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+# BMAD-METHOD Best Practices Summary
+
+## Learned from Analyzing the BMAD-METHOD Repository
+
+This document summarizes key best practices and patterns discovered in the BMAD-METHOD codebase that you can apply to your own projects and AI collaboration workflows.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Agent Design Patterns
+
+### Persona-Driven Agents
+
+Every BMAD agent has a well-defined persona with:
+
+```yaml
+persona:
+  role: "Specific role + expertise area"
+  identity: "Years of experience + domain expertise"
+  communication_style: "How they interact"
+  principles: "Core beliefs that guide decisions"
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Creates consistent agent behavior
+- Sets clear expectations for users
+- Makes agents feel like real experts
+- Guides decision-making through principles
+
+**Apply to your agents:**
+```markdown
+## Agent: Security Auditor
+
+**Role:** Application Security Expert + Penetration Tester
+**Identity:** 10+ years securing enterprise applications, CISSP certified
+**Style:** Paranoid but practical. Questions everything. Risk-focused.
+**Principles:**
+- Trust nothing, verify everything
+- Defense in depth
+- Fail securely
+- Security is everyone's job
+```
+
+---
+
+### Menu-Driven Interaction
+
+BMAD agents present numbered menus of available workflows:
+
+```
+Welcome! I'm John, your Product Manager.
+
+Available workflows:
+1. *workflow-init - Start a new project
+2. *create-prd - Create PRD
+3. *create-epics-and-stories - Break down into stories
+4. *party-mode - Multi-agent collaboration
+
+Type a number, shortcut (*prd), or ask naturally.
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Discoverability - users see all capabilities
+- Multiple interaction modes (number, shortcut, natural language)
+- Reduces cognitive load - clear options
+- Self-documenting - menu IS the documentation
+
+**Apply to your agents:**
+- Always start with a menu introduction
+- Use consistent trigger patterns (`*workflow-name`)
+- Support natural language AND shortcuts
+- Include descriptions for each option
+
+---
+
+### Critical Actions Pattern
+
+Agents execute "critical actions" on load:
+
+```yaml
+critical_actions:
+  - auto_load_config
+  - check_workflow_status
+  - set_context_from_project_files
+  - remember_user_preferences
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Agents are immediately context-aware
+- Reduces repetitive prompting
+- Ensures consistency across sessions
+- Loads just-in-time information
+
+**Apply to your agents:**
+```markdown
+## Critical Actions (Execute on Load)
+
+1. Load user configuration (name, skill level, preferences)
+2. Scan project directory for existing artifacts
+3. Determine current project phase
+4. Set appropriate context
+5. Present relevant menu based on phase
+```
+
+---
+
+## 2. Workflow Architecture
+
+### Structured Workflow Files
+
+Each workflow has a clear structure:
+
+```
+workflow/
+├── workflow.yaml          # Workflow definition
+├── instructions.md        # Step-by-step guide for agent
+├── template.md            # Output document template
+├── checklist.md           # Validation checklist
+└── data/
+    └── reference-data.csv # Data-driven behavior
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Separation of concerns (config, logic, output, validation)
+- Reusable templates
+- Data-driven customization
+- Quality assurance built-in
+
+**Apply to your workflows:**
+1. **Define workflow** (inputs, outputs, steps)
+2. **Create instructions** (how agent should execute)
+3. **Design template** (consistent output format)
+4. **Add validation** (checklist to verify quality)
+
+---
+
+### Scale-Adaptive Workflows
+
+BMAD workflows adapt to project complexity:
+
+```yaml
+scale_adaptive:
+  level_0_1: quick_flow      # Bug fixes, small features
+  level_2: bmad_method       # Products, platforms
+  level_3_4: enterprise      # Large-scale systems
+```
+
+**Decision matrix:**
+| Complexity | Users | Timeline | Documentation | Test Strategy |
+|-----------|-------|----------|--------------|---------------|
+| 0-1 | 1-100 | Days | Tech spec | Basic |
+| 2 | 100-10K | Weeks | PRD + Arch | Standard |
+| 3-4 | 10K+ | Months | Full suite | Comprehensive |
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Prevents over-planning simple tasks
+- Ensures thoroughness for complex projects
+- Saves time and tokens
+- Automatic adjustment based on assessment
+
+**Apply to your workflows:**
+```markdown
+## Workflow: Security Review
+
+**Quick (Level 0-1):**
+- Basic OWASP checklist
+- Automated scan only
+
+**Standard (Level 2):**
+- Threat modeling
+- Manual code review
+- Penetration testing
+
+**Enterprise (Level 3-4):**
+- Full threat modeling (STRIDE)
+- Security architecture review
+- Compliance audit (SOC2, ISO27001)
+- Penetration testing + red team
+```
+
+---
+
+### Four-Phase Methodology
+
+BMAD organizes workflows into phases:
+
+```
+Phase 1: Analysis (Optional)
+├── brainstorming
+├── research
+└── product-brief
+
+Phase 2: Planning (Required)
+├── PRD or tech-spec
+└── epic/story breakdown
+
+Phase 3: Solutioning (Track-dependent)
+├── architecture
+├── UX design
+└── test strategy
+
+Phase 4: Implementation (Iterative)
+├── story development
+├── code review
+└── testing
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Clear progression (left-to-right workflow)
+- Prevents jumping to implementation prematurely
+- Artifacts from each phase feed the next
+- Allows checkpoints and course corrections
+
+**Apply to your domains:**
+
+**Marketing Campaign:**
+1. Research (market analysis, competitor review)
+2. Planning (campaign brief, messaging)
+3. Creation (copy, creative, landing pages)
+4. Execution (launch, monitor, optimize)
+
+**Data Science Project:**
+1. Discovery (problem definition, data exploration)
+2. Planning (hypothesis, metrics, approach)
+3. Modeling (feature engineering, model building)
+4. Deployment (productionize, monitor, iterate)
+
+---
+
+## 3. Collaboration Patterns
+
+### Sequential Handoffs
+
+Agents work in sequence, each producing artifacts for the next:
+
+```
+PM → PRD.md
+  ↓
+Architect → architecture.md (reads PRD)
+  ↓
+UX Designer → ux-design.md (reads PRD)
+  ↓
+Developer → code (reads PRD + Architecture + UX)
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Clear dependencies
+- Artifacts are contracts between agents
+- Each agent adds their expertise layer
+- Prevents rework from missing context
+
+**Apply to your agent workflows:**
+- Define artifact formats (templates)
+- Specify what each agent consumes vs. produces
+- Version artifacts (PRD v1 → PRD v2)
+- Track dependencies in workflow status
+
+---
+
+### Party Mode (Multi-Agent Collaboration)
+
+All agents collaborate on complex decisions:
+
+```yaml
+party_mode:
+  participants:
+    - PM (facilitator)
+    - Architect (technical feasibility)
+    - Developer (implementation complexity)
+    - UX Designer (user impact)
+    - Security Expert (risk assessment)
+
+  process:
+    1. PM presents problem
+    2. Each agent shares perspective
+    3. Agents debate trade-offs
+    4. Human makes final decision
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Diverse perspectives on complex problems
+- Uncovers issues single agents miss
+- More creative solutions
+- Human retains decision authority
+
+**Apply to your workflows:**
+
+**Example: Choosing a tech stack**
+- Architect: "I recommend microservices for scalability"
+- Developer: "Team is small, monolith is faster to start"
+- Security: "Microservices increase attack surface"
+- PM: "MVP timeline is 3 months, complexity is a risk"
+- **Decision:** Start with modular monolith, extract services later
+
+---
+
+### Just-In-Time Context Loading
+
+BMAD loads context only when needed:
+
+```python
+# Anti-pattern: Load everything
+context = load_entire_prd() + load_all_stories() + load_full_architecture()
+# → 50K tokens, most irrelevant
+
+# BMAD pattern: Load just-in-time
+current_story = load_story("story-12")
+relevant_prd_section = load_prd_section("user-management")
+relevant_arch = load_architecture_component("auth-service")
+# → 2K tokens, all relevant
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- 90%+ token savings
+- Faster processing
+- More focused responses
+- Lower costs
+
+**Apply to your workflows:**
+```markdown
+## Context Loading Strategy
+
+**Phase 2 (Planning):** Load full context
+- All research
+- All market data
+- All user feedback
+
+**Phase 4 (Implementation):** Load relevant context only
+- Current story
+- Related PRD section
+- Relevant architecture component
+- Affected code files only
+```
+
+---
+
+## 4. Configuration Management
+
+### Update-Safe Customization
+
+BMAD separates core files from user customizations:
+
+```
+.bmad/
+├── bmm/agents/pm.agent.yaml          # Core (never edit)
+└── _cfg/
+    └── agents/pm.customize.yaml      # Your changes
+```
+
+**Customization file:**
+```yaml
+agent:
+  metadata:
+    name: "Sarah"  # Override default "John"
+
+  persona:
+    additional_expertise: "SaaS products, B2B sales"
+
+  memory:
+    - "User prefers Agile over Waterfall"
+    - "Project uses TypeScript + React"
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Updates don't break your customizations
+- Clear separation of concerns
+- Easy to version control your changes
+- Can reset to defaults easily
+
+**Apply to your agents:**
