- BS -> BSP (Brainstorming in core module)
Resolves conflict with cis Brainstorming (BS).
Core is for project brainstorming, cis is general brainstorming.
The party-mode workflow reference uses .yaml extension but the actual
file is workflow.md. This broken reference has been present since
alpha.17.
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When provided, the style_guide input overrides all generic principles
(including Microsoft Style Guide baseline, reader-type priorities, and
structure-model selection) except CONTENT IS SACROSANCT.
Changes to both editorial-review-structure.xml and editorial-review-prose.xml:
- Add style_guide input after content input
- Add STYLE GUIDE OVERRIDE instruction in llm section
- Add "Consult style_guide" action in Step 3 for mid-flow refresh
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Replace ambiguous "execute" terminology with explicit "Read fully and follow:"
phrasing across all workflow files to prevent LLM goal-seeking behavior where
models attempt to "achieve the end result" rather than following step-by-step
instructions verbatim.
Changes:
- Update 5 handler templates with canonical phrasing
- Replace ~150 INSTRUCTIONAL patterns across 87 workflow files
- Add "[Workflow] complete." prefix to 7 workflow endpoints
- Preserve BEHAVIORAL/STRUCTURAL patterns (agent descriptions, XML tags)
- Fix gitignore and markdownlint to ignore all node_modules directories
Closes#1372
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Add an optional also_consider parameter that allows callers to pass
domain-specific areas to keep in mind during review. This gently nudges
the reviewer toward specific concerns without overriding normal analysis.
Testing showed:
- Specific items steer strongly (questions get directly answered)
- Domain-focused items shift the lens (e.g., security focus = deeper security findings)
- Vague items have minimal effect (similar to baseline)
- Single items nudge without dominating
- Contradictory items handled gracefully
Includes test cases with sample content and 10 configurations to validate
the parameter behavior across different use cases.
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* feat: add editorial review tasks for structure and prose
Add two complementary editorial review tasks:
- editorial-review-structure.xml: Structural editor that proposes cuts,
reorganization, and simplification. Includes 5 document archetype models
(Tutorial, Reference, Explanation, Prompt, Strategic) for targeted evaluation.
- editorial-review-prose.xml: Clinical copy-editor for prose improvements
using Microsoft Writing Style Guide as baseline.
Both tasks support humans and llm target audiences with different principles.
* fix: add content-sacrosanct guardrail to editorial review tasks
Both editorial review tasks (prose and structure) were missing the key
constraint that reviewers should never challenge the ideas/knowledge
themselves—only how clearly they are communicated. This restores the
original design intent.
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* fix: align reader_type parameter naming across editorial tasks
Prose task was using 'target_audience' for the humans/llm optimization
flag while structure task correctly separates 'target_audience' (who
reads) from 'reader_type' (optimization mode). Aligns to reader_type.
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* fix(brainstorming): extend ideation phase with 100+ idea goal
Add emphasis on quantity-first approach to unlock better quality ideas.
Introduce energy checkpoints, multiple continuation options, and clearer
success metrics to keep users in generative exploration mode longer.
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* fix(brainstorming): improve exploration menus and fix workflow paths
- Change menu options from numbers [1-4] to letters [K/T/A/B/C] for clearer navigation
- Fix workflow references from .yaml to .md across agents and patterns
- Add universal facilitation rules emphasizing 100+ idea quantity goal
- Update exploration menu with Keep/Try/Advanced/Break/Continue options
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* feat(brainstorming): implement research-backed procedural rigor
Phase 4 achievements:
- Added Anti-Bias Protocol (Every 10 ideas domain pivot)
- Added Chain-of-Thought requirements (Reasoning before generation)
- Implemented Simulated Temperature prompts for higher divergence
- Standardized Idea Format Template for quality control
- Fixed undefined Advanced Elicitation variables
- Synchronized documentation with new [K, T, A, P, C] pattern
* fix(brainstorming): align ideation goals and fix broken workflow paths
- Standardized quantity goals to 100+ ideas across all brainstorming steps
- Fixed broken .yaml references pointing to renamed .md workflow files
- Aligned documentation summaries with mandatory IDEA FORMAT TEMPLATE
- Cleaned up misplaced mindset/goal sections in core workflow file
- Fixed spelling and inconsistencies in facilitation rules
* Fix ambiguous variable names in brainstorming ideation step
* fix(brainstorming): enforce quality growth alongside quantity
* fix: correct dependency format and add missing frontmatter variable
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* fix: restore agent files accidentally modified in Docusaurus merge
Restores 25 agent files to their pre-merge state:
- Trigger format with shortcuts (WS, CH, BP, etc.) restored
- Fuzzy matching syntax restored
- BMB module: restores separate agent-builder, module-builder,
workflow-builder agents; removes consolidated bmad-builder
Also updates test to match restored trigger format.
Note: Schema validation needs update in follow-up commit.
* fix: normalize trigger fuzzy match format for schema validation
- Add dashes to fuzzy match text to match kebab-case triggers
- Add missing 'chat' kebab in CH triggers (CH or chat or fuzzy match on chat)
- Relax schema to allow 1-3 char shortcuts and skip shortcut derivation check
- Remove compound-wrong-shortcut test fixture (no longer validated)
All 24 agent files now pass schema validation.
* feat: add documentation website with Docusaurus build pipeline
* feat(docs): add AI discovery meta tags for llms.txt files
- Add global headTags with ai-terms, llms, llms-full meta tags
- Update landing page link to clarify AI context purpose
* fix(docs): restore accidentally deleted faq.md and glossary.md
Files were removed in 12dd97fe during path restructuring.
* fix(docs): update broken project-readme links to GitHub URL
* feat(schema): add compound trigger format validation
- Add markdownlint-cli2 as dev dependency
- Add lint:md script to package.json
- Add markdownlint job to CI workflow
- Configure 5 rules: heading-increment, no-duplicate-heading,
no-trailing-punctuation, no-bare-urls, no-space-in-emphasis
- Fix existing violations across 19 markdown files
- No auto-fix to prevent destructive changes
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* update 2024 to 2025
* fix(workflows): remove hardcoded years from WebSearch queries
Years in search queries (2024/2025) do not improve results - search
engines already prioritize current documentation. Tested all patterns
and confirmed identical quality results with/without years.
Removes years from:
- step-03-starter.md (5 queries)
- step-04-decisions.md (2 queries)
- game-architecture/instructions.md (2 queries)
Leaves file-utils.md unchanged (test fixture data, not a search query).
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* fix(workflows): remove year placeholders from research WebSearch queries
Search engines return current results regardless of year - removes
{{current_year}} and hardcoded 2025 from step-05-technical-trends.md
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* refactor(workflows): replace {{current_year}} with semantic alternatives
Replaces year placeholder with context-appropriate wording:
- 'current data' for up-to-date information
- 'web searches' without year qualifier
- Updated failure mode to focus on using web searches
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* fix(workflows): clarify failure mode about stale training data
Rephrased to explicitly mention training data cutoff as the reason
to use web searches for current technology trends.
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* refactor(workflows): make web search references platform-agnostic
- Remove hardcoded year references from WebSearch queries
- Replace `WebSearch` tool name with natural language "search the web"
- Soften "training data is stale" to "verify and supplement your knowledge"
- Add web search prerequisite check to research workflow
- Add platform-agnostic design note to CLAUDE.md
This framework targets 15+ agentic platforms, not just Claude Code.
Tool-specific syntax like `WebSearch:` won't work across all platforms.
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* refactor(research): clean up prompts and routing
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