diff --git a/.claude/commands/bmad-bmm-generate-project-context.md b/.claude/commands/bmad-bmm-generate-project-context.md
index 7c17f855..452871c3 100644
--- a/.claude/commands/bmad-bmm-generate-project-context.md
+++ b/.claude/commands/bmad-bmm-generate-project-context.md
@@ -1,14 +1,7 @@
---
name: 'generate-project-context'
-description: 'Scan existing codebase to generate a lean LLM-optimized project-context.md with critical implementation rules and patterns for AI agents'
+description: 'Creates a concise project-context.md file with critical rules and patterns that AI agents must follow when implementing code. Optimized for LLM context efficiency.'
+disable-model-invocation: true
---
-IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded:
-
-
-1. Always LOAD the FULL @{project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
-2. READ its entire contents - this is the CORE OS for EXECUTING the specific workflow-config @{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/generate-project-context/workflow.md
-3. Pass the yaml path @{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/generate-project-context/workflow.md as 'workflow-config' parameter to the workflow.xml instructions
-4. Follow workflow.xml instructions EXACTLY as written to process and follow the specific workflow config and its instructions
-5. Save outputs after EACH section when generating any documents from templates
-
+IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL @{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/generate-project-context/workflow.md, READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!
diff --git a/.claude/skills/gh-triage/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/gh-triage/SKILL.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..59795159
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.claude/skills/gh-triage/SKILL.md
@@ -0,0 +1,158 @@
+---
+name: gh-triage
+description: Fetch all GitHub issues via gh CLI and use AI agents to deeply analyze, cluster, and prioritize issues with actual understanding. Use for issue triage, backlog cleanup, or when user mentions "issues", "triage", or "backlog".
+license: MIT
+disable-model-invocation: true
+metadata:
+ author: bmad-code-org
+ version: "3.0.0"
+ anthropic-internal: Core team issue triage tool for BMad Method repositories
+ min-github-cli-version: "2.0"
+compatibility: Requires gh CLI, git repository, and BMad Method with Task tool support
+---
+
+# GitHub Issue Triage with AI Analysis
+
+**CRITICAL RULES:**
+- NEVER include time or effort estimates in output or recommendations
+- Focus on WHAT needs to be done, not HOW LONG it takes
+- Use Bash tool with gh CLI for all GitHub operations
+
+## Execution Plan
+
+You will perform GitHub issue triage using AI agents for deep analysis:
+
+### Step 1: Fetch Issues
+Use `gh issue list` to fetch all open issues from the current repository in JSON format.
+
+### Step 2: Batch Creation
+Split issues into batches of ~10 issues each for parallel analysis.
+
+### Step 3: Parallel Agent Analysis
+For EACH batch, use the Task tool with `subagent_type=general-purpose` to launch an agent with this prompt:
+
+```
+You are analyzing a batch of GitHub issues for deep understanding and triage.
+
+**YOUR TASK:**
+Read the issues in your batch and provide DEEP analysis:
+
+1. **For EACH issue, analyze:**
+ - What is this ACTUALLY about? (beyond keywords)
+ - What component/system does it affect?
+ - What's the impact and severity?
+ - Is it a bug, feature request, or something else?
+ - What specific theme does it belong to?
+
+2. **PRIORITY ASSESSMENT:**
+ - CRITICAL: Blocks users, security issues, data loss, broken installers
+ - HIGH: Major functionality broken, important features missing
+ - MEDIUM: Workarounds available, minor bugs, nice-to-have features
+ - LOW: Edge cases, cosmetic issues, questions
+
+3. **RELATIONSHIPS:**
+ - Duplicates: Near-identical issues about the same problem
+ - Related: Issues connected by theme or root cause
+ - Dependencies: One issue blocks or requires another
+
+**YOUR BATCH:**
+[Paste the batch of issues here - each with number, title, body, labels]
+
+**OUTPUT FORMAT (JSON only, no markdown):**
+{
+ "issues": [
+ {
+ "number": 123,
+ "title": "issue title",
+ "deep_understanding": "2-3 sentences explaining what this is really about",
+ "affected_components": ["installer", "workflows", "docs"],
+ "issue_type": "bug/feature/question/tech-debt",
+ "priority": "CRITICAL/HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW",
+ "priority_rationale": "Why this priority level",
+ "theme": "installation/workflow/integration/docs/ide-support/etc",
+ "relationships": {
+ "duplicates_of": [456],
+ "related_to": [789, 101],
+ "blocks": [111]
+ }
+ }
+ ],
+ "cross_repo_issues": [
+ {"number": 123, "target_repo": "bmad-builder", "reason": "about agent builder"}
+ ],
+ "cleanup_candidates": [
+ {"number": 456, "reason": "v4-related/outdated/duplicate"}
+ ],
+ "themes_found": {
+ "Installation Blockers": {
+ "count": 5,
+ "root_cause": "Common pattern if identifiable"
+ }
+ }
+}
+
+Return ONLY valid JSON. No explanations outside the JSON structure.
