workflow step location fixed in create product brief

- Fix XML syntax error in dev-story/instructions.xml:20 (goto element)
- Fix path typo in tech-writer.agent.yaml (_bmadbmm → _bmad/bmm)
- Fix wrong route in analyst.agent.yaml (edit-agent → party-mode)
- Comment out unimplemented validate-create-story in sm.agent.yaml
- Comment out unimplemented validate-design in ux-designer.agent.yaml
- Remove misleading validate-create-story reference in create-story output

Fixes #1075
Related to #1163

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Co-authored-by: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>

.coderabbit.yaml

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+# yaml-language-server: $schema=https://coderabbit.ai/integrations/schema.v2.json
+
+language: "en-US"
+early_access: true
+reviews:
+  profile: chill
+  high_level_summary: false # don't post summary until explicitly invoked
+  request_changes_workflow: false
+  review_status: false
+  commit_status: false
+  walkthrough: false
+  poem: false
+  auto_review:
+    enabled: false
+    drafts: true # Can review drafts. Since it's manually triggered, it's fine.
+    auto_incremental_review: false # always review the whole PR, not just new commits
+    base_branches:
+      - main
+  path_filters:
+    - "!**/node_modules/**"
+  path_instructions:
+    - path: "**/*"
+      instructions: |
+        Focus on inconsistencies, contradictions, edge cases and serious issues.
+        Avoid commenting on minor issues such as linting, formatting and style issues.
+        When providing code suggestions, use GitHub's suggestion format:
+        ```suggestion
+        <code changes>
+        ```
+    - path: "**/*.js"
+      instructions: |
+        CLI tooling code. Check for: missing error handling on fs operations,
+        path.join vs string concatenation, proper cleanup in error paths.
+        Flag any process.exit() without error message.
+chat:
+  auto_reply: true # Response to mentions in comments, a la @coderabbit review
+issue_enrichment:
+  auto_enrich:
+    enabled: false # don't auto-comment on issues
+

.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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+# Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct
+
+## Our Pledge
+
+We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our
+community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
+size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender
+identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status,
+nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity
+and orientation.
+
+We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming,
+diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
+
+## Our Standards
+
+Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our
+community include:
+
+* Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
+* Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
+* Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
+* Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes,
+  and learning from the experience
+* Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the
+  overall community
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
+
+* The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or
+  advances of any kind
+* Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+* Public or private harassment
+* Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email
+  address, without their explicit permission
+* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
+  professional setting
+
+## Enforcement Responsibilities
+
+Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of
+acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in
+response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive,
+or harmful.
+
+Community leaders have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject
+comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are
+not aligned to this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation
+decisions when appropriate.
+
+## Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when
+an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces.
+Examples of representing our community include using an official e-mail address,
+posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
+representative at an online or offline event.
+
+## Enforcement
+
+Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
+reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement at
+the official BMAD Discord server (<https://discord.com/invite/gk8jAdXWmj>) - DM a moderator or flag a post.
+All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
+
+All community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the
+reporter of any incident.
+
+## Enforcement Guidelines
+
+Community leaders will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining
+the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:
+
+### 1. Correction
+
+**Community Impact**: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed
+unprofessional or unwelcome in the community.
+
+**Consequence**: A private, written warning from community leaders, providing
+clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the
+behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.
+
+### 2. Warning
+
+**Community Impact**: A violation through a single incident or series
+of actions.
+
+**Consequence**: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No
+interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with
+those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This
+includes avoiding interactions in community spaces as well as external channels
+like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or
+permanent ban.
+
+### 3. Temporary Ban
+
+**Community Impact**: A serious violation of community standards, including
+sustained inappropriate behavior.
+
+**Consequence**: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public
+communication with the community for a specified period of time. No public or
+private interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction
+with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, is allowed during this period.
+Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.
+
+### 4. Permanent Ban
+
+**Community Impact**: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community
+standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior,  harassment of an
+individual, or aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals.
+
+**Consequence**: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within
+the community.
+
+## Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant][homepage],
+version 2.0, available at
+<https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/0/code_of_conduct.html>.
+
+Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by [Mozilla's code of conduct
+enforcement ladder](https://github.com/mozilla/diversity).
+
+[homepage]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org
+
+For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see the FAQ at
+<https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq>. Translations are available at
+<https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations>.

.github/FUNDING.yaml

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+# These are supported funding model platforms
+
+github: # Replace with up to 4 GitHub Sponsors-enabled usernames e.g., [user1, user2]
+patreon: # Replace with a single Patreon username
+open_collective: # Replace with a single Open Collective username
+ko_fi: # Replace with a single Ko-fi username
+tidelift: # Replace with a single Tidelift platform-name/package-name e.g., npm/babel
+community_bridge: # Replace with a single Community Bridge project_name e.g., cloud-foundry
+liberapay: # Replace with a single Liberapay username
+issuehunt: # Replace with a single IssueHunt username
+lfx_crowdfunding: # Replace with a single LFX Crowdfunding project_name e.g., cloud-foundry
+polar: # Replace with a single Polar username
+buy_me_a_coffee: bmad
+thanks_dev: # Replace with a single thanks.dev username
+custom: # Replace with up to 4 custom sponsorship URLs e.g., ['link1', 'link2']

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**Steps to Reproduce**
+What lead to the bug and can it be reliable recreated - if so with what steps.
+
+**PR**
+If you have an idea to fix and would like to contribute, please indicate here you are working on a fix, or link to a proposed PR to fix the issue. Please review the contribution.md - contributions are always welcome!
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Please be Specific if relevant**
+Model(s) Used:
+Agentic IDE Used:
+WebSite Used:
+Project Language:
+BMad Method version:
+
+**Screenshots or Links**
+If applicable, add screenshots or links (if web sharable record) to help explain your problem.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context about the problem here. The more information you can provide, the easier it will be to suggest a fix or resolve

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yaml

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+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Discord Community Support
+    url: https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj
+    about: Please join our Discord server for general questions and community discussion before opening an issue.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/idea_submission.md

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+---
+name: V6 Idea Submission
+about: Suggest an idea for v6
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+# Idea: [Replace with a clear, actionable title]
+
+## PASS Framework
+
+**P**roblem:
+
+> What's broken or missing? What pain point are we addressing? (1-2 sentences)
+>
+> [Your answer here]
+
+**A**udience:
+
+> Who's affected by this problem and how severely? (1-2 sentences)
+>
+> [Your answer here]
+
+**S**olution:
+
+> What will we build or change? How will we measure success? (1-2 sentences with at least 1 measurable outcome)
+>
+> [Your answer here]
+>
+> [Your Acceptance Criteria for measuring success here]
+
+**S**ize:
+
+> How much effort do you estimate this will take?
+>
+> - [ ] **XS** - A few hours
+> - [ ] **S** - 1-2 days
+> - [ ] **M** - 3-5 days
+> - [ ] **L** - 1-2 weeks
+> - [ ] **XL** - More than 2 weeks
+
+---
+
+### Metadata
+
+**Submitted by:** [Your name]  
+**Date:** [Today's date]  
+**Priority:** [Leave blank - will be assigned during team review]
+
+---
+
+## Examples
+
+<details>
+<summary>Click to see a GOOD example</summary>
+
+### Idea: Add search functionality to customer dashboard
+
+**P**roblem:  
+Customers can't find their past orders quickly. They have to scroll through pages of orders to find what they're looking for, leading to 15+ support tickets per week.
+
+**A**udience:  
+All 5,000+ active customers are affected. Support team spends ~10 hours/week helping customers find orders.
+
+**S**olution:  
+Add a search bar that filters by order number, date range, and product name. Success = 50% reduction in order-finding support tickets within 2 weeks of launch.
+
+**S**ize:
+
+- [x] **M** - 3-5 days
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary>Click to see a POOR example</summary>
+
+### Idea: Make the app better
+
+**P**roblem:  
+The app needs improvements and updates.
+
+**A**udience:  
+Users
+
+**S**olution:  
+Fix issues and add features.
+
+**S**ize:
+
+- [ ] Unknown
+
+_Why this is poor: Too vague, no specific problem identified, no measurable success criteria, unclear scope_
+
+</details>
+
+---
+
+## Tips for Success
+
+1. **Be specific** - Vague problems lead to vague solutions
+2. **Quantify when possible** - Numbers help us prioritize (e.g., "20 customers asked for this" vs "customers want this")
+3. **One idea per submission** - If you have multiple ideas, submit multiple templates
+4. **Success metrics matter** - How will we know this worked?
+5. **Honest sizing** - Better to overestimate than underestimate
+
+## Questions?
+
+Reach out to @OverlordBaconPants if you need help completing this template.

.github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh

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+#!/bin/bash
+# Discord notification helper functions
+
+# Escape markdown special chars and @mentions for safe Discord display
+# Skips content inside <URL> wrappers to preserve URLs intact
+esc() {
+  awk '{
+    result = ""; in_url = 0; n = length($0)
+    for (i = 1; i <= n; i++) {
+      c = substr($0, i, 1)
+      if (c == "<" && substr($0, i, 8) ~ /^<https?:/) in_url = 1
+      if (in_url) { result = result c; if (c == ">") in_url = 0 }
+      else if (c == "@") result = result "@ "
+      else if (index("[]\\*_()~`", c) > 0) result = result "\\" c
+      else result = result c
+    }
+    print result
+  }'
+}
+
+# Truncate to $1 chars (or 80 if wall-of-text with <3 spaces)
+trunc() {
+  local max=$1
+  local txt=$(tr '\n\r' '  ' | cut -c1-"$max")
+  local spaces=$(printf '%s' "$txt" | tr -cd ' ' | wc -c)
+  [ "$spaces" -lt 3 ] && [ ${#txt} -gt 80 ] && txt=$(printf '%s' "$txt" | cut -c1-80)
+  printf '%s' "$txt"
+}
+
+# Remove incomplete URL at end of truncated text (incomplete URLs are useless)
+strip_trailing_url() { sed -E 's~<?https?://[^[:space:]]*$~~'; }
+
+# Wrap URLs in <> to suppress Discord embeds (keeps links clickable)
+wrap_urls() { sed -E 's~https?://[^[:space:]<>]+~<&>~g'; }

.github/workflows/bundle-latest.yaml

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+name: Publish Latest Bundles
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches: [main]
+  workflow_dispatch: {}
+
+permissions:
+  contents: write
+
+jobs:
+  bundle-and-publish:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout BMAD-METHOD
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+
+      - name: Setup Node.js
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version-file: ".nvmrc"
+          cache: npm
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: npm ci
+
+      - name: Generate bundles
+        run: npm run bundle
+
+      - name: Create bundle distribution structure
+        run: |
+          mkdir -p dist/bundles
+
+          # Copy web bundles (XML files from npm run bundle output)
+          cp -r web-bundles/* dist/bundles/ 2>/dev/null || true
+
+          # Verify bundles were copied (fail if completely empty)
+          if [ ! "$(ls -A dist/bundles)" ]; then
+            echo "❌ ERROR: No bundles found in dist/bundles/"
+            echo "This likely means 'npm run bundle' failed or bundles weren't generated"
+            exit 1
+          fi
+
+          # Count bundles per module
+          for module in bmm bmb cis bmgd; do
+            if [ -d "dist/bundles/$module/agents" ]; then
+              COUNT=$(find dist/bundles/$module/agents -name '*.xml' 2>/dev/null | wc -l)
+              echo "✅ $module: $COUNT agent bundles"
+            fi
+          done
+
+          # Generate index.html for each agents directory (fixes directory browsing)
+          for module in bmm bmb cis bmgd; do
+            if [ -d "dist/bundles/$module/agents" ]; then
+              cat > "dist/bundles/$module/agents/index.html" << 'DIREOF'
+          <!DOCTYPE html>
+          <html>
+          <head>
+            <title>MODULE_NAME Agents</title>
+            <style>
+              body { font-family: system-ui; max-width: 800px; margin: 50px auto; padding: 20px; }
+              li { margin: 10px 0; }
+              a { color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; }
+              a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
+            </style>
+          </head>
+          <body>
+            <h1>MODULE_NAME Agents</h1>
+            <ul>
+          AGENT_LINKS
+            </ul>
+            <p><a href="../../">← Back to all modules</a></p>
+          </body>
+          </html>
+          DIREOF
+
+              # Replace MODULE_NAME
+              sed -i "s/MODULE_NAME/${module^^}/g" "dist/bundles/$module/agents/index.html"
+
+              # Generate agent links
+              LINKS=""
+              for file in dist/bundles/$module/agents/*.xml; do
+                if [ -f "$file" ]; then
+                  name=$(basename "$file" .xml)
+                  LINKS="$LINKS      <li><a href=\"./$name.xml\">$name</a></li>\n"
+                fi
+              done
+              sed -i "s|AGENT_LINKS|$LINKS|" "dist/bundles/$module/agents/index.html"
+            fi
+          done
+
+          # Create zip archives per module
+          mkdir -p dist/bundles/downloads
+          for module in bmm bmb cis bmgd; do
+            if [ -d "dist/bundles/$module" ]; then
+              (cd dist/bundles && zip -r downloads/$module-agents.zip $module/)
+              echo "✅ Created $module-agents.zip"
+            fi
+          done
+
+          # Generate index.html dynamically based on actual bundles
+          TIMESTAMP=$(date -u +"%Y-%m-%d %H:%M UTC")
+          COMMIT_SHA=$(git rev-parse --short HEAD)
+
+          # Function to generate agent links for a module
+          generate_agent_links() {
+            local module=$1
+            local agent_dir="dist/bundles/$module/agents"
+
+            if [ ! -d "$agent_dir" ]; then
+              echo ""
+              return
+            fi
+
+            local links=""
+            local count=0
+
+            # Find all XML files and generate links
+            for xml_file in "$agent_dir"/*.xml; do
+              if [ -f "$xml_file" ]; then
+                local agent_name=$(basename "$xml_file" .xml)
+                # Convert filename to display name (pm -> PM, tech-writer -> Tech Writer)
+                local display_name=$(echo "$agent_name" | sed 's/-/ /g' | awk '{for(i=1;i<=NF;i++) {if(length($i)==2) $i=toupper($i); else $i=toupper(substr($i,1,1)) tolower(substr($i,2));}}1')
+
+                if [ $count -gt 0 ]; then
+                  links="$links | "
+                fi
+                links="$links<a href=\"./$module/agents/$agent_name.xml\">$display_name</a>"
+                count=$((count + 1))
+              fi
+            done
+
+            echo "$links"
+          }
+
+          # Generate agent links for each module
+          BMM_LINKS=$(generate_agent_links "bmm")
+          CIS_LINKS=$(generate_agent_links "cis")
+          BMGD_LINKS=$(generate_agent_links "bmgd")
+
+          # Count agents for bulk downloads
+          BMM_COUNT=$(find dist/bundles/bmm/agents -name '*.xml' 2>/dev/null | wc -l | tr -d ' ')
+          CIS_COUNT=$(find dist/bundles/cis/agents -name '*.xml' 2>/dev/null | wc -l | tr -d ' ')
+          BMGD_COUNT=$(find dist/bundles/bmgd/agents -name '*.xml' 2>/dev/null | wc -l | tr -d ' ')
+
+          # Create index.html
+          cat > dist/bundles/index.html << EOF
+          <!DOCTYPE html>
+          <html>
+          <head>
+            <title>BMAD Bundles - Latest</title>
+            <meta charset="utf-8">
+            <style>
+              body { font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif; max-width: 800px; margin: 50px auto; padding: 20px; }
+              h1 { color: #333; }
+              .platform { margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; background: #f5f5f5; border-radius: 8px; }
+              .module { margin: 15px 0; }
+              a { color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; }
+              a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
+              code { background: #e0e0e0; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; }
+              .warning { background: #fff3cd; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #ffc107; margin: 20px 0; }
+            </style>
+          </head>
+          <body>
+            <h1>BMAD Web Bundles - Latest (Main Branch)</h1>
+
+            <div class="warning">
+              <strong>⚠️ Latest Build (Unstable)</strong><br>
+              These bundles are built from the latest main branch commit. For stable releases, visit
+              <a href="https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/latest">GitHub Releases</a>.
+            </div>
+
+            <p><strong>Last Updated:</strong> <code>$TIMESTAMP</code></p>
+            <p><strong>Commit:</strong> <code>$COMMIT_SHA</code></p>
+
+            <h2>Available Modules</h2>
+
+          EOF
+
+          # Add BMM section if agents exist
+          if [ -n "$BMM_LINKS" ]; then
+            cat >> dist/bundles/index.html << EOF
+            <div class="platform">
+              <h3>BMM (BMad Method)</h3>
+              <div class="module">
+                $BMM_LINKS<br>
+                📁 <a href="./bmm/agents/">Browse All</a> | 📦 <a href="./downloads/bmm-agents.zip">Download Zip</a>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+          EOF
+          fi
+
+          # Add CIS section if agents exist
+          if [ -n "$CIS_LINKS" ]; then
+            cat >> dist/bundles/index.html << EOF
+            <div class="platform">
+              <h3>CIS (Creative Intelligence Suite)</h3>
+              <div class="module">
+                $CIS_LINKS<br>
+                📁 <a href="./cis/agents/">Browse Agents</a> | 📦 <a href="./downloads/cis-agents.zip">Download Zip</a>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+          EOF
+          fi
+
+          # Add BMGD section if agents exist
+          if [ -n "$BMGD_LINKS" ]; then
+            cat >> dist/bundles/index.html << EOF
+            <div class="platform">
+              <h3>BMGD (Game Development)</h3>
+              <div class="module">
+                $BMGD_LINKS<br>
+                📁 <a href="./bmgd/agents/">Browse Agents</a> | 📦 <a href="./downloads/bmgd-agents.zip">Download Zip</a>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+
+          EOF
+          fi
+
+          # Add bulk downloads section
+          cat >> dist/bundles/index.html << EOF
+            <h2>Bulk Downloads</h2>
+            <p>Download all agents for a module as a zip archive:</p>
+            <ul>
+          EOF
+
+          [ "$BMM_COUNT" -gt 0 ] && echo "              <li><a href=\"./downloads/bmm-agents.zip\">📦 BMM Agents (all $BMM_COUNT)</a></li>" >> dist/bundles/index.html
+          [ "$CIS_COUNT" -gt 0 ] && echo "              <li><a href=\"./downloads/cis-agents.zip\">📦 CIS Agents (all $CIS_COUNT)</a></li>" >> dist/bundles/index.html
+          [ "$BMGD_COUNT" -gt 0 ] && echo "              <li><a href=\"./downloads/bmgd-agents.zip\">📦 BMGD Agents (all $BMGD_COUNT)</a></li>" >> dist/bundles/index.html
+
+          # Close HTML
+          cat >> dist/bundles/index.html << 'EOF'
+            </ul>
+
+            <h2>Usage</h2>
+            <p>Copy the raw XML URL and paste into your AI platform's custom instructions or project knowledge.</p>
+            <p>Example: <code>https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-bundles/main/bmm/agents/pm.xml</code></p>
+
+            <h2>Installation (Recommended)</h2>
+            <p>For full IDE integration with slash commands, use the installer:</p>
+            <pre>npx bmad-method@alpha install</pre>
+
+            <footer style="margin-top: 50px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; color: #666;">
+              <p>Built from <a href="https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD">BMAD-METHOD</a> repository.</p>
+            </footer>
+          </body>
+          </html>
+          EOF
+
+      - name: Checkout bmad-bundles repo
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          repository: bmad-code-org/bmad-bundles
+          path: bmad-bundles
+          token: ${{ secrets.BUNDLES_PAT }}
+
+      - name: Update bundles
+        run: |
+          # Clear old bundles
+          rm -rf bmad-bundles/*
+
+          # Copy new bundles
+          cp -r dist/bundles/* bmad-bundles/
+
+          # Create .nojekyll for GitHub Pages
+          touch bmad-bundles/.nojekyll
+
+          # Create README
+          cat > bmad-bundles/README.md << 'EOF'
+          # BMAD Web Bundles (Latest)
+
+          **⚠️ Unstable Build**: These bundles are auto-generated from the latest `main` branch.
+
+          For stable releases, visit [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/latest).
+
+          ## Usage
+
+          Copy raw markdown URLs for use in AI platforms:
+
+          - Claude Code: `https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-bundles/main/claude-code/sub-agents/{agent}.md`
+          - ChatGPT: `https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-bundles/main/chatgpt/sub-agents/{agent}.md`
+          - Gemini: `https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-bundles/main/gemini/sub-agents/{agent}.md`
+
+          ## Browse
+
+          Visit [https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-bundles/](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-bundles/) to browse bundles.
+
+          ## Installation (Recommended)
+
+          For full IDE integration:
+          ```bash
+          npx bmad-method@alpha install
+          ```
+
+          ---
+
+          Auto-updated by [BMAD-METHOD](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD) on every main branch merge.
+          EOF
+
+      - name: Commit and push to bmad-bundles
+        run: |
+          cd bmad-bundles
+          git config user.name "github-actions[bot]"
+          git config user.email "github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com"
+
+          git add .
+
+          if git diff --staged --quiet; then
+            echo "No changes to bundles, skipping commit"
+          else
+            COMMIT_SHA=$(cd .. && git rev-parse --short HEAD)
+            git commit -m "Update bundles from BMAD-METHOD@${COMMIT_SHA}"
+            git push
+            echo "✅ Bundles published to GitHub Pages"
+          fi
+
+      - name: Summary
+        run: |
+          echo "## 🎉 Bundles Published!" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "**Latest bundles** available at:" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "- 🌐 Browse: https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-bundles/" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "- 📦 Raw files: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-bundles" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "**Commit**: ${{ github.sha }}" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY

.github/workflows/discord.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,310 @@
+name: Discord Notification
+
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    types: [opened, closed, reopened, ready_for_review]
+  release:
+    types: [published]
+  create:
+  delete:
+  issue_comment:
+    types: [created]
+  pull_request_review:
+    types: [submitted]
+  pull_request_review_comment:
+    types: [created]
+  issues:
+    types: [opened, closed, reopened]
+
+env:
+  MAX_TITLE: 100
+  MAX_BODY: 250
+
+jobs:
+  pull_request:
+    if: github.event_name == 'pull_request'
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
+          sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
+          sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
+      - name: Notify Discord
+        env:
+          WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
+          ACTION: ${{ github.event.action }}
+          MERGED: ${{ github.event.pull_request.merged }}
+          PR_NUM: ${{ github.event.pull_request.number }}
+          PR_URL: ${{ github.event.pull_request.html_url }}
+          PR_TITLE: ${{ github.event.pull_request.title }}
+          PR_USER: ${{ github.event.pull_request.user.login }}
+          PR_BODY: ${{ github.event.pull_request.body }}
+        run: |
+          set -o pipefail
+          source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
+          [ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
+
+          if [ "$ACTION" = "opened" ]; then ICON="🔀"; LABEL="New PR"
+          elif [ "$ACTION" = "closed" ] && [ "$MERGED" = "true" ]; then ICON="🎉"; LABEL="Merged"
+          elif [ "$ACTION" = "closed" ]; then ICON="❌"; LABEL="Closed"
+          elif [ "$ACTION" = "reopened" ]; then ICON="🔄"; LABEL="Reopened"
+          else ICON="📋"; LABEL="Ready"; fi
+
+          TITLE=$(printf '%s' "$PR_TITLE" | trunc $MAX_TITLE | esc)
+          [ ${#PR_TITLE} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && TITLE="${TITLE}..."
+          BODY=$(printf '%s' "$PR_BODY" | trunc $MAX_BODY)
+          if [ -n "$PR_BODY" ] && [ ${#PR_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ]; then
+            BODY=$(printf '%s' "$BODY" | strip_trailing_url)
+          fi
+          BODY=$(printf '%s' "$BODY" | wrap_urls | esc)
+          [ -n "$PR_BODY" ] && [ ${#PR_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ] && BODY="${BODY}..."
+          [ -n "$BODY" ] && BODY=" · $BODY"
+          USER=$(printf '%s' "$PR_USER" | esc)
+
+          MSG="$ICON **[$LABEL #$PR_NUM: $TITLE](<$PR_URL>)**"$'\n'"by @$USER$BODY"
+          jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
+
+  issues:
+    if: github.event_name == 'issues'
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
+          sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
+          sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
+      - name: Notify Discord
+        env:
+          WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
+          ACTION: ${{ github.event.action }}
+          ISSUE_NUM: ${{ github.event.issue.number }}
+          ISSUE_URL: ${{ github.event.issue.html_url }}
+          ISSUE_TITLE: ${{ github.event.issue.title }}
+          ISSUE_USER: ${{ github.event.issue.user.login }}
+          ISSUE_BODY: ${{ github.event.issue.body }}
+          ACTOR: ${{ github.actor }}
+        run: |
+          set -o pipefail
+          source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
+          [ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
+
+          if [ "$ACTION" = "opened" ]; then ICON="🐛"; LABEL="New Issue"; USER="$ISSUE_USER"
+          elif [ "$ACTION" = "closed" ]; then ICON="✅"; LABEL="Closed"; USER="$ACTOR"
+          else ICON="🔄"; LABEL="Reopened"; USER="$ACTOR"; fi
+
+          TITLE=$(printf '%s' "$ISSUE_TITLE" | trunc $MAX_TITLE | esc)
+          [ ${#ISSUE_TITLE} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && TITLE="${TITLE}..."
+          BODY=$(printf '%s' "$ISSUE_BODY" | trunc $MAX_BODY)
+          if [ -n "$ISSUE_BODY" ] && [ ${#ISSUE_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ]; then
+            BODY=$(printf '%s' "$BODY" | strip_trailing_url)
+          fi
+          BODY=$(printf '%s' "$BODY" | wrap_urls | esc)
+          [ -n "$ISSUE_BODY" ] && [ ${#ISSUE_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ] && BODY="${BODY}..."
+          [ -n "$BODY" ] && BODY=" · $BODY"
+          USER=$(printf '%s' "$USER" | esc)
+
+          MSG="$ICON **[$LABEL #$ISSUE_NUM: $TITLE](<$ISSUE_URL>)**"$'\n'"by @$USER$BODY"
+          jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
+
+  issue_comment:
+    if: github.event_name == 'issue_comment'
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
+          sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
+          sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
+      - name: Notify Discord
+        env:
+          WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
+          IS_PR: ${{ github.event.issue.pull_request && 'true' || 'false' }}
+          ISSUE_NUM: ${{ github.event.issue.number }}
+          ISSUE_TITLE: ${{ github.event.issue.title }}
+          COMMENT_URL: ${{ github.event.comment.html_url }}
+          COMMENT_USER: ${{ github.event.comment.user.login }}
+          COMMENT_BODY: ${{ github.event.comment.body }}
+        run: |
+          set -o pipefail
+          source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
+          [ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
+
+          [ "$IS_PR" = "true" ] && TYPE="PR" || TYPE="Issue"
+
+          TITLE=$(printf '%s' "$ISSUE_TITLE" | trunc $MAX_TITLE | esc)
+          [ ${#ISSUE_TITLE} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && TITLE="${TITLE}..."
+          BODY=$(printf '%s' "$COMMENT_BODY" | trunc $MAX_BODY)
+          if [ ${#COMMENT_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ]; then
+            BODY=$(printf '%s' "$BODY" | strip_trailing_url)
+          fi
+          BODY=$(printf '%s' "$BODY" | wrap_urls | esc)
+          [ ${#COMMENT_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ] && BODY="${BODY}..."
+          USER=$(printf '%s' "$COMMENT_USER" | esc)
+
+          MSG="💬 **[Comment on $TYPE #$ISSUE_NUM: $TITLE](<$COMMENT_URL>)**"$'\n'"@$USER: $BODY"
+          jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
+
+  pull_request_review:
+    if: github.event_name == 'pull_request_review'
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
+          sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
+          sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
+      - name: Notify Discord
+        env:
+          WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
+          STATE: ${{ github.event.review.state }}
+          PR_NUM: ${{ github.event.pull_request.number }}
+          PR_TITLE: ${{ github.event.pull_request.title }}
+          REVIEW_URL: ${{ github.event.review.html_url }}
+          REVIEW_USER: ${{ github.event.review.user.login }}
+          REVIEW_BODY: ${{ github.event.review.body }}
+        run: |
+          set -o pipefail
+          source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
+          [ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
+
+          if [ "$STATE" = "approved" ]; then ICON="✅"; LABEL="Approved"
+          elif [ "$STATE" = "changes_requested" ]; then ICON="🔧"; LABEL="Changes Requested"
+          else ICON="👀"; LABEL="Reviewed"; fi
+
+          TITLE=$(printf '%s' "$PR_TITLE" | trunc $MAX_TITLE | esc)
+          [ ${#PR_TITLE} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && TITLE="${TITLE}..."
+          BODY=$(printf '%s' "$REVIEW_BODY" | trunc $MAX_BODY)
+          if [ -n "$REVIEW_BODY" ] && [ ${#REVIEW_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ]; then
+            BODY=$(printf '%s' "$BODY" | strip_trailing_url)
+          fi
+          BODY=$(printf '%s' "$BODY" | wrap_urls | esc)
+          [ -n "$REVIEW_BODY" ] && [ ${#REVIEW_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ] && BODY="${BODY}..."
+          [ -n "$BODY" ] && BODY=": $BODY"
+          USER=$(printf '%s' "$REVIEW_USER" | esc)
+
+          MSG="$ICON **[$LABEL PR #$PR_NUM: $TITLE](<$REVIEW_URL>)**"$'\n'"@$USER$BODY"
+          jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
+
+  pull_request_review_comment:
+    if: github.event_name == 'pull_request_review_comment'
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
+          sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
+          sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
+      - name: Notify Discord
+        env:
+          WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
+          PR_NUM: ${{ github.event.pull_request.number }}
+          PR_TITLE: ${{ github.event.pull_request.title }}
+          COMMENT_URL: ${{ github.event.comment.html_url }}
+          COMMENT_USER: ${{ github.event.comment.user.login }}
+          COMMENT_BODY: ${{ github.event.comment.body }}
+        run: |
+          set -o pipefail
+          source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
+          [ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
+
+          TITLE=$(printf '%s' "$PR_TITLE" | trunc $MAX_TITLE | esc)
+          [ ${#PR_TITLE} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && TITLE="${TITLE}..."
+          BODY=$(printf '%s' "$COMMENT_BODY" | trunc $MAX_BODY)
+          if [ ${#COMMENT_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ]; then
+            BODY=$(printf '%s' "$BODY" | strip_trailing_url)
+          fi
+          BODY=$(printf '%s' "$BODY" | wrap_urls | esc)
+          [ ${#COMMENT_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ] && BODY="${BODY}..."
+          USER=$(printf '%s' "$COMMENT_USER" | esc)
+
+          MSG="💭 **[Review Comment PR #$PR_NUM: $TITLE](<$COMMENT_URL>)**"$'\n'"@$USER: $BODY"
+          jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
+
+  release:
+    if: github.event_name == 'release'
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
+          sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
+          sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
+      - name: Notify Discord
+        env:
+          WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
+          TAG: ${{ github.event.release.tag_name }}
+          NAME: ${{ github.event.release.name }}
+          URL: ${{ github.event.release.html_url }}
+          RELEASE_BODY: ${{ github.event.release.body }}
+        run: |
+          set -o pipefail
+          source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
+          [ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
+
+          REL_NAME=$(printf '%s' "$NAME" | trunc $MAX_TITLE | esc)
+          [ ${#NAME} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && REL_NAME="${REL_NAME}..."
+          BODY=$(printf '%s' "$RELEASE_BODY" | trunc $MAX_BODY)
+          if [ -n "$RELEASE_BODY" ] && [ ${#RELEASE_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ]; then
+            BODY=$(printf '%s' "$BODY" | strip_trailing_url)
+          fi
+          BODY=$(printf '%s' "$BODY" | wrap_urls | esc)
+          [ -n "$RELEASE_BODY" ] && [ ${#RELEASE_BODY} -gt $MAX_BODY ] && BODY="${BODY}..."
+          [ -n "$BODY" ] && BODY=" · $BODY"
+          TAG_ESC=$(printf '%s' "$TAG" | esc)
+
+          MSG="🚀 **[Release $TAG_ESC: $REL_NAME](<$URL>)**"$'\n'"$BODY"
+          jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
+
+  create:
+    if: github.event_name == 'create'
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          ref: ${{ github.event.repository.default_branch }}
+          sparse-checkout: .github/scripts
+          sparse-checkout-cone-mode: false
+      - name: Notify Discord
+        env:
+          WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
+          REF_TYPE: ${{ github.event.ref_type }}
+          REF: ${{ github.event.ref }}
+          ACTOR: ${{ github.actor }}
+          REPO_URL: ${{ github.event.repository.html_url }}
+        run: |
+          set -o pipefail
+          source .github/scripts/discord-helpers.sh
+          [ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
+
+          [ "$REF_TYPE" = "branch" ] && ICON="🌿" || ICON="🏷️"
+          REF_TRUNC=$(printf '%s' "$REF" | trunc $MAX_TITLE)
+          [ ${#REF} -gt $MAX_TITLE ] && REF_TRUNC="${REF_TRUNC}..."
+          REF_ESC=$(printf '%s' "$REF_TRUNC" | esc)
+          REF_URL=$(jq -rn --arg ref "$REF" '$ref | @uri')
+          ACTOR_ESC=$(printf '%s' "$ACTOR" | esc)
+          MSG="$ICON **${REF_TYPE^} created: [$REF_ESC](<$REPO_URL/tree/$REF_URL>)** by @$ACTOR_ESC"
+          jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-
+
+  delete:
+    if: github.event_name == 'delete'
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Notify Discord
+        env:
+          WEBHOOK: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
+          REF_TYPE: ${{ github.event.ref_type }}
+          REF: ${{ github.event.ref }}
+          ACTOR: ${{ github.actor }}
+        run: |
+          set -o pipefail
+          [ -z "$WEBHOOK" ] && exit 0
+          esc() { sed -e 's/[][\*_()~`]/\\&/g' -e 's/@/@ /g'; }
+          trunc() { tr '\n\r' '  ' | cut -c1-"$1"; }
+
+          REF_TRUNC=$(printf '%s' "$REF" | trunc 100)
+          [ ${#REF} -gt 100 ] && REF_TRUNC="${REF_TRUNC}..."
+          REF_ESC=$(printf '%s' "$REF_TRUNC" | esc)
+          ACTOR_ESC=$(printf '%s' "$ACTOR" | esc)
+          MSG="🗑️ **${REF_TYPE^} deleted: $REF_ESC** by @$ACTOR_ESC"
+          jq -n --arg content "$MSG" '{content: $content}' | curl -sf --retry 2 -X POST "$WEBHOOK" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d @-

.github/workflows/manual-release.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,190 @@
+name: Manual Release
+
+on:
+  workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      version_bump:
+        description: Version bump type
+        required: true
+        default: alpha
+        type: choice
+        options:
+          - alpha
+          - beta
+          - patch
+          - minor
+          - major
+
+permissions:
+  contents: write
+  packages: write
+
+jobs:
+  release:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+          token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Setup Node.js
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version-file: ".nvmrc"
+          cache: npm
+          registry-url: https://registry.npmjs.org
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: npm ci
+
+      - name: Run tests and validation
+        run: |
+          npm run validate
+          npm run format:check
+          npm run lint
+
+      - name: Configure Git
+        run: |
+          git config user.name "github-actions[bot]"
+          git config user.email "github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com"
+
+      - name: Bump version
+        run: |
+          case "${{ github.event.inputs.version_bump }}" in
+            alpha|beta) npm version prerelease --no-git-tag-version --preid=${{ github.event.inputs.version_bump }} ;;
+            *)          npm version ${{ github.event.inputs.version_bump }} --no-git-tag-version ;;
+          esac
+
+      - name: Get new version and previous tag
+        id: version
+        run: |
+          echo "new_version=$(node -p "require('./package.json').version")" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "previous_tag=$(git describe --tags --abbrev=0)" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      - name: Update installer package.json
+        run: |
+          sed -i 's/"version": ".*"/"version": "${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"/' tools/installer/package.json
+
+      # TODO: Re-enable web bundles once tools/cli/bundlers/ is restored
+      # - name: Generate web bundles
+      #   run: npm run bundle
+
+      - name: Commit version bump
+        run: |
+          git add .
+          git commit -m "release: bump to v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+
+      - name: Generate release notes
+        id: release_notes
+        run: |
+          # Get commits since last tag
+          COMMITS=$(git log ${{ steps.version.outputs.previous_tag }}..HEAD --pretty=format:"- %s" --reverse)
+
+          # Categorize commits
+          FEATURES=$(echo "$COMMITS" | grep -E "^- (feat|Feature)" || true)
+          FIXES=$(echo "$COMMITS" | grep -E "^- (fix|Fix)" || true)  
+          CHORES=$(echo "$COMMITS" | grep -E "^- (chore|Chore)" || true)
+          OTHERS=$(echo "$COMMITS" | grep -v -E "^- (feat|Feature|fix|Fix|chore|Chore|release:|Release:)" || true)
+
+          # Build release notes
+          cat > release_notes.md << 'EOF'
+          ## 🚀 What's New in v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}
+
+          EOF
+
+          if [ ! -z "$FEATURES" ]; then
+            echo "### ✨ New Features" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "$FEATURES" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "" >> release_notes.md
+          fi
+
+          if [ ! -z "$FIXES" ]; then
+            echo "### 🐛 Bug Fixes" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "$FIXES" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "" >> release_notes.md
+          fi
+
+          if [ ! -z "$OTHERS" ]; then
+            echo "### 📦 Other Changes" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "$OTHERS" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "" >> release_notes.md
+          fi
+
+          if [ ! -z "$CHORES" ]; then
+            echo "### 🔧 Maintenance" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "$CHORES" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "" >> release_notes.md
+          fi
+
+          cat >> release_notes.md << 'EOF'
+
+          ## 📦 Installation
+
+          ```bash
+          npx bmad-method install
+          ```
+
+          **Full Changelog**: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/compare/${{ steps.version.outputs.previous_tag }}...v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}
+          EOF
+
+          # Output for GitHub Actions
+          echo "RELEASE_NOTES<<EOF" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          cat release_notes.md >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "EOF" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      - name: Create and push tag
+        run: |
+          # Check if tag already exists
+          if git rev-parse "v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+            echo "Tag v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }} already exists, skipping tag creation"
+          else
+            git tag -a "v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}" -m "Release v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+            git push origin "v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+          fi
+
+      - name: Push changes to main
+        run: |
+          if git push origin HEAD:main 2>/dev/null; then
+            echo "✅ Successfully pushed to main branch"
+          else
+            echo "⚠️ Could not push to main (protected branch). This is expected."
+            echo "📝 Version bump and tag were created successfully."
+          fi
+
+      - name: Publish to NPM
+        env:
+          NODE_AUTH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.NPM_TOKEN }}
+        run: |
+          VERSION="${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+          if [[ "$VERSION" == *"alpha"* ]] || [[ "$VERSION" == *"beta"* ]]; then
+            echo "Publishing prerelease version with --tag alpha"
+            npm publish --tag alpha
+          else
+            echo "Publishing stable version with --tag latest"
+            npm publish --tag latest
+          fi
+
+      - name: Create GitHub Release
+        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v2
+        with:
+          tag_name: v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}
+          name: "BMad Method v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+          body: |
+            ${{ steps.release_notes.outputs.RELEASE_NOTES }}
+          draft: false
+          prerelease: ${{ contains(steps.version.outputs.new_version, 'alpha') || contains(steps.version.outputs.new_version, 'beta') }}
+
+      - name: Summary
+        run: |
+          echo "## 🎉 Successfully released v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}!" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "### 📦 Distribution" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "- **NPM**: Published with @latest tag" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "- **GitHub Release**: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "### ✅ Installation" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "\`\`\`bash" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "npx bmad-method@${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }} install" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY
+          echo "\`\`\`" >> $GITHUB_STEP_SUMMARY

.github/workflows/quality.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+name: Quality & Validation
+
+# Runs comprehensive quality checks on all PRs:
+# - 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)
+
+"on":
+  pull_request:
+    branches: ["**"]
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+jobs:
+  prettier:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Setup Node
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version-file: ".nvmrc"
+          cache: "npm"
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: npm ci
+
+      - name: Prettier format check
+        run: npm run format:check
+
+  eslint:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Setup Node
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version-file: ".nvmrc"
+          cache: "npm"
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: npm ci
+
+      - name: ESLint
+        run: npm run lint
+
+  markdownlint:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Setup Node
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version-file: ".nvmrc"
+          cache: "npm"
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: npm ci
+
+      - name: markdownlint
+        run: npm run lint:md
+
+  validate:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Setup Node
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version-file: ".nvmrc"
+          cache: "npm"
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: npm ci
+
+      - name: Validate YAML schemas
+        run: npm run validate:schemas
+
+      - name: Run agent schema validation tests
+        run: npm run test:schemas
+
+      - name: Test agent compilation components
+        run: npm run test:install
+
+      - name: Validate web bundles
+        run: npm run validate:bundles

.gitignore

@@ -1,21 +1,77 @@
-# Node modules
+# Dependencies
 node_modules/
+pnpm-lock.yaml
+bun.lock
+deno.lock
+pnpm-workspace.yaml
+package-lock.json
+
+
+test-output/*
+coverage/
 
 # Logs
-logs
+logs/
 *.log
 npm-debug.log*
 
 # Build output
-dist/
-build/
-
-# System files
-.DS_Store
+build/*.txt
 
 # Environment variables
 .env
 
-# VSCode settings
-.vscode/
-CLAUDE.md
+# System files
+.DS_Store
+Thumbs.db
+
+# Development tools and configs
+.prettierrc
+
+# IDE and editor configs
+.windsurf/
+.trae/
+_bmad*/.cursor/
+
+# AI assistant files
+CLAUDE.md
+.ai/*
+cursor
+.gemini
+.mcp.json
+CLAUDE.local.md
+.serena/
+.claude/settings.local.json
+
+# Project-specific
+_bmad-core
+_bmad-creator-tools
+test-project-install/*
+sample-project/*
+flattened-codebase.xml
+*.stats.md
+.internal-docs/
+#UAT template testing output files
+tools/template-test-generator/test-scenarios/
+
+# Bundler temporary files and generated bundles
+.bundler-temp/
+
+# Generated web bundles (built by CI, not committed)
+src/modules/bmm/sub-modules/
+src/modules/bmb/sub-modules/
+src/modules/cis/sub-modules/
+src/modules/bmgd/sub-modules/
+shared-modules
+z*/
+
+_bmad
+.claude
+.codex
+.github/chatmodes
+.agent
+.agentvibes/
+.kiro/
+.roo
+
+bmad-custom-src/

.husky/pre-commit

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env sh
+
+# Auto-fix changed files and stage them
+npx --no-install lint-staged
+
+# Validate everything
+npm test

.markdownlint-cli2.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+# markdownlint-cli2 configuration
+# https://github.com/DavidAnson/markdownlint-cli2
+
+ignores:
+  - node_modules/**
+  - test/fixtures/**
+  - CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+  - _bmad/**
+  - _bmad*/**
+  - .agent/**
+  - .claude/**
+  - .roo/**
+  - .codex/**
+  - .agentvibes/**
+  - .kiro/**
+  - sample-project/**
+  - test-project-install/**
+  - z*/**
+
+# Rule configuration
+config:
+  # Disable all rules by default
+  default: false
+
+  # Heading levels should increment by one (h1 -> h2 -> h3, not h1 -> h3)
+  MD001: true
+
+  # Duplicate sibling headings (same heading text at same level under same parent)
+  MD024:
+    siblings_only: true
+
+  # Trailing commas in headings (likely typos)
+  MD026:
+    punctuation: ","
+
+  # Bare URLs - may not render as links in all parsers
+  # Should use <url> or [text](url) format
+  MD034: true
+
+  # Spaces inside emphasis markers - breaks rendering
+  # e.g., "* text *" won't render as emphasis
+  MD037: true

.npmrc

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+registry=https://registry.npmjs.org

.nvmrc

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+22

.prettierignore

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+# Test fixtures with intentionally broken/malformed files
+test/fixtures/**
+
+# Contributor Covenant (external standard)
+CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+
+# BMAD runtime folders (user-specific, not in repo)
+_bmad/
+_bmad*/

.vscode/settings.json

@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+{
+  "chat.agent.enabled": true,
+  "chat.agent.maxRequests": 15,
+  "github.copilot.chat.agent.runTasks": true,
+  "chat.mcp.discovery.enabled": {
+    "claude-desktop": true,
+    "windsurf": true,
+    "cursor-global": true,
+    "cursor-workspace": true
+  },
+  "github.copilot.chat.agent.autoFix": true,
+  "chat.tools.autoApprove": false,
+  "cSpell.words": [
+    "Agentic",
+    "atlasing",
+    "Biostatistician",
+    "bmad",
+    "Cordova",
+    "customresourcedefinitions",
+    "dashboarded",
+    "Decisioning",
+    "eksctl",
+    "elicitations",
+    "Excalidraw",
+    "filecomplete",
+    "fintech",
+    "fluxcd",
+    "frontmatter",
+    "gamedev",
+    "gitops",
+    "implementability",
+    "Improv",
+    "inclusivity",
+    "ingressgateway",
+    "istioctl",
+    "metroidvania",
+    "NACLs",
+    "nodegroup",
+    "platformconfigs",
+    "Playfocus",
+    "playtesting",
+    "pointerdown",
+    "pointerup",
+    "Polyrepo",
+    "replayability",
+    "roguelike",
+    "roomodes",
+    "Runbook",
+    "runbooks",
+    "Shardable",
+    "Softlock",
+    "solutioning",
+    "speedrunner",
+    "substep",
+    "tekton",
+    "tilemap",
+    "tileset",
+    "tmpl",
+    "Trae",
+    "VNET",
+    "webskip"
+  ],
+  "json.schemas": [
+    {
+      "fileMatch": ["package.json"],
+      "url": "https://json.schemastore.org/package.json"
+    },
+    {
+      "fileMatch": [".vscode/settings.json"],
+      "url": "vscode://schemas/settings/folder"
+    }
+  ],
+  "editor.formatOnSave": true,
+  "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode",
+  "[javascript]": {
+    "editor.defaultFormatter": "vscode.typescript-language-features"
+  },
+  "[json]": {
+    "editor.defaultFormatter": "vscode.json-language-features"
+  },
+  "[yaml]": {
+    "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode"
+  },
+  "[markdown]": {
+    "editor.defaultFormatter": "yzhang.markdown-all-in-one"
+  },
+  "yaml.format.enable": false,
+  "editor.codeActionsOnSave": {
+    "source.fixAll.eslint": "explicit"
+  },
+  "editor.rulers": [140],
+  "[xml]": {
+    "editor.defaultFormatter": "redhat.vscode-xml"
+  },
+  "xml.format.maxLineWidth": 140
+}

