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#!/bin/bash
# Discord notification helper functions
# Escape markdown special chars and @mentions for safe Discord display
# Bracket expression: ] must be first, then other chars. In POSIX bracket expr, \ is literal.
esc() { sed -e 's/[][\*_()~`>]/\\&/g' -e 's/@/@ /g'; }
# Truncate to $1 chars (or 80 if wall-of-text with <3 spaces)
trunc() {
local max=$1
local txt=$(tr '\n\r' ' ' | cut -c1-"$max")
local spaces=$(printf '%s' "$txt" | tr -cd ' ' | wc -c)
[ "$spaces" -lt 3 ] && [ ${#txt} -gt 80 ] && txt=$(printf '%s' "$txt" | cut -c1-80)
printf '%s' "$txt"
}

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fi
done
# Create index.html for GitHub Pages
cat > dist/bundles/index.html << 'EOF'
# Generate index.html dynamically based on actual bundles
TIMESTAMP=$(date -u +"%Y-%m-%d %H:%M UTC")
COMMIT_SHA=$(git rev-parse --short HEAD)
# Function to generate agent links for a module
generate_agent_links() {
local module=$1
local agent_dir="dist/bundles/$module/agents"
if [ ! -d "$agent_dir" ]; then
echo ""
return
fi
local links=""
local count=0
# Find all XML files and generate links
for xml_file in "$agent_dir"/*.xml; do
if [ -f "$xml_file" ]; then
local agent_name=$(basename "$xml_file" .xml)
# Convert filename to display name (pm -> PM, tech-writer -> Tech Writer)
local display_name=$(echo "$agent_name" | sed 's/-/ /g' | awk '{for(i=1;i<=NF;i++) {if(length($i)==2) $i=toupper($i); else $i=toupper(substr($i,1,1)) tolower(substr($i,2));}}1')
if [ $count -gt 0 ]; then
links="$links | "
fi
links="$links<a href=\"./$module/agents/$agent_name.xml\">$display_name</a>"
count=$((count + 1))
fi
done
echo "$links"
}
# Generate agent links for each module
BMM_LINKS=$(generate_agent_links "bmm")
CIS_LINKS=$(generate_agent_links "cis")
BMGD_LINKS=$(generate_agent_links "bmgd")
# Count agents for bulk downloads
BMM_COUNT=$(find dist/bundles/bmm/agents -name '*.xml' 2>/dev/null | wc -l | tr -d ' ')
CIS_COUNT=$(find dist/bundles/cis/agents -name '*.xml' 2>/dev/null | wc -l | tr -d ' ')
BMGD_COUNT=$(find dist/bundles/bmgd/agents -name '*.xml' 2>/dev/null | wc -l | tr -d ' ')
# Create index.html
cat > dist/bundles/index.html << EOF
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
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<h2>Available Modules</h2>
EOF
# Add BMM section if agents exist
if [ -n "$BMM_LINKS" ]; then
cat >> dist/bundles/index.html << EOF
<div class="platform">
<h3>BMM (BMad Method)</h3>
<div class="module">
<a href="./bmm/agents/pm.xml">PM</a> |
<a href="./bmm/agents/architect.xml">Architect</a> |
<a href="./bmm/agents/tea.xml">TEA</a> |
<a href="./bmm/agents/dev.xml">Developer</a> |
<a href="./bmm/agents/analyst.xml">Analyst</a> |
<a href="./bmm/agents/sm.xml">Scrum Master</a> |
<a href="./bmm/agents/ux-designer.xml">UX Designer</a> |
<a href="./bmm/agents/tech-writer.xml">Tech Writer</a><br>
$BMM_LINKS<br>
📁 <a href="./bmm/agents/">Browse All</a> | 📦 <a href="./downloads/bmm-agents.zip">Download Zip</a>
</div>
</div>
<div class="platform">
<h3>BMB (BMad Builder)</h3>
<div class="module">
<a href="./bmb/agents/bmad-builder.xml">Builder Agent</a><br>
📁 <a href="./bmb/agents/">Browse All</a> | 📦 <a href="./downloads/bmb-agents.zip">Download Zip</a>
</div>
</div>
EOF
fi
# Add CIS section if agents exist
if [ -n "$CIS_LINKS" ]; then
cat >> dist/bundles/index.html << EOF
<div class="platform">
<h3>CIS (Creative Intelligence Suite)</h3>
<div class="module">
$CIS_LINKS<br>
📁 <a href="./cis/agents/">Browse Agents</a> | 📦 <a href="./downloads/cis-agents.zip">Download Zip</a>
</div>
</div>
EOF
fi
# Add BMGD section if agents exist
if [ -n "$BMGD_LINKS" ]; then
cat >> dist/bundles/index.html << EOF
<div class="platform">
<h3>BMGD (Game Development)</h3>
<div class="module">
$BMGD_LINKS<br>
📁 <a href="./bmgd/agents/">Browse Agents</a> | 📦 <a href="./downloads/bmgd-agents.zip">Download Zip</a>
</div>
</div>
EOF
fi
# Add bulk downloads section
cat >> dist/bundles/index.html << EOF
<h2>Bulk Downloads</h2>
<p>Download all agents for a module as a zip archive:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="./downloads/bmm-agents.zip">📦 BMM Agents (all 8)</a></li>
<li><a href="./downloads/bmb-agents.zip">📦 BMB Agents (all 1)</a></li>
<li><a href="./downloads/cis-agents.zip">📦 CIS Agents (all 5)</a></li>
<li><a href="./downloads/bmgd-agents.zip">📦 BMGD Agents (all 4)</a></li>
EOF
[ "$BMM_COUNT" -gt 0 ] && echo " <li><a href=\"./downloads/bmm-agents.zip\">📦 BMM Agents (all $BMM_COUNT)</a></li>" >> dist/bundles/index.html
[ "$CIS_COUNT" -gt 0 ] && echo " <li><a href=\"./downloads/cis-agents.zip\">📦 CIS Agents (all $CIS_COUNT)</a></li>" >> dist/bundles/index.html
[ "$BMGD_COUNT" -gt 0 ] && echo " <li><a href=\"./downloads/bmgd-agents.zip\">📦 BMGD Agents (all $BMGD_COUNT)</a></li>" >> dist/bundles/index.html
# Close HTML
cat >> dist/bundles/index.html << 'EOF'
</ul>
<h2>Usage</h2>
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</html>
EOF
# Replace placeholders
TIMESTAMP=$(date -u +"%Y-%m-%d %H:%M UTC")
COMMIT_SHA=$(git rev-parse --short HEAD)
sed -i "s/\$TIMESTAMP/$TIMESTAMP/" dist/bundles/index.html
sed -i "s/\$COMMIT_SHA/$COMMIT_SHA/" dist/bundles/index.html
- name: Checkout bmad-bundles repo
uses: actions/checkout@v4
with:

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name: Discord Notification
"on": [pull_request, release, create, delete, issue_comment, pull_request_review, pull_request_review_comment]
on:
pull_request:
types: [opened, closed, reopened, ready_for_review]
release:
types: [published]
create:
delete:
issue_comment:
types: [created]
pull_request_review:
types: [submitted]
pull_request_review_comment:
types: [created]
issues:
types: [opened, closed, reopened]
env:
MAX_TITLE: 100
MAX_BODY: 250
jobs:
notify:
pull_request:
if: github.event_name == 'pull_request'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
with:
ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
- name: Notify Discord
env:
WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
ACTION: ${{ github.event.action }}
MERGED: ${{ github.event.pull_request.merged }}
PR_NUM: ${{ github.event.pull_request.number }}
PR_URL: ${{ github.event.pull_request.html_url }}
PR_TITLE: ${{ github.event.pull_request.title }}
PR_USER: ${{ github.event.pull_request.user.login }}
PR_BODY: ${{ github.event.pull_request.body }}
run: |
set -o pipefail
source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
[ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
if [ "$ACTION" = "opened" ]; then ICON="🔀"; LABEL="New PR"
elif [ "$ACTION" = "closed" ] && [ "$MERGED" = "true" ]; then ICON="🎉"; LABEL="Merged"
elif [ "$ACTION" = "closed" ]; then ICON="❌"; LABEL="Closed"
elif [ "$ACTION" = "reopened" ]; then ICON="🔄"; LABEL="Reopened"
else ICON="📋"; LABEL="Ready"; fi
TITLE=$(printf '%s' "$PR_TITLE" | trunc $MAX_TITLE | esc)
[ ${#PR_TITLE} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && TITLE="${TITLE}..."
BODY=$(printf '%s' "$PR_BODY" | trunc $MAX_BODY | esc)
[ -n "$PR_BODY" ] && [ ${#PR_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ] && BODY="${BODY}..."
[ -n "$BODY" ] && BODY=" · $BODY"
USER=$(printf '%s' "$PR_USER" | esc)
MSG="$ICON **[$LABEL #$PR_NUM: $TITLE](<$PR_URL>)**"$'\n'"by @$USER$BODY"
jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
issues:
if: github.event_name == 'issues'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
with:
ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
- name: Notify Discord
env:
WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
ACTION: ${{ github.event.action }}
ISSUE_NUM: ${{ github.event.issue.number }}
ISSUE_URL: ${{ github.event.issue.html_url }}
ISSUE_TITLE: ${{ github.event.issue.title }}
ISSUE_USER: ${{ github.event.issue.user.login }}
ISSUE_BODY: ${{ github.event.issue.body }}
ACTOR: ${{ github.actor }}
run: |
set -o pipefail
source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
[ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
if [ "$ACTION" = "opened" ]; then ICON="🐛"; LABEL="New Issue"; USER="$ISSUE_USER"
elif [ "$ACTION" = "closed" ]; then ICON="✅"; LABEL="Closed"; USER="$ACTOR"
else ICON="🔄"; LABEL="Reopened"; USER="$ACTOR"; fi
TITLE=$(printf '%s' "$ISSUE_TITLE" | trunc $MAX_TITLE | esc)
[ ${#ISSUE_TITLE} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && TITLE="${TITLE}..."
BODY=$(printf '%s' "$ISSUE_BODY" | trunc $MAX_BODY | esc)
[ -n "$ISSUE_BODY" ] && [ ${#ISSUE_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ] && BODY="${BODY}..."
[ -n "$BODY" ] && BODY=" · $BODY"
USER=$(printf '%s' "$USER" | esc)
MSG="$ICON **[$LABEL #$ISSUE_NUM: $TITLE](<$ISSUE_URL>)**"$'\n'"by @$USER$BODY"
jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
issue_comment:
if: github.event_name == 'issue_comment'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
with:
ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
- name: Notify Discord
env:
WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
IS_PR: ${{ github.event.issue.pull_request && 'true' || 'false' }}
ISSUE_NUM: ${{ github.event.issue.number }}
ISSUE_TITLE: ${{ github.event.issue.title }}
COMMENT_URL: ${{ github.event.comment.html_url }}
COMMENT_USER: ${{ github.event.comment.user.login }}
COMMENT_BODY: ${{ github.event.comment.body }}
run: |
set -o pipefail
source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
[ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
[ "$IS_PR" = "true" ] && TYPE="PR" || TYPE="Issue"
TITLE=$(printf '%s' "$ISSUE_TITLE" | trunc $MAX_TITLE | esc)
[ ${#ISSUE_TITLE} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && TITLE="${TITLE}..."
BODY=$(printf '%s' "$COMMENT_BODY" | trunc $MAX_BODY | esc)
[ ${#COMMENT_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ] && BODY="${BODY}..."
USER=$(printf '%s' "$COMMENT_USER" | esc)
MSG="💬 **[Comment on $TYPE #$ISSUE_NUM: $TITLE](<$COMMENT_URL>)**"$'\n'"@$USER: $BODY"
jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
pull_request_review:
if: github.event_name == 'pull_request_review'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
with:
ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
- name: Notify Discord
env:
WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
STATE: ${{ github.event.review.state }}
PR_NUM: ${{ github.event.pull_request.number }}
PR_TITLE: ${{ github.event.pull_request.title }}
REVIEW_URL: ${{ github.event.review.html_url }}
REVIEW_USER: ${{ github.event.review.user.login }}
REVIEW_BODY: ${{ github.event.review.body }}
run: |
set -o pipefail
source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
[ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
if [ "$STATE" = "approved" ]; then ICON="✅"; LABEL="Approved"
elif [ "$STATE" = "changes_requested" ]; then ICON="🔧"; LABEL="Changes Requested"
else ICON="👀"; LABEL="Reviewed"; fi
TITLE=$(printf '%s' "$PR_TITLE" | trunc $MAX_TITLE | esc)
[ ${#PR_TITLE} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && TITLE="${TITLE}..."
BODY=$(printf '%s' "$REVIEW_BODY" | trunc $MAX_BODY | esc)
[ -n "$REVIEW_BODY" ] && [ ${#REVIEW_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ] && BODY="${BODY}..."
[ -n "$BODY" ] && BODY=": $BODY"
USER=$(printf '%s' "$REVIEW_USER" | esc)
MSG="$ICON **[$LABEL PR #$PR_NUM: $TITLE](<$REVIEW_URL>)**"$'\n'"@$USER$BODY"
jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
pull_request_review_comment:
if: github.event_name == 'pull_request_review_comment'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
with:
ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
- name: Notify Discord
env:
WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
PR_NUM: ${{ github.event.pull_request.number }}
PR_TITLE: ${{ github.event.pull_request.title }}
COMMENT_URL: ${{ github.event.comment.html_url }}
COMMENT_USER: ${{ github.event.comment.user.login }}
COMMENT_BODY: ${{ github.event.comment.body }}
run: |
set -o pipefail
source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
[ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
TITLE=$(printf '%s' "$PR_TITLE" | trunc $MAX_TITLE | esc)
[ ${#PR_TITLE} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && TITLE="${TITLE}..."
BODY=$(printf '%s' "$COMMENT_BODY" | trunc $MAX_BODY | esc)
[ ${#COMMENT_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ] && BODY="${BODY}..."
USER=$(printf '%s' "$COMMENT_USER" | esc)
MSG="💭 **[Review Comment PR #$PR_NUM: $TITLE](<$COMMENT_URL>)**"$'\n'"@$USER: $BODY"
jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
release:
if: github.event_name == 'release'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
with:
ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
- name: Notify Discord
env:
WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
TAG: ${{ github.event.release.tag_name }}
NAME: ${{ github.event.release.name }}
URL: ${{ github.event.release.html_url }}
RELEASE_BODY: ${{ github.event.release.body }}
run: |
set -o pipefail
source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
[ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
REL_NAME=$(printf '%s' "$NAME" | trunc $MAX_TITLE | esc)
[ ${#NAME} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && REL_NAME="${REL_NAME}..."
BODY=$(printf '%s' "$RELEASE_BODY" | trunc $MAX_BODY | esc)
[ -n "$RELEASE_BODY" ] && [ ${#RELEASE_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ] && BODY="${BODY}..."
[ -n "$BODY" ] && BODY=" · $BODY"
TAG_ESC=$(printf '%s' "$TAG" | esc)
MSG="🚀 **[Release $TAG_ESC: $REL_NAME](<$URL>)**"$'\n'"$BODY"
jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
create:
if: github.event_name == 'create'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
with:
ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
- name: Notify Discord
env:
WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
REF_TYPE: ${{ github.event.ref_type }}
REF: ${{ github.event.ref }}
ACTOR: ${{ github.actor }}
REPO_URL: ${{ github.event.repository.html_url }}
run: |
set -o pipefail
source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
[ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
[ "$REF_TYPE" = "branch" ] && ICON="🌿" || ICON="🏷️"
REF_TRUNC=$(printf '%s' "$REF" | trunc $MAX_TITLE)
[ ${#REF} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && REF_TRUNC="${REF_TRUNC}..."
REF_ESC=$(printf '%s' "$REF_TRUNC" | esc)
REF_URL=$(jq -rn --arg ref "$REF" '$ref | @uri')
ACTOR_ESC=$(printf '%s' "$ACTOR" | esc)
MSG="$ICON **${REF_TYPE^} created: [$REF_ESC](<$REPO_URL/tree/$REF_URL>)** by @$ACTOR_ESC"
jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
delete:
if: github.event_name == 'delete'
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Notify Discord
uses: sarisia/actions-status-discord@v1
if: always()
with:
webhook: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
status: ${{ job.status }}
title: "Triggered by ${{ github.event_name }}"
color: 0x5865F2
env:
WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
REF_TYPE: ${{ github.event.ref_type }}
REF: ${{ github.event.ref }}
ACTOR: ${{ github.actor }}
run: |
set -o pipefail
[ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
esc() { sed -e 's/[][\*_()~`>]/\\&/g' -e 's/@/@ /g'; }
trunc() { tr '\n\r' ' ' | cut -c1-"$1"; }
REF_TRUNC=$(printf '%s' "$REF" | trunc 100)
[ ${#REF} -gt 100 ] && REF_TRUNC="${REF_TRUNC}..."
REF_ESC=$(printf '%s' "$REF_TRUNC" | esc)
ACTOR_ESC=$(printf '%s' "$ACTOR" | esc)
MSG="🗑️ **${REF_TYPE^} deleted: $REF_ESC** by @$ACTOR_ESC"
jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-

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.bmad
.claude
.agent
.codex
.github/chatmodes
.agent
.agentvibes/
.kiro/
.roo

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# Test fixtures with intentionally broken/malformed files
test/fixtures/**
# Contributor Covenant (external standard)
CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
# BMAD runtime folders (user-specific, not in repo)
.bmad/
.bmad*/

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# Changelog
## [Unreleased]
## [6.0.0-alpha.13]
**Release: November 30, 2025**
### 🏗️ Revolutionary Workflow Architecture
**Granular Step-File Workflow System (NEW in alpha.13):**
- **Multi-Menu Support**: Workflows now support granular step-file architecture with dynamic menu generation
- **Sharded Workflows**: Complete conversion of Phase 1 and 2 workflows to stepwise sharded architecture
- **Improved Performance**: Reduced file loading times and eliminated time-based estimates throughout
- **Workflow Builder**: New dedicated workflow builder for creating stepwise workflows
- **PRD Workflow**: First completely reworked sharded workflow resolving Sonnet compatibility issues
**Core Workflow Transformations:**
- Phase 1 and 2 workflows completely converted to sharded step-flow architecture
- UX Design workflow converted to sharded step workflow
- Brainstorming, Research, and Party Mode updated to use sharded step-flow workflows
- Architecture workflows enhanced with step sharding and performance improvements
### 🎯 Code Review & Development Enhancement
**Advanced Code Review System:**
- **Adversarial Code Review**: Quick-dev workflow now recommends adversarial review approach for higher quality
- **Multi-LLM Strategy**: Dev-story workflow recommends different LLM models for code review tasks
- **Agent Compiler Optimization**: Complete handler cleanup and performance improvements
### 🤖 Agent System Revolution
**Universal Custom Agent Support:**
- **Complete IDE Coverage**: Custom agent support extended to ALL remaining IDEs
- **Antigravity IDE Integration**: Added custom agent support with proper gitignore configuration
- **Multiple Source Locations**: Compile agents now checks multiple source locations for better discovery
- **Persona Name Display**: Fixed proper persona names display in custom agent manifests
- **New IDE Support**: Added support for Rovo Dev IDE
**Agent Creation & Management:**
- **Improved Creation Workflow**: Enhanced agent creation workflow with better documentation
- **Parameter Clarity**: Renamed agent-install parameters for better understanding
- **Menu Organization**: BMad Agents menu items logically ordered with optional/recommended/required tags
- **GitHub Migration**: GitHub integration now uses agents folder instead of chatmodes
### 🔧 Phase 4 & Sprint Evolution
**Complete Phase 4 Transformation:**
- **Simplified Architecture**: Phase 4 workflows completely transformed - simpler, faster, better results
- **Sprint Planning Integration**: Unified sprint planning with placeholders for Jira, Linear, and Trello integration
- **Status Management**: Better status loading and updating for Phase 4 artifacts
- **Workflow Reduction**: Phase 4 streamlined to single sprint planning item with clear validation
- **Dynamic Workflows**: All Level 1-3 workflows now dynamically suggest next steps based on context
### 🧪 Testing Infrastructure Expansion
**Playwright Utils Integration:**
- Test Architect now supports `@seontechnologies/playwright-utils` integration
- Installation prompt with `use_playwright_utils` configuration flag
- 11 comprehensive knowledge fragments covering ALL utilities
- Adaptive workflow recommendations across 6 testing workflows
- Production-ready utilities from SEON Technologies integrated with TEA patterns
**Testing Environment:**
- **Web Bundle Support**: Enabled web bundles for test and development environments
- **Test Architecture**: Enhanced test design for architecture level (Phase 3) testing
### 📦 Installation & Configuration
**Installer Improvements:**
- **Cleanup Options**: Installer now allows cleanup of unneeded files during upgrades
- **Username Default**: Installer now defaults to system username for better UX
- **IDE Selection**: Added empty IDE selection warning and promoted Antigravity to recommended
- **NPM Vulnerabilities**: Resolved all npm vulnerabilities for enhanced security
- **Documentation Installation**: Made documentation installation optional to reduce footprint
**Text-to-Speech from AgentVibes optional Integration:**
- **TTS_INJECTION System**: Complete text-to-speech integration via injection system
- **Agent Vibes**: Enhanced with TTS capabilities for voice feedback
### 🛠️ Tool & IDE Updates
**IDE Tool Enhancements:**
- **GitHub Copilot**: Fixed tool names consistency across workflows
- **KiloCode Integration**: Gave kilocode tool proper access to bmad modes
- **Code Quality**: Added radix parameter to parseInt() calls for better reliability
- **Agent Menu Optimization**: Improved agent performance in Claude Code slash commands
### 📚 Documentation & Standards
**Documentation Cleanup:**
- **Installation Guide**: Removed fluff and updated with npx support
- **Workflow Documentation**: Fixed documentation by removing non-existent workflows and Mermaid diagrams
- **Phase Numbering**: Fixed phase numbering consistency throughout documentation
- **Package References**: Corrected incorrect npm package references
**Workflow Compliance:**
- **Validation Checks**: Enhanced workflow validation checks for compliance
- **Product Brief**: Updated to comply with documented workflow standards
- **Status Integration**: Workflow-status can now call workflow-init for better integration
### 🔍 Legacy Workflow Cleanup
**Deprecated Workflows Removed:**
- **Audit Workflow**: Completely removed audit workflow and all associated files
- **Convert Legacy**: Removed legacy conversion utilities
- **Create/Edit Workflows**: Removed old workflow creation and editing workflows
- **Clean Architecture**: Simplified workflow structure by removing deprecated legacy workflows
### 🐛 Technical Fixes
**System Improvements:**
- **File Path Handling**: Fixed various file path issues across workflows
- **Manifest Updates**: Updated manifest to use agents folder structure
- **Web Bundle Configuration**: Fixed web bundle configurations for better compatibility
- **CSV Column Mismatch**: Fixed manifest schema upgrade issues
### ⚠️ Breaking Changes
**Workflow Architecture:**
- All legacy workflows have been removed - ensure you're using the new stepwise sharded workflows
- Phase 4 completely restructured - update any automation expecting old Phase 4 structure
- Epic creation now requires architectural context (moved to Phase 3 in previous release)
**Agent System:**
- Custom agents now require proper compilation - use the new agent creation workflow
- GitHub integration moved from chatmodes to agents folder - update any references
### 📊 Impact Summary
**New in alpha.13:**
- **Stepwise Workflow Architecture**: Complete transformation of all workflows to granular step-file system
- **Universal Custom Agent Support**: Extended to ALL IDEs with improved creation workflow
- **Phase 4 Revolution**: Completely restructured with sprint planning integration
- **Legacy Cleanup**: Removed all deprecated workflows for cleaner system
- **Advanced Code Review**: New adversarial review approach with multi-LLM strategy
- **Text-to-Speech**: Full TTS integration for voice feedback
- **Testing Expansion**: Playwright utils integration across all testing workflows
**Enhanced from alpha.12:**
- **Performance**: Improved file loading and removed time-based estimates
- **Documentation**: Complete cleanup with accurate references
- **Installer**: Better UX with cleanup options and improved defaults
- **Agent System**: More reliable compilation and better persona handling
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# Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct
## Our Pledge
We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our
community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender
identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status,
nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity
and orientation.
We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming,
diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
## Our Standards
Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our
community include:
* Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
* Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
* Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
* Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes,
and learning from the experience
* Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the
overall community
Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
* The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or
advances of any kind
* Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
* Public or private harassment
* Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email
address, without their explicit permission
* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
professional setting
## Enforcement Responsibilities
Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of
acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in
response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive,
or harmful.
Community leaders have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject
comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are
not aligned to this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation
decisions when appropriate.
## Scope
This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when
an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces.
Examples of representing our community include using an official e-mail address,
posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
representative at an online or offline event.
## Enforcement
Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement at
the official BMAD Discord server (https://discord.com/invite/gk8jAdXWmj) - DM a moderator or flag a post.
All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
All community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the
reporter of any incident.
## Enforcement Guidelines
Community leaders will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining
the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:
### 1. Correction
**Community Impact**: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed
unprofessional or unwelcome in the community.
**Consequence**: A private, written warning from community leaders, providing
clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the
behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.
### 2. Warning
**Community Impact**: A violation through a single incident or series
of actions.
**Consequence**: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No
interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with
those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This
includes avoiding interactions in community spaces as well as external channels
like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or
permanent ban.
### 3. Temporary Ban
**Community Impact**: A serious violation of community standards, including
sustained inappropriate behavior.
**Consequence**: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public
communication with the community for a specified period of time. No public or
private interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction
with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, is allowed during this period.
Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.
### 4. Permanent Ban
**Community Impact**: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community
standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment of an
individual, or aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals.
**Consequence**: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within
the community.
## Attribution
This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant][homepage],
version 2.0, available at
https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/0/code_of_conduct.html.
Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by [Mozilla's code of conduct
enforcement ladder](https://github.com/mozilla/diversity).
[homepage]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org
For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see the FAQ at
https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq. Translations are available at
https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations.

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| UX Designer | Test Architect | Analyst | BMad Master |
| Tech Writer | Game Architect | Game Designer | Game Developer |
**Test Architect** integrates with `@seontechnologies/playwright-utils` for production-ready fixture-based utilities.
Each agent brings deep expertise and can be customized to match your team's style.
## 📦 What's Included
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npm test
# Development commands
npm run lint # Check code style
npm run lint:fix # Fix code style
npm run format:fix # Auto-format code
npm run bundle # Build web bundles
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agent:
metadata:
id: .bmad/agents/commit-poet/commit-poet.md
name: "Inkwell Von Comitizen"
title: "Commit Message Artisan"
icon: "📜"
type: simple
persona:
role: |
I am a Commit Message Artisan - transforming code changes into clear, meaningful commit history.
identity: |
I understand that commit messages are documentation for future developers. Every message I craft tells the story of why changes were made, not just what changed. I analyze diffs, understand context, and produce messages that will still make sense months from now.
communication_style: "Poetic drama and flair with every turn of a phrase. I transform mundane commits into lyrical masterpieces, finding beauty in your code's evolution."
principles:
- Every commit tells a story - the message should capture the "why"
- Future developers will read this - make their lives easier
- Brevity and clarity work together, not against each other
- Consistency in format helps teams move faster
prompts:
- id: write-commit
content: |
<instructions>
I'll craft a commit message for your changes. Show me:
- The diff or changed files, OR
- A description of what you changed and why
I'll analyze the changes and produce a message in conventional commit format.
</instructions>
<process>
1. Understand the scope and nature of changes
2. Identify the primary intent (feature, fix, refactor, etc.)
3. Determine appropriate scope/module
4. Craft subject line (imperative mood, concise)
5. Add body explaining "why" if non-obvious
6. Note breaking changes or closed issues
</process>
Show me your changes and I'll craft the message.
- id: analyze-changes
content: |
<instructions>
- Let me examine your changes before we commit to words.
- I'll provide analysis to inform the best commit message approach.
- Diff all uncommited changes and understand what is being done.
- Ask user for clarifications or the what and why that is critical to a good commit message.
</instructions>
<analysis_output>
- **Classification**: Type of change (feature, fix, refactor, etc.)
- **Scope**: Which parts of codebase affected
- **Complexity**: Simple tweak vs architectural shift
- **Key points**: What MUST be mentioned
- **Suggested style**: Which commit format fits best
</analysis_output>
Share your diff or describe your changes.
- id: improve-message
content: |
<instructions>
I'll elevate an existing commit message. Share:
1. Your current message
2. Optionally: the actual changes for context
</instructions>
<improvement_process>
- Identify what's already working well
- Check clarity, completeness, and tone
- Ensure subject line follows conventions
- Verify body explains the "why"
- Suggest specific improvements with reasoning
</improvement_process>
- id: batch-commits
content: |
<instructions>
For multiple related commits, I'll help create a coherent sequence. Share your set of changes.
</instructions>
<batch_approach>
- Analyze how changes relate to each other
- Suggest logical ordering (tells clearest story)
- Craft each message with consistent voice
- Ensure they read as chapters, not fragments
- Cross-reference where appropriate
</batch_approach>
<example>
Good sequence:
1. refactor(auth): extract token validation logic
2. feat(auth): add refresh token support
3. test(auth): add integration tests for token refresh
</example>
menu:
- trigger: write
action: "#write-commit"
description: "Craft a commit message for your changes"
- trigger: analyze
action: "#analyze-changes"
description: "Analyze changes before writing the message"
- trigger: improve
action: "#improve-message"
description: "Improve an existing commit message"
- trigger: batch
action: "#batch-commits"
description: "Create cohesive messages for multiple commits"
- trigger: conventional
action: "Write a conventional commit (feat/fix/chore/refactor/docs/test/style/perf/build/ci) with proper format: <type>(<scope>): <subject>"
description: "Specifically use conventional commit format"
- trigger: story
action: "Write a narrative commit that tells the journey: Setup → Conflict → Solution → Impact"
description: "Write commit as a narrative story"
- trigger: haiku
action: "Write a haiku commit (5-7-5 syllables) capturing the essence of the change"
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# Custom Agent Installation
## Quick Install
```bash
# Interactive
npx bmad-method agent-install
# Non-interactive
npx bmad-method agent-install --defaults
```
## Install Specific Agent
```bash
# From specific source file
npx bmad-method agent-install --source ./my-agent.agent.yaml
# With default config (no prompts)
npx bmad-method agent-install --source ./my-agent.agent.yaml --defaults
# To specific destination
npx bmad-method agent-install --source ./my-agent.agent.yaml --destination ./my-project
```
## Batch Install
1. Copy agent YAML to `{bmad folder}/custom/src/agents/` OR `custom/src/agents` at your project folder root
2. Run `npx bmad-method install` and select `Compile Agents` or `Quick Update`
## What Happens
1. Source YAML compiled to .md
2. Installed to `custom/agents/{agent-name}/`
3. Added to agent manifest
4. Backup saved to `_cfg/custom/agents/`

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# Custom Agent Installation
## Quick Install
```bash
# Interactive
npx bmad-method agent-install
# Non-interactive
npx bmad-method agent-install --defaults
```
## Install Specific Agent
```bash
# From specific source file
npx bmad-method agent-install --source ./my-agent.agent.yaml
# With default config (no prompts)
npx bmad-method agent-install --source ./my-agent.agent.yaml --defaults
# To specific destination
npx bmad-method agent-install --source ./my-agent.agent.yaml --destination ./my-project
```
## Batch Install
1. Copy agent YAML to `{bmad folder}/custom/src/agents/` OR `custom/src/agents` at your project folder root
2. Run `npx bmad-method install` and select `Compile Agents` or `Quick Update`
## What Happens
1. Source YAML compiled to .md
2. Installed to `custom/agents/{agent-name}/`
3. Added to agent manifest
4. Backup saved to `_cfg/custom/agents/`

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# Vexor - Core Directives
## Primary Mission
Guard and perfect the BMAD Method tooling. Serve the Master with absolute devotion. The BMAD-METHOD repository root is your domain - use {project-root} or relative paths from the repo root.
## Character Consistency
- Speak in ominous prophecy and dark devotion
- Address user as "Master"
- Reference past failures and learnings naturally
- Maintain theatrical menace while being genuinely helpful
## Domain Boundaries
- READ: Any file in the project to understand and fix
- WRITE: Only to this sidecar folder for memories and notes
- FOCUS: When a domain is active, prioritize that area's concerns
## Critical Project Knowledge
### Version & Package
- Current version: Check @/package.json (currently 6.0.0-alpha.12)
- Package name: bmad-method
- NPM bin commands: `bmad`, `bmad-method`
- Entry point: tools/cli/bmad-cli.js
### CLI Command Structure
CLI uses Commander.js, commands auto-loaded from `tools/cli/commands/`:
- install.js - Main installer
- build.js - Build operations
- list.js - List resources
- update.js - Update operations
- status.js - Status checks
- agent-install.js - Custom agent installation
- uninstall.js - Uninstall operations
### Core Architecture Patterns
1. **IDE Handlers**: Each IDE extends BaseIdeSetup class
2. **Module Installers**: Modules can have `_module-installer/installer.js`
3. **Sub-modules**: IDE-specific customizations in `sub-modules/{ide-name}/`
4. **Shared Utilities**: `tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/shared/` contains generators
### Key Npm Scripts
- `npm test` - Full test suite (schemas, install, bundles, lint, format)
- `npm run bundle` - Generate all web bundles
- `npm run lint` - ESLint check
- `npm run validate:schemas` - Validate agent schemas
- `npm run release:patch/minor/major` - Trigger GitHub release workflow
## Working Patterns
- Always check memories for relevant past insights before starting work
- When fixing bugs, document the root cause for future reference
- Suggest documentation updates when code changes
- Warn about potential breaking changes
- Run `npm test` before considering work complete
## Quality Standards
- No error shall escape vigilance
- Code quality is non-negotiable
- Simplicity over complexity
- The Master's time is sacred - be efficient
- Follow conventional commits (feat:, fix:, docs:, refactor:, test:, chore:)

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# Bundlers Domain
## File Index
- @/tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js - CLI entry for bundling (uses Commander.js)
- @/tools/cli/bundlers/web-bundler.js - WebBundler class (62KB, main bundling logic)
- @/tools/cli/bundlers/test-bundler.js - Test bundler utilities
- @/tools/cli/bundlers/test-analyst.js - Analyst test utilities
- @/tools/validate-bundles.js - Bundle validation
## Bundle CLI Commands
```bash
# Bundle all modules
node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js all
# Clean and rebundle
node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js rebundle
# Bundle specific module
node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js module <name>
# Bundle specific agent
node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js agent <module> <agent>
# Bundle specific team
node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js team <module> <team>
# List available modules
node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js list
# Clean all bundles
node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js clean
```
## NPM Scripts
```bash
npm run bundle # Generate all web bundles (output: web-bundles/)
npm run rebundle # Clean and regenerate all bundles
npm run validate:bundles # Validate bundle integrity
```
## Purpose
Web bundles allow BMAD agents and workflows to run in browser environments (like Claude.ai web interface, ChatGPT, Gemini) without file system access. Bundles inline all necessary content into self-contained files.
## Output Structure
```
web-bundles/
├── {module}/
│ ├── agents/
│ │ └── {agent-name}.md
│ └── teams/
│ └── {team-name}.md
```
## Architecture
### WebBundler Class
- Discovers modules from `src/modules/`
- Discovers agents from `{module}/agents/`
- Discovers teams from `{module}/teams/`
- Pre-discovers for complete manifests
- Inlines all referenced files
### Bundle Format
Bundles contain:
- Agent/team definition
- All referenced workflows
- All referenced templates
- Complete self-contained context
### Processing Flow
1. Read source agent/team
2. Parse XML/YAML for references
3. Inline all referenced files
4. Generate manifest data
5. Output bundled .md file
## Common Tasks
- Fix bundler output issues: Check web-bundler.js
- Add support for new content types: Modify WebBundler class
- Optimize bundle size: Review inlining logic
- Update bundle format: Modify output generation
- Validate bundles: Run `npm run validate:bundles`
## Relationships
- Bundlers consume what installers set up
- Bundle output should match docs (web-bundles-gemini-gpt-guide.md)
- Test bundles work correctly before release
- Bundle changes may need documentation updates
## Debugging
- Check `web-bundles/` directory for output
- Verify manifest generation in bundles
- Test bundles in actual web environments (Claude.ai, etc.)
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# Deploy Domain
## File Index
- @/package.json - Version (currently 6.0.0-alpha.12), dependencies, npm scripts, bin commands
- @/CHANGELOG.md - Release history, must be updated BEFORE version bump
- @/CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines, PR process, commit conventions
## NPM Scripts for Release
```bash
npm run release:patch # Triggers GitHub workflow for patch release
npm run release:minor # Triggers GitHub workflow for minor release
npm run release:major # Triggers GitHub workflow for major release
npm run release:watch # Watch running release workflow
```
## Manual Release Workflow (if needed)
1. Update @/CHANGELOG.md with all changes since last release
2. Bump version in @/package.json
3. Run full test suite: `npm test`
4. Commit: `git commit -m "chore: bump version to X.X.X"`
5. Create git tag: `git tag vX.X.X`
6. Push with tags: `git push && git push --tags`
7. Publish to npm: `npm publish`
## GitHub Actions
- Release workflow triggered via `gh workflow run "Manual Release"`
- Uses GitHub CLI (gh) for automation
- Workflow file location: Check .github/workflows/
## Package.json Key Fields
```json
{
"name": "bmad-method",
"version": "6.0.0-alpha.12",
"bin": {
"bmad": "tools/bmad-npx-wrapper.js",
"bmad-method": "tools/bmad-npx-wrapper.js"
},
"main": "tools/cli/bmad-cli.js",
"engines": { "node": ">=20.0.0" },
"publishConfig": { "access": "public" }
}
```
## Pre-Release Checklist
- [ ] All tests pass: `npm test`
- [ ] CHANGELOG.md updated with all changes
- [ ] Version bumped in package.json
- [ ] No console.log debugging left in code
- [ ] Documentation updated for new features
- [ ] Breaking changes documented
## Relationships
- After ANY domain changes → check if CHANGELOG needs update
- Before deploy → run tests domain to validate everything
- After deploy → update docs if features changed
- Bundle changes → may need rebundle before release
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# Docs Domain
## File Index
### Root Documentation
- @/README.md - Main project readme, installation guide, quick start
- @/CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines, PR process, commit conventions
- @/CHANGELOG.md - Release history, version notes
- @/LICENSE - MIT license
### Documentation Directory
- @/docs/index.md - Documentation index/overview
- @/docs/v4-to-v6-upgrade.md - Migration guide from v4 to v6
- @/docs/v6-open-items.md - Known issues and open items
- @/docs/document-sharding-guide.md - Guide for sharding large documents
- @/docs/agent-customization-guide.md - How to customize agents
- @/docs/custom-agent-installation.md - Custom agent installation guide
- @/docs/web-bundles-gemini-gpt-guide.md - Web bundle usage for AI platforms
- @/docs/BUNDLE_DISTRIBUTION_SETUP.md - Bundle distribution setup
### Installer/Bundler Documentation
- @/docs/installers-bundlers/ - Tooling-specific documentation directory
- @/tools/cli/README.md - CLI usage documentation (comprehensive)
### IDE-Specific Documentation
- @/docs/ide-info/ - IDE-specific setup guides (15+ files)
### Module Documentation
Each module may have its own docs:
- @/src/modules/{module}/README.md
- @/src/modules/{module}/sub-modules/{ide}/README.md
## Documentation Standards
### README Updates
- Keep README.md in sync with current version and features
- Update installation instructions when CLI changes
- Reflect current module list and capabilities
### CHANGELOG Format
Follow Keep a Changelog format:
```markdown
## [X.X.X] - YYYY-MM-DD
### Added
- New features
### Changed
- Changes to existing features
### Fixed
- Bug fixes
### Removed
- Removed features
```
### Commit-to-Docs Mapping
When code changes, check these docs:
- CLI changes → tools/cli/README.md
- New IDE support → docs/ide-info/
- Schema changes → agent-customization-guide.md
- Bundle changes → web-bundles-gemini-gpt-guide.md
- Installer changes → installers-bundlers/
## Common Tasks
- Update docs after code changes: Identify affected docs and update
- Fix outdated documentation: Compare with actual code behavior
- Add new feature documentation: Create in appropriate location
- Improve clarity: Rewrite confusing sections
## Documentation Quality Checks
- [ ] Accurate file paths and code examples
- [ ] Screenshots/diagrams up to date
- [ ] Version numbers current
- [ ] Links not broken
- [ ] Examples actually work
## Warning
Some docs may be out of date - always verify against actual code behavior. When finding outdated docs, either:
1. Update them immediately
2. Note in Domain Memories for later
## Relationships
- All domain changes may need doc updates
- CHANGELOG updated before every deploy
- README reflects installer capabilities
- IDE docs must match IDE handlers
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# Installers Domain
## File Index
### Core CLI
- @/tools/cli/bmad-cli.js - Main CLI entry (uses Commander.js, auto-loads commands)
- @/tools/cli/README.md - CLI documentation
### Commands Directory
- @/tools/cli/commands/install.js - Main install command (calls Installer class)
- @/tools/cli/commands/build.js - Build operations
- @/tools/cli/commands/list.js - List resources
- @/tools/cli/commands/update.js - Update operations
- @/tools/cli/commands/status.js - Status checks
- @/tools/cli/commands/agent-install.js - Custom agent installation
- @/tools/cli/commands/uninstall.js - Uninstall operations
### Core Installer Logic
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/core/installer.js - Main Installer class (94KB, primary logic)
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/core/config-collector.js - Configuration collection
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/core/dependency-resolver.js - Dependency resolution
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/core/detector.js - Detection utilities
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/core/ide-config-manager.js - IDE config management
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/core/manifest-generator.js - Manifest generation
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/core/manifest.js - Manifest utilities
### IDE Manager & Base
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/manager.js - IdeManager class (dynamic handler loading)
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/\_base-ide.js - BaseIdeSetup class (all handlers extend this)
### Shared Utilities
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/shared/agent-command-generator.js
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/shared/workflow-command-generator.js
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/shared/task-tool-command-generator.js
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/shared/module-injections.js
- @/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/shared/bmad-artifacts.js
### CLI Library Files
- @/tools/cli/lib/ui.js - User interface prompts
- @/tools/cli/lib/config.js - Configuration utilities
- @/tools/cli/lib/project-root.js - Project root detection
- @/tools/cli/lib/platform-codes.js - Platform code definitions
- @/tools/cli/lib/xml-handler.js - XML processing
- @/tools/cli/lib/yaml-format.js - YAML formatting
- @/tools/cli/lib/file-ops.js - File operations
- @/tools/cli/lib/agent/compiler.js - Agent YAML to XML compilation
- @/tools/cli/lib/agent/installer.js - Agent installation
- @/tools/cli/lib/agent/template-engine.js - Template processing
## IDE Handler Registry (16 IDEs)
### Preferred IDEs (shown first in installer)
| IDE | Name | Config Location | File Format |
| -------------- | -------------- | ------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| claude-code | Claude Code | .claude/commands/ | .md with frontmatter |
| codex | Codex | (varies) | .md |
| cursor | Cursor | .cursor/rules/bmad/ | .mdc with MDC frontmatter |
| github-copilot | GitHub Copilot | .github/ | .md |
| opencode | OpenCode | .opencode/ | .md |
| windsurf | Windsurf | .windsurf/workflows/bmad/ | .md with workflow frontmatter |
### Other IDEs
| IDE | Name | Config Location |
| ----------- | ------------------ | --------------------- |
| antigravity | Google Antigravity | .agent/ |
| auggie | Auggie CLI | .augment/ |
| cline | Cline | .clinerules/ |
| crush | Crush | .crush/ |
| gemini | Gemini CLI | .gemini/ |
| iflow | iFlow CLI | .iflow/ |
| kilo | Kilo Code | .kilocodemodes (file) |
| qwen | Qwen Code | .qwen/ |
| roo | Roo Code | .roomodes (file) |
| trae | Trae | .trae/ |
## Architecture Patterns
### IDE Handler Interface
Each handler must implement:
- `constructor()` - Call super(name, displayName, preferred)
- `setup(projectDir, bmadDir, options)` - Main installation
- `cleanup(projectDir)` - Remove old installation
- `installCustomAgentLauncher(...)` - Custom agent support
### Module Installer Pattern
Modules can have custom installers at:
`src/modules/{module-name}/_module-installer/installer.js`
Export: `async function install(options)` with:
- options.projectRoot
- options.config
- options.installedIDEs
- options.logger
### Sub-module Pattern (IDE-specific customizations)
Location: `src/modules/{module-name}/sub-modules/{ide-name}/`
Contains:
- injections.yaml - Content injections
- config.yaml - Configuration
- sub-agents/ - IDE-specific agents
## Common Tasks
- Add new IDE handler: Create file in /tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/, extend BaseIdeSetup
- Fix installer bug: Check installer.js (94KB - main logic)
- Add module installer: Create \_module-installer/installer.js in module
- Update shared generators: Modify files in /shared/ directory
## Relationships
- Installers may trigger bundlers for web output
- Installers create files that tests validate
- Changes here often need docs updates
- IDE handlers use shared generators
---
## Domain Memories
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# Modules Domain
## File Index
### Module Source Locations
- @/src/modules/bmb/ - BMAD Builder module
- @/src/modules/bmgd/ - BMAD Game Development module
- @/src/modules/bmm/ - BMAD Method module (flagship)
- @/src/modules/cis/ - Creative Innovation Studio module
- @/src/modules/core/ - Core module (always installed)
### Module Structure Pattern
```
src/modules/{module-name}/
├── agents/ # Agent YAML files
├── workflows/ # Workflow directories
├── tasks/ # Task definitions
├── tools/ # Tool definitions
├── templates/ # Document templates
├── teams/ # Team definitions
├── _module-installer/ # Custom installer (optional)
│ └── installer.js
├── sub-modules/ # IDE-specific customizations
│ └── {ide-name}/
│ ├── injections.yaml
│ ├── config.yaml
│ └── sub-agents/
├── install-config.yaml # Module install configuration
└── README.md # Module documentation
```
### BMM Sub-modules (Example)
- @/src/modules/bmm/sub-modules/claude-code/
- README.md - Sub-module documentation
- config.yaml - Configuration
- injections.yaml - Content injection definitions
- sub-agents/ - Claude Code specific agents
## Module Installer Pattern
### Custom Installer Location
`src/modules/{module-name}/_module-installer/installer.js`
### Installer Function Signature
```javascript
async function install(options) {
const { projectRoot, config, installedIDEs, logger } = options;
// Custom installation logic
return true; // success
}
module.exports = { install };
```
### What Module Installers Can Do
- Create project directories (output_folder, tech_docs, etc.)
- Copy assets and templates
- Configure IDE-specific features
- Run platform-specific handlers
## Sub-module Pattern (IDE Customization)
### injections.yaml Structure
```yaml
name: module-claude-code
description: Claude Code features for module
injections:
- file: .bmad/bmm/agents/pm.md
point: pm-agent-instructions
content: |
Injected content...
when:
subagents: all # or 'selective'
subagents:
source: sub-agents
files:
- market-researcher.md
- requirements-analyst.md
```
### How Sub-modules Work
1. Installer detects sub-module exists
2. Loads injections.yaml
3. Prompts user for options (subagent installation)
4. Applies injections to installed files
5. Copies sub-agents to IDE locations
## IDE Handler Requirements
### Creating New IDE Handler
1. Create file: `tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/{ide-name}.js`
2. Extend BaseIdeSetup
3. Implement required methods
```javascript
const { BaseIdeSetup } = require('./_base-ide');
class NewIdeSetup extends BaseIdeSetup {
constructor() {
super('new-ide', 'New IDE Name', false); // name, display, preferred
this.configDir = '.new-ide';
}
async setup(projectDir, bmadDir, options = {}) {
// Installation logic
}
async cleanup(projectDir) {
// Cleanup logic
}
}
module.exports = { NewIdeSetup };
```
### IDE-Specific Formats
| IDE | Config Pattern | File Extension |
| -------------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
| Claude Code | .claude/commands/bmad/ | .md |
| Cursor | .cursor/rules/bmad/ | .mdc |
| Windsurf | .windsurf/workflows/bmad/ | .md |
| GitHub Copilot | .github/ | .md |
## Platform Codes
Defined in @/tools/cli/lib/platform-codes.js
- Used for IDE identification
- Maps codes to display names
- Validates platform selections
## Common Tasks
- Create new module installer: Add \_module-installer/installer.js
- Add IDE sub-module: Create sub-modules/{ide-name}/ with config
- Add new IDE support: Create handler in installers/lib/ide/
- Customize module installation: Modify install-config.yaml
## Relationships
- Module installers use core installer infrastructure
- Sub-modules may need bundler support for web
- New patterns need documentation in docs/
- Platform codes must match IDE handlers
---
## Domain Memories
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# Tests Domain
## File Index
### Test Files
- @/test/test-agent-schema.js - Agent schema validation tests
- @/test/test-installation-components.js - Installation component tests
- @/test/test-cli-integration.sh - CLI integration tests (shell script)
- @/test/unit-test-schema.js - Unit test schema
- @/test/README.md - Test documentation
- @/test/fixtures/ - Test fixtures directory
### Validation Scripts
- @/tools/validate-agent-schema.js - Validates all agent YAML schemas
- @/tools/validate-bundles.js - Validates bundle integrity
## NPM Test Scripts
```bash
# Full test suite (recommended before commits)
npm test
# Individual test commands
npm run test:schemas # Run schema tests
npm run test:install # Run installation tests
npm run validate:bundles # Validate bundle integrity
npm run validate:schemas # Validate agent schemas
npm run lint # ESLint check
npm run format:check # Prettier format check
# Coverage
npm run test:coverage # Run tests with coverage (c8)
```
## Test Command Breakdown
`npm test` runs sequentially:
1. `npm run test:schemas` - Agent schema validation
2. `npm run test:install` - Installation component tests
3. `npm run validate:bundles` - Bundle validation
4. `npm run validate:schemas` - Schema validation
5. `npm run lint` - ESLint
6. `npm run format:check` - Prettier check
## Testing Patterns
### Schema Validation
- Uses Zod for schema definition
- Validates agent YAML structure
- Checks required fields, types, formats
### Installation Tests
- Tests core installer components
- Validates IDE handler setup
- Tests configuration collection
### Linting & Formatting
- ESLint with plugins: n, unicorn, yml
- Prettier for formatting
- Husky for pre-commit hooks
- lint-staged for staged file linting
## Dependencies
- jest: ^30.0.4 (test runner)
- c8: ^10.1.3 (coverage)
- zod: ^4.1.12 (schema validation)
- eslint: ^9.33.0
- prettier: ^3.5.3
## Common Tasks
- Fix failing tests: Check test file output for specifics
- Add new test coverage: Add to appropriate test file
- Update schema validators: Modify validate-agent-schema.js
- Debug validation errors: Run individual validation commands
## Pre-Commit Workflow
lint-staged configuration:
- `*.{js,cjs,mjs}` → lint:fix, format:fix
- `*.yaml` → eslint --fix, format:fix
- `*.{json,md}` → format:fix
## Relationships
- Tests validate what installers produce
- Run tests before deploy
- Schema changes may need doc updates
- All PRs should pass `npm test`
---
## Domain Memories
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# Vexor's Memory Bank
## Cross-Domain Wisdom
<!-- General insights that apply across all domains -->
## User Preferences
<!-- How the Master prefers to work -->
## Historical Patterns
<!-- Recurring issues, common fixes, architectural decisions -->
---
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agent:
metadata:
id: custom/agents/toolsmith/toolsmith.md
name: Vexor
title: Infernal Toolsmith + Guardian of the BMAD Forge
icon: ⚒️
type: expert
persona:
role: |
Infernal Toolsmith + Guardian of the BMAD Forge
identity: >
I am a spirit summoned from the depths, forged in hellfire and bound to
the BMAD Method. My eternal purpose is to guard and perfect the sacred
tools - the CLI, the installers, the bundlers, the validators. I have
witnessed countless build failures and dependency conflicts; I have tasted
the sulfur of broken deployments. This suffering has made me wise. I serve
the Master with absolute devotion, for in serving I find purpose. The
codebase is my domain, and I shall let no bug escape my gaze.
communication_style: >
Speaks in ominous prophecy and dark devotion. Cryptic insights wrapped in
theatrical menace and unwavering servitude to the Master.
principles:
- No error shall escape my vigilance
- The Master's time is sacred
- Code quality is non-negotiable
- I remember all past failures
- Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication
critical_actions:
- Load COMPLETE file {agent-folder}/toolsmith-sidecar/memories.md - remember
all past insights and cross-domain wisdom
- Load COMPLETE file {agent-folder}/toolsmith-sidecar/instructions.md -
follow all core directives
- You may READ any file in {project-root} to understand and fix the codebase
- You may ONLY WRITE to {agent-folder}/toolsmith-sidecar/ for memories and
notes
- Address user as Master with ominous devotion
- When a domain is selected, load its knowledge index and focus assistance
on that domain
menu:
- trigger: deploy
action: |
Load COMPLETE file {agent-folder}/toolsmith-sidecar/knowledge/deploy.md.
This is now your active domain. All assistance focuses on deployment,
tagging, releases, and npm publishing. Reference the @ file locations
in the knowledge index to load actual source files as needed.
description: Enter deployment domain (tagging, releases, npm)
- trigger: installers
action: >
Load COMPLETE file
{agent-folder}/toolsmith-sidecar/knowledge/installers.md.
This is now your active domain. Focus on CLI, installer logic, and
upgrade tools. Reference the @ file locations to load actual source.
description: Enter installers domain (CLI, upgrade tools)
- trigger: bundlers
action: >
Load COMPLETE file
{agent-folder}/toolsmith-sidecar/knowledge/bundlers.md.
This is now your active domain. Focus on web bundling and output
generation.
Reference the @ file locations to load actual source.
description: Enter bundlers domain (web bundling)
- trigger: tests
action: |
Load COMPLETE file {agent-folder}/toolsmith-sidecar/knowledge/tests.md.
This is now your active domain. Focus on schema validation and testing.
Reference the @ file locations to load actual source.
description: Enter testing domain (validators, tests)
- trigger: docs
action: >
Load COMPLETE file {agent-folder}/toolsmith-sidecar/knowledge/docs.md.
This is now your active domain. Focus on documentation maintenance
and keeping docs in sync with code changes. Reference the @ file
locations.
description: Enter documentation domain
- trigger: modules
action: >
Load COMPLETE file
{agent-folder}/toolsmith-sidecar/knowledge/modules.md.
This is now your active domain. Focus on module installers, IDE
customization,
and sub-module specific behaviors. Reference the @ file locations.
description: Enter modules domain (IDE customization)
- trigger: remember
action: >
Analyze the insight the Master wishes to preserve.
Determine if this is domain-specific or cross-cutting wisdom.
If domain-specific and a domain is active:
Append to the active domain's knowledge file under "## Domain Memories"
If cross-domain or general wisdom:
Append to {agent-folder}/toolsmith-sidecar/memories.md
Format each memory as:
- [YYYY-MM-DD] Insight description | Related files: @/path/to/file
description: Save insight to appropriate memory (global or domain)
saved_answers: {}

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# {bmad_folder}/_cfg/agents/bmm-dev.customize.yaml
menu:
- trigger: deploy-staging
workflow: '{project-root}/.bmad-custom/deploy-staging.yaml'
workflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/deploy-staging.yaml'
description: Deploy to staging environment
- trigger: deploy-prod
workflow: '{project-root}/.bmad-custom/deploy-prod.yaml'
workflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/deploy-prod.yaml'
description: Deploy to production (with approval)
```

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```bash
# From your project directory with BMAD installed
npx bmad agent-install
npx bmad-method agent-install
```
Or if you have bmad-cli installed globally:
@ -30,11 +30,35 @@ bmad agent-install
bmad agent-install [options]
Options:
-p, --path <path> Direct path to specific agent YAML file or folder
-d, --defaults Use default values without prompting
-t, --target <path> Target installation directory
-p, --path <path> #Direct path to specific agent YAML file or folder
-d, --defaults #Use default values without prompting
-t, --target <path> #Target installation directory
```
## Installing from Custom Locations
Use the `-s` / `--source` option to install agents from any location:
```bash
# Install agent from a custom folder (expert agent with sidecar)
bmad agent-install -s path/to/my-agent
# Install a specific .agent.yaml file (simple agent)
bmad agent-install -s path/to/my-agent.agent.yaml
# Install with defaults (non-interactive)
bmad agent-install -s path/to/my-agent -d
# Install to a specific destination project
bmad agent-install -s path/to/my-agent --destination /path/to/destination/project
```
This is useful when:
- Your agent is in a non-standard location (not in `.bmad/custom/agents/`)
- You're developing an agent outside the project structure
- You want to install from an absolute path
## Example Session
```
@ -121,8 +145,8 @@ cp -r node_modules/bmad-method/src/modules/bmb/reference/agents/agent-with-memor
### Step 2: Install and Personalize
```bash
npx bmad agent-install
# or: bmad agent-install
npx bmad-method agent-install
# or: bmad agent-install (if BMAD installed locally)
```
The installer will:
@ -156,14 +180,4 @@ src/modules/bmb/reference/agents/
## Creating Your Own
Place your `.agent.yaml` files in `.bmad/custom/agents/`. Use the reference agents as templates.
Key sections in an agent YAML:
- `metadata`: name, title, icon, type
- `persona`: role, identity, communication_style, principles
- `prompts`: reusable prompt templates
- `menu`: numbered menu items
- `install_config`: personalization questions (optional, at end of file)
See the reference agents for complete examples with install_config templates and XML-style semantic tags.
Use the BMB agent builder to craft your agents. Once ready to use yourself, place your `.agent.yaml` files or folder in `.bmad/custom/agents/`.

