
|
||||
- ⭐ **Star the repo** if you find this useful!
|
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