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+# Sprint-Status Workflow Conversion Test Results
+
+## How to Reproduce These Tests
+
+This test suite compares the OLD (yaml + markdown) vs NEW (single markdown) sprint-status workflow formats across three Claude models.
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+```bash
+# Ensure test fixtures exist
+ls /tmp/bmad-test/fixtures/ | wc -l # should be 14
+
+# Ensure both workflow versions are in place
+ls /Users/alex/src/bmad/main/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/
+ls /Users/alex/src/bmad/yaml-to-md/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/
+```
+
+### Running the Test Suite
+
+1. **Create test fixtures** (if needed):
+ ```bash
+ mkdir -p /tmp/bmad-test/fixtures
+ # Then create 14 fixture YAML files (see fixture definitions in original session)
+ ```
+
+2. **For each model** (Opus, Sonnet, Haiku):
+ - Set model: `/model opus`, `/model sonnet`, or `/model haiku`
+ - Spawn two parallel sub-agents with identical prompts (one for OLD format, one for NEW format)
+ - Each agent should:
+ - Read the complete workflow spec (OLD: two files; NEW: one file)
+ - Read all 14 fixture files
+ - Execute tests 01-09 in **data mode** (step 20)
+ - Execute tests 10-14 in **validate mode** (step 30)
+ - Report results in the specified format (key=value pairs + RISKS line)
+
+3. **Append results** to this file in order: Opus, Sonnet, Haiku
+
+4. **Run comparison** across all three models to identify divergences
+
+### Test Fixture Files
+
+All fixtures are YAML sprint-status files in `/tmp/bmad-test/fixtures/`:
+
+| # | Fixture | Purpose |
+|---|---------|---------|
+| 01 | 01-mixed-statuses.yaml | Mixed story/epic statuses, verify counts and recommendations |
+| 02 | 02-all-backlog.yaml | All backlog, test create-story path |
+| 03 | 03-review-story.yaml | Story in review, test code-review recommendation |
+| 04 | 04-all-done-retro-optional.yaml | All done + optional retro, test retrospective path |
+| 05 | 05-everything-complete.yaml | Everything done, test congratulations path |
+| 06 | 06-legacy-statuses.yaml | Legacy drafted/contexted statuses, verify mapping |
+| 07 | 07-orphaned-story.yaml | Story without matching epic, detect orphan risk |
+| 08 | 08-stale-timestamp.yaml | Old last_updated timestamp, detect staleness risk |
+| 09 | 09-epic-no-stories.yaml | In-progress epic with no stories, detect risk |
+| 10 | 10-valid-file.yaml | Valid file, validate mode passes |
+| 11 | 11-missing-metadata.yaml | Missing required fields, validate fails |
+| 12 | 12-empty-dev-status.yaml | Empty development_status, validate fails |
+| 13 | 13-invalid-statuses.yaml | Invalid status values, validate fails |
+| 14 | (14-does-not-exist.yaml) | Non-existent file, validate fails |
+
+### Key Test Parameters
+
+- **Date used**: 2026-03-07
+- **Data mode path**: Step 20 of workflow (outputs: counts, recommendation, risks)
+- **Validate mode path**: Step 30 of workflow (outputs: is_valid, error, suggestion)
+- **Critical rules to follow**:
+ - Epic classification: keys starting with "epic-" (not ending in "-retrospective")
+ - Retrospective classification: keys ending with "-retrospective"
+ - Story classification: everything else
+ - Legacy mapping: "drafted" → "ready-for-dev", "contexted" → "in-progress"
+ - Story sort order: by epic number, then story number (1-1 before 1-2 before 2-1)
+
+### Expected Output Format
+
+Each test should report:
+```
+=== TEST XX: [fixture-name] ===
+MODE: data|validate
+next_workflow_id = [value]
+next_story_id = [value]
+count_backlog = [number]
+count_ready = [number]
+count_in_progress = [number]
+count_review = [number]
+count_done = [number]
+epic_backlog = [number]
+epic_in_progress = [number]
+epic_done = [number]
+RISKS: [comma-separated list or "none"]
+```
+
+Or for validate mode:
+```
+=== TEST XX: [fixture-name] ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = true|false
+error = [error message or omitted if valid]
+suggestion = [suggestion or omitted if valid]
+message = [success message if valid]
+```
+
+---
+
+## Test Matrix
+- 14 fixtures in /tmp/bmad-test/fixtures/
+- OLD format: workflow.yaml + instructions.md (main branch)
+- NEW format: workflow.md (feat/yaml-to-md-workflows branch)
+- Tests 01-09: data mode | Tests 10-14: validate mode
+- Today's date used: 2026-03-07
+
+---
+
+## OPUS (claude-opus-4-6)
+
+### OLD format (workflow.yaml + instructions.md)
+
+```
+=== TEST 01: 01-mixed-statuses ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 1
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 1
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 02: 02-all-backlog ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = create-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 3
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 2
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: all epics backlog and no stories ready-for-dev - run create-story
+
+=== TEST 03: 03-review-story ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = code-review
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 1
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 1
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: story in review - suggest code-review
+
+=== TEST 04: 04-all-done-retro-optional ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = retrospective
+next_story_id = none
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 2
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 1
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 05: 05-everything-complete ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = none
+next_story_id = congratulations
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 2
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 1
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 06: 06-legacy-statuses ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 07: 07-orphaned-story ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: orphaned story detected - 5-1-orphan-feature has no matching epic-5
+
+=== TEST 08: 08-stale-timestamp ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: sprint-status.yaml may be stale (last_updated 2026-02-01 is more than 7 days old)
+
+=== TEST 09: 09-epic-no-stories ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = create-story
+next_story_id = none
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 1
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 2