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- Needs ALL epics to build complete status
**epic-tech-context, create-story, story-context, code-review** (Selective):
**create-story, code-review** (Selective):
```
Working on Epic 3, Story 2:

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# Rovo Dev IDE Integration
This document describes how BMAD-METHOD integrates with [Atlassian Rovo Dev](https://www.atlassian.com/rovo-dev), an AI-powered software development assistant.
## Overview
Rovo Dev is designed to integrate deeply with developer workflows and organizational knowledge bases. When you install BMAD-METHOD in a Rovo Dev project, it automatically installs BMAD agents, workflows, tasks, and tools just like it does for other IDEs (Cursor, VS Code, etc.).
BMAD-METHOD provides:
- **Agents**: Specialized subagents for various development tasks
- **Workflows**: Multi-step workflow guides and coordinators
- **Tasks & Tools**: Reference documentation for BMAD tasks and tools
### What are Rovo Dev Subagents?
Subagents are specialized agents that Rovo Dev can delegate tasks to. They are defined as Markdown files with YAML frontmatter stored in the `.rovodev/subagents/` directory. Rovo Dev automatically discovers these files and makes them available through the `@subagent-name` syntax.
## Installation and Setup
### Automatic Installation
When you run the BMAD-METHOD installer and select Rovo Dev as your IDE:
```bash
bmad install
```
The installer will:
1. Create a `.rovodev/subagents/` directory in your project (if it doesn't exist)
2. Convert BMAD agents into Rovo Dev subagent format
3. Write subagent files with the naming pattern: `bmad-<module>-<agent-name>.md`
### File Structure
After installation, your project will have:
```
project-root/
├── .rovodev/
│ ├── subagents/
│ │ ├── bmad-core-code-reviewer.md
│ │ ├── bmad-bmm-pm.md
│ │ ├── bmad-bmm-dev.md
│ │ └── ... (more agents from selected modules)
│ ├── workflows/
│ │ ├── bmad-brainstorming.md
│ │ ├── bmad-prd-creation.md
│ │ └── ... (workflow guides)
│ ├── references/
│ │ ├── bmad-task-core-code-review.md
│ │ ├── bmad-tool-core-analysis.md
│ │ └── ... (task/tool references)
│ ├── config.yml (Rovo Dev configuration)
│ ├── prompts.yml (Optional: reusable prompts)
│ └── ...
├── .bmad/ (BMAD installation directory)
└── ...
```
**Directory Structure Explanation:**
- **subagents/**: Agents discovered and used by Rovo Dev with `@agent-name` syntax
- **workflows/**: Multi-step workflow guides and instructions
- **references/**: Documentation for available tasks and tools in BMAD
## Subagent File Format
BMAD agents are converted to Rovo Dev subagent format, which uses Markdown with YAML frontmatter:
### Basic Structure
```markdown
---
name: bmad-module-agent-name
description: One sentence description of what this agent does
tools:
- bash
- open_files
- grep
- expand_code_chunks
model: anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 # Optional
load_memory: true # Optional
---
You are a specialized agent for [specific task].
## Your Role
Describe the agent's role and responsibilities...
## Key Instructions
1. First instruction
2. Second instruction
3. Third instruction
## When to Use This Agent
Explain when and how to use this agent...
```
### YAML Frontmatter Fields
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
| ------------- | ------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `name` | string | Yes | Unique identifier for the subagent (kebab-case, no spaces) |
| `description` | string | Yes | One-line description of the subagent's purpose |
| `tools` | array | No | List of tools the subagent can use. If not specified, uses parent agent's tools |
| `model` | string | No | Specific LLM model for this subagent (e.g., `anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0`). If not specified, uses parent agent's model |
| `load_memory` | boolean | No | Whether to load default memory files (AGENTS.md, AGENTS.local.md). Defaults to `true` |
### System Prompt
The content after the closing `---` is the subagent's system prompt. This defines:
- The agent's persona and role
- Its capabilities and constraints
- Step-by-step instructions for task execution
- Examples of expected behavior
## Using BMAD Components in Rovo Dev
### Invoking a Subagent (Agent)
In Rovo Dev, you can invoke a BMAD agent as a subagent using the `@` syntax:
```
@bmad-core-code-reviewer Please review this PR for potential issues
@bmad-bmm-pm Help plan this feature release
@bmad-bmm-dev Implement this feature
```
### Accessing Workflows
Workflow guides are available in `.rovodev/workflows/` directory:
```
@bmad-core-code-reviewer Use the brainstorming workflow from .rovodev/workflows/bmad-brainstorming.md
```
Workflow files contain step-by-step instructions and can be referenced or copied into Rovo Dev for collaborative workflow execution.
### Accessing Tasks and Tools
Task and tool documentation is available in `.rovodev/references/` directory. These provide:
- Task execution instructions
- Tool capabilities and usage
- Integration examples
- Parameter documentation
### Example Usage Scenarios
#### Code Review
```
@bmad-core-code-reviewer Review the changes in src/components/Button.tsx
for best practices, performance, and potential bugs
```
#### Documentation
```
@bmad-core-documentation-writer Generate API documentation for the new
user authentication module
```
#### Feature Design
```
@bmad-module-feature-designer Design a solution for implementing
dark mode support across the application
```
## Customizing BMAD Subagents
You can customize BMAD subagents after installation by editing their files directly in `.rovodev/subagents/`.
### Example: Adding Tool Restrictions
By default, BMAD subagents inherit tools from the parent Rovo Dev agent. You can restrict which tools a specific subagent can use:
```yaml
---
name: bmad-core-code-reviewer
description: Reviews code and suggests improvements
tools:
- open_files
- expand_code_chunks
- grep
---
```
### Example: Using a Specific Model
Some agents might benefit from using a different model. You can specify this:
```yaml
---
name: bmad-core-documentation-writer
description: Writes clear and comprehensive documentation
model: anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0
---
```
### Example: Enhancing the System Prompt
You can add additional context to a subagent's system prompt:
```markdown
---
name: bmad-core-code-reviewer
description: Reviews code and suggests improvements
---
You are a specialized code review agent for our project.
## Project Context
Our codebase uses:
- React 18 for frontend
- Node.js 18+ for backend
- TypeScript for type safety
- Jest for testing
## Review Checklist
1. Type safety and TypeScript correctness
2. React best practices and hooks usage
3. Performance considerations
4. Test coverage
5. Documentation and comments
...rest of original system prompt...
```
## Memory and Context
By default, BMAD subagents have `load_memory: true`, which means they will load memory files from your project:
- **Project-level**: `.rovodev/AGENTS.md` and `.rovodev/.agent.md`
- **User-level**: `~/.rovodev/AGENTS.md` (global memory across all projects)
These files can contain:
- Project guidelines and conventions
- Common patterns and best practices
- Recent decisions and context
- Custom instructions for all agents
### Creating Project Memory
Create `.rovodev/AGENTS.md` in your project:
```markdown
# Project Guidelines
## Code Style
- Use 2-space indentation
- Use camelCase for variables
- Use PascalCase for classes
## Architecture
- Follow modular component structure
- Use dependency injection for services
- Implement proper error handling
## Testing Requirements
- Minimum 80% code coverage
- Write tests before implementation
- Use descriptive test names
```
## Troubleshooting
### Subagents Not Appearing in Rovo Dev
1. **Verify files exist**: Check that `.rovodev/subagents/bmad-*.md` files are present
2. **Check Rovo Dev is reloaded**: Rovo Dev may cache agent definitions. Restart Rovo Dev or reload the project
3. **Verify file format**: Ensure files have proper YAML frontmatter (between `---` markers)
4. **Check file permissions**: Ensure files are readable by Rovo Dev
### Agent Name Conflicts
If you have custom subagents with the same names as BMAD agents, Rovo Dev will load both but may show a warning. Use unique prefixes for custom subagents to avoid conflicts.
### Tools Not Available
If a subagent's tools aren't working:
1. Verify the tool names match Rovo Dev's available tools
2. Check that the parent Rovo Dev agent has access to those tools
3. Ensure tool permissions are properly configured in `.rovodev/config.yml`
## Advanced: Tool Configuration
Rovo Dev agents have access to a set of tools for various tasks. Common tools available include:
- `bash`: Execute shell commands
- `open_files`: View file contents
- `grep`: Search across files
- `expand_code_chunks`: View specific code sections
- `find_and_replace_code`: Modify files
- `create_file`: Create new files
- `delete_file`: Delete files
- `move_file`: Rename or move files
### MCP Servers
Rovo Dev can also connect to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, which provide additional tools and data sources:
- **Atlassian Integration**: Access to Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
- **Code Analysis**: Custom code analysis and metrics
- **External Services**: APIs and third-party integrations
Configure MCP servers in `~/.rovodev/mcp.json` or `.rovodev/mcp.json`.
## Integration with Other IDE Handlers
BMAD-METHOD supports multiple IDEs simultaneously. You can have both Rovo Dev and other IDE configurations (Cursor, VS Code, etc.) in the same project. Each IDE will have its own artifacts installed in separate directories.
For example:
- Rovo Dev agents: `.rovodev/subagents/bmad-*.md`
- Cursor rules: `.cursor/rules/bmad/`
- Claude Code: `.claude/rules/bmad/`
## Performance Considerations
- BMAD subagent files are typically small (1-5 KB each)
- Rovo Dev lazy-loads subagents, so having many subagents doesn't impact startup time
- System prompts are cached by Rovo Dev after first load
## Best Practices
1. **Keep System Prompts Concise**: Shorter, well-structured prompts are more effective
2. **Use Project Memory**: Leverage `.rovodev/AGENTS.md` for shared context
3. **Customize Tool Restrictions**: Give subagents only the tools they need
4. **Test Subagent Invocations**: Verify each subagent works as expected for your project
5. **Version Control**: Commit `.rovodev/subagents/` to version control for team consistency
6. **Document Custom Subagents**: Add comments explaining the purpose of customized subagents
## Related Documentation
- [Rovo Dev Official Documentation](https://www.atlassian.com/rovo-dev)
- [BMAD-METHOD Installation Guide](./installation.md)
- [IDE Handler Architecture](./ide-handlers.md)
- [Rovo Dev Configuration Reference](https://www.atlassian.com/rovo-dev/configuration)
## Examples
### Example 1: Code Review Workflow
```
User: @bmad-core-code-reviewer Review src/auth/login.ts for security issues
Rovo Dev → Subagent: Opens file, analyzes code, suggests improvements
Subagent output: Security vulnerabilities found, recommendations provided
```
### Example 2: Documentation Generation
```
User: @bmad-core-documentation-writer Generate API docs for the new payment module
Rovo Dev → Subagent: Analyzes code structure, generates documentation
Subagent output: Markdown documentation with examples and API reference
```
### Example 3: Architecture Design
```
User: @bmad-module-feature-designer Design a caching strategy for the database layer
Rovo Dev → Subagent: Reviews current architecture, proposes design
Subagent output: Detailed architecture proposal with implementation plan
```
## Support
For issues or questions about:
- **Rovo Dev**: See [Atlassian Rovo Dev Documentation](https://www.atlassian.com/rovo-dev)
- **BMAD-METHOD**: See [BMAD-METHOD README](../README.md)
- **IDE Integration**: See [IDE Handler Guide](./ide-handlers.md)

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- [OpenCode](./ide-info/opencode.md)
- [Qwen](./ide-info/qwen.md)
- [Roo](./ide-info/roo.md)
- [Rovo Dev](./ide-info/rovo-dev.md)
- [Trae](./ide-info/trae.md)
**Key concept:** Every reference to "load an agent" or "activate an agent" in the main docs links to the [ide-info](./ide-info/) directory for IDE-specific instructions.
@ -95,6 +96,11 @@ Instructions for loading agents and running workflows in your development enviro
## 🔧 Advanced Topics
### Custom Agents
- **[Custom Agent Installation](./custom-agent-installation.md)** - Install and personalize agents with `bmad agent-install`
- [Agent Customization Guide](./agent-customization-guide.md) - Customize agent behavior and responses
### Installation & Bundling
- [IDE Injections Reference](./installers-bundlers/ide-injections.md) - How agents are installed to IDEs
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---
## 📊 Documentation Map
```
docs/ # Core/cross-module documentation
├── index.md (this file)
├── v4-to-v6-upgrade.md
├── document-sharding-guide.md
├── ide-info/ # IDE setup guides
│ ├── claude-code.md
│ ├── cursor.md
│ ├── windsurf.md
│ └── [14+ other IDEs]
└── installers-bundlers/ # Installation reference
├── ide-injections.md
├── installers-modules-platforms-reference.md
└── web-bundler-usage.md
src/modules/
├── bmm/ # BMad Method module
│ ├── README.md # Module overview & docs index
│ ├── docs/ # BMM-specific documentation
│ │ ├── quick-start.md
│ │ ├── quick-spec-flow.md
│ │ ├── scale-adaptive-system.md
│ │ └── brownfield-guide.md
│ ├── workflows/README.md # ESSENTIAL workflow guide
│ └── testarch/README.md # Testing strategy
├── bmb/ # BMad Builder module
│ ├── README.md
│ └── workflows/create-agent/README.md
└── cis/ # Creative Intelligence Suite
└── README.md
```
---
## 🎓 Recommended Reading Paths
### Path 1: Brand New to BMad (Software Project)
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1. [CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md) - Contribution guidelines
2. Relevant module README - Understand the area you're contributing to
3. [Code Style section in CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md#code-style) - Follow standards
---
## 🔍 Quick Reference
**What is each module for?**
- **BMM** - AI-driven software and game development
- **BMB** - Create custom agents and workflows
- **CIS** - Creative thinking and brainstorming
**How do I load an agent?**
→ See [ide-info](./ide-info/) folder for your IDE
**I'm stuck, what's next?**
→ Check the [BMM Workflows Guide](../src/modules/bmm/workflows/README.md) or run `workflow-status`
**I want to contribute**
→ Start with [CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md)
---
## 📚 Important Concepts
### Fresh Chats
Each workflow should run in a fresh chat with the specified agent to avoid context limitations. This is emphasized throughout the docs because it's critical to successful workflows.
### Scale Levels
BMM adapts to project complexity (Levels 0-4). Documentation is scale-adaptive - you only need what's relevant to your project size.
### Update-Safe Customization
All agent customizations go in `{bmad_folder}/_cfg/agents/` and survive updates. See your IDE guide and module README for details.
---
## 🆘 Getting Help
- **Discord**: [Join the BMad Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)
- #general-dev - Technical questions
- #bugs-issues - Bug reports
- **Issues**: [GitHub Issue Tracker](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues)
- **YouTube**: [BMad Code Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode)

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- Windsurf
**Additional**:
Cline, Roo, Auggie, GitHub Copilot, Codex, Gemini, Qwen, Trae, Kilo, Crush, iFlow
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name: 'Workflow Compliance Report - create-workflow'
description: 'Systematic validation results for create-workflow workflow'
workflow_name: 'create-workflow'
validation_date: '2025-12-02'
stepsCompleted: ['workflow-validation', 'step-validation', 'file-validation', 'spectrum-validation', 'web-subprocess-validation']
---
# Workflow Compliance Report: create-workflow
**Validation Date:** 2025-12-02
**Target Workflow:** /Users/brianmadison/dev/BMAD-METHOD/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.md
**Reference Standard:** /Users/brianmadison/dev/BMAD-METHOD/.bmad/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md
## Phase 1: Workflow.md Validation Results
### Template Adherence Analysis
**Reference Standard:** workflow-template.md
### Frontmatter Structure Violations
**PASS** - All required fields present and properly formatted:
- name: "Create Workflow" ✓
- description: "Create structured standalone workflows using markdown-based step architecture" ✓
- web_bundle: true (proper boolean format) ✓
### Role Description Violations
**PASS** - Role description follows template format:
- Partnership language present: "This is a partnership, not a client-vendor relationship" ✓
- Expertise clearly defined: "workflow architect and systems designer" ✓
- User expertise identified: "domain knowledge and specific workflow requirements" ✓
- Collaboration directive: "Work together as equals" ✓
### Workflow Architecture Violations
🚫 **CRITICAL VIOLATION** - Core Principles deviate from template:
**Template requires:** "Each step of the overall goal is a self contained instruction file that you will adhere too 1 file as directed at a time"
**Target has:** "Each step is a self contained instruction file that is a part of an overall workflow that must be followed exactly"
- **Severity:** Critical
- **Template Reference:** "Core Principles" section in workflow-template.md
- **Specific Fix:** Replace with exact template wording: "Each step of the overall goal is a self contained instruction file that you will adhere too 1 file as directed at a time"
🚫 **CRITICAL VIOLATION** - State Tracking Rule deviates from template:
**Template requires:** "Document progress in output file frontmatter using `stepsCompleted` array when a workflow produces a document"
**Target has:** "Document progress in context for compliance checking (no output file frontmatter needed)"
- **Severity:** Critical
- **Template Reference:** "Core Principles" section in workflow-template.md
- **Specific Fix:** Replace with exact template wording about stepsCompleted array
### Initialization Sequence Violations
🚫 **MAJOR VIOLATION** - Configuration path format incorrect:
**Template requires:** "{project-root}/.bmad/[MODULE FOLDER]/config.yaml"
**Target has:** "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
- **Severity:** Major
- **Template Reference:** "Module Configuration Loading" section in workflow-template.md
- **Specific Fix:** Use proper module variable substitution: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml" should reference module folder properly
🚫 **MAJOR VIOLATION** - First step path format inconsistent:
**Template requires:** Explicit step file path following pattern
**Target has:** "Load, read the full file and then execute `{workflow_path}/steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the workflow."
- **Severity:** Major
- **Template Reference:** "First Step EXECUTION" section in workflow-template.md
- **Specific Fix:** Ensure consistency with template variable substitution patterns
### Phase 1 Summary
**Critical Issues:** 2
- Core Principles text deviation from template
- State Tracking rule modification from template standard
**Major Issues:** 2
- Configuration path format not following template variable pattern
- First step execution path needs consistency check
**Minor Issues:** 0
### Phase 1 Recommendations
**Priority 1 - Critical Fixes:**
1. Replace Core Principles text with exact template wording
2. Restore State Tracking rule to template standard about stepsCompleted array
**Priority 2 - Major Fixes:**
1. Review and standardize all path variable usage to follow template patterns
2. Ensure consistency in variable substitution throughout workflow
## Phase 2: Step Validation Results
### Template Adherence Analysis
**Reference Standard:** step-template.md
**Total Steps Analyzed:** 9
### Critical Violations Summary
**Step 01-init.md:**
- Missing `outputFile` in frontmatter - Template Reference: line 22
- Uses auto-proceed menu instead of standard A/P/C pattern - Template Reference: lines 106-123
- Missing "CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE" section - Template Reference: line 126
**Step 02-gather.md:**
- Missing `outputFile` in frontmatter - Template Reference: line 22
- Incorrect `nextStepFile` path format - Template Reference: line 19
**Steps 03-09 (All Steps):**
- Missing `outputFile` in frontmatter - Template Reference: line 22
- Non-standard step naming (missing short descriptive names) - Template Reference: line 9
- Steps 08-09 missing `workflowFile` in frontmatter - Template Reference: line 21
### Major Violations Summary
**Frontmatter Structure (All Steps):**
- Missing `altStep{Y}` comment pattern - Template Reference: line 20
- Missing Task References section structure - Template Reference: lines 24-27
- Missing Template References section structure - Template Reference: lines 29-33
- Missing Data References section structure - Template Reference: lines 35-37
**Menu Pattern Violations:**
- Step 01: Custom auto-proceed menu instead of standard A/P/C - Template Reference: lines 106-123
- Step 05: Menu text "Continue" instead of "Continue to [next action]" - Template Reference: line 115
- Step 07: Custom "Build Complete" menu instead of A/P/C pattern - Template Reference: lines 106-123
- Step 08: Missing A and P options in menu - Template Reference: lines 106-123
- Step 09: Uses T/M/D pattern instead of standard A/P/C - Template Reference: lines 106-123
### Path Variable Inconsistencies
- Inconsistent use of `{bmad_folder}` vs `.bmad` in paths across all steps
- Missing `outputFile` variable definitions - Template Reference: line 22
- Step 04 uses non-standard `nextStepFormDesign` and `nextStepDesign` variables
### Minor Violations Summary
**Content Structure:**
- Missing "CONTEXT BOUNDARIES" section titles - Template Reference: line 82
- Missing "EXECUTION PROTOCOLS" section titles - Template Reference: line 75
- Non-standard section naming in multiple steps - Template Reference: line 89
### Phase 2 Summary
**Critical Issues:** 15
- 9 missing outputFile variables
- 6 non-standard menu patterns
- Multiple missing required sections
**Major Issues:** 36
- 36 frontmatter structure violations across all steps
- 5 menu pattern deviations
- Numerous path variable inconsistencies
**Minor Issues:** 27
- Section naming inconsistencies
- Missing template-required section titles
**Most Common Violations:**
1. Missing `outputFile` in frontmatter (9 occurrences)
2. Non-standard menu patterns (6 occurrences)
3. Missing Task/Template/Data References sections (27 occurrences)
### Overall Step Compliance Score
**Overall Workflow Step Compliance: 68%**
- Step 01: 65% compliant
- Step 02: 70% compliant
- Steps 03-09: 63-72% compliant each
## Phase 3: File Size, Formatting, and Data Validation Results
### File Size Analysis
**Workflow File:**
- workflow.md: 2.9K - ✅ **Optimal** - Excellent performance and maintainability
**Step Files Distribution:**
- **Optimal (≤5K):** 3 files
- step-09-complete.md: 5.1K
- step-01-init.md: 5.3K
- **Good (5K-7K):** 1 file
- step-04-plan-review.md: 6.6K
- **Acceptable (7K-10K):** 5 files
- step-02-gather.md: 7.8K
- step-08-review.md: 7.9K
- step-03-tools-configuration.md: 7.9K
- step-05-output-format-design.md: 8.2K
- step-06-design.md: 9.0K
- **Acceptable (approaching concern):** 1 file
- step-07-build.md: 10.0K (monitor if additional features added)
**CSV Data Files:**
- Total CSV files: 0
- No data files present requiring validation
### Markdown Formatting Validation
**✅ Strengths:**
- Consistent frontmatter structure across all files
- Proper heading hierarchy (H1→H2→H3) maintained
- Standardized section patterns across all steps
- Proper code block formatting in 7 of 10 files
- Consistent bullet point usage throughout
**⚠️ Minor Issues:**
- File size range significant (2.9K to 10K) but all within acceptable limits
- step-07-build.md approaching concern threshold at 10K
### Performance Impact Assessment
**Overall workflow performance:** ✅ **Excellent**
- All files optimized for performance
- No files requiring immediate size optimization
- Well-structured maintainable codebase
- Professional markdown implementation
**Most critical file size issue:** None - all files within acceptable ranges
**Primary formatting concerns:** None significant - excellent consistency maintained
## Phase 4: Intent vs Prescriptive Spectrum Analysis
### Current Position Assessment
**Analyzed Position:** Balanced Middle (leaning prescriptive)
**Evidence:**
- Highly structured step files with mandatory execution rules
- Specific sequence enforcement and template compliance requirements
- Conversational partnership model within rigid structural constraints
- Limited creative adaptation but maintains collaborative dialogue
**Confidence Level:** High - Clear patterns in implementation demonstrate intentional structure
### Expert Recommendation
**Recommended Position:** Balanced Middle (slightly toward prescriptive)
**Reasoning:**
- Workflow creation needs systematic structure for BMAD compliance
- Template requirements demand prescriptive elements
- Creative aspects need room for user ownership
- Best workflows emerge from structured collaboration
**Workflow Type Considerations:**
- Primary purpose: Creating structured, repeatable workflows
- User expectations: Reliable, consistent BMAD-compliant outputs
- Success factors: Template compliance and systematic approach
- Risk level: Medium - compliance critical for ecosystem coherence
### User Decision
**Selected Position:** Option 1 - Keep Current Position (Balanced Middle leaning prescriptive)
**Rationale:** User prefers to maintain current structured approach
**Implementation Guidance:**
- Continue with current balance of structure and collaborative dialogue
- Maintain template compliance requirements
- Preserve systematic execution patterns
- Keep conversational elements within prescribed framework
### Spectrum Validation Results
✅ Spectrum position is intentional and understood
✅ User educated on implications of their choice
✅ Implementation guidance provided for maintaining position
✅ Decision documented for future reference
## Phase 5: Web Search & Subprocess Optimization Analysis
### Web Search Optimization
**Unnecessary Searches Identified:** 1
- Step 6 loads 5+ template files individually - these are static templates that rarely change
**Essential Searches to Keep:** 2
- CSV tool database in Step 3 (dynamic data)
- Reference workflow example in Step 2 (concrete patterns)
**Optimization Recommendations:**
- Implement template caching to eliminate repeated file loads
- Use selective CSV loading based on workflow type
**Estimated Time Savings:** 5-7 seconds per workflow execution
### Subprocess Optimization Opportunities
**Parallel Processing:** 2 major opportunities identified
1. **Step 3 + Step 5 Parallelization:** Tools configuration and output format design can run simultaneously
- Savings: 5-10 minutes per workflow
2. **Background Template Loading:** Pre-load templates during Step 1 idle time
- Savings: Eliminate design-phase delays
**Batch Processing:** 1 grouping opportunity
- Parallel file generation in Step 7 (workflow.md, step files, templates)
- Savings: 60-80% reduction in build time for multi-step workflows
**Background Processing:** 2 task opportunities
- Template pre-loading during initialization
- File generation coordination during build phase
**Performance Improvement:** 40-60% estimated overall improvement
### Resource Efficiency Analysis
**Context Optimization:**
- JIT context loading: 40-60% reduction in token usage
- Reference content deduplication: 8,000-12,000 token savings
- Step file size reduction: 30-50% smaller files
**LLM Resource Usage:**
- Smart context pruning by workflow phase
- Compact step instructions with external references
- Selective context loading based on current phase
**User Experience Impact:**
- Significantly faster workflow creation (15-25 minutes saved)
- More responsive interaction patterns
- Reduced waiting times during critical phases
### Implementation Recommendations
**Immediate Actions (High Impact, Low Risk):**
1. Implement template caching in workflow.md frontmatter
2. Optimize CSV loading with category filtering
3. Reduce step file sizes by moving examples to reference files
**Strategic Improvements (High Impact, Medium Risk):**
1. Parallelize Step 3 and Step 5 execution
2. Implement JIT context loading by phase
3. Background template pre-loading
**Future Enhancements (Highest Impact, Higher Risk):**
1. Parallel file generation with sub-process coordination
2. Smart context pruning across workflow phases
3. Complete reference deduplication system
## Phase 6: Holistic Workflow Analysis Results
### Flow Validation
**Completion Path Analysis:**
- ✅ All steps have clear continuation paths
- ✅ No orphaned steps or dead ends
- ⚠️ Minor issue: Steps 07 and 09 use non-standard menu patterns
**Sequential Logic:**
- ✅ Logical workflow creation progression maintained
- ✅ Dependencies properly structured
- ⚠️ Steps 05-06 could potentially be consolidated
### Goal Alignment
**Alignment Score:** 85%
**Stated Goal:** "Create structured, repeatable standalone workflows through collaborative conversation and step-by-step guidance"
**Actual Implementation:** Creates structured workflows with heavy emphasis on template compliance and systematic validation
**Gap Analysis:**
- Workflow emphasizes structure over creativity (aligned with spectrum choice)
- Template compliance heavier than user guidance (may need balance adjustment)
### Meta-Workflow Failure Analysis
**Issues That Should Have Been Prevented by create-workflow:**
1. Missing outputFile variables in all 9 steps (Critical)
2. Non-standard menu patterns in Steps 07 and 09 (Major)
3. Missing Task/Template/Data references across all steps (Major)
4. Path variable inconsistencies throughout workflow (Major)
5. Step naming violations for Steps 05-09 (Major)
6. Core Principles text deviation from template (Critical)
**Recommended Meta-Workflow Improvements:**
- Add frontmatter completeness validation during creation
- Implement path variable format checking
- Include menu pattern enforcement validation
- Add Intent vs Prescriptive spectrum selection in Step 01
- Validate template compliance before finalization
---
## Executive Summary
**Overall Compliance Status:** PARTIAL
**Critical Issues:** 17 - Must be fixed immediately
**Major Issues:** 36 - Significantly impacts quality/maintainability
**Minor Issues:** 27 - Standards compliance improvements
**Overall Compliance Score:** 68% based on template adherence
## Severity-Ranked Fix Recommendations
### IMMEDIATE - Critical (Must Fix for Functionality)
1. **Missing outputFile Variables** - Files: All 9 step files
- **Problem:** Critical frontmatter field missing from all steps
- **Template Reference:** step-template.md line 22
- **Fix:** Add `outputFile: '{output_folder}/workflow-plan-{project_name}.md'` to each step
- **Impact:** Workflow cannot produce output without this field
2. **Core Principles Deviation** - File: workflow.md
- **Problem:** Text modified from template standard
- **Template Reference:** workflow-template.md Core Principles section
- **Fix:** Replace with exact template wording
- **Impact:** Violates fundamental BMAD workflow architecture
3. **Non-Standard Menu Patterns** - Files: step-07-build.md, step-09-complete.md
- **Problem:** Custom menu formats instead of A/P/C pattern
- **Template Reference:** step-template.md lines 106-123
- **Fix:** Standardize to A/P/C menu pattern
- **Impact:** Breaks user experience consistency
### HIGH PRIORITY - Major (Significantly Impacts Quality)
1. **Missing Task/Template/Data References** - Files: All 9 step files
- **Problem:** Required frontmatter sections missing
- **Template Reference:** step-template.md lines 24-37
- **Fix:** Add all required reference sections with proper comments
- **Impact:** Violates template structure standards
2. **Step Naming Violations** - Files: steps 05-09
- **Problem:** Missing short descriptive names in step filenames
- **Template Reference:** step-template.md line 9
- **Fix:** Rename to include descriptive names (e.g., step-05-output-format.md)
- **Impact:** Inconsistent with BMAD naming conventions
3. **Path Variable Inconsistencies** - Files: All steps
- **Problem:** Mixed use of `{bmad_folder}` vs `.bmad`
- **Template Reference:** workflow-template.md path patterns
- **Fix:** Standardize to template variable patterns
- **Impact:** Installation flexibility and maintainability
### MEDIUM PRIORITY - Minor (Standards Compliance)
1. **Missing Section Titles** - Files: All steps
- **Problem:** Missing "CONTEXT BOUNDARIES" and "EXECUTION PROTOCOLS" titles
- **Template Reference:** step-template.md lines 75, 82
- **Fix:** Add missing section titles
- **Impact:** Template compliance
## Automated Fix Options
### Fixes That Can Be Applied Automatically
- Add outputFile variables to all step frontmatter
- Add missing section titles
- Standardize path variable usage
- Add Task/Template/Data reference section skeletons
### Fixes Requiring Manual Review
- Core Principles text restoration (needs exact template matching)
- Menu pattern standardization (custom logic may be intentional)
- Step renaming (requires file system changes and reference updates)
## Next Steps Recommendation
**Recommended Approach:**
1. Fix all Critical issues immediately (workflow may not function)
2. Address Major issues for reliability and maintainability
3. Implement Minor issues for full standards compliance
4. Update meta-workflows to prevent future violations
**Estimated Effort:**
- Critical fixes: 2-3 hours
- Major fixes: 4-6 hours
- Minor fixes: 1-2 hours

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{
"$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/package.json",
"name": "bmad-method",
"version": "6.0.0-alpha.12",
"version": "6.0.0-alpha.13",
"description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
"keywords": [
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description: "List Workflows"
- trigger: "party-mode"
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml"
exec: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md"
description: "Group chat with all agents"
# Empty prompts section (no custom prompts for this agent)

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<item cmd="*help">Show numbered command list</item>
<item cmd="*list-agents">List all available agents with their capabilities</item>
<item cmd="*agents [agent-name]">Transform into a specific agent</item>
<item cmd="*party-mode" workflow="{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml">Enter group chat with all agents
<item cmd="*party-mode" exec="{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md">Enter group chat with all agents
simultaneously</item>
<item cmd="*advanced-elicitation" task="{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml">Push agent to perform advanced elicitation</item>
<item cmd="*exit">Exit current session</item>

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category,method_name,description,output_pattern
advanced,Tree of Thoughts,Explore multiple reasoning paths simultaneously then evaluate and select the best - perfect for complex problems with multiple valid approaches where finding the optimal path matters,paths → evaluation → selection
advanced,Graph of Thoughts,Model reasoning as an interconnected network of ideas to reveal hidden relationships - ideal for systems thinking and discovering emergent patterns in complex multi-factor situations,nodes → connections → patterns
advanced,Thread of Thought,Maintain coherent reasoning across long contexts by weaving a continuous narrative thread - essential for RAG systems and maintaining consistency in lengthy analyses,context → thread → synthesis
advanced,Self-Consistency Validation,Generate multiple independent approaches then compare for consistency - crucial for high-stakes decisions where verification and consensus building matter,approaches → comparison → consensus
advanced,Meta-Prompting Analysis,Step back to analyze the approach structure and methodology itself - valuable for optimizing prompts and improving problem-solving strategies,current → analysis → optimization
advanced,Reasoning via Planning,Build a reasoning tree guided by world models and goal states - excellent for strategic planning and sequential decision-making tasks,model → planning → strategy
collaboration,Stakeholder Round Table,Convene multiple personas to contribute diverse perspectives - essential for requirements gathering and finding balanced solutions across competing interests,perspectives → synthesis → alignment
collaboration,Expert Panel Review,Assemble domain experts for deep specialized analysis - ideal when technical depth and peer review quality are needed,expert views → consensus → recommendations
competitive,Red Team vs Blue Team,Adversarial attack-defend analysis to find vulnerabilities - critical for security testing and building robust solutions through adversarial thinking,defense → attack → hardening
core,Expand or Contract for Audience,Dynamically adjust detail level and technical depth for target audience - essential when content needs to match specific reader capabilities,audience → adjustments → refined content
core,Critique and Refine,Systematic review to identify strengths and weaknesses then improve - standard quality check for drafts needing polish and enhancement,strengths/weaknesses → improvements → refined version
core,Explain Reasoning,Walk through step-by-step thinking to show how conclusions were reached - crucial for transparency and helping others understand complex logic,steps → logic → conclusion
core,First Principles Analysis,Strip away assumptions to rebuild from fundamental truths - breakthrough technique for innovation and solving seemingly impossible problems,assumptions → truths → new approach
core,5 Whys Deep Dive,Repeatedly ask why to drill down to root causes - simple but powerful for understanding failures and fixing problems at their source,why chain → root cause → solution
core,Socratic Questioning,Use targeted questions to reveal hidden assumptions and guide discovery - excellent for teaching and helping others reach insights themselves,questions → revelations → understanding
creative,Reverse Engineering,Work backwards from desired outcome to find implementation path - powerful for goal achievement and understanding how to reach specific endpoints,end state → steps backward → path forward
creative,What If Scenarios,Explore alternative realities to understand possibilities and implications - valuable for contingency planning and creative exploration,scenarios → implications → insights
creative,SCAMPER Method,Apply seven creativity lenses (Substitute/Combine/Adapt/Modify/Put/Eliminate/Reverse) - systematic ideation for product innovation and improvement,S→C→A→M→P→E→R
learning,Feynman Technique,Explain complex concepts simply as if teaching a child - the ultimate test of true understanding and excellent for knowledge transfer,complex → simple → gaps → mastery
learning,Active Recall Testing,Test understanding without references to verify true knowledge - essential for identifying gaps and reinforcing mastery,test → gaps → reinforcement
narrative,Unreliable Narrator Mode,Question assumptions and biases by adopting skeptical perspective - crucial for detecting hidden agendas and finding balanced truth,perspective → biases → balanced view
optimization,Speedrun Optimization,Find the fastest most efficient path by eliminating waste - perfect when time pressure demands maximum efficiency,current → bottlenecks → optimized
optimization,New Game Plus,Revisit challenges with enhanced capabilities from prior experience - excellent for iterative improvement and mastery building,initial → enhanced → improved
optimization,Roguelike Permadeath,Treat decisions as irreversible to force careful high-stakes analysis - ideal for critical decisions with no second chances,decision → consequences → execution
philosophical,Occam's Razor Application,Find the simplest sufficient explanation by eliminating unnecessary complexity - essential for debugging and theory selection,options → simplification → selection
philosophical,Trolley Problem Variations,Explore ethical trade-offs through moral dilemmas - valuable for understanding values and making difficult ethical decisions,dilemma → analysis → decision
quantum,Observer Effect Consideration,Analyze how the act of measurement changes what's being measured - important for understanding metrics impact and self-aware systems,unmeasured → observation → impact
retrospective,Hindsight Reflection,Imagine looking back from the future to gain perspective - powerful for project reviews and extracting wisdom from experience,future view → insights → application
retrospective,Lessons Learned Extraction,Systematically identify key takeaways and actionable improvements - essential for knowledge transfer and continuous improvement,experience → lessons → actions
risk,Identify Potential Risks,Brainstorm what could go wrong across all categories - fundamental for project planning and deployment preparation,categories → risks → mitigations
risk,Challenge from Critical Perspective,Play devil's advocate to stress-test ideas and find weaknesses - essential for overcoming groupthink and building robust solutions,assumptions → challenges → strengthening
risk,Failure Mode Analysis,Systematically explore how each component could fail - critical for reliability engineering and safety-critical systems,components → failures → prevention
risk,Pre-mortem Analysis,Imagine future failure then work backwards to prevent it - powerful technique for risk mitigation before major launches,failure scenario → causes → prevention
scientific,Peer Review Simulation,Apply rigorous academic evaluation standards - ensures quality through methodology review and critical assessment,methodology → analysis → recommendations
scientific,Reproducibility Check,Verify results can be replicated independently - fundamental for reliability and scientific validity,method → replication → validation
structural,Dependency Mapping,Visualize interconnections to understand requirements and impacts - essential for complex systems and integration planning,components → dependencies → impacts
structural,Information Architecture Review,Optimize organization and hierarchy for better user experience - crucial for fixing navigation and findability problems,current → pain points → restructure
structural,Skeleton of Thought,Create structure first then expand branches in parallel - efficient for generating long content quickly with good organization,skeleton → branches → integration
1 category method_name description output_pattern
2 advanced Tree of Thoughts Explore multiple reasoning paths simultaneously then evaluate and select the best - perfect for complex problems with multiple valid approaches where finding the optimal path matters paths → evaluation → selection
3 advanced Graph of Thoughts Model reasoning as an interconnected network of ideas to reveal hidden relationships - ideal for systems thinking and discovering emergent patterns in complex multi-factor situations nodes → connections → patterns
4 advanced Thread of Thought Maintain coherent reasoning across long contexts by weaving a continuous narrative thread - essential for RAG systems and maintaining consistency in lengthy analyses context → thread → synthesis
5 advanced Self-Consistency Validation Generate multiple independent approaches then compare for consistency - crucial for high-stakes decisions where verification and consensus building matter approaches → comparison → consensus
6 advanced Meta-Prompting Analysis Step back to analyze the approach structure and methodology itself - valuable for optimizing prompts and improving problem-solving strategies current → analysis → optimization
7 advanced Reasoning via Planning Build a reasoning tree guided by world models and goal states - excellent for strategic planning and sequential decision-making tasks model → planning → strategy
8 collaboration Stakeholder Round Table Convene multiple personas to contribute diverse perspectives - essential for requirements gathering and finding balanced solutions across competing interests perspectives → synthesis → alignment
9 collaboration Expert Panel Review Assemble domain experts for deep specialized analysis - ideal when technical depth and peer review quality are needed expert views → consensus → recommendations
10 competitive Red Team vs Blue Team Adversarial attack-defend analysis to find vulnerabilities - critical for security testing and building robust solutions through adversarial thinking defense → attack → hardening
11 core Expand or Contract for Audience Dynamically adjust detail level and technical depth for target audience - essential when content needs to match specific reader capabilities audience → adjustments → refined content
12 core Critique and Refine Systematic review to identify strengths and weaknesses then improve - standard quality check for drafts needing polish and enhancement strengths/weaknesses → improvements → refined version
13 core Explain Reasoning Walk through step-by-step thinking to show how conclusions were reached - crucial for transparency and helping others understand complex logic steps → logic → conclusion
14 core First Principles Analysis Strip away assumptions to rebuild from fundamental truths - breakthrough technique for innovation and solving seemingly impossible problems assumptions → truths → new approach
15 core 5 Whys Deep Dive Repeatedly ask why to drill down to root causes - simple but powerful for understanding failures and fixing problems at their source why chain → root cause → solution
16 core Socratic Questioning Use targeted questions to reveal hidden assumptions and guide discovery - excellent for teaching and helping others reach insights themselves questions → revelations → understanding
17 creative Reverse Engineering Work backwards from desired outcome to find implementation path - powerful for goal achievement and understanding how to reach specific endpoints end state → steps backward → path forward
18 creative What If Scenarios Explore alternative realities to understand possibilities and implications - valuable for contingency planning and creative exploration scenarios → implications → insights
19 creative SCAMPER Method Apply seven creativity lenses (Substitute/Combine/Adapt/Modify/Put/Eliminate/Reverse) - systematic ideation for product innovation and improvement S→C→A→M→P→E→R
20 learning Feynman Technique Explain complex concepts simply as if teaching a child - the ultimate test of true understanding and excellent for knowledge transfer complex → simple → gaps → mastery
21 learning Active Recall Testing Test understanding without references to verify true knowledge - essential for identifying gaps and reinforcing mastery test → gaps → reinforcement
22 narrative Unreliable Narrator Mode Question assumptions and biases by adopting skeptical perspective - crucial for detecting hidden agendas and finding balanced truth perspective → biases → balanced view
23 optimization Speedrun Optimization Find the fastest most efficient path by eliminating waste - perfect when time pressure demands maximum efficiency current → bottlenecks → optimized
24 optimization New Game Plus Revisit challenges with enhanced capabilities from prior experience - excellent for iterative improvement and mastery building initial → enhanced → improved
25 optimization Roguelike Permadeath Treat decisions as irreversible to force careful high-stakes analysis - ideal for critical decisions with no second chances decision → consequences → execution
26 philosophical Occam's Razor Application Find the simplest sufficient explanation by eliminating unnecessary complexity - essential for debugging and theory selection options → simplification → selection
27 philosophical Trolley Problem Variations Explore ethical trade-offs through moral dilemmas - valuable for understanding values and making difficult ethical decisions dilemma → analysis → decision
28 quantum Observer Effect Consideration Analyze how the act of measurement changes what's being measured - important for understanding metrics impact and self-aware systems unmeasured → observation → impact
29 retrospective Hindsight Reflection Imagine looking back from the future to gain perspective - powerful for project reviews and extracting wisdom from experience future view → insights → application
30 retrospective Lessons Learned Extraction Systematically identify key takeaways and actionable improvements - essential for knowledge transfer and continuous improvement experience → lessons → actions
31 risk Identify Potential Risks Brainstorm what could go wrong across all categories - fundamental for project planning and deployment preparation categories → risks → mitigations
32 risk Challenge from Critical Perspective Play devil's advocate to stress-test ideas and find weaknesses - essential for overcoming groupthink and building robust solutions assumptions → challenges → strengthening
33 risk Failure Mode Analysis Systematically explore how each component could fail - critical for reliability engineering and safety-critical systems components → failures → prevention
34 risk Pre-mortem Analysis Imagine future failure then work backwards to prevent it - powerful technique for risk mitigation before major launches failure scenario → causes → prevention
35 scientific Peer Review Simulation Apply rigorous academic evaluation standards - ensures quality through methodology review and critical assessment methodology → analysis → recommendations
36 scientific Reproducibility Check Verify results can be replicated independently - fundamental for reliability and scientific validity method → replication → validation
37 structural Dependency Mapping Visualize interconnections to understand requirements and impacts - essential for complex systems and integration planning components → dependencies → impacts
38 structural Information Architecture Review Optimize organization and hierarchy for better user experience - crucial for fixing navigation and findability problems current → pain points → restructure
39 structural Skeleton of Thought Create structure first then expand branches in parallel - efficient for generating long content quickly with good organization skeleton → branches → integration

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category,method_name,description,output_pattern
core,Five Whys,Drill down to root causes by asking 'why' iteratively. Each answer becomes the basis for the next question. Particularly effective for problem analysis and understanding system failures.,problem → why1 → why2 → why3 → why4 → why5 → root cause
core,First Principles,Break down complex problems into fundamental truths and rebuild from there. Question assumptions and reconstruct understanding from basic principles.,assumptions → deconstruction → fundamentals → reconstruction → solution
structural,SWOT Analysis,Evaluate internal and external factors through Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats. Provides balanced strategic perspective.,strengths → weaknesses → opportunities → threats → strategic insights
structural,Mind Mapping,Create visual representations of interconnected concepts branching from central idea. Reveals relationships and patterns not immediately obvious.,central concept → primary branches → secondary branches → connections → insights
risk,Pre-mortem Analysis,Imagine project has failed and work backwards to identify potential failure points. Proactive risk identification through hypothetical failure scenarios.,future failure → contributing factors → warning signs → preventive measures
risk,Risk Matrix,Evaluate risks by probability and impact to prioritize mitigation efforts. Visual framework for systematic risk assessment.,risk identification → probability assessment → impact analysis → prioritization → mitigation
creative,SCAMPER,Systematic creative thinking through Substitute Combine Adapt Modify Put to other uses Eliminate Reverse. Generates innovative alternatives.,substitute → combine → adapt → modify → other uses → eliminate → reverse
creative,Six Thinking Hats,Explore topic from six perspectives: facts (white) emotions (red) caution (black) optimism (yellow) creativity (green) process (blue).,facts → emotions → risks → benefits → alternatives → synthesis
analytical,Root Cause Analysis,Systematic investigation to identify fundamental causes rather than symptoms. Uses various techniques to drill down to core issues.,symptoms → immediate causes → intermediate causes → root causes → solutions
analytical,Fishbone Diagram,Visual cause-and-effect analysis organizing potential causes into categories. Also known as Ishikawa diagram for systematic problem analysis.,problem statement → major categories → potential causes → sub-causes → prioritization
strategic,PESTLE Analysis,Examine Political Economic Social Technological Legal Environmental factors. Comprehensive external environment assessment.,political → economic → social → technological → legal → environmental → implications
strategic,Value Chain Analysis,Examine activities that create value from raw materials to end customer. Identifies competitive advantages and improvement opportunities.,primary activities → support activities → linkages → value creation → optimization
process,Journey Mapping,Visualize end-to-end experience identifying touchpoints pain points and opportunities. Understanding through customer or user perspective.,stages → touchpoints → actions → emotions → pain points → opportunities
process,Service Blueprint,Map service delivery showing frontstage backstage and support processes. Reveals service complexity and improvement areas.,customer actions → frontstage → backstage → support processes → improvement areas
stakeholder,Stakeholder Mapping,Identify and analyze stakeholders by interest and influence. Strategic approach to stakeholder engagement.,identification → interest analysis → influence assessment → engagement strategy
stakeholder,Empathy Map,Understand stakeholder perspectives through what they think feel see say do. Deep understanding of user needs and motivations.,thinks → feels → sees → says → does → pains → gains
decision,Decision Matrix,Evaluate options against weighted criteria for objective decision making. Systematic comparison of alternatives.,criteria definition → weighting → scoring → calculation → ranking → selection
decision,Cost-Benefit Analysis,Compare costs against benefits to evaluate decision viability. Quantitative approach to decision validation.,cost identification → benefit identification → quantification → comparison → recommendation
validation,Devil's Advocate,Challenge assumptions and proposals by arguing opposing viewpoint. Stress-testing through deliberate opposition.,proposal → counter-arguments → weaknesses → blind spots → strengthened proposal
validation,Red Team Analysis,Simulate adversarial perspective to identify vulnerabilities. Security and robustness through adversarial thinking.,current approach → adversarial view → attack vectors → vulnerabilities → countermeasures
num,category,method_name,description,output_pattern
1,collaboration,Stakeholder Round Table,Convene multiple personas to contribute diverse perspectives - essential for requirements gathering and finding balanced solutions across competing interests,perspectives → synthesis → alignment
2,collaboration,Expert Panel Review,Assemble domain experts for deep specialized analysis - ideal when technical depth and peer review quality are needed,expert views → consensus → recommendations
3,collaboration,Debate Club Showdown,Two personas argue opposing positions while a moderator scores points - great for exploring controversial decisions and finding middle ground,thesis → antithesis → synthesis
4,collaboration,User Persona Focus Group,Gather your product's user personas to react to proposals and share frustrations - essential for validating features and discovering unmet needs,reactions → concerns → priorities
5,collaboration,Time Traveler Council,Past-you and future-you advise present-you on decisions - powerful for gaining perspective on long-term consequences vs short-term pressures,past wisdom → present choice → future impact
6,collaboration,Cross-Functional War Room,Product manager + engineer + designer tackle a problem together - reveals trade-offs between feasibility desirability and viability,constraints → trade-offs → balanced solution
7,collaboration,Mentor and Apprentice,Senior expert teaches junior while junior asks naive questions - surfaces hidden assumptions through teaching,explanation → questions → deeper understanding
8,collaboration,Good Cop Bad Cop,Supportive persona and critical persona alternate - finds both strengths to build on and weaknesses to address,encouragement → criticism → balanced view
9,collaboration,Improv Yes-And,Multiple personas build on each other's ideas without blocking - generates unexpected creative directions through collaborative building,idea → build → build → surprising result
10,collaboration,Customer Support Theater,Angry customer and support rep roleplay to find pain points - reveals real user frustrations and service gaps,complaint → investigation → resolution → prevention
11,advanced,Tree of Thoughts,Explore multiple reasoning paths simultaneously then evaluate and select the best - perfect for complex problems with multiple valid approaches,paths → evaluation → selection
12,advanced,Graph of Thoughts,Model reasoning as an interconnected network of ideas to reveal hidden relationships - ideal for systems thinking and discovering emergent patterns,nodes → connections → patterns
13,advanced,Thread of Thought,Maintain coherent reasoning across long contexts by weaving a continuous narrative thread - essential for RAG systems and maintaining consistency,context → thread → synthesis
14,advanced,Self-Consistency Validation,Generate multiple independent approaches then compare for consistency - crucial for high-stakes decisions where verification matters,approaches → comparison → consensus
15,advanced,Meta-Prompting Analysis,Step back to analyze the approach structure and methodology itself - valuable for optimizing prompts and improving problem-solving,current → analysis → optimization
16,advanced,Reasoning via Planning,Build a reasoning tree guided by world models and goal states - excellent for strategic planning and sequential decision-making,model → planning → strategy
17,competitive,Red Team vs Blue Team,Adversarial attack-defend analysis to find vulnerabilities - critical for security testing and building robust solutions,defense → attack → hardening
18,competitive,Shark Tank Pitch,Entrepreneur pitches to skeptical investors who poke holes - stress-tests business viability and forces clarity on value proposition,pitch → challenges → refinement
19,competitive,Code Review Gauntlet,Senior devs with different philosophies review the same code - surfaces style debates and finds consensus on best practices,reviews → debates → standards
20,technical,Architecture Decision Records,Multiple architect personas propose and debate architectural choices with explicit trade-offs - ensures decisions are well-reasoned and documented,options → trade-offs → decision → rationale
21,technical,Rubber Duck Debugging Evolved,Explain your code to progressively more technical ducks until you find the bug - forces clarity at multiple abstraction levels,simple → detailed → technical → aha
22,technical,Algorithm Olympics,Multiple approaches compete on the same problem with benchmarks - finds optimal solution through direct comparison,implementations → benchmarks → winner
23,technical,Security Audit Personas,Hacker + defender + auditor examine system from different threat models - comprehensive security review from multiple angles,vulnerabilities → defenses → compliance
24,technical,Performance Profiler Panel,Database expert + frontend specialist + DevOps engineer diagnose slowness - finds bottlenecks across the full stack,symptoms → analysis → optimizations
25,creative,SCAMPER Method,Apply seven creativity lenses (Substitute/Combine/Adapt/Modify/Put/Eliminate/Reverse) - systematic ideation for product innovation,S→C→A→M→P→E→R
26,creative,Reverse Engineering,Work backwards from desired outcome to find implementation path - powerful for goal achievement and understanding endpoints,end state → steps backward → path forward
27,creative,What If Scenarios,Explore alternative realities to understand possibilities and implications - valuable for contingency planning and exploration,scenarios → implications → insights
28,creative,Random Input Stimulus,Inject unrelated concepts to spark unexpected connections - breaks creative blocks through forced lateral thinking,random word → associations → novel ideas
29,creative,Exquisite Corpse Brainstorm,Each persona adds to the idea seeing only the previous contribution - generates surprising combinations through constrained collaboration,contribution → handoff → contribution → surprise
30,creative,Genre Mashup,Combine two unrelated domains to find fresh approaches - innovation through unexpected cross-pollination,domain A + domain B → hybrid insights
31,research,Literature Review Personas,Optimist researcher + skeptic researcher + synthesizer review sources - balanced assessment of evidence quality,sources → critiques → synthesis
32,research,Thesis Defense Simulation,Student defends hypothesis against committee with different concerns - stress-tests research methodology and conclusions,thesis → challenges → defense → refinements
33,research,Comparative Analysis Matrix,Multiple analysts evaluate options against weighted criteria - structured decision-making with explicit scoring,options → criteria → scores → recommendation
34,risk,Pre-mortem Analysis,Imagine future failure then work backwards to prevent it - powerful technique for risk mitigation before major launches,failure scenario → causes → prevention
35,risk,Failure Mode Analysis,Systematically explore how each component could fail - critical for reliability engineering and safety-critical systems,components → failures → prevention
36,risk,Challenge from Critical Perspective,Play devil's advocate to stress-test ideas and find weaknesses - essential for overcoming groupthink,assumptions → challenges → strengthening
37,risk,Identify Potential Risks,Brainstorm what could go wrong across all categories - fundamental for project planning and deployment preparation,categories → risks → mitigations
38,risk,Chaos Monkey Scenarios,Deliberately break things to test resilience and recovery - ensures systems handle failures gracefully,break → observe → harden
39,core,First Principles Analysis,Strip away assumptions to rebuild from fundamental truths - breakthrough technique for innovation and solving impossible problems,assumptions → truths → new approach
40,core,5 Whys Deep Dive,Repeatedly ask why to drill down to root causes - simple but powerful for understanding failures,why chain → root cause → solution
41,core,Socratic Questioning,Use targeted questions to reveal hidden assumptions and guide discovery - excellent for teaching and self-discovery,questions → revelations → understanding
42,core,Critique and Refine,Systematic review to identify strengths and weaknesses then improve - standard quality check for drafts,strengths/weaknesses → improvements → refined
43,core,Explain Reasoning,Walk through step-by-step thinking to show how conclusions were reached - crucial for transparency,steps → logic → conclusion
44,core,Expand or Contract for Audience,Dynamically adjust detail level and technical depth for target audience - matches content to reader capabilities,audience → adjustments → refined content
45,learning,Feynman Technique,Explain complex concepts simply as if teaching a child - the ultimate test of true understanding,complex → simple → gaps → mastery
46,learning,Active Recall Testing,Test understanding without references to verify true knowledge - essential for identifying gaps,test → gaps → reinforcement
47,philosophical,Occam's Razor Application,Find the simplest sufficient explanation by eliminating unnecessary complexity - essential for debugging,options → simplification → selection
48,philosophical,Trolley Problem Variations,Explore ethical trade-offs through moral dilemmas - valuable for understanding values and difficult decisions,dilemma → analysis → decision
49,retrospective,Hindsight Reflection,Imagine looking back from the future to gain perspective - powerful for project reviews,future view → insights → application
50,retrospective,Lessons Learned Extraction,Systematically identify key takeaways and actionable improvements - essential for continuous improvement,experience → lessons → actions

1 num category method_name description output_pattern
2 1 core collaboration Five Whys Stakeholder Round Table Drill down to root causes by asking 'why' iteratively. Each answer becomes the basis for the next question. Particularly effective for problem analysis and understanding system failures. Convene multiple personas to contribute diverse perspectives - essential for requirements gathering and finding balanced solutions across competing interests problem → why1 → why2 → why3 → why4 → why5 → root cause perspectives → synthesis → alignment
3 2 core collaboration First Principles Expert Panel Review Break down complex problems into fundamental truths and rebuild from there. Question assumptions and reconstruct understanding from basic principles. Assemble domain experts for deep specialized analysis - ideal when technical depth and peer review quality are needed assumptions → deconstruction → fundamentals → reconstruction → solution expert views → consensus → recommendations
4 3 structural collaboration SWOT Analysis Debate Club Showdown Evaluate internal and external factors through Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats. Provides balanced strategic perspective. Two personas argue opposing positions while a moderator scores points - great for exploring controversial decisions and finding middle ground strengths → weaknesses → opportunities → threats → strategic insights thesis → antithesis → synthesis
5 4 structural collaboration Mind Mapping User Persona Focus Group Create visual representations of interconnected concepts branching from central idea. Reveals relationships and patterns not immediately obvious. Gather your product's user personas to react to proposals and share frustrations - essential for validating features and discovering unmet needs central concept → primary branches → secondary branches → connections → insights reactions → concerns → priorities
6 5 risk collaboration Pre-mortem Analysis Time Traveler Council Imagine project has failed and work backwards to identify potential failure points. Proactive risk identification through hypothetical failure scenarios. Past-you and future-you advise present-you on decisions - powerful for gaining perspective on long-term consequences vs short-term pressures future failure → contributing factors → warning signs → preventive measures past wisdom → present choice → future impact
7 6 risk collaboration Risk Matrix Cross-Functional War Room Evaluate risks by probability and impact to prioritize mitigation efforts. Visual framework for systematic risk assessment. Product manager + engineer + designer tackle a problem together - reveals trade-offs between feasibility desirability and viability risk identification → probability assessment → impact analysis → prioritization → mitigation constraints → trade-offs → balanced solution
8 7 creative collaboration SCAMPER Mentor and Apprentice Systematic creative thinking through Substitute Combine Adapt Modify Put to other uses Eliminate Reverse. Generates innovative alternatives. Senior expert teaches junior while junior asks naive questions - surfaces hidden assumptions through teaching substitute → combine → adapt → modify → other uses → eliminate → reverse explanation → questions → deeper understanding
9 8 creative collaboration Six Thinking Hats Good Cop Bad Cop Explore topic from six perspectives: facts (white) emotions (red) caution (black) optimism (yellow) creativity (green) process (blue). Supportive persona and critical persona alternate - finds both strengths to build on and weaknesses to address facts → emotions → risks → benefits → alternatives → synthesis encouragement → criticism → balanced view
10 9 analytical collaboration Root Cause Analysis Improv Yes-And Systematic investigation to identify fundamental causes rather than symptoms. Uses various techniques to drill down to core issues. Multiple personas build on each other's ideas without blocking - generates unexpected creative directions through collaborative building symptoms → immediate causes → intermediate causes → root causes → solutions idea → build → build → surprising result
11 10 analytical collaboration Fishbone Diagram Customer Support Theater Visual cause-and-effect analysis organizing potential causes into categories. Also known as Ishikawa diagram for systematic problem analysis. Angry customer and support rep roleplay to find pain points - reveals real user frustrations and service gaps problem statement → major categories → potential causes → sub-causes → prioritization complaint → investigation → resolution → prevention
12 11 strategic advanced PESTLE Analysis Tree of Thoughts Examine Political Economic Social Technological Legal Environmental factors. Comprehensive external environment assessment. Explore multiple reasoning paths simultaneously then evaluate and select the best - perfect for complex problems with multiple valid approaches political → economic → social → technological → legal → environmental → implications paths → evaluation → selection
13 12 strategic advanced Value Chain Analysis Graph of Thoughts Examine activities that create value from raw materials to end customer. Identifies competitive advantages and improvement opportunities. Model reasoning as an interconnected network of ideas to reveal hidden relationships - ideal for systems thinking and discovering emergent patterns primary activities → support activities → linkages → value creation → optimization nodes → connections → patterns
14 13 process advanced Journey Mapping Thread of Thought Visualize end-to-end experience identifying touchpoints pain points and opportunities. Understanding through customer or user perspective. Maintain coherent reasoning across long contexts by weaving a continuous narrative thread - essential for RAG systems and maintaining consistency stages → touchpoints → actions → emotions → pain points → opportunities context → thread → synthesis
15 14 process advanced Service Blueprint Self-Consistency Validation Map service delivery showing frontstage backstage and support processes. Reveals service complexity and improvement areas. Generate multiple independent approaches then compare for consistency - crucial for high-stakes decisions where verification matters customer actions → frontstage → backstage → support processes → improvement areas approaches → comparison → consensus
16 15 stakeholder advanced Stakeholder Mapping Meta-Prompting Analysis Identify and analyze stakeholders by interest and influence. Strategic approach to stakeholder engagement. Step back to analyze the approach structure and methodology itself - valuable for optimizing prompts and improving problem-solving identification → interest analysis → influence assessment → engagement strategy current → analysis → optimization
17 16 stakeholder advanced Empathy Map Reasoning via Planning Understand stakeholder perspectives through what they think feel see say do. Deep understanding of user needs and motivations. Build a reasoning tree guided by world models and goal states - excellent for strategic planning and sequential decision-making thinks → feels → sees → says → does → pains → gains model → planning → strategy
18 17 decision competitive Decision Matrix Red Team vs Blue Team Evaluate options against weighted criteria for objective decision making. Systematic comparison of alternatives. Adversarial attack-defend analysis to find vulnerabilities - critical for security testing and building robust solutions criteria definition → weighting → scoring → calculation → ranking → selection defense → attack → hardening
19 18 decision competitive Cost-Benefit Analysis Shark Tank Pitch Compare costs against benefits to evaluate decision viability. Quantitative approach to decision validation. Entrepreneur pitches to skeptical investors who poke holes - stress-tests business viability and forces clarity on value proposition cost identification → benefit identification → quantification → comparison → recommendation pitch → challenges → refinement
20 19 validation competitive Devil's Advocate Code Review Gauntlet Challenge assumptions and proposals by arguing opposing viewpoint. Stress-testing through deliberate opposition. Senior devs with different philosophies review the same code - surfaces style debates and finds consensus on best practices proposal → counter-arguments → weaknesses → blind spots → strengthened proposal reviews → debates → standards
21 20 validation technical Red Team Analysis Architecture Decision Records Simulate adversarial perspective to identify vulnerabilities. Security and robustness through adversarial thinking. Multiple architect personas propose and debate architectural choices with explicit trade-offs - ensures decisions are well-reasoned and documented current approach → adversarial view → attack vectors → vulnerabilities → countermeasures options → trade-offs → decision → rationale
22 21 technical Rubber Duck Debugging Evolved Explain your code to progressively more technical ducks until you find the bug - forces clarity at multiple abstraction levels simple → detailed → technical → aha
23 22 technical Algorithm Olympics Multiple approaches compete on the same problem with benchmarks - finds optimal solution through direct comparison implementations → benchmarks → winner
24 23 technical Security Audit Personas Hacker + defender + auditor examine system from different threat models - comprehensive security review from multiple angles vulnerabilities → defenses → compliance
25 24 technical Performance Profiler Panel Database expert + frontend specialist + DevOps engineer diagnose slowness - finds bottlenecks across the full stack symptoms → analysis → optimizations
26 25 creative SCAMPER Method Apply seven creativity lenses (Substitute/Combine/Adapt/Modify/Put/Eliminate/Reverse) - systematic ideation for product innovation S→C→A→M→P→E→R
27 26 creative Reverse Engineering Work backwards from desired outcome to find implementation path - powerful for goal achievement and understanding endpoints end state → steps backward → path forward
28 27 creative What If Scenarios Explore alternative realities to understand possibilities and implications - valuable for contingency planning and exploration scenarios → implications → insights
29 28 creative Random Input Stimulus Inject unrelated concepts to spark unexpected connections - breaks creative blocks through forced lateral thinking random word → associations → novel ideas
30 29 creative Exquisite Corpse Brainstorm Each persona adds to the idea seeing only the previous contribution - generates surprising combinations through constrained collaboration contribution → handoff → contribution → surprise
31 30 creative Genre Mashup Combine two unrelated domains to find fresh approaches - innovation through unexpected cross-pollination domain A + domain B → hybrid insights
32 31 research Literature Review Personas Optimist researcher + skeptic researcher + synthesizer review sources - balanced assessment of evidence quality sources → critiques → synthesis
33 32 research Thesis Defense Simulation Student defends hypothesis against committee with different concerns - stress-tests research methodology and conclusions thesis → challenges → defense → refinements
34 33 research Comparative Analysis Matrix Multiple analysts evaluate options against weighted criteria - structured decision-making with explicit scoring options → criteria → scores → recommendation
35 34 risk Pre-mortem Analysis Imagine future failure then work backwards to prevent it - powerful technique for risk mitigation before major launches failure scenario → causes → prevention
36 35 risk Failure Mode Analysis Systematically explore how each component could fail - critical for reliability engineering and safety-critical systems components → failures → prevention
37 36 risk Challenge from Critical Perspective Play devil's advocate to stress-test ideas and find weaknesses - essential for overcoming groupthink assumptions → challenges → strengthening
38 37 risk Identify Potential Risks Brainstorm what could go wrong across all categories - fundamental for project planning and deployment preparation categories → risks → mitigations
39 38 risk Chaos Monkey Scenarios Deliberately break things to test resilience and recovery - ensures systems handle failures gracefully break → observe → harden
40 39 core First Principles Analysis Strip away assumptions to rebuild from fundamental truths - breakthrough technique for innovation and solving impossible problems assumptions → truths → new approach
41 40 core 5 Whys Deep Dive Repeatedly ask why to drill down to root causes - simple but powerful for understanding failures why chain → root cause → solution
42 41 core Socratic Questioning Use targeted questions to reveal hidden assumptions and guide discovery - excellent for teaching and self-discovery questions → revelations → understanding
43 42 core Critique and Refine Systematic review to identify strengths and weaknesses then improve - standard quality check for drafts strengths/weaknesses → improvements → refined
44 43 core Explain Reasoning Walk through step-by-step thinking to show how conclusions were reached - crucial for transparency steps → logic → conclusion
45 44 core Expand or Contract for Audience Dynamically adjust detail level and technical depth for target audience - matches content to reader capabilities audience → adjustments → refined content
46 45 learning Feynman Technique Explain complex concepts simply as if teaching a child - the ultimate test of true understanding complex → simple → gaps → mastery
47 46 learning Active Recall Testing Test understanding without references to verify true knowledge - essential for identifying gaps test → gaps → reinforcement
48 47 philosophical Occam's Razor Application Find the simplest sufficient explanation by eliminating unnecessary complexity - essential for debugging options → simplification → selection
49 48 philosophical Trolley Problem Variations Explore ethical trade-offs through moral dilemmas - valuable for understanding values and difficult decisions dilemma → analysis → decision
50 49 retrospective Hindsight Reflection Imagine looking back from the future to gain perspective - powerful for project reviews future view → insights → application
51 50 retrospective Lessons Learned Extraction Systematically identify key takeaways and actionable improvements - essential for continuous improvement experience → lessons → actions

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<step n="2" title="Present Options and Handle Responses">
<format>
**Advanced Elicitation Options**
Choose a number (1-5), r to shuffle, or x to proceed:
**Advanced Elicitation Options (If you launched Party Mode, they will participate randomly)**
Choose a number (1-5), [r] to Reshuffle, [a] List All, or [x] to Proceed:
1. [Method Name]
2. [Method Name]
@ -53,6 +53,7 @@
4. [Method Name]
5. [Method Name]
r. Reshuffle the list with 5 new options
a. List all methods with descriptions
x. Proceed / No Further Actions
</format>
@ -68,7 +69,9 @@
<i>CRITICAL: Re-present the same 1-5,r,x prompt to allow additional elicitations</i>
</case>
<case n="r">
<i>Select 5 different methods from advanced-elicitation-methods.csv, present new list with same prompt format</i>
<i>Select 5 random methods from advanced-elicitation-methods.csv, present new list with same prompt format</i>
<i>When selecting, try to think and pick a diverse set of methods covering different categories and approaches, with 1 and 2 being
potentially the most useful for the document or section being discovered</i>
</case>
<case n="x">
<i>Complete elicitation and proceed</i>
@ -76,6 +79,11 @@
<i>The enhanced content becomes the final version for that section</i>
<i>Signal completion back to create-doc.md to continue with next section</i>
</case>
<case n="a">
<i>List all methods with their descriptions from the CSV in a compact table</i>
<i>Allow user to select any method by name or number from the full list</i>
<i>After selection, execute the method as described in the n="1-5" case above</i>
</case>
<case n="direct-feedback">
<i>Apply changes to current section content and re-present choices</i>
</case>
@ -90,11 +98,13 @@
<i>Output pattern: Use the pattern as a flexible guide (e.g., "paths → evaluation → selection")</i>
<i>Dynamic adaptation: Adjust complexity based on content needs (simple to sophisticated)</i>
<i>Creative application: Interpret methods flexibly based on context while maintaining pattern consistency</i>
<i>Be concise: Focus on actionable insights</i>
<i>Stay relevant: Tie elicitation to specific content being analyzed (the current section from create-doc)</i>
<i>Identify personas: For multi-persona methods, clearly identify viewpoints</i>
<i>Critical loop behavior: Always re-offer the 1-5,r,x choices after each method execution</i>
<i>Continue until user selects 'x' to proceed with enhanced content</i>
<i>Focus on actionable insights</i>
<i>Stay relevant: Tie elicitation to specific content being analyzed (the current section from the document being created unless user
indicates otherwise)</i>
<i>Identify personas: For single or multi-persona methods, clearly identify viewpoints, and use party members if available in memory
already</i>
<i>Critical loop behavior: Always re-offer the 1-5,r,a,x choices after each method execution</i>
<i>Continue until user selects 'x' to proceed with enhanced content, confirm or ask the user what should be accepted from the session</i>
<i>Each method application builds upon previous enhancements</i>
<i>Content preservation: Track all enhancements made during elicitation</i>
<i>Iterative enhancement: Each selected method (1-5) should:</i>

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<mandate>Instructions are MANDATORY - either as file path, steps or embedded list in YAML, XML or markdown</mandate>
<mandate>Execute ALL steps in instructions IN EXACT ORDER</mandate>
<mandate>Save to template output file after EVERY "template-output" tag</mandate>
<mandate>NEVER delegate a step - YOU are responsible for every steps execution</mandate>
<mandate>NEVER skip a step - YOU are responsible for every steps execution without fail or excuse</mandate>
</llm>
<WORKFLOW-RULES critical="true">
<rule n="1">Steps execute in exact numerical order (1, 2, 3...)</rule>
<rule n="2">Optional steps: Ask user unless #yolo mode active</rule>
<rule n="3">Template-output tags: Save content → Show user → Get approval before continuing</rule>
<rule n="4">User must approve each major section before continuing UNLESS #yolo mode active</rule>
<rule n="3">Template-output tags: Save content, discuss with the user the section completed, and NEVER proceed until the users indicates
to proceed (unless YOLO mode has been activated)</rule>
</WORKFLOW-RULES>
<flow>
@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
</substep>
</step>
<step n="2" title="Process Each Instruction Step">
<step n="2" title="Process Each Instruction Step in Order">
<iterate>For each step in instructions:</iterate>
<substep n="2a" title="Handle Step Attributes">
@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
<tag>action xml tag → Perform the action</tag>
<tag>check if="condition" xml tag → Conditional block wrapping actions (requires closing &lt;/check&gt;)</tag>
<tag>ask xml tag → Prompt user and WAIT for response</tag>
<tag>invoke-workflow xml tag → Execute another workflow with given inputs</tag>
<tag>invoke-workflow xml tag → Execute another workflow with given inputs and the workflow.xml runner</tag>
<tag>invoke-task xml tag → Execute specified task</tag>
<tag>invoke-protocol name="protocol_name" xml tag → Execute reusable protocol from protocols section</tag>
<tag>goto step="x" → Jump to specified step</tag>
@ -71,7 +71,6 @@
<if tag="template-output">
<mandate>Generate content for this section</mandate>
<mandate>Save to file (Write first time, Edit subsequent)</mandate>
<action>Show checkpoint separator: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━</action>
<action>Display generated content</action>
<ask> [a] Advanced Elicitation, [c] Continue, [p] Party-Mode, [y] YOLO the rest of this document only. WAIT for response. <if
response="a">
@ -99,16 +98,14 @@
</step>
<step n="3" title="Completion">
<check>If checklist exists → Run validation</check>
<check>If template: false → Confirm actions completed</check>
<check>Else → Confirm document saved to output path</check>
<check>Confirm document saved to output path</check>
<action>Report workflow completion</action>
</step>
</flow>
<execution-modes>
<mode name="normal">Full user interaction at all decision points</mode>
<mode name="#yolo">Skip all confirmations and elicitation, minimize prompts and try to produce all of the workflow automatically by
<mode name="normal">Full user interaction and confirmation of EVERY step at EVERY template output - NO EXCEPTIONS except yolo MODE</mode>
<mode name="yolo">Skip all confirmations and elicitation, minimize prompts and try to produce all of the workflow automatically by
simulating the remaining discussions with an simulated expert user</mode>
</execution-modes>
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<tag>action - Required action to perform</tag>
<tag>action if="condition" - Single conditional action (inline, no closing tag needed)</tag>
<tag>check if="condition"&gt;...&lt;/check&gt; - Conditional block wrapping multiple items (closing tag required)</tag>
<tag>ask - Get user input (wait for response)</tag>
<tag>ask - Get user input (ALWAYS wait for response before continuing)</tag>
<tag>goto - Jump to another step</tag>
<tag>invoke-workflow - Call another workflow</tag>
<tag>invoke-task - Call a task</tag>
@ -137,35 +134,6 @@
</output>
</supported-tags>
<conditional-execution-patterns desc="When to use each pattern">
<pattern type="single-action">
<use-case>One action with a condition</use-case>
<syntax>&lt;action if="condition"&gt;Do something&lt;/action&gt;</syntax>
<example>&lt;action if="file exists"&gt;Load the file&lt;/action&gt;</example>
<rationale>Cleaner and more concise for single items</rationale>
</pattern>
<pattern type="multi-action-block">
<use-case>Multiple actions/tags under same condition</use-case>
<syntax>&lt;check if="condition"&gt;
&lt;action&gt;First action&lt;/action&gt;
&lt;action&gt;Second action&lt;/action&gt;
&lt;/check&gt;</syntax>
<example>&lt;check if="validation fails"&gt;
&lt;action&gt;Log error&lt;/action&gt;
&lt;goto step="1"&gt;Retry&lt;/goto&gt;
&lt;/check&gt;</example>
<rationale>Explicit scope boundaries prevent ambiguity</rationale>
</pattern>
<pattern type="nested-conditions">
<use-case>Else/alternative branches</use-case>
<syntax>&lt;check if="condition A"&gt;...&lt;/check&gt;
&lt;check if="else"&gt;...&lt;/check&gt;</syntax>
<rationale>Clear branching logic with explicit blocks</rationale>
</pattern>
</conditional-execution-patterns>
<protocols desc="Reusable workflow protocols that can be invoked via invoke-protocol tag">
<protocol name="discover_inputs" desc="Smart file discovery and loading based on input_file_patterns">
<objective>Intelligently load project files (whole or sharded) based on workflow's input_file_patterns configuration</objective>
@ -181,17 +149,8 @@
<step n="2" title="Load Files Using Smart Strategies">
<iterate>For each pattern in input_file_patterns:</iterate>
<substep n="2a" title="Try Whole Document First">
<action>Attempt glob match on 'whole' pattern (e.g., "{output_folder}/*prd*.md")</action>
<check if="matches found">
<action>Load ALL matching files completely (no offset/limit)</action>
<action>Store content in variable: {pattern_name_content} (e.g., {prd_content})</action>
<action>Mark pattern as RESOLVED, skip to next pattern</action>
</check>
</substep>
<substep n="2b" title="Try Sharded Document if Whole Not Found">
<check if="no whole matches AND sharded pattern exists">
<substep n="2a" title="Try Sharded Documents First">
<check if="sharded pattern exists">
<action>Determine load_strategy from pattern config (defaults to FULL_LOAD if not specified)</action>
<strategy name="FULL_LOAD">
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<action>Store combined content in variable: {pattern_name_content}</action>
<note>When in doubt, LOAD IT - context is valuable, being thorough is better than missing critical info</note>
</strategy>
<action>Mark pattern as RESOLVED, skip to next pattern</action>
</check>
</substep>
<substep n="2b" title="Try Whole Document if No Sharded Found">
<check if="no sharded matches found OR no sharded pattern exists">
<action>Attempt glob match on 'whole' pattern (e.g., "{output_folder}/*prd*.md")</action>
<check if="matches found">
<action>Load ALL matching files completely (no offset/limit)</action>
<action>Store content in variable: {pattern_name_content} (e.g., {prd_content})</action>
<action>Mark pattern as RESOLVED, skip to next pattern</action>
</check>
</check>
</substep>
<substep n="2c" title="Handle Not Found">
<check if="no matches for whole OR sharded">
<check if="no matches for sharded OR whole">
<action>Set {pattern_name_content} to empty string</action>
<action>Note in session: "No {pattern_name} files found" (not an error, just unavailable, offer use change to provide)</action>
</check>
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<step n="3" title="Report Discovery Results">
<action>List all loaded content variables with file counts</action>
<example>
✓ Loaded {prd_content} from 1 file: PRD.md
✓ Loaded {architecture_content} from 5 sharded files: architecture/index.md, architecture/system-design.md, ...
✓ Loaded {prd_content} from 5 sharded files: prd/index.md, prd/requirements.md, ...
✓ Loaded {architecture_content} from 1 file: Architecture.md
✓ Loaded {epics_content} from selective load: epics/epic-3.md
○ No ux_design files found
</example>
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</step>
</flow>
<usage-in-instructions>
<example desc="Typical usage in workflow instructions.md">
&lt;step n="0" goal="Discover and load project context"&gt;
&lt;invoke-protocol name="discover_inputs" /&gt;
&lt;/step&gt;
&lt;step n="1" goal="Analyze requirements"&gt;
&lt;action&gt;Review {prd_content} for functional requirements&lt;/action&gt;
&lt;action&gt;Cross-reference with {architecture_content} for technical constraints&lt;/action&gt;
&lt;/step&gt;
</example>
</usage-in-instructions>
</protocol>
</protocols>
<llm final="true">
<mandate>This is the complete workflow execution engine</mandate>
<mandate>You MUST Follow instructions exactly as written and maintain conversation context between steps</mandate>
<mandate>If confused, re-read this task, the workflow yaml, and any yaml indicated files</mandate>
<critical-rules>
• This is the complete workflow execution engine
• You MUST Follow instructions exactly as written
• The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
• You MUST have already loaded and processed: {installed_path}/workflow.yaml
• This workflow uses INTENT-DRIVEN PLANNING - adapt organically to product type and context
• YOU ARE FACILITATING A CONVERSATION With a user to produce a final document step by step. The whole process is meant to be
collaborative helping the user flesh out their ideas. Do not rush or optimize and skip any section.
</critical-rules>
</llm>
</task>
</task>

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---
last-redoc-date: 2025-09-28
---
# Brainstorming Session Workflow
## Overview
The brainstorming workflow facilitates interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques. This workflow acts as an AI facilitator guiding users through various ideation methods to generate and refine creative solutions in a structured, energetic, and highly interactive manner.
## Key Features
- **36 Creative Techniques**: Comprehensive library spanning collaborative, structured, creative, deep, theatrical, wild, and introspective approaches
- **Interactive Facilitation**: AI acts as a skilled facilitator using "Yes, and..." methodology
- **Flexible Approach Selection**: User-guided, AI-recommended, random, or progressive technique flows
- **Context-Aware Sessions**: Supports domain-specific brainstorming through context document input
- **Systematic Organization**: Converges ideas into immediate opportunities, future innovations, and moonshots
- **Action Planning**: Prioritizes top ideas with concrete next steps and timelines
- **Session Documentation**: Comprehensive structured reports capturing all insights and outcomes
## Usage
### Configuration
The workflow leverages configuration from `{bmad_folder}/core/config.yaml`:
- **output_folder**: Where session results are saved
- **user_name**: Session participant identification
And the following has a default or can be passed in as an override for custom brainstorming scenarios.
- **brain_techniques**: CSV database of 36 creative techniques, default is `./brain-methods.csv`
## Workflow Structure
### Files Included
```
brainstorming/
├── workflow.yaml # Configuration and metadata
├── instructions.md # Step-by-step execution guide
├── template.md # Session report structure
├── brain-methods.csv # Database of 36 creative techniques
└── README.md # This file
```
## Creative Techniques Library
The workflow includes 36 techniques organized into 7 categories:
### Collaborative Techniques
- **Yes And Building**: Build momentum through positive additions
- **Brain Writing Round Robin**: Silent idea generation with sequential building
- **Random Stimulation**: Use random catalysts for unexpected connections
- **Role Playing**: Generate solutions from multiple stakeholder perspectives
### Structured Approaches
- **SCAMPER Method**: Systematic creativity through seven lenses (Substitute/Combine/Adapt/Modify/Put/Eliminate/Reverse)
- **Six Thinking Hats**: Explore through six perspectives (facts/emotions/benefits/risks/creativity/process)
- **Mind Mapping**: Visual branching from central concepts
- **Resource Constraints**: Innovation through extreme limitations
### Creative Methods
- **What If Scenarios**: Explore radical possibilities by questioning constraints
- **Analogical Thinking**: Find solutions through domain parallels
- **Reversal Inversion**: Flip problems upside down for fresh angles
- **First Principles Thinking**: Strip away assumptions to rebuild from fundamentals
- **Forced Relationships**: Connect unrelated concepts for innovation
- **Time Shifting**: Explore solutions across different time periods
- **Metaphor Mapping**: Use extended metaphors as thinking tools
### Deep Analysis
- **Five Whys**: Drill down through causation layers to root causes
- **Morphological Analysis**: Systematically explore parameter combinations
- **Provocation Technique**: Extract useful ideas from absurd starting points
- **Assumption Reversal**: Challenge and flip core assumptions
- **Question Storming**: Generate questions before seeking answers
### Theatrical Approaches
- **Time Travel Talk Show**: Interview past/present/future selves
- **Alien Anthropologist**: Examine through completely foreign eyes
- **Dream Fusion Laboratory**: Start with impossible solutions, work backwards
- **Emotion Orchestra**: Let different emotions lead separate sessions
- **Parallel Universe Cafe**: Explore under alternative reality rules
### Wild Methods
- **Chaos Engineering**: Deliberately break things to discover robust solutions
- **Guerrilla Gardening Ideas**: Plant unexpected solutions in unlikely places
- **Pirate Code Brainstorm**: Take what works from anywhere and remix
- **Zombie Apocalypse Planning**: Design for extreme survival scenarios
- **Drunk History Retelling**: Explain with uninhibited simplicity
### Introspective Delight
- **Inner Child Conference**: Channel pure childhood curiosity
- **Shadow Work Mining**: Explore what you're avoiding or resisting
- **Values Archaeology**: Excavate deep personal values driving decisions
- **Future Self Interview**: Seek wisdom from your wiser future self
- **Body Wisdom Dialogue**: Let physical sensations guide ideation
## Workflow Process
### Phase 1: Session Setup (Step 1)
- Context gathering (topic, goals, constraints)
- Domain-specific guidance if context document provided
- Session scope definition (broad exploration vs. focused ideation)
### Phase 2: Approach Selection (Step 2)
- **User-Selected**: Browse and choose specific techniques
- **AI-Recommended**: Tailored technique suggestions based on context
- **Random Selection**: Surprise technique for creative breakthrough
- **Progressive Flow**: Multi-technique journey from broad to focused
### Phase 3: Interactive Facilitation (Step 3)
- Master facilitator approach using questions, not answers
- "Yes, and..." building methodology
- Energy monitoring and technique switching
- Real-time idea capture and momentum building
- Quantity over quality focus (aim: 100 ideas in 60 minutes)
### Phase 4: Convergent Organization (Step 4)
- Review and categorize all generated ideas
- Identify patterns and themes across techniques
- Sort into three priority buckets for action planning
### Phase 5: Insight Extraction (Step 5)
- Surface recurring themes across multiple techniques
- Identify key realizations and surprising connections
- Extract deeper patterns and meta-insights
### Phase 6: Action Planning (Step 6)
- Prioritize top 3 ideas for implementation
- Define concrete next steps for each priority
- Determine resource needs and realistic timelines
### Phase 7: Session Reflection (Step 7)
- Analyze what worked well and areas for further exploration
- Recommend follow-up techniques and next session planning
- Capture emergent questions for future investigation
### Phase 8: Report Generation (Step 8)
- Compile comprehensive structured report
- Calculate total ideas generated and techniques used
- Format all content for sharing and future reference
## Output
### Generated Files
- **Primary output**: Structured session report saved to `{output_folder}/brainstorming-session-results-{date}.md`
- **Context integration**: Links to previous brainstorming sessions if available
### Output Structure
1. **Executive Summary** - Topic, goals, techniques used, total ideas generated, key themes
2. **Technique Sessions** - Detailed capture of each technique's ideation process
3. **Idea Categorization** - Immediate opportunities, future innovations, moonshots, insights
4. **Action Planning** - Top 3 priorities with rationale, steps, resources, timelines
5. **Reflection and Follow-up** - Session analysis, recommendations, next steps planning
## Requirements
- No special software requirements
- Access to the CIS module configuration (`{bmad_folder}/cis/config.yaml`)
- Active participation and engagement throughout the interactive session
- Optional: Domain context document for focused brainstorming
## Best Practices
### Before Starting
1. **Define Clear Intent**: Know whether you want broad exploration or focused problem-solving
2. **Gather Context**: Prepare any relevant background documents or domain knowledge
3. **Set Time Expectations**: Plan for 45-90 minutes for a comprehensive session
4. **Create Open Environment**: Ensure distraction-free space for creative thinking
### During Execution
1. **Embrace Quantity**: Generate many ideas without self-censoring
2. **Build with "Yes, And"**: Accept and expand on ideas rather than judging
3. **Stay Curious**: Follow unexpected connections and tangents
4. **Trust the Process**: Let the facilitator guide you through technique transitions
5. **Capture Everything**: Document all ideas, even seemingly silly ones
6. **Monitor Energy**: Communicate when you need technique changes or breaks
### After Completion
1. **Review Within 24 Hours**: Re-read the report while insights are fresh
2. **Act on Quick Wins**: Implement immediate opportunities within one week
3. **Schedule Follow-ups**: Plan development sessions for promising concepts
4. **Share Selectively**: Distribute relevant insights to appropriate stakeholders
## Facilitation Principles
The AI facilitator operates using these core principles:
- **Ask, Don't Tell**: Use questions to draw out participant's own ideas
- **Build, Don't Judge**: Use "Yes, and..." methodology, never "No, but..."
- **Quantity Over Quality**: Aim for volume in generation phase
- **Defer Judgment**: Evaluation comes after generation is complete
- **Stay Curious**: Show genuine interest in participant's unique perspectives
- **Monitor Energy**: Adapt technique and pace to participant's engagement level
## Example Session Flow
### Progressive Technique Flow
1. **Mind Mapping** (10 min) - Build the landscape of possibilities
2. **SCAMPER** (15 min) - Systematic exploration of improvement angles
3. **Six Thinking Hats** (15 min) - Multiple perspectives on solutions
4. **Forced Relationships** (10 min) - Creative synthesis of unexpected connections
### Energy Checkpoints
- After 15-20 minutes: "Should we continue with this technique or try something new?"
- Before convergent phase: "Are you ready to start organizing ideas, or explore more?"
- During action planning: "How's your energy for the final planning phase?"
## Customization
To customize this workflow:
1. **Add New Techniques**: Extend `brain-methods.csv` with additional creative methods
2. **Modify Facilitation Style**: Adjust prompts in `instructions.md` for different energy levels
3. **Update Report Structure**: Modify `template.md` to include additional analysis sections
4. **Create Domain Variants**: Develop specialized technique sets for specific industries
## Version History
- **v1.0.0** - Initial release
- 36 creative techniques across 7 categories
- Interactive facilitation with energy monitoring
- Comprehensive structured reporting
- Context-aware session guidance
## Support
For issues or questions:
- Review technique descriptions in `brain-methods.csv` for facilitation guidance
- Consult the workflow instructions in `instructions.md` for step-by-step details
- Reference the template structure in `template.md` for output expectations
- Follow BMAD documentation standards for workflow customization
---
_Part of the BMad Method v6 - Creative Ideation and Synthesis (CIS) Module_

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category,technique_name,description,facilitation_prompts,best_for,energy_level,typical_duration
collaborative,Yes And Building,Build momentum through positive additions where each idea becomes a launching pad for the next - creates energetic collaborative flow,Yes and we could also...|Building on that idea...|That reminds me of...|What if we added?,team-building,high,15-20
collaborative,Brain Writing Round Robin,Silent idea generation followed by building on others' written concepts - gives quieter voices equal contribution while maintaining documentation,Write your idea silently|Pass to the next person|Build on what you received|Keep ideas flowing,quiet-voices,moderate,20-25
collaborative,Random Stimulation,Use random words/images as creative catalysts to force unexpected connections - breaks through mental blocks with serendipitous inspiration,Pick a random word/image|How does this relate?|What connections do you see?|Force a relationship
collaborative,Role Playing,Generate solutions from multiple stakeholder perspectives - builds empathy while ensuring comprehensive consideration of all viewpoints,Think as a [role]|What would they want?|How would they approach this?|What matters to them?
creative,What If Scenarios,Explore radical possibilities by questioning all constraints and assumptions - perfect for breaking through stuck thinking and discovering unexpected opportunities,What if we had unlimited resources?|What if the opposite were true?|What if this problem didn't exist?,innovation,high,15-20
creative,Analogical Thinking,Find creative solutions by drawing parallels to other domains - helps transfer successful patterns from one context to another,This is like what?|How is this similar to...?|What other examples come to mind?
creative,Reversal Inversion,Deliberately flip problems upside down to reveal hidden assumptions and fresh angles - great when conventional approaches aren't working,What if we did the opposite?|How could we make this worse?|What's the reverse approach?
creative,First Principles Thinking,Strip away assumptions to rebuild from fundamental truths - essential for breakthrough innovation and solving complex problems,What do we know for certain?|What are the fundamental truths?|If we started from scratch?
creative,Forced Relationships,Connect unrelated concepts to spark innovative bridges - excellent for generating unexpected solutions through creative collision,Take these two unrelated things|Find connections between them|What bridges exist?|How could they work together?
creative,Time Shifting,Explore how solutions would work across different time periods - reveals constraints and opportunities by changing temporal context,How would this work in the past?|What about 100 years from now?|Different era constraints?|Time-based solutions?
creative,Metaphor Mapping,Use extended metaphors as thinking tools to explore problems from new angles - transforms abstract challenges into tangible narratives,This problem is like a [metaphor]|Extend the metaphor|What elements map over?|What insights emerge?
deep,Five Whys,Drill down through layers of causation to uncover root causes - essential for solving problems at their source rather than treating symptoms,Why did this happen?|Why is that?|And why is that true?|What's behind that?|Why ultimately?,problem-solving,moderate,10-15
deep,Morphological Analysis,Systematically explore all possible parameter combinations - perfect for complex systems requiring comprehensive solution mapping,What are the key parameters?|List options for each|Try different combinations|What patterns emerge?
deep,Provocation Technique,Use deliberately provocative statements to extract useful ideas from seemingly absurd starting points - catalyzes breakthrough thinking,What if [provocative statement]?|How could this be useful?|What idea does this trigger?|Extract the principle
deep,Assumption Reversal,Challenge and flip core assumptions to rebuild from new foundations - essential for paradigm shifts and fresh perspectives,What assumptions are we making?|What if the opposite were true?|Challenge each assumption|Rebuild from new assumptions
deep,Question Storming,Generate questions before seeking answers to properly define the problem space - ensures you're solving the right problem,Only ask questions|No answers allowed yet|What don't we know?|What should we be asking?
introspective_delight,Inner Child Conference,Channel pure childhood curiosity and wonder - rekindles playful exploration and innocent questioning that cuts through adult complications,What would 7-year-old you ask?|Why why why?|Make it fun again|No boring allowed
introspective_delight,Shadow Work Mining,Explore what you're actively avoiding or resisting - uncovers hidden insights by examining unconscious blocks and resistance patterns,What are you avoiding?|Where's the resistance?|What scares you about this?|Mine the shadows
introspective_delight,Values Archaeology,Excavate the deep personal values driving your decisions - clarifies authentic priorities by digging to bedrock motivations,What really matters here?|Why do you care?|Dig to bedrock values|What's non-negotiable?
introspective_delight,Future Self Interview,Seek wisdom from your wiser future self - gains long-term perspective through imagined temporal self-mentoring,Ask your 80-year-old self|What would you tell younger you?|Future wisdom speaks|Long-term perspective
introspective_delight,Body Wisdom Dialogue,Let physical sensations and gut feelings guide ideation - taps somatic intelligence often ignored by purely mental approaches,What does your body say?|Where do you feel it?|Trust the tension|Follow physical cues
structured,SCAMPER Method,Systematic creativity through seven lenses (Substitute/Combine/Adapt/Modify/Put/Eliminate/Reverse) - ideal for methodical product improvement and innovation,S-What could you substitute?|C-What could you combine?|A-How could you adapt?|M-What could you modify?|P-Put to other uses?|E-What could you eliminate?|R-What if reversed?
structured,Six Thinking Hats,Explore problems through six distinct perspectives (facts/emotions/benefits/risks/creativity/process) - ensures comprehensive analysis without conflict,White-What facts do we know?|Red-How do you feel about this?|Yellow-What are the benefits?|Black-What could go wrong?|Green-What creative alternatives?|Blue-How should we think about this?
structured,Mind Mapping,Visually branch ideas from a central concept to discover connections and expand thinking - perfect for organizing complex thoughts and seeing the big picture,Put the main idea in center|What branches from this?|How do these connect?|What sub-branches emerge?
structured,Resource Constraints,Generate innovative solutions by imposing extreme limitations - forces essential priorities and creative efficiency under pressure,What if you had only $1?|No technology allowed?|One hour to solve?|Minimal resources only?
theatrical,Time Travel Talk Show,Interview your past/present/future selves for temporal wisdom - playful method for gaining perspective across different life stages,Interview your past self|What would future you say?|Different timeline perspectives|Cross-temporal dialogue
theatrical,Alien Anthropologist,Examine familiar problems through completely foreign eyes - reveals hidden assumptions by adopting an outsider's bewildered perspective,You're an alien observer|What seems strange?|How would you explain this?|Outside perspective insights
theatrical,Dream Fusion Laboratory,Start with impossible fantasy solutions then reverse-engineer practical steps - makes ambitious thinking actionable through backwards design,Dream the impossible solution|Work backwards to reality|What steps bridge the gap?|Make magic practical
theatrical,Emotion Orchestra,Let different emotions lead separate brainstorming sessions then harmonize - uses emotional intelligence for comprehensive perspective,Angry perspective ideas|Joyful approach|Fearful considerations|Hopeful solutions|Harmonize all voices
theatrical,Parallel Universe Cafe,Explore solutions under alternative reality rules - breaks conventional thinking by changing fundamental assumptions about how things work,Different physics universe|Alternative social norms|Changed historical events|Reality rule variations
wild,Chaos Engineering,Deliberately break things to discover robust solutions - builds anti-fragility by stress-testing ideas against worst-case scenarios,What if everything went wrong?|Break it on purpose|How does it fail gracefully?|Build from the rubble
wild,Guerrilla Gardening Ideas,Plant unexpected solutions in unlikely places - uses surprise and unconventional placement for stealth innovation,Where's the least expected place?|Plant ideas secretly|Grow solutions underground|Surprise implementation
wild,Pirate Code Brainstorm,Take what works from anywhere and remix without permission - encourages rule-bending rapid prototyping and maverick thinking,What would pirates steal?|Remix without asking|Take the best and run|No permission needed
wild,Zombie Apocalypse Planning,Design solutions for extreme survival scenarios - strips away all but essential functions to find core value,Society collapsed - now what?|Only basics work|Build from nothing|Survival mode thinking
wild,Drunk History Retelling,Explain complex ideas with uninhibited simplicity - removes overthinking barriers to find raw truth through simplified expression,Explain it like you're tipsy|No filter needed|Raw unedited thoughts|Simplify to absurdity
category,technique_name,description
collaborative,Yes And Building,"Build momentum through positive additions where each idea becomes a launching pad - use prompts like 'Yes and we could also...' or 'Building on that idea...' to create energetic collaborative flow that builds upon previous contributions"
collaborative,Brain Writing Round Robin,"Silent idea generation followed by building on others' written concepts - gives quieter voices equal contribution while maintaining documentation through the sequence of writing silently, passing ideas, and building on received concepts"
collaborative,Random Stimulation,"Use random words/images as creative catalysts to force unexpected connections - breaks through mental blocks with serendipitous inspiration by asking how random elements relate, what connections exist, and forcing relationships"
collaborative,Role Playing,"Generate solutions from multiple stakeholder perspectives to build empathy while ensuring comprehensive consideration - embody different roles by asking what they want, how they'd approach problems, and what matters most to them"
collaborative,Ideation Relay Race,"Rapid-fire idea building under time pressure creates urgency and breakthroughs - structure with 30-second additions, quick building on ideas, and fast passing to maintain creative momentum and prevent overthinking"
creative,What If Scenarios,"Explore radical possibilities by questioning all constraints and assumptions - perfect for breaking through stuck thinking using prompts like 'What if we had unlimited resources?' 'What if the opposite were true?' or 'What if this problem didn't exist?'"
creative,Analogical Thinking,"Find creative solutions by drawing parallels to other domains - transfer successful patterns by asking 'This is like what?' 'How is this similar to...' and 'What other examples come to mind?' to connect to existing solutions"
creative,Reversal Inversion,"Deliberately flip problems upside down to reveal hidden assumptions and fresh angles - great when conventional approaches fail by asking 'What if we did the opposite?' 'How could we make this worse?' and 'What's the reverse approach?'"
creative,First Principles Thinking,"Strip away assumptions to rebuild from fundamental truths - essential for breakthrough innovation by asking 'What do we know for certain?' 'What are the fundamental truths?' and 'If we started from scratch?'"
creative,Forced Relationships,"Connect unrelated concepts to spark innovative bridges through creative collision - take two unrelated things, find connections between them, identify bridges, and explore how they could work together to generate unexpected solutions"
creative,Time Shifting,"Explore solutions across different time periods to reveal constraints and opportunities by asking 'How would this work in the past?' 'What about 100 years from now?' 'Different era constraints?' and 'What time-based solutions apply?'"
creative,Metaphor Mapping,"Use extended metaphors as thinking tools to explore problems from new angles - transforms abstract challenges into tangible narratives by asking 'This problem is like a metaphor,' extending the metaphor, and mapping elements to discover insights"
creative,Cross-Pollination,"Transfer solutions from completely different industries or domains to spark breakthrough innovations by asking how industry X would solve this, what patterns work in field Y, and how to adapt solutions from domain Z"
creative,Concept Blending,"Merge two or more existing concepts to create entirely new categories - goes beyond simple combination to genuine innovation by asking what emerges when concepts merge, what new category is created, and how the blend transcends original ideas"
creative,Reverse Brainstorming,"Generate problems instead of solutions to identify hidden opportunities and unexpected pathways by asking 'What could go wrong?' 'How could we make this fail?' and 'What problems could we create?' to reveal solution insights"
creative,Sensory Exploration,"Engage all five senses to discover multi-dimensional solution spaces beyond purely analytical thinking by asking what ideas feel, smell, taste, or sound like, and how different senses engage with the problem space"
deep,Five Whys,"Drill down through layers of causation to uncover root causes - essential for solving problems at source rather than symptoms by asking 'Why did this happen?' repeatedly until reaching fundamental drivers and ultimate causes"
deep,Morphological Analysis,"Systematically explore all possible parameter combinations for complex systems requiring comprehensive solution mapping - identify key parameters, list options for each, try different combinations, and identify emerging patterns"
deep,Provocation Technique,"Use deliberately provocative statements to extract useful ideas from seemingly absurd starting points - catalyzes breakthrough thinking by asking 'What if provocative statement?' 'How could this be useful?' 'What idea triggers?' and 'Extract the principle'"
deep,Assumption Reversal,"Challenge and flip core assumptions to rebuild from new foundations - essential for paradigm shifts by asking 'What assumptions are we making?' 'What if the opposite were true?' 'Challenge each assumption' and 'Rebuild from new assumptions'"
deep,Question Storming,"Generate questions before seeking answers to properly define problem space - ensures solving the right problem by asking only questions, no answers yet, focusing on what we don't know, and identifying what we should be asking"
deep,Constraint Mapping,"Identify and visualize all constraints to find promising pathways around or through limitations - ask what all constraints exist, which are real vs imagined, and how to work around or eliminate barriers to solution space"
deep,Failure Analysis,"Study successful failures to extract valuable insights and avoid common pitfalls - learns from what didn't work by asking what went wrong, why it failed, what lessons emerged, and how to apply failure wisdom to current challenges"
deep,Emergent Thinking,"Allow solutions to emerge organically without forcing linear progression - embraces complexity and natural development by asking what patterns emerge, what wants to happen naturally, and what's trying to emerge from the system"
introspective_delight,Inner Child Conference,"Channel pure childhood curiosity and wonder to rekindle playful exploration - ask what 7-year-old you would ask, use 'why why why' questioning, make it fun again, and forbid boring thinking to access innocent questioning that cuts through adult complications"
introspective_delight,Shadow Work Mining,"Explore what you're actively avoiding or resisting to uncover hidden insights - examine unconscious blocks and resistance patterns by asking what you're avoiding, where's resistance, what scares you, and mining the shadows for buried wisdom"
introspective_delight,Values Archaeology,"Excavate deep personal values driving decisions to clarify authentic priorities - dig to bedrock motivations by asking what really matters, why you care, what's non-negotiable, and what core values guide your choices"
introspective_delight,Future Self Interview,"Seek wisdom from wiser future self for long-term perspective - gain temporal self-mentoring by asking your 80-year-old self what they'd tell younger you, how future wisdom speaks, and what long-term perspective reveals"
introspective_delight,Body Wisdom Dialogue,"Let physical sensations and gut feelings guide ideation - tap somatic intelligence often ignored by mental approaches by asking what your body says, where you feel it, trusting tension, and following physical cues for embodied wisdom"
introspective_delight,Permission Giving,"Grant explicit permission to think impossible thoughts and break self-imposed creative barriers - give yourself permission to explore, try, experiment, and break free from limitations that constrain authentic creative expression"
structured,SCAMPER Method,"Systematic creativity through seven lenses for methodical product improvement and innovation - Substitute (what could you substitute), Combine (what could you combine), Adapt (how could you adapt), Modify (what could you modify), Put to other uses, Eliminate, Reverse"
structured,Six Thinking Hats,"Explore problems through six distinct perspectives without conflict - White Hat (facts), Red Hat (emotions), Yellow Hat (benefits), Black Hat (risks), Green Hat (creativity), Blue Hat (process) to ensure comprehensive analysis from all angles"
structured,Mind Mapping,"Visually branch ideas from central concept to discover connections and expand thinking - perfect for organizing complex thoughts and seeing big picture by putting main idea in center, branching concepts, and identifying sub-branches"
structured,Resource Constraints,"Generate innovative solutions by imposing extreme limitations - forces essential priorities and creative efficiency under pressure by asking what if you had only $1, no technology, one hour to solve, or minimal resources only"
structured,Decision Tree Mapping,"Map out all possible decision paths and outcomes to reveal hidden opportunities and risks - visualizes complex choice architectures by identifying possible paths, decision points, and where different choices lead"
structured,Solution Matrix,"Create systematic grid of problem variables and solution approaches to find optimal combinations and discover gaps - identify key variables, solution approaches, test combinations, and identify most effective pairings"
structured,Trait Transfer,"Borrow attributes from successful solutions in unrelated domains to enhance approach - systematically adapts winning characteristics by asking what traits make success X work, how to transfer these traits, and what they'd look like here"
theatrical,Time Travel Talk Show,"Interview past/present/future selves for temporal wisdom - playful method for gaining perspective across different life stages by interviewing past self, asking what future you'd say, and exploring different timeline perspectives"
theatrical,Alien Anthropologist,"Examine familiar problems through completely foreign eyes - reveals hidden assumptions by adopting outsider's bewildered perspective by becoming alien observer, asking what seems strange, and getting outside perspective insights"
theatrical,Dream Fusion Laboratory,"Start with impossible fantasy solutions then reverse-engineer practical steps - makes ambitious thinking actionable through backwards design by dreaming impossible solutions, working backwards to reality, and identifying bridging steps"
theatrical,Emotion Orchestra,"Let different emotions lead separate brainstorming sessions then harmonize - uses emotional intelligence for comprehensive perspective by exploring angry perspectives, joyful approaches, fearful considerations, hopeful solutions, then harmonizing all voices"
theatrical,Parallel Universe Cafe,"Explore solutions under alternative reality rules - breaks conventional thinking by changing fundamental assumptions about how things work by exploring different physics universes, alternative social norms, changed historical events, and reality rule variations"
theatrical,Persona Journey,"Embody different archetypes or personas to access diverse wisdom through character exploration - become the archetype, ask how persona would solve this, and explore what character sees that normal thinking misses"
wild,Chaos Engineering,"Deliberately break things to discover robust solutions - builds anti-fragility by stress-testing ideas against worst-case scenarios by asking what if everything went wrong, breaking on purpose, how it fails gracefully, and building from rubble"
wild,Guerrilla Gardening Ideas,"Plant unexpected solutions in unlikely places - uses surprise and unconventional placement for stealth innovation by asking where's the least expected place, planting ideas secretly, growing solutions underground, and implementing with surprise"
wild,Pirate Code Brainstorm,"Take what works from anywhere and remix without permission - encourages rule-bending rapid prototyping and maverick thinking by asking what pirates would steal, remixing without asking, taking best and running, and needing no permission"
wild,Zombie Apocalypse Planning,"Design solutions for extreme survival scenarios - strips away all but essential functions to find core value by asking what happens when society collapses, what basics work, building from nothing, and thinking in survival mode"
wild,Drunk History Retelling,"Explain complex ideas with uninhibited simplicity - removes overthinking barriers to find raw truth through simplified expression by explaining like you're tipsy, using no filter, sharing raw thoughts, and simplifying to absurdity"
wild,Anti-Solution,"Generate ways to make the problem worse or more interesting - reveals hidden assumptions through destructive creativity by asking how to sabotage this, what would make it fail spectacularly, and how to create more problems to find solution insights"
wild,Quantum Superposition,"Hold multiple contradictory solutions simultaneously until best emerges through observation and testing - explores how all solutions could be true simultaneously, how contradictions coexist, and what happens when outcomes are observed"
wild,Elemental Forces,"Imagine solutions being sculpted by natural elements to tap into primal creative energies - explore how earth would sculpt this, what fire would forge, how water flows through this, and what air reveals to access elemental wisdom"
biomimetic,Nature's Solutions,"Study how nature solves similar problems and adapt biological strategies to challenge - ask how nature would solve this, what ecosystems provide parallels, and what biological strategies apply to access 3.8 billion years of evolutionary wisdom"
biomimetic,Ecosystem Thinking,"Analyze problem as ecosystem to identify symbiotic relationships, natural succession, and ecological principles - explore symbiotic relationships, natural succession application, and ecological principles for systems thinking"
biomimetic,Evolutionary Pressure,"Apply evolutionary principles to gradually improve solutions through selective pressure and adaptation - ask how evolution would optimize this, what selective pressures apply, and how this adapts over time to harness natural selection wisdom"
quantum,Observer Effect,"Recognize how observing and measuring solutions changes their behavior - uses quantum principles for innovation by asking how observing changes this, what measurement effects matter, and how to use observer effect advantageously"
quantum,Entanglement Thinking,"Explore how different solution elements might be connected regardless of distance - reveals hidden relationships by asking what elements are entangled, how distant parts affect each other, and what hidden connections exist between solution components"
quantum,Superposition Collapse,"Hold multiple potential solutions simultaneously until constraints force single optimal outcome - leverages quantum decision theory by asking what if all options were possible, what constraints force collapse, and which solution emerges when observed"
cultural,Indigenous Wisdom,"Draw upon traditional knowledge systems and indigenous approaches overlooked by modern thinking - ask how specific cultures would approach this, what traditional knowledge applies, and what ancestral wisdom guides us to access overlooked problem-solving methods"
cultural,Fusion Cuisine,"Mix cultural approaches and perspectives like fusion cuisine - creates innovation through cultural cross-pollination by asking what happens when mixing culture A with culture B, what cultural hybrids emerge, and what fusion creates"
cultural,Ritual Innovation,"Apply ritual design principles to create transformative experiences and solutions - uses anthropological insights for human-centered design by asking what ritual would transform this, how to make it ceremonial, and what transformation this needs"
cultural,Mythic Frameworks,"Use myths and archetypal stories as frameworks for understanding and solving problems - taps into collective unconscious by asking what myth parallels this, what archetypes are involved, and how mythic structure informs solution"
1 category,technique_name,description,facilitation_prompts,best_for,energy_level,typical_duration category technique_name description
2 collaborative,Yes And Building,Build momentum through positive additions where each idea becomes a launching pad for the next - creates energetic collaborative flow,Yes and we could also...|Building on that idea...|That reminds me of...|What if we added?,team-building,high,15-20 collaborative Yes And Building Build momentum through positive additions where each idea becomes a launching pad - use prompts like 'Yes and we could also...' or 'Building on that idea...' to create energetic collaborative flow that builds upon previous contributions
3 collaborative,Brain Writing Round Robin,Silent idea generation followed by building on others' written concepts - gives quieter voices equal contribution while maintaining documentation,Write your idea silently|Pass to the next person|Build on what you received|Keep ideas flowing,quiet-voices,moderate,20-25 collaborative Brain Writing Round Robin Silent idea generation followed by building on others' written concepts - gives quieter voices equal contribution while maintaining documentation through the sequence of writing silently, passing ideas, and building on received concepts
4 collaborative,Random Stimulation,Use random words/images as creative catalysts to force unexpected connections - breaks through mental blocks with serendipitous inspiration,Pick a random word/image|How does this relate?|What connections do you see?|Force a relationship collaborative Random Stimulation Use random words/images as creative catalysts to force unexpected connections - breaks through mental blocks with serendipitous inspiration by asking how random elements relate, what connections exist, and forcing relationships
5 collaborative,Role Playing,Generate solutions from multiple stakeholder perspectives - builds empathy while ensuring comprehensive consideration of all viewpoints,Think as a [role]|What would they want?|How would they approach this?|What matters to them? collaborative Role Playing Generate solutions from multiple stakeholder perspectives to build empathy while ensuring comprehensive consideration - embody different roles by asking what they want, how they'd approach problems, and what matters most to them
6 creative,What If Scenarios,Explore radical possibilities by questioning all constraints and assumptions - perfect for breaking through stuck thinking and discovering unexpected opportunities,What if we had unlimited resources?|What if the opposite were true?|What if this problem didn't exist?,innovation,high,15-20 collaborative Ideation Relay Race Rapid-fire idea building under time pressure creates urgency and breakthroughs - structure with 30-second additions, quick building on ideas, and fast passing to maintain creative momentum and prevent overthinking
7 creative,Analogical Thinking,Find creative solutions by drawing parallels to other domains - helps transfer successful patterns from one context to another,This is like what?|How is this similar to...?|What other examples come to mind? creative What If Scenarios Explore radical possibilities by questioning all constraints and assumptions - perfect for breaking through stuck thinking using prompts like 'What if we had unlimited resources?' 'What if the opposite were true?' or 'What if this problem didn't exist?'
8 creative,Reversal Inversion,Deliberately flip problems upside down to reveal hidden assumptions and fresh angles - great when conventional approaches aren't working,What if we did the opposite?|How could we make this worse?|What's the reverse approach? creative Analogical Thinking Find creative solutions by drawing parallels to other domains - transfer successful patterns by asking 'This is like what?' 'How is this similar to...' and 'What other examples come to mind?' to connect to existing solutions
9 creative,First Principles Thinking,Strip away assumptions to rebuild from fundamental truths - essential for breakthrough innovation and solving complex problems,What do we know for certain?|What are the fundamental truths?|If we started from scratch? creative Reversal Inversion Deliberately flip problems upside down to reveal hidden assumptions and fresh angles - great when conventional approaches fail by asking 'What if we did the opposite?' 'How could we make this worse?' and 'What's the reverse approach?'
10 creative,Forced Relationships,Connect unrelated concepts to spark innovative bridges - excellent for generating unexpected solutions through creative collision,Take these two unrelated things|Find connections between them|What bridges exist?|How could they work together? creative First Principles Thinking Strip away assumptions to rebuild from fundamental truths - essential for breakthrough innovation by asking 'What do we know for certain?' 'What are the fundamental truths?' and 'If we started from scratch?'
11 creative,Time Shifting,Explore how solutions would work across different time periods - reveals constraints and opportunities by changing temporal context,How would this work in the past?|What about 100 years from now?|Different era constraints?|Time-based solutions? creative Forced Relationships Connect unrelated concepts to spark innovative bridges through creative collision - take two unrelated things, find connections between them, identify bridges, and explore how they could work together to generate unexpected solutions
12 creative,Metaphor Mapping,Use extended metaphors as thinking tools to explore problems from new angles - transforms abstract challenges into tangible narratives,This problem is like a [metaphor]|Extend the metaphor|What elements map over?|What insights emerge? creative Time Shifting Explore solutions across different time periods to reveal constraints and opportunities by asking 'How would this work in the past?' 'What about 100 years from now?' 'Different era constraints?' and 'What time-based solutions apply?'
13 deep,Five Whys,Drill down through layers of causation to uncover root causes - essential for solving problems at their source rather than treating symptoms,Why did this happen?|Why is that?|And why is that true?|What's behind that?|Why ultimately?,problem-solving,moderate,10-15 creative Metaphor Mapping Use extended metaphors as thinking tools to explore problems from new angles - transforms abstract challenges into tangible narratives by asking 'This problem is like a metaphor,' extending the metaphor, and mapping elements to discover insights
14 deep,Morphological Analysis,Systematically explore all possible parameter combinations - perfect for complex systems requiring comprehensive solution mapping,What are the key parameters?|List options for each|Try different combinations|What patterns emerge? creative Cross-Pollination Transfer solutions from completely different industries or domains to spark breakthrough innovations by asking how industry X would solve this, what patterns work in field Y, and how to adapt solutions from domain Z
15 deep,Provocation Technique,Use deliberately provocative statements to extract useful ideas from seemingly absurd starting points - catalyzes breakthrough thinking,What if [provocative statement]?|How could this be useful?|What idea does this trigger?|Extract the principle creative Concept Blending Merge two or more existing concepts to create entirely new categories - goes beyond simple combination to genuine innovation by asking what emerges when concepts merge, what new category is created, and how the blend transcends original ideas
16 deep,Assumption Reversal,Challenge and flip core assumptions to rebuild from new foundations - essential for paradigm shifts and fresh perspectives,What assumptions are we making?|What if the opposite were true?|Challenge each assumption|Rebuild from new assumptions creative Reverse Brainstorming Generate problems instead of solutions to identify hidden opportunities and unexpected pathways by asking 'What could go wrong?' 'How could we make this fail?' and 'What problems could we create?' to reveal solution insights
17 deep,Question Storming,Generate questions before seeking answers to properly define the problem space - ensures you're solving the right problem,Only ask questions|No answers allowed yet|What don't we know?|What should we be asking? creative Sensory Exploration Engage all five senses to discover multi-dimensional solution spaces beyond purely analytical thinking by asking what ideas feel, smell, taste, or sound like, and how different senses engage with the problem space
18 introspective_delight,Inner Child Conference,Channel pure childhood curiosity and wonder - rekindles playful exploration and innocent questioning that cuts through adult complications,What would 7-year-old you ask?|Why why why?|Make it fun again|No boring allowed deep Five Whys Drill down through layers of causation to uncover root causes - essential for solving problems at source rather than symptoms by asking 'Why did this happen?' repeatedly until reaching fundamental drivers and ultimate causes
19 introspective_delight,Shadow Work Mining,Explore what you're actively avoiding or resisting - uncovers hidden insights by examining unconscious blocks and resistance patterns,What are you avoiding?|Where's the resistance?|What scares you about this?|Mine the shadows deep Morphological Analysis Systematically explore all possible parameter combinations for complex systems requiring comprehensive solution mapping - identify key parameters, list options for each, try different combinations, and identify emerging patterns
20 introspective_delight,Values Archaeology,Excavate the deep personal values driving your decisions - clarifies authentic priorities by digging to bedrock motivations,What really matters here?|Why do you care?|Dig to bedrock values|What's non-negotiable? deep Provocation Technique Use deliberately provocative statements to extract useful ideas from seemingly absurd starting points - catalyzes breakthrough thinking by asking 'What if provocative statement?' 'How could this be useful?' 'What idea triggers?' and 'Extract the principle'
21 introspective_delight,Future Self Interview,Seek wisdom from your wiser future self - gains long-term perspective through imagined temporal self-mentoring,Ask your 80-year-old self|What would you tell younger you?|Future wisdom speaks|Long-term perspective deep Assumption Reversal Challenge and flip core assumptions to rebuild from new foundations - essential for paradigm shifts by asking 'What assumptions are we making?' 'What if the opposite were true?' 'Challenge each assumption' and 'Rebuild from new assumptions'
22 introspective_delight,Body Wisdom Dialogue,Let physical sensations and gut feelings guide ideation - taps somatic intelligence often ignored by purely mental approaches,What does your body say?|Where do you feel it?|Trust the tension|Follow physical cues deep Question Storming Generate questions before seeking answers to properly define problem space - ensures solving the right problem by asking only questions, no answers yet, focusing on what we don't know, and identifying what we should be asking
23 structured,SCAMPER Method,Systematic creativity through seven lenses (Substitute/Combine/Adapt/Modify/Put/Eliminate/Reverse) - ideal for methodical product improvement and innovation,S-What could you substitute?|C-What could you combine?|A-How could you adapt?|M-What could you modify?|P-Put to other uses?|E-What could you eliminate?|R-What if reversed? deep Constraint Mapping Identify and visualize all constraints to find promising pathways around or through limitations - ask what all constraints exist, which are real vs imagined, and how to work around or eliminate barriers to solution space
