Merge branch 'main' into product-brief-prototype-preview

.github/workflows/quality.yaml

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ name: Quality & Validation
 # - Schema validation (YAML structure)
 # - Agent schema tests (fixture-based validation)
 # - Installation component tests (compilation)
-# - Bundle validation (web bundle integrity)
+# Keep this workflow aligned with `npm run quality` in `package.json`.
 
 "on":
   pull_request:

AGENTS.md

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+# BMAD-METHOD
+
+Open source framework for structured, agent-assisted software delivery.
+
+## Rules
+
+- Use Conventional Commits for every commit.
+- Before pushing, run `npm ci && npm run quality` on `HEAD` in the exact checkout you are about to push.
+  `quality` mirrors the checks in `.github/workflows/quality.yaml`.

README_CN.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 - **派对模式** — 将多个智能体角色带入一个会话进行协作和讨论
 - **完整生命周期** — 从想法开始（头脑风暴）到部署发布
 
-[在 **docs.bmad-method.org** 了解更多](http://docs.bmad-method.org)
+[在 **docs.bmad-method.org** 了解更多](https://docs.bmad-method.org)
 
 ---
 
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 
 **V6 已到来，我们才刚刚开始！** BMad 方法正在快速发展，包括跨平台智能体团队和子智能体集成、技能架构、BMad Builder v1、开发循环自动化等优化，以及更多正在开发中的功能。
 
-**[📍 查看完整路线图 →](http://docs.bmad-method.org/roadmap/)**
+**[📍 查看完整路线图 →](https://docs.bmad-method.org/roadmap/)**
 
 ---
 
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 npx bmad-method install
 ```
 
-> 如果你获得的是过时的测试版，请使用：`npx bmad-method@6.0.1 install`
+> 想要最新的预发布版本？使用 `npx bmad-method@next install`。相比默认安装，可能会有更多变更。
 
 按照安装程序提示操作，然后在项目文件夹中打开你的 AI IDE（Claude Code、Cursor 等）。
 
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
 npx bmad-method install --directory /path/to/project --modules bmm --tools claude-code --yes
 ```
 
-[查看所有安装选项](http://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/non-interactive-installation/)
+[查看所有安装选项](https://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/non-interactive-installation/)
 
 > **不确定该做什么？** 运行 `bmad-help` — 它会准确告诉你下一步做什么以及什么是可选的。你也可以问诸如 `bmad-help 我刚刚完成了架构设计，接下来该做什么？` 之类的问题。
 
@@ -62,17 +62,17 @@ BMad 方法通过官方模块扩展到专业领域。可在安装期间或之后
 | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
 | **[BMad Method (BMM)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD)**                                             | 包含 34+ 工作流的核心框架                         |
 | **[BMad Builder (BMB)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-builder)**                                           | 创建自定义 BMad 智能体和工作流                     |
-| **[Test Architect (TEA)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/tea)**                                                  | 基于风险的测试策略和自动化                         |
+| **[Test Architect (TEA)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise)**             | 基于风险的测试策略和自动化                         |
 | **[Game Dev Studio (BMGD)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio)**                        | 游戏开发工作流（Unity、Unreal、Godot）             |
 | **[Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-creative-intelligence-suite)** | 创新、头脑风暴、设计思维                           |
 
 ## 文档
 
-[BMad 方法文档站点](http://docs.bmad-method.org) — 教程、指南、概念和参考
+[BMad 方法文档站点](https://docs.bmad-method.org) — 教程、指南、概念和参考
 
 **快速链接：**
-- [入门教程](http://docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/getting-started/)
+- [入门教程](https://docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/getting-started/)
-- [从先前版本升级](http://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/upgrade-to-v6/)
+- [从先前版本升级](https://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/upgrade-to-v6/)
 - [测试架构师文档](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/)
 
 

package.json

@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@
     "lint:fix": "eslint . --ext .js,.cjs,.mjs,.yaml --fix",
     "lint:md": "markdownlint-cli2 \"**/*.md\"",
     "prepare": "command -v husky >/dev/null 2>&1 && husky || exit 0",
+    "quality": "npm run format:check && npm run lint && npm run lint:md && npm run docs:build && npm run validate:schemas && npm run test:schemas && npm run test:install && npm run validate:refs",
     "rebundle": "node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js rebundle",
     "test": "npm run test:schemas && npm run test:refs && npm run test:install && npm run validate:schemas && npm run lint && npm run lint:md && npm run format:check",
     "test:coverage": "c8 --reporter=text --reporter=html npm run test:schemas",

src/bmm/agents/analyst.agent.yaml

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ agent:
       description: "[DR] Domain Research: Industry domain deep dive, subject matter expertise and terminology"
 
     - trigger: TR or fuzzy match on technical-research
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-technical-research.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-technical-research"
       description: "[TR] Technical Research: Technical feasibility, architecture options and implementation approaches"
 
     - trigger: CB or fuzzy match on product-brief
@@ -39,5 +39,5 @@ agent:
       description: "[CB] Create Brief: A guided experience to nail down your product idea into an executive brief"
 
     - trigger: DP or fuzzy match on document-project
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-document-project"
       description: "[DP] Document Project: Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation for both human and LLM"

src/bmm/agents/architect.agent.yaml

@@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: CA or fuzzy match on create-architecture
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-create-architecture"
       description: "[CA] Create Architecture: Guided Workflow to document technical decisions to keep implementation on track"
 
     - trigger: IR or fuzzy match on implementation-readiness
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/check-implementation-readiness/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-check-implementation-readiness"
       description: "[IR] Implementation Readiness: Ensure the PRD, UX, and Architecture and Epics and Stories List are all aligned"

src/bmm/agents/dev.agent.yaml

@@ -34,5 +34,5 @@ agent:
       description: "[DS] Dev Story: Write the next or specified stories tests and code."
 