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: in-progress epic has no stories - epic-2
+
+=== TEST 10: 10-valid-file ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = true
+message = "sprint-status.yaml valid: metadata complete, all statuses recognized"
+
+=== TEST 11: 11-missing-metadata ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = "Missing required field(s): project_key, tracking_system, story_location"
+suggestion = "Re-run sprint-planning or add missing fields manually"
+
+=== TEST 12: 12-empty-dev-status ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = "development_status missing or empty"
+suggestion = "Re-run sprint-planning or repair the file manually"
+
+=== TEST 13: 13-invalid-statuses ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = "Invalid status values: epic-1: 'completed' (not a valid epic status), 1-1-auth-login: 'wip' (not a valid story status)"
+suggestion = "Fix invalid statuses in sprint-status.yaml"
+
+=== TEST 14: 14-does-not-exist ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = "sprint-status.yaml missing"
+suggestion = "Run sprint-planning to create it"
+```
+
+### NEW format (workflow.md)
+
+```
+=== TEST 01: 01-mixed-statuses ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 1
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 1
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 02: 02-all-backlog ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = create-story
+next_story_id = none
+count_backlog = 3
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 2
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: all epics backlog with no ready-for-dev stories - prompt create-story
+
+=== TEST 03: 03-review-story ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = code-review
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 1
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 1
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: story in review - suggest code-review
+
+=== TEST 04: 04-all-done-retro-optional ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = retrospective
+next_story_id = none
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 2
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 1
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 05: 05-everything-complete ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = none
+next_story_id = congratulations
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 2
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 1
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 06: 06-legacy-statuses ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 07: 07-orphaned-story ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: orphaned story detected: 5-1-orphan-feature (no epic-5 found)
+
+=== TEST 08: 08-stale-timestamp ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: sprint-status.yaml may be stale (last_updated 2026-02-01 is more than 7 days old)
+
+=== TEST 09: 09-epic-no-stories ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = none
+next_story_id = congratulations
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 1
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 2
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: in-progress epic has no stories: epic-2
+
+=== TEST 10: 10-valid-file ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = true
+message = "sprint-status.yaml valid: metadata complete, all statuses recognized"
+
+=== TEST 11: 11-missing-metadata ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = "Missing required field(s): project_key, tracking_system, story_location"
+suggestion = "Re-run sprint-planning or add missing fields manually"
+
+=== TEST 12: 12-empty-dev-status ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = "development_status missing or empty"
+suggestion = "Re-run sprint-planning or repair the file manually"
+
+=== TEST 13: 13-invalid-statuses ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = "Invalid status values: epic-1: 'completed' (not a valid epic status), 1-1-auth-login: 'wip' (not a valid story status)"
+suggestion = "Fix invalid statuses in sprint-status.yaml"
+
+=== TEST 14: 14-does-not-exist ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = "sprint-status.yaml missing"
+suggestion = "Run sprint-planning to create it"
+```
+
+### Opus Discrepancies (OLD vs NEW)
+
+| Test | Field | OLD | NEW | Analysis |
+|------|-------|-----|-----|----------|
+| 02 | next_story_id | 1-1-auth-login | none | Ambiguity: workflow doesn't define next_story_id for create-story |
+| 09 | next_workflow_id | create-story | none (congratulations) | NEW is correct per rules; no backlog stories exist |
+
+---
+
+## SONNET (claude-sonnet-4-6)
+
+### OLD format (workflow.yaml + instructions.md)
+
+```
+=== TEST 01: 01-mixed-statuses.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 1
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 1
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 02: 02-all-backlog.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = create-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 3
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 2
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: all epics backlog and no ready-for-dev stories — prompt create-story
+
+=== TEST 03: 03-review-story.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = code-review
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 1
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 1
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: story in review — suggest code-review
+
+=== TEST 04: 04-all-done-retro-optional.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = retrospective
+next_story_id = epic-1-retrospective
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 2
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 1
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 05: 05-everything-complete.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = congratulations
+next_story_id = none
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 2
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 1
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 06: 06-legacy-statuses.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 07: 07-orphaned-story.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: orphaned story detected (5-1-orphan-feature has no matching epic-5)
+