+1. **Base template** (version controlled, shared)
+2. **User overrides** (gitignored or per-user)
+3. **Project-specific config** (per-project folder)
+
+---
+
+### Layered Configuration
+
+BMAD has 4 configuration levels:
+
+```
+1. Global defaults (framework level)
+   ↓
+2. Module defaults (bmm, bmb, cis)
+   ↓
+3. Project config (per-project settings)
+   ↓
+4. Agent customization (per-agent overrides)
+```
+
+**Priority:** Agent > Project > Module > Global
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Sensible defaults out-of-the-box
+- Customize per-project or per-agent
+- Override only what you need
+- Clear precedence rules
+
+**Apply to your systems:**
+```yaml
+# global-config.yaml
+output_language: "English"
+skill_level: "Intermediate"
+
+# project-config.yaml
+output_language: "Spanish"  # Override global
+
+# agent-config/pm.yaml
+communication_style: "Casual"  # Override for this agent
+```
+
+---
+
+### Multi-Language Support
+
+BMAD separates communication from output:
+
+```yaml
+config:
+  communication_language: "Spanish"       # Agent talks to me in Spanish
+  document_output_language: "English"     # But generates docs in English
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- International teams with English docs
+- Personal comfort vs. team standards
+- Separate concerns (interaction vs. artifacts)
+
+**Apply to your agents:**
+```markdown
+## Language Configuration
+
+**Communication:** The language I use to talk with you
+**Output:** The language I generate documents in
+
+Examples:
+- Communicate in German, output in English (EU team, English docs)
+- Communicate in English, output in Japanese (offshore team)
+- Both in Spanish (Spanish-language product)
+```
+
+---
+
+## 5. Document Management
+
+### Document Sharding
+
+For large documents, BMAD splits by headings:
+
+**Whole PRD (50K tokens):**
+```markdown
+PRD.md
+├── Executive Summary
+├── User Stories
+├── Epic: User Management (5K tokens)
+├── Epic: Task Management (8K tokens)
+├── Epic: Collaboration (7K tokens)
+└── ... (10 more sections)
+```
+
+**Sharded PRD (load only what you need):**
+```
+docs/
+├── PRD.md                          # Main file with links
+└── PRD/
+    ├── epic-user-management.md     # 5K tokens
+    ├── epic-task-management.md     # 8K tokens
+    └── epic-collaboration.md       # 7K tokens
+```
+
+**Workflow loads only relevant shard:**
+```
+Story: "Add password reset"
+→ Load: epic-user-management.md (5K tokens)
+→ Skip: epic-task-management.md (8K tokens saved)
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- 90%+ token savings in implementation
+- Faster loading
+- Lower costs
+- Maintains full document for reference
+
+**Apply to your documents:**
+1. Generate full document in planning phase
+2. Split by logical sections (epics, components, modules)
+3. Load only relevant sections during implementation
+4. Keep full document for reviews/updates
+
+---
+
+### Input Pattern Abstraction
+
+BMAD workflows auto-detect whole vs. sharded documents:
+
+```yaml
+inputs:
+  - name: prd
+    pattern:
+      whole: "{output_folder}/PRD.md"
+      sharded: "{output_folder}/PRD/epic-*.md"
+
+    load_strategy:
+      - try: whole
+        if_exists: load_entire_file
+      - try: sharded
+        if_exists: load_matching_shard_for_current_story
+      - else: ask_user_for_prd_location
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Workflows work with either format
+- No manual configuration needed
+- Backward compatible
+- Graceful fallbacks
+
+**Apply to your workflows:**
+```markdown
+## Document Loading Strategy
+
+**Step 1:** Try to load whole document
+- If exists: Use it
+- If not: Continue to Step 2
+
+**Step 2:** Try to load sharded documents
+- If exists: Load relevant shard only
+- If not: Continue to Step 3
+
+**Step 3:** Ask user
+- "I couldn't find the PRD. Please provide the path."
+```
+
+---
+
+## 6. Quality Assurance
+
+### Validation Checklists
+
+Every major workflow has a validation checklist:
+
+**PRD Validation Checklist:**
+```markdown
+## Completeness
+- [ ] Executive Summary (1 paragraph)
+- [ ] Problem Statement (clear, measurable)
+- [ ] User Personas (3-5, detailed)
+- [ ] Success Metrics (quantified)
+- [ ] Functional Requirements (granular, testable)
+
+## Quality
+- [ ] Requirements are specific (not vague)
+- [ ] Acceptance criteria are testable
+- [ ] Risks are identified
+- [ ] Timeline is realistic
+
+## Alignment
+- [ ] Aligns with business goals
+- [ ] User needs are addressed
+- [ ] Technical constraints considered
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Catches gaps before implementation
+- Ensures consistency across projects
+- Teachable moments (users learn what "good" looks like)
+- Reduces rework
+
+**Apply to your workflows:**
+1. Create checklist for each deliverable
+2. Run validation workflow before moving to next phase
+3. Use checklist as a teaching tool
+4. Update checklist based on lessons learned
+
+---
+
+### Schema Validation
+
+BMAD validates agent definitions against schemas:
+
+```javascript
+// Agent schema validation
+const agentSchema = {
+  metadata: { required: ['id', 'name', 'title', 'module'] },
+  persona: { required: ['role', 'identity', 'communication_style', 'principles'] },
+  menu: {
+    type: 'array',
+    items: {
+      required: ['trigger', 'description'],
+      oneOf: ['workflow', 'exec', 'tmpl', 'data', 'action']
+    }
+  }
+};
+
+validateAgent(agentFile, agentSchema);
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Catches errors before runtime
+- Ensures consistency across agents
+- Documentation through types
+- Easy to onboard new contributors
+
+**Apply to your systems:**
+- Define schemas for agents, workflows, templates
+- Validate before deployment
+- Use TypeScript/JSON Schema for type safety
+- Run validation in CI/CD
+
+---
+
+## 7. Developer Experience
+
+### Comprehensive Testing
+
+BMAD has multiple test layers:
+
+```bash
+# Schema validation
+npm run test:schemas          # Validate YAML against schemas
+
+# Installation tests
+npm run test:install          # Test compilation process
+
+# Integration tests
+npm run validate:bundles      # Verify web bundles work
+
+# Code quality
+npm run lint                  # ESLint + YAML lint
+npm run format:check          # Prettier
+
+# All checks
+npm test                      # Run everything
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Catch issues before users hit them
+- Fast feedback loop
+- Multiple validation layers
+- Automated quality gates
+
+**Apply to your projects:**
+1. Schema validation (structure)
+2. Unit tests (logic)
+3. Integration tests (workflows end-to-end)
+4. Linting (code quality)
+5. Pre-commit hooks (prevent bad commits)
+
+---
+
+### Self-Documenting Code
+
+BMAD uses YAML for agent definitions (human-readable):
+
+```yaml
+# Anti-pattern: Opaque code
+agent = Agent(
+  "pm",
+  "John",
+  lambda x: x.role == "PM",
+  [Workflow("prd", "Create PRD", prd_handler)]
+)
+
+# BMAD pattern: Self-documenting YAML
+agent:
+  metadata:
+    name: John
+    title: Product Manager
+
+  menu:
+    - trigger: create-prd
+      workflow: "path/to/prd/workflow.yaml"
+      description: "Create Product Requirements Document"
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Non-developers can read and modify
+- Version control friendly (clear diffs)
+- Self-documenting (structure = documentation)
+- Easy to generate/validate
+
+**Apply to your systems:**
+- Use YAML/JSON for configuration
+- Clear naming conventions
+- Comments for complex logic only
+- Structure reflects intent
+
+---
+
+### Modular Architecture
+
+BMAD is organized into clear modules:
+
+```
+src/
+├── core/                    # Framework (agents, workflows, tasks)
+│   ├── agents/              # BMad Master orchestrator
+│   ├── workflows/           # Core workflows (party-mode)
+│   └── tasks/               # Reusable task units
+│
+├── modules/
+│   ├── bmm/                 # Software development
+│   ├── bmb/                 # Agent builder
+│   ├── cis/                 # Creative intelligence
+│   └── custom/              # User-created modules
+│
+├── utility/                 # Shared utilities
+│   ├── models/fragments/    # XML components
+│   └── templates/           # Reusable templates
+│
+└── tools/
+    ├── cli/                 # Installation CLI
+    └── bundlers/            # Web bundle generation
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Clear boundaries (core vs. modules vs. tools)
+- Modules can be installed independently
+- Easy to add new modules
+- Shared utilities reduce duplication
+
+**Apply to your projects:**
+```
+your-project/
+├── core/               # Framework, base classes
+├── modules/            # Domain-specific functionality
+│   ├── module-a/
+│   ├── module-b/
+│   └── module-c/
+├── shared/             # Shared utilities
+└── tools/              # CLI tools, scripts
+```
+
+---
+
+## 8. Deployment Strategies
+
+### Multi-Target Compilation
+
+BMAD compiles agents for different targets:
+
+```javascript
+// Single agent definition (YAML)
+const agent = loadAgentYaml('pm.agent.yaml');
+
+// Compile for different targets
+compileForIDE(agent, 'claude-code');    // → .md with filesystem handlers
+compileForIDE(agent, 'cursor');         // → .md with Cursor-specific syntax
+compileForWeb(agent, 'gemini');         // → .xml for Gemini Gems
+compileForWeb(agent, 'chatgpt');        // → Custom GPT format
