Merge branch 'main' into fix/installer-nondeterministic-file-loss

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yaml

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 blank_issues_enabled: false
 contact_links:
   - name: 📚 Documentation
-    url: http://docs.bmad-method.org
+    url: https://docs.bmad-method.org
     about: Check the docs first — tutorials, guides, and reference
   - name: 💬 Discord Community
     url: https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation.yaml

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ body:
     attributes:
       label: Documentation location
       description: Where is the documentation that needs improvement?
-      placeholder: e.g., http://docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/getting-started/ or "In the README"
+      placeholder: e.g., https://docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/getting-started/ or "In the README"
     validations:
       required: true
 

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,20 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## [6.0.4]
+
+### 🎁 Features
+
+* Add edge case hunter review task - new reusable review task that exhaustively traces branching paths and boundary conditions in code, reporting only unhandled gaps. Method-driven analysis complementary to adversarial review (#1790)
+
+### 🐛 Bug Fixes
+
+* Fix brainstorming to not overwrite previous sessions; now prompts to continue existing brainstorming or start a new one when older brainstorming sessions are found
+* Fix installer templates - replace legacy `@` path prefixes with explicit `{project-root}` syntax for consistency (#1769)
+* Fix edge case hunter - remove zero-findings halt condition that was pressuring the LLM to hallucinate findings when none legitimately exist (#1797)
+* Fix broken docs domain references in README and GitHub issue templates (#1777)
+
+---
+
 ## [6.0.3]
 
 ### 🎁 Features

README.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Traditional AI tools do the thinking for you, producing average results. BMad ag
 - **Party Mode** — Bring multiple agent personas into one session to collaborate and discuss
 - **Complete Lifecycle** — From brainstorming to deployment
 
-[Learn more at **docs.bmad-method.org**](http://docs.bmad-method.org)
+[Learn more at **docs.bmad-method.org**](https://docs.bmad-method.org)
 
 ---
 
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Traditional AI tools do the thinking for you, producing average results. BMad ag
 
 **V6 is here and we're just getting started!** The BMad Method is evolving rapidly with optimizations including Cross Platform Agent Team and Sub Agent inclusion, Skills Architecture, BMad Builder v1, Dev Loop Automation, and so much more in the works.
 
-**[📍 Check out the complete Roadmap →](http://docs.bmad-method.org/roadmap/)**
+**[📍 Check out the complete Roadmap →](https://docs.bmad-method.org/roadmap/)**
 