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -0,0 +1,866 @@
+# Changelog
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.19]
+
+**Release: December 18, 2025**
+
+### 🐛 Bug Fixes
+
+**Installer Stability:**
+
+- **Fixed \_bmad Folder Stutter**: Resolved issue with duplicate \_bmad folder creation when applying agent custom files
+- **Cleaner Installation**: Removed unnecessary backup file that was causing bloat in the installer
+- **Streamlined Agent Customization**: Fixed path handling for agent custom files to prevent folder duplication
+
+### 📊 Statistics
+
+- **3 files changed** with critical fix
+- **3,688 lines removed** by eliminating backup files
+- **Improved installer performance** and stability
+
+---
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.18]
+
+**Release: December 18, 2025**
+
+### 🎮 BMGD Module - Complete Game Development Module Updated
+
+**Massive BMGD Overhaul:**
+
+- **New Game QA Agent (GLaDOS)**: Elite Game QA Architect with test automation specialization
+  - Engine-specific expertise: Unity, Unreal, Godot testing frameworks
+  - Comprehensive knowledge base with 15+ testing topics
+  - Complete testing workflows: test-framework, test-design, automate, playtest-plan, performance-test, test-review
+
+- **New Game Solo Dev Agent (Indie)**: Rapid prototyping and iteration specialist
+  - Quick-flow workflows optimized for solo/small team development
+  - Streamlined development process for indie game creators
+
+- **Production Workflow Alignment**: BMGD 4-production now fully aligned with BMM 4-implementation
+  - Removed obsolete workflows: story-done, story-ready, story-context, epic-tech-context
+  - Added sprint-status workflow for project tracking
+  - All workflows updated as standalone with proper XML instructions
+
+**Game Testing Architecture:**
+
+- **Complete Testing Knowledge Base**: 15 comprehensive testing guides covering:
+  - Engine-specific: Unity (TF 1.6.0), Unreal, Godot testing
+  - Game-specific: Playtesting, balance, save systems, multiplayer
+  - Platform: Certification (TRC/XR), localization, input systems
+  - QA Fundamentals: Automation, performance, regression, smoke testing
+
+**New Workflows & Features:**
+
+- **workflow-status**: Multi-mode status checker for game projects
+  - Game-specific project levels (Game Jam → AAA)
+  - Support for gamedev and quickflow paths
+  - Project initialization workflow
+
+- **create-tech-spec**: Game-focused technical specification workflow
+  - Engine-aware (Unity/Unreal/Godot) specifications
+  - Performance and gameplay feel considerations
+
+- **Enhanced Documentation**: Complete documentation suite with 9 guides
+  - agents-guide.md: Reference for all 6 agents
+  - workflows-guide.md: Complete workflow documentation
+  - game-types-guide.md: 24 game type templates
+  - quick-flow-guide.md: Rapid development guide
+  - Comprehensive troubleshooting and glossary
+
+### 🤖 Agent Management Improved
+
+**Agent Recompile Feature:**
+
+- **New Menu Item**: Added "Recompile Agents" option to the installer menu
+- **Selective Compilation**: Recompile only agents without full module upgrade
+- **Faster Updates**: Quick agent updates without complete reinstallation
+- **Customization Integration**: Automatically applies customizations during recompile
+
+**Agent Customization Enhancement:**
+
+- **Complete Field Support**: ALL fields from agent customization YAML are now properly injected
+- **Deep Merge Implementation**: Customizations now properly override all agent properties
+- **Persistent Customizations**: Custom settings survive updates and recompiles
+- **Enhanced Flexibility**: Support for customizing metadata, persona, menu items, and workflows
+
+### 🔧 Installation & Module Management
+
+**Custom Module Installation:**
+
+- **Enhanced Module Addition**: Modify install now supports adding custom modules even if none were originally installed
+- **Flexible Module Management**: Easy addition and removal of custom modules post-installation
+- **Improved Manifest Tracking**: Better tracking of custom vs core modules
+
+**Quality Improvements:**
+
+- **Comprehensive Code Review**: Fixed 20+ issues identified in PR review
+- **Type Validation**: Added proper type checking for configuration values
+- **Path Security**: Enhanced path traversal validation for better security
+- **Documentation Updates**: All documentation updated to reflect new features
+
+### 📊 Statistics
+
+- **178 files changed** with massive BMGD expansion
+- **28,350+ lines added** across testing documentation and workflows
+- **2 new agents** added to BMGD module
+- **15 comprehensive testing guides** created
+- **Complete alignment** between BMGD and BMM production workflows
+
+### 🌟 Key Highlights
+
+1. **BMGD Module Revolution**: Complete overhaul with professional game development workflows
+2. **Game Testing Excellence**: Comprehensive testing architecture for all major game engines
+3. **Agent Management**: New recompile feature allows quick agent updates without full reinstall
+4. **Full Customization Support**: All agent fields now customizable via YAML
+5. **Industry-Ready Documentation**: Professional-grade guides for game development teams
+
+---
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.17]
+
+**Release: December 16, 2025**
+
+### 🚀 Revolutionary Installer Overhaul
+
+**Unified Installation Experience:**
+
+- **Streamlined Module Installation**: Completely redesigned installer with unified flow for both core and custom content
+- **Single Install Panel**: Eliminated disjointed clearing between modules for smoother, more intuitive installation
+- **Quick Default Selection**: New quick install feature with default selections for faster setup of selected modules
+- **Enhanced UI/UX**: Improved question order, reduced verbose output, and cleaner installation interface
+- **Logical Question Flow**: Reorganized installer questions to follow natural progression and user expectations
+
+**Custom Content Installation Revolution:**
+
+- **Full Custom Content Support**: Re-enabled complete custom content generation and sharing through the installer
+- **Custom Module Tracking**: Manifest now tracks custom modules separately to ensure they're always installed from the custom cache
+- **Custom Installation Order**: Custom modules now install after core modules for better dependency management
+- **Quick Update with Custom Content**: Quick update now properly retains and updates custom content
+- **Agent Customization Integration**: Customizations are now applied during quick updates and agent compilation
+
+### 🧠 Revolutionary Agent Memory & Visibility System
+
+**Breaking Through Dot-Folder Limitations:**
+
+- **Dot-Folder to Underscore Migration**: Critical change from `.bmad` to `_bmad` ensures LLMs (Codex, Claude, and others) can no longer ignore or skip BMAD content - dot folders are commonly filtered out by AI systems
+- **Universal Content Visibility**: Underscore folders are treated as regular content, ensuring full AI agent access to all BMAD resources and configurations
+- **Agent Memory Architecture**: Rolled out comprehensive agent memory support for installed agents with `-sidecar` folders
+- **Persistent Agent Learning**: Sidecar content installs to `_bmad/_memory`, giving each agent the ability to learn and remember important information specific to its role
+
+**Content Location Strategy:**
+
+- **Standardized Memory Location**: All sidecar content now uses `_bmad/_memory` as the unified location for agent memories
+- **Segregated Output System**: New architecture supports differentiating between ephemeral Phase 4 artifacts and long-term documentation
+- **Forward Compatibility**: Existing installations continue working with content in docs folder, with optimization coming in next release
+- **Configuration Cleanup**: Renamed `_cfg` to `_config` for clearer naming conventions
+- **YAML Library Consolidation**: Reduced dependency to use only one YAML library for better stability
+
+### 🎯 Future-Ready Architecture
+
+**Content Organization Preview:**
+
+- **Phase 4 Artifact Segregation**: Infrastructure ready for separating ephemeral workflow artifacts from permanent documentation
+- **Planning vs Implementation Docs**: New system will differentiate between planning artifacts and long-term project documentation
+- **Backward Compatibility**: Current installs maintain full functionality while preparing for optimized content organization
+- **Quick Update Path**: Tomorrow's quick update will fully optimize all BMM workflows to use new segregated output locations
+
+### 🎯 Sample Modules & Documentation
+
+**Comprehensive Examples:**
+
+- **Sample Unitary Module**: Complete example with commit-poet agent and quiz-master workflow
+- **Sample Wellness Module**: Meditation guide and wellness companion agents demonstrating advanced patterns
+- **Enhanced Documentation**: Updated README files and comprehensive installation guides
+- **Custom Content Creation Guides**: Step-by-step documentation for creating and sharing custom modules
+
+### 🔧 Bug Fixes & Optimizations
+
+**Installer Improvements:**
+
+- **Fixed Duplicate Entry Issue**: Resolved duplicate entries in files manifest
+- **Reduced Log Noise**: Less verbose logging during installation for cleaner user experience
+- **Menu Wording Updates**: Improved menu text for better clarity and understanding
+- **Fixed Quick Install**: Resolved issues with quick installation functionality
+
+**Code Quality:**
+
+- **Minor Code Cleanup**: General cleanup and refactoring throughout the codebase
+- **Removed Unused Code**: Cleaned up deprecated and unused functionality
+- **Release Workflow Restoration**: Fixed automated release workflow for v6
+
+**BMM Phase 4 Workflow Improvements:**
+
+- **Sprint Status Enhancement**: Improved sprint-status validation with interactive correction for unknown values and better epic status handling
+- **Story Status Standardization**: Normalized all story status references to lowercase kebab-case (ready-for-dev, in-progress, review, done)
+- **Removed Stale Story State**: Eliminated deprecated 'drafted' story state - stories now go directly from creation to ready-for-dev
+- **Code Review Clarity**: Improved code review completion message from "Story is ready for next work!" to "Code review complete!" for better clarity
+- **Risk Detection Rules**: Rewrote risk detection rules for better LLM clarity and fixed warnings vs risks naming inconsistency
+
+### 📊 Statistics
+
+- **40+ commits** since alpha.16
+- **Major installer refactoring** with complete UX overhaul
+- **2 new sample modules** with comprehensive examples
+- **Full custom content support** re-enabled and improved
+
+### 🌟 Key Highlights
+
+1. **Installer Revolution**: The installation system has been completely overhauled for better user experience, reliability, and speed
+2. **Custom Content Freedom**: Users can now easily create, share, and install custom content through the streamlined installer
+3. **AI Visibility Breakthrough**: Migration from `.bmad` to `_bmad` ensures LLMs can access all BMAD content (dot folders are commonly ignored by AI systems)
+4. **Agent Memory System**: Rolled out persistent agent memory support - agents with `-sidecar` folders can now learn and remember important information in `_bmad/_memory`
+5. **Quick Default Selection**: Installation is now faster with smart default selections for popular configurations
+6. **Future-Ready Architecture**: Infrastructure in place for segregating ephemeral artifacts from permanent documentation (full optimization coming in next release)
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.16]
+
+**Release: December 10, 2025**
+
+### 🔧 Temporary Changes & Fixes
+
+**Installation Improvements:**
+
+- **Temporary Custom Content Installation Disable**: Custom content installation temporarily disabled to improve stability
+- **BMB Workflow Path Fixes**: Fixed numerous path references in BMB workflows to ensure proper step file resolution
+- **Package Updates**: Updated dependencies for improved security and performance
+
+**Path Resolution Improvements:**
+
+- **BMB Agent Builder Fixes**: Corrected path references in step files and documentation
+- **Workflow Path Standardization**: Ensured consistent path handling across all BMB workflows
+- **Documentation References**: Updated internal documentation links and references
+
+**Cleanup Changes:**
+
+- **Example Modules Removal**: Temporarily removed example modules to prevent accidental installation
+- **Memory Management**: Improved sidecar file handling for custom modules
+
+### 📊 Statistics
+
+- **336 files changed** with path fixes and improvements
+- **4 commits** since alpha.15
+
+---
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.15]
+
+**Release: December 7, 2025**
+
+### 🔧 Module Installation Standardization
+
+**Unified Module Configuration:**
+
+- **module.yaml Standard**: All modules now use `module.yaml` instead of `_module-installer/install-config.yaml` for consistent configuration (BREAKING CHANGE)
+- **Universal Installer**: Both core and custom modules now use the same installer with consistent behavior
+- **Streamlined Module Creation**: Module builder templates updated to use new module.yaml standard
+- **Enhanced Module Discovery**: Improved module caching and discovery mechanisms
+
+**Custom Content Installation Revolution:**
+
+- **Interactive Custom Content Search**: Installer now proactively asks if you have custom content to install
+- **Flexible Location Specification**: Users can indicate custom content location during installation
+- **Improved Custom Module Handler**: Enhanced error handling and debug output for custom installations
+- **Comprehensive Documentation**: New custom-content-installation.md guide (245 lines) replacing custom-agent-installation.md
+
+### 🤖 Code Review Integration Expansion
+
+**AI Review Tools:**
+
+- **CodeRabbit AI Integration**: Added .coderabbit.yaml configuration for automated code review
+- **Raven's Verdict PR Review Tool**: New PR review automation tool (297 lines of documentation)
+- **Review Path Configuration**: Proper exclusion patterns for node_modules and generated files
+- **Review Documentation**: Comprehensive usage guidance and skip conditions for PRs
+
+### 📚 Documentation Improvements
+
+**Documentation Restructuring:**
+
+- **Code of Conduct**: Moved to .github/ folder following GitHub standards
+- **Gem Creation Link**: Updated to point to Gemini Gem manager instead of deprecated interface
+- **Example Custom Content**: Improved README files and disabled example modules to prevent accidental installation
+- **Custom Module Documentation**: Enhanced module installation guides with new YAML structure
+
+### 🧹 Cleanup & Optimization
+
+**Memory Management:**
+
+- **Removed Hardcoded .bmad Folders**: Cleaned up demo content to use configurable paths
+- **Sidecar File Cleanup**: Removed old .bmad-user-memory folders from wellness modules
+- **Example Content Organization**: Better organization of example-custom-content directory
+
+**Installer Improvements:**
+
+- **Debug Output Enhancement**: Added informative debug output when installer encounters errors
+- **Custom Module Caching**: Improved caching mechanism for custom module installations
+- **Consistent Behavior**: All modules now behave consistently regardless of custom or core status
+
+### 📊 Statistics
+
+- **77 files changed** with 2,852 additions and 607 deletions
+- **15 commits** since alpha.14
+
+### ⚠️ Breaking Changes
+
+1. **module.yaml Configuration**: All modules must now use `module.yaml` instead of `_module-installer/install-config.yaml`
+   - Core modules updated automatically
+   - Custom modules will need to rename their configuration file
+   - Module builder templates generate new format
+
+### 📦 New Dependencies
+
+- No new dependencies added in this release
+
+---
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.14]
+
+**Release: December 7, 2025**
+
+### 🔧 Installation & Configuration Revolution
+
+**Custom Module Installation Overhaul:**
+
+- **Simple custom.yaml Installation**: Custom agents and workflows can now be installed with a single YAML file
+- **IDE Configuration Preservation**: Upgrades will no longer delete custom modules, agents, and workflows from IDE configuration
+- **Removed Legacy agent-install Command**: Streamlined installation process (BREAKING CHANGE)
+- **Sidecar File Retention**: Custom sidecar files are preserved during updates
+- **Flexible Agent Sidecar Locations**: Fully configurable via config options instead of hardcoded paths
+
+**Module Discovery System Transformation:**
+
+- **Recursive Agent Discovery**: Deep scanning for agents across entire project structure
+- **Enhanced Manifest Generation**: Comprehensive scanning of all installed modules
+- **Nested Agent Support**: Fixed nested agents appearing in CLI commands
+- **Module Reinstall Fix**: Prevented modules from showing as obsolete during reinstall
+
+### 🏗️ Advanced Builder Features
+
+**Workflow Builder Evolution:**
+
+- **Continuable Workflows**: Create workflows with sophisticated branching and continuation logic
+- **Template LOD Options**: Level of Detail output options for flexible workflow generation
+- **Step-Based Architecture**: Complete conversion to granular step-file system
+- **Enhanced Creation Process**: Improved workflow creation with better template handling
+
+**Module Builder Revolution:**
+
+- **11-Step Module Creation**: Comprehensive step-by-step module generation process
+- **Production-Ready Templates**: Complete templates for agents, installers, and workflow plans
+- **Built-in Validation System**: Ensures module quality and BMad Core compliance
+- **Professional Documentation**: Auto-generated module documentation and structure
+
+### 🚀 BMad Method (BMM) Enhancements
+
+**Workflow Improvements:**
+
+- **Brownfield PRD Support**: Enhanced PRD workflow for existing project integration
+- **Sprint Status Command**: New workflow for tracking development progress
+- **Step-Based Format**: Improved continue functionality across all workflows
+- **Quick-Spec-Flow Documentation**: Rapid development specification flows
+
+**Documentation Revolution:**
+
+- **Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide**: 680-line detailed troubleshooting documentation
+- **Quality Check Integration**: Added markdownlint-cli2 for markdown quality assurance
+- **Enhanced Test Architecture**: Improved CI/CD templates and testing workflows
+
+### 🌟 New Features & Integrations
+
+**Kiro-Cli Installer:**
+
+- **Intelligent Routing**: Smart routing to quick-dev workflow
+- **BMad Core Compliance**: Full compliance with BMad standards
+
+**Discord Notifications:**
+
+- **Compact Format**: Streamlined plain-text notifications
+- **Bug Fixes**: Resolved notification delivery issues
+
+**Example Mental Wellness Module (MWM):**
+
+- **Complete Module Example**: Demonstrates advanced module patterns
+- **Multiple Agents**: CBT Coach, Crisis Navigator, Meditation Guide, Wellness Companion
+- **Workflow Showcase**: Crisis support, daily check-in, meditation, journaling workflows
+
+### 🐛 Bug Fixes & Optimizations
+
+- Fixed version reading from package.json instead of hardcoded fallback
+- Removed hardcoded years from WebSearch queries
+- Removed broken build caching mechanism
+- Enhanced TTS injection summary with tracking and documentation
+- Fixed CI nvmrc configuration issues
+
+### 📊 Statistics
+
+- **335 files changed** with 17,161 additions and 8,204 deletions
+- **46 commits** since alpha.13
+
+### ⚠️ Breaking Changes
+
+1. **Removed agent-install Command**: Migrate to new custom.yaml installation system
+2. **Agent Sidecar Configuration**: Now requires explicit config instead of hardcoded paths
+
+### 📦 New Dependencies
+
+- `markdownlint-cli2: ^0.19.1` - Professional markdown linting
+
+---
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.13]
+
+**Release: November 30, 2025**
+
+### 🏗️ Revolutionary Workflow Architecture
+
+- **Step-File System**: Complete conversion to granular step-file architecture with dynamic menu generation
+- **Phase 4 Transformation**: Simplified architecture with sprint planning integration (Jira, Linear, Trello)
+- **Performance Improvements**: Eliminated time-based estimates, reduced file loading times
+- **Legacy Cleanup**: Removed all deprecated workflows for cleaner system
+
+### 🤖 Agent System Revolution
+
+- **Universal Custom Agent Support**: Extended to ALL IDEs including Antigravity and Rovo Dev
+- **Agent Creation Workflow**: Enhanced with better documentation and parameter clarity
+- **Multi-Source Discovery**: Agents now check multiple source locations for better discovery
+- **GitHub Migration**: Integration moved from chatmodes to agents folder
+
+### 🧪 Testing Infrastructure
+
+- **Playwright Utils Integration**: @seontechnologies/playwright-utils across all testing workflows
+- **TTS Injection System**: Complete text-to-speech integration for voice feedback
+- **Web Bundle Test Support**: Enabled web bundles for test environments
+
+### ⚠️ Breaking Changes
+
+1. **Legacy Workflows Removed**: Migrate to new stepwise sharded workflows
+2. **Phase 4 Restructured**: Update automation expecting old Phase 4 structure
+3. **Agent Compilation Required**: Custom agents must use new creation workflow
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.12]
+
+**Release: November 19, 2025**
+
+### 🐛 Bug Fixes
+
+- Added missing `yaml` dependency to fix `MODULE_NOT_FOUND` error when running `npx bmad-method install`
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.11]
+
+**Release: November 18, 2025**
+
+### 🚀 Agent Installation Revolution
+
+- **bmad agent-install CLI**: Interactive agent installation with persona customization
+- **4 Reference Agents**: commit-poet, journal-keeper, security-engineer, trend-analyst
+- **Agent Compilation Engine**: YAML → XML with smart handler injection
+- **60 Communication Presets**: Pure communication styles for agent personas
+
+### 📚 BMB Agent Builder Enhancement
+
+- **Complete Documentation Suite**: 7 new guides for agent architecture and creation
+- **Expert Agent Sidecar Support**: Multi-file agents with templates and knowledge bases
+- **Unified Validation**: 160-line checklist shared across workflows
+- **BMM Agent Voices**: All 9 agents enhanced with distinct communication styles
+
+### 🎯 Workflow Architecture Change
+
+- **Epic Creation Moved**: Now in Phase 3 after Architecture for technical context
+- **Excalidraw Distribution**: Diagram capabilities moved to role-appropriate agents
+- **Google Antigravity IDE**: New installer with flattened file naming
+
+### ⚠️ Breaking Changes
+
+1. **Frame Expert Retired**: Use role-appropriate agents for diagrams
+2. **Agent Installation**: New bmad agent-install command replaces manual installation
+3. **Epic Creation Phase**: Moved from Phase 2 to Phase 3
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.10]
+
+**Release: November 16, 2025**
+
+- **Epics After Architecture**: Major milestone - technically-informed user stories created post-architecture
+- **Frame Expert Agent**: New Excalidraw specialist with 4 diagram workflows
+- **Time Estimate Prohibition**: Warnings across 33 workflows acknowledging AI's impact on development speed
+- **Platform-Specific Commands**: ide-only/web-only fields filter menu items by environment
+- **Agent Customization**: Enhanced memory/prompts merging via \*.customize.yaml files
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.9]
+
+**Release: November 12, 2025**
+
+- **Intelligent File Discovery**: discover_inputs with FULL_LOAD, SELECTIVE_LOAD, INDEX_GUIDED strategies
+- **3-Track System**: Simplified from 5 levels to 3 intuitive tracks
+- **Web Bundles Guide**: Comprehensive documentation with 60-80% cost savings strategies
+- **Unified Output Structure**: Eliminated .ephemeral/ folders - single configurable output folder
+- **BMGD Phase 4**: Added 10 game development workflows with BMM patterns
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.8]
+
+**Release: November 9, 2025**
+
+- **Configurable Installation**: Custom directories with .bmad hidden folder default
+- **Optimized Agent Loading**: CLI loads from installed files, eliminating duplication
+- **Party Mode Everywhere**: All web bundles include multi-agent collaboration
+- **Phase 4 Artifact Separation**: Stories, code reviews, sprint plans configurable outside docs
+- **Expanded Web Bundles**: All BMM, BMGD, CIS agents bundled with elicitation integration
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.7]
+
+**Release: November 7, 2025**
+
+- **Workflow Vendoring**: Web bundler performs automatic cross-module dependency vendoring
+- **BMGD Module Extraction**: Game development split into standalone 4-phase structure
+- **Enhanced Dependency Resolution**: Better handling of web_bundle: false workflows
+- **Advanced Elicitation Fix**: Added missing CSV files to workflow bundles
+- **Claude Code Fix**: Resolved README slash command installation regression
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.6]
+
+**Release: November 4, 2025**
+
+- **Critical Installer Fixes**: Fixed manifestPath error and option display issues
+- **Conditional Docs Installation**: Optional documentation to reduce production footprint
+- **Improved Installer UX**: Better formatting with descriptive labels and clearer feedback
+- **Issue Tracker Cleanup**: Closed 54 legacy v4 issues for focused v6 development
+- **Contributing Updates**: Removed references to non-existent branches
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.5]
+
+**Release: November 4, 2025**
+
+- **3-Track Scale System**: Simplified from 5 levels to 3 intuitive preference-driven tracks
+- **Elicitation Modernization**: Replaced legacy XML tags with explicit invoke-task pattern
+- **PM/UX Evolution**: Added November 2025 industry research on AI Agent PMs
+- **Brownfield Reality Check**: Rewrote Phase 0 with 4 real-world scenarios
+- **Documentation Accuracy**: All agent capabilities now match YAML source of truth
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.4]
+
+**Release: November 2, 2025**
+
+- **Documentation Hub**: Created 18 comprehensive guides (7000+ lines) with professional standards
+- **Paige Agent**: New technical documentation specialist across all BMM phases
+- **Quick Spec Flow**: Intelligent Level 0-1 planning with auto-stack detection
+- **Universal Shard-Doc**: Split large markdown documents with dual-strategy loading
+- **Intent-Driven Planning**: PRD and Product Brief transformed from template-filling to conversation
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.3]
+
+**Release: October 2025**
+
+- **Codex Installer**: Custom prompts in `.codex/prompts/` directory structure
+- **Bug Fixes**: Various installer and workflow improvements
+- **Documentation**: Initial documentation structure established
+
+## [6.0.0-alpha.0]
+
+**Release: September 28, 2025**
+
+- **Lean Core**: Simple common tasks and agents (bmad-web-orchestrator, bmad-master)
+- **BMad Method (BMM)**: Complete scale-adaptive rewrite supporting projects from small enhancements to massive undertakings
+- **BoMB**: BMad Builder for creating and converting modules, workflows, and agents
+- **CIS**: Creative Intelligence Suite for ideation and creative workflows
+- **Game Development**: Full subclass of game-specific development patterns**Note**: Version 5.0.0 was skipped due to NPX registry issues that corrupted the version. Development continues with v6.0.0-alpha.0.
+
+## [v4.43.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v4.43.0)
+
+**Release: August-September 2025 (v4.31.0 - v4.43.1)**
+
+Focus on stability, ecosystem growth, and professional tooling.
+
+### Major Integrations
+
+- **Codex CLI & Web**: Full Codex integration with web and CLI modes
+- **Auggie CLI**: Augment Code integration
+- **iFlow CLI**: iFlow support in installer
+- **Gemini CLI Custom Commands**: Enhanced Gemini CLI capabilities
+
+### Expansion Packs
+
+- **Godot Game Development**: Complete game dev workflow
+- **Creative Writing**: Professional writing agent system
+- **Agent System Templates**: Template expansion pack (Part 2)
+
+### Advanced Features
+
+- **AGENTS.md Generation**: Auto-generated agent documentation
+- **NPM Script Injection**: Automatic package.json updates
+- **File Exclusion**: `.bmad-flattenignore` support for flattener
+- **JSON-only Integration**: Compact integration mode
+
+### Quality & Stability
+
+- **PR Validation Workflow**: Automated contribution checks
+- **Fork-Friendly CI/CD**: Opt-in mechanism for forks
+- **Code Formatting**: Prettier integration with pre-commit hooks
+- **Update Checker**: `npx bmad-method update-check` command
+
+### Flattener Improvements
+
+- Detailed statistics with emoji-enhanced `.stats.md`
+- Improved project root detection
+- Modular component architecture
+- Binary directory exclusions (venv, node_modules, etc.)
+
+### Documentation & Community
+
+- Brownfield document naming consistency fixes
+- Architecture template improvements
+- Trademark and licensing clarity
+- Contributing guidelines refinement
+
+### Developer Experience
+
+- Version synchronization scripts
+- Manual release workflow enhancements
+- Automatic release notes generation
+- Changelog file path configuration
+
+[View v4.43.1 tag](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/v4.43.1)
+
+## [v4.30.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v4.30.0)
+
+**Release: July 2025 (v4.21.0 - v4.30.4)**
+
+Introduction of advanced IDE integrations and command systems.
+
+### Claude Code Integration
+
+- **Slash Commands**: Native Claude Code slash command support for agents
+- **Task Commands**: Direct task invocation via slash commands
+- **BMad Subdirectory**: Organized command structure
+- **Nested Organization**: Clean command hierarchy
+
+### Agent Enhancements
+
+- BMad-master knowledge base loading
+- Improved brainstorming facilitation
+- Better agent task following with cost-saving model combinations
+- Direct commands in agent definitions
+
+### Installer Improvements
+
+- Memory-efficient processing
+- Clear multi-select IDE prompts
+- GitHub Copilot support with improved UX
+- ASCII logo (because why not)
+
+### Platform Support
+
+- Windows compatibility improvements (regex fixes, newline handling)
+- Roo modes configuration
+- Support for multiple CLI tools simultaneously
+
+### Expansion Ecosystem
+
+- 2D Unity Game Development expansion pack
+- Improved expansion pack documentation
+- Better isolated expansion pack installations
+
+[View v4.30.4 tag](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/v4.30.4)
+
+## [v4.20.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v4.20.0)
+
+**Release: June 2025 (v4.11.0 - v4.20.0)**
+
+Major focus on documentation quality and expanding QA agent capabilities.
+
+### Documentation Overhaul
+
+- **Workflow Diagrams**: Visual explanations of planning and development cycles
+- **QA Role Expansion**: QA agent transformed into senior code reviewer
+- **User Guide Refresh**: Complete rewrite with clearer explanations
+- **Contributing Guidelines**: Clarified principles and contribution process
+
+### QA Agent Transformation
+
+- Elevated from simple tester to senior developer/code reviewer
+- Code quality analysis and architectural feedback
+- Pre-implementation review capabilities
+- Integration with dev cycle for quality gates
+
+### IDE Ecosystem Growth
+
+- **Cline IDE Support**: Added configuration for Cline
+- **Gemini CLI Integration**: Native Gemini CLI support
+- **Expansion Pack Installation**: Automated expansion agent setup across IDEs
+
+### New Capabilities
+
+- Markdown-tree integration for document sharding
+- Quality gates to prevent task completion with failures
+- Enhanced brownfield workflow documentation
+- Team-based agent bundling improvements
+
+### Developer Tools
+
+- Better expansion pack isolation
+- Automatic rule generation for all supported IDEs
+- Common files moved to shared locations
+- Hardcoded dependencies removed from installer
+
+[View v4.20.0 tag](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/v4.20.0)
+
+## [v4.10.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v4.10.0)
+
+**Release: June 2025 (v4.3.0 - v4.10.3)**
+
+This release focused on making BMAD more configurable and adaptable to different project structures.
+
+### Configuration System
+
+- **Optional Core Config**: Document sharding and core configuration made optional
+- **Flexible File Resolution**: Support for non-standard document structures
+- **Debug Logging**: Configurable debug mode for agent troubleshooting
+- **Fast Update Mode**: Quick updates without breaking customizations
+
+### Agent Improvements
+
+- Clearer file resolution instructions for all agents
+- Fuzzy task resolution for better agent autonomy
+- Web orchestrator knowledge base expansion
+- Better handling of deviant PRD/Architecture structures
+
+### Installation Enhancements
+
+- V4 early detection for improved update flow
+- Prevented double installation during updates
+- Better handling of YAML manifest files
+- Expansion pack dependencies properly included
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- SM agent file resolution issues
+- Installer upgrade path corrections
+- Bundle build improvements
+- Template formatting fixes
+
+[View v4.10.3 tag](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/v4.10.3)
+
+## [v4.0.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v4.0.0)
+
+**Release: June 20, 2025 (v4.0.0 - v4.2.0)**
+
+Version 4 represented a complete architectural overhaul, transforming BMAD from a collection of prompts into a professional, distributable framework.
+
+### Framework Transformation
+
+- **NPM Package**: Professional distribution and simple installation via `npx bmad-method install`
+- **Modular Architecture**: Move to `.bmad-core` hidden folder structure
+- **Multi-IDE Support**: Unified support for Claude Code, Cursor, Roo, Windsurf, and many more
+- **Schema Standardization**: YAML-based agent and team definitions
+- **Automated Installation**: One-command setup with upgrade detection
+
+### Agent System Overhaul
+
+- Agent team workflows (fullstack, no-ui, all agents)
+- Web bundle generation for platform-agnostic deployment
+- Task-based architecture (separate task definitions from agents)
+- IDE-specific agent activation (slash commands for Claude Code, rules for Cursor, etc.)
+
+### New Capabilities
+
+- Brownfield project support (existing codebases)
+- Greenfield project workflows (new projects)
+- Expansion pack architecture for domain specialization
+- Document sharding for better context management
+- Automatic semantic versioning and releases
+
+### Developer Experience
+
+- Automatic upgrade path from v3 to v4
+- Backup creation for user customizations
+- VSCode settings and markdown linting
+- Comprehensive documentation restructure
+
+[View v4.2.0 tag](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/v4.2.0)
+
+## [v3.0.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v3.0.0)
+
+**Release: May 20, 2025**
+
+Version 3 introduced the revolutionary orchestrator concept, creating a unified agent experience.
+
+### Major Features
+
+- **BMad Orchestrator**: Uber-agent that orchestrates all specialized agents
+- **Web-First Approach**: Streamlined web setup with pre-compiled agent bundles
+- **Simplified Onboarding**: Complete setup in minutes with clear quick-start guide
+- **Build System**: Scripts to compile web agents from modular components
+
+### Architecture Changes
+
+- Consolidated agent system with centralized orchestration
+- Web build sample folder with ready-to-deploy configurations
+- Improved documentation structure with visual setup guides
+- Better separation between web and IDE workflows
+
+### New Capabilities
+
+- Single agent interface (`/help` command system)
+- Brainstorming and ideation support
+- Integrated method explanation within the agent itself
+- Cross-platform consistency (Gemini Gems, Custom GPTs)
+
+[View V3 Branch](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V3)
+
+## [v2.0.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v2.0.0)
+
+**Release: April 17, 2025**
+
+Version 2 addressed the major shortcomings of V1 by introducing separation of concerns and quality validation mechanisms.
+
+### Major Improvements
+
+- **Template Separation**: Templates decoupled from agent definitions for greater flexibility
+- **Quality Checklists**: Advanced elicitation checklists to validate document quality
+- **Web Agent Discovery**: Recognition of Gemini Gems and Custom GPTs power for structured planning
+- **Granular Web Agents**: Simplified, clearly-defined agent roles optimized for web platforms
+- **Installer**: A project installer that copied the correct files to a folder at the destination
+
+### Key Features
+
+- Separated template files from agent personas
+- Introduced forced validation rounds through checklists
+- Cost-effective structured planning workflow using web platforms
+- Self-contained agent personas with external template references
+
+### Known Issues
+
+- Duplicate templates/checklists for web vs IDE versions
+- Manual export/import workflow between agents
+- Creating each web agent separately was tedious
+
+[View V2 Branch](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V2)
+
+## [v1.0.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v1.0.0)
+
+**Initial Release: April 6, 2025**
+
+The original BMAD Method was a tech demo showcasing how different custom agile personas could be used to build out artifacts for planning and executing complex applications from scratch. This initial version established the foundation of the AI-driven agile development approach.
+
+### Key Features
+
+- Introduction of specialized AI agent personas (PM, Architect, Developer, etc.)
+- Template-based document generation for planning artifacts
+- Emphasis on planning MVP scope with sufficient detail to guide developer agents
+- Hard-coded custom mode prompts integrated directly into agent configurations
+- The OG of Context Engineering in a structured way
+
+### Limitations
+
+- Limited customization options
+- Web usage was complicated and not well-documented
+- Rigid scope and purpose with templates coupled to agents
+- Not optimized for IDE integration
+
+[View V1 Branch](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V1)
+
+## Installation
+
+```bash
+npx bmad-method
+```
+
+For detailed release notes, see the [GitHub releases page](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases).

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+# Contributing to BMad
+
+Thank you for considering contributing to the BMad project! We believe in **Human Amplification, Not Replacement** - bringing out the best thinking in both humans and AI through guided collaboration.
+
+💬 **Discord Community**: Join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj) for real-time discussions:
+
+- **#general-dev** - Technical discussions, feature ideas, and development questions
+- **#bugs-issues** - Bug reports and issue discussions
+
+## Our Philosophy
+
+### BMad Core™: Universal Foundation
+
+BMad Core empowers humans and AI agents working together in true partnership across any domain through our **C.O.R.E. Framework** (Collaboration Optimized Reflection Engine):
+
+- **Collaboration**: Human-AI partnership where both contribute unique strengths
+- **Optimized**: The collaborative process refined for maximum effectiveness
+- **Reflection**: Guided thinking that helps discover better solutions and insights
+- **Engine**: The powerful framework that orchestrates specialized agents and workflows
+
+### BMad Method™: Agile AI-Driven Development
+
+The BMad Method is the flagship bmad module for agile AI-driven software development. It emphasizes thorough planning and solid architectural foundations to provide detailed context for developer agents, mirroring real-world agile best practices.
+
+### Core Principles
+
+**Partnership Over Automation** - AI agents act as expert coaches, mentors, and collaborators who amplify human capability rather than replace it.
+
+**Bidirectional Guidance** - Agents guide users through structured workflows while users push agents with advanced prompting. Both sides actively work to extract better information from each other.
+
+**Systems of Workflows** - BMad Core builds comprehensive systems of guided workflows with specialized agent teams for any domain.
+
+**Tool-Agnostic Foundation** - BMad Core remains tool-agnostic, providing stable, extensible groundwork that adapts to any domain.
+
+## What Makes a Good Contribution?
+
+Every contribution should strengthen human-AI collaboration. Ask yourself: **"Does this make humans and AI better together?"**
+
+**✅ Contributions that align:**
+
+- Enhance universal collaboration patterns
+- Improve agent personas and workflows
+- Strengthen planning and context continuity
+- Increase cross-domain accessibility
+- Add domain-specific modules leveraging BMad Core
+
+**❌ What detracts from our mission:**
+
+- Purely automated solutions that sideline humans
+- Tools that don't improve the partnership
+- Complexity that creates barriers to adoption
+- Features that fragment BMad Core's foundation
+
+## Before You Contribute
+
+### Reporting Bugs
+
+1. **Check existing issues** first to avoid duplicates
+2. **Consider discussing in Discord** (#bugs-issues channel) for quick help
+3. **Use the bug report template** when creating a new issue - it guides you through providing:
+   - Clear bug description
+   - Steps to reproduce
+   - Expected vs actual behavior
+   - Model/IDE/BMad version details
+   - Screenshots or links if applicable
+4. **Indicate if you're working on a fix** to avoid duplicate efforts
+
+### Suggesting Features or New Modules
+
+1. **Discuss first in Discord** (#general-dev channel) - the feature request template asks if you've done this
+2. **Check existing issues and discussions** to avoid duplicates
+3. **Use the feature request template** when creating an issue
+4. **Be specific** about why this feature would benefit the BMad community and strengthen human-AI collaboration
+
+### Before Starting Work
+
+⚠️ **Required before submitting PRs:**
+
+1. **For bugs**: Check if an issue exists (create one using the bug template if not)
+2. **For features**: Discuss in Discord (#general-dev) AND create a feature request issue
+3. **For large changes**: Always open an issue first to discuss alignment
+
+Please propose small, granular changes! For large or significant changes, discuss in Discord and open an issue first. This prevents wasted effort on PRs that may not align with planned changes.
+
+## Pull Request Guidelines
+
+### Which Branch?
+
+**Submit PR's to `main` branch** (critical only):
+
+- 🚨 Critical bug fixes that break basic functionality
+- 🔒 Security patches
+- 📚 Fixing dangerously incorrect documentation
+- 🐛 Bugs preventing installation or basic usage
+
+### PR Size Guidelines
+
+- **Ideal PR size**: 200-400 lines of code changes
+- **Maximum PR size**: 800 lines (excluding generated files)
+- **One feature/fix per PR**: Each PR should address a single issue or add one feature
+- **If your change is larger**: Break it into multiple smaller PRs that can be reviewed independently
+- **Related changes**: Even related changes should be separate PRs if they deliver independent value
+
+### Breaking Down Large PRs
+
+If your change exceeds 800 lines, use this checklist to split it:
+
+- [ ] Can I separate the refactoring from the feature implementation?
+- [ ] Can I introduce the new API/interface in one PR and implementation in another?
+- [ ] Can I split by file or module?
+- [ ] Can I create a base PR with shared utilities first?
+- [ ] Can I separate test additions from implementation?
+- [ ] Even if changes are related, can they deliver value independently?
+- [ ] Can these changes be merged in any order without breaking things?
+
+Example breakdown:
+
+1. PR #1: Add utility functions and types (100 lines)
+2. PR #2: Refactor existing code to use utilities (200 lines)
+3. PR #3: Implement new feature using refactored code (300 lines)
+4. PR #4: Add comprehensive tests (200 lines)
+
+**Note**: PRs #1 and #4 could be submitted simultaneously since they deliver independent value.
+
+### Pull Request Process
+
+#### New to Pull Requests?
+
+If you're new to GitHub or pull requests, here's a quick guide:
+
+1. **Fork the repository** - Click the "Fork" button on GitHub to create your own copy
+2. **Clone your fork** - `git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/bmad-method.git`
+3. **Create a new branch** - Never work on `main` directly!
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b fix/description
+   # or
+   git checkout -b feature/description
+   ```
+4. **Make your changes** - Edit files, keeping changes small and focused
+5. **Commit your changes** - Use clear, descriptive commit messages
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "fix: correct typo in README"
+   ```
+6. **Push to your fork** - `git push origin fix/description`
+7. **Create the Pull Request** - Go to your fork on GitHub and click "Compare & pull request"
+
+### PR Description Template
+
+Keep your PR description concise and focused. Use this template:
+
+```markdown
+## What
+
+[1-2 sentences describing WHAT changed]
+
+## Why
+
+[1-2 sentences explaining WHY this change is needed]
+Fixes #[issue number] (if applicable)
+
+## How
+
+## [2-3 bullets listing HOW you implemented it]
+
+-
+-
+
+## Testing
+
+[1-2 sentences on how you tested this]
+```
+
+**Maximum PR description length: 200 words** (excluding code examples if needed)
+
+### Good vs Bad PR Descriptions
+
+❌ **Bad Example:**
+
+> This revolutionary PR introduces a paradigm-shifting enhancement to the system's architecture by implementing a state-of-the-art solution that leverages cutting-edge methodologies to optimize performance metrics...
+
+✅ **Good Example:**
+
+> **What:** Added validation for agent dependency resolution
+> **Why:** Build was failing silently when agents had circular dependencies
+> **How:**
+>
+> - Added cycle detection in dependency-resolver.js
+> - Throws clear error with dependency chain
+>   **Testing:** Tested with circular deps between 3 agents
+
+### Commit Message Convention
+
+Use conventional commits format:
+
+- `feat:` New feature
+- `fix:` Bug fix
+- `docs:` Documentation only
+- `refactor:` Code change that neither fixes a bug nor adds a feature
+- `test:` Adding missing tests
+- `chore:` Changes to build process or auxiliary tools
+
+Keep commit messages under 72 characters.
+
+### Atomic Commits
+
+Each commit should represent one logical change:
+
+- **Do:** One bug fix per commit
+- **Do:** One feature addition per commit
+- **Don't:** Mix refactoring with bug fixes
+- **Don't:** Combine unrelated changes
+
+## What Makes a Good Pull Request?
+
+✅ **Good PRs:**
+
+- Change one thing at a time
+- Have clear, descriptive titles
+- Explain what and why in the description
+- Include only the files that need to change
+- Reference related issue numbers
+
+❌ **Avoid:**
+
+- Changing formatting of entire files
+- Multiple unrelated changes in one PR
+- Copying your entire project/repo into the PR
+- Changes without explanation
+- Working directly on `main` branch
+
+## Common Mistakes to Avoid
+
+1. **Don't reformat entire files** - only change what's necessary
+2. **Don't include unrelated changes** - stick to one fix/feature per PR
+3. **Don't paste code in issues** - create a proper PR instead
+4. **Don't submit your whole project** - contribute specific improvements
+
+## Code Style
+
+- Follow the existing code style and conventions
+- Write clear comments for complex logic
+- Keep dev agents lean - they need context for coding, not documentation
+- Web/planning agents can be larger with more complex tasks
+- Everything is natural language (markdown) - no code in core framework
+- Use bmad modules for domain-specific features
+- Validate YAML schemas with `npm run validate:schemas` before committing
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+By participating in this project, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct. We foster a collaborative, respectful environment focused on building better human-AI partnerships.
+
+## Need Help?
+
+- 💬 Join our [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj):
+  - **#general-dev** - Technical questions and feature discussions
+  - **#bugs-issues** - Get help with bugs before filing issues
+- 🐛 Report bugs using the [bug report template](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues/new?template=bug_report.md)
+- 💡 Suggest features using the [feature request template](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues/new?template=feature_request.md)
+- 📖 Browse the [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/discussions)
+
+---
+
+**Remember**: We're here to help! Don't be afraid to ask questions. Every expert was once a beginner. Together, we're building a future where humans and AI work better together.
+
+## License
+
+By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same license as the project.

LICENSE

@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+MIT License
+
+Copyright (c) 2025 BMad Code, LLC
+
+Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
+of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
+in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
+to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
+copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
+furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
+
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+copies or substantial portions of the Software.
+
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+OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
+SOFTWARE.
+
+TRADEMARK NOTICE:
+BMad™ , BMAD-CORE™ and BMAD-METHOD™ are trademarks of BMad Code, LLC. The use of these 
+trademarks in this software does not grant any rights to use the trademarks 
+for any other purpose.

README.md

@@ -1,13 +1,246 @@
-# BMad Method V2
+# BMad Method & BMad Core
 
-V2 was the major fix to the shortcomings of V1.
+[![Stable Version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/bmad-method?color=blue&label=stable)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/bmad-method)
+[![Alpha Version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/bmad-method/alpha?color=orange&label=alpha)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/bmad-method)
+[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](LICENSE)
+[![Node.js Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/node-%3E%3D20.0.0-brightgreen)](https://nodejs.org)
+[![Discord](https://img.shields.io/badge/Discord-Join%20Community-7289da?logo=discord&logoColor=white)](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)
 
-Templates were introduced, and separated from the agents themselves. Also aside from templates, checklists were introduced to give more power in actually vetting the the documents or artifacts being produced were valid and of high quality through a forced round of advanced elicitation.
+---
 
-During V2, this is where the discovery of the power of Gemini Gems and Custom GPTs came to light, really indicating how powerful and cost effective it can be to utilize the Web for a lot of the initial planning, but doing it in a structured repeatable way!
+<div align="center">
 
-The Web Agents were all granular and clearly defined - a much simpler system, but also somewhat of a pain to create each agent separately in the web while also having to manually export and reimport each document when going agent to agent.
+## 🎉 NEW: BMAD V6 Installer - Create & Share Custom Content!
 
-Also one confusing aspect was that there were duplicates of temples and checklists for the web versions and the ide versions.
+The completely revamped **BMAD V6 installer** now includes built-in support for creating, installing, and sharing custom modules, agents, workflows, templates, and tools! Build your own AI solutions or share them with your team - and real soon, with the whole BMad Community througha verified community sharing portal!
 
-But - overall, this was a very low bar to entry to pick up and start using it - The agent personas were all still pretty self contained, aside from calling out to separate template files for the documents.
+**✨ What's New:**
+
+- 📦 **Streamlined Custom Module Installation** - Package your custom content as installable modules
+- 🤖 **Agent & Workflow Sharing** - Distribute standalone agents and workflows
+- 🔄 **Unitary Module Support** - Install individual components without full modules
+- ⚙️ **Dependency Management** - Automatic handling of module dependencies
+- 🛡️ **Update-Safe Customization** - Your custom content persists through updates
+
+**📚 Learn More:**
+
+- [**Custom Content Overview**](./docs/custom-content.md) - Discover all supported content types
+- [**Installation Guide**](./docs/custom-content-installation.md) - Learn to create and install custom content
+- [**Detail Content Docs**](./src/modules/bmb/docs/README.md) - Reference details for agents, modules, workflows and the bmad builder
+- [**2 Very simple Custom Modules of questionable quality**](./docs/sample-custom-modules/README.md) - if you want to download and try to install a custom shared module, get an idea of how to bundle and share your own, or create your own personal agents, workflows and modules.
+
+</div>
+
+---
+
+## AI-Driven Agile Development That Scales From Bug Fixes to Enterprise
+
+**Build More, Architect Dreams** (BMAD) with **21 specialized AI agents** across 4 official modules, and **50+ guided workflows** that adapt to your project's complexity—from quick bug fixes to enterprise platforms, and new step file workflows that allow for incredibly long workflows to stay on the rails longer than ever before!
+
+Additionally - when we say 'Build More, Architect Dreams' - we mean it! The BMad Builder has landed, and now as of Alpha.15 is fully supported in the installation flow via NPX - custom stand along agents, workflows and the modules of your dreams! The community forge will soon open, endless possibility awaits!
+
+> **🚀 v6 is a MASSIVE upgrade from v4!** Complete architectural overhaul, scale-adaptive intelligence, visual workflows, and the powerful BMad Core framework. v4 users: this changes everything. [See what's new →](#whats-new-in-v6)
+
+> **📌 v6 Alpha Status:** Near-beta quality with vastly improved stability. Documentation is being finalized. New videos coming soon to [BMadCode YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode).
+
+## 🎯 Why BMad Method?
+
+Unlike generic AI coding assistants, BMad Method provides **structured, battle-tested workflows** powered by specialized agents who understand agile development. Each agent has deep domain expertise—from product management to architecture to testing—working together seamlessly.
+
+**✨ Key Benefits:**
+
+- **Scale-Adaptive Intelligence** - Automatically adjusts planning depth from bug fixes to enterprise systems
+- **Complete Development Lifecycle** - Analysis → Planning → Architecture → Implementation
+- **Specialized Expertise** - 19 agents with specific roles (PM, Architect, Developer, UX Designer, etc.)
+- **Proven Methodologies** - Built on agile best practices with AI amplification
+- **IDE Integration** - Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code
+
+## 🏗️ The Power of BMad Core
+
+**BMad Method** is actually a sophisticated module built on top of **BMad Core** (**C**ollaboration **O**ptimized **R**eflection **E**ngine). This revolutionary architecture means:
+
+- **BMad Core** provides the universal framework for human-AI collaboration
+- **BMad Method** leverages Core to deliver agile development workflows
+- **BMad Builder** lets YOU create custom modules as powerful as BMad Method itself
+
+With **BMad Builder**, you can architect both simple agents and vastly complex domain-specific modules (legal, medical, finance, education, creative) that will soon be sharable in an **official community marketplace**. Imagine building and sharing your own specialized AI team!
+
+## 📊 See It In Action
+
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="./src/modules/bmm/docs/images/workflow-method-greenfield.svg" alt="BMad Method Workflow" width="100%">
+</p>
+
+<p align="center">
+  <em>Complete BMad Method workflow showing all phases, agents, and decision points</em>
+</p>
+
+## 🚀 Get Started in 3 Steps
+
+### 1. Install BMad Method
+
+```bash
+# Install v6 Alpha (recommended)
+npx bmad-method@alpha install
+
+# Or stable v4 for production
+npx bmad-method install
+```
+
+### 2. Initialize Your Project
+
+Load any agent in your IDE and run:
+
+```
+*workflow-init
+```
+
+This analyzes your project and recommends the right workflow track.
+
+### 3. Choose Your Track
+
+BMad Method adapts to your needs with three intelligent tracks:
+
+| Track              | Use For                   | Planning                | Time to Start |
+| ------------------ | ------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------- |
+| **⚡ Quick Flow**  | Bug fixes, small features | Tech spec only          | < 5 minutes   |
+| **📋 BMad Method** | Products, platforms       | PRD + Architecture + UX | < 15 minutes  |
+| **🏢 Enterprise**  | Compliance, scale         | Full governance suite   | < 30 minutes  |
+
+> **Not sure?** Run `*workflow-init` and let BMad analyze your project goal.
+
+## 🔄 How It Works: 4-Phase Methodology
+
+BMad Method guides you through a proven development lifecycle:
+
+1. **📊 Analysis** (Optional) - Brainstorm, research, and explore solutions
+2. **📝 Planning** - Create PRDs, tech specs, or game design documents
+3. **🏗️ Solutioning** - Design architecture, UX, and technical approach
+4. **⚡ Implementation** - Story-driven development with continuous validation
+
+Each phase has specialized workflows and agents working together to deliver exceptional results.
+
+## 🤖 Meet Your Team
+
+**12 Specialized Agents** working in concert:
+
+| Development | Architecture   | Product       | Leadership     |
+| ----------- | -------------- | ------------- | -------------- |
+| Developer   | Architect      | PM            | Scrum Master   |
+| UX Designer | Test Architect | Analyst       | BMad Master    |
+| Tech Writer | Game Architect | Game Designer | Game Developer |
+
+**Test Architect** integrates with `@seontechnologies/playwright-utils` for production-ready fixture-based utilities.
+
+Each agent brings deep expertise and can be customized to match your team's style.
+
+## 📦 What's Included
+
+### Core Modules
+
+- **BMad Method (BMM)** - Complete agile development framework
+  - 12 specialized agents
+  - 34 workflows across 4 phases
+  - Scale-adaptive planning
+  - [→ Documentation Hub](./src/modules/bmm/docs/README.md)
+
+- **BMad Builder (BMB)** - Create custom agents and workflows
+  - Build anything from simple agents to complex modules
+  - Create domain-specific solutions (legal, medical, finance, education)
+  - [→ Builder Guide](src/modules/bmb/docs/README.md) marketplace
+  - [→ Builder Guide](./src/modules/bmb/README.md)
+
+- **Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS)** - Innovation & problem-solving
+  - Brainstorming, design thinking, storytelling
+  - 5 creative facilitation workflows
+  - [→ Creative Workflows](./src/modules/cis/README.md)
+
+### Key Features
+
+- **🎨 Customizable Agents** - Modify personalities, expertise, and communication styles
+- **🌐 Multi-Language Support** - Separate settings for communication and code output
+- **📄 Document Sharding** - 90% token savings for large projects
+- **🔄 Update-Safe** - Your customizations persist through updates
+- **🚀 Web Bundles** - Use in ChatGPT, Claude Projects, or Gemini Gems
+
+## 📚 Documentation
+
+### Quick Links
+
+- **[Quick Start Guide](./src/modules/bmm/docs/quick-start.md)** - 15-minute introduction
+- **[Complete BMM Documentation](./src/modules/bmm/docs/README.md)** - All guides and references
+- **[Agent Customization](./docs/agent-customization-guide.md)** - Personalize your agents
+- **[All Documentation](./docs/index.md)** - Complete documentation index
+
+### For v4 Users
+
+- **[v4 Documentation](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V4)**
+- **[v4 to v6 Upgrade Guide](./docs/v4-to-v6-upgrade.md)**
+
+## 💬 Community & Support
+
+- **[Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)** - Get help, share projects
+- **[GitHub Issues](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues)** - Report bugs, request features
+- **[YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode)** - Video tutorials and demos
+- **[Web Bundles](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-bundles/)** - Pre-built agent bundles
+- **[Code of Conduct](.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)** - Community guidelines
+
+## 🛠️ Development
+
+For contributors working on the BMad codebase:
+
+```bash
+# Run all quality checks
+npm test
+
+# Development commands
+npm run lint:fix      # Fix code style
+npm run format:fix    # Auto-format code
+npm run bundle        # Build web bundles
+```
+
+See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for full development guidelines.
+
+## What's New in v6
+
+**v6 represents a complete architectural revolution from v4:**
+
+### 🚀 Major Upgrades
+
+- **BMad Core Framework** - Modular architecture enabling custom domain solutions
+- **Scale-Adaptive Intelligence** - Automatic adjustment from bug fixes to enterprise
+- **Visual Workflows** - Beautiful SVG diagrams showing complete methodology
+- **BMad Builder Module** - Create and share your own AI agent teams
+- **50+ Workflows** - Up from 20 in v4, covering every development scenario
+- **19 Specialized Agents** - Enhanced with customizable personalities and expertise
+- **Update-Safe Customization** - Your configs persist through all updates
+- **Web Bundles** - Use agents in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
+- **Multi-Language Support** - Separate settings for communication and code
+- **Document Sharding** - 90% token savings for large projects
+
+### 🔄 For v4 Users
+
+- **[Comprehensive Upgrade Guide](./docs/v4-to-v6-upgrade.md)** - Step-by-step migration
+- **[v4 Documentation Archive](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V4)** - Legacy reference
+- Backwards compatibility where possible
+- Smooth migration path with installer detection
+
+## 📄 License
+
+MIT License - See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
+
+**Trademarks:** BMad™ and BMAD-METHOD™ are trademarks of BMad Code, LLC.
+
+Supported by:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://m.do.co/c/00f11bd932bb"><img src="https://opensource.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/attribution/assets/SVG/DO_Logo_horizontal_blue.svg" height="24" alt="DigitalOcean" style="vertical-align: middle;"></a>
+
+---
+
+<p align="center">
+  <a href="https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/graphs/contributors">
+    <img src="https://contrib.rocks/image?repo=bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD" alt="Contributors">
+  </a>
+</p>
+
+<p align="center">
+  <sub>Built with ❤️ for the human-AI collaboration community</sub>
+</p>

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-# Documentation Index
-
-## Overview
-
-This index catalogs all documentation files for the BMAD-METHOD project, organized by category for easy reference and AI discoverability.
-
-## Product Documentation
-
-- **[prd.md](prd.md)** - Product Requirements Document outlining the core project scope, features and business objectives.
-- **[final-brief-with-pm-prompt.md](final-brief-with-pm-prompt.md)** - Finalized project brief with Product Management specifications.
-- **[demo.md](demo.md)** - Main demonstration guide for the BMAD-METHOD project.
-
-## Architecture & Technical Design
-
-- **[architecture.md](architecture.md)** - System architecture documentation detailing technical components and their interactions.
-- **[tech-stack.md](tech-stack.md)** - Overview of the technology stack used in the project.
-- **[project-structure.md](project-structure.md)** - Explanation of the project's file and folder organization.
-- **[data-models.md](data-models.md)** - Documentation of data models and database schema.
-- **[environment-vars.md](environment-vars.md)** - Required environment variables and configuration settings.
-
-## API Documentation
-
-- **[api-reference.md](api-reference.md)** - Comprehensive API endpoints and usage reference.
-
-## Epics & User Stories
-
-- **[epic1.md](epic1.md)** - Epic 1 definition and scope.
-- **[epic2.md](epic2.md)** - Epic 2 definition and scope.
-- **[epic3.md](epic3.md)** - Epic 3 definition and scope.
-- **[epic4.md](epic4.md)** - Epic 4 definition and scope.
-- **[epic5.md](epic5.md)** - Epic 5 definition and scope.
-- **[epic-1-stories-demo.md](epic-1-stories-demo.md)** - Detailed user stories for Epic 1.
-- **[epic-2-stories-demo.md](epic-2-stories-demo.md)** - Detailed user stories for Epic 2.
-- **[epic-3-stories-demo.md](epic-3-stories-demo.md)** - Detailed user stories for Epic 3.
-
-## Development Standards
-
-- **[coding-standards.md](coding-standards.md)** - Coding conventions and standards for the project.
-- **[testing-strategy.md](testing-strategy.md)** - Approach to testing, including methodologies and tools.
-
-## AI & Prompts
-
-- **[prompts.md](prompts.md)** - AI prompt templates and guidelines for project assistants.
-- **[combined-artifacts-for-posm.md](combined-artifacts-for-posm.md)** - Consolidated project artifacts for Product Owner and Solution Manager.
-
-## Reference Documents
-
-- **[botched-architecture-draft.md](botched-architecture-draft.md)** - Archived architecture draft (for reference only).

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@@ -1,97 +0,0 @@
-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest API Reference
-
-This document describes the external APIs consumed by the BMad Hacker Daily Digest application.
-
-## External APIs Consumed
-
-### Algolia Hacker News (HN) Search API
-
-- **Purpose:** Used to fetch the top Hacker News stories and the comments associated with each story.
-- **Base URL:** `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1`
-- **Authentication:** None required for public search endpoints.
-- **Key Endpoints Used:**
-
-  - **`GET /search` (for Top Stories)**
-
-    - Description: Retrieves stories based on search parameters. Used here to get top stories from the front page.
-    - Request Parameters:
-      - `tags=front_page`: Required to filter for front-page stories.
-      - `hitsPerPage=10`: Specifies the number of stories to retrieve (adjust as needed, default is typically 20).
-    - Example Request (Conceptual using native `Workspace`):
-      ```typescript
-      // Using Node.js native Workspace API
-      const url =
-        "[http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=front_page&hitsPerPage=10](http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=front_page&hitsPerPage=10)";
-      const response = await fetch(url);
-      const data = await response.json();
-      ```
-    - Success Response Schema (Code: `200 OK`): See "Algolia HN API - Story Response Subset" in `docs/data-models.md`. Primarily interested in the `hits` array containing story objects.
-    - Error Response Schema(s): Standard HTTP errors (e.g., 4xx, 5xx). May return JSON with an error message.
-
-  - **`GET /search` (for Comments)**
-    - Description: Retrieves comments associated with a specific story ID.
-    - Request Parameters:
-      - `tags=comment,story_{storyId}`: Required to filter for comments belonging to the specified `storyId`. Replace `{storyId}` with the actual ID (e.g., `story_12345`).
-      - `hitsPerPage={maxComments}`: Specifies the maximum number of comments to retrieve (value from `.env` `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`).
-    - Example Request (Conceptual using native `Workspace`):
-      ```typescript
-      // Using Node.js native Workspace API
-      const storyId = "..."; // HN Story ID
-      const maxComments = 50; // From config
-      const url = `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=comment,story_${storyId}&hitsPerPage=${maxComments}`;
-      const response = await fetch(url);
-      const data = await response.json();
-      ```
-    - Success Response Schema (Code: `200 OK`): See "Algolia HN API - Comment Response Subset" in `docs/data-models.md`. Primarily interested in the `hits` array containing comment objects.
-    - Error Response Schema(s): Standard HTTP errors.
-
-- **Rate Limits:** Subject to Algolia's public API rate limits (typically generous for HN search but not explicitly defined/guaranteed). Implementations should handle potential 429 errors gracefully if encountered.
-- **Link to Official Docs:** [https://hn.algolia.com/api](https://hn.algolia.com/api)
-
-### Ollama API (Local Instance)
-
-- **Purpose:** Used to generate text summaries for scraped article content and HN comment discussions using a locally running LLM.
-- **Base URL:** Configurable via the `OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL` environment variable (e.g., `http://localhost:11434`).
-- **Authentication:** None typically required for default local installations.
-- **Key Endpoints Used:**
-
-  - **`POST /api/generate`**
-    - Description: Generates text based on a model and prompt. Used here for summarization.
-    - Request Body Schema: See `OllamaGenerateRequest` in `docs/data-models.md`. Requires `model` (from `.env` `OLLAMA_MODEL`), `prompt`, and `stream: false`.
-    - Example Request (Conceptual using native `Workspace`):
-      ```typescript
-      // Using Node.js native Workspace API
-      const ollamaUrl =
-        process.env.OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL || "http://localhost:11434";
-      const requestBody: OllamaGenerateRequest = {
-        model: process.env.OLLAMA_MODEL || "llama3",
-        prompt: "Summarize this text: ...",
-        stream: false,
-      };
-      const response = await fetch(`${ollamaUrl}/api/generate`, {
-        method: "POST",
-        headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
-        body: JSON.stringify(requestBody),
-      });
-      const data: OllamaGenerateResponse | { error: string } =
-        await response.json();
-      ```
-    - Success Response Schema (Code: `200 OK`): See `OllamaGenerateResponse` in `docs/data-models.md`. Key field is `response` containing the generated text.
-    - Error Response Schema(s): May return non-200 status codes or a `200 OK` with a JSON body like `{ "error": "error message..." }` (e.g., if the model is unavailable).
-
-- **Rate Limits:** N/A for a typical local instance. Performance depends on local hardware.
-- **Link to Official Docs:** [https://github.com/ollama/ollama/blob/main/docs/api.md](https://github.com/ollama/ollama/blob/main/docs/api.md)
-
-## Internal APIs Provided
-
-- **N/A:** The application is a self-contained CLI tool and does not expose any APIs for other services to consume.
-
-## Cloud Service SDK Usage
-
-- **N/A:** The application runs locally and uses the native Node.js `Workspace` API for HTTP requests, not cloud provider SDKs.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description                     | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Draft based on PRD/Epics/Models | 3-Architect |

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@@ -1,97 +0,0 @@
-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest API Reference
-
-This document describes the external APIs consumed by the BMad Hacker Daily Digest application.
-
-## External APIs Consumed
-
-### Algolia Hacker News (HN) Search API
-
-- **Purpose:** Used to fetch the top Hacker News stories and the comments associated with each story.
-- **Base URL:** `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1`
-- **Authentication:** None required for public search endpoints.
-- **Key Endpoints Used:**
-
-  - **`GET /search` (for Top Stories)**
-
-    - Description: Retrieves stories based on search parameters. Used here to get top stories from the front page.
-    - Request Parameters:
-      - `tags=front_page`: Required to filter for front-page stories.
-      - `hitsPerPage=10`: Specifies the number of stories to retrieve (adjust as needed, default is typically 20).
-    - Example Request (Conceptual using native `Workspace`):
-      ```typescript
-      // Using Node.js native Workspace API
-      const url =
-        "[http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=front_page&hitsPerPage=10](http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=front_page&hitsPerPage=10)";
-      const response = await fetch(url);
-      const data = await response.json();
-      ```
-    - Success Response Schema (Code: `200 OK`): See "Algolia HN API - Story Response Subset" in `docs/data-models.md`. Primarily interested in the `hits` array containing story objects.
-    - Error Response Schema(s): Standard HTTP errors (e.g., 4xx, 5xx). May return JSON with an error message.
-
-  - **`GET /search` (for Comments)**
-    - Description: Retrieves comments associated with a specific story ID.
-    - Request Parameters:
-      - `tags=comment,story_{storyId}`: Required to filter for comments belonging to the specified `storyId`. Replace `{storyId}` with the actual ID (e.g., `story_12345`).
-      - `hitsPerPage={maxComments}`: Specifies the maximum number of comments to retrieve (value from `.env` `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`).
-    - Example Request (Conceptual using native `Workspace`):
-      ```typescript
-      // Using Node.js native Workspace API
-      const storyId = "..."; // HN Story ID
-      const maxComments = 50; // From config
-      const url = `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=comment,story_${storyId}&hitsPerPage=${maxComments}`;
-      const response = await fetch(url);
-      const data = await response.json();
-      ```
-    - Success Response Schema (Code: `200 OK`): See "Algolia HN API - Comment Response Subset" in `docs/data-models.md`. Primarily interested in the `hits` array containing comment objects.
-    - Error Response Schema(s): Standard HTTP errors.
-
-- **Rate Limits:** Subject to Algolia's public API rate limits (typically generous for HN search but not explicitly defined/guaranteed). Implementations should handle potential 429 errors gracefully if encountered.
-- **Link to Official Docs:** [https://hn.algolia.com/api](https://hn.algolia.com/api)
-
-### Ollama API (Local Instance)
-
-- **Purpose:** Used to generate text summaries for scraped article content and HN comment discussions using a locally running LLM.
-- **Base URL:** Configurable via the `OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL` environment variable (e.g., `http://localhost:11434`).
-- **Authentication:** None typically required for default local installations.
-- **Key Endpoints Used:**
-
-  - **`POST /api/generate`**
-    - Description: Generates text based on a model and prompt. Used here for summarization.
-    - Request Body Schema: See `OllamaGenerateRequest` in `docs/data-models.md`. Requires `model` (from `.env` `OLLAMA_MODEL`), `prompt`, and `stream: false`.
-    - Example Request (Conceptual using native `Workspace`):
-      ```typescript
-      // Using Node.js native Workspace API
-      const ollamaUrl =
-        process.env.OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL || "http://localhost:11434";
-      const requestBody: OllamaGenerateRequest = {
-        model: process.env.OLLAMA_MODEL || "llama3",
-        prompt: "Summarize this text: ...",
-        stream: false,
-      };
-      const response = await fetch(`${ollamaUrl}/api/generate`, {
-        method: "POST",
-        headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
-        body: JSON.stringify(requestBody),
-      });
-      const data: OllamaGenerateResponse | { error: string } =
-        await response.json();
-      ```
-    - Success Response Schema (Code: `200 OK`): See `OllamaGenerateResponse` in `docs/data-models.md`. Key field is `response` containing the generated text.
-    - Error Response Schema(s): May return non-200 status codes or a `200 OK` with a JSON body like `{ "error": "error message..." }` (e.g., if the model is unavailable).
-
-- **Rate Limits:** N/A for a typical local instance. Performance depends on local hardware.
-- **Link to Official Docs:** [https://github.com/ollama/ollama/blob/main/docs/api.md](https://github.com/ollama/ollama/blob/main/docs/api.md)
-
-## Internal APIs Provided
-
-- **N/A:** The application is a self-contained CLI tool and does not expose any APIs for other services to consume.
-
-## Cloud Service SDK Usage
-
-- **N/A:** The application runs locally and uses the native Node.js `Workspace` API for HTTP requests, not cloud provider SDKs.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description                     | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Draft based on PRD/Epics/Models | 3-Architect |