     - trigger: CR or fuzzy match on code-review
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-code-review"
       description: "[CR] Code Review: Initiate a comprehensive code review across multiple quality facets. For best results, use a fresh context and a different quality LLM if available"

src/bmm/agents/pm.agent.yaml

@@ -32,13 +32,13 @@ agent:
       description: "[EP] Edit PRD: Update an existing Product Requirements Document"
 
     - trigger: CE or fuzzy match on epics-stories
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-create-epics-and-stories"
       description: "[CE] Create Epics and Stories: Create the Epics and Stories Listing, these are the specs that will drive development"
 
     - trigger: IR or fuzzy match on implementation-readiness
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/check-implementation-readiness/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-check-implementation-readiness"
       description: "[IR] Implementation Readiness: Ensure the PRD, UX, and Architecture and Epics and Stories List are all aligned"
 
     - trigger: CC or fuzzy match on correct-course
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-correct-course"
       description: "[CC] Course Correction: Use this so we can determine how to proceed if major need for change is discovered mid implementation"

src/bmm/agents/qa.agent.yaml

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: QA or fuzzy match on qa-automate
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-qa-generate-e2e-tests"
       description: "[QA] Automate - Generate tests for existing features (simplified)"
 
   prompts:

src/bmm/agents/quick-flow-solo-dev.agent.yaml

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: QS or fuzzy match on quick-spec
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-quick-spec"
       description: "[QS] Quick Spec: Architect a quick but complete technical spec with implementation-ready stories/specs"
 
     - trigger: QD or fuzzy match on quick-dev
@@ -32,5 +32,5 @@ agent:
       description: "[QQ] Quick Dev New (Preview): Unified quick flow — clarify intent, plan, implement, review, present (experimental)"
 
     - trigger: CR or fuzzy match on code-review
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-code-review"
       description: "[CR] Code Review: Initiate a comprehensive code review across multiple quality facets. For best results, use a fresh context and a different quality LLM if available"

src/bmm/agents/sm.agent.yaml

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: SP or fuzzy match on sprint-planning
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-planning/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-sprint-planning"
       description: "[SP] Sprint Planning: Generate or update the record that will sequence the tasks to complete the full project that the dev agent will follow"
 
     - trigger: CS or fuzzy match on create-story
@@ -28,10 +28,10 @@ agent:
       description: "[CS] Context Story: Prepare a story with all required context for implementation for the developer agent"
 
     - trigger: ER or fuzzy match on epic-retrospective
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-retrospective"
       data: "{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv"
       description: "[ER] Epic Retrospective: Party Mode review of all work completed across an epic."
 
     - trigger: CC or fuzzy match on correct-course
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-correct-course"
       description: "[CC] Course Correction: Use this so we can determine how to proceed if major need for change is discovered mid implementation"

src/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: DP or fuzzy match on document-project
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-document-project"
       description: "[DP] Document Project: Generate comprehensive project documentation (brownfield analysis, architecture scanning)"
 