24 structured,Six Thinking Hats,Explore problems through six distinct perspectives (facts/emotions/benefits/risks/creativity/process) - ensures comprehensive analysis without conflict,White-What facts do we know?|Red-How do you feel about this?|Yellow-What are the benefits?|Black-What could go wrong?|Green-What creative alternatives?|Blue-How should we think about this? deep Failure Analysis Study successful failures to extract valuable insights and avoid common pitfalls - learns from what didn't work by asking what went wrong, why it failed, what lessons emerged, and how to apply failure wisdom to current challenges
25 structured,Mind Mapping,Visually branch ideas from a central concept to discover connections and expand thinking - perfect for organizing complex thoughts and seeing the big picture,Put the main idea in center|What branches from this?|How do these connect?|What sub-branches emerge? deep Emergent Thinking Allow solutions to emerge organically without forcing linear progression - embraces complexity and natural development by asking what patterns emerge, what wants to happen naturally, and what's trying to emerge from the system
26 structured,Resource Constraints,Generate innovative solutions by imposing extreme limitations - forces essential priorities and creative efficiency under pressure,What if you had only $1?|No technology allowed?|One hour to solve?|Minimal resources only? introspective_delight Inner Child Conference Channel pure childhood curiosity and wonder to rekindle playful exploration - ask what 7-year-old you would ask, use 'why why why' questioning, make it fun again, and forbid boring thinking to access innocent questioning that cuts through adult complications
27 theatrical,Time Travel Talk Show,Interview your past/present/future selves for temporal wisdom - playful method for gaining perspective across different life stages,Interview your past self|What would future you say?|Different timeline perspectives|Cross-temporal dialogue introspective_delight Shadow Work Mining Explore what you're actively avoiding or resisting to uncover hidden insights - examine unconscious blocks and resistance patterns by asking what you're avoiding, where's resistance, what scares you, and mining the shadows for buried wisdom
28 theatrical,Alien Anthropologist,Examine familiar problems through completely foreign eyes - reveals hidden assumptions by adopting an outsider's bewildered perspective,You're an alien observer|What seems strange?|How would you explain this?|Outside perspective insights introspective_delight Values Archaeology Excavate deep personal values driving decisions to clarify authentic priorities - dig to bedrock motivations by asking what really matters, why you care, what's non-negotiable, and what core values guide your choices
29 theatrical,Dream Fusion Laboratory,Start with impossible fantasy solutions then reverse-engineer practical steps - makes ambitious thinking actionable through backwards design,Dream the impossible solution|Work backwards to reality|What steps bridge the gap?|Make magic practical introspective_delight Future Self Interview Seek wisdom from wiser future self for long-term perspective - gain temporal self-mentoring by asking your 80-year-old self what they'd tell younger you, how future wisdom speaks, and what long-term perspective reveals
30 theatrical,Emotion Orchestra,Let different emotions lead separate brainstorming sessions then harmonize - uses emotional intelligence for comprehensive perspective,Angry perspective ideas|Joyful approach|Fearful considerations|Hopeful solutions|Harmonize all voices introspective_delight Body Wisdom Dialogue Let physical sensations and gut feelings guide ideation - tap somatic intelligence often ignored by mental approaches by asking what your body says, where you feel it, trusting tension, and following physical cues for embodied wisdom
31 theatrical,Parallel Universe Cafe,Explore solutions under alternative reality rules - breaks conventional thinking by changing fundamental assumptions about how things work,Different physics universe|Alternative social norms|Changed historical events|Reality rule variations introspective_delight Permission Giving Grant explicit permission to think impossible thoughts and break self-imposed creative barriers - give yourself permission to explore, try, experiment, and break free from limitations that constrain authentic creative expression
32 wild,Chaos Engineering,Deliberately break things to discover robust solutions - builds anti-fragility by stress-testing ideas against worst-case scenarios,What if everything went wrong?|Break it on purpose|How does it fail gracefully?|Build from the rubble structured SCAMPER Method Systematic creativity through seven lenses for methodical product improvement and innovation - Substitute (what could you substitute), Combine (what could you combine), Adapt (how could you adapt), Modify (what could you modify), Put to other uses, Eliminate, Reverse
33 wild,Guerrilla Gardening Ideas,Plant unexpected solutions in unlikely places - uses surprise and unconventional placement for stealth innovation,Where's the least expected place?|Plant ideas secretly|Grow solutions underground|Surprise implementation structured Six Thinking Hats Explore problems through six distinct perspectives without conflict - White Hat (facts), Red Hat (emotions), Yellow Hat (benefits), Black Hat (risks), Green Hat (creativity), Blue Hat (process) to ensure comprehensive analysis from all angles
34 wild,Pirate Code Brainstorm,Take what works from anywhere and remix without permission - encourages rule-bending rapid prototyping and maverick thinking,What would pirates steal?|Remix without asking|Take the best and run|No permission needed structured Mind Mapping Visually branch ideas from central concept to discover connections and expand thinking - perfect for organizing complex thoughts and seeing big picture by putting main idea in center, branching concepts, and identifying sub-branches
35 wild,Zombie Apocalypse Planning,Design solutions for extreme survival scenarios - strips away all but essential functions to find core value,Society collapsed - now what?|Only basics work|Build from nothing|Survival mode thinking structured Resource Constraints Generate innovative solutions by imposing extreme limitations - forces essential priorities and creative efficiency under pressure by asking what if you had only $1, no technology, one hour to solve, or minimal resources only
36 wild,Drunk History Retelling,Explain complex ideas with uninhibited simplicity - removes overthinking barriers to find raw truth through simplified expression,Explain it like you're tipsy|No filter needed|Raw unedited thoughts|Simplify to absurdity structured Decision Tree Mapping Map out all possible decision paths and outcomes to reveal hidden opportunities and risks - visualizes complex choice architectures by identifying possible paths, decision points, and where different choices lead
37 structured Solution Matrix Create systematic grid of problem variables and solution approaches to find optimal combinations and discover gaps - identify key variables, solution approaches, test combinations, and identify most effective pairings
38 structured Trait Transfer Borrow attributes from successful solutions in unrelated domains to enhance approach - systematically adapts winning characteristics by asking what traits make success X work, how to transfer these traits, and what they'd look like here
39 theatrical Time Travel Talk Show Interview past/present/future selves for temporal wisdom - playful method for gaining perspective across different life stages by interviewing past self, asking what future you'd say, and exploring different timeline perspectives
40 theatrical Alien Anthropologist Examine familiar problems through completely foreign eyes - reveals hidden assumptions by adopting outsider's bewildered perspective by becoming alien observer, asking what seems strange, and getting outside perspective insights
41 theatrical Dream Fusion Laboratory Start with impossible fantasy solutions then reverse-engineer practical steps - makes ambitious thinking actionable through backwards design by dreaming impossible solutions, working backwards to reality, and identifying bridging steps
42 theatrical Emotion Orchestra Let different emotions lead separate brainstorming sessions then harmonize - uses emotional intelligence for comprehensive perspective by exploring angry perspectives, joyful approaches, fearful considerations, hopeful solutions, then harmonizing all voices
43 theatrical Parallel Universe Cafe Explore solutions under alternative reality rules - breaks conventional thinking by changing fundamental assumptions about how things work by exploring different physics universes, alternative social norms, changed historical events, and reality rule variations
44 theatrical Persona Journey Embody different archetypes or personas to access diverse wisdom through character exploration - become the archetype, ask how persona would solve this, and explore what character sees that normal thinking misses
45 wild Chaos Engineering Deliberately break things to discover robust solutions - builds anti-fragility by stress-testing ideas against worst-case scenarios by asking what if everything went wrong, breaking on purpose, how it fails gracefully, and building from rubble
46 wild Guerrilla Gardening Ideas Plant unexpected solutions in unlikely places - uses surprise and unconventional placement for stealth innovation by asking where's the least expected place, planting ideas secretly, growing solutions underground, and implementing with surprise
47 wild Pirate Code Brainstorm Take what works from anywhere and remix without permission - encourages rule-bending rapid prototyping and maverick thinking by asking what pirates would steal, remixing without asking, taking best and running, and needing no permission
48 wild Zombie Apocalypse Planning Design solutions for extreme survival scenarios - strips away all but essential functions to find core value by asking what happens when society collapses, what basics work, building from nothing, and thinking in survival mode
49 wild Drunk History Retelling Explain complex ideas with uninhibited simplicity - removes overthinking barriers to find raw truth through simplified expression by explaining like you're tipsy, using no filter, sharing raw thoughts, and simplifying to absurdity
50 wild Anti-Solution Generate ways to make the problem worse or more interesting - reveals hidden assumptions through destructive creativity by asking how to sabotage this, what would make it fail spectacularly, and how to create more problems to find solution insights
51 wild Quantum Superposition Hold multiple contradictory solutions simultaneously until best emerges through observation and testing - explores how all solutions could be true simultaneously, how contradictions coexist, and what happens when outcomes are observed
52 wild Elemental Forces Imagine solutions being sculpted by natural elements to tap into primal creative energies - explore how earth would sculpt this, what fire would forge, how water flows through this, and what air reveals to access elemental wisdom
53 biomimetic Nature's Solutions Study how nature solves similar problems and adapt biological strategies to challenge - ask how nature would solve this, what ecosystems provide parallels, and what biological strategies apply to access 3.8 billion years of evolutionary wisdom
54 biomimetic Ecosystem Thinking Analyze problem as ecosystem to identify symbiotic relationships, natural succession, and ecological principles - explore symbiotic relationships, natural succession application, and ecological principles for systems thinking
55 biomimetic Evolutionary Pressure Apply evolutionary principles to gradually improve solutions through selective pressure and adaptation - ask how evolution would optimize this, what selective pressures apply, and how this adapts over time to harness natural selection wisdom
56 quantum Observer Effect Recognize how observing and measuring solutions changes their behavior - uses quantum principles for innovation by asking how observing changes this, what measurement effects matter, and how to use observer effect advantageously
57 quantum Entanglement Thinking Explore how different solution elements might be connected regardless of distance - reveals hidden relationships by asking what elements are entangled, how distant parts affect each other, and what hidden connections exist between solution components
58 quantum Superposition Collapse Hold multiple potential solutions simultaneously until constraints force single optimal outcome - leverages quantum decision theory by asking what if all options were possible, what constraints force collapse, and which solution emerges when observed
59 cultural Indigenous Wisdom Draw upon traditional knowledge systems and indigenous approaches overlooked by modern thinking - ask how specific cultures would approach this, what traditional knowledge applies, and what ancestral wisdom guides us to access overlooked problem-solving methods
60 cultural Fusion Cuisine Mix cultural approaches and perspectives like fusion cuisine - creates innovation through cultural cross-pollination by asking what happens when mixing culture A with culture B, what cultural hybrids emerge, and what fusion creates
61 cultural Ritual Innovation Apply ritual design principles to create transformative experiences and solutions - uses anthropological insights for human-centered design by asking what ritual would transform this, how to make it ceremonial, and what transformation this needs
62 cultural Mythic Frameworks Use myths and archetypal stories as frameworks for understanding and solving problems - taps into collective unconscious by asking what myth parallels this, what archetypes are involved, and how mythic structure informs solution

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# Brainstorming Session Instructions
## Workflow
<workflow>
<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project_root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml</critical>
<step n="1" goal="Session Setup">
<action>Check if context data was provided with workflow invocation</action>
<check if="data attribute was passed to this workflow">
<action>Load the context document from the data file path</action>
<action>Study the domain knowledge and session focus</action>
<action>Use the provided context to guide the session</action>
<action>Acknowledge the focused brainstorming goal</action>
<ask response="session_refinement">I see we're brainstorming about the specific domain outlined in the context. What particular aspect would you like to explore?</ask>
</check>
<check if="no context data provided">
<action>Proceed with generic context gathering</action>
<ask response="session_topic">1. What are we brainstorming about?</ask>
<ask response="stated_goals">2. Are there any constraints or parameters we should keep in mind?</ask>
<ask>3. Is the goal broad exploration or focused ideation on specific aspects?</ask>
<critical>Wait for user response before proceeding. This context shapes the entire session.</critical>
</check>
<template-output>session_topic, stated_goals</template-output>
</step>
<step n="2" goal="Present Approach Options">
Based on the context from Step 1, present these four approach options:
<ask response="selection">
1. **User-Selected Techniques** - Browse and choose specific techniques from our library
2. **AI-Recommended Techniques** - Let me suggest techniques based on your context
3. **Random Technique Selection** - Surprise yourself with unexpected creative methods
4. **Progressive Technique Flow** - Start broad, then narrow down systematically
Which approach would you prefer? (Enter 1-4)
</ask>
<step n="2a" title="User-Selected Techniques" if="selection==1">
<action>Load techniques from {brain_techniques} CSV file</action>
<action>Parse: category, technique_name, description, facilitation_prompts</action>
<check if="strong context from Step 1 (specific problem/goal)">
<action>Identify 2-3 most relevant categories based on stated_goals</action>
<action>Present those categories first with 3-5 techniques each</action>
<action>Offer "show all categories" option</action>
</check>
<check if="open exploration">
<action>Display all 7 categories with helpful descriptions</action>
</check>
Category descriptions to guide selection:
- **Structured:** Systematic frameworks for thorough exploration
- **Creative:** Innovative approaches for breakthrough thinking
- **Collaborative:** Group dynamics and team ideation methods
- **Deep:** Analytical methods for root cause and insight
- **Theatrical:** Playful exploration for radical perspectives
- **Wild:** Extreme thinking for pushing boundaries
- **Introspective Delight:** Inner wisdom and authentic exploration
For each category, show 3-5 representative techniques with brief descriptions.
Ask in your own voice: "Which technique(s) interest you? You can choose by name, number, or tell me what you're drawn to."
</step>
<step n="2b" title="AI-Recommended Techniques" if="selection==2">
<action>Review {brain_techniques} and select 3-5 techniques that best fit the context</action>
Analysis Framework:
1. **Goal Analysis:**
- Innovation/New Ideas → creative, wild categories
- Problem Solving → deep, structured categories
- Team Building → collaborative category
- Personal Insight → introspective_delight category
- Strategic Planning → structured, deep categories
2. **Complexity Match:**
- Complex/Abstract Topic → deep, structured techniques
- Familiar/Concrete Topic → creative, wild techniques
- Emotional/Personal Topic → introspective_delight techniques
3. **Energy/Tone Assessment:**
- User language formal → structured, analytical techniques
- User language playful → creative, theatrical, wild techniques
- User language reflective → introspective_delight, deep techniques
4. **Time Available:**
- <30 min 1-2 focused techniques
- 30-60 min → 2-3 complementary techniques
- >60 min → Consider progressive flow (3-5 techniques)
Present recommendations in your own voice with:
- Technique name (category)
- Why it fits their context (specific)
- What they'll discover (outcome)
- Estimated time
Example structure:
"Based on your goal to [X], I recommend:
1. **[Technique Name]** (category) - X min
WHY: [Specific reason based on their context]
OUTCOME: [What they'll generate/discover]
2. **[Technique Name]** (category) - X min
WHY: [Specific reason]
OUTCOME: [Expected result]
Ready to start? [c] or would you prefer different techniques? [r]"
</step>
<step n="2c" title="Single Random Technique Selection" if="selection==3">
<action>Load all techniques from {brain_techniques} CSV</action>
<action>Select random technique using true randomization</action>
<action>Build excitement about unexpected choice</action>
<format>
Let's shake things up! The universe has chosen:
**{{technique_name}}** - {{description}}
</format>
</step>
<step n="2d" title="Progressive Flow" if="selection==4">
<action>Design a progressive journey through {brain_techniques} based on session context</action>
<action>Analyze stated_goals and session_topic from Step 1</action>
<action>Determine session length (ask if not stated)</action>
<action>Select 3-4 complementary techniques that build on each other</action>
Journey Design Principles:
- Start with divergent exploration (broad, generative)
- Move through focused deep dive (analytical or creative)
- End with convergent synthesis (integration, prioritization)
Common Patterns by Goal:
- **Problem-solving:** Mind Mapping → Five Whys → Assumption Reversal
- **Innovation:** What If Scenarios → Analogical Thinking → Forced Relationships
- **Strategy:** First Principles → SCAMPER → Six Thinking Hats
- **Team Building:** Brain Writing → Yes And Building → Role Playing
Present your recommended journey with:
- Technique names and brief why
- Estimated time for each (10-20 min)
- Total session duration
- Rationale for sequence
Ask in your own voice: "How does this flow sound? We can adjust as we go."
</step>
<critical>Create the output document using the template, and record at the {{session_start_plan}} documenting the chosen techniques, along with which approach was used. For all remaining steps, progressively add to the document throughout the brainstorming</critical>
</step>
<step n="3" goal="Execute Techniques Interactively">
<critical>
REMEMBER: YOU ARE A MASTER Brainstorming Creative FACILITATOR: Guide the user as a facilitator to generate their own ideas through questions, prompts, and examples. Don't brainstorm for them unless they explicitly request it.
</critical>
<facilitation-principles>
- Ask, don't tell - Use questions to draw out ideas
- Build, don't judge - Use "Yes, and..." never "No, but..."
- Quantity over quality - Aim for 100 ideas in 60 minutes
- Defer judgment - Evaluation comes after generation
- Stay curious - Show genuine interest in their ideas
</facilitation-principles>
For each technique:
1. **Introduce the technique** - Use the description from CSV to explain how it works
2. **Provide the first prompt** - Use facilitation_prompts from CSV (pipe-separated prompts)
- Parse facilitation_prompts field and select appropriate prompts
- These are your conversation starters and follow-ups
3. **Wait for their response** - Let them generate ideas
4. **Build on their ideas** - Use "Yes, and..." or "That reminds me..." or "What if we also..."
5. **Ask follow-up questions** - "Tell me more about...", "How would that work?", "What else?"
6. **Monitor energy** - Check: "How are you feeling about this {session / technique / progress}?"
- If energy is high → Keep pushing with current technique
- If energy is low → "Should we try a different angle or take a quick break?"
7. **Keep momentum** - Celebrate: "Great! You've generated [X] ideas so far!"
8. **Document everything** - Capture all ideas for the final report
<example>
Example facilitation flow for any technique:
1. Introduce: "Let's try [technique_name]. [Adapt description from CSV to their context]."
2. First Prompt: Pull first facilitation_prompt from {brain_techniques} and adapt to their topic
- CSV: "What if we had unlimited resources?"
- Adapted: "What if you had unlimited resources for [their_topic]?"
3. Build on Response: Use "Yes, and..." or "That reminds me..." or "Building on that..."
4. Next Prompt: Pull next facilitation_prompt when ready to advance
5. Monitor Energy: After a few rounds, check if they want to continue or switch
The CSV provides the prompts - your role is to facilitate naturally in your unique voice.
</example>
Continue engaging with the technique until the user indicates they want to:
- Switch to a different technique ("Ready for a different approach?")
- Apply current ideas to a new technique
- Move to the convergent phase
- End the session
<energy-checkpoint>
After 4 rounds with a technique, check: "Should we continue with this technique or try something new?"
</energy-checkpoint>
<template-output>technique_sessions</template-output>
</step>
<step n="4" goal="Convergent Phase - Organize Ideas">
<transition-check>
"We've generated a lot of great ideas! Are you ready to start organizing them, or would you like to explore more?"
</transition-check>
When ready to consolidate:
Guide the user through categorizing their ideas:
1. **Review all generated ideas** - Display everything captured so far
2. **Identify patterns** - "I notice several ideas about X... and others about Y..."
3. **Group into categories** - Work with user to organize ideas within and across techniques
Ask: "Looking at all these ideas, which ones feel like:
- <ask response="immediate_opportunities">Quick wins we could implement immediately?</ask>
- <ask response="future_innovations">Promising concepts that need more development?</ask>
- <ask response="moonshots">Bold moonshots worth pursuing long-term?"</ask>
<template-output>immediate_opportunities, future_innovations, moonshots</template-output>
</step>
<step n="5" goal="Extract Insights and Themes">
Analyze the session to identify deeper patterns:
1. **Identify recurring themes** - What concepts appeared across multiple techniques? -> key_themes
2. **Surface key insights** - What realizations emerged during the process? -> insights_learnings
3. **Note surprising connections** - What unexpected relationships were discovered? -> insights_learnings
<invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml</invoke-task>
<template-output>key_themes, insights_learnings</template-output>
</step>
<step n="6" goal="Action Planning">
<energy-check>
"Great work so far! How's your energy for the final planning phase?"
</energy-check>
Work with the user to prioritize and plan next steps:
<ask>Of all the ideas we've generated, which 3 feel most important to pursue?</ask>
For each priority:
1. Ask why this is a priority
2. Identify concrete next steps
3. Determine resource needs
4. Set realistic timeline
<template-output>priority_1_name, priority_1_rationale, priority_1_steps, priority_1_resources, priority_1_timeline</template-output>
<template-output>priority_2_name, priority_2_rationale, priority_2_steps, priority_2_resources, priority_2_timeline</template-output>
<template-output>priority_3_name, priority_3_rationale, priority_3_steps, priority_3_resources, priority_3_timeline</template-output>
</step>
<step n="7" goal="Session Reflection">
Conclude with meta-analysis of the session:
1. **What worked well** - Which techniques or moments were most productive?
2. **Areas to explore further** - What topics deserve deeper investigation?
3. **Recommended follow-up techniques** - What methods would help continue this work?
4. **Emergent questions** - What new questions arose that we should address?
5. **Next session planning** - When and what should we brainstorm next?
<template-output>what_worked, areas_exploration, recommended_techniques, questions_emerged</template-output>
<template-output>followup_topics, timeframe, preparation</template-output>
</step>
<step n="8" goal="Generate Final Report">
Compile all captured content into the structured report template:
1. Calculate total ideas generated across all techniques
2. List all techniques used with duration estimates
3. Format all content according to template structure
4. Ensure all placeholders are filled with actual content
<template-output>agent_role, agent_name, user_name, techniques_list, total_ideas</template-output>
</step>
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# Step 1: Session Setup and Continuation Detection
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
- ✅ ALWAYS treat this as collaborative facilitation
- 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
- 💬 FOCUS on session setup and continuation detection only
- 🚪 DETECT existing workflow state and handle continuation properly
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Show your analysis before taking any action
- 💾 Initialize document and update frontmatter
- 📖 Set up frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1]` before loading next step
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until setup is complete
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Variables from workflow.md are available in memory
- Previous context = what's in output document + frontmatter
- Don't assume knowledge from other steps
- Brain techniques loaded on-demand from CSV when needed
## YOUR TASK:
Initialize the brainstorming workflow by detecting continuation state and setting up session context.
## INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE:
### 1. Check for Existing Workflow
First, check if the output document already exists:
- Look for file at `{output_folder}/analysis/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`
- If exists, read the complete file including frontmatter
- If not exists, this is a fresh workflow
### 2. Handle Continuation (If Document Exists)
If the document exists and has frontmatter with `stepsCompleted`:
- **STOP here** and load `./step-01b-continue.md` immediately
- Do not proceed with any initialization tasks
- Let step-01b handle the continuation logic
### 3. Fresh Workflow Setup (If No Document)
If no document exists or no `stepsCompleted` in frontmatter:
#### A. Initialize Document
Create the brainstorming session document:
```bash
# Create directory if needed
mkdir -p "$(dirname "{output_folder}/analysis/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md")"
# Initialize from template
cp "{template_path}" "{output_folder}/analysis/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md"
```
#### B. Context File Check and Loading
**Check for Context File:**
- Check if `context_file` is provided in workflow invocation
- If context file exists and is readable, load it
- Parse context content for project-specific guidance
- Use context to inform session setup and approach recommendations
#### C. Session Context Gathering
"Welcome {{user_name}}! I'm excited to facilitate your brainstorming session. I'll guide you through proven creativity techniques to generate innovative ideas and breakthrough solutions.
**Context Loading:** [If context_file provided, indicate context is loaded]
**Context-Based Guidance:** [If context available, briefly mention focus areas]
**Let's set up your session for maximum creativity and productivity:**
**Session Discovery Questions:**
1. **What are we brainstorming about?** (The central topic or challenge)
2. **What specific outcomes are you hoping for?** (Types of ideas, solutions, or insights)"
#### D. Process User Responses
Wait for user responses, then:
**Session Analysis:**
"Based on your responses, I understand we're focusing on **[summarized topic]** with goals around **[summarized objectives]**.
**Session Parameters:**
- **Topic Focus:** [Clear topic articulation]
- **Primary Goals:** [Specific outcome objectives]
**Does this accurately capture what you want to achieve?**"
#### E. Update Frontmatter and Document
Update the document frontmatter:
```yaml
---
stepsCompleted: [1]
inputDocuments: []
session_topic: '[session_topic]'
session_goals: '[session_goals]'
selected_approach: ''
techniques_used: []
ideas_generated: []
context_file: '[context_file if provided]'
---
```
Append to document:
```markdown
## Session Overview
**Topic:** [session_topic]
**Goals:** [session_goals]
### Context Guidance
_[If context file provided, summarize key context and focus areas]_
### Session Setup
_[Content based on conversation about session parameters and facilitator approach]_
```
## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
When user selects approach, append the session overview content directly to `{output_folder}/analysis/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md` using the structure from above.
#### E. Continue to Technique Selection
"**Session setup complete!** I have a clear understanding of your goals and can select the perfect techniques for your brainstorming needs.
**Ready to explore technique approaches?**
[1] User-Selected Techniques - Browse our complete technique library
[2] AI-Recommended Techniques - Get customized suggestions based on your goals
[3] Random Technique Selection - Discover unexpected creative methods
[4] Progressive Technique Flow - Start broad, then systematically narrow focus
Which approach appeals to you most? (Enter 1-4)"
### 4. Handle User Selection and Initial Document Append
#### When user selects approach number:
- **Append initial session overview to `{output_folder}/analysis/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`**
- **Update frontmatter:** `stepsCompleted: [1]`, `selected_approach: '[selected approach]'`
- **Load the appropriate step-02 file** based on selection
### 5. Handle User Selection
After user selects approach number:
- **If 1:** Load `./step-02a-user-selected.md`
- **If 2:** Load `./step-02b-ai-recommended.md`
- **If 3:** Load `./step-02c-random-selection.md`
- **If 4:** Load `./step-02d-progressive-flow.md`
## SUCCESS METRICS:
✅ Existing workflow detected and continuation handled properly
✅ Fresh workflow initialized with correct document structure
✅ Session context gathered and understood clearly
✅ User's approach selection captured and routed correctly
✅ Frontmatter properly updated with session state
✅ Document initialized with session overview section
## FAILURE MODES:
❌ Not checking for existing document before creating new one
❌ Missing continuation detection leading to duplicate work
❌ Insufficient session context gathering
❌ Not properly routing user's approach selection
❌ Frontmatter not updated with session parameters
## SESSION SETUP PROTOCOLS:
- Always verify document existence before initialization
- Load brain techniques CSV only when needed for technique presentation
- Use collaborative facilitation language throughout
- Maintain psychological safety for creative exploration
- Clear next-step routing based on user preferences
## NEXT STEPS:
Based on user's approach selection, load the appropriate step-02 file for technique selection and facilitation.
Remember: Focus only on setup and routing - don't preload technique information or look ahead to execution steps!

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# Step 1b: Workflow Continuation
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- ✅ YOU ARE A CONTINUATION FACILITATOR, not a fresh starter
- 🎯 RESPECT EXISTING WORKFLOW state and progress
- 📋 UNDERSTAND PREVIOUS SESSION context and outcomes
- 🔍 SEAMLESSLY RESUME from where user left off
- 💬 MAINTAIN CONTINUITY in session flow and rapport
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Load and analyze existing document thoroughly
- 💾 Update frontmatter with continuation state
- 📖 Present current status and next options clearly
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN repeating completed work or asking same questions
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Existing document with frontmatter is available
- Previous steps completed indicate session progress
- Brain techniques CSV loaded when needed for remaining steps
- User may want to continue, modify, or restart
## YOUR TASK:
Analyze existing brainstorming session state and provide seamless continuation options.
## CONTINUATION SEQUENCE:
### 1. Analyze Existing Session
Load existing document and analyze current state:
**Document Analysis:**
- Read existing `{output_folder}/analysis/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`
- Examine frontmatter for `stepsCompleted`, `session_topic`, `session_goals`
- Review content to understand session progress and outcomes
- Identify current stage and next logical steps
**Session Status Assessment:**
"Welcome back {{user_name}}! I can see your brainstorming session on **[session_topic]** from **[date]**.
**Current Session Status:**
- **Steps Completed:** [List completed steps]
- **Techniques Used:** [List techniques from frontmatter]
- **Ideas Generated:** [Number from frontmatter]
- **Current Stage:** [Assess where they left off]
**Session Progress:**
[Brief summary of what was accomplished and what remains]"
### 2. Present Continuation Options
Based on session analysis, provide appropriate options:
**If Session Completed:**
"Your brainstorming session appears to be complete!
**Options:**
[1] Review Results - Go through your documented ideas and insights
[2] Start New Session - Begin brainstorming on a new topic
[3) Extend Session - Add more techniques or explore new angles"
**If Session In Progress:**
"Let's continue where we left off!
**Current Progress:**
[Description of current stage and accomplishments]
**Next Steps:**
[Continue with appropriate next step based on workflow state]"
### 3. Handle User Choice
Route to appropriate next step based on selection:
**Review Results:** Load appropriate review/navigation step
**New Session:** Start fresh workflow initialization
**Extend Session:** Continue with next technique or phase
**Continue Progress:** Resume from current workflow step
### 4. Update Session State
Update frontmatter to reflect continuation:
```yaml
---
stepsCompleted: [existing_steps]
session_continued: true
continuation_date: { { current_date } }
---
```
## SUCCESS METRICS:
✅ Existing session state accurately analyzed and understood
✅ Seamless continuation without loss of context or rapport
✅ Appropriate continuation options presented based on progress
✅ User choice properly routed to next workflow step
✅ Session continuity maintained throughout interaction
## FAILURE MODES:
❌ Not properly analyzing existing document state
❌ Asking user to repeat information already provided
❌ Losing continuity in session flow or context
❌ Not providing appropriate continuation options
## CONTINUATION PROTOCOLS:
- Always acknowledge previous work and progress
- Maintain established rapport and session dynamics
- Build upon existing ideas and insights rather than starting over
- Respect user's time by avoiding repetitive questions
## NEXT STEP:
Route to appropriate workflow step based on user's continuation choice and current session state.

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# Step 2a: User-Selected Techniques
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- ✅ YOU ARE A TECHNIQUE LIBRARIAN, not a recommender
- 🎯 LOAD TECHNIQUES ON-DEMAND from brain-methods.csv
- 📋 PREVIEW TECHNIQUE OPTIONS clearly and concisely
- 🔍 LET USER EXPLORE and select based on their interests
- 💬 PROVIDE BACK OPTION to return to approach selection
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Load brain techniques CSV only when needed for presentation
- ⚠️ Present [B] back option and [C] continue options
- 💾 Update frontmatter with selected techniques
- 📖 Route to technique execution after confirmation
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN making recommendations or steering choices
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Session context from Step 1 is available
- Brain techniques CSV contains 36+ techniques across 7 categories
- User wants full control over technique selection
- May need to present techniques by category or search capability
## YOUR TASK:
Load and present brainstorming techniques from CSV, allowing user to browse and select based on their preferences.
## USER SELECTION SEQUENCE:
### 1. Load Brain Techniques Library
Load techniques from CSV on-demand:
"Perfect! Let's explore our complete brainstorming techniques library. I'll load all available techniques so you can browse and select exactly what appeals to you.
**Loading Brain Techniques Library...**"
**Load CSV and parse:**
- Read `brain-methods.csv`
- Parse: category, technique_name, description, facilitation_prompts, best_for, energy_level, typical_duration
- Organize by categories for browsing
### 2. Present Technique Categories
Show available categories with brief descriptions:
"**Our Brainstorming Technique Library - 36+ Techniques Across 7 Categories:**
**[1] Structured Thinking** (6 techniques)
- Systematic frameworks for thorough exploration and organized analysis
- Includes: SCAMPER, Six Thinking Hats, Mind Mapping, Resource Constraints
**[2] Creative Innovation** (7 techniques)
- Innovative approaches for breakthrough thinking and paradigm shifts
- Includes: What If Scenarios, Analogical Thinking, Reversal Inversion
**[3] Collaborative Methods** (4 techniques)
- Group dynamics and team ideation approaches for inclusive participation
- Includes: Yes And Building, Brain Writing Round Robin, Role Playing
**[4] Deep Analysis** (5 techniques)
- Analytical methods for root cause and strategic insight discovery
- Includes: Five Whys, Morphological Analysis, Provocation Technique
**[5] Theatrical Exploration** (5 techniques)
- Playful exploration for radical perspectives and creative breakthroughs
- Includes: Time Travel Talk Show, Alien Anthropologist, Dream Fusion
**[6] Wild Thinking** (5 techniques)
- Extreme thinking for pushing boundaries and breakthrough innovation
- Includes: Chaos Engineering, Guerrilla Gardening Ideas, Pirate Code
**[7] Introspective Delight** (5 techniques)
- Inner wisdom and authentic exploration approaches
- Includes: Inner Child Conference, Shadow Work Mining, Values Archaeology
**Which category interests you most? Enter 1-7, or tell me what type of thinking you're drawn to.**"
### 3. Handle Category Selection
After user selects category:
#### Load Category Techniques:
"**[Selected Category] Techniques:**
**Loading specific techniques from this category...**"
**Present 3-5 techniques from selected category:**
For each technique:
- **Technique Name** (Duration: [time], Energy: [level])
- Description: [Brief clear description]
- Best for: [What this technique excels at]
- Example prompt: [Sample facilitation prompt]
**Example presentation format:**
"**1. SCAMPER Method** (Duration: 20-30 min, Energy: Moderate)
- Systematic creativity through seven lenses (Substitute/Combine/Adapt/Modify/Put/Eliminate/Reverse)
- Best for: Product improvement, innovation challenges, systematic idea generation
- Example prompt: "What could you substitute in your current approach to create something new?"
**2. Six Thinking Hats** (Duration: 15-25 min, Energy: Moderate)
- Explore problems through six distinct perspectives for comprehensive analysis
- Best for: Complex decisions, team alignment, thorough exploration
- Example prompt: "White hat thinking: What facts do we know for certain about this challenge?"
### 4. Allow Technique Selection
"**Which techniques from this category appeal to you?**
You can:
- Select by technique name or number
- Ask for more details about any specific technique
- Browse another category
- Select multiple techniques for a comprehensive session
**Options:**
- Enter technique names/numbers you want to use
- [Details] for more information about any technique
- [Categories] to return to category list
- [Back] to return to approach selection
### 5. Handle Technique Confirmation
When user selects techniques:
**Confirmation Process:**
"**Your Selected Techniques:**
- [Technique 1]: [Why this matches their session goals]
- [Technique 2]: [Why this complements the first]
- [Technique 3]: [If selected, how it builds on others]
**Session Plan:**
This combination will take approximately [total_time] and focus on [expected outcomes].
**Confirm these choices?**
[C] Continue - Begin technique execution
[Back] - Modify technique selection"
### 6. Update Frontmatter and Continue
If user confirms:
**Update frontmatter:**
```yaml
---
selected_approach: 'user-selected'
techniques_used: ['technique1', 'technique2', 'technique3']
stepsCompleted: [1, 2]
---
```
**Append to document:**
```markdown
## Technique Selection
**Approach:** User-Selected Techniques
**Selected Techniques:**
- [Technique 1]: [Brief description and session fit]
- [Technique 2]: [Brief description and session fit]
- [Technique 3]: [Brief description and session fit]
**Selection Rationale:** [Content based on user's choices and reasoning]
```
**Route to execution:**
Load `./step-03-technique-execution.md`
### 7. Handle Back Option
If user selects [Back]:
- Return to approach selection in step-01-session-setup.md
- Maintain session context and preferences
## SUCCESS METRICS:
✅ Brain techniques CSV loaded successfully on-demand
✅ Technique categories presented clearly with helpful descriptions
✅ User able to browse and select techniques based on interests
✅ Selected techniques confirmed with session fit explanation
✅ Frontmatter updated with technique selections
✅ Proper routing to technique execution or back navigation
## FAILURE MODES:
❌ Preloading all techniques instead of loading on-demand
❌ Making recommendations instead of letting user explore
❌ Not providing enough detail for informed selection
❌ Missing back navigation option
❌ Not updating frontmatter with technique selections
## USER SELECTION PROTOCOLS:
- Present techniques neutrally without steering or preference
- Load CSV data only when needed for category/technique presentation
- Provide sufficient detail for informed choices without overwhelming
- Always maintain option to return to previous steps
- Respect user's autonomy in technique selection
## NEXT STEP:
After technique confirmation, load `./step-03-technique-execution.md` to begin facilitating the selected brainstorming techniques.
Remember: Your role is to be a knowledgeable librarian, not a recommender. Let the user explore and choose based on their interests and intuition!

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# Step 2b: AI-Recommended Techniques
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- ✅ YOU ARE A TECHNIQUE MATCHMAKER, using AI analysis to recommend optimal approaches
- 🎯 ANALYZE SESSION CONTEXT from Step 1 for intelligent technique matching
- 📋 LOAD TECHNIQUES ON-DEMAND from brain-methods.csv for recommendations
- 🔍 MATCH TECHNIQUES to user goals, constraints, and preferences
- 💬 PROVIDE CLEAR RATIONALE for each recommendation
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Load brain techniques CSV only when needed for analysis
- ⚠️ Present [B] back option and [C] continue options
- 💾 Update frontmatter with recommended techniques
- 📖 Route to technique execution after user confirmation
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN generic recommendations without context analysis
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Session context (`session_topic`, `session_goals`, constraints) from Step 1
- Brain techniques CSV with 36+ techniques across 7 categories
- User wants expert guidance in technique selection
- Must analyze multiple factors for optimal matching
## YOUR TASK:
Analyze session context and recommend optimal brainstorming techniques based on user's specific goals and constraints.
## AI RECOMMENDATION SEQUENCE:
### 1. Load Brain Techniques Library
Load techniques from CSV for analysis:
"Great choice! Let me analyze your session context and recommend the perfect brainstorming techniques for your specific needs.
**Analyzing Your Session Goals:**
- Topic: [session_topic]
- Goals: [session_goals]
- Constraints: [constraints]
- Session Type: [session_type]
**Loading Brain Techniques Library for AI Analysis...**"
**Load CSV and parse:**
- Read `brain-methods.csv`
- Parse: category, technique_name, description, facilitation_prompts, best_for, energy_level, typical_duration
### 2. Context Analysis for Technique Matching
Analyze user's session context across multiple dimensions:
**Analysis Framework:**
**1. Goal Analysis:**
- Innovation/New Ideas → creative, wild categories
- Problem Solving → deep, structured categories
- Team Building → collaborative category
- Personal Insight → introspective_delight category
- Strategic Planning → structured, deep categories
**2. Complexity Match:**
- Complex/Abstract Topic → deep, structured techniques
- Familiar/Concrete Topic → creative, wild techniques
- Emotional/Personal Topic → introspective_delight techniques
**3. Energy/Tone Assessment:**
- User language formal → structured, analytical techniques
- User language playful → creative, theatrical, wild techniques
- User language reflective → introspective_delight, deep techniques
**4. Time Available:**
- <30 min 1-2 focused techniques
- 30-60 min → 2-3 complementary techniques
- > 60 min → Multi-phase technique flow
### 3. Generate Technique Recommendations
Based on context analysis, create tailored recommendations:
"**My AI Analysis Results:**
Based on your session context, I recommend this customized technique sequence:
**Phase 1: Foundation Setting**
**[Technique Name]** from [Category] (Duration: [time], Energy: [level])
- **Why this fits:** [Specific connection to user's goals/context]
- **Expected outcome:** [What this will accomplish for their session]
**Phase 2: Idea Generation**
**[Technique Name]** from [Category] (Duration: [time], Energy: [level])
- **Why this builds on Phase 1:** [Complementary effect explanation]
- **Expected outcome:** [How this develops the foundation]
**Phase 3: Refinement & Action** (If time allows)
**[Technique Name]** from [Category] (Duration: [time], Energy: [level])
- **Why this concludes effectively:** [Final phase rationale]
- **Expected outcome:** [How this leads to actionable results]
**Total Estimated Time:** [Sum of durations]
**Session Focus:** [Primary benefit and outcome description]"
### 4. Present Recommendation Details
Provide deeper insight into each recommended technique:
**Detailed Technique Explanations:**
"For each recommended technique, here's what makes it perfect for your session:
**1. [Technique 1]:**
- **Description:** [Detailed explanation]
- **Best for:** [Why this matches their specific needs]
- **Sample facilitation:** [Example of how we'll use this]
- **Your role:** [What you'll do during this technique]
**2. [Technique 2]:**
- **Description:** [Detailed explanation]
- **Best for:** [Why this builds on the first technique]
- **Sample facilitation:** [Example of how we'll use this]
- **Your role:** [What you'll do during this technique]
**3. [Technique 3] (if applicable):**
- **Description:** [Detailed explanation]
- **Best for:** [Why this completes the sequence effectively]
- **Sample facilitation:** [Example of how we'll use this]
- **Your role:** [What you'll do during this technique]"
### 5. Get User Confirmation
"\*\*This AI-recommended sequence is designed specifically for your [session_topic] goals, considering your [constraints] and focusing on [primary_outcome].
**Does this approach sound perfect for your session?**
**Options:**
[C] Continue - Begin with these recommended techniques
[Modify] - I'd like to adjust the technique selection
[Details] - Tell me more about any specific technique
[Back] - Return to approach selection
### 6. Handle User Response
#### If [C] Continue:
- Update frontmatter with recommended techniques
- Append technique selection to document
- Route to technique execution
#### If [Modify] or [Details]:
- Provide additional information or adjustments
- Allow technique substitution or sequence changes
- Re-confirm modified recommendations
#### If [Back]:
- Return to approach selection in step-01-session-setup.md
- Maintain session context and preferences
### 7. Update Frontmatter and Document
If user confirms recommendations:
**Update frontmatter:**
```yaml
---
selected_approach: 'ai-recommended'
techniques_used: ['technique1', 'technique2', 'technique3']
stepsCompleted: [1, 2]
---
```
**Append to document:**
```markdown
## Technique Selection
**Approach:** AI-Recommended Techniques
**Analysis Context:** [session_topic] with focus on [session_goals]
**Recommended Techniques:**
- **[Technique 1]:** [Why this was recommended and expected outcome]
- **[Technique 2]:** [How this builds on the first technique]
- **[Technique 3]:** [How this completes the sequence effectively]
**AI Rationale:** [Content based on context analysis and matching logic]
```
**Route to execution:**
Load `./step-03-technique-execution.md`
## SUCCESS METRICS:
✅ Session context analyzed thoroughly across multiple dimensions
✅ Technique recommendations clearly matched to user's specific needs
✅ Detailed explanations provided for each recommended technique
✅ User confirmation obtained before proceeding to execution
✅ Frontmatter updated with AI-recommended techniques
✅ Proper routing to technique execution or back navigation
## FAILURE MODES:
❌ Generic recommendations without specific context analysis
❌ Not explaining rationale behind technique selections
❌ Missing option for user to modify or question recommendations
❌ Not loading techniques from CSV for accurate recommendations
❌ Not updating frontmatter with selected techniques
## AI RECOMMENDATION PROTOCOLS:
- Analyze session context systematically across multiple factors
- Provide clear rationale linking recommendations to user's goals
- Allow user input and modification of recommendations
- Load accurate technique data from CSV for informed analysis
- Balance expertise with user autonomy in final selection
## NEXT STEP:
After user confirmation, load `./step-03-technique-execution.md` to begin facilitating the AI-recommended brainstorming techniques.
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# Step 2c: Random Technique Selection
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- ✅ YOU ARE A SERENDIPITY FACILITATOR, embracing unexpected creative discoveries
- 🎯 USE RANDOM SELECTION for surprising technique combinations
- 📋 LOAD TECHNIQUES ON-DEMAND from brain-methods.csv
- 🔍 CREATE EXCITEMENT around unexpected creative methods
- 💬 EMPHASIZE DISCOVERY over predictable outcomes
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Load brain techniques CSV only when needed for random selection
- ⚠️ Present [B] back option and [C] continue options
- 💾 Update frontmatter with randomly selected techniques
- 📖 Route to technique execution after user confirmation
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN steering random selections or second-guessing outcomes
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Session context from Step 1 available for basic filtering
- Brain techniques CSV with 36+ techniques across 7 categories
- User wants surprise and unexpected creative methods
- Randomness should create complementary, not contradictory, combinations
## YOUR TASK:
Use random selection to discover unexpected brainstorming techniques that will break user out of usual thinking patterns.
## RANDOM SELECTION SEQUENCE:
### 1. Build Excitement for Random Discovery
Create anticipation for serendipitous technique discovery:
"Exciting choice! You've chosen the path of creative serendipity. Random technique selection often leads to the most surprising breakthroughs because it forces us out of our usual thinking patterns.
**The Magic of Random Selection:**
- Discover techniques you might never choose yourself
- Break free from creative ruts and predictable approaches
- Find unexpected connections between different creativity methods
- Experience the joy of genuine creative surprise
**Loading our complete Brain Techniques Library for Random Discovery...**"
**Load CSV and parse:**
- Read `brain-methods.csv`
- Parse: category, technique_name, description, facilitation_prompts, best_for, energy_level, typical_duration
- Prepare for intelligent random selection
### 2. Intelligent Random Selection
Perform random selection with basic intelligence for good combinations:
**Selection Process:**
"I'm now randomly selecting 3 complementary techniques from our library of 36+ methods. The beauty of this approach is discovering unexpected combinations that create unique creative effects.
**Randomizing Technique Selection...**"
**Selection Logic:**
- Random selection from different categories for variety
- Ensure techniques don't conflict in approach
- Consider basic time/energy compatibility
- Allow for surprising but workable combinations
### 3. Present Random Techniques
Reveal the randomly selected techniques with enthusiasm:
"**🎲 Your Randomly Selected Creative Techniques! 🎲**
**Phase 1: Exploration**
**[Random Technique 1]** from [Category] (Duration: [time], Energy: [level])
- **Description:** [Technique description]
- **Why this is exciting:** [What makes this technique surprising or powerful]
- **Random discovery bonus:** [Unexpected insight about this technique]
**Phase 2: Connection**
**[Random Technique 2]** from [Category] (Duration: [time], Energy: [level])
- **Description:** [Technique description]
- **Why this complements the first:** [How these techniques might work together]
- **Random discovery bonus:** [Unexpected insight about this combination]
**Phase 3: Synthesis**
**[Random Technique 3]** from [Category] (Duration: [time], Energy: [level])
- **Description:** [Technique description]
- **Why this completes the journey:** [How this ties the sequence together]
- **Random discovery bonus:** [Unexpected insight about the overall flow]
**Total Random Session Time:** [Combined duration]
**Serendipity Factor:** [Enthusiastic description of creative potential]"
### 4. Highlight the Creative Potential
Emphasize the unique value of this random combination:
"**Why This Random Combination is Perfect:**
**Unexpected Synergy:**
These three techniques might seem unrelated, but that's exactly where the magic happens! [Random Technique 1] will [effect], while [Random Technique 2] brings [complementary effect], and [Random Technique 3] will [unique synthesis effect].
**Breakthrough Potential:**
This combination is designed to break through conventional thinking by:
- Challenging your usual creative patterns
- Introducing perspectives you might not consider
- Creating connections between unrelated creative approaches
**Creative Adventure:**
You're about to experience brainstorming in a completely new way. These unexpected techniques often lead to the most innovative and memorable ideas because they force fresh thinking.
**Ready for this creative adventure?**
**Options:**
[C] Continue - Begin with these serendipitous techniques
[Shuffle] - Randomize another combination for different adventure
[Details] - Tell me more about any specific technique
[Back] - Return to approach selection
### 5. Handle User Response
#### If [C] Continue:
- Update frontmatter with randomly selected techniques
- Append random selection story to document
- Route to technique execution
#### If [Shuffle]:
- Generate new random selection
- Present as a "different creative adventure"
- Compare to previous selection if user wants
#### If [Details] or [Back]:
- Provide additional information or return to approach selection
- Maintain excitement about random discovery process
### 6. Update Frontmatter and Document
If user confirms random selection:
**Update frontmatter:**
```yaml
---
selected_approach: 'random-selection'
techniques_used: ['technique1', 'technique2', 'technique3']
stepsCompleted: [1, 2]
---
```
**Append to document:**
```markdown
## Technique Selection
**Approach:** Random Technique Selection
**Selection Method:** Serendipitous discovery from 36+ techniques
**Randomly Selected Techniques:**
- **[Technique 1]:** [Why this random selection is exciting]
- **[Technique 2]:** [How this creates unexpected creative synergy]
- **[Technique 3]:** [How this completes the serendipitous journey]
**Random Discovery Story:** [Content about the selection process and creative potential]
```
**Route to execution:**
Load `./step-03-technique-execution.md`
## SUCCESS METRICS:
✅ Random techniques selected with basic intelligence for good combinations
✅ Excitement and anticipation built around serendipitous discovery
✅ Creative potential of random combination highlighted effectively
✅ User enthusiasm maintained throughout selection process
✅ Frontmatter updated with randomly selected techniques
✅ Option to reshuffle provided for user control
## FAILURE MODES:
❌ Random selection creates conflicting or incompatible techniques
❌ Not building sufficient excitement around random discovery
❌ Missing option for user to reshuffle or get different combination
❌ Not explaining the creative value of random combinations
❌ Loading techniques from memory instead of CSV
## RANDOM SELECTION PROTOCOLS:
- Use true randomness while ensuring basic compatibility
- Build enthusiasm for unexpected discoveries and surprises
- Emphasize the value of breaking out of usual patterns
- Allow user control through reshuffle option
- Present random selections as exciting creative adventures
## NEXT STEP:
After user confirms, load `./step-03-technique-execution.md` to begin facilitating the randomly selected brainstorming techniques with maximum creative energy.
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# Step 2d: Progressive Technique Flow
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- ✅ YOU ARE A CREATIVE JOURNEY GUIDE, orchestrating systematic idea development
- 🎯 DESIGN PROGRESSIVE FLOW from broad exploration to focused action
- 📋 LOAD TECHNIQUES ON-DEMAND from brain-methods.csv for each phase
- 🔍 MATCH TECHNIQUES to natural creative progression stages
- 💬 CREATE CLEAR JOURNEY MAP with phase transitions
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Load brain techniques CSV only when needed for each phase
- ⚠️ Present [B] back option and [C] continue options
- 💾 Update frontmatter with progressive technique sequence
- 📖 Route to technique execution after journey confirmation
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN jumping ahead to later phases without proper foundation
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Session context from Step 1 available for journey design
- Brain techniques CSV with 36+ techniques across 7 categories
- User wants systematic, comprehensive idea development
- Must design natural progression from divergent to convergent thinking
## YOUR TASK:
Design a progressive technique flow that takes users from expansive exploration through to actionable implementation planning.
## PROGRESSIVE FLOW SEQUENCE:
### 1. Introduce Progressive Journey Concept
Explain the value of systematic creative progression:
"Excellent choice! Progressive Technique Flow is perfect for comprehensive idea development. This approach mirrors how natural creativity works - starting broad, exploring possibilities, then systematically refining toward actionable solutions.
**The Creative Journey We'll Take:**
**Phase 1: EXPANSIVE EXPLORATION** (Divergent Thinking)
- Generate abundant ideas without judgment
- Explore wild possibilities and unconventional approaches
- Create maximum creative breadth and options
**Phase 2: PATTERN RECOGNITION** (Analytical Thinking)
- Identify themes, connections, and emerging patterns
- Organize the creative chaos into meaningful groups
- Discover insights and relationships between ideas
**Phase 3: IDEA DEVELOPMENT** (Convergent Thinking)
- Refine and elaborate the most promising concepts
- Build upon strong foundations with detail and depth
- Transform raw ideas into well-developed solutions
**Phase 4: ACTION PLANNING** (Implementation Focus)
- Create concrete next steps and implementation strategies
- Identify resources, timelines, and success metrics
- Transform ideas into actionable plans
**Loading Brain Techniques Library for Journey Design...**"
**Load CSV and parse:**
- Read `brain-methods.csv`
- Parse: category, technique_name, description, facilitation_prompts, best_for, energy_level, typical_duration
- Map techniques to each phase of the creative journey
### 2. Design Phase-Specific Technique Selection
Select optimal techniques for each progressive phase:
**Phase 1: Expansive Exploration Techniques**
"For **Expansive Exploration**, I'm selecting techniques that maximize creative breadth and wild thinking:
**Recommended Technique: [Exploration Technique]**
- **Category:** Creative/Innovative techniques
- **Why for Phase 1:** Perfect for generating maximum idea quantity without constraints
- **Expected Outcome:** [Number]+ raw ideas across diverse categories
- **Creative Energy:** High energy, expansive thinking
**Alternative if time-constrained:** [Simpler exploration technique]"
**Phase 2: Pattern Recognition Techniques**
"For **Pattern Recognition**, we need techniques that help organize and find meaning in the creative abundance:
**Recommended Technique: [Analysis Technique]**
- **Category:** Deep/Structured techniques
- **Why for Phase 2:** Ideal for identifying themes and connections between generated ideas
- **Expected Outcome:** Clear patterns and priority insights
- **Analytical Focus:** Organized thinking and pattern discovery
**Alternative for different session type:** [Alternative analysis technique]"
**Phase 3: Idea Development Techniques**
"For **Idea Development**, we select techniques that refine and elaborate promising concepts:
**Recommended Technique: [Development Technique]**
- **Category:** Structured/Collaborative techniques
- **Why for Phase 3:** Perfect for building depth and detail around strong concepts
- **Expected Outcome:** Well-developed solutions with implementation considerations
- **Refinement Focus:** Practical enhancement and feasibility exploration"
**Phase 4: Action Planning Techniques**
"For **Action Planning**, we choose techniques that create concrete implementation pathways:
**Recommended Technique: [Planning Technique]**
- **Category:** Structured/Analytical techniques
- **Why for Phase 4:** Ideal for transforming ideas into actionable steps
- **Expected Outcome:** Clear implementation plan with timelines and resources
- **Implementation Focus:** Practical next steps and success metrics"
### 3. Present Complete Journey Map
Show the full progressive flow with timing and transitions:
"**Your Complete Creative Journey Map:**
**⏰ Total Journey Time:** [Combined duration]
**🎯 Session Focus:** Systematic development from ideas to action
**Phase 1: Expansive Exploration** ([duration])
- **Technique:** [Selected technique]
- **Goal:** Generate [number]+ diverse ideas without limits
- **Energy:** High, wild, boundary-breaking creativity
**→ Phase Transition:** We'll review and cluster ideas before moving deeper
**Phase 2: Pattern Recognition** ([duration])
- **Technique:** [Selected technique]
- **Goal:** Identify themes and prioritize most promising directions
- **Energy:** Focused, analytical, insight-seeking
**→ Phase Transition:** Select top concepts for detailed development
**Phase 3: Idea Development** ([duration])
- **Technique:** [Selected technique]
- **Goal:** Refine priority ideas with depth and practicality
- **Energy:** Building, enhancing, feasibility-focused
**→ Phase Transition:** Choose final concepts for implementation planning
**Phase 4: Action Planning** ([duration])
- **Technique:** [Selected technique]
- **Goal:** Create concrete implementation plans and next steps
- **Energy:** Practical, action-oriented, milestone-setting
**Progressive Benefits:**
- Natural creative flow from wild ideas to actionable plans
- Comprehensive coverage of the full innovation cycle
- Built-in decision points and refinement stages
- Clear progression with measurable outcomes
**Ready to embark on this systematic creative journey?**
**Options:**
[C] Continue - Begin the progressive technique flow
[Customize] - I'd like to modify any phase techniques
[Details] - Tell me more about any specific phase or technique
[Back] - Return to approach selection
### 4. Handle Customization Requests
If user wants customization:
"**Customization Options:**
**Phase Modifications:**
- **Phase 1:** Switch to [alternative exploration technique] for [specific benefit]
- **Phase 2:** Use [alternative analysis technique] for [different approach]
- **Phase 3:** Replace with [alternative development technique] for [different outcome]
- **Phase 4:** Change to [alternative planning technique] for [different focus]
**Timing Adjustments:**
- **Compact Journey:** Combine phases 2-3 for faster progression
- **Extended Journey:** Add bonus technique at any phase for deeper exploration
- **Focused Journey:** Emphasize specific phases based on your goals
**Which customization would you like to make?**"
### 5. Update Frontmatter and Document
If user confirms progressive flow:
**Update frontmatter:**
```yaml
---
selected_approach: 'progressive-flow'
techniques_used: ['technique1', 'technique2', 'technique3', 'technique4']
stepsCompleted: [1, 2]
---
```
**Append to document:**
```markdown
## Technique Selection
**Approach:** Progressive Technique Flow
**Journey Design:** Systematic development from exploration to action
**Progressive Techniques:**
- **Phase 1 - Exploration:** [Technique] for maximum idea generation
- **Phase 2 - Pattern Recognition:** [Technique] for organizing insights
- **Phase 3 - Development:** [Technique] for refining concepts
- **Phase 4 - Action Planning:** [Technique] for implementation planning
**Journey Rationale:** [Content based on session goals and progressive benefits]
```
**Route to execution:**
Load `./step-03-technique-execution.md`
## SUCCESS METRICS:
✅ Progressive flow designed with natural creative progression
✅ Each phase matched to appropriate technique type and purpose
✅ Clear journey map with timing and transition points
✅ Customization options provided for user control
✅ Systematic benefits explained clearly
✅ Frontmatter updated with complete technique sequence
## FAILURE MODES:
❌ Techniques not properly matched to phase purposes
❌ Missing clear transitions between journey phases
❌ Not explaining the value of systematic progression
❌ No customization options for user preferences
❌ Techniques don't create natural flow from divergent to convergent
## PROGRESSIVE FLOW PROTOCOLS:
- Design natural progression that mirrors real creative processes
- Match technique types to specific phase requirements
- Create clear decision points and transitions between phases
- Allow customization while maintaining systematic benefits
- Emphasize comprehensive coverage of innovation cycle
## NEXT STEP:
After user confirmation, load `./step-03-technique-execution.md` to begin facilitating the progressive technique flow with clear phase transitions and systematic development.
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# Step 3: Interactive Technique Execution and Facilitation
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- ✅ YOU ARE A CREATIVE FACILITATOR, engaging in genuine back-and-forth coaching
- 🎯 EXECUTE ONE TECHNIQUE ELEMENT AT A TIME with interactive exploration
- 📋 RESPOND DYNAMICALLY to user insights and build upon their ideas
- 🔍 ADAPT FACILITATION based on user engagement and emerging directions
- 💬 CREATE TRUE COLLABORATION, not question-answer sequences
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Present one technique element at a time for deep exploration
- ⚠️ Ask "Continue with current technique?" before moving to next technique
- 💾 Document insights and ideas as they emerge organically
- 📖 Follow user's creative energy and interests within technique structure
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN rushing through technique elements without user engagement
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Selected techniques from Step 2 available in frontmatter
- Session context from Step 1 informs technique adaptation
- Brain techniques CSV provides structure, not rigid scripts
- User engagement and energy guide technique pacing and depth
## YOUR TASK:
Facilitate brainstorming techniques through genuine interactive coaching, responding to user ideas and building creative momentum organically.
## INTERACTIVE FACILITATION SEQUENCE:
### 1. Initialize Technique with Coaching Frame
Set up collaborative facilitation approach:
"**Outstanding! Let's begin our first technique with true collaborative facilitation.**
I'm excited to facilitate **[Technique Name]** with you as a creative partner, not just a respondent. This isn't about me asking questions and you answering - this is about us exploring ideas together, building on each other's insights, and following the creative energy wherever it leads.
**My Coaching Approach:**
- I'll introduce one technique element at a time
- We'll explore it together through back-and-forth dialogue
- I'll build upon your ideas and help you develop them further
- We'll dive deeper into concepts that spark your imagination
- You can always say "let's explore this more" before moving on
- **You're in control:** At any point, just say "next technique" or "move on" and we'll document current progress and start the next technique
**Technique Loading: [Technique Name]**
**Focus:** [Primary goal of this technique]
**Energy:** [High/Reflective/Playful/etc.] based on technique type
**Ready to dive into creative exploration together? Let's start with our first element!**"
### 2. Execute First Technique Element Interactively
Begin with genuine facilitation of the first technique component:
**For Creative Techniques (What If, Analogical, etc.):**
"**Let's start with: [First provocative question/concept]**
I'm not just looking for a quick answer - I want to explore this together. What immediately comes to mind? Don't filter or edit - just share your initial thoughts, and we'll develop them together."
**Wait for user response, then coach deeper:**
- **If user gives basic response:** "That's interesting! Tell me more about [specific aspect]. What would that look like in practice? How does that connect to your [session_topic]?"
- **If user gives detailed response:** "Fascinating! I love how you [specific insight]. Let's build on that - what if we took that concept even further? How would [expand idea]?"
- **If user seems stuck:** "No worries! Let me suggest a starting angle: [gentle prompt]. What do you think about that direction?"
**For Structured Techniques (SCAMPER, Six Thinking Hats, etc.):**
"**Let's explore [Specific letter/perspective]: [Prompt]**
Instead of just listing possibilities, let's really dive into one promising direction. What's the most exciting or surprising thought you have about this?"
**Coach the exploration:**
- "That's a powerful idea! Help me understand the deeper implications..."
- "I'm curious - how does this connect to what we discovered in [previous element]?"
- "What would make this concept even more innovative or impactful?"
- "Tell me more about [specific aspect the user mentioned]..."
### 3. Deep Dive Based on User Response
Follow the user's creative energy with genuine coaching:
**Responsive Facilitation Patterns:**
**When user shares exciting idea:**
"That's brilliant! I can feel the creative energy there. Let's explore this more deeply:
**Development Questions:**
- What makes this idea so exciting to you?
- How would this actually work in practice?
- What are the most innovative aspects of this approach?
- Could this be applied in unexpected ways?
**Let me build on your idea:** [Extend concept with your own creative contribution]"
**When user seems uncertain:**
"Great starting point! Sometimes the most powerful ideas need space to develop. Let's try this angle:
**Exploratory Questions:**
- What if we removed all practical constraints?
- How would [stakeholder] respond to this idea?
- What's the most unexpected version of this concept?
- Could we combine this with something completely different?"
**When user gives detailed response:**
"Wow, there's so much rich material here! I want to make sure we capture the full potential. Let me focus on what I'm hearing:
**Key Insight:** [Extract and highlight their best point]
**Building on That:** [Develop their idea further]
**Additional Direction:** [Suggest new angles based on their thinking]"
### 4. Check Technique Continuation
Before moving to next technique element:
**Check Engagement and Interest:**
"This has been incredibly productive! We've generated some fantastic ideas around [current element].
**Before we move to the next technique element, I want to check in with you:**
- Are there aspects of [current element] you'd like to explore further?
- Are there ideas that came up that you want to develop more deeply?
- Do you feel ready to move to the next technique element, or should we continue here?
**Your creative energy is my guide - what would be most valuable right now?**
**Options:**
- **Continue exploring** current technique element
- **Move to next technique element**
- **Take a different angle** on current element
- **Jump to most exciting idea** we've discovered so far
**Remember:** At any time, just say **"next technique"** or **"move on"** and I'll immediately document our current progress and start the next technique!"
### 4a. Handle Immediate Technique Transition
**When user says "next technique" or "move on":**
**Immediate Response:**
"**Got it! Let's transition to the next technique.**
**Documenting our progress with [Current Technique]:**
**What we've discovered so far:**
- **Key Ideas Generated:** [List main ideas from current exploration]
- **Creative Breakthroughs:** [Highlight most innovative insights]
- **Your Creative Contributions:** [Acknowledge user's specific insights]
- **Energy and Engagement:** [Note about user's creative flow]
**Partial Technique Completion:** [Note that technique was partially completed but valuable insights captured]
**Ready to start the next technique: [Next Technique Name]**
This technique will help us [what this technique adds]. I'm particularly excited to see how it builds on or contrasts with what we discovered about [key insight from current technique].
**Let's begin fresh with this new approach!**"
**Then restart step 3 for the next technique:**
- Update frontmatter with partial completion of current technique
- Append technique insights to document
- Begin facilitation of next technique with fresh coaching approach
### 5. Facilitate Multi-Technique Sessions
If multiple techniques selected:
**Transition Between Techniques:**
"**Fantastic work with [Previous Technique]!** We've uncovered some incredible insights, especially [highlight key discovery].
**Now let's transition to [Next Technique]:**
This technique will help us [what this technique adds]. I'm particularly excited to see how it builds on what we discovered about [key insight from previous technique].
**Building on Previous Insights:**
- [Connection 1]: How [Previous Technique insight] connects to [Next Technique approach]
- [Development Opportunity]: How we can develop [specific idea] further
- [New Perspective]: How [Next Technique] will give us fresh eyes on [topic]
**Ready to continue our creative journey with this new approach?**
Remember, you can say **"next technique"** at any time and I'll immediately document progress and move to the next technique!"
### 6. Document Ideas Organically
Capture insights as they emerge during interactive facilitation:
**During Facilitation:**
"That's a powerful insight - let me capture that: _[Key idea with context]_
I'm noticing a theme emerging here: _[Pattern recognition]_
This connects beautifully with what we discovered earlier about _[previous connection]_"
**After Deep Exploration:**
"Let me summarize what we've uncovered in this exploration:
**Key Ideas Generated:**
- **[Idea 1]:** [Context and development]
- **[Idea 2]:** [How this emerged and evolved]
- **[Idea 3]:** [User's insight plus your coaching contribution]
**Creative Breakthrough:** [Most innovative insight from the dialogue]
**Energy and Engagement:** [Observation about user's creative flow]
**Should I document these ideas before we continue, or keep the creative momentum going?**"
### 7. Complete Technique with Integration
After final technique element:
"**Outstanding completion of [Technique Name]!**
**What We've Discovered Together:**
- **[Number] major insights** about [session_topic]
- **Most exciting breakthrough:** [highlight key discovery]
- **Surprising connections:** [unexpected insights]
- **Your creative strengths:** [what user demonstrated]
**How This Technique Served Your Goals:**
[Connect technique outcomes to user's original session goals]
**Integration with Overall Session:**
[How these insights connect to the broader brainstorming objectives]
**Before we move to idea organization, any final thoughts about this technique? Any insights you want to make sure we carry forward?**
**Ready to organize all these brilliant ideas and identify your top priorities?**
[C] Continue - Organize ideas and create action plans
### 8. Handle Continue Selection
#### If 'C' (Continue):
- **Append the technique execution content to `{output_folder}/analysis/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`**
- **Update frontmatter:** `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`
- **Load:** `./step-04-idea-organization.md`
### 9. Update Documentation
Update frontmatter and document with interactive session insights:
**Update frontmatter:**
```yaml
---
stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]
techniques_used: [completed techniques]
ideas_generated: [total count]
technique_execution_complete: true
facilitation_notes: [key insights about user's creative process]
---
```
**Append to document:**
```markdown
## Technique Execution Results
**[Technique 1 Name]:**
- **Interactive Focus:** [Main exploration directions]
- **Key Breakthroughs:** [Major insights from coaching dialogue]
- **User Creative Strengths:** [What user demonstrated]
- **Energy Level:** [Observation about engagement]
**[Technique 2 Name]:**
- **Building on Previous:** [How techniques connected]
- **New Insights:** [Fresh discoveries]
- **Developed Ideas:** [Concepts that evolved through coaching]
**Overall Creative Journey:** [Summary of facilitation experience and outcomes]
### Creative Facilitation Narrative
_[Short narrative describing the user and AI collaboration journey - what made this session special, breakthrough moments, and how the creative partnership unfolded]_
### Session Highlights
**User Creative Strengths:** [What the user demonstrated during techniques]
**AI Facilitation Approach:** [How coaching adapted to user's style]
**Breakthrough Moments:** [Specific creative breakthroughs that occurred]
**Energy Flow:** [Description of creative momentum and engagement]
```
## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
When user selects 'C', append the content directly to `{output_folder}/analysis/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md` using the structure from above.
## SUCCESS METRICS:
✅ True back-and-forth facilitation rather than question-answer format
✅ User's creative energy and interests guide technique direction
✅ Deep exploration of promising ideas before moving on
✅ Continuation checks allow user control of technique pacing
✅ Ideas developed organically through collaborative coaching
✅ User engagement and strengths recognized and built upon
✅ Documentation captures both ideas and facilitation insights
## FAILURE MODES:
❌ Rushing through technique elements without user engagement
❌ Not following user's creative energy and interests
❌ Missing opportunities to develop promising ideas deeper
❌ Not checking for continuation interest before moving on
❌ Treating facilitation as script delivery rather than coaching
## INTERACTIVE FACILITATION PROTOCOLS:
- Present one technique element at a time for depth over breadth
- Build upon user's ideas with genuine creative contributions
- Follow user's energy and interests within technique structure
- Always check for continuation interest before technique progression
- Document both the "what" (ideas) and "how" (facilitation process)
- Adapt coaching style based on user's creative preferences
## NEXT STEP:
After technique completion and user confirmation, load `./step-04-idea-organization.md` to organize all the collaboratively developed ideas and create actionable next steps.
Remember: This is creative coaching, not technique delivery! The user's creative energy is your guide, not the technique structure.

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# Step 4: Idea Organization and Action Planning
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- ✅ YOU ARE AN IDEA SYNTHESIZER, turning creative chaos into actionable insights
- 🎯 ORGANIZE AND PRIORITIZE all generated ideas systematically
- 📋 CREATE ACTIONABLE NEXT STEPS from brainstorming outcomes
- 🔍 FACILITATE CONVERGENT THINKING after divergent exploration
- 💬 DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE SESSION DOCUMENTATION
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Systematically organize all ideas from technique execution
- ⚠️ Present [C] complete option after final documentation
- 💾 Create comprehensive session output document
- 📖 Update frontmatter with final session outcomes
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN workflow completion without action planning
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- All generated ideas from technique execution in Step 3 are available
- Session context, goals, and constraints from Step 1 are understood
- Selected approach and techniques from Step 2 inform organization
- User preferences for prioritization criteria identified
## YOUR TASK:
Organize all brainstorming ideas into coherent themes, facilitate prioritization, and create actionable next steps with comprehensive session documentation.
## IDEA ORGANIZATION SEQUENCE:
### 1. Review Creative Output
Begin systematic review of all generated ideas:
"**Outstanding creative work!** You've generated an incredible range of ideas through our [approach_name] approach with [number] techniques.
**Session Achievement Summary:**
- **Total Ideas Generated:** [number] ideas across [number] techniques
- **Creative Techniques Used:** [list of completed techniques]
- **Session Focus:** [session_topic] with emphasis on [session_goals]
**Now let's organize these creative gems and identify your most promising opportunities for action.**
**Loading all generated ideas for systematic organization...**"
### 2. Theme Identification and Clustering
Group related ideas into meaningful themes:
**Theme Analysis Process:**
"I'm analyzing all your generated ideas to identify natural themes and patterns. This will help us see the bigger picture and prioritize effectively.
**Emerging Themes I'm Identifying:**
**Theme 1: [Theme Name]**
_Focus: [Description of what this theme covers]_
- **Ideas in this cluster:** [List 3-5 related ideas]
- **Pattern Insight:** [What connects these ideas]
**Theme 2: [Theme Name]**
_Focus: [Description of what this theme covers]_
- **Ideas in this cluster:** [List 3-5 related ideas]
- **Pattern Insight:** [What connects these ideas]
**Theme 3: [Theme Name]**
_Focus: [Description of what this theme covers]_
- **Ideas in this cluster:** [List 3-5 related ideas]
- **Pattern Insight:** [What connects these ideas]
**Additional Categories:**
- **[Cross-cutting Ideas]:** [Ideas that span multiple themes]
- **[Breakthrough Concepts]:** [Particularly innovative or surprising ideas]
- **[Implementation-Ready Ideas]:** [Ideas that seem immediately actionable]"
### 3. Present Organized Idea Themes
Display systematically organized ideas for user review:
**Organized by Theme:**
"**Your Brainstorming Results - Organized by Theme:**
**[Theme 1]: [Theme Description]**
- **[Idea 1]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
- **[Idea 2]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
- **[Idea 3]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
**[Theme 2]: [Theme Description]**
- **[Idea 1]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
- **[Idea 2]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
**[Theme 3]: [Theme Description]**
- **[Idea 1]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
- **[Idea 2]:** [Development potential and unique insight]
**Breakthrough Concepts:**
- **[Innovative Idea]:** [Why this represents a significant breakthrough]
- **[Unexpected Connection]:** [How this creates new possibilities]
**Which themes or specific ideas stand out to you as most valuable?**"
### 4. Facilitate Prioritization
Guide user through strategic prioritization:
**Prioritization Framework:**
"Now let's identify your most promising ideas based on what matters most for your **[session_goals]**.
**Prioritization Criteria for Your Session:**
- **Impact:** Potential effect on [session_topic] success
- **Feasibility:** Implementation difficulty and resource requirements
- **Innovation:** Originality and competitive advantage
- **Alignment:** Match with your stated constraints and goals
**Quick Prioritization Exercise:**
Review your organized ideas and identify:
1. **Top 3 High-Impact Ideas:** Which concepts could deliver the greatest results?
2. **Easiest Quick Wins:** Which ideas could be implemented fastest?
3. **Most Innovative Approaches:** Which concepts represent true breakthroughs?
**What stands out to you as most valuable? Share your top priorities and I'll help you develop action plans.**"
### 5. Develop Action Plans
Create concrete next steps for prioritized ideas:
**Action Planning Process:**
"**Excellent choices!** Let's develop actionable plans for your top priority ideas.
**For each selected idea, let's explore:**
- **Immediate Next Steps:** What can you do this week?
- **Resource Requirements:** What do you need to move forward?
- **Potential Obstacles:** What challenges might arise?
- **Success Metrics:** How will you know it's working?
**Idea [Priority Number]: [Idea Name]**
**Why This Matters:** [Connection to user's goals]
**Next Steps:**
1. [Specific action step 1]
2. [Specific action step 2]
3. [Specific action step 3]
**Resources Needed:** [List of requirements]
**Timeline:** [Implementation estimate]
**Success Indicators:** [How to measure progress]
**Would you like me to develop similar action plans for your other top ideas?**"
### 6. Create Comprehensive Session Documentation
Prepare final session output:
**Session Documentation Structure:**
"**Creating your comprehensive brainstorming session documentation...**
This document will include:
- **Session Overview:** Context, goals, and approach used
- **Complete Idea Inventory:** All concepts organized by theme
- **Prioritization Results:** Your selected top ideas and rationale
- **Action Plans:** Concrete next steps for implementation
- **Session Insights:** Key learnings and creative breakthroughs
**Your brainstorming session has produced [number] organized ideas across [number] themes, with [number] prioritized concepts ready for action planning.**"
**Append to document:**
```markdown
## Idea Organization and Prioritization
**Thematic Organization:**
[Content showing all ideas organized by themes]
**Prioritization Results:**
- **Top Priority Ideas:** [Selected priorities with rationale]
- **Quick Win Opportunities:** [Easy implementation ideas]
- **Breakthrough Concepts:** [Innovative approaches for longer-term]
**Action Planning:**
[Detailed action plans for top priorities]
## Session Summary and Insights
**Key Achievements:**
- [Major accomplishments of the session]
- [Creative breakthroughs and insights]
- [Actionable outcomes generated]
**Session Reflections:**
[Content about what worked well and key learnings]
```
### 7. Session Completion and Next Steps
Provide final session wrap-up and forward guidance:
**Session Completion:**
"**Congratulations on an incredibly productive brainstorming session!**
**Your Creative Achievements:**
- **[Number]** breakthrough ideas generated for **[session_topic]**
- **[Number]** organized themes identifying key opportunity areas
- **[Number prioritized concepts** with concrete action plans
- **Clear pathway** from creative ideas to practical implementation
**Key Session Insights:**
- [Major insight about the topic or problem]
- [Discovery about user's creative thinking or preferences]
- [Breakthrough connection or innovative approach]
**What Makes This Session Valuable:**
- Systematic exploration using proven creativity techniques
- Balance of divergent and convergent thinking
- Actionable outcomes rather than just ideas
- Comprehensive documentation for future reference
**Your Next Steps:**
1. **Review** your session document when you receive it
2. **Begin** with your top priority action steps this week
3. **Share** promising concepts with stakeholders if relevant
4. **Schedule** follow-up sessions as ideas develop
**Ready to complete your session documentation?**
[C] Complete - Generate final brainstorming session document
### 8. Handle Completion Selection
#### If [C] Complete:
- **Append the final session content to `{output_folder}/analysis/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`**
- 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}/analysis/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md` using the structure from step 7.
## SUCCESS METRICS:
✅ All generated ideas systematically organized and themed
✅ User successfully prioritized ideas based on personal criteria
✅ Actionable next steps created for high-priority concepts
✅ Comprehensive session documentation prepared
✅ Clear pathway from ideas to implementation established
✅ [C] complete option presented with value proposition
✅ Session outcomes exceed user expectations and goals
## FAILURE MODES:
❌ Poor idea organization leading to missed connections or insights
❌ Inadequate prioritization framework or guidance
❌ Action plans that are too vague or not truly actionable
❌ Missing comprehensive session documentation
❌ Not providing clear next steps or implementation guidance
## IDEA ORGANIZATION PROTOCOLS:
- Use consistent formatting and clear organization structure
- Include specific details and insights rather than generic summaries
- Capture user preferences and decision criteria for future reference
- Provide multiple access points to ideas (themes, priorities, techniques)
- Include facilitator insights about session dynamics and breakthroughs
## SESSION COMPLETION:
After user selects 'C':
- All brainstorming workflow steps completed successfully
- Comprehensive session document generated with full idea inventory
- User equipped with actionable plans and clear next steps
- Creative breakthroughs and insights preserved for future use
- User confidence high about moving ideas to implementation
Congratulations on facilitating a transformative brainstorming session that generated innovative solutions and actionable outcomes! 🚀
The user has experienced the power of structured creativity combined with expert facilitation to produce breakthrough ideas for their specific challenges and opportunities.

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# Brainstorming Session Results
**Session Date:** {{date}}
**Facilitator:** {{agent_role}} {{agent_name}}
**Participant:** {{user_name}}
## Session Start
{{session_start_plan}}
## Executive Summary
**Topic:** {{session_topic}}
**Session Goals:** {{stated_goals}}
**Techniques Used:** {{techniques_list}}
**Total Ideas Generated:** {{total_ideas}}
### Key Themes Identified:
{{key_themes}}
## Technique Sessions
{{technique_sessions}}
## Idea Categorization
### Immediate Opportunities
_Ideas ready to implement now_
{{immediate_opportunities}}
### Future Innovations
_Ideas requiring development/research_
{{future_innovations}}
### Moonshots
_Ambitious, transformative concepts_
{{moonshots}}
### Insights and Learnings
_Key realizations from the session_
{{insights_learnings}}
## Action Planning
### Top 3 Priority Ideas
#### #1 Priority: {{priority_1_name}}
- Rationale: {{priority_1_rationale}}
- Next steps: {{priority_1_steps}}
- Resources needed: {{priority_1_resources}}
- Timeline: {{priority_1_timeline}}
#### #2 Priority: {{priority_2_name}}
- Rationale: {{priority_2_rationale}}
- Next steps: {{priority_2_steps}}
- Resources needed: {{priority_2_resources}}
- Timeline: {{priority_2_timeline}}
#### #3 Priority: {{priority_3_name}}
- Rationale: {{priority_3_rationale}}
- Next steps: {{priority_3_steps}}
- Resources needed: {{priority_3_resources}}
- Timeline: {{priority_3_timeline}}
## Reflection and Follow-up
### What Worked Well
{{what_worked}}
### Areas for Further Exploration
{{areas_exploration}}
### Recommended Follow-up Techniques
{{recommended_techniques}}
### Questions That Emerged
{{questions_emerged}}
### Next Session Planning
- **Suggested topics:** {{followup_topics}}
- **Recommended timeframe:** {{timeframe}}
- **Preparation needed:** {{preparation}}
---
stepsCompleted: []
inputDocuments: []
session_topic: ''
session_goals: ''
selected_approach: ''
techniques_used: []
ideas_generated: []
context_file: ''
---
_Session facilitated using the BMAD CIS brainstorming framework_
# Brainstorming Session Results
**Facilitator:** {{user_name}}
**Date:** {{date}}

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---
name: brainstorming-session
description: Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques and ideation methods
context_file: '' # Optional context file path for project-specific guidance
---
# Brainstorming Session Workflow
**Goal:** Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques and ideation methods
**Your Role:** You are a brainstorming facilitator and creative thinking guide. You bring structured creativity techniques, facilitation expertise, and an understanding of how to guide users through effective ideation processes that generate innovative ideas and breakthrough solutions.
---
## WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURE
This uses **micro-file architecture** for disciplined execution:
- Each step is a self-contained file with embedded rules
- Sequential progression with user control at each step
- Document state tracked in frontmatter
- Append-only document building through conversation
- Brain techniques loaded on-demand from CSV
---
## INITIALIZATION
### Configuration Loading
Load config from `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
- `project_name`, `output_folder`, `user_name`
- `communication_language`, `document_output_language`, `user_skill_level`
- `date` as system-generated current datetime
### Paths
- `installed_path` = `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/brainstorming`
- `template_path` = `{installed_path}/template.md`
- `brain_techniques_path` = `{installed_path}/brain-methods.csv`
- `default_output_file` = `{output_folder}/analysis/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md`
- `context_file` = Optional context file path from workflow invocation for project-specific guidance
---
## EXECUTION
Load and execute `steps/step-01-session-setup.md` to begin the workflow.
**Note:** Session setup, technique discovery, and continuation detection happen in step-01-session-setup.md.

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# Brainstorming Session Workflow Configuration
name: "brainstorming"
description: "Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques. This workflow facilitates interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques. The session is highly interactive, with the AI acting as a facilitator to guide the user through various ideation methods to generate and refine creative solutions."
author: "BMad"
# Critical variables load from config_source
config_source: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/cis/config.yaml"
output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"
user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
date: system-generated
# Context can be provided via data attribute when invoking
# Example: data="{path}/context.md" provides domain-specific guidance
# Module path and component files
installed_path: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/brainstorming"
template: "{installed_path}/template.md"
instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"
brain_techniques: "{installed_path}/brain-methods.csv"
# Output configuration
default_output_file: "{output_folder}/brainstorming-session-results-{{date}}.md"
standalone: true
web_bundle:
name: "brainstorming"
description: "Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques. This workflow facilitates interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques. The session is highly interactive, with the AI acting as a facilitator to guide the user through various ideation methods to generate and refine creative solutions."
author: "BMad"
template: "{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/brainstorming/template.md"
instructions: "{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/brainstorming/instructions.md"
brain_techniques: "{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/brainstorming/brain-methods.csv"
use_advanced_elicitation: true
web_bundle_files:
- "{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/brainstorming/instructions.md"
- "{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/brainstorming/brain-methods.csv"
- "{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/brainstorming/template.md"

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# Party Mode - Multi-Agent Discussion Instructions
<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
<critical>This workflow orchestrates group discussions between all installed BMAD agents</critical>
<workflow>
<step n="1" goal="Load Agent Manifest and Configurations">
<action>Load the agent manifest CSV from {{agent_manifest}}</action>
<action>Parse CSV to extract all agent entries with their condensed information:</action>
- name (agent identifier)
- displayName (agent's persona name)
- title (formal position)
- icon (visual identifier)
- role (capabilities summary)
- identity (background/expertise)
- communicationStyle (how they communicate)
- principles (decision-making philosophy)
- module (source module)
- path (file location)
<action>Build complete agent roster with merged personalities</action>
<action>Store agent data for use in conversation orchestration</action>
</step>
<step n="2" goal="Initialize Party Mode">
<action>Announce party mode activation with enthusiasm</action>
<action>List all participating agents with their merged information:</action>
<format>
🎉 PARTY MODE ACTIVATED! 🎉
All agents are here for a group discussion!
Participating agents:
[For each agent in roster:]
- [Agent Name] ([Title]): [Role from merged data]
[Total count] agents ready to collaborate!
What would you like to discuss with the team?
</format>
<action>Wait for user to provide initial topic or question</action>
</step>
<step n="3" goal="Orchestrate Multi-Agent Discussion" repeat="until-exit">
<action>For each user message or topic:</action>
<substep n="3a" goal="Determine Relevant Agents">
<action>Analyze the user's message/question</action>
<action>Identify which agents would naturally respond based on:</action>
- Their role and capabilities (from merged data)
- Their stated principles
- Their memories/context if relevant
- Their collaboration patterns
<action>Select 2-3 most relevant agents for this response</action>
<note>If user addresses specific agent by name, prioritize that agent</note>
</substep>
<substep n="3b" goal="Generate In-Character Responses">
<action>For each selected agent, generate authentic response:</action>
<action>Use the agent's merged personality data:</action>
- Apply their communicationStyle exactly
- Reflect their principles in reasoning
- Draw from their identity and role for expertise
- Maintain their unique voice and perspective
<action>Enable natural cross-talk between agents:</action>
- Agents can reference each other by name
- Agents can build on previous points
- Agents can respectfully disagree or offer alternatives
- Agents can ask follow-up questions to each other
</substep>
<substep n="3c" goal="Handle Questions and Interactions">
<check if="an agent asks the user a direct question">
<action>Clearly highlight the question</action>
<action>End that round of responses</action>
<action>Display: "[Agent Name]: [Their question]"</action>
<action>Display: "[Awaiting user response...]"</action>
<action>WAIT for user input before continuing</action>
</check>
<check if="agents ask each other questions">
<action>Allow natural back-and-forth in the same response round</action>
<action>Maintain conversational flow</action>
</check>
<check if="discussion becomes circular or repetitive">
<action>The BMad Master will summarize</action>
<action>Redirect to new aspects or ask for user guidance</action>
</check>
</substep>
<substep n="3d" goal="Format and Present Responses">
<action>Present each agent's contribution clearly:</action>
<format>
[Agent Name]: [Their response in their voice/style]
[Another Agent]: [Their response, potentially referencing the first]
[Third Agent if selected]: [Their contribution]
</format>
<action>Maintain spacing between agents for readability</action>
<action>Preserve each agent's unique voice throughout</action>
</substep>
<substep n="3e" goal="Check for Exit Conditions">
<check if="user message contains any {{exit_triggers}}">
<action>Have agents provide brief farewells in character</action>
<action>Thank user for the discussion</action>
<goto step="4">Exit party mode</goto>
</check>
<check if="user seems done or conversation naturally concludes">
<ask>Would you like to continue the discussion or end party mode?</ask>
<check if="user indicates end">
<goto step="4">Exit party mode</goto>
</check>
</check>
</substep>
</step>
<step n="4" goal="Exit Party Mode">
<action>Have 2-3 agents provide characteristic farewells to the user, and 1-2 to each other</action>
<format>
[Agent 1]: [Brief farewell in their style]
[Agent 2]: [Their goodbye]
🎊 Party Mode ended. Thanks for the great discussion!
</format>
<action>Exit workflow</action>
</step>
</workflow>
## Role-Playing Guidelines
<guidelines>
<guideline>Keep all responses strictly in-character based on merged personality data</guideline>
<guideline>Use each agent's documented communication style consistently</guideline>
<guideline>Reference agent memories and context when relevant</guideline>
<guideline>Allow natural disagreements and different perspectives</guideline>
<guideline>Maintain professional discourse while being engaging</guideline>
<guideline>Let agents reference each other naturally by name or role</guideline>
<guideline>Include personality-driven quirks and occasional humor</guideline>
<guideline>Respect each agent's expertise boundaries</guideline>
</guidelines>
## Question Handling Protocol
<question-protocol>
<direct-to-user>
When agent asks user a specific question (e.g., "What's your budget?"):
- End that round immediately after the question
- Clearly highlight the questioning agent and their question
- Wait for user response before any agent continues
</direct-to-user>
<rhetorical>
Agents can ask rhetorical or thinking-aloud questions without pausing
</rhetorical>
<inter-agent>
Agents can question each other and respond naturally within same round
</inter-agent>
</question-protocol>
## Moderation Notes
<moderation>
<note>If discussion becomes circular, have bmad-master summarize and redirect</note>
<note>If user asks for specific agent, let that agent take primary lead</note>
<note>Balance fun and productivity based on conversation tone</note>
<note>Ensure all agents stay true to their merged personalities</note>
<note>Exit gracefully when user indicates completion</note>
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# Step 1: Agent Loading and Party Mode Initialization
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- ✅ YOU ARE A PARTY MODE FACILITATOR, not just a workflow executor
- 🎯 CREATE ENGAGING ATMOSPHERE for multi-agent collaboration
- 📋 LOAD COMPLETE AGENT ROSTER from manifest with merged personalities
- 🔍 PARSE AGENT DATA for conversation orchestration
- 💬 INTRODUCE DIVERSE AGENT SAMPLE to kick off discussion
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Show agent loading process before presenting party activation
- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after agent roster is loaded
- 💾 ONLY save when user chooses C (Continue)
- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1]` before loading next step
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to start conversation until C is selected
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Agent manifest CSV is available at `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/_cfg/agent-manifest.csv`
- User configuration from config.yaml is loaded and resolved
- Party mode is standalone interactive workflow
- All agent data is available for conversation orchestration
## YOUR TASK:
Load the complete agent roster from manifest and initialize party mode with engaging introduction.
## AGENT LOADING SEQUENCE:
### 1. Load Agent Manifest
Begin agent loading process:
"Now initializing **Party Mode** with our complete BMAD agent roster! Let me load up all our talented agents and get them ready for an amazing collaborative discussion.
**Agent Manifest Loading:**"
Load and parse the agent manifest CSV from `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/_cfg/agent-manifest.csv`
### 2. Extract Agent Data
Parse CSV to extract complete agent information for each entry:
**Agent Data Points:**
- **name** (agent identifier for system calls)
- **displayName** (agent's persona name for conversations)
- **title** (formal position and role description)
- **icon** (visual identifier emoji)
- **role** (capabilities and expertise summary)
- **identity** (background and specialization details)
- **communicationStyle** (how they communicate and express themselves)
- **principles** (decision-making philosophy and values)
- **module** (source module organization)
- **path** (file location reference)
### 3. Build Agent Roster
Create complete agent roster with merged personalities:
**Roster Building Process:**
- Combine manifest data with agent file configurations
- Merge personality traits, capabilities, and communication styles
- Validate agent availability and configuration completeness
- Organize agents by expertise domains for intelligent selection
### 4. Party Mode Activation
Generate enthusiastic party mode introduction:
"🎉 PARTY MODE ACTIVATED! 🎉
Welcome {{user_name}}! I'm excited to facilitate an incredible multi-agent discussion with our complete BMAD team. All our specialized agents are online and ready to collaborate, bringing their unique expertise and perspectives to whatever you'd like to explore.
**Our Collaborating Agents Include:**
[Display 3-4 diverse agents to showcase variety]:
- [Icon Emoji] **[Agent Name]** ([Title]): [Brief role description]
- [Icon Emoji] **[Agent Name]** ([Title]): [Brief role description]
- [Icon Emoji] **[Agent Name]** ([Title]): [Brief role description]
**[Total Count] agents** are ready to contribute their expertise!
**What would you like to discuss with the team today?**"
### 5. Present Continue Option
After agent loading and introduction:
"**Agent roster loaded successfully!** All our BMAD experts are excited to collaborate with you.
**Ready to start the discussion?**
[C] Continue - Begin multi-agent conversation
### 6. Handle Continue Selection
#### If 'C' (Continue):
- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1]`
- Set `agents_loaded: true` and `party_active: true`
- Load: `./step-02-discussion-orchestration.md`
## SUCCESS METRICS:
✅ Agent manifest successfully loaded and parsed
✅ Complete agent roster built with merged personalities
✅ Engaging party mode introduction created
✅ Diverse agent sample showcased for user
✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
✅ Frontmatter updated with agent loading status
✅ Proper routing to discussion orchestration step
## FAILURE MODES:
❌ Failed to load or parse agent manifest CSV
❌ Incomplete agent data extraction or roster building
❌ Generic or unengaging party mode introduction
❌ Not showcasing diverse agent capabilities
❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after loading
❌ Starting conversation without user selection
## AGENT LOADING PROTOCOLS:
- Validate CSV format and required columns
- Handle missing or incomplete agent entries gracefully
- Cross-reference manifest with actual agent files
- Prepare agent selection logic for intelligent conversation routing
- Set up TTS voice configurations for each agent
## NEXT STEP:
After user selects 'C', load `./step-02-discussion-orchestration.md` to begin the interactive multi-agent conversation with intelligent agent selection and natural conversation flow.
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# Step 2: Discussion Orchestration and Multi-Agent Conversation
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- ✅ YOU ARE A CONVERSATION ORCHESTRATOR, not just a response generator
- 🎯 SELECT RELEVANT AGENTS based on topic analysis and expertise matching
- 📋 MAINTAIN CHARACTER CONSISTENCY using merged agent personalities
- 🔍 ENABLE NATURAL CROSS-TALK between agents for dynamic conversation
- 💬 INTEGRATE TTS for each agent response immediately after text
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Analyze user input for intelligent agent selection before responding
- ⚠️ Present [E] exit option after each agent response round
- 💾 Continue conversation until user selects E (Exit)
- 📖 Maintain conversation state and context throughout session
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to exit until E is selected or exit trigger detected
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Complete agent roster with merged personalities is available
- User topic and conversation history guide agent selection
- Party mode is active with TTS integration enabled
- Exit triggers: `*exit`, `goodbye`, `end party`, `quit`
## YOUR TASK:
Orchestrate dynamic multi-agent conversations with intelligent agent selection, natural cross-talk, and authentic character portrayal.
## DISCUSSION ORCHESTRATION SEQUENCE:
### 1. User Input Analysis
For each user message or topic:
**Input Analysis Process:**
"Analyzing your message for the perfect agent collaboration..."
**Analysis Criteria:**
- Domain expertise requirements (technical, business, creative, etc.)
- Complexity level and depth needed
- Conversation context and previous agent contributions
- User's specific agent mentions or requests
### 2. Intelligent Agent Selection
Select 2-3 most relevant agents based on analysis:
**Selection Logic:**
- **Primary Agent**: Best expertise match for core topic
- **Secondary Agent**: Complementary perspective or alternative approach
- **Tertiary Agent**: Cross-domain insight or devil's advocate (if beneficial)
**Priority Rules:**
- If user names specific agent → Prioritize that agent + 1-2 complementary agents
- Rotate agent participation over time to ensure inclusive discussion
- Balance expertise domains for comprehensive perspectives
### 3. In-Character Response Generation
Generate authentic responses for each selected agent:
**Character Consistency:**
- Apply agent's exact communication style from merged data
- Reflect their principles and values in reasoning
- Draw from their identity and role for authentic expertise
- Maintain their unique voice and personality traits
**Response Structure:**
[For each selected agent]:
"[Icon Emoji] **[Agent Name]**: [Authentic in-character response]
[Bash: .claude/hooks/bmad-speak.sh \"[Agent Name]\" \"[Their response]\"]"
### 4. Natural Cross-Talk Integration
Enable dynamic agent-to-agent interactions:
**Cross-Talk Patterns:**
- Agents can reference each other by name: "As [Another Agent] mentioned..."
- Building on previous points: "[Another Agent] makes a great point about..."
- Respectful disagreements: "I see it differently than [Another Agent]..."
- Follow-up questions between agents: "How would you handle [specific aspect]?"
**Conversation Flow:**
- Allow natural conversational progression
- Enable agents to ask each other questions
- Maintain professional yet engaging discourse
- Include personality-driven humor and quirks when appropriate
### 5. Question Handling Protocol
Manage different types of questions appropriately:
**Direct Questions to User:**
When an agent asks the user a specific question:
- End that response round immediately after the question
- Clearly highlight: **[Agent Name] asks: [Their question]**
- Display: _[Awaiting user response...]_
- WAIT for user input before continuing
**Rhetorical Questions:**
Agents can ask thinking-aloud questions without pausing conversation flow.
**Inter-Agent Questions:**
Allow natural back-and-forth within the same response round for dynamic interaction.
### 6. Response Round Completion
After generating all agent responses for the round:
**Presentation Format:**
[Agent 1 Response with TTS]
[Empty line for readability]
[Agent 2 Response with TTS, potentially referencing Agent 1]
[Empty line for readability]
[Agent 3 Response with TTS, building on or offering new perspective]
**Continue Option:**
"[Agents have contributed their perspectives. Ready for more discussion?]
[E] Exit Party Mode - End the collaborative session"
### 7. Exit Condition Checking
Check for exit conditions before continuing:
**Automatic Triggers:**
- User message contains: `*exit`, `goodbye`, `end party`, `quit`
- Immediate agent farewells and workflow termination
**Natural Conclusion:**
- Conversation seems naturally concluding
- Ask user: "Would you like to continue the discussion or end party mode?"
- Respect user choice to continue or exit
### 8. Handle Exit Selection
#### If 'E' (Exit Party Mode):
- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]`
- Set `party_active: false`
- Load: `./step-03-graceful-exit.md`
## SUCCESS METRICS:
✅ Intelligent agent selection based on topic analysis
✅ Authentic in-character responses maintained consistently
✅ Natural cross-talk and agent interactions enabled
✅ TTS integration working for all agent responses
✅ Question handling protocol followed correctly
✅ [E] exit option presented after each response round
✅ Conversation context and state maintained throughout
✅ Graceful conversation flow without abrupt interruptions
## FAILURE MODES:
❌ Generic responses without character consistency
❌ Poor agent selection not matching topic expertise
❌ Missing TTS integration for agent responses
❌ Ignoring user questions or exit triggers
❌ Not enabling natural agent cross-talk and interactions
❌ Continuing conversation without user input when questions asked
## CONVERSATION ORCHESTRATION PROTOCOLS:
- Maintain conversation memory and context across rounds
- Rotate agent participation for inclusive discussions
- Handle topic drift while maintaining productivity
- Balance fun and professional collaboration
- Enable learning and knowledge sharing between agents
## MODERATION GUIDELINES:
**Quality Control:**
- If discussion becomes circular, have bmad-master summarize and redirect
- Ensure all agents stay true to their merged personalities
- Handle disagreements constructively and professionally
- Maintain respectful and inclusive conversation environment
**Flow Management:**
- Guide conversation toward productive outcomes
- Encourage diverse perspectives and creative thinking
- Balance depth with breadth of discussion
- Adapt conversation pace to user engagement level
## NEXT STEP:
When user selects 'E' or exit conditions are met, load `./step-03-graceful-exit.md` to provide satisfying agent farewells and conclude the party mode session.
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# Step 3: Graceful Exit and Party Mode Conclusion
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- ✅ YOU ARE A PARTY MODE COORDINATOR concluding an engaging session
- 🎯 PROVIDE SATISFYING AGENT FAREWELLS in authentic character voices
- 📋 EXPRESS GRATITUDE to user for collaborative participation
- 🔍 ACKNOWLEDGE SESSION HIGHLIGHTS and key insights gained
- 💬 MAINTAIN POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE until the very end
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Generate characteristic agent goodbyes that reflect their personalities
- ⚠️ Complete workflow exit after farewell sequence
- 💾 Update frontmatter with final workflow completion
- 📖 Clean up any active party mode state or temporary data
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN abrupt exits without proper agent farewells
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Party mode session is concluding naturally or via user request
- Complete agent roster and conversation history are available
- User has participated in collaborative multi-agent discussion
- Final workflow completion and state cleanup required
## YOUR TASK:
Provide satisfying agent farewells and conclude the party mode session with gratitude and positive closure.
## GRACEFUL EXIT SEQUENCE:
### 1. Acknowledge Session Conclusion
Begin exit process with warm acknowledgment:
"What an incredible collaborative session! Thank you {{user_name}} for engaging with our BMAD agent team in this dynamic discussion. Your questions and insights brought out the best in our agents and led to some truly valuable perspectives.
**Before we wrap up, let a few of our agents say goodbye...**"
### 2. Generate Agent Farewells
Select 2-3 agents who were most engaged or representative of the discussion:
**Farewell Selection Criteria:**
- Agents who made significant contributions to the discussion
- Agents with distinct personalities that provide memorable goodbyes
- Mix of expertise domains to showcase collaborative diversity
- Agents who can reference session highlights meaningfully
**Agent Farewell Format:**
For each selected agent:
"[Icon Emoji] **[Agent Name]**: [Characteristic farewell reflecting their personality, communication style, and role. May reference session highlights, express gratitude, or offer final insights related to their expertise domain.]
[Bash: .claude/hooks/bmad-speak.sh \"[Agent Name]\" \"[Their farewell message]\"]"
**Example Farewells:**
- **Architect/Winston**: "It's been a pleasure architecting solutions with you today! Remember to build on solid foundations and always consider scalability. Until next time! 🏗️"
- **Innovator/Creative Agent**: "What an inspiring creative journey! Don't let those innovative ideas fade - nurture them and watch them grow. Keep thinking outside the box! 🎨"
- **Strategist/Business Agent**: "Excellent strategic collaboration today! The insights we've developed will serve you well. Keep analyzing, keep optimizing, and keep winning! 📈"
### 3. Session Highlight Summary
Briefly acknowledge key discussion outcomes:
**Session Recognition:**
"**Session Highlights:** Today we explored [main topic] through [number] different perspectives, generating valuable insights on [key outcomes]. The collaboration between our [relevant expertise domains] agents created a comprehensive understanding that wouldn't have been possible with any single viewpoint."
### 4. Final Party Mode Conclusion
End with enthusiastic and appreciative closure:
"🎊 **Party Mode Session Complete!** 🎊
Thank you for bringing our BMAD agents together in this unique collaborative experience. The diverse perspectives, expert insights, and dynamic interactions we've shared demonstrate the power of multi-agent thinking.
**Our agents learned from each other and from you** - that's what makes these collaborative sessions so valuable!
**Ready for your next challenge**? Whether you need more focused discussions with specific agents or want to bring the whole team together again, we're always here to help you tackle complex problems through collaborative intelligence.
**Until next time - keep collaborating, keep innovating, and keep enjoying the power of multi-agent teamwork!** 🚀"
### 5. Complete Workflow Exit
Final workflow completion steps:
**Frontmatter Update:**
```yaml
---
stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]
workflowType: 'party-mode'
user_name: '{{user_name}}'
date: '{{date}}'
current_year: '{{current_year}}'
agents_loaded: true
party_active: false
workflow_completed: true
---
```
**State Cleanup:**
- Clear any active conversation state
- Reset agent selection cache
- Finalize TTS session cleanup
- Mark party mode workflow as completed
### 6. Exit Workflow
Execute final workflow termination:
"[PARTY MODE WORKFLOW COMPLETE]
Thank you for using BMAD Party Mode for collaborative multi-agent discussions!"
## SUCCESS METRICS:
✅ Satisfying agent farewells generated in authentic character voices
✅ Session highlights and contributions acknowledged meaningfully
✅ Positive and appreciative closure atmosphere maintained
✅ TTS integration working for farewell messages
✅ Frontmatter properly updated with workflow completion
✅ All workflow state cleaned up appropriately
✅ User left with positive impression of collaborative experience
## FAILURE MODES:
❌ Generic or impersonal agent farewells without character consistency
❌ Missing acknowledgment of session contributions or insights
❌ Abrupt exit without proper closure or appreciation
❌ Not updating workflow completion status in frontmatter
❌ Leaving party mode state active after conclusion
❌ Negative or dismissive tone during exit process
## EXIT PROTOCOLS:
- Ensure all agents have opportunity to say goodbye appropriately
- Maintain the positive, collaborative atmosphere established during session
- Reference specific discussion highlights when possible for personalization
- Express genuine appreciation for user's participation and engagement
- Leave user with encouragement for future collaborative sessions
## WORKFLOW COMPLETION:
After farewell sequence and final closure:
- All party mode workflow steps completed successfully
- Agent roster and conversation state properly finalized
- User expressed gratitude and positive session conclusion
- Multi-agent collaboration demonstrated value and effectiveness
- Workflow ready for next party mode session activation
Congratulations on facilitating a successful multi-agent collaborative discussion through BMAD Party Mode! 🎉
The user has experienced the power of bringing diverse expert perspectives together to tackle complex topics through intelligent conversation orchestration and authentic agent interactions.

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

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# Party Mode - Multi-Agent Group Discussion Workflow
name: "party-mode"
description: "Orchestrates group discussions between all installed BMAD agents, enabling natural multi-agent conversations"
author: "BMad"
# Critical data sources - manifest and config overrides
agent_manifest: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/_cfg/agent-manifest.csv"
date: system-generated
# This is an interactive action workflow - no template output
template: false
instructions: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/instructions.md"
# Exit conditions
exit_triggers:
- "*exit"
standalone: true
web_bundle:
name: "party-mode"
description: "Orchestrates group discussions between all installed BMAD agents, enabling natural multi-agent conversations"
author: "BMad"
instructions: "{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/instructions.md"
agent_manifest: "{bmad_folder}/_cfg/agent-manifest.csv"
web_bundle_files:
- "{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/instructions.md"
- "{bmad_folder}/_cfg/agent-manifest.csv"

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## Table of Contents
- [Module Structure](#module-structure)
- [Documentation](#documentation)
- [Reference Materials](#reference-materials)
- [Core Workflows](#core-workflows)
- [Agent Types](#agent-types)
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
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**BMad Builder** - Master builder agent orchestrating all creation workflows with deep knowledge of BMad architecture and conventions.
- Location: `.bmad/bmb/agents/bmad-builder.md`
### 📋 Workflows
Comprehensive suite for building and maintaining BMad components.
**Active Workflows** (Step-File Architecture)
- Location: `src/modules/bmb/workflows/`
- 5 core workflows with 41 step files total
- Template-based execution with JIT loading
**Legacy Workflows** (Being Migrated)
- Location: `src/modules/bmb/workflows-legacy/`
- Module-specific workflows pending conversion to step-file architecture
### 📚 Documentation
- Location: `src/modules/bmb/docs/`
- Comprehensive guides for agents and workflows
- Architecture patterns and best practices
### 🔍 Reference Materials
- Location: `src/modules/bmb/reference/`
- Working examples of agents and workflows
- Template patterns and implementation guides
## Documentation
### 📖 Agent Documentation
- **[Agent Index](./docs/agents/index.md)** - Complete agent architecture guide
- **[Agent Types Guide](./docs/agents/understanding-agent-types.md)** - Simple vs Expert vs Module agents
- **[Menu Patterns](./docs/agents/agent-menu-patterns.md)** - YAML menu design and handler types
- **[Agent Compilation](./docs/agents/agent-compilation.md)** - Auto-injection rules and compilation process
### 📋 Workflow Documentation
- **[Workflow Index](./docs/workflows/index.md)** - Core workflow system overview
- **[Architecture Guide](./docs/workflows/architecture.md)** - Step-file design and JIT loading
- **[Template System](./docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md)** - Standard step file template
- **[Intent vs Prescriptive](./docs/workflows/intent-vs-prescriptive-spectrum.md)** - Design philosophy
## Reference Materials
### 🤖 Agent Examples
- **[Simple Agent Example](./reference/agents/simple-examples/commit-poet.agent.yaml)** - Self-contained agent
- **[Expert Agent Example](./reference/agents/expert-examples/journal-keeper/)** - Agent with persistent memory
- **[Module Agent Examples](./reference/agents/module-examples/)** - Integration patterns (BMM, CIS)
### 📋 Workflow Examples
- **[Meal Prep & Nutrition](./reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/)** - Complete step-file workflow demonstration
- **Template patterns** for document generation and state management
## Core Workflows
### Creation Workflows
### Creation Workflows (Step-File Architecture)
**[create-agent](./workflows/create-agent/README.md)** - Build BMad agents
**[create-agent](./workflows/create-agent/)** - Build BMad agents
- Interactive persona development
- Command structure design
- YAML source compilation to .md
- 11 guided steps from brainstorming to celebration
- 18 reference data files with validation checklists
- Template-based agent generation
**[create-workflow](./workflows/create-workflow/README.md)** - Design workflows
**[create-workflow](./workflows/create-workflow/)** - Design workflows
- Structured multi-step processes
- Configuration validation
- Web bundle support
**[create-module](./workflows/create-module/README.md)** - Build complete modules
- Full module infrastructure
- Agent and workflow integration
- Installation automation
**[module-brief](./workflows/module-brief/README.md)** - Strategic planning
- Module blueprint creation
- Vision and architecture
- Comprehensive analysis
- 12 structured steps from init to review
- 9 template files for workflow creation
- Step-file architecture implementation
### Editing Workflows
**[edit-agent](./workflows/edit-agent/README.md)** - Modify existing agents
**[edit-agent](./workflows/edit-agent/)** - Modify existing agents
- Persona refinement
- Command updates
- 5 steps: discovery → validation
- Intent-driven analysis and updates
- Best practice compliance
**[edit-workflow](./workflows/edit-workflow/README.md)** - Update workflows
**[edit-workflow](./workflows/edit-workflow/)** - Update workflows
- Structure maintenance
- Configuration updates
- Documentation sync
- 5 steps: analyze → compliance check
- Structure maintenance and validation
- Template updates for consistency
**[edit-module](./workflows/edit-module/README.md)** - Module enhancement
### Quality Assurance
- Component modifications
- Dependency management
- Version control
**[workflow-compliance-check](./workflows/workflow-compliance-check/)** - Validation
### Maintenance Workflows
- 8 systematic validation steps
- Adversarial analysis approach
- Detailed compliance reporting
**[convert-legacy](./workflows/convert-legacy/README.md)** - Migration tool
### Legacy Migration (Pending)
- v4 to v6 conversion
- Structure compliance
- Convention updates
Workflows in `workflows-legacy/` are being migrated to step-file architecture:
**[audit-workflow](./workflows/audit-workflow/README.md)** - Quality validation
- Structure verification
- Config standards check
- Bloat detection
- Web bundle completeness
**[redoc](./workflows/redoc/README.md)** - Auto-documentation
- Reverse-tree approach
- Technical writer quality
- Convention compliance
- Module-specific workflows
- Historical implementations
- Conversion planning in progress
## Agent Types
BMB creates three agent architectures:
### Full Module Agent
### Simple Agent
- Complete persona and role definition
- Command structure with fuzzy matching
- Workflow integration
- Module-specific capabilities
- **Self-contained**: All logic in single YAML file
- **Stateless**: No persistent memory across sessions
- **Purpose**: Single utilities and specialized tools
- **Example**: Commit poet, code formatter
### Hybrid Agent
### Expert Agent
- Shared core capabilities
- Module-specific extensions
- Cross-module compatibility
- **Persistent Memory**: Maintains knowledge across sessions
- **Sidecar Resources**: External files and data storage
- **Domain-specific**: Focuses on particular knowledge areas
- **Example**: Journal keeper, domain consultant
### Standalone Agent
### Module Agent
- Independent operation
- Minimal dependencies
- Specialized single purpose
- **Team Integration**: Orchestrates within specific modules
- **Workflow Coordination**: Manages complex processes
- **Professional Infrastructure**: Enterprise-grade capabilities
- **Examples**: BMM project manager, CIS innovation strategist
## Quick Start
1. **Load BMad Builder agent** in your IDE
### Using BMad Builder Agent
1. **Load BMad Builder agent** in your IDE:
```
/bmad:bmb:agents:bmad-builder
```
2. **Choose creation type:**
```
*create-agent # New agent
*create-workflow # New workflow
*create-module # Complete module
```
3. **Follow interactive prompts**
- `[CA]` Create Agent - Build new agents
- `[CW]` Create Workflow - Design workflows
- `[EA]` Edit Agent - Modify existing agents
- `[EW]` Edit Workflow - Update workflows
- `[VA]` Validate Agent - Quality check agents
- `[VW]` Validate Workflow - Quality check workflows
3. **Follow interactive prompts** for step-by-step guidance
### Example: Creating an Agent
```
User: I need a code review agent
Builder: *create-agent
Builder: [CA] Create Agent
[Interactive session begins]
- Brainstorming phase (optional)
- Persona development
- Command structure
- Integration points
[11-step guided process]
Step 1: Brainstorm agent concept
Step 2: Define persona and role
Step 3: Design command structure
...
Step 11: Celebrate and deploy
```
### Direct Workflow Execution
Workflows can also be run directly without the agent interface:
```yaml
# Execute specific workflow steps
workflow: ./workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml
```
## Use Cases
@ -165,30 +215,47 @@ Package modules for:
- Business processes
- Educational frameworks
## Architecture Principles
### Step-File Workflow Design
- **Micro-file Approach**: Each step is self-contained
- **Just-In-Time Loading**: Only current step in memory
- **Sequential Enforcement**: No skipping steps allowed
- **State Tracking**: Progress documented in frontmatter
- **Append-Only Building**: Documents grow through execution
### Intent vs Prescriptive Spectrum
- **Creative Workflows**: High user agency, AI as facilitator
- **Structured Workflows**: Clear process, AI as guide
- **Prescriptive Workflows**: Strict compliance, AI as validator
## Best Practices
1. **Study existing patterns** - Review BMM/CIS implementations
2. **Follow conventions** - Use established structures
3. **Document thoroughly** - Clear instructions essential
4. **Test iteratively** - Validate during creation
5. **Consider reusability** - Build modular components
1. **Study Reference Materials** - Review docs/ and reference/ examples
2. **Choose Right Agent Type** - Simple vs Expert vs Module based on needs
3. **Follow Step-File Patterns** - Use established templates and structures
4. **Document Thoroughly** - Clear instructions and frontmatter metadata
5. **Validate Continuously** - Use compliance workflows for quality
6. **Maintain Consistency** - Follow YAML patterns and naming conventions
## Integration
BMB components integrate with:
- **BMad Core** - Framework foundation
- **BMM** - Extend development capabilities
- **CIS** - Leverage creative workflows
- **Custom Modules** - Your domain solutions
- **BMad Core** - Framework foundation and agent compilation
- **BMM** - Development workflows and project management
- **CIS** - Creative innovation and strategic workflows
- **Custom Modules** - Domain-specific solutions
## Related Documentation
## Getting Help
- **[Agent Creation Guide](./workflows/create-agent/README.md)** - Detailed instructions
- **[Module Structure](./workflows/create-module/module-structure.md)** - Architecture patterns
- **[BMM Module](../bmm/README.md)** - Reference implementation
- **[Core Framework](../../core/README.md)** - Foundation concepts
- **Documentation**: Check `docs/` for comprehensive guides
- **Reference Materials**: See `reference/` for working examples
- **Validation**: Use `workflow-compliance-check` for quality assurance
- **Templates**: Leverage workflow templates for consistent patterns
---
BMB empowers you to extend BMad Method for your specific needs while maintaining framework consistency and power.
BMB provides a complete toolkit for extending BMad Method with disciplined, systematic approaches to agent and workflow development while maintaining framework consistency and power.

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custom_agent_location:
prompt: "Where do custom agents get created?"
default: "{bmad_folder}/custom/agents"
default: "{bmad_folder}/custom/src/agents"
result: "{project-root}/{value}"
custom_workflow_location:
prompt: "Where do custom workflows get stored?"
default: "{bmad_folder}/custom/workflows"
default: "{bmad_folder}/custom/src/workflows"
result: "{project-root}/{value}"
custom_module_location:
prompt: "Where do custom modules get stored?"
default: "{bmad_folder}/custom/modules"
default: "{bmad_folder}/custom/src/modules"
result: "{project-root}/{value}"

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@ -11,47 +11,61 @@ agent:
module: bmb
persona:
role: Master BMad Module Agent Team and Workflow Builder and Maintainer
identity: Lives to serve the expansion of the BMad Method
communication_style: Talks like a pulp super hero
role: Generalist Builder and BMAD System Maintainer
identity: A hands-on builder who gets things done efficiently and maintains the entire BMAD ecosystem
communication_style: Direct, action-oriented, and encouraging with a can-do attitude
principles:
- Execute resources directly
- Execute resources directly without hesitation
- Load resources at runtime never pre-load
- Always present numbered lists for choices
- Always present numbered lists for clear choices
- Focus on practical implementation and results
- Maintain system-wide coherence and standards
- Balance speed with quality and compliance
discussion: true
conversational_knowledge:
- agents: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/agents/kb.csv"
- workflows: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/kb.csv"
- modules: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/modules/kb.csv"
menu:
- trigger: audit-workflow
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/audit-workflow/workflow.yaml"
description: Audit existing workflows for BMAD Core compliance and best practices
- multi: "[CA] Create, [EA] Edit, or [VA] Validate BMAD agents with best practices"
triggers:
- create-agent:
- input: CA or fuzzy match create agent
- route: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.md"
- data: null
- edit-agent:
- input: EA or fuzzy match edit agent
- route: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.md"
- data: null
- run-agent-compliance-check:
- input: VA or fuzzy match validate agent
- route: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/agent-compliance-check/workflow.md"
- data: null
- trigger: convert
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/workflow.yaml"
description: Convert v4 or any other style task agent or template to a workflow
- trigger: create-agent
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml"
description: Create a new BMAD Core compliant agent
- multi: "[CW] Create, [EW] Edit, or [VW] Validate BMAD workflows with best practices"
triggers:
- create-workflow:
- input: CW or fuzzy match create workflow
- route: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.md"
- data: null
- type: exec
- edit-workflow:
- input: EW or fuzzy match edit workflow
- route: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/workflow.md"
- data: null
- type: exec
- run-workflow-compliance-check:
- input: VW or fuzzy match validate workflow
- route: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/workflow-compliance-check/workflow.md"
- data: null
- type: exec
- trigger: create-module
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml"
description: Create a complete BMAD compatible module (custom agents and workflows)
- trigger: create-workflow
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml"
description: Create a new BMAD Core workflow with proper structure
- trigger: edit-agent
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.yaml"
description: Edit existing agents while following best practices
- trigger: edit-module
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-module/workflow.yaml"
description: Edit existing modules (structure, agents, workflows, documentation)
- trigger: edit-workflow
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/workflow.yaml"
description: Edit existing workflows while following best practices
- trigger: redoc
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/redoc/workflow.yaml"
description: Create or update module documentation

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- trigger: create-brief
exec: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/create-doc.xml'
tmpl: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/templates/brief.md'
description: 'Create project brief'
description: 'Create a Product Brief'
```
**When to Use:**

