diff --git a/src/modules/bmb/agents/bmad-builder.agent.yaml b/src/modules/bmb/agents/bmad-builder.agent.yaml
index f08a568f..c01f2ec2 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmb/agents/bmad-builder.agent.yaml
+++ b/src/modules/bmb/agents/bmad-builder.agent.yaml
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ agent:
 
     - trigger: create-module
       workflow: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml"
-      description: Create a complete BMAD module (brainstorm → brief → build with agents and workflows)
+      description: Create a complete BMAD compatible module (custom agents and workflows)
 
     - trigger: create-workflow
       workflow: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml"
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/instructions-gdd.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/instructions-gdd.md
index 695c9251..9e6ad4bf 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/instructions-gdd.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/instructions-gdd.md
@@ -22,21 +22,25 @@
 </invoke-workflow>
 
 <check if="status_exists == false">
-  <output>**⚠️ No Workflow Status File Found**
+  <output>**Note: No Workflow Status File Found**
 
-The GDD workflow requires a status file to understand your project context.
+The GDD workflow can run standalone or as part of the BMM workflow path.
 
-Please run `workflow-init` first to:
+**Recommended:** Run `workflow-init` first for:
 
-- Define your project type and level
-- Map out your workflow journey
-- Create the status file
+- Project context tracking
+- Workflow sequencing guidance
+- Progress monitoring across workflows
 
-Run: `workflow-init`
-
-After setup, return here to create your GDD.
+**Or continue standalone** without progress tracking.
 </output>
-<action>Exit workflow - cannot proceed without status file</action>
+<ask>Continue in standalone mode or exit to run workflow-init? (continue/exit)</ask>
+<check if="continue">
+<action>Set standalone_mode = true</action>
+</check>
+<check if="exit">
+<action>Exit workflow</action>
+</check>
 </check>
 
 <check if="status_exists == true">
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/instructions.md
index 2e67b18c..6b70f182 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/instructions.md
@@ -20,21 +20,25 @@
 </invoke-workflow>
 
 <check if="status_exists == false">
-  <output>**⚠️ No Workflow Status File Found**
+  <output>**Note: No Workflow Status File Found**
 
-The PRD workflow requires a status file to understand your project context.
+The PRD workflow can run standalone or as part of the BMM workflow path.
 
-Please run `workflow-init` first to:
+**Recommended:** Run `workflow-init` first for:
 
-- Define your project type and level
-- Map out your workflow journey
-- Create the status file
+- Project context tracking
+- Workflow sequencing guidance
+- Progress monitoring across workflows
 
-Run: `workflow-init`
-
-After setup, return here to create your PRD.
+**Or continue standalone** without progress tracking.
 </output>
-<action>Exit workflow - cannot proceed without status file</action>
+<ask>Continue in standalone mode or exit to run workflow-init? (continue/exit)</ask>
+<check if="continue">
+<action>Set standalone_mode = true</action>
+</check>
+<check if="exit">
+<action>Exit workflow</action>
+</check>
 </check>
 
 <check if="status_exists == true">
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/instructions.md
index 283a9d86..6f743a18 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/instructions.md
@@ -21,21 +21,25 @@
 </invoke-workflow>
 
 <check if="status_exists == false">
-  <output>**⚠️ No Workflow Status File Found**
+  <output>**Note: No Workflow Status File Found**
 
-The tech-spec workflow requires a status file to understand your project context.
+The tech-spec workflow can run standalone or as part of the BMM workflow path.
 
-Please run `workflow-init` first to:
+**Recommended:** Run `workflow-init` first for:
 
-- Define your project type and level
-- Map out your workflow journey
-- Create the status file
+- Project context tracking
+- Workflow sequencing guidance
+- Progress monitoring across workflows
 
-Run: `workflow-init`
-
-After setup, return here to create your tech spec.
+**Or continue standalone** without progress tracking.
 </output>
-<action>Exit workflow - cannot proceed without status file</action>
+<ask>Continue in standalone mode or exit to run workflow-init? (continue/exit)</ask>
+<check if="continue">
+<action>Set standalone_mode = true</action>
+</check>
+<check if="exit">
+<action>Exit workflow</action>
+</check>
 </check>
 
 <check if="status_exists == true">
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/architecture/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/architecture/instructions.md
index 7572f1a3..4712c4bd 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/architecture/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/architecture/instructions.md
@@ -18,21 +18,25 @@
 </invoke-workflow>
 
 <check if="status_exists == false">
-  <output>**⚠️ No Workflow Status File Found**
+  <output>**Note: No Workflow Status File Found**
 
-The Decision Architecture workflow requires a status file to understand your project context.
+The Decision Architecture workflow can run standalone or as part of the BMM workflow path.
 
-Please run `workflow-init` first to:
+**Recommended:** Run `workflow-init` first for:
 
-- Define your project type and level
-- Map out your workflow journey
-- Create the status file
+- Project context tracking
+- Workflow sequencing guidance
+- Progress monitoring across workflows
 
-Run: `workflow-init`
-
-After setup, return here to create your decision architecture.
+**Or continue standalone** without progress tracking.
 </output>
-<action>Exit workflow - cannot proceed without status file</action>
+<ask>Continue in standalone mode or exit to run workflow-init? (continue/exit)</ask>
+<check if="continue">
+<action>Set standalone_mode = true</action>
+</check>
+<check if="exit">
+<action>Exit workflow</action>
+</check>
 </check>
 
 <check if="status_exists == true">
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/solutioning-gate-check/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/solutioning-gate-check/instructions.md
index 620bf6e4..641422b2 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/solutioning-gate-check/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/solutioning-gate-check/instructions.md
@@ -13,15 +13,25 @@
 </invoke-workflow>
 
 <check if="status_exists == false">
-  <output>**⚠️ No Workflow Status File Found**
+  <output>**Note: No Workflow Status File Found**
 
-The Implementation Ready Check requires a status file to understand your project context.
+The Implementation Ready Check can run standalone or as part of the BMM workflow path.
 
-Please run `workflow-init` first to establish your project configuration.
+**Recommended:** Run `workflow-init` first for:
 
-After setup, return here to validate implementation readiness.
+- Project context tracking
+- Workflow sequencing guidance
+- Progress monitoring across workflows
+
+**Or continue standalone** without progress tracking.
 </output>
-<action>Exit workflow - cannot proceed without status file</action>
+<ask>Continue in standalone mode or exit to run workflow-init? (continue/exit)</ask>
+<check if="continue">
+<action>Set standalone_mode = true</action>
+</check>
+<check if="exit">
+<action>Exit workflow</action>
+</check>
 </check>
 
 <check if="status_exists == true">