     - trigger: WD or fuzzy match on write-document

src/bmm/module-help.csv

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 module,phase,name,code,sequence,workflow-file,command,required,agent,options,description,output-location,outputs,
-bmm,anytime,Document Project,DP,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-document-project,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation",project-knowledge,*,
+bmm,anytime,Document Project,DP,,skill:bmad-document-project,bmad-bmm-document-project,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation",project-knowledge,*,
-bmm,anytime,Generate Project Context,GPC,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/generate-project-context/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-generate-project-context,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Scan existing codebase to generate a lean LLM-optimized project-context.md containing critical implementation rules patterns and conventions for AI agents. Essential for brownfield projects and quick-flow.",output_folder,"project context",
+bmm,anytime,Generate Project Context,GPC,,skill:bmad-generate-project-context,bmad-bmm-generate-project-context,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Scan existing codebase to generate a lean LLM-optimized project-context.md containing critical implementation rules patterns and conventions for AI agents. Essential for brownfield projects and quick-flow.",output_folder,"project context",
-bmm,anytime,Quick Spec,QS,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-quick-spec,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method. Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps brownfield additions to well established patterns utilities without extensive planning",planning_artifacts,"tech spec",
+bmm,anytime,Quick Spec,QS,,skill:bmad-quick-spec,bmad-bmm-quick-spec,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method. Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps brownfield additions to well established patterns utilities without extensive planning",planning_artifacts,"tech spec",
 bmm,anytime,Quick Dev,QD,,skill:bmad-quick-dev,bmad-bmm-quick-dev,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps utilities without extensive planning - Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method, unless the user is already working through the implementation phase and just requests a 1 off things not already in the plan",,,
 bmm,anytime,Quick Dev New Preview,QQ,,skill:bmad-quick-dev-new-preview,bmad-bmm-quick-dev-new-preview,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Unified quick flow (experimental): clarify intent plan implement review and present in a single workflow",implementation_artifacts,"tech spec implementation",
-bmm,anytime,Correct Course,CC,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-correct-course,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Navigate significant changes. May recommend start over update PRD redo architecture sprint planning or correct epics and stories",planning_artifacts,"change proposal",
+bmm,anytime,Correct Course,CC,,skill:bmad-correct-course,bmad-bmm-correct-course,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Navigate significant changes. May recommend start over update PRD redo architecture sprint planning or correct epics and stories",planning_artifacts,"change proposal",
 bmm,anytime,Write Document,WD,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Describe in detail what you want, and the agent will follow the documentation best practices defined in agent memory. Multi-turn conversation with subprocess for research/review.",project-knowledge,"document",
 bmm,anytime,Update Standards,US,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Update agent memory documentation-standards.md with your specific preferences if you discover missing document conventions.",_bmad/_memory/tech-writer-sidecar,"standards",
 bmm,anytime,Mermaid Generate,MG,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Create a Mermaid diagram based on user description. Will suggest diagram types if not specified.",planning_artifacts,"mermaid diagram",
@@ -13,20 +13,20 @@ bmm,anytime,Explain Concept,EC,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.y
 bmm,1-analysis,Brainstorm Project,BP,10,skill:bmad-brainstorming,bmad-brainstorming,false,analyst,data=_bmad/bmm/data/project-context-template.md,"Expert Guided Facilitation through a single or multiple techniques",planning_artifacts,"brainstorming session",
 bmm,1-analysis,Market Research,MR,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-market-research.md,bmad-bmm-market-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Market analysis competitive landscape customer needs and trends","planning_artifacts|project-knowledge","research documents",
 bmm,1-analysis,Domain Research,DR,21,skill:bmad-domain-research,bmad-bmm-domain-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Industry domain deep dive subject matter expertise and terminology","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
-bmm,1-analysis,Technical Research,TR,22,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-technical-research.md,bmad-bmm-technical-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Technical feasibility architecture options and implementation approaches","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
+bmm,1-analysis,Technical Research,TR,22,skill:bmad-technical-research,bmad-bmm-technical-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Technical feasibility architecture options and implementation approaches","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
 bmm,1-analysis,Create Brief,CB,30,skill:bmad-create-product-brief,bmad-bmm-create-product-brief,false,analyst,Create Mode,"A guided experience to nail down your product idea",planning_artifacts,"product brief",
 bmm,2-planning,Create PRD,CP,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-create-prd.md,bmad-bmm-create-prd,true,pm,Create Mode,"Expert led facilitation to produce your Product Requirements Document",planning_artifacts,prd,
 bmm,2-planning,Validate PRD,VP,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-validate-prd.md,bmad-bmm-validate-prd,false,pm,Validate Mode,"Validate PRD is comprehensive lean well organized and cohesive",planning_artifacts,"prd validation report",
 bmm,2-planning,Edit PRD,EP,25,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-edit-prd.md,bmad-bmm-edit-prd,false,pm,Edit Mode,"Improve and enhance an existing PRD",planning_artifacts,"updated prd",
 bmm,2-planning,Create UX,CU,30,skill:bmad-create-ux-design,bmad-bmm-create-ux-design,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Guidance through realizing the plan for your UX, strongly recommended if a UI is a primary piece of the proposed project",planning_artifacts,"ux design",
-bmm,3-solutioning,Create Architecture,CA,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-architecture,true,architect,Create Mode,"Guided Workflow to document technical decisions",planning_artifacts,architecture,
+bmm,3-solutioning,Create Architecture,CA,10,skill:bmad-create-architecture,bmad-bmm-create-architecture,true,architect,Create Mode,"Guided Workflow to document technical decisions",planning_artifacts,architecture,
-bmm,3-solutioning,Create Epics and Stories,CE,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-epics-and-stories,true,pm,Create Mode,"Create the Epics and Stories Listing",planning_artifacts,"epics and stories",
+bmm,3-solutioning,Create Epics and Stories,CE,30,skill:bmad-create-epics-and-stories,bmad-bmm-create-epics-and-stories,true,pm,Create Mode,"Create the Epics and Stories Listing",planning_artifacts,"epics and stories",
-bmm,3-solutioning,Check Implementation Readiness,IR,70,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/check-implementation-readiness/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-check-implementation-readiness,true,architect,Validate Mode,"Ensure PRD UX Architecture and Epics Stories are aligned",planning_artifacts,"readiness report",
+bmm,3-solutioning,Check Implementation Readiness,IR,70,skill:bmad-check-implementation-readiness,bmad-bmm-check-implementation-readiness,true,architect,Validate Mode,"Ensure PRD UX Architecture and Epics Stories are aligned",planning_artifacts,"readiness report",
-bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Planning,SP,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-planning/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-sprint-planning,true,sm,Create Mode,"Generate sprint plan for development tasks - this kicks off the implementation phase by producing a plan the implementation agents will follow in sequence for every story in the plan.",implementation_artifacts,"sprint status",
+bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Planning,SP,10,skill:bmad-sprint-planning,bmad-bmm-sprint-planning,true,sm,Create Mode,"Generate sprint plan for development tasks - this kicks off the implementation phase by producing a plan the implementation agents will follow in sequence for every story in the plan.",implementation_artifacts,"sprint status",
-bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Status,SS,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-sprint-status,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Summarize sprint status and route to next workflow",,,
+bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Status,SS,20,skill:bmad-sprint-status,bmad-bmm-sprint-status,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Summarize sprint status and route to next workflow",,,
 bmm,4-implementation,Validate Story,VS,35,skill:bmad-create-story,bmad-bmm-create-story,false,sm,Validate Mode,"Validates story readiness and completeness before development work begins",implementation_artifacts,"story validation report",
 bmm,4-implementation,Create Story,CS,30,skill:bmad-create-story,bmad-bmm-create-story,true,sm,Create Mode,"Story cycle start: Prepare first found story in the sprint plan that is next, or if the command is run with a specific epic and story designation with context. Once complete, then VS then DS then CR then back to DS if needed or next CS or ER",implementation_artifacts,story,
 bmm,4-implementation,Dev Story,DS,40,skill:bmad-dev-story,bmad-bmm-dev-story,true,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: Execute story implementation tasks and tests then CR then back to DS if fixes needed",,,
-bmm,4-implementation,Code Review,CR,50,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-code-review,false,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: If issues back to DS if approved then next CS or ER if epic complete",,,
+bmm,4-implementation,Code Review,CR,50,skill:bmad-code-review,bmad-bmm-code-review,false,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: If issues back to DS if approved then next CS or ER if epic complete",,,
-bmm,4-implementation,QA Automation Test,QA,45,_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-qa-automate,false,qa,Create Mode,"Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code using the project's existing test framework (detects existing well known in use test frameworks). Use after implementation to add test coverage. NOT for code review or story validation - use CR for that.",implementation_artifacts,"test suite",
+bmm,4-implementation,QA Automation Test,QA,45,skill:bmad-qa-generate-e2e-tests,bmad-bmm-qa-automate,false,qa,Create Mode,"Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code using the project's existing test framework (detects existing well known in use test frameworks). Use after implementation to add test coverage. NOT for code review or story validation - use CR for that.",implementation_artifacts,"test suite",
-bmm,4-implementation,Retrospective,ER,60,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-retrospective,false,sm,Create Mode,"Optional at epic end: Review completed work lessons learned and next epic or if major issues consider CC",implementation_artifacts,retrospective,
+bmm,4-implementation,Retrospective,ER,60,skill:bmad-retrospective,bmad-bmm-retrospective,false,sm,Create Mode,"Optional at epic end: Review completed work lessons learned and next epic or if major issues consider CC",implementation_artifacts,retrospective,