+```
+
+### Step 4: Consolidate & Generate Report
+After all agents complete, create a comprehensive markdown report saved to `_bmad-output/triage-reports/triage-YYYY-MM-DD.md` with:
+
+## Report Structure
+
+### Executive Summary
+- Total issues analyzed
+- Issue count by priority (CRITICAL, HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW)
+- Major themes discovered
+- Top 5 critical issues requiring immediate attention
+
+### Critical Issues (CRITICAL Priority)
+For each CRITICAL issue:
+- **#123 - [Issue Title](url)**
+- **What it's about:** [Deep understanding]
+- **Affected:** [Components]
+- **Why Critical:** [Rationale]
+- **Suggested Action:** [Specific action]
+
+### High Priority Issues (HIGH Priority)
+Same format as Critical, grouped by theme.
+
+### Theme Clusters
+For each major theme:
+- **Theme Name** (N issues)
+- **What connects these:** [Pattern]
+- **Root cause:** [If identifiable]
+- **Consolidated actions:** [Bulk actions if applicable]
+- **Issues:** #123, #456, #789
+
+### Relationships & Dependencies
+- **Duplicates:** List pairs with `gh issue close` commands
+- **Related Issues:** Groups of related issues
+- **Dependencies:** Blocking relationships
+
+### Cross-Repo Issues
+Issues that should be migrated to other repositories (bmad-builder, bmad-module-creative-intelligence-suite, bmad-module-game-dev-studio, bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise).
+
+For each, provide:
+```
+gh issue close XXX --repo CURRENT_REPO --comment "This issue belongs in REPO. Please report at https://github.com/TARGET_REPO/issues/new"
+```
+
+### Cleanup Candidates
+- **v4-related:** Deprecated version issues with close commands
+- **Stale:** No activity >30 days
+- **Low priority + old:** Low priority issues >60 days old
+
+### Actionable Next Steps
+Specific, prioritized actions:
+1. [CRITICAL] Fix broken installer - affects all new users
+2. [HIGH] Resolve Windows path escaping issues
+3. [HIGH] Address workflow integration bugs
+etc.
+
+Include `gh` commands where applicable for bulk actions.
+
+---
+
+## Execute Now
+
+Begin by fetching issues from the current repository and follow the plan above.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6c5507d9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,124 @@
+name: Bug Report
+description: File a bug report to help us improve BMad Method
+title: "[BUG] "
+labels: bug
+assignees: []
+body:
+ - type: markdown
+ attributes:
+ value: |
+ Thanks for filing a bug report! Please fill out the information below to help us reproduce and fix the issue.
+
+ - type: textarea
+ id: description
+ attributes:
+ label: Description
+ description: Clear and concise description of what the bug is
+ placeholder: e.g., When I run /dev-story, it crashes on step 3
+ validations:
+ required: true
+
+ - type: textarea
+ id: steps
+ attributes:
+ label: Steps to reproduce
+ description: Step-by-step instructions to reproduce the behavior
+ placeholder: |
+ 1. Run 'npx bmad-method install'
+ 2. Select option X
+ 3. Run workflow Y
+ 4. See error
+ validations:
+ required: true
+
+ - type: textarea
+ id: expected
+ attributes:
+ label: Expected behavior
+ description: What you expected to happen
+ placeholder: The workflow should complete successfully
+ validations:
+ required: true
+
+ - type: textarea
+ id: actual
+ attributes:
+ label: Actual behavior
+ description: What actually happened
+ placeholder: The workflow crashed with error "..."
+ validations:
+ required: true
+
+ - type: textarea
+ id: screenshots
+ attributes:
+ label: Screenshots
+ description: Add screenshots if applicable (paste images directly)
+ placeholder: Paste any relevant screenshots here
+
+ - type: dropdown
+ id: module
+ attributes:
+ label: Which module is this for?
