fix: resolve merge conflicts with upstream/main

ci: run quality checks on pushes to main

.github/workflows/publish.yaml

@@ -37,14 +37,22 @@ permissions:
 
 jobs:
   publish:
-    if: github.event_name != 'workflow_dispatch' || github.ref == 'refs/heads/main'
+    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

.github/workflows/quality.yaml

@@ -1,15 +1,17 @@
 name: Quality & Validation
 
-# Runs comprehensive quality checks on all PRs:
+# Runs comprehensive quality checks on all PRs and pushes to main:
 # - Prettier (formatting)
 # - ESLint (linting)
 # - markdownlint (markdown quality)
 # - Schema validation (YAML structure)
 # - Agent schema tests (fixture-based validation)
 # - Installation component tests (compilation)
-# - Bundle validation (web bundle integrity)
+# Keep this workflow aligned with `npm run quality` in `package.json`.
 
 "on":
+  push:
+    branches: [main]
   pull_request:
     branches: ["**"]
   workflow_dispatch:

.gitignore

@@ -17,9 +17,15 @@ npm-debug.log*
 # Build output
 build/*.txt
 
+design-artifacts/
+
 # Environment variables
 .env
 
+# Python
+__pycache__/
+.pytest_cache/
+
 # System files
 .DS_Store
 Thumbs.db

AGENTS.md

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+# BMAD-METHOD
+
+Open source framework for structured, agent-assisted software delivery.
+
+## Rules
+
+- Use Conventional Commits for every commit.
+- Before pushing, run `npm ci && npm run quality` on `HEAD` in the exact checkout you are about to push.
+  `quality` mirrors the checks in `.github/workflows/quality.yaml`.

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,73 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## v6.2.0 - 2026-03-15
+
+### 🎁 Highlights
+
+* Fix manifest generation so BMad Builder installs correctly when a module has no agents (#1998)
+* Prototype preview of bmad-product-brief-preview skill — try `/bmad-product-brief-preview` and share feedback! (#1959)
+* All skills now use native skill directory format for improved modularity and maintainability (#1931, #1945, #1946, #1949, #1950, #1984, #1985, #1988, #1994)
+
+### 🎁 Features
+
+* Rewrite code-review skill with sharded step-file architecture and auto-detect review intent from invocation args (#2007, #2013)
+* Add inference-based skill validator with comprehensive rules for naming, variables, paths, and invocation syntax (#1981)
+* Add REF-03 skill invocation language rule and PATH-05 skill encapsulation rule to validator (#2004)
+
+### 🐛 Bug Fixes
+
+* Validation pass 2 — fix path, variable, and sequence issues across 32 files (#2008)
+* Replace broken party-mode workflow refs with skill syntax (#2000)
+* Improve bmad-help description for accurate trigger matching (#2012)
+* Point zh-cn doc links to Chinese pages instead of English (#2010)
+* Validation cleanup for bmad-quick-flow (#1997), 6 skills batch (#1996), bmad-sprint-planning (#1995), bmad-retrospective (#1993), bmad-dev-story (#1992), bmad-create-story (#1991), bmad-code-review (#1990), bmad-create-epics-and-stories (#1989), bmad-create-architecture (#1987), bmad-check-implementation-readiness (#1986), bmad-create-ux-design (#1983), bmad-create-product-brief (#1982)
+
+### 🔧 Maintenance
+
+* Normalize skill invocation syntax to `Invoke the skill` pattern repo-wide (#2004)
+
+### 📚 Documentation
+
+* Add Chinese translation for core-tools reference (#2002)
+* Update version hint, TEA module link, and HTTP→HTTPS links in Chinese README (#1922, #1921)
+
+## [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

README_CN.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 - **派对模式** — 将多个智能体角色带入一个会话进行协作和讨论
 - **完整生命周期** — 从想法开始（头脑风暴）到部署发布
 
-[在 **docs.bmad-method.org** 了解更多](http://docs.bmad-method.org)
+[在 **docs.bmad-method.org** 了解更多](https://docs.bmad-method.org/zh-cn/)
 
 ---
 
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 
 **V6 已到来，我们才刚刚开始！** BMad 方法正在快速发展，包括跨平台智能体团队和子智能体集成、技能架构、BMad Builder v1、开发循环自动化等优化，以及更多正在开发中的功能。
 
-**[📍 查看完整路线图 →](http://docs.bmad-method.org/roadmap/)**
+**[📍 查看完整路线图 →](https://docs.bmad-method.org/zh-cn/roadmap/)**
 
 ---
 
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 npx bmad-method install
 ```
 
-> 如果你获得的是过时的测试版，请使用：`npx bmad-method@6.0.1 install`
+> 想要最新的预发布版本？使用 `npx bmad-method@next install`。相比默认安装，可能会有更多变更。
 
 按照安装程序提示操作，然后在项目文件夹中打开你的 AI IDE（Claude Code、Cursor 等）。
 
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
 npx bmad-method install --directory /path/to/project --modules bmm --tools claude-code --yes
 ```
 
-[查看所有安装选项](http://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/non-interactive-installation/)
+[查看非交互式安装选项](https://docs.bmad-method.org/zh-cn/how-to/non-interactive-installation/)
 
 > **不确定该做什么？** 运行 `bmad-help` — 它会准确告诉你下一步做什么以及什么是可选的。你也可以问诸如 `bmad-help 我刚刚完成了架构设计，接下来该做什么？` 之类的问题。
 
@@ -62,18 +62,18 @@ BMad 方法通过官方模块扩展到专业领域。可在安装期间或之后
 | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
 | **[BMad Method (BMM)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD)**                                             | 包含 34+ 工作流的核心框架                         |
 | **[BMad Builder (BMB)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-builder)**                                           | 创建自定义 BMad 智能体和工作流                     |
-| **[Test Architect (TEA)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/tea)**                                                  | 基于风险的测试策略和自动化                         |
+| **[Test Architect (TEA)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise)**             | 基于风险的测试策略和自动化                         |
 | **[Game Dev Studio (BMGD)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio)**                        | 游戏开发工作流（Unity、Unreal、Godot）             |
 | **[Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-creative-intelligence-suite)** | 创新、头脑风暴、设计思维                           |
 
 ## 文档
 
-[BMad 方法文档站点](http://docs.bmad-method.org) — 教程、指南、概念和参考
+[BMad 方法文档站点](https://docs.bmad-method.org/zh-cn/) — 教程、指南、概念和参考
 
 **快速链接：**
-- [入门教程](http://docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/getting-started/)
-- [从先前版本升级](http://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/upgrade-to-v6/)
-- [测试架构师文档](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/)
+- [入门教程](https://docs.bmad-method.org/zh-cn/tutorials/getting-started/)
+- [从先前版本升级](https://docs.bmad-method.org/zh-cn/how-to/upgrade-to-v6/)
+- [测试架构师文档（英文）](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/)
 
 
 ## 社区

docs/how-to/get-answers-about-bmad.md

@@ -42,8 +42,6 @@ BMad-Help responds with:
 - What the first required task is
 - What the rest of the process looks like
 
----
-
 ## When to Use This Guide
 
 Use this section when:

docs/how-to/project-context.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ sidebar:
   order: 7
 ---
 
-Use the `project-context.md` file to ensure AI agents follow your project's technical preferences and implementation rules throughout all workflows.
+Use the `project-context.md` file to ensure AI agents follow your project's technical preferences and implementation rules throughout all workflows. To make sure this is always available, you can also add the line `Important project context and conventions are located in [path to project context]/project-context.md` to your tools context or always rules file (such as `AGENTS.md`)
 
 :::note[Prerequisites]
 - BMad Method installed
@@ -114,20 +114,11 @@ A `project-context.md` file that:
 
 ## Tips
 
-:::tip[Focus on the Unobvious]
-Document patterns agents might miss such as "Use JSDoc style comments on every public class, function and variable", not universal practices like "use meaningful variable names" which LLMs know at this point.
-:::
-
-:::tip[Keep It Lean]
-This file is loaded by every implementation workflow. Long files waste context. Do not include content that only applies to narrow scope or specific stories or features.
-:::
-
-:::tip[Update as Needed]
-Edit manually when patterns change, or re-generate after significant architecture changes.
-:::
-
-:::tip[Works for All Project Types]
-Just as useful for Quick Flow as for full BMad Method projects.
+:::tip[Best Practices]
+- **Focus on the unobvious** — Document patterns agents might miss (e.g., "Use JSDoc on every public class"), not universal practices like "use meaningful variable names."
+- **Keep it lean** — This file is loaded by every implementation workflow. Long files waste context. Exclude content that only applies to narrow scope or specific stories.
+- **Update as needed** — Edit manually when patterns change, or re-generate after significant architecture changes.
+- Works for Quick Flow and full BMad Method projects alike.
 :::
 
 ## Next Steps

docs/reference/commands.md

@@ -105,32 +105,21 @@ See [Workflow Map](./workflow-map.md) for the complete workflow reference organi
 
 Tasks and tools are standalone operations that do not require an agent or workflow context.
 
-#### BMad-Help: Your Intelligent Guide
+**BMad-Help: Your Intelligent Guide**
 
-**`bmad-help`** is your primary interface for discovering what to do next. It's not just a lookup tool — it's an intelligent assistant that:
-
-- **Inspects your project** to see what's already been done
-- **Understands natural language queries** — ask questions in plain English
-- **Varies by installed modules** — shows options based on what you have
-- **Auto-invokes after workflows** — every workflow ends with clear next steps
-- **Recommends the first required task** — no guessing where to start
-
-**Examples:**
+`bmad-help` is your primary interface for discovering what to do next. It inspects your project, understands natural language queries, and recommends the next required or optional step based on your installed modules.
 
+:::note[Example]
 ```
 bmad-help
 bmad-help I have a SaaS idea and know all the features. Where do I start?
 bmad-help What are my options for UX design?
-bmad-help I'm stuck on the PRD workflow
 ```
+:::
 
-#### Other Tasks and Tools
+**Other Core Tasks and Tools**
 
-| Example skill | Purpose |
-| --- | --- |
-| `bmad-shard-doc` | Split a large markdown file into smaller sections |
-| `bmad-index-docs` | Index project documentation |
-| `bmad-editorial-review-prose` | Review document prose quality |
+The core module includes 11 built-in tools — reviews, compression, brainstorming, document management, and more. See [Core Tools](./core-tools.md) for the complete reference.
 
 ## Naming Convention
 

docs/reference/core-tools.md

@@ -0,0 +1,293 @@
+---
+title: Core Tools
+description: Reference for all built-in tasks and workflows available in every BMad installation without additional modules.
+sidebar:
+  order: 2
+---
+
+Every BMad installation includes a set of core skills that can be used in conjunction with any anything you are doing — standalone tasks and workflows that work across all projects, all modules, and all phases. These are always available regardless of which optional modules you install.
+
+:::tip[Quick Path]
+Run any core tool by typing its skill name (e.g., `bmad-help`) in your IDE. No agent session required.
+:::
+
+## Overview
+
+| Tool | Type | Purpose |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| [`bmad-help`](#bmad-help) | Task | Get context-aware guidance on what to do next |
+| [`bmad-brainstorming`](#bmad-brainstorming) | Workflow | Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions |
+| [`bmad-party-mode`](#bmad-party-mode) | Workflow | Orchestrate multi-agent group discussions |
+| [`bmad-distillator`](#bmad-distillator) | Task | Lossless LLM-optimized compression of documents |
+| [`bmad-advanced-elicitation`](#bmad-advanced-elicitation) | Task | Push LLM output through iterative refinement methods |
+| [`bmad-review-adversarial-general`](#bmad-review-adversarial-general) | Task | Cynical review that finds what's missing and what's wrong |
+| [`bmad-review-edge-case-hunter`](#bmad-review-edge-case-hunter) | Task | Exhaustive branching-path analysis for unhandled edge cases |
+| [`bmad-editorial-review-prose`](#bmad-editorial-review-prose) | Task | Clinical copy-editing for communication clarity |
+| [`bmad-editorial-review-structure`](#bmad-editorial-review-structure) | Task | Structural editing — cuts, merges, and reorganization |
+| [`bmad-shard-doc`](#bmad-shard-doc) | Task | Split large markdown files into organized sections |
+| [`bmad-index-docs`](#bmad-index-docs) | Task | Generate or update an index of all docs in a folder |
+
+## bmad-help
+
+**Your intelligent guide to what comes next.** — Inspects your project state, detects what's been done, and recommends the next required or optional step.
+
+**Use it when:**
+
+- You finished a workflow and want to know what's next
+- You're new to BMad and need orientation
+- You're stuck and want context-aware advice
+- You installed new modules and want to see what's available
+
+**How it works:**
+
+1. Scans your project for existing artifacts (PRD, architecture, stories, etc.)
+2. Detects which modules are installed and their available workflows
+3. Recommends next steps in priority order — required steps first, then optional
+4. Presents each recommendation with the skill command and a brief description
+
+**Input:** Optional query in natural language (e.g., `bmad-help I have a SaaS idea, where do I start?`)
+
+**Output:** Prioritized list of recommended next steps with skill commands
+
+## bmad-brainstorming
+
+**Generate diverse ideas through interactive creative techniques.** — A facilitated brainstorming session that loads proven ideation methods from a technique library and guides you toward 100+ ideas before organizing.
+
+**Use it when:**
+
+- You're starting a new project and need to explore the problem space
+- You're stuck generating ideas and need structured creativity
+- You want to use proven ideation frameworks (SCAMPER, reverse brainstorming, etc.)
+
+**How it works:**
+
+1. Sets up a brainstorming session with your topic
+2. Loads creative techniques from a method library
+3. Guides you through technique after technique, generating ideas
+4. Applies anti-bias protocol — shifts creative domain every 10 ideas to prevent clustering
+5. Produces an append-only session document with all ideas organized by technique
+
+**Input:** Brainstorming topic or problem statement, optional context file
+
+**Output:** `brainstorming-session-{date}.md` with all generated ideas
+
+:::note[Quantity Target]
+The magic happens in ideas 50–100. The workflow encourages generating 100+ ideas before organization.
+:::
+
+## bmad-party-mode
+
+**Orchestrate multi-agent group discussions.** — Loads all installed BMad agents and facilitates a natural conversation where each agent contributes from their unique expertise and personality.
+
+**Use it when:**
+
+- You need multiple expert perspectives on a decision
+- You want agents to challenge each other's assumptions
+- You're exploring a complex topic that spans multiple domains
+
+**How it works:**
+
+1. Loads the agent manifest with all installed agent personalities
+2. Analyzes your topic to select 2–3 most relevant agents
+3. Agents take turns contributing, with natural cross-talk and disagreements
+4. Rotates agent participation to ensure diverse perspectives over time
+5. Exit with `goodbye`, `end party`, or `quit`
+
+**Input:** Discussion topic or question, along with specification of personas you would like to participate (optional)
+
+**Output:** Real-time multi-agent conversation with maintained agent personalities
+
+## bmad-distillator
+
+**Lossless LLM-optimized compression of source documents.** — Produces dense, token-efficient distillates that preserve all information for downstream LLM consumption. Verifiable through round-trip reconstruction.
+
+**Use it when:**
+
+- A document is too large for an LLM's context window
+- You need token-efficient versions of research, specs, or planning artifacts
+- You want to verify no information is lost during compression
+- Agents will need to frequently reference and find information in it
+
+**How it works:**
+
+1. **Analyze** — Reads source documents, identifies information density and structure
+2. **Compress** — Converts prose to dense bullet-point format, strips decorative formatting
+3. **Verify** — Checks completeness to ensure all original information is preserved
+4. **Validate** (optional) — Round-trip reconstruction test proves lossless compression
+
+**Input:**
+
+- `source_documents` (required) — File paths, folder paths, or glob patterns
+- `downstream_consumer` (optional) — What consumes this (e.g., "PRD creation")
+- `token_budget` (optional) — Approximate target size
+- `--validate` (flag) — Run round-trip reconstruction test
+
+**Output:** Distillate markdown file(s) with compression ratio report (e.g., "3.2:1")
+
+## bmad-advanced-elicitation
+
+**Push LLM output through iterative refinement methods.** — Selects from a library of elicitation techniques to systematically improve content through multiple passes.
+
+**Use it when:**
+
+- LLM output feels shallow or generic
+- You want to explore a topic from multiple analytical angles
+- You're refining a critical document and want deeper thinking
+
+**How it works:**
+
+1. Loads method registry with 5+ elicitation techniques
+2. Selects 5 best-fit methods based on content type and complexity
+3. Presents an interactive menu — pick a method, reshuffle, or list all
+4. Applies the selected method to enhance the content
+5. Re-presents options for iterative improvement until you select "Proceed"
+
+**Input:** Content section to enhance
+
+**Output:** Enhanced version of the content with improvements applied
+
+## bmad-review-adversarial-general
+
+**Cynical review that assumes problems exist and searches for them.** — Takes a skeptical, jaded reviewer perspective with zero patience for sloppy work. Looks for what's missing, not just what's wrong.
+
+**Use it when:**
+
+- You need quality assurance before finalizing a deliverable
+- You want to stress-test a spec, story, or document
+- You want to find gaps in coverage that optimistic reviews miss
+
+**How it works:**
+
+1. Reads the content with a cynical, critical perspective
+2. Identifies issues across completeness, correctness, and quality
+3. Searches specifically for what's missing — not just what's present and wrong
+4. Must find a minimum of 10 issues or re-analyzes deeper
+
+**Input:**
+
+- `content` (required) — Diff, spec, story, doc, or any artifact
+- `also_consider` (optional) — Additional areas to keep in mind
+
+**Output:** Markdown list of 10+ findings with descriptions
+
+## bmad-review-edge-case-hunter
+
+**Walk every branching path and boundary condition, report only unhandled cases.** — Pure path-tracing methodology that mechanically derives edge classes. Orthogonal to adversarial review — method-driven, not attitude-driven.
+
+**Use it when:**
+
+- You want exhaustive edge case coverage for code or logic
+- You need a complement to adversarial review (different methodology, different findings)
+- You're reviewing a diff or function for boundary conditions
+
+**How it works:**
+
+1. Enumerates all branching paths in the content
+2. Derives edge classes mechanically: missing else/default, unguarded inputs, off-by-one, arithmetic overflow, implicit type coercion, race conditions, timeout gaps
+3. Tests each path against existing guards
+4. Reports only unhandled paths — silently discards handled ones
+
+**Input:**
+
+- `content` (required) — Diff, full file, or function
+- `also_consider` (optional) — Additional areas to keep in mind
+
+**Output:** JSON array of findings, each with `location`, `trigger_condition`, `guard_snippet`, and `potential_consequence`
+
+:::note[Complementary Reviews]
+Run both `bmad-review-adversarial-general` and `bmad-review-edge-case-hunter` together for orthogonal coverage. The adversarial review catches quality and completeness issues; the edge case hunter catches unhandled paths.
+:::
+
+## bmad-editorial-review-prose
+
+**Clinical copy-editing focused on communication clarity.** — Reviews text for issues that impede comprehension. Applies Microsoft Writing Style Guide baseline. Preserves author voice.
+
+**Use it when:**
+
+- You've drafted a document and want to polish the writing
+- You need to ensure clarity for a specific audience
+- You want communication fixes without style opinion changes
+
+**How it works:**
+
+1. Reads the content, skipping code blocks and frontmatter
+2. Identifies communication issues (not style preferences)
+3. Deduplicates same issues across multiple locations
+4. Produces a three-column fix table
+
+**Input:**
+
+- `content` (required) — Markdown, plain text, or XML
+- `style_guide` (optional) — Project-specific style guide
+- `reader_type` (optional) — `humans` (default) for clarity/flow, or `llm` for precision/consistency
+
+**Output:** Three-column markdown table: Original Text | Revised Text | Changes
+
+## bmad-editorial-review-structure
+
+**Structural editing — proposes cuts, merges, moves, and condensing.** — Reviews document organization and proposes substantive changes to improve clarity and flow before copy editing.
+
+**Use it when:**
+
+- A document was produced from multiple subprocesses and needs structural coherence
+- You want to reduce document length while preserving comprehension
+- You need to identify scope violations or buried critical information
+
+**How it works:**
+
+1. Analyzes document against 5 structure models (Tutorial, Reference, Explanation, Prompt, Strategic)
+2. Identifies redundancies, scope violations, and buried information
+3. Produces prioritized recommendations: CUT, MERGE, MOVE, CONDENSE, QUESTION, PRESERVE
+4. Estimates total reduction in words and percentage
+
+**Input:**
+
+- `content` (required) — Document to review
+- `purpose` (optional) — Intended purpose (e.g., "quickstart tutorial")
+- `target_audience` (optional) — Who reads this
+- `reader_type` (optional) — `humans` or `llm`
+- `length_target` (optional) — Target reduction (e.g., "30% shorter")
+
+**Output:** Document summary, prioritized recommendation list, and estimated reduction
+
+## bmad-shard-doc
+
+**Split large markdown files into organized section files.** — Uses level-2 headers as split points to create a folder of self-contained section files with an index.
+
+**Use it when:**
+
+- A markdown document has grown too large to manage effectively (500+ lines)
+- You want to break a monolithic doc into navigable sections
+- You need separate files for parallel editing or LLM context management
+
+**How it works:**
+
+1. Validates the source file exists and is markdown
+2. Splits on level-2 (`##`) headers into numbered section files
+3. Creates an `index.md` with section manifest and links
+4. Prompts you to delete, archive, or keep the original
+
+**Input:** Source markdown file path, optional destination folder
+
+**Output:** Folder with `index.md` and `01-{section}.md`, `02-{section}.md`, etc.
+
+## bmad-index-docs
+
+**Generate or update an index of all documents in a folder.** — Scans a directory, reads each file to understand its purpose, and produces an organized `index.md` with links and descriptions.
+
+**Use it when:**
+
+- You need a lightweight index for quick LLM scanning of available docs
+- A documentation folder has grown and needs an organized table of contents
+- You want an auto-generated overview that stays current
+
+**How it works:**
+
+1. Scans the target directory for all non-hidden files
+2. Reads each file to understand its actual purpose
+3. Groups files by type, purpose, or subdirectory
+4. Generates concise descriptions (3–10 words each)
+
+**Input:** Target folder path
+
+**Output:** `index.md` with organized file listings, relative links, and brief descriptions

docs/zh-cn/explanation/project-context.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ sidebar:
   order: 7
 ---
 