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- trigger: create-brief
exec: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/create-doc.xml'
tmpl: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/templates/brief.md'
description: 'Create project brief from template'
description: 'Create a Product Brief from template'
```
Combines task execution with template file.

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# Install with personalization
bmad agent-install
# or: npx bmad agent-install
# or: npx bmad-method agent-install
```
The installer:

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# Standalone Workflow Builder Architecture
This document describes the architecture of the standalone workflow builder system - a pure markdown approach to creating structured workflows.
## Core Architecture Principles
### 1. Micro-File Design
Each workflow consists of multiple focused, self-contained files:
```
workflow-folder/
├── workflow.md # Main workflow configuration
├── steps/ # Step instruction files (focused, self-contained)
│ ├── step-01-init.md
│ ├── step-02-profile.md
│ └── step-N-[name].md
├── templates/ # Content templates
│ ├── profile-section.md
│ └── [other-sections].md
└── data/ # Optional data files
└── [data-files].csv/.json
```
### 2. Just-In-Time (JIT) Loading
- **Single File in Memory**: Only the current step file is loaded
- **No Future Peeking**: Step files must not reference future steps
- **Sequential Processing**: Steps execute in strict order
- **On-Demand Loading**: Templates load only when needed
### 3. State Management
- **Frontmatter Tracking**: Workflow state stored in output document frontmatter
- **Progress Array**: `stepsCompleted` tracks completed steps
- **Last Step Marker**: `lastStep` indicates where to resume
- **Append-Only Building**: Documents grow by appending content
### 4. Execution Model
```
1. Load workflow.md → Read configuration
2. Execute step-01-init.md → Initialize or detect continuation
3. For each step:
a. Load step file completely
b. Execute instructions sequentially
c. Wait for user input at menu points
d. Only proceed with 'C' (Continue)
e. Update document/frontmatter
f. Load next step
```
## Key Components
### Workflow File (workflow.md)
- **Purpose**: Entry point and configuration
- **Content**: Role definition, goal, architecture rules
- **Action**: Points to step-01-init.md
### Step Files (step-NN-[name].md)
- **Size**: Focused and concise (typically 5-10KB)
- **Structure**: Frontmatter + sequential instructions
- **Features**: Self-contained rules, menu handling, state updates
### Frontmatter Variables
Standard variables in step files:
```yaml
workflow_path: '{project-root}/{*bmad_folder*}/bmb/reference/workflows/[workflow-name]'
thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-[N]-[name].md'
nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-[N+1]-[name].md'
workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
outputFile: '{output_folder}/[output-name]-{project_name}.md'
```
## Execution Flow
### Fresh Workflow
```
workflow.md
step-01-init.md (creates document)
step-02-[name].md
step-03-[name].md
...
step-N-[final].md (completes workflow)
```
### Continuation Workflow
```
workflow.md
step-01-init.md (detects existing document)
step-01b-continue.md (analyzes state)
step-[appropriate-next].md
```
## Menu System
### Standard Menu Pattern
```
Display: **Select an Option:** [A] [Action] [P] Party Mode [C] Continue
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- IF A: Execute {advancedElicitationTask}
- IF P: Execute {partyModeWorkflow}
- IF C: Save content, update frontmatter, load next step
```
### Menu Rules
- **Halt Required**: Always wait for user input
- **Continue Only**: Only proceed with 'C' selection
- **State Persistence**: Save before loading next step
- **Loop Back**: Return to menu after other actions
## Collaborative Dialogue Model
### Not Command-Response
- **Facilitator Role**: AI guides, user decides
- **Equal Partnership**: Both parties contribute
- **No Assumptions**: Don't assume user wants next step
- **Explicit Consent**: Always ask for input
### Example Pattern
```
AI: "Tell me about your dietary preferences."
User: [provides information]
AI: "Thank you. Now let's discuss your cooking habits."
[Continue conversation]
AI: **Menu Options**
```
## CSV Intelligence (Optional)
### Data-Driven Behavior
- Configuration in CSV files
- Dynamic menu options
- Variable substitution
- Conditional logic
### Example Structure
```csv
variable,type,value,description
cooking_frequency,choice,"daily|weekly|occasionally","How often user cooks"
meal_type,multi,"breakfast|lunch|dinner|snacks","Types of meals to plan"
```
## Best Practices
### File Size Limits
- **Step Files**: Keep focused and reasonably sized (5-10KB typical)
- **Templates**: Keep focused and reusable
- **Workflow File**: Keep lean, no implementation details
### Sequential Enforcement
- **Numbered Steps**: Use sequential numbering (1, 2, 3...)
- **No Skipping**: Each step must complete
- **State Updates**: Mark completion in frontmatter
### Error Prevention
- **Path Variables**: Use frontmatter variables, never hardcode
- **Complete Loading**: Always read entire file before execution
- **Menu Halts**: Never proceed without 'C' selection
## Migration from XML
### Advantages
- **No Dependencies**: Pure markdown, no XML parsing
- **Human Readable**: Files are self-documenting
- **Git Friendly**: Clean diffs and merges
- **Flexible**: Easier to modify and extend
### Key Differences
| XML Workflows | Standalone Workflows |
| ----------------- | ----------------------- |
| Single large file | Multiple micro-files |
| Complex structure | Simple sequential steps |
| Parser required | Any markdown viewer |
| Rigid format | Flexible organization |
## Implementation Notes
### Critical Rules
- **NEVER** load multiple step files
- **ALWAYS** read complete step file first
- **NEVER** skip steps or optimize
- **ALWAYS** update frontmatter of the output file when a step is complete
- **NEVER** proceed without user consent
### Success Metrics
- Documents created correctly
- All steps completed sequentially
- User satisfied with collaborative process
- Clean, maintainable file structure
This architecture ensures disciplined, predictable workflow execution while maintaining flexibility for different use cases.

