From eff826eef9c011698c2bb69a3c4921c1c0426de8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: forcetrainer Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:18:34 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] docs: add open source philosophy and support options to README - Add "100% free and open source" tagline at top - Update YouTube line with upcoming master class/podcast - Add "Help us grow" CTA for stars and subs - Add new "Support BMad" section with donation and speaking info Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 --- README.md | 14 +++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5285425e..281d1d35 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ **Build More, Architect Dreams** — An AI-driven agile development framework with 21 specialized agents, 50+ guided workflows, and scale-adaptive intelligence that adjusts from bug fixes to enterprise systems. +**100% free and open source.** No paywalls. No gated content. We believe knowledge should be shared, not sold. + ## Why BMad? Traditional AI tools do the thinking for you, producing average results. BMad agents act as expert collaborators who guide you through structured workflows to bring out your best thinking. @@ -60,10 +62,20 @@ This analyzes your project and recommends a track: ## Community - [Discord](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj) — Get help, share ideas, collaborate -- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode) — Video tutorials and updates +- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode) — Tutorials, master class, and podcast (launching Feb 2025) - [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues) — Bug reports and feature requests - [Discussions](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/discussions) — Community conversations +**Help us grow:** Star us on [GitHub](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/) and subscribe on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode) — every star and sub helps us reach more developers! + +## Support BMad + +BMad is free for everyone. If you'd like to support development: + +- [Buy Me a Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/bmad) +- Corporate sponsorship — DM on Discord +- Speaking & media inquiries — Reach out on Discord (conferences, podcasts, interviews) + ## Contributing We welcome contributions! See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines. From 5870651bad2af7de1e899dc50b92f88e0c2936ed Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: forcetrainer Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:24:58 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] docs: enhance README free/open source messaging and support section - Expand tagline: "No gated Discord", "empowering everyone" - Add emojis and stronger CTAs to Support section - Consolidate star/subscribe asks into Support section Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 --- README.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 281d1d35..3b4bd4c3 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ **Build More, Architect Dreams** — An AI-driven agile development framework with 21 specialized agents, 50+ guided workflows, and scale-adaptive intelligence that adjusts from bug fixes to enterprise systems. -**100% free and open source.** No paywalls. No gated content. We believe knowledge should be shared, not sold. +**100% free and open source.** No paywalls. No gated content. No gated Discord. We believe in empowering everyone, not just those who can pay. ## Why BMad? @@ -66,15 +66,15 @@ This analyzes your project and recommends a track: - [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues) — Bug reports and feature requests - [Discussions](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/discussions) — Community conversations -**Help us grow:** Star us on [GitHub](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/) and subscribe on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode) — every star and sub helps us reach more developers! - ## Support BMad -BMad is free for everyone. If you'd like to support development: +BMad is free for everyone — and always will be. If you'd like to support development: -- [Buy Me a Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/bmad) -- Corporate sponsorship — DM on Discord -- Speaking & media inquiries — Reach out on Discord (conferences, podcasts, interviews) +- ⭐ [Star us on GitHub](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/) — helps others discover BMad +- 📺 [Subscribe on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode) — master class launching Feb 2025 +- ☕ [Buy Me a Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/bmad) — fuel the development +- 🏢 Corporate sponsorship — DM on Discord +- 🎤 Speaking & media — Available for conferences, podcasts, interviews (Discord) ## Contributing From 9f85dade257ace65be8e5e8a8ea7fb88d2fadcc3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: forcetrainer Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:28:29 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] docs: capitalize support section descriptions Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 --- README.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3b4bd4c3..be81a5d8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -70,11 +70,11 @@ This analyzes your project and recommends a track: BMad is free for everyone — and always will be. If you'd like to support development: -- ⭐ [Star us on GitHub](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/) — helps others discover BMad -- 📺 [Subscribe on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode) — master class launching Feb 2025 -- ☕ [Buy Me a Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/bmad) — fuel the development +- ⭐ [Star us on GitHub](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/) — Helps others discover BMad +- 📺 [Subscribe on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode) — Master class launching Feb 2025 +- ☕ [Buy Me a Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/bmad) — Fuel the development - 🏢 Corporate sponsorship — DM on Discord -- 🎤 Speaking & media — Available for conferences, podcasts, interviews (Discord) +- 🎤 Speaking & Media — Available for conferences, podcasts, interviews (Discord) ## Contributing From e465ce4bb50214133e1882d026f41e0edad87847 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: forcetrainer Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:01:37 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] docs: fix year typo in README (2025 -> 2026) Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index be81a5d8..14d581ff 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ This analyzes your project and recommends a track: BMad is free for everyone — and always will be. If you'd like to support development: - ⭐ [Star us on GitHub](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/) — Helps others discover BMad -- 📺 [Subscribe on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode) — Master class launching Feb 2025 +- 📺 [Subscribe on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode) — Master class launching Feb 2026 - ☕ [Buy Me a Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/bmad) — Fuel the development - 🏢 Corporate sponsorship — DM on Discord - 🎤 Speaking & Media — Available for conferences, podcasts, interviews (Discord)