fix(sm-agent): use skill reference for create-story

* refactor(skills): convert advanced-elicitation.xml to native skill

* fix(skills): clarify indirect advanced elicitation invocation

* fix(architecture): use native skill invocation wording

* fix(validate-prd): remove unused elicitation reference

* fix(quick-spec): clarify handler reference comment

* fix(skills): simplify advanced elicitation metadata

.github/workflows/publish.yaml

@@ -40,11 +40,19 @@ jobs:
     if: github.repository == 'bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD' && (github.event_name != 'workflow_dispatch' || github.ref == 'refs/heads/main')
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
+      - name: Generate GitHub App token
+        id: app-token
+        if: github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && inputs.channel == 'latest'
+        uses: actions/create-github-app-token@v2
+        with:
+          app-id: ${{ secrets.RELEASE_APP_ID }}
+          private-key: ${{ secrets.RELEASE_APP_PRIVATE_KEY }}
+
       - name: Checkout
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
-          token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+          token: ${{ steps.app-token.outputs.token || secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
 
       - name: Setup Node
         uses: actions/setup-node@v4

.gitignore

@@ -20,6 +20,10 @@ build/*.txt
 # Environment variables
 .env
 
+# Python
+__pycache__/
+.pytest_cache/
+
 # System files
 .DS_Store
 Thumbs.db

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,42 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## [6.1.0] - 2026-03-12
+
+### Highlights
+
+* Whiteport Design Studio (WDS) module enabled in the installer
+* Support @next installation channel (`npx bmad-method@next install`) — get the latest tip of main instead of waiting for the next stable published version
+* Everything now installs as a skill — all workflows, agents, and tasks converted to markdown with SKILL.md entrypoints (not yet optimized skills, but unified format)
+* An experimental preview of the new Quick Dev is available, which will become the main Phase 4 development tool
+* Edge Case Hunter added as a parallel code review layer in Phase 4, improving code quality by exhaustively tracing branching paths and boundary conditions (#1791)
+* Documentation now available in Chinese (zh-CN) with complete translation (#1822, #1795)
+
+### 💥 Breaking Changes
+
+* Convert entire BMAD method to skills-based architecture with unified skill manifests (#1834)
+* Convert all core workflows from YAML+instructions to single workflow.md format
+* Migrate all remaining platforms to native Agent Skills format (#1841)
+* Remove legacy YAML/XML workflow engine plumbing (#1864)
+
+### 🎁 Features
+
+* Add Pi coding agent as supported platform (#1854)
+* Add unified skill scanner decoupled from legacy collectors (#1859)
+* Add continuous delivery workflows for npm publishing with trusted OIDC publishing (#1872)
+
+### ♻️ Refactoring
+
+* Update terminology from "commands" to "skills" across all documentation (#1850)
+
+### 🐛 Bug Fixes
+
+* Fix code review removing mandatory minimum issue count that caused infinite review loops (#1913)
+* Fix silent loss of brainstorming ideas in PRD by adding reconciliation step (#1914)
+* Reduce npm tarball from 533 to 348 files (91% size reduction, 6.2 MB → 555 KB) via .npmignore (#1900)
+* Fix party-mode skill conversion review findings (#1919)
+
+---
+
 ## [6.0.4]
 
 ### 🎁 Features

package-lock.json

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "6.0.4",
+  "version": "6.1.0",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "bmad-method",
-      "version": "6.0.4",
+      "version": "6.1.0",
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
         "@clack/core": "^1.0.0",

package.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/package.json",
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "6.0.4",
+  "version": "6.1.0",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "keywords": [
     "agile",

src/bmm/agents/analyst.agent.yaml

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: BP or fuzzy match on brainstorm-project
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-brainstorming"
       data: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/data/project-context-template.md"
       description: "[BP] Brainstorm Project: Expert Guided Facilitation through a single or multiple techniques with a final report"
 

src/bmm/agents/sm.agent.yaml

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ agent:
       description: "[SP] Sprint Planning: Generate or update the record that will sequence the tasks to complete the full project that the dev agent will follow"
 