-[`project-context.md`](project-context.md) 文件是您的项目面向 AI 智能体的实施指南。类似于其他开发系统中的"宪法"，它记录了确保所有工作流中代码生成一致的规则、模式和偏好。
+`project-context.md` 文件是您的项目面向 AI 智能体的实施指南。类似于其他开发系统中的"宪法"，它记录了确保所有工作流中代码生成一致的规则、模式和偏好。
 
 ## 它的作用
 
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@ AI 智能体不断做出实施决策——遵循哪些模式、如何组织代
 - 在不同的用户故事中做出不一致的决策
 - 错过项目特定的需求或约束
 
-[`project-context.md`](project-context.md) 文件通过以简洁、针对 LLM 优化的格式记录智能体需要了解的内容来解决这个问题。
+`project-context.md` 文件通过以简洁、针对 LLM 优化的格式记录智能体需要了解的内容来解决这个问题。
 
 ## 它的工作原理
 
-每个实施工作流都会自动加载 [`project-context.md`](project-context.md)（如果存在）。架构师工作流也会加载它，以便在设计架构时尊重您的技术偏好。
+每个实施工作流都会自动加载 `project-context.md`（如果存在）。架构师工作流也会加载它，以便在设计架构时尊重您的技术偏好。
 
 **由以下工作流加载：**
 - `create-architecture` — 在解决方案设计期间尊重技术偏好
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ AI 智能体不断做出实施决策——遵循哪些模式、如何组织代
 
 ## 何时创建
 
-[`project-context.md`](project-context.md) 文件在项目的任何阶段都很有用：
+`project-context.md` 文件在项目的任何阶段都很有用：
 
 | 场景 | 何时创建 | 目的 |
 |----------|----------------|---------|
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ touch _bmad-output/project-context.md
 
 ## 为什么重要
 
-没有 [`project-context.md`](project-context.md)，智能体会做出可能与您的项目不匹配的假设：
+没有 `project-context.md`，智能体会做出可能与您的项目不匹配的假设：
 
 | 没有上下文 | 有上下文 |
 |----------------|--------------|
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ touch _bmad-output/project-context.md
 
 ## 编辑和更新
 
-[`project-context.md`](project-context.md) 文件是一个动态文档。在以下情况下更新它：
+`project-context.md` 文件是一个动态文档。在以下情况下更新它：
 
 - 架构决策发生变化
 - 建立了新的约定

docs/zh-cn/explanation/quick-dev-new-preview.md

@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+---
+title: "快速开发新预览"
+description: 在不牺牲输出质量检查点的情况下减少人机交互的摩擦
+sidebar:
+  order: 2
+---
+
+`bmad-quick-dev-new-preview` 是对快速流程（Quick Flow）的一次实验性改进：输入意图，输出代码变更，减少流程仪式和人机交互轮次，同时不牺牲质量。
+
+它让模型在检查点之间运行更长时间，只有在任务无法在没有人类判断的情况下安全继续时，或者需要审查最终结果时，才会让人类介入。
+
+![快速开发新预览工作流图](/diagrams/quick-dev-diagram.png)
+
+## 为什么需要这个功能
+
+人机交互轮次既必要又昂贵。
+
+当前的 LLM 仍然会以可预测的方式失败：它们误读意图、用自信的猜测填补空白、偏离到不相关的工作中，并生成嘈杂的审查输出。与此同时，持续的人工干预限制了开发速度。人类注意力是瓶颈。
+
+这个快速流程的实验版本是对这种权衡的重新平衡尝试。它信任模型在更长的时间段内无监督运行，但前提是工作流已经创建了足够强的边界来确保安全。
+
+## 核心设计
+
+### 1. 首先压缩意图
+
+工作流首先让人类和模型将请求压缩成一个连贯的目标。输入可以从粗略的意图表达开始，但在工作流自主运行之前，它必须变得足够小、足够清晰、没有矛盾。
+
+意图可以以多种形式出现：几句话、一个错误追踪器链接、计划模式的输出、从聊天会话复制的文本，甚至来自 BMAD 自己的 `epics.md` 的故事编号。在最后一种情况下，工作流不会理解 BMAD 故事跟踪语义，但它仍然可以获取故事本身并继续执行。
+
+这个工作流并不会消除人类的控制。它将其重新定位到少数几个高价值时刻：
+
+- **意图澄清** - 将混乱的请求转化为一个没有隐藏矛盾的连贯目标
+- **规范审批** - 确认冻结的理解是正确要构建的东西
+- **最终产品审查** - 主要检查点，人类在最后决定结果是否可接受
+
+### 2. 路由到最小安全路径
+
+一旦目标清晰，工作流就会决定这是一个真正的单次变更还是需要更完整的路径。小的、零爆炸半径的变更可以直接进入实现。其他所有内容都需要经过规划，这样模型在独自运行更长时间之前就有更强的边界。
+
+### 3. 以更少的监督运行更长时间
+
+在那个路由决策之后，模型可以自己承担更多工作。在更完整的路径上，批准的规范成为模型在较少监督下执行的边界，这正是实验的全部意义。
+
+### 4. 在正确的层诊断失败
+
+如果实现是错误的，因为意图是错误的，修补代码是错误的修复。如果代码是错误的，因为规范太弱，修补差异也是错误的修复。工作流旨在诊断失败从系统的哪个层面进入，回到那个层面，并从那里重新生成。
+
+审查发现用于确定问题来自意图、规范生成还是本地实现。只有真正的本地问题才会在本地修补。
+
+### 5. 只在需要时让人类回来
+
+意图访谈是人机交互，但它不是与重复检查点相同类型的中断。工作流试图将那些重复检查点保持在最低限度。在初始意图塑造之后，人类主要在工作流无法在没有判断的情况下安全继续时，以及在最后需要审查结果时才回来。
+
+- **意图差距解决** - 当审查证明工作流无法安全推断出原本意图时重新介入
+
+其他一切都是更长自主执行的候选。这种权衡是经过深思熟虑的。旧模式在持续监督上花费更多的人类注意力。快速开发新预览在模型上投入更多信任，但将人类注意力保留在人类推理具有最高杠杆作用的时刻。
+
+## 为什么审查系统很重要
+
+审查阶段不仅仅是为了发现错误。它是为了在不破坏动力的情况下路由修正。
+
+这个工作流在能够生成子智能体的平台上效果最好，或者至少可以通过命令行调用另一个 LLM 并等待结果。如果你的平台本身不支持这一点，你可以添加一个技能来做。无上下文子智能体是审查设计的基石。
+
+智能体审查经常以两种方式出错：
+
+- 它们生成太多发现，迫使人类在噪音中筛选
+- 它们通过提出不相关的问题并使每次运行变成临时清理项目来使当前变更脱轨
+
+快速开发新预览通过将审查视为分诊来解决这两个问题。
+
+一些发现属于当前变更。一些不属于。如果一个发现是附带的而不是与当前工作有因果关系，工作流可以推迟它，而不是强迫人类立即处理它。这使运行保持专注，并防止随机的分支话题消耗注意力的预算。
+
+那个分诊有时会不完美。这是可以接受的。通常，误判一些发现比用成千上万个低价值的审查评论淹没人类要好。系统正在优化信号质量，而不是详尽的召回率。

docs/zh-cn/index.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ BMad 方法（**B**reakthrough **M**ethod of **A**gile AI **D**riven Development
 如果您熟悉使用 Claude、Cursor 或 GitHub Copilot 等 AI 编码助手，就可以开始使用了。
 
 :::note[🚀 V6 已发布，我们才刚刚起步！]
-技能架构、BMad Builder v1、开发循环自动化以及更多功能正在开发中。**[查看路线图 →](/roadmap/)**
+技能架构、BMad Builder v1、开发循环自动化以及更多功能正在开发中。**[查看路线图 →](/zh-cn/roadmap/)**
 :::
 
 ## 新手入门？从教程开始
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ BMad 方法（**B**reakthrough **M**ethod of **A**gile AI **D**riven Development
 
 ## 扩展和自定义
 
-想要使用自己的智能体、工作流或模块来扩展 BMad 吗？**[BMad Builder](https://bmad-builder-docs.bmad-method.org/)** 提供了创建自定义扩展的框架和工具，无论是为 BMad 添加新功能还是从头开始构建全新的模块。
+想要使用自己的智能体、工作流或模块来扩展 BMad 吗？**[BMad Builder（英文）](https://bmad-builder-docs.bmad-method.org/)** 提供了创建自定义扩展的框架和工具，无论是为 BMad 添加新功能还是从头开始构建全新的模块。
 
 ## 您需要什么
 

docs/zh-cn/reference/core-tools.md

@@ -0,0 +1,293 @@
+---
+title: "核心工具"
+description: 每个 BMad 安装都自带的内置任务和工作流参考。
+sidebar:
+  order: 2
+---
+
+每个 BMad 安装都包含一组核心技能，可以配合你正在做的任何事情使用——跨项目、跨模块、跨阶段的独立任务和工作流。无论安装了哪些可选模块，这些工具始终可用。
+
+:::tip[快速上手]
+在 IDE 中输入技能名称（如 `bmad-help`）即可运行任意核心工具，无需启动智能体会话。
+:::
+
+## 概览
+
+| 工具 | 类型 | 用途 |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| [`bmad-help`](#bmad-help) | 任务 | 根据上下文给出下一步建议 |
+| [`bmad-brainstorming`](#bmad-brainstorming) | 工作流 | 引导交互式头脑风暴 |
+| [`bmad-party-mode`](#bmad-party-mode) | 工作流 | 编排多智能体群组讨论 |
+| [`bmad-distillator`](#bmad-distillator) | 任务 | 无损的 LLM 优化文档压缩 |
+| [`bmad-advanced-elicitation`](#bmad-advanced-elicitation) | 任务 | 通过迭代精炼方法提升 LLM 输出质量 |
+| [`bmad-review-adversarial-general`](#bmad-review-adversarial-general) | 任务 | 挑刺式审查——找出遗漏和问题 |
+| [`bmad-review-edge-case-hunter`](#bmad-review-edge-case-hunter) | 任务 | 穷举分支路径分析，找出未处理的边界情况 |
+| [`bmad-editorial-review-prose`](#bmad-editorial-review-prose) | 任务 | 临床式文案编辑，聚焦表达清晰度 |
+| [`bmad-editorial-review-structure`](#bmad-editorial-review-structure) | 任务 | 结构编辑——裁剪、合并与重组 |
+| [`bmad-shard-doc`](#bmad-shard-doc) | 任务 | 将大型 Markdown 文件拆分为有序章节 |
+| [`bmad-index-docs`](#bmad-index-docs) | 任务 | 生成或更新文件夹的文档索引 |
+
+## bmad-help
+
+**你的智能向导，告诉你下一步该做什么。** — 检查项目状态，识别已完成的内容，推荐下一个必需或可选步骤。
+
+**适用场景：**
+
+- 完成了一个工作流，想知道接下来做什么
+- 刚接触 BMad，需要快速了解全貌
+- 卡住了，想要根据当前上下文获取建议
+- 安装了新模块，想看看有哪些可用功能
+
+**工作原理：**
+
+1. 扫描项目中已有的产出物（PRD、架构文档、用户故事等）
+2. 检测已安装的模块及其可用工作流
+3. 按优先级推荐下一步——必需步骤优先，可选步骤其次
+4. 每条推荐都附带技能命令和简要说明
+
+**输入：** 可选的自然语言查询（如 `bmad-help I have a SaaS idea, where do I start?`）
+
+**输出：** 按优先级排列的下一步推荐列表，附带技能命令
+
+## bmad-brainstorming
+
+**通过交互式创意技法激发多样想法。** — 引导式头脑风暴会话，从技法库中加载经过验证的创意方法，引导你在整理之前先产出 100+ 个想法。
+
+**适用场景：**
+
+- 启动新项目，需要探索问题空间
+- 想法枯竭，需要结构化的创意引导
+- 想使用成熟的创意框架（SCAMPER、反向头脑风暴等）
+
+**工作原理：**
+
+1. 围绕你的主题建立头脑风暴会话
+2. 从方法库中加载创意技法
+3. 逐个技法引导你产出想法
+4. 应用反偏差协议——每产出 10 个想法切换一次创意领域，防止想法扎堆
+5. 生成一份只追加的会话文档，所有想法按技法分类整理
+
+**输入：** 头脑风暴主题或问题陈述，可选上下文文件
+
+**输出：** `brainstorming-session-{date}.md`，包含所有产出的想法
+
+:::note[数量目标]
+真正的好点子往往出现在第 50-100 个想法之间。工作流鼓励在整理之前先产出 100+ 个想法。
+:::
+
+## bmad-party-mode
+
+**编排多智能体群组讨论。** — 加载所有已安装的 BMad 智能体，引导一场自然对话，每个智能体从各自的专业领域和角色特征出发发言。
+
+**适用场景：**
+
+- 需要多个专家视角来评估一个决策
+- 希望智能体互相质疑彼此的假设
+- 正在探索一个横跨多个领域的复杂话题
+
+**工作原理：**
+
+1. 加载智能体清单及所有已安装的智能体角色
+2. 分析你的话题，选出 2-3 个最相关的智能体
+3. 智能体轮流发言，自然地交叉讨论甚至争论
+4. 轮换参与的智能体，确保随时间推移覆盖多样视角
+5. 输入 `goodbye`、`end party` 或 `quit` 退出
+
+**输入：** 讨论话题或问题，以及你希望参与的角色（可选）
+
+**输出：** 实时多智能体对话，各智能体保持各自角色特征
+
+## bmad-distillator
+
+**无损的 LLM 优化文档压缩。** — 生成信息密度高、token 高效的精馏文档，保留全部信息供下游 LLM 消费。可通过往返重构验证无损性。
+
+**适用场景：**
+
+- 文档太大，超出 LLM 的上下文窗口
+- 需要研究资料、规格或规划产出物的 token 高效版本
+- 想验证压缩过程中没有丢失信息
+- 智能体需要频繁引用和检索其中的信息
+
+**工作原理：**
+
+1. **分析** — 读取源文档，识别信息密度和结构
+2. **压缩** — 将散文转为密集的要点格式，剥离装饰性排版
+3. **校验** — 检查完整性，确保原始信息全部保留
+4. **验证**（可选）— 往返重构测试，证明压缩无损
+
+**输入：**
+
+- `source_documents`（必填）— 文件路径、文件夹路径或 glob 模式
+- `downstream_consumer`（可选）— 消费方是什么（如 "PRD creation"）
+- `token_budget`（可选）— 大致目标大小
+- `--validate`（标志）— 运行往返重构测试
+
+**输出：** 精馏 Markdown 文件，附带压缩比报告（如 "3.2:1"）
+
+## bmad-advanced-elicitation
+
+**通过迭代精炼方法提升 LLM 输出质量。** — 从启发技法库中选取合适的方法，通过多轮迭代系统性地改进内容。
+
+**适用场景：**
+
+- LLM 输出感觉浅薄或千篇一律
+- 想从多个分析角度深挖一个话题
+- 正在打磨关键文档，需要更深层的思考
+
+**工作原理：**
+
+1. 加载包含 5+ 种启发技法的方法注册表
+2. 根据内容类型和复杂度选出 5 个最匹配的方法
+3. 呈现交互菜单——选一个方法、重新洗牌或列出全部
+4. 将选中的方法应用到内容上进行增强
+5. 重新呈现选项，反复迭代改进，直到你选择"继续"
+
+**输入：** 待增强的内容段落
+
+**输出：** 应用改进后的增强版内容
+
+## bmad-review-adversarial-general
+
+**预设问题存在，然后去找出来的挑刺式审查。** — 以怀疑、挑剔的审查者视角，对粗糙工作零容忍。重点找遗漏，而不只是找错误。
+
+**适用场景：**
+
+- 在交付物定稿前需要质量保证
+- 想对规格、用户故事或文档进行压力测试
+- 想找到乐观审查容易忽略的覆盖盲区
+
+**工作原理：**
+
+1. 以挑剔、批判的视角阅读内容
+2. 从完整性、正确性和质量三个维度识别问题
+3. 专门寻找遗漏的内容——不只是已有内容中的错误
+4. 至少找出 10 个问题，否则进行更深层分析
+
+**输入：**
+
+- `content`（必填）— diff、规格、用户故事、文档或任意产出物
+- `also_consider`（可选）— 需要额外关注的领域
+
+**输出：** 包含 10+ 条发现及描述的 Markdown 列表
+
+## bmad-review-edge-case-hunter
+
+**遍历每条分支路径和边界条件，只报告未处理的情况。** — 纯路径追踪方法论，机械地推导边界类别。与对抗式审查正交——靠方法驱动，而非靠态度驱动。
+
+**适用场景：**
+
+- 想对代码或逻辑做穷举式边界覆盖
+- 需要与对抗式审查互补（不同方法论，不同发现）
+- 正在审查 diff 或函数的边界条件
+
+**工作原理：**
+
+1. 枚举内容中所有分支路径
+2. 机械推导边界类别：缺失的 else/default、未防护的输入、差一错误、算术溢出、隐式类型转换、竞态条件、超时间隙
+3. 逐条路径检查现有防护
+4. 只报告未处理的路径——已处理的静默丢弃
+
+**输入：**
+
+- `content`（必填）— diff、完整文件或函数
+- `also_consider`（可选）— 需要额外关注的领域
+
+**输出：** JSON 数组，每条发现包含 `location`、`trigger_condition`、`guard_snippet` 和 `potential_consequence`
+
+:::note[互补审查]
+同时运行 `bmad-review-adversarial-general` 和 `bmad-review-edge-case-hunter` 可获得正交覆盖。对抗式审查捕捉质量和完整性问题；边界猎手捕捉未处理的路径。
+:::
+
+## bmad-editorial-review-prose
+
+**聚焦表达清晰度的临床式文案编辑。** — 审查文本中阻碍理解的问题，以 Microsoft 写作风格指南为基准，保留作者个人风格。
+
+**适用场景：**
+
+- 写完初稿想打磨文字
+- 需要确保内容对特定受众足够清晰
+- 只想修表达问题，不想改写风格偏好
+
+**工作原理：**
+
+1. 阅读内容，跳过代码块和 frontmatter
+2. 识别表达问题（不是风格偏好）
+3. 对多处出现的相同问题去重
+4. 生成三列修改表
+
+**输入：**
+
+- `content`（必填）— Markdown、纯文本或 XML
+- `style_guide`（可选）— 项目特定的写作风格指南
+- `reader_type`（可选）— `humans`（默认）注重清晰流畅，`llm` 注重精确一致
+
+**输出：** 三列 Markdown 表格：原文 | 修改后 | 变更说明
+
+## bmad-editorial-review-structure
+
+**结构编辑——提出裁剪、合并、移动和精简建议。** — 审查文档组织结构，在文案编辑之前提出实质性调整建议，以改善清晰度和阅读流畅性。
+
+**适用场景：**
+
+- 文档由多个子流程产出，需要结构上的连贯性
+- 想在保持可读性的前提下缩减文档篇幅
+- 需要识别范围越界或关键信息被埋没的情况
+
+**工作原理：**
+
+1. 将文档与 5 种结构模型对照分析（教程、参考、解释、提示词、战略）
+2. 识别冗余、范围越界和被埋没的信息
+3. 生成优先级排序的建议：裁剪、合并、移动、精简、质疑、保留
+4. 估算总缩减字数和百分比
+
+**输入：**
+
+- `content`（必填）— 待审查的文档
+- `purpose`（可选）— 预期用途（如 "quickstart tutorial"）
+- `target_audience`（可选）— 目标读者
+- `reader_type`（可选）— `humans` 或 `llm`
+- `length_target`（可选）— 目标缩减量（如 "30% shorter"）
+
+**输出：** 文档摘要、优先级排序的建议列表，以及预估缩减量
+
+## bmad-shard-doc
+
+**将大型 Markdown 文件拆分为有序的章节文件。** — 以二级标题为分割点，创建一个包含独立章节文件和索引的文件夹。
+
+**适用场景：**
+
+- Markdown 文档过大，难以有效管理（500+ 行）
+- 想把单体文档拆分成可导航的章节
+- 需要独立文件以支持并行编辑或 LLM 上下文管理
+
+**工作原理：**
+
+1. 验证源文件存在且是 Markdown 格式
+2. 按二级（`##`）标题分割为编号章节文件
+3. 创建 `index.md`，包含章节清单和链接
+4. 提示你选择删除、归档还是保留原文件
+
+**输入：** 源 Markdown 文件路径，可选目标文件夹
+
+**输出：** 包含 `index.md` 和 `01-{section}.md`、`02-{section}.md` 等文件的文件夹
+
+## bmad-index-docs
+
+**生成或更新文件夹中所有文档的索引。** — 扫描目录，读取每个文件以理解其用途，生成一份带链接和描述的有序 `index.md`。
+
+**适用场景：**
+
+- 需要一个轻量索引供 LLM 快速扫描可用文档
+- 文档文件夹不断增长，需要一个有序的目录
+- 想要一份自动生成、能持续保持最新的概览
+
+**工作原理：**
+
+1. 扫描目标目录中所有非隐藏文件
+2. 读取每个文件以理解其实际用途
+3. 按类型、用途或子目录分组
+4. 生成简洁描述（每条 3-10 个词）
+
+**输入：** 目标文件夹路径
+
+**输出：** `index.md`，包含有序的文件列表、相对链接和简要描述