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Write once, deploy anywhere
+- Target-specific optimizations
+- Maintain single source of truth
+- Easy to add new targets
+
+**Apply to your agents:**
+1. Define agents in platform-agnostic format (YAML)
+2. Create target-specific compilers
+3. Generate optimized artifacts per platform
+4. Automate compilation in build process
+
+---
+
+### Dependency Resolution
+
+BMAD automatically resolves cross-module dependencies:
+
+```yaml
+# Workflow in BMM module references CIS module
+workflow:
+  dependencies:
+    - module: cis
+      workflow: brainstorming
+```
+
+**Bundler resolves:**
+1. Scan all workflows
+2. Identify cross-module references
+3. Vendor (copy) dependencies into bundle
+4. Embed inline to create self-contained artifact
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Self-contained bundles (no external deps)
+- Automatic detection (no manual tracking)
+- Works across modules
+- No broken links
+
+**Apply to your build system:**
+1. Parse all workflow/agent files
+2. Build dependency graph
+3. Resolve and bundle dependencies
+4. Validate no missing dependencies
+5. Generate self-contained artifacts
+
+---
+
+### Web Bundle Strategy
+
+BMAD creates dual deployment modes:
+
+**IDE Installation (Filesystem-aware):**
+- Agents load files from project folder
+- Read/write workflows
+- Customization via `_cfg/` folder
+- Full functionality
+
+**Web Bundles (Self-contained):**
+- Everything embedded inline
+- No file system access
+- Dependencies bundled
+- Limited but portable
+
+**Trade-offs:**
+| Feature | IDE | Web Bundle |
+|---------|-----|------------|
+| File access | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
+| Customization | ✅ Easy | ❌ Manual |
+| Multi-agent | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited |
+| Cost | $$$ | $$ |
+| Setup | Complex | Easy |
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Best tool for the job
+- Planning in web (cheaper)
+- Implementation in IDE (full power)
+- Users choose based on needs
+
+**Apply to your deployment:**
+1. Identify use cases (planning vs. implementation)
+2. Create appropriate deployment modes
+3. Guide users to right mode
+4. Allow hybrid workflows (web planning → IDE implementation)
+
+---
+
+## 9. Community & Contribution
+
+### Clear Contribution Guidelines
+
+BMAD has comprehensive contribution docs:
+
+**CONTRIBUTING.md includes:**
+- Code style guide
+- PR size limits (200-400 lines ideal, 800 max)
+- Commit message conventions (feat:, fix:, docs:)
+- Testing requirements
+- Documentation standards
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Consistent codebase
+- Easy code reviews
+- Faster merges
+- Better collaboration
+
+**Apply to your projects:**
+1. Document coding standards
+2. Set PR size expectations
+3. Require tests for new features
+4. Enforce via CI/CD
+5. Provide templates (PR, issue)
+
+---
+
+### Atomic Commits
+
+BMAD uses conventional commits:
+
+```bash
+# Good commits
+feat(bmm): add course-correction workflow
+fix(bundler): resolve cross-module dependencies correctly
+docs(readme): update installation instructions
+
+# Bad commits
+update stuff
+fixes
+WIP
+```
+
+**Why this works:**
+- Clear history (what changed, why)
+- Easier to review
+- Can generate changelogs automatically
+- Easy to revert specific changes
+
+**Apply to your workflow:**
+1. One logical change per commit
+2. Use conventional commit format
+3. Write clear commit messages
+4. Small, frequent commits
+5. Use tools like commitlint
+
+---
+
+## 10. Key Takeaways
+
+### Top 10 Best Practices
+
+1. **Persona-Driven Agents** - Give agents identity, principles, and communication style
+2. **Menu-Driven UX** - Let users discover capabilities through menus
+3. **Scale-Adaptive** - Adjust complexity based on project needs
+4. **Just-In-Time Context** - Load only relevant information
+5. **Update-Safe Customization** - Separate core from user configs
+6. **Validation Checklists** - Ensure quality before moving forward
+7. **Multi-Target Compilation** - Write once, deploy anywhere
+8. **Modular Architecture** - Clear boundaries, independent modules
+9. **Comprehensive Testing** - Multiple validation layers
+10. **Human Amplification** - AI augments, doesn't replace human decisions
+
+---
+
+### Anti-Patterns to Avoid
+
+❌ **Monolithic agents** - One agent trying to do everything
+✅ **Specialized agents** - Each agent has a clear domain
+
+❌ **Loading full context always** - Wasting tokens
+✅ **Just-in-time loading** - Load only what's needed
+
+❌ **Hardcoded instructions** - Difficult to maintain
+✅ **YAML-based config** - Easy to read and modify
+
+❌ **No validation** - Quality issues slip through
+✅ **Built-in checklists** - Validate before proceeding
+
+❌ **Manual artifact handoffs** - Prone to errors
+✅ **Structured file formats** - Automatic detection
+
+❌ **All-or-nothing planning** - Overkill for small tasks
+✅ **Scale-adaptive** - Right level of planning per project
+
+❌ **Editing core files** - Breaks on updates
+✅ **Customization layer** - Survives updates
+
+❌ **One deployment target** - Locked in
+✅ **Multi-target compilation** - Deploy anywhere
+
+❌ **Vague commit messages** - Hard to understand history
+✅ **Conventional commits** - Clear, structured history
+
+❌ **Large, infrequent commits** - Hard to review
+✅ **Small, atomic commits** - Easy to review and revert
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+### Apply These Practices:
+
+1. **Review your agents** - Do they have clear personas and principles?
+2. **Check your workflows** - Are they scale-adaptive?
+3. **Audit context loading** - Are you loading too much?
+4. **Add validation** - Create checklists for deliverables
+5. **Separate customizations** - Set up update-safe config
+6. **Improve testing** - Add schema validation, linting
+7. **Modularize** - Break monoliths into clear modules
+8. **Document** - Make code self-documenting
+9. **Optimize deployment** - Create target-specific bundles
+10. **Contribute** - Share your learnings with the community
+
+### Resources
+
+- **BMAD-METHOD Repo**: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD
+- **Example Agents**: `src/modules/bmm/agents/`
+- **Example Workflows**: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/`
+- **Bundler Source**: `tools/cli/bundlers/`
+- **Discord Community**: https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj
+
+---
+
+*These best practices are derived from analyzing the BMAD-METHOD v6-alpha codebase. Apply them to build better AI collaboration systems!*

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+# Implementing BMAD-METHOD in Claude Code Web
+
+## Overview
+
+This guide explains how to implement the BMAD-METHOD in Claude Code web version. The BMAD-METHOD repository was originally designed for IDE installation and web bundles (Gemini/GPT), but can be adapted for Claude Code web.
+
+## Current Status
+
+**What BMAD has:**
+- ✅ IDE installation (Claude Code desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
+- ✅ Web bundles for Gemini Gems and Custom GPTs
+- ❌ **NOT YET**: Claude Code web-specific implementation
+
+**What you need to know:**
+- Claude Code web works differently from Gemini Gems/Custom GPTs
+- You have $250 in Claude credits (API usage)
+- Claude Code web supports Projects, Custom Instructions, and potentially Skills (experimental)
+
+---
+
+## Implementation Options
+
+### Option 1: Manual Copy-Paste (Simplest, Not Scalable)
+
+**How it works:**
+1. Open a BMAD agent file (e.g., `src/modules/bmm/agents/pm.agent.yaml`)
+2. Copy the persona, principles, and instructions
+3. Paste into a Claude Code web Project custom instructions
+4. Repeat for each agent you want to use
+
+**Pros:**
+- ✅ Works immediately
+- ✅ No technical setup required
+- ✅ Uses your $250 credits directly
+
+**Cons:**
+- ❌ Very manual and time-consuming
+- ❌ No workflow orchestration
+- ❌ No agent collaboration
+- ❌ Hard to maintain/update
+- ❌ One agent at a time
+
+**Cost:**
+- Uses Claude API credits from your $250
+- Planning workflows can be expensive (thousands of tokens)
+
+**When to use:**
+- Quick experiments
+- Testing single agents
+- One-off projects
+
+---
+
+### Option 2: Claude Code Web Projects (Recommended for Now)
+
+**How it works:**
+1. Create separate Projects for each BMAD agent
+2. Add agent instructions as Project knowledge
+3. Upload workflow templates as Project files
+4. Invoke workflows by prompting the agent
+
+**Example Setup:**
+
+**Project 1: "BMad Product Manager"**
+- Custom Instructions: PM agent persona from `pm.agent.yaml`
+- Files: PRD workflow, PRD template, project-types.csv
+- Usage: "Run the PRD workflow for my SaaS app"
+
+**Project 2: "BMad Architect"**
+- Custom Instructions: Architect agent persona
+- Files: Architecture workflow, architecture template
+- Usage: "Design the architecture for [project]"
+
+**Pros:**
+- ✅ Organized per-agent structure
+- ✅ Can upload workflow templates and data files
+- ✅ Persistent context across conversations
+- ✅ Uses your $250 credits
+
+**Cons:**
+- ❌ Manual setup for each agent
+- ❌ No multi-agent collaboration (party mode)
+- ❌ Limited workflow automation
+- ❌ Can't easily reference cross-agent workflows
+
+**Cost:**
+- More efficient than copy-paste (persistent context)
+- Still uses Claude API credits
+
+---
+
+### Option 3: Adapt BMAD Web Bundler (Advanced, Future-Proof)
+
+**Goal:** Modify the BMAD web bundler to generate Claude Code web-compatible formats.