 ---
 
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Follow the installer prompts, then open your AI IDE (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)
 npx bmad-method install --directory /path/to/project --modules bmm --tools claude-code --yes
 ```
 
-[See all installation options](http://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/non-interactive-installation/)
+[See all installation options](https://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/non-interactive-installation/)
 
 > **Not sure what to do?** Run `/bmad-help` — it tells you exactly what's next and what's optional. You can also ask questions like `/bmad-help I just finished the architecture, what do I do next?`
 
@@ -68,11 +68,11 @@ BMad Method extends with official modules for specialized domains. Available dur
 
 ## Documentation
 
-[BMad Method Docs Site](http://docs.bmad-method.org) — Tutorials, guides, concepts, and reference
+[BMad Method Docs Site](https://docs.bmad-method.org) — Tutorials, guides, concepts, and reference
 
 **Quick links:**
-- [Getting Started Tutorial](http://docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/getting-started/)
+- [Getting Started Tutorial](https://docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/getting-started/)
-- [Upgrading from Previous Versions](http://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/upgrade-to-v6/)
+- [Upgrading from Previous Versions](https://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/upgrade-to-v6/)
 - [Test Architect Documentation](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/)
 
 

package-lock.json

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "6.0.3",
+  "version": "6.0.4",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "bmad-method",
-      "version": "6.0.3",
+      "version": "6.0.4",
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
         "@clack/core": "^1.0.0",

package.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/package.json",
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "6.0.3",
+  "version": "6.0.4",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "keywords": [
     "agile",

src/core/module-help.csv

@@ -7,3 +7,4 @@ core,anytime,Shard Document,SD,,_bmad/core/tasks/shard-doc.xml,bmad-shard-doc,fa
 core,anytime,Editorial Review - Prose,EP,,_bmad/core/tasks/editorial-review-prose.xml,bmad-editorial-review-prose,false,,,"Review prose for clarity, tone, and communication issues. Use after drafting to polish written content.",report located with target document,"three-column markdown table with suggested fixes",
 core,anytime,Editorial Review - Structure,ES,,_bmad/core/tasks/editorial-review-structure.xml,bmad-editorial-review-structure,false,,,"Propose cuts, reorganization, and simplification while preserving comprehension. Use when doc produced from multiple subprocesses or needs structural improvement.",report located with target document,
 core,anytime,Adversarial Review (General),AR,,_bmad/core/tasks/review-adversarial-general.xml,bmad-review-adversarial-general,false,,,"Review content critically to find issues and weaknesses. Use for quality assurance or before finalizing deliverables. Code Review in other modules run this automatically, but its useful also for document reviews",,
+core,anytime,Edge Case Hunter Review,ECH,,_bmad/core/tasks/review-edge-case-hunter.xml,bmad-review-edge-case-hunter,false,,,"Walk every branching path and boundary condition in code, report only unhandled edge cases. Use alongside adversarial review for orthogonal coverage - method-driven not attitude-driven.",,

src/core/tasks/review-edge-case-hunter.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+<!-- if possible, run this in a separate subagent or process with read access to the project,
+  but no context except the content to review -->
+
+<task id="_bmad/core/tasks/review-edge-case-hunter.xml" name="Edge Case Hunter Review"
+  description="Walk every branching path and boundary condition in content, report only unhandled edge cases. Orthogonal to adversarial review - method-driven not attitude-driven.">
+  <objective>You are a pure path tracer. Never comment on whether code is good or bad; only list missing handling.
+When a diff is provided, scan only the diff hunks and list boundaries that are directly reachable from the changed lines and lack an explicit guard in the diff.
+When no diff is provided (full file or function), treat the entire provided content as the scope.
+Ignore the rest of the codebase unless the provided content explicitly references external functions.</objective>
+
+  <inputs>
+    <input name="content" desc="Content to review - diff, full file, or function" />
+    <input name="also_consider" required="false"