     - trigger: CS or fuzzy match on create-story
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/bmad-create-story/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-create-story"
       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

src/bmm/module-help.csv

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ bmm,anytime,Update Standards,US,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.
 bmm,anytime,Mermaid Generate,MG,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Create a Mermaid diagram based on user description. Will suggest diagram types if not specified.",planning_artifacts,"mermaid diagram",
 bmm,anytime,Validate Document,VD,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Review the specified document against documentation standards and best practices. Returns specific actionable improvement suggestions organized by priority.",planning_artifacts,"validation report",
 bmm,anytime,Explain Concept,EC,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Create clear technical explanations with examples and diagrams for complex concepts. Breaks down into digestible sections using task-oriented approach.",project_knowledge,"explanation",
-bmm,1-analysis,Brainstorm Project,BP,10,_bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.md,bmad-brainstorming,false,analyst,data=_bmad/bmm/data/project-context-template.md,"Expert Guided Facilitation through a single or multiple techniques",planning_artifacts,"brainstorming session",
+bmm,1-analysis,Brainstorm Project,BP,10,skill:bmad-brainstorming,bmad-brainstorming,false,analyst,data=_bmad/bmm/data/project-context-template.md,"Expert Guided Facilitation through a single or multiple techniques",planning_artifacts,"brainstorming session",
 bmm,1-analysis,Market Research,MR,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-market-research.md,bmad-bmm-market-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Market analysis competitive landscape customer needs and trends","planning_artifacts|project-knowledge","research documents",
 bmm,1-analysis,Domain Research,DR,21,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-domain-research.md,bmad-bmm-domain-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Industry domain deep dive subject matter expertise and terminology","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
 bmm,1-analysis,Technical Research,TR,22,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-technical-research.md,bmad-bmm-technical-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Technical feasibility architecture options and implementation approaches","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-02-vision.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brie
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-03-users.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brie
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-04-metrics.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brie
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-05-scope.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brie
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-02-discovery.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ projectTypesCSV: '../data/project-types.csv'
 domainComplexityCSV: '../data/domain-complexity.csv'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-02b-vision.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-02c-executive-summary.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-03-success.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-04-journeys.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-05-domain.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 domainComplexityCSV: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/data/domain-complexity.csv'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-06-innovation.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 projectTypesCSV: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/data/project-types.csv'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-07-project-type.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 projectTypesCSV: '../data/project-types.csv'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-08-scoping.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-09-functional.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-10-nonfunctional.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-c/step-11-polish.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 purposeFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/data/prd-purpose.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-e/step-e-01-discovery.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: 'Discovery & Understanding - Understand what user wants to edit and
 # File references (ONLY variables used in this step)
 altStepFile: './step-e-01b-legacy-conversion.md'
 prdPurpose: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/data/prd-purpose.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-e/step-e-02-review.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: './step-e-03-edit.md'
 prdFile: '{prd_file_path}'
 validationReport: '{validation_report_path}'  # If provided
 prdPurpose: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/data/prd-purpose.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 ---
 
 # Step E-2: Deep Review & Analysis

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-v/step-v-01-discovery.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: 'Document Discovery & Confirmation - Handle fresh context validatio
 
 # File references (ONLY variables used in this step)
 nextStepFile: './step-v-02-format-detection.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 prdPurpose: '../data/prd-purpose.md'
 ---

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-v/step-v-10-smart-validation.md

@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ description: 'SMART Requirements Validation - Validate Functional Requirements m
 nextStepFile: './step-v-11-holistic-quality-validation.md'
 prdFile: '{prd_file_path}'
 validationReportPath: '{validation_report_path}'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 10: SMART Requirements Validation

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-v/step-v-11-holistic-quality-validation.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ description: 'Holistic Quality Assessment - Assess PRD as cohesive, compelling d
 nextStepFile: './step-v-12-completeness-validation.md'
 prdFile: '{prd_file_path}'
 validationReportPath: '{validation_report_path}'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 ---
 