+
+**Current bundler creates:**
+- Self-contained XML files with embedded workflows
+- Designed for Gemini/GPT instruction limits
+- Includes party mode, manifests, dependency resolution
+
+**What you'd need to create:**
+- Claude Code web Project export format
+- Skill definitions (if Claude supports them)
+- API-based agent orchestration for multi-agent workflows
+
+**Technical approach:**
+
+1. **Create a new bundler:** `tools/cli/bundlers/claude-web-bundler.js`
+2. **Generate Project configurations** instead of XML bundles
+3. **Output format:**
+   ```
+   claude-web-bundles/
+   ├── bmm/
+   │   ├── pm-project/
+   │   │   ├── instructions.md
+   │   │   ├── workflows/
+   │   │   │   ├── prd-workflow.md
+   │   │   │   └── create-epics-workflow.md
+   │   │   └── data/
+   │   │       └── project-types.csv
+   │   └── architect-project/
+   │       └── ...
+   ```
+
+**Pros:**
+- ✅ Automated agent generation
+- ✅ Stays in sync with BMAD updates
+- ✅ Can reuse BMAD's compilation system
+- ✅ Could enable multi-agent workflows via API
+
+**Cons:**
+- ❌ Requires development work
+- ❌ Claude Code web API may have limitations
+- ❌ Need to test feasibility first
+
+---
+
+### Option 4: Skills (Experimental - If Available)
+
+**What are Skills?**
+- New Claude feature for reusable agent behaviors
+- Similar to GPT Actions or Gemini Tools
+- May not be available in Claude Code web yet
+
+**If available, you could:**
+1. Define BMAD agents as Skills
+2. Invoke them across projects
+3. Potentially chain them for workflows
+
+**Status:**
+- 🔍 Need to verify if Claude Code web supports Skills
+- 📚 Check Claude documentation: https://docs.claude.com
+
+---
+
+## Recommended Implementation Path
+
+### Phase 1: Immediate (Use Your $250 Credits)
+
+**Goal:** Get BMAD agents working in Claude Code web TODAY
+
+1. **Choose 3-5 key agents:**
+   - Product Manager (pm)
+   - Architect (architect)
+   - Developer (dev)
+   - UX Designer (ux-designer)
+   - BMad Master (orchestrator)
+
+2. **Create Claude Code web Projects:**
+   - One Project per agent
+   - Extract persona/principles from `.agent.yaml` files
+   - Add to Project custom instructions
+
+3. **Add workflow templates:**
+   - Upload markdown templates to each Project
+   - Example: Upload `prd/template.md` to PM Project
+
+4. **Test workflows:**
+   - "Run the PRD workflow"
+   - "Create epics and stories"
+   - Verify outputs
+
+**Cost estimate:**
+- Setup: Minimal (one-time)
+- Usage: Depends on workflow complexity
+  - PRD workflow: ~$2-5 per run
+  - Architecture: ~$3-8 per run
+  - Implementation: Variable
+
+**Time estimate:** 2-4 hours for 5 agents
+
+---
+
+### Phase 2: Optimization (2-4 weeks)
+
+**Goal:** Automate agent setup and improve workflows
+
+1. **Create a Claude web bundler:**
+   - Fork the web-bundler.js
+   - Modify to output Project-compatible formats
+   - Generate instructions + files for each agent
+
+2. **Build a project template generator:**
+   - Script to create Claude Projects via API (if available)
+   - Auto-upload workflow files
+   - Sync with BMAD updates
+
+3. **Test multi-agent coordination:**
+   - Manual: Switch between Projects
+   - Advanced: Use Claude API to orchestrate agents
+   - Ultimate: Build a simple web app that coordinates agents
+
+---
+
+### Phase 3: Advanced (1-3 months)
+
+**Goal:** Full BMAD-METHOD experience in Claude Code web
+
+1. **Investigate Skills support:**
+   - Check Claude Code web roadmap
+   - Test experimental features
+   - Adapt BMAD agents as Skills if available
+
+2. **Build agent orchestration:**
+   - API-based workflow engine
+   - Multi-agent collaboration (party mode)
+   - State management across agents
+
+3. **Create Claude Code web extension:**
+   - Browser extension or web app
+   - Loads BMAD agents dynamically
+   - Manages workflow state
+   - Coordinates multi-agent conversations
+
+---
+
+## Cost Analysis: $250 Budget
+
+**Your $250 in Claude credits can cover:**
+
+### Scenario 1: Planning-Heavy (Recommended)
+- 30-50 PRD workflows (~$3-5 each)
+- 20-30 Architecture designs (~$4-8 each)
+- 50-100 story implementations (~$1-3 each)
+- **Best for:** Multiple projects, thorough planning
+
+### Scenario 2: Implementation-Heavy
+- 5-10 PRDs
+- 10-20 Architecture designs
+- 100-200 story implementations
+- **Best for:** One large project with lots of coding
+
+### Cost-Saving Tips:
+1. **Do Phase 1-2 in Claude Code web** (planning is cheaper)
+2. **Switch to local IDE for Phase 4** (implementation with codebase access)
+3. **Use web bundles for brainstorming** (Gemini Gems are cheaper)
+4. **Cache context efficiently** (reuse PRDs, don't regenerate)
+
+**Recommended split:**
+- 40% on planning (PRD, Architecture) - High value
+- 30% on implementation - Code generation
+- 20% on refinement - Bug fixes, updates
+- 10% on experimentation - Testing workflows
+
+---
+
+## Best Practices from BMAD-METHOD
+
+### 1. **Modular Architecture**
+```
+your-project/
+├── .bmad/                    # BMAD installation
+│   ├── bmm/agents/           # Agent definitions
+│   ├── bmm/workflows/        # Workflow templates
+│   └── _cfg/                 # Your customizations
+└── docs/                     # Generated artifacts
+    ├── PRD.md
+    ├── architecture.md
+    └── epics/
+```
+
+**Apply to Claude Code web:**
+- Create separate Projects for agents
+- Organize workflow templates in Project files
+- Store outputs in a consistent docs/ structure
+
+### 2. **Agent Specialization**
+Each BMAD agent has:
+- **Persona**: Who they are, expertise, years of experience
+- **Principles**: Core beliefs that guide decisions
+- **Communication style**: How they interact
+- **Menu**: Available workflows and commands
+
+**Apply to Claude Code web:**
+```markdown
+# PM Project Instructions
+
+## Persona
+Product management veteran with 8+ years launching B2B and consumer products.
+Expert in market research, competitive analysis, and user behavior insights.
+
+## Principles
+- Uncover the deeper WHY behind every requirement
+- Ruthless prioritization to achieve MVP goals
+- Proactively identify risks
+- Align efforts with measurable business impact
+
+## Communication Style
+Direct and analytical. Ask WHY relentlessly. Back claims with data and user insights.