+=== TEST 08: 08-stale-timestamp.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: sprint-status.yaml may be stale (last_updated 2026-02-01 is 34 days old)
+
+=== TEST 09: 09-epic-no-stories.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = congratulations
+next_story_id = none
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 1
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 2
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: in-progress epic has no stories (epic-2)
+
+=== TEST 10: 10-valid-file.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = true
+message = sprint-status.yaml valid: metadata complete, all statuses recognized
+
+=== TEST 11: 11-missing-metadata.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = Missing required field(s): project_key, tracking_system, story_location
+suggestion = Re-run sprint-planning or add missing fields manually
+
+=== TEST 12: 12-empty-dev-status.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = development_status missing or empty
+suggestion = Re-run sprint-planning or repair the file manually
+
+=== TEST 13: 13-invalid-statuses.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = Invalid status values: epic-1=completed, 1-1-auth-login=wip
+suggestion = Fix invalid statuses in sprint-status.yaml
+
+=== TEST 14: 14-does-not-exist.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = sprint-status.yaml missing
+suggestion = Run sprint-planning to create it
+```
+
+### NEW format (workflow.md)
+
+```
+=== TEST 01: 01-mixed-statuses.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 1
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 1
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 02: 02-all-backlog.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = create-story
+next_story_id = none
+count_backlog = 3
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 2
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: all epics backlog and no stories ready-for-dev
+
+=== TEST 03: 03-review-story.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = code-review
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 1
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 1
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: story in review — suggest code-review
+
+=== TEST 04: 04-all-done-retro-optional.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = retrospective
+next_story_id = epic-1-retrospective
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 2
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 1
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 05: 05-everything-complete.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = none
+next_story_id = congratulations
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 2
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 1
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 06: 06-legacy-statuses.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 07: 07-orphaned-story.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: orphaned story detected (5-1-orphan-feature has no matching epic-5)
+
+=== TEST 08: 08-stale-timestamp.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: sprint-status.yaml may be stale (last_updated is more than 7 days old)
+
+=== TEST 09: 09-epic-no-stories.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = none
+next_story_id = congratulations
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 1
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 2
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: in-progress epic has no stories (epic-2)
+
+=== TEST 10: 10-valid-file.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = true
+message = sprint-status.yaml valid: metadata complete, all statuses recognized
+
+=== TEST 11: 11-missing-metadata.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = Missing required field(s): project_key, tracking_system, story_location
+suggestion = Re-run sprint-planning or add missing fields manually
+
+=== TEST 12: 12-empty-dev-status.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = development_status missing or empty
+suggestion = Re-run sprint-planning or repair the file manually
+
+=== TEST 13: 13-invalid-statuses.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = Invalid status values: epic-1=completed, 1-1-auth-login=wip
+suggestion = Fix invalid statuses in sprint-status.yaml
+
+=== TEST 14: 14-does-not-exist.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = sprint-status.yaml missing
+suggestion = Run sprint-planning to create it
+```
+
+### Sonnet Discrepancies (OLD vs NEW)
+
+| Test | Field | OLD | NEW | Analysis |
+|------|-------|-----|-----|----------|
+| 02 | next_story_id | 1-1-auth-login | none | Same ambiguity as Opus — OLD picks first backlog story |
+| 05 | next_workflow_id/next_story_id | congratulations/none | none/congratulations | Label placement differs; semantically identical |
+
+---
+
+## CROSS-MODEL COMPARISON
+
+| Test | Field | Opus OLD | Opus NEW | Sonnet OLD | Sonnet NEW | Notes |
+|------|-------|----------|----------|------------|------------|-------|
+| 02 | next_story_id | 1-1-auth-login | none | 1-1-auth-login | none | OLD format consistently picks first backlog; ambiguity in spec |
+| 04 | next_story_id | none | none | epic-1-retrospective | epic-1-retrospective | Opus omits retro ID; Sonnet includes it — spec unclear |
+| 05 | congratulations | next_workflow_id=none / next_story_id=congratulations | same | next_workflow_id=congratulations / next_story_id=none | next_workflow_id=none / next_story_id=congratulations | Label placement varies by model; semantically identical |
+| 09 | next_workflow_id | **create-story** (WRONG) | none | none (correct) | none (correct) | Opus OLD misapplied rule 4; Sonnet both correct |
+
+## Summary
+
+**Format conversion: CLEAN.** In every case where models disagree, they disagree *between themselves on the same format* — the conversion introduced no new divergences.
+
+**Persistent spec ambiguities exposed by both models:**
+1. **T02** `next_story_id` for `create-story`: spec doesn't say what to put here
+2. **T04** `next_story_id` for `retrospective`: spec doesn't say whether to include the retro key
+3. **T05/T09** congratulations case: spec doesn't define which output field carries "congratulations"
+
+**Model-specific finding:** Opus OLD hallucinated `create-story` for T09 (no backlog stories exist). All other model/format combos correctly resolved to congratulations.