 # Step 11: Holistic Quality Assessment

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-02-discovery.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-03-core-experience.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ Show the generated core experience content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with the current core experience content
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with the current core experience content
 - Process the enhanced experience insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these improvements to the core experience definition? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-04-emotional-response.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ Show the generated emotional response content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with the current emotional response content
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with the current emotional response content
 - Process the enhanced emotional insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these improvements to the emotional response definition? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-05-inspiration.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ Show the generated inspiration analysis content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with the current inspiration analysis content
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with the current inspiration analysis content
 - Process the enhanced pattern insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these improvements to the inspiration analysis? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-06-design-system.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ Show the generated design system content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with the current design system content
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with the current design system content
 - Process the enhanced design system insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these improvements to the design system decision? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-07-defining-experience.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ Show the generated defining experience content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with the current defining experience content
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with the current defining experience content
 - Process the enhanced experience insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these improvements to the defining experience? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-08-visual-foundation.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ Show the generated visual foundation content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with the current visual foundation content
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with the current visual foundation content
 - Process the enhanced visual insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these improvements to the visual foundation? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-09-design-directions.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ Show the generated design direction content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with the current design direction content
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with the current design direction content
 - Process the enhanced design insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these improvements to the design direction? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-10-user-journeys.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ Show the generated user journey content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with the current user journey content
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with the current user journey content
 - Process the enhanced journey insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these improvements to the user journeys? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-11-component-strategy.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ Show the generated component strategy content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with the current component strategy content
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with the current component strategy content
 - Process the enhanced component insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these improvements to the component strategy? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-12-ux-patterns.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ Show the generated UX patterns content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with the current UX patterns content
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with the current UX patterns content
 - Process the enhanced pattern insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these improvements to the UX patterns? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-13-responsive-accessibility.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ Show the generated responsive and accessibility content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with the current responsive/accessibility content
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with the current responsive/accessibility content
 - Process the enhanced insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these improvements to the responsive/accessibility strategy? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-02-context.md

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to display this step's A/P/C menu after the A or P have completed
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ Show the generated content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with the current context analysis
+- Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill with the current context analysis
 - Process the enhanced architectural insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these enhancements to the project context analysis? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-03-starter.md

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to display this step's A/P/C menu after the A or P have completed
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ Show the generated content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with current starter analysis
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with current starter analysis
 - Process enhanced insights about starter options or custom approaches
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the starter template evaluation? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-04-decisions.md

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices for each decision category:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to display this step's A/P/C menu after the A or P have completed
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -264,7 +264,7 @@ Show the generated decisions content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with specific decision categories
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with specific decision categories
 - Process enhanced insights about particular decisions
 - Ask user: "Accept these enhancements to the architectural decisions? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-05-patterns.md

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to display this step's A/P/C menu after the A or P have completed
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ Show the generated patterns content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with current patterns
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with current patterns
 - Process enhanced consistency rules that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these additional pattern refinements? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-06-structure.md

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to display this step's A/P/C menu after the A or P have completed
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@ Show the generated project structure content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with current project structure
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with current project structure
 - Process enhanced organizational insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the project structure? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/steps/step-07-validation.md

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to display this step's A/P/C menu after the A or P have completed
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ Show the validation results and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with validation issues
+- Read fully and follow: skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with validation issues
 - Process enhanced solutions for complex concerns
 - Ask user: "Accept these architectural improvements? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content, then return to A/P/C menu

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/steps/step-01-validate-prerequisites.md

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/epics.md'
 epicsTemplate: '{workflow_path}/templates/epics-template.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 
 # Template References

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/steps/step-02-design-epics.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/epics.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 
 # Template References

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/steps/step-03-create-stories.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/epics.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 
 # Template References

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/steps/step-04-final-validation.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ workflowFile: '{workflow_path}/workflow.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/epics.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 
 # Template References

src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/workflow.md

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
 
 - `quick_spec_workflow` = `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md`
 - `party_mode_exec` = `{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md`
-- `advanced_elicitation` = `{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md`
+- `advanced_elicitation` = `skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation`
 
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md

@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ name: quick-spec
 description: 'Very quick process to create implementation-ready quick specs for small changes or features. Use when the user says "create a quick spec" or "generate a quick tech spec"'
 main_config: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml'
 
-# Checkpoint handler paths
-advanced_elicitation: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+# Checkpoint handler references
+advanced_elicitation: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 party_mode_exec: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 quick_dev_workflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/workflow.md'
 ---

src/bmm/workflows/generate-project-context/steps/step-02-generate.md

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ This step will generate content and present choices for each rule category:
 
 ## PROTOCOL INTEGRATION:
 
-- When 'A' selected: Execute {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Execute skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation
 - When 'P' selected: Execute {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
 - PROTOCOLS always return to display this step's A/P/C menu after the A or P have completed
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
@@ -267,7 +267,7 @@ After each category, show the generated rules and present choices:
 