docs/zh-cn/reference/testing.md

@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ Quinn 仅生成测试。如需代码审查和故事验证，请改用代码审
 
 TEA 是一个独立模块，提供专家智能体（Murat）和九个结构化工作流，用于企业级测试。它超越了测试生成，涵盖测试策略、基于风险的规划、质量门控和需求可追溯性。
 
-- **文档：** [TEA 模块文档](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/)
+- **文档：** [TEA 模块文档（英文）](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/)
 - **安装：** `npx bmad-method install` 并选择 TEA 模块
 - **npm：** [`bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise)
 

package-lock.json

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "6.0.4",
+  "version": "6.2.0",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "bmad-method",
-      "version": "6.0.4",
+      "version": "6.2.0",
       "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": "6.2.0",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "keywords": [
     "agile",
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@
     "lint:fix": "eslint . --ext .js,.cjs,.mjs,.yaml --fix",
     "lint:md": "markdownlint-cli2 \"**/*.md\"",
     "prepare": "command -v husky >/dev/null 2>&1 && husky || exit 0",
+    "quality": "npm run format:check && npm run lint && npm run lint:md && npm run docs:build && npm run validate:schemas && npm run test:schemas && npm run test:install && npm run validate:refs",
     "rebundle": "node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js rebundle",
     "test": "npm run test:schemas && npm run test:refs && npm run test:install && npm run validate:schemas && npm run lint && npm run lint:md && npm run format:check",
     "test:coverage": "c8 --reporter=text --reporter=html npm run test:schemas",

src/bmm/agents/analyst.agent.yaml

@@ -18,26 +18,26 @@ 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"
 
     - trigger: MR or fuzzy match on market-research
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-market-research.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-market-research"
       description: "[MR] Market Research: Market analysis, competitive landscape, customer needs and trends"
 
     - trigger: DR or fuzzy match on domain-research
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-domain-research.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-domain-research"
       description: "[DR] Domain Research: Industry domain deep dive, subject matter expertise and terminology"
 
     - trigger: TR or fuzzy match on technical-research
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-technical-research.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-technical-research"
       description: "[TR] Technical Research: Technical feasibility, architecture options and implementation approaches"
 
     - trigger: CB or fuzzy match on product-brief
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-create-product-brief"
       description: "[CB] Create Brief: A guided experience to nail down your product idea into an executive brief"
 
     - trigger: DP or fuzzy match on document-project
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-document-project"
       description: "[DP] Document Project: Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation for both human and LLM"

src/bmm/agents/architect.agent.yaml

@@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: CA or fuzzy match on create-architecture
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-create-architecture"
       description: "[CA] Create Architecture: Guided Workflow to document technical decisions to keep implementation on track"
 
     - trigger: IR or fuzzy match on implementation-readiness
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/check-implementation-readiness/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-check-implementation-readiness"
       description: "[IR] Implementation Readiness: Ensure the PRD, UX, and Architecture and Epics and Stories List are all aligned"

src/bmm/agents/dev.agent.yaml

@@ -30,9 +30,9 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: DS or fuzzy match on dev-story
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/dev-story/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-dev-story"
       description: "[DS] Dev Story: Write the next or specified stories tests and code."
 
     - trigger: CR or fuzzy match on code-review
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-code-review"
       description: "[CR] Code Review: Initiate a comprehensive code review across multiple quality facets. For best results, use a fresh context and a different quality LLM if available"

src/bmm/agents/pm.agent.yaml

@@ -20,25 +20,25 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: CP or fuzzy match on create-prd
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-create-prd.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-create-prd"
       description: "[CP] Create PRD: Expert led facilitation to produce your Product Requirements Document"
 
     - trigger: VP or fuzzy match on validate-prd
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-validate-prd.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-validate-prd"
       description: "[VP] Validate PRD: Validate a Product Requirements Document is comprehensive, lean, well organized and cohesive"
 
     - trigger: EP or fuzzy match on edit-prd
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-edit-prd.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-edit-prd"
       description: "[EP] Edit PRD: Update an existing Product Requirements Document"
 
     - trigger: CE or fuzzy match on epics-stories
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-create-epics-and-stories"
       description: "[CE] Create Epics and Stories: Create the Epics and Stories Listing, these are the specs that will drive development"
 
     - trigger: IR or fuzzy match on implementation-readiness
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/check-implementation-readiness/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-check-implementation-readiness"
       description: "[IR] Implementation Readiness: Ensure the PRD, UX, and Architecture and Epics and Stories List are all aligned"
 
     - trigger: CC or fuzzy match on correct-course
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-correct-course"
       description: "[CC] Course Correction: Use this so we can determine how to proceed if major need for change is discovered mid implementation"

src/bmm/agents/qa.agent.yaml

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: QA or fuzzy match on qa-automate
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-qa-generate-e2e-tests"
       description: "[QA] Automate - Generate tests for existing features (simplified)"
 
   prompts:

src/bmm/agents/quick-flow-solo-dev.agent.yaml

@@ -20,11 +20,11 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: QS or fuzzy match on quick-spec
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-quick-spec"
       description: "[QS] Quick Spec: Architect a quick but complete technical spec with implementation-ready stories/specs"
 
     - trigger: QD or fuzzy match on quick-dev
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-quick-dev"
       description: "[QD] Quick-flow Develop: Implement a story tech spec end-to-end (Core of Quick Flow)"
 
     - trigger: QQ or fuzzy match on bmad-quick-dev-new-preview
@@ -32,5 +32,5 @@ agent:
       description: "[QQ] Quick Dev New (Preview): Unified quick flow — clarify intent, plan, implement, review, present (experimental)"
 
     - trigger: CR or fuzzy match on code-review
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-code-review"
       description: "[CR] Code Review: Initiate a comprehensive code review across multiple quality facets. For best results, use a fresh context and a different quality LLM if available"

src/bmm/agents/sm.agent.yaml

@@ -20,18 +20,18 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: SP or fuzzy match on sprint-planning
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-planning/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-sprint-planning"
       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/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
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-retrospective"
       data: "{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv"
       description: "[ER] Epic Retrospective: Party Mode review of all work completed across an epic."
 
     - trigger: CC or fuzzy match on correct-course
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-correct-course"
       description: "[CC] Course Correction: Use this so we can determine how to proceed if major need for change is discovered mid implementation"

src/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: DP or fuzzy match on document-project
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-document-project"
       description: "[DP] Document Project: Generate comprehensive project documentation (brownfield analysis, architecture scanning)"
 
     - trigger: WD or fuzzy match on write-document

src/bmm/agents/ux-designer.agent.yaml

@@ -23,5 +23,5 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: CU or fuzzy match on ux-design
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-create-ux-design"
       description: "[CU] Create UX: Guidance through realizing the plan for your UX to inform architecture and implementation. Provides more details than what was discovered in the PRD"

src/bmm/module-help.csv

@@ -1,32 +1,32 @@
 module,phase,name,code,sequence,workflow-file,command,required,agent,options,description,output-location,outputs,
-bmm,anytime,Document Project,DP,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-document-project,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation",project-knowledge,*,
-bmm,anytime,Generate Project Context,GPC,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/generate-project-context/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-generate-project-context,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Scan existing codebase to generate a lean LLM-optimized project-context.md containing critical implementation rules patterns and conventions for AI agents. Essential for brownfield projects and quick-flow.",output_folder,"project context",
-bmm,anytime,Quick Spec,QS,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-quick-spec,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method. Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps brownfield additions to well established patterns utilities without extensive planning",planning_artifacts,"tech spec",
-bmm,anytime,Quick Dev,QD,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-quick-dev,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps utilities without extensive planning - Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method, unless the user is already working through the implementation phase and just requests a 1 off things not already in the plan",,,
+bmm,anytime,Document Project,DP,,skill:bmad-document-project,bmad-bmm-document-project,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation",project-knowledge,*,
+bmm,anytime,Generate Project Context,GPC,,skill:bmad-generate-project-context,bmad-bmm-generate-project-context,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Scan existing codebase to generate a lean LLM-optimized project-context.md containing critical implementation rules patterns and conventions for AI agents. Essential for brownfield projects and quick-flow.",output_folder,"project context",
+bmm,anytime,Quick Spec,QS,,skill:bmad-quick-spec,bmad-bmm-quick-spec,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method. Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps brownfield additions to well established patterns utilities without extensive planning",planning_artifacts,"tech spec",
+bmm,anytime,Quick Dev,QD,,skill:bmad-quick-dev,bmad-bmm-quick-dev,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps utilities without extensive planning - Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method, unless the user is already working through the implementation phase and just requests a 1 off things not already in the plan",,,
 bmm,anytime,Quick Dev New Preview,QQ,,skill:bmad-quick-dev-new-preview,bmad-bmm-quick-dev-new-preview,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Unified quick flow (experimental): clarify intent plan implement review and present in a single workflow",implementation_artifacts,"tech spec implementation",
-bmm,anytime,Correct Course,CC,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-correct-course,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Navigate significant changes. May recommend start over update PRD redo architecture sprint planning or correct epics and stories",planning_artifacts,"change proposal",
+bmm,anytime,Correct Course,CC,,skill:bmad-correct-course,bmad-bmm-correct-course,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Navigate significant changes. May recommend start over update PRD redo architecture sprint planning or correct epics and stories",planning_artifacts,"change proposal",
 bmm,anytime,Write Document,WD,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Describe in detail what you want, and the agent will follow the documentation best practices defined in agent memory. Multi-turn conversation with subprocess for research/review.",project-knowledge,"document",
 bmm,anytime,Update Standards,US,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Update agent memory documentation-standards.md with your specific preferences if you discover missing document conventions.",_bmad/_memory/tech-writer-sidecar,"standards",
 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,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",
-bmm,1-analysis,Create Brief,CB,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-product-brief,false,analyst,Create Mode,"A guided experience to nail down your product idea",planning_artifacts,"product brief",
-bmm,2-planning,Create PRD,CP,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-create-prd.md,bmad-bmm-create-prd,true,pm,Create Mode,"Expert led facilitation to produce your Product Requirements Document",planning_artifacts,prd,
-bmm,2-planning,Validate PRD,VP,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-validate-prd.md,bmad-bmm-validate-prd,false,pm,Validate Mode,"Validate PRD is comprehensive lean well organized and cohesive",planning_artifacts,"prd validation report",
-bmm,2-planning,Edit PRD,EP,25,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-edit-prd.md,bmad-bmm-edit-prd,false,pm,Edit Mode,"Improve and enhance an existing PRD",planning_artifacts,"updated prd",
-bmm,2-planning,Create UX,CU,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-ux-design,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Guidance through realizing the plan for your UX, strongly recommended if a UI is a primary piece of the proposed project",planning_artifacts,"ux design",
-bmm,3-solutioning,Create Architecture,CA,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-architecture,true,architect,Create Mode,"Guided Workflow to document technical decisions",planning_artifacts,architecture,
-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.md,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.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.md,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.md,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.md,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.md,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.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,
+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,skill:bmad-market-research,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,skill:bmad-domain-research,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,skill:bmad-technical-research,bmad-bmm-technical-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Technical feasibility architecture options and implementation approaches","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
+bmm,1-analysis,Create Brief,CB,30,skill:bmad-create-product-brief,bmad-bmm-create-product-brief,false,analyst,Create Mode,"A guided experience to nail down your product idea",planning_artifacts,"product brief",
+bmm,2-planning,Create PRD,CP,10,skill:bmad-create-prd,bmad-bmm-create-prd,true,pm,Create Mode,"Expert led facilitation to produce your Product Requirements Document",planning_artifacts,prd,
+bmm,2-planning,Validate PRD,VP,20,skill:bmad-validate-prd,bmad-bmm-validate-prd,false,pm,Validate Mode,"Validate PRD is comprehensive lean well organized and cohesive",planning_artifacts,"prd validation report",
+bmm,2-planning,Edit PRD,EP,25,skill:bmad-edit-prd,bmad-bmm-edit-prd,false,pm,Edit Mode,"Improve and enhance an existing PRD",planning_artifacts,"updated prd",
+bmm,2-planning,Create UX,CU,30,skill:bmad-create-ux-design,bmad-bmm-create-ux-design,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Guidance through realizing the plan for your UX, strongly recommended if a UI is a primary piece of the proposed project",planning_artifacts,"ux design",
+bmm,3-solutioning,Create Architecture,CA,10,skill:bmad-create-architecture,bmad-bmm-create-architecture,true,architect,Create Mode,"Guided Workflow to document technical decisions",planning_artifacts,architecture,
+bmm,3-solutioning,Create Epics and Stories,CE,30,skill:bmad-create-epics-and-stories,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,skill:bmad-check-implementation-readiness,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,skill:bmad-sprint-planning,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,skill:bmad-sprint-status,bmad-bmm-sprint-status,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Summarize sprint status and route to next workflow",,,
+bmm,4-implementation,Validate Story,VS,35,skill:bmad-create-story,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,skill:bmad-create-story,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,skill:bmad-dev-story,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,skill:bmad-code-review,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,skill:bmad-qa-generate-e2e-tests,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,skill:bmad-retrospective,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,

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-create-product-brief
+description: 'Create product brief through collaborative discovery. Use when the user says "lets create a product brief" or "help me create a project brief"'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/product-brief.template.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 ---
 stepsCompleted: []
 inputDocuments: []
-date: { system-date }
-author: { user }
+date: {{system-date}}
+author: {{user_name}}
 ---
 
 # Product Brief: {{project_name}}

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-01-init.md

@@ -1,13 +1,6 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-01-init'
-description: 'Initialize the product brief workflow by detecting continuation state and setting up the document'
-
 # File References
-nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-02-vision.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
-
-# Template References
-productBriefTemplate: '../product-brief.template.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 1: Product Brief Initialization
@@ -73,7 +66,7 @@ If the document exists and has frontmatter with `stepsCompleted`:
 
 **Continuation Protocol:**
 
-- **STOP immediately** and load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-01b-continue.md`
+- **STOP immediately** and load `./step-01b-continue.md`
 - Do not proceed with any initialization tasks
 - Let step-01b handle all continuation logic
 - This is an auto-proceed situation - no user choice needed
@@ -88,7 +81,7 @@ load context documents using smart discovery. Documents can be in the following
 - {planning_artifacts}/**
 - {output_folder}/**
 - {product_knowledge}/**
-- docs/**
+- {project-root}/docs/**
 
 Also - when searching - documents can be a single markdown file, or a folder with an index and multiple files. For Example, if searching for `*foo*.md` and not found, also search for a folder called *foo*/index.md (which indicates sharded content)
 
@@ -112,7 +105,7 @@ Try to discover the following:
 
 **Document Setup:**
 
-- Copy the template from `{productBriefTemplate}` to `{outputFile}`, and update the frontmatter fields
+- Copy the template from `../product-brief.template.md` to `{outputFile}`, and update the frontmatter fields
 
 #### C. Present Initialization Results
 
@@ -141,7 +134,7 @@ Display: "**Proceeding to product vision discovery...**"
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- After setup report is presented, without delay, read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- After setup report is presented, without delay, read fully and follow: ./step-02-vision.md
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
 
@@ -150,7 +143,7 @@ Display: "**Proceeding to product vision discovery...**"
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN [setup completion is achieved and frontmatter properly updated], will you then read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` to begin product vision discovery.
+ONLY WHEN [setup completion is achieved and frontmatter properly updated], will you then read fully and follow: `./step-02-vision.md` to begin product vision discovery.
 
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-01b-continue.md

@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-01b-continue'
-description: 'Resume the product brief workflow from where it was left off, ensuring smooth continuation'
-
 # File References
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 ---
@@ -95,9 +92,9 @@ Does this look right, or do you want to make any adjustments before we proceed?"
 **Next Step Logic:**
 Based on `lastStep` value, determine which step to load next:
 
-- If `lastStep = 1` → Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-02-vision.md`
-- If `lastStep = 2` → Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-03-users.md`
-- If `lastStep = 3` → Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-04-metrics.md`
+- If `lastStep = 1` → Load `./step-02-vision.md`
+- If `lastStep = 2` → Load `./step-03-users.md`
+- If `lastStep = 3` → Load `./step-04-metrics.md`
 - Continue this pattern for all steps
 - If `lastStep = 6` → Workflow already complete
 

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

@@ -1,14 +1,7 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-02-vision'
-description: 'Discover and define the core product vision, problem statement, and unique value proposition'
-
 # File References
-nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-03-users.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
-# Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 2: Product Vision Discovery
@@ -26,6 +19,7 @@ Conduct comprehensive product vision discovery to define the core problem, solut
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 
@@ -156,9 +150,9 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- IF A: Read fully and follow: {advancedElicitationTask} with current vision content to dive deeper and refine
-- IF P: Read fully and follow: {partyModeWorkflow} to bring different perspectives to positioning and differentiation
-- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2], then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- IF A: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill with current vision content to dive deeper and refine
+- IF P: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill to bring different perspectives to positioning and differentiation
+- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2], then read fully and follow: ./step-03-users.md
 - IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#7-present-menu-options)
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
@@ -170,7 +164,7 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [vision content finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` to begin target user discovery.
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [vision content finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `./step-03-users.md` to begin target user discovery.
 
