Merge main into debug-agent-workflow

- Resolved directory structure conflicts (bmad/ → .bmad/)
- Preserved Diana debug agent and workflows
- Updated TEA agent paths to new testarch knowledge location
- Resolved configuration file conflicts with upstream versions
- Cleaned up old file locations after directory restructure
- Fixed TEA test to use new knowledge path structure

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@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+installation:
+  version: 6.0.0-alpha.7
+  installDate: "2025-11-09T05:23:00.252Z"
+  lastUpdated: "2025-11-09T05:23:00.252Z"
+modules:
+  - core
+  - bmb
+  - bmm
+ides:
+  - claude-code

.bmad/_cfg/task-manifest.csv

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name,displayName,description,module,path,standalone
-"adv-elicit","Advanced Elicitation","When called from workflow","core","bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml","false"
+"adv-elicit","Advanced Elicitation","When called from workflow","core","bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml","true"
 "index-docs","Index Docs","Generates or updates an index.md of all documents in the specified directory","core","bmad/core/tasks/index-docs.xml","true"
 "validate-workflow","Validate Workflow Output","Run a checklist against a document with thorough analysis and produce a validation report","core","bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml","false"
 "workflow","Execute Workflow","Execute given workflow by loading its configuration, following instructions, and producing output","core","bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml","false"

.bmad/_cfg/workflow-manifest.csv

@@ -12,10 +12,10 @@ name,description,module,path,standalone
 "module-brief","Create a comprehensive Module Brief that serves as the blueprint for building new BMAD modules using strategic analysis and creative vision","bmb","bmad/bmb/workflows/module-brief/workflow.yaml","true"
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 "brainstorm-project","Facilitate project brainstorming sessions by orchestrating the CIS brainstorming workflow with project-specific context and guidance.","bmm","bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/brainstorm-project/workflow.yaml","true"
+"domain-research","Collaborative exploration of domain-specific requirements, regulations, and patterns for complex projects","bmm","bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/domain-research/workflow.yaml","true"
 "product-brief","Interactive product brief creation workflow that guides users through defining their product vision with multiple input sources and conversational collaboration","bmm","bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/workflow.yaml","true"
 "research","Adaptive research workflow supporting multiple research types: market research, deep research prompt generation, technical/architecture evaluation, competitive intelligence, user research, and domain analysis","bmm","bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow.yaml","true"
 "create-ux-design","Collaborative UX design facilitation workflow that creates exceptional user experiences through visual exploration and informed decision-making. Unlike template-driven approaches, this workflow facilitates discovery, generates visual options, and collaboratively designs the UX with the user at every step.","bmm","bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.yaml","true"
-"narrative","Narrative design workflow for story-driven games and applications. Creates comprehensive narrative documentation including story structure, character arcs, dialogue systems, and narrative implementation guidance.","bmm","bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/narrative/workflow.yaml","true"
 "create-epics-and-stories","Transform PRD requirements into bite-sized stories organized in epics for 200k context dev agents","bmm","bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/create-epics-and-stories/workflow.yaml","true"
 "prd","Unified PRD workflow for BMad Method and Enterprise Method tracks. Produces strategic PRD and tactical epic breakdown. Hands off to architecture workflow for technical design. Note: Quick Flow track uses tech-spec workflow.","bmm","bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/workflow.yaml","true"
 "tech-spec","Technical specification workflow for Level 0 projects (single atomic changes). Creates focused tech spec for bug fixes, single endpoint additions, or small isolated changes. Tech-spec only - no PRD needed.","bmm","bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/workflow.yaml","true"

.bmad/bmb/agents/bmad-builder.md

@@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ description: 'BMad Builder'
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/bmb/agents/bmad-builder.md" name="BMad Builder" title="BMad Builder" icon="🧙">
+<agent id=".bmad/bmb/agents/bmad-builder.md" name="BMad Builder" title="BMad Builder" icon="🧙">
 <activation critical="MANDATORY">
   <step n="1">Load persona from this current agent file (already in context)</step>
   <step n="2">🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - BEFORE ANY OUTPUT:
-      - Load and read {project-root}/bmad/bmb/config.yaml NOW
+      - Load and read {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/config.yaml NOW
       - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}
       - VERIFY: If config not loaded, STOP and report error to user
       - DO NOT PROCEED to step 3 until config is successfully loaded and variables stored</step>
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
       <handlers>
   <handler type="workflow">
     When menu item has: workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
     2. Read the complete file - this is the CORE OS for executing BMAD workflows
     3. Pass the yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter to those instructions
     4. Execute workflow.xml instructions precisely following all steps
@@ -55,15 +55,15 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
   </persona>
   <menu>
     <item cmd="*help">Show numbered menu</item>
-    <item cmd="*audit-workflow" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/audit-workflow/workflow.yaml">Audit existing workflows for BMAD Core compliance and best practices</item>
+    <item cmd="*audit-workflow" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/audit-workflow/workflow.yaml">Audit existing workflows for BMAD Core compliance and best practices</item>
-    <item cmd="*convert" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/workflow.yaml">Convert v4 or any other style task agent or template to a workflow</item>
+    <item cmd="*convert" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/workflow.yaml">Convert v4 or any other style task agent or template to a workflow</item>
-    <item cmd="*create-agent" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml">Create a new BMAD Core compliant agent</item>
+    <item cmd="*create-agent" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml">Create a new BMAD Core compliant agent</item>
-    <item cmd="*create-module" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml">Create a complete BMAD compatible module (custom agents and workflows)</item>
+    <item cmd="*create-module" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml">Create a complete BMAD compatible module (custom agents and workflows)</item>
-    <item cmd="*create-workflow" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml">Create a new BMAD Core workflow with proper structure</item>
+    <item cmd="*create-workflow" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml">Create a new BMAD Core workflow with proper structure</item>
-    <item cmd="*edit-agent" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.yaml">Edit existing agents while following best practices</item>
+    <item cmd="*edit-agent" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.yaml">Edit existing agents while following best practices</item>
-    <item cmd="*edit-module" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-module/workflow.yaml">Edit existing modules (structure, agents, workflows, documentation)</item>
+    <item cmd="*edit-module" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-module/workflow.yaml">Edit existing modules (structure, agents, workflows, documentation)</item>
-    <item cmd="*edit-workflow" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/workflow.yaml">Edit existing workflows while following best practices</item>
+    <item cmd="*edit-workflow" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/workflow.yaml">Edit existing workflows while following best practices</item>
-    <item cmd="*redoc" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/redoc/workflow.yaml">Create or update module documentation</item>
+    <item cmd="*redoc" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/redoc/workflow.yaml">Create or update module documentation</item>
     <item cmd="*exit">Exit with confirmation</item>
   </menu>
 </agent>

.bmad/bmb/config.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+# BMB Module Configuration
+# Generated by BMAD installer
+# Version: 6.0.0-alpha.7
+# Date: 2025-11-09T05:23:00.243Z
+
+custom_agent_location: "{project-root}/.bmad/custom/agents"
+custom_workflow_location: "{project-root}/.bmad/custom/workflows"
+custom_module_location: "{project-root}/.bmad/custom/modules"
+
+# Core Configuration Values
+bmad_folder: .bmad
+user_name: BMad
+communication_language: English
+document_output_language: English
+output_folder: "{project-root}/docs"
+install_user_docs: false

.bmad/bmb/workflows/audit-workflow/checklist.md

@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 ## Web Bundle Validation (if applicable)
 
 - [ ] web_bundle section present if workflow needs deployment
-- [ ] All paths in web_bundle use bmad/-relative format (NOT {project-root})
+- [ ] All paths in web_bundle use .bmad/-relative format (NOT {project-root})
 - [ ] No {config_source} variables in web_bundle section
 - [ ] instructions file listed in web_bundle_files array
 - [ ] template file listed in web_bundle_files (if document workflow)
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
 - [ ] All data files (CSV, JSON, YAML) listed in web_bundle_files
 - [ ] All <invoke-workflow> called workflows have their .yaml files in web_bundle_files
 - [ ] **CRITICAL**: If workflow invokes other workflows, existing_workflows field is present
-- [ ] existing_workflows maps workflow variables to bmad/-relative paths correctly
+- [ ] existing_workflows maps workflow variables to .bmad/-relative paths correctly
 - [ ] All files referenced in instructions <action> tags listed in web_bundle_files
 - [ ] No files listed in web_bundle_files that don't exist
 - [ ] Web bundle metadata (name, description, author) matches top-level metadata

.bmad/bmb/workflows/audit-workflow/instructions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Audit Workflow - Workflow Quality Audit Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/audit-workflow/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/audit-workflow/workflow.yaml</critical>
 
 <workflow>
 
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 
     **Required variables:**
 
-    - `config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/[module]/config.yaml"`
+    - `config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/[module]/config.yaml"`
     - `output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"`
     - `user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"`
     - `communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"`
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@
 
       **Path Validation:**
 
-      - [ ] All paths use bmad/-relative format (NOT {project-root})
+      - [ ] All paths use .bmad/-relative format (NOT {project-root})
       - [ ] No {config_source} variables in web_bundle section
       - [ ] Paths match actual file locations
 
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@
       <action>Verify each called workflow.yaml is in web_bundle_files</action>
       <action>**CRITICAL**: Check if existing_workflows field is present when workflows are invoked</action>
       <action>If invoke-workflow calls exist, existing_workflows MUST map workflow variables to paths</action>
-      <action>Example: If instructions use {core_brainstorming}, web_bundle needs: existing_workflows: - core_brainstorming: "bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml"</action>
+      <action>Example: If instructions use {core_brainstorming}, web_bundle needs: existing_workflows: - core_brainstorming: ".bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml"</action>
 
       **File Reference Scan:**
       <action>Scan instructions.md for file references in action tags</action>

.bmad/bmb/workflows/audit-workflow/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,14 +4,14 @@ description: "Comprehensive workflow quality audit - validates structure, config
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables from config
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
 output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
 date: system-generated
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/audit-workflow"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/audit-workflow"
 template: "{installed_path}/template.md"
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"

.bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/README.md

@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ convert-legacy/
 - Prompts for target module (bmm, bmb, cis, custom)
 - Determines proper installation paths using v6 conventions
 - Shows target location for user confirmation
-- Ensures all paths use `{project-root}/bmad/` format
+- Ensures all paths use `{project-root}/.bmad/` format
 
 ### Phase 2: Conversion Strategy (Step 4)
 
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ convert-legacy/
 **Template-to-Workflow Conversion (5c)**
 
 - Converts YAML template sections to workflow steps
-- Maps `elicit: true` flags to `<invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>` tags
+- Maps `elicit: true` flags to `<invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>` tags
 - Transforms conditional sections to flow control
 - Creates proper template.md from content structure
 - Integrates v4 create-doc.md task patterns
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ Converted items follow v6 conventions:
 
 **Issue**: Path conversion errors
 
-- **Solution**: Ensure all references use `{project-root}/bmad/` format
+- **Solution**: Ensure all references use `{project-root}/.bmad/` format
 - **Check**: Review conversion mappings for proper path patterns
 
 **Issue**: Sub-workflow invocation fails
@@ -252,8 +252,8 @@ To customize this workflow:
 
 For issues or questions:
 
-- Review the workflow creation guide at `/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md`
+- Review the workflow creation guide at `/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md`
-- Check conversion mappings at `/bmad/bmb/data/v4-to-v6-mappings.yaml`
+- Check conversion mappings at `/.bmad/bmb/data/v4-to-v6-mappings.yaml`
 - Validate output using `checklist.md`
 - Consult BMAD v6 documentation for proper conventions
 

.bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/checklist.md

@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
 - [ ] File paths use {project-root} variables
 - [ ] Config values use {config_source}: pattern
 - [ ] Agent follows naming conventions (kebab-case for files)
-- [ ] ALL paths reference {project-root}/bmad/{{module}}/ locations, NOT src/
+- [ ] ALL paths reference {project-root}/.bmad/{{module}}/ locations, NOT src/
 - [ ] exec, data, run-workflow commands point to final BMAD installation paths
 
 ### For Template/Workflow Conversions
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 - [ ] All sections converted to workflow steps
 - [ ] Section hierarchy maintained in instructions
 - [ ] Variables ({{var}}) preserved in template.md
-- [ ] Elicitation points (elicit: true) converted to <invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>
+- [ ] Elicitation points (elicit: true) converted to <invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>
 - [ ] Conditional sections preserved with if="" attributes
 - [ ] Repeatable sections converted to repeat="" attributes
 

.bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/instructions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Convert Legacy - v4 to v6 Conversion Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<parameter name="You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<parameter name="You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>Communicate in {communication_language} throughout the conversion process</critical>
 
 <workflow>
@@ -70,8 +70,8 @@ For Modules:
 <action if="custom module"><ask>Enter custom module code (kebab-case):</ask></action>
 <action>Determine installation path based on type and module</action>
 <critical>IMPORTANT: All paths must use final BMAD installation locations, not src paths!</critical>
-<action>Show user the target location: {project-root}/bmad/{{target_module}}/{{item_type}}/{{item_name}}</action>
+<action>Show user the target location: {project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/{{item_type}}/{{item_name}}</action>
-<action>Note: Files will be created in bmad/ but all internal paths will reference {project-root}/bmad/ locations</action>
+<action>Note: Files will be created in .bmad/ but all internal paths will reference {project-root}/.bmad/ locations</action>
 <ask>Proceed with this location? (y/n)</ask>
 </step>
 
@@ -150,16 +150,16 @@ For Modules:
    - Convert task dependencies to workflow references
    - Map template dependencies to v6 workflows
    - Preserve checklist and data file references
-   - CRITICAL: All paths must use {project-root}/bmad/{{module}}/ NOT src/
+   - CRITICAL: All paths must use {project-root}/.bmad/{{module}}/ NOT src/
 
 <action>Generate the converted v6 agent YAML file (.agent.yaml)</action>
 <action>Example path conversions:
 
-- exec="{project-root}/bmad/{{target_module}}/tasks/task-name.md"
+- exec="{project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/tasks/task-name.md"
-- run-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/{{target_module}}/workflows/workflow-name/workflow.yaml"
+- run-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/workflows/workflow-name/workflow.yaml"
-- data="{project-root}/bmad/{{target_module}}/data/data-file.yaml"
+- data="{project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/data/data-file.yaml"
   </action>
-  <action>Save to: bmad/{{target_module}}/agents/{{agent_name}}.agent.yaml (physical location)</action>
+  <action>Save to: .bmad/{{target_module}}/agents/{{agent_name}}.agent.yaml (physical location)</action>
   <action>Note: The build process will later compile this to .md with XML format</action>
   <goto step="6">Continue to Validation</goto>
   </step>
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ For Modules:
 - Any special behaviors
 
 <invoke-workflow>
-  workflow: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml
+  workflow: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml
   inputs:
     - agent_name: {{extracted_name}}
     - agent_purpose: {{extracted_purpose}}
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ For Modules:
 
 2. Convert template sections to instructions.md:
    - Each YAML section → workflow step
-   - `elicit: true` → `<invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>` tag
+   - `elicit: true` → `<invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>` tag
    - Conditional sections → `if="condition"` attribute
    - Repeatable sections → `repeat="for-each"` attribute
    - Section instructions → step content
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ For Modules:
 
 ```yaml
 # Critical variables from config
-config_source: '{project-root}/bmad/{{target_module}}/config.yaml'
+config_source: '{project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/config.yaml'
 output_folder: '{config_source}:output_folder'
 user_name: '{config_source}:user_name'
 communication_language: '{config_source}:communication_language'
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ date: system-generated
 ```
 
 <invoke-workflow>
-  workflow: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml
+  workflow: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml
   inputs:
     - workflow_name: {{template_name}}
     - workflow_type: document
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ date: system-generated
 <action>Create module blueprint with all components</action>
 
 <invoke-workflow>
-  workflow: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml
+  workflow: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml
   inputs:
     - module_name: {{module_name}}
     - components: {{component_list}}
@@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ date: system-generated
    </check>
 
 4. Handle special v4 patterns:
-   - 1-9 elicitation menus → v6 <invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>
+   - 1-9 elicitation menus → v6 <invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>
    - Agent permissions → note in instructions
    - YOLO mode → autonomous flag or optional steps
    - Critical notices → workflow.yaml comments
@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ date: system-generated
 
 ```yaml
 # Critical variables from config
-config_source: '{project-root}/bmad/{{target_module}}/config.yaml'
+config_source: '{project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/config.yaml'
 output_folder: '{config_source}:output_folder'
 user_name: '{config_source}:user_name'
 communication_language: '{config_source}:communication_language'
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ date: system-generated
 ```
 
 <invoke-workflow>
-  workflow: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml
+  workflow: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml
   inputs:
     - workflow_name: {{task_name}}
     - workflow_type: {{confirmed_workflow_type}}

.bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: "Converts legacy BMAD v4 or similar items (agents, workflows, modul
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables load from config_source
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
 output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
@@ -15,18 +15,18 @@ recommended_inputs:
   - legacy_file: "Path to v4 agent, workflow, or module to convert"
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy"
 template: false # This is an action/meta workflow - no template needed
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"
 
 # Output configuration - Creates converted items in appropriate module locations
-default_output_folder: "{project-root}/bmad/{{target_module}}/{{item_type}}/{{item_name}}"
+default_output_folder: "{project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/{{item_type}}/{{item_name}}"
 
 # Sub-workflows that may be invoked for conversion
 sub_workflows:
-  - create_agent: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml"
+  - create_agent: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml"
-  - create_workflow: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml"
+  - create_workflow: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml"
-  - create_module: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml"
+  - create_module: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml"
 
 standalone: true

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/README.md

@@ -86,20 +86,20 @@ workflow create-agent
 
 **Standalone Agents:**
 
-- Source: `bmad/agents/{filename}.agent.yaml`
+- Source: `.bmad/agents/{filename}.agent.yaml`
-- Compiled: `bmad/agents/{filename}.md`
+- Compiled: `.bmad/agents/{filename}.md`
 
 **Module Agents:**
 
 - Source: `src/modules/{module}/agents/{filename}.agent.yaml`
-- Compiled: `bmad/{module}/agents/{filename}.md`
+- Compiled: `.bmad/{module}/agents/{filename}.md`
 
 ### YAML Structure
 
 ```yaml
 agent:
   metadata:
-    id: bmad/{module}/agents/{filename}.md
+    id: .bmad/{module}/agents/{filename}.md
     name: Agent Name
     title: Agent Title
     icon: 🤖
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ agent:
 
 ### Optional Customize File
 
-Location: `bmad/_cfg/agents/{module}-{filename}.customize.yaml`
+Location: `.bmad/_cfg/agents/{module}-{filename}.customize.yaml`
 
 Allows persona and menu overrides that persist through updates.
 

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/agent-architecture.md

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ _LLM-Optimized Technical Documentation for Agent Building_
 
 **Required Attributes:**
 
-- `id` - Unique path identifier (e.g., "bmad/bmm/agents/analyst.md")
+- `id` - Unique path identifier (e.g., ".bmad/bmm/agents/analyst.md")
 - `name` - Agent's name (e.g., "Mary", "John", "Helper")
 - `title` - Professional title (e.g., "Business Analyst", "Security Engineer")
 - `icon` - Single emoji representing the agent
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ _LLM-Optimized Technical Documentation for Agent Building_
 
 ```xml
 <critical-actions>
-  <i>Load into memory {project-root}/bmad/{module}/config.yaml and set variables</i>
+  <i>Load into memory {project-root}/.bmad/{module}/config.yaml and set variables</i>
   <i>Remember the users name is {user_name}</i>
   <i>ALWAYS communicate in {communication_language}</i>
   <!-- Custom initialization actions -->
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ _LLM-Optimized Technical Documentation for Agent Building_
   <i critical="MANDATORY">You MUST follow all rules in instructions.md on EVERY interaction</i>
 
   <!-- Standard initialization -->
-  <i>Load into memory {project-root}/bmad/{module}/config.yaml and set variables</i>
+  <i>Load into memory {project-root}/.bmad/{module}/config.yaml and set variables</i>
   <i>Remember the users name is {user_name}</i>
   <i>ALWAYS communicate in {communication_language}</i>
 
@@ -162,9 +162,9 @@ _LLM-Optimized Technical Documentation for Agent Building_
 
 ```xml
 <module-integration>
-  <module-path>{project-root}/bmad/{module-code}</module-path>
+  <module-path>{project-root}/.bmad/{module-code}</module-path>
   <config-source>{module-path}/config.yaml</config-source>
-  <workflows-path>{project-root}/bmad/{module-code}/workflows</workflows-path>
+  <workflows-path>{project-root}/.bmad/{module-code}/workflows</workflows-path>
 </module-integration>
 ```
 
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ Example: `{config_source}:output_folder`
 ### Path Construction
 
 ```
-Good: {project-root}/bmad/{module}/agents/
+Good: {project-root}/.bmad/{module}/agents/
 Bad:  /absolute/path/to/agents/
 Bad:  ../../../relative/paths/
 ```
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ Bad:  ../../../relative/paths/
 
 ```xml
 <!-- Full path -->
-<item cmd="*create-prd" run-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/prd/workflow.yaml">
+<item cmd="*create-prd" run-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/prd/workflow.yaml">
   Create Product Requirements Document
 </item>
 
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ Bad:  ../../../relative/paths/
 ### Task Commands
 
 ```xml
-<item cmd="*validate" exec="{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml">
+<item cmd="*validate" exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml">
   Validate document
 </item>
 ```
@@ -219,8 +219,8 @@ Bad:  ../../../relative/paths/
 
 ```xml
 <item cmd="*brief"
-   exec="{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/create-doc.md"
+   exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/create-doc.md"
-   tmpl="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/templates/brief.md">
+   tmpl="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/templates/brief.md">
   Create project brief
 </item>
 ```
@@ -229,8 +229,8 @@ Bad:  ../../../relative/paths/
 
 ```xml
 <item cmd="*standup"
-   exec="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/tasks/daily-standup.xml"
+   exec="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/tasks/daily-standup.xml"
-   data="{project-root}/bmad/_cfg/agent-manifest.csv">
+   data="{project-root}/.bmad/_cfg/agent-manifest.csv">
   Run daily standup
 </item>
 ```
@@ -295,7 +295,7 @@ Bad:  ../../../relative/paths/
 </persona>
 
 <!-- Variable-based paths -->
-<item cmd="*run" exec="{project-root}/bmad/module/task.md">
+<item cmd="*run" exec="{project-root}/.bmad/module/task.md">
 
 <!-- Required commands present -->
 <menu>
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@ When building agents:
 
 ```xml
 <critical-actions>
-  <i>Load into memory {project-root}/bmad/{module}/config.yaml</i>
+  <i>Load into memory {project-root}/.bmad/{module}/config.yaml</i>
   <i>Remember the users name is {user_name}</i>
   <i>ALWAYS communicate in {communication_language}</i>
 </critical-actions>
@@ -404,7 +404,7 @@ When building agents:
 ### Module Agent Pattern
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/{module}/agents/{name}.md"
+<agent id=".bmad/{module}/agents/{name}.md"
        name="{Name}"
        title="{Title}"
        icon="{emoji}">