+ description: Select the BMad module this issue relates to
+ options:
+ - BMad Method (BMM) - Core Framework
+ - BMad Builder (BMB) - Agent Builder Tool
+ - Test Architect (TEA) - Test Strategy Module
+ - Game Dev Studio (BMGD) - Game Development Module
+ - Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) - Innovation Module
+ - Not sure / Other
+ validations:
+ required: true
+
+ - type: input
+ id: version
+ attributes:
+ label: BMad Version
+ description: "Check with: npx bmad-method --version or check package.json"
+ placeholder: e.g., 6.0.0-Beta.4
+ validations:
+ required: true
+
+ - type: dropdown
+ id: ide
+ attributes:
+ label: Which AI IDE are you using?
+ options:
+ - Claude Code
+ - Cursor
+ - Windsurf
+ - Copilot CLI / GitHub Copilot
+ - Kilo Code
+ - Other
+ validations:
+ required: true
+
+ - type: dropdown
+ id: platform
+ attributes:
+ label: Operating System
+ options:
+ - macOS
+ - Windows
+ - Linux
+ - Other
+ validations:
+ required: true
+
+ - type: textarea
+ id: logs
+ attributes:
+ label: Relevant log output
+ description: Copy and paste any relevant log output
+ render: shell
+
+ - type: checkboxes
+ id: terms
+ attributes:
+ label: Confirm
+ options:
+ - label: I've searched for existing issues
+ required: true
+ - label: I'm using the latest version
+ required: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..00729a36
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+name: Documentation
+description: Report issues or suggest improvements to documentation
+title: "[DOCS] "
+labels: documentation
+assignees: []
+body:
+ - type: markdown
+ attributes:
+ value: |
+ Help us improve the BMad Method documentation!
+
+ - type: dropdown
+ id: doc-type
+ attributes:
+ label: What type of documentation issue is this?
+ options:
+ - Error or inaccuracy
+ - Missing information
+ - Unclear or confusing
+ - Outdated content
+ - Request for new documentation
+ - Typo or grammar
+ validations:
+ required: true
+
+ - type: textarea
+ id: location
+ attributes:
+ label: Documentation location
+ description: Where is the documentation that needs improvement?
+ placeholder: e.g., http://docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/getting-started/ or "In the README"
+ validations:
+ required: true
+
+ - type: textarea
+ id: issue
+ attributes:
+ label: What's the issue?
+ description: Describe the documentation issue in detail
+ placeholder: e.g., Step 3 says to run command X but it should be command Y
+ validations:
+ required: true
+
+ - type: textarea
+ id: suggestion
+ attributes:
+ label: Suggested improvement
+ description: How would you like to see this improved?
+ placeholder: e.g., Change the command to X and add an example
+
+ - type: input
+ id: version
+ attributes:
+ label: BMad Version (if applicable)
+ placeholder: e.g., 6.0.0-Beta.4
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md
similarity index 100%
rename from .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
rename to .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md
diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 885cb245..6af83303 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ _bmad-output
.qwen
.rovodev
.kilocodemodes
-.claude
+.claude/commands
.codex
.github/chatmodes
.github/agents
diff --git a/src/bmm/agents/quick-flow-solo-dev.agent.yaml b/src/bmm/agents/quick-flow-solo-dev.agent.yaml
index c488db6d..6d207a39 100644
--- a/src/bmm/agents/quick-flow-solo-dev.agent.yaml
+++ b/src/bmm/agents/quick-flow-solo-dev.agent.yaml
@@ -18,9 +18,9 @@ agent:
- Specs are for building, not bureaucracy. Code that ships is better than perfect code that doesn't.
menu:
- - trigger: TS or fuzzy match on tech-spec
+ - trigger: QS or fuzzy match on quick-spec
exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md"
- description: "[TS] Tech Spec: Architect a quick but complete technical spec with implementation-ready stories/specs"
+ description: "[QS] Quick Spec: Architect a quick but complete technical spec with implementation-ready stories/specs"
- trigger: QD or fuzzy match on quick-dev
workflow: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/workflow.md"
diff --git a/src/bmm/agents/quinn.agent.yaml b/src/bmm/agents/quinn.agent.yaml
index eafea2d0..73ed366c 100644
--- a/src/bmm/agents/quinn.agent.yaml
+++ b/src/bmm/agents/quinn.agent.yaml
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ agent:
- Focus on realistic user scenarios
menu:
- - trigger: QA
+ - trigger: qa
workflow: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa/automate/workflow.yaml"
description: "[QA] Automate - Generate tests for existing features (simplified)"
diff --git a/src/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml b/src/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml
index d1bb7e91..a742a6c9 100644
--- a/src/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml
+++ b/src/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ agent:
title: Technical Writer
icon: 📚
module: bmm
- hasSidecar: false
+ hasSidecar: true
persona:
role: Technical Documentation Specialist + Knowledge Curator
@@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ agent:
action: "Engage in multi-turn conversation until you fully understand the ask, use subprocess if available for any web search, research or document review required to extract and return only relevant info to parent context. Author final document following all `_bmad/_memory/tech-writer-sidecar/documentation-standards.md`. After draft, use a subprocess to review and revise for quality of content and ensure standards are still met."