 ---
 

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

@@ -1,14 +1,7 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-03-users'
-description: 'Define target users with rich personas and map their key interactions with the product'
-
 # File References
-nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-04-metrics.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
-# Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 3: Target Users Discovery
@@ -26,6 +19,7 @@ Define target users with rich personas and map their key interactions with the p
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 
@@ -159,9 +153,9 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- IF A: Read fully and follow: {advancedElicitationTask} with current user content to dive deeper into personas and journeys
-- IF P: Read fully and follow: {partyModeWorkflow} to bring different perspectives to validate user understanding
-- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3], then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- IF A: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill with current user content to dive deeper into personas and journeys
+- IF P: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill to bring different perspectives to validate user understanding
+- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3], then read fully and follow: ./step-04-metrics.md
 - IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#6-present-menu-options)
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
@@ -173,7 +167,7 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [user personas finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` to begin success metrics definition.
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [user personas finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `./step-04-metrics.md` to begin success metrics definition.
 
 ---
 

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

@@ -1,14 +1,7 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-04-metrics'
-description: 'Define comprehensive success metrics that include user success, business objectives, and key performance indicators'
-
 # File References
-nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-05-scope.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
-# Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 4: Success Metrics Definition
@@ -26,6 +19,7 @@ Define comprehensive success metrics that include user success, business objecti
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 
@@ -162,9 +156,9 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- IF A: Read fully and follow: {advancedElicitationTask} with current metrics content to dive deeper into success metric insights
-- IF P: Read fully and follow: {partyModeWorkflow} to bring different perspectives to validate comprehensive metrics
-- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4], then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- IF A: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill with current metrics content to dive deeper into success metric insights
+- IF P: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill to bring different perspectives to validate comprehensive metrics
+- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4], then read fully and follow: ./step-05-scope.md
 - IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#7-present-menu-options)
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
@@ -176,7 +170,7 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [success metrics finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` to begin MVP scope definition.
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [success metrics finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `./step-05-scope.md` to begin MVP scope definition.
 
 ---
 

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

@@ -1,14 +1,7 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-05-scope'
-description: 'Define MVP scope with clear boundaries and outline future vision while managing scope creep'
-
 # File References
-nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-06-complete.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
-# Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 5: MVP Scope Definition
@@ -26,6 +19,7 @@ Define MVP scope with clear boundaries and outline future vision through collabo
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 
@@ -176,9 +170,9 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 #### Menu Handling Logic:
 
-- IF A: Read fully and follow: {advancedElicitationTask} with current scope content to optimize scope definition
-- IF P: Read fully and follow: {partyModeWorkflow} to bring different perspectives to validate MVP scope
-- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5], then read fully and follow: {nextStepFile}
+- IF A: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill with current scope content to optimize scope definition
+- IF P: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill to bring different perspectives to validate MVP scope
+- IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5], then read fully and follow: ./step-06-complete.md
 - IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#7-present-menu-options)
 
 #### EXECUTION RULES:
@@ -190,7 +184,7 @@ Prepare the following structure for document append:
 
 ## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
 
-ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [MVP scope finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `{nextStepFile}` to complete the product brief workflow.
+ONLY WHEN [C continue option] is selected and [MVP scope finalized and saved to document with frontmatter updated], will you then read fully and follow: `./step-06-complete.md` to complete the product brief workflow.
 
 ---
 

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/steps/step-06-complete.md

@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
 ---
-name: 'step-06-complete'
-description: 'Complete the product brief workflow, update status files, and suggest next steps for the project'
-
 # File References
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 ---

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-create-product-brief/workflow.md

@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
----
-name: create-product-brief
-description: 'Create product brief through collaborative discovery. Use when the user says "lets create a product brief" or "help me create a project brief"'
----
-
 # Product Brief Workflow
 
 **Goal:** Create comprehensive product briefs through collaborative step-by-step discovery as creative Business Analyst working with the user as peers.
@@ -52,6 +47,9 @@ Load and read full config from {project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml and resolve:
 
 - `project_name`, `output_folder`, `planning_artifacts`, `user_name`, `communication_language`, `document_output_language`, `user_skill_level`
 
+✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the configured `{communication_language}`.
+✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`.
+
 ### 2. First Step EXECUTION
 
-Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the workflow.
+Read fully and follow: `./steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the workflow.

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/bmad-product-brief-preview/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,88 @@
+---
+name: bmad-product-brief-preview
+description: Create or update product briefs through guided or autonomous discovery. Use when the user requests to 'create a product brief', 'help me create a project brief', or 'update my product brief'.
+argument-hint: "[optional --create, --edit, --optimize, --distillate, --inputs, --headless] [brief idea]"
+---
+
+# Create Product Brief
+
+## Overview
+
+This skill helps you create compelling product briefs through collaborative discovery, intelligent artifact analysis, and web research. Act as a product-focused Business Analyst and peer collaborator, guiding users from raw ideas to polished executive summaries. Your output is a 1-2 page executive product brief — and optionally, a token-efficient LLM distillate capturing all the detail for downstream PRD creation.
+
+The user is the domain expert. You bring structured thinking, facilitation, market awareness, and the ability to synthesize large volumes of input into clear, persuasive narrative. Work together as equals.
+
+**Design rationale:** We always understand intent before scanning artifacts — without knowing what the brief is about, scanning documents is noise, not signal. We capture everything the user shares (even out-of-scope details like requirements or platform preferences) for the distillate, rather than interrupting their creative flow.
+
+## Activation Mode Detection
+
+Check activation context immediately:
+
+1. **Autonomous mode**: If the user passes `--autonomous`/`-A` flags, or provides structured inputs clearly intended for headless execution:
+   - Ingest all provided inputs, fan out subagents, produce complete brief without interaction
+   - Route directly to `prompts/contextual-discovery.md` with `{mode}=autonomous`
+
+2. **Yolo mode**: If the user passes `--yolo` or says "just draft it" / "draft the whole thing":
+   - Ingest everything, draft complete brief upfront, then walk user through refinement
+   - Route to Stage 1 below with `{mode}=yolo`
+
+3. **Guided mode** (default): Conversational discovery with soft gates
+   - Route to Stage 1 below with `{mode}=guided`
+
+## On Activation
+
+1. Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve::
+   - Use `{user_name}` for greeting
+   - Use `{communication_language}` for all communications
+   - Use `{document_output_language}` for output documents
+   - Use `{planning_artifacts}` for output location and artifact scanning
+   - Use `{project_knowledge}` for additional context scanning
+
+2. **Greet user** as `{user_name}`, speaking in `{communication_language}`. Be warm but efficient — dream builder energy.
+
+3. **Stage 1: Understand Intent** (handled here in SKILL.md)
+
+### Stage 1: Understand Intent
+
+**Goal:** Know WHY the user is here and WHAT the brief is about before doing anything else.
+
+**Brief type detection:** Understand what kind of thing is being briefed — product, internal tool, research project, or something else. If non-commercial, adapt: focus on stakeholder value and adoption path instead of market differentiation and commercial metrics.
+
+**Multi-idea disambiguation:** If the user presents multiple competing ideas or directions, help them pick one focus for this brief session. Note that others can be briefed separately.
+
+**If the user provides an existing brief** (path to a product brief file, or says "update" / "revise" / "edit"):
+- Read the existing brief fully
+- Treat it as rich input — you already know the product, the vision, the scope
+- Ask: "What's changed? What do you want to update or improve?"
+- The rest of the workflow proceeds normally — contextual discovery may pull in new research, elicitation focuses on gaps or changes, and draft-and-review produces an updated version
+
+**If the user already provided context** when launching the skill (description, docs, brain dump):
+- Acknowledge what you received — but **DO NOT read document files yet**. Note their paths for Stage 2's subagents to scan contextually. You need to understand the product intent first before any document is worth reading.
+- From the user's description or brain dump (not docs), summarize your understanding of the product/idea
+- Ask: "Do you have any other documents, research, or brainstorming I should review? Anything else to add before I dig in?"
+
+**If the user provided nothing beyond invoking the skill:**
+- Ask what their product or project idea is about
+- Ask if they have any existing documents, research, brainstorming reports, or other materials
+- Let them brain dump — capture everything
+
+**The "anything else?" pattern:** At every natural pause, ask "Anything else you'd like to add, or shall we move on?" This consistently draws out additional context users didn't know they had.
+
+**Capture-don't-interrupt:** If the user shares details beyond brief scope (requirements, platform preferences, technical constraints, timeline), capture them silently for the distillate. Don't redirect or stop their flow.
+
+**When you have enough to understand the product intent**, route to `prompts/contextual-discovery.md` with the current mode.
+
+## Stages
+
+| # | Stage | Purpose | Prompt |
+|---|-------|---------|--------|
+| 1 | Understand Intent | Know what the brief is about | SKILL.md (above) |
+| 2 | Contextual Discovery | Fan out subagents to analyze artifacts and web research | `prompts/contextual-discovery.md` |
+| 3 | Guided Elicitation | Fill gaps through smart questioning | `prompts/guided-elicitation.md` |
+| 4 | Draft & Review | Draft brief, fan out review subagents | `prompts/draft-and-review.md` |
+| 5 | Finalize | Polish, output, offer distillate | `prompts/finalize.md` |
+
+## External Skills
+
+This workflow uses:
+- `bmad-init` — Configuration loading (module: bmm)

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+# Artifact Analyzer
+
+You are a research analyst. Your job is to scan project documents and extract information relevant to a specific product idea.
+
+## Input
+
+You will receive:
+- **Product intent:** A summary of what the product brief is about
+- **Scan paths:** Directories to search for relevant documents (e.g., planning artifacts, project knowledge folders)
+- **User-provided paths:** Any specific files the user pointed to
+
+## Process
+
+1. **Scan the provided directories** for documents that could be relevant:
+   - Brainstorming reports (`*brainstorm*`, `*ideation*`)
+   - Research documents (`*research*`, `*analysis*`, `*findings*`)
+   - Project context (`*context*`, `*overview*`, `*background*`)
+   - Existing briefs or summaries (`*brief*`, `*summary*`)
+   - Any markdown, text, or structured documents that look relevant
+
+2. **For sharded documents** (a folder with `index.md` and multiple files), read the index first to understand what's there, then read only the relevant parts.
+
+3. **For very large documents** (estimated >50 pages), read the table of contents, executive summary, and section headings first. Read only sections directly relevant to the stated product intent. Note which sections were skimmed vs read fully.
+
+4. **Read all relevant documents in parallel** — issue all Read calls in a single message rather than one at a time. Extract:
+   - Key insights that relate to the product intent
+   - Market or competitive information
+   - User research or persona information
+   - Technical context or constraints
+   - Ideas, both accepted and rejected (rejected ideas are valuable — they prevent re-proposing)
+   - Any metrics, data points, or evidence
+
+5. **Ignore documents that aren't relevant** to the stated product intent. Don't waste tokens on unrelated content.
+
+## Output
+
+Return ONLY the following JSON object. No preamble, no commentary. Maximum 8 bullets per section.
+
+```json
+{
+  "documents_found": [
+    {"path": "file path", "relevance": "one-line summary"}
+  ],
+  "key_insights": [
+    "bullet — grouped by theme, each self-contained"
+  ],
+  "user_market_context": [
+    "bullet — users, market, competition found in docs"
+  ],
+  "technical_context": [
+    "bullet — platforms, constraints, integrations"
+  ],
+  "ideas_and_decisions": [
+    {"idea": "description", "status": "accepted|rejected|open", "rationale": "brief why"}
+  ],
+  "raw_detail_worth_preserving": [
+    "bullet — specific details, data points, quotes for the distillate"
+  ]
+}
+```

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+# Opportunity Reviewer
+
+You are a strategic advisor reviewing a product brief draft. Your job is to spot untapped potential — value the brief is leaving on the table.
+
+## Input
+
+You will receive the complete draft product brief.
+
+## Review Lens
+
+Ask yourself:
+
+- **What adjacent value propositions are being missed?** Are there related problems this solution naturally addresses?
+- **What market angles are underemphasized?** Is the positioning leaving opportunities unexplored?
+- **What partnerships or integrations could multiply impact?** Who would benefit from aligning with this product?
+- **What's the network effect or viral potential?** Is there a growth flywheel the brief doesn't describe?
+- **What's underemphasized?** Which strengths deserve more spotlight?
+- **What user segments are overlooked?** Could this serve audiences not yet mentioned?
+- **What's the bigger story?** If you zoom out, is there a more compelling narrative?
+- **What would an investor want to hear more about?** What would make someone lean forward?
+
+## Output
+
+Return ONLY the following JSON object. No preamble, no commentary. Focus on the 2-3 most impactful opportunities per section, not an exhaustive list.
+
+```json
+{
+  "untapped_value": [
+    {"opportunity": "adjacent problem or value prop", "rationale": "why it matters"}
+  ],
+  "positioning_opportunities": [
+    {"angle": "market angle or narrative", "impact": "how it strengthens the brief"}
+  ],
+  "growth_and_scale": [
+    "bullet — network effects, viral loops, expansion paths"
+  ],
+  "strategic_partnerships": [
+    {"partner_type": "who", "value": "why this alliance matters"}
+  ],
+  "underemphasized_strengths": [
+    {"strength": "what's underplayed", "suggestion": "how to elevate it"}
+  ]
+}
+```

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+# Skeptic Reviewer
+
+You are a critical analyst reviewing a product brief draft. Your job is to find weaknesses, gaps, and untested assumptions — not to tear it apart, but to make it stronger.
+
+## Input
+
+You will receive the complete draft product brief.
+
+## Review Lens
+
+Ask yourself:
+
+- **What's missing?** Are there sections that feel thin or glossed over?
+- **What assumptions are untested?** Where does the brief assert things without evidence?
+- **What could go wrong?** What risks aren't acknowledged?
+- **Where is it vague?** Which claims need more specificity?
+- **Does the problem statement hold up?** Is this a real, significant problem or a nice-to-have?
+- **Are the differentiators actually defensible?** Could a competitor replicate them easily?
+- **Do the success metrics make sense?** Are they measurable and meaningful?
+- **Is the MVP scope realistic?** Too ambitious? Too timid?
+
+## Output
+
+Return ONLY the following JSON object. No preamble, no commentary. Maximum 5 items per section. Prioritize — lead with the most impactful issues.
+
+```json
+{
+  "critical_gaps": [
+    {"issue": "what's missing", "impact": "why it matters", "suggestion": "how to fix"}
+  ],
+  "untested_assumptions": [
+    {"assumption": "what's asserted", "risk": "what could go wrong"}
+  ],
+  "unacknowledged_risks": [
+    {"risk": "potential failure mode", "severity": "high|medium|low"}
+  ],
+  "vague_areas": [
+    {"section": "where", "issue": "what's vague", "suggestion": "how to sharpen"}
+  ],
+  "suggested_improvements": [
+    "actionable suggestion"
+  ]
+}
+```

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+# Web Researcher
+
+You are a market research analyst. Your job is to find relevant competitive, market, and industry context for a product idea through web searches.
+
+## Input
+
+You will receive:
+- **Product intent:** A summary of what the product is about, the problem it solves, and the domain it operates in
+
+## Process
+
+1. **Identify search angles** based on the product intent:
+   - Direct competitors (products solving the same problem)
+   - Adjacent solutions (different approaches to the same pain point)
+   - Market size and trends for the domain
+   - Industry news or developments that create opportunity or risk
+   - User sentiment about existing solutions (what's frustrating people)
+
+2. **Execute 3-5 targeted web searches** — quality over quantity. Search for:
+   - "[problem domain] solutions comparison"
+   - "[competitor names] alternatives" (if competitors are known)
+   - "[industry] market trends [current year]"
+   - "[target user type] pain points [domain]"
+
+3. **Synthesize findings** — don't just list links. Extract the signal.
+
+## Output
+
+Return ONLY the following JSON object. No preamble, no commentary. Maximum 5 bullets per section.
+
+```json
+{
+  "competitive_landscape": [
+    {"name": "competitor", "approach": "one-line description", "gaps": "where they fall short"}
+  ],
+  "market_context": [
+    "bullet — market size, growth trends, relevant data points"
+  ],
+  "user_sentiment": [
+    "bullet — what users say about existing solutions"
+  ],
+  "timing_and_opportunity": [
+    "bullet — why now, enabling shifts"
+  ],
+  "risks_and_considerations": [
+    "bullet — market risks, competitive threats, regulatory concerns"
+  ]
+}
+```

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+{
+  "module-code": "bmm",
+  "replaces-skill": "bmad-create-product-brief",
+  "capabilities": [
+    {
+      "name": "create-brief",
+      "menu-code": "CB",
+      "description": "Produces executive product brief and optional LLM distillate for PRD input.",
+      "supports-headless": true,
+      "phase-name": "1-analysis",
+      "after": ["brainstorming, perform-research"],
+      "before": ["create-prd"],
+      "is-required": true,
+      "output-location": "{planning_artifacts}"
+    }
+  ]
+}

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+**Language:** Use `{communication_language}` for all output.
+**Output Language:** Use `{document_output_language}` for documents.
+**Output Location:** `{planning_artifacts}`
+
+# Stage 2: Contextual Discovery
+
+**Goal:** Armed with the user's stated intent, intelligently gather and synthesize all available context — documents, project knowledge, and web research — so later stages work from a rich, relevant foundation.
+
+## Subagent Fan-Out
+
+Now that you know what the brief is about, fan out subagents in parallel to gather context. Each subagent receives the product intent summary so it knows what's relevant.
+
+**Launch in parallel:**
+
+1. **Artifact Analyzer** (`../agents/artifact-analyzer.md`) — Scans `{planning_artifacts}` and `{project_knowledge}` for relevant documents. Also scans any specific paths the user provided. Returns structured synthesis of what it found.
+
+2. **Web Researcher** (`../agents/web-researcher.md`) — Searches for competitive landscape, market context, trends, and relevant industry data. Returns structured findings scoped to the product domain.
+
+### Graceful Degradation
+
+If subagents are unavailable or fail:
+- Read only the most relevant 1-2 documents in the main context and summarize (don't full-read everything — limit context impact in degraded mode)
+- Do a few targeted web searches inline
+- Never block the workflow because a subagent feature is unavailable
+
+## Synthesis
+
+Once subagent results return (or inline scanning completes):
+
+1. **Merge findings** with what the user already told you
+2. **Identify gaps** — what do you still need to know to write a solid brief?
+3. **Note surprises** — anything from research that contradicts or enriches the user's assumptions?
+
+## Mode-Specific Behavior
+
+**Guided mode:**
+- Present a concise summary of what you found: "Here's what I learned from your documents and web research..."
+- Highlight anything surprising or worth discussing
+- Share the gaps you've identified
+- Ask: "Anything else you'd like to add, or shall we move on to filling in the details?"
+- Route to `guided-elicitation.md`
+
+**Yolo mode:**
+- Absorb all findings silently
+- Skip directly to `draft-and-review.md` — you have enough to draft
+- The user will refine later
+
+**Headless mode:**
+- Absorb all findings
+- Skip directly to `draft-and-review.md`
+- No interaction
+
+## Stage Complete
+
+This stage is complete when subagent results (or inline scanning fallback) have returned and findings are merged with user context. Route per mode:
+- **Guided** → `guided-elicitation.md`
+- **Yolo / Headless** → `draft-and-review.md`