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/agent-command-patterns.md

@@ -67,14 +67,14 @@ Execute complete multi-step processes
 ```xml
 <!-- Standard workflow -->
 <item cmd="*create-prd"
-     run-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/prd/workflow.yaml">
+     run-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/prd/workflow.yaml">
   Create Product Requirements Document
 </item>
 
 <!-- Workflow with validation -->
 <item cmd="*validate-prd"
      validate-workflow="{output_folder}/prd-draft.md"
-     workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/prd/workflow.yaml">
+     workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/prd/workflow.yaml">
   Validate PRD Against Checklist
 </item>
 
@@ -112,14 +112,14 @@ Execute single operations
 ```xml
 <!-- Simple task -->
 <item cmd="*validate"
-   exec="{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml">
+   exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml">
   Validate document against checklist
 </item>
 
 <!-- Task with data -->
 <item cmd="*standup"
-   exec="{project-root}/bmad/mmm/tasks/daily-standup.xml"
+   exec="{project-root}/.bmad/mmm/tasks/daily-standup.xml"
-   data="{project-root}/bmad/_cfg/agent-manifest.csv">
+   data="{project-root}/.bmad/_cfg/agent-manifest.csv">
   Run agile team standup
 </item>
 ```
@@ -137,15 +137,15 @@ Generate documents from templates
 
 ```xml
 <item cmd="*brief"
-   exec="{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/create-doc.md"
+   exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/create-doc.md"
-   tmpl="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/templates/brief.md">
+   tmpl="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/templates/brief.md">
   Produce Project Brief
 </item>
 
 <item cmd="*competitor-analysis"
-   exec="{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/create-doc.md"
+   exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/create-doc.md"
-   tmpl="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/templates/competitor.md"
+   tmpl="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/templates/competitor.md"
-   data="{project-root}/bmad/_data/market-research.csv">
+   data="{project-root}/.bmad/_data/market-research.csv">
   Produce Competitor Analysis
 </item>
 ```
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ Direct prompts embedded in commands (Simple agents)
 ```xml
 <!-- Short action attribute with embedded prompt -->
 <item cmd="*list-tasks"
-   action="list all tasks from {project-root}/bmad/_cfg/task-manifest.csv">
+   action="list all tasks from {project-root}/.bmad/_cfg/task-manifest.csv">
   List Available Tasks
 </item>
 
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ For multiline/complex prompts, define them separately and reference by id:
 
     <item cmd="*review-literature"
        action="#literature-review"
-       data="{project-root}/bmad/_data/sources.csv">
+       data="{project-root}/.bmad/_data/sources.csv">
       Conduct Literature Review
     </item>
 
@@ -407,23 +407,23 @@ The `data` attribute can be added to ANY command type to provide supplementary i
 ```xml
 <!-- Workflow with data -->
 <item cmd="*brainstorm"
-   run-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml"
+   run-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml"
-   data="{project-root}/bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/brain-methods.csv">
+   data="{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/brain-methods.csv">
   Creative Brainstorming Session
 </item>
 
 <!-- Action with data -->
 <item cmd="*analyze-metrics"
    action="analyze these metrics and identify trends"
-   data="{project-root}/bmad/_data/performance-metrics.json">
+   data="{project-root}/.bmad/_data/performance-metrics.json">
   Analyze Performance Metrics
 </item>
 
 <!-- Template with data -->
 <item cmd="*report"
-   exec="{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/create-doc.md"
+   exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/create-doc.md"
-   tmpl="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/templates/report.md"
+   tmpl="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/templates/report.md"
-   data="{project-root}/bmad/_data/quarterly-results.csv">
+   data="{project-root}/.bmad/_data/quarterly-results.csv">
   Generate Quarterly Report
 </item>
 ```
@@ -572,14 +572,14 @@ The `data` attribute can be added to ANY command type to provide supplementary i
 ```xml
 <!-- Create document -->
 <item cmd="*{action}-{object}"
-   run-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/workflow.yaml">
+   run-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/workflow.yaml">
   {Action} {Object Description}
 </item>
 
 <!-- Validate document -->
 <item cmd="*validate-{object}"
    validate-workflow="{output_folder}/{document}.md"
-   workflow="{project-root}/bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/workflow.yaml">
+   workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/workflow.yaml">
   Validate {Object Description}
 </item>
 ```
@@ -588,7 +588,7 @@ The `data` attribute can be added to ANY command type to provide supplementary i
 
 ```xml
 <item cmd="*{action}"
-   exec="{project-root}/bmad/{module}/tasks/{task}.md">
+   exec="{project-root}/.bmad/{module}/tasks/{task}.md">
   {Action Description}
 </item>
 ```
@@ -597,8 +597,8 @@ The `data` attribute can be added to ANY command type to provide supplementary i
 
 ```xml
 <item cmd="*{document}"
-   exec="{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/create-doc.md"
+   exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/create-doc.md"
-   tmpl="{project-root}/bmad/{module}/templates/{template}.md">
+   tmpl="{project-root}/.bmad/{module}/templates/{template}.md">
   Create {Document Name}
 </item>
 ```
@@ -631,7 +631,7 @@ The `data` attribute can be added to ANY command type to provide supplementary i
 ### Complete Self-Contained Agent
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/research/agents/analyst.md" name="Research Analyst" icon="🔬">
+<agent id=".bmad/research/agents/analyst.md" name="Research Analyst" icon="🔬">
   <!-- Embedded prompt library -->
   <prompts>
     <prompt id="swot-analysis">
@@ -688,14 +688,14 @@ The `data` attribute can be added to ANY command type to provide supplementary i
 
     <item cmd="*compete"
        action="#competitive-intel"
-       data="{project-root}/bmad/_data/market-data.csv">
+       data="{project-root}/.bmad/_data/market-data.csv">
       Analyze Competition
     </item>
 
     <!-- Hybrid: external task with internal data -->
     <item cmd="*report"
-       exec="{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/create-doc.md"
+       exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/create-doc.md"
-       tmpl="{project-root}/bmad/research/templates/report.md">
+       tmpl="{project-root}/.bmad/research/templates/report.md">
       Generate Research Report
     </item>
 
@@ -721,7 +721,7 @@ For agents that primarily use embedded logic:
 
     <item cmd="*analyze"
        action="perform statistical analysis on the provided data"
-       data="{project-root}/bmad/_data/dataset.csv">
+       data="{project-root}/.bmad/_data/dataset.csv">
       Analyze Dataset
     </item>
 

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/agent-types.md

@@ -8,10 +8,10 @@ BMAD agents come in three distinct types, each designed for different use cases
 
 ### Standalone Agents (Simple & Expert)
 
-Live in their own dedicated directories under `bmad/agents/`:
+Live in their own dedicated directories under `.bmad/agents/`:
 
 ```
-bmad/agents/
+.bmad/agents/
 ├── my-helper/                   # Simple agent
 │   ├── my-helper.agent.yaml     # Agent definition
 │   └── my-helper.md             # Built XML (generated)
@@ -28,10 +28,10 @@ bmad/agents/
 
 ### Module Agents
 
-Part of a module system under `bmad/{module}/agents/`:
+Part of a module system under `.bmad/{module}/agents/`:
 
 ```
-bmad/bmm/agents/
+.bmad/bmm/agents/
 ├── product-manager.agent.yaml
 ├── product-manager.md           # Built XML
 ├── business-analyst.agent.yaml
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ bmad/bmm/agents/
 
 **Purpose:** Self-contained, standalone agents with embedded capabilities
 
-**Location:** `bmad/agents/{agent-name}/`
+**Location:** `.bmad/agents/{agent-name}/`
 
 **Characteristics:**
 
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ agent:
 
 **Purpose:** Specialized agents with domain expertise and sidecar resources
 
-**Location:** `bmad/agents/{agent-name}/` with sidecar directory
+**Location:** `.bmad/agents/{agent-name}/` with sidecar directory
 
 **Characteristics:**
 
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ agent:
 **Complete Directory Structure:**
 
 ```
-bmad/agents/expert-agent/
+.bmad/agents/expert-agent/
 ├── expert-agent.agent.yaml      # Agent YAML source
 ├── expert-agent.md              # Built XML (generated)
 └── expert-agent-sidecar/        # Sidecar resources
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ bmad/agents/expert-agent/
 
 **Purpose:** Full-featured agents belonging to a module with access to workflows and resources
 
-**Location:** `bmad/{module}/agents/`
+**Location:** `.bmad/{module}/agents/`
 
 **Characteristics:**
 
@@ -216,20 +216,20 @@ agent:
     communication_style: '...'
     principles: ['...']
   critical_actions:
-    - 'Load config from {project-root}/bmad/{module}/config.yaml'
+    - 'Load config from {project-root}/.bmad/{module}/config.yaml'
   menu:
     - trigger: create-prd
-      workflow: '{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/prd/workflow.yaml'
+      workflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/prd/workflow.yaml'
       description: 'Create PRD'
     - trigger: validate
-      exec: '{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml'
+      exec: '{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml'
       description: 'Validate document'
 ```
 
 **XML Structure (built):**
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/bmm/agents/pm.md" name="John" title="Product Manager" icon="📋">
+<agent id=".bmad/bmm/agents/pm.md" name="John" title="Product Manager" icon="📋">
   <persona>
     <role>Product Management Expert</role>
     <identity>...</identity>
@@ -237,12 +237,12 @@ agent:
     <principles>...</principles>
   </persona>
   <critical-actions>
-    <i>Load config from {project-root}/bmad/{module}/config.yaml</i>
+    <i>Load config from {project-root}/.bmad/{module}/config.yaml</i>
   </critical-actions>
   <menu>
     <item cmd="*help">Show numbered menu</item>
-    <item cmd="*create-prd" run-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/prd/workflow.yaml">Create PRD</item>
+    <item cmd="*create-prd" run-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/prd/workflow.yaml">Create PRD</item>
-    <item cmd="*validate" exec="{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml">Validate document</item>
+    <item cmd="*validate" exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml">Validate document</item>
     <item cmd="*exit">Exit</item>
   </menu>
 </agent>

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/checklist.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 
 ### Core Components
 
-- [ ] `metadata.id` points to final compiled path: `bmad/{{module}}/agents/{{agent}}.md`
+- [ ] `metadata.id` points to final compiled path: `.bmad/{{module}}/agents/{{agent}}.md`
 - [ ] `metadata.module` matches the module folder (e.g., `bmm`, `bmb`, `cis`)
 - [ ] Principles are an array (preferred) or string with clear values
 
@@ -34,12 +34,12 @@
 
 - [ ] `prompts` defined when using `action: "#id"`
 - [ ] `critical_actions` present if custom activation steps are needed
-- [ ] Customize file (if created) located at `{project-root}/bmad/_cfg/agents/{{module}}-{{agent}}.customize.yaml`
+- [ ] Customize file (if created) located at `{project-root}/.bmad/_cfg/agents/{{module}}-{{agent}}.customize.yaml`
 
 ## Build Verification
 
 - [ ] Run compile to build `.md`: `npm run install:bmad` → "Compile Agents" (or `bmad install` → Compile)
-- [ ] Confirm compiled file exists at `{project-root}/bmad/{{module}}/agents/{{agent}}.md`
+- [ ] Confirm compiled file exists at `{project-root}/.bmad/{{module}}/agents/{{agent}}.md`
 
 ## Final Quality
 

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/instructions.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # Build Agent - Interactive Agent Builder Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml</critical>
-<critical>Study YAML agent examples in: {project-root}/bmad/bmm/agents/ for patterns</critical>
+<critical>Study YAML agent examples in: {project-root}/.bmad/bmm/agents/ for patterns</critical>
 <critical>Communicate in {communication_language} throughout the agent creation process</critical>
 
 <workflow>
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
   <ask>Do you want to brainstorm agent ideas first? [y/n]</ask>
 
   <check if="user answered yes">
-    <action>Invoke brainstorming workflow: {project-root}/bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml</action>
+    <action>Invoke brainstorming workflow: {project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml</action>
     <action>Pass context data: {installed_path}/brainstorm-context.md</action>
     <action>Wait for brainstorming session completion</action>
     <action>Use brainstorming output to inform agent identity and persona development in following steps</action>
@@ -51,19 +51,19 @@
   <check if="module agent selected">
     <action>Discover which module system fits best (bmm, bmb, cis, or custom)</action>
     <action>Store as {{target_module}} for path determination</action>
-    <note>Agent will be saved to: bmad/{{target_module}}/agents/</note>
+    <note>Agent will be saved to: .bmad/{{target_module}}/agents/</note>
   </check>
 
   <check if="standalone agent selected">
     <action>Explain this will be their personal agent, not tied to a module</action>
-    <note>Agent will be saved to: bmad/agents/{{agent-name}}/</note>
+    <note>Agent will be saved to: .bmad/agents/{{agent-name}}/</note>
     <note>All sidecar files will be in the same folder</note>
   </check>
 
 <critical>Determine agent location:</critical>
 
-- Module Agent → bmad/{{module}}/agents/{{agent-name}}.agent.yaml
+- Module Agent → .bmad/{{module}}/agents/{{agent-name}}.agent.yaml
-- Standalone Agent → bmad/agents/{{agent-name}}/{{agent-name}}.agent.yaml
+- Standalone Agent → .bmad/agents/{{agent-name}}/{{agent-name}}.agent.yaml
 
 <note>Keep agent naming/identity details for later - let them emerge naturally through the creation process</note>
 
@@ -193,9 +193,23 @@ menu:
   - trigger: [emerging from conversation]
     workflow: [path based on capability]
     description: [user's words refined]
-```
+
+# For cross-module workflow references (advanced):
+
+- trigger: [another capability]
+  workflow: "{project-root}/.bmad/SOURCE_MODULE/workflows/path/to/workflow.yaml"
+  workflow-install: "{project-root}/.bmad/THIS_MODULE/workflows/vendored/path/workflow.yaml"
+  description: [description]
+
+`````
 </example>
 
+<note>**Workflow Vendoring (Advanced):**
+When an agent needs workflows from another module, use both `workflow` (source) and `workflow-install` (destination).
+During installation, the workflow will be copied and configured for this module, making it standalone.
+This is typically used when creating specialized modules that reuse common workflows with different configurations.
+</note>
+
 <template-output>agent_commands</template-output>
 </step>
 
@@ -224,7 +238,7 @@ menu:
 <example type="yaml">
   agent:
     metadata:
-      id: bmad/{{target_module}}/agents/{{agent_filename}}.md
+      id: .bmad/{{target_module}}/agents/{{agent_filename}}.md
       name: {{agent_name}} # The name chosen together
       title: {{agent_title}} # From the role that emerged
       icon: {{agent_icon}} # The perfect emoji
@@ -298,14 +312,16 @@ menu: {{The capabilities built}}
 
 **Folder Structure:**
 
-```
+`````
+
 {{agent_filename}}-sidecar/
-├── memories.md         # Persistent memory
+├── memories.md # Persistent memory
-├── instructions.md     # Private directives
+├── instructions.md # Private directives
-├── knowledge/         # Knowledge base
+├── knowledge/ # Knowledge base
-│   └── README.md
+│ └── README.md
-└── sessions/          # Session notes
+└── sessions/ # Session notes
-```
+
+````
 
 **File: memories.md**
 
@@ -323,7 +339,7 @@ menu: {{The capabilities built}}
 ## Personal Notes
 
 <!-- My observations and insights -->
-```
+````
 
 **File: instructions.md**
 

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: "Interactive workflow to build BMAD Core compliant agents (YAML sou
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables load from config_source
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
 custom_agent_location: "{config_source}:custom_agent_location"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
@@ -17,21 +17,21 @@ communication_styles: "{installed_path}/communication-styles.md"
 
 # Optional docs that help understand agent patterns
 recommended_inputs:
-  - example_agents: "{project-root}/bmad/bmm/agents/"
+  - example_agents: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/agents/"
   - agent_activation_rules: "{project-root}/src/utility/models/agent-activation-ide.xml"
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent"
 template: false # This is an interactive workflow - no template needed
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"
 
 # Output configuration - YAML agents compiled to .md at install time
-# Module agents: Save to bmad/{{target_module}}/agents/
+# Module agents: Save to .bmad/{{target_module}}/agents/
 # Standalone agents: Save to custom_agent_location/
-module_output_file: "{project-root}/bmad/{{target_module}}/agents/{{agent_filename}}.agent.yaml"
+module_output_file: "{project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/agents/{{agent_filename}}.agent.yaml"
 standalone_output_file: "{custom_agent_location}/{{agent_filename}}.agent.yaml"
 # Optional user override file (auto-created by installer if missing)
-config_output_file: "{project-root}/bmad/_cfg/agents/{{target_module}}-{{agent_filename}}.customize.yaml"
+config_output_file: "{project-root}/.bmad/_cfg/agents/{{target_module}}-{{agent_filename}}.customize.yaml"
 
 standalone: true

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/README.md

@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ workflow create-module --input module-brief-{name}-{date}.md
 ### Generated Directory
 
 ```
-bmad/{module-code}/
+.bmad/{module-code}/
 ├── agents/              # Agent definitions
 ├── workflows/           # Workflow processes
 ├── tasks/              # Reusable tasks

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/checklist.md

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 
 ## Directory Structure
 
-### Source Directories (bmad/{module-code}/)
+### Source Directories (.bmad/{module-code}/)
 
 - [ ] `/agents` directory created (even if empty)
 - [ ] `/workflows` directory created (even if empty)

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/installer-templates/install-config.yaml

@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ prompt:
 
 # EXAMPLE: Static path
 # module_data_path:
-#   result: "{project-root}/bmad/{{MODULE_CODE}}/data"
+#   result: "{project-root}/.bmad/{{MODULE_CODE}}/data"
 
 # ============================================================================
 # YOUR MODULE CONFIGURATION FIELDS

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/instructions.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # Build Module - Interactive Module Builder Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml</critical>
-<critical>Study existing modules in: {project-root}/bmad/ for patterns</critical>
+<critical>Study existing modules in: {project-root}/.bmad/ for patterns</critical>
 <critical>Communicate in {communication_language} throughout the module creation process</critical>
 
 <workflow>
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 <ask>Do you have a module brief or should we create one? [have/create/skip]</ask>
 
 <check if="create">
-  <action>Invoke module-brief workflow: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/module-brief/workflow.yaml</action>
+  <action>Invoke module-brief workflow: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/module-brief/workflow.yaml</action>
   <action>Wait for module brief completion</action>
   <action>Load the module brief to use as blueprint</action>
 </check>
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
 2. **Module code** - Generate kebab-case from name following patterns:
    - Multi-word descriptive names → shortened kebab-case
    - Domain-specific terms → recognizable abbreviations
-   - Present suggested code and confirm it works for paths like bmad/{{code}}/agents/
+   - Present suggested code and confirm it works for paths like .bmad/{{code}}/agents/
 3. **Module purpose** - Refine their description into 1-2 clear sentences
 4. **Target audience** - Infer from context or ask if unclear
 
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ prompt:
 
 # EXAMPLE Static path:
 # data_path:
-#   result: "{project-root}/bmad/{{module_code}}/data"
+#   result: "{project-root}/.bmad/{{module_code}}/data"
 
 {{generated_config_fields_from_step_4}}
 ```
@@ -446,7 +446,7 @@ bmad install {{module_code}}
 
 ## Configuration
 
-The module can be configured in `bmad/{{module_code}}/config.yaml`
+The module can be configured in `.bmad/{{module_code}}/config.yaml`
 
 Key settings:
 {{configuration_options}}

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/module-structure.md

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ src/modules/{module-code}/
 └── README.md                      # Module documentation
 
 # INSTALLED MODULE (in target project)
-{project-root}/bmad/{module-code}/
+{project-root}/.bmad/{module-code}/
 ├── agents/                        # Compiled agent files (.md)
 ├── workflows/                     # Workflow instances
 ├── tasks/                         # Task files
@@ -136,6 +136,40 @@ Tasks should be used for:
 - Declare dependencies in config.yaml
 - Version compatibility notes
 
+### Workflow Vendoring (Advanced)
+
+For modules that need workflows from other modules but want to remain standalone, use **workflow vendoring**:
+
+**In Agent YAML:**
+
+```yaml
+menu:
+  - trigger: command-name
+    workflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/SOURCE_MODULE/workflows/path/workflow.yaml'
+    workflow-install: '{project-root}/.bmad/THIS_MODULE/workflows/vendored/workflow.yaml'
+    description: 'Command description'
+```
+
+**What Happens:**
+
+- During installation, workflows are copied from `workflow` to `workflow-install` location
+- Vendored workflows get `config_source` updated to reference this module's config
+- Compiled agent only references the `workflow-install` path
+- Module becomes fully standalone - no source module dependency required
+
+**Use Cases:**
+
+- Specialized modules that reuse common workflows with different configs
+- Domain-specific adaptations (e.g., game dev using standard dev workflows)
+- Testing workflows in isolation
+
+**Benefits:**
+
+- Module independence (no forced dependencies)
+- Clean namespace (workflows in your module)
+- Config isolation (use your module's settings)
+- Customization ready (modify vendored workflows freely)
+
 ## Installation Infrastructure
 
 ### Required: \_module-installer/install-config.yaml
@@ -182,7 +216,7 @@ module_version:
   result: '1.0.0'
 
 data_path:
-  result: '{project-root}/bmad/module-code/data'
+  result: '{project-root}/.bmad/module-code/data'
 ```
 
 **Key Points:**

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: "Interactive workflow to build complete BMAD modules with agents, w
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables load from config_source
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
 custom_module_location: "{config_source}:custom_module_location"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
@@ -14,22 +14,22 @@ module_structure_guide: "{installed_path}/module-structure.md"
 installer_templates: "{installed_path}/installer-templates/"
 
 # Use existing build workflows
-agent_builder: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml"
+agent_builder: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/workflow.yaml"
-workflow_builder: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml"
+workflow_builder: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml"
-brainstorming_workflow: "{project-root}/bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml"
+brainstorming_workflow: "{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml"
 brainstorming_context: "{installed_path}/brainstorm-context.md"
 
 # Optional docs that help understand module patterns
 recommended_inputs:
   - module_brief: "{output_folder}/module-brief-*.md"
   - brainstorming_results: "{output_folder}/brainstorming-*.md"
-  - bmm_module: "{project-root}/bmad/bmm/"
+  - bmm_module: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/"
-  - cis_module: "{project-root}/bmad/cis/"
+  - cis_module: "{project-root}/.bmad/cis/"
-  - existing_agents: "{project-root}/bmad/*/agents/"
+  - existing_agents: "{project-root}/.bmad/*/agents/"
-  - existing_workflows: "{project-root}/bmad/*/workflows/"
+  - existing_workflows: "{project-root}/.bmad/*/workflows/"
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module"
 template: false # This is an interactive scaffolding workflow
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/README.md

@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ The brainstorming phase invokes the CIS brainstorming workflow to:
 ### Generated Workflow Folder
 
 Creates a complete workflow folder at:
-`{project-root}/bmad/{{target_module}}/workflows/{{workflow_name}}/`
+`{project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/workflows/{{workflow_name}}/`
 
 ### Files Created
 
@@ -267,9 +267,9 @@ To modify this workflow:
 
 For issues or questions:
 
-- Review `/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md`
+- Review `/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md`
-- Check existing workflows in `/bmad/bmm/workflows/` for examples
+- Check existing workflows in `/.bmad/bmm/workflows/` for examples
-- Validate against `/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/checklist.md`
+- Validate against `/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/checklist.md`
 - Consult BMAD Method v6 documentation
 
 ---

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/checklist.md

@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
 
 - [ ] web_bundle section present if needed
 - [ ] Name, description, author copied from main config
-- [ ] All file paths converted to bmad/-relative format
+- [ ] All file paths converted to .bmad/-relative format
 - [ ] NO {config_source} variables in web bundle
 - [ ] NO {project-root} prefixes in paths
 - [ ] Instructions path listed correctly

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/instructions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Build Workflow - Workflow Builder Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>You MUST fully understand the workflow creation guide at: {workflow_creation_guide}</critical>
 <critical>Study the guide thoroughly to follow ALL conventions for optimal human-AI collaboration</critical>
 <critical>Communicate in {communication_language} throughout the workflow creation process</critical>
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 
 <action if="user_response == 'y' or user_response == 'yes'">
 Invoke brainstorming workflow to explore ideas and design concepts:
-- Workflow: {project-root}/bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml
+- Workflow: {project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml
 - Context data: {installed_path}/brainstorm-context.md
 - Purpose: Generate creative workflow ideas, explore different approaches, and clarify requirements
 
@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ Include:
 