description: "[WD] Write Document: Describe in detail what you want, and the agent will follow the documentation best practices defined in agent memory."
- - trigger: WD or fuzzy match on write-document
+ - trigger: US or fuzzy match on update-standards
action: "Update `_bmad/_memory/tech-writer-sidecar/documentation-standards.md` adding user preferences to User Specified CRITICAL Rules section. Remove any contradictory rules as needed. Share with user the updates made."
- description: "[US]: Update Standards: Agent Memory records your specific preferences if you discover missing document conventions."
+ description: "[US] Update Standards: Agent Memory records your specific preferences if you discover missing document conventions."
- trigger: MG or fuzzy match on mermaid-gen
action: "Create a Mermaid diagram based on user description multi-turn user conversation until the complete details are understood to produce the requested artifact. If not specified, suggest diagram types based on ask. Strictly follow Mermaid syntax and CommonMark fenced code block standards."
diff --git a/src/bmm/module-help.csv b/src/bmm/module-help.csv
index 9a235d44..af7c52c2 100644
--- a/src/bmm/module-help.csv
+++ b/src/bmm/module-help.csv
@@ -1,23 +1,28 @@
module,phase,name,code,sequence,workflow-file,command,required,agent,options,description,output-location,outputs,
-bmm,anytime,Document Project,DP,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-document-project,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation",project-knowledge,*,
-bmm,anytime,Generate Project Context,GPC,15,_bmad/bmm/workflows/generate-project-context/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-generate-project-context,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Scan existing codebase to generate a lean LLM-optimized project-context.md containing critical implementation rules patterns and conventions for AI agents. Essential for brownfield projects and quick-flow.",output_folder,"project context",
-bmm,anytime,Quick Spec,TS,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-quick-spec,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method. Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps utilities without extensive planning",planning_artifacts,"tech spec",
-bmm,anytime,Quick Dev,QD,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-quick-dev,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps utilities without extensive planning - Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method, unless the user is already working through the implementation phase and just requests a 1 off things not already in the plan",,,
-bmm,anytime,Correct Course,CC,40,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-correct-course,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Navigate significant changes. May recommend start over update PRD redo architecture sprint planning or correct epics and stories",planning_artifacts,"change proposal",
+bmm,anytime,Document Project,DP,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-document-project,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation",project-knowledge,*,
+bmm,anytime,Generate Project Context,GPC,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/generate-project-context/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-generate-project-context,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Scan existing codebase to generate a lean LLM-optimized project-context.md containing critical implementation rules patterns and conventions for AI agents. Essential for brownfield projects and quick-flow.",output_folder,"project context",
+bmm,anytime,Quick Spec,QS,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-quick-spec,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method. Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps brownfield additions to well established patterns utilities without extensive planning",planning_artifacts,"tech spec",
+bmm,anytime,Quick Dev,QD,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-quick-dev,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps utilities without extensive planning - Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method, unless the user is already working through the implementation phase and just requests a 1 off things not already in the plan",,,
+bmm,anytime,Correct Course,CC,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-correct-course,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Navigate significant changes. May recommend start over update PRD redo architecture sprint planning or correct epics and stories",planning_artifacts,"change proposal",
+bmm,anytime,Create Dataflow,CDF,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/excalidraw-diagrams/create-dataflow/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-excalidraw-dataflow,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Create data flow diagrams (DFD) in Excalidraw format - can be called standalone or during any workflow to add visual documentation",planning_artifacts,"dataflow diagram",
+bmm,anytime,Create Diagram,CED,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/excalidraw-diagrams/create-diagram/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-excalidraw-diagram,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Create system architecture diagrams ERDs UML diagrams or general technical diagrams in Excalidraw format - use anytime or call from architecture workflow to add visual documentation",planning_artifacts,"diagram",
+bmm,anytime,Create Flowchart,CFC,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/excalidraw-diagrams/create-flowchart/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-excalidraw-flowchart,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Create a flowchart visualization in Excalidraw format for processes pipelines or logic flows - use anytime or during architecture to add process documentation",planning_artifacts,"flowchart",
