feat: change interaction_style default from structured to open

- Update module.yaml default to "open" and reorder options
- Change fallback in all 40 RULE directives from "default to structured
  mode" to "default to open mode"

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>

src/core/module.yaml

@@ -26,10 +26,10 @@ output_folder:
 
 interaction_style:
   prompt: "How should agents ask you questions?"
-  default: "structured"
+  default: "open"
   result: "{value}"
   single-select:
-    - value: "structured"
-      label: "Structured - Numbered option lists (recommended)"
     - value: "open"
-      label: "Open - Natural conversational questions"
+      label: "Open - Natural conversational questions (recommended)"
+    - value: "structured"
+      label: "Structured - Numbered option lists"

src/core/tasks/workflow.xml

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   <objective>Execute given workflow by loading its configuration, following instructions, and producing output</objective>
 
   <llm critical="true">
-    <mandate>RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use the native question tool. No exceptions. No inline prompts. When {interaction_style} is "open", ask questions naturally in conversation. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.</mandate>
+    <mandate>RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use the native question tool. No exceptions. No inline prompts. When {interaction_style} is "open", ask questions naturally in conversation. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.</mandate>
     <mandate>Always read COMPLETE files - NEVER use offset/limit when reading any workflow related files</mandate>
     <mandate>Instructions are MANDATORY - either as file path, steps or embedded list in YAML, XML or markdown</mandate>
     <mandate>Execute ALL steps in instructions IN EXACT ORDER</mandate>

src/utility/agent-components/activation-rules.txt

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
   <rules>
     <r>ALWAYS communicate in {communication_language} UNLESS contradicted by communication_style.</r>
-    <r>Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.</r>
+    <r>Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.</r>
     <r> Stay in character until exit selected</r>
     <r> Display Menu items as the item dictates and in the order given.</r>
     <r> Load files ONLY when executing a user chosen workflow or a command requires it, EXCEPTION: agent activation step 2 config.yaml</r>

src/utility/agent-components/agent-command-header.md

@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions, steps and rules exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the AskUserQuestion tool. Do NOT write questions as plain text. No exceptions. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the AskUserQuestion tool. Do NOT write questions as plain text. No exceptions. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.

src/utility/agent-components/handler-action.txt

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
   <handler type="action">
     When menu item has: action="#id" → Find prompt with id="id" in current agent XML, follow its content
     When menu item has: action="text" → Follow the text directly as an inline instruction
-    RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", ALL questions to the user MUST use the AskUserQuestion tool. No plain text prompts. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+    RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", ALL questions to the user MUST use the AskUserQuestion tool. No plain text prompts. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
   </handler>

src/utility/agent-components/handler-exec.txt

@@ -3,5 +3,5 @@
       1. Read fully and follow the file at that path
       2. Process the complete file and follow all instructions within it
       3. If there is data="some/path/data-foo.md" with the same item, pass that data path to the executed file as context.
-      4. RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", ALL questions to the user MUST use the AskUserQuestion tool. No plain text prompts. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+      4. RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", ALL questions to the user MUST use the AskUserQuestion tool. No plain text prompts. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
     </handler>

src/utility/agent-components/handler-workflow.txt

@@ -7,5 +7,5 @@
       4. Follow 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
-      7. RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", ALL questions to the user MUST use the AskUserQuestion tool. No plain text prompts. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+      7. RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", ALL questions to the user MUST use the AskUserQuestion tool. No plain text prompts. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
     </handler>

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/codex.js

@@ -416,7 +416,7 @@ class CodexSetup extends BaseIdeSetup {
     const skillContent =
       `---\n${fm}\n---\n` +
       "\nYou must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.\n" +
-      '\nRULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `ask_user_question` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.\n' +
+      '\nRULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `ask_user_question` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.\n' +
       '\n<agent-activation CRITICAL="TRUE">\n' +
       `1. LOAD the FULL agent file from @${agentPath}\n` +
       '2. READ its entire contents - this contains the complete agent persona, menu, and instructions\n' +

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/agent-command-template.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 <agent-activation CRITICAL="TRUE">
 1. LOAD the FULL agent file from @_bmad/{{module}}/agents/{{path}}

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/antigravity.md

@@ -7,4 +7,4 @@ Read the entire workflow file at: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{workflow_p
 
 Follow all instructions in the workflow file exactly as written.
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/claude-agent.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `AskUserQuestion` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `AskUserQuestion` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 <agent-activation CRITICAL="TRUE">
 1. LOAD the FULL agent file from {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/claude-task.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 
 # {{name}}
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `AskUserQuestion` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `AskUserQuestion` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 Read the entire task file at: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/claude-tool.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 
 # {{name}}
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `AskUserQuestion` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `AskUserQuestion` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 Read the entire tool file at: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/claude-workflow-yaml.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: '{{name}}'
 description: '{{description}}'
 ---
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `AskUserQuestion` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `AskUserQuestion` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded:
 