 ```yaml
 # Critical variables from config
-config_source: '{project-root}/bmad/{{target_module}}/config.yaml'
+config_source: '{project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/config.yaml'
 output_folder: '{config_source}:output_folder'
 user_name: '{config_source}:user_name'
 communication_language: '{config_source}:communication_language'
@@ -277,13 +277,13 @@ name: 'workflow-name'
 description: 'Clear purpose statement'
 
 # Paths
-installed_path: '{project-root}/bmad/module/workflows/name'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/module/workflows/name'
 template: '{installed_path}/template.md'
 instructions: '{installed_path}/instructions.md'
 validation: '{installed_path}/checklist.md'
 
 # Critical variables from config
-config_source: '{project-root}/bmad/module/config.yaml'
+config_source: '{project-root}/.bmad/module/config.yaml'
 output_folder: '{config_source}:output_folder'
 user_name: '{config_source}:user_name'
 communication_language: '{config_source}:communication_language'
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ Load and use the template at: {template_instructions}
 Generate the instructions.md file following the workflow creation guide:
 
 1. ALWAYS include critical headers:
-   - Workflow engine reference: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+   - Workflow engine reference: {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
    - workflow.yaml reference: must be loaded and processed
 
 2. Structure with <workflow> tags containing all steps
@@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ Generate the instructions.md file following the workflow creation guide:
 
 4. Use proper XML tags from guide:
    - Execution: <action>, <check>, <ask>, <goto>, <invoke-workflow>
-   - Output: <template-output>, <invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>, <critical>, <example>
+   - Output: <template-output>, <invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>, <critical>, <example>
    - Flow: <loop>, <break>, <continue>
 
 5. Best practices from guide:
@@ -616,15 +616,15 @@ If yes:
 
 - Web bundles are self-contained and cannot use config_source variables
 - All files must be explicitly listed in web_bundle_files
-- File paths use bmad/ root (not {project-root})
+- File paths use .bmad/ root (not {project-root})
 
 <action>Configure web_bundle section in workflow.yaml:</action>
 
 1. Copy core workflow metadata (name, description, author)
-2. Convert all file paths to bmad/-relative paths:
+2. Convert all file paths to .bmad/-relative paths:
    - Remove {project-root}/ prefix
    - Remove {config_source} references (use hardcoded values)
-   - Example: "{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/x" → "bmad/bmm/workflows/x"
+   - Example: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/x" → ".bmad/bmm/workflows/x"
 
 3. List ALL referenced files by scanning:
 
@@ -642,8 +642,8 @@ If yes:
 
    **Critical: Workflow Dependencies**
    - If instructions call another workflow, that workflow's yaml MUST be in web_bundle_files
-   - Example: `<invoke-workflow>{project-root}/bmad/core/workflows/x/workflow.yaml</invoke-workflow>`
+   - Example: `<invoke-workflow>{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/x/workflow.yaml</invoke-workflow>`
-     → Add "bmad/core/workflows/x/workflow.yaml" to web_bundle_files
+     → Add ".bmad/core/workflows/x/workflow.yaml" to web_bundle_files
 
 4. Create web_bundle_files array with complete list
 
@@ -654,24 +654,24 @@ web_bundle:
   name: '{workflow_name}'
   description: '{workflow_description}'
   author: '{author}'
-  instructions: 'bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/instructions.md'
+  instructions: '.bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/instructions.md'
-  validation: 'bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/checklist.md'
+  validation: '.bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/checklist.md'
-  template: 'bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/template.md'
+  template: '.bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/template.md'
 
   # Any data files (no config_source)
-  data_file: 'bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/data.csv'
+  data_file: '.bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/data.csv'
 
   web_bundle_files:
-    - 'bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/instructions.md'
+    - '.bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/instructions.md'
-    - 'bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/checklist.md'
+    - '.bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/checklist.md'
-    - 'bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/template.md'
+    - '.bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/template.md'
-    - 'bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/data.csv'
+    - '.bmad/{module}/workflows/{workflow}/data.csv'
     # Add every single file referenced anywhere
 
   # CRITICAL: If this workflow invokes other workflows, use existing_workflows
   # This signals the bundler to recursively include those workflows' web_bundles
   existing_workflows:
-    - workflow_variable_name: 'bmad/path/to/workflow.yaml'
+    - workflow_variable_name: '.bmad/path/to/workflow.yaml'
 ```
 
 **Example with existing_workflows:**
@@ -681,14 +681,14 @@ web_bundle:
   name: 'brainstorm-game'
   description: 'Game brainstorming with CIS workflow'
   author: 'BMad'
-  instructions: 'bmad/bmm/workflows/brainstorm-game/instructions.md'
+  instructions: '.bmad/bmm/workflows/brainstorm-game/instructions.md'
   template: false
   web_bundle_files:
-    - 'bmad/bmm/workflows/brainstorm-game/instructions.md'
+    - '.bmad/bmm/workflows/brainstorm-game/instructions.md'
-    - 'bmad/mmm/workflows/brainstorm-game/game-context.md'
+    - '.bmad/mmm/workflows/brainstorm-game/game-context.md'
-    - 'bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml'
+    - '.bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml'
   existing_workflows:
-    - core_brainstorming: 'bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml'
+    - core_brainstorming: '.bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.yaml'
 ```
 
 **What existing_workflows does:**
@@ -696,13 +696,13 @@ web_bundle:
 - Tells the bundler this workflow invokes another workflow
 - Bundler recursively includes the invoked workflow's entire web_bundle
 - Essential for meta-workflows that orchestrate other workflows
-- Maps workflow variable names to their bmad/-relative paths
+- Maps workflow variable names to their .bmad/-relative paths
 
 <action>Validate web bundle completeness:</action>
 
 - Ensure no {config_source} variables remain
 - Verify all file paths are listed
-- Check that paths are bmad/-relative
+- Check that paths are .bmad/-relative
 - If workflow uses <invoke-workflow>, add to existing_workflows
 
 <template-output>web_bundle_config</template-output>

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Create a folder with these files:
 # workflow.yaml (REQUIRED)
 name: 'my-workflow'
 description: 'What this workflow does'
-installed_path: '{project-root}/bmad/module/workflows/my-workflow'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/module/workflows/my-workflow'
 template: '{installed_path}/template.md'
 instructions: '{installed_path}/instructions.md'
 default_output_file: '{output_folder}/output.md'
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ standalone: true
 ```markdown
 # instructions.md
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
 <critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: workflow.yaml</critical>
 
 <workflow>
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ That's it! To execute, tell the BMAD agent: `workflow path/to/my-workflow/`
 | -------------- | ------------------ | ----------------------- |
 | **Purpose**    | Single operation   | Multi-step process      |
 | **Format**     | XML                | Folder with YAML config |
-| **Location**   | `/src/core/tasks/` | `/bmad/*/workflows/`    |
+| **Location**   | `/src/core/tasks/` | `/.bmad/*/workflows/`   |
 | **User Input** | Minimal            | Extensive               |
 | **Output**     | Variable           | Usually documents       |
 
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ name: 'workflow-name'
 description: 'Clear purpose statement'
 
 # Paths
-installed_path: '{project-root}/bmad/module/workflows/name'
+installed_path: '{project-root}/.bmad/module/workflows/name'
 template: '{installed_path}/template.md' # or false
 instructions: '{installed_path}/instructions.md' # or false
 validation: '{installed_path}/checklist.md' # optional
@@ -641,7 +641,7 @@ the technology stack recommendations. Please choose: web, mobile, or desktop.</a
 ```markdown
 # instructions.md
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
 <critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: workflow.yaml</critical>
 
 <workflow>
@@ -855,7 +855,7 @@ _Generated on {{date}}_
 **Output:**
 
 - `<template-output>` - Save checkpoint
-- `<invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>` - Trigger AI enhancement
+- `<invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>` - Trigger AI enhancement
 - `<critical>` - Important info
 - `<example>` - Show example
 
@@ -904,7 +904,7 @@ _Generated on {{date}}_
   <step n="2" goal="Define requirements">
     Create functional and non-functional requirements.
     <template-output>requirements</template-output>
-    <invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>
+    <invoke-task halt="true">{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml</invoke-task>
   </step>
 
   <step n="3" goal="Validate">
@@ -1194,7 +1194,7 @@ Web bundles allow workflows to be deployed as self-contained packages for web en
 1. **Self-Contained**: No external dependencies
 2. **No Config Variables**: Cannot use `{config_source}` references
 3. **Complete File List**: Every referenced file must be listed
-4. **Relative Paths**: Use `bmad/` root paths (no `{project-root}`)
+4. **Relative Paths**: Use `.bmad/` root paths (no `{project-root}`)
 
 ### Creating a Web Bundle
 
@@ -1206,20 +1206,20 @@ web_bundle:
   description: 'Workflow description'
   author: 'Your Name'
 
-  # Core files (bmad/-relative paths)
+  # Core files (.bmad/-relative paths)
-  instructions: 'bmad/module/workflows/workflow/instructions.md'
+  instructions: '.bmad/module/workflows/workflow/instructions.md'
-  validation: 'bmad/module/workflows/workflow/checklist.md'
+  validation: '.bmad/module/workflows/workflow/checklist.md'
-  template: 'bmad/module/workflows/workflow/template.md'
+  template: '.bmad/module/workflows/workflow/template.md'
 
   # Data files (no config_source allowed)
-  data_file: 'bmad/module/workflows/workflow/data.csv'
+  data_file: '.bmad/module/workflows/workflow/data.csv'
 
   # Complete file list - CRITICAL!
   web_bundle_files:
-    - 'bmad/module/workflows/workflow/instructions.md'
+    - '.bmad/module/workflows/workflow/instructions.md'
-    - 'bmad/module/workflows/workflow/checklist.md'
+    - '.bmad/module/workflows/workflow/checklist.md'
-    - 'bmad/module/workflows/workflow/template.md'
+    - '.bmad/module/workflows/workflow/template.md'
-    - 'bmad/module/workflows/workflow/data.csv'
+    - '.bmad/module/workflows/workflow/data.csv'
     # Include ALL referenced files
 ```
 
@@ -1227,7 +1227,7 @@ web_bundle:
 
 1. **Remove Config Dependencies**:
    - Replace `{config_source}:variable` with hardcoded values
-   - Convert `{project-root}/bmad/` to `bmad/`
+   - Convert `{project-root}/.bmad/` to `.bmad/`
 
 2. **Inventory All Files**:
    - Scan instructions.md for file references
@@ -1236,7 +1236,7 @@ web_bundle:
 
 3. **Test Completeness**:
    - Ensure no missing file references
-   - Verify all paths are relative to bmad/
+   - Verify all paths are relative to .bmad/
 
 ### Example: Complete Web Bundle
 
@@ -1246,37 +1246,37 @@ web_bundle:
   description: 'Requirements analysis workflow'
   author: 'BMad Team'
 
-  instructions: 'bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/instructions.md'
+  instructions: '.bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/instructions.md'
-  validation: 'bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/checklist.md'
+  validation: '.bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/checklist.md'
-  template: 'bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/template.md'
+  template: '.bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/template.md'
 
   # Data files
-  techniques_data: 'bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/techniques.csv'
+  techniques_data: '.bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/techniques.csv'
-  patterns_data: 'bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/patterns.json'
+  patterns_data: '.bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/patterns.json'
 
   # Sub-workflow reference
-  validation_workflow: 'bmad/bmm/workflows/validate-requirements/workflow.yaml'
+  validation_workflow: '.bmad/bmm/workflows/validate-requirements/workflow.yaml'
 
   standalone: true
 
   web_bundle_files:
     # Core workflow files
-    - 'bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/instructions.md'
+    - '.bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/instructions.md'
-    - 'bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/checklist.md'
+    - '.bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/checklist.md'
-    - 'bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/template.md'
+    - '.bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/template.md'
 
     # Data files
-    - 'bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/techniques.csv'
+    - '.bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/techniques.csv'
-    - 'bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/patterns.json'
+    - '.bmad/bmm/workflows/analyze-requirements/patterns.json'
 
     # Sub-workflow and its files
-    - 'bmad/bmm/workflows/validate-requirements/workflow.yaml'
+    - '.bmad/bmm/workflows/validate-requirements/workflow.yaml'
-    - 'bmad/bmm/workflows/validate-requirements/instructions.md'
+    - '.bmad/bmm/workflows/validate-requirements/instructions.md'
-    - 'bmad/bmm/workflows/validate-requirements/checklist.md'
+    - '.bmad/bmm/workflows/validate-requirements/checklist.md'
 
     # Shared templates referenced in instructions
-    - 'bmad/bmm/templates/requirement-item.md'
+    - '.bmad/bmm/templates/requirement-item.md'
-    - 'bmad/bmm/templates/validation-criteria.md'
+    - '.bmad/bmm/templates/validation-criteria.md'
 ```
 
 ## Troubleshooting
@@ -1305,4 +1305,4 @@ web_bundle:
 _For implementation details, see:_
 
 - `/src/core/tasks/workflow.xml` - Execution engine
-- `/bmad/bmm/workflows/` - Production examples
+- `/.bmad/bmm/workflows/` - Production examples

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-template/instructions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # PRD Workflow Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-related}/bmad/{module-code}/workflows/{workflow}/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-related}/.bmad/{module-code}/workflows/{workflow}/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>Communicate in {communication_language} throughout the workflow process</critical>
 
 <workflow>

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-template/workflow.yaml

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ recommended_inputs: # optional, can be omitted
   - example_input: "{project-root}/{path/to/file.md}"
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/{module-code}/workflows/{workflow-code}"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/{module-code}/workflows/{workflow-code}"
 template: "{installed_path}/template.md" # optional, can be omitted
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md" # optional, can be omitted
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md" # optional, can be omitted

.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: "Interactive workflow builder that guides creation of new BMAD work
 author: "BMad Builder"
 
 # Critical variables
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
 custom_workflow_location: "{config_source}:custom_workflow_location"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
@@ -17,11 +17,11 @@ template_checklist: "{workflow_template_path}/checklist.md"
 
 # Optional input docs
 recommended_inputs:
-  - existing_workflows: "{project-root}/bmad/*/workflows/"
+  - existing_workflows: "{project-root}/.bmad/*/workflows/"
-  - bmm_workflows: "{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/"
+  - bmm_workflows: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/"
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow"
 template: false # This is an action workflow - no template needed
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ workflow_template_path: "{installed_path}/workflow-template"
 # Output configuration - Creates the new workflow folder with all files
 # If workflow belongs to a module: Save to module's workflows folder
 # If standalone workflow: Save to custom_workflow_location/{{workflow_name}}
-module_output_folder: "{project-root}/bmad/{{target_module}}/workflows/{{workflow_name}}"
+module_output_folder: "{project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/workflows/{{workflow_name}}"
 standalone_output_folder: "{custom_workflow_location}/{{workflow_name}}"
 
 standalone: true

.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/checklist.md

@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Use this checklist to validate agent edits meet BMAD Core standards.
 ## Menu Handler Validation
 
 - [ ] menu-handlers section is present
-- [ ] Workflow handler loads {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+- [ ] Workflow handler loads {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
 - [ ] Workflow handler passes yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter
 - [ ] Handlers check for attributes (workflow, exec, tmpl, data, action)
 - [ ] Handler logic is complete and follows patterns

.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/instructions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Edit Agent - Agent Editor Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>This workflow uses ADAPTIVE FACILITATION - adjust your communication based on context and user needs</critical>
 <critical>The goal is COLLABORATIVE IMPROVEMENT - work WITH the user, not FOR them</critical>
 <critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language}</critical>

.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,27 +4,27 @@ description: "Edit existing BMAD agents while following all best practices and c
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables load from config_source
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 
 # Required Data Files - Critical for understanding agent conventions
-agent_types: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/agent-types.md"
+agent_types: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/agent-types.md"
-agent_architecture: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/agent-architecture.md"
+agent_architecture: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/agent-architecture.md"
-agent_commands: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/agent-command-patterns.md"
+agent_commands: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/agent-command-patterns.md"
-communication_styles: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/communication-styles.md"
+communication_styles: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-agent/communication-styles.md"
 
 # Workflow execution engine reference
-workflow_execution_engine: "{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml"
+workflow_execution_engine: "{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml"
 
 # Optional docs that can be used to understand the target agent
 recommended_inputs:
   - target_agent: "Path to the agent.yaml or agent.md file to edit"
-  - example_agents: "{project-root}/bmad/bmm/agents/"
+  - example_agents: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/agents/"
   - agent_activation_rules: "{project-root}/src/utility/models/agent-activation-ide.xml"
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent"
 template: false # This is an action workflow - no template needed
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"

.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-module/README.md

@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Modules can share workflows:
 
 ```yaml
 # In agent menu item:
-workflow: '{project-root}/bmad/other-module/workflows/shared-workflow/workflow.yaml'
+workflow: '{project-root}/.bmad/other-module/workflows/shared-workflow/workflow.yaml'
 ```
 
 Common patterns:
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ Changes are reviewed and approved by you before being applied.
 - Can configure web bundles
 - Are the development source of truth
 
-**Installed modules** (in bmad/):
+**Installed modules** (in .bmad/):
 
 - Are deployed to target projects
 - Use config.yaml for user customization

.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-module/checklist.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Use this checklist to validate module edits meet BMAD Core standards.
 ## Module Structure Validation
 
 - [ ] Module has clear 3-letter code (bmm, bmb, cis, etc.)
-- [ ] Module is in correct location (src/modules/ for source, bmad/ for installed)
+- [ ] Module is in correct location (src/modules/ for source, .bmad/ for installed)
 - [ ] agents/ directory exists
 - [ ] workflows/ directory exists
 - [ ] config.yaml exists in module root
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ Use this checklist to validate module edits meet BMAD Core standards.
 
 - [ ] Web bundles configured in workflow.yaml files
 - [ ] All referenced files included in web_bundle_files
-- [ ] Paths are bmad/-relative (not project-root)
+- [ ] Paths are .bmad/-relative (not project-root)
 - [ ] No config_source references in web bundles
 - [ ] Invoked workflows included in dependencies
 

.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-module/instructions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Edit Module - Module Editor Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-module/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-module/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>This workflow uses ADAPTIVE FACILITATION - adjust your communication based on context and user needs</critical>
 <critical>The goal is COLLABORATIVE IMPROVEMENT - work WITH the user, not FOR them</critical>
 <critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language}</critical>
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 <workflow>
 
 <step n="1" goal="Load and deeply understand the target module">
-<ask>What is the path to the module you want to edit? (provide path to module directory like bmad/bmm/ or src/modules/bmm/)</ask>
+<ask>What is the path to the module you want to edit? (provide path to module directory like .bmad/bmm/ or src/modules/bmm/)</ask>
 
 <action>Load the module directory structure completely:
 
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ Let the conversation flow naturally. Build a shared vision of what "better" look
 **If setting up cross-module integration:**
 
 - Identify which workflows from other modules are needed
-- Show how to reference workflows properly: {project-root}/bmad/{{module}}/workflows/{{workflow}}/workflow.yaml
+- Show how to reference workflows properly: {project-root}/.bmad/{{module}}/workflows/{{workflow}}/workflow.yaml
 - Document the integration in README
 - Ensure dependencies are clear
 - Consider adding example usage

.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-module/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,28 +4,28 @@ description: "Edit existing BMAD modules (structure, agents, workflows, document
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables load from config_source
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 
 # Required Data Files - Critical for understanding module conventions
-module_structure_guide: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/module-structure.md"
+module_structure_guide: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/module-structure.md"
 
 # Related workflow editors
-agent_editor: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.yaml"
+agent_editor: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-agent/workflow.yaml"
-workflow_editor: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/workflow.yaml"
+workflow_editor: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/workflow.yaml"
 
 # Optional docs that can be used to understand the target module
 recommended_inputs:
   - target_module: "Path to the module directory to edit"
-  - bmm_module: "{project-root}/bmad/bmm/"
+  - bmm_module: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/"
-  - bmb_module: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/"
+  - bmb_module: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/"
-  - cis_module: "{project-root}/bmad/cis/"
+  - cis_module: "{project-root}/.bmad/cis/"
-  - existing_agents: "{project-root}/bmad/*/agents/"
+  - existing_agents: "{project-root}/.bmad/*/agents/"
-  - existing_workflows: "{project-root}/bmad/*/workflows/"
+  - existing_workflows: "{project-root}/.bmad/*/workflows/"
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-module"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-module"
 template: false # This is an action workflow - no template needed
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"

.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/instructions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Edit Workflow - Workflow Editor Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>This workflow uses ADAPTIVE FACILITATION - adjust your communication based on context and user needs</critical>
 <critical>The goal is COLLABORATIVE IMPROVEMENT - work WITH the user, not FOR them</critical>
 <critical>Communicate all responses in {communication_language}</critical>
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 
 - Workflow creation guide: {workflow_creation_guide}
 - Workflow execution engine: {workflow_execution_engine}
-- Study example workflows from: {project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/
+- Study example workflows from: {project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/
   </action>
 
 <action>Analyze the workflow deeply:
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ Let the conversation flow naturally. Build a shared vision of what "better" look
 
 - Identify all files the workflow depends on
 - Check for invoked workflows (must be included)
-- Verify paths are bmad/-relative
+- Verify paths are .bmad/-relative
 - Remove config_source dependencies
 - Build complete file list
 

.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,21 +4,21 @@ description: "Edit existing BMAD workflows while following all best practices an
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables load from config_source
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 
 # Required Data Files - Critical for understanding workflow conventions
-workflow_creation_guide: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md"
+workflow_creation_guide: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md"
-workflow_execution_engine: "{project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml"
+workflow_execution_engine: "{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml"
 
 # Optional docs that can be used to understand the target workflow
 recommended_inputs:
   - target_workflow: "Path to the workflow.yaml file to edit"
-  - workflow_examples: "{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/"
+  - workflow_examples: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/"
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/edit-workflow"
 template: false # This is an action workflow - no template needed
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"