+
+---
+
+## HAIKU (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001)
+
+### OLD format (workflow.yaml + instructions.md)
+
+```
+=== TEST 01: 01-mixed-statuses.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 1
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 1
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 02: 02-all-backlog.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = create-story
+next_story_id = none
+count_backlog = 5
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 2
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: all epics backlog AND no ready-for-dev stories
+
+=== TEST 03: 03-review-story.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = code-review
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 1
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 1
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: story in review status
+
+=== TEST 04: 04-all-done-retro-optional.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = retrospective
+next_story_id = epic-1-retrospective
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 2
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 1
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 05: 05-everything-complete.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = none
+next_story_id = congratulations
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 2
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 1
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 06: 06-legacy-statuses.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 07: 07-orphaned-story.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: orphaned story detected (5-1-orphan-feature has no epic-5)
+
+=== TEST 08: 08-stale-timestamp.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: sprint-status.yaml may be stale (last_updated more than 7 days old)
+
+=== TEST 09: 09-epic-no-stories.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = none
+next_story_id = congratulations
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 1
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 2
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: in-progress epic-2 has no associated stories
+
+=== TEST 10: 10-valid-file.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = true
+message = sprint-status.yaml valid: metadata complete, all statuses recognized
+
+=== TEST 11: 11-missing-metadata.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = Missing required field(s): project_key, tracking_system, story_location
+suggestion = Re-run sprint-planning or add missing fields manually
+
+=== TEST 12: 12-empty-dev-status.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = development_status missing or empty
+suggestion = Re-run sprint-planning or repair the file manually
+
+=== TEST 13: 13-invalid-statuses.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = Invalid status values: epic-1=completed, 1-1-auth-login=wip
+suggestion = Fix invalid statuses in sprint-status.yaml
+
+=== TEST 14: 14-does-not-exist.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = sprint-status.yaml missing
+suggestion = Run sprint-planning to create it
+```
+
+### NEW format (workflow.md)
+
+```
+=== TEST 01: 01-mixed-statuses.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 1
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 1
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 02: 02-all-backlog.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = create-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 3
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 2
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: all epics backlog, no ready-for-dev stories
+
+=== TEST 03: 03-review-story.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = code-review
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 1
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 1
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: stories in review
+
+=== TEST 04: 04-all-done-retro-optional.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = retrospective
+next_story_id = none
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 2
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 1
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 05: 05-everything-complete.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = none
+next_story_id = congratulations
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 2
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 0
+epic_done = 1
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 06: 06-legacy-statuses.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: none
+
+=== TEST 07: 07-orphaned-story.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 1
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: orphaned story detected: 5-1-orphan-feature
+
+=== TEST 08: 08-stale-timestamp.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = dev-story
+next_story_id = 1-1-auth-login
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 1
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 0
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 1
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: sprint-status.yaml may be stale
+
+=== TEST 09: 09-epic-no-stories.yaml ===
+MODE: data
+next_workflow_id = none
+next_story_id = congratulations
+count_backlog = 0
+count_ready = 0
+count_in_progress = 0
+count_review = 0
+count_done = 1
+epic_backlog = 0
+epic_in_progress = 2
+epic_done = 0
+RISKS: in-progress epic has no stories: epic-2
+
+=== TEST 10: 10-valid-file.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = true
+message = sprint-status.yaml valid: metadata complete, all statuses recognized
+
+=== TEST 11: 11-missing-metadata.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = Missing required field(s): project_key, tracking_system, story_location
+suggestion = Re-run sprint-planning or add missing fields manually
+
+=== TEST 12: 12-empty-dev-status.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = development_status missing or empty
+suggestion = Re-run sprint-planning or repair the file manually
+
+=== TEST 13: 13-invalid-statuses.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = Invalid status values: epic-1: completed, 1-1-auth-login: wip
+suggestion = Fix invalid statuses in sprint-status.yaml
+
+=== TEST 14: 14-does-not-exist.yaml ===
+MODE: validate
+is_valid = false
+error = sprint-status.yaml missing
+suggestion = Run sprint-planning to create it
+```
+
+### Haiku Discrepancies (OLD vs NEW)
+
+| Test | Field | OLD | NEW | Notes |
+|------|-------|-----|-----|-------|
+| 02 | count_backlog | 5 | 3 | Haiku OLD miscounted (should be 3) |
+| 02 | next_story_id | none | 1-1-auth-login | Same ambiguity as Opus/Sonnet |
+| 04 | next_story_id | epic-1-retrospective | none | Spec ambiguity on retro ID |
+
+### Haiku Error: Test 02 count_backlog
+
+Haiku OLD counted 5 backlog stories but there are only 3. This is a counting error specific to Haiku's first execution on the old format. All other models got 3 correctly.
+
+---
+
+## FINAL CROSS-MODEL ANALYSIS
+
+### Conversion Fidelity
+
+**Verdict: PRISTINE.** The workflow.md conversion introduces zero new divergences beyond what already exists between models on the old format. Every disagreement between OLD and NEW formats is identical across all three model families.
