* 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
MAJOR BREAKING CHANGES: Phase 4 completely reengineered for developer efficiency and quality
🚀 **Phase 4 Streamlined & Supercharged:**
- **Reduced from 11 to 5 essential workflows** (55% reduction in complexity)
- **Eliminated redundant steps** that created token waste and confusion
- **Created single source of truth** story files with comprehensive implementation context
- **Achieved more reliable results** with fewer steps and better developer guidance
💡 **Revolutionary Dev Agent Behavior Fixes:**
- **Story file is now LAW:** Tasks/subtasks sequence is absolutely binding
- **Red-green-refactor enforcement:** Tests written first, validated, then implementation
- **Zero tolerance for cheating:** Tests must ACTUALLY exist and pass before marking complete
- **Sequential execution only:** No more "doing whatever you want" - follow the story exactly
- **Continuous execution:** No premature pausing until all tasks complete
🎯 **Quality Competition System:**
- **Enhanced story context engine** prevents common LLM development mistakes
- **Quality competition between LLMs** ensures optimal story preparation
- **Comprehensive anti-pattern prevention** stops wheel reinvention and wrong approaches
- **Developer optimization focus** for maximum clarity with minimum verbosity
📋 **Enhanced Definition of Done:**
- **27-point validation checklist** covers all implementation aspects
- **Multiple validation gates** prevent claiming work that isn't actually done
- **Comprehensive test requirements** ensure no functionality goes untested
- **File tracking and documentation** for complete project visibility
🔧 **Technical Improvements:**
- **Variable consistency** throughout all workflow files
- **XML instruction format** for better workflow engine compatibility
- **Proper ask tag handling** for user interaction clarity
- **Project context integration** without blocking implementation
- **Fixed all agent schema compliance** for proper array formatting
**Result:** Phase 4 now delivers superior development outcomes with:
- ✅ **55% fewer workflows** to learn and maintain
- ✅ **Dramatically reduced token usage** and context switching
- ✅ **Eliminated dev agent behavioral issues** that caused quality problems
- ✅ **Faster time-to-completion** with more reliable, predictable results
- ✅ **Better developer experience** with clearer guidance and validation
This represents the most significant Phase 4 improvement since BMAD Method inception - fundamentally fixing developer workflow quality while drastically simplifying the implementation process.
- Installation path is now fully configurable, allowing users to specify custom installation directories during setup
- Default installation location changed to .bmad (hidden directory) for cleaner project root organization
Web Bundle Improvements:
- All web bundles (single agent and team) now include party mode support for multi-agent collaboration!
- Advanced elicitation capabilities integrated into standalone agents
- All bundles enhanced with party mode agent manifests
- Added default-party.csv files to bmm, bmgd, and cis module teams
- The default party file is what will be used with single agent bundles. teams can customize for different party configurations before web bundling through a setting in the team yaml file
- New web bundle outputs for all agents (analyst, architect, dev, pm, sm, tea, tech-writer, ux-designer, game-*, creative-squad)
Phase 4 Workflow Updates (In Progress):
- Initiated shift to separate phase 4 implementation artifacts from documentation
- Phase 4 implementation artifacts (stories, code review, sprint plan, context files) will move to dedicated location outside docs folder
- Installer questions and configuration added for artifact path selection
- Updated workflow.yaml files for code-review, sprint-planning, story-context, epic-tech-context, and retrospective workflows to support this, but still might require some udpates
Additional Changes:
- New agent and action command header models for standardization
- Enhanced web-bundle-activation-steps fragment
- Updated web-bundler.js to support new structure
- VS Code settings updated for new .bmad directory
- Party mode instructions and workflow enhanced for better orchestration
IDE Installer Updates:
- Show version number of installer in cli
- improved Installer UX
- Gemini TOML Improved to have clear loading instructions with @ commands
- All tools agent launcher mds improved to use a central file template critical indication isntead of hardcoding in 2 different locations.
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Brian Madison
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