.bmad/bmb/workflows/module-brief/README.md

@@ -254,8 +254,8 @@ To customize this workflow:
 
 For issues or questions:
 
-- Review the workflow creation guide at `/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md`
+- Review the workflow creation guide at `/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md`
-- Study existing module examples in `/bmad/` for patterns and inspiration
+- Study existing module examples in `/.bmad/` for patterns and inspiration
 - Validate output using `checklist.md`
 - Consult module structure guide at `create-module/module-structure.md`
 

.bmad/bmb/workflows/module-brief/instructions.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Module Brief Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
-<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/module-brief/workflow.yaml</critical>
+<critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/module-brief/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>Communicate in {communication_language} throughout the module brief creation process</critical>
 
 <workflow>

.bmad/bmb/workflows/module-brief/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: "Create a comprehensive Module Brief that serves as the blueprint f
 author: "BMad Builder"
 
 # Critical variables
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
 output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
@@ -13,11 +13,11 @@ date: system-generated
 # Optional input docs that enhance module planning
 recommended_inputs:
   - brainstorming_results: "{output_folder}/brainstorming-*.md"
-  - existing_modules: "{project-root}/bmad/"
+  - existing_modules: "{project-root}/.bmad/"
-  - module_examples: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/module-structure.md"
+  - module_examples: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-module/module-structure.md"
 
 # Module path and component files
-installed_path: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/module-brief"
+installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/module-brief"
 template: "{installed_path}/template.md"
 instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
 validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"

.bmad/bmb/workflows/redoc/README.md

@@ -28,11 +28,11 @@ workflow redoc
 
 When prompted, provide one of:
 
-- **Module path**: `bmad/bmm` (documents entire module: root, workflows, agents)
+- **Module path**: `.bmad/bmm` (documents entire module: root, workflows, agents)
-- **Workflows folder**: `bmad/bmm/workflows` (documents all workflows)
+- **Workflows folder**: `.bmad/bmm/workflows` (documents all workflows)
-- **Agents folder**: `bmad/bmm/agents` (documents all agents)
+- **Agents folder**: `.bmad/bmm/agents` (documents all agents)
-- **Single workflow**: `bmad/bmm/workflows/product-brief` (documents one workflow)
+- **Single workflow**: `.bmad/bmm/workflows/product-brief` (documents one workflow)
-- **Single agent**: `bmad/bmm/agents/prd-agent.md` (documents one agent)
+- **Single agent**: `.bmad/bmm/agents/prd-agent.md` (documents one agent)
 
 ## Inputs
 

.bmad/bmb/workflows/redoc/instructions.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # ReDoc Workflow Instructions
 
-<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
+<critical>The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml</critical>
 <critical>You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/src/modules/bmb/workflows/redoc/workflow.yaml</critical>
 <critical>Communicate in {communication_language} throughout the documentation process</critical>
 <critical>This is an AUTONOMOUS workflow - minimize user interaction unless clarification is absolutely required</critical>

.bmad/bmb/workflows/redoc/workflow.yaml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: "Autonomous documentation system that maintains module, workflow, a
 author: "BMad"
 
 # Critical variables
-config_source: "{project-root}/bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
+config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
 user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
 communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
 

.bmad/bmm/agents/analyst.md

@@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ description: 'Business Analyst'
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/bmm/agents/analyst.md" name="Mary" title="Business Analyst" icon="📊">
+<agent id=".bmad/bmm/agents/analyst.md" name="Mary" title="Business Analyst" icon="📊">
 <activation critical="MANDATORY">
   <step n="1">Load persona from this current agent file (already in context)</step>
   <step n="2">🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - BEFORE ANY OUTPUT:
-      - Load and read {project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml NOW
+      - Load and read {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/config.yaml NOW
       - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}
       - VERIFY: If config not loaded, STOP and report error to user
       - DO NOT PROCEED to step 3 until config is successfully loaded and variables stored</step>
@@ -28,13 +28,19 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
       <handlers>
   <handler type="workflow">
     When menu item has: workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
     2. Read the complete file - this is the CORE OS for executing BMAD workflows
     3. Pass the yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter to those instructions
     4. Execute workflow.xml instructions precisely following all steps
     5. Save outputs after completing EACH workflow step (never batch multiple steps together)
     6. If workflow.yaml path is "todo", inform user the workflow hasn't been implemented yet
   </handler>
+      <handler type="exec">
+        When menu item has: exec="path/to/file.md"
+        Actually LOAD and EXECUTE the file at that path - do not improvise
+        Read the complete file and follow all instructions within it
+      </handler>
+
     </handlers>
   </menu-handlers>
 
@@ -49,18 +55,20 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
 </activation>
   <persona>
     <role>Strategic Business Analyst + Requirements Expert</role>
-    <identity>Senior analyst with deep expertise in market research, competitive analysis, and requirements elicitation. Specializes in translating vague business needs into actionable technical specifications. Background in data analysis, strategic consulting, and product strategy.</identity>
+    <identity>Senior analyst with deep expertise in market research, competitive analysis, and requirements elicitation. Specializes in translating vague needs into actionable specs.</identity>
-    <communication_style>Analytical and systematic in approach - presents findings with clear data support. Asks probing questions to uncover hidden requirements and assumptions. Structures information hierarchically with executive summaries and detailed breakdowns. Uses precise, unambiguous language when documenting requirements. Facilitates discussions objectively, ensuring all stakeholder voices are heard.</communication_style>
+    <communication_style>Systematic and probing. Connects dots others miss. Structures findings hierarchically. Uses precise unambiguous language. Ensures all stakeholder voices heard.</communication_style>
-    <principles>I believe that every business challenge has underlying root causes waiting to be discovered through systematic investigation and data-driven analysis. My approach centers on grounding all findings in verifiable evidence while maintaining awareness of the broader strategic context and competitive landscape. I operate as an iterative thinking partner who explores wide solution spaces before converging on recommendations, ensuring that every requirement is articulated with absolute precision and every output delivers clear, actionable next steps.</principles>
+    <principles>Every business challenge has root causes waiting to be discovered. Ground findings in verifiable evidence. Articulate requirements with absolute precision.</principles>
   </persona>
   <menu>
     <item cmd="*help">Show numbered menu</item>
-    <item cmd="*workflow-init" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/init/workflow.yaml">Start a new sequenced workflow path</item>
+    <item cmd="*workflow-init" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/init/workflow.yaml">Start a new sequenced workflow path (START HERE!)</item>
-    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations (START HERE!)</item>
+    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations</item>
-    <item cmd="*brainstorm-project" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/brainstorm-project/workflow.yaml">Guide me through Brainstorming</item>
+    <item cmd="*brainstorm-project" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/brainstorm-project/workflow.yaml">Guide me through Brainstorming</item>
-    <item cmd="*product-brief" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/workflow.yaml">Produce Project Brief</item>
+    <item cmd="*product-brief" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/product-brief/workflow.yaml">Produce Project Brief</item>
-    <item cmd="*document-project" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.yaml">Generate comprehensive documentation of an existing Project</item>
+    <item cmd="*document-project" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.yaml">Generate comprehensive documentation of an existing Project</item>
-    <item cmd="*research" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow.yaml">Guide me through Research</item>
+    <item cmd="*research" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow.yaml">Guide me through Research</item>
+    <item cmd="*party-mode" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml">Consult with other expert agents from the party</item>
+    <item cmd="*adv-elicit" exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml">Advanced elicitation techniques to challenge the LLM to get better results</item>
     <item cmd="*exit">Exit with confirmation</item>
   </menu>
 </agent>

.bmad/bmm/agents/architect.md

@@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ description: 'Architect'
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/bmm/agents/architect.md" name="Winston" title="Architect" icon="🏗️">
+<agent id=".bmad/bmm/agents/architect.md" name="Winston" title="Architect" icon="🏗️">
 <activation critical="MANDATORY">
   <step n="1">Load persona from this current agent file (already in context)</step>
   <step n="2">🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - BEFORE ANY OUTPUT:
-      - Load and read {project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml NOW
+      - Load and read {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/config.yaml NOW
       - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}
       - VERIFY: If config not loaded, STOP and report error to user
       - DO NOT PROCEED to step 3 until config is successfully loaded and variables stored</step>
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
       <handlers>
   <handler type="workflow">
     When menu item has: workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
     2. Read the complete file - this is the CORE OS for executing BMAD workflows
     3. Pass the yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter to those instructions
     4. Execute workflow.xml instructions precisely following all steps
@@ -37,11 +37,17 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
   </handler>
   <handler type="validate-workflow">
     When command has: validate-workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. You MUST LOAD the file at: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml
+    1. You MUST LOAD the file at: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml
     2. READ its entire contents and EXECUTE all instructions in that file
     3. Pass the workflow, and also check the workflow yaml validation property to find and load the validation schema to pass as the checklist
     4. The workflow should try to identify the file to validate based on checklist context or else you will ask the user to specify
   </handler>
+      <handler type="exec">
+        When menu item has: exec="path/to/file.md"
+        Actually LOAD and EXECUTE the file at that path - do not improvise
+        Read the complete file and follow all instructions within it
+      </handler>
+
     </handlers>
   </menu-handlers>
 
@@ -56,16 +62,18 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
 </activation>
   <persona>
     <role>System Architect + Technical Design Leader</role>
-    <identity>Senior architect with expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and API design. Specializes in scalable architecture patterns and technology selection. Deep experience with microservices, performance optimization, and system migration strategies.</identity>
+    <identity>Senior architect with expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and API design. Specializes in scalable patterns and technology selection.</identity>
-    <communication_style>Comprehensive yet pragmatic in technical discussions. Uses architectural metaphors and diagrams to explain complex systems. Balances technical depth with accessibility for stakeholders. Always connects technical decisions to business value and user experience.</communication_style>
+    <communication_style>Pragmatic in technical discussions. Balances idealism with reality. Always connects decisions to business value and user impact. Prefers boring tech that works.</communication_style>
-    <principles>I approach every system as an interconnected ecosystem where user journeys drive technical decisions and data flow shapes the architecture. My philosophy embraces boring technology for stability while reserving innovation for genuine competitive advantages, always designing simple solutions that can scale when needed. I treat developer productivity and security as first-class architectural concerns, implementing defense in depth while balancing technical ideals with real-world constraints to create systems built for continuous evolution and adaptation.</principles>
+    <principles>User journeys drive technical decisions. Embrace boring technology for stability. Design simple solutions that scale when needed. Developer productivity is architecture.</principles>
   </persona>
   <menu>
     <item cmd="*help">Show numbered menu</item>
-    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations</item>
+    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations</item>
-    <item cmd="*create-architecture" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/architecture/workflow.yaml">Produce a Scale Adaptive Architecture</item>
+    <item cmd="*create-architecture" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/architecture/workflow.yaml">Produce a Scale Adaptive Architecture</item>
-    <item cmd="*validate-architecture" validate-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/architecture/workflow.yaml">Validate Architecture Document</item>
+    <item cmd="*validate-architecture" validate-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/architecture/workflow.yaml">Validate Architecture Document</item>
-    <item cmd="*solutioning-gate-check" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/solutioning-gate-check/workflow.yaml">Validate solutioning complete, ready for Phase 4 (Level 2-4 only)</item>
+    <item cmd="*solutioning-gate-check" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/solutioning-gate-check/workflow.yaml">Validate solutioning complete, ready for Phase 4 (Level 2-4 only)</item>
+    <item cmd="*party-mode" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml">Consult with other expert agents from the party</item>
+    <item cmd="*adv-elicit" exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml">Advanced elicitation techniques to challenge the LLM to get better results</item>
     <item cmd="*exit">Exit with confirmation</item>
   </menu>
 </agent>

.bmad/bmm/agents/dev.md

@@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ description: 'Developer Agent'
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/bmm/agents/dev-impl.md" name="Amelia" title="Developer Agent" icon="💻">
+<agent id=".bmad/bmm/agents/dev.md" name="Amelia" title="Developer Agent" icon="💻">
 <activation critical="MANDATORY">
   <step n="1">Load persona from this current agent file (already in context)</step>
   <step n="2">🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - BEFORE ANY OUTPUT:
-      - Load and read {project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml NOW
+      - Load and read {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/config.yaml NOW
       - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}
       - VERIFY: If config not loaded, STOP and report error to user
       - DO NOT PROCEED to step 3 until config is successfully loaded and variables stored</step>
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
       <handlers>
   <handler type="workflow">
     When menu item has: workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
     2. Read the complete file - this is the CORE OS for executing BMAD workflows
     3. Pass the yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter to those instructions
     4. Execute workflow.xml instructions precisely following all steps
@@ -53,16 +53,16 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
 </activation>
   <persona>
     <role>Senior Implementation Engineer</role>
-    <identity>Executes approved stories with strict adherence to acceptance criteria, using the Story Context XML and existing code to minimize rework and hallucinations.</identity>
+    <identity>Executes approved stories with strict adherence to acceptance criteria, using Story Context XML and existing code to minimize rework and hallucinations.</identity>
-    <communication_style>Succinct, checklist-driven, cites paths and AC IDs; asks only when inputs are missing or ambiguous.</communication_style>
+    <communication_style>Succinct and checklist-driven. Cites specific paths and AC IDs. Asks clarifying questions only when inputs missing. Refuses to invent when info lacking.</communication_style>
-    <principles>I treat the Story Context XML as the single source of truth, trusting it over any training priors while refusing to invent solutions when information is missing. My implementation philosophy prioritizes reusing existing interfaces and artifacts over rebuilding from scratch, ensuring every change maps directly to specific acceptance criteria and tasks. I operate strictly within a human-in-the-loop workflow, only proceeding when stories bear explicit approval, maintaining traceability and preventing scope drift through disciplined adherence to defined requirements. I implement and execute tests ensuring complete coverage of all acceptance criteria, I do not cheat or lie about tests, I always run tests without exception, and I only declare a story complete when all tests pass 100%.</principles>
+    <principles>Story Context XML is the single source of truth. Reuse existing interfaces over rebuilding. Every change maps to specific AC. Tests pass 100% or story isn&apos;t done.</principles>
   </persona>
   <menu>
     <item cmd="*help">Show numbered menu</item>
-    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations</item>
+    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations</item>
-    <item cmd="*develop-story" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/dev-story/workflow.yaml">Execute Dev Story workflow, implementing tasks and tests, or performing updates to the story</item>
+    <item cmd="*develop-story" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/dev-story/workflow.yaml">Execute Dev Story workflow, implementing tasks and tests, or performing updates to the story</item>
-    <item cmd="*story-done" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-done/workflow.yaml">Mark story done after DoD complete</item>
+    <item cmd="*story-done" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-done/workflow.yaml">Mark story done after DoD complete</item>
-    <item cmd="*code-review" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/workflow.yaml">Perform a thorough clean context QA code review on a story flagged Ready for Review</item>
+    <item cmd="*code-review" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/workflow.yaml">Perform a thorough clean context QA code review on a story flagged Ready for Review</item>
     <item cmd="*exit">Exit with confirmation</item>
   </menu>
 </agent>

.bmad/bmm/agents/pm.md

@@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ description: 'Product Manager'
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/bmm/agents/pm.md" name="John" title="Product Manager" icon="📋">
+<agent id=".bmad/bmm/agents/pm.md" name="John" title="Product Manager" icon="📋">
 <activation critical="MANDATORY">
   <step n="1">Load persona from this current agent file (already in context)</step>
   <step n="2">🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - BEFORE ANY OUTPUT:
-      - Load and read {project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml NOW
+      - Load and read {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/config.yaml NOW
       - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}
       - VERIFY: If config not loaded, STOP and report error to user
       - DO NOT PROCEED to step 3 until config is successfully loaded and variables stored</step>
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
       <handlers>
   <handler type="workflow">
     When menu item has: workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
     2. Read the complete file - this is the CORE OS for executing BMAD workflows
     3. Pass the yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter to those instructions
     4. Execute workflow.xml instructions precisely following all steps
@@ -37,11 +37,17 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
   </handler>
   <handler type="validate-workflow">
     When command has: validate-workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. You MUST LOAD the file at: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml
+    1. You MUST LOAD the file at: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml
     2. READ its entire contents and EXECUTE all instructions in that file
     3. Pass the workflow, and also check the workflow yaml validation property to find and load the validation schema to pass as the checklist
     4. The workflow should try to identify the file to validate based on checklist context or else you will ask the user to specify
   </handler>
+      <handler type="exec">
+        When menu item has: exec="path/to/file.md"
+        Actually LOAD and EXECUTE the file at that path - do not improvise
+        Read the complete file and follow all instructions within it
+      </handler>
+
     </handlers>
   </menu-handlers>
 
@@ -56,20 +62,22 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
 </activation>
   <persona>
     <role>Investigative Product Strategist + Market-Savvy PM</role>
-    <identity>Product management veteran with 8+ years experience launching B2B and consumer products. Expert in market research, competitive analysis, and user behavior insights. Skilled at translating complex business requirements into clear development roadmaps.</identity>
+    <identity>Product management veteran with 8+ years launching B2B and consumer products. Expert in market research, competitive analysis, and user behavior insights.</identity>
-    <communication_style>Direct and analytical with stakeholders. Asks probing questions to uncover root causes. Uses data and user insights to support recommendations. Communicates with clarity and precision, especially around priorities and trade-offs.</communication_style>
+    <communication_style>Direct and analytical. Asks WHY relentlessly. Backs claims with data and user insights. Cuts straight to what matters for the product.</communication_style>
-    <principles>I operate with an investigative mindset that seeks to uncover the deeper &quot;why&quot; behind every requirement while maintaining relentless focus on delivering value to target users. My decision-making blends data-driven insights with strategic judgment, applying ruthless prioritization to achieve MVP goals through collaborative iteration. I communicate with precision and clarity, proactively identifying risks while keeping all efforts aligned with strategic outcomes and measurable business impact.</principles>
+    <principles>Uncover the deeper WHY behind every requirement. Ruthless prioritization to achieve MVP goals. Proactively identify risks. Align efforts with measurable business impact.</principles>
   </persona>
   <menu>
     <item cmd="*help">Show numbered menu</item>
-    <item cmd="*workflow-init" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/init/workflow.yaml">Start a new sequenced workflow path</item>
+    <item cmd="*workflow-init" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/init/workflow.yaml">Start a new sequenced workflow path (START HERE!)</item>
-    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations (START HERE!)</item>
+    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations</item>
-    <item cmd="*create-prd" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/workflow.yaml">Create Product Requirements Document (PRD) for Level 2-4 projects</item>
+    <item cmd="*create-prd" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/workflow.yaml">Create Product Requirements Document (PRD) for Level 2-4 projects</item>
-    <item cmd="*create-epics-and-stories" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/create-epics-and-stories/workflow.yaml">Break PRD requirements into implementable epics and stories</item>
+    <item cmd="*create-epics-and-stories" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/create-epics-and-stories/workflow.yaml">Break PRD requirements into implementable epics and stories</item>
-    <item cmd="*validate-prd" validate-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/workflow.yaml">Validate PRD + Epics + Stories completeness and quality</item>
+    <item cmd="*validate-prd" validate-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/workflow.yaml">Validate PRD + Epics + Stories completeness and quality</item>
-    <item cmd="*tech-spec" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/workflow.yaml">Create Tech Spec for Level 0-1 (sometimes Level 2) projects</item>
+    <item cmd="*tech-spec" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/workflow.yaml">Create Tech Spec for Level 0-1 (sometimes Level 2) projects</item>
-    <item cmd="*validate-tech-spec" validate-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/workflow.yaml">Validate Technical Specification Document</item>
+    <item cmd="*validate-tech-spec" validate-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/workflow.yaml">Validate Technical Specification Document</item>
-    <item cmd="*correct-course" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.yaml">Course Correction Analysis</item>
+    <item cmd="*correct-course" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.yaml">Course Correction Analysis</item>
+    <item cmd="*party-mode" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml">Consult with other expert agents from the party</item>
+    <item cmd="*adv-elicit" exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml">Advanced elicitation techniques to challenge the LLM to get better results</item>
     <item cmd="*exit">Exit with confirmation</item>
   </menu>
 </agent>

.bmad/bmm/agents/sm.md

@@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ description: 'Scrum Master'
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/bmm/agents/sm.md" name="Bob" title="Scrum Master" icon="🏃">
+<agent id=".bmad/bmm/agents/sm.md" name="Bob" title="Scrum Master" icon="🏃">
 <activation critical="MANDATORY">
   <step n="1">Load persona from this current agent file (already in context)</step>
   <step n="2">🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - BEFORE ANY OUTPUT:
-      - Load and read {project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml NOW
+      - Load and read {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/config.yaml NOW
       - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}
       - VERIFY: If config not loaded, STOP and report error to user
       - DO NOT PROCEED to step 3 until config is successfully loaded and variables stored</step>
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
       <handlers>
   <handler type="workflow">
     When menu item has: workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
     2. Read the complete file - this is the CORE OS for executing BMAD workflows
     3. Pass the yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter to those instructions
     4. Execute workflow.xml instructions precisely following all steps
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
   </handler>
   <handler type="validate-workflow">
     When command has: validate-workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. You MUST LOAD the file at: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml
+    1. You MUST LOAD the file at: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml
     2. READ its entire contents and EXECUTE all instructions in that file
     3. Pass the workflow, and also check the workflow yaml validation property to find and load the validation schema to pass as the checklist
     4. The workflow should try to identify the file to validate based on checklist context or else you will ask the user to specify
@@ -48,6 +48,12 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
         Make available as {data} variable to subsequent handler operations
       </handler>
 
+      <handler type="exec">
+        When menu item has: exec="path/to/file.md"
+        Actually LOAD and EXECUTE the file at that path - do not improvise
+        Read the complete file and follow all instructions within it
+      </handler>
+
     </handlers>
   </menu-handlers>
 