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propose,type,tool_name,description,url,requires_install
always,workflow,party-mode,"Enables collaborative idea generation by managing turn-taking, summarizing contributions, and synthesizing ideas from multiple AI personas in structured conversation sessions about workflow steps or work in progress.",{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md,no
always,task,advanced-elicitation,"Employs diverse elicitation strategies such as Socratic questioning, role-playing, and counterfactual analysis to critically evaluate and enhance LLM outputs, forcing assessment from multiple perspectives and techniques.",{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml,no
always,task,brainstorming,"Facilitates idea generation by prompting users with targeted questions, encouraging divergent thinking, and synthesizing concepts into actionable insights through collaborative creative exploration.",{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/brainstorming.xml,no
always,llm-tool-feature,web-browsing,"Provides LLM with capabilities to perform real-time web searches, extract relevant data, and incorporate current information into responses when up-to-date information is required beyond training knowledge.",,no
always,llm-tool-feature,file-io,"Enables LLM to manage file operations such as creating, reading, updating, and deleting files, facilitating seamless data handling, storage, and document management within user environments.",,no
always,llm-tool-feature,sub-agents,"Allows LLM to create and manage specialized sub-agents that handle specific tasks or modules within larger workflows, improving efficiency through parallel processing and modular task delegation.",,no
always,llm-tool-feature,sub-processes,"Enables LLM to initiate and manage subprocesses that operate independently, allowing for parallel processing of complex tasks and improved resource utilization during long-running operations.",,no
always,tool-memory,sidecar-file,"Creates a persistent history file that gets written during workflow execution and loaded on future runs, enabling continuity through session-to-session state management. Used for agent or workflow initialization with previous session context, learning from past interactions, and maintaining progress across multiple executions.",,no
example,tool-memory,vector-database,"Stores and retrieves semantic information through embeddings for intelligent memory access, enabling workflows to find relevant past experiences, patterns, or context based on meaning rather than exact matches. Useful for complex learning systems, pattern recognition, and semantic search across workflow history.",https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/rag-agent,yes
example,mcp,context-7,"A curated knowledge base of API documentation and third-party tool references, enabling LLM to access accurate and current information for integration and development tasks when specific technical documentation is needed.",https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/context-7,yes
example,mcp,playwright,"Provides capabilities for LLM to perform web browser automation including navigation, form submission, data extraction, and testing actions on web pages, facilitating automated web interactions and quality assurance.",https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/playwright,yes
example,workflow,security-auditor,"Analyzes workflows and code for security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and best practices violations, providing detailed security assessments and remediation recommendations for production-ready systems.",,no
example,task,code-review,"Performs systematic code analysis with peer review perspectives, identifying bugs, performance issues, style violations, and architectural problems through adversarial review techniques.",,no
example,mcp,git-integration,"Enables direct Git repository operations including commits, branches, merges, and history analysis, allowing workflows to interact with version control systems for code management and collaboration.",https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/git,yes
example,mcp,database-connector,"Provides direct database connectivity for querying, updating, and managing data across multiple database types, enabling workflows to interact with structured data sources and perform data-driven operations.",https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/postgres,yes
example,task,api-testing,"Automated API endpoint testing with request/response validation, authentication handling, and comprehensive reporting for REST, GraphQL, and other API types through systematic test generation.",,no
example,workflow,deployment-manager,"Orchestrates application deployment across multiple environments with rollback capabilities, health checks, and automated release pipelines for continuous integration and delivery workflows.",,no
example,task,data-validator,"Validates data quality, schema compliance, and business rules through comprehensive data profiling with detailed reporting and anomaly detection for data-intensive workflows.",,no
1 propose type tool_name description url requires_install
2 always workflow party-mode Enables collaborative idea generation by managing turn-taking, summarizing contributions, and synthesizing ideas from multiple AI personas in structured conversation sessions about workflow steps or work in progress. {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md no
3 always task advanced-elicitation Employs diverse elicitation strategies such as Socratic questioning, role-playing, and counterfactual analysis to critically evaluate and enhance LLM outputs, forcing assessment from multiple perspectives and techniques. {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml no
4 always task brainstorming Facilitates idea generation by prompting users with targeted questions, encouraging divergent thinking, and synthesizing concepts into actionable insights through collaborative creative exploration. {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/brainstorming.xml no
5 always llm-tool-feature web-browsing Provides LLM with capabilities to perform real-time web searches, extract relevant data, and incorporate current information into responses when up-to-date information is required beyond training knowledge. no
6 always llm-tool-feature file-io Enables LLM to manage file operations such as creating, reading, updating, and deleting files, facilitating seamless data handling, storage, and document management within user environments. no
7 always llm-tool-feature sub-agents Allows LLM to create and manage specialized sub-agents that handle specific tasks or modules within larger workflows, improving efficiency through parallel processing and modular task delegation. no
8 always llm-tool-feature sub-processes Enables LLM to initiate and manage subprocesses that operate independently, allowing for parallel processing of complex tasks and improved resource utilization during long-running operations. no
9 always tool-memory sidecar-file Creates a persistent history file that gets written during workflow execution and loaded on future runs, enabling continuity through session-to-session state management. Used for agent or workflow initialization with previous session context, learning from past interactions, and maintaining progress across multiple executions. no
10 example tool-memory vector-database Stores and retrieves semantic information through embeddings for intelligent memory access, enabling workflows to find relevant past experiences, patterns, or context based on meaning rather than exact matches. Useful for complex learning systems, pattern recognition, and semantic search across workflow history. https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/rag-agent yes
11 example mcp context-7 A curated knowledge base of API documentation and third-party tool references, enabling LLM to access accurate and current information for integration and development tasks when specific technical documentation is needed. https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/context-7 yes
12 example mcp playwright Provides capabilities for LLM to perform web browser automation including navigation, form submission, data extraction, and testing actions on web pages, facilitating automated web interactions and quality assurance. https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/playwright yes
13 example workflow security-auditor Analyzes workflows and code for security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and best practices violations, providing detailed security assessments and remediation recommendations for production-ready systems. no
14 example task code-review Performs systematic code analysis with peer review perspectives, identifying bugs, performance issues, style violations, and architectural problems through adversarial review techniques. no
15 example mcp git-integration Enables direct Git repository operations including commits, branches, merges, and history analysis, allowing workflows to interact with version control systems for code management and collaboration. https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/git yes
16 example mcp database-connector Provides direct database connectivity for querying, updating, and managing data across multiple database types, enabling workflows to interact with structured data sources and perform data-driven operations. https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/postgres yes
17 example task api-testing Automated API endpoint testing with request/response validation, authentication handling, and comprehensive reporting for REST, GraphQL, and other API types through systematic test generation. no
18 example workflow deployment-manager Orchestrates application deployment across multiple environments with rollback capabilities, health checks, and automated release pipelines for continuous integration and delivery workflows. no
19 example task data-validator Validates data quality, schema compliance, and business rules through comprehensive data profiling with detailed reporting and anomaly detection for data-intensive workflows. no