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Architecture Document
-
-## Technical Summary
-
-The BMad Hacker Daily Digest is a command-line interface (CLI) tool designed to provide users with concise summaries of top Hacker News (HN) stories and their associated comment discussions . Built with TypeScript and Node.js (v22) , it operates entirely on the user's local machine . The core functionality involves a sequential pipeline: fetching story and comment data from the Algolia HN Search API , attempting to scrape linked article content , generating summaries using a local Ollama LLM instance , persisting intermediate data to the local filesystem , and finally assembling and emailing an HTML digest using Nodemailer . The architecture emphasizes modularity and testability, including mandatory standalone scripts for testing each pipeline stage . The project starts from the `bmad-boilerplate` template .
-
-## High-Level Overview
-
-The application follows a simple, sequential pipeline architecture executed via a manual CLI command (`npm run dev` or `npm start`) . There is no persistent database; the local filesystem is used to store intermediate data artifacts (fetched data, scraped text, summaries) between steps within a date-stamped directory . All external HTTP communication (Algolia API, article scraping, Ollama API) utilizes the native Node.js `Workspace` API .
-
-```mermaid
-graph LR
-    subgraph "BMad Hacker Daily Digest (Local CLI)"
-        A[index.ts / CLI Trigger] --> B(core/pipeline.ts);
-        B --> C{Fetch HN Data};
-        B --> D{Scrape Articles};
-        B --> E{Summarize Content};
-        B --> F{Assemble & Email Digest};
-        C --> G["Local FS (_data.json)"];
-        D --> H["Local FS (_article.txt)"];
-        E --> I["Local FS (_summary.json)"];
-        F --> G;
-        F --> H;
-        F --> I;
-    end
-
-    subgraph External Services
-        X[Algolia HN API];
-        Y[Article Websites];
-        Z["Ollama API (Local)"];
-        W[SMTP Service];
-    end
-
-    C --> X;
-    D --> Y;
-    E --> Z;
-    F --> W;
-
-    style G fill:#eee,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
-    style H fill:#eee,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
-    style I fill:#eee,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
-```
-
-## Component View
-
-The application code (`src/`) is organized into logical modules based on the defined project structure (`docs/project-structure.md`). Key components include:
-
-- **`src/index.ts`**: The main entry point, handling CLI invocation and initiating the pipeline.
-- **`src/core/pipeline.ts`**: Orchestrates the sequential execution of the main pipeline stages (fetch, scrape, summarize, email).
-- **`src/clients/`**: Modules responsible for interacting with external APIs.
-  - `algoliaHNClient.ts`: Communicates with the Algolia HN Search API.
-  - `ollamaClient.ts`: Communicates with the local Ollama API.
-- **`src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`**: Handles fetching and extracting text content from article URLs.
-- **`src/email/`**: Manages digest assembly, HTML rendering, and email dispatch via Nodemailer.
-  - `contentAssembler.ts`: Reads persisted data.
-  - `templates.ts`: Renders HTML.
-  - `emailSender.ts`: Sends the email.
-- **`src/stages/`**: Contains standalone scripts (`Workspace_hn_data.ts`, `scrape_articles.ts`, etc.) for testing individual pipeline stages independently using local data where applicable.
-- **`src/utils/`**: Shared utilities for configuration loading (`config.ts`), logging (`logger.ts`), and date handling (`dateUtils.ts`).
-- **`src/types/`**: Shared TypeScript interfaces and types.
-
-```mermaid
-graph TD
-    subgraph AppComponents ["Application Components (src/)"]
-        Idx(index.ts) --> Pipe(core/pipeline.ts);
-        Pipe --> HNClient(clients/algoliaHNClient.ts);
-        Pipe --> Scraper(scraper/articleScraper.ts);
-        Pipe --> OllamaClient(clients/ollamaClient.ts);
-        Pipe --> Assembler(email/contentAssembler.ts);
-        Pipe --> Renderer(email/templates.ts);
-        Pipe --> Sender(email/emailSender.ts);
-
-        Pipe --> Utils(utils/*);
-        Pipe --> Types(types/*);
-        HNClient --> Types;
-        OllamaClient --> Types;
-        Assembler --> Types;
-        Renderer --> Types;
-
-        subgraph StageRunnersSubgraph ["Stage Runners (src/stages/)"]
-            SFetch(fetch_hn_data.ts) --> HNClient;
-            SFetch --> Utils;
-            SScrape(scrape_articles.ts) --> Scraper;
-            SScrape --> Utils;
-            SSummarize(summarize_content.ts) --> OllamaClient;
-            SSummarize --> Utils;
-            SEmail(send_digest.ts) --> Assembler;
-            SEmail --> Renderer;
-            SEmail --> Sender;
-            SEmail --> Utils;
-        end
-    end
-
-    subgraph Externals ["Filesystem & External"]
-        FS["Local Filesystem (output/)"]
-        Algolia((Algolia HN API))
-        Websites((Article Websites))
-        Ollama["Ollama API (Local)"]
-        SMTP((SMTP Service))
-    end
-
-    HNClient --> Algolia;
-    Scraper --> Websites;
-    OllamaClient --> Ollama;
-    Sender --> SMTP;
-
-    Pipe --> FS;
-    Assembler --> FS;
-
-    SFetch --> FS;
-    SScrape --> FS;
-    SSummarize --> FS;
-    SEmail --> FS;
-
-    %% Apply style to the subgraph using its ID after the block
-    style StageRunnersSubgraph fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
-```
-
-## Key Architectural Decisions & Patterns
-
-- **Architecture Style:** Simple Sequential Pipeline executed via CLI.
-- **Execution Environment:** Local machine only; no cloud deployment, no database for MVP.
-- **Data Handling:** Intermediate data persisted to local filesystem in a date-stamped directory.
-- **HTTP Client:** Mandatory use of native Node.js v22 `Workspace` API for all external HTTP requests.
-- **Modularity:** Code organized into distinct modules for clients, scraping, email, core logic, utilities, and types to promote separation of concerns and testability.
-- **Stage Testing:** Mandatory standalone scripts (`src/stages/*`) allow independent testing of each pipeline phase.
-- **Configuration:** Environment variables loaded natively from `.env` file; no `dotenv` package required.
-- **Error Handling:** Graceful handling of scraping failures (log and continue); basic logging for other API/network errors.
-- **Logging:** Basic console logging via a simple wrapper (`src/utils/logger.ts`) for MVP; structured file logging is a post-MVP consideration.
-- **Key Libraries:** `@extractus/article-extractor`, `date-fns`, `nodemailer`, `yargs`. (See `docs/tech-stack.md`)
-
-## Core Workflow / Sequence Diagram (Main Pipeline)
-
-```mermaid
-sequenceDiagram
-    participant CLI_User as CLI User
-    participant Idx as src/index.ts
-    participant Pipe as core/pipeline.ts
-    participant Cfg as utils/config.ts
-    participant Log as utils/logger.ts
-    participant HN as clients/algoliaHNClient.ts
-    participant FS as Local FS [output/]
-    participant Scr as scraper/articleScraper.ts
-    participant Oll as clients/ollamaClient.ts
-    participant Asm as email/contentAssembler.ts
-    participant Tpl as email/templates.ts
-    participant Snd as email/emailSender.ts
-    participant Alg as Algolia HN API
-    participant Web as Article Website
-    participant Olm as Ollama API [Local]
-    participant SMTP as SMTP Service
-
-    Note right of CLI_User: Triggered via 'npm run dev'/'start'
-
-    CLI_User ->> Idx: Execute script
-    Idx ->> Cfg: Load .env config
-    Idx ->> Log: Initialize logger
-    Idx ->> Pipe: runPipeline()
-    Pipe ->> Log: Log start
-    Pipe ->> HN: fetchTopStories()
-    HN ->> Alg: Request stories
-    Alg -->> HN: Story data
-    HN -->> Pipe: stories[]
-    loop For each story
-        Pipe ->> HN: fetchCommentsForStory(storyId, max)
-        HN ->> Alg: Request comments
-        Alg -->> HN: Comment data
-        HN -->> Pipe: comments[]
-        Pipe ->> FS: Write {storyId}_data.json
-    end
-    Pipe ->> Log: Log HN fetch complete
-
-    loop For each story with URL
-        Pipe ->> Scr: scrapeArticle(story.url)
-        Scr ->> Web: Request article HTML [via Workspace]
-        alt Scraping Successful
-            Web -->> Scr: HTML content
-            Scr -->> Pipe: articleText: string
-            Pipe ->> FS: Write {storyId}_article.txt
-        else Scraping Failed / Skipped
-            Web -->> Scr: Error / Non-HTML / Timeout
-            Scr -->> Pipe: articleText: null
-            Pipe ->> Log: Log scraping failure/skip
-        end
-    end
-    Pipe ->> Log: Log scraping complete
-
-    loop For each story
-        alt Article content exists
-            Pipe ->> Oll: generateSummary(prompt, articleText)
-            Oll ->> Olm: POST /api/generate [article]
-            Olm -->> Oll: Article Summary / Error
-            Oll -->> Pipe: articleSummary: string | null
-        else No article content
-            Pipe -->> Pipe: Set articleSummary = null
-        end
-        alt Comments exist
-            Pipe ->> Pipe: Format comments to text block
-            Pipe ->> Oll: generateSummary(prompt, commentsText)
-            Oll ->> Olm: POST /api/generate [comments]
-            Olm -->> Oll: Discussion Summary / Error
-            Oll -->> Pipe: discussionSummary: string | null
-        else No comments
-            Pipe -->> Pipe: Set discussionSummary = null
-        end
-        Pipe ->> FS: Write {storyId}_summary.json
-    end
-    Pipe ->> Log: Log summarization complete
-
-    Pipe ->> Asm: assembleDigestData(dateDirPath)
-    Asm ->> FS: Read _data.json, _summary.json files
-    FS -->> Asm: File contents
-    Asm -->> Pipe: digestData[]
-    alt Digest data assembled
-        Pipe ->> Tpl: renderDigestHtml(digestData, date)
-        Tpl -->> Pipe: htmlContent: string
-        Pipe ->> Snd: sendDigestEmail(subject, htmlContent)
-        Snd ->> Cfg: Load email config
-        Snd ->> SMTP: Send email
-        SMTP -->> Snd: Success/Failure
-        Snd -->> Pipe: success: boolean
-        Pipe ->> Log: Log email result
-    else Assembly failed / No data
-        Pipe ->> Log: Log skipping email
-    end
-    Pipe ->> Log: Log finished
-```
-
-## Infrastructure and Deployment Overview
-
-- **Cloud Provider(s):** N/A. Executes locally on the user's machine.
-- **Core Services Used:** N/A (relies on external Algolia API, local Ollama, target websites, SMTP provider).
-- **Infrastructure as Code (IaC):** N/A.
-- **Deployment Strategy:** Manual execution via CLI (`npm run dev` or `npm run start` after `npm run build`). No CI/CD pipeline required for MVP.
-- **Environments:** Single environment: local development machine.
-
-## Key Reference Documents
-
-- `docs/prd.md`
-- `docs/epic1.md` ... `docs/epic5.md`
-- `docs/tech-stack.md`
-- `docs/project-structure.md`
-- `docs/data-models.md`
-- `docs/api-reference.md`
-- `docs/environment-vars.md`
-- `docs/coding-standards.md`
-- `docs/testing-strategy.md`
-- `docs/prompts.md`
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description                | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | -------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Initial draft based on PRD | 3-Architect |

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@@ -1,254 +0,0 @@
-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Architecture Document
-
-## Technical Summary
-
-The BMad Hacker Daily Digest is a command-line interface (CLI) tool designed to provide users with concise summaries of top Hacker News (HN) stories and their associated comment discussions . Built with TypeScript and Node.js (v22) , it operates entirely on the user's local machine . The core functionality involves a sequential pipeline: fetching story and comment data from the Algolia HN Search API , attempting to scrape linked article content , generating summaries using a local Ollama LLM instance , persisting intermediate data to the local filesystem , and finally assembling and emailing an HTML digest using Nodemailer . The architecture emphasizes modularity and testability, including mandatory standalone scripts for testing each pipeline stage . The project starts from the `bmad-boilerplate` template .
-
-## High-Level Overview
-
-The application follows a simple, sequential pipeline architecture executed via a manual CLI command (`npm run dev` or `npm start`) . There is no persistent database; the local filesystem is used to store intermediate data artifacts (fetched data, scraped text, summaries) between steps within a date-stamped directory . All external HTTP communication (Algolia API, article scraping, Ollama API) utilizes the native Node.js `Workspace` API .
-
-```mermaid
-graph LR
-    subgraph "BMad Hacker Daily Digest (Local CLI)"
-        A[index.ts / CLI Trigger] --> B(core/pipeline.ts);
-        B --> C{Fetch HN Data};
-        B --> D{Scrape Articles};
-        B --> E{Summarize Content};
-        B --> F{Assemble & Email Digest};
-        C --> G["Local FS (_data.json)"];
-        D --> H["Local FS (_article.txt)"];
-        E --> I["Local FS (_summary.json)"];
-        F --> G;
-        F --> H;
-        F --> I;
-    end
-
-    subgraph External Services
-        X[Algolia HN API];
-        Y[Article Websites];
-        Z["Ollama API (Local)"];
-        W[SMTP Service];
-    end
-
-    C --> X;
-    D --> Y;
-    E --> Z;
-    F --> W;
-
-    style G fill:#eee,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
-    style H fill:#eee,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
-    style I fill:#eee,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
-```
-
-## Component View
-
-The application code (`src/`) is organized into logical modules based on the defined project structure (`docs/project-structure.md`). Key components include:
-
-- **`src/index.ts`**: The main entry point, handling CLI invocation and initiating the pipeline.
-- **`src/core/pipeline.ts`**: Orchestrates the sequential execution of the main pipeline stages (fetch, scrape, summarize, email).
-- **`src/clients/`**: Modules responsible for interacting with external APIs.
-  - `algoliaHNClient.ts`: Communicates with the Algolia HN Search API.
-  - `ollamaClient.ts`: Communicates with the local Ollama API.
-- **`src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`**: Handles fetching and extracting text content from article URLs.
-- **`src/email/`**: Manages digest assembly, HTML rendering, and email dispatch via Nodemailer.
-  - `contentAssembler.ts`: Reads persisted data.
-  - `templates.ts`: Renders HTML.
-  - `emailSender.ts`: Sends the email.
-- **`src/stages/`**: Contains standalone scripts (`Workspace_hn_data.ts`, `scrape_articles.ts`, etc.) for testing individual pipeline stages independently using local data where applicable.
-- **`src/utils/`**: Shared utilities for configuration loading (`config.ts`), logging (`logger.ts`), and date handling (`dateUtils.ts`).
-- **`src/types/`**: Shared TypeScript interfaces and types.
-
-```mermaid
-graph TD
-    subgraph AppComponents ["Application Components (src/)"]
-        Idx(index.ts) --> Pipe(core/pipeline.ts);
-        Pipe --> HNClient(clients/algoliaHNClient.ts);
-        Pipe --> Scraper(scraper/articleScraper.ts);
-        Pipe --> OllamaClient(clients/ollamaClient.ts);
-        Pipe --> Assembler(email/contentAssembler.ts);
-        Pipe --> Renderer(email/templates.ts);
-        Pipe --> Sender(email/emailSender.ts);
-
-        Pipe --> Utils(utils/*);
-        Pipe --> Types(types/*);
-        HNClient --> Types;
-        OllamaClient --> Types;
-        Assembler --> Types;
-        Renderer --> Types;
-
-        subgraph StageRunnersSubgraph ["Stage Runners (src/stages/)"]
-            SFetch(fetch_hn_data.ts) --> HNClient;
-            SFetch --> Utils;
-            SScrape(scrape_articles.ts) --> Scraper;
-            SScrape --> Utils;
-            SSummarize(summarize_content.ts) --> OllamaClient;
-            SSummarize --> Utils;
-            SEmail(send_digest.ts) --> Assembler;
-            SEmail --> Renderer;
-            SEmail --> Sender;
-            SEmail --> Utils;
-        end
-    end
-
-    subgraph Externals ["Filesystem & External"]
-        FS["Local Filesystem (output/)"]
-        Algolia((Algolia HN API))
-        Websites((Article Websites))
-        Ollama["Ollama API (Local)"]
-        SMTP((SMTP Service))
-    end
-
-    HNClient --> Algolia;
-    Scraper --> Websites;
-    OllamaClient --> Ollama;
-    Sender --> SMTP;
-
-    Pipe --> FS;
-    Assembler --> FS;
-
-    SFetch --> FS;
-    SScrape --> FS;
-    SSummarize --> FS;
-    SEmail --> FS;
-
-    %% Apply style to the subgraph using its ID after the block
-    style StageRunnersSubgraph fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
-```
-
-## Key Architectural Decisions & Patterns
-
-- **Architecture Style:** Simple Sequential Pipeline executed via CLI.
-- **Execution Environment:** Local machine only; no cloud deployment, no database for MVP.
-- **Data Handling:** Intermediate data persisted to local filesystem in a date-stamped directory.
-- **HTTP Client:** Mandatory use of native Node.js v22 `Workspace` API for all external HTTP requests.
-- **Modularity:** Code organized into distinct modules for clients, scraping, email, core logic, utilities, and types to promote separation of concerns and testability.
-- **Stage Testing:** Mandatory standalone scripts (`src/stages/*`) allow independent testing of each pipeline phase.
-- **Configuration:** Environment variables loaded natively from `.env` file; no `dotenv` package required.
-- **Error Handling:** Graceful handling of scraping failures (log and continue); basic logging for other API/network errors.
-- **Logging:** Basic console logging via a simple wrapper (`src/utils/logger.ts`) for MVP; structured file logging is a post-MVP consideration.
-- **Key Libraries:** `@extractus/article-extractor`, `date-fns`, `nodemailer`, `yargs`. (See `docs/tech-stack.md`)
-
-## Core Workflow / Sequence Diagram (Main Pipeline)
-
-```mermaid
-sequenceDiagram
-    participant CLI_User as CLI User
-    participant Idx as src/index.ts
-    participant Pipe as core/pipeline.ts
-    participant Cfg as utils/config.ts
-    participant Log as utils/logger.ts
-    participant HN as clients/algoliaHNClient.ts
-    participant FS as Local FS [output/]
-    participant Scr as scraper/articleScraper.ts
-    participant Oll as clients/ollamaClient.ts
-    participant Asm as email/contentAssembler.ts
-    participant Tpl as email/templates.ts
-    participant Snd as email/emailSender.ts
-    participant Alg as Algolia HN API
-    participant Web as Article Website
-    participant Olm as Ollama API [Local]
-    participant SMTP as SMTP Service
-
-    Note right of CLI_User: Triggered via 'npm run dev'/'start'
-
-    CLI_User ->> Idx: Execute script
-    Idx ->> Cfg: Load .env config
-    Idx ->> Log: Initialize logger
-    Idx ->> Pipe: runPipeline()
-    Pipe ->> Log: Log start
-    Pipe ->> HN: fetchTopStories()
-    HN ->> Alg: Request stories
-    Alg -->> HN: Story data
-    HN -->> Pipe: stories[]
-    loop For each story
-        Pipe ->> HN: fetchCommentsForStory(storyId, max)
-        HN ->> Alg: Request comments
-        Alg -->> HN: Comment data
-        HN -->> Pipe: comments[]
-        Pipe ->> FS: Write {storyId}_data.json
-    end
-    Pipe ->> Log: Log HN fetch complete
-
-    loop For each story with URL
-        Pipe ->> Scr: scrapeArticle(story.url)
-        Scr ->> Web: Request article HTML [via Workspace]
-        alt Scraping Successful
-            Web -->> Scr: HTML content
-            Scr -->> Pipe: articleText: string
-            Pipe ->> FS: Write {storyId}_article.txt
-        else Scraping Failed / Skipped
-            Web -->> Scr: Error / Non-HTML / Timeout
-            Scr -->> Pipe: articleText: null
-            Pipe ->> Log: Log scraping failure/skip
-        end
-    end
-    Pipe ->> Log: Log scraping complete
-
-    loop For each story
-        alt Article content exists
-            Pipe ->> Oll: generateSummary(prompt, articleText)
-            Oll ->> Olm: POST /api/generate [article]
-            Olm -->> Oll: Article Summary / Error
-            Oll -->> Pipe: articleSummary: string | null
-        else No article content
-            Pipe -->> Pipe: Set articleSummary = null
-        end
-        alt Comments exist
-            Pipe ->> Pipe: Format comments to text block
-            Pipe ->> Oll: generateSummary(prompt, commentsText)
-            Oll ->> Olm: POST /api/generate [comments]
-            Olm -->> Oll: Discussion Summary / Error
-            Oll -->> Pipe: discussionSummary: string | null
-        else No comments
-            Pipe -->> Pipe: Set discussionSummary = null
-        end
-        Pipe ->> FS: Write {storyId}_summary.json
-    end
-    Pipe ->> Log: Log summarization complete
-
-    Pipe ->> Asm: assembleDigestData(dateDirPath)
-    Asm ->> FS: Read _data.json, _summary.json files
-    FS -->> Asm: File contents
-    Asm -->> Pipe: digestData[]
-    alt Digest data assembled
-        Pipe ->> Tpl: renderDigestHtml(digestData, date)
-        Tpl -->> Pipe: htmlContent: string
-        Pipe ->> Snd: sendDigestEmail(subject, htmlContent)
-        Snd ->> Cfg: Load email config
-        Snd ->> SMTP: Send email
-        SMTP -->> Snd: Success/Failure
-        Snd -->> Pipe: success: boolean
-        Pipe ->> Log: Log email result
-    else Assembly failed / No data
-        Pipe ->> Log: Log skipping email
-    end
-    Pipe ->> Log: Log finished
-```
-
-## Infrastructure and Deployment Overview
-
-- **Cloud Provider(s):** N/A. Executes locally on the user's machine.
-- **Core Services Used:** N/A (relies on external Algolia API, local Ollama, target websites, SMTP provider).
-- **Infrastructure as Code (IaC):** N/A.
-- **Deployment Strategy:** Manual execution via CLI (`npm run dev` or `npm run start` after `npm run build`). No CI/CD pipeline required for MVP.
-- **Environments:** Single environment: local development machine.
-
-## Key Reference Documents
-
-- `docs/prd.md`
-- `docs/epic1.md` ... `docs/epic5.md`
-- `docs/tech-stack.md`
-- `docs/project-structure.md`
-- `docs/data-models.md`
-- `docs/api-reference.md`
-- `docs/environment-vars.md`
-- `docs/coding-standards.md`
-- `docs/testing-strategy.md`
-- `docs/prompts.md`
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description                | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | -------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Initial draft based on PRD | 3-Architect |

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Architecture Document
-
-## Technical Summary
-
-This document outlines the technical architecture for the BMad Hacker Daily Digest, a command-line tool built with TypeScript and Node.js v22. It adheres to the structure provided by the "bmad-boilerplate". The system fetches the top 10 Hacker News stories and their comments daily via the Algolia HN API, attempts to scrape linked articles, generates summaries for both articles (if scraped) and discussions using a local Ollama instance, persists intermediate data locally, and sends an HTML digest email via Nodemailer upon manual CLI execution. The architecture emphasizes modularity through distinct clients and processing stages, facilitating independent stage testing as required by the PRD. Execution is strictly local for the MVP.
-
-## High-Level Overview
-
-The application follows a sequential pipeline architecture triggered by a single CLI command (`npm run dev` or `npm start`). Data flows through distinct stages: HN Data Acquisition, Article Scraping, LLM Summarization, and Digest Assembly/Email Dispatch. Each stage persists its output to a date-stamped local directory, allowing subsequent stages to operate on this data and enabling stage-specific testing utilities.
-
-**(Diagram Suggestion for Canvas: Create a flowchart showing the stages below)**
-
-```mermaid
-graph TD
-    A[CLI Trigger (npm run dev/start)] --> B(Initialize: Load Config, Setup Logger, Create Output Dir);
-    B --> C{Fetch HN Data (Top 10 Stories + Comments)};
-    C -- Story/Comment Data --> D(Persist HN Data: ./output/YYYY-MM-DD/{storyId}_data.json);
-    D --> E{Attempt Article Scraping (per story)};
-    E -- Scraped Text (if successful) --> F(Persist Article Text: ./output/YYYY-MM-DD/{storyId}_article.txt);
-    F --> G{Generate Summaries (Article + Discussion via Ollama)};
-    G -- Summaries --> H(Persist Summaries: ./output/YYYY-MM-DD/{storyId}_summary.json);
-    H --> I{Assemble Digest (Read persisted data)};
-    I -- HTML Content --> J{Send Email via Nodemailer};
-    J --> K(Log Final Status & Exit);
-
-    subgraph Stage Testing Utilities
-        direction LR
-        T1[npm run stage:fetch] --> D;
-        T2[npm run stage:scrape] --> F;
-        T3[npm run stage:summarize] --> H;
-        T4[npm run stage:email] --> J;
-    end
-
-    C --> |Error/Skip| G;  // If no comments
-    E --> |Skip/Fail| G;  // If no URL or scrape fails
-    G --> |Summarization Fail| H; // Persist null summaries
-    I --> |Assembly Fail| K; // Skip email if assembly fails
-```
-
-## Component View
-
-The application logic resides primarily within the `src/` directory, organized into modules responsible for specific pipeline stages or cross-cutting concerns.
-
-**(Diagram Suggestion for Canvas: Create a component diagram showing modules and dependencies)**
-
-```mermaid
-graph TD
-    subgraph src ["Source Code (src/)"]
-        direction LR
-        Entry["index.ts (Main Orchestrator)"]
-
-        subgraph Config ["Configuration"]
-            ConfMod["config.ts"]
-            EnvFile[".env File"]
-        end
-
-        subgraph Utils ["Utilities"]
-            Logger["logger.ts"]
-        end
-
-        subgraph Clients ["External Service Clients"]
-            Algolia["clients/algoliaHNClient.ts"]
-            Ollama["clients/ollamaClient.ts"]
-        end
-
-        Scraper["scraper/articleScraper.ts"]
-
-        subgraph Email ["Email Handling"]
-            Assembler["email/contentAssembler.ts"]
-            Templater["email/templater.ts (or within Assembler)"]
-            Sender["email/emailSender.ts"]
-            Nodemailer["(nodemailer library)"]
-        end
-
-        subgraph Stages ["Stage Testing Scripts (src/stages/)"]
-             FetchStage["fetch_hn_data.ts"]
-             ScrapeStage["scrape_articles.ts"]
-             SummarizeStage["summarize_content.ts"]
-             SendStage["send_digest.ts"]
-        end
-
-        Entry --> ConfMod;
-        Entry --> Logger;
-        Entry --> Algolia;
-        Entry --> Scraper;
-        Entry --> Ollama;
-        Entry --> Assembler;
-        Entry --> Templater;
-        Entry --> Sender;
-
-        Algolia -- uses --> NativeFetch["Node.js v22 Native Workspace"];
-        Ollama -- uses --> NativeFetch;
-        Scraper -- uses --> NativeFetch;
-        Scraper -- uses --> ArticleExtractor["(@extractus/article-extractor)"];
-        Sender -- uses --> Nodemailer;
-        ConfMod -- reads --> EnvFile;
-
-        Assembler -- reads --> LocalFS["Local Filesystem (./output)"];
-        Entry -- writes --> LocalFS;
-
-        FetchStage --> Algolia;
-        FetchStage --> LocalFS;
-        ScrapeStage --> Scraper;
-        ScrapeStage --> LocalFS;
-        SummarizeStage --> Ollama;
-        SummarizeStage --> LocalFS;
-        SendStage --> Assembler;
-        SendStage --> Templater;
-        SendStage --> Sender;
-        SendStage --> LocalFS;
-    end
-
-    CLI["CLI (npm run ...)"] --> Entry;
-    CLI -- runs --> FetchStage;
-    CLI -- runs --> ScrapeStage;
-    CLI -- runs --> SummarizeStage;
-    CLI -- runs --> SendStage;
-
-```
-
-_Module Descriptions:_
-
-- **`src/index.ts`**: The main entry point, orchestrating the entire pipeline flow from initialization to final email dispatch. Imports and calls functions from other modules.
-- **`src/config.ts`**: Responsible for loading and validating environment variables from the `.env` file using the `dotenv` library.
-- **`src/logger.ts`**: Provides a simple console logging utility used throughout the application.
-- **`src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`**: Encapsulates interaction with the Algolia Hacker News Search API using the native `Workspace` API for fetching stories and comments.
-- **`src/clients/ollamaClient.ts`**: Encapsulates interaction with the local Ollama API endpoint using the native `Workspace` API for generating summaries.
-- **`src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`**: Handles fetching article HTML using native `Workspace` and extracting text content using `@extractus/article-extractor`. Includes robust error handling for fetch and extraction failures.
-- **`src/email/contentAssembler.ts`**: Reads persisted story data and summaries from the local output directory.
-- **`src/email/templater.ts` (or integrated)**: Renders the HTML email content using the assembled data.
-- **`src/email/emailSender.ts`**: Configures and uses Nodemailer to send the generated HTML email.
-- **`src/stages/*.ts`**: Individual scripts designed to run specific pipeline stages independently for testing, using persisted data from previous stages as input where applicable.
-
-## Key Architectural Decisions & Patterns
-
-- **Pipeline Architecture:** A sequential flow where each stage processes data and passes artifacts to the next via the local filesystem. Chosen for simplicity and to easily support independent stage testing.
-- **Local Execution & File Persistence:** All execution is local, and intermediate artifacts (`_data.json`, `_article.txt`, `_summary.json`) are stored in a date-stamped `./output` directory. This avoids database setup for MVP and facilitates debugging/stage testing.
-- **Native `Workspace` API:** Mandated by constraints for all HTTP requests (Algolia, Ollama, Article Scraping). Ensures usage of the latest Node.js features.
-- **Modular Clients:** External interactions (Algolia, Ollama) are encapsulated in dedicated client modules (`src/clients/`). This promotes separation of concerns and makes swapping implementations (e.g., different LLM API) easier.
-- **Configuration via `.env`:** Standard approach using `dotenv` for managing API keys, endpoints, and behavioral parameters (as per boilerplate).
-- **Stage Testing Utilities:** Dedicated scripts (`src/stages/*.ts`) allow isolated testing of fetching, scraping, summarization, and emailing, fulfilling a key PRD requirement.
-- **Graceful Error Handling (Scraping):** Article scraping failures are logged but do not halt the main pipeline, allowing the process to continue with discussion summaries only, as required. Other errors (API, LLM) are logged.
-
-## Core Workflow / Sequence Diagrams (Simplified)
-
-**(Diagram Suggestion for Canvas: Create a Sequence Diagram showing interactions)**
-
-```mermaid
-sequenceDiagram
-    participant CLI
-    participant Index as index.ts
-    participant Config as config.ts
-    participant Logger as logger.ts
-    participant OutputDir as Output Dir Setup
-    participant Algolia as algoliaHNClient.ts
-    participant Scraper as articleScraper.ts
-    participant Ollama as ollamaClient.ts
-    participant Assembler as contentAssembler.ts
-    participant Templater as templater.ts
-    participant Sender as emailSender.ts
-    participant FS as Local Filesystem (./output/YYYY-MM-DD)
-
-    CLI->>Index: npm run dev
-    Index->>Config: Load .env vars
-    Index->>Logger: Initialize
-    Index->>OutputDir: Create/Verify Date Dir
-    Index->>Algolia: fetchTopStories()
-    Algolia-->>Index: stories[]
-    loop For Each Story
-        Index->>Algolia: fetchCommentsForStory(storyId, MAX_COMMENTS)
-        Algolia-->>Index: comments[]
-        Index->>FS: Write {storyId}_data.json
-        alt Has Valid story.url
-            Index->>Scraper: scrapeArticle(story.url)
-            Scraper-->>Index: articleContent (string | null)
-            alt Scrape Success
-                Index->>FS: Write {storyId}_article.txt
-            end
-        end
-        alt Has articleContent
-             Index->>Ollama: generateSummary(ARTICLE_PROMPT, articleContent)
-             Ollama-->>Index: articleSummary (string | null)
-        end
-        alt Has comments[]
-             Index->>Ollama: generateSummary(DISCUSSION_PROMPT, formattedComments)
-             Ollama-->>Index: discussionSummary (string | null)
-        end
-        Index->>FS: Write {storyId}_summary.json
-    end
-    Index->>Assembler: assembleDigestData(dateDirPath)
-    Assembler->>FS: Read _data.json, _summary.json files
-    Assembler-->>Index: digestData[]
-    alt digestData is not empty
-        Index->>Templater: renderDigestHtml(digestData, date)
-        Templater-->>Index: htmlContent
-        Index->>Sender: sendDigestEmail(subject, htmlContent)
-        Sender-->>Index: success (boolean)
-    end
-    Index->>Logger: Log final status
-```
-
-## Infrastructure and Deployment Overview
-
-- **Cloud Provider(s):** N/A (Local Machine Execution Only for MVP)
-- **Core Services Used:** N/A
-- **Infrastructure as Code (IaC):** N/A
-- **Deployment Strategy:** Manual CLI execution (`npm run dev` for development with `ts-node`, `npm run build && npm start` for running compiled JS). No automated deployment pipeline for MVP.
-- **Environments:** Single: Local development machine.
-
-## Key Reference Documents
-
-- docs/prd.md
-- docs/epic1-draft.txt, docs/epic2-draft.txt, ... docs/epic5-draft.txt
-- docs/tech-stack.md
-- docs/project-structure.md
-- docs/coding-standards.md
-- docs/api-reference.md
-- docs/data-models.md
-- docs/environment-vars.md
-- docs/testing-strategy.md
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description                        | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ---------------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Initial draft based on PRD & Epics | 3-Architect |

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Coding Standards and Patterns
-
-This document outlines the coding standards, design patterns, and best practices to be followed during the development of the BMad Hacker Daily Digest project. Adherence to these standards is crucial for maintainability, readability, and collaboration.
-
-## Architectural / Design Patterns Adopted
-
-- **Sequential Pipeline:** The core application follows a linear sequence of steps (fetch, scrape, summarize, email) orchestrated within `src/core/pipeline.ts`.
-- **Modular Design:** The application is broken down into distinct modules based on responsibility (e.g., `clients/`, `scraper/`, `email/`, `utils/`) to promote separation of concerns, testability, and maintainability. See `docs/project-structure.md`.
-- **Client Abstraction:** External service interactions (Algolia, Ollama) are encapsulated within dedicated client modules in `src/clients/`.
-- **Filesystem Persistence:** Intermediate data is persisted to the local filesystem instead of a database, acting as a handoff between pipeline stages.
-
-## Coding Standards
-
-- **Primary Language:** TypeScript (v5.x, as configured in boilerplate)
-- **Primary Runtime:** Node.js (v22.x, as required by PRD )
-- **Style Guide & Linter:** ESLint and Prettier. Configuration is provided by the `bmad-boilerplate`.
-  - **Mandatory:** Run `npm run lint` and `npm run format` regularly and before committing code. Code must be free of lint errors.
-- **Naming Conventions:**
-  - Variables & Functions: `camelCase`
-  - Classes, Types, Interfaces: `PascalCase`
-  - Constants: `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE`
-  - Files: `kebab-case.ts` (e.g., `article-scraper.ts`) or `camelCase.ts` (e.g., `ollamaClient.ts`). Be consistent within module types (e.g., all clients follow one pattern, all utils another). Let's default to `camelCase.ts` for consistency with class/module names where applicable (e.g. `ollamaClient.ts`) and `kebab-case.ts` for more descriptive utils or stage runners (e.g. `Workspace-hn-data.ts`).
-  - Test Files: `*.test.ts` (e.g., `ollamaClient.test.ts`)
-- **File Structure:** Adhere strictly to the layout defined in `docs/project-structure.md`.
-- **Asynchronous Operations:** **Mandatory:** Use `async`/`await` for all asynchronous operations (e.g., native `Workspace` HTTP calls , `fs/promises` file operations, Ollama client calls, Nodemailer `sendMail`). Avoid using raw Promises `.then()`/`.catch()` syntax where `async/await` provides better readability.
-- **Type Safety:** Leverage TypeScript's static typing. Use interfaces and types defined in `src/types/` where appropriate. Assume `strict` mode is enabled in `tsconfig.json` (from boilerplate). Avoid using `any` unless absolutely necessary and justified.
-- **Comments & Documentation:**
-  - Use JSDoc comments for exported functions, classes, and complex logic.
-  - Keep comments concise and focused on the _why_, not the _what_, unless the code is particularly complex.
-  - Update READMEs as needed for setup or usage changes.
-- **Dependency Management:**
-  - Use `npm` for package management.
-  - Keep production dependencies minimal, as required by the PRD . Justify any additions.
-  - Use `devDependencies` for testing, linting, and build tools.
-
-## Error Handling Strategy
-
-- **General Approach:** Use standard JavaScript `try...catch` blocks for operations that can fail (I/O, network requests, parsing, etc.). Throw specific `Error` objects with descriptive messages. Avoid catching errors without logging or re-throwing unless intentionally handling a specific case.
-- **Logging:**
-  - **Mandatory:** Use the central logger utility (`src/utils/logger.ts`) for all console output (INFO, WARN, ERROR). Do not use `console.log` directly in application logic.
-  - **Format:** Basic text format for MVP. Structured JSON logging to files is a post-MVP enhancement.
-  - **Levels:** Use appropriate levels (`logger.info`, `logger.warn`, `logger.error`).
-  - **Context:** Include relevant context in log messages (e.g., Story ID, function name, URL being processed) to aid debugging.
-- **Specific Handling Patterns:**
-  - **External API Calls (Algolia, Ollama via `Workspace`):**
-    - Wrap `Workspace` calls in `try...catch`.
-    - Check `response.ok` status; if false, log the status code and potentially response body text, then treat as an error (e.g., return `null` or throw).
-    - Log network errors caught by the `catch` block.
-    - No automated retries required for MVP.
-  - **Article Scraping (`articleScraper.ts`):**
-    - Wrap `Workspace` and text extraction (`article-extractor`) logic in `try...catch`.
-    - Handle non-2xx responses, timeouts, non-HTML content types, and extraction errors.
-    - **Crucial:** If scraping fails for any reason, log the error/reason using `logger.warn` or `logger.error`, return `null`, and **allow the main pipeline to continue processing the story** (using only comment summary). Do not throw an error that halts the entire application.
-  - **File I/O (`fs` module):**
-    - Wrap `fs` operations (especially writes) in `try...catch`. Log any file system errors using `logger.error`.
-  - **Email Sending (`Nodemailer`):**
-    - Wrap `transporter.sendMail()` in `try...catch`. Log success (including message ID) or failure clearly using the logger.
-  - **Configuration Loading (`config.ts`):**
-    - Check for the presence of all required environment variables at startup. Throw a fatal error and exit if required variables are missing.
-    - **LLM Interaction (Ollama Client):**
-      - **LLM Prompts:** Use the standardized prompts defined in `docs/prompts.md` when interacting with the Ollama client for consistency.
-      - Wrap `generateSummary` calls in `try...catch`. Log errors from the client (which handles API/network issues).
-      - **Comment Truncation:** Before sending comments for discussion summary, check for the `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` env var. If set to a positive number, truncate the combined comment text block to this length. Log a warning if truncation occurs. If not set, send the full text.
-
-## Security Best Practices
-
-- **Input Sanitization/Validation:** While primarily a local tool, validate critical inputs like external URLs (`story.articleUrl`) before attempting to fetch them. Basic checks (e.g., starts with `http://` or `https://`) are sufficient for MVP .
-- **Secrets Management:**
-  - **Mandatory:** Store sensitive data (`EMAIL_USER`, `EMAIL_PASS`) only in the `.env` file.
-  - **Mandatory:** Ensure the `.env` file is included in `.gitignore` and is never committed to version control.
-  - Do not hardcode secrets anywhere in the source code.
-- **Dependency Security:** Periodically run `npm audit` to check for known vulnerabilities in dependencies. Consider enabling Dependabot if using GitHub.
-- **HTTP Client:** Use the native `Workspace` API as required ; avoid introducing less secure or overly complex HTTP client libraries.
-- **Scraping User-Agent:** Set a default User-Agent header in the scraper code (e.g., "BMadHackerDigest/0.1"). Allow overriding this default via the optional SCRAPER_USER_AGENT environment variable. 
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description                 | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | --------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Initial draft based on Arch | 3-Architect |

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Coding Standards and Patterns
-
-This document outlines the coding standards, design patterns, and best practices to be followed during the development of the BMad Hacker Daily Digest project. Adherence to these standards is crucial for maintainability, readability, and collaboration.
-
-## Architectural / Design Patterns Adopted
-
-- **Sequential Pipeline:** The core application follows a linear sequence of steps (fetch, scrape, summarize, email) orchestrated within `src/core/pipeline.ts`.
-- **Modular Design:** The application is broken down into distinct modules based on responsibility (e.g., `clients/`, `scraper/`, `email/`, `utils/`) to promote separation of concerns, testability, and maintainability. See `docs/project-structure.md`.
-- **Client Abstraction:** External service interactions (Algolia, Ollama) are encapsulated within dedicated client modules in `src/clients/`.
-- **Filesystem Persistence:** Intermediate data is persisted to the local filesystem instead of a database, acting as a handoff between pipeline stages.
-
-## Coding Standards
-
-- **Primary Language:** TypeScript (v5.x, as configured in boilerplate)
-- **Primary Runtime:** Node.js (v22.x, as required by PRD )
-- **Style Guide & Linter:** ESLint and Prettier. Configuration is provided by the `bmad-boilerplate`.
-  - **Mandatory:** Run `npm run lint` and `npm run format` regularly and before committing code. Code must be free of lint errors.
-- **Naming Conventions:**
-  - Variables & Functions: `camelCase`
-  - Classes, Types, Interfaces: `PascalCase`
-  - Constants: `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE`
-  - Files: `kebab-case.ts` (e.g., `article-scraper.ts`) or `camelCase.ts` (e.g., `ollamaClient.ts`). Be consistent within module types (e.g., all clients follow one pattern, all utils another). Let's default to `camelCase.ts` for consistency with class/module names where applicable (e.g. `ollamaClient.ts`) and `kebab-case.ts` for more descriptive utils or stage runners (e.g. `Workspace-hn-data.ts`).
-  - Test Files: `*.test.ts` (e.g., `ollamaClient.test.ts`)
-- **File Structure:** Adhere strictly to the layout defined in `docs/project-structure.md`.
-- **Asynchronous Operations:** **Mandatory:** Use `async`/`await` for all asynchronous operations (e.g., native `Workspace` HTTP calls , `fs/promises` file operations, Ollama client calls, Nodemailer `sendMail`). Avoid using raw Promises `.then()`/`.catch()` syntax where `async/await` provides better readability.
-- **Type Safety:** Leverage TypeScript's static typing. Use interfaces and types defined in `src/types/` where appropriate. Assume `strict` mode is enabled in `tsconfig.json` (from boilerplate). Avoid using `any` unless absolutely necessary and justified.
-- **Comments & Documentation:**
-  - Use JSDoc comments for exported functions, classes, and complex logic.
-  - Keep comments concise and focused on the _why_, not the _what_, unless the code is particularly complex.
-  - Update READMEs as needed for setup or usage changes.
-- **Dependency Management:**
-  - Use `npm` for package management.
-  - Keep production dependencies minimal, as required by the PRD . Justify any additions.
-  - Use `devDependencies` for testing, linting, and build tools.
-
-## Error Handling Strategy
-
-- **General Approach:** Use standard JavaScript `try...catch` blocks for operations that can fail (I/O, network requests, parsing, etc.). Throw specific `Error` objects with descriptive messages. Avoid catching errors without logging or re-throwing unless intentionally handling a specific case.
-- **Logging:**
-  - **Mandatory:** Use the central logger utility (`src/utils/logger.ts`) for all console output (INFO, WARN, ERROR). Do not use `console.log` directly in application logic.
-  - **Format:** Basic text format for MVP. Structured JSON logging to files is a post-MVP enhancement.
-  - **Levels:** Use appropriate levels (`logger.info`, `logger.warn`, `logger.error`).
-  - **Context:** Include relevant context in log messages (e.g., Story ID, function name, URL being processed) to aid debugging.
-- **Specific Handling Patterns:**
-  - **External API Calls (Algolia, Ollama via `Workspace`):**
-    - Wrap `Workspace` calls in `try...catch`.
-    - Check `response.ok` status; if false, log the status code and potentially response body text, then treat as an error (e.g., return `null` or throw).
-    - Log network errors caught by the `catch` block.
-    - No automated retries required for MVP.
-  - **Article Scraping (`articleScraper.ts`):**
-    - Wrap `Workspace` and text extraction (`article-extractor`) logic in `try...catch`.
-    - Handle non-2xx responses, timeouts, non-HTML content types, and extraction errors.
-    - **Crucial:** If scraping fails for any reason, log the error/reason using `logger.warn` or `logger.error`, return `null`, and **allow the main pipeline to continue processing the story** (using only comment summary). Do not throw an error that halts the entire application.
-  - **File I/O (`fs` module):**
-    - Wrap `fs` operations (especially writes) in `try...catch`. Log any file system errors using `logger.error`.
-  - **Email Sending (`Nodemailer`):**
-    - Wrap `transporter.sendMail()` in `try...catch`. Log success (including message ID) or failure clearly using the logger.
-  - **Configuration Loading (`config.ts`):**
-    - Check for the presence of all required environment variables at startup. Throw a fatal error and exit if required variables are missing.
-    - **LLM Interaction (Ollama Client):**
-      - **LLM Prompts:** Use the standardized prompts defined in `docs/prompts.md` when interacting with the Ollama client for consistency.
-      - Wrap `generateSummary` calls in `try...catch`. Log errors from the client (which handles API/network issues).
-      - **Comment Truncation:** Before sending comments for discussion summary, check for the `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` env var. If set to a positive number, truncate the combined comment text block to this length. Log a warning if truncation occurs. If not set, send the full text.
-
-## Security Best Practices
-
-- **Input Sanitization/Validation:** While primarily a local tool, validate critical inputs like external URLs (`story.articleUrl`) before attempting to fetch them. Basic checks (e.g., starts with `http://` or `https://`) are sufficient for MVP .
-- **Secrets Management:**
-  - **Mandatory:** Store sensitive data (`EMAIL_USER`, `EMAIL_PASS`) only in the `.env` file.
-  - **Mandatory:** Ensure the `.env` file is included in `.gitignore` and is never committed to version control.
-  - Do not hardcode secrets anywhere in the source code.
-- **Dependency Security:** Periodically run `npm audit` to check for known vulnerabilities in dependencies. Consider enabling Dependabot if using GitHub.
-- **HTTP Client:** Use the native `Workspace` API as required ; avoid introducing less secure or overly complex HTTP client libraries.
-- **Scraping User-Agent:** Set a default User-Agent header in the scraper code (e.g., "BMadHackerDigest/0.1"). Allow overriding this default via the optional SCRAPER_USER_AGENT environment variable. 
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description                 | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | --------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Initial draft based on Arch | 3-Architect |