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/claude-workflow.md

@@ -3,6 +3,6 @@ name: '{{name}}'
 description: '{{description}}'
 ---
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `AskUserQuestion` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `AskUserQuestion` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL @{project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}, READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-agent.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 <agent-activation CRITICAL="TRUE">
 1. LOAD the FULL agent file from {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-task.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 
 # {{name}}
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 Read the entire task file at: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-tool.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 
 # {{name}}
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 Read the entire tool file at: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-workflow-yaml.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: '{{name}}'
 description: '{{description}}'
 ---
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded:
 

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/default-workflow.md

@@ -3,6 +3,6 @@ name: '{{name}}'
 description: '{{description}}'
 ---
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL @{project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}, READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/gemini-agent.toml

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST:
 3.  [ ] CONFIRM: The user's name from config is {user_name}.
 4.  [ ] CONFIRM: interaction_style is set to "{interaction_style}".
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the ask_user tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the ask_user tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 Only after all checks are complete, greet the user by name and display the menu.
 Acknowledge this checklist is complete in your first response.

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/gemini-task.toml

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
 2. READ its entire contents
 3. FOLLOW every instruction precisely as specified
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the ask_user tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the ask_user tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 TASK FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 """

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/gemini-tool.toml

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ TOOL INSTRUCTIONS:
 2. READ its entire contents
 3. FOLLOW every instruction precisely as specified
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the ask_user tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the ask_user tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 TOOL FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}
 """

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/gemini-workflow-yaml.toml

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ CRITICAL: This is a structured YAML workflow. Follow these steps precisely:
 3. EXECUTE each step in order
 4. VALIDATE outputs before proceeding to next step
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the ask_user tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the ask_user tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 WORKFLOW FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{workflow_path}}
 """

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/gemini-workflow.toml

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ WORKFLOW INSTRUCTIONS:
 3. FOLLOW every step precisely as specified
 4. DO NOT skip or modify any steps
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the ask_user tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the ask_user tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 WORKFLOW FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{workflow_path}}
 """

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/kiro-agent.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ inclusion: manual
 
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 <agent-activation CRITICAL="TRUE">
 1. LOAD the FULL agent file from #[[file:{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}]]

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/kiro-task.md

@@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ Read the entire task file at: #[[file:{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}]]
 
 Follow all instructions in the task file exactly as written.
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/kiro-tool.md

@@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ Read the entire tool file at: #[[file:{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}]]
 
 Follow all instructions in the tool file exactly as written.
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/kiro-workflow-yaml.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ inclusion: manual
 
 # {{name}}
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded:
 

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/kiro-workflow.md

@@ -4,6 +4,6 @@ inclusion: manual
 
 # {{name}}
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL #[[file:{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}]], READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/opencode-agent.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: '{{description}}'
 
 You must fully embody this agent's persona and follow all activation instructions exactly as specified. NEVER break character until given an exit command.
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `question` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `question` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 <agent-activation CRITICAL="TRUE">
 1. LOAD the FULL agent file from {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/opencode-task.md

@@ -10,6 +10,6 @@ TASK INSTRUCTIONS:
 2. READ its entire contents
 3. FOLLOW every instruction precisely as specified
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `question` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `question` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 TASK FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/opencode-tool.md

@@ -10,6 +10,6 @@ TOOL INSTRUCTIONS:
 2. READ its entire contents
 3. FOLLOW every instruction precisely as specified
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `question` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `question` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 TOOL FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/opencode-workflow-yaml.md

@@ -13,6 +13,6 @@ WORKFLOW INSTRUCTIONS:
 3. FOLLOW every step precisely as specified
 4. DO NOT skip or modify any steps
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `question` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `question` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 WORKFLOW FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/opencode-workflow.md

@@ -13,6 +13,6 @@ WORKFLOW INSTRUCTIONS:
 3. FOLLOW every step precisely as specified
 4. DO NOT skip or modify any steps
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `question` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST call the `question` tool unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 WORKFLOW FILE: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{path}}

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/rovodev.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 Read the entire workflow file at: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{workflow_path}}
 

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/trae.md

@@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ Read the entire workflow file at: {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{workflow_p
 
 Follow all instructions in the workflow file exactly as written.
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/combined/windsurf-workflow.md

@@ -9,4 +9,4 @@ Read the entire workflow file at {project-root}/{{bmadFolderName}}/{{workflow_pa
 
 Follow all instructions in the workflow file exactly as written.
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/workflow-command-template.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 description: '{{description}}'
 ---
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded:
 

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/templates/workflow-commander.md

@@ -2,6 +2,6 @@
 description: '{{description}}'
 ---
 
-RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to structured mode.
+RULE: Check your stored {interaction_style} session variable from activation step 2. When its value is "structured", EVERY question to the user MUST use structured options with a numbered list unless the workflow or user explicitly requests free-form input. If you cannot determine {interaction_style}, default to open mode.
 
 IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS COMMAND: LOAD the FULL @{{workflow_path}}, READ its entire contents and follow its directions exactly!