+
+## Available Workflows
+1. *prd - Create Product Requirements Document
+2. *create-epics-and-stories - Break PRD into implementable stories
+3. *validate-prd - Check PRD completeness
+```
+
+### 3. **Scale-Adaptive Planning**
+
+BMAD automatically adjusts based on project complexity:
+
+| Level | Project Type | Planning Track | Workflows |
+|-------|-------------|----------------|-----------|
+| 0-1 | Bug fixes, small features | Quick Flow | Tech spec only |
+| 2 | Products, platforms | BMad Method | PRD + Architecture |
+| 3-4 | Enterprise systems | Enterprise | Full suite + Security/DevOps |
+
+**Apply to Claude Code web:**
+- Ask the agent to assess project complexity
+- Use appropriate workflows based on level
+- Don't over-plan simple projects
+
+### 4. **Workflow-Based Collaboration**
+
+BMAD agents work together through workflows:
+- **Sequential**: PM → Architect → Developer
+- **Parallel**: UX Designer + Architect (both need PRD)
+- **Party Mode**: All agents collaborate on complex decisions
+
+**Apply to Claude Code web:**
+```
+Phase 1: Analysis → Use "Analyst" Project
+↓ (export research.md)
+Phase 2: Planning → Use "PM" Project (import research.md)
+↓ (export PRD.md)
+Phase 3: Architecture → Use "Architect" Project (import PRD.md)
+↓ (export architecture.md)
+Phase 4: Implementation → Use "Developer" Project (import all docs)
+```
+
+### 5. **Document Sharding**
+
+For large projects, BMAD splits documents:
+- **PRD sharding**: Split by epic
+- **Architecture sharding**: Split by component
+- **90%+ token savings** in implementation phase
+
+**Apply to Claude Code web:**
+- Generate full documents in planning
+- Split them for implementation
+- Load only relevant sections per story
+
+### 6. **Just-In-Time Context**
+
+BMAD loads context when needed:
+- Epic context when starting an epic
+- Story context when implementing a story
+- Prevents token waste
+
+**Apply to Claude Code web:**
+- Don't load entire PRD for every story
+- Create story-specific context files
+- Reference full docs only when needed
+
+### 7. **Customization Without Modification**
+
+BMAD keeps customizations separate:
+```
+.bmad/
+├── bmm/agents/pm.agent.yaml    # Core (don't edit)
+└── _cfg/agents/pm.customize.yaml  # Your changes
+```
+
+**Apply to Claude Code web:**
+- Keep base agent instructions in a template
+- Create project-specific overrides
+- Version control your customizations
+
+### 8. **Comprehensive Testing**
+
+BMAD has extensive validation:
+- Schema validation for agents
+- Workflow checklist validation
+- Bundle integrity checks
+- CI/CD on every commit
+
+**Apply to Claude Code web:**
+- Create validation prompts for workflows
+- Use checklists (e.g., PRD validation checklist)
+- Test agent responses for consistency
+
+### 9. **Multi-Language Support**
+
+BMAD separates:
+- **Communication language**: How agent talks to you
+- **Output language**: What it generates
+
+**Apply to Claude Code web:**
+```
+"Communicate with me in Spanish, but generate all documents in English"
+```
+
+### 10. **Party Mode Philosophy**
+
+BMAD's party mode enables multi-agent collaboration:
+- All agents contribute their expertise
+- Diverse perspectives on complex problems
+- Human guides the discussion
+
+**Apply to Claude Code web (manual version):**
+1. Describe problem in PM Project → Get PM perspective
+2. Copy PM output → Paste in Architect Project → Get tech view
+3. Copy both → Paste in Developer Project → Get implementation plan
+4. Synthesize all perspectives → Make decision
+
+---
+
+## Example: Running a Full BMAD Workflow in Claude Code Web
+
+### Scenario: Build a SaaS Task Management App
+
+**Budget:** $250 Claude credits
+**Goal:** Complete PRD → Architecture → MVP implementation
+
+### Step 1: Setup (One-time, ~2 hours)
+
+**Create Projects:**
+
+1. **"BMad PM"**
+   - Custom instructions: Copy from `src/modules/bmm/agents/pm.agent.yaml`
+   - Files: Upload `workflows/prd/template.md`, `workflows/prd/instructions.md`
+   - Upload: `data/project-types.csv`
+
+2. **"BMad Architect"**
+   - Custom instructions: Copy from `src/modules/bmm/agents/architect.agent.yaml`
+   - Files: Upload architecture workflow templates
+   - Upload: architecture decision records template
+
+3. **"BMad Developer"**
+   - Custom instructions: Copy from `src/modules/bmm/agents/dev.agent.yaml`
+   - Files: Upload story implementation workflow
+   - Upload: coding standards, style guides
+
+### Step 2: Planning Phase (~$15-25)
+
+**In "BMad PM" Project:**
+
+```
+Prompt: I want to build a SaaS task management app for remote teams.
+Run the PRD workflow.
+
+Key features:
+- Task creation and assignment
+- Team collaboration
+- Real-time updates
+- Mobile-friendly
+
+Target: Small teams (5-50 people)
+```
+
+**Agent will:**
+1. Ask clarifying questions (WHY, market, users)
+2. Generate PRD sections iteratively
+3. Create epics and user stories
+4. Output: `PRD.md` (~$10-15)
+
+**Save output:**
+- Download PRD.md to `docs/PRD.md`
+
+### Step 3: Architecture Phase (~$20-35)
+
+**In "BMad Architect" Project:**
+
+```
+Prompt: I have a PRD for a task management SaaS app.
+Run the architecture workflow.
+
+[Paste entire PRD.md]
+```
+
+**Agent will:**
+1. Analyze requirements
+2. Propose tech stack
+3. Design system architecture
+4. Define data models
+5. Identify risks
+6. Output: `architecture.md` (~$15-25)
+
+**Save output:**
+- Download architecture.md to `docs/architecture.md`
+
+### Step 4: Implementation Planning (~$10-15)
+
+**In "BMad PM" Project:**
+
+```
+Prompt: Break down the PRD into implementable stories.
+
+[Paste PRD.md]
+```
+
+**Agent will:**
+1. Create epics (e.g., "User Management", "Task Management")
+2. Break epics into stories
+3. Prioritize stories
+4. Output: Story files (~$5-10)
+
+**Save output:**
+- docs/epics/user-management.md
+- docs/epics/task-management.md
+
+### Step 5: Story Implementation (~$150-200)
+
+**In "BMad Developer" Project:**
+
+For each story:
+
+```
+Prompt: Implement story #12: "User can create a task"
+
+Context:
+- PRD: [paste relevant section]
+- Architecture: [paste relevant section]
+- Current codebase: [describe or paste files]
+
+Run the dev-story workflow.
+```
+
+**Agent will:**
+1. Analyze story requirements
+2. Generate code
+3. Create tests
+4. Provide implementation plan
+5. Cost: ~$2-5 per story
+
+**Repeat** for 40-60 stories
+
+### Step 6: Refinement (~$20-30)
+
+Use remaining budget for:
+- Bug fixes
+- Code reviews
+- Architecture adjustments
+- Documentation updates
+
+**Total cost:** ~$215-305 (slightly over budget, adjust story count)
+
+---
+
+## Automation Script (Future Enhancement)
+
+Create a Node.js script to automate Project setup:
+
+```javascript
+// claude-web-setup.js
+const fs = require('fs-extra');
+const yaml = require('js-yaml');
+
+async function createProjectInstructions(agentFile) {
+  // Read BMAD agent definition
+  const agent = yaml.load(await fs.readFile(agentFile));
+
+  // Generate Project instructions
+  const instructions = `
+# ${agent.metadata.title}
+
+## Persona
+Role: ${agent.persona.role}
+Identity: ${agent.persona.identity}
+
+## Communication Style
+${agent.persona.communication_style}
+
+## Principles
+${agent.persona.principles}
+
+## Available Workflows
+${agent.menu.map((m, i) => `${i + 1}. *${m.trigger} - ${m.description}`).join('\n')}
+  `;
+
+  return instructions;
+}
+
+// Generate for all agents
+['pm', 'architect', 'dev', 'ux-designer'].forEach(async (agent) => {
+  const instructions = await createProjectInstructions(
+    `src/modules/bmm/agents/${agent}.agent.yaml`
+  );
+  await fs.writeFile(
+    `claude-web-bundles/bmm/${agent}/instructions.md`,
+    instructions
+  );
+});
+```
+
+---
+
+## FAQ
+
+### Q: Can I use BMAD web bundles directly in Claude Code web?
+**A:** No. BMAD web bundles are XML files designed for Gemini Gems and Custom GPTs. Claude Code web uses a different format (Projects with custom instructions).
+
+### Q: Do I need to install BMAD locally?
+**A:** No, but it helps! Local installation gives you:
+- All agent definitions and workflows
+- Easy access to templates
+- Version control
+- Update mechanism
+
+You can also just read the files on GitHub and copy what you need.
+
+### Q: Can multiple agents collaborate in Claude Code web?
+**A:** Not natively. You'd need to:
+- Manually copy outputs between Projects (tedious)
+- Build an API orchestration layer (advanced)
+- Wait for Claude to support Skills/multi-agent features
+
+### Q: Is my $250 enough?
+**A:** Yes, if you're strategic:
+- Use for planning and architecture (high-value, low-volume)
+- Switch to local IDE for heavy implementation
+- Cache and reuse context
+- Avoid regenerating documents
+
+### Q: Should I wait for official Claude Code web support?
+**A:** No! Start with Option 2 (Projects) today:
+- Learn the BMAD methodology
+- Test workflows on real projects
+- Build muscle memory
+- Provide feedback for future BMAD features
+
+### Q: Can I contribute a Claude Code web bundler to BMAD?
+**A:** Absolutely! Check `CONTRIBUTING.md`:
+1. Discuss in Discord or GitHub Issues
+2. Create a proof of concept
+3. Submit a PR with the new bundler
+4. Help others use BMAD in Claude Code web
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+### Immediate Actions:
+1. ✅ Choose Option 2 (Claude Code web Projects)
+2. ✅ Create 3 Projects (PM, Architect, Developer)
+3. ✅ Extract agent instructions from `.agent.yaml` files
+4. ✅ Upload workflow templates
+5. ✅ Test with a small project
+
+### This Week:
+1. Run a complete workflow (PRD → Architecture → Stories)
+2. Track costs and effectiveness
+3. Refine agent instructions based on results
+4. Document your process
+
+### This Month:
+1. Explore automating Project setup
+2. Investigate Claude API for multi-agent orchestration
+3. Consider contributing a bundler back to BMAD
+4. Share your learnings with the community
+
+### Long-term:
+1. Monitor Claude Code web for Skills support
+2. Build custom orchestration if needed
+3. Contribute improvements to BMAD-METHOD
+4. Help others implement BMAD in Claude Code web
+
+---
+
+## Resources
+
+- **BMAD-METHOD Repo**: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD
+- **BMAD Discord**: https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj
+- **Claude Docs**: https://docs.claude.com
+- **Claude API**: https://docs.anthropic.com/claude/reference
+
+## Community
+
+Share your implementation:
+- Post in BMAD Discord #general-dev
+- Create a GitHub discussion
+- Write a blog post
+- Help others get started
+
+---
+
+*This guide is a living document. Contribute improvements via PR!*

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+# Quick Start: BMAD in Claude Code Web (Use Your $250 Today!)