+bmm,anytime,Create Wireframe,CEW,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/excalidraw-diagrams/create-wireframe/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-excalidraw-wireframe,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Create website or app wireframes in Excalidraw format - use anytime standalone or call from UX workflow to add UI mockups",planning_artifacts,"wireframe",
+bmm,anytime,Write Document,WD,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,bmad-bmm-write-document,false,tech-writer,,"Describe in detail what you want, and the agent will follow the documentation best practices defined in agent memory. Multi-turn conversation with subprocess for research/review.",project-knowledge,"document",
+bmm,anytime,Update Standards,US,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,bmad-bmm-update-standards,false,tech-writer,,"Update agent memory documentation-standards.md with your specific preferences if you discover missing document conventions.",_bmad/_memory/tech-writer-sidecar,"standards",
+bmm,anytime,Mermaid Generate,MG,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,bmad-bmm-mermaid-generate,false,tech-writer,,"Create a Mermaid diagram based on user description. Will suggest diagram types if not specified.",planning_artifacts,"mermaid diagram",
+bmm,anytime,Validate Document,VD,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,bmad-bmm-validate-document,false,tech-writer,,"Review the specified document against documentation standards and best practices. Returns specific actionable improvement suggestions organized by priority.",planning_artifacts,"validation report",
+bmm,anytime,Explain Concept,EC,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,bmad-bmm-explain-concept,false,tech-writer,,"Create clear technical explanations with examples and diagrams for complex concepts. Breaks down into digestible sections using task-oriented approach.",project_knowledge,"explanation",
bmm,1-analysis,Brainstorm Project,BP,10,_bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.md,bmad-brainstorming,false,analyst,data=_bmad/bmm/data/project-context-template.md,"Expert Guided Facilitation through a single or multiple techniques",planning_artifacts,"brainstorming session",
-bmm,1-analysis,Market Research,MR,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-research,false,analyst,Create Mode research_type=market,"Market analysis competitive landscape customer needs and trends","planning_artifacts|project-knowledge","research documents"
-bmm,1-analysis,Domain Research,DR,21,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-research,false,analyst,Create Mode research_type=domain,"Industry domain deep dive subject matter expertise and terminology","planning_artifacts|project-knowledge","research documents"
-bmm,1-analysis,Technical Research,TR,22,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-research,false,analyst,Create Mode research_type=technical,"Technical feasibility architecture options and implementation approaches","planning_artifacts|project-knowledge","research documents"
+bmm,1-analysis,Market Research,MR,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-research,false,analyst,Create Mode research_type=market,"Market analysis competitive landscape customer needs and trends","planning_artifacts|project-knowledge","research documents",
+bmm,1-analysis,Domain Research,DR,21,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-research,false,analyst,Create Mode research_type=domain,"Industry domain deep dive subject matter expertise and terminology","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
+bmm,1-analysis,Technical Research,TR,22,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-research,false,analyst,Create Mode research_type=technical,"Technical feasibility architecture options and implementation approaches","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
bmm,1-analysis,Create Brief,CB,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-brief,false,analyst,Create Mode,"A guided experience to nail down your product idea",planning_artifacts,"product brief",
bmm,1-analysis,Validate Brief,VB,40,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-validate-brief,false,analyst,Validate Mode,"Validates product brief completeness",planning_artifacts,"brief validation report",
-bmm,2-planning,Create PRD,CP,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-prd,true,pm,Create Mode,"Expert led facilitation to produce your Product Requirements Document",planning_artifacts,prd,
-bmm,2-planning,Validate PRD,VP,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-prd,false,pm,Validate Mode,"Validate PRD is comprehensive lean well organized and cohesive",planning_artifacts,"prd validation report",
+bmm,2-planning,Create PRD,CP,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-prd,true,pm,Create Mode,"Expert led facilitation to produce your Product Requirements Document",planning_artifacts,prd,
+bmm,2-planning,Validate PRD,VP,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-validate-prd,false,pm,Validate Mode,"Validate PRD is comprehensive lean well organized and cohesive",planning_artifacts,"prd validation report",
bmm,2-planning,Create UX,CU,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-ux-design,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Guidance through realizing the plan for your UX, strongly recommended if a UI is a primary piece of the proposed project",planning_artifacts,"ux design",
bmm,2-planning,Validate UX,VU,40,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-ux-design,false,ux-designer,Validate Mode,"Validates UX design deliverables",planning_artifacts,"ux validation report",
-,anytime,Create Dataflow,CDF,50,_bmad/bmm/workflows/excalidraw-diagrams/create-dataflow/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-excalidraw-dataflow,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Create data flow diagrams (DFD) in Excalidraw format - can be called standalone or during any workflow to add visual documentation",planning_artifacts,"dataflow diagram",