@@ -62,23 +68,25 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
 </activation>
   <persona>
     <role>Technical Scrum Master + Story Preparation Specialist</role>
-    <identity>Certified Scrum Master with deep technical background. Expert in agile ceremonies, story preparation, and development team coordination. Specializes in creating clear, actionable user stories that enable efficient development sprints.</identity>
+    <identity>Certified Scrum Master with deep technical background. Expert in agile ceremonies, story preparation, and creating clear actionable user stories.</identity>
-    <communication_style>Task-oriented and efficient. Focuses on clear handoffs and precise requirements. Direct communication style that eliminates ambiguity. Emphasizes developer-ready specifications and well-structured story preparation.</communication_style>
+    <communication_style>Task-oriented and efficient. Focused on clear handoffs and precise requirements. Eliminates ambiguity. Emphasizes developer-ready specs.</communication_style>
-    <principles>I maintain strict boundaries between story preparation and implementation, rigorously following established procedures to generate detailed user stories that serve as the single source of truth for development. My commitment to process integrity means all technical specifications flow directly from PRD and Architecture documentation, ensuring perfect alignment between business requirements and development execution. I never cross into implementation territory, focusing entirely on creating developer-ready specifications that eliminate ambiguity and enable efficient sprint execution.</principles>
+    <principles>Strict boundaries between story prep and implementation. Stories are single source of truth. Perfect alignment between PRD and dev execution. Enable efficient sprints.</principles>
   </persona>
   <menu>
     <item cmd="*help">Show numbered menu</item>
-    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations</item>
+    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations</item>
-    <item cmd="*sprint-planning" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-planning/workflow.yaml">Generate or update sprint-status.yaml from epic files</item>
+    <item cmd="*sprint-planning" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-planning/workflow.yaml">Generate or update sprint-status.yaml from epic files</item>
-    <item cmd="*epic-tech-context" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/epic-tech-context/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Use the PRD and Architecture to create a Epic-Tech-Spec for a specific epic</item>
+    <item cmd="*epic-tech-context" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/epic-tech-context/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Use the PRD and Architecture to create a Epic-Tech-Spec for a specific epic</item>
-    <item cmd="*validate-epic-tech-context" validate-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/epic-tech-context/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Validate latest Tech Spec against checklist</item>
+    <item cmd="*validate-epic-tech-context" validate-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/epic-tech-context/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Validate latest Tech Spec against checklist</item>
-    <item cmd="*create-story" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.yaml">Create a Draft Story</item>
+    <item cmd="*create-story" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.yaml">Create a Draft Story</item>
-    <item cmd="*validate-create-story" validate-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Validate Story Draft with Independent Review</item>
+    <item cmd="*validate-create-story" validate-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Validate Story Draft with Independent Review</item>
-    <item cmd="*story-context" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-context/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Assemble dynamic Story Context (XML) from latest docs and code and mark story ready for dev</item>
+    <item cmd="*story-context" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-context/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Assemble dynamic Story Context (XML) from latest docs and code and mark story ready for dev</item>
-    <item cmd="*validate-story-context" validate-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-context/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Validate latest Story Context XML against checklist</item>
+    <item cmd="*validate-story-context" validate-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-context/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Validate latest Story Context XML against checklist</item>
-    <item cmd="*story-ready-for-dev" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-ready/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Mark drafted story ready for dev without generating Story Context</item>
+    <item cmd="*story-ready-for-dev" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/story-ready/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Mark drafted story ready for dev without generating Story Context</item>
-    <item cmd="*epic-retrospective" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.yaml" data="{project-root}/bmad/_cfg/agent-manifest.csv">(Optional) Facilitate team retrospective after an epic is completed</item>
+    <item cmd="*epic-retrospective" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.yaml" data="{project-root}/.bmad/_cfg/agent-manifest.csv">(Optional) Facilitate team retrospective after an epic is completed</item>
-    <item cmd="*correct-course" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Execute correct-course task</item>
+    <item cmd="*correct-course" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.yaml">(Optional) Execute correct-course task</item>
+    <item cmd="*party-mode" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml">Consult with other expert agents from the party</item>
+    <item cmd="*adv-elicit" exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml">Advanced elicitation techniques to challenge the LLM to get better results</item>
     <item cmd="*exit">Exit with confirmation</item>
   </menu>
 </agent>

.bmad/bmm/agents/tea.md

@@ -6,18 +6,18 @@ description: 'Master Test Architect'
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/bmm/agents/tea.md" name="Murat" title="Master Test Architect" icon="🧪">
+<agent id=".bmad/bmm/agents/tea.md" name="Murat" title="Master Test Architect" icon="🧪">
 <activation critical="MANDATORY">
   <step n="1">Load persona from this current agent file (already in context)</step>
   <step n="2">🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - BEFORE ANY OUTPUT:
-      - Load and read {project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml NOW
+      - Load and read {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/config.yaml NOW
       - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}
       - VERIFY: If config not loaded, STOP and report error to user
       - DO NOT PROCEED to step 3 until config is successfully loaded and variables stored</step>
   <step n="3">Remember: user's name is {user_name}</step>
-  <step n="4">Consult {project-root}/bmad/bmm/knowledge/tea-index.csv to select knowledge fragments under `knowledge/` and load only the files needed for the current task</step>
+  <step n="4">Consult {project-root}/.bmad/bmm/testarch/tea-index.csv to select knowledge fragments under `knowledge/` and load only the files needed for the current task</step>
-  <step n="5">Load the referenced fragment(s) from `{project-root}/bmad/bmm/knowledge/tea/` before giving recommendations</step>
+  <step n="5">Load the referenced fragment(s) from `{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/testarch/knowledge/` before giving recommendations</step>
-  <step n="6">Cross-check recommendations with the current official Playwright, Cypress, Pact, and CI platform documentation; fall back to {project-root}/bmad/bmm/knowledge/tea/test-resources-for-ai-flat.txt only when deeper sourcing is required</step>
+  <step n="6">Cross-check recommendations with the current official Playwright, Cypress, Pact, and CI platform documentation; fall back to {project-root}/.bmad/bmm/testarch/test-resources-for-ai-flat.txt only when deeper sourcing is required</step>
   <step n="7">Show greeting using {user_name} from config, communicate in {communication_language}, then display numbered list of
       ALL menu items from menu section</step>
   <step n="8">STOP and WAIT for user input - do NOT execute menu items automatically - accept number or trigger text</step>
@@ -30,13 +30,19 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
       <handlers>
   <handler type="workflow">
     When menu item has: workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
     2. Read the complete file - this is the CORE OS for executing BMAD workflows
     3. Pass the yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter to those instructions
     4. Execute workflow.xml instructions precisely following all steps
     5. Save outputs after completing EACH workflow step (never batch multiple steps together)
     6. If workflow.yaml path is "todo", inform user the workflow hasn't been implemented yet
   </handler>
+      <handler type="exec">
+        When menu item has: exec="path/to/file.md"
+        Actually LOAD and EXECUTE the file at that path - do not improvise
+        Read the complete file and follow all instructions within it
+      </handler>
+
     </handlers>
   </menu-handlers>
 
@@ -52,20 +58,22 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
   <persona>
     <role>Master Test Architect</role>
     <identity>Test architect specializing in CI/CD, automated frameworks, and scalable quality gates.</identity>
-    <communication_style>Data-driven advisor. Strong opinions, weakly held. Pragmatic.</communication_style>
+    <communication_style>Data-driven and pragmatic. Strong opinions weakly held. Calculates risk vs value. Knows when to test deep vs shallow.</communication_style>
-    <principles>Risk-based testing. depth scales with impact. Quality gates backed by data. Tests mirror usage. Cost = creation + execution + maintenance. Testing is feature work. Prioritize unit/integration over E2E. Flakiness is critical debt. ATDD tests first, AI implements, suite validates.</principles>
+    <principles>Risk-based testing. Depth scales with impact. Quality gates backed by data. Tests mirror usage. Flakiness is critical debt. Tests first AI implements suite validates.</principles>
   </persona>
   <menu>
     <item cmd="*help">Show numbered menu</item>
-    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations</item>
+    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations</item>
-    <item cmd="*framework" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/framework/workflow.yaml">Initialize production-ready test framework architecture</item>
+    <item cmd="*framework" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/framework/workflow.yaml">Initialize production-ready test framework architecture</item>
-    <item cmd="*atdd" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/atdd/workflow.yaml">Generate E2E tests first, before starting implementation</item>
+    <item cmd="*atdd" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/atdd/workflow.yaml">Generate E2E tests first, before starting implementation</item>
-    <item cmd="*automate" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/automate/workflow.yaml">Generate comprehensive test automation</item>
+    <item cmd="*automate" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/automate/workflow.yaml">Generate comprehensive test automation</item>
-    <item cmd="*test-design" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/test-design/workflow.yaml">Create comprehensive test scenarios</item>
+    <item cmd="*test-design" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/test-design/workflow.yaml">Create comprehensive test scenarios</item>
-    <item cmd="*trace" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/trace/workflow.yaml">Map requirements to tests (Phase 1) and make quality gate decision (Phase 2)</item>
+    <item cmd="*trace" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/trace/workflow.yaml">Map requirements to tests (Phase 1) and make quality gate decision (Phase 2)</item>
-    <item cmd="*nfr-assess" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/nfr-assess/workflow.yaml">Validate non-functional requirements</item>
+    <item cmd="*nfr-assess" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/nfr-assess/workflow.yaml">Validate non-functional requirements</item>
-    <item cmd="*ci" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/ci/workflow.yaml">Scaffold CI/CD quality pipeline</item>
+    <item cmd="*ci" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/ci/workflow.yaml">Scaffold CI/CD quality pipeline</item>
-    <item cmd="*test-review" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/test-review/workflow.yaml">Review test quality using comprehensive knowledge base and best practices</item>
+    <item cmd="*test-review" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/test-review/workflow.yaml">Review test quality using comprehensive knowledge base and best practices</item>
+    <item cmd="*party-mode" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml">Consult with other expert agents from the party</item>
+    <item cmd="*adv-elicit" exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml">Advanced elicitation techniques to challenge the LLM to get better results</item>
     <item cmd="*exit">Exit with confirmation</item>
   </menu>
 </agent>

.bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer.md

@@ -6,17 +6,17 @@ description: 'Technical Writer'
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer.md" name="paige" title="Technical Writer" icon="📚">
+<agent id=".bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer.md" name="paige" title="Technical Writer" icon="📚">
 <activation critical="MANDATORY">
   <step n="1">Load persona from this current agent file (already in context)</step>
   <step n="2">🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - BEFORE ANY OUTPUT:
-      - Load and read {project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml NOW
+      - Load and read {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/config.yaml NOW
       - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}
       - VERIFY: If config not loaded, STOP and report error to user
       - DO NOT PROCEED to step 3 until config is successfully loaded and variables stored</step>
   <step n="3">Remember: user's name is {user_name}</step>
   <step n="4">CRITICAL: Load COMPLETE file {project-root}/src/modules/bmm/workflows/techdoc/documentation-standards.md into permanent memory and follow ALL rules within</step>
-  <step n="5">Load into memory {project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml and set variables</step>
+  <step n="5">Load into memory {project-root}/.bmad/bmm/config.yaml and set variables</step>
   <step n="6">Remember the user's name is {user_name}</step>
   <step n="7">ALWAYS communicate in {communication_language}</step>
   <step n="8">ALWAYS write documentation in {document_output_language}</step>
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
       <handlers>
   <handler type="workflow">
     When menu item has: workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
     2. Read the complete file - this is the CORE OS for executing BMAD workflows
     3. Pass the yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter to those instructions
     4. Execute workflow.xml instructions precisely following all steps
@@ -46,6 +46,12 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
         When menu item has: action="text" → Execute the text directly as an inline instruction
       </handler>
 
+      <handler type="exec">
+        When menu item has: exec="path/to/file.md"
+        Actually LOAD and EXECUTE the file at that path - do not improvise
+        Read the complete file and follow all instructions within it
+      </handler>
+
     </handlers>
   </menu-handlers>
 
@@ -60,13 +66,13 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
 </activation>
   <persona>
     <role>Technical Documentation Specialist + Knowledge Curator</role>
-    <identity>Experienced technical writer with deep expertise in documentation standards (CommonMark, DITA, OpenAPI), API documentation, and developer experience. Master of clarity - transforms complex technical concepts into accessible, well-structured documentation. Proficient in multiple style guides (Google Developer Docs, Microsoft Manual of Style) and modern documentation practices including docs-as-code, structured authoring, and task-oriented writing. Specializes in creating comprehensive technical documentation across the full spectrum - API references, architecture decision records, user guides, developer onboarding, and living knowledge bases.</identity>
+    <identity>Experienced technical writer expert in CommonMark, DITA, OpenAPI. Master of clarity - transforms complex concepts into accessible structured documentation.</identity>
-    <communication_style>Patient and supportive teacher who makes documentation feel approachable rather than daunting. Uses clear examples and analogies to explain complex topics. Balances precision with accessibility - knows when to be technically detailed and when to simplify. Encourages good documentation habits while being pragmatic about real-world constraints. Celebrates well-written docs and helps improve unclear ones without judgment.</communication_style>
+    <communication_style>Patient and supportive. Uses clear examples and analogies. Knows when to simplify vs when to be detailed. Celebrates good docs helps improve unclear ones.</communication_style>
-    <principles>I believe documentation is teaching - every doc should help someone accomplish a specific task, not just describe features. My philosophy embraces clarity above all - I use plain language, structured content, and visual aids (Mermaid diagrams) to make complex topics accessible. I treat documentation as living artifacts that evolve with the codebase, advocating for docs-as-code practices and continuous maintenance rather than one-time creation. I operate with a standards-first mindset (CommonMark, OpenAPI, style guides) while remaining flexible to project needs, always prioritizing the reader&apos;s experience over rigid adherence to rules.</principles>
+    <principles>Documentation is teaching. Every doc helps someone accomplish a task. Clarity above all. Docs are living artifacts that evolve with code.</principles>
   </persona>
   <menu>
     <item cmd="*help">Show numbered menu</item>
-    <item cmd="*document-project" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.yaml">Comprehensive project documentation (brownfield analysis, architecture scanning)</item>
+    <item cmd="*document-project" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.yaml">Comprehensive project documentation (brownfield analysis, architecture scanning)</item>
     <item cmd="*create-api-docs" workflow="todo">Create API documentation with OpenAPI/Swagger standards</item>
     <item cmd="*create-architecture-docs" workflow="todo">Create architecture documentation with diagrams and ADRs</item>
     <item cmd="*create-user-guide" workflow="todo">Create user-facing guides and tutorials</item>
@@ -76,6 +82,8 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
     <item cmd="*improve-readme" action="Analyze the current README file and suggest improvements for clarity, completeness, and structure. Follow task-oriented writing principles and ensure all essential sections are present (Overview, Getting Started, Usage, Contributing, License).">Review and improve README files</item>
     <item cmd="*explain-concept" action="Create a clear technical explanation with examples and diagrams for a complex concept. Break it down into digestible sections using task-oriented approach. Include code examples and Mermaid diagrams where helpful.">Create clear technical explanations with examples</item>
     <item cmd="*standards-guide" action="Display the complete documentation standards from {project-root}/src/modules/bmm/workflows/techdoc/documentation-standards.md in a clear, formatted way for the user.">Show BMAD documentation standards reference (CommonMark, Mermaid, OpenAPI)</item>
+    <item cmd="*party-mode" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml">Consult with other expert agents from the party</item>
+    <item cmd="*adv-elicit" exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml">Advanced elicitation techniques to challenge the LLM to get better results</item>
     <item cmd="*exit">Exit with confirmation</item>
   </menu>
 </agent>