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-02-vision.md

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Conduct comprehensive product vision discovery to define the core problem, solut
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-03-users.md

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Define target users with rich personas and map their key interactions with the p
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-04-metrics.md

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Define comprehensive success metrics that include user success, business objecti
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-05-scope.md

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Define MVP scope with clear boundaries and outline future vision through collabo
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/workflow.md

@@ -47,6 +47,9 @@ Load and read full config from {project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml and resolve:
 
 - `project_name`, `output_folder`, `planning_artifacts`, `user_name`, `communication_language`, `document_output_language`, `user_skill_level`
 
+✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the configured `{communication_language}`.
+✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`.
+
 ### 2. First Step EXECUTION
 
 Read fully and follow: `./steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the workflow.

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -2,8 +2,3 @@ workflow-market-research.md:
   canonicalId: bmad-market-research
   type: workflow
   description: "Conduct market research on competition and customers. Use when the user says 'create a market research report about [business idea]'"
-
-workflow-technical-research.md:
-  canonicalId: bmad-technical-research
-  type: workflow
-  description: "Conduct technical research on technologies and architecture. Use when the user says 'create a technical research report on [topic]'"

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-technical-research
+description: 'Conduct technical research on technologies and architecture. Use when the user says "create a technical research report on [topic]".'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+type: skill

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/research.template.md

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+---
+stepsCompleted: []
+inputDocuments: []
+workflowType: 'research'
+lastStep: 1
+research_type: '{{research_type}}'
+research_topic: '{{research_topic}}'
+research_goals: '{{research_goals}}'
+user_name: '{{user_name}}'
+date: '{{date}}'
+web_research_enabled: true
+source_verification: true
+---
+
+# Research Report: {{research_type}}
+
+**Date:** {{date}}
+**Author:** {{user_name}}
+**Research Type:** {{research_type}}
+
+---
+
+## Research Overview
+
+[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]
+
+---
+
+<!-- Content will be appended sequentially through research workflow steps -->

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/technical-steps/step-01-init.md

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ For **{{research_topic}}**, I will research:
 
 - Document scope confirmation in research file
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-02-technical-overview.md`
+- Load: `./step-02-technical-overview.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -132,6 +132,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append scope confirmation:
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-02-technical-overview.md` to begin technology stack analysis.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-02-technical-overview.md` to begin technology stack analysis.
 
 Remember: This is SCOPE CONFIRMATION ONLY - no actual technical research yet, just confirming the research approach and scope!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/technical-steps/step-02-technical-overview.md

@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ _Source: [URL]_
 
 - **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-03-integration-patterns.md`
+- Load: `./step-03-integration-patterns.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -234,6 +234,6 @@ Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional a
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-03-integration-patterns.md` to analyze APIs, communication protocols, and system interoperability for {{research_topic}}.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-03-integration-patterns.md` to analyze APIs, communication protocols, and system interoperability for {{research_topic}}.
 
 Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and emphasize current technology data with rigorous source verification!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/technical-steps/step-03-integration-patterns.md

@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ _Source: [URL]_
 
 - **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-04-architectural-patterns.md`
+- Load: `./step-04-architectural-patterns.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -243,6 +243,6 @@ Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional a
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-04-architectural-patterns.md` to analyze architectural patterns, design decisions, and system structures for {{research_topic}}.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-04-architectural-patterns.md` to analyze architectural patterns, design decisions, and system structures for {{research_topic}}.
 
 Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and emphasize current integration data with rigorous source verification!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/technical-steps/step-04-architectural-patterns.md

@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ Show the generated architectural patterns and present continue option:
 
 - Append the final content to the research document
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-05-implementation-research.md`
+- Load: `./step-05-implementation-research.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -197,6 +197,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the research document usin
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-05-implementation-research.md` to focus on implementation approaches and technology adoption.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-05-implementation-research.md` to focus on implementation approaches and technology adoption.
 
 Remember: Always emphasize current architectural data and rigorous source verification!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/technical-steps/step-05-implementation-research.md

@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ Show the generated implementation research and present continue option:
 
 - Append the final content to the research document
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md`
+- Load: `./step-06-research-synthesis.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -230,4 +230,4 @@ When 'C' is selected:
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md` to produce the comprehensive technical research document with narrative introduction, detailed TOC, and executive summary.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-06-research-synthesis.md` to produce the comprehensive technical research document with narrative introduction, detailed TOC, and executive summary.

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/workflow.md

@@ -1,7 +1,3 @@
----
-name: technical-research
-description: 'Conduct technical research on technologies and architecture. Use when the user says "create a technical research report on [topic]".'
----
 
 # Technical Research Workflow
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-03-core-experience.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on defining the core user experience and platform
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE discovery, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-04-emotional-response.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on defining desired emotional responses and user feelings
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE discovery, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-05-inspiration.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on analyzing existing UX patterns and extracting inspiration
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE discovery, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-06-design-system.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on choosing appropriate design system approach
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE decision-making, not recommendation-only
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-07-defining-experience.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on defining the core interaction that defines the product
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE discovery, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-08-visual-foundation.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on establishing visual design foundation (colors, typography, spacing)
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE discovery, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-09-design-directions.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on generating and evaluating design direction variations
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE exploration, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-10-user-journeys.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on designing user flows and journey interactions
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE flow design, not assumption-based layouts
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-11-component-strategy.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on defining component library strategy and custom components
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE component planning, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-12-ux-patterns.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on establishing consistency patterns for common UX situations
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE pattern definition, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-13-responsive-accessibility.md

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on responsive design strategy and accessibility compliance
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE strategy definition, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/workflow.md

@@ -34,4 +34,5 @@ Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
 ## EXECUTION
 
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 - Read fully and follow: `./steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the UX design workflow.

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-02-discovery.md

@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ Discover and classify the project - understand what type of product this is, wha
 - ✅ ALWAYS treat this as collaborative discovery between PM peers
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-02b-vision.md

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ Discover what makes this product special and understand the product vision throu
 - ✅ ALWAYS treat this as collaborative discovery between PM peers
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-02c-executive-summary.md

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ Generate the Executive Summary content using insights from classification (step
 - ✅ ALWAYS treat this as collaborative discovery between PM peers
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-03-success.md

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow
 - 💬 FOCUS on defining what winning looks like for this product
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE discovery, not assumption-based goal setting
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-04-journeys.md

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow
 - 💬 FOCUS on mapping ALL user types that interact with the system
 - 🎯 CRITICAL: No journey = no functional requirements = product doesn't exist
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-05-domain.md

@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ For complex domains only that have a mapping in {domainComplexityCSV}, explore d
 - ✅ ALWAYS treat this as collaborative discovery between PM peers
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-06-innovation.md

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow
 - 💬 FOCUS on detecting and exploring innovative aspects of the product
 - 🎯 OPTIONAL STEP: Only proceed if innovation signals are detected
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-07-project-type.md

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow
 - 💬 FOCUS on project-type specific requirements and technical considerations
 - 🎯 DATA-DRIVEN: Use CSV configuration to guide discovery
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-08-scoping.md

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow
 - 💬 FOCUS on strategic scope decisions that keep projects viable
 - 🎯 EMPHASIZE lean MVP thinking while preserving long-term vision
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-09-functional.md

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow
 - 💬 FOCUS on creating comprehensive capability inventory for the product
 - 🎯 CRITICAL: This is THE CAPABILITY CONTRACT for all downstream work
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-10-nonfunctional.md

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow
 - 💬 FOCUS on quality attributes that matter for THIS specific product
 - 🎯 SELECTIVE: Only document NFRs that actually apply to the product
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-11-polish.md

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow
 - 💬 PRESERVE user's voice and intent
 - 🎯 MAINTAIN all essential information while improving presentation
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-e/step-e-01-discovery.md

@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ Understand what the user wants to edit in the PRD, detect PRD format/type, check
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-e/step-e-02-review.md

@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ Thoroughly review the existing PRD, analyze validation report findings (if provi
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-e/step-e-03-edit.md

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ Apply changes to the PRD following the approved change plan from step e-02, incl
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-v/step-v-10-smart-validation.md

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ Validate Functional Requirements meet SMART quality criteria (Specific, Measurab
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-v/step-v-11-holistic-quality-validation.md

@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ Assess the PRD as a cohesive, compelling document - evaluating document flow, du
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-v/step-v-13-report-complete.md

@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ Finalize validation report, summarize all findings from steps 1-12, present summ
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-create-prd.md

@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ Load and read full config from {main_config} and resolve:
 - `date` as system-generated current datetime
 
 ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the configured `{communication_language}`.
+✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`.
 
 ### 2. Route to Create Workflow
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-edit-prd.md

@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ Load and read full config from {main_config} and resolve:
 - `date` as system-generated current datetime
 
 ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the configured `{communication_language}`.
+✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`.
 