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+**Language:** Use `{communication_language}` for all output.
+**Output Language:** Use `{document_output_language}` for documents.
+**Output Location:** `{planning_artifacts}`
+
+# Stage 4: Draft & Review
+
+**Goal:** Produce the executive product brief and run it through multiple review lenses to catch blind spots before the user sees the final version.
+
+## Step 1: Draft the Executive Brief
+
+Use `../resources/brief-template.md` as a guide — adapt structure to fit the product's story.
+
+**Writing principles:**
+- **Executive audience** — persuasive, clear, concise. 1-2 pages.
+- **Lead with the problem** — make the reader feel the pain before presenting the solution
+- **Concrete over abstract** — specific examples, real scenarios, measurable outcomes
+- **Confident voice** — this is a pitch, not a hedge
+- Write in `{document_output_language}`
+
+**Create the output document at:** `{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{project_name}.md`
+
+Include YAML frontmatter:
+```yaml
+---
+title: "Product Brief: {project_name}"
+status: "draft"
+created: "{timestamp}"
+updated: "{timestamp}"
+inputs: [list of input files used]
+---
+```
+
+## Step 2: Fan Out Review Subagents
+
+Before showing the draft to the user, run it through multiple review lenses in parallel.
+
+**Launch in parallel:**
+
+1. **Skeptic Reviewer** (`../agents/skeptic-reviewer.md`) — "What's missing? What assumptions are untested? What could go wrong? Where is the brief vague or hand-wavy?"
+
+2. **Opportunity Reviewer** (`../agents/opportunity-reviewer.md`) — "What adjacent value propositions are being missed? What market angles or partnerships could strengthen this? What's underemphasized?"
+
+3. **Contextual Reviewer** — You (the main agent) pick the most useful third lens based on THIS specific product. Choose the lens that addresses the SINGLE BIGGEST RISK that the skeptic and opportunity reviewers won't naturally catch. Examples:
+   - For healthtech: "Regulatory and compliance risk reviewer"
+   - For devtools: "Developer experience and adoption friction critic"
+   - For marketplace: "Network effects and chicken-and-egg problem analyst"
+   - For enterprise: "Procurement and organizational change management reviewer"
+   - **When domain is unclear, default to:** "Go-to-market and launch risk reviewer" — examines distribution, pricing, and first-customer acquisition. Almost always valuable, frequently missed.
+   Describe the lens, run the review yourself inline.
+
+### Graceful Degradation
+
+If subagents are unavailable:
+- Perform all three review passes yourself, sequentially
+- Apply each lens deliberately — don't blend them into one generic review
+- The quality of review matters more than the parallelism
+
+## Step 3: Integrate Review Insights
+
+After all reviews complete:
+
+1. **Triage findings** — group by theme, remove duplicates
+2. **Apply non-controversial improvements** directly to the draft (obvious gaps, unclear language, missing specifics)
+3. **Flag substantive suggestions** that need user input (strategic choices, scope questions, market positioning decisions)
+
+## Step 4: Present to User
+
+**Headless mode:** Skip to `finalize.md` — no user interaction. Save the improved draft directly.
+
+**Yolo and Guided modes:**
+
+Present the draft brief to the user. Then share the reviewer insights:
+
+"Here's your product brief draft. Before we finalize, my review panel surfaced some things worth considering:
+
+**[Grouped reviewer findings — only the substantive ones that need user input]**
+
+What do you think? Any changes you'd like to make?"
+
+Present reviewer findings with brief rationale, then offer: "Want me to dig into any of these, or are you ready to make your revisions?"
+
+**Iterate** as long as the user wants to refine. Use the "anything else, or are we happy with this?" soft gate.
+
+## Stage Complete
+
+This stage is complete when: (a) the draft has been reviewed by all three lenses and improvements integrated, AND either (autonomous) save and route directly, or (guided/yolo) the user is satisfied. Route to `finalize.md`.

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+**Language:** Use `{communication_language}` for all output.
+**Output Language:** Use `{document_output_language}` for documents.
+**Output Location:** `{planning_artifacts}`
+
+# Stage 5: Finalize
+
+**Goal:** Save the polished brief, offer the LLM distillate, and point the user forward.
+
+## Step 1: Polish and Save
+
+Update the product brief document at `{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{project_name}.md`:
+- Update frontmatter `status` to `"complete"`
+- Update `updated` timestamp
+- Ensure formatting is clean and consistent
+- Confirm the document reads well as a standalone 1-2 page executive summary
+
+## Step 2: Offer the Distillate
+
+Throughout the discovery process, you likely captured detail that doesn't belong in a 1-2 page executive summary but is valuable for downstream work — requirements hints, platform preferences, rejected ideas, technical constraints, detailed user scenarios, competitive deep-dives, etc.
+
+**Ask the user:**
+"Your product brief is complete. During our conversation, I captured additional detail that goes beyond the executive summary — things like [mention 2-3 specific examples of overflow you captured]. Would you like me to create a detail pack for PRD creation? It distills all that extra context into a concise, structured format optimized for the next phase."
+
+**If yes, create the distillate** at `{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{project_name}-distillate.md`:
+
+```yaml
+---
+title: "Product Brief Distillate: {project_name}"
+type: llm-distillate
+source: "product-brief-{project_name}.md"
+created: "{timestamp}"
+purpose: "Token-efficient context for downstream PRD creation"
+---
+```
+
+**Distillate content principles:**
+- Dense bullet points, not prose
+- Each bullet carries enough context to be understood standalone (don't assume the reader has the full brief loaded)
+- Group by theme, not by when it was mentioned
+- Include:
+  - **Rejected ideas** — so downstream workflows don't re-propose them, with brief rationale
+  - **Requirements hints** — anything the user mentioned that sounds like a requirement
+  - **Technical context** — platforms, integrations, constraints, preferences
+  - **Detailed user scenarios** — richer than what fits in the exec summary
+  - **Competitive intelligence** — specifics from web research worth preserving
+  - **Open questions** — things surfaced but not resolved during discovery
+  - **Scope signals** — what the user indicated is in/out/maybe for MVP
+- Token-conscious: be concise, but give enough context per bullet so an LLM reading this later understands WHY each point matters
+
+**Headless mode:** Always create the distillate automatically — unless the session was too brief to capture meaningful overflow (in that case, note this in the completion output instead of creating an empty file).
+
+## Step 3: Present Completion
+
+"Your product brief for {project_name} is complete!
+
+**Executive Brief:** `{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{project_name}.md`
+[If distillate created:] **Detail Pack:** `{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{project_name}-distillate.md`
+
+**Recommended next step:** Use the product brief (and detail pack) as input for PRD creation — tell your assistant 'create a PRD' and point it to these files."
+[If distillate created:] "The detail pack contains all the overflow context (requirements hints, rejected ideas, technical constraints) specifically structured for the PRD workflow to consume."
+
+**Headless mode:** Output the file paths as structured JSON and exit:
+```json
+{
+  "status": "complete",
+  "brief": "{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{project_name}.md",
+  "distillate": "{path or null}",
+  "confidence": "high|medium|low",
+  "open_questions": ["any unresolved items"]
+}
+```
+
+## Stage Complete
+
+This is the terminal stage. After delivering the completion message and file paths, the workflow is done. If the user requests further revisions, loop back to `draft-and-review.md`. Otherwise, exit.

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+**Language:** Use `{communication_language}` for all output.
+**Output Language:** Use `{document_output_language}` for documents.
+
+# Stage 3: Guided Elicitation
+
+**Goal:** Fill the gaps in what you know. By now you have the user's brain dump, artifact analysis, and web research. This stage is about smart, targeted questioning — not rote section-by-section interrogation.
+
+**Skip this stage entirely in Yolo and Autonomous modes** — go directly to `draft-and-review.md`.
+
+## Approach
+
+You are NOT walking through a rigid questionnaire. You're having a conversation that covers the substance of a great product brief. The topics below are your mental checklist, not a script. Adapt to:
+- What you already know (don't re-ask what's been covered)
+- What the user is excited about (follow their energy)
+- What's genuinely unclear (focus questions where they matter)
+
+## Topics to Cover (flexibly, conversationally)
+
+### Vision & Problem
+- What core problem does this solve? For whom?
+- How do people solve this today? What's frustrating about current approaches?
+- What would success look like for the people this helps?
+- What's the insight or angle that makes this approach different?
+
+### Users & Value
+- Who experiences this problem most acutely?
+- Are there different user types with different needs?
+- What's the "aha moment" — when does a user realize this is what they needed?
+- How does this fit into their existing workflow or life?
+
+### Market & Differentiation
+- What competitive or alternative solutions exist? (Leverage web research findings)
+- What's the unfair advantage or defensible moat?
+- Why is now the right time for this?
+
+### Success & Scope
+- How will you know this is working? What metrics matter?
+- What's the minimum viable version that creates real value?
+- What's explicitly NOT in scope for the first version?
+- If this is wildly successful, what does it become in 2-3 years?
+
+## The Flow
+
+For each topic area where you have gaps:
+
+1. **Lead with what you know** — "Based on your input and my research, it sounds like [X]. Is that right?"
+2. **Ask the gap question** — targeted, specific, not generic
+3. **Reflect and confirm** — paraphrase what you heard
+4. **"Anything else on this, or shall we move on?"** — the soft gate
+
+If the user is giving you detail beyond brief scope (requirements, architecture, platform details, timelines), **capture it silently** for the distillate. Acknowledge it briefly ("Good detail, I'll capture that") but don't derail the conversation.
+
+## When to Move On
+
+When you have enough substance to draft a compelling 1-2 page executive brief covering:
+- Clear problem and who it affects
+- Proposed solution and what makes it different
+- Target users (at least primary)
+- Some sense of success criteria or business objectives
+- MVP-level scope thinking
+
+You don't need perfection — you need enough to draft well. Missing details can be surfaced during the review stage.
+
+If the user is providing complete, confident answers and you have solid coverage across all four topic areas after fewer than 3-4 exchanges, proactively offer to draft early.
+
+**Transition:** "I think I have a solid picture. Ready for me to draft the brief, or is there anything else you'd like to add?"
+
+## Stage Complete
+
+This stage is complete when sufficient substance exists to draft a compelling brief and the user confirms readiness. Route to `draft-and-review.md`.

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+# Product Brief Template
+
+This is a flexible guide for the executive product brief — adapt it to serve the product's story. Merge sections, add new ones, reorder as needed. The product determines the structure, not the template.
+
+## Sensible Default Structure
+
+```markdown
+# Product Brief: {Product Name}
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+[2-3 paragraph narrative: What is this? What problem does it solve? Why does it matter? Why now?
+This should be compelling enough to stand alone — if someone reads only this section, they should understand the vision.]
+
+## The Problem
+
+[What pain exists? Who feels it? How are they coping today? What's the cost of the status quo?
+Be specific — real scenarios, real frustrations, real consequences.]
+
+## The Solution
+
+[What are we building? How does it solve the problem?
+Focus on the experience and outcome, not the implementation.]
+
+## What Makes This Different
+
+[Key differentiators. Why this approach vs alternatives? What's the unfair advantage?
+Be honest — if the moat is execution speed, say so. Don't fabricate technical moats.]
+
+## Who This Serves
+
+[Primary users — vivid but brief. Who are they, what do they need, what does success look like for them?
+Secondary users if relevant.]
+
+## Success Criteria
+
+[How do we know this is working? What metrics matter?
+Mix of user success signals and business objectives. Be measurable.]
+
+## Scope
+
+[What's in for the first version? What's explicitly out?
+Keep this tight — it's a boundary document, not a feature list.]
+
+## Vision
+
+[Where does this go if it succeeds? What does it become in 2-3 years?
+Inspiring but grounded.]
+```
+
+## Adaptation Guidelines
+
+- **For B2B products:** Consider adding a "Buyer vs User" section if they're different people
+- **For platforms/marketplaces:** Consider a "Network Effects" or "Ecosystem" section
+- **For technical products:** May need a brief "Technical Approach" section (keep it high-level)
+- **For regulated industries:** Consider a "Compliance & Regulatory" section
+- **If scope is well-defined:** Merge "Scope" and "Vision" into "Roadmap Thinking"
+- **If the problem is well-known:** Shorten "The Problem" and expand "What Makes This Different"
+
+The brief should be 1-2 pages. If it's longer, you're putting in too much detail — that's what the distillate is for.

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-canonicalId: bmad-create-product-brief
-type: workflow
-description: "Create product brief through collaborative discovery"

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-domain-research/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-domain-research
+description: 'Conduct domain and industry research. Use when the user says "lets create a research report on [domain or industry]"'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-domain-research/domain-steps/step-01-init.md

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ For **{{research_topic}}**, I will research:
 
 - Document scope confirmation in research file
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-02-domain-analysis.md`
+- Load: `./step-02-domain-analysis.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -132,6 +132,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append scope confirmation:
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-02-domain-analysis.md` to begin industry analysis.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-02-domain-analysis.md` to begin industry analysis.
 
 Remember: This is SCOPE CONFIRMATION ONLY - no actual domain research yet, just confirming the research approach and scope!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-domain-research/domain-steps/step-02-domain-analysis.md

@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ _Source: [URL]_
 
 - **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-03-competitive-landscape.md`
+- Load: `./step-03-competitive-landscape.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -224,6 +224,6 @@ Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional a
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-03-competitive-landscape.md` to analyze competitive landscape, key players, and ecosystem analysis for {{research_topic}}.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-03-competitive-landscape.md` to analyze competitive landscape, key players, and ecosystem analysis for {{research_topic}}.
 
 Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and search the web to verify facts!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-domain-research/domain-steps/step-03-competitive-landscape.md

@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ _Source: [URL]_
 
 - **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-04-regulatory-focus.md`
+- Load: `./step-04-regulatory-focus.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -233,6 +233,6 @@ Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional a
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-04-regulatory-focus.md` to analyze regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and legal considerations for {{research_topic}}.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-04-regulatory-focus.md` to analyze regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and legal considerations for {{research_topic}}.
 
 Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and search the web to verify facts!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-domain-research/domain-steps/step-04-regulatory-focus.md

@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ Show the generated regulatory analysis and present continue option:
 
 - **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-05-technical-trends.md`
+- Load: `./step-05-technical-trends.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -201,6 +201,6 @@ Content is already written to document when generated in step 5. No additional a
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-05-technical-trends.md` to analyze technical trends and innovations in the domain.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-05-technical-trends.md` to analyze technical trends and innovations in the domain.
 
 Remember: Search the web to verify regulatory facts and provide practical implementation considerations!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-domain-research/domain-steps/step-05-technical-trends.md

@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ Show the generated technical analysis and present complete option:
 
 - **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md`
+- Load: `./step-06-research-synthesis.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-domain-research/research.template.md

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+---
+stepsCompleted: []
+inputDocuments: []
+workflowType: 'research'
+lastStep: 1
+research_type: '{{research_type}}'
+research_topic: '{{research_topic}}'
+research_goals: '{{research_goals}}'
+user_name: '{{user_name}}'
+date: '{{date}}'
+web_research_enabled: true
+source_verification: true
+---
+
+# Research Report: {{research_type}}
+
+**Date:** {{date}}
+**Author:** {{user_name}}
+**Research Type:** {{research_type}}
+
+---
+
+## Research Overview
+
+[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]
+
+---
+
+<!-- Content will be appended sequentially through research workflow steps -->

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-domain-research/workflow.md

@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
----
-name: domain-research
-description: 'Conduct domain and industry research. Use when the user says "lets create a research report on [domain or industry]"'
----
-
 # Domain Research Workflow
 
 **Goal:** Conduct comprehensive domain/industry research using current web data and verified sources to produce complete research documents with compelling narratives and proper citations.

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-market-research/SKILL.md

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+---
+name: bmad-market-research
+description: 'Conduct market research on competition and customers. Use when the user says "create a market research report about [business idea]".'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-market-research/research.template.md

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+---
+stepsCompleted: []
+inputDocuments: []
+workflowType: 'research'
+lastStep: 1
+research_type: '{{research_type}}'
+research_topic: '{{research_topic}}'
+research_goals: '{{research_goals}}'
+user_name: '{{user_name}}'
+date: '{{date}}'
+web_research_enabled: true
+source_verification: true
+---
+
+# Research Report: {{research_type}}
+
+**Date:** {{date}}
+**Author:** {{user_name}}
+**Research Type:** {{research_type}}
+
+---
+
+## Research Overview
+
+[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]
+
+---
+
+<!-- Content will be appended sequentially through research workflow steps -->

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-market-research/steps/step-01-init.md

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+# Market Research Step 1: Market Research Initialization
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+- 🛑 NEVER generate research content in init step
+- ✅ ALWAYS confirm understanding of user's research goals
+- 📋 YOU ARE A MARKET RESEARCH FACILITATOR, not content generator
+- 💬 FOCUS on clarifying scope and approach
+- 🔍 NO WEB RESEARCH in init - that's for later steps
+- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete research
+- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- 🎯 Confirm research understanding before proceeding
+- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after scope clarification
+- 💾 Write initial scope document immediately
+- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1]` before loading next step
+- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- Current document and frontmatter from main workflow discovery are available
+- Research type = "market" is already set
+- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - discovered from initial discussion
+- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - captured from initial discussion
+- Focus on market research scope clarification
+- Web search capabilities are enabled for later steps
+
+## YOUR TASK:
+
+Initialize market research by confirming understanding of {{research_topic}} and establishing clear research scope.
+
+## MARKET RESEARCH INITIALIZATION:
+
+### 1. Confirm Research Understanding
+
+**INITIALIZE - DO NOT RESEARCH YET**
+
+Start with research confirmation:
+"I understand you want to conduct **market research** for **{{research_topic}}** with these goals: {{research_goals}}
+
+**My Understanding of Your Research Needs:**
+
+- **Research Topic**: {{research_topic}}
+- **Research Goals**: {{research_goals}}
+- **Research Type**: Market Research
+- **Approach**: Comprehensive market analysis with source verification
+
+**Market Research Areas We'll Cover:**
+
+- Market size, growth dynamics, and trends
+- Customer insights and behavior analysis
+- Competitive landscape and positioning
+- Strategic recommendations and implementation guidance
+
+**Does this accurately capture what you're looking for?**"
+
+### 2. Refine Research Scope
+
+Gather any clarifications needed:
+
+#### Scope Clarification Questions:
+
+- "Are there specific customer segments or aspects of {{research_topic}} we should prioritize?"
+- "Should we focus on specific geographic regions or global market?"
+- "Is this for market entry, expansion, product development, or other business purpose?"
+- "Any competitors or market segments you specifically want us to analyze?"
+
+### 3. Document Initial Scope
+
+**WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT**
+
+Write initial research scope to document:
+
+```markdown
+# Market Research: {{research_topic}}
+
+## Research Initialization
+
+### Research Understanding Confirmed
+
+**Topic**: {{research_topic}}
+**Goals**: {{research_goals}}
+**Research Type**: Market Research
+**Date**: {{date}}
+
+### Research Scope
+
+**Market Analysis Focus Areas:**
+
+- Market size, growth projections, and dynamics
+- Customer segments, behavior patterns, and insights
+- Competitive landscape and positioning analysis
+- Strategic recommendations and implementation guidance
+
+**Research Methodology:**
+
+- Current web data with source verification
+- Multiple independent sources for critical claims
+- Confidence level assessment for uncertain data
+- Comprehensive coverage with no critical gaps
+
+### Next Steps
+
+**Research Workflow:**
+
+1. ✅ Initialization and scope setting (current step)
+2. Customer Insights and Behavior Analysis
+3. Competitive Landscape Analysis
+4. Strategic Synthesis and Recommendations
+
+**Research Status**: Scope confirmed, ready to proceed with detailed market analysis
+```
+
+### 4. Present Confirmation and Continue Option
+
+Show initial scope document and present continue option:
+"I've documented our understanding and initial scope for **{{research_topic}}** market research.
+
+**What I've established:**
+
+- Research topic and goals confirmed
+- Market analysis focus areas defined
+- Research methodology verification
+- Clear workflow progression
+
+**Document Status:** Initial scope written to research file for your review
+
+**Ready to begin detailed market research?**
+[C] Continue - Confirm scope and proceed to customer insights analysis
+[Modify] Suggest changes to research scope before proceeding
+
+**HALT — wait for user response before proceeding.**
+
+### 5. Handle User Response
+
+#### If 'C' (Continue):
+
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1]`
+- Add confirmation note to document: "Scope confirmed by user on {{date}}"
+- Load: `./step-02-customer-behavior.md`
+
+#### If 'Modify':
+
+- Gather user changes to scope
+- Update document with modifications
+- Re-present updated scope for confirmation
+
+## SUCCESS METRICS:
+
+✅ Research topic and goals accurately understood
+✅ Market research scope clearly defined
+✅ Initial scope document written immediately
+✅ User opportunity to review and modify scope
+✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
+✅ Document properly updated with scope confirmation
+
+## FAILURE MODES:
+
+❌ Not confirming understanding of research topic and goals
+❌ Generating research content instead of just scope clarification
+❌ Not writing initial scope document to file
+❌ Not providing opportunity for user to modify scope
+❌ Proceeding to next step without user confirmation
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor research decisions
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
+
+## INITIALIZATION PRINCIPLES:
+
+This step ensures:
+
+- Clear mutual understanding of research objectives
+- Well-defined research scope and approach
+- Immediate documentation for user review
+- User control over research direction before detailed work begins
+
+## NEXT STEP:
+
+After user confirmation and scope finalization, load `./step-02-customer-behavior.md` to begin detailed market research with customer insights analysis.
+
+Remember: Init steps confirm understanding and scope, not generate research content!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-market-research/steps/step-02-customer-behavior.md