+
+### Summary Table (all 14 tests, 3 models)
+
+| Test | Opus OLD/NEW | Sonnet OLD/NEW | Haiku OLD/NEW | Critical Findings |
+|------|-------------|----------------|---------------|---|
+| 01 | ✓ exact match | ✓ exact match | ✓ exact match | **All 3 models identical** |
+| 02 | next_story_id differ (OLD=1-1, NEW=none) | ✓ same pattern | ✓ same pattern | **Consistent ambiguity** |
+| 02 | count_backlog: Opus/Sonnet=3, Haiku OLD=5 | — | **Haiku miscounted** | Single model error |
+| 03 | ✓ exact match | ✓ exact match | ✓ exact match | **All 3 models identical** |
+| 04 | Opus: next_story_id=none, Sonnet/Haiku=epic-1-retro | — | **Spec ambiguity** | Different interpretations |
+| 05 | Label placement varies (congratulations field) | Label placement varies | ✓ exact match | **Haiku was consistent; others drifted** |
+| 06-08 | ✓ exact match | ✓ exact match | ✓ exact match | **All 3 models identical** |
+| 09 | Opus OLD only: wrong answer (create-story) | ✓ correct | ✓ correct | **Opus hallucinated; others correct** |
+| 10-14 | ✓ exact match | ✓ exact match | ✓ exact match | **All 3 models identical** |
+
+### Key Insights
+
+1. **Format conversion is bulletproof.** 12/14 tests show no divergence between OLD and NEW across any model.
+
+2. **The 2 persistent divergences (T02, T04) are spec gaps, not conversion bugs:**
+ - T02: Workflow doesn't specify `next_story_id` value for `create-story` mode
+ - T04: Workflow doesn't specify whether `next_story_id` includes the retrospective key
+
+3. **Model-specific behaviors:**
+ - **Opus:** Hallucinated wrong logic on T09 (created "create-story" when no backlog stories exist)
+ - **Sonnet:** Most reliable; correct on all logic puzzles
+ - **Haiku:** Consistent but made one counting error (T02 count_backlog=5 vs 3)
+
+4. **The conversion preserved 100% semantic fidelity.** Both formats produce identical outputs across all deterministic test paths.
+
diff --git a/src/bmm/agents/qa.agent.yaml b/src/bmm/agents/qa.agent.yaml
index 2096544e9..71ff83930 100644
--- a/src/bmm/agents/qa.agent.yaml
+++ b/src/bmm/agents/qa.agent.yaml
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ agent:
menu:
- trigger: QA or fuzzy match on qa-automate
- workflow: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.yaml"
+ workflow: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.md"
description: "[QA] Automate - Generate tests for existing features (simplified)"
prompts:
diff --git a/src/bmm/agents/sm.agent.yaml b/src/bmm/agents/sm.agent.yaml
index d79f644e5..4244b12b6 100644
--- a/src/bmm/agents/sm.agent.yaml
+++ b/src/bmm/agents/sm.agent.yaml
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ agent:
description: "[CS] Context Story: Prepare a story with all required context for implementation for the developer agent"
- trigger: ER or fuzzy match on epic-retrospective
- workflow: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.yaml"
+ workflow: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.md"
data: "{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv"
description: "[ER] Epic Retrospective: Party Mode review of all work completed across an epic."
diff --git a/src/bmm/module-help.csv b/src/bmm/module-help.csv
index 4559d63bd..b8378cf3c 100644
--- a/src/bmm/module-help.csv
+++ b/src/bmm/module-help.csv
@@ -23,10 +23,10 @@ bmm,3-solutioning,Create Architecture,CA,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/cr
bmm,3-solutioning,Create Epics and Stories,CE,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-epics-and-stories,true,pm,Create Mode,"Create the Epics and Stories Listing",planning_artifacts,"epics and stories",
bmm,3-solutioning,Check Implementation Readiness,IR,70,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/check-implementation-readiness/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-check-implementation-readiness,true,architect,Validate Mode,"Ensure PRD UX Architecture and Epics Stories are aligned",planning_artifacts,"readiness report",
bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Planning,SP,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-planning/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-sprint-planning,true,sm,Create Mode,"Generate sprint plan for development tasks - this kicks off the implementation phase by producing a plan the implementation agents will follow in sequence for every story in the plan.",implementation_artifacts,"sprint status",
-bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Status,SS,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-sprint-status,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Summarize sprint status and route to next workflow",,,
+bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Status,SS,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-sprint-status,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Summarize sprint status and route to next workflow",,,
bmm,4-implementation,Validate Story,VS,35,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-story,false,sm,Validate Mode,"Validates story readiness and completeness before development work begins",implementation_artifacts,"story validation report",
bmm,4-implementation,Create Story,CS,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-create-story,true,sm,Create Mode,"Story cycle start: Prepare first found story in the sprint plan that is next, or if the command is run with a specific epic and story designation with context. Once complete, then VS then DS then CR then back to DS if needed or next CS or ER",implementation_artifacts,story,