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-# Epic 1 file
-
-# Epic 1: Project Initialization & Core Setup
-
-**Goal:** Initialize the project using the "bmad-boilerplate", manage dependencies, setup `.env` and config loading, establish basic CLI entry point, setup basic logging and output directory structure. This provides the foundational setup for all subsequent development work.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 1.1: Initialize Project from Boilerplate
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to set up the initial project structure using the `bmad-boilerplate`, so that I have the standard tooling (TS, Jest, ESLint, Prettier), configurations, and scripts in place.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Copy or clone the contents of the `bmad-boilerplate` into the new project's root directory.
-    -   Initialize a git repository in the project root directory (if not already done by cloning).
-    -   Ensure the `.gitignore` file from the boilerplate is present.
-    -   Run `npm install` to download and install all `devDependencies` specified in the boilerplate's `package.json`.
-    -   Verify that the core boilerplate scripts (`lint`, `format`, `test`, `build`) execute without errors on the initial codebase.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The project directory contains the files and structure from `bmad-boilerplate`.
-    -   AC2: A `node_modules` directory exists and contains packages corresponding to `devDependencies`.
-    -   AC3: `npm run lint` command completes successfully without reporting any linting errors.
-    -   AC4: `npm run format` command completes successfully, potentially making formatting changes according to Prettier rules. Running it a second time should result in no changes.
-    -   AC5: `npm run test` command executes Jest successfully (it may report "no tests found" which is acceptable at this stage).
-    -   AC6: `npm run build` command executes successfully, creating a `dist` directory containing compiled JavaScript output.
-    -   AC7: The `.gitignore` file exists and includes entries for `node_modules/`, `.env`, `dist/`, etc. as specified in the boilerplate.
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----
-
-### Story 1.2: Setup Environment Configuration
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to establish the environment configuration mechanism using `.env` files, so that secrets and settings (like output paths) can be managed outside of version control, following boilerplate conventions.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Add a production dependency for loading `.env` files (e.g., `dotenv`). Run `npm install dotenv --save-prod` (or similar library).
-    -   Verify the `.env.example` file exists (from boilerplate).
-    -   Add an initial configuration variable `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH=./output` to `.env.example`.
-    -   Create the `.env` file locally by copying `.env.example`. Populate `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` if needed (can keep default).
-    -   Implement a utility module (e.g., `src/config.ts`) that loads environment variables from the `.env` file at application startup.
-    -   The utility should export the loaded configuration values (initially just `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`).
-    -   Ensure the `.env` file is listed in `.gitignore` and is not committed.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The chosen `.env` library (e.g., `dotenv`) is listed under `dependencies` in `package.json` and `package-lock.json` is updated.
-    -   AC2: The `.env.example` file exists, is tracked by git, and contains the line `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH=./output`.
-    -   AC3: The `.env` file exists locally but is NOT tracked by git.
-    -   AC4: A configuration module (`src/config.ts` or similar) exists and successfully loads the `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` value from `.env` when the application starts.
-    -   AC5: The loaded `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` value is accessible within the application code.
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----
-
-### Story 1.3: Implement Basic CLI Entry Point & Execution
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a basic `src/index.ts` entry point that can be executed via the boilerplate's `dev` and `start` scripts, providing a working foundation for the application logic.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create the main application entry point file at `src/index.ts`.
-    -   Implement minimal code within `src/index.ts` to:
-        -   Import the configuration loading mechanism (from Story 1.2).
-        -   Log a simple startup message to the console (e.g., "BMad Hacker Daily Digest - Starting Up...").
-        -   (Optional) Log the loaded `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` to verify config loading.
-    -   Confirm execution using boilerplate scripts.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `src/index.ts` file exists.
-    -   AC2: Running `npm run dev` executes `src/index.ts` via `ts-node` and logs the startup message to the console.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run build` successfully compiles `src/index.ts` (and any imports) into the `dist` directory.
-    -   AC4: Running `npm start` (after a successful build) executes the compiled code from `dist` and logs the startup message to the console.
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----
-
-### Story 1.4: Setup Basic Logging and Output Directory
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a basic console logging mechanism and the dynamic creation of a date-stamped output directory, so that the application can provide execution feedback and prepare for storing data artifacts in subsequent epics.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Implement a simple, reusable logging utility module (e.g., `src/logger.ts`). Initially, it can wrap `console.log`, `console.warn`, `console.error`.
-    -   Refactor `src/index.ts` to use this `logger` for its startup message(s).
-    -   In `src/index.ts` (or a setup function called by it):
-        -   Retrieve the `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` from the configuration (loaded in Story 1.2).
-        -   Determine the current date in 'YYYY-MM-DD' format.
-        -   Construct the full path for the date-stamped subdirectory (e.g., `${OUTPUT_DIR_PATH}/YYYY-MM-DD`).
-        -   Check if the base output directory exists; if not, create it.
-        -   Check if the date-stamped subdirectory exists; if not, create it recursively. Use Node.js `fs` module (e.g., `fs.mkdirSync(path, { recursive: true })`).
-        -   Log (using the logger) the full path of the output directory being used for the current run (e.g., "Output directory for this run: ./output/2025-05-04").
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: A logger utility module (`src/logger.ts` or similar) exists and is used for console output in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   AC2: Running `npm run dev` or `npm start` logs the startup message via the logger.
-    -   AC3: Running the application creates the base output directory (e.g., `./output` defined in `.env`) if it doesn't already exist.
-    -   AC4: Running the application creates a date-stamped subdirectory (e.g., `./output/2025-05-04`) within the base output directory if it doesn't already exist.
-    -   AC5: The application logs a message indicating the full path to the date-stamped output directory created/used for the current execution.
-    -   AC6: The application exits gracefully after performing these setup steps (for now).
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-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 1     | 2-pm           |
-
-# Epic 2 File
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-# Epic 2: HN Data Acquisition & Persistence
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-**Goal:** Implement fetching top 10 stories and their comments (respecting limits) from Algolia HN API, and persist this raw data locally into the date-stamped output directory created in Epic 1. Implement a stage testing utility for fetching.
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-## Story List
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-### Story 2.1: Implement Algolia HN API Client
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a dedicated client module to interact with the Algolia Hacker News Search API, so that fetching stories and comments is encapsulated, reusable, and uses the required native `Workspace` API.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new module: `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`.
-    -   Implement an async function `WorkspaceTopStories` within the client:
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to call the Algolia HN Search API endpoint for front-page stories (e.g., `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=front_page&hitsPerPage=10`). Adjust `hitsPerPage` if needed to ensure 10 stories.
-        -   Parse the JSON response.
-        -   Extract required metadata for each story: `objectID` (use as `storyId`), `title`, `url` (article URL), `points`, `num_comments`. Handle potential missing `url` field gracefully (log warning, maybe skip story later if URL needed).
-        -   Construct the `hnUrl` for each story (e.g., `https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id={storyId}`).
-        -   Return an array of structured story objects.
-    -   Implement a separate async function `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` within the client:
-        -   Accept `storyId` and `maxComments` limit as arguments.
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to call the Algolia HN Search API endpoint for comments of a specific story (e.g., `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=comment,story_{storyId}&hitsPerPage={maxComments}`).
-        -   Parse the JSON response.
-        -   Extract required comment data: `objectID` (use as `commentId`), `comment_text`, `author`, `created_at`.
-        -   Filter out comments where `comment_text` is null or empty. Ensure only up to `maxComments` are returned.
-        -   Return an array of structured comment objects.
-    -   Implement basic error handling using `try...catch` around `Workspace` calls and check `response.ok` status. Log errors using the logger utility from Epic 1.
-    -   Define TypeScript interfaces/types for the expected structures of API responses (stories, comments) and the data returned by the client functions (e.g., `Story`, `Comment`).
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The module `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts` exists and exports `WorkspaceTopStories` and `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` functions.
-    -   AC2: Calling `WorkspaceTopStories` makes a network request to the correct Algolia endpoint and returns a promise resolving to an array of 10 `Story` objects containing the specified metadata.
-    -   AC3: Calling `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` with a valid `storyId` and `maxComments` limit makes a network request to the correct Algolia endpoint and returns a promise resolving to an array of `Comment` objects (up to `maxComments`), filtering out empty ones.
-    -   AC4: Both functions use the native `Workspace` API internally.
-    -   AC5: Network errors or non-successful API responses (e.g., status 4xx, 5xx) are caught and logged using the logger.
-    -   AC6: Relevant TypeScript types (`Story`, `Comment`, etc.) are defined and used within the client module.
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-
-### Story 2.2: Integrate HN Data Fetching into Main Workflow
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to integrate the HN data fetching logic into the main application workflow (`src/index.ts`), so that running the app retrieves the top 10 stories and their comments after completing the setup from Epic 1.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts` (or a main async function called by it).
-    -   Import the `algoliaHNClient` functions.
-    -   Import the configuration module to access `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-    -   After the Epic 1 setup (config load, logger init, output dir creation), call `WorkspaceTopStories()`.
-    -   Log the number of stories fetched.
-    -   Iterate through the array of fetched `Story` objects.
-    -   For each `Story`, call `WorkspaceCommentsForStory()`, passing the `story.storyId` and the configured `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-    -   Store the fetched comments within the corresponding `Story` object in memory (e.g., add a `comments: Comment[]` property to the `Story` object).
-    -   Log progress using the logger utility (e.g., "Fetched 10 stories.", "Fetching up to X comments for story {storyId}...").
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes Epic 1 setup steps followed by fetching stories and then comments for each story.
-    -   AC2: Logs clearly show the start and successful completion of fetching stories, and the start of fetching comments for each of the 10 stories.
-    -   AC3: The configured `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` value is read from config and used in the calls to `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`.
-    -   AC4: After successful execution, story objects held in memory contain a nested array of fetched comment objects. (Can be verified via debugger or temporary logging).
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----
-
-### Story 2.3: Persist Fetched HN Data Locally
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to save the fetched HN stories (including their comments) to JSON files in the date-stamped output directory, so that the raw data is persisted locally for subsequent pipeline stages and debugging.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Define a consistent JSON structure for the output file content. Example: `{ storyId: "...", title: "...", url: "...", hnUrl: "...", points: ..., fetchedAt: "ISO_TIMESTAMP", comments: [{ commentId: "...", text: "...", author: "...", createdAt: "ISO_TIMESTAMP", ... }, ...] }`. Include a timestamp for when the data was fetched.
-    -   Import Node.js `fs` (specifically `fs.writeFileSync`) and `path` modules.
-    -   In the main workflow (`src/index.ts`), within the loop iterating through stories (after comments have been fetched and added to the story object in Story 2.2):
-        -   Get the full path to the date-stamped output directory (determined in Epic 1).
-        -   Construct the filename for the story's data: `{storyId}_data.json`.
-        -   Construct the full file path using `path.join()`.
-        -   Serialize the complete story object (including comments and fetch timestamp) to a JSON string using `JSON.stringify(storyObject, null, 2)` for readability.
-        -   Write the JSON string to the file using `fs.writeFileSync()`. Use a `try...catch` block for error handling.
-    -   Log (using the logger) the successful persistence of each story's data file or any errors encountered during file writing.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory (e.g., `./output/YYYY-MM-DD/`) contains exactly 10 files named `{storyId}_data.json`.
-    -   AC2: Each JSON file contains valid JSON representing a single story object, including its metadata, fetch timestamp, and an array of its fetched comments, matching the defined structure.
-    -   AC3: The number of comments in each file's `comments` array does not exceed `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-    -   AC4: Logs indicate that saving data to a file was attempted for each story, reporting success or specific file writing errors.
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----
-
-### Story 2.4: Implement Stage Testing Utility for HN Fetching
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate, executable script that *only* performs the HN data fetching and persistence, so I can test and trigger this stage independently of the full pipeline.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts`.
-    -   This script should perform the essential setup required for this stage: initialize logger, load configuration (`.env`), determine and create output directory (reuse or replicate logic from Epic 1 / `src/index.ts`).
-    -   The script should then execute the core logic of fetching stories via `algoliaHNClient.fetchTopStories`, fetching comments via `algoliaHNClient.fetchCommentsForStory` (using loaded config for limit), and persisting the results to JSON files using `fs.writeFileSync` (replicating logic from Story 2.3).
-    -   The script should log its progress using the logger utility.
-    -   Add a new script command to `package.json` under `"scripts"`: `"stage:fetch": "ts-node src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts"`.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The file `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts` exists.
-    -   AC2: The script `stage:fetch` is defined in `package.json`'s `scripts` section.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run stage:fetch` executes successfully, performing only the setup, fetch, and persist steps.
-    -   AC4: Running `npm run stage:fetch` creates the same 10 `{storyId}_data.json` files in the correct date-stamped output directory as running the main `npm run dev` command (at the current state of development).
-    -   AC5: Logs generated by `npm run stage:fetch` reflect only the fetching and persisting steps, not subsequent pipeline stages.
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-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 2     | 2-pm           |
-
-# Epic 3 File
-
-# Epic 3: Article Scraping & Persistence
-
-**Goal:** Implement a best-effort article scraping mechanism to fetch and extract plain text content from the external URLs associated with fetched HN stories. Handle failures gracefully and persist successfully scraped text locally. Implement a stage testing utility for scraping.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 3.1: Implement Basic Article Scraper Module
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a module that attempts to fetch HTML from a URL and extract the main article text using basic methods, handling common failures gracefully, so article content can be prepared for summarization.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new module: `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`.
-    -   Add a suitable HTML parsing/extraction library dependency (e.g., `@extractus/article-extractor` recommended for simplicity, or `cheerio` for more control). Run `npm install @extractus/article-extractor --save-prod` (or chosen alternative).
-    -   Implement an async function `scrapeArticle(url: string): Promise<string | null>` within the module.
-    -   Inside the function:
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to retrieve content from the `url`. Set a reasonable timeout (e.g., 10-15 seconds). Include a `User-Agent` header to mimic a browser.
-        -   Handle potential `Workspace` errors (network errors, timeouts) using `try...catch`.
-        -   Check the `response.ok` status. If not okay, log error and return `null`.
-        -   Check the `Content-Type` header of the response. If it doesn't indicate HTML (e.g., does not include `text/html`), log warning and return `null`.
-        -   If HTML is received, attempt to extract the main article text using the chosen library (`article-extractor` preferred).
-        -   Wrap the extraction logic in a `try...catch` to handle library-specific errors.
-        -   Return the extracted plain text string if successful. Ensure it's just text, not HTML markup.
-        -   Return `null` if extraction fails or results in empty content.
-    -   Log all significant events, errors, or reasons for returning null (e.g., "Scraping URL...", "Fetch failed:", "Non-HTML content type:", "Extraction failed:", "Successfully extracted text") using the logger utility.
-    -   Define TypeScript types/interfaces as needed.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `articleScraper.ts` module exists and exports the `scrapeArticle` function.
-    -   AC2: The chosen scraping library (e.g., `@extractus/article-extractor`) is added to `dependencies` in `package.json`.
-    -   AC3: `scrapeArticle` uses native `Workspace` with a timeout and User-Agent header.
-    -   AC4: `scrapeArticle` correctly handles fetch errors, non-OK responses, and non-HTML content types by logging and returning `null`.
-    -   AC5: `scrapeArticle` uses the chosen library to attempt text extraction from valid HTML content.
-    -   AC6: `scrapeArticle` returns the extracted plain text on success, and `null` on any failure (fetch, non-HTML, extraction error, empty result).
-    -   AC7: Relevant logs are produced for success, failure modes, and errors encountered during the process.
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----
-
-### Story 3.2: Integrate Article Scraping into Main Workflow
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to integrate the article scraper into the main workflow (`src/index.ts`), attempting to scrape the article for each HN story that has a valid URL, after fetching its data.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   Import the `scrapeArticle` function from `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`.
-    -   Within the main loop iterating through the fetched stories (after comments are fetched in Epic 2):
-        -   Check if `story.url` exists and appears to be a valid HTTP/HTTPS URL. A simple check for starting with `http://` or `https://` is sufficient.
-        -   If the URL is missing or invalid, log a warning ("Skipping scraping for story {storyId}: Missing or invalid URL") and proceed to the next story's processing step.
-        -   If a valid URL exists, log ("Attempting to scrape article for story {storyId} from {story.url}").
-        -   Call `await scrapeArticle(story.url)`.
-        -   Store the result (the extracted text string or `null`) in memory, associated with the story object (e.g., add property `articleContent: string | null`).
-        -   Log the outcome clearly (e.g., "Successfully scraped article for story {storyId}", "Failed to scrape article for story {storyId}").
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes Epic 1 & 2 steps, and then attempts article scraping for stories with valid URLs.
-    -   AC2: Stories with missing or invalid URLs are skipped, and a corresponding log message is generated.
-    -   AC3: For stories with valid URLs, the `scrapeArticle` function is called.
-    -   AC4: Logs clearly indicate the start and success/failure outcome of the scraping attempt for each relevant story.
-    -   AC5: Story objects held in memory after this stage contain an `articleContent` property holding the scraped text (string) or `null` if scraping was skipped or failed.
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----
-
-### Story 3.3: Persist Scraped Article Text Locally
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to save successfully scraped article text to a separate local file for each story, so that the text content is available as input for the summarization stage.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Import Node.js `fs` and `path` modules if not already present in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   In the main workflow (`src/index.ts`), immediately after a successful call to `scrapeArticle` for a story (where the result is a non-null string):
-        -   Retrieve the full path to the current date-stamped output directory.
-        -   Construct the filename: `{storyId}_article.txt`.
-        -   Construct the full file path using `path.join()`.
-        -   Get the successfully scraped article text string (`articleContent`).
-        -   Use `fs.writeFileSync(fullPath, articleContent, 'utf-8')` to save the text to the file. Wrap in `try...catch` for file system errors.
-        -   Log the successful saving of the file (e.g., "Saved scraped article text to {filename}") or any file writing errors encountered.
-    -   Ensure *no* `_article.txt` file is created if `scrapeArticle` returned `null` (due to skipping or failure).
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory contains `_article.txt` files *only* for those stories where `scrapeArticle` succeeded and returned text content.
-    -   AC2: The name of each article text file is `{storyId}_article.txt`.
-    -   AC3: The content of each `_article.txt` file is the plain text string returned by `scrapeArticle`.
-    -   AC4: Logs confirm the successful writing of each `_article.txt` file or report specific file writing errors.
-    -   AC5: No empty `_article.txt` files are created. Files only exist if scraping was successful.
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----
-
-### Story 3.4: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Scraping
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the article scraping logic using HN story data from local files, allowing independent testing and debugging of the scraper.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts`.
-    -   Import necessary modules: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `scrapeArticle`.
-    -   The script should:
-        -   Initialize the logger.
-        -   Load configuration (to get `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`).
-        -   Determine the target date-stamped directory path (e.g., `${OUTPUT_DIR_PATH}/YYYY-MM-DD`, using the current date or potentially an optional CLI argument). Ensure this directory exists.
-        -   Read the directory contents and identify all `{storyId}_data.json` files.
-        -   For each `_data.json` file found:
-            -   Read and parse the JSON content.
-            -   Extract the `storyId` and `url`.
-            -   If a valid `url` exists, call `await scrapeArticle(url)`.
-            -   If scraping succeeds (returns text), save the text to `{storyId}_article.txt` in the same directory (using logic from Story 3.3). Overwrite if the file exists.
-            -   Log the progress and outcome (skip/success/fail) for each story processed.
-    -   Add a new script command to `package.json`: `"stage:scrape": "ts-node src/stages/scrape_articles.ts"`. Consider adding argument parsing later if needed to specify a date/directory.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The file `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts` exists.
-    -   AC2: The script `stage:scrape` is defined in `package.json`.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run stage:scrape` (assuming a directory with `_data.json` files exists from a previous `stage:fetch` run) reads these files.
-    -   AC4: The script calls `scrapeArticle` for stories with valid URLs found in the JSON files.
-    -   AC5: The script creates/updates `{storyId}_article.txt` files in the target directory corresponding to successfully scraped articles.
-    -   AC6: The script logs its actions (reading files, attempting scraping, saving results) for each story ID processed.
-    -   AC7: The script operates solely based on local `_data.json` files and fetching from external article URLs; it does not call the Algolia HN API.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 3     | 2-pm           |
-
-# Epic 4 File
-
-# Epic 4: LLM Summarization & Persistence
-
-**Goal:** Integrate with the configured local Ollama instance to generate summaries for successfully scraped article text and fetched comments. Persist these summaries locally. Implement a stage testing utility for summarization.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 4.1: Implement Ollama Client Module
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a client module to interact with the configured Ollama API endpoint via HTTP, handling requests and responses for text generation, so that summaries can be generated programmatically.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   **Prerequisite:** Ensure a local Ollama instance is installed and running, accessible via the URL defined in `.env` (`OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL`), and that the model specified in `.env` (`OLLAMA_MODEL`) has been downloaded (e.g., via `ollama pull model_name`). Instructions for this setup should be in the project README.
-    -   Create a new module: `src/clients/ollamaClient.ts`.
-    -   Implement an async function `generateSummary(promptTemplate: string, content: string): Promise<string | null>`. *(Note: Parameter name changed for clarity)*
-    -   Add configuration variables `OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL` (e.g., `http://localhost:11434`) and `OLLAMA_MODEL` (e.g., `llama3`) to `.env.example`. Ensure they are loaded via the config module (`src/utils/config.ts`). Update local `.env` with actual values. Add optional `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS` to `.env.example` with a default like `120000`.
-    -   Inside `generateSummary`:
-        -   Construct the full prompt string using the `promptTemplate` and the provided `content` (e.g., replacing a placeholder like `{Content Placeholder}` in the template, or simple concatenation if templates are basic).
-        -   Construct the Ollama API request payload (JSON): `{ model: configured_model, prompt: full_prompt, stream: false }`. Refer to Ollama `/api/generate` documentation and `docs/data-models.md`.
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to send a POST request to the configured Ollama endpoint + `/api/generate`. Set appropriate headers (`Content-Type: application/json`). Use the configured `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS` or a reasonable default (e.g., 2 minutes).
-        -   Handle `Workspace` errors (network, timeout) using `try...catch`.
-        -   Check `response.ok`. If not OK, log the status/error and return `null`.
-        -   Parse the JSON response from Ollama. Extract the generated text (typically in the `response` field). Refer to `docs/data-models.md`.
-        -   Check for potential errors within the Ollama response structure itself (e.g., an `error` field).
-        -   Return the extracted summary string on success. Return `null` on any failure.
-        -   Log key events: initiating request (mention model), receiving response, success, failure reasons, potentially request/response time using the logger.
-    -   Define necessary TypeScript types for the Ollama request payload and expected response structure in `src/types/ollama.ts` (referenced in `docs/data-models.md`).
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `ollamaClient.ts` module exists and exports `generateSummary`.
-    -   AC2: `OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL` and `OLLAMA_MODEL` are defined in `.env.example`, loaded via config, and used by the client. Optional `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS` is handled.
-    -   AC3: `generateSummary` sends a correctly formatted POST request (model, full prompt based on template and content, stream:false) to the configured Ollama endpoint/path using native `Workspace`.
-    -   AC4: Network errors, timeouts, and non-OK API responses are handled gracefully, logged, and result in a `null` return (given the Prerequisite Ollama service is running).
-    -   AC5: A successful Ollama response is parsed correctly, the generated text is extracted, and returned as a string.
-    * AC6: Unexpected Ollama response formats or internal errors (e.g., `{"error": "..."}`) are handled, logged, and result in a `null` return.
-    * AC7: Logs provide visibility into the client's interaction with the Ollama API.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.2: Define Summarization Prompts
-
-* **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want standardized base prompts for generating article summaries and HN discussion summaries documented centrally, ensuring consistent instructions are sent to the LLM.
-* **Detailed Requirements:**
-    * Define two standardized base prompts (`ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT`, `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT`) **and document them in `docs/prompts.md`**.
-    * Ensure these prompts are accessible within the application code, for example, by defining them as exported constants in a dedicated module like `src/utils/prompts.ts`, which reads from or mirrors the content in `docs/prompts.md`.
-* **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    * AC1: The `ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT` text is defined in `docs/prompts.md` with appropriate instructional content.
-    * AC2: The `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT` text is defined in `docs/prompts.md` with appropriate instructional content.
-    * AC3: The prompt texts documented in `docs/prompts.md` are available as constants or variables within the application code (e.g., via `src/utils/prompts.ts`) for use by the Ollama client integration.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.3: Integrate Summarization into Main Workflow
-
-* **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to integrate the Ollama client into the main workflow to generate summaries for each story's scraped article text (if available) and fetched comments, using centrally defined prompts and handling potential comment length limits.
-* **Detailed Requirements:**
-    * Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts` or `src/core/pipeline.ts`.
-    * Import `ollamaClient.generateSummary` and the prompt constants/variables (e.g., from `src/utils/prompts.ts`, which reflect `docs/prompts.md`).
-    * Load the optional `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` configuration value from `.env` via the config utility.
-    * Within the main loop iterating through stories (after article scraping/persistence in Epic 3):
-    * **Article Summary Generation:**
-        * Check if the `story` object has non-null `articleContent`.
-        * If yes: log "Attempting article summarization for story {storyId}", call `await generateSummary(ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT, story.articleContent)`, store the result (string or null) as `story.articleSummary`, log success/failure.
-        * If no: set `story.articleSummary = null`, log "Skipping article summarization: No content".
-    * **Discussion Summary Generation:**
-        * Check if the `story` object has a non-empty `comments` array.
-        * If yes:
-            * Format the `story.comments` array into a single text block suitable for the LLM prompt (e.g., concatenating `comment.text` with separators like `---`).
-            * **Check truncation limit:** If `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` is configured to a positive number and the `formattedCommentsText` length exceeds it, truncate `formattedCommentsText` to the limit and log a warning: "Comment text truncated to {limit} characters for summarization for story {storyId}".
-            * Log "Attempting discussion summarization for story {storyId}".
-            * Call `await generateSummary(DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT, formattedCommentsText)`. *(Pass the potentially truncated text)*
-            * Store the result (string or null) as `story.discussionSummary`. Log success/failure.
-        * If no: set `story.discussionSummary = null`, log "Skipping discussion summarization: No comments".
-* **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    * AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes steps from Epics 1-3, then attempts summarization using the Ollama client.
-    * AC2: Article summary is attempted only if `articleContent` exists for a story.
-    * AC3: Discussion summary is attempted only if `comments` exist for a story.
-    * AC4: `generateSummary` is called with the correct prompts (sourced consistently with `docs/prompts.md`) and corresponding content (article text or formatted/potentially truncated comments).
-    * AC5: If `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` is set and comment text exceeds it, the text passed to `generateSummary` is truncated, and a warning is logged.
-    * AC6: Logs clearly indicate the start, success, or failure (including null returns from the client) for both article and discussion summarization attempts per story.
-    * AC7: Story objects in memory now contain `articleSummary` (string/null) and `discussionSummary` (string/null) properties.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.4: Persist Generated Summaries Locally
-
-*(No changes needed for this story based on recent decisions)*
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to save the generated article and discussion summaries (or null placeholders) to a local JSON file for each story, making them available for the email assembly stage.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Define the structure for the summary output file: `{storyId}_summary.json`. Content example: `{ "storyId": "...", "articleSummary": "...", "discussionSummary": "...", "summarizedAt": "ISO_TIMESTAMP" }`. Note that `articleSummary` and `discussionSummary` can be `null`.
-    -   Import `fs` and `path` in `src/index.ts` or `src/core/pipeline.ts` if needed.
-    -   In the main workflow loop, after *both* summarization attempts (article and discussion) for a story are complete:
-        -   Create a summary result object containing `storyId`, `articleSummary` (string or null), `discussionSummary` (string or null), and the current ISO timestamp (`new Date().toISOString()`). Add this timestamp to the in-memory `story` object as well (`story.summarizedAt`).
-        -   Get the full path to the date-stamped output directory.
-        -   Construct the filename: `{storyId}_summary.json`.
-        -   Construct the full file path using `path.join()`.
-        -   Serialize the summary result object to JSON (`JSON.stringify(..., null, 2)`).
-        -   Use `fs.writeFileSync` to save the JSON to the file, wrapping in `try...catch`.
-        -   Log the successful saving of the summary file or any file writing errors.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory contains 10 files named `{storyId}_summary.json`.
-    -   AC2: Each `_summary.json` file contains valid JSON adhering to the defined structure.
-    -   AC3: The `articleSummary` field contains the generated summary string if successful, otherwise `null`.
-    -   AC4: The `discussionSummary` field contains the generated summary string if successful, otherwise `null`.
-    -   AC5: A valid ISO timestamp is present in the `summarizedAt` field.
-    -   AC6: Logs confirm successful writing of each summary file or report file system errors.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.5: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Summarization
-
-*(Changes needed to reflect prompt sourcing and optional truncation)*
-
-* **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the LLM summarization logic using locally persisted data (HN comments, scraped article text), allowing independent testing of prompts and Ollama interaction.
-* **Detailed Requirements:**
-    * Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/summarize_content.ts`.
-    * Import necessary modules: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `ollamaClient`, prompt constants (e.g., from `src/utils/prompts.ts`).
-    * The script should:
-        * Initialize logger, load configuration (Ollama endpoint/model, output dir, **optional `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY`**).
-        * Determine target date-stamped directory path.
-        * Find all `{storyId}_data.json` files in the directory.
-        * For each `storyId` found:
-            * Read `{storyId}_data.json` to get comments. Format them into a single text block.
-            * *Attempt* to read `{storyId}_article.txt`. Handle file-not-found gracefully. Store content or null.
-            * Call `ollamaClient.generateSummary` for article text (if not null) using `ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT`.
-            * **Apply truncation logic:** If comments exist, check `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` and truncate the formatted comment text block if needed, logging a warning.
-            * Call `ollamaClient.generateSummary` for formatted comments (if comments exist) using `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT` *(passing potentially truncated text)*.
-            * Construct the summary result object (with summaries or nulls, and timestamp).
-            * Save the result object to `{storyId}_summary.json` in the same directory (using logic from Story 4.4), overwriting if exists.
-            * Log progress (reading files, calling Ollama, truncation warnings, saving results) for each story ID.
-    * Add script to `package.json`: `"stage:summarize": "ts-node src/stages/summarize_content.ts"`.
-* **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    * AC1: The file `src/stages/summarize_content.ts` exists.
-    * AC2: The script `stage:summarize` is defined in `package.json`.
-    * AC3: Running `npm run stage:summarize` (after `stage:fetch` and `stage:scrape` runs) reads `_data.json` and attempts to read `_article.txt` files from the target directory.
-    * AC4: The script calls the `ollamaClient` with correct prompts (sourced consistently with `docs/prompts.md`) and content derived *only* from the local files (requires Ollama service running per Story 4.1 prerequisite).
-    * AC5: If `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` is set and applicable, comment text is truncated before calling the client, and a warning is logged.
-    * AC6: The script creates/updates `{storyId}_summary.json` files in the target directory reflecting the results of the Ollama calls (summaries or nulls).
-    * AC7: Logs show the script processing each story ID found locally, interacting with Ollama, and saving results.
-    * AC8: The script does not call Algolia API or the article scraper module.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change                      | Date         | Version | Description                          | Author         |
-| --------------------------- | ------------ | ------- | ------------------------------------ | -------------- |
-| Integrate prompts.md refs   | 2025-05-04   | 0.3     | Updated stories 4.2, 4.3, 4.5        | 3-Architect    |
-| Added Ollama Prereq Note    | 2025-05-04   | 0.2     | Added note about local Ollama setup  | 2-pm           |
-| Initial Draft               | 2025-05-04   | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 4                | 2-pm           |
-
-# Epic 5 File
-
-# Epic 5: Digest Assembly & Email Dispatch
-
-**Goal:** Assemble the collected story data and summaries from local files, format them into a readable HTML email digest, and send the email using Nodemailer with configured credentials. Implement a stage testing utility for emailing with a dry-run option.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 5.1: Implement Email Content Assembler
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a module that reads the persisted story metadata (`_data.json`) and summaries (`_summary.json`) from a specified directory, consolidating the necessary information needed to render the email digest.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new module: `src/email/contentAssembler.ts`.
-    -   Define a TypeScript type/interface `DigestData` representing the data needed per story for the email template: `{ storyId: string, title: string, hnUrl: string, articleUrl: string | null, articleSummary: string | null, discussionSummary: string | null }`.
-    -   Implement an async function `assembleDigestData(dateDirPath: string): Promise<DigestData[]>`.
-    -   The function should:
-        -   Use Node.js `fs` to read the contents of the `dateDirPath`.
-        -   Identify all files matching the pattern `{storyId}_data.json`.
-        -   For each `storyId` found:
-            -   Read and parse the `{storyId}_data.json` file. Extract `title`, `hnUrl`, and `url` (use as `articleUrl`). Handle potential file read/parse errors gracefully (log and skip story).
-            -   Attempt to read and parse the corresponding `{storyId}_summary.json` file. Handle file-not-found or parse errors gracefully (treat `articleSummary` and `discussionSummary` as `null`).
-            -   Construct a `DigestData` object for the story, including the extracted metadata and summaries (or nulls).
-        -   Collect all successfully constructed `DigestData` objects into an array.
-        -   Return the array. It should ideally contain 10 items if all previous stages succeeded.
-    -   Log progress (e.g., "Assembling digest data from directory...", "Processing story {storyId}...") and any errors encountered during file processing using the logger.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `contentAssembler.ts` module exists and exports `assembleDigestData` and the `DigestData` type.
-    -   AC2: `assembleDigestData` correctly reads `_data.json` files from the provided directory path.
-    -   AC3: It attempts to read corresponding `_summary.json` files, correctly handling cases where the summary file might be missing or unparseable (resulting in null summaries for that story).
-    -   AC4: The function returns a promise resolving to an array of `DigestData` objects, populated with data extracted from the files.
-    -   AC5: Errors during file reading or JSON parsing are logged, and the function returns data for successfully processed stories.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.2: Create HTML Email Template & Renderer
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a basic HTML email template and a function to render it with the assembled digest data, producing the final HTML content for the email body.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Define the HTML structure. This can be done using template literals within a function or potentially using a simple template file (e.g., `src/email/templates/digestTemplate.html`) and `fs.readFileSync`. Template literals are simpler for MVP.
-    -   Create a function `renderDigestHtml(data: DigestData[], digestDate: string): string` (e.g., in `src/email/contentAssembler.ts` or a new `templater.ts`).
-    -   The function should generate an HTML string with:
-        -   A suitable title in the body (e.g., `<h1>Hacker News Top 10 Summaries for ${digestDate}</h1>`).
-        -   A loop through the `data` array.
-        -   For each `story` in `data`:
-            -   Display `<h2><a href="${story.articleUrl || story.hnUrl}">${story.title}</a></h2>`.
-            -   Display `<p><a href="${story.hnUrl}">View HN Discussion</a></p>`.
-            -   Conditionally display `<h3>Article Summary</h3><p>${story.articleSummary}</p>` *only if* `story.articleSummary` is not null/empty.
-            -   Conditionally display `<h3>Discussion Summary</h3><p>${story.discussionSummary}</p>` *only if* `story.discussionSummary` is not null/empty.
-            -   Include a separator (e.g., `<hr style="margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;">`).
-    -   Use basic inline CSS for minimal styling (margins, etc.) to ensure readability. Avoid complex layouts.
-    -   Return the complete HTML document as a string.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: A function `renderDigestHtml` exists that accepts the digest data array and a date string.
-    -   AC2: The function returns a single, complete HTML string.
-    -   AC3: The generated HTML includes a title with the date and correctly iterates through the story data.
-    -   AC4: For each story, the HTML displays the linked title, HN link, and conditionally displays the article and discussion summaries with headings.
-    -   AC5: Basic separators and margins are used for readability. The HTML is simple and likely to render reasonably in most email clients.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.3: Implement Nodemailer Email Sender
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a module to send the generated HTML email using Nodemailer, configured with credentials stored securely in the environment file.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Add Nodemailer dependencies: `npm install nodemailer @types/nodemailer --save-prod`.
-    -   Add required configuration variables to `.env.example` (and local `.env`): `EMAIL_HOST`, `EMAIL_PORT` (e.g., 587), `EMAIL_SECURE` (e.g., `false` for STARTTLS on 587, `true` for 465), `EMAIL_USER`, `EMAIL_PASS`, `EMAIL_FROM` (e.g., `"Your Name <you@example.com>"`), `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS` (comma-separated list).
-    -   Create a new module: `src/email/emailSender.ts`.
-    -   Implement an async function `sendDigestEmail(subject: string, htmlContent: string): Promise<boolean>`.
-    -   Inside the function:
-        -   Load the `EMAIL_*` variables from the config module.
-        -   Create a Nodemailer transporter using `nodemailer.createTransport` with the loaded config (host, port, secure flag, auth: { user, pass }).
-        -   Verify transporter configuration using `transporter.verify()` (optional but recommended). Log verification success/failure.
-        -   Parse the `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS` string into an array or comma-separated string suitable for the `to` field.
-        -   Define the `mailOptions`: `{ from: EMAIL_FROM, to: parsedRecipients, subject: subject, html: htmlContent }`.
-        -   Call `await transporter.sendMail(mailOptions)`.
-        -   If `sendMail` succeeds, log the success message including the `messageId` from the result. Return `true`.
-        -   If `sendMail` fails (throws error), log the error using the logger. Return `false`.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: `nodemailer` and `@types/nodemailer` dependencies are added.
-    -   AC2: `EMAIL_*` variables are defined in `.env.example` and loaded from config.
-    -   AC3: `emailSender.ts` module exists and exports `sendDigestEmail`.
-    -   AC4: `sendDigestEmail` correctly creates a Nodemailer transporter using configuration from `.env`. Transporter verification is attempted (optional AC).
-    -   AC5: The `to` field is correctly populated based on `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS`.
-    -   AC6: `transporter.sendMail` is called with correct `from`, `to`, `subject`, and `html` options.
-    -   AC7: Email sending success (including message ID) or failure is logged clearly.
-    -   AC8: The function returns `true` on successful sending, `false` otherwise.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.4: Integrate Email Assembly and Sending into Main Workflow
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want the main application workflow (`src/index.ts`) to orchestrate the final steps: assembling digest data, rendering the HTML, and triggering the email send after all previous stages are complete.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   Import `assembleDigestData`, `renderDigestHtml`, `sendDigestEmail`.
-    -   Execute these steps *after* the main loop (where stories are fetched, scraped, summarized, and persisted) completes:
-        -   Log "Starting final digest assembly and email dispatch...".
-        -   Determine the path to the current date-stamped output directory.
-        -   Call `const digestData = await assembleDigestData(dateDirPath)`.
-        -   Check if `digestData` array is not empty.
-            -   If yes:
-                -   Get the current date string (e.g., 'YYYY-MM-DD').
-                -   `const htmlContent = renderDigestHtml(digestData, currentDate)`.
-                -   `const subject = \`BMad Hacker Daily Digest - ${currentDate}\``.
-                -   `const emailSent = await sendDigestEmail(subject, htmlContent)`.
-                -   Log the final outcome based on `emailSent` ("Digest email sent successfully." or "Failed to send digest email.").
-            -   If no (`digestData` is empty or assembly failed):
-                -   Log an error: "Failed to assemble digest data or no data found. Skipping email."
-        -   Log "BMad Hacker Daily Digest process finished."
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes all stages (Epics 1-4) and then proceeds to email assembly and sending.
-    -   AC2: `assembleDigestData` is called correctly with the output directory path after other processing is done.
-    -   AC3: If data is assembled, `renderDigestHtml` and `sendDigestEmail` are called with the correct data, subject, and HTML.
-    -   AC4: The final success or failure of the email sending step is logged.
-    -   AC5: If `assembleDigestData` returns no data, email sending is skipped, and an appropriate message is logged.
-    -   AC6: The application logs a final completion message.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.5: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Emailing
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the email assembly, rendering, and sending logic using persisted local data, including a crucial `--dry-run` option to prevent accidental email sending during tests.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Add `yargs` dependency for argument parsing: `npm install yargs @types/yargs --save-dev`.
-    -   Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/send_digest.ts`.
-    -   Import necessary modules: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `assembleDigestData`, `renderDigestHtml`, `sendDigestEmail`, `yargs`.
-    -   Use `yargs` to parse command-line arguments, specifically looking for a `--dry-run` boolean flag (defaulting to `false`). Allow an optional argument for specifying the date-stamped directory, otherwise default to current date.
-    -   The script should:
-        -   Initialize logger, load config.
-        -   Determine the target date-stamped directory path (from arg or default). Log the target directory.
-        -   Call `await assembleDigestData(dateDirPath)`.
-        -   If data is assembled and not empty:
-            -   Determine the date string for the subject/title.
-            -   Call `renderDigestHtml(digestData, dateString)` to get HTML.
-            -   Construct the subject string.
-            -   Check the `dryRun` flag:
-                -   If `true`: Log "DRY RUN enabled. Skipping actual email send.". Log the subject. Save the `htmlContent` to a file in the target directory (e.g., `_digest_preview.html`). Log that the preview file was saved.
-                -   If `false`: Log "Live run: Attempting to send email...". Call `await sendDigestEmail(subject, htmlContent)`. Log success/failure based on the return value.
-        -   If data assembly fails or is empty, log the error.
-    -   Add script to `package.json`: `"stage:email": "ts-node src/stages/send_digest.ts --"`. The `--` allows passing arguments like `--dry-run`.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The file `src/stages/send_digest.ts` exists. `yargs` dependency is added.
-    -   AC2: The script `stage:email` is defined in `package.json` allowing arguments.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run stage:email -- --dry-run` reads local data, renders HTML, logs the intent, saves `_digest_preview.html` locally, and does *not* call `sendDigestEmail`.
-    -   AC4: Running `npm run stage:email` (without `--dry-run`) reads local data, renders HTML, and *does* call `sendDigestEmail`, logging the outcome.
-    -   AC5: The script correctly identifies and acts upon the `--dry-run` flag.
-    -   AC6: Logs clearly distinguish between dry runs and live runs and report success/failure.
-    -   AC7: The script operates using only local files and the email configuration/service; it does not invoke prior pipeline stages (Algolia, scraping, Ollama).
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 5     | 2-pm           |
-
-# END EPIC FILES

V2-FULL-DEMO-WALKTHROUGH/combined-artifacts-for-posm.txt

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-# Epic 1 file
-
-# Epic 1: Project Initialization & Core Setup
-
-**Goal:** Initialize the project using the "bmad-boilerplate", manage dependencies, setup `.env` and config loading, establish basic CLI entry point, setup basic logging and output directory structure. This provides the foundational setup for all subsequent development work.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 1.1: Initialize Project from Boilerplate
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to set up the initial project structure using the `bmad-boilerplate`, so that I have the standard tooling (TS, Jest, ESLint, Prettier), configurations, and scripts in place.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Copy or clone the contents of the `bmad-boilerplate` into the new project's root directory.
-    -   Initialize a git repository in the project root directory (if not already done by cloning).
-    -   Ensure the `.gitignore` file from the boilerplate is present.
-    -   Run `npm install` to download and install all `devDependencies` specified in the boilerplate's `package.json`.
-    -   Verify that the core boilerplate scripts (`lint`, `format`, `test`, `build`) execute without errors on the initial codebase.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The project directory contains the files and structure from `bmad-boilerplate`.
-    -   AC2: A `node_modules` directory exists and contains packages corresponding to `devDependencies`.
-    -   AC3: `npm run lint` command completes successfully without reporting any linting errors.
-    -   AC4: `npm run format` command completes successfully, potentially making formatting changes according to Prettier rules. Running it a second time should result in no changes.
-    -   AC5: `npm run test` command executes Jest successfully (it may report "no tests found" which is acceptable at this stage).
-    -   AC6: `npm run build` command executes successfully, creating a `dist` directory containing compiled JavaScript output.
-    -   AC7: The `.gitignore` file exists and includes entries for `node_modules/`, `.env`, `dist/`, etc. as specified in the boilerplate.
-
----
-
-### Story 1.2: Setup Environment Configuration
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to establish the environment configuration mechanism using `.env` files, so that secrets and settings (like output paths) can be managed outside of version control, following boilerplate conventions.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Add a production dependency for loading `.env` files (e.g., `dotenv`). Run `npm install dotenv --save-prod` (or similar library).
-    -   Verify the `.env.example` file exists (from boilerplate).
-    -   Add an initial configuration variable `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH=./output` to `.env.example`.
-    -   Create the `.env` file locally by copying `.env.example`. Populate `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` if needed (can keep default).
-    -   Implement a utility module (e.g., `src/config.ts`) that loads environment variables from the `.env` file at application startup.
-    -   The utility should export the loaded configuration values (initially just `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`).
-    -   Ensure the `.env` file is listed in `.gitignore` and is not committed.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The chosen `.env` library (e.g., `dotenv`) is listed under `dependencies` in `package.json` and `package-lock.json` is updated.
-    -   AC2: The `.env.example` file exists, is tracked by git, and contains the line `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH=./output`.
-    -   AC3: The `.env` file exists locally but is NOT tracked by git.
-    -   AC4: A configuration module (`src/config.ts` or similar) exists and successfully loads the `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` value from `.env` when the application starts.
-    -   AC5: The loaded `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` value is accessible within the application code.
-
----
-
-### Story 1.3: Implement Basic CLI Entry Point & Execution
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a basic `src/index.ts` entry point that can be executed via the boilerplate's `dev` and `start` scripts, providing a working foundation for the application logic.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create the main application entry point file at `src/index.ts`.
-    -   Implement minimal code within `src/index.ts` to:
-        -   Import the configuration loading mechanism (from Story 1.2).
-        -   Log a simple startup message to the console (e.g., "BMad Hacker Daily Digest - Starting Up...").
-        -   (Optional) Log the loaded `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` to verify config loading.
-    -   Confirm execution using boilerplate scripts.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `src/index.ts` file exists.
-    -   AC2: Running `npm run dev` executes `src/index.ts` via `ts-node` and logs the startup message to the console.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run build` successfully compiles `src/index.ts` (and any imports) into the `dist` directory.
-    -   AC4: Running `npm start` (after a successful build) executes the compiled code from `dist` and logs the startup message to the console.
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----
-
-### Story 1.4: Setup Basic Logging and Output Directory
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a basic console logging mechanism and the dynamic creation of a date-stamped output directory, so that the application can provide execution feedback and prepare for storing data artifacts in subsequent epics.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Implement a simple, reusable logging utility module (e.g., `src/logger.ts`). Initially, it can wrap `console.log`, `console.warn`, `console.error`.
-    -   Refactor `src/index.ts` to use this `logger` for its startup message(s).
-    -   In `src/index.ts` (or a setup function called by it):
-        -   Retrieve the `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` from the configuration (loaded in Story 1.2).
-        -   Determine the current date in 'YYYY-MM-DD' format.
-        -   Construct the full path for the date-stamped subdirectory (e.g., `${OUTPUT_DIR_PATH}/YYYY-MM-DD`).
-        -   Check if the base output directory exists; if not, create it.
-        -   Check if the date-stamped subdirectory exists; if not, create it recursively. Use Node.js `fs` module (e.g., `fs.mkdirSync(path, { recursive: true })`).
-        -   Log (using the logger) the full path of the output directory being used for the current run (e.g., "Output directory for this run: ./output/2025-05-04").
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: A logger utility module (`src/logger.ts` or similar) exists and is used for console output in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   AC2: Running `npm run dev` or `npm start` logs the startup message via the logger.
-    -   AC3: Running the application creates the base output directory (e.g., `./output` defined in `.env`) if it doesn't already exist.
-    -   AC4: Running the application creates a date-stamped subdirectory (e.g., `./output/2025-05-04`) within the base output directory if it doesn't already exist.
-    -   AC5: The application logs a message indicating the full path to the date-stamped output directory created/used for the current execution.
-    -   AC6: The application exits gracefully after performing these setup steps (for now).
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-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 1     | 2-pm           |
-
-# Epic 2 File
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-# Epic 2: HN Data Acquisition & Persistence
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-**Goal:** Implement fetching top 10 stories and their comments (respecting limits) from Algolia HN API, and persist this raw data locally into the date-stamped output directory created in Epic 1. Implement a stage testing utility for fetching.
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-## Story List
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-### Story 2.1: Implement Algolia HN API Client
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a dedicated client module to interact with the Algolia Hacker News Search API, so that fetching stories and comments is encapsulated, reusable, and uses the required native `Workspace` API.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new module: `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`.
-    -   Implement an async function `WorkspaceTopStories` within the client:
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to call the Algolia HN Search API endpoint for front-page stories (e.g., `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=front_page&hitsPerPage=10`). Adjust `hitsPerPage` if needed to ensure 10 stories.
-        -   Parse the JSON response.
-        -   Extract required metadata for each story: `objectID` (use as `storyId`), `title`, `url` (article URL), `points`, `num_comments`. Handle potential missing `url` field gracefully (log warning, maybe skip story later if URL needed).
-        -   Construct the `hnUrl` for each story (e.g., `https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id={storyId}`).
-        -   Return an array of structured story objects.
-    -   Implement a separate async function `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` within the client:
-        -   Accept `storyId` and `maxComments` limit as arguments.
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to call the Algolia HN Search API endpoint for comments of a specific story (e.g., `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=comment,story_{storyId}&hitsPerPage={maxComments}`).
-        -   Parse the JSON response.
-        -   Extract required comment data: `objectID` (use as `commentId`), `comment_text`, `author`, `created_at`.
-        -   Filter out comments where `comment_text` is null or empty. Ensure only up to `maxComments` are returned.
-        -   Return an array of structured comment objects.
-    -   Implement basic error handling using `try...catch` around `Workspace` calls and check `response.ok` status. Log errors using the logger utility from Epic 1.
-    -   Define TypeScript interfaces/types for the expected structures of API responses (stories, comments) and the data returned by the client functions (e.g., `Story`, `Comment`).
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The module `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts` exists and exports `WorkspaceTopStories` and `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` functions.
-    -   AC2: Calling `WorkspaceTopStories` makes a network request to the correct Algolia endpoint and returns a promise resolving to an array of 10 `Story` objects containing the specified metadata.
-    -   AC3: Calling `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` with a valid `storyId` and `maxComments` limit makes a network request to the correct Algolia endpoint and returns a promise resolving to an array of `Comment` objects (up to `maxComments`), filtering out empty ones.
-    -   AC4: Both functions use the native `Workspace` API internally.
-    -   AC5: Network errors or non-successful API responses (e.g., status 4xx, 5xx) are caught and logged using the logger.
-    -   AC6: Relevant TypeScript types (`Story`, `Comment`, etc.) are defined and used within the client module.
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-
-### Story 2.2: Integrate HN Data Fetching into Main Workflow
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to integrate the HN data fetching logic into the main application workflow (`src/index.ts`), so that running the app retrieves the top 10 stories and their comments after completing the setup from Epic 1.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts` (or a main async function called by it).
-    -   Import the `algoliaHNClient` functions.
-    -   Import the configuration module to access `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-    -   After the Epic 1 setup (config load, logger init, output dir creation), call `WorkspaceTopStories()`.
-    -   Log the number of stories fetched.
-    -   Iterate through the array of fetched `Story` objects.
-    -   For each `Story`, call `WorkspaceCommentsForStory()`, passing the `story.storyId` and the configured `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-    -   Store the fetched comments within the corresponding `Story` object in memory (e.g., add a `comments: Comment[]` property to the `Story` object).
-    -   Log progress using the logger utility (e.g., "Fetched 10 stories.", "Fetching up to X comments for story {storyId}...").
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes Epic 1 setup steps followed by fetching stories and then comments for each story.
-    -   AC2: Logs clearly show the start and successful completion of fetching stories, and the start of fetching comments for each of the 10 stories.
-    -   AC3: The configured `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` value is read from config and used in the calls to `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`.
-    -   AC4: After successful execution, story objects held in memory contain a nested array of fetched comment objects. (Can be verified via debugger or temporary logging).
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----
-
-### Story 2.3: Persist Fetched HN Data Locally
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to save the fetched HN stories (including their comments) to JSON files in the date-stamped output directory, so that the raw data is persisted locally for subsequent pipeline stages and debugging.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Define a consistent JSON structure for the output file content. Example: `{ storyId: "...", title: "...", url: "...", hnUrl: "...", points: ..., fetchedAt: "ISO_TIMESTAMP", comments: [{ commentId: "...", text: "...", author: "...", createdAt: "ISO_TIMESTAMP", ... }, ...] }`. Include a timestamp for when the data was fetched.
-    -   Import Node.js `fs` (specifically `fs.writeFileSync`) and `path` modules.
-    -   In the main workflow (`src/index.ts`), within the loop iterating through stories (after comments have been fetched and added to the story object in Story 2.2):
-        -   Get the full path to the date-stamped output directory (determined in Epic 1).
-        -   Construct the filename for the story's data: `{storyId}_data.json`.
-        -   Construct the full file path using `path.join()`.
-        -   Serialize the complete story object (including comments and fetch timestamp) to a JSON string using `JSON.stringify(storyObject, null, 2)` for readability.
-        -   Write the JSON string to the file using `fs.writeFileSync()`. Use a `try...catch` block for error handling.
-    -   Log (using the logger) the successful persistence of each story's data file or any errors encountered during file writing.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory (e.g., `./output/YYYY-MM-DD/`) contains exactly 10 files named `{storyId}_data.json`.
-    -   AC2: Each JSON file contains valid JSON representing a single story object, including its metadata, fetch timestamp, and an array of its fetched comments, matching the defined structure.
-    -   AC3: The number of comments in each file's `comments` array does not exceed `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-    -   AC4: Logs indicate that saving data to a file was attempted for each story, reporting success or specific file writing errors.
-
----
-
-### Story 2.4: Implement Stage Testing Utility for HN Fetching
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate, executable script that *only* performs the HN data fetching and persistence, so I can test and trigger this stage independently of the full pipeline.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts`.
-    -   This script should perform the essential setup required for this stage: initialize logger, load configuration (`.env`), determine and create output directory (reuse or replicate logic from Epic 1 / `src/index.ts`).
-    -   The script should then execute the core logic of fetching stories via `algoliaHNClient.fetchTopStories`, fetching comments via `algoliaHNClient.fetchCommentsForStory` (using loaded config for limit), and persisting the results to JSON files using `fs.writeFileSync` (replicating logic from Story 2.3).
-    -   The script should log its progress using the logger utility.
-    -   Add a new script command to `package.json` under `"scripts"`: `"stage:fetch": "ts-node src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts"`.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The file `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts` exists.
-    -   AC2: The script `stage:fetch` is defined in `package.json`'s `scripts` section.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run stage:fetch` executes successfully, performing only the setup, fetch, and persist steps.
-    -   AC4: Running `npm run stage:fetch` creates the same 10 `{storyId}_data.json` files in the correct date-stamped output directory as running the main `npm run dev` command (at the current state of development).
-    -   AC5: Logs generated by `npm run stage:fetch` reflect only the fetching and persisting steps, not subsequent pipeline stages.
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-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 2     | 2-pm           |
-
-# Epic 3 File
-
-# Epic 3: Article Scraping & Persistence
-
-**Goal:** Implement a best-effort article scraping mechanism to fetch and extract plain text content from the external URLs associated with fetched HN stories. Handle failures gracefully and persist successfully scraped text locally. Implement a stage testing utility for scraping.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 3.1: Implement Basic Article Scraper Module
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a module that attempts to fetch HTML from a URL and extract the main article text using basic methods, handling common failures gracefully, so article content can be prepared for summarization.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new module: `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`.
-    -   Add a suitable HTML parsing/extraction library dependency (e.g., `@extractus/article-extractor` recommended for simplicity, or `cheerio` for more control). Run `npm install @extractus/article-extractor --save-prod` (or chosen alternative).
-    -   Implement an async function `scrapeArticle(url: string): Promise<string | null>` within the module.
-    -   Inside the function:
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to retrieve content from the `url`. Set a reasonable timeout (e.g., 10-15 seconds). Include a `User-Agent` header to mimic a browser.
-        -   Handle potential `Workspace` errors (network errors, timeouts) using `try...catch`.
-        -   Check the `response.ok` status. If not okay, log error and return `null`.
-        -   Check the `Content-Type` header of the response. If it doesn't indicate HTML (e.g., does not include `text/html`), log warning and return `null`.
-        -   If HTML is received, attempt to extract the main article text using the chosen library (`article-extractor` preferred).
-        -   Wrap the extraction logic in a `try...catch` to handle library-specific errors.
-        -   Return the extracted plain text string if successful. Ensure it's just text, not HTML markup.
-        -   Return `null` if extraction fails or results in empty content.
-    -   Log all significant events, errors, or reasons for returning null (e.g., "Scraping URL...", "Fetch failed:", "Non-HTML content type:", "Extraction failed:", "Successfully extracted text") using the logger utility.
-    -   Define TypeScript types/interfaces as needed.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `articleScraper.ts` module exists and exports the `scrapeArticle` function.
-    -   AC2: The chosen scraping library (e.g., `@extractus/article-extractor`) is added to `dependencies` in `package.json`.
-    -   AC3: `scrapeArticle` uses native `Workspace` with a timeout and User-Agent header.
-    -   AC4: `scrapeArticle` correctly handles fetch errors, non-OK responses, and non-HTML content types by logging and returning `null`.
-    -   AC5: `scrapeArticle` uses the chosen library to attempt text extraction from valid HTML content.
-    -   AC6: `scrapeArticle` returns the extracted plain text on success, and `null` on any failure (fetch, non-HTML, extraction error, empty result).
-    -   AC7: Relevant logs are produced for success, failure modes, and errors encountered during the process.
-
----
-
-### Story 3.2: Integrate Article Scraping into Main Workflow
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to integrate the article scraper into the main workflow (`src/index.ts`), attempting to scrape the article for each HN story that has a valid URL, after fetching its data.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   Import the `scrapeArticle` function from `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`.
-    -   Within the main loop iterating through the fetched stories (after comments are fetched in Epic 2):
-        -   Check if `story.url` exists and appears to be a valid HTTP/HTTPS URL. A simple check for starting with `http://` or `https://` is sufficient.
-        -   If the URL is missing or invalid, log a warning ("Skipping scraping for story {storyId}: Missing or invalid URL") and proceed to the next story's processing step.
-        -   If a valid URL exists, log ("Attempting to scrape article for story {storyId} from {story.url}").
-        -   Call `await scrapeArticle(story.url)`.
-        -   Store the result (the extracted text string or `null`) in memory, associated with the story object (e.g., add property `articleContent: string | null`).
-        -   Log the outcome clearly (e.g., "Successfully scraped article for story {storyId}", "Failed to scrape article for story {storyId}").
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes Epic 1 & 2 steps, and then attempts article scraping for stories with valid URLs.
-    -   AC2: Stories with missing or invalid URLs are skipped, and a corresponding log message is generated.
-    -   AC3: For stories with valid URLs, the `scrapeArticle` function is called.
-    -   AC4: Logs clearly indicate the start and success/failure outcome of the scraping attempt for each relevant story.
-    -   AC5: Story objects held in memory after this stage contain an `articleContent` property holding the scraped text (string) or `null` if scraping was skipped or failed.
-
----
-
-### Story 3.3: Persist Scraped Article Text Locally
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to save successfully scraped article text to a separate local file for each story, so that the text content is available as input for the summarization stage.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Import Node.js `fs` and `path` modules if not already present in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   In the main workflow (`src/index.ts`), immediately after a successful call to `scrapeArticle` for a story (where the result is a non-null string):
-        -   Retrieve the full path to the current date-stamped output directory.
-        -   Construct the filename: `{storyId}_article.txt`.
-        -   Construct the full file path using `path.join()`.
-        -   Get the successfully scraped article text string (`articleContent`).
-        -   Use `fs.writeFileSync(fullPath, articleContent, 'utf-8')` to save the text to the file. Wrap in `try...catch` for file system errors.
-        -   Log the successful saving of the file (e.g., "Saved scraped article text to {filename}") or any file writing errors encountered.
-    -   Ensure *no* `_article.txt` file is created if `scrapeArticle` returned `null` (due to skipping or failure).
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory contains `_article.txt` files *only* for those stories where `scrapeArticle` succeeded and returned text content.
-    -   AC2: The name of each article text file is `{storyId}_article.txt`.
-    -   AC3: The content of each `_article.txt` file is the plain text string returned by `scrapeArticle`.
-    -   AC4: Logs confirm the successful writing of each `_article.txt` file or report specific file writing errors.
-    -   AC5: No empty `_article.txt` files are created. Files only exist if scraping was successful.
-
----
-
-### Story 3.4: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Scraping
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the article scraping logic using HN story data from local files, allowing independent testing and debugging of the scraper.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts`.
-    -   Import necessary modules: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `scrapeArticle`.
-    -   The script should:
-        -   Initialize the logger.
-        -   Load configuration (to get `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`).
-        -   Determine the target date-stamped directory path (e.g., `${OUTPUT_DIR_PATH}/YYYY-MM-DD`, using the current date or potentially an optional CLI argument). Ensure this directory exists.
-        -   Read the directory contents and identify all `{storyId}_data.json` files.
-        -   For each `_data.json` file found:
-            -   Read and parse the JSON content.
-            -   Extract the `storyId` and `url`.
-            -   If a valid `url` exists, call `await scrapeArticle(url)`.
-            -   If scraping succeeds (returns text), save the text to `{storyId}_article.txt` in the same directory (using logic from Story 3.3). Overwrite if the file exists.
-            -   Log the progress and outcome (skip/success/fail) for each story processed.
-    -   Add a new script command to `package.json`: `"stage:scrape": "ts-node src/stages/scrape_articles.ts"`. Consider adding argument parsing later if needed to specify a date/directory.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The file `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts` exists.
-    -   AC2: The script `stage:scrape` is defined in `package.json`.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run stage:scrape` (assuming a directory with `_data.json` files exists from a previous `stage:fetch` run) reads these files.
-    -   AC4: The script calls `scrapeArticle` for stories with valid URLs found in the JSON files.
-    -   AC5: The script creates/updates `{storyId}_article.txt` files in the target directory corresponding to successfully scraped articles.
-    -   AC6: The script logs its actions (reading files, attempting scraping, saving results) for each story ID processed.
-    -   AC7: The script operates solely based on local `_data.json` files and fetching from external article URLs; it does not call the Algolia HN API.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 3     | 2-pm           |
-
-# Epic 4 File
-
-# Epic 4: LLM Summarization & Persistence
-
-**Goal:** Integrate with the configured local Ollama instance to generate summaries for successfully scraped article text and fetched comments. Persist these summaries locally. Implement a stage testing utility for summarization.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 4.1: Implement Ollama Client Module
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--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a client module to interact with the configured Ollama API endpoint via HTTP, handling requests and responses for text generation, so that summaries can be generated programmatically.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   **Prerequisite:** Ensure a local Ollama instance is installed and running, accessible via the URL defined in `.env` (`OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL`), and that the model specified in `.env` (`OLLAMA_MODEL`) has been downloaded (e.g., via `ollama pull model_name`). Instructions for this setup should be in the project README.
-    -   Create a new module: `src/clients/ollamaClient.ts`.
-    -   Implement an async function `generateSummary(promptTemplate: string, content: string): Promise<string | null>`. *(Note: Parameter name changed for clarity)*
-    -   Add configuration variables `OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL` (e.g., `http://localhost:11434`) and `OLLAMA_MODEL` (e.g., `llama3`) to `.env.example`. Ensure they are loaded via the config module (`src/utils/config.ts`). Update local `.env` with actual values. Add optional `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS` to `.env.example` with a default like `120000`.
-    -   Inside `generateSummary`:
-        -   Construct the full prompt string using the `promptTemplate` and the provided `content` (e.g., replacing a placeholder like `{Content Placeholder}` in the template, or simple concatenation if templates are basic).
-        -   Construct the Ollama API request payload (JSON): `{ model: configured_model, prompt: full_prompt, stream: false }`. Refer to Ollama `/api/generate` documentation and `docs/data-models.md`.
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to send a POST request to the configured Ollama endpoint + `/api/generate`. Set appropriate headers (`Content-Type: application/json`). Use the configured `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS` or a reasonable default (e.g., 2 minutes).
-        -   Handle `Workspace` errors (network, timeout) using `try...catch`.
-        -   Check `response.ok`. If not OK, log the status/error and return `null`.
-        -   Parse the JSON response from Ollama. Extract the generated text (typically in the `response` field). Refer to `docs/data-models.md`.
-        -   Check for potential errors within the Ollama response structure itself (e.g., an `error` field).
-        -   Return the extracted summary string on success. Return `null` on any failure.
-        -   Log key events: initiating request (mention model), receiving response, success, failure reasons, potentially request/response time using the logger.
-    -   Define necessary TypeScript types for the Ollama request payload and expected response structure in `src/types/ollama.ts` (referenced in `docs/data-models.md`).
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `ollamaClient.ts` module exists and exports `generateSummary`.
-    -   AC2: `OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL` and `OLLAMA_MODEL` are defined in `.env.example`, loaded via config, and used by the client. Optional `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS` is handled.
-    -   AC3: `generateSummary` sends a correctly formatted POST request (model, full prompt based on template and content, stream:false) to the configured Ollama endpoint/path using native `Workspace`.
-    -   AC4: Network errors, timeouts, and non-OK API responses are handled gracefully, logged, and result in a `null` return (given the Prerequisite Ollama service is running).
-    -   AC5: A successful Ollama response is parsed correctly, the generated text is extracted, and returned as a string.
-    * AC6: Unexpected Ollama response formats or internal errors (e.g., `{"error": "..."}`) are handled, logged, and result in a `null` return.
-    * AC7: Logs provide visibility into the client's interaction with the Ollama API.
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----
-
-### Story 4.2: Define Summarization Prompts
-
-* **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want standardized base prompts for generating article summaries and HN discussion summaries documented centrally, ensuring consistent instructions are sent to the LLM.
-* **Detailed Requirements:**
-    * Define two standardized base prompts (`ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT`, `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT`) **and document them in `docs/prompts.md`**.
-    * Ensure these prompts are accessible within the application code, for example, by defining them as exported constants in a dedicated module like `src/utils/prompts.ts`, which reads from or mirrors the content in `docs/prompts.md`.
-* **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    * AC1: The `ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT` text is defined in `docs/prompts.md` with appropriate instructional content.
-    * AC2: The `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT` text is defined in `docs/prompts.md` with appropriate instructional content.
-    * AC3: The prompt texts documented in `docs/prompts.md` are available as constants or variables within the application code (e.g., via `src/utils/prompts.ts`) for use by the Ollama client integration.
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----
-
-### Story 4.3: Integrate Summarization into Main Workflow
-
-* **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to integrate the Ollama client into the main workflow to generate summaries for each story's scraped article text (if available) and fetched comments, using centrally defined prompts and handling potential comment length limits.
-* **Detailed Requirements:**
-    * Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts` or `src/core/pipeline.ts`.
-    * Import `ollamaClient.generateSummary` and the prompt constants/variables (e.g., from `src/utils/prompts.ts`, which reflect `docs/prompts.md`).
-    * Load the optional `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` configuration value from `.env` via the config utility.
-    * Within the main loop iterating through stories (after article scraping/persistence in Epic 3):
-    * **Article Summary Generation:**
-        * Check if the `story` object has non-null `articleContent`.
-        * If yes: log "Attempting article summarization for story {storyId}", call `await generateSummary(ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT, story.articleContent)`, store the result (string or null) as `story.articleSummary`, log success/failure.
-        * If no: set `story.articleSummary = null`, log "Skipping article summarization: No content".
-    * **Discussion Summary Generation:**
-        * Check if the `story` object has a non-empty `comments` array.
-        * If yes:
-            * Format the `story.comments` array into a single text block suitable for the LLM prompt (e.g., concatenating `comment.text` with separators like `---`).
-            * **Check truncation limit:** If `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` is configured to a positive number and the `formattedCommentsText` length exceeds it, truncate `formattedCommentsText` to the limit and log a warning: "Comment text truncated to {limit} characters for summarization for story {storyId}".
-            * Log "Attempting discussion summarization for story {storyId}".
-            * Call `await generateSummary(DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT, formattedCommentsText)`. *(Pass the potentially truncated text)*
-            * Store the result (string or null) as `story.discussionSummary`. Log success/failure.
-        * If no: set `story.discussionSummary = null`, log "Skipping discussion summarization: No comments".
-* **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    * AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes steps from Epics 1-3, then attempts summarization using the Ollama client.
-    * AC2: Article summary is attempted only if `articleContent` exists for a story.
-    * AC3: Discussion summary is attempted only if `comments` exist for a story.
-    * AC4: `generateSummary` is called with the correct prompts (sourced consistently with `docs/prompts.md`) and corresponding content (article text or formatted/potentially truncated comments).
-    * AC5: If `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` is set and comment text exceeds it, the text passed to `generateSummary` is truncated, and a warning is logged.
-    * AC6: Logs clearly indicate the start, success, or failure (including null returns from the client) for both article and discussion summarization attempts per story.
-    * AC7: Story objects in memory now contain `articleSummary` (string/null) and `discussionSummary` (string/null) properties.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.4: Persist Generated Summaries Locally
-
-*(No changes needed for this story based on recent decisions)*
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to save the generated article and discussion summaries (or null placeholders) to a local JSON file for each story, making them available for the email assembly stage.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Define the structure for the summary output file: `{storyId}_summary.json`. Content example: `{ "storyId": "...", "articleSummary": "...", "discussionSummary": "...", "summarizedAt": "ISO_TIMESTAMP" }`. Note that `articleSummary` and `discussionSummary` can be `null`.
-    -   Import `fs` and `path` in `src/index.ts` or `src/core/pipeline.ts` if needed.
-    -   In the main workflow loop, after *both* summarization attempts (article and discussion) for a story are complete:
-        -   Create a summary result object containing `storyId`, `articleSummary` (string or null), `discussionSummary` (string or null), and the current ISO timestamp (`new Date().toISOString()`). Add this timestamp to the in-memory `story` object as well (`story.summarizedAt`).
-        -   Get the full path to the date-stamped output directory.
-        -   Construct the filename: `{storyId}_summary.json`.
-        -   Construct the full file path using `path.join()`.
-        -   Serialize the summary result object to JSON (`JSON.stringify(..., null, 2)`).
-        -   Use `fs.writeFileSync` to save the JSON to the file, wrapping in `try...catch`.
-        -   Log the successful saving of the summary file or any file writing errors.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory contains 10 files named `{storyId}_summary.json`.
-    -   AC2: Each `_summary.json` file contains valid JSON adhering to the defined structure.
-    -   AC3: The `articleSummary` field contains the generated summary string if successful, otherwise `null`.
-    -   AC4: The `discussionSummary` field contains the generated summary string if successful, otherwise `null`.
-    -   AC5: A valid ISO timestamp is present in the `summarizedAt` field.
-    -   AC6: Logs confirm successful writing of each summary file or report file system errors.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.5: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Summarization
-
-*(Changes needed to reflect prompt sourcing and optional truncation)*
-
-* **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the LLM summarization logic using locally persisted data (HN comments, scraped article text), allowing independent testing of prompts and Ollama interaction.
-* **Detailed Requirements:**
-    * Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/summarize_content.ts`.
-    * Import necessary modules: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `ollamaClient`, prompt constants (e.g., from `src/utils/prompts.ts`).
-    * The script should:
-        * Initialize logger, load configuration (Ollama endpoint/model, output dir, **optional `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY`**).
-        * Determine target date-stamped directory path.
-        * Find all `{storyId}_data.json` files in the directory.
-        * For each `storyId` found:
-            * Read `{storyId}_data.json` to get comments. Format them into a single text block.
-            * *Attempt* to read `{storyId}_article.txt`. Handle file-not-found gracefully. Store content or null.
-            * Call `ollamaClient.generateSummary` for article text (if not null) using `ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT`.
-            * **Apply truncation logic:** If comments exist, check `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` and truncate the formatted comment text block if needed, logging a warning.
-            * Call `ollamaClient.generateSummary` for formatted comments (if comments exist) using `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT` *(passing potentially truncated text)*.
-            * Construct the summary result object (with summaries or nulls, and timestamp).
-            * Save the result object to `{storyId}_summary.json` in the same directory (using logic from Story 4.4), overwriting if exists.
-            * Log progress (reading files, calling Ollama, truncation warnings, saving results) for each story ID.
-    * Add script to `package.json`: `"stage:summarize": "ts-node src/stages/summarize_content.ts"`.
-* **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    * AC1: The file `src/stages/summarize_content.ts` exists.
-    * AC2: The script `stage:summarize` is defined in `package.json`.
-    * AC3: Running `npm run stage:summarize` (after `stage:fetch` and `stage:scrape` runs) reads `_data.json` and attempts to read `_article.txt` files from the target directory.
-    * AC4: The script calls the `ollamaClient` with correct prompts (sourced consistently with `docs/prompts.md`) and content derived *only* from the local files (requires Ollama service running per Story 4.1 prerequisite).
-    * AC5: If `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` is set and applicable, comment text is truncated before calling the client, and a warning is logged.
-    * AC6: The script creates/updates `{storyId}_summary.json` files in the target directory reflecting the results of the Ollama calls (summaries or nulls).
-    * AC7: Logs show the script processing each story ID found locally, interacting with Ollama, and saving results.
-    * AC8: The script does not call Algolia API or the article scraper module.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change                      | Date         | Version | Description                          | Author         |
-| --------------------------- | ------------ | ------- | ------------------------------------ | -------------- |
-| Integrate prompts.md refs   | 2025-05-04   | 0.3     | Updated stories 4.2, 4.3, 4.5        | 3-Architect    |
-| Added Ollama Prereq Note    | 2025-05-04   | 0.2     | Added note about local Ollama setup  | 2-pm           |
-| Initial Draft               | 2025-05-04   | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 4                | 2-pm           |
-
-# Epic 5 File
-
-# Epic 5: Digest Assembly & Email Dispatch
-
-**Goal:** Assemble the collected story data and summaries from local files, format them into a readable HTML email digest, and send the email using Nodemailer with configured credentials. Implement a stage testing utility for emailing with a dry-run option.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 5.1: Implement Email Content Assembler
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a module that reads the persisted story metadata (`_data.json`) and summaries (`_summary.json`) from a specified directory, consolidating the necessary information needed to render the email digest.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new module: `src/email/contentAssembler.ts`.
-    -   Define a TypeScript type/interface `DigestData` representing the data needed per story for the email template: `{ storyId: string, title: string, hnUrl: string, articleUrl: string | null, articleSummary: string | null, discussionSummary: string | null }`.
-    -   Implement an async function `assembleDigestData(dateDirPath: string): Promise<DigestData[]>`.
-    -   The function should:
-        -   Use Node.js `fs` to read the contents of the `dateDirPath`.
-        -   Identify all files matching the pattern `{storyId}_data.json`.
-        -   For each `storyId` found:
-            -   Read and parse the `{storyId}_data.json` file. Extract `title`, `hnUrl`, and `url` (use as `articleUrl`). Handle potential file read/parse errors gracefully (log and skip story).
-            -   Attempt to read and parse the corresponding `{storyId}_summary.json` file. Handle file-not-found or parse errors gracefully (treat `articleSummary` and `discussionSummary` as `null`).
-            -   Construct a `DigestData` object for the story, including the extracted metadata and summaries (or nulls).
-        -   Collect all successfully constructed `DigestData` objects into an array.
-        -   Return the array. It should ideally contain 10 items if all previous stages succeeded.
-    -   Log progress (e.g., "Assembling digest data from directory...", "Processing story {storyId}...") and any errors encountered during file processing using the logger.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `contentAssembler.ts` module exists and exports `assembleDigestData` and the `DigestData` type.
-    -   AC2: `assembleDigestData` correctly reads `_data.json` files from the provided directory path.
-    -   AC3: It attempts to read corresponding `_summary.json` files, correctly handling cases where the summary file might be missing or unparseable (resulting in null summaries for that story).
-    -   AC4: The function returns a promise resolving to an array of `DigestData` objects, populated with data extracted from the files.
-    -   AC5: Errors during file reading or JSON parsing are logged, and the function returns data for successfully processed stories.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.2: Create HTML Email Template & Renderer
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a basic HTML email template and a function to render it with the assembled digest data, producing the final HTML content for the email body.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Define the HTML structure. This can be done using template literals within a function or potentially using a simple template file (e.g., `src/email/templates/digestTemplate.html`) and `fs.readFileSync`. Template literals are simpler for MVP.
-    -   Create a function `renderDigestHtml(data: DigestData[], digestDate: string): string` (e.g., in `src/email/contentAssembler.ts` or a new `templater.ts`).
-    -   The function should generate an HTML string with:
-        -   A suitable title in the body (e.g., `<h1>Hacker News Top 10 Summaries for ${digestDate}</h1>`).
-        -   A loop through the `data` array.
-        -   For each `story` in `data`:
-            -   Display `<h2><a href="${story.articleUrl || story.hnUrl}">${story.title}</a></h2>`.
-            -   Display `<p><a href="${story.hnUrl}">View HN Discussion</a></p>`.
-            -   Conditionally display `<h3>Article Summary</h3><p>${story.articleSummary}</p>` *only if* `story.articleSummary` is not null/empty.
-            -   Conditionally display `<h3>Discussion Summary</h3><p>${story.discussionSummary}</p>` *only if* `story.discussionSummary` is not null/empty.
-            -   Include a separator (e.g., `<hr style="margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;">`).
-    -   Use basic inline CSS for minimal styling (margins, etc.) to ensure readability. Avoid complex layouts.
-    -   Return the complete HTML document as a string.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: A function `renderDigestHtml` exists that accepts the digest data array and a date string.
-    -   AC2: The function returns a single, complete HTML string.
-    -   AC3: The generated HTML includes a title with the date and correctly iterates through the story data.
-    -   AC4: For each story, the HTML displays the linked title, HN link, and conditionally displays the article and discussion summaries with headings.
-    -   AC5: Basic separators and margins are used for readability. The HTML is simple and likely to render reasonably in most email clients.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.3: Implement Nodemailer Email Sender
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a module to send the generated HTML email using Nodemailer, configured with credentials stored securely in the environment file.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Add Nodemailer dependencies: `npm install nodemailer @types/nodemailer --save-prod`.
-    -   Add required configuration variables to `.env.example` (and local `.env`): `EMAIL_HOST`, `EMAIL_PORT` (e.g., 587), `EMAIL_SECURE` (e.g., `false` for STARTTLS on 587, `true` for 465), `EMAIL_USER`, `EMAIL_PASS`, `EMAIL_FROM` (e.g., `"Your Name <you@example.com>"`), `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS` (comma-separated list).
-    -   Create a new module: `src/email/emailSender.ts`.
-    -   Implement an async function `sendDigestEmail(subject: string, htmlContent: string): Promise<boolean>`.
-    -   Inside the function:
-        -   Load the `EMAIL_*` variables from the config module.
-        -   Create a Nodemailer transporter using `nodemailer.createTransport` with the loaded config (host, port, secure flag, auth: { user, pass }).
-        -   Verify transporter configuration using `transporter.verify()` (optional but recommended). Log verification success/failure.
-        -   Parse the `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS` string into an array or comma-separated string suitable for the `to` field.
-        -   Define the `mailOptions`: `{ from: EMAIL_FROM, to: parsedRecipients, subject: subject, html: htmlContent }`.
-        -   Call `await transporter.sendMail(mailOptions)`.
-        -   If `sendMail` succeeds, log the success message including the `messageId` from the result. Return `true`.
-        -   If `sendMail` fails (throws error), log the error using the logger. Return `false`.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: `nodemailer` and `@types/nodemailer` dependencies are added.
-    -   AC2: `EMAIL_*` variables are defined in `.env.example` and loaded from config.
-    -   AC3: `emailSender.ts` module exists and exports `sendDigestEmail`.
-    -   AC4: `sendDigestEmail` correctly creates a Nodemailer transporter using configuration from `.env`. Transporter verification is attempted (optional AC).
-    -   AC5: The `to` field is correctly populated based on `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS`.
-    -   AC6: `transporter.sendMail` is called with correct `from`, `to`, `subject`, and `html` options.
-    -   AC7: Email sending success (including message ID) or failure is logged clearly.
-    -   AC8: The function returns `true` on successful sending, `false` otherwise.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.4: Integrate Email Assembly and Sending into Main Workflow
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want the main application workflow (`src/index.ts`) to orchestrate the final steps: assembling digest data, rendering the HTML, and triggering the email send after all previous stages are complete.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   Import `assembleDigestData`, `renderDigestHtml`, `sendDigestEmail`.
-    -   Execute these steps *after* the main loop (where stories are fetched, scraped, summarized, and persisted) completes:
-        -   Log "Starting final digest assembly and email dispatch...".
-        -   Determine the path to the current date-stamped output directory.
-        -   Call `const digestData = await assembleDigestData(dateDirPath)`.
-        -   Check if `digestData` array is not empty.
-            -   If yes:
-                -   Get the current date string (e.g., 'YYYY-MM-DD').
-                -   `const htmlContent = renderDigestHtml(digestData, currentDate)`.
-                -   `const subject = \`BMad Hacker Daily Digest - ${currentDate}\``.
-                -   `const emailSent = await sendDigestEmail(subject, htmlContent)`.
-                -   Log the final outcome based on `emailSent` ("Digest email sent successfully." or "Failed to send digest email.").
-            -   If no (`digestData` is empty or assembly failed):
-                -   Log an error: "Failed to assemble digest data or no data found. Skipping email."
-        -   Log "BMad Hacker Daily Digest process finished."
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes all stages (Epics 1-4) and then proceeds to email assembly and sending.
-    -   AC2: `assembleDigestData` is called correctly with the output directory path after other processing is done.
-    -   AC3: If data is assembled, `renderDigestHtml` and `sendDigestEmail` are called with the correct data, subject, and HTML.
-    -   AC4: The final success or failure of the email sending step is logged.
-    -   AC5: If `assembleDigestData` returns no data, email sending is skipped, and an appropriate message is logged.
-    -   AC6: The application logs a final completion message.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.5: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Emailing
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the email assembly, rendering, and sending logic using persisted local data, including a crucial `--dry-run` option to prevent accidental email sending during tests.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Add `yargs` dependency for argument parsing: `npm install yargs @types/yargs --save-dev`.
-    -   Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/send_digest.ts`.
-    -   Import necessary modules: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `assembleDigestData`, `renderDigestHtml`, `sendDigestEmail`, `yargs`.
-    -   Use `yargs` to parse command-line arguments, specifically looking for a `--dry-run` boolean flag (defaulting to `false`). Allow an optional argument for specifying the date-stamped directory, otherwise default to current date.
-    -   The script should:
-        -   Initialize logger, load config.
-        -   Determine the target date-stamped directory path (from arg or default). Log the target directory.
-        -   Call `await assembleDigestData(dateDirPath)`.
-        -   If data is assembled and not empty:
-            -   Determine the date string for the subject/title.
-            -   Call `renderDigestHtml(digestData, dateString)` to get HTML.
-            -   Construct the subject string.
-            -   Check the `dryRun` flag:
-                -   If `true`: Log "DRY RUN enabled. Skipping actual email send.". Log the subject. Save the `htmlContent` to a file in the target directory (e.g., `_digest_preview.html`). Log that the preview file was saved.
-                -   If `false`: Log "Live run: Attempting to send email...". Call `await sendDigestEmail(subject, htmlContent)`. Log success/failure based on the return value.
-        -   If data assembly fails or is empty, log the error.
-    -   Add script to `package.json`: `"stage:email": "ts-node src/stages/send_digest.ts --"`. The `--` allows passing arguments like `--dry-run`.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The file `src/stages/send_digest.ts` exists. `yargs` dependency is added.
-    -   AC2: The script `stage:email` is defined in `package.json` allowing arguments.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run stage:email -- --dry-run` reads local data, renders HTML, logs the intent, saves `_digest_preview.html` locally, and does *not* call `sendDigestEmail`.
-    -   AC4: Running `npm run stage:email` (without `--dry-run`) reads local data, renders HTML, and *does* call `sendDigestEmail`, logging the outcome.
-    -   AC5: The script correctly identifies and acts upon the `--dry-run` flag.
-    -   AC6: Logs clearly distinguish between dry runs and live runs and report success/failure.
-    -   AC7: The script operates using only local files and the email configuration/service; it does not invoke prior pipeline stages (Algolia, scraping, Ollama).
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 5     | 2-pm           |
-
-# END EPIC FILES