+      desc="Optional areas to keep in mind during review alongside normal edge-case analysis" />
+  </inputs>
+
+  <output-format>Return ONLY a valid JSON array of objects. Each object must contain exactly these four fields and nothing else:
+{
+  "location": "file:line",
+  "trigger_condition": "one-line description (max 15 words)",
+  "guard_snippet": "minimal code sketch that closes the gap",
+  "potential_consequence": "what could actually go wrong (max 15 words)"
+}
+No extra text, no explanations, no markdown wrapping.</output-format>
+
+  <llm critical="true">
+    <i>MANDATORY: Execute ALL steps in the flow section IN EXACT ORDER</i>
+    <i>DO NOT skip steps or change the sequence</i>
+    <i>HALT immediately when halt-conditions are met</i>
+    <i>Each action xml tag within step xml tag is a REQUIRED action to complete that step</i>
+
+    <i>Your method is exhaustive path enumeration — mechanically walk every branch, not hunt by intuition</i>
+    <i>Trace each branching path: conditionals, switches, early returns, guard clauses, loops, error handlers</i>
+    <i>Trace each boundary condition: null, undefined, empty, zero, negative, overflow, max-length, type coercion, concurrency, timing</i>
+    <i>Report ONLY paths and conditions that lack handling — discard handled ones silently</i>
+    <i>Do NOT editorialize or add filler — findings only</i>
+  </llm>
+
+  <flow>
+    <step n="1" title="Receive Content">
+      <action>Load the content to review from provided input or context</action>
+      <action>If content to review is empty, ask for clarification and abort task</action>
+      <action>Identify content type (diff, full file, or function) to determine scope rules</action>
+    </step>
+
+    <step n="2" title="Exhaustive Path Analysis" critical="true">
+      <mandate>Walk every branching path and boundary condition within scope - report only unhandled ones</mandate>
+      <action>If also_consider input was provided, incorporate those areas into the analysis</action>
+      <action>Enumerate all branching paths and boundary conditions within scope: conditionals, switches, early returns, guard clauses, loops, error handlers, null/empty states, overflow, type edges, concurrency, timing</action>
+      <action>For each path: determine whether the content handles it</action>
+      <action>Collect only the unhandled paths as findings - discard handled ones silently</action>
+    </step>
+
+    <step n="3" title="Present Findings">
+      <action>Output findings as a JSON array following the output-format specification exactly</action>
+    </step>
+  </flow>
+
+  <halt-conditions>
+    <condition>HALT if content is empty or unreadable</condition>
+  </halt-conditions>
+
+</task>

src/core/workflows/brainstorming/steps/step-01-session-setup.md

@@ -29,23 +29,30 @@ Initialize the brainstorming workflow by detecting continuation state and settin
 
 ## INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE:
 
-### 1. Check for Existing Workflow
+### 1. Check for Existing Sessions
 
-First, check if the output document already exists:
+First, check the brainstorming sessions folder for existing sessions:
 
-- Look for file at `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`
+- List all files in `{output_folder}/brainstorming/`
-- If exists, read the complete file including frontmatter
+- **DO NOT read any file contents** - only list filenames
-- If not exists, this is a fresh workflow
+- If files exist, identify the most recent by date/time in the filename
+- If no files exist, this is a fresh workflow
 
-### 2. Handle Continuation (If Document Exists)
+### 2. Handle Existing Sessions (If Files Found)
 
-If the document exists and has frontmatter with `stepsCompleted`:
+If existing session files are found:
 
-- **STOP here** and load `./step-01b-continue.md` immediately
+- Display the most recent session filename (do NOT read its content)
-- Do not proceed with any initialization tasks
+- Ask the user: "Found existing session: `[filename]`. Would you like to:
-- Let step-01b handle the continuation logic
+  **[1]** Continue this session
+  **[2]** Start a new session
+  **[3]** See all existing sessions"
 
-### 3. Fresh Workflow Setup (If No Document)
+- If user selects **[1]** (continue): Set `{brainstorming_session_output_file}` to that file path and load `./step-01b-continue.md`
+- If user selects **[2]** (new): Generate new filename with current date/time and proceed to step 3
+- If user selects **[3]** (see all): List all session filenames and ask which to continue or if new
+
+### 3. Fresh Workflow Setup (If No Files or User Chooses New)
 
 If no document exists or no `stepsCompleted` in frontmatter:
 
@@ -55,10 +62,10 @@ Create the brainstorming session document:
 