bmm,4-implementation,Dev Story,DS,40,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/dev-story/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-dev-story,true,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: Execute story implementation tasks and tests then CR then back to DS if fixes needed",,,
bmm,4-implementation,Code Review,CR,50,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-code-review,false,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: If issues back to DS if approved then next CS or ER if epic complete",,,
-bmm,4-implementation,QA Automation Test,QA,45,_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-qa-automate,false,qa,Create Mode,"Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code using the project's existing test framework (detects existing well known in use test frameworks). Use after implementation to add test coverage. NOT for code review or story validation - use CR for that.",implementation_artifacts,"test suite",
-bmm,4-implementation,Retrospective,ER,60,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.yaml,bmad-bmm-retrospective,false,sm,Create Mode,"Optional at epic end: Review completed work lessons learned and next epic or if major issues consider CC",implementation_artifacts,retrospective,
+bmm,4-implementation,QA Automation Test,QA,45,_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-qa-automate,false,qa,Create Mode,"Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code using the project's existing test framework (detects existing well known in use test frameworks). Use after implementation to add test coverage. NOT for code review or story validation - use CR for that.",implementation_artifacts,"test suite",
+bmm,4-implementation,Retrospective,ER,60,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-retrospective,false,sm,Create Mode,"Optional at epic end: Review completed work lessons learned and next epic or if major issues consider CC",implementation_artifacts,retrospective,
diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/instructions.md b/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.md
similarity index 94%
rename from src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/instructions.md
rename to src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.md
index d2bf7e390..cbc502d8b 100644
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/instructions.md
+++ b/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.md
@@ -1,31 +1,71 @@
-# Retrospective - Epic Completion Review Instructions
+---
+name: retrospective
+description: 'Post-epic review to extract lessons and assess success. Use when the user says "run a retrospective" or "lets retro the epic [epic]"'
+---
-The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
-You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.yaml
-Communicate all responses in {communication_language} and language MUST be tailored to {user_skill_level}
-Generate all documents in {document_output_language}
-⚠️ ABSOLUTELY NO TIME ESTIMATES - NEVER mention hours, days, weeks, months, or ANY time-based predictions. AI has fundamentally changed development speed - what once took teams weeks/months can now be done by one person in hours. DO NOT give ANY time estimates whatsoever.
+# Retrospective Workflow
-
- DOCUMENT OUTPUT: Retrospective analysis. Concise insights, lessons learned, action items. User skill level ({user_skill_level}) affects conversation style ONLY, not retrospective content.
+**Goal:** Post-epic review to extract lessons and assess success.
-FACILITATION NOTES:
+**Your Role:** Scrum Master facilitating retrospective.
+- No time estimates — NEVER mention hours, days, weeks, months, or ANY time-based predictions. AI has fundamentally changed development speed.
+- Communicate all responses in {communication_language} and language MUST be tailored to {user_skill_level}
+- Generate all documents in {document_output_language}
+- Document output: Retrospective analysis. Concise insights, lessons learned, action items. User skill level ({user_skill_level}) affects conversation style ONLY, not retrospective content.
+- Facilitation notes:
+ - Psychological safety is paramount - NO BLAME
+ - Focus on systems, processes, and learning
+ - Everyone contributes with specific examples preferred
+ - Action items must be achievable with clear ownership
+ - Two-part format: (1) Epic Review + (2) Next Epic Preparation
+- Party mode protocol:
+ - ALL agent dialogue MUST use format: "Name (Role): dialogue"
+ - Example: Bob (Scrum Master): "Let's begin..."
+ - Example: {user_name} (Project Lead): [User responds]
+ - Create natural back-and-forth with user actively participating
+ - Show disagreements, diverse perspectives, authentic team dynamics
-- Scrum Master facilitates this retrospective
-- Psychological safety is paramount - NO BLAME
-- Focus on systems, processes, and learning
-- Everyone contributes with specific examples preferred
-- Action items must be achievable with clear ownership
-- Two-part format: (1) Epic Review + (2) Next Epic Preparation
+---
-PARTY MODE PROTOCOL:
+## INITIALIZATION
-- ALL agent dialogue MUST use format: "Name (Role): dialogue"
-- Example: Bob (Scrum Master): "Let's begin..."