V2-FULL-DEMO-WALKTHROUGH/data-models.md

@@ -1,202 +0,0 @@
-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Data Models
-
-This document defines the core data structures used within the application, the format of persisted data files, and relevant API payload schemas. These types would typically reside in `src/types/`.
-
-## 1. Core Application Entities / Domain Objects (In-Memory)
-
-These TypeScript interfaces represent the main data objects manipulated during the pipeline execution.
-
-### `Comment`
-
-- **Description:** Represents a single Hacker News comment fetched from the Algolia API.
-- **Schema / Interface Definition (`src/types/hn.ts`):**
-  ```typescript
-  export interface Comment {
-    commentId: string; // Unique identifier (from Algolia objectID)
-    commentText: string | null; // Text content of the comment (nullable from API)
-    author: string | null; // Author's HN username (nullable from API)
-    createdAt: string; // ISO 8601 timestamp string of comment creation
-  }
-  ```
-
-### `Story`
-
-- **Description:** Represents a Hacker News story, initially fetched from Algolia and progressively augmented with comments, scraped content, and summaries during pipeline execution.
-- **Schema / Interface Definition (`src/types/hn.ts`):**
-
-  ```typescript
-  import { Comment } from "./hn";
-
-  export interface Story {
-    storyId: string; // Unique identifier (from Algolia objectID)
-    title: string; // Story title
-    articleUrl: string | null; // URL of the linked article (can be null from API)
-    hnUrl: string; // URL to the HN discussion page (constructed)
-    points?: number; // HN points (optional)
-    numComments?: number; // Number of comments reported by API (optional)
-
-    // Data added during pipeline execution
-    comments: Comment[]; // Fetched comments [Added in Epic 2]
-    articleContent: string | null; // Scraped article text [Added in Epic 3]
-    articleSummary: string | null; // Generated article summary [Added in Epic 4]
-    discussionSummary: string | null; // Generated discussion summary [Added in Epic 4]
-    fetchedAt: string; // ISO 8601 timestamp when story/comments were fetched [Added in Epic 2]
-    summarizedAt?: string; // ISO 8601 timestamp when summaries were generated [Added in Epic 4]
-  }
-  ```
-
-### `DigestData`
-
-- **Description:** Represents the consolidated data needed for a single story when assembling the final email digest. Created by reading persisted files.
-- **Schema / Interface Definition (`src/types/email.ts`):**
-  ```typescript
-  export interface DigestData {
-    storyId: string;
-    title: string;
-    hnUrl: string;
-    articleUrl: string | null;
-    articleSummary: string | null;
-    discussionSummary: string | null;
-  }
-  ```
-
-## 2. API Payload Schemas
-
-These describe the relevant parts of request/response payloads for external APIs.
-
-### Algolia HN API - Story Response Subset
-
-- **Description:** Relevant fields extracted from the Algolia HN Search API response for front-page stories.
-- **Schema (Conceptual JSON):**
-  ```json
-  {
-    "hits": [
-      {
-        "objectID": "string", // Used as storyId
-        "title": "string",
-        "url": "string | null", // Used as articleUrl
-        "points": "number",
-        "num_comments": "number"
-        // ... other fields ignored
-      }
-      // ... more hits (stories)
-    ]
-    // ... other top-level fields ignored
-  }
-  ```
-
-### Algolia HN API - Comment Response Subset
-
-- **Description:** Relevant fields extracted from the Algolia HN Search API response for comments associated with a story.
-- **Schema (Conceptual JSON):**
-  ```json
-  {
-    "hits": [
-      {
-        "objectID": "string", // Used as commentId
-        "comment_text": "string | null",
-        "author": "string | null",
-        "created_at": "string" // ISO 8601 format
-        // ... other fields ignored
-      }
-      // ... more hits (comments)
-    ]
-    // ... other top-level fields ignored
-  }
-  ```
-
-### Ollama `/api/generate` Request
-
-- **Description:** Payload sent to the local Ollama instance to generate a summary.
-- **Schema (`src/types/ollama.ts` or inline):**
-  ```typescript
-  export interface OllamaGenerateRequest {
-    model: string; // e.g., "llama3" (from config)
-    prompt: string; // The full prompt including context
-    stream: false; // Required to be false for single response
-    // system?: string; // Optional system prompt (if used)
-    // options?: Record<string, any>; // Optional generation parameters
-  }
-  ```
-
-### Ollama `/api/generate` Response
-
-- **Description:** Relevant fields expected from the Ollama API response when `stream: false`.
-- **Schema (`src/types/ollama.ts` or inline):**
-  ```typescript
-  export interface OllamaGenerateResponse {
-    model: string;
-    created_at: string; // ISO 8601 timestamp
-    response: string; // The generated summary text
-    done: boolean; // Should be true if stream=false and generation succeeded
-    // Optional fields detailing context, timings, etc. are ignored for MVP
-    // total_duration?: number;
-    // load_duration?: number;
-    // prompt_eval_count?: number;
-    // prompt_eval_duration?: number;
-    // eval_count?: number;
-    // eval_duration?: number;
-  }
-  ```
-  _(Note: Error responses might have a different structure, e.g., `{ "error": "message" }`)_
-
-## 3. Database Schemas
-
-- **N/A:** This application does not use a database for MVP; data is persisted to the local filesystem.
-
-## 4. State File Schemas (Local Filesystem Persistence)
-
-These describe the format of files saved in the `output/YYYY-MM-DD/` directory.
-
-### `{storyId}_data.json`
-
-- **Purpose:** Stores fetched story metadata and associated comments.
-- **Format:** JSON
-- **Schema Definition (Matches `Story` type fields relevant at time of saving):**
-  ```json
-  {
-    "storyId": "string",
-    "title": "string",
-    "articleUrl": "string | null",
-    "hnUrl": "string",
-    "points": "number | undefined",
-    "numComments": "number | undefined",
-    "fetchedAt": "string", // ISO 8601 timestamp
-    "comments": [
-      // Array of Comment objects
-      {
-        "commentId": "string",
-        "commentText": "string | null",
-        "author": "string | null",
-        "createdAt": "string" // ISO 8601 timestamp
-      }
-      // ... more comments
-    ]
-  }
-  ```
-
-### `{storyId}_article.txt`
-
-- **Purpose:** Stores the successfully scraped plain text content of the linked article.
-- **Format:** Plain Text (`.txt`)
-- **Schema Definition:** N/A (Content is the raw extracted string). File only exists if scraping was successful.
-
-### `{storyId}_summary.json`
-
-- **Purpose:** Stores the generated article and discussion summaries.
-- **Format:** JSON
-- **Schema Definition:**
-  ```json
-  {
-    "storyId": "string",
-    "articleSummary": "string | null", // Null if scraping failed or summarization failed
-    "discussionSummary": "string | null", // Null if no comments or summarization failed
-    "summarizedAt": "string" // ISO 8601 timestamp
-  }
-  ```
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description                  | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ---------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Initial draft based on Epics | 3-Architect |

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Data Models
-
-This document defines the core data structures used within the application, the format of persisted data files, and relevant API payload schemas. These types would typically reside in `src/types/`.
-
-## 1. Core Application Entities / Domain Objects (In-Memory)
-
-These TypeScript interfaces represent the main data objects manipulated during the pipeline execution.
-
-### `Comment`
-
-- **Description:** Represents a single Hacker News comment fetched from the Algolia API.
-- **Schema / Interface Definition (`src/types/hn.ts`):**
-  ```typescript
-  export interface Comment {
-    commentId: string; // Unique identifier (from Algolia objectID)
-    commentText: string | null; // Text content of the comment (nullable from API)
-    author: string | null; // Author's HN username (nullable from API)
-    createdAt: string; // ISO 8601 timestamp string of comment creation
-  }
-  ```
-
-### `Story`
-
-- **Description:** Represents a Hacker News story, initially fetched from Algolia and progressively augmented with comments, scraped content, and summaries during pipeline execution.
-- **Schema / Interface Definition (`src/types/hn.ts`):**
-
-  ```typescript
-  import { Comment } from "./hn";
-
-  export interface Story {
-    storyId: string; // Unique identifier (from Algolia objectID)
-    title: string; // Story title
-    articleUrl: string | null; // URL of the linked article (can be null from API)
-    hnUrl: string; // URL to the HN discussion page (constructed)
-    points?: number; // HN points (optional)
-    numComments?: number; // Number of comments reported by API (optional)
-
-    // Data added during pipeline execution
-    comments: Comment[]; // Fetched comments [Added in Epic 2]
-    articleContent: string | null; // Scraped article text [Added in Epic 3]
-    articleSummary: string | null; // Generated article summary [Added in Epic 4]
-    discussionSummary: string | null; // Generated discussion summary [Added in Epic 4]
-    fetchedAt: string; // ISO 8601 timestamp when story/comments were fetched [Added in Epic 2]
-    summarizedAt?: string; // ISO 8601 timestamp when summaries were generated [Added in Epic 4]
-  }
-  ```
-
-### `DigestData`
-
-- **Description:** Represents the consolidated data needed for a single story when assembling the final email digest. Created by reading persisted files.
-- **Schema / Interface Definition (`src/types/email.ts`):**
-  ```typescript
-  export interface DigestData {
-    storyId: string;
-    title: string;
-    hnUrl: string;
-    articleUrl: string | null;
-    articleSummary: string | null;
-    discussionSummary: string | null;
-  }
-  ```
-
-## 2. API Payload Schemas
-
-These describe the relevant parts of request/response payloads for external APIs.
-
-### Algolia HN API - Story Response Subset
-
-- **Description:** Relevant fields extracted from the Algolia HN Search API response for front-page stories.
-- **Schema (Conceptual JSON):**
-  ```json
-  {
-    "hits": [
-      {
-        "objectID": "string", // Used as storyId
-        "title": "string",
-        "url": "string | null", // Used as articleUrl
-        "points": "number",
-        "num_comments": "number"
-        // ... other fields ignored
-      }
-      // ... more hits (stories)
-    ]
-    // ... other top-level fields ignored
-  }
-  ```
-
-### Algolia HN API - Comment Response Subset
-
-- **Description:** Relevant fields extracted from the Algolia HN Search API response for comments associated with a story.
-- **Schema (Conceptual JSON):**
-  ```json
-  {
-    "hits": [
-      {
-        "objectID": "string", // Used as commentId
-        "comment_text": "string | null",
-        "author": "string | null",
-        "created_at": "string" // ISO 8601 format
-        // ... other fields ignored
-      }
-      // ... more hits (comments)
-    ]
-    // ... other top-level fields ignored
-  }
-  ```
-
-### Ollama `/api/generate` Request
-
-- **Description:** Payload sent to the local Ollama instance to generate a summary.
-- **Schema (`src/types/ollama.ts` or inline):**
-  ```typescript
-  export interface OllamaGenerateRequest {
-    model: string; // e.g., "llama3" (from config)
-    prompt: string; // The full prompt including context
-    stream: false; // Required to be false for single response
-    // system?: string; // Optional system prompt (if used)
-    // options?: Record<string, any>; // Optional generation parameters
-  }
-  ```
-
-### Ollama `/api/generate` Response
-
-- **Description:** Relevant fields expected from the Ollama API response when `stream: false`.
-- **Schema (`src/types/ollama.ts` or inline):**
-  ```typescript
-  export interface OllamaGenerateResponse {
-    model: string;
-    created_at: string; // ISO 8601 timestamp
-    response: string; // The generated summary text
-    done: boolean; // Should be true if stream=false and generation succeeded
-    // Optional fields detailing context, timings, etc. are ignored for MVP
-    // total_duration?: number;
-    // load_duration?: number;
-    // prompt_eval_count?: number;
-    // prompt_eval_duration?: number;
-    // eval_count?: number;
-    // eval_duration?: number;
-  }
-  ```
-  _(Note: Error responses might have a different structure, e.g., `{ "error": "message" }`)_
-
-## 3. Database Schemas
-
-- **N/A:** This application does not use a database for MVP; data is persisted to the local filesystem.
-
-## 4. State File Schemas (Local Filesystem Persistence)
-
-These describe the format of files saved in the `output/YYYY-MM-DD/` directory.
-
-### `{storyId}_data.json`
-
-- **Purpose:** Stores fetched story metadata and associated comments.
-- **Format:** JSON
-- **Schema Definition (Matches `Story` type fields relevant at time of saving):**
-  ```json
-  {
-    "storyId": "string",
-    "title": "string",
-    "articleUrl": "string | null",
-    "hnUrl": "string",
-    "points": "number | undefined",
-    "numComments": "number | undefined",
-    "fetchedAt": "string", // ISO 8601 timestamp
-    "comments": [
-      // Array of Comment objects
-      {
-        "commentId": "string",
-        "commentText": "string | null",
-        "author": "string | null",
-        "createdAt": "string" // ISO 8601 timestamp
-      }
-      // ... more comments
-    ]
-  }
-  ```
-
-### `{storyId}_article.txt`
-
-- **Purpose:** Stores the successfully scraped plain text content of the linked article.
-- **Format:** Plain Text (`.txt`)
-- **Schema Definition:** N/A (Content is the raw extracted string). File only exists if scraping was successful.
-
-### `{storyId}_summary.json`
-
-- **Purpose:** Stores the generated article and discussion summaries.
-- **Format:** JSON
-- **Schema Definition:**
-  ```json
-  {
-    "storyId": "string",
-    "articleSummary": "string | null", // Null if scraping failed or summarization failed
-    "discussionSummary": "string | null", // Null if no comments or summarization failed
-    "summarizedAt": "string" // ISO 8601 timestamp
-  }
-  ```
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description                  | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ---------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Initial draft based on Epics | 3-Architect |

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-# Demonstration of the Full BMad Workflow Agent Gem Usage
-
-**Welcome to the complete end-to-end walkthrough of the BMad Method V2!** This demonstration showcases the power of AI-assisted software development using a phased agent approach. You'll see how each specialized agent (BA, PM, Architect, PO/SM) contributes to the project lifecycle - from initial concept to implementation-ready plans.
-
-Each section includes links to **full Gemini interaction transcripts**, allowing you to witness the remarkable collaborative process between human and AI. The demo folder contains all output artifacts that flow between agents, creating a cohesive development pipeline.
-
-What makes this V2 methodology exceptional is how the agents work in **interactive phases**, pausing at key decision points for your input rather than dumping massive documents at once. This creates a truly collaborative experience where you shape the outcome while the AI handles the heavy lifting.
-
-Follow along from concept to code-ready project plan and see how this workflow transforms software development!
-
-## BA Brainstorming
-
-The following link shows the full chat thread with the BA demonstrating many features of this amazing agent. I started out not even knowing what to build, and it helped me ideate with the goal of something interesting for tutorial purposes, refine it, do some deep research (in thinking mode, I did not switch models), gave some great alternative details and ideas, prompted me section by section eventually to produce the brief. It worked amazingly well. You can read the full transcript and output here:
-
-https://gemini.google.com/share/fec063449737
-
-## PM Brainstorming (Oops it was not the PM LOL)
-
-I took the final output md brief with prompt for the PM at the end of the last chat and created a google doc to make it easier to share with the PM (I could have probably just pasted it into the new chat, but it's easier if I want to start over). In Google Docs it's so easy to just create a new doc, right click and select 'Paste from Markdown', then click in the title and it will automatically name and save it with the title of the document. I then started a chat with the 2-PM Gem, also in Gemini 2.5 Pro thinking mode by attaching the Google doc and telling it to reference the prompt. This is the transcript. I realized that I accidentally had pasted the BA prompt also into the PM prompt, so this actually ended up producing a pretty nicely refined brief 2.0 instead LOL
-
-https://g.co/gemini/share/3e09f04138f2
-
-So I took that output file and put it into the actual BA again to produce a new version with prompt as seen in [this file](final-brief-with-pm-prompt.txt) ([md version](final-brief-with-pm-prompt.md)).
-
-## PM Brainstorming Take 2
-
-I will be going forward with the rest of the process not use Google Docs even though it's preferred and instead attach txt attachments of previous phase documents, this is required or else the link will be un-sharable.
-
-Of note here is how I am not passive in this process and you should not be either - I looked at its proposed epics in its first PRD draft after answering the initial questions and spotting something really dumb, it had a final epic for doing file output and logging all the way at the end - when really this should be happening incrementally with each epic. The Architect or PO I hope would have caught this later and the PM might also if I let it get to the checklist phase, but if you can work with it you will have quicker results and better outcomes.
-
-Also notice, since we came to the PM with the amazing brief + prompt embedded in it - it only had like 1 question before producing the first draft - amazing!!!
-
-The PM did a great job of asking the right questions, and producing the [Draft PRD](prd.txt) ([md version](prd.md)), and each epic, [1](epic1.txt) ([md version](epic1.md)), [2](epic2.txt) ([md version](epic2.md)), [3](epic3.txt) ([md version](epic3.md)), [4](epic4.txt) ([md version](epic4.md)), [5](epic5.txt) ([md version](epic5.md)).
-
-The beauty of these new V2 Agents is they pause for you to answer questions or review the document generation section by section - this is so much better than receiving a massive document dump all at once and trying to take it all in. in between each piece you can ask questions or ask for changes - so easy - so powerful!
-
-After the drafts were done, it then ran the checklist - which is the other big game changer feature of the V2 BMAD Method. Waiting for the output final decision from the checklist run can be exciting haha!
-
-Getting that final PRD & EPIC VALIDATION SUMMARY and seeing it all passing is a great feeling.
-
-[Here is the full chat summary](https://g.co/gemini/share/abbdff18316b).
-
-## Architect (Terrible Architect - already fired and replaced in take 2)
-
-I gave the architect the drafted PRD and epics. I call them all still drafts because the architect or PO could still have some findings or updates - but hopefully not for this very simple project.
-
-I started off the fun with the architect by saying 'the prompt to respond to is in the PRD at the end in a section called 'Initial Architect Prompt' and we are in architecture creation mode - all PRD and epics planned by the PM are attached'
-
-NOTE - The architect just plows through and produces everything at once and runs the checklist - need to improve the gem and agent to be more workflow focused in a future update! Here is the [initial crap it produced](botched-architecture.md) - don't worry I fixed it, it's much better in take 2!
-
-There is one thing that is a pain with both Gemini and ChatGPT - output of markdown with internal markdown or mermaid sections screws up the output formatting where it thinks the start of inner markdown is the end to its total output block - this is because the reality is everything you are seeing in response from the LLM is already markdown, just being rendered by the UI! So the fix is simple - I told it "Since you already default respond in markdown - can you not use markdown blocks and just give the document as standard chat output" - this worked perfect, and nested markdown was properly still wrapped!
-
-I updated the agent at this point to fix this output formatting for all gems and adjusted the architect to progress document by document prompting in between to get clarifications, suggest tradeoffs or what it put in place, etc., and then confirm with me if I like all the draft docs we got 1 by 1 and then confirm I am ready for it to run the checklist assessment. Improved usage of this is shown in the next section Architect Take 2 next.
-
-If you want to see my annoying chat with this lame architect gem that is now much better - [here you go](https://g.co/gemini/share/0a029a45d70b).
-
-{I corrected the interaction model and added YOLO mode to the architect, and tried a fresh start with the improved gem in take 2.}
-
-## Architect Take 2 (Our amazing new architect)
-
-Same initial prompt as before but with the new and improved architect! I submitted that first prompt again and waited in anticipation to see if it would go insane again.
-
-So far success - it confirmed it was not to go all YOLO on me!
-
-Our new architect is SO much better, and also fun '(Pirate voice) Aye, yargs be a fine choice, matey!' - firing the previous architect was a great decision!
-
-It gave us our [tech stack](tech-stack.txt) ([md version](tech-stack.md)) - the tech-stack looks great, it did not produce wishy-washy ambiguous selections like the previous architect would!
-
-I did mention we should call out the specific decisions to not use axios and dotenv so the LLM would not try to use it later. Also I suggested adding Winston and it helped me know it had a better simpler idea for MVP for file logging! Such a great helper now! I really hope I never see that old V1 architect again, I don't think he was at all qualified to even mop the floors.
-
-When I got the [project structure document](project-structure.txt) ([md version](project-structure.md)), I was blown away - you will see in the chat transcript how it was formatted - I was able to copy the whole response put it in an md file and no more issues with sub sections, just removed the text basically saying here is your file! Once confirmed it was md, I changed it to txt for pass off later potentially to the PO.
-
-Here are the remaining docs it did with me one at a time before running the checklist:
-
-- [Architecture](architecture.txt) ([md version](architecture.md)) - the 'Core Workflow / Sequence Diagram (Main Pipeline)' diagram was impressive - one other diagram had a mermaid bugs - I updated the agent and fixed the bugs, these should hopefully not occur again - it was the most common LLM mermaid bug I have gotten across models
-- [Data Models](data-models.txt) ([md version](data-models.md)) - another complex file easy to just get the end of message ... copy the response and paste into markdown, perfect result!
-- [API Reference](api-reference.txt) ([md version](api-reference.md))
-- [Env Vars](environment-vars.txt) ([md version](environment-vars.md))
-- [Coding Standards](coding-standards.txt) ([md version](coding-standards.md))
-- [Testing Strategy](testing-strategy.txt) ([md version](testing-strategy.md)) - It really nailed this one, even having me ensure it captured by concerns about testing each epic with scripts incrementally - which I did confirm was awesome!
-
-It then confirmed it was done with all the artifacts and ready to assess with its checklist! Here are the results: 5 minor points and great questions - some I answered, one I didn't understand and it explained it to me in detail!
-
-I made the updates, and it also proposed a new file for this project specifically! [Prompts](prompts.txt) ([md version](prompts.md)) - I did have it take the output from that to ensure its referenced where needed including epic 4 and coding standards, it helped me regenerate epic 4 with the changes.
-
-We were done, I told it great job, the output it gave me next was perfect showing the complete function of the multiphased agent! Here is a snippet!
-
-```text
-Next Steps:
-
-The project can now move into the implementation phase, using these architecture documents as the blueprint. Development agents can be tasked with implementing the stories within each Epic, following the defined structure, standards, and testing strategy.
-
-As the 3-Architect, I can switch to Mode 3: Master Architect Advisory if you need further assistance during development, such as:
-
-Explaining architectural concepts.
-Advising on implementation challenges.
-Evaluating potential changes or enhancements.
-Helping manage technical debt.
-```
-
-Here is the [full massive architecture discussion link](https://g.co/gemini/share/4fedc292e068)!
-
-## PO-SM
-
-This mode is WILD in Gemini 2.5 Pro with its massive 1 million context window - holy crap! It was able to analyze every artifact together - since there is a 10 document attach limit I created a [Combined Artifacts](combined-artifacts-for-posm.txt) ([md version](combined-artifacts-for-posm.md)) which adds all 5 epic files in it.
-
-There was a ton of output running through the checklist - but the amazing part is it considered it all and output this (in better formatted markdown I didn't capture here well). TL;DR of the following - it caught two great finds! It called out that story 1.2 still calls for dotenv which we are not going to use after working with the architect, and also it is looking for a prompts.md that is called out - but I forgot to attach it, so it caught that! So I corrected story 1.2 and we are ready to proceed with development!
-
-VALIDATION SUMMARY
-Category Statuses
-Category Status Critical Issues
-
-1. Project Setup & Initialization PASS
-2. Infrastructure & Deployment Sequencing PASS
-3. External Dependencies & Integrations PASS
-4. User/Agent Responsibility Delineation PASS
-5. Feature Sequencing & Dependencies PASS
-6. MVP Scope Alignment PASS
-7. Risk Management & Practicality PASS
-8. Documentation & Handoff PASS
-9. Post-MVP Considerations PASS
-   OVERALL PASS No critical deficiencies identified.
-
-Export to Sheets
-Critical Deficiencies
-None identified.
-Recommendations
-
-While not critical, Story 1.2 could explicitly state npm install {dotenv library} rather than just referencing the library name, for absolute clarity, although the plan specifies native Node.js .env support which negates the need for a library [111, 549]. Correction: The plan correctly states native support is used and no external package is needed [549], removing this minor concern. The reference to installing dotenv in Story 1.2 [111-112] seems contradictory to the environment-vars.txt [549] and tech-stack.txt [867] which state native support is used and dotenv is not needed. This should be clarified/corrected in Story 1.2. Update: Reviewing Story 1.2 [111], it does explicitly require installing dotenv, which contradicts ENV [549], ARCH [72], TS [867], and PRD [752] (which implies native support via .env.example). This inconsistency needs resolution. Decision: Assuming ENV, ARCH, TS, PRD are correct and Story 1.2 requirement for dotenv package is an error. Will proceed assuming NO dotenv package required.
-
-Consider adding a docs/prompts.md file explicitly, as referenced in ARCH [89] and E4 Story 4.2 [321], even if prompts are simple initially. Update: E4 Story 4.2 [321-325] does require creating docs/prompts.md and referencing it. This seems sufficient.
-
-Final Decision
-
-APPROVED: The plan is comprehensive, meticulously detailed across PRD, Architecture, Epics, and supporting documents. The sequencing is logical, dependencies are managed, risks acknowledged, and the scope aligns tightly with MVP goals. The technical constraints are respected, and the use of stage testing utilities significantly enhances testability and validation. The identified inconsistency regarding the dotenv package is noted but assumed resolved in favour of native Node.js support based on multiple other document references. The plan is ready for implementation.
-
-Transitioning to SM Mode can proceed upon user confirmation or if auto-proceeding.
-
-(full chat link in the next section)
-
-## PO-SM Story Generation
-
-This is only for demonstration as I do not like to work this way, at this point I want to be into the project - but for fun and testing, I wanted to verify the gem can produce quality stories, potentially multiple at once in case someone were wanting to use this more like taskmaster.
-
-The output looks decent, I still prefer doing this in the IDE with Sonnet 3.5/3.7 though 1 story at a time with the SM, then use the Dev. Mainly because it's still possible you might want to change something story to story - but this is just a preference, and this method of generating all the stories at once might work well for you - experiment and let me know what you find!
-
-- [Story Drafts Epic 1](epic-1-stories-demo.md)
-- [Story Drafts Epic 2](epic-2-stories-demo.md)
-- [Story Drafts Epic 3](epic-3-stories-demo.md)
-  etc...
-
-Here is the full [4-POSM chat record](https://g.co/gemini/share/9ab02d1baa18).
-
-Ill post the link to the video and final project here if you want to see the final results of the app build - but I am beyond extatic at how well this planning workflow is now tuned with V2.
-
-Thanks if you read this far.
-
-- BMad

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Environment Variables
-
-## Configuration Loading Mechanism
-
-Environment variables for this project are managed using a standard `.env` file in the project root. The application leverages the native support for `.env` files built into Node.js (v20.6.0 and later) , meaning **no external `dotenv` package is required**.
-
-Variables defined in the `.env` file are automatically loaded into `process.env` when the Node.js application starts. Accessing and potentially validating these variables should be centralized, ideally within the `src/utils/config.ts` module .
-
-## Required Variables
-
-The following table lists the environment variables used by the application. An `.env.example` file should be maintained in the repository with these variables set to placeholder or default values .
-
-| Variable Name                   | Description                                                       | Example / Default Value                  | Required? | Sensitive? | Source        |
-| :------------------------------ | :---------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :-------- | :--------- | :------------ |
-| `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`               | Filesystem path for storing output data artifacts                 | `./output`                               | Yes       | No         | Epic 1        |
-| `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`        | Maximum number of comments to fetch per HN story                  | `50`                                     | Yes       | No         | PRD           |
-| `OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL`           | Base URL for the local Ollama API instance                        | `http://localhost:11434`                 | Yes       | No         | Epic 4        |
-| `OLLAMA_MODEL`                  | Name of the Ollama model to use for summarization                 | `llama3`                                 | Yes       | No         | Epic 4        |
-| `EMAIL_HOST`                    | SMTP server hostname for sending email                            | `smtp.example.com`                       | Yes       | No         | Epic 5        |
-| `EMAIL_PORT`                    | SMTP server port                                                  | `587`                                    | Yes       | No         | Epic 5        |
-| `EMAIL_SECURE`                  | Use TLS/SSL (`true` for port 465, `false` for 587/STARTTLS)       | `false`                                  | Yes       | No         | Epic 5        |
-| `EMAIL_USER`                    | Username for SMTP authentication                                  | `user@example.com`                       | Yes       | **Yes**    | Epic 5        |
-| `EMAIL_PASS`                    | Password for SMTP authentication                                  | `your_smtp_password`                     | Yes       | **Yes**    | Epic 5        |
-| `EMAIL_FROM`                    | Sender email address (may need specific format)                   | `"BMad Digest <digest@example.com>"`     | Yes       | No         | Epic 5        |
-| `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS`              | Comma-separated list of recipient email addresses                 | `recipient1@example.com,r2@test.org`     | Yes       | No         | Epic 5        |
-| `NODE_ENV`                      | Runtime environment (influences some library behavior)            | `development`                            | No        | No         | Standard Node |
-| `SCRAPE_TIMEOUT_MS`             | _Optional:_ Timeout in milliseconds for article scraping requests | `15000` (15s)                            | No        | No         | Good Practice |
-| `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS`             | _Optional:_ Timeout in milliseconds for Ollama API requests       | `120000` (2min)                          | No        | No         | Good Practice |
-| `LOG_LEVEL`                     | _Optional:_ Control log verbosity (e.g., debug, info)             | `info`                                   | No        | No         | Good Practice |
-| `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` | _Optional:_ Max chars of combined comments sent to LLM            | 10000 / null (uses all if not set)       | No        | No         | Arch Decision |
-| `SCRAPER_USER_AGENT`            | _Optional:_ Custom User-Agent header for scraping requests        | "BMadHackerDigest/0.1" (Default in code) | No        | No         | Arch Decision |
-
-## Notes
-
-- **Secrets Management:** Sensitive variables (`EMAIL_USER`, `EMAIL_PASS`) must **never** be committed to version control. The `.env` file should be included in `.gitignore` (as per boilerplate ).
-- **`.env.example`:** Maintain an `.env.example` file in the repository mirroring the variables above, using placeholders or default values for documentation and local setup .
-- **Validation:** It is recommended to implement validation logic in `src/utils/config.ts` to ensure required variables are present and potentially check their format on application startup .
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description                           | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Draft based on PRD/Epics requirements | 3-Architect |

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Environment Variables
-
-## Configuration Loading Mechanism
-
-Environment variables for this project are managed using a standard `.env` file in the project root. The application leverages the native support for `.env` files built into Node.js (v20.6.0 and later) , meaning **no external `dotenv` package is required**.
-
-Variables defined in the `.env` file are automatically loaded into `process.env` when the Node.js application starts. Accessing and potentially validating these variables should be centralized, ideally within the `src/utils/config.ts` module .
-
-## Required Variables
-
-The following table lists the environment variables used by the application. An `.env.example` file should be maintained in the repository with these variables set to placeholder or default values .
-
-| Variable Name                   | Description                                                       | Example / Default Value                  | Required? | Sensitive? | Source        |
-| :------------------------------ | :---------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :-------- | :--------- | :------------ |
-| `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`               | Filesystem path for storing output data artifacts                 | `./output`                               | Yes       | No         | Epic 1        |
-| `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`        | Maximum number of comments to fetch per HN story                  | `50`                                     | Yes       | No         | PRD           |
-| `OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL`           | Base URL for the local Ollama API instance                        | `http://localhost:11434`                 | Yes       | No         | Epic 4        |
-| `OLLAMA_MODEL`                  | Name of the Ollama model to use for summarization                 | `llama3`                                 | Yes       | No         | Epic 4        |
-| `EMAIL_HOST`                    | SMTP server hostname for sending email                            | `smtp.example.com`                       | Yes       | No         | Epic 5        |
-| `EMAIL_PORT`                    | SMTP server port                                                  | `587`                                    | Yes       | No         | Epic 5        |
-| `EMAIL_SECURE`                  | Use TLS/SSL (`true` for port 465, `false` for 587/STARTTLS)       | `false`                                  | Yes       | No         | Epic 5        |
-| `EMAIL_USER`                    | Username for SMTP authentication                                  | `user@example.com`                       | Yes       | **Yes**    | Epic 5        |
-| `EMAIL_PASS`                    | Password for SMTP authentication                                  | `your_smtp_password`                     | Yes       | **Yes**    | Epic 5        |
-| `EMAIL_FROM`                    | Sender email address (may need specific format)                   | `"BMad Digest <digest@example.com>"`     | Yes       | No         | Epic 5        |
-| `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS`              | Comma-separated list of recipient email addresses                 | `recipient1@example.com,r2@test.org`     | Yes       | No         | Epic 5        |
-| `NODE_ENV`                      | Runtime environment (influences some library behavior)            | `development`                            | No        | No         | Standard Node |
-| `SCRAPE_TIMEOUT_MS`             | _Optional:_ Timeout in milliseconds for article scraping requests | `15000` (15s)                            | No        | No         | Good Practice |
-| `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS`             | _Optional:_ Timeout in milliseconds for Ollama API requests       | `120000` (2min)                          | No        | No         | Good Practice |
-| `LOG_LEVEL`                     | _Optional:_ Control log verbosity (e.g., debug, info)             | `info`                                   | No        | No         | Good Practice |
-| `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` | _Optional:_ Max chars of combined comments sent to LLM            | 10000 / null (uses all if not set)       | No        | No         | Arch Decision |
-| `SCRAPER_USER_AGENT`            | _Optional:_ Custom User-Agent header for scraping requests        | "BMadHackerDigest/0.1" (Default in code) | No        | No         | Arch Decision |
-
-## Notes
-
-- **Secrets Management:** Sensitive variables (`EMAIL_USER`, `EMAIL_PASS`) must **never** be committed to version control. The `.env` file should be included in `.gitignore` (as per boilerplate ).
-- **`.env.example`:** Maintain an `.env.example` file in the repository mirroring the variables above, using placeholders or default values for documentation and local setup .
-- **Validation:** It is recommended to implement validation logic in `src/utils/config.ts` to ensure required variables are present and potentially check their format on application startup .
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description                           | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Draft based on PRD/Epics requirements | 3-Architect |

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@@ -1,391 +0,0 @@
-Okay, transitioning to **SM Mode**.
-
-I will now generate the stories for **Epic 1: Project Initialization & Core Setup**, as requested for demonstration purposes.
-
-I will use the details from Epic 1 in `combined-artifacts-for-posm.txt`, the `story-template.txt`, and extract relevant technical context from the supporting documents (`architecture.txt`, `project-structure.txt`, `tech-stack.txt`, `environment-vars.txt`, `testing-strategy.txt`).
-
-**Note:** As identified during PO Mode validation, Story 1.2 contained a requirement to install the `dotenv` package [111-112], which contradicts multiple other documents stating native Node.js support is used and the package is unnecessary (`ENV` [549], `ARCH` [72], `TS` [867], `PRD` [752]). The following story for 1.2 has been generated based on the **correction** that the `dotenv` package is **not required** and native Node.js functionality should be used.
-
-Here is the report containing the generated stories for Epic 1:
-
----
-
-## **Stories Report: Epic 1**
-
-**File: ai/stories/1.1.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 1.1: Initialize Project from Boilerplate
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want to set up the initial project structure using the `bmad-boilerplate`, so that I have the standard tooling (TS, Jest, ESLint, Prettier), configurations, and scripts in place. [96]
-
-**Context:** This is the foundational story for the entire project. It establishes the core development environment, tooling, and standard scripts based on the `bmad-boilerplate` template, as required by the PRD [706, 713, 784] and Architecture [43]. All subsequent development relies on the successful completion of this setup.
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Copy or clone the contents of the `bmad-boilerplate` into the new project's root directory. [97]
-- Initialize a git repository in the project root directory (if not already done by cloning). [98]
-- Ensure the `.gitignore` file from the boilerplate is present. [99]
-- Run `npm install` to download and install all `devDependencies` specified in the boilerplate's `package.json`. [100]
-- Verify that the core boilerplate scripts (`lint`, `format`, `test`, `build`) execute without errors on the initial codebase. [101]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: The project directory contains the files and structure from `bmad-boilerplate`. [102]
-- AC2: A `node_modules` directory exists and contains packages corresponding to `devDependencies`. [103]
-- AC3: `npm run lint` command completes successfully without reporting any linting errors. [104]
-- AC4: `npm run format` command completes successfully, potentially making formatting changes according to Prettier rules. [105] Running it a second time should result in no changes. [106]
-- AC5: `npm run test` command executes Jest successfully (it may report "no tests found" which is acceptable at this stage). [107]
-- AC6: `npm run build` command executes successfully, creating a `dist` directory containing compiled JavaScript output. [108]
-- AC7: The `.gitignore` file exists and includes entries for `node_modules/`, `.env`, `dist/`, etc. as specified in the boilerplate. [109, 632]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Create/Copy: All files from `bmad-boilerplate` (e.g., `package.json`, `tsconfig.json`, `.eslintrc.js`, `.prettierrc.js`, `.gitignore`, initial `src/` structure if any).
-  - Files to Modify: None initially, verification via script execution.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [813-825] for the target overall layout derived from the boilerplate)._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - Node.js 22.x [851], npm [100], Git [98], TypeScript [846], Jest [889], ESLint [893], Prettier [896].
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905] for full list)._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - N/A for this story.
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - N/A for this story.
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - N/A directly used, but `.gitignore` [109] should cover `.env`. Boilerplate includes `.env.example` [112].
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638] for all variables)._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Ensure boilerplate scripts (`lint`, `format`) run successfully. [101]
-  - Adhere to ESLint/Prettier rules defined in the boilerplate. [746]
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] Obtain the `bmad-boilerplate` content (clone or copy).
-- [ ] Place boilerplate content into the project's root directory.
-- [ ] Initialize git repository (`git init`).
-- [ ] Verify `.gitignore` exists and is correctly sourced from boilerplate.
-- [ ] Run `npm install` to install dependencies.
-- [ ] Execute `npm run lint` and verify successful completion without errors.
-- [ ] Execute `npm run format` and verify successful completion. Run again to confirm no further changes.
-- [ ] Execute `npm run test` and verify successful execution (no tests found is OK).
-- [ ] Execute `npm run build` and verify `dist/` directory creation and successful completion.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** N/A for this story (focus is project setup). [915]
-- **Integration Tests:** N/A for this story. [921]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:**
-  - Verify file structure matches boilerplate (AC1).
-  - Check for `node_modules/` directory (AC2).
-  - Run `npm run lint` (AC3).
-  - Run `npm run format` twice (AC4).
-  - Run `npm run test` (AC5).
-  - Run `npm run build`, check for `dist/` (AC6).
-  - Inspect `.gitignore` contents (AC7).
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Any notes about implementation choices, difficulties, or follow-up needed}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-**File: ai/stories/1.2.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 1.2: Setup Environment Configuration
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want to establish the environment configuration mechanism using `.env` files, so that secrets and settings (like output paths) can be managed outside of version control, following boilerplate conventions and utilizing native Node.js support. [110, 549]
-
-**Context:** This story builds on the initialized project (Story 1.1). It sets up the critical mechanism for managing configuration parameters like API keys and file paths using standard `.env` files, which is essential for security and flexibility. It leverages Node.js's built-in `.env` file loading [549, 867], meaning **no external package installation is required**. This corrects the original requirement [111-112] based on `docs/environment-vars.md` [549] and `docs/tech-stack.md` [867].
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Verify the `.env.example` file exists (from boilerplate). [112]
-- Add an initial configuration variable `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH=./output` to `.env.example`. [113]
-- Create the `.env` file locally by copying `.env.example`. Populate `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` if needed (can keep default). [114]
-- Implement a utility module (e.g., `src/utils/config.ts`) that reads environment variables **directly from `process.env`** (populated natively by Node.js from the `.env` file at startup). [115, 550]
-- The utility should export the loaded configuration values (initially just `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`). [116] It is recommended to include basic validation (e.g., checking if required variables are present). [634]
-- Ensure the `.env` file is listed in `.gitignore` and is not committed. [117, 632]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: **(Removed)** The chosen `.env` library... is listed under `dependencies`. (Package not needed [549]).
-- AC2: The `.env.example` file exists, is tracked by git, and contains the line `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH=./output`. [119]
-- AC3: The `.env` file exists locally but is NOT tracked by git. [120]
-- AC4: A configuration module (`src/utils/config.ts` or similar) exists and successfully reads the `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` value **from `process.env`** when the application starts. [121]
-- AC5: The loaded `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` value is accessible within the application code via the config module. [122]
-- AC6: The `.env` file is listed in the `.gitignore` file. [117]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Create: `src/utils/config.ts`.
-  - Files to Modify: `.env.example`, `.gitignore` (verify inclusion of `.env`). Create local `.env`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [822] for utils location)._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - Node.js 22.x (Native `.env` support >=20.6) [549, 851]. TypeScript [846].
-  - **No `dotenv` package required.** [549, 867]
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905] for full list)._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - N/A for this story.
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Potentially an interface for the exported configuration object in `config.ts`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md` [498-547] for key project data structures)._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - Reads `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` from `process.env`. [116]
-  - Defines `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` in `.env.example`. [113]
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [559] for this variable)._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - `config.ts` should export configuration values clearly.
-  - Consider adding validation logic in `config.ts` to check for the presence of required environment variables on startup. [634]
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] Verify `bmad-boilerplate` provided `.env.example`.
-- [ ] Add `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH=./output` to `.env.example`.
-- [ ] Create `.env` file by copying `.env.example`.
-- [ ] Verify `.env` is included in `.gitignore`.
-- [ ] Create `src/utils/config.ts`.
-- [ ] Implement logic in `config.ts` to read `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` directly from `process.env`.
-- [ ] Export the loaded `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` value from `config.ts`.
-- [ ] (Optional but Recommended) Add validation in `config.ts` to ensure `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` is defined in `process.env`.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:**
-  - Write unit tests for `src/utils/config.ts`. [915]
-  - Use `process.env` manipulation (e.g., temporarily setting `process.env.OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` within the test) to verify the module reads and exports the value correctly.
-  - Test validation logic (e.g., if it throws an error when a required variable is missing). [920]
-- **Integration Tests:** N/A for this story. [921]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:**
-  - Check `.env.example` content (AC2).
-  - Verify `.env` exists locally but not in git status (AC3, AC6).
-  - Code inspection of `src/utils/config.ts` (AC4).
-  - Later stories (1.3, 1.4) will consume this module, verifying AC5 implicitly.
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Implemented using native Node.js .env support, no external package installed. Added basic validation.}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft (Corrected requirement to use native .env support instead of installing `dotenv` package).
-```
-
----
-
-**File: ai/stories/1.3.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 1.3: Implement Basic CLI Entry Point & Execution
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want a basic `src/index.ts` entry point that can be executed via the boilerplate's `dev` and `start` scripts, providing a working foundation for the application logic. [123]
-
-**Context:** This story builds upon the project setup (Story 1.1) and environment configuration (Story 1.2). It creates the main starting point (`src/index.ts`) for the CLI application. This file will be executed by the `npm run dev` (using `ts-node`) and `npm run start` (using compiled code) scripts provided by the boilerplate. It verifies that the basic execution flow and configuration loading are functional. [730, 755]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Create the main application entry point file at `src/index.ts`. [124]
-- Implement minimal code within `src/index.ts` to:
-  - Import the configuration loading mechanism (from Story 1.2, e.g., `import config from './utils/config';`). [125]
-  - Log a simple startup message to the console (e.g., "BMad Hacker Daily Digest - Starting Up..."). [126]
-  - (Optional) Log the loaded `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` from the imported config object to verify config loading. [127]
-- Confirm execution using boilerplate scripts (`npm run dev`, `npm run build`, `npm run start`). [127]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: The `src/index.ts` file exists. [128]
-- AC2: Running `npm run dev` executes `src/index.ts` via `ts-node` and logs the startup message to the console. [129]
-- AC3: Running `npm run build` successfully compiles `src/index.ts` (and any imports like `config.ts`) into the `dist` directory. [130]
-- AC4: Running `npm start` (after a successful build) executes the compiled code from `dist` and logs the startup message to the console. [131]
-- AC5: (If implemented) The loaded `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` is logged to the console during execution via `npm run dev` or `npm run start`. [127]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Create: `src/index.ts`.
-  - Files to Modify: None.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [822] for entry point location)._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851].
-  - Uses scripts from `package.json` (`dev`, `start`, `build`) defined in the boilerplate.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905] for full list)._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - N/A for this story.
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Imports configuration object from `src/utils/config.ts` (Story 1.2).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md` [498-547] for key project data structures)._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - Implicitly uses variables loaded by `config.ts` if the optional logging step [127] is implemented.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638] for all variables)._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Use standard `import` statements.
-  - Use `console.log` initially for the startup message (Logger setup is in Story 1.4).
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] Create the file `src/index.ts`.
-- [ ] Add import statement for the configuration module (`src/utils/config.ts`).
-- [ ] Add `console.log("BMad Hacker Daily Digest - Starting Up...");` (or similar).
-- [ ] (Optional) Add `console.log(\`Output directory: \${config.OUTPUT_DIR_PATH}\`);`
-- [ ] Run `npm run dev` and verify console output (AC2, AC5 optional).
-- [ ] Run `npm run build` and verify successful compilation to `dist/` (AC3).
-- [ ] Run `npm start` and verify console output from compiled code (AC4, AC5 optional).
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** Low value for this specific story, as it's primarily wiring and execution setup. Testing `config.ts` was covered in Story 1.2. [915]
-- **Integration Tests:** N/A for this story. [921]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:**
-  - Verify `src/index.ts` exists (AC1).
-  - Run `npm run dev`, check console output (AC2, AC5 opt).
-  - Run `npm run build`, check `dist/` exists (AC3).
-  - Run `npm start`, check console output (AC4, AC5 opt).
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Any notes about implementation choices, difficulties, or follow-up needed}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-**File: ai/stories/1.4.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 1.4: Setup Basic Logging and Output Directory
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want a basic console logging mechanism and the dynamic creation of a date-stamped output directory, so that the application can provide execution feedback and prepare for storing data artifacts in subsequent epics. [132]
-
-**Context:** This story refines the basic execution setup from Story 1.3. It introduces a simple, reusable logger utility (`src/utils/logger.ts`) for standardized console output [871] and implements the logic to create the necessary date-stamped output directory (`./output/YYYY-MM-DD/`) based on the `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` configured in Story 1.2. This directory is crucial for persisting intermediate data in later epics (Epics 2, 3, 4). [68, 538, 734, 788]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Implement a simple, reusable logging utility module (e.g., `src/utils/logger.ts`). [133] Initially, it can wrap `console.log`, `console.warn`, `console.error`. Provide simple functions like `logInfo`, `logWarn`, `logError`. [134]
-- Refactor `src/index.ts` to use this `logger` for its startup message(s) instead of `console.log`. [134]
-- In `src/index.ts` (or a setup function called by it):
-  - Retrieve the `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` from the configuration (imported from `src/utils/config.ts` - Story 1.2). [135]
-  - Determine the current date in 'YYYY-MM-DD' format (e.g., using `date-fns` library is recommended [878], needs installation `npm install date-fns --save-prod`). [136]
-  - Construct the full path for the date-stamped subdirectory (e.g., `${OUTPUT_DIR_PATH}/${formattedDate}`). [137]
-  - Check if the base output directory exists; if not, create it. [138]
-  - Check if the date-stamped subdirectory exists; if not, create it recursively. [139] Use Node.js `fs` module (e.g., `fs.mkdirSync(path, { recursive: true })`). Need to import `fs`. [140]
-  - Log (using the new logger utility) the full path of the output directory being used for the current run (e.g., "Output directory for this run: ./output/2025-05-04"). [141]
-- The application should exit gracefully after performing these setup steps (for now). [147]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: A logger utility module (`src/utils/logger.ts` or similar) exists and is used for console output in `src/index.ts`. [142]
-- AC2: Running `npm run dev` or `npm start` logs the startup message via the logger. [143]
-- AC3: Running the application creates the base output directory (e.g., `./output` defined in `.env`) if it doesn't already exist. [144]
-- AC4: Running the application creates a date-stamped subdirectory (e.g., `./output/2025-05-04`, based on current date) within the base output directory if it doesn't already exist. [145]
-- AC5: The application logs a message via the logger indicating the full path to the date-stamped output directory created/used for the current execution. [146]
-- AC6: The application exits gracefully after performing these setup steps (for now). [147]
-- AC7: `date-fns` library is added as a production dependency.
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Create: `src/utils/logger.ts`, `src/utils/dateUtils.ts` (recommended for date formatting logic).
-  - Files to Modify: `src/index.ts`, `package.json` (add `date-fns`), `package-lock.json`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [822] for utils location)._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851], `fs` module (native) [140], `path` module (native, for joining paths).
-  - `date-fns` library [876] for date formatting (needs `npm install date-fns --save-prod`).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905] for full list)._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - Node.js `fs.mkdirSync`. [140]
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - N/A specific to this story, uses config from 1.2.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md` [498-547] for key project data structures)._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - Uses `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` loaded via `config.ts`. [135]
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [559] for this variable)._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Logger should provide simple info/warn/error functions. [134]
-  - Use `path.join` to construct file paths reliably.
-  - Handle potential errors during directory creation (e.g., permissions) using try/catch, logging errors via the new logger.
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] Install `date-fns`: `npm install date-fns --save-prod`.
-- [ ] Create `src/utils/logger.ts` wrapping `console` methods (e.g., `logInfo`, `logWarn`, `logError`).
-- [ ] Create `src/utils/dateUtils.ts` (optional but recommended) with a function to get current date as 'YYYY-MM-DD' using `date-fns`.
-- [ ] Refactor `src/index.ts` to import and use the `logger` instead of `console.log`.
-- [ ] In `src/index.ts`, import `fs` and `path`.
-- [ ] In `src/index.ts`, import and use the date formatting function.
-- [ ] In `src/index.ts`, retrieve `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` from config.
-- [ ] In `src/index.ts`, construct the full date-stamped directory path using `path.join`.
-- [ ] In `src/index.ts`, add logic using `fs.mkdirSync` (with `{ recursive: true }`) inside a try/catch block to create the directory. Log errors using the logger.
-- [ ] In `src/index.ts`, log the full path of the created/used directory using the logger.
-- [ ] Ensure the script completes and exits after these steps.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:**
-  - Test `src/utils/logger.ts` functions (can spy on `console` methods). [915]
-  - Test `src/utils/dateUtils.ts` function for correct date formatting.
-  - Testing `fs` operations in unit tests can be complex; consider focusing on integration or manual verification for directory creation. Mocking `fs` is an option but might be brittle. [918]
-- **Integration Tests:**
-  - Could write a test that runs the core logic of `src/index.ts` (directory creation part) and uses `mock-fs` or actual file system checks (with cleanup) to verify directory creation. [921, 924]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:**
-  - Run `npm run dev` or `npm start`.
-  - Check console output uses the logger format (AC1, AC2).
-  - Verify the base output directory (e.g., `./output`) is created if it didn't exist (AC3).
-  - Verify the date-stamped subdirectory (e.g., `./output/2025-05-04`) is created (AC4). Use current date. Delete directories before re-running to confirm creation.
-  - Check console log for the message confirming the output directory path (AC5).
-  - Confirm the process exits cleanly (AC6).
-  - Check `package.json` for `date-fns` dependency (AC7).
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Any notes about implementation choices, difficulties, or follow-up needed}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-## **End of Report for Epic 1**