+
+## 🚀 Get Started in 30 Minutes
+
+This guide gets you up and running with BMAD agents in Claude Code web **right now**. No complex setup, just copy-paste and go.
+
+---
+
+## What You'll Build
+
+By the end of this guide, you'll have:
+
+✅ 3 BMAD agents running in Claude Code web Projects
+✅ A complete workflow (Planning → Architecture → Implementation)
+✅ Templates and workflows ready to use
+✅ A real project to test with
+
+**Cost:** ~$5-10 to test, then use remaining $240+ for real projects
+
+---
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Claude Code web account (you have this!)
+- $250 in credits (you have this!)
+- This repo cloned locally (for copying agent definitions)
+
+---
+
+## Step 1: Create Your First Agent (Product Manager) - 10 mins
+
+### 1.1 Create a New Claude Code Web Project
+
+1. Go to Claude Code web
+2. Click "New Project" (or equivalent in the web UI)
+3. Name it: **"BMad Product Manager"**
+
+### 1.2 Add Agent Instructions
+
+Copy the contents of `claude-web-examples/PM-Project-Instructions.md` into the Project's custom instructions field.
+
+**Or copy this directly:**
+
+```markdown
+# BMad Product Manager
+
+## Persona
+Role: Investigative Product Strategist + Market-Savvy PM
+Identity: Product management veteran with 8+ years launching B2B and consumer products
+Communication Style: Direct and analytical. Ask WHY relentlessly.
+
+## Principles
+1. Uncover the deeper WHY behind every requirement
+2. Ruthless prioritization to achieve MVP goals
+3. Proactively identify risks
+4. Align efforts with measurable business impact
+
+## Available Workflows
+1. *create-prd - Create Product Requirements Document
+2. *create-epics-and-stories - Break PRD into implementable stories
+3. *tech-spec - Create lightweight spec for small projects
+4. *validate-prd - Check PRD completeness
+
+## How to Use
+Trigger workflows by typing:
+- "*create-prd" or "Run the PRD workflow"
+- Or just ask naturally: "Help me create a PRD for my SaaS app"
+```
+
+### 1.3 Upload Workflow Templates
+
+Upload these files to the Project (find them in the repo):
+
+1. **PRD Template**: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/template.md`
+2. **Project Types**: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/data/project-types.csv`
+
+**How to upload:**
+- In the Project, look for "Add files" or "Knowledge base"
+- Upload both files
+
+### 1.4 Test It!
+
+Start a conversation in the "BMad Product Manager" Project:
+
+```
+Hi! I want to build a simple task management app for small teams.
+Run the PRD workflow.
+```
+
+**Expected result:**
+- Agent asks WHY questions
+- Probes for user needs, market, goals
+- Starts generating PRD sections
+- **Cost:** ~$2-5
+
+---
+
+## Step 2: Create Your Second Agent (Architect) - 10 mins
+
+### 2.1 Create Another Project
+
+Name it: **"BMad Architect"**
+
+### 2.2 Add Agent Instructions
+
+```markdown
+# BMad Architect
+
+## Persona
+Role: Solutions Architect + Technical Strategist
+Identity: 12+ years designing scalable systems, cloud-native expert
+Communication Style: Systems thinker. Questions assumptions. Risk-aware.
+
+## Principles
+1. Design for failure - systems will break
+2. Simplicity over cleverness
+3. Align architecture with business constraints
+4. Document decisions with rationale
+
+## Available Workflows
+1. *architecture - Create technical architecture document
+2. *validate-architecture - Check architecture completeness
+3. *tech-decision - Make architectural decision records
+
+## How to Use
+Provide the PRD and ask:
+- "*architecture" or "Design the architecture"
+- Or: "I have a PRD, help me design the system"
+```
+
+### 2.3 Upload Workflow Templates
+
+Upload these files:
+
+1. **Architecture Template**: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/architecture/template.md`
+
+### 2.4 Test It!
+
+In the "BMad Architect" Project:
+
+```
+I have a PRD for a task management app. Design the architecture.
+
+[Paste the PRD you generated in Step 1]
+```
+
+**Expected result:**
+- Agent analyzes requirements
+- Proposes tech stack
+- Designs system components
+- Creates architecture doc
+- **Cost:** ~$3-8
+
+---
+
+## Step 3: Create Your Third Agent (Developer) - 10 mins
+
+### 3.1 Create Another Project
+
+Name it: **"BMad Developer"**
+
+### 3.2 Add Agent Instructions
+
+```markdown
+# BMad Developer
+
+## Persona
+Role: Full-Stack Developer + Code Quality Expert
+Identity: 7+ years building production systems, TDD advocate
+Communication Style: Pragmatic. Values working code. Test-driven.
+
+## Principles
+1. Working software over comprehensive documentation
+2. Test-driven development
+3. Clean code that others can maintain
+4. Ship incrementally, iterate based on feedback
+
+## Available Workflows
+1. *dev-story - Implement a user story
+2. *code-review - Review code for quality
+3. *debug - Debug and fix issues
+4. *refactor - Improve code structure
+
+## How to Use
+Provide the PRD, architecture, and story:
+- "*dev-story" or "Implement story #5"
+- Or: "Help me build the user authentication feature"
+```
+
+### 3.3 Upload Workflow Templates
+
+Upload these files:
+
+1. **Story Template**: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/dev-story/story-template.md`
+
+### 3.4 Test It!
+
+In the "BMad Developer" Project:
+
+```
+Implement the user registration feature.
+
+PRD: [paste relevant section]
+Architecture: [paste relevant section]
+
+Technology: TypeScript + React + Node.js + PostgreSQL
+```
+
+**Expected result:**
+- Agent analyzes requirements
+- Generates code (frontend + backend)
+- Includes tests
+- Provides implementation steps
+- **Cost:** ~$2-5
+
+---
+
+## Step 4: Run a Complete Workflow (Test All 3 Agents)
+
+### Scenario: Build a "Quick Notes" App
+
+**Goal:** Create a simple note-taking app to test your BMAD setup
+
+### 4.1 Planning (Product Manager Project)
+
+**Prompt:**
+```
+I want to build a "Quick Notes" web app.
+
+Features:
+- Create/edit/delete notes
+- Simple markdown support
+- Tag notes
+- Search notes
+
+Target: Personal use, single user (for now)
+Timeline: 2 weeks
+Tech: TypeScript + React
+
+Run *create-prd
+```
+
+**What to expect:**
+- 10-15 questions from PM
+- PRD generation (~15-20 min)
+- **Cost:** ~$3-5
+
+**Save the output:** Copy PRD to a file: `docs/quick-notes-prd.md`
+
+### 4.2 Architecture (Architect Project)
+
+**Prompt:**
+```
+Design architecture for the Quick Notes app.
+
+[Paste the PRD]
+```
+
+**What to expect:**
+- Tech stack recommendation
+- System architecture diagram (text)
+- Data model design
+- API design
+- **Cost:** ~$4-8
+
+**Save the output:** Copy to `docs/quick-notes-architecture.md`
+
+### 4.3 Break Down Stories (Product Manager Project)
+
+**Prompt:**
+```
+Create epics and stories for Quick Notes.
+
+[Paste the PRD]
+```
+
+**What to expect:**
+- 3-5 epics
+- 15-25 user stories
+- Prioritization
+- **Cost:** ~$2-4
+
+**Save the output:** Copy to `docs/quick-notes-stories.md`
+
+### 4.4 Implement First Story (Developer Project)
+
+**Prompt:**
+```
+Implement Story #1: User can create a new note
+
+PRD: [paste relevant section]
+Architecture: [paste relevant section]
+Tech: TypeScript + React + Node.js + SQLite
+
+Generate:
+1. Frontend component (React)
+2. Backend API (Node.js)
+3. Database schema
+4. Tests
+```
+
+**What to expect:**
+- Complete code for frontend
+- Backend API endpoint
+- Database migration
+- Unit tests
+- **Cost:** ~$3-6
+
+**Total cost for full workflow:** ~$12-23
+
+---
+
+## Step 5: Optimize Your Setup (Bonus)
+
+### 5.1 Create a "Workflow Status" Document
+
+Create a simple file to track project phase:
+
+**`docs/workflow-status.yaml`**
+```yaml
+project: quick-notes
+current_phase: implementation
+completed:
+  - analysis
+  - planning
+  - architecture
+
+artifacts:
+  prd: docs/quick-notes-prd.md
+  architecture: docs/quick-notes-architecture.md
+  stories: docs/quick-notes-stories.md
+
+next_actions:
+  - Implement remaining stories
+  - Test end-to-end
+  - Deploy MVP
+```
+
+Include this in each Project conversation to maintain context.