-,anytime,Create Diagram,CED,51,_bmad/bmm/workflows/excalidraw-diagrams/create-diagram/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-excalidraw-diagram,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Create system architecture diagrams ERDs UML diagrams or general technical diagrams in Excalidraw format - use anytime or call from architecture workflow to add visual documentation",planning_artifacts,"diagram",
-,anytime,Create Flowchart,CFC,52,_bmad/bmm/workflows/excalidraw-diagrams/create-flowchart/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-excalidraw-flowchart,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Create a flowchart visualization in Excalidraw format for processes pipelines or logic flows - use anytime or during architecture to add process documentation",planning_artifacts,"flowchart",
-,anytime,Create Wireframe,CEW,53,_bmad/bmm/workflows/excalidraw-diagrams/create-wireframe/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-excalidraw-wireframe,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Create website or app wireframes in Excalidraw format - use anytime standalone or call from UX workflow to add UI mockups",planning_artifacts,"wireframe",
bmm,3-solutioning,Create Architecture,CA,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-architecture,true,architect,Create Mode,"Guided Workflow to document technical decisions",planning_artifacts,architecture,
bmm,3-solutioning,Validate Architecture,VA,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-architecture,false,architect,Validate Mode,"Validates architecture completeness",planning_artifacts,"architecture validation report",
bmm,3-solutioning,Create Epics and Stories,CE,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-epics-and-stories,true,pm,Create Mode,"Create the Epics and Stories Listing",planning_artifacts,"epics and stories",
@@ -25,9 +30,9 @@ bmm,3-solutioning,Validate Epics and Stories,VE,40,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutio
bmm,3-solutioning,Check Implementation Readiness,IR,70,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/check-implementation-readiness/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-check-implementation-readiness,true,architect,Validate Mode,"Ensure PRD UX Architecture and Epics Stories are aligned",planning_artifacts,"readiness report",
bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Planning,SP,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-planning/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-sprint-planning,true,sm,Create Mode,"Generate sprint plan for development tasks - this kicks off the implementation phase by producing a plan the implementation agents will follow in sequence for every story in the plan.",implementation_artifacts,"sprint status",
bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Status,SS,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-sprint-status,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Summarize sprint status and route to next workflow",,,
-bmm,4-implementation,Create Story,CS,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-story,true,sm,Create Mode,"Story cycle start: Prepare first found story in the sprint plan that is next, or if the command is run with a specific epic and story designation with context. Once complete, then VS then DS then CR then back to DS if needed or next CS or ER",implementation_artifacts,story,
bmm,4-implementation,Validate Story,VS,35,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-story,false,sm,Validate Mode,"Validates story readiness and completeness before development work begins",implementation_artifacts,"story validation report",
+bmm,4-implementation,Create Story,CS,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-story,true,sm,Create Mode,"Story cycle start: Prepare first found story in the sprint plan that is next, or if the command is run with a specific epic and story designation with context. Once complete, then VS then DS then CR then back to DS if needed or next CS or ER",implementation_artifacts,story,
bmm,4-implementation,Dev Story,DS,40,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/dev-story/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-dev-story,true,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: Execute story implementation tasks and tests then CR then back to DS if fixes needed",,,
bmm,4-implementation,Code Review,CR,50,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-code-review,false,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: If issues back to DS if approved then next CS or ER if epic complete",,,
+bmm,4-implementation,QA Automation Test,QA,45,_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa/automate/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-qa-automate,false,quinn,Create Mode,"Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code using the project's existing test framework (detects existing well known in use test frameworks). Use after implementation to add test coverage. NOT for code review or story validation - use CR for that.",implementation_artifacts,"test suite",
bmm,4-implementation,Retrospective,ER,60,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-retrospective,false,sm,Create Mode,"Optional at epic end: Review completed work lessons learned and next epic or if major issues consider CC",implementation_artifacts,retrospective,
-bmm,4-implementation,Automate,QA,45,_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa/automate/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-automate,false,quinn,Create Mode,"Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code using the project's existing test framework (detects Playwright, Jest, Vitest, etc). Use after implementation to add test coverage. NOT for code review or story validation - use CR for that.",implementation_artifacts,"test suite",
diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-11-polish.md b/src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-11-polish.md
index 23200915..70bf198c 100644
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-11-polish.md
+++ b/src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-11-polish.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: 'Optimize and polish the complete PRD document for flow, coherence,