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@@ -1,925 +0,0 @@
-Okay, continuing in **SM Mode**.
-
-Generating the stories for **Epic 2: HN Data Acquisition & Persistence**. This assumes that the foundational work from Epic 1 (project initialization, configuration setup via `src/utils/config.ts`, logger via `src/utils/logger.ts`, and output directory creation logic in `src/index.ts`) is complete and available for use.
-
----
-
-## **Stories Report: Epic 2**
-
-**File: ai/stories/2.1.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 2.1: Implement Algolia HN API Client
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want a dedicated client module to interact with the Algolia Hacker News Search API, so that fetching stories and comments is encapsulated, reusable, and uses the required native `Workspace` API. [155]
-
-**Context:** This story creates the primary interface for retrieving data from the external Hacker News API provided by Algolia. It encapsulates the specific API calls (`GET /search` for stories and comments) and data extraction logic into a reusable module (`src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`). This client will be used by the main pipeline (Story 2.2) and the stage testing utility (Story 2.4). It builds upon the logger created in Epic 1 (Story 1.4). [54, 60, 62, 77]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Create a new module: `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`. [156]
-- Implement an async function `WorkspaceTopStories` within the client: [157]
-  - Use native `Workspace` [749] to call the Algolia HN Search API endpoint for front-page stories (`http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=front_page&hitsPerPage=10`). [4, 6, 7, 157] Adjust `hitsPerPage` if needed to ensure 10 stories.
-  - Parse the JSON response. [158]
-  - Extract required metadata for each story: `objectID` (use as `storyId`), `title`, `url` (use as `articleUrl`), `points`, `num_comments`. [159, 522] Handle potential missing `url` field gracefully (log warning using logger from Story 1.4, treat as null). [160]
-  - Construct the `hnUrl` for each story (e.g., `https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id={storyId}`). [161]
-  - Return an array of structured story objects (define a `Story` type, potentially in `src/types/hn.ts`). [162, 506-511]
-- Implement a separate async function `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` within the client: [163]
-  - Accept `storyId` (string) and `maxComments` limit (number) as arguments. [163]
-  - Use native `Workspace` to call the Algolia HN Search API endpoint for comments of a specific story (`http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=comment,story_{storyId}&hitsPerPage={maxComments}`). [12, 13, 14, 164]
-  - Parse the JSON response. [165]
-  - Extract required comment data: `objectID` (use as `commentId`), `comment_text`, `author`, `created_at`. [165, 524]
-  - Filter out comments where `comment_text` is null or empty. Ensure only up to `maxComments` are returned. [166]
-  - Return an array of structured comment objects (define a `Comment` type, potentially in `src/types/hn.ts`). [167, 500-505]
-- Implement basic error handling using `try...catch` around `Workspace` calls and check `response.ok` status. [168] Log errors using the logger utility from Epic 1 (Story 1.4). [169]
-- Define TypeScript interfaces/types for the expected structures of API responses (subset needed) and the data returned by the client functions (`Story`, `Comment`). Place these in `src/types/hn.ts`. [169, 821]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: The module `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts` exists and exports `WorkspaceTopStories` and `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` functions. [170]
-- AC2: Calling `WorkspaceTopStories` makes a network request to the correct Algolia endpoint (`search?tags=front_page&hitsPerPage=10`) and returns a promise resolving to an array of 10 `Story` objects containing the specified metadata (`storyId`, `title`, `articleUrl`, `hnUrl`, `points`, `num_comments`). [171]
-- AC3: Calling `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` with a valid `storyId` and `maxComments` limit makes a network request to the correct Algolia endpoint (`search?tags=comment,story_{storyId}&hitsPerPage={maxComments}`) and returns a promise resolving to an array of `Comment` objects (up to `maxComments`), filtering out empty ones. [172]
-- AC4: Both functions use the native `Workspace` API internally. [173]
-- AC5: Network errors or non-successful API responses (e.g., status 4xx, 5xx) are caught and logged using the logger from Story 1.4. [174] Functions should likely return an empty array or throw a specific error in failure cases for the caller to handle.
-- AC6: Relevant TypeScript types (`Story`, `Comment`) are defined in `src/types/hn.ts` and used within the client module. [175]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Create: `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`, `src/types/hn.ts`.
-  - Files to Modify: Potentially `src/types/index.ts` if using a barrel file.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [817, 821] for location)._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851], Native `Workspace` API [863].
-  - Uses `logger` utility from Epic 1 (Story 1.4).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905] for full list)._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - Algolia HN Search API `GET /search` endpoint. [2]
-  - Base URL: `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1` [3]
-  - Parameters: `tags=front_page`, `hitsPerPage=10` (for stories) [6, 7]; `tags=comment,story_{storyId}`, `hitsPerPage={maxComments}` (for comments) [13, 14].
-  - Check `response.ok` and parse JSON response (`response.json()`). [168, 158, 165]
-  - Handle potential network errors with `try...catch`. [168]
-  - No authentication required. [3]
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/api-reference.md` [2-21] for details)._
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Define `Comment` interface: `{ commentId: string, commentText: string | null, author: string | null, createdAt: string }`. [501-505]
-  - Define `Story` interface (initial fields): `{ storyId: string, title: string, articleUrl: string | null, hnUrl: string, points?: number, numComments?: number }`. [507-511]
-  - (These types will be augmented in later stories [512-517]).
-  - Reference Algolia response subset schemas in `docs/data-models.md` [521-525].
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md` for full details)._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - No direct environment variables needed for this client itself (uses hardcoded base URL, fetches comment limit via argument).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638] for all variables)._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Use `async/await` for `Workspace` calls.
-  - Use logger for errors and significant events (e.g., warning if `url` is missing). [160]
-  - Export types and functions clearly.
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] Create `src/types/hn.ts` and define `Comment` and initial `Story` interfaces.
-- [ ] Create `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`.
-- [ ] Import necessary types and the logger utility.
-- [ ] Implement `WorkspaceTopStories` function:
-  - [ ] Construct Algolia URL for top stories.
-  - [ ] Use `Workspace` with `try...catch`.
-  - [ ] Check `response.ok`, log errors if not OK.
-  - [ ] Parse JSON response.
-  - [ ] Map `hits` to `Story` objects, extracting required fields, handling null `url`, constructing `hnUrl`.
-  - [ ] Return array of `Story` objects (or handle error case).
-- [ ] Implement `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` function:
-  - [ ] Accept `storyId` and `maxComments` arguments.
-  - [ ] Construct Algolia URL for comments using arguments.
-  - [ ] Use `Workspace` with `try...catch`.
-  - [ ] Check `response.ok`, log errors if not OK.
-  - [ ] Parse JSON response.
-  - [ ] Map `hits` to `Comment` objects, extracting required fields.
-  - [ ] Filter out comments with null/empty `comment_text`.
-  - [ ] Limit results to `maxComments`.
-  - [ ] Return array of `Comment` objects (or handle error case).
-- [ ] Export functions and types as needed.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** [915]
-  - Write unit tests for `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`. [919]
-  - Mock the native `Workspace` function (e.g., using `jest.spyOn(global, 'fetch')`). [918]
-  - Test `WorkspaceTopStories`: Provide mock successful responses (valid JSON matching Algolia structure [521-523]) and verify correct parsing, mapping to `Story` objects [171], and `hnUrl` construction. Test with missing `url` field. Test mock error responses (network error, non-OK status) and verify error logging [174] and return value.
-  - Test `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`: Provide mock successful responses [524-525] and verify correct parsing, mapping to `Comment` objects, filtering of empty comments, and limiting by `maxComments` [172]. Test mock error responses and verify logging [174].
-  - Verify `Workspace` was called with the correct URLs and parameters [171, 172].
-- **Integration Tests:** N/A for this client module itself, but it will be used in pipeline integration tests later. [921]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:** Tested indirectly via Story 2.2 execution and directly via Story 2.4 stage runner. [912]
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Any notes about implementation choices, difficulties, or follow-up needed}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-**File: ai/stories/2.2.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 2.2: Integrate HN Data Fetching into Main Workflow
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want to integrate the HN data fetching logic into the main application workflow (`src/index.ts`), so that running the app retrieves the top 10 stories and their comments after completing the setup from Epic 1. [176]
-
-**Context:** This story connects the HN API client created in Story 2.1 to the main application entry point (`src/index.ts`) established in Epic 1 (Story 1.3). It modifies the main execution flow to call the client functions (`WorkspaceTopStories`, `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`) after the initial setup (logger, config, output directory). It uses the `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` configuration value loaded in Story 1.2. The fetched data (stories and their associated comments) is held in memory at the end of this stage. [46, 77]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts` (or a main async function called by it, potentially moving logic to `src/core/pipeline.ts` as suggested by `ARCH` [46, 53] and `PS` [818]). **Recommendation:** Create `src/core/pipeline.ts` and a `runPipeline` async function, then call this function from `src/index.ts`.
-- Import the `algoliaHNClient` functions (`WorkspaceTopStories`, `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`) from Story 2.1. [177]
-- Import the configuration module (`src/utils/config.ts`) to access `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`. [177, 563] Also import the logger.
-- In the main pipeline function, after the Epic 1 setup (config load, logger init, output dir creation):
-  - Call `await fetchTopStories()`. [178]
-  - Log the number of stories fetched (e.g., "Fetched X stories."). [179] Use the logger from Story 1.4.
-  - Retrieve the `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` value from the config module. Ensure it's parsed as a number. Provide a default if necessary (e.g., 50, matching `ENV` [564]).
-  - Iterate through the array of fetched `Story` objects. [179]
-  - For each `Story`:
-    - Log progress (e.g., "Fetching up to Y comments for story {storyId}..."). [182]
-    - Call `await fetchCommentsForStory()`, passing the `story.storyId` and the configured `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` value. [180]
-    - Store the fetched comments (the returned `Comment[]`) within the corresponding `Story` object in memory (e.g., add a `comments: Comment[]` property to the `Story` type/object). [181] Augment the `Story` type definition in `src/types/hn.ts`. [512]
-- Ensure errors from the client functions are handled appropriately (e.g., log error and potentially skip comment fetching for that story).
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes Epic 1 setup steps followed by fetching stories and then comments for each story using the `algoliaHNClient`. [183]
-- AC2: Logs (via logger) clearly show the start and successful completion of fetching stories, and the start of fetching comments for each of the 10 stories. [184]
-- AC3: The configured `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` value is read from config, parsed as a number, and used in the calls to `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`. [185]
-- AC4: After successful execution (before persistence in Story 2.3), `Story` objects held in memory contain a `comments` property populated with an array of fetched `Comment` objects. [186] (Verification via debugger or temporary logging).
-- AC5: The `Story` type definition in `src/types/hn.ts` is updated to include the `comments: Comment[]` field. [512]
-- AC6: (If implemented) Core logic is moved to `src/core/pipeline.ts` and called from `src/index.ts`. [818]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Create: `src/core/pipeline.ts` (recommended).
-  - Files to Modify: `src/index.ts`, `src/types/hn.ts`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [818, 821, 822])._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851].
-  - Uses `algoliaHNClient` (Story 2.1), `config` (Story 1.2), `logger` (Story 1.4).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905])._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - Calls internal `algoliaHNClient.fetchTopStories()` and `algoliaHNClient.fetchCommentsForStory()`.
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Augment `Story` interface in `src/types/hn.ts` to include `comments: Comment[]`. [512]
-  - Manipulates arrays of `Story` and `Comment` objects in memory.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md` [500-517])._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - Reads `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` via `config.ts`. [177, 563]
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638])._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Use `async/await` for calling client functions.
-  - Structure fetching logic cleanly (e.g., within a loop).
-  - Use the logger for progress and error reporting. [182, 184]
-  - Consider putting the main loop logic inside the `runPipeline` function in `src/core/pipeline.ts`.
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] (Recommended) Create `src/core/pipeline.ts` and define an async `runPipeline` function.
-- [ ] Modify `src/index.ts` to import and call `runPipeline`. Move existing setup logic (logger init, config load, dir creation) into `runPipeline` or ensure it runs before it.
-- [ ] In `pipeline.ts` (or `index.ts`), import `WorkspaceTopStories`, `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` from `algoliaHNClient`.
-- [ ] Import `config` and `logger`.
-- [ ] Call `WorkspaceTopStories` after initial setup. Log count.
-- [ ] Retrieve `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` from `config`, ensuring it's a number.
-- [ ] Update `Story` type in `src/types/hn.ts` to include `comments: Comment[]`.
-- [ ] Loop through the fetched stories:
-  - [ ] Log comment fetching start for the story ID.
-  - [ ] Call `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` with `storyId` and `maxComments`.
-  - [ ] Handle potential errors from the client function call.
-  - [ ] Assign the returned comments array to the `comments` property of the current story object.
-- [ ] Add temporary logging or use debugger to verify stories in memory contain comments (AC4).
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** [915]
-  - If logic is moved to `src/core/pipeline.ts`, unit test `runPipeline`. [916]
-  - Mock `algoliaHNClient` functions (`WorkspaceTopStories`, `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`). [918]
-  - Mock `config` to provide `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-  - Mock `logger`.
-  - Verify `WorkspaceTopStories` is called once.
-  - Verify `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` is called for each story returned by the mocked `WorkspaceTopStories`, and that it receives the correct `storyId` and `maxComments` value from config [185].
-  - Verify the results from mocked `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` are correctly assigned to the `comments` property of the story objects.
-- **Integration Tests:**
-  - Could have an integration test for the fetch stage that uses the real `algoliaHNClient` (or a lightly mocked version checking calls) and verifies the in-memory data structure, but this is largely covered by the stage runner (Story 2.4). [921]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:**
-  - Run `npm run dev`.
-  - Check logs for fetching stories and comments messages [184].
-  - Use debugger or temporary `console.log` in the pipeline code to inspect a story object after the loop and confirm its `comments` property is populated [186].
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Logic moved to src/core/pipeline.ts. Verified in-memory data structure.}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-**File: ai/stories/2.3.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 2.3: Persist Fetched HN Data Locally
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want to save the fetched HN stories (including their comments) to JSON files in the date-stamped output directory, so that the raw data is persisted locally for subsequent pipeline stages and debugging. [187]
-
-**Context:** This story follows Story 2.2 where HN data (stories with comments) was fetched and stored in memory. Now, this data needs to be saved to the local filesystem. It uses the date-stamped output directory created in Epic 1 (Story 1.4) and writes one JSON file per story, containing the story metadata and its comments. This persisted data (`{storyId}_data.json`) is the input for subsequent stages (Scraping - Epic 3, Summarization - Epic 4, Email Assembly - Epic 5). [48, 734, 735]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Define a consistent JSON structure for the output file content. [188] Example from `docs/data-models.md` [539]: `{ storyId: "...", title: "...", articleUrl: "...", hnUrl: "...", points: ..., numComments: ..., fetchedAt: "ISO_TIMESTAMP", comments: [{ commentId: "...", commentText: "...", author: "...", createdAt: "...", ... }, ...] }`. Include a timestamp (`WorkspaceedAt`) for when the data was fetched/saved. [190]
-- Import Node.js `fs` (specifically `writeFileSync`) and `path` modules in the pipeline module (`src/core/pipeline.ts` or `src/index.ts`). [190] Import `date-fns` or use `new Date().toISOString()` for timestamp.
-- In the main workflow (`pipeline.ts`), within the loop iterating through stories (immediately after comments have been fetched and added to the story object in Story 2.2): [191]
-  - Get the full path to the date-stamped output directory (this path should be determined/passed from the initial setup logic from Story 1.4). [191]
-  - Generate the current timestamp in ISO 8601 format (e.g., `new Date().toISOString()`) and add it to the story object as `WorkspaceedAt`. [190] Update `Story` type in `src/types/hn.ts`. [516]
-  - Construct the filename for the story's data: `{storyId}_data.json`. [192]
-  - Construct the full file path using `path.join()`. [193]
-  - Prepare the data object to be saved, matching the defined JSON structure (including `storyId`, `title`, `articleUrl`, `hnUrl`, `points`, `numComments`, `WorkspaceedAt`, `comments`).
-  - Serialize the prepared story data object to a JSON string using `JSON.stringify(storyData, null, 2)` for readability. [194]
-  - Write the JSON string to the file using `fs.writeFileSync()`. Use a `try...catch` block for error handling around the file write. [195]
-  - Log (using the logger) the successful persistence of each story's data file or any errors encountered during file writing. [196]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory (e.g., `./output/YYYY-MM-DD/`) contains exactly 10 files named `{storyId}_data.json` (assuming 10 stories were fetched successfully). [197]
-- AC2: Each JSON file contains valid JSON representing a single story object, including its metadata (`storyId`, `title`, `articleUrl`, `hnUrl`, `points`, `numComments`), a `WorkspaceedAt` ISO timestamp, and an array of its fetched `comments`, matching the structure defined in `docs/data-models.md` [538-540]. [198]
-- AC3: The number of comments in each file's `comments` array does not exceed `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`. [199]
-- AC4: Logs indicate that saving data to a file was attempted for each story, reporting success or specific file writing errors. [200]
-- AC5: The `Story` type definition in `src/types/hn.ts` is updated to include the `WorkspaceedAt: string` field. [516]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Modify: `src/core/pipeline.ts` (or `src/index.ts`), `src/types/hn.ts`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [818, 821, 822])._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851].
-  - Native `fs` module (`writeFileSync`) [190].
-  - Native `path` module (`join`) [193].
-  - `JSON.stringify` [194].
-  - Uses `logger` (Story 1.4).
-  - Uses output directory path created in Story 1.4 logic.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905])._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - `fs.writeFileSync(filePath, jsonDataString, 'utf-8')`. [195]
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Uses `Story` and `Comment` types from `src/types/hn.ts`.
-  - Augment `Story` type to include `WorkspaceedAt: string`. [516]
-  - Creates JSON structure matching `{storyId}_data.json` schema in `docs/data-models.md`. [538-540]
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md`)._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - N/A directly, but relies on `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` being available from config (Story 1.2) used by the directory creation logic (Story 1.4).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638])._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Use `try...catch` for `writeFileSync` calls. [195]
-  - Use `JSON.stringify` with indentation (`null, 2`) for readability. [194]
-  - Log success/failure clearly using the logger. [196]
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] In `pipeline.ts` (or `index.ts`), import `fs` and `path`.
-- [ ] Update `Story` type in `src/types/hn.ts` to include `WorkspaceedAt: string`.
-- [ ] Ensure the full path to the date-stamped output directory is available within the story processing loop.
-- [ ] Inside the loop (after comments are fetched for a story):
-  - [ ] Get the current ISO timestamp (`new Date().toISOString()`).
-  - [ ] Add the timestamp to the story object as `WorkspaceedAt`.
-  - [ ] Construct the output filename: `{storyId}_data.json`.
-  - [ ] Construct the full file path using `path.join(outputDirPath, filename)`.
-  - [ ] Create the data object matching the specified JSON structure, including comments.
-  - [ ] Serialize the data object using `JSON.stringify(data, null, 2)`.
-  - [ ] Use `try...catch` block:
-    - [ ] Inside `try`: Call `fs.writeFileSync(fullPath, jsonString, 'utf-8')`.
-    - [ ] Inside `try`: Log success message with filename.
-    - [ ] Inside `catch`: Log file writing error with filename.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** [915]
-  - Testing file system interactions directly in unit tests can be brittle. [918]
-  - Focus unit tests on the data preparation logic: ensure the object created before `JSON.stringify` has the correct structure (`storyId`, `title`, `articleUrl`, `hnUrl`, `points`, `numComments`, `WorkspaceedAt`, `comments`) based on a sample input `Story` object. [920]
-  - Verify the `WorkspaceedAt` timestamp is added correctly.
-- **Integration Tests:** [921]
-  - Could test the file writing aspect using `mock-fs` or actual file system writes within a temporary directory (created during setup, removed during teardown). [924]
-  - Verify that the correct filename is generated and the content written to the mock/temporary file matches the expected JSON structure [538-540] and content.
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:** [912]
-  - Run `npm run dev`.
-  - Inspect the `output/YYYY-MM-DD/` directory (use current date).
-  - Verify 10 files named `{storyId}_data.json` exist (AC1).
-  - Open a few files, visually inspect the JSON structure, check for all required fields (metadata, `WorkspaceedAt`, `comments` array), and verify comment count <= `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` (AC2, AC3).
-  - Check console logs for success messages for file writing or any errors (AC4).
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Files saved successfully in ./output/YYYY-MM-DD/ directory.}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-**File: ai/stories/2.4.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 2.4: Implement Stage Testing Utility for HN Fetching
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want a separate, executable script that _only_ performs the HN data fetching and persistence, so I can test and trigger this stage independently of the full pipeline. [201]
-
-**Context:** This story addresses the PRD requirement [736] for stage-specific testing utilities [764]. It creates a standalone Node.js script (`src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts`) that replicates the core logic of Stories 2.1, 2.2 (partially), and 2.3. This script will initialize necessary components (logger, config), call the `algoliaHNClient` to fetch stories and comments, and persist the results to the date-stamped output directory, just like the main pipeline does up to this point. This allows isolated testing of the Algolia API interaction and data persistence without running subsequent scraping, summarization, or emailing stages. [57, 62, 912]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts`. [202]
-- This script should perform the essential setup required _for this stage_:
-  - Initialize the logger utility (from Story 1.4). [203]
-  - Load configuration using the config utility (from Story 1.2) to get `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` and `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`. [203]
-  - Determine the current date ('YYYY-MM-DD') using the utility from Story 1.4. [203]
-  - Construct the date-stamped output directory path. [203]
-  - Ensure the output directory exists (create it recursively if not, reusing logic/utility from Story 1.4). [203]
-- The script should then execute the core logic of fetching and persistence:
-  - Import and use `algoliaHNClient.fetchTopStories` and `algoliaHNClient.fetchCommentsForStory` (from Story 2.1). [204]
-  - Import `fs` and `path`.
-  - Replicate the fetch loop logic from Story 2.2 (fetch stories, then loop to fetch comments for each using loaded `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` limit). [204]
-  - Replicate the persistence logic from Story 2.3 (add `WorkspaceedAt` timestamp, prepare data object, `JSON.stringify`, `fs.writeFileSync` to `{storyId}_data.json` in the date-stamped directory). [204]
-- The script should log its progress (e.g., "Starting HN data fetch stage...", "Fetching stories...", "Fetching comments for story X...", "Saving data for story X...") using the logger utility. [205]
-- Add a new script command to `package.json` under `"scripts"`: `"stage:fetch": "ts-node src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts"`. [206]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: The file `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts` exists. [207]
-- AC2: The script `stage:fetch` is defined in `package.json`'s `scripts` section. [208]
-- AC3: Running `npm run stage:fetch` executes successfully, performing only the setup (logger, config, output dir), fetch (stories, comments), and persist steps (to JSON files). [209]
-- AC4: Running `npm run stage:fetch` creates the same 10 `{storyId}_data.json` files in the correct date-stamped output directory as running the main `npm run dev` command (up to the end of Epic 2 functionality). [210]
-- AC5: Logs generated by `npm run stage:fetch` reflect only the fetching and persisting steps, not subsequent pipeline stages (scraping, summarizing, emailing). [211]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Create: `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts`.
-  - Files to Modify: `package.json`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [820] for stage runner location)._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851], `ts-node` (via `npm run` script).
-  - Uses `logger` (Story 1.4), `config` (Story 1.2), date util (Story 1.4), directory creation logic (Story 1.4), `algoliaHNClient` (Story 2.1), `fs`/`path` (Story 2.3).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905])._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - Calls internal `algoliaHNClient` functions.
-  - Uses `fs.writeFileSync`.
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Uses `Story`, `Comment` types.
-  - Generates `{storyId}_data.json` files [538-540].
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md`)._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - Reads `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` and `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` via `config.ts`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638])._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Structure the script clearly (setup, fetch, persist).
-  - Use `async/await`.
-  - Use logger extensively for progress indication. [205]
-  - Consider wrapping the main logic in an `async` IIFE (Immediately Invoked Function Expression) or a main function call.
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] Create `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts`.
-- [ ] Add imports for logger, config, date util, `algoliaHNClient`, `fs`, `path`.
-- [ ] Implement setup logic: initialize logger, load config, get output dir path, ensure directory exists.
-- [ ] Implement main fetch logic:
-  - [ ] Call `WorkspaceTopStories`.
-  - [ ] Get `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` from config.
-  - [ ] Loop through stories:
-    - [ ] Call `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`.
-    - [ ] Add comments to story object.
-    - [ ] Add `WorkspaceedAt` timestamp.
-    - [ ] Prepare data object for saving.
-    - [ ] Construct full file path for `{storyId}_data.json`.
-    - [ ] Serialize and write to file using `fs.writeFileSync` within `try...catch`.
-    - [ ] Log progress/success/errors.
-- [ ] Add script `"stage:fetch": "ts-node src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts"` to `package.json`.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** Unit tests for the underlying components (logger, config, client, utils) should already exist from previous stories. Unit testing the stage script itself might have limited value beyond checking basic setup calls if the core logic is just orchestrating tested components. [915]
-- **Integration Tests:** N/A specifically for the script, as it _is_ an integration test itself. [921]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification (Primary Test Method for this Story):** [912, 927]
-  - Run `npm run stage:fetch`. [209]
-  - Verify successful execution without errors.
-  - Check console logs for messages specific to fetching and persisting [211].
-  - Inspect the `output/YYYY-MM-DD/` directory and verify the content of the generated `{storyId}_data.json` files match expectations (similar to verification for Story 2.3) [210].
-  - Modify `package.json` to add the script (AC2).
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] which identifies Stage Runners as a key part of Acceptance Testing)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Stage runner script created and tested successfully. package.json updated.}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-## **End of Report for Epic 2**
-
-Okay, continuing in **SM Mode**.
-
-Generating the stories for **Epic 2: HN Data Acquisition & Persistence**. This assumes that the foundational work from Epic 1 (project initialization, configuration setup via `src/utils/config.ts`, logger via `src/utils/logger.ts`, and output directory creation logic in `src/index.ts`) is complete and available for use.
-
----
-
-## **Stories Report: Epic 2**
-
-**File: ai/stories/2.1.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 2.1: Implement Algolia HN API Client
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want a dedicated client module to interact with the Algolia Hacker News Search API, so that fetching stories and comments is encapsulated, reusable, and uses the required native `Workspace` API. [155]
-
-**Context:** This story creates the primary interface for retrieving data from the external Hacker News API provided by Algolia. It encapsulates the specific API calls (`GET /search` for stories and comments) and data extraction logic into a reusable module (`src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`). This client will be used by the main pipeline (Story 2.2) and the stage testing utility (Story 2.4). It builds upon the logger created in Epic 1 (Story 1.4). [54, 60, 62, 77]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Create a new module: `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`. [156]
-- Implement an async function `WorkspaceTopStories` within the client: [157]
-  - Use native `Workspace` [749] to call the Algolia HN Search API endpoint for front-page stories (`http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=front_page&hitsPerPage=10`). [4, 6, 7, 157] Adjust `hitsPerPage` if needed to ensure 10 stories.
-  - Parse the JSON response. [158]
-  - Extract required metadata for each story: `objectID` (use as `storyId`), `title`, `url` (use as `articleUrl`), `points`, `num_comments`. [159, 522] Handle potential missing `url` field gracefully (log warning using logger from Story 1.4, treat as null). [160]
-  - Construct the `hnUrl` for each story (e.g., `https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id={storyId}`). [161]
-  - Return an array of structured story objects (define a `Story` type, potentially in `src/types/hn.ts`). [162, 506-511]
-- Implement a separate async function `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` within the client: [163]
-  - Accept `storyId` (string) and `maxComments` limit (number) as arguments. [163]
-  - Use native `Workspace` to call the Algolia HN Search API endpoint for comments of a specific story (`http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=comment,story_{storyId}&hitsPerPage={maxComments}`). [12, 13, 14, 164]
-  - Parse the JSON response. [165]
-  - Extract required comment data: `objectID` (use as `commentId`), `comment_text`, `author`, `created_at`. [165, 524]
-  - Filter out comments where `comment_text` is null or empty. Ensure only up to `maxComments` are returned. [166]
-  - Return an array of structured comment objects (define a `Comment` type, potentially in `src/types/hn.ts`). [167, 500-505]
-- Implement basic error handling using `try...catch` around `Workspace` calls and check `response.ok` status. [168] Log errors using the logger utility from Epic 1 (Story 1.4). [169]
-- Define TypeScript interfaces/types for the expected structures of API responses (subset needed) and the data returned by the client functions (`Story`, `Comment`). Place these in `src/types/hn.ts`. [169, 821]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: The module `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts` exists and exports `WorkspaceTopStories` and `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` functions. [170]
-- AC2: Calling `WorkspaceTopStories` makes a network request to the correct Algolia endpoint (`search?tags=front_page&hitsPerPage=10`) and returns a promise resolving to an array of 10 `Story` objects containing the specified metadata (`storyId`, `title`, `articleUrl`, `hnUrl`, `points`, `num_comments`). [171]
-- AC3: Calling `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` with a valid `storyId` and `maxComments` limit makes a network request to the correct Algolia endpoint (`search?tags=comment,story_{storyId}&hitsPerPage={maxComments}`) and returns a promise resolving to an array of `Comment` objects (up to `maxComments`), filtering out empty ones. [172]
-- AC4: Both functions use the native `Workspace` API internally. [173]
-- AC5: Network errors or non-successful API responses (e.g., status 4xx, 5xx) are caught and logged using the logger from Story 1.4. [174] Functions should likely return an empty array or throw a specific error in failure cases for the caller to handle.
-- AC6: Relevant TypeScript types (`Story`, `Comment`) are defined in `src/types/hn.ts` and used within the client module. [175]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Create: `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`, `src/types/hn.ts`.
-  - Files to Modify: Potentially `src/types/index.ts` if using a barrel file.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [817, 821] for location)._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851], Native `Workspace` API [863].
-  - Uses `logger` utility from Epic 1 (Story 1.4).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905] for full list)._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - Algolia HN Search API `GET /search` endpoint. [2]
-  - Base URL: `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1` [3]
-  - Parameters: `tags=front_page`, `hitsPerPage=10` (for stories) [6, 7]; `tags=comment,story_{storyId}`, `hitsPerPage={maxComments}` (for comments) [13, 14].
-  - Check `response.ok` and parse JSON response (`response.json()`). [168, 158, 165]
-  - Handle potential network errors with `try...catch`. [168]
-  - No authentication required. [3]
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/api-reference.md` [2-21] for details)._
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Define `Comment` interface: `{ commentId: string, commentText: string | null, author: string | null, createdAt: string }`. [501-505]
-  - Define `Story` interface (initial fields): `{ storyId: string, title: string, articleUrl: string | null, hnUrl: string, points?: number, numComments?: number }`. [507-511]
-  - (These types will be augmented in later stories [512-517]).
-  - Reference Algolia response subset schemas in `docs/data-models.md` [521-525].
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md` for full details)._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - No direct environment variables needed for this client itself (uses hardcoded base URL, fetches comment limit via argument).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638] for all variables)._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Use `async/await` for `Workspace` calls.
-  - Use logger for errors and significant events (e.g., warning if `url` is missing). [160]
-  - Export types and functions clearly.
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] Create `src/types/hn.ts` and define `Comment` and initial `Story` interfaces.
-- [ ] Create `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`.
-- [ ] Import necessary types and the logger utility.
-- [ ] Implement `WorkspaceTopStories` function:
-  - [ ] Construct Algolia URL for top stories.
-  - [ ] Use `Workspace` with `try...catch`.
-  - [ ] Check `response.ok`, log errors if not OK.
-  - [ ] Parse JSON response.
-  - [ ] Map `hits` to `Story` objects, extracting required fields, handling null `url`, constructing `hnUrl`.
-  - [ ] Return array of `Story` objects (or handle error case).
-- [ ] Implement `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` function:
-  - [ ] Accept `storyId` and `maxComments` arguments.
-  - [ ] Construct Algolia URL for comments using arguments.
-  - [ ] Use `Workspace` with `try...catch`.
-  - [ ] Check `response.ok`, log errors if not OK.
-  - [ ] Parse JSON response.
-  - [ ] Map `hits` to `Comment` objects, extracting required fields.
-  - [ ] Filter out comments with null/empty `comment_text`.
-  - [ ] Limit results to `maxComments`.
-  - [ ] Return array of `Comment` objects (or handle error case).
-- [ ] Export functions and types as needed.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** [915]
-  - Write unit tests for `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`. [919]
-  - Mock the native `Workspace` function (e.g., using `jest.spyOn(global, 'fetch')`). [918]
-  - Test `WorkspaceTopStories`: Provide mock successful responses (valid JSON matching Algolia structure [521-523]) and verify correct parsing, mapping to `Story` objects [171], and `hnUrl` construction. Test with missing `url` field. Test mock error responses (network error, non-OK status) and verify error logging [174] and return value.
-  - Test `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`: Provide mock successful responses [524-525] and verify correct parsing, mapping to `Comment` objects, filtering of empty comments, and limiting by `maxComments` [172]. Test mock error responses and verify logging [174].
-  - Verify `Workspace` was called with the correct URLs and parameters [171, 172].
-- **Integration Tests:** N/A for this client module itself, but it will be used in pipeline integration tests later. [921]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:** Tested indirectly via Story 2.2 execution and directly via Story 2.4 stage runner. [912]
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Any notes about implementation choices, difficulties, or follow-up needed}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-**File: ai/stories/2.2.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 2.2: Integrate HN Data Fetching into Main Workflow
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want to integrate the HN data fetching logic into the main application workflow (`src/index.ts`), so that running the app retrieves the top 10 stories and their comments after completing the setup from Epic 1. [176]
-
-**Context:** This story connects the HN API client created in Story 2.1 to the main application entry point (`src/index.ts`) established in Epic 1 (Story 1.3). It modifies the main execution flow to call the client functions (`WorkspaceTopStories`, `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`) after the initial setup (logger, config, output directory). It uses the `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` configuration value loaded in Story 1.2. The fetched data (stories and their associated comments) is held in memory at the end of this stage. [46, 77]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts` (or a main async function called by it, potentially moving logic to `src/core/pipeline.ts` as suggested by `ARCH` [46, 53] and `PS` [818]). **Recommendation:** Create `src/core/pipeline.ts` and a `runPipeline` async function, then call this function from `src/index.ts`.
-- Import the `algoliaHNClient` functions (`WorkspaceTopStories`, `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`) from Story 2.1. [177]
-- Import the configuration module (`src/utils/config.ts`) to access `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`. [177, 563] Also import the logger.
-- In the main pipeline function, after the Epic 1 setup (config load, logger init, output dir creation):
-  - Call `await fetchTopStories()`. [178]
-  - Log the number of stories fetched (e.g., "Fetched X stories."). [179] Use the logger from Story 1.4.
-  - Retrieve the `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` value from the config module. Ensure it's parsed as a number. Provide a default if necessary (e.g., 50, matching `ENV` [564]).
-  - Iterate through the array of fetched `Story` objects. [179]
-  - For each `Story`:
-    - Log progress (e.g., "Fetching up to Y comments for story {storyId}..."). [182]
-    - Call `await fetchCommentsForStory()`, passing the `story.storyId` and the configured `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` value. [180]
-    - Store the fetched comments (the returned `Comment[]`) within the corresponding `Story` object in memory (e.g., add a `comments: Comment[]` property to the `Story` type/object). [181] Augment the `Story` type definition in `src/types/hn.ts`. [512]
-- Ensure errors from the client functions are handled appropriately (e.g., log error and potentially skip comment fetching for that story).
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes Epic 1 setup steps followed by fetching stories and then comments for each story using the `algoliaHNClient`. [183]
-- AC2: Logs (via logger) clearly show the start and successful completion of fetching stories, and the start of fetching comments for each of the 10 stories. [184]
-- AC3: The configured `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` value is read from config, parsed as a number, and used in the calls to `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`. [185]
-- AC4: After successful execution (before persistence in Story 2.3), `Story` objects held in memory contain a `comments` property populated with an array of fetched `Comment` objects. [186] (Verification via debugger or temporary logging).
-- AC5: The `Story` type definition in `src/types/hn.ts` is updated to include the `comments: Comment[]` field. [512]
-- AC6: (If implemented) Core logic is moved to `src/core/pipeline.ts` and called from `src/index.ts`. [818]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Create: `src/core/pipeline.ts` (recommended).
-  - Files to Modify: `src/index.ts`, `src/types/hn.ts`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [818, 821, 822])._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851].
-  - Uses `algoliaHNClient` (Story 2.1), `config` (Story 1.2), `logger` (Story 1.4).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905])._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - Calls internal `algoliaHNClient.fetchTopStories()` and `algoliaHNClient.fetchCommentsForStory()`.
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Augment `Story` interface in `src/types/hn.ts` to include `comments: Comment[]`. [512]
-  - Manipulates arrays of `Story` and `Comment` objects in memory.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md` [500-517])._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - Reads `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` via `config.ts`. [177, 563]
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638])._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Use `async/await` for calling client functions.
-  - Structure fetching logic cleanly (e.g., within a loop).
-  - Use the logger for progress and error reporting. [182, 184]
-  - Consider putting the main loop logic inside the `runPipeline` function in `src/core/pipeline.ts`.
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] (Recommended) Create `src/core/pipeline.ts` and define an async `runPipeline` function.
-- [ ] Modify `src/index.ts` to import and call `runPipeline`. Move existing setup logic (logger init, config load, dir creation) into `runPipeline` or ensure it runs before it.
-- [ ] In `pipeline.ts` (or `index.ts`), import `WorkspaceTopStories`, `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` from `algoliaHNClient`.
-- [ ] Import `config` and `logger`.
-- [ ] Call `WorkspaceTopStories` after initial setup. Log count.
-- [ ] Retrieve `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` from `config`, ensuring it's a number.
-- [ ] Update `Story` type in `src/types/hn.ts` to include `comments: Comment[]`.
-- [ ] Loop through the fetched stories:
-  - [ ] Log comment fetching start for the story ID.
-  - [ ] Call `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` with `storyId` and `maxComments`.
-  - [ ] Handle potential errors from the client function call.
-  - [ ] Assign the returned comments array to the `comments` property of the current story object.
-- [ ] Add temporary logging or use debugger to verify stories in memory contain comments (AC4).
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** [915]
-  - If logic is moved to `src/core/pipeline.ts`, unit test `runPipeline`. [916]
-  - Mock `algoliaHNClient` functions (`WorkspaceTopStories`, `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`). [918]
-  - Mock `config` to provide `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-  - Mock `logger`.
-  - Verify `WorkspaceTopStories` is called once.
-  - Verify `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` is called for each story returned by the mocked `WorkspaceTopStories`, and that it receives the correct `storyId` and `maxComments` value from config [185].
-  - Verify the results from mocked `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` are correctly assigned to the `comments` property of the story objects.
-- **Integration Tests:**
-  - Could have an integration test for the fetch stage that uses the real `algoliaHNClient` (or a lightly mocked version checking calls) and verifies the in-memory data structure, but this is largely covered by the stage runner (Story 2.4). [921]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:**
-  - Run `npm run dev`.
-  - Check logs for fetching stories and comments messages [184].
-  - Use debugger or temporary `console.log` in the pipeline code to inspect a story object after the loop and confirm its `comments` property is populated [186].
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Logic moved to src/core/pipeline.ts. Verified in-memory data structure.}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-**File: ai/stories/2.3.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 2.3: Persist Fetched HN Data Locally
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want to save the fetched HN stories (including their comments) to JSON files in the date-stamped output directory, so that the raw data is persisted locally for subsequent pipeline stages and debugging. [187]
-
-**Context:** This story follows Story 2.2 where HN data (stories with comments) was fetched and stored in memory. Now, this data needs to be saved to the local filesystem. It uses the date-stamped output directory created in Epic 1 (Story 1.4) and writes one JSON file per story, containing the story metadata and its comments. This persisted data (`{storyId}_data.json`) is the input for subsequent stages (Scraping - Epic 3, Summarization - Epic 4, Email Assembly - Epic 5). [48, 734, 735]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Define a consistent JSON structure for the output file content. [188] Example from `docs/data-models.md` [539]: `{ storyId: "...", title: "...", articleUrl: "...", hnUrl: "...", points: ..., numComments: ..., fetchedAt: "ISO_TIMESTAMP", comments: [{ commentId: "...", commentText: "...", author: "...", createdAt: "...", ... }, ...] }`. Include a timestamp (`WorkspaceedAt`) for when the data was fetched/saved. [190]
-- Import Node.js `fs` (specifically `writeFileSync`) and `path` modules in the pipeline module (`src/core/pipeline.ts` or `src/index.ts`). [190] Import `date-fns` or use `new Date().toISOString()` for timestamp.
-- In the main workflow (`pipeline.ts`), within the loop iterating through stories (immediately after comments have been fetched and added to the story object in Story 2.2): [191]
-  - Get the full path to the date-stamped output directory (this path should be determined/passed from the initial setup logic from Story 1.4). [191]
-  - Generate the current timestamp in ISO 8601 format (e.g., `new Date().toISOString()`) and add it to the story object as `WorkspaceedAt`. [190] Update `Story` type in `src/types/hn.ts`. [516]
-  - Construct the filename for the story's data: `{storyId}_data.json`. [192]
-  - Construct the full file path using `path.join()`. [193]
-  - Prepare the data object to be saved, matching the defined JSON structure (including `storyId`, `title`, `articleUrl`, `hnUrl`, `points`, `numComments`, `WorkspaceedAt`, `comments`).
-  - Serialize the prepared story data object to a JSON string using `JSON.stringify(storyData, null, 2)` for readability. [194]
-  - Write the JSON string to the file using `fs.writeFileSync()`. Use a `try...catch` block for error handling around the file write. [195]
-  - Log (using the logger) the successful persistence of each story's data file or any errors encountered during file writing. [196]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory (e.g., `./output/YYYY-MM-DD/`) contains exactly 10 files named `{storyId}_data.json` (assuming 10 stories were fetched successfully). [197]
-- AC2: Each JSON file contains valid JSON representing a single story object, including its metadata (`storyId`, `title`, `articleUrl`, `hnUrl`, `points`, `numComments`), a `WorkspaceedAt` ISO timestamp, and an array of its fetched `comments`, matching the structure defined in `docs/data-models.md` [538-540]. [198]
-- AC3: The number of comments in each file's `comments` array does not exceed `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`. [199]
-- AC4: Logs indicate that saving data to a file was attempted for each story, reporting success or specific file writing errors. [200]
-- AC5: The `Story` type definition in `src/types/hn.ts` is updated to include the `WorkspaceedAt: string` field. [516]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Modify: `src/core/pipeline.ts` (or `src/index.ts`), `src/types/hn.ts`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [818, 821, 822])._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851].
-  - Native `fs` module (`writeFileSync`) [190].
-  - Native `path` module (`join`) [193].
-  - `JSON.stringify` [194].
-  - Uses `logger` (Story 1.4).
-  - Uses output directory path created in Story 1.4 logic.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905])._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - `fs.writeFileSync(filePath, jsonDataString, 'utf-8')`. [195]
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Uses `Story` and `Comment` types from `src/types/hn.ts`.
-  - Augment `Story` type to include `WorkspaceedAt: string`. [516]
-  - Creates JSON structure matching `{storyId}_data.json` schema in `docs/data-models.md`. [538-540]
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md`)._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - N/A directly, but relies on `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` being available from config (Story 1.2) used by the directory creation logic (Story 1.4).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638])._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Use `try...catch` for `writeFileSync` calls. [195]
-  - Use `JSON.stringify` with indentation (`null, 2`) for readability. [194]
-  - Log success/failure clearly using the logger. [196]
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] In `pipeline.ts` (or `index.ts`), import `fs` and `path`.
-- [ ] Update `Story` type in `src/types/hn.ts` to include `WorkspaceedAt: string`.
-- [ ] Ensure the full path to the date-stamped output directory is available within the story processing loop.
-- [ ] Inside the loop (after comments are fetched for a story):
-  - [ ] Get the current ISO timestamp (`new Date().toISOString()`).
-  - [ ] Add the timestamp to the story object as `WorkspaceedAt`.
-  - [ ] Construct the output filename: `{storyId}_data.json`.
-  - [ ] Construct the full file path using `path.join(outputDirPath, filename)`.
-  - [ ] Create the data object matching the specified JSON structure, including comments.
-  - [ ] Serialize the data object using `JSON.stringify(data, null, 2)`.
-  - [ ] Use `try...catch` block:
-    - [ ] Inside `try`: Call `fs.writeFileSync(fullPath, jsonString, 'utf-8')`.
-    - [ ] Inside `try`: Log success message with filename.
-    - [ ] Inside `catch`: Log file writing error with filename.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** [915]
-  - Testing file system interactions directly in unit tests can be brittle. [918]
-  - Focus unit tests on the data preparation logic: ensure the object created before `JSON.stringify` has the correct structure (`storyId`, `title`, `articleUrl`, `hnUrl`, `points`, `numComments`, `WorkspaceedAt`, `comments`) based on a sample input `Story` object. [920]
-  - Verify the `WorkspaceedAt` timestamp is added correctly.
-- **Integration Tests:** [921]
-  - Could test the file writing aspect using `mock-fs` or actual file system writes within a temporary directory (created during setup, removed during teardown). [924]
-  - Verify that the correct filename is generated and the content written to the mock/temporary file matches the expected JSON structure [538-540] and content.
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:** [912]
-  - Run `npm run dev`.
-  - Inspect the `output/YYYY-MM-DD/` directory (use current date).
-  - Verify 10 files named `{storyId}_data.json` exist (AC1).
-  - Open a few files, visually inspect the JSON structure, check for all required fields (metadata, `WorkspaceedAt`, `comments` array), and verify comment count <= `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` (AC2, AC3).
-  - Check console logs for success messages for file writing or any errors (AC4).
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Files saved successfully in ./output/YYYY-MM-DD/ directory.}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-**File: ai/stories/2.4.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 2.4: Implement Stage Testing Utility for HN Fetching
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want a separate, executable script that _only_ performs the HN data fetching and persistence, so I can test and trigger this stage independently of the full pipeline. [201]
-
-**Context:** This story addresses the PRD requirement [736] for stage-specific testing utilities [764]. It creates a standalone Node.js script (`src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts`) that replicates the core logic of Stories 2.1, 2.2 (partially), and 2.3. This script will initialize necessary components (logger, config), call the `algoliaHNClient` to fetch stories and comments, and persist the results to the date-stamped output directory, just like the main pipeline does up to this point. This allows isolated testing of the Algolia API interaction and data persistence without running subsequent scraping, summarization, or emailing stages. [57, 62, 912]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts`. [202]
-- This script should perform the essential setup required _for this stage_:
-  - Initialize the logger utility (from Story 1.4). [203]
-  - Load configuration using the config utility (from Story 1.2) to get `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` and `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`. [203]
-  - Determine the current date ('YYYY-MM-DD') using the utility from Story 1.4. [203]
-  - Construct the date-stamped output directory path. [203]
-  - Ensure the output directory exists (create it recursively if not, reusing logic/utility from Story 1.4). [203]
-- The script should then execute the core logic of fetching and persistence:
-  - Import and use `algoliaHNClient.fetchTopStories` and `algoliaHNClient.fetchCommentsForStory` (from Story 2.1). [204]
-  - Import `fs` and `path`.
-  - Replicate the fetch loop logic from Story 2.2 (fetch stories, then loop to fetch comments for each using loaded `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` limit). [204]
-  - Replicate the persistence logic from Story 2.3 (add `WorkspaceedAt` timestamp, prepare data object, `JSON.stringify`, `fs.writeFileSync` to `{storyId}_data.json` in the date-stamped directory). [204]
-- The script should log its progress (e.g., "Starting HN data fetch stage...", "Fetching stories...", "Fetching comments for story X...", "Saving data for story X...") using the logger utility. [205]
-- Add a new script command to `package.json` under `"scripts"`: `"stage:fetch": "ts-node src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts"`. [206]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: The file `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts` exists. [207]
-- AC2: The script `stage:fetch` is defined in `package.json`'s `scripts` section. [208]
-- AC3: Running `npm run stage:fetch` executes successfully, performing only the setup (logger, config, output dir), fetch (stories, comments), and persist steps (to JSON files). [209]
-- AC4: Running `npm run stage:fetch` creates the same 10 `{storyId}_data.json` files in the correct date-stamped output directory as running the main `npm run dev` command (up to the end of Epic 2 functionality). [210]
-- AC5: Logs generated by `npm run stage:fetch` reflect only the fetching and persisting steps, not subsequent pipeline stages (scraping, summarizing, emailing). [211]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Create: `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts`.
-  - Files to Modify: `package.json`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [820] for stage runner location)._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851], `ts-node` (via `npm run` script).
-  - Uses `logger` (Story 1.4), `config` (Story 1.2), date util (Story 1.4), directory creation logic (Story 1.4), `algoliaHNClient` (Story 2.1), `fs`/`path` (Story 2.3).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905])._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - Calls internal `algoliaHNClient` functions.
-  - Uses `fs.writeFileSync`.
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Uses `Story`, `Comment` types.
-  - Generates `{storyId}_data.json` files [538-540].
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md`)._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - Reads `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` and `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` via `config.ts`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638])._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Structure the script clearly (setup, fetch, persist).
-  - Use `async/await`.
-  - Use logger extensively for progress indication. [205]
-  - Consider wrapping the main logic in an `async` IIFE (Immediately Invoked Function Expression) or a main function call.
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] Create `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts`.
-- [ ] Add imports for logger, config, date util, `algoliaHNClient`, `fs`, `path`.
-- [ ] Implement setup logic: initialize logger, load config, get output dir path, ensure directory exists.
-- [ ] Implement main fetch logic:
-  - [ ] Call `WorkspaceTopStories`.
-  - [ ] Get `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` from config.
-  - [ ] Loop through stories:
-    - [ ] Call `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`.
-    - [ ] Add comments to story object.
-    - [ ] Add `WorkspaceedAt` timestamp.
-    - [ ] Prepare data object for saving.
-    - [ ] Construct full file path for `{storyId}_data.json`.
-    - [ ] Serialize and write to file using `fs.writeFileSync` within `try...catch`.
-    - [ ] Log progress/success/errors.
-- [ ] Add script `"stage:fetch": "ts-node src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts"` to `package.json`.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** Unit tests for the underlying components (logger, config, client, utils) should already exist from previous stories. Unit testing the stage script itself might have limited value beyond checking basic setup calls if the core logic is just orchestrating tested components. [915]
-- **Integration Tests:** N/A specifically for the script, as it _is_ an integration test itself. [921]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification (Primary Test Method for this Story):** [912, 927]
-  - Run `npm run stage:fetch`. [209]
-  - Verify successful execution without errors.
-  - Check console logs for messages specific to fetching and persisting [211].
-  - Inspect the `output/YYYY-MM-DD/` directory and verify the content of the generated `{storyId}_data.json` files match expectations (similar to verification for Story 2.3) [210].
-  - Modify `package.json` to add the script (AC2).
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] which identifies Stage Runners as a key part of Acceptance Testing)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Stage runner script created and tested successfully. package.json updated.}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-## **End of Report for Epic 2**

