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SKILL.md trim (4.7K -> ~3.2K tokens, 124 -> 93 lines):
- Cut anchor enumerations (HIPAA/PCI/NIST list, API/Mobile/Web list, hobby->regulated list, "fast/easy/scalable/intuitive", input enumerations, etc.) the LLM already knows
- Cut derivable reasoning (synonyms-cause-drift explanation, hobby-vs-enterprise examples, etc.)
- Cut good/bad examples that anchor LLM attention (password/SendGrid example, persona quote, "let me also add this nearby thing")
- Drop SMART-ceremony language from Measurable bullet (keep judgment-not-ritual; SMART principles fine)

Progressive disclosure to references/:
- Headless mode rules + JSON minimal example moved to references/headless.md (loaded only when invoked headless)
- On Activation step 6 gates mode detection: headless -> read references/headless.md and follow

Swappable validation checklist:
- New assets/prd-validation-checklist.md (15 items: Quality / Discipline / Structural / Stakes-gated, each one line)
- New customize.toml field validation_checklist (override per org)
- Used by Validate intent AND Finalize Step 3 -- same subagent, same checklist, two moments
- Replaces bmad-validate-prd's 13-step micro-file architecture; kept the valuable check dimensions (density, measurability, traceability, implementation leakage, etc.) and dropped the ceremony

HTML validation report:
- New scripts/render-validation-html.py (PEP 723, stdlib only, ~175 lines) renders structured findings JSON into a styled HTML report with pass/warn/fail grade, inline SVG score bar, category grouping
- New assets/validation-report-template.html (inline CSS, native <details>, no JS, no external deps) -- swappable via customize.toml validation_report_template
- New references/validation-render.md documents the subagent output contract and renderer invocation; loaded only when validate flow runs
- Auto-opens browser on interactive runs; headless skips the open

Mode flow consistency:
- Create and Update both now explicitly "proceed to ## Finalize"
- Validate / analyze is standalone -- explicit "does NOT enter ## Finalize"; renderer auto-opens the HTML
- analyze is a synonym for validate; intent detection routes both
- Update mode no longer has its own light-close validation step (Finalize Step 3 covers it)
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.augment chore(tools): align Augment config with skill-validator as single source of truth 2026-03-15 17:41:54 -06:00
.claude-plugin chore(release): draft v6.6.0 changelog and bump marketplace plugins (#2356) 2026-04-28 22:52:51 -05:00
.github fix(publish): advance @next dist-tag after stable release (#2320) 2026-04-26 10:30:41 -05:00
.husky docs: fix docs build (#1336) 2026-01-15 16:44:14 -06:00
.vscode excorcise the deamons part 1 - remove dead uneeed artifacts and items no longer being supported beyond beta of the BMM or core - but could return later as a module 2026-02-04 15:44:25 -06:00
docs feat(bmm): add bmad-investigate skill 2026-05-08 12:53:00 -04:00
evals/bmm-skills/bmad-product-brief fix(bmad-product-brief): tighten update/validate rules and eval expectations 2026-05-09 18:59:37 -05:00
src feat(bmad-prd): outcome-driven trim, swappable validation checklist, HTML report 2026-05-11 18:46:07 -05:00
test fix(installer): remove bmad-help from Copilot Custom Agents picker (#2359) 2026-04-30 08:03:02 -05:00
tools refactor(catalog): rename after/before to preceded-by/followed-by (#2360) 2026-05-01 12:28:50 -07:00
website feat(bmm): add bmad-investigate skill 2026-05-08 12:53:00 -04:00
.coderabbit.yaml feat(coderabbit): add docs-staleness check for all src/ changes 2026-03-17 15:30:32 -06:00
.gitignore feat(skills): TOML-based agent and workflow customization (#2284) 2026-04-19 19:30:29 -05:00
.markdownlint-cli2.yaml refactor: replace 'execute' with 'Read fully and follow:' in workflow prompts (#1387) 2026-01-23 22:25:19 -06:00
.npmignore chore: remove dead agent schema validation infrastructure 2026-03-17 20:20:12 -06:00
.npmrc fix: resolve npm install peer dependency issues 2026-01-30 15:37:42 +00:00
.nvmrc feat: v6.0.0-alpha.0 - the future is now 2025-09-28 23:17:07 -05:00
.prettierignore chore: ignore .junie/ IDE integration folder (#1719) 2026-02-20 20:33:23 -06:00
AGENTS.md feat(tools): add deterministic skill validator for CI 2026-03-17 23:49:01 -06:00
CHANGELOG.md chore(release): draft v6.6.0 changelog and bump marketplace plugins (#2356) 2026-04-28 22:52:51 -05:00
CNAME Add CNAME file 2026-01-07 18:18:12 +08:00
CONTRIBUTING.md docs: add contribution guardrails for unsolicited PRs (#2207) 2026-04-04 12:13:06 -05:00
CONTRIBUTORS.md project licence, contribution and discord noise updates, along with improved simplified issue templates 2026-01-18 17:03:47 -06:00
LICENSE project licence, contribution and discord noise updates, along with improved simplified issue templates 2026-01-18 17:03:47 -06:00
README.md feat(installer): add --set and --list-options for non-interactive config (#2354) 2026-04-28 20:15:57 -05:00
README_CN.md chore: remove SM agent (Bob) and migrate to Developer agent (#2186) 2026-04-02 12:25:24 -07:00
README_VN.md docs(vi-vn): sync translations and add missing checkpoint-preview page (#2222) 2026-04-09 20:49:18 -07:00
SECURITY.md Enhance security policy documentation (#1312) 2026-01-14 16:27:52 -06:00
TRADEMARK.md project licence, contribution and discord noise updates, along with improved simplified issue templates 2026-01-18 17:03:47 -06:00
Wordmark.png feat: update website header with new BMAD Method branding (#1352) 2026-01-18 00:25:12 -06:00
banner-bmad-method.png feat: update website header with new BMAD Method branding (#1352) 2026-01-18 00:25:12 -06:00
eslint.config.mjs feat(skills): TOML-based agent and workflow customization (#2284) 2026-04-19 19:30:29 -05:00
package-lock.json chore(release): v6.6.0 [skip ci] 2026-04-29 03:53:32 +00:00
package.json chore(release): v6.6.0 [skip ci] 2026-04-29 03:53:32 +00:00
prettier.config.mjs feat: v6.0.0-alpha.0 - the future is now 2025-09-28 23:17:07 -05:00
removals.txt fix(installer): remove pre-v6.2.0 wrapper skills on update (closes #2309) (#2315) 2026-04-25 22:08:44 -05:00