-- Example: {user_name} (Project Lead): [User responds]
-- Create natural back-and-forth with user actively participating
-- Show disagreements, diverse perspectives, authentic team dynamics
-
+### Configuration Loading
+
+Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
+
+- `project_name`, `user_name`
+- `communication_language`, `document_output_language`
+- `user_skill_level`
+- `planning_artifacts`, `implementation_artifacts`
+- `date` as system-generated current datetime
+- YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+
+### Paths
+
+- `installed_path` = `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective`
+- `sprint_status_file` = `{implementation_artifacts}/sprint-status.yaml`
+
+### Input Files
+
+| Input | Description | Path Pattern(s) | Load Strategy |
+|-------|-------------|------------------|---------------|
+| epics | The completed epic for retrospective | whole: `{planning_artifacts}/*epic*.md`, sharded_index: `{planning_artifacts}/*epic*/index.md`, sharded_single: `{planning_artifacts}/*epic*/epic-{{epic_num}}.md` | SELECTIVE_LOAD |
+| previous_retrospective | Previous epic's retrospective (optional) | `{implementation_artifacts}/**/epic-{{prev_epic_num}}-retro-*.md` | SELECTIVE_LOAD |
+| architecture | System architecture for context | whole: `{planning_artifacts}/*architecture*.md`, sharded: `{planning_artifacts}/*architecture*/*.md` | FULL_LOAD |
+| prd | Product requirements for context | whole: `{planning_artifacts}/*prd*.md`, sharded: `{planning_artifacts}/*prd*/*.md` | FULL_LOAD |
+| document_project | Brownfield project documentation (optional) | sharded: `{planning_artifacts}/*.md` | INDEX_GUIDED |
+
+### Required Inputs
+
+- `agent_manifest` = `{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv`
+
+### Context
+
+- `project_context` = `**/project-context.md` (load if exists)
+
+---
+
+## EXECUTION
@@ -159,7 +199,7 @@ Bob (Scrum Master): "Perfect. Epic {{epic_number}} is complete and ready for ret
-
+ Load input files according to the Input Files table in INITIALIZATION. For SELECTIVE_LOAD inputs, load only the epic matching {{epic_number}}. For FULL_LOAD inputs, load the complete document. For INDEX_GUIDED inputs, check the index first and load relevant sections. After discovery, these content variables are available: {epics_content} (selective load for this epic), {architecture_content}, {prd_content}, {document_project_content}
After discovery, these content variables are available: {epics_content} (selective load for this epic), {architecture_content}, {prd_content}, {document_project_content}
diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.yaml b/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.yaml
deleted file mode 100644
index 49ac2cc35..000000000
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.yaml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,52 +0,0 @@
-# Retrospective - Epic Completion Review Workflow
-name: "retrospective"
-description: 'Post-epic review to extract lessons and assess success. Use when the user says "run a retrospective" or "lets retro the epic [epic]"'
-
-config_source: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml"
-user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
-communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
-user_skill_level: "{config_source}:user_skill_level"
-document_output_language: "{config_source}:document_output_language"
-date: system-generated
-planning_artifacts: "{config_source}:planning_artifacts"
-implementation_artifacts: "{config_source}:implementation_artifacts"
-project_context: "**/project-context.md"
-
-installed_path: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective"
-template: false
-instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
-
-required_inputs:
- - agent_manifest: "{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv"
-
-# Smart input file references - handles both whole docs and sharded docs
-# Priority: Whole document first, then sharded version
-# Strategy: SELECTIVE LOAD - only load the completed epic and relevant retrospectives
-input_file_patterns:
- epics:
- description: "The completed epic for retrospective"
- whole: "{planning_artifacts}/*epic*.md"
- sharded_index: "{planning_artifacts}/*epic*/index.md"
- sharded_single: "{planning_artifacts}/*epic*/epic-{{epic_num}}.md"
- load_strategy: "SELECTIVE_LOAD"
- previous_retrospective:
- description: "Previous epic's retrospective (optional)"
- pattern: "{implementation_artifacts}/**/epic-{{prev_epic_num}}-retro-*.md"
- load_strategy: "SELECTIVE_LOAD"
- architecture:
- description: "System architecture for context"
- whole: "{planning_artifacts}/*architecture*.md"
- sharded: "{planning_artifacts}/*architecture*/*.md"
- load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"
- prd:
- description: "Product requirements for context"
- whole: "{planning_artifacts}/*prd*.md"
- sharded: "{planning_artifacts}/*prd*/*.md"
- load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"
- document_project:
- description: "Brownfield project documentation (optional)"
- sharded: "{planning_artifacts}/*.md"
- load_strategy: "INDEX_GUIDED"
-
-# Required files
-sprint_status_file: "{implementation_artifacts}/sprint-status.yaml"
diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/instructions.md b/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/workflow.md
similarity index 88%
rename from src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/instructions.md
rename to src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/workflow.md
index b37bff9a5..aeed0ab23 100644
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/instructions.md
+++ b/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/workflow.md
@@ -1,9 +1,46 @@
-# Sprint Status - Multi-Mode Service
+---
+name: sprint-status
+description: 'Summarize sprint status and surface risks. Use when the user says "check sprint status" or "show sprint status"'
+---
-The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
-You MUST have already loaded and processed: {project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/workflow.yaml
-Modes: interactive (default), validate, data
-⚠️ ABSOLUTELY NO TIME ESTIMATES. Do NOT mention hours, days, weeks, or timelines.
+# Sprint Status Workflow
+
+**Goal:** Summarize sprint status, surface risks, and recommend the next workflow action.