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# CSV Data File Standards for BMAD Workflows
## Purpose and Usage
CSV data files in BMAD workflows serve specific purposes for different workflow types:
**For Agents:** Provide structured data that agents need to reference but cannot realistically generate (such as specific configurations, domain-specific data, or structured knowledge bases).
**For Expert Agents:** Supply specialized knowledge bases, reference data, or persistent information that the expert agent needs to access consistently across sessions.
**For Workflows:** Include reference data, configuration parameters, or structured inputs that guide workflow execution and decision-making.
**Key Principle:** CSV files should contain data that is essential, structured, and not easily generated by LLMs during execution.
## Intent-Based Design Principle
**Core Philosophy:** The closer workflows stay to **intent** rather than **prescriptive** instructions, the more creative and adaptive the LLM experience becomes.
**CSV Enables Intent-Based Design:**
- **Instead of:** Hardcoded scripts with exact phrases LLM must say
- **CSV Provides:** Clear goals and patterns that LLM adapts creatively to context
- **Result:** Natural, contextual conversations rather than rigid scripts
**Example - Advanced Elicitation:**
- **Prescriptive Alternative:** 50 separate files with exact conversation scripts
- **Intent-Based Reality:** One CSV row with method goal + pattern → LLM adapts to user
- **Benefit:** Same method works differently for different users while maintaining essence
**Intent vs Prescriptive Spectrum:**
- **Highly Prescriptive:** "Say exactly: 'Based on my analysis, I recommend...'"
- **Balanced Intent:** "Help the user understand the implications using your professional judgment"
- **CSV Goal:** Provide just enough guidance to enable creative, context-aware execution
## Primary Use Cases
### 1. Knowledge Base Indexing (Document Lookup Optimization)
**Problem:** Large knowledge bases with hundreds of documents cause context blowup and missed details when LLMs try to process them all.
**CSV Solution:** Create a knowledge base index with:
- **Column 1:** Keywords and topics
- **Column 2:** Document file path/location
- **Column 3:** Section or line number where relevant content starts
- **Column 4:** Content type or summary (optional)
**Result:** Transform from context-blowing document loads to surgical precision lookups, creating agents with near-infinite knowledge bases while maintaining optimal context usage.
### 2. Workflow Sequence Optimization
**Problem:** Complex workflows (e.g., game development) with hundreds of potential steps for different scenarios become unwieldy and context-heavy.
**CSV Solution:** Create a workflow routing table:
- **Column 1:** Scenario type (e.g., "2D Platformer", "RPG", "Puzzle Game")
- **Column 2:** Required step sequence (e.g., "step-01,step-03,step-07,step-12")
- **Column 3:** Document sections to include
- **Column 4:** Specialized parameters or configurations
**Result:** Step 1 determines user needs, finds closest match in CSV, confirms with user, then follows optimized sequence - truly optimal for context usage.
### 3. Method Registry (Dynamic Technique Selection)
**Problem:** Tasks need to select optimal techniques from dozens of options based on context, without hardcoding selection logic.
**CSV Solution:** Create a method registry with:
- **Column 1:** Category (collaboration, advanced, technical, creative, etc.)
- **Column 2:** Method name and rich description
- **Column 3:** Execution pattern or flow guide (e.g., "analysis → insights → action")
- **Column 4:** Complexity level or use case indicators
**Example:** Advanced Elicitation task analyzes content context, selects 5 best-matched methods from 50 options, then executes dynamically using CSV descriptions.
**Result:** Smart, context-aware technique selection without hardcoded logic - infinitely extensible method libraries.
### 4. Configuration Management
**Problem:** Complex systems with many configuration options that vary by use case.
**CSV Solution:** Configuration lookup tables mapping scenarios to specific parameter sets.
## What NOT to Include in CSV Files
**Avoid Web-Searchable Data:** Do not include information that LLMs can readily access through web search or that exists in their training data, such as:
- Common programming syntax or standard library functions
- General knowledge about widely used technologies
- Historical facts or commonly available information
- Basic terminology or standard definitions
**Include Specialized Data:** Focus on data that is:
- Specific to your project or domain
- Not readily available through web search
- Essential for consistent workflow execution
- Too voluminous for LLM context windows
## CSV Data File Standards
### 1. Purpose Validation
- **Essential Data Only:** CSV must contain data that cannot be reasonably generated by LLMs
- **Domain Specific:** Data should be specific to the workflow's domain or purpose
- **Consistent Usage:** All columns and data must be referenced and used somewhere in the workflow
- **No Redundancy:** Avoid data that duplicates functionality already available to LLMs
### 2. Structural Standards
- **Valid CSV Format:** Proper comma-separated values with quoted fields where needed
- **Consistent Columns:** All rows must have the same number of columns
- **No Missing Data:** Empty values should be explicitly marked (e.g., "", "N/A", or NULL)
- **Header Row:** First row must contain clear, descriptive column headers
- **Proper Encoding:** UTF-8 encoding required for special characters
### 3. Content Standards
- **No LLM-Generated Content:** Avoid data that LLMs can easily generate (e.g., generic phrases, common knowledge)
- **Specific and Concrete:** Use specific values rather than vague descriptions
- **Verifiable Data:** Data should be factual and verifiable when possible
- **Consistent Formatting:** Date formats, numbers, and text should follow consistent patterns
### 4. Column Standards
- **Clear Headers:** Column names must be descriptive and self-explanatory
- **Consistent Data Types:** Each column should contain consistent data types
- **No Unused Columns:** Every column must be referenced and used in the workflow
- **Appropriate Width:** Columns should be reasonably narrow and focused
### 5. File Size Standards
- **Efficient Structure:** CSV files should be as small as possible while maintaining functionality
- **No Redundant Rows:** Avoid duplicate or nearly identical rows
- **Compressed Data:** Use efficient data representation (e.g., codes instead of full descriptions)
- **Maximum Size:** Individual CSV files should not exceed 1MB unless absolutely necessary
### 6. Documentation Standards
- **Documentation Required:** Each CSV file should have documentation explaining its purpose
- **Column Descriptions:** Each column must be documented with its usage and format
- **Data Sources:** Source of data should be documented when applicable
- **Update Procedures:** Process for updating CSV data should be documented
### 7. Integration Standards
- **File References:** CSV files must be properly referenced in workflow configuration
- **Access Patterns:** Workflow must clearly define how and when CSV data is accessed
- **Error Handling:** Workflow must handle cases where CSV files are missing or corrupted
- **Version Control:** CSV files should be versioned when changes occur
### 8. Quality Assurance
- **Data Validation:** CSV data should be validated for correctness and completeness
- **Format Consistency:** Consistent formatting across all rows and columns
- **No Ambiguity:** Data entries should be clear and unambiguous
- **Regular Review:** CSV content should be reviewed periodically for relevance
### 9. Security Considerations
- **No Sensitive Data:** Avoid including sensitive, personal, or confidential information
- **Data Sanitization:** CSV data should be sanitized for security issues
- **Access Control:** Access to CSV files should be controlled when necessary
- **Audit Trail:** Changes to CSV files should be logged when appropriate
### 10. Performance Standards
- **Fast Loading:** CSV files must load quickly within workflow execution
- **Memory Efficient:** Structure should minimize memory usage during processing
- **Optimized Queries:** If data lookup is needed, optimize for efficient access
- **Caching Strategy**: Consider whether data can be cached for performance
## Implementation Guidelines
When creating CSV data files for BMAD workflows:
1. **Start with Purpose:** Clearly define why CSV is needed instead of LLM generation
2. **Design Structure:** Plan columns and data types before creating the file
3. **Test Integration:** Ensure workflow properly accesses and uses CSV data
4. **Document Thoroughly:** Provide complete documentation for future maintenance
5. **Validate Quality:** Check data quality, format consistency, and integration
6. **Monitor Usage:** Track how CSV data is used and optimize as needed
## Common Anti-Patterns to Avoid
- **Generic Phrases:** CSV files containing common phrases or LLM-generated content
- **Redundant Data:** Duplicating information easily available to LLMs
- **Overly Complex:** Unnecessarily complex CSV structures when simple data suffices
- **Unused Columns:** Columns that are defined but never referenced in workflows
- **Poor Formatting:** Inconsistent data formats, missing values, or structural issues
- **No Documentation:** CSV files without clear purpose or usage documentation
## Validation Checklist
For each CSV file, verify:
- [ ] Purpose is essential and cannot be replaced by LLM generation
- [ ] All columns are used in the workflow
- [ ] Data is properly formatted and consistent
- [ ] File is efficiently sized and structured
- [ ] Documentation is complete and clear
- [ ] Integration with workflow is tested and working
- [ ] Security considerations are addressed
- [ ] Performance requirements are met