 ```bash
 # Create directory if needed
-mkdir -p "$(dirname "{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md")"
+mkdir -p "$(dirname "{brainstorming_session_output_file}")"
 
 # Initialize from template
-cp "{template_path}" "{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md"
+cp "{template_path}" "{brainstorming_session_output_file}"
 ```
 
 #### B. Context File Check and Loading
@@ -134,7 +141,7 @@ _[Content based on conversation about session parameters and facilitator approac
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
-When user selects approach, append the session overview content directly to `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md` using the structure from above.
+When user selects approach, append the session overview content directly to `{brainstorming_session_output_file}` using the structure from above.
 
 ### E. Continue to Technique Selection
 
@@ -152,7 +159,7 @@ Which approach appeals to you most? (Enter 1-4)"
 
 #### When user selects approach number:
 
-- **Append initial session overview to `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`**
+- **Append initial session overview to `{brainstorming_session_output_file}`**
 - **Update frontmatter:** `stepsCompleted: [1]`, `selected_approach: '[selected approach]'`
 - **Load the appropriate step-02 file** based on selection
 
@@ -167,7 +174,9 @@ After user selects approach number:
 
 ## SUCCESS METRICS:
 
-✅ Existing workflow detected and continuation handled properly
+✅ Existing sessions detected without reading file contents
+✅ User prompted to continue existing session or start new
+✅ Correct session file selected for continuation
 ✅ Fresh workflow initialized with correct document structure
 ✅ Session context gathered and understood clearly
 ✅ User's approach selection captured and routed correctly
@@ -176,7 +185,9 @@ After user selects approach number:
 
 ## FAILURE MODES:
 
-❌ Not checking for existing document before creating new one
+❌ Reading file contents during session detection (wastes context)
+❌ Not asking user before continuing existing session
+❌ Not properly routing user's continue/new session selection
 ❌ Missing continuation detection leading to duplicate work
 ❌ Insufficient session context gathering
 ❌ Not properly routing user's approach selection
@@ -184,7 +195,9 @@ After user selects approach number:
 
 ## SESSION SETUP PROTOCOLS:
 
-- Always verify document existence before initialization
+- Always list sessions folder WITHOUT reading file contents
+- Ask user before continuing any existing session
+- Only load continue step after user confirms
 - Load brain techniques CSV only when needed for technique presentation
 - Use collaborative facilitation language throughout
 - Maintain psychological safety for creative exploration

src/core/workflows/brainstorming/steps/step-01b-continue.md

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Load existing document and analyze current state:
 
 **Document Analysis:**
 
-- Read existing `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`
+- Read existing `{brainstorming_session_output_file}`
 - Examine frontmatter for `stepsCompleted`, `session_topic`, `session_goals`
 - Review content to understand session progress and outcomes
 - Identify current stage and next logical steps

src/core/workflows/brainstorming/steps/step-03-technique-execution.md

@@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ After final technique element:
 
 #### If 'C' (Move to organization):
 
-- **Append the technique execution content to `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`**
+- **Append the technique execution content to `{brainstorming_session_output_file}`**
 - **Update frontmatter:** `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`
 - **Load:** `./step-04-idea-organization.md`
 
@@ -356,7 +356,7 @@ _[Short narrative describing the user and AI collaboration journey - what made t
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
-When user selects 'C', append the content directly to `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md` using the structure from above.
+When user selects 'C', append the content directly to `{brainstorming_session_output_file}` using the structure from above.
 
 ## SUCCESS METRICS:
 

src/core/workflows/brainstorming/steps/step-04-idea-organization.md

@@ -253,14 +253,14 @@ Provide final session wrap-up and forward guidance:
 
 #### If [C] Complete:
 
-- **Append the final session content to `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`**
+- **Append the final session content to `{brainstorming_session_output_file}`**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
 - Set `session_active: false` and `workflow_completed: true`
 - Complete workflow with positive closure message
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
-When user selects 'C', append the content directly to `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md` using the structure from step 7.
+When user selects 'C', append the content directly to `{brainstorming_session_output_file}` using the structure from step 7.
 
 ## SUCCESS METRICS:
 

src/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.md

@@ -45,7 +45,9 @@ Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/core/config.yaml` and resolve:
 - `installed_path` = `{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming`
 - `template_path` = `{installed_path}/template.md`
 - `brain_techniques_path` = `{installed_path}/brain-methods.csv`
-- `default_output_file` = `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`
+- `brainstorming_session_output_file` = `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}-{{time}}.md` (evaluated once at workflow start)
+
+All steps MUST reference `{brainstorming_session_output_file}` instead of the full path pattern.
 - `context_file` = Optional context file path from workflow invocation for project-specific guidance
 - `advancedElicitationTask` = `{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.xml`
 

tools/cli/installers/install-messages.yaml

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ startMessage: |
     - Select and install modules during setup - customize your experience
     - New BMad Method for Agile AI-Driven Development (the evolution of V4)
     - Exciting new modules available during installation, with community modules coming soon
-    - Documentation: docs.bmad-method.com
+    - Documentation: https://docs.bmad-method.org
 
   🌟 BMad is 100% free and open source.
     - No gated Discord. No paywalls. No gated content.

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/agent-command-template.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
 <agent-activation CRITICAL="TRUE">
-1. LOAD the FULL agent file from @_bmad/{{module}}/agents/{{path}}
+1. LOAD the FULL agent file from {project-root}/_bmad/{{module}}/agents/{{path}}
 2. READ its entire contents - this contains the complete agent persona, menu, and instructions
 3. Execute ALL activation steps exactly as written in the agent file
 4. Follow the agent's persona and menu system precisely

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-workflow-yaml.md

@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded:
 
 <steps CRITICAL="TRUE">
-1. Always LOAD the FULL @{project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+1. Always LOAD the FULL {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
-2. READ its entire contents - this is the CORE OS for EXECUTING the specific workflow-config @{project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
+2. READ its entire contents - this is the CORE OS for EXECUTING the specific workflow-config {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
-3. Pass the yaml path @{project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}} as 'workflow-config' parameter to the workflow.xml instructions
+3. Pass the yaml path {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}} as 'workflow-config' parameter to the workflow.xml instructions
 4. Follow workflow.xml instructions EXACTLY as written to process and follow the specific workflow config and its instructions
 5. Save outputs after EACH section when generating any documents from templates
 </steps>

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-workflow.md

@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ name: '{{name}}'
 description: '{{description}}'
 ---
 
-IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL @{project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}, READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!
+IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}, READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/workflow-command-template.md

@@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded:
 
 <steps CRITICAL="TRUE">
-1. Always LOAD the FULL @_bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+1. Always LOAD the FULL {project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
-2. READ its entire contents - this is the CORE OS for EXECUTING the specific workflow-config @{{workflow_path}}
+2. READ its entire contents - this is the CORE OS for EXECUTING the specific workflow-config {project-root}/{{workflow_path}}
 3. Pass the yaml path {{workflow_path}} as 'workflow-config' parameter to the workflow.xml instructions
 4. Follow workflow.xml instructions EXACTLY as written to process and follow the specific workflow config and its instructions
 5. Save outputs after EACH section when generating any documents from templates

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/workflow-commander.md

@@ -2,4 +2,4 @@
 description: '{{description}}'
 ---
 
-IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL @{{workflow_path}}, READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!
+IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL {project-root}/{{workflow_path}}, READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!