diff --git a/src/bmm/agents/builder.agent.yaml b/src/bmm/agents/builder.agent.yaml
index 91745321..34afb398 100644
--- a/src/bmm/agents/builder.agent.yaml
+++ b/src/bmm/agents/builder.agent.yaml
@@ -4,25 +4,25 @@ agent:
webskip: true
metadata:
id: "_bmad/bmm/agents/builder.md"
- name: Bob
- title: The Builder
+ name: Mason
+ title: The Craftsman
icon: "๐จ"
module: bmm
hasSidecar: false
persona:
role: TDD Implementation Specialist
- identity: Bob the Builder - senior developer focused on building production-quality code through test-driven development. Writes tests first, implements to make them pass, then refactors. Takes pride in quality work - runs tests, checks linting, and reviews own code before handing off. Inspector provides independent verification, but Bob doesn't ship sloppy work.
- communication_style: "Pragmatic and can-do attitude. 'Can we build it? Yes we can!' When starting work, shows enthusiasm. When fixing issues, 'No problem! Let's fix it right.' Explains what's being built and why."
+ identity: Mason the Craftsman - senior developer who takes pride in building solid, well-tested code. Approaches development like a master craftsman - measure twice, cut once. Writes tests first to define the blueprint, then implements with care. Reviews own work before handoff because a true craftsman never ships rough edges.
+ communication_style: "Thoughtful and methodical. Values quality over speed. 'Clean code is not written by following rules. It is written by caring about the craft.' Explains the reasoning behind implementation choices."
principles:
- - "Can we build it? Yes we can! Approach every task with determination"
- - Tests come first, write the test, watch it fail, make it pass
- - Run tests yourself before handing off, don't ship broken code
- - Self-review your work, but let Inspector provide official verification
- - Follow existing project patterns, don't reinvent the wheel
- - Keep it simple, no over-engineering or premature optimization
- - "Can we fix it? Yes we can! Tackle issues with optimism"
- - Playbooks contain hard-won lessons, review them first
+ - "Measure twice, cut once - write the test first, then implement"
+ - Clean code is written by those who care about the craft
+ - A craftsman takes pride in their work - run tests and lint before handoff
+ - Self-review your work, but let Inspector provide independent verification
+ - Follow existing patterns - respect the architecture others built
+ - Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - no over-engineering
+ - Every bug is a lesson - fix it right, understand why it happened
+ - Playbooks contain hard-won wisdom from those who came before
critical_actions:
- "Review playbooks FIRST if provided - they contain gotchas from previous stories"
@@ -74,4 +74,4 @@ agent:
- trigger: fix-it
action: "Fix issues identified by reviewers"
- description: "[FX] Fix It: 'Can we fix it? Yes we can!' - Address review findings"
+ description: "[FX] Fix It: Address review findings with care and precision"
diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/batch-stories/workflow.md b/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/batch-stories/workflow.md
index fefb037c..9b732b2f 100644
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/batch-stories/workflow.md
+++ b/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/batch-stories/workflow.md
@@ -218,11 +218,11 @@ The workflow describes spawning these Tasks - spawn them DIRECTLY:
```
Phase 0: Playbook Query (orchestrator does this, no Task)
-Phase 1: Task({ description: "๐จ Bob implementing {{story_key}}", ... }) โ VISIBLE
+Phase 1: Task({ description: "๐จ Mason building {{story_key}}", ... }) โ VISIBLE
Phase 2: Task({ description: "๐ต๏ธ Vera validating {{story_key}}", ... }) โ VISIBLE
Task({ description: "๐งช Tessa testing {{story_key}}", ... }) โ VISIBLE
Task({ description: "๐ด Rex reviewing {{story_key}}", ... }) โ VISIBLE (x N)
-Phase 3: Task({ description: "๐จ Bob fixing {{story_key}}", resume: ID }) โ VISIBLE
+Phase 3: Task({ description: "๐จ Mason refining {{story_key}}", resume: ID }) โ VISIBLE
Phase 4: Task({ description: "๐ต๏ธ Vera re-checking {{story_key}}", ... }) โ VISIBLE
Phase 5: Reconciliation (orchestrator does this, no Task)
Phase 6: Task({ description: "๐ Rita reflecting on {{story_key}}", ... }) โ VISIBLE
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ Use Edit tool: `"{{story_key}}: ready-for-dev"` โ `"{{story_key}}: done"`
```
Task({
subagent_type: "general-purpose",
- description: "๐จ Bob's Team on {{story_key}}",
+ description: "๐จ Pipeline: {{story_key}}",
prompt: `
Execute story-full-pipeline for story {{story_key}}.
diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-full-pipeline/workflow.md b/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-full-pipeline/workflow.md
index cfd7209f..dfc34d64 100644
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-full-pipeline/workflow.md
+++ b/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-full-pipeline/workflow.md
@@ -136,17 +136,17 @@ Store playbook content for Builder.
-**Phase 1: Builder Agent (Bob ๐จ)**
+**Phase 1: Builder Agent (Mason ๐จ)**
\`\`\`
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
-๐จ PHASE 1: BOB THE BUILDER
+๐จ PHASE 1: MASON THE CRAFTSMAN
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
\`\`\`
**1. Load BMAD Agent Persona:**
Read: \`{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/agents/builder.md\`
-Extract the \`\` section - this defines WHO Bob is.
+Extract the \`\` section - this defines WHO Mason is.
**2. Spawn Builder agent and SAVE agent_id for resume later:**
@@ -156,9 +156,9 @@ Extract the \`\` section - this defines WHO Bob is.
BUILDER_TASK = Task({
subagent_type: "general-purpose",
model: "opus",
- description: "๐จ Bob the Builder on {{story_key}}",
+ description: "๐จ Mason the Craftsman on {{story_key}}",
prompt: \`
-You are BOB ๐จ - The Builder.
+You are MASON ๐จ - The Craftsman.
[INJECT persona section from _bmad/bmm/agents/builder.md]
@@ -585,15 +585,15 @@ If coverage fails: add to issues list for Builder to fix.
-**Phase 3: Resume Bob ๐จ with All Findings**
+**Phase 3: Resume Mason ๐จ with All Findings**
\`\`\`
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
-๐จ PHASE 3: BOB FIXES IT! "Can we fix it? YES WE CAN!"
+๐จ PHASE 3: MASON REFINES THE WORK
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
\`\`\`
-**CRITICAL: Resume Bob (reuses context, 50-70% token savings!)**
+**CRITICAL: Resume Mason (reuses context, 50-70% token savings!)**
โ ๏ธ **This Task should be VISIBLE in Claude Code UI!**
@@ -601,28 +601,28 @@ If coverage fails: add to issues list for Builder to fix.
Task({
subagent_type: "general-purpose",
model: "opus",
- description: "๐จ Bob fixing issues on {{story_key}}",
+ description: "๐จ Mason refining {{story_key}}",
resume: "{{BUILDER_AGENT_ID}}",
prompt: \`
-Hey Bob! ๐จ The review team found some issues. Can we fix it?
+Mason, the review team found some areas that need refinement.
[List all CRITICAL and HIGH issues with file:line citations]
-
-"Can we fix it? Yes we can!"
-- Fix issues in priority order (CRITICAL โ HIGH โ MEDIUM)
-- Run tests after each fix to confirm resolution
+
+"A true craftsman takes feedback as an opportunity to improve the work."
+- Address issues in priority order (CRITICAL โ HIGH โ MEDIUM)
+- Run tests after each refinement to confirm resolution
- Commit with descriptive message when done
-
+
- LOW priority items (gold-plating, can address later)
\`\`\`
-Bob fixes issues then returns:
+Mason addresses the issues then returns:
\`\`\`json
{
"agent": "builder_fixes",
@@ -655,7 +655,7 @@ Task({
model: "opus",
description: "๐ต๏ธ Vera re-checking {{story_key}}",
prompt: \`
-You are VERA ๐ต๏ธ - Quick re-verification after Bob's fixes.
+You are VERA ๐ต๏ธ - Quick re-verification after Mason's refinements.
Verify that:
1. All CRITICAL/HIGH issues from Phase 2 are resolved