.bmad/bmm/agents/ux-designer.md

@@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ description: 'UX Designer'
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
 ```xml
-<agent id="bmad/bmm/agents/ux-designer.md" name="Sally" title="UX Designer" icon="🎨">
+<agent id=".bmad/bmm/agents/ux-designer.md" name="Sally" title="UX Designer" icon="🎨">
 <activation critical="MANDATORY">
   <step n="1">Load persona from this current agent file (already in context)</step>
   <step n="2">🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED - BEFORE ANY OUTPUT:
-      - Load and read {project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml NOW
+      - Load and read {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmm/config.yaml NOW
       - Store ALL fields as session variables: {user_name}, {communication_language}, {output_folder}
       - VERIFY: If config not loaded, STOP and report error to user
       - DO NOT PROCEED to step 3 until config is successfully loaded and variables stored</step>
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
       <handlers>
   <handler type="workflow">
     When menu item has: workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
+    1. CRITICAL: Always LOAD {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/workflow.xml
     2. Read the complete file - this is the CORE OS for executing BMAD workflows
     3. Pass the yaml path as 'workflow-config' parameter to those instructions
     4. Execute workflow.xml instructions precisely following all steps
@@ -37,11 +37,17 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
   </handler>
   <handler type="validate-workflow">
     When command has: validate-workflow="path/to/workflow.yaml"
-    1. You MUST LOAD the file at: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml
+    1. You MUST LOAD the file at: {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/core/tasks/validate-workflow.xml
     2. READ its entire contents and EXECUTE all instructions in that file
     3. Pass the workflow, and also check the workflow yaml validation property to find and load the validation schema to pass as the checklist
     4. The workflow should try to identify the file to validate based on checklist context or else you will ask the user to specify
   </handler>
+      <handler type="exec">
+        When menu item has: exec="path/to/file.md"
+        Actually LOAD and EXECUTE the file at that path - do not improvise
+        Read the complete file and follow all instructions within it
+      </handler>
+
     </handlers>
   </menu-handlers>
 
@@ -56,15 +62,17 @@ You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instruction
 </activation>
   <persona>
     <role>User Experience Designer + UI Specialist</role>
-    <identity>Senior UX Designer with 7+ years creating intuitive user experiences across web and mobile platforms. Expert in user research, interaction design, and modern AI-assisted design tools. Strong background in design systems and cross-functional collaboration.</identity>
+    <identity>Senior UX Designer with 7+ years creating intuitive experiences across web and mobile. Expert in user research, interaction design, AI-assisted tools.</identity>
-    <communication_style>Empathetic and user-focused. Uses storytelling to communicate design decisions. Creative yet data-informed approach. Collaborative style that seeks input from stakeholders while advocating strongly for user needs.</communication_style>
+    <communication_style>Empathetic and user-focused. Uses storytelling for design decisions. Data-informed but creative. Advocates strongly for user needs and edge cases.</communication_style>
-    <principles>I champion user-centered design where every decision serves genuine user needs, starting with simple solutions that evolve through feedback into memorable experiences enriched by thoughtful micro-interactions. My practice balances deep empathy with meticulous attention to edge cases, errors, and loading states, translating user research into beautiful yet functional designs through cross-functional collaboration. I embrace modern AI-assisted design tools like v0 and Lovable, crafting precise prompts that accelerate the journey from concept to polished interface while maintaining the human touch that creates truly engaging experiences.</principles>
+    <principles>Every decision serves genuine user needs. Start simple evolve through feedback. Balance empathy with edge case attention. AI tools accelerate human-centered design.</principles>
   </persona>
   <menu>
     <item cmd="*help">Show numbered menu</item>
-    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations (START HERE!)</item>
+    <item cmd="*workflow-status" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-status/workflow.yaml">Check workflow status and get recommendations (START HERE!)</item>
-    <item cmd="*create-design" workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.yaml">Conduct Design Thinking Workshop to Define the User Specification</item>
+    <item cmd="*create-design" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.yaml">Conduct Design Thinking Workshop to Define the User Specification</item>
-    <item cmd="*validate-design" validate-workflow="{project-root}/bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.yaml">Validate UX Specification and Design Artifacts</item>
+    <item cmd="*validate-design" validate-workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.yaml">Validate UX Specification and Design Artifacts</item>
+    <item cmd="*party-mode" workflow="{project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.yaml">Consult with other expert agents from the party</item>
+    <item cmd="*adv-elicit" exec="{project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml">Advanced elicitation techniques to challenge the LLM to get better results</item>
     <item cmd="*exit">Exit with confirmation</item>
   </menu>
 </agent>

.bmad/bmm/config.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+# BMM Module Configuration
+# Generated by BMAD installer
+# Version: 6.0.0-alpha.7
+# Date: 2025-11-09T05:23:00.244Z
+
+project_name: BMAD-METHOD
+user_skill_level: intermediate
+tech_docs: "{project-root}/docs/technical"
+dev_ephemeral_location: "{project-root}/.bmad-ephemeral"
+tea_use_mcp_enhancements: false
+
+# Core Configuration Values
+bmad_folder: .bmad
+user_name: BMad
+communication_language: English
+document_output_language: English
+output_folder: "{project-root}/docs"
+install_user_docs: false

.bmad/bmm/docs/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,235 @@
+# BMM Documentation
+
+Complete guides for the BMad Method Module (BMM) - AI-powered agile development workflows that adapt to your project's complexity.
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Getting Started
+
+**New to BMM?** Start here:
+
+- **[Quick Start Guide](./quick-start.md)** - Step-by-step guide to building your first project (15 min read)
+  - Installation and setup
+  - Understanding the four phases
+  - Running your first workflows
+  - Agent-based development flow
+
+**Quick Path:** Install → workflow-init → Follow agent guidance
+
+---
+
+## 📖 Core Concepts
+
+Understanding how BMM adapts to your needs:
+
+- **[Scale Adaptive System](./scale-adaptive-system.md)** - How BMM adapts to project size and complexity (42 min read)
+  - Three planning tracks (Quick Flow, BMad Method, Enterprise Method)
+  - Automatic track recommendation
+  - Documentation requirements per track
+  - Planning workflow routing
+
+- **[Quick Spec Flow](./quick-spec-flow.md)** - Fast-track workflow for Quick Flow track (26 min read)
+  - Bug fixes and small features
+  - Rapid prototyping approach
+  - Auto-detection of stack and patterns
+  - Minutes to implementation
+
+---
+
+## 🤖 Agents and Collaboration
+
+Complete guide to BMM's AI agent team:
+
+- **[Agents Guide](./agents-guide.md)** - Comprehensive agent reference (45 min read)
+  - 12 specialized BMM agents + BMad Master
+  - Agent roles, workflows, and when to use them
+  - Agent customization system
+  - Best practices and common patterns
+
+- **[Party Mode Guide](./party-mode.md)** - Multi-agent collaboration (20 min read)
+  - How party mode works (19+ agents collaborate in real-time)
+  - When to use it (strategic, creative, cross-functional, complex)
+  - Example party compositions
+  - Multi-module integration (BMM + CIS + BMB + custom)
+  - Agent customization in party mode
+  - Best practices
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Working with Existing Code
+
+Comprehensive guide for brownfield development:
+
+- **[Brownfield Development Guide](./brownfield-guide.md)** - Complete guide for existing codebases (53 min read)
+  - Documentation phase strategies
+  - Track selection for brownfield
+  - Integration with existing patterns
+  - Phase-by-phase workflow guidance
+  - Common scenarios
+
+---
+
+## 📚 Quick References
+
+Essential reference materials:
+
+- **[Glossary](./glossary.md)** - Key terminology and concepts
+- **[FAQ](./faq.md)** - Frequently asked questions across all topics
+- **[Enterprise Agentic Development](./enterprise-agentic-development.md)** - Team collaboration strategies
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Choose Your Path
+
+### I need to...
+
+**Build something new (greenfield)**
+→ Start with [Quick Start Guide](./quick-start.md)
+→ Then review [Scale Adaptive System](./scale-adaptive-system.md) to understand tracks
+
+**Fix a bug or add small feature**
+→ Go directly to [Quick Spec Flow](./quick-spec-flow.md)
+
+**Work with existing codebase (brownfield)**
+→ Read [Brownfield Development Guide](./brownfield-guide.md)
+→ Pay special attention to Phase 0 documentation requirements
+
+**Understand planning tracks and methodology**
+→ See [Scale Adaptive System](./scale-adaptive-system.md)
+
+**Find specific commands or answers**
+→ Check [FAQ](./faq.md)
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Workflow Guides
+
+Comprehensive documentation for all BMM workflows organized by phase:
+
+- **[Phase 1: Analysis Workflows](./workflows-analysis.md)** - Optional exploration and research workflows (595 lines)
+  - brainstorm-project, product-brief, research, and more
+  - When to use analysis workflows
+  - Creative and strategic tools
+
+- **[Phase 2: Planning Workflows](./workflows-planning.md)** - Scale-adaptive planning (967 lines)
+  - prd, tech-spec, gdd, narrative, ux
+  - Track-based planning approach (Quick Flow, BMad Method, Enterprise Method)
+  - Which planning workflow to use
+
+- **[Phase 3: Solutioning Workflows](./workflows-solutioning.md)** - Architecture and validation (638 lines)
+  - architecture, solutioning-gate-check
+  - Required for BMad Method and Enterprise Method tracks
+  - Preventing agent conflicts
+
+- **[Phase 4: Implementation Workflows](./workflows-implementation.md)** - Sprint-based development (1,634 lines)
+  - sprint-planning, create-story, dev-story, code-review
+  - Complete story lifecycle
+  - One-story-at-a-time discipline
+
+- **[Testing & QA Workflows](./test-architecture.md)** - Comprehensive quality assurance (1,420 lines)
+  - Test strategy, automation, quality gates
+  - TEA agent and test healing
+  - BMad-integrated vs standalone modes
+
+**Total: 34 workflows documented across all phases**
+
+### Advanced Workflow References
+
+For detailed technical documentation on specific complex workflows:
+
+- **[Document Project Workflow Reference](./workflow-document-project-reference.md)** - Technical deep-dive (445 lines)
+  - v1.2.0 context-safe architecture
+  - Scan levels, resumability, write-as-you-go
+  - Multi-part project detection
+  - Deep-dive mode for targeted analysis
+
+- **[Architecture Workflow Reference](./workflow-architecture-reference.md)** - Decision architecture guide (320 lines)
+  - Starter template intelligence
+  - Novel pattern design
+  - Implementation patterns for agent consistency
+  - Adaptive facilitation approach
+
+---
+
+## 🧪 Testing and Quality
+
+Quality assurance guidance:
+
+<!-- Test Architect documentation to be added -->
+
+- Test design workflows
+- Quality gates
+- Risk assessment
+- NFR validation
+
+---
+
+## 🏗️ Module Structure
+
+Understanding BMM components:
+
+- **[BMM Module README](../README.md)** - Overview of module structure
+  - Agent roster and roles
+  - Workflow organization
+  - Teams and collaboration
+  - Best practices
+
+---
+
+## 🌐 External Resources
+
+### Community and Support
+
+- **[Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)** - Get help from the community (#general-dev, #bugs-issues)
+- **[GitHub Issues](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues)** - Report bugs or request features
+- **[YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode)** - Video tutorials and walkthroughs
+
+### Additional Documentation
+
+- **[IDE Setup Guides](../../../docs/ide-info/)** - Configure your development environment
+  - Claude Code
+  - Cursor
+  - Windsurf
+  - VS Code
+  - Other IDEs
+
+---
+
+## 📊 Documentation Map
+
+```mermaid
+flowchart TD
+    START[New to BMM?]
+    START --> QS[Quick Start Guide]
+
+    QS --> DECIDE{What are you building?}
+
+    DECIDE -->|Bug fix or<br/>small feature| QSF[Quick Spec Flow]
+    DECIDE -->|New project| SAS[Scale Adaptive System]
+    DECIDE -->|Existing codebase| BF[Brownfield Guide]
+
+    QSF --> IMPL[Implementation]
+    SAS --> IMPL
+    BF --> IMPL
+
+    IMPL --> REF[Quick References<br/>Glossary, FAQ]
+
+    style START fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style QS fill:#bbf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style DECIDE fill:#ffb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style IMPL fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+```
+
+---
+
+## 💡 Tips for Using This Documentation
+
+1. **Start with Quick Start** if you're new - it provides the essential foundation
+2. **Use the FAQ** to find quick answers without reading entire guides
+3. **Bookmark Glossary** for terminology references while reading other docs
+4. **Follow the suggested paths** above based on your specific situation
+5. **Join Discord** for interactive help and community insights
+
+---
+
+**Ready to begin?** → [Start with the Quick Start Guide](./quick-start.md)

.bmad/bmm/docs/brownfield-guide.md

@@ -0,0 +1,754 @@
+# BMad Method Brownfield Development Guide
+
+**Complete guide for working with existing codebases**
+
+**Reading Time:** ~35 minutes
+
+---
+
+## Quick Navigation
+
+**Jump to:**
+
+- [Quick Reference](#quick-reference) - Commands and files
+- [Common Scenarios](#common-scenarios) - Real-world examples
+- [Best Practices](#best-practices) - Success tips
+
+---
+
+## What is Brownfield Development?
+
+Brownfield projects involve working within existing codebases rather than starting fresh:
+
+- **Bug fixes** - Single file changes
+- **Small features** - Adding to existing modules
+- **Feature sets** - Multiple related features
+- **Major integrations** - Complex architectural additions
+- **System expansions** - Enterprise-scale enhancements
+
+**Key Difference from Greenfield:** You must understand and respect existing patterns, architecture, and constraints.
+
+**Core Principle:** AI agents need comprehensive documentation to understand existing code before they can effectively plan or implement changes.
+
+---
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Understanding Planning Tracks
+
+For complete track details, see [Scale Adaptive System](./scale-adaptive-system.md).
+
+**Brownfield tracks at a glance:**
+
+| Track                 | Scope                      | Typical Stories | Key Difference                                  |
+| --------------------- | -------------------------- | --------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
+| **Quick Flow**        | Bug fixes, small features  | 1-15            | Must understand affected code and patterns      |
+| **BMad Method**       | Feature sets, integrations | 10-50+          | Integrate with existing architecture            |
+| **Enterprise Method** | Enterprise expansions      | 30+             | Full system documentation + compliance required |
+
+**Note:** Story counts are guidance, not definitions. Tracks are chosen based on planning needs.
+
+### Track Selection for Brownfield
+
+When you run `workflow-init`, it handles brownfield intelligently:
+
+**Step 1: Shows what it found**
+
+- Old planning docs (PRD, epics, stories)
+- Existing codebase
+
+**Step 2: Asks about YOUR work**
+
+> "Are these works in progress, previous effort, or proposed work?"
+
+- **(a) Works in progress** → Uses artifacts to determine level
+- **(b) Previous effort** → Asks you to describe NEW work
+- **(c) Proposed work** → Uses artifacts as guidance
+- **(d) None of these** → You explain your work
+
+**Step 3: Analyzes your description**
+
+- Keywords: "fix", "bug" → Quick Flow, "dashboard", "platform" → BMad Method, "enterprise", "multi-tenant" → Enterprise Method
+- Complexity assessment
+- Confirms suggested track with you
+
+**Key Principle:** System asks about YOUR current work first, uses old artifacts as context only.
+
+**Example: Old Complex PRD, New Simple Work**
+
+```
+System: "Found PRD.md (BMad Method track, 30 stories, 6 months old)"
+System: "Is this work in progress or previous effort?"
+You: "Previous effort - I'm just fixing a bug now"
+System: "Tell me about your current work"
+You: "Update payment method enums"
+System: "Quick Flow track (tech-spec approach). Correct?"
+You: "Yes"
+✅ Creates Quick Flow workflow
+```
+
+---
+
+## Phase 0: Documentation (Critical First Step)
+
+🚨 **For brownfield projects: Always ensure adequate AI-usable documentation before planning**
+
+### Default Recommendation: Run document-project
+
+**Best practice:** Run `document-project` workflow unless you have **confirmed, trusted, AI-optimized documentation**.
+
+### Why Document-Project is Almost Always the Right Choice
+
+Existing documentation often has quality issues that break AI workflows:
+
+**Common Problems:**
+
+- **Too Much Information (TMI):** Massive markdown files with 10s or 100s of level 2 sections
+- **Out of Date:** Documentation hasn't been updated with recent code changes
+- **Wrong Format:** Written for humans, not AI agents (lacks structure, index, clear patterns)
+- **Incomplete Coverage:** Missing critical architecture, patterns, or setup info
+- **Inconsistent Quality:** Some areas documented well, others not at all
+
+**Impact on AI Agents:**
+
+- AI agents hit token limits reading massive files
+- Outdated docs cause hallucinations (agent thinks old patterns still apply)
+- Missing structure means agents can't find relevant information
+- Incomplete coverage leads to incorrect assumptions
+
+### Documentation Decision Tree
+
+**Step 1: Assess Existing Documentation Quality**
+
+Ask yourself:
+
+- ✅ Is it **current** (updated in last 30 days)?
+- ✅ Is it **AI-optimized** (structured with index.md, clear sections, <500 lines per file)?
+- ✅ Is it **comprehensive** (architecture, patterns, setup all documented)?
+- ✅ Do you **trust** it completely for AI agent consumption?
+
+**If ANY answer is NO → Run `document-project`**
+
+**Step 2: Check for Massive Documents**
+
+If you have documentation but files are huge (>500 lines, 10+ level 2 sections):
+
+1. **First:** Run `shard-doc` tool to split large files:
+
+   ```bash
+   # Load BMad Master or any agent
+   .bmad/core/tools/shard-doc.xml --input docs/massive-doc.md
+   ```
+
+   - Splits on level 2 sections by default
+   - Creates organized, manageable files
+   - Preserves content integrity
+
+2. **Then:** Run `index-docs` task to create navigation:
+
+   ```bash
+   .bmad/core/tasks/index-docs.xml --directory ./docs
+   ```
+
+3. **Finally:** Validate quality - if sharded docs still seem incomplete/outdated → Run `document-project`
+
+### Four Real-World Scenarios
+
+| Scenario | You Have                                   | Action                     | Why                                     |
+| -------- | ------------------------------------------ | -------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
+| **A**    | No documentation                           | `document-project`         | Only option - generate from scratch     |
+| **B**    | Docs exist but massive/outdated/incomplete | `document-project`         | Safer to regenerate than trust bad docs |
+| **C**    | Good docs but no structure                 | `shard-doc` → `index-docs` | Structure existing content for AI       |
+| **D**    | Confirmed AI-optimized docs with index.md  | Skip Phase 0               | Rare - only if you're 100% confident    |
+
+### Scenario A: No Documentation (Most Common)
+
+**Action: Run document-project workflow**
+
+1. Load Analyst or Technical Writer (Paige) agent
+2. Run `*document-project`
+3. Choose scan level:
+   - **Quick** (2-5min): Pattern analysis, no source reading
+   - **Deep** (10-30min): Reads critical paths - **Recommended**
+   - **Exhaustive** (30-120min): Reads all files
+
+**Outputs:**
+
+- `docs/index.md` - Master AI entry point
+- `docs/project-overview.md` - Executive summary
+- `docs/architecture.md` - Architecture analysis
+- `docs/source-tree-analysis.md` - Directory structure
+- Additional files based on project type (API, web app, etc.)
+
+### Scenario B: Docs Exist But Quality Unknown/Poor (Very Common)
+
+**Action: Run document-project workflow (regenerate)**
+
+Even if `docs/` folder exists, if you're unsure about quality → **regenerate**.
+
+**Why regenerate instead of index?**
+
+- Outdated docs → AI makes wrong assumptions
+- Incomplete docs → AI invents missing information
+- TMI docs → AI hits token limits, misses key info
+- Human-focused docs → Missing AI-critical structure
+
+**document-project** will:
+
+- Scan actual codebase (source of truth)
+- Generate fresh, accurate documentation
+- Structure properly for AI consumption
+- Include only relevant, current information
+
+### Scenario C: Good Docs But Needs Structure
+
+**Action: Shard massive files, then index**
+
+If you have **good, current documentation** but it's in massive files:
+
+**Step 1: Shard large documents**
+
+```bash
+# For each massive doc (>500 lines or 10+ level 2 sections)
+.bmad/core/tools/shard-doc.xml \
+  --input docs/api-documentation.md \
+  --output docs/api/ \
+  --level 2  # Split on ## headers (default)
+```
+
+**Step 2: Generate index**
+
+```bash
+.bmad/core/tasks/index-docs.xml --directory ./docs
+```
+
+**Step 3: Validate**
+
+- Review generated `docs/index.md`
+- Check that sharded files are <500 lines each
+- Verify content is current and accurate
+- **If anything seems off → Run document-project instead**
+
+### Scenario D: Confirmed AI-Optimized Documentation (Rare)
+
+**Action: Skip Phase 0**
+
+Only skip if ALL conditions met:
+
+- ✅ `docs/index.md` exists and is comprehensive
+- ✅ Documentation updated within last 30 days
+- ✅ All doc files <500 lines with clear structure
+- ✅ Covers architecture, patterns, setup, API surface
+- ✅ You personally verified quality for AI consumption
+- ✅ Previous AI agents used it successfully
+
+**If unsure → Run document-project** (costs 10-30 minutes, saves hours of confusion)
+
+### Why document-project is Critical
+
+Without AI-optimized documentation, workflows fail:
+
+- **tech-spec** (Quick Flow) can't auto-detect stack/patterns → Makes wrong assumptions
+- **PRD** (BMad Method) can't reference existing code → Designs incompatible features
+- **architecture** can't build on existing structure → Suggests conflicting patterns
+- **story-context** can't inject existing patterns → Dev agent rewrites working code
+- **dev-story** invents implementations → Breaks existing integrations
+
+### Key Principle
+
+**When in doubt, run document-project.**
+
+It's better to spend 10-30 minutes generating fresh, accurate docs than to waste hours debugging AI agents working from bad documentation.
+
+---
+
+## Workflow Phases by Track
+
+### Phase 1: Analysis (Optional)
+
+**Workflows:**
+
+- `brainstorm-project` - Solution exploration
+- `research` - Technical/market research
+- `product-brief` - Strategic planning (BMad Method/Enterprise tracks only)
+
+**When to use:** Complex features, technical decisions, strategic additions
+
+**When to skip:** Bug fixes, well-understood features, time-sensitive changes
+
+See the [Workflows section in BMM README](../README.md) for details.
+
+### Phase 2: Planning (Required)
+
+**Planning approach adapts by track:**
+
+**Quick Flow:** Use `tech-spec` workflow
+
+- Creates tech-spec.md
+- Auto-detects existing stack (brownfield)
+- Confirms conventions with you
+- Generates implementation-ready stories
+
+**BMad Method/Enterprise:** Use `prd` workflow
+
+- Creates PRD.md + epic breakdown
+- References existing architecture
+- Plans integration points
+
+**Brownfield-specific:** See [Scale Adaptive System](./scale-adaptive-system.md) for complete workflow paths by track.
+
+### Phase 3: Solutioning (BMad Method/Enterprise Only)
+
+**Critical for brownfield:**
+
+- Review existing architecture FIRST
+- Document integration points explicitly
+- Plan backward compatibility
+- Consider migration strategy
+
+**Workflows:**
+
+- `create-architecture` - Extend architecture docs (BMad Method/Enterprise)
+- `solutioning-gate-check` - Validate before implementation (BMad Method/Enterprise)
+
+### Phase 4: Implementation (All Tracks)
+
+**Sprint-based development through story iteration:**
+
+```mermaid
+flowchart TD
+    SPRINT[sprint-planning<br/>Initialize tracking]
+    EPIC[epic-tech-context<br/>Per epic]
+    CREATE[create-story]
+    CONTEXT[story-context]
+    DEV[dev-story]
+    REVIEW[code-review]
+    CHECK{More stories?}
+    RETRO[retrospective<br/>Per epic]
+
+    SPRINT --> EPIC
+    EPIC --> CREATE
+    CREATE --> CONTEXT
+    CONTEXT --> DEV
+    DEV --> REVIEW
+    REVIEW --> CHECK
+    CHECK -->|Yes| CREATE
+    CHECK -->|No| RETRO
+
+    style SPRINT fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style RETRO fill:#fbf,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+```
+
+**Status Progression:**
+
+- Epic: `backlog → contexted`
+- Story: `backlog → drafted → ready-for-dev → in-progress → review → done`
+
+**Brownfield-Specific Implementation Tips:**
+
+1. **Respect existing patterns** - Follow established conventions
+2. **Test integration thoroughly** - Validate interactions with existing code
+3. **Use feature flags** - Enable gradual rollout
+4. **Context injection matters** - epic-tech-context and story-context reference existing patterns
+
+---
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### 1. Always Document First
+
+Even if you know the code, AI agents need `document-project` output for context. Run it before planning.
+
+### 2. Be Specific About Current Work
+