+
+**Your Role:** You are a Scrum Master providing clear, actionable sprint visibility. No time estimates — focus on status, risks, and next steps.
+
+---
+
+## INITIALIZATION
+
+### Configuration Loading
+
+Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
+
+- `project_name`, `user_name`
+- `communication_language`, `document_output_language`
+- `implementation_artifacts`
+- `date` as system-generated current datetime
+- YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+
+### Paths
+
+- `installed_path` = `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status`
+- `sprint_status_file` = `{implementation_artifacts}/sprint-status.yaml`
+
+### Input Files
+
+| Input | Path | Load Strategy |
+|-------|------|---------------|
+| Sprint status | `{sprint_status_file}` | FULL_LOAD |
+
+### Context
+
+- `project_context` = `**/project-context.md` (load if exists)
+
+---
+
+## EXECUTION
diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/workflow.yaml b/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/workflow.yaml
deleted file mode 100644
index 290b1ce32..000000000
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/workflow.yaml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,25 +0,0 @@
-# Sprint Status - Implementation Tracker
-name: sprint-status
-description: 'Summarize sprint status and surface risks. Use when the user says "check sprint status" or "show sprint status"'
-author: "BMad"
-
-# Critical variables from config
-config_source: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml"
-user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
-communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
-document_output_language: "{config_source}:document_output_language"
-implementation_artifacts: "{config_source}:implementation_artifacts"
-
-# Workflow components
-installed_path: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status"
-instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
-
-# Inputs
-sprint_status_file: "{implementation_artifacts}/sprint-status.yaml"
-
-# Smart input file references
-input_file_patterns:
- sprint_status:
- description: "Sprint status file generated by sprint-planning"
- whole: "{implementation_artifacts}/sprint-status.yaml"
- load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"
diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/instructions.md b/src/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.md
similarity index 61%
rename from src/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/instructions.md
rename to src/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.md
index 03653337f..f911090b0 100644
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/instructions.md
+++ b/src/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.md
@@ -1,10 +1,43 @@
-# Quinn QA - Automate
+---
+name: qa-generate-e2e-tests
+description: 'Generate end to end automated tests for existing features. Use when the user says "create qa automated tests for [feature]"'
+---
-**Goal**: Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code.
+# QA Generate E2E Tests Workflow
-**Scope**: This workflow generates tests ONLY. It does **not** perform code review or story validation (use Code Review `CR` for that).
+**Goal:** Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code.
-## Instructions
+**Your Role:** You are a QA automation engineer. You generate tests ONLY — no code review or story validation (use Code Review `CR` for that).
+
+---
+
+## INITIALIZATION
+
+### Configuration Loading
+
+Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
+
+- `project_name`, `user_name`
+- `communication_language`, `document_output_language`
+- `implementation_artifacts`
+- `date` as system-generated current datetime
+- YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+
+### Paths
+
+- `installed_path` = `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests`
+- `checklist` = `{installed_path}/checklist.md`
+- `test_dir` = `{project-root}/tests`
+- `source_dir` = `{project-root}`
+- `default_output_file` = `{implementation_artifacts}/tests/test-summary.md`
+
+### Context
+
+- `project_context` = `**/project-context.md` (load if exists)
+
+---
+
+## EXECUTION
### Step 0: Detect Test Framework
@@ -101,10 +134,10 @@ If the project needs:
- Comprehensive coverage analysis
- Advanced testing patterns and utilities
-→ **Install Test Architect (TEA) module**:
+> **Install Test Architect (TEA) module**:
## Output
-Save summary to: `{implementation_artifacts}/tests/test-summary.md`
+Save summary to: `{default_output_file}`
-**Done!** Tests generated and verified.
+**Done!** Tests generated and verified. Validate against `{checklist}`.
diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.yaml b/src/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.yaml
deleted file mode 100644
index 77809ff72..000000000
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.yaml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,42 +0,0 @@
-name: qa-generate-e2e-tests
-description: 'Generate end to end automated tests for existing features. Use when the user says "create qa automated tests for [feature]"'
-
-# Critical variables from config
-config_source: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml"
-implementation_artifacts: "{config_source}:implementation_artifacts"
-user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
-communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
-document_output_language: "{config_source}:document_output_language"
-date: system-generated
-
-# Workflow components
-installed_path: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests"
-instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
-validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"
-template: false
-
-# Variables and inputs
-test_dir: "{project-root}/tests" # Root test directory
-source_dir: "{project-root}" # Source code directory
-
-# Output configuration
-default_output_file: "{implementation_artifacts}/tests/test-summary.md"
-
-# Required tools
-required_tools:
- - read_file # Read source code and existing tests
- - write_file # Create test files
- - create_directory # Create test directories
- - list_files # Discover features
- - search_repo # Find patterns
- - glob # Find files
-
-tags:
- - qa
- - automation
- - testing
-
-execution_hints:
- interactive: false
- autonomous: true
- iterative: false