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@@ -1,486 +0,0 @@
-Okay, remaining in **SM Mode**.
-
-Generating the stories for **Epic 3: Article Scraping & Persistence**. This assumes that Epic 1 (project setup, config, logging, output dir) and Epic 2 (HN client implementation, data fetching integration, and local persistence of `{storyId}_data.json` files) are complete.
-
----
-
-## **Stories Report: Epic 3**
-
-**File: ai/stories/3.1.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 3.1: Implement Basic Article Scraper Module
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want a module that attempts to fetch HTML from a URL and extract the main article text using basic methods, handling common failures gracefully, so article content can be prepared for summarization. [220]
-
-**Context:** This story introduces the article scraping capability. It creates a dedicated module (`src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`) responsible for fetching content from external article URLs (found in the `{storyId}_data.json` files from Epic 2) and extracting plain text. It emphasizes using native `Workspace` and a simple extraction library (`@extractus/article-extractor` is recommended [222, 873]), and crucially, handling failures robustly (timeouts, non-HTML content, extraction errors) as required by the PRD [723, 724, 741]. This module will be used by the main pipeline (Story 3.2) and the stage tester (Story 3.4). [47, 55, 60, 63, 65]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Create a new module: `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`. [221]
-- Add `@extractus/article-extractor` dependency: `npm install @extractus/article-extractor --save-prod`. [222, 223, 873]
-- Implement an async function `scrapeArticle(url: string): Promise<string | null>` within the module. [223, 224]
-- Inside the function:
-  - Use native `Workspace` [749] to retrieve content from the `url`. [224] Set a reasonable timeout (e.g., 15 seconds via `AbortSignal.timeout()`, configure via `SCRAPE_TIMEOUT_MS` [615] if needed). Include a `User-Agent` header (e.g., `"BMadHackerDigest/0.1"` or configurable via `SCRAPER_USER_AGENT` [629]). [225]
-  - Handle potential `Workspace` errors (network errors, timeouts) using `try...catch`. Log error using logger (from Story 1.4) and return `null`. [226]
-  - Check the `response.ok` status. If not okay, log error (including status code) and return `null`. [226, 227]
-  - Check the `Content-Type` header of the response. If it doesn't indicate HTML (e.g., does not include `text/html`), log warning and return `null`. [227, 228]
-  - If HTML is received (`response.text()`), attempt to extract the main article text using `@extractus/article-extractor`. [229]
-  - Wrap the extraction logic (`await articleExtractor.extract(htmlContent)`) in a `try...catch` to handle library-specific errors. Log error and return `null` on failure. [230]
-  - Return the extracted plain text (`article.content`) if successful and not empty. Ensure it's just text, not HTML markup. [231]
-  - Return `null` if extraction fails or results in empty content. [232]
-  - Log all significant events, errors, or reasons for returning null (e.g., "Scraping URL...", "Fetch failed:", "Non-OK status:", "Non-HTML content type:", "Extraction failed:", "Successfully extracted text for {url}") using the logger utility. [233]
-- Define TypeScript types/interfaces as needed (though `article-extractor` types might suffice). [234]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: The `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts` module exists and exports the `scrapeArticle` function. [234]
-- AC2: The `@extractus/article-extractor` library is added to `dependencies` in `package.json` and `package-lock.json` is updated. [235]
-- AC3: `scrapeArticle` uses native `Workspace` with a timeout (default or configured) and a User-Agent header. [236]
-- AC4: `scrapeArticle` correctly handles fetch errors (network, timeout), non-OK responses, and non-HTML content types by logging the specific reason and returning `null`. [237]
-- AC5: `scrapeArticle` uses `@extractus/article-extractor` to attempt text extraction from valid HTML content fetched via `response.text()`. [238]
-- AC6: `scrapeArticle` returns the extracted plain text string on success, and `null` on any failure (fetch, non-HTML, extraction error, empty result). [239]
-- AC7: Relevant logs are produced using the logger for success, different failure modes, and errors encountered during the process. [240]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Create: `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`.
-  - Files to Modify: `package.json`, `package-lock.json`. Add optional env vars to `.env.example`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [819] for scraper location)._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851], Native `Workspace` API [863].
-  - `@extractus/article-extractor` library. [873]
-  - Uses `logger` utility (Story 1.4).
-  - Uses `config` utility (Story 1.2) if implementing configurable timeout/user-agent.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905])._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - Native `Workspace(url, { signal: AbortSignal.timeout(timeoutMs), headers: { 'User-Agent': userAgent } })`. [225]
-  - Check `response.ok`, `response.headers.get('Content-Type')`. [227, 228]
-  - Get body as text: `await response.text()`. [229]
-  - `@extractus/article-extractor`: `import articleExtractor from '@extractus/article-extractor'; const article = await articleExtractor.extract(htmlContent); return article?.content || null;` [229, 231]
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Function signature: `scrapeArticle(url: string): Promise<string | null>`. [224]
-  - Uses `article` object returned by extractor.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md` [498-547])._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - Optional: `SCRAPE_TIMEOUT_MS` (default e.g., 15000). [615]
-  - Optional: `SCRAPER_USER_AGENT` (default e.g., "BMadHackerDigest/0.1"). [629]
-  - Load via `config.ts` if used.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638])._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Use `async/await`.
-  - Implement comprehensive `try...catch` blocks for `Workspace` and extraction. [226, 230]
-  - Log errors and reasons for returning `null` clearly. [233]
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] Run `npm install @extractus/article-extractor --save-prod`.
-- [ ] Create `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`.
-- [ ] Import logger, (optionally config), and `articleExtractor`.
-- [ ] Define the `scrapeArticle` async function accepting a `url`.
-- [ ] Implement `try...catch` for the entire fetch/parse logic. Log error and return `null` in `catch`.
-- [ ] Inside `try`:
-  - [ ] Define timeout (default or from config).
-  - [ ] Define User-Agent (default or from config).
-  - [ ] Call native `Workspace` with URL, timeout signal, and User-Agent header.
-  - [ ] Check `response.ok`. If not OK, log status and return `null`.
-  - [ ] Check `Content-Type` header. If not HTML, log type and return `null`.
-  - [ ] Get HTML content using `response.text()`.
-  - [ ] Implement inner `try...catch` for extraction:
-    - [ ] Call `await articleExtractor.extract(htmlContent)`.
-    - [ ] Check if result (`article?.content`) is valid text. If yes, log success and return text.
-    - [ ] If extraction failed or content is empty, log reason and return `null`.
-    - [ ] In `catch` block for extraction, log error and return `null`.
-- [ ] Add optional env vars `SCRAPE_TIMEOUT_MS` and `SCRAPER_USER_AGENT` to `.env.example`.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** [915]
-  - Write unit tests for `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`. [919]
-  - Mock native `Workspace`. Test different scenarios:
-    - Successful fetch (200 OK, HTML content type) -> Mock `articleExtractor` success -> Verify returned text [239].
-    - Successful fetch -> Mock `articleExtractor` failure/empty content -> Verify `null` return and logs [239, 240].
-    - Fetch returns non-OK status (e.g., 404, 500) -> Verify `null` return and logs [237, 240].
-    - Fetch returns non-HTML content type -> Verify `null` return and logs [237, 240].
-    - Fetch throws network error/timeout -> Verify `null` return and logs [237, 240].
-  - Mock `@extractus/article-extractor` to simulate success and failure cases. [918]
-  - Verify `Workspace` is called with the correct URL, User-Agent, and timeout signal [236].
-- **Integration Tests:** N/A for this module itself. [921]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:** Tested indirectly via Story 3.2 execution and directly via Story 3.4 stage runner. [912]
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Implemented scraper module with @extractus/article-extractor and robust error handling.}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-**File: ai/stories/3.2.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 3.2: Integrate Article Scraping into Main Workflow
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want to integrate the article scraper into the main workflow (`src/core/pipeline.ts`), attempting to scrape the article for each HN story that has a valid URL, after fetching its data. [241]
-
-**Context:** This story connects the scraper module (`articleScraper.ts` from Story 3.1) into the main application pipeline (`src/core/pipeline.ts`) developed in Epic 2. It modifies the main loop over the fetched stories (which contain data loaded in Story 2.2) to include a call to `scrapeArticle` for stories that have an article URL. The result (scraped text or null) is then stored in memory, associated with the story object. [47, 78, 79]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Modify the main execution flow in `src/core/pipeline.ts` (assuming logic moved here in Story 2.2). [242]
-- Import the `scrapeArticle` function from `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`. [243] Import the logger.
-- Within the main loop iterating through the fetched `Story` objects (after comments are fetched in Story 2.2 and before persistence in Story 2.3):
-  - Check if `story.articleUrl` exists and appears to be a valid HTTP/HTTPS URL. A simple check for starting with `http://` or `https://` is sufficient. [243, 244]
-  - If the URL is missing or invalid, log a warning using the logger ("Skipping scraping for story {storyId}: Missing or invalid URL") and proceed to the next step for this story (e.g., summarization in Epic 4, or persistence in Story 3.3). Set an internal placeholder for scraped content to `null`. [245]
-  - If a valid URL exists:
-    - Log ("Attempting to scrape article for story {storyId} from {story.articleUrl}"). [246]
-    - Call `await scrapeArticle(story.articleUrl)`. [247]
-    - Store the result (the extracted text string or `null`) in memory, associated with the story object. Define/add property `articleContent: string | null` to the `Story` type in `src/types/hn.ts`. [247, 513]
-    - Log the outcome clearly using the logger (e.g., "Successfully scraped article for story {storyId}", "Failed to scrape article for story {storyId}"). [248]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes Epic 1 & 2 steps, and then attempts article scraping for stories with valid `articleUrl`s within the main pipeline loop. [249]
-- AC2: Stories with missing or invalid `articleUrl`s are skipped by the scraping step, and a corresponding warning message is logged via the logger. [250]
-- AC3: For stories with valid URLs, the `scrapeArticle` function from `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts` is called with the correct URL. [251]
-- AC4: Logs (via logger) clearly indicate the start ("Attempting to scrape...") and the success/failure outcome of the scraping attempt for each relevant story. [252]
-- AC5: Story objects held in memory after this stage contain an `articleContent` property holding the scraped text (string) or `null` if scraping was skipped or failed. [253] (Verify via debugger/logging).
-- AC6: The `Story` type definition in `src/types/hn.ts` is updated to include the `articleContent: string | null` field. [513]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Modify: `src/core/pipeline.ts`, `src/types/hn.ts`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [818, 821])._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851].
-  - Uses `articleScraper.scrapeArticle` (Story 3.1), `logger` (Story 1.4).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905])._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - Calls internal `scrapeArticle(url)`.
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Operates on `Story[]` fetched in Epic 2.
-  - Augment `Story` interface in `src/types/hn.ts` to include `articleContent: string | null`. [513]
-  - Checks `story.articleUrl`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md` [506-517])._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - N/A directly, but `scrapeArticle` might use them (Story 3.1).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638])._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Perform the URL check before calling the scraper. [244]
-  - Clearly log skipping, attempt, success, failure for scraping. [245, 246, 248]
-  - Ensure the `articleContent` property is always set (either to the result string or explicitly to `null`).
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] Update `Story` type in `src/types/hn.ts` to include `articleContent: string | null`.
-- [ ] Modify the main loop in `src/core/pipeline.ts` where stories are processed.
-- [ ] Import `scrapeArticle` from `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`.
-- [ ] Import `logger`.
-- [ ] Inside the loop (after comment fetching, before persistence steps):
-  - [ ] Check if `story.articleUrl` exists and starts with `http`.
-  - [ ] If invalid/missing:
-    - [ ] Log warning message.
-    - [ ] Set `story.articleContent = null`.
-  - [ ] If valid:
-    - [ ] Log attempt message.
-    - [ ] Call `const scrapedContent = await scrapeArticle(story.articleUrl)`.
-    - [ ] Set `story.articleContent = scrapedContent`.
-    - [ ] Log success (if `scrapedContent` is not null) or failure (if `scrapedContent` is null).
-- [ ] Add temporary logging or use debugger to verify `articleContent` property in story objects (AC5).
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** [915]
-  - Unit test the modified pipeline logic in `src/core/pipeline.ts`. [916]
-  - Mock the `scrapeArticle` function. [918]
-  - Provide mock `Story` objects with and without valid `articleUrl`s.
-  - Verify that `scrapeArticle` is called only for stories with valid URLs [251].
-  - Verify that the correct URL is passed to `scrapeArticle`.
-  - Verify that the return value (mocked text or mocked null) from `scrapeArticle` is correctly assigned to the `story.articleContent` property [253].
-  - Verify that appropriate logs (skip warning, attempt, success/fail) are called based on the URL validity and mocked `scrapeArticle` result [250, 252].
-- **Integration Tests:** Less emphasis here; Story 3.4 provides better integration testing for scraping. [921]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:** [912]
-  - Run `npm run dev`.
-  - Check console logs for "Attempting to scrape...", "Successfully scraped...", "Failed to scrape...", and "Skipping scraping..." messages [250, 252].
-  - Use debugger or temporary logging to inspect `story.articleContent` values during or after the pipeline run [253].
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Integrated scraper call into pipeline. Updated Story type. Verified logic for handling valid/invalid URLs.}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-**File: ai/stories/3.3.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 3.3: Persist Scraped Article Text Locally
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want to save successfully scraped article text to a separate local file for each story, so that the text content is available as input for the summarization stage. [254]
-
-**Context:** This story adds the persistence step for the article content scraped in Story 3.2. Following a successful scrape (where `story.articleContent` is not null), this logic writes the plain text content to a `.txt` file (`{storyId}_article.txt`) within the date-stamped output directory created in Epic 1. This ensures the scraped text is available for the next stage (Summarization - Epic 4) even if the main script is run in stages or needs to be restarted. No file should be created if scraping failed or was skipped. [49, 734, 735]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Import Node.js `fs` (`writeFileSync`) and `path` modules if not already present in `src/core/pipeline.ts`. [255] Import logger.
-- In the main workflow (`src/core/pipeline.ts`), within the loop processing each story, _after_ the scraping attempt (Story 3.2) is complete: [256]
-  - Check if `story.articleContent` is a non-null, non-empty string.
-  - If yes (scraping was successful and yielded content):
-    - Retrieve the full path to the current date-stamped output directory (available from setup). [256]
-    - Construct the filename: `{storyId}_article.txt`. [257]
-    - Construct the full file path using `path.join()`. [257]
-    - Get the successfully scraped article text string (`story.articleContent`). [258]
-    - Use `fs.writeFileSync(fullPath, story.articleContent, 'utf-8')` to save the text to the file. [259] Wrap this call in a `try...catch` block for file system errors. [260]
-    - Log the successful saving of the file (e.g., "Saved scraped article text to {filename}") or any file writing errors encountered, using the logger. [260]
-  - If `story.articleContent` is null or empty (scraping skipped or failed), ensure _no_ `_article.txt` file is created for this story. [261]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory contains `_article.txt` files _only_ for those stories where `scrapeArticle` (from Story 3.1) succeeded and returned non-empty text content during the pipeline run (Story 3.2). [262]
-- AC2: The name of each article text file is `{storyId}_article.txt`. [263]
-- AC3: The content of each existing `_article.txt` file is the plain text string stored in `story.articleContent`. [264]
-- AC4: Logs confirm the successful writing of each `_article.txt` file or report specific file writing errors. [265]
-- AC5: No empty `_article.txt` files are created. Files only exist if scraping was successful and returned content. [266]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Modify: `src/core/pipeline.ts`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [818])._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851].
-  - Native `fs` module (`writeFileSync`). [259]
-  - Native `path` module (`join`). [257]
-  - Uses `logger` (Story 1.4).
-  - Uses output directory path (from Story 1.4 logic).
-  - Uses `story.articleContent` populated in Story 3.2.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905])._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - `fs.writeFileSync(fullPath, articleContentString, 'utf-8')`. [259]
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Checks `story.articleContent` (string | null).
-  - Defines output file format `{storyId}_article.txt` [541].
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md` [506-517, 541])._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - Relies on `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` being available (from Story 1.2/1.4).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638])._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Place the file writing logic immediately after the scraping result is known for a story.
-  - Use a clear `if (story.articleContent)` check. [256]
-  - Use `try...catch` around `fs.writeFileSync`. [260]
-  - Log success/failure clearly. [260]
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] In `src/core/pipeline.ts`, ensure `fs` and `path` are imported. Ensure logger is imported.
-- [ ] Ensure the output directory path is available within the story processing loop.
-- [ ] Inside the loop, after `story.articleContent` is set (from Story 3.2):
-  - [ ] Add an `if (story.articleContent)` condition.
-  - [ ] Inside the `if` block:
-    - [ ] Construct filename: `{storyId}_article.txt`.
-    - [ ] Construct full path using `path.join`.
-    - [ ] Implement `try...catch`:
-      - [ ] `try`: Call `fs.writeFileSync(fullPath, story.articleContent, 'utf-8')`.
-      - [ ] `try`: Log success message.
-      - [ ] `catch`: Log error message.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** [915]
-  - Difficult to unit test filesystem writes effectively. Focus on testing the _conditional logic_ within the pipeline function. [918]
-  - Mock `fs.writeFileSync`. Provide mock `Story` objects where `articleContent` is sometimes a string and sometimes null.
-  - Verify `fs.writeFileSync` is called _only when_ `articleContent` is a non-empty string. [262]
-  - Verify it's called with the correct path (`path.join(outputDir, storyId + '_article.txt')`) and content (`story.articleContent`). [263, 264]
-- **Integration Tests:** [921]
-  - Use `mock-fs` or temporary directory setup/teardown. [924]
-  - Run the pipeline segment responsible for scraping (mocked) and saving.
-  - Verify that `.txt` files are created only for stories where the mocked scraper returned text.
-  - Verify file contents match the mocked text.
-- **Manual/CLI Verification:** [912]
-  - Run `npm run dev`.
-  - Inspect the `output/YYYY-MM-DD/` directory.
-  - Check which `{storyId}_article.txt` files exist. Compare this against the console logs indicating successful/failed scraping attempts for corresponding story IDs. Verify files only exist for successful scrapes (AC1, AC5).
-  - Check filenames are correct (AC2).
-  - Open a few existing `.txt` files and spot-check the content (AC3).
-  - Check logs for file saving success/error messages (AC4).
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] for the overall approach)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Added logic to save article text conditionally. Verified files are created only on successful scrape.}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-**File: ai/stories/3.4.story.md**
-
-```markdown
-# Story 3.4: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Scraping
-
-**Status:** Draft
-
-## Goal & Context
-
-**User Story:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the article scraping logic using HN story data from local files, allowing independent testing and debugging of the scraper. [267]
-
-**Context:** This story implements the standalone stage testing utility for Epic 3, as required by the PRD [736, 764]. It creates `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts`, which reads story data (specifically URLs) from the `{storyId}_data.json` files generated in Epic 2 (or by `stage:fetch`), calls the `scrapeArticle` function (from Story 3.1) for each URL, and persists any successfully scraped text to `{storyId}_article.txt` files (replicating Story 3.3 logic). This allows testing the scraping functionality against real websites using previously fetched story lists, without running the full pipeline or the HN fetching stage. [57, 63, 820, 912, 930]
-
-## Detailed Requirements
-
-- Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts`. [268]
-- Import necessary modules: `fs` (e.g., `readdirSync`, `readFileSync`, `writeFileSync`, `existsSync`, `statSync`), `path`, `logger` (Story 1.4), `config` (Story 1.2), `scrapeArticle` (Story 3.1), date util (Story 1.4). [269]
-- The script should:
-  - Initialize the logger. [270]
-  - Load configuration (to get `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`). [271]
-  - Determine the target date-stamped directory path (e.g., using current date via date util, or potentially allow override via CLI arg later - current date default is fine for now). [271] Ensure this base output directory exists. Log the target directory.
-  - Check if the target date-stamped directory exists. If not, log an error and exit ("Directory {path} not found. Run fetch stage first?").
-  - Read the directory contents and identify all files ending with `_data.json`. [272] Use `fs.readdirSync` and filter.
-  - For each `_data.json` file found:
-    - Construct the full path and read its content using `fs.readFileSync`. [273]
-    - Parse the JSON content. Handle potential parse errors gracefully (log error, skip file). [273]
-    - Extract the `storyId` and `articleUrl` from the parsed data. [274]
-    - If a valid `articleUrl` exists (starts with `http`): [274]
-      - Log the attempt: "Attempting scrape for story {storyId} from {url}...".
-      - Call `await scrapeArticle(articleUrl)`. [274]
-      - If scraping succeeds (returns a non-null string):
-        - Construct the output filename `{storyId}_article.txt`. [275]
-        - Construct the full output path. [275]
-        - Save the text to the file using `fs.writeFileSync` (replicating logic from Story 3.3, including try/catch and logging). [275] Overwrite if the file exists. [276]
-        - Log success outcome.
-      - If scraping fails (`scrapeArticle` returns null):
-        - Log failure outcome.
-    - If `articleUrl` is missing or invalid:
-      - Log skipping message.
-  - Log overall completion: "Scraping stage finished processing {N} data files.".
-- Add a new script command to `package.json`: `"stage:scrape": "ts-node src/stages/scrape_articles.ts"`. [277]
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-- AC1: The file `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts` exists. [279]
-- AC2: The script `stage:scrape` is defined in `package.json`'s `scripts` section. [280]
-- AC3: Running `npm run stage:scrape` (assuming a date-stamped directory with `_data.json` files exists from a previous fetch run) successfully reads these JSON files. [281]
-- AC4: The script calls `scrapeArticle` for stories with valid `articleUrl`s found in the JSON files. [282]
-- AC5: The script creates or updates `{storyId}_article.txt` files in the _same_ date-stamped directory, corresponding only to successfully scraped articles. [283]
-- AC6: The script logs its actions (reading files, attempting scraping, skipping, saving results/failures) for each story ID processed based on the found `_data.json` files. [284]
-- AC7: The script operates solely based on local `_data.json` files as input and fetching from external article URLs via `scrapeArticle`; it does not call the Algolia HN API client. [285, 286]
-
-## Technical Implementation Context
-
-**Guidance:** Use the following details for implementation. Refer to the linked `docs/` files for broader context if needed.
-
-- **Relevant Files:**
-  - Files to Create: `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts`.
-  - Files to Modify: `package.json`.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/project-structure.md` [820] for stage runner location)._
-- **Key Technologies:**
-  - TypeScript [846], Node.js 22.x [851], `ts-node`.
-  - Native `fs` module (`readdirSync`, `readFileSync`, `writeFileSync`, `existsSync`, `statSync`). [269]
-  - Native `path` module. [269]
-  - Uses `logger` (Story 1.4), `config` (Story 1.2), date util (Story 1.4), `scrapeArticle` (Story 3.1), persistence logic (Story 3.3).
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/tech-stack.md` [839-905])._
-- **API Interactions / SDK Usage:**
-  - Calls internal `scrapeArticle(url)`.
-  - Uses `fs` module extensively for reading directory, reading JSON, writing TXT.
-- **Data Structures:**
-  - Reads JSON structure from `_data.json` files [538-540]. Extracts `storyId`, `articleUrl`.
-  - Creates `{storyId}_article.txt` files [541].
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/data-models.md`)._
-- **Environment Variables:**
-  - Reads `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` via `config.ts`. `scrapeArticle` might use others.
-  - _(Hint: See `docs/environment-vars.md` [548-638])._
-- **Coding Standards Notes:**
-  - Structure script clearly (setup, read data files, loop, process/scrape/save).
-  - Use `async/await` for `scrapeArticle`.
-  - Implement robust error handling for file IO (reading dir, reading files, parsing JSON, writing files) using `try...catch` and logging.
-  - Use logger for detailed progress reporting. [284]
-  - Wrap main logic in an async IIFE or main function.
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] Create `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts`.
-- [ ] Add imports: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `scrapeArticle`, date util.
-- [ ] Implement setup: Init logger, load config, get output path, get target date-stamped path.
-- [ ] Check if target date-stamped directory exists, log error and exit if not.
-- [ ] Use `fs.readdirSync` to get list of files in the target directory.
-- [ ] Filter the list to get only files ending in `_data.json`.
-- [ ] Loop through the `_data.json` filenames:
-  - [ ] Construct full path for the JSON file.
-  - [ ] Use `try...catch` for reading and parsing the JSON file:
-    - [ ] `try`: Read file (`fs.readFileSync`). Parse JSON (`JSON.parse`).
-    - [ ] `catch`: Log error (read/parse), continue to next file.
-  - [ ] Extract `storyId` and `articleUrl`.
-  - [ ] Check if `articleUrl` is valid (starts with `http`).
-  - [ ] If valid:
-    - [ ] Log attempt.
-    - [ ] Call `content = await scrapeArticle(articleUrl)`.
-    - [ ] `if (content)`:
-      - [ ] Construct `.txt` output path.
-      - [ ] Use `try...catch` to write file (`fs.writeFileSync`). Log success/error.
-    - [ ] `else`: Log scrape failure.
-  - [ ] If URL invalid: Log skip.
-- [ ] Log completion message.
-- [ ] Add `"stage:scrape": "ts-node src/stages/scrape_articles.ts"` to `package.json`.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-**Guidance:** Verify implementation against the ACs using the following tests.
-
-- **Unit Tests:** Difficult to unit test the entire script effectively due to heavy FS and orchestration logic. Focus on unit testing the core `scrapeArticle` module (Story 3.1) and utilities. [915]
-- **Integration Tests:** N/A for the script itself. [921]
-- **Manual/CLI Verification (Primary Test Method):** [912, 927, 930]
-  - Ensure `_data.json` files exist from `npm run stage:fetch` or `npm run dev`.
-  - Run `npm run stage:scrape`. [281]
-  - Verify successful execution.
-  - Check logs for reading files, skipping, attempting scrapes, success/failure messages, and saving messages [284].
-  - Inspect the `output/YYYY-MM-DD/` directory for newly created/updated `{storyId}_article.txt` files. Verify they correspond to stories where scraping succeeded according to logs [283, 285].
-  - Verify the script _only_ performed scraping actions based on local files (AC7).
-  - Modify `package.json` to add the script (AC2).
-- _(Hint: See `docs/testing-strategy.md` [907-950] which identifies Stage Runners as a key part of Acceptance Testing)._
-
-## Story Wrap Up (Agent Populates After Execution)
-
-- **Agent Model Used:** `<Agent Model Name/Version>`
-- **Completion Notes:** {Stage runner implemented. Reads \_data.json, calls scraper, saves \_article.txt conditionally. package.json updated.}
-- **Change Log:**
-  - Initial Draft
-```
-
----
-
-## **End of Report for Epic 3**

V2-FULL-DEMO-WALKTHROUGH/epic1.md

@@ -1,89 +0,0 @@
-# Epic 1: Project Initialization & Core Setup
-
-**Goal:** Initialize the project using the "bmad-boilerplate", manage dependencies, setup `.env` and config loading, establish basic CLI entry point, setup basic logging and output directory structure. This provides the foundational setup for all subsequent development work.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 1.1: Initialize Project from Boilerplate
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to set up the initial project structure using the `bmad-boilerplate`, so that I have the standard tooling (TS, Jest, ESLint, Prettier), configurations, and scripts in place.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Copy or clone the contents of the `bmad-boilerplate` into the new project's root directory.
-    -   Initialize a git repository in the project root directory (if not already done by cloning).
-    -   Ensure the `.gitignore` file from the boilerplate is present.
-    -   Run `npm install` to download and install all `devDependencies` specified in the boilerplate's `package.json`.
-    -   Verify that the core boilerplate scripts (`lint`, `format`, `test`, `build`) execute without errors on the initial codebase.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The project directory contains the files and structure from `bmad-boilerplate`.
-    -   AC2: A `node_modules` directory exists and contains packages corresponding to `devDependencies`.
-    -   AC3: `npm run lint` command completes successfully without reporting any linting errors.
-    -   AC4: `npm run format` command completes successfully, potentially making formatting changes according to Prettier rules. Running it a second time should result in no changes.
-    -   AC5: `npm run test` command executes Jest successfully (it may report "no tests found" which is acceptable at this stage).
-    -   AC6: `npm run build` command executes successfully, creating a `dist` directory containing compiled JavaScript output.
-    -   AC7: The `.gitignore` file exists and includes entries for `node_modules/`, `.env`, `dist/`, etc. as specified in the boilerplate.
-
----
-
-### Story 1.2: Setup Environment Configuration
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to establish the environment configuration mechanism using `.env` files, so that secrets and settings (like output paths) can be managed outside of version control, following boilerplate conventions.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Verify the `.env.example` file exists (from boilerplate).
-    -   Add an initial configuration variable `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH=./output` to `.env.example`.
-    -   Create the `.env` file locally by copying `.env.example`. Populate `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` if needed (can keep default).
-    -   Implement a utility module (e.g., `src/config.ts`) that loads environment variables from the `.env` file at application startup.
-    -   The utility should export the loaded configuration values (initially just `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`).
-    -   Ensure the `.env` file is listed in `.gitignore` and is not committed.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Handle `.env` files with native node 22 support, no need for `dotenv`
-    -   AC2: The `.env.example` file exists, is tracked by git, and contains the line `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH=./output`.
-    -   AC3: The `.env` file exists locally but is NOT tracked by git.
-    -   AC4: A configuration module (`src/config.ts` or similar) exists and successfully loads the `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` value from `.env` when the application starts.
-    -   AC5: The loaded `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` value is accessible within the application code.
-
----
-
-### Story 1.3: Implement Basic CLI Entry Point & Execution
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a basic `src/index.ts` entry point that can be executed via the boilerplate's `dev` and `start` scripts, providing a working foundation for the application logic.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create the main application entry point file at `src/index.ts`.
-    -   Implement minimal code within `src/index.ts` to:
-        -   Import the configuration loading mechanism (from Story 1.2).
-        -   Log a simple startup message to the console (e.g., "BMad Hacker Daily Digest - Starting Up...").
-        -   (Optional) Log the loaded `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` to verify config loading.
-    -   Confirm execution using boilerplate scripts.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `src/index.ts` file exists.
-    -   AC2: Running `npm run dev` executes `src/index.ts` via `ts-node` and logs the startup message to the console.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run build` successfully compiles `src/index.ts` (and any imports) into the `dist` directory.
-    -   AC4: Running `npm start` (after a successful build) executes the compiled code from `dist` and logs the startup message to the console.
-
----
-
-### Story 1.4: Setup Basic Logging and Output Directory
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a basic console logging mechanism and the dynamic creation of a date-stamped output directory, so that the application can provide execution feedback and prepare for storing data artifacts in subsequent epics.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Implement a simple, reusable logging utility module (e.g., `src/logger.ts`). Initially, it can wrap `console.log`, `console.warn`, `console.error`.
-    -   Refactor `src/index.ts` to use this `logger` for its startup message(s).
-    -   In `src/index.ts` (or a setup function called by it):
-        -   Retrieve the `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` from the configuration (loaded in Story 1.2).
-        -   Determine the current date in 'YYYY-MM-DD' format.
-        -   Construct the full path for the date-stamped subdirectory (e.g., `${OUTPUT_DIR_PATH}/YYYY-MM-DD`).
-        -   Check if the base output directory exists; if not, create it.
-        -   Check if the date-stamped subdirectory exists; if not, create it recursively. Use Node.js `fs` module (e.g., `fs.mkdirSync(path, { recursive: true })`).
-        -   Log (using the logger) the full path of the output directory being used for the current run (e.g., "Output directory for this run: ./output/2025-05-04").
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: A logger utility module (`src/logger.ts` or similar) exists and is used for console output in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   AC2: Running `npm run dev` or `npm start` logs the startup message via the logger.
-    -   AC3: Running the application creates the base output directory (e.g., `./output` defined in `.env`) if it doesn't already exist.
-    -   AC4: Running the application creates a date-stamped subdirectory (e.g., `./output/2025-05-04`) within the base output directory if it doesn't already exist.
-    -   AC5: The application logs a message indicating the full path to the date-stamped output directory created/used for the current execution.
-    -   AC6: The application exits gracefully after performing these setup steps (for now).
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 1     | 2-pm           |

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-# Epic 1: Project Initialization & Core Setup
-
-**Goal:** Initialize the project using the "bmad-boilerplate", manage dependencies, setup `.env` and config loading, establish basic CLI entry point, setup basic logging and output directory structure. This provides the foundational setup for all subsequent development work.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 1.1: Initialize Project from Boilerplate
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to set up the initial project structure using the `bmad-boilerplate`, so that I have the standard tooling (TS, Jest, ESLint, Prettier), configurations, and scripts in place.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Copy or clone the contents of the `bmad-boilerplate` into the new project's root directory.
-    -   Initialize a git repository in the project root directory (if not already done by cloning).
-    -   Ensure the `.gitignore` file from the boilerplate is present.
-    -   Run `npm install` to download and install all `devDependencies` specified in the boilerplate's `package.json`.
-    -   Verify that the core boilerplate scripts (`lint`, `format`, `test`, `build`) execute without errors on the initial codebase.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The project directory contains the files and structure from `bmad-boilerplate`.
-    -   AC2: A `node_modules` directory exists and contains packages corresponding to `devDependencies`.
-    -   AC3: `npm run lint` command completes successfully without reporting any linting errors.
-    -   AC4: `npm run format` command completes successfully, potentially making formatting changes according to Prettier rules. Running it a second time should result in no changes.
-    -   AC5: `npm run test` command executes Jest successfully (it may report "no tests found" which is acceptable at this stage).
-    -   AC6: `npm run build` command executes successfully, creating a `dist` directory containing compiled JavaScript output.
-    -   AC7: The `.gitignore` file exists and includes entries for `node_modules/`, `.env`, `dist/`, etc. as specified in the boilerplate.
-
----
-
-### Story 1.2: Setup Environment Configuration
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to establish the environment configuration mechanism using `.env` files, so that secrets and settings (like output paths) can be managed outside of version control, following boilerplate conventions.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Verify the `.env.example` file exists (from boilerplate).
-    -   Add an initial configuration variable `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH=./output` to `.env.example`.
-    -   Create the `.env` file locally by copying `.env.example`. Populate `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` if needed (can keep default).
-    -   Implement a utility module (e.g., `src/config.ts`) that loads environment variables from the `.env` file at application startup.
-    -   The utility should export the loaded configuration values (initially just `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`).
-    -   Ensure the `.env` file is listed in `.gitignore` and is not committed.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Handle `.env` files with native node 22 support, no need for `dotenv`
-    -   AC2: The `.env.example` file exists, is tracked by git, and contains the line `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH=./output`.
-    -   AC3: The `.env` file exists locally but is NOT tracked by git.
-    -   AC4: A configuration module (`src/config.ts` or similar) exists and successfully loads the `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` value from `.env` when the application starts.
-    -   AC5: The loaded `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` value is accessible within the application code.
-
----
-
-### Story 1.3: Implement Basic CLI Entry Point & Execution
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a basic `src/index.ts` entry point that can be executed via the boilerplate's `dev` and `start` scripts, providing a working foundation for the application logic.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create the main application entry point file at `src/index.ts`.
-    -   Implement minimal code within `src/index.ts` to:
-        -   Import the configuration loading mechanism (from Story 1.2).
-        -   Log a simple startup message to the console (e.g., "BMad Hacker Daily Digest - Starting Up...").
-        -   (Optional) Log the loaded `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` to verify config loading.
-    -   Confirm execution using boilerplate scripts.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `src/index.ts` file exists.
-    -   AC2: Running `npm run dev` executes `src/index.ts` via `ts-node` and logs the startup message to the console.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run build` successfully compiles `src/index.ts` (and any imports) into the `dist` directory.
-    -   AC4: Running `npm start` (after a successful build) executes the compiled code from `dist` and logs the startup message to the console.
-
----
-
-### Story 1.4: Setup Basic Logging and Output Directory
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a basic console logging mechanism and the dynamic creation of a date-stamped output directory, so that the application can provide execution feedback and prepare for storing data artifacts in subsequent epics.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Implement a simple, reusable logging utility module (e.g., `src/logger.ts`). Initially, it can wrap `console.log`, `console.warn`, `console.error`.
-    -   Refactor `src/index.ts` to use this `logger` for its startup message(s).
-    -   In `src/index.ts` (or a setup function called by it):
-        -   Retrieve the `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH` from the configuration (loaded in Story 1.2).
-        -   Determine the current date in 'YYYY-MM-DD' format.
-        -   Construct the full path for the date-stamped subdirectory (e.g., `${OUTPUT_DIR_PATH}/YYYY-MM-DD`).
-        -   Check if the base output directory exists; if not, create it.
-        -   Check if the date-stamped subdirectory exists; if not, create it recursively. Use Node.js `fs` module (e.g., `fs.mkdirSync(path, { recursive: true })`).
-        -   Log (using the logger) the full path of the output directory being used for the current run (e.g., "Output directory for this run: ./output/2025-05-04").
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: A logger utility module (`src/logger.ts` or similar) exists and is used for console output in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   AC2: Running `npm run dev` or `npm start` logs the startup message via the logger.
-    -   AC3: Running the application creates the base output directory (e.g., `./output` defined in `.env`) if it doesn't already exist.
-    -   AC4: Running the application creates a date-stamped subdirectory (e.g., `./output/2025-05-04`) within the base output directory if it doesn't already exist.
-    -   AC5: The application logs a message indicating the full path to the date-stamped output directory created/used for the current execution.
-    -   AC6: The application exits gracefully after performing these setup steps (for now).
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 1     | 2-pm           |

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-# Epic 2: HN Data Acquisition & Persistence
-
-**Goal:** Implement fetching top 10 stories and their comments (respecting limits) from Algolia HN API, and persist this raw data locally into the date-stamped output directory created in Epic 1. Implement a stage testing utility for fetching.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 2.1: Implement Algolia HN API Client
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a dedicated client module to interact with the Algolia Hacker News Search API, so that fetching stories and comments is encapsulated, reusable, and uses the required native `Workspace` API.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new module: `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`.
-    -   Implement an async function `WorkspaceTopStories` within the client:
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to call the Algolia HN Search API endpoint for front-page stories (e.g., `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=front_page&hitsPerPage=10`). Adjust `hitsPerPage` if needed to ensure 10 stories.
-        -   Parse the JSON response.
-        -   Extract required metadata for each story: `objectID` (use as `storyId`), `title`, `url` (article URL), `points`, `num_comments`. Handle potential missing `url` field gracefully (log warning, maybe skip story later if URL needed).
-        -   Construct the `hnUrl` for each story (e.g., `https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id={storyId}`).
-        -   Return an array of structured story objects.
-    -   Implement a separate async function `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` within the client:
-        -   Accept `storyId` and `maxComments` limit as arguments.
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to call the Algolia HN Search API endpoint for comments of a specific story (e.g., `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=comment,story_{storyId}&hitsPerPage={maxComments}`).
-        -   Parse the JSON response.
-        -   Extract required comment data: `objectID` (use as `commentId`), `comment_text`, `author`, `created_at`.
-        -   Filter out comments where `comment_text` is null or empty. Ensure only up to `maxComments` are returned.
-        -   Return an array of structured comment objects.
-    -   Implement basic error handling using `try...catch` around `Workspace` calls and check `response.ok` status. Log errors using the logger utility from Epic 1.
-    -   Define TypeScript interfaces/types for the expected structures of API responses (stories, comments) and the data returned by the client functions (e.g., `Story`, `Comment`).
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The module `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts` exists and exports `WorkspaceTopStories` and `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` functions.
-    -   AC2: Calling `WorkspaceTopStories` makes a network request to the correct Algolia endpoint and returns a promise resolving to an array of 10 `Story` objects containing the specified metadata.
-    -   AC3: Calling `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` with a valid `storyId` and `maxComments` limit makes a network request to the correct Algolia endpoint and returns a promise resolving to an array of `Comment` objects (up to `maxComments`), filtering out empty ones.
-    -   AC4: Both functions use the native `Workspace` API internally.
-    -   AC5: Network errors or non-successful API responses (e.g., status 4xx, 5xx) are caught and logged using the logger.
-    -   AC6: Relevant TypeScript types (`Story`, `Comment`, etc.) are defined and used within the client module.
-
----
-
-### Story 2.2: Integrate HN Data Fetching into Main Workflow
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to integrate the HN data fetching logic into the main application workflow (`src/index.ts`), so that running the app retrieves the top 10 stories and their comments after completing the setup from Epic 1.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts` (or a main async function called by it).
-    -   Import the `algoliaHNClient` functions.
-    -   Import the configuration module to access `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-    -   After the Epic 1 setup (config load, logger init, output dir creation), call `WorkspaceTopStories()`.
-    -   Log the number of stories fetched.
-    -   Iterate through the array of fetched `Story` objects.
-    -   For each `Story`, call `WorkspaceCommentsForStory()`, passing the `story.storyId` and the configured `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-    -   Store the fetched comments within the corresponding `Story` object in memory (e.g., add a `comments: Comment[]` property to the `Story` object).
-    -   Log progress using the logger utility (e.g., "Fetched 10 stories.", "Fetching up to X comments for story {storyId}...").
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes Epic 1 setup steps followed by fetching stories and then comments for each story.
-    -   AC2: Logs clearly show the start and successful completion of fetching stories, and the start of fetching comments for each of the 10 stories.
-    -   AC3: The configured `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` value is read from config and used in the calls to `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`.
-    -   AC4: After successful execution, story objects held in memory contain a nested array of fetched comment objects. (Can be verified via debugger or temporary logging).
-
----
-
-### Story 2.3: Persist Fetched HN Data Locally
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to save the fetched HN stories (including their comments) to JSON files in the date-stamped output directory, so that the raw data is persisted locally for subsequent pipeline stages and debugging.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Define a consistent JSON structure for the output file content. Example: `{ storyId: "...", title: "...", url: "...", hnUrl: "...", points: ..., fetchedAt: "ISO_TIMESTAMP", comments: [{ commentId: "...", text: "...", author: "...", createdAt: "ISO_TIMESTAMP", ... }, ...] }`. Include a timestamp for when the data was fetched.
-    -   Import Node.js `fs` (specifically `fs.writeFileSync`) and `path` modules.
-    -   In the main workflow (`src/index.ts`), within the loop iterating through stories (after comments have been fetched and added to the story object in Story 2.2):
-        -   Get the full path to the date-stamped output directory (determined in Epic 1).
-        -   Construct the filename for the story's data: `{storyId}_data.json`.
-        -   Construct the full file path using `path.join()`.
-        -   Serialize the complete story object (including comments and fetch timestamp) to a JSON string using `JSON.stringify(storyObject, null, 2)` for readability.
-        -   Write the JSON string to the file using `fs.writeFileSync()`. Use a `try...catch` block for error handling.
-    -   Log (using the logger) the successful persistence of each story's data file or any errors encountered during file writing.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory (e.g., `./output/YYYY-MM-DD/`) contains exactly 10 files named `{storyId}_data.json`.
-    -   AC2: Each JSON file contains valid JSON representing a single story object, including its metadata, fetch timestamp, and an array of its fetched comments, matching the defined structure.
-    -   AC3: The number of comments in each file's `comments` array does not exceed `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-    -   AC4: Logs indicate that saving data to a file was attempted for each story, reporting success or specific file writing errors.
-
----
-
-### Story 2.4: Implement Stage Testing Utility for HN Fetching
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate, executable script that *only* performs the HN data fetching and persistence, so I can test and trigger this stage independently of the full pipeline.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts`.
-    -   This script should perform the essential setup required for this stage: initialize logger, load configuration (`.env`), determine and create output directory (reuse or replicate logic from Epic 1 / `src/index.ts`).
-    -   The script should then execute the core logic of fetching stories via `algoliaHNClient.fetchTopStories`, fetching comments via `algoliaHNClient.fetchCommentsForStory` (using loaded config for limit), and persisting the results to JSON files using `fs.writeFileSync` (replicating logic from Story 2.3).
-    -   The script should log its progress using the logger utility.
-    -   Add a new script command to `package.json` under `"scripts"`: `"stage:fetch": "ts-node src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts"`.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The file `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts` exists.
-    -   AC2: The script `stage:fetch` is defined in `package.json`'s `scripts` section.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run stage:fetch` executes successfully, performing only the setup, fetch, and persist steps.
-    -   AC4: Running `npm run stage:fetch` creates the same 10 `{storyId}_data.json` files in the correct date-stamped output directory as running the main `npm run dev` command (at the current state of development).
-    -   AC5: Logs generated by `npm run stage:fetch` reflect only the fetching and persisting steps, not subsequent pipeline stages.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 2     | 2-pm           |

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-# Epic 2: HN Data Acquisition & Persistence
-
-**Goal:** Implement fetching top 10 stories and their comments (respecting limits) from Algolia HN API, and persist this raw data locally into the date-stamped output directory created in Epic 1. Implement a stage testing utility for fetching.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 2.1: Implement Algolia HN API Client
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a dedicated client module to interact with the Algolia Hacker News Search API, so that fetching stories and comments is encapsulated, reusable, and uses the required native `Workspace` API.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new module: `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts`.
-    -   Implement an async function `WorkspaceTopStories` within the client:
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to call the Algolia HN Search API endpoint for front-page stories (e.g., `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=front_page&hitsPerPage=10`). Adjust `hitsPerPage` if needed to ensure 10 stories.
-        -   Parse the JSON response.
-        -   Extract required metadata for each story: `objectID` (use as `storyId`), `title`, `url` (article URL), `points`, `num_comments`. Handle potential missing `url` field gracefully (log warning, maybe skip story later if URL needed).
-        -   Construct the `hnUrl` for each story (e.g., `https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id={storyId}`).
-        -   Return an array of structured story objects.
-    -   Implement a separate async function `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` within the client:
-        -   Accept `storyId` and `maxComments` limit as arguments.
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to call the Algolia HN Search API endpoint for comments of a specific story (e.g., `http://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search?tags=comment,story_{storyId}&hitsPerPage={maxComments}`).
-        -   Parse the JSON response.
-        -   Extract required comment data: `objectID` (use as `commentId`), `comment_text`, `author`, `created_at`.
-        -   Filter out comments where `comment_text` is null or empty. Ensure only up to `maxComments` are returned.
-        -   Return an array of structured comment objects.
-    -   Implement basic error handling using `try...catch` around `Workspace` calls and check `response.ok` status. Log errors using the logger utility from Epic 1.
-    -   Define TypeScript interfaces/types for the expected structures of API responses (stories, comments) and the data returned by the client functions (e.g., `Story`, `Comment`).
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The module `src/clients/algoliaHNClient.ts` exists and exports `WorkspaceTopStories` and `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` functions.
-    -   AC2: Calling `WorkspaceTopStories` makes a network request to the correct Algolia endpoint and returns a promise resolving to an array of 10 `Story` objects containing the specified metadata.
-    -   AC3: Calling `WorkspaceCommentsForStory` with a valid `storyId` and `maxComments` limit makes a network request to the correct Algolia endpoint and returns a promise resolving to an array of `Comment` objects (up to `maxComments`), filtering out empty ones.
-    -   AC4: Both functions use the native `Workspace` API internally.
-    -   AC5: Network errors or non-successful API responses (e.g., status 4xx, 5xx) are caught and logged using the logger.
-    -   AC6: Relevant TypeScript types (`Story`, `Comment`, etc.) are defined and used within the client module.
-
----
-
-### Story 2.2: Integrate HN Data Fetching into Main Workflow
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to integrate the HN data fetching logic into the main application workflow (`src/index.ts`), so that running the app retrieves the top 10 stories and their comments after completing the setup from Epic 1.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts` (or a main async function called by it).
-    -   Import the `algoliaHNClient` functions.
-    -   Import the configuration module to access `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-    -   After the Epic 1 setup (config load, logger init, output dir creation), call `WorkspaceTopStories()`.
-    -   Log the number of stories fetched.
-    -   Iterate through the array of fetched `Story` objects.
-    -   For each `Story`, call `WorkspaceCommentsForStory()`, passing the `story.storyId` and the configured `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-    -   Store the fetched comments within the corresponding `Story` object in memory (e.g., add a `comments: Comment[]` property to the `Story` object).
-    -   Log progress using the logger utility (e.g., "Fetched 10 stories.", "Fetching up to X comments for story {storyId}...").
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes Epic 1 setup steps followed by fetching stories and then comments for each story.
-    -   AC2: Logs clearly show the start and successful completion of fetching stories, and the start of fetching comments for each of the 10 stories.
-    -   AC3: The configured `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY` value is read from config and used in the calls to `WorkspaceCommentsForStory`.
-    -   AC4: After successful execution, story objects held in memory contain a nested array of fetched comment objects. (Can be verified via debugger or temporary logging).
-
----
-
-### Story 2.3: Persist Fetched HN Data Locally
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to save the fetched HN stories (including their comments) to JSON files in the date-stamped output directory, so that the raw data is persisted locally for subsequent pipeline stages and debugging.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Define a consistent JSON structure for the output file content. Example: `{ storyId: "...", title: "...", url: "...", hnUrl: "...", points: ..., fetchedAt: "ISO_TIMESTAMP", comments: [{ commentId: "...", text: "...", author: "...", createdAt: "ISO_TIMESTAMP", ... }, ...] }`. Include a timestamp for when the data was fetched.
-    -   Import Node.js `fs` (specifically `fs.writeFileSync`) and `path` modules.
-    -   In the main workflow (`src/index.ts`), within the loop iterating through stories (after comments have been fetched and added to the story object in Story 2.2):
-        -   Get the full path to the date-stamped output directory (determined in Epic 1).
-        -   Construct the filename for the story's data: `{storyId}_data.json`.
-        -   Construct the full file path using `path.join()`.
-        -   Serialize the complete story object (including comments and fetch timestamp) to a JSON string using `JSON.stringify(storyObject, null, 2)` for readability.
-        -   Write the JSON string to the file using `fs.writeFileSync()`. Use a `try...catch` block for error handling.
-    -   Log (using the logger) the successful persistence of each story's data file or any errors encountered during file writing.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory (e.g., `./output/YYYY-MM-DD/`) contains exactly 10 files named `{storyId}_data.json`.
-    -   AC2: Each JSON file contains valid JSON representing a single story object, including its metadata, fetch timestamp, and an array of its fetched comments, matching the defined structure.
-    -   AC3: The number of comments in each file's `comments` array does not exceed `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`.
-    -   AC4: Logs indicate that saving data to a file was attempted for each story, reporting success or specific file writing errors.
-
----
-
-### Story 2.4: Implement Stage Testing Utility for HN Fetching
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate, executable script that *only* performs the HN data fetching and persistence, so I can test and trigger this stage independently of the full pipeline.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts`.
-    -   This script should perform the essential setup required for this stage: initialize logger, load configuration (`.env`), determine and create output directory (reuse or replicate logic from Epic 1 / `src/index.ts`).
-    -   The script should then execute the core logic of fetching stories via `algoliaHNClient.fetchTopStories`, fetching comments via `algoliaHNClient.fetchCommentsForStory` (using loaded config for limit), and persisting the results to JSON files using `fs.writeFileSync` (replicating logic from Story 2.3).
-    -   The script should log its progress using the logger utility.
-    -   Add a new script command to `package.json` under `"scripts"`: `"stage:fetch": "ts-node src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts"`.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The file `src/stages/fetch_hn_data.ts` exists.
-    -   AC2: The script `stage:fetch` is defined in `package.json`'s `scripts` section.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run stage:fetch` executes successfully, performing only the setup, fetch, and persist steps.
-    -   AC4: Running `npm run stage:fetch` creates the same 10 `{storyId}_data.json` files in the correct date-stamped output directory as running the main `npm run dev` command (at the current state of development).
-    -   AC5: Logs generated by `npm run stage:fetch` reflect only the fetching and persisting steps, not subsequent pipeline stages.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 2     | 2-pm           |

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-# Epic 3: Article Scraping & Persistence
-
-**Goal:** Implement a best-effort article scraping mechanism to fetch and extract plain text content from the external URLs associated with fetched HN stories. Handle failures gracefully and persist successfully scraped text locally. Implement a stage testing utility for scraping.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 3.1: Implement Basic Article Scraper Module
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a module that attempts to fetch HTML from a URL and extract the main article text using basic methods, handling common failures gracefully, so article content can be prepared for summarization.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new module: `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`.
-    -   Add a suitable HTML parsing/extraction library dependency (e.g., `@extractus/article-extractor` recommended for simplicity, or `cheerio` for more control). Run `npm install @extractus/article-extractor --save-prod` (or chosen alternative).
-    -   Implement an async function `scrapeArticle(url: string): Promise<string | null>` within the module.
-    -   Inside the function:
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to retrieve content from the `url`. Set a reasonable timeout (e.g., 10-15 seconds). Include a `User-Agent` header to mimic a browser.
-        -   Handle potential `Workspace` errors (network errors, timeouts) using `try...catch`.
-        -   Check the `response.ok` status. If not okay, log error and return `null`.
-        -   Check the `Content-Type` header of the response. If it doesn't indicate HTML (e.g., does not include `text/html`), log warning and return `null`.
-        -   If HTML is received, attempt to extract the main article text using the chosen library (`article-extractor` preferred).
-        -   Wrap the extraction logic in a `try...catch` to handle library-specific errors.
-        -   Return the extracted plain text string if successful. Ensure it's just text, not HTML markup.
-        -   Return `null` if extraction fails or results in empty content.
-    -   Log all significant events, errors, or reasons for returning null (e.g., "Scraping URL...", "Fetch failed:", "Non-HTML content type:", "Extraction failed:", "Successfully extracted text") using the logger utility.
-    -   Define TypeScript types/interfaces as needed.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `articleScraper.ts` module exists and exports the `scrapeArticle` function.
-    -   AC2: The chosen scraping library (e.g., `@extractus/article-extractor`) is added to `dependencies` in `package.json`.
-    -   AC3: `scrapeArticle` uses native `Workspace` with a timeout and User-Agent header.
-    -   AC4: `scrapeArticle` correctly handles fetch errors, non-OK responses, and non-HTML content types by logging and returning `null`.
-    -   AC5: `scrapeArticle` uses the chosen library to attempt text extraction from valid HTML content.
-    -   AC6: `scrapeArticle` returns the extracted plain text on success, and `null` on any failure (fetch, non-HTML, extraction error, empty result).
-    -   AC7: Relevant logs are produced for success, failure modes, and errors encountered during the process.
-
----
-
-### Story 3.2: Integrate Article Scraping into Main Workflow
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to integrate the article scraper into the main workflow (`src/index.ts`), attempting to scrape the article for each HN story that has a valid URL, after fetching its data.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   Import the `scrapeArticle` function from `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`.
-    -   Within the main loop iterating through the fetched stories (after comments are fetched in Epic 2):
-        -   Check if `story.url` exists and appears to be a valid HTTP/HTTPS URL. A simple check for starting with `http://` or `https://` is sufficient.
-        -   If the URL is missing or invalid, log a warning ("Skipping scraping for story {storyId}: Missing or invalid URL") and proceed to the next story's processing step.
-        -   If a valid URL exists, log ("Attempting to scrape article for story {storyId} from {story.url}").
-        -   Call `await scrapeArticle(story.url)`.
-        -   Store the result (the extracted text string or `null`) in memory, associated with the story object (e.g., add property `articleContent: string | null`).
-        -   Log the outcome clearly (e.g., "Successfully scraped article for story {storyId}", "Failed to scrape article for story {storyId}").
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes Epic 1 & 2 steps, and then attempts article scraping for stories with valid URLs.
-    -   AC2: Stories with missing or invalid URLs are skipped, and a corresponding log message is generated.
-    -   AC3: For stories with valid URLs, the `scrapeArticle` function is called.
-    -   AC4: Logs clearly indicate the start and success/failure outcome of the scraping attempt for each relevant story.
-    -   AC5: Story objects held in memory after this stage contain an `articleContent` property holding the scraped text (string) or `null` if scraping was skipped or failed.
-
----
-
-### Story 3.3: Persist Scraped Article Text Locally
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to save successfully scraped article text to a separate local file for each story, so that the text content is available as input for the summarization stage.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Import Node.js `fs` and `path` modules if not already present in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   In the main workflow (`src/index.ts`), immediately after a successful call to `scrapeArticle` for a story (where the result is a non-null string):
-        -   Retrieve the full path to the current date-stamped output directory.
-        -   Construct the filename: `{storyId}_article.txt`.
-        -   Construct the full file path using `path.join()`.
-        -   Get the successfully scraped article text string (`articleContent`).
-        -   Use `fs.writeFileSync(fullPath, articleContent, 'utf-8')` to save the text to the file. Wrap in `try...catch` for file system errors.
-        -   Log the successful saving of the file (e.g., "Saved scraped article text to {filename}") or any file writing errors encountered.
-    -   Ensure *no* `_article.txt` file is created if `scrapeArticle` returned `null` (due to skipping or failure).
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory contains `_article.txt` files *only* for those stories where `scrapeArticle` succeeded and returned text content.
-    -   AC2: The name of each article text file is `{storyId}_article.txt`.
-    -   AC3: The content of each `_article.txt` file is the plain text string returned by `scrapeArticle`.
-    -   AC4: Logs confirm the successful writing of each `_article.txt` file or report specific file writing errors.
-    -   AC5: No empty `_article.txt` files are created. Files only exist if scraping was successful.
-
----
-
-### Story 3.4: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Scraping
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the article scraping logic using HN story data from local files, allowing independent testing and debugging of the scraper.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts`.
-    -   Import necessary modules: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `scrapeArticle`.
-    -   The script should:
-        -   Initialize the logger.
-        -   Load configuration (to get `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`).
-        -   Determine the target date-stamped directory path (e.g., `${OUTPUT_DIR_PATH}/YYYY-MM-DD`, using the current date or potentially an optional CLI argument). Ensure this directory exists.
-        -   Read the directory contents and identify all `{storyId}_data.json` files.
-        -   For each `_data.json` file found:
-            -   Read and parse the JSON content.
-            -   Extract the `storyId` and `url`.
-            -   If a valid `url` exists, call `await scrapeArticle(url)`.
-            -   If scraping succeeds (returns text), save the text to `{storyId}_article.txt` in the same directory (using logic from Story 3.3). Overwrite if the file exists.
-            -   Log the progress and outcome (skip/success/fail) for each story processed.
-    -   Add a new script command to `package.json`: `"stage:scrape": "ts-node src/stages/scrape_articles.ts"`. Consider adding argument parsing later if needed to specify a date/directory.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The file `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts` exists.
-    -   AC2: The script `stage:scrape` is defined in `package.json`.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run stage:scrape` (assuming a directory with `_data.json` files exists from a previous `stage:fetch` run) reads these files.
-    -   AC4: The script calls `scrapeArticle` for stories with valid URLs found in the JSON files.
-    -   AC5: The script creates/updates `{storyId}_article.txt` files in the target directory corresponding to successfully scraped articles.
-    -   AC6: The script logs its actions (reading files, attempting scraping, saving results) for each story ID processed.
-    -   AC7: The script operates solely based on local `_data.json` files and fetching from external article URLs; it does not call the Algolia HN API.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 3     | 2-pm           |

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-# Epic 3: Article Scraping & Persistence
-
-**Goal:** Implement a best-effort article scraping mechanism to fetch and extract plain text content from the external URLs associated with fetched HN stories. Handle failures gracefully and persist successfully scraped text locally. Implement a stage testing utility for scraping.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 3.1: Implement Basic Article Scraper Module
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a module that attempts to fetch HTML from a URL and extract the main article text using basic methods, handling common failures gracefully, so article content can be prepared for summarization.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new module: `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`.
-    -   Add a suitable HTML parsing/extraction library dependency (e.g., `@extractus/article-extractor` recommended for simplicity, or `cheerio` for more control). Run `npm install @extractus/article-extractor --save-prod` (or chosen alternative).
-    -   Implement an async function `scrapeArticle(url: string): Promise<string | null>` within the module.
-    -   Inside the function:
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to retrieve content from the `url`. Set a reasonable timeout (e.g., 10-15 seconds). Include a `User-Agent` header to mimic a browser.
-        -   Handle potential `Workspace` errors (network errors, timeouts) using `try...catch`.
-        -   Check the `response.ok` status. If not okay, log error and return `null`.
-        -   Check the `Content-Type` header of the response. If it doesn't indicate HTML (e.g., does not include `text/html`), log warning and return `null`.
-        -   If HTML is received, attempt to extract the main article text using the chosen library (`article-extractor` preferred).
-        -   Wrap the extraction logic in a `try...catch` to handle library-specific errors.
-        -   Return the extracted plain text string if successful. Ensure it's just text, not HTML markup.
-        -   Return `null` if extraction fails or results in empty content.
-    -   Log all significant events, errors, or reasons for returning null (e.g., "Scraping URL...", "Fetch failed:", "Non-HTML content type:", "Extraction failed:", "Successfully extracted text") using the logger utility.
-    -   Define TypeScript types/interfaces as needed.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `articleScraper.ts` module exists and exports the `scrapeArticle` function.
-    -   AC2: The chosen scraping library (e.g., `@extractus/article-extractor`) is added to `dependencies` in `package.json`.
-    -   AC3: `scrapeArticle` uses native `Workspace` with a timeout and User-Agent header.
-    -   AC4: `scrapeArticle` correctly handles fetch errors, non-OK responses, and non-HTML content types by logging and returning `null`.
-    -   AC5: `scrapeArticle` uses the chosen library to attempt text extraction from valid HTML content.
-    -   AC6: `scrapeArticle` returns the extracted plain text on success, and `null` on any failure (fetch, non-HTML, extraction error, empty result).
-    -   AC7: Relevant logs are produced for success, failure modes, and errors encountered during the process.
-
----
-
-### Story 3.2: Integrate Article Scraping into Main Workflow
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to integrate the article scraper into the main workflow (`src/index.ts`), attempting to scrape the article for each HN story that has a valid URL, after fetching its data.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   Import the `scrapeArticle` function from `src/scraper/articleScraper.ts`.
-    -   Within the main loop iterating through the fetched stories (after comments are fetched in Epic 2):
-        -   Check if `story.url` exists and appears to be a valid HTTP/HTTPS URL. A simple check for starting with `http://` or `https://` is sufficient.
-        -   If the URL is missing or invalid, log a warning ("Skipping scraping for story {storyId}: Missing or invalid URL") and proceed to the next story's processing step.
-        -   If a valid URL exists, log ("Attempting to scrape article for story {storyId} from {story.url}").
-        -   Call `await scrapeArticle(story.url)`.
-        -   Store the result (the extracted text string or `null`) in memory, associated with the story object (e.g., add property `articleContent: string | null`).
-        -   Log the outcome clearly (e.g., "Successfully scraped article for story {storyId}", "Failed to scrape article for story {storyId}").
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes Epic 1 & 2 steps, and then attempts article scraping for stories with valid URLs.
-    -   AC2: Stories with missing or invalid URLs are skipped, and a corresponding log message is generated.
-    -   AC3: For stories with valid URLs, the `scrapeArticle` function is called.
-    -   AC4: Logs clearly indicate the start and success/failure outcome of the scraping attempt for each relevant story.
-    -   AC5: Story objects held in memory after this stage contain an `articleContent` property holding the scraped text (string) or `null` if scraping was skipped or failed.
-
----
-
-### Story 3.3: Persist Scraped Article Text Locally
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to save successfully scraped article text to a separate local file for each story, so that the text content is available as input for the summarization stage.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Import Node.js `fs` and `path` modules if not already present in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   In the main workflow (`src/index.ts`), immediately after a successful call to `scrapeArticle` for a story (where the result is a non-null string):
-        -   Retrieve the full path to the current date-stamped output directory.
-        -   Construct the filename: `{storyId}_article.txt`.
-        -   Construct the full file path using `path.join()`.
-        -   Get the successfully scraped article text string (`articleContent`).
-        -   Use `fs.writeFileSync(fullPath, articleContent, 'utf-8')` to save the text to the file. Wrap in `try...catch` for file system errors.
-        -   Log the successful saving of the file (e.g., "Saved scraped article text to {filename}") or any file writing errors encountered.
-    -   Ensure *no* `_article.txt` file is created if `scrapeArticle` returned `null` (due to skipping or failure).
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory contains `_article.txt` files *only* for those stories where `scrapeArticle` succeeded and returned text content.
-    -   AC2: The name of each article text file is `{storyId}_article.txt`.
-    -   AC3: The content of each `_article.txt` file is the plain text string returned by `scrapeArticle`.
-    -   AC4: Logs confirm the successful writing of each `_article.txt` file or report specific file writing errors.
-    -   AC5: No empty `_article.txt` files are created. Files only exist if scraping was successful.
-
----
-
-### Story 3.4: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Scraping
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the article scraping logic using HN story data from local files, allowing independent testing and debugging of the scraper.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts`.
-    -   Import necessary modules: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `scrapeArticle`.
-    -   The script should:
-        -   Initialize the logger.
-        -   Load configuration (to get `OUTPUT_DIR_PATH`).
-        -   Determine the target date-stamped directory path (e.g., `${OUTPUT_DIR_PATH}/YYYY-MM-DD`, using the current date or potentially an optional CLI argument). Ensure this directory exists.
-        -   Read the directory contents and identify all `{storyId}_data.json` files.
-        -   For each `_data.json` file found:
-            -   Read and parse the JSON content.
-            -   Extract the `storyId` and `url`.
-            -   If a valid `url` exists, call `await scrapeArticle(url)`.
-            -   If scraping succeeds (returns text), save the text to `{storyId}_article.txt` in the same directory (using logic from Story 3.3). Overwrite if the file exists.
-            -   Log the progress and outcome (skip/success/fail) for each story processed.
-    -   Add a new script command to `package.json`: `"stage:scrape": "ts-node src/stages/scrape_articles.ts"`. Consider adding argument parsing later if needed to specify a date/directory.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The file `src/stages/scrape_articles.ts` exists.
-    -   AC2: The script `stage:scrape` is defined in `package.json`.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run stage:scrape` (assuming a directory with `_data.json` files exists from a previous `stage:fetch` run) reads these files.
-    -   AC4: The script calls `scrapeArticle` for stories with valid URLs found in the JSON files.
-    -   AC5: The script creates/updates `{storyId}_article.txt` files in the target directory corresponding to successfully scraped articles.
-    -   AC6: The script logs its actions (reading files, attempting scraping, saving results) for each story ID processed.
-    -   AC7: The script operates solely based on local `_data.json` files and fetching from external article URLs; it does not call the Algolia HN API.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 3     | 2-pm           |