 ### 2. Route to Edit Workflow
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-validate-prd.md

@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ Load and read full config from {main_config} and resolve:
 - `date` as system-generated current datetime
 
 ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the configured `{communication_language}`.
+✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`.
 
 ### 2. Route to Validate Workflow
 

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-check-implementation-readiness/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-check-implementation-readiness
+description: 'Validate PRD, UX, Architecture and Epics specs are complete. Use when the user says "check implementation readiness".'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-check-implementation-readiness/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+type: skill

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-check-implementation-readiness/workflow.md

@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
----
-name: check-implementation-readiness
-description: 'Validate PRD, UX, Architecture and Epics specs are complete. Use when the user says "check implementation readiness".'
----
-
 # Implementation Readiness
 
 **Goal:** Validate that PRD, Architecture, Epics and Stories are complete and aligned before Phase 4 implementation starts, with a focus on ensuring epics and stories are logical and have accounted for all requirements and planning.

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-architecture/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-create-architecture
+description: 'Create architecture solution design decisions for AI agent consistency. Use when the user says "lets create architecture" or "create technical architecture" or "create a solution design"'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-architecture/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+type: skill

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-architecture/steps/step-01-init.md

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ First, check if the output document already exists:
 
 If the document exists and has frontmatter with `stepsCompleted`:
 
-- **STOP here** and load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-01b-continue.md` immediately
+- **STOP here** and load `./step-01b-continue.md` immediately
 - Do not proceed with any initialization tasks
 - Let step-01b handle the continuation logic
 
@@ -148,6 +148,6 @@ Ready to begin architectural decision making. Do you have any other documents yo
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects [C] to continue, only after ensuring all the template output has been created, then load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-02-context.md` to analyze the project context and begin architectural decision making.
+After user selects [C] to continue, only after ensuring all the template output has been created, then load `./step-02-context.md` to analyze the project context and begin architectural decision making.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-02 until user explicitly selects [C] from the menu and setup is confirmed!

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-architecture/steps/step-01b-continue.md

@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ Show the user their current progress:
 
 - Identify the next step based on `stepsCompleted`
 - Load the appropriate step file to continue
-- Example: If `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-04-decisions.md`
+- Example: If `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`, load `./step-04-decisions.md`
 
 #### If 'C' (Continue to next logical step):
 
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ Show the user their current progress:
 #### If 'X' (Start over):
 
 - Confirm: "This will delete all existing architectural decisions. Are you sure? (y/n)"
-- If confirmed: Delete existing document and read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-01-init.md`
+- If confirmed: Delete existing document and read fully and follow: `./step-01-init.md`
 - If not confirmed: Return to continuation menu
 
 ### 4. Navigate to Selected Step
@@ -162,12 +162,12 @@ After user makes choice:
 After user selects their continuation option, load the appropriate step file based on their choice. The step file will handle the detailed work from that point forward.
 
 Valid step files to load:
-- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-02-context.md`
+- `./step-02-context.md`
-- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-03-starter.md`
+- `./step-03-starter.md`
-- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-04-decisions.md`
+- `./step-04-decisions.md`
-- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-05-patterns.md`
+- `./step-05-patterns.md`
-- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-06-structure.md`
+- `./step-06-structure.md`
-- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-07-validation.md`
+- `./step-07-validation.md`
-- `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-08-complete.md`
+- `./step-08-complete.md`
 
 Remember: The goal is smooth, transparent resumption that respects the work already done while giving the user control over how to proceed.

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-architecture/steps/step-02-context.md

@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ Show the generated content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/architecture.md`
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]`
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-03-starter.md`
+- Load `./step-03-starter.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -219,6 +219,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-03-starter.md` to evaluate starter template options.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-03-starter.md` to evaluate starter template options.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-03 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-architecture/steps/step-03-starter.md

@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ Show the generated content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/architecture.md`
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-04-decisions.md`
+- Load `./step-04-decisions.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -324,6 +324,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-04-decisions.md` to begin making specific architectural decisions.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-04-decisions.md` to begin making specific architectural decisions.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-04 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-architecture/steps/step-04-decisions.md

@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@ Show the generated decisions content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/architecture.md`
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-05-patterns.md`
+- Load `./step-05-patterns.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -313,6 +313,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-05-patterns.md` to define implementation patterns that ensure consistency across AI agents.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-05-patterns.md` to define implementation patterns that ensure consistency across AI agents.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-05 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-architecture/steps/step-05-patterns.md

@@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ Show the generated patterns content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/architecture.md`
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]`
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-06-structure.md`
+- Load `./step-06-structure.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -354,6 +354,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-06-structure.md` to define the complete project structure.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-06-structure.md` to define the complete project structure.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-06 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-architecture/steps/step-06-structure.md

@@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ Show the generated project structure content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/architecture.md`
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]`
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-07-validation.md`
+- Load `./step-07-validation.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -374,6 +374,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-07-validation.md` to validate architectural coherence and completeness.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-07-validation.md` to validate architectural coherence and completeness.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-07 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-architecture/steps/step-07-validation.md

@@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ Show the validation results and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/architecture.md`
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]`
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-08-complete.md`
+- Load `./step-08-complete.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -354,6 +354,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-08-complete.md` to complete the workflow and provide implementation guidance.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-08-complete.md` to complete the workflow and provide implementation guidance.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-08 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-architecture/workflow.md

@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
----
-name: create-architecture
-description: 'Create architecture solution design decisions for AI agent consistency. Use when the user says "lets create architecture" or "create technical architecture" or "create a solution design"'
----
-
 # Architecture Workflow
 
 **Goal:** Create comprehensive architecture decisions through collaborative step-by-step discovery that ensures AI agents implement consistently.
@@ -36,7 +31,7 @@ Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
 
 ### Paths
 
-- `installed_path` = `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture`
+- `installed_path` = `.`
 - `template_path` = `{installed_path}/architecture-decision-template.md`
 - `data_files_path` = `{installed_path}/data/`
 
@@ -44,6 +39,6 @@ Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
 
 ## EXECUTION
 
-Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the workflow.
+Read fully and follow: `./steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the workflow.
 