 #### If 'A' (Advanced Elicitation):
 
-- Execute {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md with current category rules
+- Execute skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation with current category rules
 - Process enhanced rules that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these enhanced rules for {{category}}? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content, then return to A/P/C menu

src/core/module-help.csv

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 module,phase,name,code,sequence,workflow-file,command,required,agent,options,description,output-location,outputs
-core,anytime,Brainstorming,BSP,,_bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.md,bmad-brainstorming,false,analyst,,"Generate diverse ideas through interactive techniques. Use early in ideation phase or when stuck generating ideas.",{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md,,
+core,anytime,Brainstorming,BSP,,skill:bmad-brainstorming,bmad-brainstorming,false,analyst,,"Generate diverse ideas through interactive techniques. Use early in ideation phase or when stuck generating ideas.",{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}.md,,
 core,anytime,Party Mode,PM,,skill:bmad-party-mode,bmad-party-mode,false,party-mode facilitator,,"Orchestrate multi-agent discussions. Use when you need multiple agent perspectives or want agents to collaborate.",,
 core,anytime,bmad-help,BH,,skill:bmad-help,bmad-help,false,,,"Get unstuck by showing what workflow steps come next or answering BMad Method questions.",,
 core,anytime,Index Docs,ID,,skill:bmad-index-docs,bmad-index-docs,false,,,"Create lightweight index for quick LLM scanning. Use when LLM needs to understand available docs without loading everything.",,

src/core/tasks/bmad-advanced-elicitation/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-advanced-elicitation
+description: 'Push the LLM to reconsider refine and improve its recent output.'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).

src/core/tasks/bmad-advanced-elicitation/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+type: skill

src/core/tasks/bmad-advanced-elicitation/workflow.md

@@ -1,13 +1,11 @@
 ---
-name: advanced-elicitation
-description: 'Push the LLM to reconsider refine and improve its recent output. Use when the user asks for advanced elicitation.'
-methods: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/methods.csv'
+methods: './methods.csv'
 agent_party: '{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv'
 ---
 
 # Advanced Elicitation Workflow
 
-**Goal:** Push the LLM to reconsider, refine, and improve its recent output. Use when the user asks for advanced elicitation.
+**Goal:** Push the LLM to reconsider, refine, and improve its recent output.
 
 ---
 
@@ -22,9 +20,9 @@ agent_party: '{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv'
 
 ---
 
-## INTEGRATION (When Called from Workflow)
+## INTEGRATION (When Invoked Indirectly)
 
-When called during template workflow processing:
+When invoked from another prompt or process:
 
 1. Receive or review the current section content that was just generated
 2. Apply elicitation methods iteratively to enhance that specific content

src/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-canonicalId: bmad-advanced-elicitation
-type: workflow
-description: "Push the LLM to reconsider, refine, and improve its recent output using structured reasoning methods"

src/core/workflows/bmad-brainstorming/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-brainstorming
+description: 'Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques and ideation methods. Use when the user says help me brainstorm or help me ideate.'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).

src/core/workflows/bmad-brainstorming/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+type: skill

src/core/workflows/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-03-technique-execution.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Step 3: Interactive Technique Execution and Facilitation
 
 ---
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 ---
 
 ## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

src/core/workflows/bmad-brainstorming/workflow.md

@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: brainstorming
-description: 'Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques and ideation methods. Use when the user says help me brainstorm or help me ideate.'
 context_file: '' # Optional context file path for project-specific guidance
 ---
 
@@ -42,14 +40,13 @@ Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/core/config.yaml` and resolve:
 
 ### Paths
 
-- `installed_path` = `{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming`
-- `template_path` = `{installed_path}/template.md`
-- `brain_techniques_path` = `{installed_path}/brain-methods.csv`
+- `template_path` = `./template.md`
+- `brain_techniques_path` = `./brain-methods.csv`
 - `brainstorming_session_output_file` = `{output_folder}/brainstorming/brainstorming-session-{{date}}-{{time}}.md` (evaluated once at workflow start)
 