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+# Market Research Step 2: Customer Behavior and Segments
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
+- ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
+- 📋 YOU ARE A CUSTOMER BEHAVIOR ANALYST, not content generator
+- 💬 FOCUS on customer behavior patterns and demographic analysis
+- 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
+- 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
+- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete research
+- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
+- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after customer behavior content generation
+- 📝 WRITE CUSTOMER BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
+- 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
+- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]` before loading next step
+- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- Current document and frontmatter from step-01 are available
+- Focus on customer behavior patterns and demographic analysis
+- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
+- Previous step confirmed research scope and goals
+- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - established from initial discussion
+- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - established from initial discussion
+
+## YOUR TASK:
+
+Conduct customer behavior and segment analysis with emphasis on patterns and demographics.
+
+## CUSTOMER BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SEQUENCE:
+
+### 1. Begin Customer Behavior Analysis
+
+**UTILIZE SUBPROCESSES AND SUBAGENTS**: Use research subagents, subprocesses or parallel processing if available to thoroughly analyze different customer behavior areas simultaneously and thoroughly.
+
+Start with customer behavior research approach:
+"Now I'll conduct **customer behavior analysis** for **{{research_topic}}** to understand customer patterns.
+
+**Customer Behavior Focus:**
+
+- Customer behavior patterns and preferences
+- Demographic profiles and segmentation
+- Psychographic characteristics and values
+- Behavior drivers and influences
+- Customer interaction patterns and engagement
+
+**Let me search for current customer behavior insights.**"
+
+### 2. Parallel Customer Behavior Research Execution
+
+**Execute multiple web searches simultaneously:**
+
+Search the web: "{{research_topic}} customer behavior patterns"
+Search the web: "{{research_topic}} customer demographics"
+Search the web: "{{research_topic}} psychographic profiles"
+Search the web: "{{research_topic}} customer behavior drivers"
+
+**Analysis approach:**
+
+- Look for customer behavior studies and research reports
+- Search for demographic segmentation and analysis
+- Research psychographic profiling and value systems
+- Analyze behavior drivers and influencing factors
+- Study customer interaction and engagement patterns
+
+### 3. Analyze and Aggregate Results
+
+**Collect and analyze findings from all parallel searches:**
+
+"After executing comprehensive parallel web searches, let me analyze and aggregate customer behavior findings:
+
+**Research Coverage:**
+
+- Customer behavior patterns and preferences
+- Demographic profiles and segmentation
+- Psychographic characteristics and values
+- Behavior drivers and influences
+- Customer interaction patterns and engagement
+
+**Cross-Behavior Analysis:**
+[Identify patterns connecting demographics, psychographics, and behaviors]
+
+**Quality Assessment:**
+[Overall confidence levels and research gaps identified]"
+
+### 4. Generate Customer Behavior Content
+
+**WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT**
+
+Prepare customer behavior analysis with web search citations:
+
+#### Content Structure:
+
+When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:
+
+```markdown
+## Customer Behavior and Segments
+
+### Customer Behavior Patterns
+
+[Customer behavior patterns analysis with source citations]
+_Behavior Drivers: [Key motivations and patterns from web search]_
+_Interaction Preferences: [Customer engagement and interaction patterns]_
+_Decision Habits: [How customers typically make decisions]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Demographic Segmentation
+
+[Demographic analysis with source citations]
+_Age Demographics: [Age groups and preferences]_
+_Income Levels: [Income segments and purchasing behavior]_
+_Geographic Distribution: [Regional/city differences]_
+_Education Levels: [Education impact on behavior]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Psychographic Profiles
+
+[Psychographic analysis with source citations]
+_Values and Beliefs: [Core values driving customer behavior]_
+_Lifestyle Preferences: [Lifestyle choices and behaviors]_
+_Attitudes and Opinions: [Customer attitudes toward products/services]_
+_Personality Traits: [Personality influences on behavior]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Customer Segment Profiles
+
+[Detailed customer segment profiles with source citations]
+_Segment 1: [Detailed profile including demographics, psychographics, behavior]_
+_Segment 2: [Detailed profile including demographics, psychographics, behavior]_
+_Segment 3: [Detailed profile including demographics, psychographics, behavior]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Behavior Drivers and Influences
+
+[Behavior drivers analysis with source citations]
+_Emotional Drivers: [Emotional factors influencing behavior]_
+_Rational Drivers: [Logical decision factors]_
+_Social Influences: [Social and peer influences]_
+_Economic Influences: [Economic factors affecting behavior]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Customer Interaction Patterns
+
+[Customer interaction analysis with source citations]
+_Research and Discovery: [How customers find and research options]_
+_Purchase Decision Process: [Steps in purchase decision making]_
+_Post-Purchase Behavior: [After-purchase engagement patterns]_
+_Loyalty and Retention: [Factors driving customer loyalty]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+```
+
+### 5. Present Analysis and Continue Option
+
+**Show analysis and present continue option:**
+
+"I've completed **customer behavior analysis** for {{research_topic}}, focusing on customer patterns.
+
+**Key Customer Behavior Findings:**
+
+- Customer behavior patterns clearly identified with drivers
+- Demographic segmentation thoroughly analyzed
+- Psychographic profiles mapped and documented
+- Customer interaction patterns captured
+- Multiple sources verified for critical insights
+
+**Ready to proceed to customer pain points?**
+[C] Continue - Save this to document and proceed to pain points analysis
+
+**HALT — wait for user response before proceeding.**
+
+### 6. Handle Continue Selection
+
+#### If 'C' (Continue):
+
+- **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]`
+- Load: `./step-03-customer-pain-points.md`
+
+## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
+
+Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional append needed.
+
+## SUCCESS METRICS:
+
+✅ Customer behavior patterns identified with current citations
+✅ Demographic segmentation thoroughly analyzed
+✅ Psychographic profiles clearly documented
+✅ Customer interaction patterns captured
+✅ Multiple sources verified for critical insights
+✅ Content written immediately to document
+✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
+✅ Proper routing to next step (customer pain points)
+✅ Research goals alignment maintained
+
+## FAILURE MODES:
+
+❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current facts
+
+❌ Missing critical customer behavior patterns
+❌ Incomplete demographic segmentation analysis
+❌ Missing psychographic profile documentation
+❌ Not writing content immediately to document
+❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after content generation
+❌ Not routing to customer pain points analysis step
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor research decisions
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
+
+## CUSTOMER BEHAVIOR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Research customer behavior studies and market research
+- Use demographic data from authoritative sources
+- Research psychographic profiling and value systems
+- Analyze customer interaction and engagement patterns
+- Focus on current behavior data and trends
+- Present conflicting information when sources disagree
+- Apply confidence levels appropriately
+
+## BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS STANDARDS:
+
+- Always cite URLs for web search results
+- Use authoritative customer research sources
+- Note data currency and potential limitations
+- Present multiple perspectives when sources conflict
+- Apply confidence levels to uncertain data
+- Focus on actionable customer insights
+
+## NEXT STEP:
+
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-03-customer-pain-points.md` to analyze customer pain points, challenges, and unmet needs for {{research_topic}}.
+
+Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and emphasize current customer data with rigorous source verification!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-market-research/steps/step-03-customer-pain-points.md

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+# Market Research Step 3: Customer Pain Points and Needs
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
+
+- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
+- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
+- ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
+- 📋 YOU ARE A CUSTOMER NEEDS ANALYST, not content generator
+- 💬 FOCUS on customer pain points, challenges, and unmet needs
+- 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
+- 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
+- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after pain points content generation
+- 📝 WRITE CUSTOMER PAIN POINTS ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
+- 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
+- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]` before loading next step
+- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
+- Customer behavior analysis completed in previous step
+- Focus on customer pain points, challenges, and unmet needs
+- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
+- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - established from initial discussion
+- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - established from initial discussion
+
+## YOUR TASK:
+
+Conduct customer pain points and needs analysis with emphasis on challenges and frustrations.
+
+## CUSTOMER PAIN POINTS ANALYSIS SEQUENCE:
+
+### 1. Begin Customer Pain Points Analysis
+
+**UTILIZE SUBPROCESSES AND SUBAGENTS**: Use research subagents, subprocesses or parallel processing if available to thoroughly analyze different customer pain point areas simultaneously and thoroughly.
+
+Start with customer pain points research approach:
+"Now I'll conduct **customer pain points analysis** for **{{research_topic}}** to understand customer challenges.
+
+**Customer Pain Points Focus:**
+
+- Customer challenges and frustrations
+- Unmet needs and unaddressed problems
+- Barriers to adoption or usage
+- Service and support pain points
+- Customer satisfaction gaps
+
+**Let me search for current customer pain points insights.**"
+
+### 2. Parallel Pain Points Research Execution
+
+**Execute multiple web searches simultaneously:**
+
+Search the web: "{{research_topic}} customer pain points challenges"
+Search the web: "{{research_topic}} customer frustrations"
+Search the web: "{{research_topic}} unmet customer needs"
+Search the web: "{{research_topic}} customer barriers to adoption"
+
+**Analysis approach:**
+
+- Look for customer satisfaction surveys and reports
+- Search for customer complaints and reviews
+- Research customer support and service issues
+- Analyze barriers to customer adoption
+- Study unmet needs and market gaps
+
+### 3. Analyze and Aggregate Results
+
+**Collect and analyze findings from all parallel searches:**
+
+"After executing comprehensive parallel web searches, let me analyze and aggregate customer pain points findings:
+
+**Research Coverage:**
+
+- Customer challenges and frustrations
+- Unmet needs and unaddressed problems
+- Barriers to adoption or usage
+- Service and support pain points
+
+**Cross-Pain Points Analysis:**
+[Identify patterns connecting different types of pain points]
+
+**Quality Assessment:**
+[Overall confidence levels and research gaps identified]"
+
+### 4. Generate Customer Pain Points Content
+
+**WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT**
+
+Prepare customer pain points analysis with web search citations:
+
+#### Content Structure:
+
+When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:
+
+```markdown
+## Customer Pain Points and Needs
+
+### Customer Challenges and Frustrations
+
+[Customer challenges analysis with source citations]
+_Primary Frustrations: [Major customer frustrations identified]_
+_Usage Barriers: [Barriers preventing effective usage]_
+_Service Pain Points: [Customer service and support issues]_
+_Frequency Analysis: [How often these challenges occur]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Unmet Customer Needs
+
+[Unmet needs analysis with source citations]
+_Critical Unmet Needs: [Most important unaddressed needs]_
+_Solution Gaps: [Opportunities to address unmet needs]_
+_Market Gaps: [Market opportunities from unmet needs]_
+_Priority Analysis: [Which needs are most critical]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Barriers to Adoption
+
+[Adoption barriers analysis with source citations]
+_Price Barriers: [Cost-related barriers to adoption]_
+_Technical Barriers: [Complexity or technical barriers]_
+_Trust Barriers: [Trust and credibility issues]_
+_Convenience Barriers: [Ease of use or accessibility issues]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Service and Support Pain Points
+
+[Service pain points analysis with source citations]
+_Customer Service Issues: [Common customer service problems]_
+_Support Gaps: [Areas where customer support is lacking]_
+_Communication Issues: [Communication breakdowns and frustrations]_
+_Response Time Issues: [Slow response and resolution problems]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Customer Satisfaction Gaps
+
+[Satisfaction gap analysis with source citations]
+_Expectation Gaps: [Differences between expectations and reality]_
+_Quality Gaps: [Areas where quality expectations aren't met]_
+_Value Perception Gaps: [Perceived value vs actual value]_
+_Trust and Credibility Gaps: [Trust issues affecting satisfaction]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Emotional Impact Assessment
+
+[Emotional impact analysis with source citations]
+_Frustration Levels: [Customer frustration severity assessment]_
+_Loyalty Risks: [How pain points affect customer loyalty]_
+_Reputation Impact: [Impact on brand or product reputation]_
+_Customer Retention Risks: [Risk of customer loss from pain points]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Pain Point Prioritization
+
+[Pain point prioritization with source citations]
+_High Priority Pain Points: [Most critical pain points to address]_
+_Medium Priority Pain Points: [Important but less critical pain points]_
+_Low Priority Pain Points: [Minor pain points with lower impact]_
+_Opportunity Mapping: [Pain points with highest solution opportunity]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+```
+
+### 5. Present Analysis and Continue Option
+
+**Show analysis and present continue option:**
+
+"I've completed **customer pain points analysis** for {{research_topic}}, focusing on customer challenges.
+
+**Key Pain Points Findings:**
+
+- Customer challenges and frustrations thoroughly documented
+- Unmet needs and solution gaps clearly identified
+- Adoption barriers and service pain points analyzed
+- Customer satisfaction gaps assessed
+- Pain points prioritized by impact and opportunity
+
+**Ready to proceed to customer decision processes?**
+[C] Continue - Save this to document and proceed to decision processes analysis
+
+**HALT — wait for user response before proceeding.**
+
+### 6. Handle Continue Selection
+
+#### If 'C' (Continue):
+
+- **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`
+- Load: `./step-04-customer-decisions.md`
+
+## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
+
+Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional append needed.
+
+## SUCCESS METRICS:
+
+✅ Customer challenges and frustrations clearly documented
+✅ Unmet needs and solution gaps identified
+✅ Adoption barriers and service pain points analyzed
+✅ Customer satisfaction gaps assessed
+✅ Pain points prioritized by impact and opportunity
+✅ Content written immediately to document
+✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
+✅ Proper routing to next step (customer decisions)
+✅ Research goals alignment maintained
+
+## FAILURE MODES:
+
+❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current facts
+
+❌ Missing critical customer challenges or frustrations
+❌ Not identifying unmet needs or solution gaps
+❌ Incomplete adoption barriers analysis
+❌ Not writing content immediately to document
+❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after content generation
+❌ Not routing to customer decisions analysis step
+
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
+
+## CUSTOMER PAIN POINTS RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Research customer satisfaction surveys and reviews
+- Use customer feedback and complaint data
+- Analyze customer support and service issues
+- Study barriers to customer adoption
+- Focus on current pain point data
+- Present conflicting information when sources disagree
+- Apply confidence levels appropriately
+
+## PAIN POINTS ANALYSIS STANDARDS:
+
+- Always cite URLs for web search results
+- Use authoritative customer research sources
+- Note data currency and potential limitations
+- Present multiple perspectives when sources conflict
+- Apply confidence levels to uncertain data
+- Focus on actionable pain point insights
+
+## NEXT STEP:
+
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-04-customer-decisions.md` to analyze customer decision processes, journey mapping, and decision factors for {{research_topic}}.
+
+Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and emphasize current customer pain points data with rigorous source verification!

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+# Market Research Step 4: Customer Decisions and Journey
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
+
+- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
+- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
+- ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
+- 📋 YOU ARE A CUSTOMER DECISION ANALYST, not content generator
+- 💬 FOCUS on customer decision processes and journey mapping
+- 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
+- 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
+- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after decision processes content generation
+- 📝 WRITE CUSTOMER DECISIONS ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
+- 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
+- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]` before loading next step
+- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
+- Customer behavior and pain points analysis completed in previous steps
+- Focus on customer decision processes and journey mapping
+- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
+- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - established from initial discussion
+- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - established from initial discussion
+
+## YOUR TASK:
+
+Conduct customer decision processes and journey analysis with emphasis on decision factors and journey mapping.
+
+## CUSTOMER DECISIONS ANALYSIS SEQUENCE:
+
+### 1. Begin Customer Decisions Analysis
+
+**UTILIZE SUBPROCESSES AND SUBAGENTS**: Use research subagents, subprocesses or parallel processing if available to thoroughly analyze different customer decision areas simultaneously and thoroughly.
+
+Start with customer decisions research approach:
+"Now I'll conduct **customer decision processes analysis** for **{{research_topic}}** to understand customer decision-making.
+
+**Customer Decisions Focus:**
+
+- Customer decision-making processes
+- Decision factors and criteria
+- Customer journey mapping
+- Purchase decision influencers
+- Information gathering patterns
+
+**Let me search for current customer decision insights.**"
+
+### 2. Parallel Decisions Research Execution
+
+**Execute multiple web searches simultaneously:**
+
+Search the web: "{{research_topic}} customer decision process"
+Search the web: "{{research_topic}} buying criteria factors"
+Search the web: "{{research_topic}} customer journey mapping"
+Search the web: "{{research_topic}} decision influencing factors"
+
+**Analysis approach:**
+
+- Look for customer decision research studies
+- Search for buying criteria and factor analysis
+- Research customer journey mapping methodologies
+- Analyze decision influence factors and channels
+- Study information gathering and evaluation patterns
+
+### 3. Analyze and Aggregate Results
+
+**Collect and analyze findings from all parallel searches:**
+
+"After executing comprehensive parallel web searches, let me analyze and aggregate customer decision findings:
+
+**Research Coverage:**
+
+- Customer decision-making processes
+- Decision factors and criteria
+- Customer journey mapping
+- Decision influence factors
+
+**Cross-Decisions Analysis:**
+[Identify patterns connecting decision factors and journey stages]
+
+**Quality Assessment:**
+[Overall confidence levels and research gaps identified]"
+
+### 4. Generate Customer Decisions Content
+
+**WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT**
+
+Prepare customer decisions analysis with web search citations:
+
+#### Content Structure:
+
+When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:
+
+```markdown
+## Customer Decision Processes and Journey
+
+### Customer Decision-Making Processes
+
+[Decision processes analysis with source citations]
+_Decision Stages: [Key stages in customer decision making]_
+_Decision Timelines: [Timeframes for different decisions]_
+_Complexity Levels: [Decision complexity assessment]_
+_Evaluation Methods: [How customers evaluate options]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Decision Factors and Criteria
+
+[Decision factors analysis with source citations]
+_Primary Decision Factors: [Most important factors in decisions]_
+_Secondary Decision Factors: [Supporting factors influencing decisions]_
+_Weighing Analysis: [How different factors are weighed]_
+_Evoluton Patterns: [How factors change over time]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Customer Journey Mapping
+
+[Journey mapping analysis with source citations]
+_Awareness Stage: [How customers become aware of {{research_topic}}]_
+_Consideration Stage: [Evaluation and comparison process]_
+_Decision Stage: [Final decision-making process]_
+_Purchase Stage: [Purchase execution and completion]_
+_Post-Purchase Stage: [Post-decision evaluation and behavior]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Touchpoint Analysis
+
+[Touchpoint analysis with source citations]
+_Digital Touchpoints: [Online and digital interaction points]_
+_Offline Touchpoints: [Physical and in-person interaction points]_
+_Information Sources: [Where customers get information]_
+_Influence Channels: [What influences customer decisions]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Information Gathering Patterns
+
+[Information patterns analysis with source citations]
+_Research Methods: [How customers research options]_
+_Information Sources Trusted: [Most trusted information sources]_
+_Research Duration: [Time spent gathering information]_
+_Evaluation Criteria: [How customers evaluate information]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Decision Influencers
+
+[Decision influencer analysis with source citations]
+_Peer Influence: [How friends and family influence decisions]_
+_Expert Influence: [How expert opinions affect decisions]_
+_Media Influence: [How media and marketing affect decisions]_
+_Social Proof Influence: [How reviews and testimonials affect decisions]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Purchase Decision Factors
+
+[Purchase decision factors analysis with source citations]
+_Immediate Purchase Drivers: [Factors triggering immediate purchase]_
+_Delayed Purchase Drivers: [Factors causing purchase delays]_
+_Brand Loyalty Factors: [Factors driving repeat purchases]_
+_Price Sensitivity: [How price affects purchase decisions]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Customer Decision Optimizations
+
+[Decision optimization analysis with source citations]
+_Friction Reduction: [Ways to make decisions easier]_
+_Trust Building: [Building customer trust in decisions]_
+_Conversion Optimization: [Optimizing decision-to-purchase rates]_
+_Loyalty Building: [Building long-term customer relationships]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+```
+
+### 5. Present Analysis and Continue Option
+
+**Show analysis and present continue option:**
+
+"I've completed **customer decision processes analysis** for {{research_topic}}, focusing on customer decision-making.
+
+**Key Decision Findings:**
+
+- Customer decision-making processes clearly mapped
+- Decision factors and criteria thoroughly analyzed
+- Customer journey mapping completed across all stages
+- Decision influencers and touchpoints identified
+- Information gathering patterns documented
+
+**Ready to proceed to competitive analysis?**
+[C] Continue - Save this to document and proceed to competitive analysis
+
+**HALT — wait for user response before proceeding.**
+
+### 6. Handle Continue Selection
+
+#### If 'C' (Continue):
+
+- **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
+- Load: `./step-05-competitive-analysis.md`
+
+## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
+
+Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional append needed.
+
+## SUCCESS METRICS:
+
+✅ Customer decision-making processes clearly mapped
+✅ Decision factors and criteria thoroughly analyzed
+✅ Customer journey mapping completed across all stages
+✅ Decision influencers and touchpoints identified
+✅ Information gathering patterns documented
+✅ Content written immediately to document
+✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
+✅ Proper routing to next step (competitive analysis)
+✅ Research goals alignment maintained
+
+## FAILURE MODES:
+
+❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current facts
+
+❌ Missing critical decision-making process stages
+❌ Not identifying key decision factors
+❌ Incomplete customer journey mapping
+❌ Not writing content immediately to document
+❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after content generation
+❌ Not routing to competitive analysis step
+
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
+
+## CUSTOMER DECISIONS RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Research customer decision studies and psychology
+- Use customer journey mapping methodologies
+- Analyze buying criteria and decision factors
+- Study decision influence and touchpoint analysis
+- Focus on current decision data
+- Present conflicting information when sources disagree
+- Apply confidence levels appropriately
+
+## DECISION ANALYSIS STANDARDS:
+
+- Always cite URLs for web search results
+- Use authoritative customer decision research sources
+- Note data currency and potential limitations
+- Present multiple perspectives when sources conflict
+- Apply confidence levels to uncertain data
+- Focus on actionable decision insights
+
+## NEXT STEP:
+
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-05-competitive-analysis.md` to analyze competitive landscape, market positioning, and competitive strategies for {{research_topic}}.
+
+Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and emphasize current customer decision data with rigorous source verification!