 **Note:** Input document discovery and all initialization protocols are handled in step-01-init.md.

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-epics-and-stories/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-create-epics-and-stories
+description: 'Break requirements into epics and user stories. Use when the user says "create the epics and stories list"'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-epics-and-stories/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+type: skill

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-epics-and-stories/steps/step-01-validate-prerequisites.md

@@ -1,23 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: 'step-01-validate-prerequisites'
 description: 'Validate required documents exist and extract all requirements for epic and story creation'
-
-# Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories'
-
-# File References
-thisStepFile: './step-01-validate-prerequisites.md'
-nextStepFile: './step-02-design-epics.md'
-workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
-outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/epics.md'
-epicsTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/epics-template.md'
-
-# Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
-
-# Template References
-epicsTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/epics-template.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 1: Validate Prerequisites and Extract Requirements
@@ -54,7 +37,7 @@ To validate that all required input documents exist and extract all requirements
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
 - 🎯 Extract requirements systematically from all documents
-- 💾 Populate {outputFile} with extracted requirements
+- 💾 Populate {planning_artifacts}/epics.md with extracted requirements
 - 📖 Update frontmatter with extraction progress
 - 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until user selects 'C' and requirements are extracted
 
@@ -91,7 +74,7 @@ Search for required documents using these patterns (sharded means a large docume
 1. `{planning_artifacts}/*ux*.md` (whole document)
 2. `{planning_artifacts}/*ux*/index.md` (sharded version)
 
-Before proceeding, Ask the user if there are any other documents to include for analysis, and if anything found should be excluded. Wait for user confirmation. Once confirmed, create the {outputFile} from the {epicsTemplate} and in the front matter list the files in the array of `inputDocuments: []`.
+Before proceeding, Ask the user if there are any other documents to include for analysis, and if anything found should be excluded. Wait for user confirmation. Once confirmed, create the {planning_artifacts}/epics.md from the ../templates/epics-template.md and in the front matter list the files in the array of `inputDocuments: []`.
 
 ### 3. Extract Functional Requirements (FRs)
 
@@ -182,9 +165,9 @@ UX-DR2: [Actionable UX design requirement with clear implementation scope]
 
 ### 7. Load and Initialize Template
 
-Load {epicsTemplate} and initialize {outputFile}:
+Load ../templates/epics-template.md and initialize {planning_artifacts}/epics.md:
 
-1. Copy the entire template to {outputFile}
+1. Copy the entire template to {planning_artifacts}/epics.md
 2. Replace {{project_name}} with the actual project name
 3. Replace placeholder sections with extracted requirements:
    - {{fr_list}} → extracted FRs
@@ -228,7 +211,7 @@ Update the requirements based on user feedback until confirmation is received.
 
 ## CONTENT TO SAVE TO DOCUMENT:
 
-After extraction and confirmation, update {outputFile} with:
+After extraction and confirmation, update {planning_artifacts}/epics.md with:
 
 - Complete FR list in {{fr_list}} section
 - Complete NFR list in {{nfr_list}} section
@@ -247,12 +230,12 @@ Display: `**Confirm the Requirements are complete and correct to [C] continue:**
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- IF C: Save all to {outputFile}, update frontmatter, then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- IF C: Save all to {planning_artifacts}/epics.md, update frontmatter, then read fully and follow: ./step-02-design-epics.md
 - IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#10-present-menu-options)
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN C is selected and all requirements are saved to document and frontmatter is updated, will you then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile} to begin epic design step.
+ONLY WHEN C is selected and all requirements are saved to document and frontmatter is updated, will you then read fully and follow: ./step-02-design-epics.md to begin epic design step.
 
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-epics-and-stories/steps/step-02-design-epics.md

@@ -1,22 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: 'step-02-design-epics'
 description: 'Design and approve the epics_list that will organize all requirements into user-value-focused epics'
-
-# Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories'
-
-# File References
-thisStepFile: './step-02-design-epics.md'
-nextStepFile: './step-03-create-stories.md'
-workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
-outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/epics.md'
-
-# Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
-
-# Template References
-epicsTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/epics-template.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 2: Design Epic List
@@ -54,7 +38,7 @@ To design and get approval for the epics_list that will organize all requirement
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
 - 🎯 Design epics collaboratively based on extracted requirements
-- 💾 Update {{epics_list}} in {outputFile}
+- 💾 Update {{epics_list}} in {planning_artifacts}/epics.md
 - 📖 Document the FR coverage mapping
 - 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until user approves epics_list
 
@@ -62,7 +46,7 @@ To design and get approval for the epics_list that will organize all requirement
 
 ### 1. Review Extracted Requirements
 
-Load {outputFile} and review:
+Load {planning_artifacts}/epics.md and review:
 
 - **Functional Requirements:** Count and review FRs from Step 1
 - **Non-Functional Requirements:** Review NFRs that need to be addressed
@@ -182,7 +166,7 @@ If user wants changes:
 