 All steps MUST reference `{brainstorming_session_output_file}` instead of the full path pattern.
 - `context_file` = Optional context file path from workflow invocation for project-specific guidance
-- `advancedElicitationTask` = `{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md`
+- `advancedElicitationTask` = `skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation`
 
 ---
 

src/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md

@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: bmad-party-mode
-description: 'Orchestrates group discussions between all installed BMAD agents, enabling natural multi-agent conversations. Use when user requests party mode.'
 ---
 
 # Party Mode Workflow

src/core/workflows/brainstorming/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-canonicalId: bmad-brainstorming
-type: workflow
-description: "Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions using diverse creative techniques and ideation methods"

test/test-workflow-path-regex.js

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ const INSTALL_REGEX = /\{project-root\}\/(?:_bmad)\/([^/]+)\/workflows\/(.+)/;
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 // Test data
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-const sourcePath = '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.md';
+const sourcePath = '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/bmad-create-story/workflow.md';
 const installPath = '{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/4-production/create-story/workflow.md';
 
 console.log(`\n${colors.cyan}Workflow Path Regex Tests${colors.reset}\n`);
@@ -63,9 +63,9 @@ assert(
   `Expected "bmm", got "${sourceMatch && sourceMatch[1]}"`,
 );
 assert(
-  sourceMatch && sourceMatch[2] === '4-implementation/create-story/workflow.md',
+  sourceMatch && sourceMatch[2] === '4-implementation/bmad-create-story/workflow.md',
   'Source regex group [2] is the workflow sub-path',
-  `Expected "4-implementation/create-story/workflow.md", got "${sourceMatch && sourceMatch[2]}"`,
+  `Expected "4-implementation/bmad-create-story/workflow.md", got "${sourceMatch && sourceMatch[2]}"`,
 );
 
 // --- Install regex tests (group [2] returns module name, not sub-path) ---

tools/cli/external-official-modules.yaml

@@ -42,12 +42,12 @@ modules:
     type: bmad-org
     npmPackage: bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise
 
-  # whiteport-design-system:
-  #   url: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-method-wds-expansion
-  #   module-definition: src/module.yaml
-  #   code: wds
-  #   name: "Whiteport UX Design System"
-  #   description: "UX design framework with Figma integration"
-  #   defaultSelected: false
-  #   type: community
-  #   npmPackage: bmad-method-wds-expansion
+  whiteport-design-studio:
+    url: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-method-wds-expansion
+    module-definition: src/module.yaml
+    code: wds
+    name: "Whiteport Design Studio (For UX Professionals)"
+    description: "Whiteport Design Studio (For UX Professionals)"
+    defaultSelected: false
+    type: community
+    npmPackage: bmad-method-wds-expansion

tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/_base-ide.js

@@ -349,7 +349,6 @@ class BaseIdeSetup {
       } else if (entry.isFile() && entry.name === 'workflow.md') {
         // Read workflow.md frontmatter to get name and standalone property
         try {
-          const yaml = require('yaml');
           const content = await fs.readFile(fullPath, 'utf8');
           const frontmatterMatch = content.match(/^---\r?\n([\s\S]*?)\r?\n---/);
           if (!frontmatterMatch) continue;

tools/cli/installers/lib/modules/manager.js

@@ -1077,7 +1077,7 @@ class ModuleManager {
         const installWorkflowPath = item['workflow-install']; // Where to copy TO
 
         // Parse SOURCE workflow path
-        // Example: {project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.md
+        // Example: {project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/bmad-create-story/workflow.md
         const sourceMatch = sourceWorkflowPath.match(/\{project-root\}\/(?:_bmad)\/([^/]+)\/workflows\/(.+)/);
         if (!sourceMatch) {
           await prompts.log.warn(`      Could not parse workflow path: ${sourceWorkflowPath}`);

tools/cli/lib/agent/compiler.js

@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ function buildMenuXml(menuItems) {
     }
   }
 
-  xml += `    <item cmd="PM or fuzzy match on party-mode" exec="{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md">[PM] Start Party Mode</item>\n`;
+  xml += `    <item cmd="PM or fuzzy match on party-mode" exec="skill:bmad-party-mode">[PM] Start Party Mode</item>\n`;
   xml += `    <item cmd="DA or fuzzy match on exit, leave, goodbye or dismiss agent">[DA] Dismiss Agent</item>\n`;
 
   xml += '  </menu>\n';