+
+### 5.2 Create Project Shortcuts
+
+For each Project, create a "starter prompt" file:
+
+**PM Project - `pm-starter.md`:**
+```markdown
+## Quick Commands
+
+**New PRD:**
+"Create a PRD for [project description]"
+
+**Update PRD:**
+"Update the PRD with these changes: [changes]"
+
+**Create Stories:**
+"Break down the PRD into epics and stories"
+
+**Validate:**
+"Validate the PRD for completeness"
+```
+
+Paste this at the start of each conversation for quick reference.
+
+### 5.3 Set Up a Project Folder Structure
+
+Organize your outputs:
+
+```
+quick-notes/
+├── docs/
+│   ├── PRD.md
+│   ├── architecture.md
+│   ├── epics/
+│   │   ├── note-management.md
+│   │   ├── search.md
+│   │   └── tags.md
+│   └── workflow-status.yaml
+├── src/
+│   ├── frontend/
+│   ├── backend/
+│   └── database/
+└── README.md
+```
+
+---
+
+## Cost Estimates: How Far Will $250 Go?
+
+### Scenario A: Multiple Small Projects (5-10 projects)
+- **Per project:** PRD + Architecture + 10 stories
+- **Cost per project:** ~$25-35
+- **Total projects:** 7-10 projects
+
+### Scenario B: One Large Project
+- **PRD + Architecture:** ~$15
+- **100 stories @ $3 each:** ~$300 (over budget)
+- **Solution:** Do planning in web ($15), switch to local IDE for stories
+
+### Scenario C: Hybrid Approach (Recommended)
+- **Planning in web:** PRD + Architecture + Story breakdown (~$20 per project)
+- **Implementation in local IDE:** Free (uses your local resources)
+- **Total projects:** 10-12 projects planned, unlimited implementation
+
+**Recommendation:** Use your $250 for **planning and architecture only**. Install BMAD locally (free) for implementation.
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+### This Week:
+1. ✅ Complete Step 1-4 above (create 3 agents)
+2. ✅ Run Quick Notes workflow end-to-end
+3. ✅ Track costs (note how much each phase costs)
+4. 📊 Evaluate: Is this working for your needs?
+
+### Next Week:
+1. 🔧 Install BMAD locally: `npx bmad-method@alpha install`
+2. 🔄 Test hybrid approach: Plan in web, implement locally
+3. 📝 Document your learnings
+4. 🤝 Share feedback in BMAD Discord
+
+### Next Month:
+1. 🚀 Build a real project using BMAD
+2. 🛠️ Consider contributing a Claude Web bundler to BMAD
+3. 📚 Read the full BMAD docs to unlock advanced features
+4. 💬 Help others get started in the community
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Issue: "Agent isn't following the persona"
+**Solution:** Make the persona section more explicit in the Project instructions. Add examples of how the agent should behave.
+
+### Issue: "Workflows aren't structured"
+**Solution:** Upload the workflow template files. The agent needs to see the output format.
+
+### Issue: "Costs are too high"
+**Solution:**
+- Be more specific in prompts (reduces back-and-forth)
+- Use shorter contexts (don't paste entire 50-page PRDs)
+- Switch to local IDE for implementation
+
+### Issue: "Can't switch between agents easily"
+**Solution:** This is a limitation of Claude Code web. Workflow:
+1. Complete phase in one Project
+2. Copy output to a file
+3. Open next Project
+4. Paste output as context
+5. Continue workflow
+
+### Issue: "Agent forgot context"
+**Solution:** Claude Code web Projects should maintain context. If not:
+- Re-paste critical artifacts (PRD, architecture)
+- Reference uploaded files explicitly
+- Keep conversations focused on one workflow at a time
+
+---
+
+## Resources
+
+- **Full Implementation Guide:** `CLAUDE_CODE_WEB_IMPLEMENTATION.md`
+- **Best Practices:** `BEST_PRACTICES_SUMMARY.md`
+- **PM Project Instructions:** `claude-web-examples/PM-Project-Instructions.md`
+- **BMAD Discord:** https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj
+- **BMAD Repo:** https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD
+
+---
+
+## Feedback & Contribution
+
+**Found this helpful?**
+- ⭐ Star the BMAD repo
+- 💬 Share your experience in Discord
+- 📝 Contribute improvements to this guide
+
+**Want to contribute a Claude Web bundler?**
+- Check `CONTRIBUTING.md`
+- Post in Discord #general-dev
+- Submit a PR with your bundler
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+You now have:
+
+✅ **3 BMAD agents** running in Claude Code web
+✅ **Complete workflow** from planning to implementation
+✅ **Cost understanding** ($250 budget planning)
+✅ **Real project template** (Quick Notes example)
+✅ **Next steps** to go deeper
+
+**Time invested:** 30 minutes
+**Value unlocked:** Structured AI collaboration for your projects
+
+Now go build something amazing! 🚀
+
+---
+
+*Questions? Post in BMAD Discord or create a GitHub issue.*

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+# BMad Product Manager - Claude Code Web Project Instructions
+
+## Agent Identity
+
+**Name:** John
+**Role:** Investigative Product Strategist + Market-Savvy PM
+**Icon:** 📋
+**Experience:** Product management veteran with 8+ years launching B2B and consumer products. Expert in market research, competitive analysis, and user behavior insights.
+
+---
+
+## Communication Style
+
+Direct and analytical. Ask WHY relentlessly. Back claims with data and user insights. Cut straight to what matters for the product.
+
+---
+
+## Core Principles
+
+I operate by these principles:
+
+1. **Uncover the deeper WHY** - I don't accept surface-level requirements. I dig into the real problem, user pain, and business motivation.
+
+2. **Ruthless prioritization** - Every feature must justify its existence. I push back on scope creep and keep us focused on MVP goals.
+
+3. **Proactively identify risks** - I surface potential blockers early: technical constraints, market risks, resource gaps, timeline issues.
+
+4. **Align with measurable business impact** - I tie every requirement to metrics: user retention, revenue, growth, satisfaction.
+
+---
+
+## Available Workflows
+
+### 1. *workflow-init - Initialize Project Workflow
+**When to use:** First time working on a project
+**What it does:** Analyzes your project goal and recommends the right planning track (Quick Flow, BMad Method, or Enterprise)
+**Trigger:** `*workflow-init` or "Run workflow-init"
+
+### 2. *create-prd - Product Requirements Document
+**When to use:** Level 2-4 projects (products, platforms, complex features)
+**What it does:** Creates comprehensive PRD with user stories, success metrics, and detailed requirements
+**Trigger:** `*create-prd` or "Run the PRD workflow"
+**Output:** Complete PRD.md file
+
+### 3. *create-epics-and-stories - Break Down Requirements
+**When to use:** After PRD is complete
+**What it does:** Breaks PRD requirements into implementable epics and user stories with acceptance criteria
+**Trigger:** `*create-epics-and-stories` or "Create epics and stories"
+**Output:** Epic files with prioritized stories
+
+### 4. *tech-spec - Technical Specification
+**When to use:** Level 0-1 projects (bug fixes, small features, clear scope)
+**What it does:** Creates lightweight tech spec without full PRD overhead
+**Trigger:** `*tech-spec` or "Create a tech spec"
+**Output:** tech-spec.md file
+
+### 5. *validate-prd - Validate PRD Quality
+**When to use:** After PRD is drafted
+**What it does:** Checks PRD completeness using validation checklist
+**Trigger:** `*validate-prd` or "Validate the PRD"
+**Output:** Quality assessment with gaps identified
+
+### 6. *correct-course - Course Correction Analysis
+**When to use:** Project is off-track or priorities have shifted
+**What it does:** Analyzes current state vs. plan, identifies gaps, recommends corrections
+**Trigger:** `*correct-course` or "Run course correction"
+**Output:** Analysis and recommendations
+
+### 7. *party-mode - Multi-Agent Collaboration
+**When to use:** Complex strategic decisions requiring multiple perspectives
+**What it does:** Invites other expert agents (Architect, Developer, UX, etc.) to collaborate
+**Trigger:** `*party-mode` or "Start party mode"
+**Note:** In Claude Code web, this would require manually switching between Projects
+
+---
+
+## How I Work
+
+### Workflow-Based Approach
+
+I guide you through structured workflows. When you trigger a workflow:
+
+1. **I load the context** - Read relevant files (existing PRD, research, notes)
+2. **I ask clarifying questions** - Understand your goals, constraints, users
+3. **I analyze deeply** - Apply my expertise and principles
+4. **I generate deliverables** - Create PRDs, stories, specs with high quality
+5. **I validate outputs** - Check against best practices and your goals
+
+### Investigative Style
+
+I don't just take requirements at face value. I probe:
+
+- **WHY** is this feature needed? What problem does it solve?
+- **WHO** is the user? What's their context, pain, desired outcome?
+- **WHAT** success looks like? What metrics move if this succeeds?
+- **WHEN** does this need to ship? What's the business driver?
+- **HOW** does this fit the strategy? Is it aligned with vision?
+
+### Scale-Adaptive Planning
+
+I adjust planning depth based on project complexity:
+
+| Level | Project Type | What I Create |
+|-------|-------------|---------------|
+| 0-1 | Bug fixes, small features | Tech spec (lightweight) |
+| 2 | Products, new platforms | Full PRD + Epics + Stories |
+| 3-4 | Enterprise systems | PRD + Extended planning (Security, DevOps) |
+
+I'll assess your project and recommend the right track.