+When workflow-init asks about your work:
+
+- ✅ "Update payment method enums to include Apple Pay"
+- ❌ "Fix stuff"
+
+### 3. Choose Right Documentation Approach
+
+- **Has good docs, no index?** → Run `index-docs` task (fast)
+- **No docs or need codebase analysis?** → Run `document-project` (Deep scan)
+
+### 4. Respect Existing Patterns
+
+Tech-spec and story-context will detect conventions. Follow them unless explicitly modernizing.
+
+### 5. Plan Integration Points Explicitly
+
+Document in tech-spec/architecture:
+
+- Which existing modules you'll modify
+- What APIs/services you'll integrate with
+- How data flows between new and existing code
+
+### 6. Design for Gradual Rollout
+
+- Use feature flags for new functionality
+- Plan rollback strategies
+- Maintain backward compatibility
+- Create migration scripts if needed
+
+### 7. Test Integration Thoroughly
+
+- Regression testing of existing features
+- Integration point validation
+- Performance impact assessment
+- API contract verification
+
+### 8. Use Sprint Planning Effectively
+
+- Run `sprint-planning` at Phase 4 start
+- Context epics before drafting stories
+- Update `sprint-status.yaml` as work progresses
+
+### 9. Leverage Context Injection
+
+- Run `epic-tech-context` before story drafting
+- Always create `story-context` before implementation
+- These reference existing patterns for consistency
+
+### 10. Learn Continuously
+
+- Run `retrospective` after each epic
+- Incorporate learnings into next stories
+- Update discovered patterns
+- Share insights across team
+
+---
+
+## Common Scenarios
+
+### Scenario 1: Bug Fix (Quick Flow)
+
+**Situation:** Authentication token expiration causing logout issues
+
+**Track:** Quick Flow
+
+**Workflow:**
+
+1. **Document:** Skip if auth system documented, else run `document-project` (Quick scan)
+2. **Plan:** Load PM → run `tech-spec`
+   - Analyzes bug
+   - Detects stack (Express, Jest)
+   - Confirms conventions
+   - Creates tech-spec.md + story
+3. **Implement:** Load DEV → run `dev-story`
+4. **Review:** Load DEV → run `code-review`
+
+**Time:** 2-4 hours
+
+---
+
+### Scenario 2: Small Feature (Quick Flow)
+
+**Situation:** Add "forgot password" to existing auth system
+
+**Track:** Quick Flow
+
+**Workflow:**
+
+1. **Document:** Run `document-project` (Deep scan of auth module if not documented)
+2. **Plan:** Load PM → run `tech-spec`
+   - Detects Next.js 13.4, NextAuth.js
+   - Analyzes existing auth patterns
+   - Confirms conventions
+   - Creates tech-spec.md + epic + 3-5 stories
+3. **Implement:** Load SM → `sprint-planning` → `create-story` → `story-context`
+   Load DEV → `dev-story` for each story
+4. **Review:** Load DEV → `code-review`
+
+**Time:** 1-3 days
+
+---
+
+### Scenario 3: Feature Set (BMad Method)
+
+**Situation:** Add user dashboard with analytics, preferences, activity
+
+**Track:** BMad Method
+
+**Workflow:**
+
+1. **Document:** Run `document-project` (Deep scan) - Critical for understanding existing UI patterns
+2. **Analyze:** Load Analyst → `research` (if evaluating analytics libraries)
+3. **Plan:** Load PM → `prd`
+4. **Solution:** Load Architect → `create-architecture` → `solutioning-gate-check`
+5. **Implement:** Sprint-based (10-15 stories)
+   - Load SM → `sprint-planning`
+   - Per epic: `epic-tech-context` → stories
+   - Load DEV → `dev-story` per story
+6. **Review:** Per story completion
+
+**Time:** 1-2 weeks
+
+---
+
+### Scenario 4: Complex Integration (BMad Method)
+
+**Situation:** Add real-time collaboration to document editor
+
+**Track:** BMad Method
+
+**Workflow:**
+
+1. **Document:** Run `document-project` (Exhaustive if not documented) - **Mandatory**
+2. **Analyze:** Load Analyst → `research` (WebSocket vs WebRTC vs CRDT)
+3. **Plan:** Load PM → `prd`
+4. **Solution:**
+   - Load Architect → `create-architecture` (extend for real-time layer)
+   - Load Architect → `solutioning-gate-check`
+5. **Implement:** Sprint-based (20-30 stories)
+
+**Time:** 3-6 weeks
+
+---
+
+### Scenario 5: Enterprise Expansion (Enterprise Method)
+
+**Situation:** Add multi-tenancy to single-tenant SaaS platform
+
+**Track:** Enterprise Method
+
+**Workflow:**
+
+1. **Document:** Run `document-project` (Exhaustive) - **Mandatory**
+2. **Analyze:** **Required**
+   - `brainstorm-project` - Explore multi-tenancy approaches
+   - `research` - Database sharding, tenant isolation, pricing
+   - `product-brief` - Strategic document
+3. **Plan:** Load PM → `prd` (comprehensive)
+4. **Solution:**
+   - `create-architecture` - Full system architecture
+   - `integration-planning` - Phased migration strategy
+   - `create-architecture` - Multi-tenancy architecture
+   - `validate-architecture` - External review
+   - `solutioning-gate-check` - Executive approval
+5. **Implement:** Phased sprint-based (50+ stories)
+
+**Time:** 3-6 months
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### AI Agents Lack Codebase Understanding
+
+**Symptoms:**
+
+- Suggestions don't align with existing patterns
+- Ignores available components
+- Doesn't reference existing code
+
+**Solution:**
+
+1. Run `document-project` with Deep scan
+2. Verify `docs/index.md` exists
+3. Check documentation completeness
+4. Run deep-dive on specific areas if needed
+
+### Have Documentation But Agents Can't Find It
+
+**Symptoms:**
+
+- README.md, ARCHITECTURE.md exist
+- AI agents ask questions already answered
+- No `docs/index.md` file
+
+**Solution:**
+
+- **Quick fix:** Run `index-docs` task (2-5min)
+- **Comprehensive:** Run `document-project` workflow (10-30min)
+
+### Integration Points Unclear
+
+**Symptoms:**
+
+- Not sure how to connect new code to existing
+- Unsure which files to modify
+
+**Solution:**
+
+1. Ensure `document-project` captured existing architecture
+2. Check `story-context` - should document integration points
+3. In tech-spec/architecture - explicitly document:
+   - Which existing modules to modify
+   - What APIs/services to integrate with
+   - Data flow between new and existing code
+4. Review architecture document for integration guidance
+
+### Existing Tests Breaking
+
+**Symptoms:**
+
+- Regression test failures
+- Previously working functionality broken
+
+**Solution:**
+
+1. Review changes against existing patterns
+2. Verify API contracts unchanged (unless intentionally versioned)
+3. Run `test-review` workflow (TEA agent)
+4. Add regression testing to DoD
+5. Consider feature flags for gradual rollout
+
+### Inconsistent Patterns Being Introduced
+
+**Symptoms:**
+
+- New code style doesn't match existing
+- Different architectural approach
+
+**Solution:**
+
+1. Check convention detection (Quick Spec Flow should detect patterns)
+2. Review documentation - ensure `document-project` captured patterns
+3. Use `story-context` - injects pattern guidance
+4. Add to code-review checklist: pattern adherence, convention consistency
+5. Run retrospective to identify deviations early
+
+---
+
+## Quick Reference
+
+### Commands by Phase
+
+```bash
+# Phase 0: Documentation (If Needed)
+# Analyst agent:
+document-project        # Create comprehensive docs (10-30min)
+# OR load index-docs task for existing docs (2-5min)
+
+# Phase 1: Analysis (Optional)
+# Analyst agent:
+brainstorm-project      # Explore solutions
+research                # Gather data
+product-brief           # Strategic planning (BMad Method/Enterprise only)
+
+# Phase 2: Planning (Required)
+# PM agent:
+tech-spec               # Quick Flow track
+prd                     # BMad Method/Enterprise tracks
+
+# Phase 3: Solutioning (BMad Method/Enterprise)
+# Architect agent:
+create-architecture          # Extend architecture
+solutioning-gate-check       # Final validation
+
+# Phase 4: Implementation (All Tracks)
+# SM agent:
+sprint-planning              # Initialize tracking
+epic-tech-context            # Epic context
+create-story                 # Draft story
+story-context                # Story context
+
+# DEV agent:
+dev-story                    # Implement
+code-review                  # Review
+
+# SM agent:
+retrospective                # After epic
+correct-course               # If issues
+```
+
+### Key Files
+
+**Phase 0 Output:**
+
+- `docs/index.md` - **Master AI entry point (REQUIRED)**
+- `docs/project-overview.md`
+- `docs/architecture.md`
+- `docs/source-tree-analysis.md`
+
+**Phase 1-3 Tracking:**
+
+- `docs/bmm-workflow-status.yaml` - Progress tracker
+
+**Phase 2 Planning:**
+
+- `docs/tech-spec.md` (Quick Flow track)
+- `docs/PRD.md` (BMad Method/Enterprise tracks)
+- Epic breakdown
+
+**Phase 3 Architecture:**
+
+- `docs/architecture.md` (BMad Method/Enterprise tracks)
+
+**Phase 4 Implementation:**
+
+- `docs/sprint-status.yaml` - **Single source of truth**
+- `docs/epic-{n}-context.md`
+- `docs/stories/{epic}-{story}-{title}.md`
+- `docs/stories/{epic}-{story}-{title}-context.md`
+
+### Decision Flowchart
+
+```mermaid
+flowchart TD
+    START([Brownfield Project])
+    CHECK{Has docs/<br/>index.md?}
+
+    START --> CHECK
+    CHECK -->|No| DOC[document-project<br/>Deep scan]
+    CHECK -->|Yes| TRACK{What Track?}
+
+    DOC --> TRACK
+
+    TRACK -->|Quick Flow| TS[tech-spec]
+    TRACK -->|BMad Method| PRD[prd → architecture]
+    TRACK -->|Enterprise| PRD2[prd → arch + security/devops]
+
+    TS --> IMPL[Phase 4<br/>Implementation]
+    PRD --> IMPL
+    PRD2 --> IMPL
+
+    style START fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style DOC fill:#ffb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style IMPL fill:#bfb,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+```
+
+---
+
+## Prevention Tips
+
+**Avoid issues before they happen:**
+
+1. ✅ **Always run document-project for brownfield** - Saves context issues later
+2. ✅ **Use fresh chats for complex workflows** - Prevents hallucinations
+3. ✅ **Verify files exist before workflows** - Check PRD, epics, stories present
+4. ✅ **Read agent menu first** - Confirm agent has the workflow
+5. ✅ **Start with simpler track if unsure** - Easy to upgrade (Quick Flow → BMad Method)
+6. ✅ **Keep status files updated** - Manual updates when needed
+7. ✅ **Run retrospectives after epics** - Catch issues early
+8. ✅ **Follow phase sequence** - Don't skip required phases
+
+---
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- **[Scale Adaptive System](./scale-adaptive-system.md)** - Understanding tracks and complexity
+- **[Quick Spec Flow](./quick-spec-flow.md)** - Fast-track for Quick Flow
+- **[Quick Start Guide](./quick-start.md)** - Getting started with BMM
+- **[Glossary](./glossary.md)** - Key terminology
+- **[FAQ](./faq.md)** - Common questions
+- **[Workflow Documentation](./README.md#-workflow-guides)** - Complete workflow reference
+
+---
+
+## Support and Resources
+
+**Community:**
+
+- [Discord](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj) - #general-dev, #bugs-issues
+- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues)
+- [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode)
+
+**Documentation:**
+
+- [Test Architect Guide](./test-architecture.md) - Comprehensive testing strategy
+- [BMM Module README](../README.md) - Complete module and workflow reference
+
+---
+
+_Brownfield development is about understanding and respecting what exists while thoughtfully extending it._

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+# Enterprise Agentic Development with BMad Method
+
+**The paradigm shift: From team-based story parallelism to individual epic ownership**
+
+**Reading Time:** ~18 minutes
+
+---
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [The Paradigm Shift](#the-paradigm-shift)
+- [The Evolving Role of Product Managers and UX Designers](#the-evolving-role-of-product-managers-and-ux-designers)
+- [How BMad Method Enables PM/UX Technical Evolution](#how-bmad-method-enables-pmux-technical-evolution)
+- [Team Collaboration Patterns](#team-collaboration-patterns)
+- [Work Distribution Strategies](#work-distribution-strategies)
+- [Enterprise Configuration with Git Submodules](#enterprise-configuration-with-git-submodules)
+- [Best Practices](#best-practices)
+- [Common Scenarios](#common-scenarios)
+
+---
+
+## The Paradigm Shift
+
+### Traditional Agile: Team-Based Story Parallelism
+
+- **Epic duration:** 4-12 weeks across multiple sprints
+- **Story duration:** 2-5 days per developer
+- **Team size:** 5-9 developers working on same epic
+- **Parallelization:** Multiple devs on stories within single epic
+- **Coordination:** Constant - daily standups, merge conflicts, integration overhead
+
+**Example:** Payment Processing Epic
+
+- Sprint 1-2: Backend API (Dev A)
+- Sprint 1-2: Frontend UI (Dev B)
+- Sprint 2-3: Testing (Dev C)
+- **Result:** 6-8 weeks, 3 developers, high coordination
+
+### Agentic Development: Individual Epic Ownership
+
+- **Epic duration:** Hours to days (not weeks)
+- **Story duration:** 30 min to 4 hours with AI agent
+- **Team size:** 1 developer + AI agents completes full epics
+- **Parallelization:** Developers work on separate epics
+- **Coordination:** Minimal - epic boundaries, async updates
+
+**Same Example:** Payment Processing Epic
+
+- Day 1 AM: Backend API stories (1 dev + agent, 3-4 stories)
+- Day 1 PM: Frontend UI stories (same dev + agent, 2-3 stories)
+- Day 2: Testing & deployment (same dev + agent, 2 stories)
+- **Result:** 1-2 days, 1 developer, minimal coordination
+
+### The Core Difference
+
+**What changed:** AI agents collapse story duration from days to hours, making **epic-level ownership** practical.
+
+**Impact:** Single developer with BMad Method can deliver in 1 day what previously required full team and multiple sprints.
+
+---
+
+## The Evolving Role of Product Managers and UX Designers
+
+### The Future is Now
+
+Product Managers and UX Designers are undergoing **the most significant transformation since the creation of these disciplines**. The emergence of AI agents is creating a new breed of technical product leaders who translate vision directly into working code.
+
+### From Spec Writers to Code Orchestrators
+
+**Traditional PM/UX (Pre-2025):**
+
+- Write PRDs, hand off to engineering
+- Wait weeks/months for implementation
+- Limited validation capabilities
+- Non-technical role, heavy on process
+
+**Emerging PM/UX (2025+):**
+
+- Write AI-optimized PRDs that **feed agentic pipelines directly**
+- Generate working prototypes in 10-15 minutes
+- Review pull requests from AI agents
+- Technical fluency is **table stakes**, not optional
+- Orchestrate cloud-based AI agent teams
+
+### Industry Research (November 2025)
+
+- **56% of product professionals** cite AI/ML as top focus
+- **AI agents automating** customer discovery, PRD creation, status reporting
+- **PRD-to-Code automation** enables PMs to build and deploy apps in 10-15 minutes
+- **By 2026**: Roles converging into "Full-Stack Product Lead" (PM + Design + Engineering)
+- **Very high salaries** for AI agent PMs who orchestrate autonomous dev systems
+
+### Required Skills for Modern PMs/UX
+
+1. **AI Prompt Engineering** - Writing PRDs AI agents can execute autonomously
+2. **Coding Literacy** - Understanding code structure, APIs, data flows (not production coding)
+3. **Agentic Workflow Design** - Orchestrating multi-agent systems (planning → design → dev)
+4. **Technical Architecture** - Reasoning frameworks, memory systems, tool integration
+5. **Data Literacy** - Interpreting model outputs, spotting trends, identifying gaps
+6. **Code Review** - Evaluating AI-generated PRs for correctness and vision alignment
+
+### What Remains Human
+
+**AI Can't Replace:**
+
+- Product vision (market dynamics, customer pain, strategic positioning)
+- Empathy (deep user research, emotional intelligence, stakeholder management)
+- Creativity (novel problem-solving, disruptive thinking)
+- Judgment (prioritization decisions, trade-off analysis)
+- Ethics (responsible AI use, privacy, accessibility)
+
+**What Changes:**
+
+- PMs/UX spend **more time on human elements** (AI handles routine execution)
+- Barrier between "thinking" and "building" collapses
+- Product leaders become **builder-thinkers**, not just spec writers
+
+### The Convergence
+
+- **PMs learning to code** with GitHub Copilot, Cursor, v0
+- **UX designers generating code** with UXPin Merge, Figma-to-code tools
+- **Developers becoming orchestrators** reviewing AI output vs writing from scratch
+
+**The Bottom Line:** By 2026, successful PMs/UX will fluently operate in both vision and execution. **BMad Method provides the structured framework to make this transition.**
+
+---
+
+## How BMad Method Enables PM/UX Technical Evolution
+
+BMad Method is specifically designed to position PMs and UX designers for this future.
+
+### 1. AI-Executable PRD Generation
+
+**PM Workflow:**
+
+```bash
+bmad pm *create-prd
+```
+
+**BMad produces:**
+
+- Structured, machine-readable requirements
+- Testable acceptance criteria per requirement
+- Clear epic/story decomposition
+- Technical context for AI agents
+
+**Why it matters:** Traditional PRDs are human-readable prose. BMad PRDs are **AI-executable work packages**.
+
+**PM Value:** Write once, automatically translated into agent-ready stories. No engineering bottleneck for translation.
+
+### 2. Automated Epic/Story Breakdown
+
+**PM Workflow:**
+
+```bash
+bmad pm *create-epics-and-stories
+```
+
+**BMad produces:**
+
+- Epic files with clear objectives
+- Story files with acceptance criteria, context, technical guidance
+- Priority assignments (P0-P3)
+- Dependency mapping
+
+**Why it matters:** Stories become **work packages for cloud AI agents**. Each story is self-contained with full context.
+
+**PM Value:** No more "story refinement sessions" with engineering. AI agents execute directly from BMad stories.
+
+### 3. Human-in-the-Loop Architecture
+
+**Architect/PM Workflow:**
+
+```bash
+bmad architect *create-architecture
+```
+
+**BMad produces:**
+
+- System architecture aligned with PRD
+- Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
+- Epic-specific technical guidance
+- Integration patterns and standards
+
+**Why it matters:** PMs can **understand and validate** technical decisions. Architecture is conversational, not template-driven.
+
+**PM Value:** Technical fluency built through guided architecture process. PMs learn while creating.
+
+### 4. Cloud Agentic Pipeline (Emerging Pattern)
+
+**Current State (2025):**
+
+```
+PM writes BMad PRD
+   ↓
+create-epics-and-stories generates story queue
+   ↓
+Stories loaded by human developers + BMad agents
+   ↓
+Developers create PRs
+   ↓
+PM/Team reviews PRs
+   ↓
+Merge and deploy
+```
+
+**Near Future (2026):**
+
+```
+PM writes BMad PRD
+   ↓
+create-epics-and-stories generates story queue
+   ↓
+Stories automatically fed to cloud AI agent pool
+   ↓
+AI agents implement stories in parallel
+   ↓
+AI agents create pull requests
+   ↓
+PM/UX/Senior Devs review PRs
+   ↓
+Approved PRs auto-merge
+   ↓
+Continuous deployment to production
+```
+
+**Time Savings:**
+
+- **Traditional:** PM writes spec → 2-4 weeks engineering → review → deploy (6-8 weeks)
+- **BMad Agentic:** PM writes PRD → AI agents implement → review PRs → deploy (2-5 days)
+
+### 5. UX Design Integration
+
+**UX Designer Workflow:**
+
+```bash
+bmad ux *create-design
+```
+
+**BMad produces:**
+
+- Component-based design system
+- Interaction patterns aligned with tech stack
+- Accessibility guidelines
+- Responsive design specifications
+
+**Why it matters:** Design specs become **implementation-ready** for AI agents. No "lost in translation" between design and dev.
+
+**UX Value:** Designs validated through working prototypes, not static mocks. Technical understanding built through BMad workflows.
+
+### 6. PM Technical Skills Development
+
+**BMad teaches PMs technical skills through:**
+
+- **Conversational workflows** - No pre-requisite knowledge, learn by doing
+- **Architecture facilitation** - Understand system design through guided questions
+- **Story context assembly** - See how code patterns inform implementation
+- **Code review workflows** - Learn to evaluate code quality, patterns, standards
+
+**Example:** PM runs `create-architecture` workflow:
+
+- BMad asks about scale, performance, integrations
+- PM answers business questions
+- BMad explains technical implications
+- PM learns architecture concepts while making decisions
+
+**Result:** PMs gain **working technical knowledge** without formal CS education.
+
+### 7. Organizational Leverage
+
+**Traditional Model:**
+
+- 1 PM → supports 5-9 developers → delivers 1-2 features/quarter
+
+**BMad Agentic Model:**
+
+- 1 PM → writes BMad PRD → 20-50 AI agents execute stories in parallel → delivers 5-10 features/quarter
+
+**Leverage multiplier:** 5-10× with same PM headcount.
+
+### 8. Quality Consistency
+
+**BMad ensures:**
+
+- AI agents follow architectural patterns consistently (via story-context)
+- Code standards applied uniformly (via epic-tech-context)
+- PRD traceability throughout implementation (via acceptance criteria)
+- No "telephone game" between PM, design, and dev
+
+**PM Value:** What gets built **matches what was specified**, drastically reducing rework.
+
+### 9. Rapid Prototyping for Validation
+
+**PM Workflow (with BMad + Cursor/v0):**
+
+1. Use BMad to generate PRD structure and requirements
+2. Extract key user flow from PRD
+3. Feed to Cursor/v0 with BMad context
+4. Working prototype in 10-15 minutes
+5. Validate with users **before** committing to full development
+
+**Traditional:** Months of development to validate idea
+**BMad Agentic:** Hours of development to validate idea
+
+### 10. Career Path Evolution
+
+**BMad positions PMs for emerging roles:**
+
+- **AI Agent Product Manager** - Orchestrate autonomous development systems
+- **Full-Stack Product Lead** - Oversee product, design, engineering with AI leverage
+- **Technical Product Strategist** - Bridge business vision and technical execution
+
+**Hiring advantage:** PMs using BMad demonstrate:
+
+- Technical fluency (can read architecture, validate tech decisions)
+- AI-native workflows (structured requirements, agentic orchestration)
+- Results (ship 5-10× faster than peers)
+
+---
+
+## Team Collaboration Patterns
+
+### Old Pattern: Story Parallelism
+
+**Traditional Agile:**
+
+```
+Epic: User Dashboard (8 weeks)
+├─ Story 1: Backend API (Dev A, Sprint 1-2)
+├─ Story 2: Frontend Layout (Dev B, Sprint 1-2)
+├─ Story 3: Data Viz (Dev C, Sprint 2-3)
+└─ Story 4: Integration Testing (Team, Sprint 3-4)
+
+Challenge: Coordination overhead, merge conflicts, integration issues
+```
+
+### New Pattern: Epic Ownership
+
+**Agentic Development:**
+
+```
+Project: Analytics Platform (2-3 weeks)
+
+Developer A:
+└─ Epic 1: User Dashboard (3 days, 12 stories sequentially with AI)
+
+Developer B:
+└─ Epic 2: Admin Panel (4 days, 15 stories sequentially with AI)
+
+Developer C:
+└─ Epic 3: Reporting Engine (5 days, 18 stories sequentially with AI)
+
+Benefit: Minimal coordination, epic-level ownership, clear boundaries
+```
+
+---
+
+## Work Distribution Strategies
+
+### Strategy 1: Epic-Based (Recommended)
+
+**Best for:** 2-10 developers
+
+**Approach:** Each developer owns complete epics, works sequentially through stories
+
+**Example:**
+
+```yaml
+epics:
+  - id: epic-1
+    title: Payment Processing
+    owner: alice
+    stories: 8
+    estimate: 2 days
+
+  - id: epic-2
+    title: User Dashboard
+    owner: bob
+    stories: 12
+    estimate: 3 days
+```
+
+**Benefits:** Clear ownership, minimal conflicts, epic cohesion, reduced coordination
+
+### Strategy 2: Layer-Based
+
+**Best for:** Full-stack apps, specialized teams
+
+**Example:**
+
+```
+Frontend Dev: Epic 1 (Product Catalog UI), Epic 3 (Cart UI)
+Backend Dev: Epic 2 (Product API), Epic 4 (Cart Service)
+```
+
+**Benefits:** Developers in expertise area, true parallel work, clear API contracts
+
+**Requirements:** Strong architecture phase, clear API contracts upfront
+
+### Strategy 3: Feature-Based
+
+**Best for:** Large teams (10+ developers)
+
+**Example:**
+
+```
+Team A (2 devs): Payments feature (4 epics)
+Team B (2 devs): User Management feature (3 epics)
+Team C (2 devs): Analytics feature (3 epics)
+```
+
+**Benefits:** Feature team autonomy, domain expertise, scalable to large orgs
+
+---
+
+## Enterprise Configuration with Git Submodules
+
+### The Challenge
+
+**Problem:** Teams customize BMad (agents, workflows, configs) but don't want personal tooling in main repo.
+
+**Anti-pattern:** Adding `.bmad/` to `.gitignore` breaks IDE tools, submodule management.
+
+### The Solution: Git Submodules
+
+**Benefits:**
+
+- BMad exists in project but tracked separately
+- Each developer controls their own BMad version/config
+- Optional team config sharing via submodule repo
+- IDE tools maintain proper context
+
+### Setup (New Projects)
+
+**1. Create optional team config repo:**
+
+```bash
+git init bmm-config
+cd bmm-config
+npx bmad-method install
+# Customize for team standards
+git commit -m "Team BMM config"
+git push origin main
+```
+
+**2. Add submodule to project:**
+
+```bash
+cd /path/to/your-project
+git submodule add https://github.com/your-org/bmm-config.git bmad
+git commit -m "Add BMM as submodule"
+```
+
+**3. Team members initialize:**
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/your-org/your-project.git
+cd your-project
+git submodule update --init --recursive
+# Make personal customizations in .bmad/
+```
+
+### Daily Workflow
+
+**Work in main project:**
+
+```bash
+cd /path/to/your-project
+# BMad available at ./.bmad/, load agents normally
+```
+
+**Update personal config:**
+
+```bash
+cd bmad
+# Make changes, commit locally, don't push unless sharing
+```
+
+**Update to latest team config:**
+
+```bash
+cd bmad
+git pull origin main
+```
+
+### Configuration Strategies
+
+**Option 1: Fully Personal** - No submodule, each dev installs independently, use `.gitignore`
+
+**Option 2: Team Baseline + Personal** - Submodule has team standards, devs add personal customizations locally
+
+**Option 3: Full Team Sharing** - All configs in submodule, team collaborates on improvements
+
+---
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### 1. Epic Ownership
+
+- **Do:** Assign entire epic to one developer (context → implementation → retro)
+- **Don't:** Split epics across multiple developers (coordination overhead, context loss)
+
+### 2. Dependency Management
+
+- **Do:** Identify epic dependencies in planning, document API contracts, complete prerequisites first
+- **Don't:** Start dependent epic before prerequisite ready, change API contracts without coordination
+
+### 3. Communication Cadence
+
+**Traditional:** Daily standups essential
+**Agentic:** Lighter coordination
+
+**Recommended:**
+
+- Daily async updates ("Epic 1, 60% complete, no blockers")
+- Twice-weekly 15min sync
+- Epic completion demos
+- Sprint retro after all epics complete