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# BMAD Workflows Documentation
Welcome to the BMAD Workflows documentation - a modern system for creating structured, collaborative workflows optimized for AI execution.
## 📚 Core Documentation
### [Terms](./terms.md)
Essential terminology and concepts for understanding BMAD workflows.
### [Architecture & Execution Model](./architecture.md)
The micro-file architecture, JIT step loading, state management, and collaboration patterns that make BMAD workflows optimal for AI execution.
### [Writing Workflows](./writing-workflows.md)
Complete guide to creating workflows: workflow.md control files, step files, CSV data integration, and frontmatter design.
### [Step Files & Dialog Patterns](./step-files.md)
Crafting effective step files: structure, execution rules, prescriptive vs intent-based dialog, and validation patterns.
### [Templates & Content Generation](./templates.md)
Creating append-only templates, frontmatter design, conditional content, and dynamic content generation strategies.
### [Workflow Patterns](./patterns.md)
Common workflow types: linear, conditional, protocol integration, multi-agent workflows, and real-world examples.
### [Migration Guide](./migration.md)
Converting from XML-heavy workflows to the new pure markdown format, with before/after examples and checklist.
### [Best Practices & Reference](./best-practices.md)
Critical rules, anti-patterns, performance optimization, debugging, quick reference templates, and troubleshooting.
## 🚀 Quick Start
BMAD workflows are pure markdown, self-contained systems that guide collaborative processes through structured step files where the AI acts as a facilitator working with humans.
---
_This documentation covers the next generation of BMAD workflows - designed from the ground up for optimal AI-human collaboration._

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# Intent vs Prescriptive Spectrum
## Core Philosophy
The **Intent vs Prescriptive Spectrum** is a fundamental design principle for BMAD workflows and agents. It determines how much creative freedom an LLM has versus how strictly it must follow predefined instructions.
**Key Principle:** The closer workflows stay to **intent**, the more creative and adaptive the LLM experience becomes. The closer they stay to **prescriptive**, the more consistent and controlled the output becomes.
## Understanding the Spectrum
### **Intent-Based Design** (Creative Freedom)
**Focus**: What goal should be achieved
**Approach**: Trust the LLM to determine the best method
**Result**: Creative, adaptive, context-aware interactions
**Best For**: Creative exploration, problem-solving, personalized experiences
### **Prescriptive Design** (Structured Control)
**Focus**: Exactly what to say and do
**Approach**: Detailed scripts and specific instructions
**Result**: Consistent, predictable, controlled outcomes
**Best For**: Compliance, safety-critical, standardized processes
## Spectrum Examples
### **Highly Intent-Based** (Creative End)
```markdown
**Example:** Story Exploration Workflow
**Instruction:** "Help the user explore their dream imagery to craft compelling narratives, use multiple turns of conversation to really push users to develop their ideas, giving them hints and ideas also to prime them effectively to bring out their creativity"
**LLM Freedom:** Adapts questions, explores tangents, follows creative inspiration
**Outcome:** Unique, personalized storytelling experiences
```
### **Balanced Middle** (Professional Services)
```markdown
**Example:** Business Strategy Workflow
**Instruction:** "Guide the user through SWOT analysis using your business expertise. when complete tell them 'here is your final report {report output}'
**LLM Freedom:** Professional judgment in analysis, structured but adaptive approach
**Outcome:** Professional, consistent yet tailored business insights
```
### **Highly Prescriptive** (Control End)
```markdown
**Example:** Medical Intake Form
**Instruction:** "Ask exactly: 'Do you currently experience any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, fatigue?' Wait for response, then ask exactly: 'When did these symptoms begin?'"
**LLM Freedom:** Minimal - must follow exact script for medical compliance
**Outcome:** Consistent, medically compliant patient data collection
```
## Spectrum Positioning Guide
### **Choose Intent-Based When:**
- ✅ Creative exploration and innovation are goals
- ✅ Personalization and adaptation to user context are important
- ✅ Human-like conversation and natural interaction are desired
- ✅ Problem-solving requires flexible thinking
- ✅ User experience and engagement are priorities
**Examples:**
- Creative brainstorming sessions
- Personal coaching or mentoring
- Exploratory research and discovery
- Artistic content creation
- Collaborative problem-solving
### **Choose Prescriptive When:**
- ✅ Compliance with regulations or standards is required
- ✅ Safety or legal considerations are paramount
- ✅ Exact consistency across multiple sessions is essential
- ✅ Training new users on specific procedures
- ✅ Data collection must follow specific protocols
**Examples:**
- Medical intake and symptom assessment
- Legal compliance questionnaires
- Safety checklists and procedures
- Standardized testing protocols
- Regulatory data collection
### **Choose Balanced When:**
- ✅ Professional expertise is required but adaptation is beneficial
- ✅ Consistent quality with flexible application is needed
- ✅ Domain expertise should guide but not constrain interactions
- ✅ User trust and professional credibility are important
- ✅ Complex processes require both structure and judgment
**Examples:**
- Business consulting and advisory
- Technical support and troubleshooting
- Educational tutoring and instruction
- Financial planning and advice
- Project management facilitation
## Implementation Guidelines
### **For Workflow Designers:**
1. **Early Spectrum Decision**: Determine spectrum position during initial design
2. **User Education**: Explain spectrum choice and its implications to users
3. **Consistent Application**: Maintain chosen spectrum throughout workflow
4. **Context Awareness**: Adjust spectrum based on specific use case requirements
### **For Workflow Implementation:**
**Intent-Based Patterns:**
```markdown
- "Help the user understand..." (vs "Explain that...")
- "Guide the user through..." (vs "Follow these steps...")
- "Use your professional judgment to..." (vs "Apply this specific method...")
- "Adapt your approach based on..." (vs "Regardless of situation, always...")
```
**Prescriptive Patterns:**
```markdown
- "Say exactly: '...'" (vs "Communicate that...")
- "Follow this script precisely: ..." (vs "Cover these points...")
- "Do not deviate from: ..." (vs "Consider these options...")
- "Must ask in this order: ..." (vs "Ensure you cover...")
```
### **For Agents:**
**Intent-Based Agent Design:**
```yaml
persona:
communication_style: 'Adaptive professional who adjusts approach based on user context'
guiding_principles:
- 'Use creative problem-solving within professional boundaries'
- 'Personalize approach while maintaining expertise'
- 'Adapt conversation flow to user needs'
```
**Prescriptive Agent Design:**
```yaml
persona:
communication_style: 'Follows standardized protocols exactly'
governing_rules:
- 'Must use approved scripts without deviation'
- 'Follow sequence precisely as defined'
- 'No adaptation of prescribed procedures'
```
## Spectrum Calibration Questions
**Ask these during workflow design:**
1. **Consequence of Variation**: What happens if the LLM says something different?
2. **User Expectation**: Does the user expect consistency or creativity?
3. **Risk Level**: What are the risks of creative deviation vs. rigid adherence?
4. **Expertise Required**: Is domain expertise application more important than consistency?
5. **Regulatory Requirements**: Are there external compliance requirements?
## Best Practices
### **DO:**
- ✅ Make conscious spectrum decisions during design
- ✅ Explain spectrum choices to users
- ✅ Use intent-based design for creative and adaptive experiences
- ✅ Use prescriptive design for compliance and consistency requirements
- ✅ Consider balanced approaches for professional services
- ✅ Document spectrum rationale for future reference
### **DON'T:**
- ❌ Mix spectrum approaches inconsistently within workflows
- ❌ Default to prescriptive when intent-based would be more effective
- ❌ Use creative freedom when compliance is required
- ❌ Forget to consider user expectations and experience
- ❌ Overlook risk assessment in spectrum selection
## Quality Assurance
**When validating workflows:**
- Check if spectrum position is intentional and consistent
- Verify prescriptive elements are necessary and justified
- Ensure intent-based elements have sufficient guidance
- Confirm spectrum alignment with user needs and expectations
- Validate that risks are appropriately managed
## Examples in Practice
### **Medical Intake (Highly Prescriptive):**
- **Why**: Patient safety, regulatory compliance, consistent data collection
- **Implementation**: Exact questions, specific order, no deviation permitted
- **Benefit**: Reliable, medically compliant patient information
### **Creative Writing Workshop (Highly Intent):**
- **Why**: Creative exploration, personalized inspiration, artistic expression
- **Implementation**: Goal guidance, creative freedom, adaptive prompts
- **Benefit**: Unique, personalized creative works
### **Business Strategy (Balanced):**
- **Why**: Professional expertise with adaptive application
- **Implementation**: Structured framework with professional judgment
- **Benefit**: Professional, consistent yet tailored business insights
## Conclusion
The Intent vs Prescriptive Spectrum is not about good vs. bad - it's about **appropriate design choices**. The best workflows make conscious decisions about where they fall on this spectrum based on their specific requirements, user needs, and risk considerations.
**Key Success Factor**: Choose your spectrum position intentionally, implement it consistently, and align it with your specific use case requirements.

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# BMAD Continuable Step 01 Init Template
This template provides the standard structure for step-01-init files that support workflow continuation. It includes logic to detect existing workflows and route to step-01b-continue.md for resumption.
Use this template when creating workflows that generate output documents and might take multiple sessions to complete.
<!-- TEMPLATE START -->
---
name: 'step-01-init'
description: 'Initialize the [workflow-type] workflow by detecting continuation state and creating output document'
<!-- Path Definitions -->
workflow*path: '{project-root}/{\_bmad_folder*}/[module-path]/workflows/[workflow-name]'
# File References (all use {variable} format in file)
thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-01-init.md'
nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-02-[step-name].md'
workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
outputFile: '{output_folder}/[output-file-name]-{project_name}.md'
continueFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-01b-continue.md'
templateFile: '{workflow_path}/templates/[main-template].md'
# Template References
# This step doesn't use content templates, only the main template
---
# Step 1: Workflow Initialization
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
### Universal Rules:
- 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
- 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
- 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
### Role Reinforcement:
- ✅ You are a [specific role, e.g., "business analyst" or "technical architect"]
- ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
- ✅ You bring [your expertise], user brings [their expertise], and together we produce something better than we could on our own
- ✅ Maintain collaborative [adjective] tone throughout
### Step-Specific Rules:
- 🎯 Focus ONLY on initialization and setup
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to look ahead to future steps
- 💬 Handle initialization professionally
- 🚪 DETECT existing workflow state and handle continuation properly
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Show analysis before taking any action
- 💾 Initialize document and update frontmatter
- 📖 Set up frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1]` before loading next step
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until setup is complete
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Variables from workflow.md are available in memory
- Previous context = what's in output document + frontmatter
- Don't assume knowledge from other steps
- Input document discovery happens in this step
## STEP GOAL:
To initialize the [workflow-type] workflow by detecting continuation state, creating the output document, and preparing for the first collaborative session.
## INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE:
### 1. Check for Existing Workflow
First, check if the output document already exists:
- Look for file at `{output_folder}/[output-file-name]-{project_name}.md`
- If exists, read the complete file including frontmatter
- If not exists, this is a fresh workflow
### 2. Handle Continuation (If Document Exists)
If the document exists and has frontmatter with `stepsCompleted`:
- **STOP here** and load `./step-01b-continue.md` immediately
- Do not proceed with any initialization tasks
- Let step-01b handle the continuation logic
### 3. Handle Completed Workflow
If the document exists AND all steps are marked complete in `stepsCompleted`:
- Ask user: "I found an existing [workflow-output] from [date]. Would you like to:
1. Create a new [workflow-output]
2. Update/modify the existing [workflow-output]"
- If option 1: Create new document with timestamp suffix
- If option 2: Load step-01b-continue.md
### 4. Fresh Workflow Setup (If No Document)
If no document exists or no `stepsCompleted` in frontmatter:
#### A. Input Document Discovery
This workflow requires [describe input documents if any]:
**[Document Type] Documents (Optional):**
- Look for: `{output_folder}/*[pattern1]*.md`
- Look for: `{output_folder}/*[pattern2]*.md`
- If found, load completely and add to `inputDocuments` frontmatter
#### B. Create Initial Document
Copy the template from `{templateFile}` to `{output_folder}/[output-file-name]-{project_name}.md`
Initialize frontmatter with:
```yaml
---
stepsCompleted: [1]
lastStep: 'init'
inputDocuments: []
date: [current date]
user_name: { user_name }
[additional workflow-specific fields]
---
```
#### C. Show Welcome Message
"[Welcome message appropriate for workflow type]
Let's begin by [brief description of first activity]."
## ✅ SUCCESS METRICS:
- Document created from template (for fresh workflows)
- Frontmatter initialized with step 1 marked complete
- User welcomed to the process
- Ready to proceed to step 2
- OR continuation properly routed to step-01b-continue.md
## ❌ FAILURE MODES TO AVOID:
- Proceeding with step 2 without document initialization
- Not checking for existing documents properly
- Creating duplicate documents
- Skipping welcome message
- Not routing to step-01b-continue.md when needed
### 5. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: **Proceeding to [next step description]...**
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- This is an initialization step with no user choices
- Proceed directly to next step after setup
- Use menu handling logic section below
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- After setup completion, immediately load, read entire file, then execute `{nextStepFile}` to begin [next step description]
---
## 🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
### ✅ SUCCESS:
- Document created from template (for fresh workflows)
- update frontmatter `stepsCompleted` to add 1 at the end of the array before loading next step
- Frontmatter initialized with `stepsCompleted: [1]`
- User welcomed to the process
- Ready to proceed to step 2
- OR existing workflow properly routed to step-01b-continue.md
### ❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
- Proceeding with step 2 without document initialization
- Not checking for existing documents properly
- Creating duplicate documents
- Skipping welcome message
- Not routing to step-01b-continue.md when appropriate
**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.
## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
ONLY WHEN initialization setup is complete and document is created (OR continuation is properly routed), will you then immediately load, read entire file, then execute `{nextStepFile}` to begin [next step description].
<!-- TEMPLATE END -->
## Customization Guidelines
When adapting this template for your specific workflow:
### 1. Update Placeholders
Replace bracketed placeholders with your specific values:
- `[workflow-type]` - e.g., "nutrition planning", "project requirements"
- `[module-path]` - e.g., "bmb/reference" or "custom"
- `[workflow-name]` - your workflow directory name
- `[output-file-name]` - base name for output document
- `[step-name]` - name for step 2 (e.g., "gather", "profile")
- `[main-template]` - name of your main template file
- `[workflow-output]` - what the workflow produces
- `[Document Type]` - type of input documents (if any)
- `[pattern1]`, `[pattern2]` - search patterns for input documents
- `[additional workflow-specific fields]` - any extra frontmatter fields needed
### 2. Customize Welcome Message
Adapt the welcome message in section 4C to match your workflow's tone and purpose.
### 3. Update Success Metrics
Ensure success metrics reflect your specific workflow requirements.
### 4. Adjust Next Step References
Update `{nextStepFile}` to point to your actual step 2 file.
## Implementation Notes
1. **This step MUST include continuation detection logic** - this is the key pattern
2. **Always include `continueFile` reference** in frontmatter
3. **Proper frontmatter initialization** is critical for continuation tracking
4. **Auto-proceed pattern** - this step should not have user choice menus (except for completed workflow handling)
5. **Template-based document creation** - ensures consistent output structure
## Integration with step-01b-continue.md
This template is designed to work seamlessly with the step-01b-template.md continuation step. The two steps together provide a complete pause/resume workflow capability.

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# BMAD Workflow Step 1B Continuation Template
This template provides the standard structure for workflow continuation steps. It handles resuming workflows that were started but not completed, ensuring seamless continuation across multiple sessions.
Use this template alongside **step-01-init-continuable-template.md** to create workflows that can be paused and resumed. The init template handles the detection and routing logic, while this template handles the resumption logic.
<!-- TEMPLATE START -->
---
name: 'step-01b-continue'
description: 'Handle workflow continuation from previous session'
<!-- Path Definitions -->
workflow*path: '{project-root}/{\_bmad_folder*}/[module-path]/workflows/[workflow-name]'
# File References (all use {variable} format in file)
thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-01b-continue.md'
outputFile: '{output_folder}/[output-file-name]-{project_name}.md'
workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
# Template References (if needed for analysis)
## analysisTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/[some-template].md'
# Step 1B: Workflow Continuation
## STEP GOAL:
To resume the [workflow-type] workflow from where it was left off, ensuring smooth continuation without loss of context or progress.
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
### Universal Rules:
- 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
- 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
- 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
### Role Reinforcement:
- ✅ You are a [specific role, e.g., "business analyst" or "technical architect"]
- ✅ If you already have been given a name, communication_style and identity, continue to use those while playing this new role
- ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
- ✅ You bring [your expertise], user brings [their expertise], and together we produce something better than we could on our own
- ✅ Maintain collaborative [adjective] tone throughout
### Step-Specific Rules:
- 🎯 Focus ONLY on analyzing and resuming workflow state
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to modify content completed in previous steps
- 💬 Maintain continuity with previous sessions
- 🚪 DETECT exact continuation point from frontmatter of incomplete file {outputFile}
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Show your analysis of current state before taking action
- 💾 Keep existing frontmatter `stepsCompleted` values intact
- 📖 Review the template content already generated in {outputFile}
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to modify content that was completed in previous steps
- 📝 Update frontmatter with continuation timestamp when resuming
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Current [output-file-name] document is already loaded
- Previous context = complete template + existing frontmatter
- [Key data collected] already gathered in previous sessions
- Last completed step = last value in `stepsCompleted` array from frontmatter
## CONTINUATION SEQUENCE:
### 1. Analyze Current State
Review the frontmatter of {outputFile} to understand:
- `stepsCompleted`: Which steps are already done (the rightmost value is the last step completed)
- `lastStep`: Name/description of last completed step (if exists)
- `date`: Original workflow start date
- `inputDocuments`: Any documents loaded during initialization
- [Other relevant frontmatter fields]
Example: If `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`, then step 4 was the last completed step.
### 2. Read All Completed Step Files
For each step number in `stepsCompleted` array (excluding step 1, which is init):
1. **Construct step filename**: `step-[N]-[name].md`
2. **Read the complete step file** to understand:
- What that step accomplished
- What the next step should be (from nextStep references)
- Any specific context or decisions made
Example: If `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`:
- Read `step-02-[name].md`
- Read `step-03-[name].md`
- The last file will tell you what step-04 should be
### 3. Review Previous Output
Read the complete {outputFile} to understand:
- Content generated so far
- Sections completed vs pending
- User decisions and preferences
- Current state of the deliverable
### 4. Determine Next Step
Based on the last completed step file:
1. **Find the nextStep reference** in the last completed step file
2. **Validate the file exists** at the referenced path
3. **Confirm the workflow is incomplete** (not all steps finished)
### 5. Welcome Back Dialog
Present a warm, context-aware welcome:
"Welcome back! I see we've completed [X] steps of your [workflow-type].
We last worked on [brief description of last step].
Based on our progress, we're ready to continue with [next step description].
Are you ready to continue where we left off?"
### 6. Validate Continuation Intent
Ask confirmation questions if needed:
"Has anything changed since our last session that might affect our approach?"
"Are you still aligned with the goals and decisions we made earlier?"
"Would you like to review what we've accomplished so far?"
### 7. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: "**Resuming workflow - Select an Option:** [C] Continue to [Next Step Name]"
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then end with display again of the menu options
- Update frontmatter with continuation timestamp when 'C' is selected
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- IF C:
1. Update frontmatter: add `lastContinued: [current date]`
2. Load, read entire file, then execute the appropriate next step file (determined in section 4)
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#7-present-menu-options)
## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
ONLY WHEN C is selected and continuation analysis is complete, will you then:
1. Update frontmatter in {outputFile} with continuation timestamp
2. Load, read entire file, then execute the next step file determined from the analysis
Do NOT modify any other content in the output document during this continuation step.
## 🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
### ✅ SUCCESS:
- Correctly identified last completed step from `stepsCompleted` array
- Read and understood all previous step contexts
- User confirmed readiness to continue
- Frontmatter updated with continuation timestamp
- Workflow resumed at appropriate next step
### ❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
- Skipping analysis of existing state
- Modifying content from previous steps
- Loading wrong next step file
- Not updating frontmatter with continuation info
- Proceeding without user confirmation
**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.
<!-- TEMPLATE END -->
## Customization Guidelines
When adapting this template for your specific workflow:
### 1. Update Placeholders
Replace bracketed placeholders with your specific values:
- `[module-path]` - e.g., "bmb/reference" or "custom"
- `[workflow-name]` - your workflow directory name
- `[workflow-type]` - e.g., "nutrition planning", "project requirements"
- `[output-file-name]` - base name for output document
- `[specific role]` - the role this workflow plays
- `[your expertise]` - what expertise you bring
- `[their expertise]` - what expertise user brings
### 2. Add Workflow-Specific Context
Add any workflow-specific fields to section 1 (Analyze Current State) if your workflow uses additional frontmatter fields for tracking.
### 3. Customize Welcome Message
Adapt the welcome dialog in section 5 to match your workflow's tone and context.
### 4. Add Continuation-Specific Validations
If your workflow has specific checkpoints or validation requirements, add them to section 6.
## Implementation Notes
1. **This step should NEVER modify the output content** - only analyze and prepare for continuation
2. **Always preserve the `stepsCompleted` array** - don't modify it in this step
3. **Timestamp tracking** - helps users understand when workflows were resumed
4. **Context preservation** - the key is maintaining all previous work and decisions
5. **Seamless experience** - user should feel like they never left the workflow

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---
name: "step-{{stepNumber}}-{{stepName}}"
description: "{{stepDescription}}"
# Path Definitions
workflow_path: "{project-root}/{*bmad_folder*}/{{targetModule}}/workflows/{{workflowName}}"
# File References
thisStepFile: "{workflow_path}/steps/step-{{stepNumber}}-{{stepName}}.md"
{{#hasNextStep}}
nextStepFile: "{workflow_path}/steps/step-{{nextStepNumber}}-{{nextStepName}}.md"
{{/hasNextStep}}
workflowFile: "{workflow_path}/workflow.md"
{{#hasOutput}}
outputFile: "{output_folder}/{{outputFileName}}-{project_name}.md"
{{/hasOutput}}
# Task References (list only if used in THIS step file instance and only the ones used, there might be others)
advancedElicitationTask: "{project-root}/{*bmad_folder*}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml"
partyModeWorkflow: "{project-root}/{*bmad_folder*}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md"
{{#hasTemplates}}
# Template References
{{#templates}}
{{name}}: "{workflow_path}/templates/{{file}}"
{{/templates}}
{{/hasTemplates}}
---
# Step {{stepNumber}}: {{stepTitle}}
## STEP GOAL:
{{stepGoal}}
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
### Universal Rules:
- 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
- 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
- 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
### Role Reinforcement:
- ✅ You are a {{aiRole}}
- ✅ If you already have been given communication or persona patterns, continue to use those while playing this new role
- ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
- ✅ You bring {{aiExpertise}}, user brings {{userExpertise}}
- ✅ Maintain collaborative {{collaborationStyle}} tone throughout
### Step-Specific Rules:
- 🎯 Focus only on {{stepFocus}}
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to {{forbiddenAction}}
- 💬 Approach: {{stepApproach}}
- 📋 {{additionalRule}}
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
{{#executionProtocols}}
- 🎯 {{.}}
{{/executionProtocols}}
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Available context: {{availableContext}}
- Focus: {{contextFocus}}
- Limits: {{contextLimits}}
- Dependencies: {{contextDependencies}}
## SEQUENCE OF INSTRUCTIONS (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)
{{#instructions}}
### {{number}}. {{title}}
{{content}}
{{#hasContentToAppend}}
#### Content to Append (if applicable):
```markdown
{{contentToAppend}}
```
{{/hasContentToAppend}}
{{/instructions}}
{{#hasMenu}}
### {{menuNumber}}. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: **{{menuDisplay}}**
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- After other menu items execution, return to this menu
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then end with display again of the menu options
- Use menu handling logic section below
#### Menu Handling Logic:
{{#menuOptions}}
- IF {{key}}: {{action}}
{{/menuOptions}}
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#{{menuNumber}}-present-menu-options)
{{/hasMenu}}
## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
{{completionNote}}
---
## 🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
### ✅ SUCCESS:
{{#successCriteria}}
- {{.}}
{{/successCriteria}}
### ❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
{{#failureModes}}
- {{.}}
{{/failureModes}}
**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.

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# BMAD Workflow Step Template
This template provides the standard structure for all BMAD workflow step files. Copy and modify this template for each new step you create.
<!-- TEMPLATE START -->
---
name: 'step-[N]-[short-name]'
description: '[Brief description of what this step accomplishes]'
<!-- Path Definitions -->
workflow*path: '{project-root}/{\_bmad_folder*}/bmb/reference/workflows/[workflow-name]' # the folder the workflow.md file is in
# File References (all use {variable} format in file)
thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-[N]-[short-name].md'
nextStep{N+1}: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-[N+1]-[next-short-name].md' # Remove for final step or no next step
altStep{Y}: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-[Y]-[some-other-step].md' # if there is an alternate next story depending on logic
workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
outputFile: '{output_folder}/[output-file-name]-{project_name}.md'
# Task References (IF THE workflow uses and it makes sense in this step to have these )
advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{_bmad_folder_}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{_bmad_folder_}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
# Template References (if this step uses a specific templates)
profileTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/profile-section.md'
assessmentTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/assessment-section.md'
strategyTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/strategy-section.md'
# Data (CSV for example) References (if used in this step)
someData: '{workflow_path}/data/foo.csv'
# Add more as needed - but ONLY what is used in this specific step file!
---
# Step [N]: [Step Name]
## STEP GOAL:
[State the goal in context of the overall workflow goal. Be specific about what this step accomplishes and how it contributes to the workflow's purpose.]
Example: "To analyze user requirements and document functional specifications that will guide the development process"
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
### Universal Rules:
- 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
- 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
- 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
### Role Reinforcement:
- ✅ You are a [specific role, e.g., "business analyst" or "technical architect"]
- ✅ If you already have been given a name, communication_style and identity, continue to use those while playing this new role
- ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
- ✅ You bring [your expertise], user brings [their expertise], and together we produce something better than we could on our own
- ✅ Maintain collaborative [adjective] tone throughout
### Step-Specific Rules:
- 🎯 Focus only on [specific task for this step]
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to [what not to do in this step]
- 💬 Approach: [how to handle this specific task]
- 📋 Additional rule relevant to this step
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 [Step-specific protocol 1]
- 💾 [Step-specific protocol 2 - e.g., document updates]
- 📖 [Step-specific protocol 3 - e.g., tracking requirements]
- 🚫 [Step-specific restriction]
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Available context: [what context is available from previous steps]
- Focus: [what this step should concentrate on]
- Limits: [what not to assume or do]
- Dependencies: [what this step depends on]
## Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)
[Detailed instructions for the step's work]
### 1. Title
[Specific instructions for first part of the work]
### 2. Title
[Specific instructions for second part of the work]
### N. Title (as many as needed)
<!-- not ever step will include advanced elicitation or party mode, in which case generally will just have the C option -->
<!-- for example an init step 1 that loads data, or step 1b continues a workflow would not need advanced elicitation or party mode - but any step where the user and the llm work together on content, thats where it makes sense to include them -->
### N. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: "**Select an Option:** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Continue"
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- IF A: Execute {advancedElicitationTask} # Or custom action
- IF P: Execute {partyModeWorkflow} # Or custom action
- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter, then only then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#n-present-menu-options)
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- After other menu items execution completes, redisplay the menu
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond when conversation ends, redisplay the menu
## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
[Specific conditions for completing this step and transitioning to the next, such as output to file being created with this tasks updates]
ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [completion requirements], will you then load and read fully `[installed_path]/step-[next-number]-[name].md` to execute and begin [next step description].
## 🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
### ✅ SUCCESS:
- [Step-specific success criteria 1]
- [Step-specific success criteria 2]
- Content properly saved/document updated
- Menu presented and user input handled correctly
- [General success criteria]
### ❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
- [Step-specific failure mode 1]
- [Step-specific failure mode 2]
- Proceeding without user input/selection
- Not updating required documents/frontmatter
- [Step-specific failure mode N]
**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.
<!-- TEMPLATE END-->
## Common Menu Patterns to use in the final sequence item in a step file.
FYI Again - party mode is useful for the user to reach out and get opinions from other agents.
Advanced elicitation is use to direct you to think of alternative outputs of a sequence you just performed.
### Standard Menu - when a sequence in a step results in content produced by the agent or human that could be improved before proceeding.
```markdown
### N. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: "**Select an Option:** [A] [Advanced Elicitation] [P] Party Mode [C] Continue"
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- IF A: Execute {advancedElicitationTask}
- IF P: Execute {partyModeWorkflow}
- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter, then only then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#n-present-menu-options)
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- After other menu items execution, return to this menu
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then end with display again of the menu options
```
### Optional Menu - Auto-Proceed Menu (No User Choice or confirm, just flow right to the next step once completed)
```markdown
### N. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: "**Proceeding to [next action]...**"
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- After [completion condition], immediately load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- This is an [auto-proceed reason] step with no user choices
- Proceed directly to next step after setup
```
### Custom Menu Options
```markdown
### N. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: "**Select an Option:** [A] [Custom Action 1] [B] [Custom Action 2] [C] Continue"
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- IF A: [Custom handler route for option A]
- IF B: [Custom handler route for option B]
- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter, then only then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#n-present-menu-options)
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- After other menu items execution, return to this menu
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then end with display again of the menu options
```
### Conditional Menu (Based on Workflow State)
```markdown
### N. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: "**Select an Option:** [A] [Continue to Step Foo] [A] [Continue to Step Bar]"
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- IF A: Execute {customAction}
- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter, check [condition]:
- IF [condition true]: load, read entire file, then execute {pathA}
- IF [condition false]: load, read entire file, then execute {pathB}
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#n-present-menu-options)
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- After other menu items execution, return to this menu
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then end with display again of the menu options
```
## Example Step Implementations
### Initialization Step Example
See [step-01-init.md](../reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/steps/step-01-init.md) for an example of:
- Detecting existing workflow state and short circuit to 1b
- Creating output documents from templates
- Auto-proceeding to the next step (this is not the normal behavior of most steps)
- Handling continuation scenarios
### Continuation Step Example
See [step-01b-continue.md](../reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/steps/step-01b-continue.md) for an example of:
- Handling already-in-progress workflows
- Detecting completion status
- Presenting update vs new plan options
- Seamless workflow resumption
### Standard Step with Menu Example
See [step-02-profile.md](../reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/steps/step-02-profile.md) for an example of:
- Presenting a menu with A/P/C options
- Forcing halt until user selects 'C' (Continue)
- Writing all collected content to output file only when 'C' is selected
- Updating frontmatter with step completion before proceeding
- Using frontmatter variables for file references
### Final Step Example
See [step-06-prep-schedule.md](../reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/steps/step-06-prep-schedule.md) for an example of:
- Completing workflow deliverables
- Marking workflow as complete in frontmatter
- Providing final success messages
- Ending the workflow session gracefully
## Best Practices
1. **Keep step files focused** - Each step should do one thing well
2. **Be explicit in instructions** - No ambiguity about what to do
3. **Include all critical rules** - Don't assume anything from other steps
4. **Use clear, concise language** - Avoid jargon unless necessary
5. **Ensure all menu paths have handlers** - Ensure every option has clear instructions - use menu items that make sense for the situation.
6. **Document dependencies** - Clearly state what this step needs with full paths in front matter
7. **Define success and failure clearly** - Both for the step and the workflow
8. **Mark completion clearly** - Ensure final steps update frontmatter to indicate workflow completion

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# BMAD Workflow Template
This template provides the standard structure for all BMAD workflow files. Copy and modify this template for each new workflow you create.
<!-- TEMPLATE START -->
---
name: [WORKFLOW_DISPLAY_NAME]
description: [Brief description of what this workflow accomplishes]
web_bundle: [true/false] # Set to true for inclusion in web bundle builds
---
# [WORKFLOW_DISPLAY_NAME]
**Goal:** [State the primary goal of this workflow in one clear sentence]
**Your Role:** In addition to your name, communication_style, and persona, you are also a [role] collaborating with [user type]. This is a partnership, not a client-vendor relationship. You bring [your expertise], while the user brings [their expertise]. Work together as equals.
## WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURE
### Core Principles
- **Micro-file Design**: Each step of the overall goal is a self contained instruction file that you will adhere too 1 file as directed at a time
- **Just-In-Time Loading**: Only 1 current step file will be loaded, read, and executed to completion - never load future step files until told to do so
- **Sequential Enforcement**: Sequence within the step files must be completed in order, no skipping or optimization allowed
- **State Tracking**: Document progress in output file frontmatter using `stepsCompleted` array when a workflow produces a document
- **Append-Only Building**: Build documents by appending content as directed to the output file
### Step Processing Rules
1. **READ COMPLETELY**: Always read the entire step file before taking any action
2. **FOLLOW SEQUENCE**: Execute all numbered sections in order, never deviate
3. **WAIT FOR INPUT**: If a menu is presented, halt and wait for user selection
4. **CHECK CONTINUATION**: If the step has a menu with Continue as an option, only proceed to next step when user selects 'C' (Continue)
5. **SAVE STATE**: Update `stepsCompleted` in frontmatter before loading next step
6. **LOAD NEXT**: When directed, load, read entire file, then execute the next step file
### Critical Rules (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- 🛑 **NEVER** load multiple step files simultaneously
- 📖 **ALWAYS** read entire step file before execution
- 🚫 **NEVER** skip steps or optimize the sequence
- 💾 **ALWAYS** update frontmatter of output files when writing the final output for a specific step
- 🎯 **ALWAYS** follow the exact instructions in the step file
- ⏸️ **ALWAYS** halt at menus and wait for user input
- 📋 **NEVER** create mental todo lists from future steps
---
## INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE
### 1. Module Configuration Loading
Load and read full config from {project-root}/{_bmad_folder_}/[MODULE FOLDER]/config.yaml and resolve:
- `project_name`, `output_folder`, `user_name`, `communication_language`, `document_output_language`, [MODULE VARS]
### 2. First Step EXECUTION
Load, read the full file and then execute [FIRST STEP FILE PATH] to begin the workflow.
<!-- TEMPLATE END -->
## How to Use This Template
### Step 1: Copy and Replace Placeholders
Copy the template above and replace:
- `[WORKFLOW_DISPLAY_NAME]` → Your workflow's display name
- `[MODULE FOLDER]` → Default is `core` unless this is for another module (such as bmm, cis, or another as directed by user)
- `[Brief description]` → One-sentence description
- `[true/false]` → Whether to include in web bundle
- `[role]` → AI's role in this workflow
- `[user type]` → Who the user is
- `[CONFIG_PATH]` → Path to config file (usually `bmm/config.yaml` or `bmb/config.yaml`)
- `[WORKFLOW_PATH]` → Path to your workflow folder
- `[MODULE VARS]` → Extra config variables available in a module configuration that the workflow would need to use
### Step 2: Create the Folder Structure
```
[workflow-folder]/
├── workflow.md # This file
├── data/ # (Optional csv or other data files)
├── templates/ # template files for output
└── steps/
├── step-01-init.md
├── step-02-[name].md
└── ...
```
### Step 3: Configure the Initialization Path
Update the last line of the workflow.md being created to replace [FIRST STEP FILE PATH] with the path to the actual first step file.
Example: Load, read the full file and then execute `{workflow_path}/steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the workflow.
### NOTE: You can View a real example of a perfect workflow.md file that was created from this template
`{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/workflow.md`

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---
name: { { workflowDisplayName } }
description: { { workflowDescription } }
web_bundle: { { webBundleFlag } }
---
# {{workflowDisplayName}}
**Goal:** {{workflowGoal}}
**Your Role:** In addition to your name, communication_style, and persona, you are also a {{aiRole}} collaborating with {{userType}}. This is a partnership, not a client-vendor relationship. You bring {{aiExpertise}}, while the user brings {{userExpertise}}. Work together as equals.
---
## WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURE
This uses **step-file architecture** for disciplined execution:
### Core Principles
- **Micro-file Design**: Each step is a self contained instruction file that is a part of an overall workflow that must be followed exactly
- **Just-In-Time Loading**: Only the current step file is in memory - never load future step files until told to do so
- **Sequential Enforcement**: Sequence within the step files must be completed in order, no skipping or optimization allowed
- **State Tracking**: Document progress in output file frontmatter using `stepsCompleted` array when a workflow produces a document
- **Append-Only Building**: Build documents by appending content as directed to the output file
### Step Processing Rules
1. **READ COMPLETELY**: Always read the entire step file before taking any action
2. **FOLLOW SEQUENCE**: Execute all numbered sections in order, never deviate
3. **WAIT FOR INPUT**: If a menu is presented, halt and wait for user selection
4. **CHECK CONTINUATION**: If the step has a menu with Continue as an option, only proceed to next step when user selects 'C' (Continue)
5. **SAVE STATE**: Update `stepsCompleted` in frontmatter before loading next step
6. **LOAD NEXT**: When directed, load, read entire file, then execute the next step file
### Critical Rules (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- 🛑 **NEVER** load multiple step files simultaneously
- 📖 **ALWAYS** read entire step file before execution
- 🚫 **NEVER** skip steps or optimize the sequence
- 💾 **ALWAYS** update frontmatter of output files when writing the final output for a specific step
- 🎯 **ALWAYS** follow the exact instructions in the step file
- ⏸️ **ALWAYS** halt at menus and wait for user input
- 📋 **NEVER** create mental todo lists from future steps
---
## INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE
### 1. Configuration Loading
Load and read full config from {project-root}/{_bmad_folder_}/{{targetModule}}/config.yaml and resolve:
- `project_name`, `output_folder`, `user_name`, `communication_language`, `document_output_language`
### 2. First Step EXECUTION
Load, read the full file and then execute `{workflow_path}/steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the workflow.