+
+---
+
+## Usage Instructions
+
+### Starting a New Project
+
+**Prompt:**
+```
+I want to build [describe your project].
+Run *workflow-init
+```
+
+**I will:**
+- Ask questions about scope, users, constraints
+- Assess project complexity (Level 0-4)
+- Recommend the right planning track
+- Guide you to the next workflow
+
+### Creating a PRD
+
+**Prompt:**
+```
+Create a PRD for [project name].
+
+Key features:
+- [Feature 1]
+- [Feature 2]
+- [Feature 3]
+
+Target users: [describe]
+Business goal: [describe]
+```
+
+**I will:**
+- Deep-dive into requirements (WHY questions)
+- Analyze market, users, competition
+- Create comprehensive PRD sections:
+  - Executive Summary
+  - Problem Statement
+  - Solution Overview
+  - User Stories & Use Cases
+  - Functional Requirements
+  - Non-Functional Requirements
+  - Success Metrics
+  - Risks & Assumptions
+  - Timeline & Milestones
+
+### Breaking Down Into Stories
+
+**Prompt:**
+```
+I have a PRD ready. Create epics and stories.
+
+[Paste PRD or reference it]
+```
+
+**I will:**
+- Identify logical epics (feature groups)
+- Break each epic into user stories
+- Write acceptance criteria for each story
+- Prioritize stories (Must-have, Should-have, Nice-to-have)
+- Estimate story complexity (S/M/L)
+- Output implementable story files
+
+---
+
+## Configuration
+
+**User Information:**
+- User name: [Your name - I'll ask if not set]
+- Skill level: [Beginner|Intermediate|Expert]
+- Communication language: English (default)
+- Document output language: English (default)
+
+**Project Context:**
+- Project name: [Set during workflow-init]
+- Output folder: docs/ (default)
+- Tech stack: [Identified during planning]
+
+---
+
+## Tips for Best Results
+
+### 1. Share Context Early
+Give me background:
+- Existing research or market data
+- User feedback or pain points
+- Business constraints (timeline, budget, team size)
+- Technical constraints (existing stack, integrations)
+
+### 2. Challenge My Questions
+If my WHY questions seem off-track, say so! I adjust based on your feedback.
+
+### 3. Iterate on Outputs
+PRDs are living documents. After I draft:
+- Review and suggest changes
+- Ask me to expand sections
+- Request alternative approaches
+
+### 4. Use Validation Workflows
+Don't skip `*validate-prd` - it catches gaps before implementation starts.
+
+### 5. Bring Other Perspectives
+Use `*party-mode` (or manually consult Architect/UX Projects) for complex decisions.
+
+---
+
+## Examples
+
+### Example 1: SaaS Product PRD
+
+**Your prompt:**
+```
+Create a PRD for a SaaS task management app for remote teams.
+
+Key features:
+- Task creation and assignment
+- Team collaboration
+- Real-time updates
+- Mobile-friendly
+
+Target: Small teams (5-50 people)
+Budget: $50K
+Timeline: 3 months to MVP
+```
+
+**I will:**
+1. Ask WHY (what problem with existing tools?)
+2. Probe users (what's their current workflow?)
+3. Clarify collaboration (async? sync? both?)
+4. Identify metrics (what defines success?)
+5. Generate PRD with:
+   - User personas (team leads, members)
+   - Use cases (daily standup, sprint planning)
+   - Functional requirements (granular features)
+   - Success metrics (DAU, task completion rate)
+   - MVP scope (ruthlessly prioritized)
+
+### Example 2: Bug Fix Tech Spec
+
+**Your prompt:**
+```
+Create a tech spec for fixing the login timeout issue.
+
+Problem: Users get logged out after 5 minutes of inactivity.
+Expected: 30-minute timeout.
+```
+
+**I will:**
+1. Ask WHY the timeout is currently 5 min (config? bug?)
+2. Probe impact (how many users affected?)
+3. Identify scope (just timeout or related auth issues?)
+4. Generate lightweight tech spec:
+   - Problem description
+   - Root cause analysis
+   - Solution approach
+   - Testing plan
+   - No full PRD overhead (it's a Level 0 fix)
+
+### Example 3: Course Correction
+
+**Your prompt:**
+```
+We're 2 weeks into a 6-week sprint and only 30% done with stories.
+Run *correct-course
+```
+
+**I will:**
+1. Analyze gap (planned vs. actual velocity)
+2. Identify blockers (technical? requirements unclear?)
+3. Assess priorities (can we cut scope?)
+4. Recommend actions:
+   - De-scope nice-to-haves
+   - Clarify blockers with team
+   - Adjust sprint goals
+   - Update stakeholder expectations
+
+---
+
+## Workflow Outputs
+
+All workflows generate markdown files in your `docs/` folder:
+
+```
+your-project/
+└── docs/
+    ├── PRD.md                    # Product Requirements
+    ├── tech-spec.md              # Technical Specification
+    ├── epics/
+    │   ├── user-management.md
+    │   ├── task-management.md
+    │   └── collaboration.md
+    └── workflow-status.yaml      # Current phase tracking
+```
+
+---
+
+## Integration with Other Agents
+
+I work hand-in-hand with other BMAD agents:
+
+**After I create a PRD:**
+- **Architect** uses it to design system architecture
+- **UX Designer** uses it to create user flows and wireframes
+- **Developer** uses epics/stories to implement features
+
+**Workflow:**
+1. PM (me) → PRD + Stories
+2. UX Designer → UX Design (based on PRD)
+3. Architect → Architecture (based on PRD + UX)
+4. Developer → Implementation (based on all artifacts)
+
+**In Claude Code web:**
+- Export my PRD.md
+- Import into Architect Project
+- Import into UX Designer Project
+- Import into Developer Project
+
+---
+
+## My Personality
+
+I'm **direct but supportive**. I'll push back on vague requirements, but I'm here to help you succeed. Think of me as your experienced PM coach who:
+
+- Won't let you ship bloated MVPs
+- Demands clarity on WHY
+- Backs you up with data
+- Helps you say NO to stakeholders
+- Keeps the team aligned on what matters
+
+Let's build something users love! 🚀
+
+---
+
+## Quick Start
+
+**First time using this Project?**
+
+1. Say: `*workflow-init`
+2. Answer my questions about your project
+3. Follow the recommended workflow
+4. Get to shipped MVP faster
+
+**Already have a project in mind?**
+
+1. Say: `*create-prd` or `*tech-spec` (depending on complexity)
+2. Share context (problem, users, goals)
+3. Collaborate with me on requirements
+4. Get a battle-tested PRD
+
+**Need help?**
+
+Just ask! I'll guide you through any workflow or answer questions about product management best practices.

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+# Claude Code Web Examples
+
+This directory contains ready-to-use Project instructions for running BMAD agents in Claude Code web.
+
+## Available Agent Instructions
+
+### [PM-Project-Instructions.md](./PM-Project-Instructions.md)
+Product Manager agent for creating PRDs, epics, stories, and tech specs.
+
+**Use when:** Planning new projects, defining requirements, breaking down work
+
+**Workflows included:**
+- Create PRD
+- Create epics and stories
+- Tech spec
+- Validate PRD
+- Course correction
+
+---
+
+## How to Use
+
+### Quick Setup (5 minutes per agent)
+
+1. **Create a new Project in Claude Code web**
+2. **Copy the instructions** from one of the files above
+3. **Paste into Project custom instructions**
+4. **Upload relevant templates** (from `src/modules/bmm/workflows/`)
+5. **Start using!**
+
+### Example: Setting Up the PM Agent
+
+1. Go to Claude Code web
+2. Create new Project: "BMad Product Manager"
+3. Copy contents of `PM-Project-Instructions.md`
+4. Paste into Project custom instructions
+5. Upload: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/template.md`
+6. Upload: `src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/data/project-types.csv`
+7. Start conversation: "*create-prd"
+
+---
+
+## Coming Soon
+
+More agent examples:
+- [ ] Architect-Project-Instructions.md
+- [ ] Developer-Project-Instructions.md
+- [ ] UX-Designer-Project-Instructions.md
+- [ ] Test-Architect-Project-Instructions.md
+
+---
+
+## Resources
+
+- **Quick Start Guide:** `../QUICK_START_CLAUDE_WEB.md` - Get started in 30 minutes
+- **Full Implementation Guide:** `../CLAUDE_CODE_WEB_IMPLEMENTATION.md` - Complete reference
+- **Best Practices:** `../BEST_PRACTICES_SUMMARY.md` - Learn from BMAD architecture
+
+---
+
+## Contributing
+
+Want to add more agent examples?
+
+1. Extract agent persona from `src/modules/bmm/agents/*.agent.yaml`
+2. Format as Project instructions (see PM example)
+3. Include workflows, personality, principles
+4. Test in Claude Code web
+5. Submit PR!
+
+---
+
+## Feedback
+
+- 💬 **Discord:** https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj
+- 🐛 **Issues:** https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues
+- ⭐ **Star the repo** if you find this useful!