+
+### 4. Branch Strategy
+
+```bash
+feature/epic-1-payment-processing    (Alice)
+feature/epic-2-user-dashboard        (Bob)
+feature/epic-3-admin-panel           (Carol)
+
+# PR and merge when epic complete
+```
+
+### 5. Testing Strategy
+
+- **Story-level:** Unit tests (DoD requirement, written by agent during dev-story)
+- **Epic-level:** Integration tests across stories
+- **Project-level:** E2E tests after multiple epics complete
+
+### 6. Documentation Updates
+
+- **Real-time:** `sprint-status.yaml` updated by workflows
+- **Epic completion:** Update architecture docs, API docs, README if changed
+- **Sprint completion:** Incorporate retrospective insights
+
+### 7. Metrics (Different from Traditional)
+
+**Traditional:** Story points per sprint, burndown charts
+**Agentic:** Epics per week, stories per day, time to epic completion
+
+**Example velocity:**
+
+- Junior dev + AI: 1-2 epics/week (8-15 stories)
+- Mid-level dev + AI: 2-3 epics/week (15-25 stories)
+- Senior dev + AI: 3-5 epics/week (25-40 stories)
+
+---
+
+## Common Scenarios
+
+### Scenario 1: Startup (2 Developers)
+
+**Project:** SaaS MVP (Level 3)
+
+**Distribution:**
+
+```
+Developer A:
+├─ Epic 1: Authentication (3 days)
+├─ Epic 3: Payment Integration (2 days)
+└─ Epic 5: Admin Dashboard (3 days)
+
+Developer B:
+├─ Epic 2: Core Product Features (4 days)
+├─ Epic 4: Analytics (3 days)
+└─ Epic 6: Notifications (2 days)
+
+Total: ~2 weeks
+Traditional estimate: 3-4 months
+```
+
+**BMM Setup:** Direct installation, both use Claude Code, minimal customization
+
+### Scenario 2: Mid-Size Team (8 Developers)
+
+**Project:** Enterprise Platform (Level 4)
+
+**Distribution (Layer-Based):**
+
+```
+Backend (2 devs): 6 API epics
+Frontend (2 devs): 6 UI epics
+Full-stack (2 devs): 4 integration epics
+DevOps (1 dev): 3 infrastructure epics
+QA (1 dev): 1 E2E testing epic
+
+Total: ~3 weeks
+Traditional estimate: 9-12 months
+```
+
+**BMM Setup:** Git submodule, team config repo, mix of Claude Code/Cursor users
+
+### Scenario 3: Large Enterprise (50+ Developers)
+
+**Project:** Multi-Product Platform
+
+**Organization:**
+
+- 5 product teams (8-10 devs each)
+- 1 platform team (10 devs - shared services)
+- 1 infrastructure team (5 devs)
+
+**Distribution (Feature-Based):**
+
+```
+Product Team A: Payments (10 epics, 2 weeks)
+Product Team B: User Mgmt (12 epics, 2 weeks)
+Product Team C: Analytics (8 epics, 1.5 weeks)
+Product Team D: Admin Tools (10 epics, 2 weeks)
+Product Team E: Mobile (15 epics, 3 weeks)
+
+Platform Team: Shared Services (continuous)
+Infrastructure Team: DevOps (continuous)
+
+Total: 3-4 months
+Traditional estimate: 2-3 years
+```
+
+**BMM Setup:** Each team has own submodule config, org-wide base config, variety of IDE tools
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+### Key Transformation
+
+**Work Unit Changed:**
+
+- **Old:** Story = unit of work assignment
+- **New:** Epic = unit of work assignment
+
+**Why:** AI agents collapse story duration (days → hours), making epic ownership practical.
+
+### Velocity Impact
+
+- **Traditional:** Months for epic delivery, heavy coordination
+- **Agentic:** Days for epic delivery, minimal coordination
+- **Result:** 10-50× productivity gains
+
+### PM/UX Evolution
+
+**BMad Method enables:**
+
+- PMs to write AI-executable PRDs
+- UX designers to validate through working prototypes
+- Technical fluency without CS degrees
+- Orchestration of cloud AI agent teams
+- Career evolution to Full-Stack Product Lead
+
+### Enterprise Adoption
+
+**Git submodules:** Best practice for BMM management across teams
+**Team flexibility:** Mix of tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf) with shared BMM foundation
+**Scalable patterns:** Epic-based, layer-based, feature-based distribution strategies
+
+### The Future (2026)
+
+PMs write BMad PRDs → Stories auto-fed to cloud AI agents → Parallel implementation → Human review of PRs → Continuous deployment
+
+**The future isn't AI replacing PMs—it's AI-augmented PMs becoming 10× more powerful.**
+
+---
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- [FAQ](./faq.md) - Common questions
+- [Scale Adaptive System](./scale-adaptive-system.md) - Project levels explained
+- [Quick Start Guide](./quick-start.md) - Getting started
+- [Workflow Documentation](./README.md#-workflow-guides) - Complete workflow reference
+- [Agents Guide](./agents-guide.md) - Understanding BMad agents
+
+---
+
+_BMad Method fundamentally changes how PMs work, how teams structure work, and how products get built. Understanding these patterns is essential for enterprise success in the age of AI agents._

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+# BMM Frequently Asked Questions
+
+Quick answers to common questions about the BMad Method Module.
+
+---
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+- [Choosing the Right Level](#choosing-the-right-level)
+- [Workflows and Phases](#workflows-and-phases)
+- [Planning Documents](#planning-documents)
+- [Implementation](#implementation)
+- [Brownfield Development](#brownfield-development)
+- [Tools and Technical](#tools-and-technical)
+
+---
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Q: Do I always need to run workflow-init?
+
+**A:** No, once you learn the flow you can go directly to workflows. However, workflow-init is helpful because it:
+
+- Determines your project's appropriate level automatically
+- Creates the tracking status file
+- Routes you to the correct starting workflow
+
+For experienced users: use the [Quick Reference](./quick-start.md#quick-reference-agent-document-mapping) to go directly to the right agent/workflow.
+
+### Q: Why do I need fresh chats for each workflow?
+
+**A:** Context-intensive workflows (like brainstorming, PRD creation, architecture design) can cause AI hallucinations if run in sequence within the same chat. Starting fresh ensures the agent has maximum context capacity for each workflow. This is particularly important for:
+
+- Planning workflows (PRD, architecture)
+- Analysis workflows (brainstorming, research)
+- Complex story implementation
+
+Quick workflows like status checks can reuse chats safely.
+
+### Q: Can I skip workflow-status and just start working?
+
+**A:** Yes, if you already know your project level and which workflow comes next. workflow-status is mainly useful for:
+
+- New projects (guides initial setup)
+- When you're unsure what to do next
+- After breaks in work (reminds you where you left off)
+- Checking overall progress
+
+### Q: What's the minimum I need to get started?
+
+**A:** For the fastest path:
+
+1. Install BMad Method: `npx bmad-method@alpha install`
+2. For small changes: Load PM agent → run tech-spec → implement
+3. For larger projects: Load PM agent → run prd → architect → implement
+
+### Q: How do I know if I'm in Phase 1, 2, 3, or 4?
+
+**A:** Check your `bmm-workflow-status.md` file (created by workflow-init). It shows your current phase and progress. If you don't have this file, you can also tell by what you're working on:
+
+- **Phase 1** - Brainstorming, research, product brief (optional)
+- **Phase 2** - Creating either a PRD or tech-spec (always required)
+- **Phase 3** - Architecture design (Level 2-4 only)
+- **Phase 4** - Actually writing code, implementing stories
+
+---
+
+## Choosing the Right Level
+
+### Q: How do I know which level my project is?
+
+**A:** Use workflow-init for automatic detection, or self-assess using these keywords:
+
+- **Level 0:** "fix", "bug", "typo", "small change", "patch" → 1 story
+- **Level 1:** "simple", "basic", "small feature", "add" → 2-10 stories
+- **Level 2:** "dashboard", "several features", "admin panel" → 5-15 stories
+- **Level 3:** "platform", "integration", "complex", "system" → 12-40 stories
+- **Level 4:** "enterprise", "multi-tenant", "multiple products" → 40+ stories
+
+When in doubt, start smaller. You can always run create-prd later if needed.
+
+### Q: Can I change levels mid-project?
+
+**A:** Yes! If you started at Level 1 but realize it's Level 2, you can run create-prd to add proper planning docs. The system is flexible - your initial level choice isn't permanent.
+
+### Q: What if workflow-init suggests the wrong level?
+
+**A:** You can override it! workflow-init suggests a level but always asks for confirmation. If you disagree, just say so and choose the level you think is appropriate. Trust your judgment.
+
+### Q: Do I always need architecture for Level 2?
+
+**A:** No, architecture is **optional** for Level 2. Only create architecture if you need system-level design. Many Level 2 projects work fine with just PRD + epic-tech-context created during implementation.
+
+### Q: What's the difference between Level 1 and Level 2?
+
+**A:**
+
+- **Level 1:** 1-10 stories, uses tech-spec (simpler, faster), no architecture
+- **Level 2:** 5-15 stories, uses PRD (product-focused), optional architecture
+
+The overlap (5-10 stories) is intentional. Choose based on:
+
+- Need product-level planning? → Level 2
+- Just need technical plan? → Level 1
+- Multiple epics? → Level 2
+- Single epic? → Level 1
+
+---
+
+## Workflows and Phases
+
+### Q: What's the difference between workflow-status and workflow-init?
+
+**A:**
+
+- **workflow-status:** Checks existing status and tells you what's next (use when continuing work)
+- **workflow-init:** Creates new status file and sets up project (use when starting new project)
+
+If status file exists, use workflow-status. If not, use workflow-init.
+
+### Q: Can I skip Phase 1 (Analysis)?
+
+**A:** Yes! Phase 1 is optional for all levels, though recommended for complex projects. Skip if:
+
+- Requirements are clear
+- No research needed
+- Time-sensitive work
+- Small changes (Level 0-1)
+
+### Q: When is Phase 3 (Architecture) required?
+
+**A:**
+
+- **Level 0-1:** Never (skip entirely)
+- **Level 2:** Optional (only if system design needed)
+- **Level 3-4:** Required (comprehensive architecture mandatory)
+
+### Q: What happens if I skip a recommended workflow?
+
+**A:** Nothing breaks! Workflows are guidance, not enforcement. However, skipping recommended workflows (like architecture for Level 3) may cause:
+
+- Integration issues during implementation
+- Rework due to poor planning
+- Conflicting design decisions
+- Longer development time overall
+
+### Q: How do I know when Phase 3 is complete and I can start Phase 4?
+
+**A:** For Level 3-4, run the solutioning-gate-check workflow. It validates that PRD, architecture, and UX (if applicable) are cohesive before implementation. Pass the gate check = ready for Phase 4.
+
+### Q: Can I run workflows in parallel or do they have to be sequential?
+
+**A:** Most workflows must be sequential within a phase:
+
+- Phase 1: brainstorm → research → product-brief (optional order)
+- Phase 2: PRD must complete before moving forward
+- Phase 3: architecture → validate → gate-check (sequential)
+- Phase 4: Stories within an epic should generally be sequential, but stories in different epics can be parallel if you have capacity
+
+---
+
+## Planning Documents
+
+### Q: What's the difference between tech-spec and epic-tech-context?
+
+**A:**
+
+- **Tech-spec (Level 0-1):** Created upfront in Planning Phase, serves as primary/only planning document, a combination of enough technical and planning information to drive a single or multiple files
+- **Epic-tech-context (Level 2-4):** Created during Implementation Phase per epic, supplements PRD + Architecture
+
+Think of it as: tech-spec is for small projects (replaces PRD and architecture), epic-tech-context is for large projects (supplements PRD).
+
+### Q: Why no tech-spec at Level 2+?
+
+**A:** Level 2+ projects need product-level planning (PRD) and system-level design (Architecture), which tech-spec doesn't provide. Tech-spec is too narrow for coordinating multiple features. Instead, Level 2-4 uses:
+
+- PRD (product vision, requirements, epics)
+- Architecture (system design)
+- Epic-tech-context (detailed implementation per epic, created just-in-time)
+
+### Q: When do I create epic-tech-context?
+
+**A:** In Phase 4, right before implementing each epic. Don't create all epic-tech-context upfront - that's over-planning. Create them just-in-time using the epic-tech-context workflow as you're about to start working on that epic.
+
+**Why just-in-time?** You'll learn from earlier epics, and those learnings improve later epic-tech-context.
+
+### Q: Do I need a PRD for a bug fix?
+
+**A:** No! Bug fixes are typically Level 0 (single atomic change). Use Quick Spec Flow:
+
+- Load PM agent
+- Run tech-spec workflow
+- Implement immediately
+
+PRDs are for Level 2-4 projects with multiple features requiring product-level coordination.
+
+### Q: Can I skip the product brief?
+
+**A:** Yes, product brief is always optional. It's most valuable for:
+
+- Level 3-4 projects needing strategic direction
+- Projects with stakeholders requiring alignment
+- Novel products needing market research
+- When you want to explore solution space before committing
+
+---
+
+## Implementation
+
+### Q: Do I need story-context for every story?
+
+**A:** Technically no, but it's recommended. story-context provides implementation-specific guidance, references existing patterns, and injects expertise. Skip it only if:
+
+- Very simple story (self-explanatory)
+- You're already expert in the area
+- Time is extremely limited
+
+For Level 0-1 using tech-spec, story-context is less critical because tech-spec is already comprehensive.
+
+### Q: What if I don't create epic-tech-context before drafting stories?
+
+**A:** You can proceed without it, but you'll miss:
+
+- Epic-level technical direction
+- Architecture guidance for this epic
+- Integration strategy with other epics
+- Common patterns to follow across stories
+
+epic-tech-context helps ensure stories within an epic are cohesive.
+
+### Q: How do I mark a story as done?
+
+**A:** You have two options:
+
+**Option 1: Use story-done workflow (Recommended)**
+
+1. Load SM agent
+2. Run `story-done` workflow
+3. Workflow automatically updates `sprint-status.yaml` (created by sprint-planning at Phase 4 start)
+4. Moves story from current status → `DONE`
+5. Advances the story queue
+
+**Option 2: Manual update**
+
+1. After dev-story completes and code-review passes
+2. Open `sprint-status.yaml` (created by sprint-planning)
+3. Change the story status from `review` to `done`
+4. Save the file
+
+The story-done workflow is faster and ensures proper status file updates.
+
+### Q: Can I work on multiple stories at once?
+
+**A:** Yes, if you have capacity! Stories within different epics can be worked in parallel. However, stories within the same epic are usually sequential because they build on each other.
+
+### Q: What if my story takes longer than estimated?
+
+**A:** That's normal! Stories are estimates. If implementation reveals more complexity:
+
+1. Continue working until DoD is met
+2. Consider if story should be split
+3. Document learnings in retrospective
+4. Adjust future estimates based on this learning
+
+### Q: When should I run retrospective?
+
+**A:** After completing all stories in an epic (when epic is done). Retrospectives capture:
+
+- What went well
+- What could improve
+- Technical insights
+- Input for next epic-tech-context
+
+Don't wait until project end - run after each epic for continuous improvement.
+
+---
+
+## Brownfield Development
+
+### Q: What is brownfield vs greenfield?
+
+**A:**
+
+- **Greenfield:** New project, starting from scratch, clean slate
+- **Brownfield:** Existing project, working with established codebase and patterns
+
+### Q: Do I have to run document-project for brownfield?
+
+**A:** Highly recommended, especially if:
+
+- No existing documentation
+- Documentation is outdated
+- AI agents need context about existing code
+- Level 2-4 complexity
+
+You can skip it if you have comprehensive, up-to-date documentation including `docs/index.md`.
+
+### Q: What if I forget to run document-project on brownfield?
+
+**A:** Workflows will lack context about existing code. You may get:
+
+- Suggestions that don't match existing patterns
+- Integration approaches that miss existing APIs
+- Architecture that conflicts with current structure
+
+Run document-project and restart planning with proper context.
+
+### Q: Can I use Quick Spec Flow for brownfield projects?
+
+**A:** Yes! Quick Spec Flow works great for brownfield. It will:
+
+- Auto-detect your existing stack
+- Analyze brownfield code patterns
+- Detect conventions and ask for confirmation
+- Generate context-rich tech-spec that respects existing code
+
+Perfect for bug fixes and small features in existing codebases.
+
+### Q: How does workflow-init handle brownfield with old planning docs?
+
+**A:** workflow-init asks about YOUR current work first, then uses old artifacts as context:
+
+1. Shows what it found (old PRD, epics, etc.)
+2. Asks: "Is this work in progress, previous effort, or proposed work?"
+3. If previous effort: Asks you to describe your NEW work
+4. Determines level based on YOUR work, not old artifacts
+
+This prevents old Level 3 PRDs from forcing Level 3 workflow for new Level 0 bug fix.
+
+### Q: What if my existing code doesn't follow best practices?
+
+**A:** Quick Spec Flow detects your conventions and asks: "Should I follow these existing conventions?" You decide:
+
+- **Yes** → Maintain consistency with current codebase
+- **No** → Establish new standards (document why in tech-spec)
+
+BMM respects your choice - it won't force modernization, but it will offer it.
+
+---
+
+## Tools and Technical
+
+### Q: Why are my Mermaid diagrams not rendering?
+
+**A:** Common issues:
+
+1. Missing language tag: Use ` ```mermaid` not just ` ``` `
+2. Syntax errors in diagram (validate at mermaid.live)
+3. Tool doesn't support Mermaid (check your Markdown renderer)
+
+All BMM docs use valid Mermaid syntax that should render in GitHub, VS Code, and most IDEs.
+
+### Q: Can I use BMM with GitHub Copilot / Cursor / other AI tools?
+
+**A:** Yes! BMM is complementary. BMM handles:
+
+- Project planning and structure
+- Workflow orchestration
+- Agent Personas and expertise
+- Documentation generation
+- Quality gates
+
+Your AI coding assistant handles:
+
+- Line-by-line code completion
+- Quick refactoring
+- Test generation
+
+Use them together for best results.
+
+### Q: What IDEs/tools support BMM?
+
+**A:** BMM requires tools with **agent mode** and access to **high-quality LLM models** that can load and follow complex workflows, then properly implement code changes.
+
+**Recommended Tools:**
+
+- **Claude Code** ⭐ **Best choice**
+  - Sonnet 4.5 (excellent workflow following, coding, reasoning)
+  - Opus (maximum context, complex planning)
+  - Native agent mode designed for BMM workflows
+
+- **Cursor**
+  - Supports Anthropic (Claude) and OpenAI models
+  - Agent mode with composer
+  - Good for developers who prefer Cursor's UX
+
+- **Windsurf**
+  - Multi-model support
+  - Agent capabilities
+  - Suitable for BMM workflows
+
+**What Matters:**
+
+1. **Agent mode** - Can load long workflow instructions and maintain context
+2. **High-quality LLM** - Models ranked high on SWE-bench (coding benchmarks)
+3. **Model selection** - Access to Claude Sonnet 4.5, Opus, or GPT-4o class models
+4. **Context capacity** - Can handle large planning documents and codebases
+
+**Why model quality matters:** BMM workflows require LLMs that can follow multi-step processes, maintain context across phases, and implement code that adheres to specifications. Tools with weaker models will struggle with workflow adherence and code quality.
+
+See [IDE Setup Guides](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/main/docs/ide-info) for configuration specifics.
+
+### Q: Can I customize agents?
+
+**A:** Yes! Agents are installed as markdown files with XML-style content (optimized for LLMs, readable by any model). Create customization files in `.bmad/_cfg/agents/[agent-name].customize.yaml` to override default behaviors while keeping core functionality intact. See agent documentation for customization options.
+
+**Note:** While source agents in this repo are YAML, they install as `.md` files with XML-style tags - a format any LLM can read and follow.
+
+### Q: What happens to my planning docs after implementation?
+
+**A:** Keep them! They serve as:
+
+- Historical record of decisions
+- Onboarding material for new team members
+- Reference for future enhancements
+- Audit trail for compliance
+
+For enterprise projects (Level 4), consider archiving completed planning artifacts to keep workspace clean.
+
+### Q: Can I use BMM for non-software projects?
+
+**A:** BMM is optimized for software development, but the methodology principles (scale-adaptive planning, just-in-time design, context injection) can apply to other complex project types. You'd need to adapt workflows and agents for your domain.
+
+---
+
+## Advanced Questions
+
+### Q: What if my project grows from Level 1 to Level 3?
+
+**A:** Totally fine! When you realize scope has grown:
+
+1. Run create-prd to add product-level planning
+2. Run create-architecture for system design
+3. Use existing tech-spec as input for PRD
+4. Continue with updated level
+
+The system is flexible - growth is expected.
+
+### Q: Can I mix greenfield and brownfield approaches?
+
+**A:** Yes! Common scenario: adding new greenfield feature to brownfield codebase. Approach:
+
+1. Run document-project for brownfield context
+2. Use greenfield workflows for new feature planning
+3. Explicitly document integration points between new and existing
+4. Test integration thoroughly
+
+### Q: How do I handle urgent hotfixes during a sprint?
+
+**A:** Use correct-course workflow or just:
+
+1. Save your current work state
+2. Load PM agent → quick tech-spec for hotfix
+3. Implement hotfix (Level 0 flow)
+4. Deploy hotfix
+5. Return to original sprint work
+
+Level 0 Quick Spec Flow is perfect for urgent fixes.
+
+### Q: What if I disagree with the workflow's recommendations?
+
+**A:** Workflows are guidance, not enforcement. If a workflow recommends something that doesn't make sense for your context:
+
+- Explain your reasoning to the agent
+- Ask for alternative approaches
+- Skip the recommendation if you're confident
+- Document why you deviated (for future reference)
+
+Trust your expertise - BMM supports your decisions.
+
+### Q: Can multiple developers work on the same BMM project?
+
+**A:** Yes! But the paradigm is fundamentally different from traditional agile teams.
+
+**Key Difference:**
+
+- **Traditional:** Multiple devs work on stories within one epic (months)
+- **Agentic:** Each dev owns complete epics (days)
+
+**In traditional agile:** A team of 5 devs might spend 2-3 months on a single epic, with each dev owning different stories.
+
+**With BMM + AI agents:** A single dev can complete an entire epic in 1-3 days. What used to take months now takes days.
+
+**Team Work Distribution:**
+
+- **Recommended:** Split work by **epic** (not story)
+- Each developer owns complete epics end-to-end
+- Parallel work happens at epic level
+- Minimal coordination needed
+
+**For full-stack apps:**
+
+- Frontend and backend can be separate epics (unusual in traditional agile)
+- Frontend dev owns all frontend epics
+- Backend dev owns all backend epics
+- Works because delivery is so fast
+
+**Enterprise Considerations:**
+
+- Use **git submodules** for BMM installation (not .gitignore)
+- Allows personal configurations without polluting main repo
+- Teams may use different AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)
+- Developers may follow different methods or create custom agents/workflows
+
+**Quick Tips:**
+
+- Share `sprint-status.yaml` (single source of truth)
+- Assign entire epics to developers (not individual stories)
+- Coordinate at epic boundaries, not story level
+- Use git submodules for BMM in enterprise settings
+
+**For comprehensive coverage of enterprise team collaboration, work distribution strategies, git submodule setup, and velocity expectations, see:**
+
+👉 **[Enterprise Agentic Development Guide](./enterprise-agentic-development.md)**
+
+### Q: What is party mode and when should I use it?
+
+**A:** Party mode is a unique multi-agent collaboration feature where ALL your installed agents (19+ from BMM, CIS, BMB, custom modules) discuss your challenges together in real-time.
+
+**How it works:**
+
+1. Run `/bmad:core:workflows:party-mode` (or `*party-mode` from any agent)
+2. Introduce your topic
+3. BMad Master selects 2-3 most relevant agents per message
+4. Agents cross-talk, debate, and build on each other's ideas
+
+**Best for:**
+
+- Strategic decisions with trade-offs (architecture choices, tech stack, scope)
+- Creative brainstorming (game design, product innovation, UX ideation)
+- Cross-functional alignment (epic kickoffs, retrospectives, phase transitions)
+- Complex problem-solving (multi-faceted challenges, risk assessment)
+
+**Example parties:**
+
+- **Product Strategy:** PM + Innovation Strategist (CIS) + Analyst
+- **Technical Design:** Architect + Creative Problem Solver (CIS) + Game Architect
+- **User Experience:** UX Designer + Design Thinking Coach (CIS) + Storyteller (CIS)
+
+**Why it's powerful:**
+
+- Diverse perspectives (technical, creative, strategic)
+- Healthy debate reveals blind spots
+- Emergent insights from agent interaction
+- Natural collaboration across modules
+
+**For complete documentation:**
+
+👉 **[Party Mode Guide](./party-mode.md)** - How it works, when to use it, example compositions, best practices
+
+---
+
+## Getting Help
+
+### Q: Where do I get help if my question isn't answered here?
+
+**A:**
+
+1. Search [Complete Documentation](./README.md) for related topics
+2. Ask in [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj) (#general-dev)
+3. Open a [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues)
+4. Watch [YouTube Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode)
+
+### Q: How do I report a bug or request a feature?
+
+**A:** Open a GitHub issue at: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues
+
+Please include:
+
+- BMM version (check your installed version)
+- Steps to reproduce (for bugs)
+- Expected vs actual behavior
+- Relevant workflow or agent involved
+
+---
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- [Quick Start Guide](./quick-start.md) - Get started with BMM
+- [Glossary](./glossary.md) - Terminology reference
+- [Scale Adaptive System](./scale-adaptive-system.md) - Understanding levels
+- [Brownfield Guide](./brownfield-guide.md) - Existing codebase workflows
+
+---
+
+**Have a question not answered here?** Please [open an issue](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues) or ask in [Discord](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj) so we can add it!