README.md

BMad Method

Version License: MIT Node.js Version Python Version uv Discord

Build More Architect Dreams — An AI-driven agile development module for the BMad Method Module Ecosystem, the best and most comprehensive Agile AI Driven Development framework that has true scale-adaptive intelligence that adjusts from bug fixes to enterprise systems.

100% free and open source. No paywalls. No gated content. No gated Discord. We believe in empowering everyone, not just those who can pay for a gated community or courses.

Why the BMad Method?

Traditional AI tools do the thinking for you, producing average results. BMad agents and facilitated workflows act as expert collaborators who guide you through a structured process to bring out your best thinking in partnership with the AI.

  • AI Intelligent Help — Invoke the bmad-help skill anytime for guidance on what's next
  • Scale-Domain-Adaptive — Automatically adjusts planning depth based on project complexity
  • Structured Workflows — Grounded in agile best practices across analysis, planning, architecture, and implementation
  • Specialized Agents — 12+ domain experts (PM, Architect, Developer, UX, and more)
  • 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


🚀 What's Next for BMad?

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 →


Quick Start

Prerequisites: Node.js v20+ · Python 3.10+ · uv

npx bmad-method install

Want the newest prerelease build? Use npx bmad-method@next install. Expect higher churn than the default install.

Follow the installer prompts, then open your AI IDE (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) in your project folder.

Non-Interactive Installation (for CI/CD):

npx bmad-method install --directory /path/to/project --modules bmm --tools claude-code --yes

Override any module config option with --set <module>.<key>=<value> (repeatable). Run --list-options [module] to see locally-known official keys (built-in modules plus any external officials cached on this machine):

npx bmad-method install --yes \
  --modules bmm --tools claude-code \
  --set bmm.project_knowledge=research \
  --set bmm.user_skill_level=expert

See all installation options

Not sure what to do? Ask 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?

Modules

BMad Method extends with official modules for specialized domains. Available during installation or anytime after.

Module Purpose
BMad Method (BMM) Core framework with 34+ workflows
BMad Builder (BMB) Create custom BMad agents and workflows
Test Architect (TEA) Risk-based test strategy and automation
Game Dev Studio (BMGD) Game development workflows (Unity, Unreal, Godot)
Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) Innovation, brainstorming, design thinking

Documentation

BMad Method Docs Site — Tutorials, guides, concepts, and reference

Quick links:

Community

Support BMad

BMad is free for everyone and always will be. Star this repo, buy me a coffee, or email contact@bmadcode.com for corporate sponsorship.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

License

MIT License — see LICENSE for details.


BMad and BMAD-METHOD are trademarks of BMad Code, LLC. See TRADEMARK.md for details.

Contributors

See CONTRIBUTORS.md for contributor information.