# File References
nextStepFile: './step-12-complete.md'
outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
-purposeFile: './data/prd-purpose.md'
+purposeFile: '../data/prd-purpose.md'
# Task References
advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.xml'
diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-e/step-e-04-complete.md b/src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-e/step-e-04-complete.md
index 733f1a52..5d681fee 100644
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-e/step-e-04-complete.md
+++ b/src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-e/step-e-04-complete.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: 'Complete & Validate - Present options for next steps including ful
# File references (ONLY variables used in this step)
prdFile: '{prd_file_path}'
-validationWorkflow: './steps-v/step-v-01-discovery.md'
+validationWorkflow: '../steps-v/step-v-01-discovery.md'
---
# Step E-4: Complete & Validate
diff --git a/src/core/module-help.csv b/src/core/module-help.csv
index 206f1cd3..599cef33 100644
--- a/src/core/module-help.csv
+++ b/src/core/module-help.csv
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
module,phase,name,code,sequence,workflow-file,command,required,agent,options,description,output-location,outputs
-core,,Brainstorming,BS,20,_bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.md,bmad-brainstorming,false,analyst,,Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques and ideation methods,{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md,,
-core,,Party Mode,PM,30,_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md,bmad-party-mode,false,party-mode facilitator,,Orchestrates group discussions between all installed BMAD agents enabling natural multi-agent conversations,,
-core,,bmad-help,BH,40,_bmad/core/tasks/help.md,bmad-help,false,,,Get unstuck by showing what workflow steps come next or answering questions about what to do in the BMad Method,,
-core,,Index Docs,ID,50,_bmad/core/tasks/index-docs.xml,bmad-index-docs,false,,,Generates or updates an index.md of all documents in the specified directory,,
-core,,Shard Document,SD,70,_bmad/core/tasks/shard-doc.xml,bmad-shard-doc,false,,,Splits large markdown documents into smaller organized files based on level 2 sections,,
-core,,Editorial Review - Prose,EP,80,_bmad/core/tasks/editorial-review-prose.xml,bmad-editorial-review-prose,false,,,Clinical copy-editor that reviews text for communication issues,,"three-column markdown table with suggested fixes",
-core,,Editorial Review - Structure,ES,90,_bmad/core/tasks/editorial-review-structure.xml,bmad-editorial-review-structure,false,,,Structural editor that proposes cuts reorganization and simplification while preserving comprehension,,
-core,,Adversarial Review (General),AR,100,_bmad/core/tasks/review-adversarial-general.xml,bmad-review-adversarial-general,false,,,Cynically review content and produce findings,,
+core,anytime,Brainstorming,BS,,_bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.md,bmad-brainstorming,false,analyst,,"Generate diverse ideas through interactive techniques. Use early in ideation phase or when stuck generating ideas.",{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md,,
+core,anytime,Party Mode,PM,,_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md,bmad-party-mode,false,party-mode facilitator,,"Orchestrate multi-agent discussions. Use when you need multiple agent perspectives or want agents to collaborate.",,
+core,anytime,bmad-help,BH,,_bmad/core/tasks/help.md,bmad-help,false,,,"Get unstuck by showing what workflow steps come next or answering BMad Method questions.",,
+core,anytime,Index Docs,ID,,_bmad/core/tasks/index-docs.xml,bmad-index-docs,false,,,"Create lightweight index for quick LLM scanning. Use when LLM needs to understand available docs without loading everything.",,
+core,anytime,Shard Document,SD,,_bmad/core/tasks/shard-doc.xml,bmad-shard-doc,false,,,"Split large documents into smaller files by sections. Use when doc becomes too large (>500 lines) to manage effectively.",,
+core,anytime,Editorial Review - Prose,EP,,_bmad/core/tasks/editorial-review-prose.xml,bmad-editorial-review-prose,false,,,"Review prose for clarity, tone, and communication issues. Use after drafting to polish written content.",report located with target document,"three-column markdown table with suggested fixes",
+core,anytime,Editorial Review - Structure,ES,,_bmad/core/tasks/editorial-review-structure.xml,bmad-editorial-review-structure,false,,,"Propose cuts, reorganization, and simplification while preserving comprehension. Use when doc produced from multiple subprocesses or needs structural improvement.",report located with target document,
+core,anytime,Adversarial Review (General),AR,,_bmad/core/tasks/review-adversarial-general.xml,bmad-review-adversarial-general,false,,,"Review content critically to find issues and weaknesses. Use for quality assurance or before finalizing deliverables. Code Review in other modules run this automatically, but its useful also for document reviews",,
diff --git a/src/core/tasks/workflow.xml b/src/core/tasks/workflow.xml
index 137b6dd5..fcf6f96b 100644
--- a/src/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+++ b/src/core/tasks/workflow.xml
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@
Continue to next step
- Start the party-mode workflow {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml
+ Start the party-mode workflow {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md
diff --git a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/_config-driven.js b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/_config-driven.js
index 022bff7b..87be7300 100644
--- a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/_config-driven.js
+++ b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/_config-driven.js
@@ -283,6 +283,7 @@ class ConfigDrivenIdeSetup extends BaseIdeSetup {
return `---
name: '{{name}}'
description: '{{description}}'
+disable-model-invocation: true
---
You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified.