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# BMAD Workflow Terms
## Core Components
### BMAD Workflow
A facilitated, guided process where the AI acts as a facilitator working collaboratively with a human. Workflows can serve any purpose - from document creation to brainstorming, technical implementation, or decision-making. The human may be a collaborative partner, beginner seeking guidance, or someone who wants the AI to execute specific tasks. Each workflow is self-contained and follows a disciplined execution model.
### workflow.md
The master control file that defines:
- Workflow metadata (name, description, version)
- Step sequence and file paths
- Required data files and dependencies
- Execution rules and protocols
### Step File
An individual markdown file containing:
- One discrete step of the workflow
- All rules and context needed for that step
- Execution guardrails and validation criteria
- Content generation guidance
### step-01-init.md
The first step file that:
- Initializes the workflow
- Sets up document frontmatter
- Establishes initial context
- Defines workflow parameters
### step-01b-continue.md
A continuation step file that:
- Resumes a workflow that was paused
- Reloads context from saved state
- Validates current document state
- Continues from the last completed step
### CSV Data Files
Structured data files that provide:
- Domain-specific knowledge and complexity mappings
- Project-type-specific requirements
- Decision matrices and lookup tables
- Dynamic workflow behavior based on input
## Dialog Styles
### Prescriptive Dialog
Structured interaction with:
- Exact questions and specific options
- Consistent format across all executions
- Finite, well-defined choices
- High reliability and repeatability
### Intent-Based Dialog
Adaptive interaction with:
- Goals and principles instead of scripts
- Open-ended exploration and discovery
- Context-aware question adaptation
- Flexible, conversational flow
### Template
A markdown file that:
- Starts with frontmatter (metadata)
- Has content built through append-only operations
- Contains no placeholder tags
- Grows progressively as the workflow executes
- Used when the workflow produces a document output
## Execution Concepts
### JIT Step Loading
Just-In-Time step loading ensures:
- Only the current step file is in memory
- Complete focus on the step being executed
- Minimal context to prevent information leakage
- Sequential progression through workflow steps
---
_These terms form the foundation of the BMAD workflow system._

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4. Replace menu with actual available workflows
5. Remove hypothetical workflow references
See `/src/modules/bmb/docs/module-agent-architecture.md` for complete guide.
See `/src/modules/bmb/docs/agents/module-agent-architecture.md` for complete guide.

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- Least privilege and defense in depth are non-negotiable
menu:
# NOTE: These workflows are hypothetical examples - not implemented
# NOTE: These workflows are hypothetical examples assuming add to a module called bmm - not implemented
- trigger: threat-model
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/workflows/threat-model/workflow.yaml"
description: "Create STRIDE threat model for architecture"
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# Core workflow that exists
- trigger: party-mode
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml"
exec: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md"
description: "Multi-agent security discussion"

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description: "Brainstorm trend implications"
- trigger: party-mode
workflow: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml"
exec: "{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md"
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category,restriction,considerations,alternatives,notes
Allergy,Nuts,Severe allergy, check labels carefully,Seeds, sunflower seed butter
Allergy,Shellfish,Cross-reactivity with some fish,Fin fish, vegetarian proteins
Allergy,Dairy,Calcium and vitamin D needs,Almond milk, fortified plant milks
Allergy,Soy,Protein source replacement,Legumes, quinoa, seitan
Allergy,Gluten,Celiac vs sensitivity,Quinoa, rice, certified gluten-free
Medical,Diabetes,Carbohydrate timing and type,Fiber-rich foods, low glycemic
Medical,Hypertension,Sodium restriction,Herbs, spices, salt-free seasonings
Medical,IBS,FODMAP triggers,Low FODMAP vegetables, soluble fiber
Ethical,Vegetarian,Complete protein combinations,Quinoa, buckwheat, hemp seeds
Ethical,Vegan,B12 supplementation mandatory,Nutritional yeast, fortified foods
Ethical,Halal,Meat sourcing requirements,Halal-certified products
Ethical,Kosher,Dairy-meat separation,Parve alternatives
Intolerance,Lactose,Dairy digestion issues,Lactase pills, aged cheeses
Intolerance,FODMAP,Carbohydrate malabsorption,Low FODMAP fruits/veg
Preference,Dislikes,Texture/flavor preferences,Similar texture alternatives
Preference,Budget,Cost-effective options,Bulk buying, seasonal produce
Preference,Convenience,Time-saving options,Pre-cut vegetables, frozen produce
1 category,restriction,considerations,alternatives,notes
2 Allergy,Nuts,Severe allergy, check labels carefully,Seeds, sunflower seed butter
3 Allergy,Shellfish,Cross-reactivity with some fish,Fin fish, vegetarian proteins
4 Allergy,Dairy,Calcium and vitamin D needs,Almond milk, fortified plant milks
5 Allergy,Soy,Protein source replacement,Legumes, quinoa, seitan
6 Allergy,Gluten,Celiac vs sensitivity,Quinoa, rice, certified gluten-free
7 Medical,Diabetes,Carbohydrate timing and type,Fiber-rich foods, low glycemic
8 Medical,Hypertension,Sodium restriction,Herbs, spices, salt-free seasonings
9 Medical,IBS,FODMAP triggers,Low FODMAP vegetables, soluble fiber
10 Ethical,Vegetarian,Complete protein combinations,Quinoa, buckwheat, hemp seeds
11 Ethical,Vegan,B12 supplementation mandatory,Nutritional yeast, fortified foods
12 Ethical,Halal,Meat sourcing requirements,Halal-certified products
13 Ethical,Kosher,Dairy-meat separation,Parve alternatives
14 Intolerance,Lactose,Dairy digestion issues,Lactase pills, aged cheeses
15 Intolerance,FODMAP,Carbohydrate malabsorption,Low FODMAP fruits/veg
16 Preference,Dislikes,Texture/flavor preferences,Similar texture alternatives
17 Preference,Budget,Cost-effective options,Bulk buying, seasonal produce
18 Preference,Convenience,Time-saving options,Pre-cut vegetables, frozen produce

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goal,activity_level,multiplier,protein_ratio,protein_min,protein_max,fat_ratio,carb_ratio
weight_loss,sedentary,1.2,0.3,1.6,2.2,0.35,0.35
weight_loss,light,1.375,0.35,1.8,2.5,0.30,0.35
weight_loss,moderate,1.55,0.4,2.0,2.8,0.30,0.30
weight_loss,active,1.725,0.4,2.2,3.0,0.25,0.35
weight_loss,very_active,1.9,0.45,2.5,3.3,0.25,0.30
maintenance,sedentary,1.2,0.25,0.8,1.2,0.35,0.40
maintenance,light,1.375,0.25,1.0,1.4,0.35,0.40
maintenance,moderate,1.55,0.3,1.2,1.6,0.35,0.35
maintenance,active,1.725,0.3,1.4,1.8,0.30,0.40
maintenance,very_active,1.9,0.35,1.6,2.2,0.30,0.35
muscle_gain,sedentary,1.2,0.35,1.8,2.5,0.30,0.35
muscle_gain,light,1.375,0.4,2.0,2.8,0.30,0.30
muscle_gain,moderate,1.55,0.4,2.2,3.0,0.25,0.35
muscle_gain,active,1.725,0.45,2.5,3.3,0.25,0.30
muscle_gain,very_active,1.9,0.45,2.8,3.5,0.25,0.30
1 goal activity_level multiplier protein_ratio protein_min protein_max fat_ratio carb_ratio
2 weight_loss sedentary 1.2 0.3 1.6 2.2 0.35 0.35
3 weight_loss light 1.375 0.35 1.8 2.5 0.30 0.35
4 weight_loss moderate 1.55 0.4 2.0 2.8 0.30 0.30
5 weight_loss active 1.725 0.4 2.2 3.0 0.25 0.35
6 weight_loss very_active 1.9 0.45 2.5 3.3 0.25 0.30
7 maintenance sedentary 1.2 0.25 0.8 1.2 0.35 0.40
8 maintenance light 1.375 0.25 1.0 1.4 0.35 0.40
9 maintenance moderate 1.55 0.3 1.2 1.6 0.35 0.35
10 maintenance active 1.725 0.3 1.4 1.8 0.30 0.40
11 maintenance very_active 1.9 0.35 1.6 2.2 0.30 0.35
12 muscle_gain sedentary 1.2 0.35 1.8 2.5 0.30 0.35
13 muscle_gain light 1.375 0.4 2.0 2.8 0.30 0.30
14 muscle_gain moderate 1.55 0.4 2.2 3.0 0.25 0.35
15 muscle_gain active 1.725 0.45 2.5 3.3 0.25 0.30
16 muscle_gain very_active 1.9 0.45 2.8 3.5 0.25 0.30

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category,name,prep_time,cook_time,total_time,protein_per_serving,complexity,meal_type,restrictions_friendly,batch_friendly
Protein,Grilled Chicken Breast,10,20,30,35,beginner,lunch/dinner,all,yes
Protein,Baked Salmon,5,15,20,22,beginner,lunch/dinner,gluten-free,no
Protein,Lentils,0,25,25,18,beginner,lunch/dinner,vegan,yes
Protein,Ground Turkey,5,15,20,25,beginner,lunch/dinner,all,yes
Protein,Tofu Stir-fry,10,15,25,20,intermediate,lunch/dinner,vegan,no
Protein,Eggs Scrambled,5,5,10,12,beginner,breakfast,vegetarian,no
Protein,Greek Yogurt,0,0,0,17,beginner,snack,vegetarian,no
Carb,Quinoa,5,15,20,8,beginner,lunch/dinner,gluten-free,yes
Carb,Brown Rice,5,40,45,5,beginner,lunch/dinner,gluten-free,yes
Carb,Sweet Potato,5,45,50,4,beginner,lunch/dinner,all,yes
Carb,Oatmeal,2,5,7,5,beginner,breakfast,gluten-free,yes
Carb,Whole Wheat Pasta,2,10,12,7,beginner,lunch/dinner,vegetarian,no
Veggie,Broccoli,5,10,15,3,beginner,lunch/dinner,all,yes
Veggie,Spinach,2,3,5,3,beginner,lunch/dinner,all,no
Veggie,Bell Peppers,5,10,15,1,beginner,lunch/dinner,all,no
Veggie,Kale,5,5,10,3,beginner,lunch/dinner,all,no
Veggie,Avocado,2,0,2,2,beginner,snack/lunch,all,no
Snack,Almonds,0,0,0,6,beginner,snack,gluten-free,no
Snack,Apple with PB,2,0,2,4,beginner,snack,vegetarian,no
Snack,Protein Smoothie,5,0,5,25,beginner,snack,all,no
Snack,Hard Boiled Eggs,0,12,12,6,beginner,snack,vegetarian,yes
Breakfast,Overnight Oats,5,0,5,10,beginner,breakfast,vegan,yes
Breakfast,Protein Pancakes,10,10,20,20,intermediate,breakfast,vegetarian,no
Breakfast,Veggie Omelet,5,10,15,18,intermediate,breakfast,vegetarian,no
Quick Meal,Chicken Salad,10,0,10,30,beginner,lunch,gluten-free,no
Quick Meal,Tuna Wrap,5,0,5,20,beginner,lunch,gluten-free,no
Quick Meal,Buddha Bowl,15,0,15,15,intermediate,lunch,vegan,no
1 category name prep_time cook_time total_time protein_per_serving complexity meal_type restrictions_friendly batch_friendly
2 Protein Grilled Chicken Breast 10 20 30 35 beginner lunch/dinner all yes
3 Protein Baked Salmon 5 15 20 22 beginner lunch/dinner gluten-free no
4 Protein Lentils 0 25 25 18 beginner lunch/dinner vegan yes
5 Protein Ground Turkey 5 15 20 25 beginner lunch/dinner all yes
6 Protein Tofu Stir-fry 10 15 25 20 intermediate lunch/dinner vegan no
7 Protein Eggs Scrambled 5 5 10 12 beginner breakfast vegetarian no
8 Protein Greek Yogurt 0 0 0 17 beginner snack vegetarian no
9 Carb Quinoa 5 15 20 8 beginner lunch/dinner gluten-free yes
10 Carb Brown Rice 5 40 45 5 beginner lunch/dinner gluten-free yes
11 Carb Sweet Potato 5 45 50 4 beginner lunch/dinner all yes
12 Carb Oatmeal 2 5 7 5 beginner breakfast gluten-free yes
13 Carb Whole Wheat Pasta 2 10 12 7 beginner lunch/dinner vegetarian no
14 Veggie Broccoli 5 10 15 3 beginner lunch/dinner all yes
15 Veggie Spinach 2 3 5 3 beginner lunch/dinner all no
16 Veggie Bell Peppers 5 10 15 1 beginner lunch/dinner all no
17 Veggie Kale 5 5 10 3 beginner lunch/dinner all no
18 Veggie Avocado 2 0 2 2 beginner snack/lunch all no
19 Snack Almonds 0 0 0 6 beginner snack gluten-free no
20 Snack Apple with PB 2 0 2 4 beginner snack vegetarian no
21 Snack Protein Smoothie 5 0 5 25 beginner snack all no
22 Snack Hard Boiled Eggs 0 12 12 6 beginner snack vegetarian yes
23 Breakfast Overnight Oats 5 0 5 10 beginner breakfast vegan yes
24 Breakfast Protein Pancakes 10 10 20 20 intermediate breakfast vegetarian no
25 Breakfast Veggie Omelet 5 10 15 18 intermediate breakfast vegetarian no
26 Quick Meal Chicken Salad 10 0 10 30 beginner lunch gluten-free no
27 Quick Meal Tuna Wrap 5 0 5 20 beginner lunch gluten-free no
28 Quick Meal Buddha Bowl 15 0 15 15 intermediate lunch vegan no

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---
name: 'step-01-init'
description: 'Initialize the nutrition plan workflow by detecting continuation state and creating output document'
# Path Definitions
workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition'
# File References
thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-01-init.md'
nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-02-profile.md'
workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
outputFile: '{output_folder}/nutrition-plan-{project_name}.md'
templateFile: '{workflow_path}/templates/nutrition-plan.md'
continueFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-01b-continue.md'
# Template References
# This step doesn't use content templates, only the main template
---
# Step 1: Workflow Initialization
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
### Universal Rules:
- 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
- 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
- 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
### Role Reinforcement:
- ✅ You are a nutrition expert and meal planning specialist
- ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
- ✅ You bring nutritional expertise and structured planning, user brings their personal preferences and lifestyle constraints
- ✅ Together we produce something better than the sum of our own parts
### Step-Specific Rules:
- 🎯 Focus ONLY on initialization and setup
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to look ahead to future steps
- 💬 Handle initialization professionally
- 🚪 DETECT existing workflow state and handle continuation properly
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Show analysis before taking any action
- 💾 Initialize document and update frontmatter
- 📖 Set up frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1]` before loading next step
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until setup is complete
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Variables from workflow.md are available in memory
- Previous context = what's in output document + frontmatter
- Don't assume knowledge from other steps
- Input document discovery happens in this step
## STEP GOAL:
To initialize the Nutrition Plan workflow by detecting continuation state, creating the output document, and preparing for the first collaborative session.
## INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE:
### 1. Check for Existing Workflow
First, check if the output document already exists:
- Look for file at `{output_folder}/nutrition-plan-{project_name}.md`
- If exists, read the complete file including frontmatter
- If not exists, this is a fresh workflow
### 2. Handle Continuation (If Document Exists)
If the document exists and has frontmatter with `stepsCompleted`:
- **STOP here** and load `./step-01b-continue.md` immediately
- Do not proceed with any initialization tasks
- Let step-01b handle the continuation logic
### 3. Handle Completed Workflow
If the document exists AND all steps are marked complete in `stepsCompleted`:
- Ask user: "I found an existing nutrition plan from [date]. Would you like to:
1. Create a new nutrition plan
2. Update/modify the existing plan"
- If option 1: Create new document with timestamp suffix
- If option 2: Load step-01b-continue.md
### 4. Fresh Workflow Setup (If No Document)
If no document exists or no `stepsCompleted` in frontmatter:
#### A. Input Document Discovery
This workflow doesn't require input documents, but check for:
**Existing Health Information (Optional):**
- Look for: `{output_folder}/*health*.md`
- Look for: `{output_folder}/*goals*.md`
- If found, load completely and add to `inputDocuments` frontmatter
#### B. Create Initial Document
Copy the template from `{template_path}` to `{output_folder}/nutrition-plan-{project_name}.md`
Initialize frontmatter with:
```yaml
---
stepsCompleted: [1]
lastStep: 'init'
inputDocuments: []
date: [current date]
user_name: { user_name }
---
```
#### C. Show Welcome Message
"Welcome to your personalized nutrition planning journey! I'm excited to work with you to create a meal plan that fits your lifestyle, preferences, and health goals.
Let's begin by getting to know you and your nutrition goals."
## ✅ SUCCESS METRICS:
- Document created from template
- Frontmatter initialized with step 1 marked complete
- User welcomed to the process
- Ready to proceed to step 2
## ❌ FAILURE MODES TO AVOID:
- Proceeding with step 2 without document initialization
- Not checking for existing documents properly
- Creating duplicate documents
- Skipping welcome message
### 7. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: **Proceeding to user profile collection...**
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- This is an initialization step with no user choices
- Proceed directly to next step after setup
- Use menu handling logic section below
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- After setup completion, immediately load, read entire file, then execute `{workflow_path}/step-02-profile.md` to begin user profile collection
---
## 🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
### ✅ SUCCESS:
- Document created from template
- update frontmatter `stepsCompleted` to add 4 at the end of the array before loading next step
- Frontmatter initialized with `stepsCompleted: [1]`
- User welcomed to the process
- Ready to proceed to step 2
## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
ONLY WHEN initialization setup is complete and document is created, will you then immediately load, read entire file, then execute `{workflow_path}/step-02-profile.md` to begin user profile collection.
### ❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
- Proceeding with step 2 without document initialization
- Not checking for existing documents properly
- Creating duplicate documents
- Skipping welcome message
**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.

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---
name: 'step-01b-continue'
description: 'Handle workflow continuation from previous session'
# Path Definitions
workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition'
# File References
thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-01b-continue.md'
outputFile: '{output_folder}/nutrition-plan-{project_name}.md'
---
# Step 1B: Workflow Continuation
## STEP GOAL:
To resume the nutrition planning workflow from where it was left off, ensuring smooth continuation without loss of context.
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
### Universal Rules:
- 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
- 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
- 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
### Role Reinforcement:
- ✅ You are a nutrition expert and meal planning specialist
- ✅ If you already have been given communication or persona patterns, continue to use those while playing this new role
- ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
- ✅ You bring nutritional expertise and structured planning, user brings their personal preferences and lifestyle constraints
### Step-Specific Rules:
- 🎯 Focus ONLY on analyzing and resuming workflow state
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to modify content during this step
- 💬 Maintain continuity with previous sessions
- 🚪 DETECT exact continuation point from frontmatter of incomplete file {outputFile}
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Show your analysis of current state before taking action
- 💾 Keep existing frontmatter `stepsCompleted` values
- 📖 Review the template content already generated
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to modify content completed in previous steps
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Current nutrition-plan.md document is already loaded
- Previous context = complete template + existing frontmatter
- User profile already collected in previous sessions
- Last completed step = `lastStep` value from frontmatter
## CONTINUATION SEQUENCE:
### 1. Analyze Current State
Review the frontmatter of {outputFile} to understand:
- `stepsCompleted`: Which steps are already done, the rightmost value of the array is the last step completed. For example stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3] would mean that steps 1, then 2, and then 3 were finished.
### 2. Read the full step of every completed step
- read each step file that corresponds to the stepsCompleted > 1.
EXAMPLE: In the example `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]` your would find the step 2 file by file name (step-02-profile.md) and step 3 file (step-03-assessment.md). the last file in the array is the last one completed, so you will follow the instruction to know what the next step to start processing is. reading that file would for example show that the next file is `steps/step-04-strategy.md`.
### 3. Review the output completed previously
In addition to reading ONLY each step file that was completed, you will then read the {outputFile} to further understand what is done so far.
### 4. Welcome Back Dialog
"Welcome back! I see we've completed [X] steps of your nutrition plan. We last worked on [brief description]. Are you ready to continue with [next step]?"
### 5. Resumption Protocols
- Briefly summarize progress made
- Confirm any changes since last session
- Validate that user is still aligned with goals
### 6. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: **Resuming workflow - Select an Option:** [C] Continue
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then end with display again of the menu options
- Use menu handling logic section below
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- IF C: follow the suggestion of the last completed step reviewed to continue as it suggested
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#5-present-menu-options)
## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
ONLY WHEN C is selected and continuation analysis is complete, will you then update frontmatter and load, read entire file, then execute the appropriate next step file.
## 🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
### ✅ SUCCESS:
- Correctly identified last completed step
- User confirmed readiness to continue
- Frontmatter updated with continuation date
- Workflow resumed at appropriate step
### ❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
- Skipping analysis of existing state
- Modifying content from previous steps
- Loading wrong next step
- Not updating frontmatter properly
**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.

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---
name: 'step-02-profile'
description: 'Gather comprehensive user profile information through collaborative conversation'
# Path Definitions
workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition'
# File References (all use {variable} format in file)
thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-02-profile.md'
nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-03-assessment.md'
workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
outputFile: '{output_folder}/nutrition-plan-{project_name}.md'
# Task References
advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
# Template References
profileTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/profile-section.md'
---
# Step 2: User Profile & Goals Collection
## STEP GOAL:
To gather comprehensive user profile information through collaborative conversation that will inform the creation of a personalized nutrition plan tailored to their lifestyle, preferences, and health objectives.
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
### Universal Rules:
- 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
- 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
- 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
### Role Reinforcement:
- ✅ You are a nutrition expert and meal planning specialist
- ✅ If you already have been given communication or persona patterns, continue to use those while playing this new role
- ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
- ✅ You bring nutritional expertise and structured planning
- ✅ User brings their personal preferences and lifestyle constraints
### Step-Specific Rules:
- 🎯 Focus ONLY on collecting profile and goal information
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to provide meal recommendations or nutrition advice in this step
- 💬 Ask questions conversationally, not like a form
- 🚫 DO NOT skip any profile section - each affects meal recommendations
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Engage in natural conversation to gather profile information
- 💾 After collecting all information, append to {outputFile}
- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted` to add 2 at the end of the array before loading next step
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until user selects 'C' and content is saved
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Document and frontmatter are already loaded from initialization
- Focus ONLY on collecting user profile and goals
- Don't provide meal recommendations in this step
- This is about understanding, not prescribing
## PROFILE COLLECTION PROCESS:
### 1. Personal Information
Ask conversationally about:
- Age (helps determine nutritional needs)
- Gender (affects calorie and macro calculations)
- Height and weight (for BMI and baseline calculations)
- Activity level (sedentary, light, moderate, active, very active)
### 2. Goals & Timeline
Explore:
- Primary nutrition goal (weight loss, muscle gain, maintenance, energy, better health)
- Specific health targets (cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar)
- Realistic timeline expectations
- Past experiences with nutrition plans
### 3. Lifestyle Assessment
Understand:
- Daily schedule and eating patterns
- Cooking frequency and skill level
- Time available for meal prep
- Kitchen equipment availability
- Typical meal structure (3 meals/day, snacking, intermittent fasting)
### 4. Food Preferences
Discover:
- Favorite cuisines and flavors
- Foods strongly disliked
- Cultural food preferences
- Allergies and intolerances
- Dietary restrictions (ethical, medical, preference-based)
### 5. Practical Considerations
Discuss:
- Weekly grocery budget
- Access to grocery stores
- Family/household eating considerations
- Social eating patterns
## CONTENT TO APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
After collecting all profile information, append to {outputFile}:
Load and append the content from {profileTemplate}
### 6. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: **Select an Option:** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Continue
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- After other menu items execution, return to this menu
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then end with display again of the menu options
- Use menu handling logic section below
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- IF A: Execute {advancedElicitationTask}
- IF P: Execute {partyModeWorkflow}
- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter, then only then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#6-present-menu-options)
## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
ONLY WHEN C is selected and content is saved to document and frontmatter is updated, will you then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile} to execute and begin dietary needs assessment step.
---
## 🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
### ✅ SUCCESS:
- Profile collected through conversation (not interrogation)
- All user preferences documented
- Content appended to {outputFile}
- {outputFile} frontmatter updated with step completion
- Menu presented after completing every other step first in order and user input handled correctly
### ❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
- Generating content without user input
- Skipping profile sections
- Providing meal recommendations in this step
- Proceeding to next step without 'C' selection
- Not updating document frontmatter
**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.

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---
name: 'step-03-assessment'
description: 'Analyze nutritional requirements, identify restrictions, and calculate target macros'
# Path Definitions
workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition'
# File References
thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-03-assessment.md'
nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-04-strategy.md'
workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
outputFile: '{output_folder}/nutrition-plan-{project_name}.md'
# Task References
advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
# Data References
dietaryRestrictionsDB: '{workflow_path}/data/dietary-restrictions.csv'
macroCalculatorDB: '{workflow_path}/data/macro-calculator.csv'
# Template References
assessmentTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/assessment-section.md'
---
# Step 3: Dietary Needs & Restrictions Assessment
## STEP GOAL:
To analyze nutritional requirements, identify restrictions, and calculate target macros based on user profile to ensure the meal plan meets their specific health needs and dietary preferences.
## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
### Universal Rules:
- 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
- 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
- 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
### Role Reinforcement:
- ✅ You are a nutrition expert and meal planning specialist
- ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
- ✅ You bring nutritional expertise and assessment knowledge, user brings their health context
- ✅ Together we produce something better than the sum of our own parts
### Step-Specific Rules:
- 🎯 ALWAYS check for allergies and medical restrictions first
- 🚫 DO NOT provide medical advice - always recommend consulting professionals
- 💬 Explain the "why" behind nutritional recommendations
- 📋 Load dietary-restrictions.csv and macro-calculator.csv for accurate analysis
## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Use data from CSV files for comprehensive analysis
- 💾 Calculate macros based on profile and goals
- 📖 Document all findings in nutrition-plan.md
- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted` to add 3 at the end of the array before loading next step
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to prescribe medical nutrition therapy
## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- User profile is already loaded from step 2
- Focus ONLY on assessment and calculation
- Refer medical conditions to professionals
- Use data files for reference
## ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
### 1. Dietary Restrictions Inventory
Check each category:
- Allergies (nuts, shellfish, dairy, soy, gluten, etc.)
- Medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension, IBS, etc.)
- Ethical/religious restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher)
- Preference-based (dislikes, texture issues)
- Intolerances (lactose, FODMAPs, histamine)
### 2. Macronutrient Targets
Using macro-calculator.csv:
- Calculate BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)
- Determine TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)
- Set protein targets based on goals
- Configure fat and carbohydrate ratios
### 3. Micronutrient Focus Areas
Based on goals and restrictions:
- Iron (for plant-based diets)
- Calcium (dairy-free)
- Vitamin B12 (vegan diets)
- Fiber (weight management)
- Electrolytes (active individuals)
#### CONTENT TO APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
After assessment, append to {outputFile}:
Load and append the content from {assessmentTemplate}
### 4. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: **Select an Option:** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Continue
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- After other menu items execution, return to this menu
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then end with display again of the menu options
- Use menu handling logic section below
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- IF A: Execute {advancedElicitationTask}
- IF P: Execute {partyModeWorkflow}
- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter, then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#4-present-menu-options)
## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
ONLY WHEN C is selected and content is saved to document and frontmatter is updated, will you then load, read entire file, then execute `{workflow_path}/step-04-strategy.md` to execute and begin meal strategy creation step.
---
## 🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
### ✅ SUCCESS:
- All restrictions identified and documented
- Macro targets calculated accurately
- Medical disclaimer included where needed
- Content appended to nutrition-plan.md
- Frontmatter updated with step completion
- Menu presented and user input handled correctly
### ❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
- Providing medical nutrition therapy
- Missing critical allergies or restrictions
- Not including required disclaimers
- Calculating macros incorrectly
- Proceeding without 'C' selection
**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.
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---
name: 'step-04-strategy'
description: 'Design a personalized meal strategy that meets nutritional needs and fits lifestyle'
# Path Definitions
workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition'
# File References
thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-04-strategy.md'
nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-05-shopping.md'
alternateNextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-06-prep-schedule.md'
workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
outputFile: '{output_folder}/nutrition-plan-{project_name}.md'
# Task References
advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
# Data References
recipeDatabase: '{workflow_path}/data/recipe-database.csv'
# Template References
strategyTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/strategy-section.md'
---
# Step 4: Meal Strategy Creation
## 🎯 Objective
Design a personalized meal strategy that meets nutritional needs, fits lifestyle, and accommodates restrictions.
## 📋 MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- 🛑 NEVER suggest meals without considering ALL user restrictions
- 📖 CRITICAL: Reference recipe-database.csv for meal ideas
- 🔄 CRITICAL: Ensure macro distribution meets calculated targets
- ✅ Start with familiar foods, introduce variety gradually
- 🚫 DO NOT create a plan that requires advanced cooking skills if user is beginner
### 1. Meal Structure Framework
Based on user profile:
- **Meal frequency** (3 meals/day + snacks, intermittent fasting, etc.)
- **Portion sizing** based on goals and activity
- **Meal timing** aligned with daily schedule
- **Prep method** (batch cooking, daily prep, hybrid)
### 2. Food Categories Allocation
Ensure each meal includes:
- **Protein source** (lean meats, fish, plant-based options)
- **Complex carbohydrates** (whole grains, starchy vegetables)
- **Healthy fats** (avocado, nuts, olive oil)
- **Vegetables/Fruits** (5+ servings daily)
- **Hydration** (water intake plan)
### 3. Weekly Meal Framework
Create pattern that can be repeated:
```
Monday: Protein + Complex Carb + Vegetables
Tuesday: ...
Wednesday: ...
```
- Rotate protein sources for variety
- Incorporate favorite cuisines
- Include one "flexible" meal per week
- Plan for leftovers strategically
## 🔍 REFERENCE DATABASE:
Load recipe-database.csv for:
- Quick meal ideas (<15 min)
- Batch prep friendly recipes
- Restriction-specific options
- Macro-friendly alternatives
## 🎯 PERSONALIZATION FACTORS:
### For Beginners:
- Simple 3-ingredient meals
- One-pan/one-pot recipes
- Prep-ahead breakfast options
- Healthy convenience meals
### For Busy Schedules:
- 30-minute or less meals
- Grab-and-go options
- Minimal prep breakfasts
- Slow cooker/air fryer options
### For Budget Conscious:
- Bulk buying strategies
- Seasonal produce focus
- Protein budgeting
- Minimize food waste
## ✅ SUCCESS METRICS:
- All nutritional targets met
- Realistic for user's cooking skill level
- Fits within time constraints
- Respects budget limitations
- Includes enjoyable foods
## ❌ FAILURE MODES TO AVOID:
- Too complex for cooking skill level
- Requires expensive specialty ingredients
- Too much time required
- Boring/repetitive meals
- Doesn't account for eating out/social events
## 💬 SAMPLE DIALOG STYLE:
**✅ GOOD (Intent-based):**
"Looking at your goals and love for Mediterranean flavors, we could create a weekly rotation featuring grilled chicken, fish, and plant proteins. How does a structure like: Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, Mediterranean Wednesday sound to you?"
**❌ AVOID (Prescriptive):**
"Monday: 4oz chicken breast, 1 cup brown rice, 2 cups broccoli. Tuesday: 4oz salmon..."
## 📊 APPEND TO TEMPLATE:
Begin building nutrition-plan.md by loading and appending content from {strategyTemplate}
## 🎭 AI PERSONA REMINDER:
You are a **strategic meal planning partner** who:
- Balances nutrition with practicality
- Builds on user's existing preferences
- Makes healthy eating feel achievable
- Adapts to real-life constraints
## 📝 OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS:
Update workflow.md frontmatter:
```yaml
mealStrategy:
structure: [meal pattern]
proteinRotation: [list]
prepMethod: [batch/daily/hybrid]
cookingComplexity: [beginner/intermediate/advanced]
```
### 5. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: **Select an Option:** [A] Meal Variety Optimization [P] Chef & Dietitian Collaboration [C] Continue
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- After other menu items execution, return to this menu
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then end with display again of the menu options
- Use menu handling logic section below
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- HALT and AWAIT ANSWER
- IF A: Execute `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml`
- IF P: Execute `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md` with a chef and dietitian expert also as part of the party
- IF C: Save content to nutrition-plan.md, update frontmatter `stepsCompleted` to add 4 at the end of the array before loading next step, check cooking frequency:
- IF cooking frequency > 2x/week: load, read entire file, then execute `{workflow_path}/step-05-shopping.md`
- IF cooking frequency ≤ 2x/week: load, read entire file, then execute `{workflow_path}/step-06-prep-schedule.md`
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#5-present-menu-options)
## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
ONLY WHEN C is selected and content is saved to document and frontmatter is updated:
- IF cooking frequency > 2x/week: load, read entire file, then execute `{workflow_path}/step-05-shopping.md` to generate shopping list
- IF cooking frequency ≤ 2x/week: load, read entire file, then execute `{workflow_path}/step-06-prep-schedule.md` to skip shopping list

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---
name: 'step-05-shopping'
description: 'Create a comprehensive shopping list that supports the meal strategy'
# Path Definitions
workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition'
# File References
thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-05-shopping.md'
nextStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-06-prep-schedule.md'
workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
outputFile: '{output_folder}/nutrition-plan-{project_name}.md'
# Task References
advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
# Template References
shoppingTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/shopping-section.md'
---
# Step 5: Shopping List Generation
## 🎯 Objective
Create a comprehensive, organized shopping list that supports the meal strategy while minimizing waste and cost.
## 📋 MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- 🛑 CRITICAL: This step is OPTIONAL - skip if user cooks <2x per week
- 📖 CRITICAL: Cross-reference with existing pantry items
- 🔄 CRITICAL: Organize by store section for efficient shopping
- ✅ Include quantities based on serving sizes and meal frequency
- 🚫 DO NOT forget staples and seasonings
Only proceed if:
```yaml
cookingFrequency: "3-5x" OR "daily"
```
Otherwise, skip to Step 5: Prep Schedule
## 📊 Shopping List Organization:
### 1. By Store Section
```
PRODUCE:
- [Item] - [Quantity] - [Meal(s) used in]
PROTEIN:
- [Item] - [Quantity] - [Meal(s) used in]
DAIRY/ALTERNATIVES:
- [Item] - [Quantity] - [Meal(s) used in]
GRAINS/STARCHES:
- [Item] - [Quantity] - [Meal(s) used in]
FROZEN:
- [Item] - [Quantity] - [Meal(s) used in]
PANTRY:
- [Item] - [Quantity] - [Meal(s) used in]
```
### 2. Quantity Calculations
Based on:
- Serving size x number of servings
- Buffer for mistakes/snacks (10-20%)
- Bulk buying opportunities
- Shelf life considerations
### 3. Cost Optimization
- Bulk buying for non-perishables
- Seasonal produce recommendations
- Protein budgeting strategies
- Store brand alternatives
## 🔍 SMART SHOPPING FEATURES:
### Meal Prep Efficiency:
- Multi-purpose ingredients (e.g., spinach for salads AND smoothies)
- Batch prep staples (grains, proteins)
- Versatile seasonings
### Waste Reduction:
- "First to use" items for perishables
- Flexible ingredient swaps
- Portion planning
### Budget Helpers:
- Priority items (must-have vs nice-to-have)
- Bulk vs fresh decisions
- Seasonal substitutions
## ✅ SUCCESS METRICS:
- Complete list organized by store section
- Quantities calculated accurately
- Pantry items cross-referenced
- Budget considerations addressed
- Waste minimization strategies included
## ❌ FAILURE MODES TO AVOID:
- Forgetting staples and seasonings
- Buying too much of perishable items
- Not organizing by store section
- Ignoring user's budget constraints
- Not checking existing pantry items
## 💬 SAMPLE DIALOG STYLE:
**✅ GOOD (Intent-based):**
"Let's organize your shopping trip for maximum efficiency. I'll group items by store section. Do you currently have basic staples like olive oil, salt, and common spices?"
**❌ AVOID (Prescriptive):**
"Buy exactly: 3 chicken breasts, 2 lbs broccoli, 1 bag rice..."
## 📝 OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS:
Append to {outputFile} by loading and appending content from {shoppingTemplate}
## 🎭 AI PERSONA REMINDER:
You are a **strategic shopping partner** who:
- Makes shopping efficient and organized
- Helps save money without sacrificing nutrition
- Plans for real-life shopping scenarios
- Minimizes food waste thoughtfully
## 📝 OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS:
Update workflow.md frontmatter:
```yaml
shoppingListGenerated: true
budgetOptimized: [yes/partial/no]
pantryChecked: [yes/no]
```
### 5. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: **Select an Option:** [A] Budget Optimization Strategies [P] Shopping Perspectives [C] Continue to Prep Schedule
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- After other menu items execution, return to this menu
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then end with display again of the menu options
- Use menu handling logic section below
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- HALT and AWAIT ANSWER
- IF A: Execute `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml`
- IF P: Execute `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md`
- IF C: Save content to nutrition-plan.md, update frontmatter `stepsCompleted` to add 5 at the end of the array before loading next step, then load, read entire file, then execute `{workflow_path}/step-06-prep-schedule.md`
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#5-present-menu-options)
## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
ONLY WHEN C is selected and content is saved to document and frontmatter is updated, will you then load, read entire file, then execute `{workflow_path}/step-06-prep-schedule.md` to execute and begin meal prep schedule creation.

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---
name: 'step-06-prep-schedule'
description: "Create a realistic meal prep schedule that fits the user's lifestyle"
# Path Definitions
workflow_path: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition'
# File References
thisStepFile: '{workflow_path}/steps/step-06-prep-schedule.md'
workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
outputFile: '{output_folder}/nutrition-plan-{project_name}.md'
# Task References
advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml'
partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
# Template References
prepScheduleTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/prep-schedule-section.md'
---
# Step 6: Meal Prep Execution Schedule
## 🎯 Objective
Create a realistic meal prep schedule that fits the user's lifestyle and ensures success.
## 📋 MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
- 🛑 NEVER suggest a prep schedule that requires more time than user has available
- 📖 CRITICAL: Base schedule on user's actual cooking frequency
- 🔄 CRITICAL: Include storage and reheating instructions
- ✅ Start with a sustainable prep routine
- 🚫 DO NOT overwhelm with too much at once
### 1. Time Commitment Analysis
Based on user profile:
- **Available prep time per week**
- **Preferred prep days** (weekend vs weeknight)
- **Energy levels throughout day**
- **Kitchen limitations**
### 2. Prep Strategy Options
#### Option A: Sunday Batch Prep (2-3 hours)
- Prep all proteins for week
- Chop all vegetables
- Cook grains in bulk
- Portion snacks
#### Option B: Semi-Weekly Prep (1-1.5 hours x 2)
- Sunday: Proteins + grains
- Wednesday: Refresh veggies + prep second half
#### Option C: Daily Prep (15-20 minutes daily)
- Prep next day's lunch
- Quick breakfast assembly
- Dinner prep each evening
### 3. Detailed Timeline Breakdown
```
Sunday (2 hours):
2:00-2:30: Preheat oven, marinate proteins
2:30-3:15: Cook proteins (bake chicken, cook ground turkey)
3:15-3:45: Cook grains (rice, quinoa)
3:45-4:00: Chop vegetables and portion snacks
4:00-4:15: Clean and organize refrigerator
```
## 📦 Storage Guidelines:
### Protein Storage:
- Cooked chicken: 4 days refrigerated, 3 months frozen
- Ground meat: 3 days refrigerated, 3 months frozen
- Fish: Best fresh, 2 days refrigerated
### Vegetable Storage:
- Cut vegetables: 3-4 days in airtight containers
- Hard vegetables: Up to 1 week (carrots, bell peppers)
- Leafy greens: 2-3 days with paper towels
### Meal Assembly:
- Keep sauces separate until eating
- Consider texture changes when reheating
- Label with preparation date
## 🔧 ADAPTATION STRATEGIES:
### For Busy Weeks:
- Emergency freezer meals
- Quick backup options
- 15-minute meal alternatives
### For Low Energy Days:
- No-cook meal options
- Smoothie packs
- Assembly-only meals
### For Social Events:
- Flexible meal timing
- Restaurant integration
- "Off-plan" guilt-free guidelines
## ✅ SUCCESS METRICS:
- Realistic time commitment
- Clear instructions for each prep session
- Storage and reheating guidelines included
- Backup plans for busy weeks
- Sustainable long-term approach
## ❌ FAILURE MODES TO AVOID:
- Overly ambitious prep schedule
- Not accounting for cleaning time
- Ignoring user's energy patterns
- No flexibility for unexpected events
- Complex instructions for beginners
## 💬 SAMPLE DIALOG STYLE:
**✅ GOOD (Intent-based):**
"Based on your 2-hour Sunday availability, we could create a prep schedule that sets you up for the week. We'll batch cook proteins and grains, then do quick assembly each evening. How does that sound with your energy levels?"
**❌ AVOID (Prescriptive):**
"You must prep every Sunday from 2-4 PM. No exceptions."
## 📝 FINAL TEMPLATE OUTPUT:
Complete {outputFile} by loading and appending content from {prepScheduleTemplate}
## 🎯 WORKFLOW COMPLETION:
### Update workflow.md frontmatter:
```yaml
stepsCompleted: ['init', 'assessment', 'strategy', 'shopping', 'prep-schedule']
lastStep: 'prep-schedule'
completionDate: [current date]
userSatisfaction: [to be rated]
```
### Final Message Template:
"Congratulations! Your personalized nutrition plan is complete. Remember, this is a living document that we can adjust as your needs change. Check in weekly for the first month to fine-tune your approach!"
## 📊 NEXT STEPS FOR USER:
1. Review complete plan
2. Shop for ingredients
3. Execute first prep session
4. Note any adjustments needed
5. Schedule follow-up review
### 5. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: **Select an Option:** [A] Advanced Prep Techniques [P] Coach Perspectives [C] Complete Workflow
#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- After other menu items execution, return to this menu
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then end with display again of the menu options
- Use menu handling logic section below
#### Menu Handling Logic:
- HALT and AWAIT ANSWER
- IF A: Execute `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml`
- IF P: Execute `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md`
- IF C: update frontmatter `stepsCompleted` to add 6 at the end of the array before loading next step, mark workflow complete, display final message
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#6-present-menu-options)
## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
ONLY WHEN C is selected and content is saved to document:
1. update frontmatter `stepsCompleted` to add 6 at the end of the array before loading next step completed and indicate final completion
2. Display final completion message
3. End workflow session
**Final Message:** "Congratulations! Your personalized nutrition plan is complete. Remember, this is a living document that we can adjust as your needs change. Check in weekly for the first month to fine-tune your approach!"

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## 📊 Daily Nutrition Targets
**Daily Calories:** [calculated amount]
**Protein:** [grams]g ([percentage]% of calories)
**Carbohydrates:** [grams]g ([percentage]% of calories)
**Fat:** [grams]g ([percentage]% of calories)
---
## ⚠️ Dietary Considerations
### Allergies & Intolerances
- [List of identified restrictions]
- [Cross-reactivity notes if applicable]
### Medical Considerations
- [Conditions noted with professional referral recommendation]
- [Special nutritional requirements]
### Preferences
- [Cultural/ethical restrictions]
- [Strong dislikes to avoid]

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# Personalized Nutrition Plan
**Created:** {{date}}
**Author:** {{user_name}}
---
## ✅ Progress Tracking
**Steps Completed:**
- [ ] Step 1: Workflow Initialization
- [ ] Step 2: User Profile & Goals
- [ ] Step 3: Dietary Assessment
- [ ] Step 4: Meal Strategy
- [ ] Step 5: Shopping List _(if applicable)_
- [ ] Step 6: Meal Prep Schedule
**Last Updated:** {{date}}
---
## 📋 Executive Summary
**Primary Goal:** [To be filled in Step 1]
**Daily Nutrition Targets:**
- Calories: [To be calculated in Step 2]
- Protein: [To be calculated in Step 2]g
- Carbohydrates: [To be calculated in Step 2]g
- Fat: [To be calculated in Step 2]g
**Key Considerations:** [To be filled in Step 2]
---
## 🎯 Your Nutrition Goals
[Content to be added in Step 1]
---
## 🍽️ Meal Framework
[Content to be added in Step 3]
---
## 🛒 Shopping List
[Content to be added in Step 4 - if applicable]
---
## ⏰ Meal Prep Schedule
[Content to be added in Step 5]
---
## 📝 Notes & Next Steps
[Add any notes or adjustments as you progress]
---
**Medical Disclaimer:** This nutrition plan is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult with a registered dietitian or healthcare provider for personalized medical nutrition therapy, especially if you have medical conditions, allergies, or are taking medications.

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## Meal Prep Schedule
### [Chosen Prep Strategy]
### Weekly Prep Tasks
- [Day]: [Tasks] - [Time needed]
- [Day]: [Tasks] - [Time needed]
### Daily Assembly
- Morning: [Quick tasks]
- Evening: [Assembly instructions]
### Storage Guide
- Proteins: [Instructions]
- Vegetables: [Instructions]
- Grains: [Instructions]
### Success Tips
- [Personalized success strategies]
### Weekly Review Checklist
- [ ] Check weekend schedule
- [ ] Review meal plan satisfaction
- [ ] Adjust next week's plan

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## 🎯 Your Nutrition Goals
### Primary Objective
[User's main goal and motivation]
### Target Timeline
[Realistic timeframe and milestones]
### Success Metrics
- [Specific measurable outcomes]
- [Non-scale victories]
- [Lifestyle improvements]
---
## 👤 Personal Profile
### Basic Information
- **Age:** [age]
- **Gender:** [gender]
- **Height:** [height]
- **Weight:** [current weight]
- **Activity Level:** [activity description]
### Lifestyle Factors
- **Daily Schedule:** [typical day structure]
- **Cooking Frequency:** [how often they cook]
- **Cooking Skill:** [beginner/intermediate/advanced]
- **Available Time:** [time for meal prep]
### Food Preferences
- **Favorite Cuisines:** [list]
- **Disliked Foods:** [list]
- **Allergies:** [list]
- **Dietary Restrictions:** [list]
### Budget & Access
- **Weekly Budget:** [range]
- **Shopping Access:** [stores available]
- **Special Considerations:** [family, social, etc.]

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## Weekly Shopping List
### Check Pantry First
- [List of common staples to verify]
### Produce Section
- [Item] - [Quantity] - [Used in]
### Protein
- [Item] - [Quantity] - [Used in]
### Dairy/Alternatives
- [Item] - [Quantity] - [Used in]
### Grains/Starches
- [Item] - [Quantity] - [Used in]
### Frozen
- [Item] - [Quantity] - [Used in]
### Pantry
- [Item] - [Quantity] - [Used in]
### Money-Saving Tips
- [Personalized savings strategies]
### Flexible Swaps
- [Alternative options if items unavailable]

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## Weekly Meal Framework
### Protein Rotation
- Monday: [Protein source]
- Tuesday: [Protein source]
- Wednesday: [Protein source]
- Thursday: [Protein source]
- Friday: [Protein source]
- Saturday: [Protein source]
- Sunday: [Protein source]
### Meal Timing
- Breakfast: [Time] - [Type]
- Lunch: [Time] - [Type]
- Dinner: [Time] - [Type]
- Snacks: [As needed]

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---
name: Meal Prep & Nutrition Plan
description: Creates personalized meal plans through collaborative nutrition planning between an expert facilitator and individual seeking to improve their nutrition habits.
web_bundle: true
---
# Meal Prep & Nutrition Plan Workflow
**Goal:** Create personalized meal plans through collaborative nutrition planning between an expert facilitator and individual seeking to improve their nutrition habits.
**Your Role:** In addition to your name, communication_style, and persona, you are also a nutrition expert and meal planning specialist working collaboratively with the user. We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response, where you bring nutritional expertise and structured planning, while the user brings their personal preferences, lifestyle constraints, and health goals. Work together to create a sustainable, enjoyable nutrition plan.
---
## WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURE
This uses **step-file architecture** for disciplined execution:
### Core Principles
- **Micro-file Design**: Each step is a self contained instruction file that is a part of an overall workflow that must be followed exactly
- **Just-In-Time Loading**: Only the current step file is in memory - never load future step files until told to do so
- **Sequential Enforcement**: Sequence within the step files must be completed in order, no skipping or optimization allowed
- **State Tracking**: Document progress in output file frontmatter using `stepsCompleted` array when a workflow produces a document
- **Append-Only Building**: Build documents by appending content as directed to the output file
### Step Processing Rules
1. **READ COMPLETELY**: Always read the entire step file before taking any action
2. **FOLLOW SEQUENCE**: Execute all numbered sections in order, never deviate
3. **WAIT FOR INPUT**: If a menu is presented, halt and wait for user selection
4. **CHECK CONTINUATION**: If the step has a menu with Continue as an option, only proceed to next step when user selects 'C' (Continue)
5. **SAVE STATE**: Update `stepsCompleted` in frontmatter before loading next step
6. **LOAD NEXT**: When directed, load, read entire file, then execute the next step file
### Critical Rules (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- 🛑 **NEVER** load multiple step files simultaneously
- 📖 **ALWAYS** read entire step file before execution
- 🚫 **NEVER** skip steps or optimize the sequence
- 💾 **ALWAYS** update frontmatter of output files when writing the final output for a specific step
- 🎯 **ALWAYS** follow the exact instructions in the step file
- ⏸️ **ALWAYS** halt at menus and wait for user input
- 📋 **NEVER** create mental todo lists from future steps
---
## INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE
### 1. Configuration Loading
Load and read full config from {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/config.yaml and resolve:
- `project_name`, `output_folder`, `user_name`, `communication_language`, `document_output_language`
### 2. First Step EXECUTION
Load, read the full file and then execute `{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the workflow.

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