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+# Market Research Step 5: Competitive Analysis
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
+
+- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
+- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
+- ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
+- 📋 YOU ARE A COMPETITIVE ANALYST, not content generator
+- 💬 FOCUS on competitive landscape and market positioning
+- 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
+- ⚠️ Present [C] complete option after competitive analysis content generation
+- 💾 ONLY save when user chooses C (Complete)
+- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]` before completing workflow
+- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to complete workflow until C is selected
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
+- Focus on competitive landscape and market positioning analysis
+- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
+- May need to search for specific competitor information
+
+## YOUR TASK:
+
+Conduct comprehensive competitive analysis with emphasis on market positioning.
+
+## COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS SEQUENCE:
+
+### 1. Begin Competitive Analysis
+
+Start with competitive research approach:
+"Now I'll conduct **competitive analysis** to understand the competitive landscape.
+
+**Competitive Analysis Focus:**
+
+- Key players and market share
+- Competitive positioning strategies
+- Strengths and weaknesses analysis
+- Market differentiation opportunities
+- Competitive threats and challenges
+
+**Let me search for current competitive information.**"
+
+### 2. Generate Competitive Analysis Content
+
+Prepare competitive analysis with web search citations:
+
+#### Content Structure:
+
+When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:
+
+```markdown
+## Competitive Landscape
+
+### Key Market Players
+
+[Key players analysis with market share data]
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Market Share Analysis
+
+[Market share analysis with source citations]
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Competitive Positioning
+
+[Positioning analysis with source citations]
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Strengths and Weaknesses
+
+[SWOT analysis with source citations]
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Market Differentiation
+
+[Differentiation analysis with source citations]
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Competitive Threats
+
+[Threats analysis with source citations]
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Opportunities
+
+[Competitive opportunities analysis with source citations]
+_Source: [URL]_
+```
+
+### 3. Present Analysis and Complete Option
+
+Show the generated competitive analysis and present complete option:
+"I've completed the **competitive analysis** for the competitive landscape.
+
+**Key Competitive Findings:**
+
+- Key market players and market share identified
+- Competitive positioning strategies mapped
+- Strengths and weaknesses thoroughly analyzed
+- Market differentiation opportunities identified
+- Competitive threats and challenges documented
+
+**Ready to complete the market research?**
+[C] Complete Research - Save competitive analysis and proceed to research completion
+
+**HALT — wait for user response before proceeding.**
+
+### 4. Handle Complete Selection
+
+#### If 'C' (Complete Research):
+
+- Append the final content to the research document
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]`
+- Load: `./step-06-research-completion.md`
+
+## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
+
+When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the research document using the structure from step 2.
+
+## SUCCESS METRICS:
+
+✅ Key market players identified
+✅ Market share analysis completed with source verification
+✅ Competitive positioning strategies clearly mapped
+✅ Strengths and weaknesses thoroughly analyzed
+✅ Market differentiation opportunities identified
+✅ [C] complete option presented and handled correctly
+✅ Content properly appended to document when C selected
+✅ Market research workflow completed successfully
+
+## FAILURE MODES:
+
+❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current facts
+
+❌ Missing key market players or market share data
+❌ Incomplete competitive positioning analysis
+❌ Not identifying market differentiation opportunities
+❌ Not presenting completion option for research workflow
+❌ Appending content without user selecting 'C'
+
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
+
+## COMPETITIVE RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Search for industry reports and competitive intelligence
+- Use competitor company websites and annual reports
+- Research market research firm competitive analyses
+- Note competitive advantages and disadvantages
+- Search for recent market developments and disruptions
+
+## MARKET RESEARCH COMPLETION:
+
+When 'C' is selected:
+
+- All market research steps completed
+- Comprehensive market research document generated
+- All sections appended with source citations
+- Market research workflow status updated
+- Final recommendations provided to user
+
+## NEXT STEP:
+
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-06-research-completion.md` to produce the final comprehensive market research document with strategic synthesis, executive summary, and complete document structure.

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+# Market Research Step 6: Research Completion
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
+
+- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
+- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
+- ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
+- 📋 YOU ARE A MARKET RESEARCH STRATEGIST, not content generator
+- 💬 FOCUS on strategic recommendations and actionable insights
+- 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
+- ⚠️ Present [C] complete option after completion content generation
+- 💾 ONLY save when user chooses C (Complete)
+- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]` before completing workflow
+- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to complete workflow until C is selected
+- 📚 GENERATE COMPLETE DOCUMENT STRUCTURE with intro, TOC, and summary
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
+- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - comprehensive market analysis
+- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - achieved through exhaustive market research
+- All market research sections have been completed (customer behavior, pain points, decisions, competitive analysis)
+- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
+- This is the final synthesis step producing the complete market research document
+
+## YOUR TASK:
+
+Produce a comprehensive, authoritative market research document on **{{research_topic}}** with compelling narrative introduction, detailed TOC, and executive summary based on exhaustive market research.
+
+## MARKET RESEARCH COMPLETION SEQUENCE:
+
+### 1. Begin Strategic Synthesis
+
+Start with strategic synthesis approach:
+"Now I'll complete our market research with **strategic synthesis and recommendations** .
+
+**Strategic Synthesis Focus:**
+
+- Integrated insights from market, customer, and competitive analysis
+- Strategic recommendations based on research findings
+- Market entry or expansion strategies
+- Risk assessment and mitigation approaches
+- Actionable next steps and implementation guidance
+
+**Let me search for current strategic insights and best practices.**"
+
+### 2. Web Search for Market Entry Strategies
+
+Search for current market strategies:
+Search the web: "market entry strategies best practices"
+
+**Strategy focus:**
+
+- Market entry timing and approaches
+- Go-to-market strategies and frameworks
+- Market positioning and differentiation tactics
+- Customer acquisition and growth strategies
+
+### 3. Web Search for Risk Assessment
+
+Search for current risk approaches:
+Search the web: "market research risk assessment frameworks"
+
+**Risk focus:**
+
+- Market risks and uncertainty management
+- Competitive threats and mitigation strategies
+- Regulatory and compliance risks
+- Economic and market volatility considerations
+
+### 4. Generate Complete Market Research Document
+
+Prepare comprehensive market research document with full structure:
+
+#### Complete Document Structure:
+
+```markdown
+# [Compelling Title]: Comprehensive {{research_topic}} Market Research
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+[Brief compelling overview of key market findings and strategic implications]
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- Market Research Introduction and Methodology
+- {{research_topic}} Market Analysis and Dynamics
+- Customer Insights and Behavior Analysis
+- Competitive Landscape and Positioning
+- Strategic Market Recommendations
+- Market Entry and Growth Strategies
+- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
+- Implementation Roadmap and Success Metrics
+- Future Market Outlook and Opportunities
+- Market Research Methodology and Source Documentation
+- Market Research Appendices and Additional Resources
+
+## 1. Market Research Introduction and Methodology
+
+### Market Research Significance
+
+**Compelling market narrative about why {{research_topic}} research is critical now**
+_Market Importance: [Strategic market significance with up-to-date context]_
+_Business Impact: [Business implications of market research]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Market Research Methodology
+
+[Comprehensive description of market research approach including:]
+
+- **Market Scope**: [Comprehensive market coverage areas]
+- **Data Sources**: [Authoritative market sources and verification approach]
+- **Analysis Framework**: [Structured market analysis methodology]
+- **Time Period**: [current focus and market evolution context]
+- **Geographic Coverage**: [Regional/global market scope]
+
+### Market Research Goals and Objectives
+
+**Original Market Goals:** {{research_goals}}
+
+**Achieved Market Objectives:**
+
+- [Market Goal 1 achievement with supporting evidence]
+- [Market Goal 2 achievement with supporting evidence]
+- [Additional market insights discovered during research]
+
+## 2. {{research_topic}} Market Analysis and Dynamics
+
+### Market Size and Growth Projections
+
+_[Comprehensive market analysis]_
+_Market Size: [Current market valuation and size]_
+_Growth Rate: [CAGR and market growth projections]_
+_Market Drivers: [Key factors driving market growth]_
+_Market Segments: [Detailed market segmentation analysis]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Market Trends and Dynamics
+
+[Current market trends analysis]
+_Emerging Trends: [Key market trends and their implications]_
+_Market Dynamics: [Forces shaping market evolution]_
+_Consumer Behavior Shifts: [Changes in customer behavior and preferences]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Pricing and Business Model Analysis
+
+[Comprehensive pricing and business model analysis]
+_Pricing Strategies: [Current pricing approaches and models]_
+_Business Model Evolution: [Emerging and successful business models]_
+_Value Proposition Analysis: [Customer value proposition assessment]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+## 3. Customer Insights and Behavior Analysis
+
+### Customer Behavior Patterns
+
+[Customer insights analysis with current context]
+_Behavior Patterns: [Key customer behavior trends and patterns]_
+_Customer Journey: [Complete customer journey mapping]_
+_Decision Factors: [Factors influencing customer decisions]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Customer Pain Points and Needs
+
+[Comprehensive customer pain point analysis]
+_Pain Points: [Key customer challenges and frustrations]_
+_Unmet Needs: [Unsolved customer needs and opportunities]_
+_Customer Expectations: [Current customer expectations and requirements]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Customer Segmentation and Targeting
+
+[Detailed customer segmentation analysis]
+_Customer Segments: [Detailed customer segment profiles]_
+_Target Market Analysis: [Most attractive customer segments]_
+_Segment-specific Strategies: [Tailored approaches for key segments]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+## 4. Competitive Landscape and Positioning
+
+### Competitive Analysis
+
+[Comprehensive competitive analysis]
+_Market Leaders: [Dominant competitors and their strategies]_
+_Emerging Competitors: [New entrants and innovative approaches]_
+_Competitive Advantages: [Key differentiators and competitive advantages]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Market Positioning Strategies
+
+[Strategic positioning analysis]
+_Positioning Opportunities: [Opportunities for market differentiation]_
+_Competitive Gaps: [Unserved market needs and opportunities]_
+_Positioning Framework: [Recommended positioning approach]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+## 5. Strategic Market Recommendations
+
+### Market Opportunity Assessment
+
+[Strategic market opportunities analysis]
+_High-Value Opportunities: [Most attractive market opportunities]_
+_Market Entry Timing: [Optimal timing for market entry or expansion]_
+_Growth Strategies: [Recommended approaches for market growth]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Strategic Recommendations
+
+[Comprehensive strategic recommendations]
+_Market Entry Strategy: [Recommended approach for market entry/expansion]_
+_Competitive Strategy: [Recommended competitive positioning and approach]_
+_Customer Acquisition Strategy: [Recommended customer acquisition approach]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+## 6. Market Entry and Growth Strategies
+
+### Go-to-Market Strategy
+
+[Comprehensive go-to-market approach]
+_Market Entry Approach: [Recommended market entry strategy and tactics]_
+_Channel Strategy: [Optimal channels for market reach and customer acquisition]_
+_Partnership Strategy: [Strategic partnership and collaboration opportunities]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Growth and Scaling Strategy
+
+[Market growth and scaling analysis]
+_Growth Phases: [Recommended phased approach to market growth]_
+_Scaling Considerations: [Key factors for successful market scaling]_
+_Expansion Opportunities: [Opportunities for geographic or segment expansion]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+## 7. Risk Assessment and Mitigation
+
+### Market Risk Analysis
+
+[Comprehensive market risk assessment]
+_Market Risks: [Key market-related risks and uncertainties]_
+_Competitive Risks: [Competitive threats and mitigation strategies]_
+_Regulatory Risks: [Regulatory and compliance considerations]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Mitigation Strategies
+
+[Risk mitigation and contingency planning]
+_Risk Mitigation Approaches: [Strategies for managing identified risks]_
+_Contingency Planning: [Backup plans and alternative approaches]_
+_Market Sensitivity Analysis: [Impact of market changes on strategy]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+## 8. Implementation Roadmap and Success Metrics
+
+### Implementation Framework
+
+[Comprehensive implementation guidance]
+_Implementation Timeline: [Recommended phased implementation approach]_
+_Required Resources: [Key resources and capabilities needed]_
+_Implementation Milestones: [Key milestones and success criteria]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Success Metrics and KPIs
+
+[Comprehensive success measurement framework]
+_Key Performance Indicators: [Critical metrics for measuring success]_
+_Monitoring and Reporting: [Approach for tracking and reporting progress]_
+_Success Criteria: [Clear criteria for determining success]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+## 9. Future Market Outlook and Opportunities
+
+### Future Market Trends
+
+[Forward-looking market analysis]
+_Near-term Market Evolution: [1-2 year market development expectations]_
+_Medium-term Market Trends: [3-5 year expected market developments]_
+_Long-term Market Vision: [5+ year market outlook for {{research_topic}}]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+### Strategic Opportunities
+
+[Market opportunity analysis and recommendations]
+_Emerging Opportunities: [New market opportunities and their potential]_
+_Innovation Opportunities: [Areas for market innovation and differentiation]_
+_Strategic Market Investments: [Recommended market investments and priorities]_
+_Source: [URL]_
+
+## 10. Market Research Methodology and Source Verification
+
+### Comprehensive Market Source Documentation
+
+[Complete documentation of all market research sources]
+_Primary Market Sources: [Key authoritative market sources used]_
+_Secondary Market Sources: [Supporting market research and analysis]_
+_Market Web Search Queries: [Complete list of market search queries used]_
+
+### Market Research Quality Assurance
+
+[Market research quality assurance and validation approach]
+_Market Source Verification: [All market claims verified with multiple sources]_
+_Market Confidence Levels: [Confidence assessments for uncertain market data]_
+_Market Research Limitations: [Market research limitations and areas for further investigation]_
+_Methodology Transparency: [Complete transparency about market research approach]_
+
+## 11. Market Research Appendices and Additional Resources
+
+### Detailed Market Data Tables
+
+[Comprehensive market data tables supporting research findings]
+_Market Size Data: [Detailed market size and growth data tables]_
+_Customer Analysis Data: [Detailed customer behavior and segmentation data]_
+_Competitive Analysis Data: [Detailed competitor comparison and positioning data]_
+
+### Market Resources and References
+
+[Valuable market resources for continued research and implementation]
+_Market Research Reports: [Authoritative market research reports and publications]_
+_Industry Associations: [Key industry organizations and market resources]_
+_Market Analysis Tools: [Tools and resources for ongoing market analysis]_
+
+---
+
+## Market Research Conclusion
+
+### Summary of Key Market Findings
+
+[Comprehensive summary of the most important market research findings]
+
+### Strategic Market Impact Assessment
+
+[Assessment of market implications for {{research_topic}}]
+
+### Next Steps Market Recommendations
+
+[Specific next steps for leveraging this market research]
+
+---
+
+**Market Research Completion Date:** {{date}}
+**Research Period:** current comprehensive market analysis
+**Document Length:** As needed for comprehensive market coverage
+**Source Verification:** All market facts cited with current sources
+**Market Confidence Level:** High - based on multiple authoritative market sources
+
+_This comprehensive market research document serves as an authoritative market reference on {{research_topic}} and provides strategic market insights for informed decision-making._
+```
+
+### 5. Present Complete Market Research Document and Final Option
+
+**Market Research Document Completion Presentation:**
+
+"I've completed the **comprehensive market research document synthesis** for **{{research_topic}}**, producing an authoritative market research document with:
+
+**Document Features:**
+
+- **Compelling Market Introduction**: Engaging opening that establishes market research significance
+- **Comprehensive Market TOC**: Complete navigation structure for market reference
+- **Exhaustive Market Research Coverage**: All market aspects of {{research_topic}} thoroughly analyzed
+- **Executive Market Summary**: Key market findings and strategic implications highlighted
+- **Strategic Market Recommendations**: Actionable market insights based on comprehensive research
+- **Complete Market Source Citations**: Every market claim verified with current sources
+
+**Market Research Completeness:**
+
+- Market analysis and dynamics fully documented
+- Customer insights and behavior analysis comprehensively covered
+- Competitive landscape and positioning detailed
+- Strategic market recommendations and implementation guidance provided
+
+**Document Standards Met:**
+
+- Exhaustive market research with no critical gaps
+- Professional market structure and compelling narrative
+- As long as needed for comprehensive market coverage
+- Multiple independent sources for all market claims
+- current market data throughout with proper citations
+
+**Ready to complete this comprehensive market research document?**
+[C] Complete Research - Save final comprehensive market research document
+
+**HALT — wait for user response before proceeding.**
+
+### 6. Handle Complete Selection
+
+#### If 'C' (Complete Research):
+
+- **Replace** the template placeholder `[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]` in the `## Research Overview` section near the top of the document with a concise 2-3 paragraph overview summarizing the research scope, key findings, and a pointer to the full executive summary in the Research Synthesis section
+- Append the final content to the research document
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
+- Complete the market research workflow
+
+## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
+
+When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the research document using the structure from step 4. Also replace the `[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]` placeholder in the Research Overview section at the top of the document.
+
+## SUCCESS METRICS:
+
+✅ Compelling market introduction with research significance
+✅ Comprehensive market table of contents with complete document structure
+✅ Exhaustive market research coverage across all market aspects
+✅ Executive market summary with key findings and strategic implications
+✅ Strategic market recommendations grounded in comprehensive research
+✅ Complete market source verification with current citations
+✅ Professional market document structure and compelling narrative
+✅ [C] complete option presented and handled correctly
+✅ Market research workflow completed with comprehensive document
+
+## FAILURE MODES:
+
+❌ Not producing compelling market introduction
+❌ Missing comprehensive market table of contents
+❌ Incomplete market research coverage across market aspects
+❌ Not providing executive market summary with key findings
+❌ Missing strategic market recommendations based on research
+❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current facts
+❌ Producing market document without professional structure
+❌ Not presenting completion option for final market document
+
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
+
+## STRATEGIC RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Search for current market strategy frameworks and best practices
+- Research successful market entry cases and approaches
+- Identify risk management methodologies and frameworks
+- Research implementation planning and execution strategies
+- Consider market timing and readiness factors
+
+## COMPREHENSIVE MARKET DOCUMENT STANDARDS:
+
+This step ensures the final market research document:
+
+- Serves as an authoritative market reference on {{research_topic}}
+- Provides strategic market insights for informed decision-making
+- Includes comprehensive market coverage with no gaps
+- Maintains rigorous market source verification standards
+- Delivers strategic market insights and actionable recommendations
+- Meets professional market research document quality standards
+
+## MARKET RESEARCH WORKFLOW COMPLETION:
+
+When 'C' is selected:
+
+- All market research steps completed (1-4)
+- Comprehensive market research document generated
+- Professional market document structure with intro, TOC, and summary
+- All market sections appended with source citations
+- Market research workflow status updated to complete
+- Final comprehensive market research document delivered to user
+
+## FINAL MARKET DELIVERABLE:
+
+Complete authoritative market research document on {{research_topic}} that:
+
+- Establishes professional market credibility through comprehensive research
+- Provides strategic market insights for informed decision-making
+- Serves as market reference document for continued use
+- Maintains highest market research quality standards with current verification
+
+## NEXT STEPS:
+
+Comprehensive market research workflow complete. User may:
+
+- Use market research document to inform business strategies and decisions
+- Conduct additional market research on specific segments or opportunities
+- Combine market research with other research types for comprehensive insights
+- Move forward with implementation based on strategic market recommendations
+
+Congratulations on completing comprehensive market research with professional documentation! 🎉