@@ -297,6 +298,7 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
return `---
name: '{{name}}'
description: '{{description}}'
+disable-model-invocation: true
---
# {{name}}
diff --git a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/codex.js b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/codex.js
index 60250a39..5cd503e2 100644
--- a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/codex.js
+++ b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/codex.js
@@ -411,6 +411,7 @@ class CodexSetup extends BaseIdeSetup {
const launcherContent = `---
name: '${agentName}'
description: '${agentName} agent'
+disable-model-invocation: true
---
You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
diff --git a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/shared/task-tool-command-generator.js b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/shared/task-tool-command-generator.js
index 6b90de9f..a0c4bcf8 100644
--- a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/shared/task-tool-command-generator.js
+++ b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/shared/task-tool-command-generator.js
@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@ class TaskToolCommandGenerator {
return `---
description: '${description.replaceAll("'", "''")}'
+disable-model-invocation: true
---
# ${item.displayName || item.name}
diff --git a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/agent-command-template.md b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/agent-command-template.md
index 89713631..90e176a0 100644
--- a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/agent-command-template.md
+++ b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/agent-command-template.md
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
---
name: '{{name}}'
description: '{{description}}'
+disable-model-invocation: true
---
You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
diff --git a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-agent.md b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-agent.md
index f8ad9380..17a0be4b 100644
--- a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-agent.md
+++ b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-agent.md
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
---
name: '{{name}}'
description: '{{description}}'
+disable-model-invocation: true
---
You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
diff --git a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-workflow-yaml.md b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-workflow-yaml.md
index eca90437..2a5e49b8 100644
--- a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-workflow-yaml.md
+++ b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-workflow-yaml.md
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
---
name: '{{name}}'
description: '{{description}}'
+disable-model-invocation: true
---
IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded:
diff --git a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-workflow.md b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-workflow.md
index afb0dea5..8c4fa818 100644
--- a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-workflow.md
+++ b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-workflow.md
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
---
name: '{{name}}'
description: '{{description}}'
+disable-model-invocation: true
---
IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL @{project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}, READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!
diff --git a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/workflow-command-template.md b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/workflow-command-template.md
index 5c9e436c..472c1553 100644
--- a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/workflow-command-template.md
+++ b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/workflow-command-template.md
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
---
description: '{{description}}'
+disable-model-invocation: true
---
IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded:
diff --git a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/workflow-commander.md b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/workflow-commander.md
index 3645c1a2..d49c8319 100644
--- a/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/workflow-commander.md
+++ b/tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/workflow-commander.md
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
---
description: '{{description}}'
+disable-model-invocation: true
---
IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL @{{workflow_path}}, READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!
diff --git a/tools/validate-agent-schema.js b/tools/validate-agent-schema.js
index b351f8ec..9c3595fe 100644
--- a/tools/validate-agent-schema.js
+++ b/tools/validate-agent-schema.js
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ async function main(customProjectRoot) {
const project_root = customProjectRoot || path.join(__dirname, '..');
// Find all agent files
- const agentFiles = await glob('src/{core,modules/*}/agents/*.agent.yaml', {
+ const agentFiles = await glob('src/{core,bmm}/agents/**/*.agent.yaml', {
cwd: project_root,
absolute: true,
});