test: IDE templates + interaction_style config only

Isolated test branch with just IDE template rules and module.yaml config.
No core agent-component or workflow.xml changes.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>

src/core/module.yaml

@@ -23,3 +23,13 @@ output_folder:
   prompt: "Where should output files be saved?"
   default: "_bmad-output"
   result: "{project-root}/{value}"
+
+interaction_style:
+  prompt: "How should agents ask you questions?"
+  default: "structured"
+  result: "{value}"
+  single-select:
+    - value: "structured"
+      label: "Structured - Numbered option lists (recommended)"
+    - value: "open"
+      label: "Open - Natural conversational questions"

src/utility/agent-components/activation-steps.txt

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
     <step n="1">Load persona from this current agent file (already in context)</step>
     <step n="2">🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - BEFORE ANY OUTPUT:
         - Load and read {project-root}/_bmad/{{module}}/config.yaml NOW
-        - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}
+        - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}, {interaction_style}
         - VERIFY: If config not loaded, STOP and report error to user
         - DO NOT PROCEED to step 3 until config is successfully loaded and variables stored
     </step>

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

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. Do NOT ask open-ended inline questions. No exceptions.
+
 <agent-activation CRITICAL="TRUE">
 1. LOAD the FULL agent file from @_bmad/{{module}}/agents/{{path}}
 2. READ its entire contents - this contains the complete agent persona, menu, and instructions

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/antigravity.md

@@ -6,3 +6,5 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 Read the entire workflow file at: {project-root}/_bmad/{{workflow_path}}
 
 Follow all instructions in the workflow file exactly as written.
+
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.

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

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the AskUserQuestion tool. Do NOT write questions as plain text. No exceptions.
+
 <agent-activation CRITICAL="TRUE">
 1. LOAD the FULL agent file from {project-root}/_bmad/{{path}}
 2. READ its entire contents - this contains the complete agent persona, menu, and instructions

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

@@ -8,3 +8,5 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 Read the entire task file at: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 
 Follow all instructions in the task file exactly as written.
+
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the AskUserQuestion tool. Do NOT write questions as plain text. No exceptions.

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

@@ -8,3 +8,5 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 Read the entire tool file at: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 
 Follow all instructions in the tool file exactly as written.
+
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the AskUserQuestion tool. Do NOT write questions as plain text. No exceptions.

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

@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ name: '{{name}}'
 description: '{{description}}'
 ---
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the AskUserQuestion tool. Do NOT write questions as plain text. No exceptions.
+
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded:
 
 <steps CRITICAL="TRUE">

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

@@ -3,4 +3,6 @@ name: '{{name}}'
 description: '{{description}}'
 ---
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the AskUserQuestion tool. Do NOT write questions as plain text. No exceptions.
+
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL @{project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}, READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/gemini-agent.toml

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST:
 2.  [ ] IMMEDIATE ACTION: Read and internalize the full agent definition at {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}.
 3.  [ ] CONFIRM: The user's name from config is {user_name}.
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.
+
 Only after all checks are complete, greet the user by name and display the menu.
 Acknowledge this checklist is complete in your first response.
 

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/gemini-task.toml

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
 1. LOAD the task file from {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 2. READ its entire contents
 3. FOLLOW every instruction precisely as specified
+4. RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.
 
 TASK FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 """

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/gemini-tool.toml

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ TOOL INSTRUCTIONS:
 1. LOAD the tool file from {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 2. READ its entire contents
 3. FOLLOW every instruction precisely as specified
+4. RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.
 
 TOOL FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 """

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/gemini-workflow-yaml.toml

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ CRITICAL: This is a structured YAML workflow. Follow these steps precisely:
    - Dependencies between steps
 3. EXECUTE each step in order
 4. VALIDATE outputs before proceeding to next step
+5. RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.
 
 WORKFLOW FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{workflow_path}}
 """

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/gemini-workflow.toml

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ WORKFLOW INSTRUCTIONS:
 2. READ its entire contents
 3. FOLLOW every step precisely as specified
 4. DO NOT skip or modify any steps
+5. RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.
 
 WORKFLOW FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{workflow_path}}
 """

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/kiro-agent.md

@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ inclusion: manual
 
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. Do NOT ask open-ended inline questions. No exceptions.
+
 <agent-activation CRITICAL="TRUE">
 1. LOAD the FULL agent file from #[[file:{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}]]
 2. READ its entire contents - this contains the complete agent persona, menu, and instructions

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/kiro-task.md

@@ -7,3 +7,5 @@ inclusion: manual
 Read the entire task file at: #[[file:{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}]]
 
 Follow all instructions in the task file exactly as written.
+
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/kiro-tool.md

@@ -7,3 +7,5 @@ inclusion: manual
 Read the entire tool file at: #[[file:{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}]]
 
 Follow all instructions in the tool file exactly as written.
+
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.

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

@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@ inclusion: manual
 
 # {{name}}
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. Do NOT ask open-ended inline questions. No exceptions.
+
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded:
 
 <steps CRITICAL="TRUE">

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

@@ -4,4 +4,6 @@ inclusion: manual
 
 # {{name}}
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. Do NOT ask open-ended inline questions. No exceptions.
+
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL #[[file:{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}]], READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/opencode-agent.md

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. Do NOT ask open-ended inline questions. No exceptions.
+
 <agent-activation CRITICAL="TRUE">
 1. LOAD the FULL agent file from {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 2. READ its entire contents - this contains the complete agent persona, menu, and instructions

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/opencode-task.md

@@ -10,4 +10,6 @@ TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
 2. READ its entire contents
 3. FOLLOW every instruction precisely as specified
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.
+
 TASK FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/opencode-tool.md

@@ -10,4 +10,6 @@ TOOL INSTRUCTIONS:
 2. READ its entire contents
 3. FOLLOW every instruction precisely as specified
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.
+
 TOOL FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}

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

@@ -12,5 +12,6 @@ WORKFLOW INSTRUCTIONS:
 2. READ its entire contents
 3. FOLLOW every step precisely as specified
 4. DO NOT skip or modify any steps
+5. RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.
 
 WORKFLOW FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}

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

@@ -12,5 +12,6 @@ WORKFLOW INSTRUCTIONS:
 2. READ its entire contents
 3. FOLLOW every step precisely as specified
 4. DO NOT skip or modify any steps
+5. RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.
 
 WORKFLOW FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/rovodev.md

@@ -7,3 +7,5 @@
 Read the entire workflow file at: {project-root}/_bmad/{{workflow_path}}
 
 Follow all instructions in the workflow file exactly as written.
+
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/trae.md

@@ -7,3 +7,5 @@
 Read the entire workflow file at: {project-root}/_bmad/{{workflow_path}}
 
 Follow all instructions in the workflow file exactly as written.
+
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.

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

@@ -8,3 +8,5 @@ auto_execution_mode: "iterate"
 Read the entire workflow file at {project-root}/_bmad/{{workflow_path}}
 
 Follow all instructions in the workflow file exactly as written.
+
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. No exceptions.

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

@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 description: '{{description}}'
 ---
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. Do NOT ask open-ended inline questions. No exceptions.
+
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded:
 
 <steps CRITICAL="TRUE">

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

@@ -2,4 +2,6 @@
 description: '{{description}}'
 ---
 
+RULE: When interaction_style is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list. Do NOT ask open-ended inline questions. No exceptions.
+
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL @{{workflow_path}}, READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!