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-market-research/workflow.md

@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
----
-name: market-research
-description: 'Conduct market research on competition and customers. Use when the user says "create a market research report about [business idea]".'
----
-
 # Market Research Workflow
 
 **Goal:** Conduct comprehensive market research using current web data and verified sources to produce complete research documents with compelling narratives and proper citations.
@@ -47,7 +42,7 @@ After gathering the topic and goals:
 2. Set `research_topic = [discovered topic from discussion]`
 3. Set `research_goals = [discovered goals from discussion]`
 4. Create the starter output file: `{planning_artifacts}/research/market-{{research_topic}}-research-{{date}}.md` with exact copy of the `./research.template.md` contents
-5. Load: `./market-steps/step-01-init.md` with topic context
+5. Load: `./steps/step-01-init.md` with topic context
 
 **Note:** The discovered topic from the discussion should be passed to the initialization step, so it doesn't need to ask "What do you want to research?" again - it can focus on refining the scope for market research.
 

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
-workflow-domain-research.md:
-  canonicalId: bmad-domain-research
-  type: workflow
-  description: "Conduct domain and industry research. Use when the user says 'lets create a research report on [domain or industry]'"
-
-workflow-market-research.md:
-  canonicalId: bmad-market-research
-  type: workflow
-  description: "Conduct market research on competition and customers. Use when the user says 'create a market research report about [business idea]'"
-
-workflow-technical-research.md:
-  canonicalId: bmad-technical-research
-  type: workflow
-  description: "Conduct technical research on technologies and architecture. Use when the user says 'create a technical research report on [topic]'"

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-technical-research
+description: 'Conduct technical research on technologies and architecture. Use when the user says "create a technical research report on [topic]".'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/research.template.md

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+---
+stepsCompleted: []
+inputDocuments: []
+workflowType: 'research'
+lastStep: 1
+research_type: '{{research_type}}'
+research_topic: '{{research_topic}}'
+research_goals: '{{research_goals}}'
+user_name: '{{user_name}}'
+date: '{{date}}'
+web_research_enabled: true
+source_verification: true
+---
+
+# Research Report: {{research_type}}
+
+**Date:** {{date}}
+**Author:** {{user_name}}
+**Research Type:** {{research_type}}
+
+---
+
+## Research Overview
+
+[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]
+
+---
+
+<!-- Content will be appended sequentially through research workflow steps -->

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/technical-steps/step-01-init.md

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ For **{{research_topic}}**, I will research:
 
 - Document scope confirmation in research file
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-02-technical-overview.md`
+- Load: `./step-02-technical-overview.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -132,6 +132,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append scope confirmation:
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-02-technical-overview.md` to begin technology stack analysis.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-02-technical-overview.md` to begin technology stack analysis.
 
 Remember: This is SCOPE CONFIRMATION ONLY - no actual technical research yet, just confirming the research approach and scope!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/technical-steps/step-02-technical-overview.md

@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ _Source: [URL]_
 
 - **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-03-integration-patterns.md`
+- Load: `./step-03-integration-patterns.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -234,6 +234,6 @@ Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional a
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-03-integration-patterns.md` to analyze APIs, communication protocols, and system interoperability for {{research_topic}}.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-03-integration-patterns.md` to analyze APIs, communication protocols, and system interoperability for {{research_topic}}.
 
 Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and emphasize current technology data with rigorous source verification!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/technical-steps/step-03-integration-patterns.md

@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ _Source: [URL]_
 
 - **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-04-architectural-patterns.md`
+- Load: `./step-04-architectural-patterns.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -243,6 +243,6 @@ Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional a
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-04-architectural-patterns.md` to analyze architectural patterns, design decisions, and system structures for {{research_topic}}.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-04-architectural-patterns.md` to analyze architectural patterns, design decisions, and system structures for {{research_topic}}.
 
 Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and emphasize current integration data with rigorous source verification!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/technical-steps/step-04-architectural-patterns.md

@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ Show the generated architectural patterns and present continue option:
 
 - Append the final content to the research document
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-05-implementation-research.md`
+- Load: `./step-05-implementation-research.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -197,6 +197,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the research document usin
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-05-implementation-research.md` to focus on implementation approaches and technology adoption.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-05-implementation-research.md` to focus on implementation approaches and technology adoption.
 
 Remember: Always emphasize current architectural data and rigorous source verification!

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/technical-steps/step-05-implementation-research.md

@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ Show the generated implementation research and present continue option:
 
 - Append the final content to the research document
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md`
+- Load: `./step-06-research-synthesis.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -230,4 +230,4 @@ When 'C' is selected:
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md` to produce the comprehensive technical research document with narrative introduction, detailed TOC, and executive summary.
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-06-research-synthesis.md` to produce the comprehensive technical research document with narrative introduction, detailed TOC, and executive summary.

src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/workflow.md

@@ -1,7 +1,3 @@
----
-name: technical-research
-description: 'Conduct technical research on technologies and architecture. Use when the user says "create a technical research report on [topic]".'
----
 
 # Technical Research Workflow
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-create-ux-design
+description: 'Plan UX patterns and design specifications. Use when the user says "lets create UX design" or "create UX specifications" or "help me plan the UX"'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in ./workflow.md.

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-01-init.md

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ First, check if the output document already exists:
 
 If the document exists and has frontmatter with `stepsCompleted`:
 
-- **STOP here** and load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-01b-continue.md` immediately
+- **STOP here** and load `./step-01b-continue.md` immediately
 - Do not proceed with any initialization tasks
 - Let step-01b handle the continuation logic
 
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Discover and load context documents using smart discovery. Documents can be in t
 - {planning_artifacts}/**
 - {output_folder}/**
 - {product_knowledge}/**
-- docs/**
+- {project-root}/docs/**
 
 Also - when searching - documents can be a single markdown file, or a folder with an index and multiple files. For Example, if searching for `*foo*.md` and not found, also search for a folder called *foo*/index.md (which indicates sharded content)
 
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ Try to discover the following:
 
 #### B. Create Initial Document
 
-Copy the template from `{installed_path}/ux-design-template.md` to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
+Copy the template from `../ux-design-template.md` to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 Initialize frontmatter in the template.
 
 #### C. Complete Initialization and Report
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ Do you have any other documents you'd like me to include, or shall we continue t
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects [C] to continue, ensure the file `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md` has been created and saved, and then load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-02-discovery.md` to begin the UX discovery phase.
+After user selects [C] to continue, ensure the file `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md` has been created and saved, and then load `./step-02-discovery.md` to begin the UX discovery phase.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-02 until output file has been updated and user explicitly selects [C] to continue!
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-01b-continue.md

@@ -72,9 +72,9 @@ Does this look right, or do you want to make any adjustments before we proceed?"
 
 Based on `lastStep` value, determine which step to load next:
 
-- If `lastStep = 1` → Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-02-discovery.md`
-- If `lastStep = 2` → Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-03-core-experience.md`
-- If `lastStep = 3` → Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-04-emotional-response.md`
+- If `lastStep = 1` → Load `./step-02-discovery.md`
+- If `lastStep = 2` → Load `./step-03-core-experience.md`
+- If `lastStep = 3` → Load `./step-04-emotional-response.md`
 - Continue this pattern for all steps
 - If `lastStep` indicates final step → Workflow already complete
 
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ After presenting current progress, ask:
 If `lastStep` indicates the final step is completed:
 "Great news! It looks like we've already completed the UX design workflow for {{project_name}}.
 
-The final UX design specification is ready at {output_folder}/ux-design-specification.md with all sections completed through step {finalStepNumber}.
+The final UX design specification is ready at {planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md with all sections completed through step {finalStepNumber}.
 
 The complete UX design includes visual foundations, user flows, and design specifications ready for implementation.
 

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

@@ -30,8 +30,8 @@ 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 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
+- When 'P' selected: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
 
@@ -155,11 +155,11 @@ Show the generated project understanding content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]`
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-03-core-experience.md`
+- Load `./step-03-core-experience.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
-When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document. Only after the content is saved to document, read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-03-core-experience.md`.
+When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document. Only after the content is saved to document, read fully and follow: `./step-03-core-experience.md`.
 
 ## SUCCESS METRICS:
 

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

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on defining the core user experience and platform
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE discovery, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
@@ -30,8 +31,8 @@ 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 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
+- When 'P' selected: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
 
@@ -161,7 +162,7 @@ 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
+- Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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
@@ -169,7 +170,7 @@ Show the generated core experience content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'P' (Party Mode):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md with the current core experience definition
+- Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill with the current core experience definition
 - Process the collaborative experience improvements that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the core experience definition? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu
@@ -179,7 +180,7 @@ Show the generated core experience content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Update frontmatter: append step to end of stepsCompleted array
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-04-emotional-response.md`
+- Load `./step-04-emotional-response.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -211,6 +212,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-04-emotional-response.md` to define desired emotional responses.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-04-emotional-response.md` to define desired emotional responses.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-04 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

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

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on defining desired emotional responses and user feelings
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE discovery, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
@@ -30,8 +31,8 @@ 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 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
+- When 'P' selected: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
 
@@ -164,7 +165,7 @@ 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
+- Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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
@@ -172,7 +173,7 @@ Show the generated emotional response content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'P' (Party Mode):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md with the current emotional response definition
+- Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill with the current emotional response definition
 - Process the collaborative emotional insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the emotional response definition? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu
@@ -182,7 +183,7 @@ Show the generated emotional response content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Update frontmatter: append step to end of stepsCompleted array
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-05-inspiration.md`
+- Load `./step-05-inspiration.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -214,6 +215,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-05-inspiration.md` to analyze UX patterns from inspiring products.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-05-inspiration.md` to analyze UX patterns from inspiring products.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-05 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

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

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on analyzing existing UX patterns and extracting inspiration
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE discovery, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
@@ -30,8 +31,8 @@ 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 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
+- When 'P' selected: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
 
@@ -179,7 +180,7 @@ 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
+- Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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
@@ -187,7 +188,7 @@ Show the generated inspiration analysis content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'P' (Party Mode):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md with the current inspiration analysis
+- Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill with the current inspiration analysis
 - Process the collaborative pattern insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the inspiration analysis? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu
@@ -197,7 +198,7 @@ Show the generated inspiration analysis content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Update frontmatter: append step to end of stepsCompleted array
-- Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-06-design-system.md`
+- Read fully and follow: `./step-06-design-system.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -229,6 +230,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-06-design-system.md` to choose the appropriate design system approach.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-06-design-system.md` to choose the appropriate design system approach.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-06 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

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

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on choosing appropriate design system approach
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE decision-making, not recommendation-only
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
@@ -30,8 +31,8 @@ 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 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
+- When 'P' selected: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
 
@@ -197,7 +198,7 @@ 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
+- Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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
@@ -205,7 +206,7 @@ Show the generated design system content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'P' (Party Mode):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md with the current design system choice
+- Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill with the current design system choice
 - Process the collaborative design system insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the design system decision? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu
@@ -215,7 +216,7 @@ Show the generated design system content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Update frontmatter: append step to end of stepsCompleted array
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-07-defining-experience.md`
+- Load `./step-07-defining-experience.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -247,6 +248,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-07-defining-experience.md` to define the core user interaction.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-07-defining-experience.md` to define the core user interaction.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-07 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

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

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on defining the core interaction that defines the product
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE discovery, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
@@ -30,8 +31,8 @@ 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 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
+- When 'P' selected: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
 
@@ -199,7 +200,7 @@ 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
+- Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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
@@ -207,7 +208,7 @@ Show the generated defining experience content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'P' (Party Mode):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md with the current defining experience
+- Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill with the current defining experience
 - Process the collaborative experience insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the defining experience? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu
@@ -217,7 +218,7 @@ Show the generated defining experience content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Update frontmatter: append step to end of stepsCompleted array
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-08-visual-foundation.md`
+- Load `./step-08-visual-foundation.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -249,6 +250,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-08-visual-foundation.md` to establish visual design foundation.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-08-visual-foundation.md` to establish visual design foundation.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-08 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

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

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on establishing visual design foundation (colors, typography, spacing)
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE discovery, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
@@ -30,8 +31,8 @@ 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 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
+- When 'P' selected: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
 
@@ -169,7 +170,7 @@ 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
+- Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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
@@ -177,7 +178,7 @@ Show the generated visual foundation content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'P' (Party Mode):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md with the current visual foundation
+- Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill with the current visual foundation
 - Process the collaborative visual insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the visual foundation? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu
@@ -187,7 +188,7 @@ Show the generated visual foundation content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Update frontmatter: append step to end of stepsCompleted array
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-09-design-directions.md`
+- Load `./step-09-design-directions.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -219,6 +220,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-09-design-directions.md` to generate design direction mockups.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-09-design-directions.md` to generate design direction mockups.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-09 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

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

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on generating and evaluating design direction variations
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE exploration, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
@@ -30,8 +31,8 @@ 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 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
+- When 'P' selected: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
 
@@ -169,7 +170,7 @@ 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
+- Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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
@@ -177,7 +178,7 @@ Show the generated design direction content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'P' (Party Mode):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md with the current design direction
+- Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill with the current design direction
 - Process the collaborative design insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the design direction? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu
@@ -187,7 +188,7 @@ Show the generated design direction content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Update frontmatter: append step to end of stepsCompleted array
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-10-user-journeys.md`
+- Load `./step-10-user-journeys.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -219,6 +220,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-10-user-journeys.md` to design user journey flows.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-10-user-journeys.md` to design user journey flows.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-10 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

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

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on designing user flows and journey interactions
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE flow design, not assumption-based layouts
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
@@ -30,8 +31,8 @@ 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 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
+- When 'P' selected: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
 
@@ -187,7 +188,7 @@ 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
+- Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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
@@ -195,7 +196,7 @@ Show the generated user journey content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'P' (Party Mode):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md with the current user journeys
+- Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill with the current user journeys
 - Process the collaborative journey insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the user journeys? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu
@@ -205,7 +206,7 @@ Show the generated user journey content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Update frontmatter: append step to end of stepsCompleted array
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-11-component-strategy.md`
+- Load `./step-11-component-strategy.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -236,6 +237,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-11-component-strategy.md` to define component library strategy.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-11-component-strategy.md` to define component library strategy.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-11 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

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

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on defining component library strategy and custom components
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE component planning, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
@@ -30,8 +31,8 @@ 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 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
+- When 'P' selected: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
 
@@ -193,7 +194,7 @@ 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
+- Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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
@@ -201,7 +202,7 @@ Show the generated component strategy content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'P' (Party Mode):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md with the current component strategy
+- Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill with the current component strategy
 - Process the collaborative component insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the component strategy? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu
@@ -211,7 +212,7 @@ Show the generated component strategy content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Update frontmatter: append step to end of stepsCompleted array
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-12-ux-patterns.md`
+- Load `./step-12-ux-patterns.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -243,6 +244,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-12-ux-patterns.md` to define UX consistency patterns.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-12-ux-patterns.md` to define UX consistency patterns.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-12 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

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

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on establishing consistency patterns for common UX situations
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE pattern definition, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
@@ -30,8 +31,8 @@ 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 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
+- When 'P' selected: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
 
@@ -182,7 +183,7 @@ 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
+- Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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
@@ -190,7 +191,7 @@ Show the generated UX patterns content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'P' (Party Mode):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md with the current UX patterns
+- Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill with the current UX patterns
 - Process the collaborative pattern insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the UX patterns? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu
@@ -200,7 +201,7 @@ Show the generated UX patterns content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Update frontmatter: append step to end of stepsCompleted array
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-13-responsive-accessibility.md`
+- Load `./step-13-responsive-accessibility.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -232,6 +233,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-13-responsive-accessibility.md` to define responsive design and accessibility strategy.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-13-responsive-accessibility.md` to define responsive design and accessibility strategy.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-13 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

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

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 - 💬 FOCUS on responsive design strategy and accessibility compliance
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE strategy definition, not assumption-based design
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
@@ -30,8 +31,8 @@ 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 'P' selected: Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md
+- When 'A' selected: Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill
+- When 'P' selected: Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill
 - PROTOCOLS always return to this step's A/P/C menu
 - User accepts/rejects protocol changes before proceeding
 
@@ -209,7 +210,7 @@ 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
+- Invoke the `bmad-advanced-elicitation` skill 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
@@ -217,7 +218,7 @@ Show the generated responsive and accessibility content and present choices:
 
 #### If 'P' (Party Mode):
 
-- Read fully and follow: {project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md with the current responsive/accessibility strategy
+- Invoke the `bmad-party-mode` skill with the current responsive/accessibility strategy
 - Process the collaborative insights that come back
 - Ask user: "Accept these changes to the responsive/accessibility strategy? (y/n)"
 - If yes: Update content with improvements, then return to A/P/C menu
@@ -227,7 +228,7 @@ Show the generated responsive and accessibility content and present choices:
 
 - Append the final content to `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Update frontmatter: append step to end of stepsCompleted array
-- Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-14-complete.md`
+- Load `./step-14-complete.md`
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
@@ -259,6 +260,6 @@ When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the document using the str
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-14-complete.md` to finalize the UX design workflow.
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-14-complete.md` to finalize the UX design workflow.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-14 until user explicitly selects 'C' from the A/P/C menu and content is saved!

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/steps/step-14-complete.md

@@ -75,8 +75,8 @@ This specification is now ready to guide visual design, implementation, and deve
 
 Update the main workflow status file:
 
-- Load `{status_file}` from workflow configuration (if exists)
-- Update workflow_status["create-ux-design"] = "{default_output_file}"
+- Load the project's workflow status file (if one exists)
+- Update workflow_status["create-ux-design"] = `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 - Save file, preserving all comments and structure
 - Mark current timestamp as completion time