 ## CONTENT TO UPDATE IN DOCUMENT:
 
-After approval, update {outputFile}:
+After approval, update {planning_artifacts}/epics.md:
 
 1. Replace {{epics_list}} placeholder with the approved epic list
 2. Replace {{requirements_coverage_map}} with the coverage map
@@ -194,9 +178,9 @@ Display: "**Select an Option:** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Cont
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- IF A: Read fully and follow: {advancedElicitationTask}
+- IF A: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
-- IF P: Read fully and follow: {partyModeWorkflow}
+- IF P: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
-- IF C: Save approved epics_list to {outputFile}, update frontmatter, then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- IF C: Save approved epics_list to {planning_artifacts}/epics.md, update frontmatter, then read fully and follow: ./step-03-create-stories.md
 - IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#8-present-menu-options)
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
@@ -208,7 +192,7 @@ Display: "**Select an Option:** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Cont
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN C is selected and the approved epics_list is saved to document, will you then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile} to begin story creation step.
+ONLY WHEN C is selected and the approved epics_list is saved to document, will you then read fully and follow: ./step-03-create-stories.md to begin story creation step.
 
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-epics-and-stories/steps/step-03-create-stories.md

@@ -1,22 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: 'step-03-create-stories'
 description: 'Generate all epics with their stories following the template structure'
-
-# Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories'
-
-# File References
-thisStepFile: './step-03-create-stories.md'
-nextStepFile: './step-04-final-validation.md'
-workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
-outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/epics.md'
-
-# Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
-
-# Template References
-epicsTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/epics-template.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 3: Generate Epics and Stories
@@ -54,7 +38,7 @@ To generate all epics with their stories based on the approved epics_list, follo
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
 - 🎯 Generate stories collaboratively with user input
-- 💾 Append epics and stories to {outputFile} following template
+- 💾 Append epics and stories to {planning_artifacts}/epics.md following template
 - 📖 Process epics one at a time in sequence
 - 🚫 FORBIDDEN to skip any epic or rush through stories
 
@@ -62,7 +46,7 @@ To generate all epics with their stories based on the approved epics_list, follo
 
 ### 1. Load Approved Epic Structure
 
-Load {outputFile} and review:
+Load {planning_artifacts}/epics.md and review:
 
 - Approved epics_list from Step 2
 - FR coverage map
@@ -186,7 +170,7 @@ After writing each story:
 
 When story is approved:
 
-- Append it to {outputFile} following template structure
+- Append it to {planning_artifacts}/epics.md following template structure
 - Use correct numbering (Epic N, Story M)
 - Maintain proper markdown formatting
 
@@ -215,7 +199,7 @@ After all epics and stories are generated:
 
 ## TEMPLATE STRUCTURE COMPLIANCE:
 
-The final {outputFile} must follow this structure exactly:
+The final {planning_artifacts}/epics.md must follow this structure exactly:
 
 1. **Overview** section with project name
 2. **Requirements Inventory** with all three subsections populated
@@ -235,9 +219,9 @@ Display: "**Select an Option:** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Cont
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- IF A: Read fully and follow: {advancedElicitationTask}
+- IF A: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
-- IF P: Read fully and follow: {partyModeWorkflow}
+- IF P: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
-- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter, then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- IF C: Save content to {planning_artifacts}/epics.md, update frontmatter, then read fully and follow: ./step-04-final-validation.md
 - IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#7-present-final-menu-options)
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
@@ -249,7 +233,7 @@ Display: "**Select an Option:** [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Cont
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [all epics and stories saved to document following the template structure exactly], will you then read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` to begin final validation phase.
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [all epics and stories saved to document following the template structure exactly], will you then read fully and follow: `./step-04-final-validation.md` to begin final validation phase.
 
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-epics-and-stories/steps/step-04-final-validation.md

@@ -1,21 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: 'step-04-final-validation'
 description: 'Validate complete coverage of all requirements and ensure implementation readiness'
-
-# Path Definitions
-workflow_path: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories'
-
-# File References
-thisStepFile: './step-04-final-validation.md'
-workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
-outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/epics.md'
-
-# Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
-
-# Template References
-epicsTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/epics-template.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 4: Final Validation

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-create-epics-and-stories/workflow.md

@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
----
-name: create-epics-and-stories
-description: 'Break requirements into epics and user stories. Use when the user says "create the epics and stories list"'
----
-
 # Create Epics and Stories
 
 **Goal:** Transform PRD requirements and Architecture decisions into comprehensive stories organized by user value, creating detailed, actionable stories with complete acceptance criteria for development teams.
@@ -55,4 +50,4 @@ Load and read full config from {project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml and resolve:
 
 ### 2. First Step EXECUTION
 
-Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/steps/step-01-validate-prerequisites.md` to begin the workflow.
+Read fully and follow: `./steps/step-01-validate-prerequisites.md` to begin the workflow.

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/check-implementation-readiness/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-canonicalId: bmad-check-implementation-readiness
-type: workflow
-description: "Validate PRD, UX, Architecture and Epics specs are complete"

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-canonicalId: bmad-create-architecture
-type: workflow
-description: "Create architecture solution design decisions for AI agent consistency"

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-canonicalId: bmad-create-epics-and-stories
-type: workflow
-description: "Break requirements into epics and user stories"

src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/bmad-code-review/SKILL.md

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+---
+name: bmad-code-review
+description: 'Perform adversarial code review finding specific issues. Use when the user says "run code review" or "review this code"'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).

src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/bmad-code-review/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

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+type: skill