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-# Epic 4: LLM Summarization & Persistence
-
-**Goal:** Integrate with the configured local Ollama instance to generate summaries for successfully scraped article text and fetched comments. Persist these summaries locally. Implement a stage testing utility for summarization.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 4.1: Implement Ollama Client Module
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a client module to interact with the configured Ollama API endpoint via HTTP, handling requests and responses for text generation, so that summaries can be generated programmatically.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   **Prerequisite:** Ensure a local Ollama instance is installed and running, accessible via the URL defined in `.env` (`OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL`), and that the model specified in `.env` (`OLLAMA_MODEL`) has been downloaded (e.g., via `ollama pull model_name`). Instructions for this setup should be in the project README.
-    -   Create a new module: `src/clients/ollamaClient.ts`.
-    -   Implement an async function `generateSummary(promptTemplate: string, content: string): Promise<string | null>`. *(Note: Parameter name changed for clarity)*
-    -   Add configuration variables `OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL` (e.g., `http://localhost:11434`) and `OLLAMA_MODEL` (e.g., `llama3`) to `.env.example`. Ensure they are loaded via the config module (`src/utils/config.ts`). Update local `.env` with actual values. Add optional `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS` to `.env.example` with a default like `120000`.
-    -   Inside `generateSummary`:
-        -   Construct the full prompt string using the `promptTemplate` and the provided `content` (e.g., replacing a placeholder like `{Content Placeholder}` in the template, or simple concatenation if templates are basic).
-        -   Construct the Ollama API request payload (JSON): `{ model: configured_model, prompt: full_prompt, stream: false }`. Refer to Ollama `/api/generate` documentation and `docs/data-models.md`.
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to send a POST request to the configured Ollama endpoint + `/api/generate`. Set appropriate headers (`Content-Type: application/json`). Use the configured `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS` or a reasonable default (e.g., 2 minutes).
-        -   Handle `Workspace` errors (network, timeout) using `try...catch`.
-        -   Check `response.ok`. If not OK, log the status/error and return `null`.
-        -   Parse the JSON response from Ollama. Extract the generated text (typically in the `response` field). Refer to `docs/data-models.md`.
-        -   Check for potential errors within the Ollama response structure itself (e.g., an `error` field).
-        -   Return the extracted summary string on success. Return `null` on any failure.
-        -   Log key events: initiating request (mention model), receiving response, success, failure reasons, potentially request/response time using the logger.
-    -   Define necessary TypeScript types for the Ollama request payload and expected response structure in `src/types/ollama.ts` (referenced in `docs/data-models.md`).
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `ollamaClient.ts` module exists and exports `generateSummary`.
-    -   AC2: `OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL` and `OLLAMA_MODEL` are defined in `.env.example`, loaded via config, and used by the client. Optional `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS` is handled.
-    -   AC3: `generateSummary` sends a correctly formatted POST request (model, full prompt based on template and content, stream:false) to the configured Ollama endpoint/path using native `Workspace`.
-    -   AC4: Network errors, timeouts, and non-OK API responses are handled gracefully, logged, and result in a `null` return (given the Prerequisite Ollama service is running).
-    -   AC5: A successful Ollama response is parsed correctly, the generated text is extracted, and returned as a string.
-    * AC6: Unexpected Ollama response formats or internal errors (e.g., `{"error": "..."}`) are handled, logged, and result in a `null` return.
-    * AC7: Logs provide visibility into the client's interaction with the Ollama API.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.2: Define Summarization Prompts
-
-* **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want standardized base prompts for generating article summaries and HN discussion summaries documented centrally, ensuring consistent instructions are sent to the LLM.
-* **Detailed Requirements:**
-    * Define two standardized base prompts (`ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT`, `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT`) **and document them in `docs/prompts.md`**.
-    * Ensure these prompts are accessible within the application code, for example, by defining them as exported constants in a dedicated module like `src/utils/prompts.ts`, which reads from or mirrors the content in `docs/prompts.md`.
-* **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    * AC1: The `ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT` text is defined in `docs/prompts.md` with appropriate instructional content.
-    * AC2: The `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT` text is defined in `docs/prompts.md` with appropriate instructional content.
-    * AC3: The prompt texts documented in `docs/prompts.md` are available as constants or variables within the application code (e.g., via `src/utils/prompts.ts`) for use by the Ollama client integration.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.3: Integrate Summarization into Main Workflow
-
-* **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to integrate the Ollama client into the main workflow to generate summaries for each story's scraped article text (if available) and fetched comments, using centrally defined prompts and handling potential comment length limits.
-* **Detailed Requirements:**
-    * Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts` or `src/core/pipeline.ts`.
-    * Import `ollamaClient.generateSummary` and the prompt constants/variables (e.g., from `src/utils/prompts.ts`, which reflect `docs/prompts.md`).
-    * Load the optional `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` configuration value from `.env` via the config utility.
-    * Within the main loop iterating through stories (after article scraping/persistence in Epic 3):
-    * **Article Summary Generation:**
-        * Check if the `story` object has non-null `articleContent`.
-        * If yes: log "Attempting article summarization for story {storyId}", call `await generateSummary(ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT, story.articleContent)`, store the result (string or null) as `story.articleSummary`, log success/failure.
-        * If no: set `story.articleSummary = null`, log "Skipping article summarization: No content".
-    * **Discussion Summary Generation:**
-        * Check if the `story` object has a non-empty `comments` array.
-        * If yes:
-            * Format the `story.comments` array into a single text block suitable for the LLM prompt (e.g., concatenating `comment.text` with separators like `---`).
-            * **Check truncation limit:** If `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` is configured to a positive number and the `formattedCommentsText` length exceeds it, truncate `formattedCommentsText` to the limit and log a warning: "Comment text truncated to {limit} characters for summarization for story {storyId}".
-            * Log "Attempting discussion summarization for story {storyId}".
-            * Call `await generateSummary(DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT, formattedCommentsText)`. *(Pass the potentially truncated text)*
-            * Store the result (string or null) as `story.discussionSummary`. Log success/failure.
-        * If no: set `story.discussionSummary = null`, log "Skipping discussion summarization: No comments".
-* **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    * AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes steps from Epics 1-3, then attempts summarization using the Ollama client.
-    * AC2: Article summary is attempted only if `articleContent` exists for a story.
-    * AC3: Discussion summary is attempted only if `comments` exist for a story.
-    * AC4: `generateSummary` is called with the correct prompts (sourced consistently with `docs/prompts.md`) and corresponding content (article text or formatted/potentially truncated comments).
-    * AC5: If `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` is set and comment text exceeds it, the text passed to `generateSummary` is truncated, and a warning is logged.
-    * AC6: Logs clearly indicate the start, success, or failure (including null returns from the client) for both article and discussion summarization attempts per story.
-    * AC7: Story objects in memory now contain `articleSummary` (string/null) and `discussionSummary` (string/null) properties.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.4: Persist Generated Summaries Locally
-
-*(No changes needed for this story based on recent decisions)*
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to save the generated article and discussion summaries (or null placeholders) to a local JSON file for each story, making them available for the email assembly stage.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Define the structure for the summary output file: `{storyId}_summary.json`. Content example: `{ "storyId": "...", "articleSummary": "...", "discussionSummary": "...", "summarizedAt": "ISO_TIMESTAMP" }`. Note that `articleSummary` and `discussionSummary` can be `null`.
-    -   Import `fs` and `path` in `src/index.ts` or `src/core/pipeline.ts` if needed.
-    -   In the main workflow loop, after *both* summarization attempts (article and discussion) for a story are complete:
-        -   Create a summary result object containing `storyId`, `articleSummary` (string or null), `discussionSummary` (string or null), and the current ISO timestamp (`new Date().toISOString()`). Add this timestamp to the in-memory `story` object as well (`story.summarizedAt`).
-        -   Get the full path to the date-stamped output directory.
-        -   Construct the filename: `{storyId}_summary.json`.
-        -   Construct the full file path using `path.join()`.
-        -   Serialize the summary result object to JSON (`JSON.stringify(..., null, 2)`).
-        -   Use `fs.writeFileSync` to save the JSON to the file, wrapping in `try...catch`.
-        -   Log the successful saving of the summary file or any file writing errors.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory contains 10 files named `{storyId}_summary.json`.
-    -   AC2: Each `_summary.json` file contains valid JSON adhering to the defined structure.
-    -   AC3: The `articleSummary` field contains the generated summary string if successful, otherwise `null`.
-    -   AC4: The `discussionSummary` field contains the generated summary string if successful, otherwise `null`.
-    -   AC5: A valid ISO timestamp is present in the `summarizedAt` field.
-    -   AC6: Logs confirm successful writing of each summary file or report file system errors.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.5: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Summarization
-
-*(Changes needed to reflect prompt sourcing and optional truncation)*
-
-* **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the LLM summarization logic using locally persisted data (HN comments, scraped article text), allowing independent testing of prompts and Ollama interaction.
-* **Detailed Requirements:**
-    * Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/summarize_content.ts`.
-    * Import necessary modules: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `ollamaClient`, prompt constants (e.g., from `src/utils/prompts.ts`).
-    * The script should:
-        * Initialize logger, load configuration (Ollama endpoint/model, output dir, **optional `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY`**).
-        * Determine target date-stamped directory path.
-        * Find all `{storyId}_data.json` files in the directory.
-        * For each `storyId` found:
-            * Read `{storyId}_data.json` to get comments. Format them into a single text block.
-            * *Attempt* to read `{storyId}_article.txt`. Handle file-not-found gracefully. Store content or null.
-            * Call `ollamaClient.generateSummary` for article text (if not null) using `ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT`.
-            * **Apply truncation logic:** If comments exist, check `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` and truncate the formatted comment text block if needed, logging a warning.
-            * Call `ollamaClient.generateSummary` for formatted comments (if comments exist) using `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT` *(passing potentially truncated text)*.
-            * Construct the summary result object (with summaries or nulls, and timestamp).
-            * Save the result object to `{storyId}_summary.json` in the same directory (using logic from Story 4.4), overwriting if exists.
-            * Log progress (reading files, calling Ollama, truncation warnings, saving results) for each story ID.
-    * Add script to `package.json`: `"stage:summarize": "ts-node src/stages/summarize_content.ts"`.
-* **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    * AC1: The file `src/stages/summarize_content.ts` exists.
-    * AC2: The script `stage:summarize` is defined in `package.json`.
-    * AC3: Running `npm run stage:summarize` (after `stage:fetch` and `stage:scrape` runs) reads `_data.json` and attempts to read `_article.txt` files from the target directory.
-    * AC4: The script calls the `ollamaClient` with correct prompts (sourced consistently with `docs/prompts.md`) and content derived *only* from the local files (requires Ollama service running per Story 4.1 prerequisite).
-    * AC5: If `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` is set and applicable, comment text is truncated before calling the client, and a warning is logged.
-    * AC6: The script creates/updates `{storyId}_summary.json` files in the target directory reflecting the results of the Ollama calls (summaries or nulls).
-    * AC7: Logs show the script processing each story ID found locally, interacting with Ollama, and saving results.
-    * AC8: The script does not call Algolia API or the article scraper module.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change                      | Date         | Version | Description                          | Author         |
-| --------------------------- | ------------ | ------- | ------------------------------------ | -------------- |
-| Integrate prompts.md refs   | 2025-05-04   | 0.3     | Updated stories 4.2, 4.3, 4.5        | 3-Architect    |
-| Added Ollama Prereq Note    | 2025-05-04   | 0.2     | Added note about local Ollama setup  | 2-pm           |
-| Initial Draft               | 2025-05-04   | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 4                | 2-pm           |

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-# Epic 4: LLM Summarization & Persistence
-
-**Goal:** Integrate with the configured local Ollama instance to generate summaries for successfully scraped article text and fetched comments. Persist these summaries locally. Implement a stage testing utility for summarization.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 4.1: Implement Ollama Client Module
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a client module to interact with the configured Ollama API endpoint via HTTP, handling requests and responses for text generation, so that summaries can be generated programmatically.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   **Prerequisite:** Ensure a local Ollama instance is installed and running, accessible via the URL defined in `.env` (`OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL`), and that the model specified in `.env` (`OLLAMA_MODEL`) has been downloaded (e.g., via `ollama pull model_name`). Instructions for this setup should be in the project README.
-    -   Create a new module: `src/clients/ollamaClient.ts`.
-    -   Implement an async function `generateSummary(promptTemplate: string, content: string): Promise<string | null>`. *(Note: Parameter name changed for clarity)*
-    -   Add configuration variables `OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL` (e.g., `http://localhost:11434`) and `OLLAMA_MODEL` (e.g., `llama3`) to `.env.example`. Ensure they are loaded via the config module (`src/utils/config.ts`). Update local `.env` with actual values. Add optional `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS` to `.env.example` with a default like `120000`.
-    -   Inside `generateSummary`:
-        -   Construct the full prompt string using the `promptTemplate` and the provided `content` (e.g., replacing a placeholder like `{Content Placeholder}` in the template, or simple concatenation if templates are basic).
-        -   Construct the Ollama API request payload (JSON): `{ model: configured_model, prompt: full_prompt, stream: false }`. Refer to Ollama `/api/generate` documentation and `docs/data-models.md`.
-        -   Use native `Workspace` to send a POST request to the configured Ollama endpoint + `/api/generate`. Set appropriate headers (`Content-Type: application/json`). Use the configured `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS` or a reasonable default (e.g., 2 minutes).
-        -   Handle `Workspace` errors (network, timeout) using `try...catch`.
-        -   Check `response.ok`. If not OK, log the status/error and return `null`.
-        -   Parse the JSON response from Ollama. Extract the generated text (typically in the `response` field). Refer to `docs/data-models.md`.
-        -   Check for potential errors within the Ollama response structure itself (e.g., an `error` field).
-        -   Return the extracted summary string on success. Return `null` on any failure.
-        -   Log key events: initiating request (mention model), receiving response, success, failure reasons, potentially request/response time using the logger.
-    -   Define necessary TypeScript types for the Ollama request payload and expected response structure in `src/types/ollama.ts` (referenced in `docs/data-models.md`).
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `ollamaClient.ts` module exists and exports `generateSummary`.
-    -   AC2: `OLLAMA_ENDPOINT_URL` and `OLLAMA_MODEL` are defined in `.env.example`, loaded via config, and used by the client. Optional `OLLAMA_TIMEOUT_MS` is handled.
-    -   AC3: `generateSummary` sends a correctly formatted POST request (model, full prompt based on template and content, stream:false) to the configured Ollama endpoint/path using native `Workspace`.
-    -   AC4: Network errors, timeouts, and non-OK API responses are handled gracefully, logged, and result in a `null` return (given the Prerequisite Ollama service is running).
-    -   AC5: A successful Ollama response is parsed correctly, the generated text is extracted, and returned as a string.
-    * AC6: Unexpected Ollama response formats or internal errors (e.g., `{"error": "..."}`) are handled, logged, and result in a `null` return.
-    * AC7: Logs provide visibility into the client's interaction with the Ollama API.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.2: Define Summarization Prompts
-
-* **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want standardized base prompts for generating article summaries and HN discussion summaries documented centrally, ensuring consistent instructions are sent to the LLM.
-* **Detailed Requirements:**
-    * Define two standardized base prompts (`ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT`, `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT`) **and document them in `docs/prompts.md`**.
-    * Ensure these prompts are accessible within the application code, for example, by defining them as exported constants in a dedicated module like `src/utils/prompts.ts`, which reads from or mirrors the content in `docs/prompts.md`.
-* **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    * AC1: The `ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT` text is defined in `docs/prompts.md` with appropriate instructional content.
-    * AC2: The `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT` text is defined in `docs/prompts.md` with appropriate instructional content.
-    * AC3: The prompt texts documented in `docs/prompts.md` are available as constants or variables within the application code (e.g., via `src/utils/prompts.ts`) for use by the Ollama client integration.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.3: Integrate Summarization into Main Workflow
-
-* **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to integrate the Ollama client into the main workflow to generate summaries for each story's scraped article text (if available) and fetched comments, using centrally defined prompts and handling potential comment length limits.
-* **Detailed Requirements:**
-    * Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts` or `src/core/pipeline.ts`.
-    * Import `ollamaClient.generateSummary` and the prompt constants/variables (e.g., from `src/utils/prompts.ts`, which reflect `docs/prompts.md`).
-    * Load the optional `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` configuration value from `.env` via the config utility.
-    * Within the main loop iterating through stories (after article scraping/persistence in Epic 3):
-    * **Article Summary Generation:**
-        * Check if the `story` object has non-null `articleContent`.
-        * If yes: log "Attempting article summarization for story {storyId}", call `await generateSummary(ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT, story.articleContent)`, store the result (string or null) as `story.articleSummary`, log success/failure.
-        * If no: set `story.articleSummary = null`, log "Skipping article summarization: No content".
-    * **Discussion Summary Generation:**
-        * Check if the `story` object has a non-empty `comments` array.
-        * If yes:
-            * Format the `story.comments` array into a single text block suitable for the LLM prompt (e.g., concatenating `comment.text` with separators like `---`).
-            * **Check truncation limit:** If `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` is configured to a positive number and the `formattedCommentsText` length exceeds it, truncate `formattedCommentsText` to the limit and log a warning: "Comment text truncated to {limit} characters for summarization for story {storyId}".
-            * Log "Attempting discussion summarization for story {storyId}".
-            * Call `await generateSummary(DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT, formattedCommentsText)`. *(Pass the potentially truncated text)*
-            * Store the result (string or null) as `story.discussionSummary`. Log success/failure.
-        * If no: set `story.discussionSummary = null`, log "Skipping discussion summarization: No comments".
-* **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    * AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes steps from Epics 1-3, then attempts summarization using the Ollama client.
-    * AC2: Article summary is attempted only if `articleContent` exists for a story.
-    * AC3: Discussion summary is attempted only if `comments` exist for a story.
-    * AC4: `generateSummary` is called with the correct prompts (sourced consistently with `docs/prompts.md`) and corresponding content (article text or formatted/potentially truncated comments).
-    * AC5: If `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` is set and comment text exceeds it, the text passed to `generateSummary` is truncated, and a warning is logged.
-    * AC6: Logs clearly indicate the start, success, or failure (including null returns from the client) for both article and discussion summarization attempts per story.
-    * AC7: Story objects in memory now contain `articleSummary` (string/null) and `discussionSummary` (string/null) properties.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.4: Persist Generated Summaries Locally
-
-*(No changes needed for this story based on recent decisions)*
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want to save the generated article and discussion summaries (or null placeholders) to a local JSON file for each story, making them available for the email assembly stage.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Define the structure for the summary output file: `{storyId}_summary.json`. Content example: `{ "storyId": "...", "articleSummary": "...", "discussionSummary": "...", "summarizedAt": "ISO_TIMESTAMP" }`. Note that `articleSummary` and `discussionSummary` can be `null`.
-    -   Import `fs` and `path` in `src/index.ts` or `src/core/pipeline.ts` if needed.
-    -   In the main workflow loop, after *both* summarization attempts (article and discussion) for a story are complete:
-        -   Create a summary result object containing `storyId`, `articleSummary` (string or null), `discussionSummary` (string or null), and the current ISO timestamp (`new Date().toISOString()`). Add this timestamp to the in-memory `story` object as well (`story.summarizedAt`).
-        -   Get the full path to the date-stamped output directory.
-        -   Construct the filename: `{storyId}_summary.json`.
-        -   Construct the full file path using `path.join()`.
-        -   Serialize the summary result object to JSON (`JSON.stringify(..., null, 2)`).
-        -   Use `fs.writeFileSync` to save the JSON to the file, wrapping in `try...catch`.
-        -   Log the successful saving of the summary file or any file writing errors.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: After running `npm run dev`, the date-stamped output directory contains 10 files named `{storyId}_summary.json`.
-    -   AC2: Each `_summary.json` file contains valid JSON adhering to the defined structure.
-    -   AC3: The `articleSummary` field contains the generated summary string if successful, otherwise `null`.
-    -   AC4: The `discussionSummary` field contains the generated summary string if successful, otherwise `null`.
-    -   AC5: A valid ISO timestamp is present in the `summarizedAt` field.
-    -   AC6: Logs confirm successful writing of each summary file or report file system errors.
-
----
-
-### Story 4.5: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Summarization
-
-*(Changes needed to reflect prompt sourcing and optional truncation)*
-
-* **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the LLM summarization logic using locally persisted data (HN comments, scraped article text), allowing independent testing of prompts and Ollama interaction.
-* **Detailed Requirements:**
-    * Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/summarize_content.ts`.
-    * Import necessary modules: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `ollamaClient`, prompt constants (e.g., from `src/utils/prompts.ts`).
-    * The script should:
-        * Initialize logger, load configuration (Ollama endpoint/model, output dir, **optional `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY`**).
-        * Determine target date-stamped directory path.
-        * Find all `{storyId}_data.json` files in the directory.
-        * For each `storyId` found:
-            * Read `{storyId}_data.json` to get comments. Format them into a single text block.
-            * *Attempt* to read `{storyId}_article.txt`. Handle file-not-found gracefully. Store content or null.
-            * Call `ollamaClient.generateSummary` for article text (if not null) using `ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT`.
-            * **Apply truncation logic:** If comments exist, check `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` and truncate the formatted comment text block if needed, logging a warning.
-            * Call `ollamaClient.generateSummary` for formatted comments (if comments exist) using `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT` *(passing potentially truncated text)*.
-            * Construct the summary result object (with summaries or nulls, and timestamp).
-            * Save the result object to `{storyId}_summary.json` in the same directory (using logic from Story 4.4), overwriting if exists.
-            * Log progress (reading files, calling Ollama, truncation warnings, saving results) for each story ID.
-    * Add script to `package.json`: `"stage:summarize": "ts-node src/stages/summarize_content.ts"`.
-* **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    * AC1: The file `src/stages/summarize_content.ts` exists.
-    * AC2: The script `stage:summarize` is defined in `package.json`.
-    * AC3: Running `npm run stage:summarize` (after `stage:fetch` and `stage:scrape` runs) reads `_data.json` and attempts to read `_article.txt` files from the target directory.
-    * AC4: The script calls the `ollamaClient` with correct prompts (sourced consistently with `docs/prompts.md`) and content derived *only* from the local files (requires Ollama service running per Story 4.1 prerequisite).
-    * AC5: If `MAX_COMMENT_CHARS_FOR_SUMMARY` is set and applicable, comment text is truncated before calling the client, and a warning is logged.
-    * AC6: The script creates/updates `{storyId}_summary.json` files in the target directory reflecting the results of the Ollama calls (summaries or nulls).
-    * AC7: Logs show the script processing each story ID found locally, interacting with Ollama, and saving results.
-    * AC8: The script does not call Algolia API or the article scraper module.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change                      | Date         | Version | Description                          | Author         |
-| --------------------------- | ------------ | ------- | ------------------------------------ | -------------- |
-| Integrate prompts.md refs   | 2025-05-04   | 0.3     | Updated stories 4.2, 4.3, 4.5        | 3-Architect    |
-| Added Ollama Prereq Note    | 2025-05-04   | 0.2     | Added note about local Ollama setup  | 2-pm           |
-| Initial Draft               | 2025-05-04   | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 4                | 2-pm           |

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-# Epic 5: Digest Assembly & Email Dispatch
-
-**Goal:** Assemble the collected story data and summaries from local files, format them into a readable HTML email digest, and send the email using Nodemailer with configured credentials. Implement a stage testing utility for emailing with a dry-run option.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 5.1: Implement Email Content Assembler
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a module that reads the persisted story metadata (`_data.json`) and summaries (`_summary.json`) from a specified directory, consolidating the necessary information needed to render the email digest.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new module: `src/email/contentAssembler.ts`.
-    -   Define a TypeScript type/interface `DigestData` representing the data needed per story for the email template: `{ storyId: string, title: string, hnUrl: string, articleUrl: string | null, articleSummary: string | null, discussionSummary: string | null }`.
-    -   Implement an async function `assembleDigestData(dateDirPath: string): Promise<DigestData[]>`.
-    -   The function should:
-        -   Use Node.js `fs` to read the contents of the `dateDirPath`.
-        -   Identify all files matching the pattern `{storyId}_data.json`.
-        -   For each `storyId` found:
-            -   Read and parse the `{storyId}_data.json` file. Extract `title`, `hnUrl`, and `url` (use as `articleUrl`). Handle potential file read/parse errors gracefully (log and skip story).
-            -   Attempt to read and parse the corresponding `{storyId}_summary.json` file. Handle file-not-found or parse errors gracefully (treat `articleSummary` and `discussionSummary` as `null`).
-            -   Construct a `DigestData` object for the story, including the extracted metadata and summaries (or nulls).
-        -   Collect all successfully constructed `DigestData` objects into an array.
-        -   Return the array. It should ideally contain 10 items if all previous stages succeeded.
-    -   Log progress (e.g., "Assembling digest data from directory...", "Processing story {storyId}...") and any errors encountered during file processing using the logger.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `contentAssembler.ts` module exists and exports `assembleDigestData` and the `DigestData` type.
-    -   AC2: `assembleDigestData` correctly reads `_data.json` files from the provided directory path.
-    -   AC3: It attempts to read corresponding `_summary.json` files, correctly handling cases where the summary file might be missing or unparseable (resulting in null summaries for that story).
-    -   AC4: The function returns a promise resolving to an array of `DigestData` objects, populated with data extracted from the files.
-    -   AC5: Errors during file reading or JSON parsing are logged, and the function returns data for successfully processed stories.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.2: Create HTML Email Template & Renderer
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a basic HTML email template and a function to render it with the assembled digest data, producing the final HTML content for the email body.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Define the HTML structure. This can be done using template literals within a function or potentially using a simple template file (e.g., `src/email/templates/digestTemplate.html`) and `fs.readFileSync`. Template literals are simpler for MVP.
-    -   Create a function `renderDigestHtml(data: DigestData[], digestDate: string): string` (e.g., in `src/email/contentAssembler.ts` or a new `templater.ts`).
-    -   The function should generate an HTML string with:
-        -   A suitable title in the body (e.g., `<h1>Hacker News Top 10 Summaries for ${digestDate}</h1>`).
-        -   A loop through the `data` array.
-        -   For each `story` in `data`:
-            -   Display `<h2><a href="${story.articleUrl || story.hnUrl}">${story.title}</a></h2>`.
-            -   Display `<p><a href="${story.hnUrl}">View HN Discussion</a></p>`.
-            -   Conditionally display `<h3>Article Summary</h3><p>${story.articleSummary}</p>` *only if* `story.articleSummary` is not null/empty.
-            -   Conditionally display `<h3>Discussion Summary</h3><p>${story.discussionSummary}</p>` *only if* `story.discussionSummary` is not null/empty.
-            -   Include a separator (e.g., `<hr style="margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;">`).
-    -   Use basic inline CSS for minimal styling (margins, etc.) to ensure readability. Avoid complex layouts.
-    -   Return the complete HTML document as a string.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: A function `renderDigestHtml` exists that accepts the digest data array and a date string.
-    -   AC2: The function returns a single, complete HTML string.
-    -   AC3: The generated HTML includes a title with the date and correctly iterates through the story data.
-    -   AC4: For each story, the HTML displays the linked title, HN link, and conditionally displays the article and discussion summaries with headings.
-    -   AC5: Basic separators and margins are used for readability. The HTML is simple and likely to render reasonably in most email clients.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.3: Implement Nodemailer Email Sender
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a module to send the generated HTML email using Nodemailer, configured with credentials stored securely in the environment file.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Add Nodemailer dependencies: `npm install nodemailer @types/nodemailer --save-prod`.
-    -   Add required configuration variables to `.env.example` (and local `.env`): `EMAIL_HOST`, `EMAIL_PORT` (e.g., 587), `EMAIL_SECURE` (e.g., `false` for STARTTLS on 587, `true` for 465), `EMAIL_USER`, `EMAIL_PASS`, `EMAIL_FROM` (e.g., `"Your Name <you@example.com>"`), `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS` (comma-separated list).
-    -   Create a new module: `src/email/emailSender.ts`.
-    -   Implement an async function `sendDigestEmail(subject: string, htmlContent: string): Promise<boolean>`.
-    -   Inside the function:
-        -   Load the `EMAIL_*` variables from the config module.
-        -   Create a Nodemailer transporter using `nodemailer.createTransport` with the loaded config (host, port, secure flag, auth: { user, pass }).
-        -   Verify transporter configuration using `transporter.verify()` (optional but recommended). Log verification success/failure.
-        -   Parse the `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS` string into an array or comma-separated string suitable for the `to` field.
-        -   Define the `mailOptions`: `{ from: EMAIL_FROM, to: parsedRecipients, subject: subject, html: htmlContent }`.
-        -   Call `await transporter.sendMail(mailOptions)`.
-        -   If `sendMail` succeeds, log the success message including the `messageId` from the result. Return `true`.
-        -   If `sendMail` fails (throws error), log the error using the logger. Return `false`.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: `nodemailer` and `@types/nodemailer` dependencies are added.
-    -   AC2: `EMAIL_*` variables are defined in `.env.example` and loaded from config.
-    -   AC3: `emailSender.ts` module exists and exports `sendDigestEmail`.
-    -   AC4: `sendDigestEmail` correctly creates a Nodemailer transporter using configuration from `.env`. Transporter verification is attempted (optional AC).
-    -   AC5: The `to` field is correctly populated based on `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS`.
-    -   AC6: `transporter.sendMail` is called with correct `from`, `to`, `subject`, and `html` options.
-    -   AC7: Email sending success (including message ID) or failure is logged clearly.
-    -   AC8: The function returns `true` on successful sending, `false` otherwise.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.4: Integrate Email Assembly and Sending into Main Workflow
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want the main application workflow (`src/index.ts`) to orchestrate the final steps: assembling digest data, rendering the HTML, and triggering the email send after all previous stages are complete.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   Import `assembleDigestData`, `renderDigestHtml`, `sendDigestEmail`.
-    -   Execute these steps *after* the main loop (where stories are fetched, scraped, summarized, and persisted) completes:
-        -   Log "Starting final digest assembly and email dispatch...".
-        -   Determine the path to the current date-stamped output directory.
-        -   Call `const digestData = await assembleDigestData(dateDirPath)`.
-        -   Check if `digestData` array is not empty.
-            -   If yes:
-                -   Get the current date string (e.g., 'YYYY-MM-DD').
-                -   `const htmlContent = renderDigestHtml(digestData, currentDate)`.
-                -   `const subject = \`BMad Hacker Daily Digest - ${currentDate}\``.
-                -   `const emailSent = await sendDigestEmail(subject, htmlContent)`.
-                -   Log the final outcome based on `emailSent` ("Digest email sent successfully." or "Failed to send digest email.").
-            -   If no (`digestData` is empty or assembly failed):
-                -   Log an error: "Failed to assemble digest data or no data found. Skipping email."
-        -   Log "BMad Hacker Daily Digest process finished."
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes all stages (Epics 1-4) and then proceeds to email assembly and sending.
-    -   AC2: `assembleDigestData` is called correctly with the output directory path after other processing is done.
-    -   AC3: If data is assembled, `renderDigestHtml` and `sendDigestEmail` are called with the correct data, subject, and HTML.
-    -   AC4: The final success or failure of the email sending step is logged.
-    -   AC5: If `assembleDigestData` returns no data, email sending is skipped, and an appropriate message is logged.
-    -   AC6: The application logs a final completion message.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.5: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Emailing
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the email assembly, rendering, and sending logic using persisted local data, including a crucial `--dry-run` option to prevent accidental email sending during tests.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Add `yargs` dependency for argument parsing: `npm install yargs @types/yargs --save-dev`.
-    -   Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/send_digest.ts`.
-    -   Import necessary modules: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `assembleDigestData`, `renderDigestHtml`, `sendDigestEmail`, `yargs`.
-    -   Use `yargs` to parse command-line arguments, specifically looking for a `--dry-run` boolean flag (defaulting to `false`). Allow an optional argument for specifying the date-stamped directory, otherwise default to current date.
-    -   The script should:
-        -   Initialize logger, load config.
-        -   Determine the target date-stamped directory path (from arg or default). Log the target directory.
-        -   Call `await assembleDigestData(dateDirPath)`.
-        -   If data is assembled and not empty:
-            -   Determine the date string for the subject/title.
-            -   Call `renderDigestHtml(digestData, dateString)` to get HTML.
-            -   Construct the subject string.
-            -   Check the `dryRun` flag:
-                -   If `true`: Log "DRY RUN enabled. Skipping actual email send.". Log the subject. Save the `htmlContent` to a file in the target directory (e.g., `_digest_preview.html`). Log that the preview file was saved.
-                -   If `false`: Log "Live run: Attempting to send email...". Call `await sendDigestEmail(subject, htmlContent)`. Log success/failure based on the return value.
-        -   If data assembly fails or is empty, log the error.
-    -   Add script to `package.json`: `"stage:email": "ts-node src/stages/send_digest.ts --"`. The `--` allows passing arguments like `--dry-run`.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The file `src/stages/send_digest.ts` exists. `yargs` dependency is added.
-    -   AC2: The script `stage:email` is defined in `package.json` allowing arguments.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run stage:email -- --dry-run` reads local data, renders HTML, logs the intent, saves `_digest_preview.html` locally, and does *not* call `sendDigestEmail`.
-    -   AC4: Running `npm run stage:email` (without `--dry-run`) reads local data, renders HTML, and *does* call `sendDigestEmail`, logging the outcome.
-    -   AC5: The script correctly identifies and acts upon the `--dry-run` flag.
-    -   AC6: Logs clearly distinguish between dry runs and live runs and report success/failure.
-    -   AC7: The script operates using only local files and the email configuration/service; it does not invoke prior pipeline stages (Algolia, scraping, Ollama).
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 5     | 2-pm           |

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-# Epic 5: Digest Assembly & Email Dispatch
-
-**Goal:** Assemble the collected story data and summaries from local files, format them into a readable HTML email digest, and send the email using Nodemailer with configured credentials. Implement a stage testing utility for emailing with a dry-run option.
-
-## Story List
-
-### Story 5.1: Implement Email Content Assembler
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a module that reads the persisted story metadata (`_data.json`) and summaries (`_summary.json`) from a specified directory, consolidating the necessary information needed to render the email digest.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Create a new module: `src/email/contentAssembler.ts`.
-    -   Define a TypeScript type/interface `DigestData` representing the data needed per story for the email template: `{ storyId: string, title: string, hnUrl: string, articleUrl: string | null, articleSummary: string | null, discussionSummary: string | null }`.
-    -   Implement an async function `assembleDigestData(dateDirPath: string): Promise<DigestData[]>`.
-    -   The function should:
-        -   Use Node.js `fs` to read the contents of the `dateDirPath`.
-        -   Identify all files matching the pattern `{storyId}_data.json`.
-        -   For each `storyId` found:
-            -   Read and parse the `{storyId}_data.json` file. Extract `title`, `hnUrl`, and `url` (use as `articleUrl`). Handle potential file read/parse errors gracefully (log and skip story).
-            -   Attempt to read and parse the corresponding `{storyId}_summary.json` file. Handle file-not-found or parse errors gracefully (treat `articleSummary` and `discussionSummary` as `null`).
-            -   Construct a `DigestData` object for the story, including the extracted metadata and summaries (or nulls).
-        -   Collect all successfully constructed `DigestData` objects into an array.
-        -   Return the array. It should ideally contain 10 items if all previous stages succeeded.
-    -   Log progress (e.g., "Assembling digest data from directory...", "Processing story {storyId}...") and any errors encountered during file processing using the logger.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The `contentAssembler.ts` module exists and exports `assembleDigestData` and the `DigestData` type.
-    -   AC2: `assembleDigestData` correctly reads `_data.json` files from the provided directory path.
-    -   AC3: It attempts to read corresponding `_summary.json` files, correctly handling cases where the summary file might be missing or unparseable (resulting in null summaries for that story).
-    -   AC4: The function returns a promise resolving to an array of `DigestData` objects, populated with data extracted from the files.
-    -   AC5: Errors during file reading or JSON parsing are logged, and the function returns data for successfully processed stories.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.2: Create HTML Email Template & Renderer
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a basic HTML email template and a function to render it with the assembled digest data, producing the final HTML content for the email body.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Define the HTML structure. This can be done using template literals within a function or potentially using a simple template file (e.g., `src/email/templates/digestTemplate.html`) and `fs.readFileSync`. Template literals are simpler for MVP.
-    -   Create a function `renderDigestHtml(data: DigestData[], digestDate: string): string` (e.g., in `src/email/contentAssembler.ts` or a new `templater.ts`).
-    -   The function should generate an HTML string with:
-        -   A suitable title in the body (e.g., `<h1>Hacker News Top 10 Summaries for ${digestDate}</h1>`).
-        -   A loop through the `data` array.
-        -   For each `story` in `data`:
-            -   Display `<h2><a href="${story.articleUrl || story.hnUrl}">${story.title}</a></h2>`.
-            -   Display `<p><a href="${story.hnUrl}">View HN Discussion</a></p>`.
-            -   Conditionally display `<h3>Article Summary</h3><p>${story.articleSummary}</p>` *only if* `story.articleSummary` is not null/empty.
-            -   Conditionally display `<h3>Discussion Summary</h3><p>${story.discussionSummary}</p>` *only if* `story.discussionSummary` is not null/empty.
-            -   Include a separator (e.g., `<hr style="margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;">`).
-    -   Use basic inline CSS for minimal styling (margins, etc.) to ensure readability. Avoid complex layouts.
-    -   Return the complete HTML document as a string.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: A function `renderDigestHtml` exists that accepts the digest data array and a date string.
-    -   AC2: The function returns a single, complete HTML string.
-    -   AC3: The generated HTML includes a title with the date and correctly iterates through the story data.
-    -   AC4: For each story, the HTML displays the linked title, HN link, and conditionally displays the article and discussion summaries with headings.
-    -   AC5: Basic separators and margins are used for readability. The HTML is simple and likely to render reasonably in most email clients.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.3: Implement Nodemailer Email Sender
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a module to send the generated HTML email using Nodemailer, configured with credentials stored securely in the environment file.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Add Nodemailer dependencies: `npm install nodemailer @types/nodemailer --save-prod`.
-    -   Add required configuration variables to `.env.example` (and local `.env`): `EMAIL_HOST`, `EMAIL_PORT` (e.g., 587), `EMAIL_SECURE` (e.g., `false` for STARTTLS on 587, `true` for 465), `EMAIL_USER`, `EMAIL_PASS`, `EMAIL_FROM` (e.g., `"Your Name <you@example.com>"`), `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS` (comma-separated list).
-    -   Create a new module: `src/email/emailSender.ts`.
-    -   Implement an async function `sendDigestEmail(subject: string, htmlContent: string): Promise<boolean>`.
-    -   Inside the function:
-        -   Load the `EMAIL_*` variables from the config module.
-        -   Create a Nodemailer transporter using `nodemailer.createTransport` with the loaded config (host, port, secure flag, auth: { user, pass }).
-        -   Verify transporter configuration using `transporter.verify()` (optional but recommended). Log verification success/failure.
-        -   Parse the `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS` string into an array or comma-separated string suitable for the `to` field.
-        -   Define the `mailOptions`: `{ from: EMAIL_FROM, to: parsedRecipients, subject: subject, html: htmlContent }`.
-        -   Call `await transporter.sendMail(mailOptions)`.
-        -   If `sendMail` succeeds, log the success message including the `messageId` from the result. Return `true`.
-        -   If `sendMail` fails (throws error), log the error using the logger. Return `false`.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: `nodemailer` and `@types/nodemailer` dependencies are added.
-    -   AC2: `EMAIL_*` variables are defined in `.env.example` and loaded from config.
-    -   AC3: `emailSender.ts` module exists and exports `sendDigestEmail`.
-    -   AC4: `sendDigestEmail` correctly creates a Nodemailer transporter using configuration from `.env`. Transporter verification is attempted (optional AC).
-    -   AC5: The `to` field is correctly populated based on `EMAIL_RECIPIENTS`.
-    -   AC6: `transporter.sendMail` is called with correct `from`, `to`, `subject`, and `html` options.
-    -   AC7: Email sending success (including message ID) or failure is logged clearly.
-    -   AC8: The function returns `true` on successful sending, `false` otherwise.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.4: Integrate Email Assembly and Sending into Main Workflow
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want the main application workflow (`src/index.ts`) to orchestrate the final steps: assembling digest data, rendering the HTML, and triggering the email send after all previous stages are complete.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Modify the main execution flow in `src/index.ts`.
-    -   Import `assembleDigestData`, `renderDigestHtml`, `sendDigestEmail`.
-    -   Execute these steps *after* the main loop (where stories are fetched, scraped, summarized, and persisted) completes:
-        -   Log "Starting final digest assembly and email dispatch...".
-        -   Determine the path to the current date-stamped output directory.
-        -   Call `const digestData = await assembleDigestData(dateDirPath)`.
-        -   Check if `digestData` array is not empty.
-            -   If yes:
-                -   Get the current date string (e.g., 'YYYY-MM-DD').
-                -   `const htmlContent = renderDigestHtml(digestData, currentDate)`.
-                -   `const subject = \`BMad Hacker Daily Digest - ${currentDate}\``.
-                -   `const emailSent = await sendDigestEmail(subject, htmlContent)`.
-                -   Log the final outcome based on `emailSent` ("Digest email sent successfully." or "Failed to send digest email.").
-            -   If no (`digestData` is empty or assembly failed):
-                -   Log an error: "Failed to assemble digest data or no data found. Skipping email."
-        -   Log "BMad Hacker Daily Digest process finished."
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: Running `npm run dev` executes all stages (Epics 1-4) and then proceeds to email assembly and sending.
-    -   AC2: `assembleDigestData` is called correctly with the output directory path after other processing is done.
-    -   AC3: If data is assembled, `renderDigestHtml` and `sendDigestEmail` are called with the correct data, subject, and HTML.
-    -   AC4: The final success or failure of the email sending step is logged.
-    -   AC5: If `assembleDigestData` returns no data, email sending is skipped, and an appropriate message is logged.
-    -   AC6: The application logs a final completion message.
-
----
-
-### Story 5.5: Implement Stage Testing Utility for Emailing
-
--   **User Story / Goal:** As a developer, I want a separate script/command to test the email assembly, rendering, and sending logic using persisted local data, including a crucial `--dry-run` option to prevent accidental email sending during tests.
--   **Detailed Requirements:**
-    -   Add `yargs` dependency for argument parsing: `npm install yargs @types/yargs --save-dev`.
-    -   Create a new standalone script file: `src/stages/send_digest.ts`.
-    -   Import necessary modules: `fs`, `path`, `logger`, `config`, `assembleDigestData`, `renderDigestHtml`, `sendDigestEmail`, `yargs`.
-    -   Use `yargs` to parse command-line arguments, specifically looking for a `--dry-run` boolean flag (defaulting to `false`). Allow an optional argument for specifying the date-stamped directory, otherwise default to current date.
-    -   The script should:
-        -   Initialize logger, load config.
-        -   Determine the target date-stamped directory path (from arg or default). Log the target directory.
-        -   Call `await assembleDigestData(dateDirPath)`.
-        -   If data is assembled and not empty:
-            -   Determine the date string for the subject/title.
-            -   Call `renderDigestHtml(digestData, dateString)` to get HTML.
-            -   Construct the subject string.
-            -   Check the `dryRun` flag:
-                -   If `true`: Log "DRY RUN enabled. Skipping actual email send.". Log the subject. Save the `htmlContent` to a file in the target directory (e.g., `_digest_preview.html`). Log that the preview file was saved.
-                -   If `false`: Log "Live run: Attempting to send email...". Call `await sendDigestEmail(subject, htmlContent)`. Log success/failure based on the return value.
-        -   If data assembly fails or is empty, log the error.
-    -   Add script to `package.json`: `"stage:email": "ts-node src/stages/send_digest.ts --"`. The `--` allows passing arguments like `--dry-run`.
--   **Acceptance Criteria (ACs):**
-    -   AC1: The file `src/stages/send_digest.ts` exists. `yargs` dependency is added.
-    -   AC2: The script `stage:email` is defined in `package.json` allowing arguments.
-    -   AC3: Running `npm run stage:email -- --dry-run` reads local data, renders HTML, logs the intent, saves `_digest_preview.html` locally, and does *not* call `sendDigestEmail`.
-    -   AC4: Running `npm run stage:email` (without `--dry-run`) reads local data, renders HTML, and *does* call `sendDigestEmail`, logging the outcome.
-    -   AC5: The script correctly identifies and acts upon the `--dry-run` flag.
-    -   AC6: Logs clearly distinguish between dry runs and live runs and report success/failure.
-    -   AC7: The script operates using only local files and the email configuration/service; it does not invoke prior pipeline stages (Algolia, scraping, Ollama).
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description               | Author         |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------------------------- | -------------- |
-| Initial Draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft of Epic 5     | 2-pm           |

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-# Project Brief: BMad Hacker Daily Digest
-
-## Introduction / Problem Statement
-
-Hacker News (HN) comment threads contain valuable insights but can be prohibitively long to read thoroughly. The BMad Hacker Daily Digest project aims to solve this by providing a time-efficient way to stay informed about the collective intelligence within HN discussions. The service will automatically fetch the top 10 HN stories daily, retrieve a manageable subset of their comments using the Algolia HN API, generate concise summaries of both the linked article (when possible) and the comment discussion using an LLM, and deliver these summaries in a daily email briefing. This project also serves as a practical learning exercise focused on agent-driven development, TypeScript, Node.js backend services, API integration, and local LLM usage with Ollama.
-
-## Vision & Goals
-
-- **Vision:** To provide a quick, reliable, and automated way for users to stay informed about the key insights and discussions happening within the Hacker News community without needing to read lengthy comment threads.
-- **Primary Goals (MVP - SMART):**
-  - **Fetch HN Story Data:** Successfully retrieve the IDs and metadata (title, URL, HN link) of the top 10 Hacker News stories using the Algolia HN Search API when triggered.
-  - **Retrieve Limited Comments:** For each fetched story, retrieve a predefined, limited set of associated comments using the Algolia HN Search API.
-  - **Attempt Article Scraping:** For each story's external URL, attempt to fetch the raw HTML and extract the main article text using basic methods (Node.js native fetch, article-extractor/Cheerio), handling failures gracefully.
-  - **Generate Summaries (LLM):** Using a local LLM (via Ollama, configured endpoint), generate: an "Article Summary" from scraped text (if successful), and a separate "Discussion Summary" from fetched comments.
-  - **Assemble & Send Digest (Manual Trigger):** Format results for 10 stories into a single HTML email and successfully send it to recipients (list defined in config) using Nodemailer when manually triggered via CLI.
-- **Success Metrics (Initial Ideas for MVP):**
-  - **Successful Execution:** The entire process completes successfully without crashing when manually triggered via CLI for 3 different test runs.
-  - **Digest Content:** The generated email contains results for 10 stories (correct links, discussion summary, article summary where possible). Spot checks confirm relevance.
-  - **Error Handling:** Scraping failures are logged, and the process continues using only comment summaries for affected stories without halting the script.
-
-## Target Audience / Users
-
-**Primary User (MVP):** The developer undertaking this project. The primary motivation is learning and demonstrating agent-driven development, TypeScript, Node.js (v22), API integration (Algolia, LLM, Email), local LLMs (Ollama), and configuration management ( .env ). The key need is an interesting, achievable project scope utilizing these technologies.
-
-**Secondary User (Potential):** Time-constrained HN readers/tech enthusiasts needing automated discussion summaries. Addressing their needs fully is outside MVP scope but informs potential future direction.
-
-## Key Features / Scope (High-Level Ideas for MVP)
-
-- Fetch Top HN Stories (Algolia API).
-- Fetch Limited Comments (Algolia API).
-- Local File Storage (Date-stamped folder, structured text/JSON files).
-- Attempt Basic Article Scraping (Node.js v22 native fetch, basic extraction).
-- Handle Scraping Failures (Log error, proceed with comment-only summary).
-- Generate Summaries (Local Ollama via configured endpoint: Article Summary if scraped, Discussion Summary always).
-- Format Digest Email (HTML: Article Summary (opt.), Discussion Summary, HN link, Article link).
-- Manual Email Dispatch (Nodemailer, credentials from .env , recipient list from .env ).
-- CLI Trigger (Manual command to run full process).
-
-**Explicitly OUT of Scope for MVP:** Advanced scraping (JS render, anti-bot), processing _all_ comments/MapReduce summaries, automated scheduling (cron), database integration, cloud deployment/web frontend, user management (sign-ups etc.), production-grade error handling/monitoring/deliverability, fine-tuning LLM prompts, sophisticated retry logic.
-
-## Known Technical Constraints or Preferences
-
-- **Constraints/Preferences:**
-
-  - **Language/Runtime:** TypeScript running on Node.js v22.
-  - **Execution Environment:** Local machine execution for MVP.
-  - **Trigger Mechanism:** Manual CLI trigger only for MVP.
-  - **Configuration Management:** Use a `.env` file for configuration: LLM endpoint URL, email credentials, recipient email list, potentially comment fetch limits etc.
-  - **HTTP Requests:** Use Node.js v22 native fetch API (no Axios).
-  - **HN Data Source:** Algolia HN Search API.
-  - **Web Scraping:** Basic, best-effort only (native fetch + static HTML extraction). Must handle failures gracefully.
-  - **LLM Integration:** Local Ollama via configurable endpoint for MVP. Design for potential swap to cloud LLMs. Functionality over quality for MVP.
-  - **Summarization Strategy:** Separate Article/Discussion summaries. Limit comments processed per story (configurable). No MapReduce.
-  - **Data Storage:** Local file system (structured text/JSON in date-stamped folders). No database.
-  - **Email Delivery:** Nodemailer. Read credentials and recipient list from `.env`. Basic setup, no production deliverability focus.
-  - **Primary Goal Context:** Focus on functional pipeline for learning/demonstration.
-
-- **Risks:**
-  - Algolia HN API Issues: Changes, rate limits, availability.
-  - Web Scraping Fragility: High likelihood of failure limiting Article Summaries.
-  - LLM Variability & Quality: Inconsistent performance/quality from local Ollama; potential errors.
-    *Incomplete Discussion Capture: Limited comment fetching may miss key insights.
-    *Email Configuration/Deliverability: Fragility of personal credentials; potential spam filtering.
-    *Manual Trigger Dependency: Digest only generated on manual execution.
-    *Configuration Errors: Incorrect `.env` settings could break the application.
-    _(User Note: Risks acknowledged and accepted given the project's learning goals.)_
-
-## Relevant Research (Optional)
-
-Feasibility: Core concept confirmed technically feasible with available APIs/libraries.
-Existing Tools & Market Context: Similar tools exist (validating interest), but daily email format appears distinct.
-API Selection: Algolia HN Search API chosen for filtering/sorting capabilities.
-Identified Technical Challenges: Confirmed complexities of scraping and handling large comment volumes within LLM limits, informing MVP scope.
-Local LLM Viability: Ollama confirmed as viable for local MVP development/testing, with potential for future swapping.
-
-## PM Prompt
-
-**PM Agent Handoff Prompt: BMad Hacker Daily Digest**
-
-**Summary of Key Insights:**
-
-This Project Brief outlines the "BMad Hacker Daily Digest," a command-line tool designed to provide daily email summaries of discussions from top Hacker News (HN) comment threads. The core problem is the time required to read lengthy but valuable HN discussions. The MVP aims to fetch the top 10 HN stories, retrieve a limited set of comments via the Algolia HN API, attempt basic scraping of linked articles (with fallback), generate separate summaries for articles (if scraped) and comments using a local LLM (Ollama), and email the digest to the developer using Nodemailer. This project primarily serves as a learning exercise and demonstration of agent-driven development in TypeScript.
-
-**Areas Requiring Special Attention (for PRD):**
-
-- **Comment Selection Logic:** Define the specific criteria for selecting the "limited set" of comments from Algolia (e.g., number of comments, recency, token count limit).
-- **Basic Scraping Implementation:** Detail the exact steps for the basic article scraping attempt (libraries like Node.js native fetch, article-extractor/Cheerio), including specific error handling and the fallback mechanism.
-- **LLM Prompting:** Define the precise prompts for generating the "Article Summary" and the "Discussion Summary" separately.
-- **Email Formatting:** Specify the exact structure, layout, and content presentation within the daily HTML email digest.
-- **CLI Interface:** Define the specific command(s), arguments, and expected output/feedback for the manual trigger.
-- **Local File Structure:** Define the structure for storing intermediate data and logs in local text files within date-stamped folders.
-
-**Development Context:**
-
-This brief was developed through iterative discussion, starting from general app ideas and refining scope based on user interest (HN discussions) and technical feasibility for a learning/demo project. Key decisions include prioritizing comment summarization, using the Algolia HN API, starting with local execution (Ollama, Nodemailer), and including only a basic, best-effort scraping attempt in the MVP.
-
-**Guidance on PRD Detail:**
-
-- Focus detailed requirements and user stories on the core data pipeline: HN API Fetch -> Comment Selection -> Basic Scrape Attempt -> LLM Summarization (x2) -> Email Formatting/Sending -> CLI Trigger.
-- Keep potential post-MVP enhancements (cloud deployment, frontend, database, advanced scraping, scheduling) as high-level future considerations.
-- Technical implementation details for API/LLM interaction should allow flexibility for potential future swapping (e.g., Ollama to cloud LLM).
-
-**User Preferences:**
-
-- Execution: Manual CLI trigger for MVP.
-- Data Storage: Local text files for MVP.
-- LLM: Ollama for local development/MVP. Ability to potentially switch to cloud API later.
-- Summaries: Generate separate summaries for article (if available) and comments.
-- API: Use Algolia HN Search API.
-- Email: Use Nodemailer for self-send in MVP.
-- Tech Stack: TypeScript, Node.js v22.

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-# Project Brief: BMad Hacker Daily Digest
-
-## Introduction / Problem Statement
-
-Hacker News (HN) comment threads contain valuable insights but can be prohibitively long to read thoroughly. The BMad Hacker Daily Digest project aims to solve this by providing a time-efficient way to stay informed about the collective intelligence within HN discussions. The service will automatically fetch the top 10 HN stories daily, retrieve a manageable subset of their comments using the Algolia HN API, generate concise summaries of both the linked article (when possible) and the comment discussion using an LLM, and deliver these summaries in a daily email briefing. This project also serves as a practical learning exercise focused on agent-driven development, TypeScript, Node.js backend services, API integration, and local LLM usage with Ollama.
-
-## Vision & Goals
-
-- **Vision:** To provide a quick, reliable, and automated way for users to stay informed about the key insights and discussions happening within the Hacker News community without needing to read lengthy comment threads.
-- **Primary Goals (MVP - SMART):**
-  - **Fetch HN Story Data:** Successfully retrieve the IDs and metadata (title, URL, HN link) of the top 10 Hacker News stories using the Algolia HN Search API when triggered.
-  - **Retrieve Limited Comments:** For each fetched story, retrieve a predefined, limited set of associated comments using the Algolia HN Search API.
-  - **Attempt Article Scraping:** For each story's external URL, attempt to fetch the raw HTML and extract the main article text using basic methods (Node.js native fetch, article-extractor/Cheerio), handling failures gracefully.
-  - **Generate Summaries (LLM):** Using a local LLM (via Ollama, configured endpoint), generate: an "Article Summary" from scraped text (if successful), and a separate "Discussion Summary" from fetched comments.
-  - **Assemble & Send Digest (Manual Trigger):** Format results for 10 stories into a single HTML email and successfully send it to recipients (list defined in config) using Nodemailer when manually triggered via CLI.
-- **Success Metrics (Initial Ideas for MVP):**
-  - **Successful Execution:** The entire process completes successfully without crashing when manually triggered via CLI for 3 different test runs.
-  - **Digest Content:** The generated email contains results for 10 stories (correct links, discussion summary, article summary where possible). Spot checks confirm relevance.
-  - **Error Handling:** Scraping failures are logged, and the process continues using only comment summaries for affected stories without halting the script.
-
-## Target Audience / Users
-
-**Primary User (MVP):** The developer undertaking this project. The primary motivation is learning and demonstrating agent-driven development, TypeScript, Node.js (v22), API integration (Algolia, LLM, Email), local LLMs (Ollama), and configuration management ( .env ). The key need is an interesting, achievable project scope utilizing these technologies.
-
-**Secondary User (Potential):** Time-constrained HN readers/tech enthusiasts needing automated discussion summaries. Addressing their needs fully is outside MVP scope but informs potential future direction.
-
-## Key Features / Scope (High-Level Ideas for MVP)
-
-- Fetch Top HN Stories (Algolia API).
-- Fetch Limited Comments (Algolia API).
-- Local File Storage (Date-stamped folder, structured text/JSON files).
-- Attempt Basic Article Scraping (Node.js v22 native fetch, basic extraction).
-- Handle Scraping Failures (Log error, proceed with comment-only summary).
-- Generate Summaries (Local Ollama via configured endpoint: Article Summary if scraped, Discussion Summary always).
-- Format Digest Email (HTML: Article Summary (opt.), Discussion Summary, HN link, Article link).
-- Manual Email Dispatch (Nodemailer, credentials from .env , recipient list from .env ).
-- CLI Trigger (Manual command to run full process).
-
-**Explicitly OUT of Scope for MVP:** Advanced scraping (JS render, anti-bot), processing _all_ comments/MapReduce summaries, automated scheduling (cron), database integration, cloud deployment/web frontend, user management (sign-ups etc.), production-grade error handling/monitoring/deliverability, fine-tuning LLM prompts, sophisticated retry logic.
-
-## Known Technical Constraints or Preferences
-
-- **Constraints/Preferences:**
-
-  - **Language/Runtime:** TypeScript running on Node.js v22.
-  - **Execution Environment:** Local machine execution for MVP.
-  - **Trigger Mechanism:** Manual CLI trigger only for MVP.
-  - **Configuration Management:** Use a `.env` file for configuration: LLM endpoint URL, email credentials, recipient email list, potentially comment fetch limits etc.
-  - **HTTP Requests:** Use Node.js v22 native fetch API (no Axios).
-  - **HN Data Source:** Algolia HN Search API.
-  - **Web Scraping:** Basic, best-effort only (native fetch + static HTML extraction). Must handle failures gracefully.
-  - **LLM Integration:** Local Ollama via configurable endpoint for MVP. Design for potential swap to cloud LLMs. Functionality over quality for MVP.
-  - **Summarization Strategy:** Separate Article/Discussion summaries. Limit comments processed per story (configurable). No MapReduce.
-  - **Data Storage:** Local file system (structured text/JSON in date-stamped folders). No database.
-  - **Email Delivery:** Nodemailer. Read credentials and recipient list from `.env`. Basic setup, no production deliverability focus.
-  - **Primary Goal Context:** Focus on functional pipeline for learning/demonstration.
-
-- **Risks:**
-  - Algolia HN API Issues: Changes, rate limits, availability.
-  - Web Scraping Fragility: High likelihood of failure limiting Article Summaries.
-  - LLM Variability & Quality: Inconsistent performance/quality from local Ollama; potential errors.
-    *Incomplete Discussion Capture: Limited comment fetching may miss key insights.
-    *Email Configuration/Deliverability: Fragility of personal credentials; potential spam filtering.
-    *Manual Trigger Dependency: Digest only generated on manual execution.
-    *Configuration Errors: Incorrect `.env` settings could break the application.
-    _(User Note: Risks acknowledged and accepted given the project's learning goals.)_
-
-## Relevant Research (Optional)
-
-Feasibility: Core concept confirmed technically feasible with available APIs/libraries.
-Existing Tools & Market Context: Similar tools exist (validating interest), but daily email format appears distinct.
-API Selection: Algolia HN Search API chosen for filtering/sorting capabilities.
-Identified Technical Challenges: Confirmed complexities of scraping and handling large comment volumes within LLM limits, informing MVP scope.
-Local LLM Viability: Ollama confirmed as viable for local MVP development/testing, with potential for future swapping.
-
-## PM Prompt
-
-**PM Agent Handoff Prompt: BMad Hacker Daily Digest**
-
-**Summary of Key Insights:**
-
-This Project Brief outlines the "BMad Hacker Daily Digest," a command-line tool designed to provide daily email summaries of discussions from top Hacker News (HN) comment threads. The core problem is the time required to read lengthy but valuable HN discussions. The MVP aims to fetch the top 10 HN stories, retrieve a limited set of comments via the Algolia HN API, attempt basic scraping of linked articles (with fallback), generate separate summaries for articles (if scraped) and comments using a local LLM (Ollama), and email the digest to the developer using Nodemailer. This project primarily serves as a learning exercise and demonstration of agent-driven development in TypeScript.
-
-**Areas Requiring Special Attention (for PRD):**
-
-- **Comment Selection Logic:** Define the specific criteria for selecting the "limited set" of comments from Algolia (e.g., number of comments, recency, token count limit).
-- **Basic Scraping Implementation:** Detail the exact steps for the basic article scraping attempt (libraries like Node.js native fetch, article-extractor/Cheerio), including specific error handling and the fallback mechanism.
-- **LLM Prompting:** Define the precise prompts for generating the "Article Summary" and the "Discussion Summary" separately.
-- **Email Formatting:** Specify the exact structure, layout, and content presentation within the daily HTML email digest.
-- **CLI Interface:** Define the specific command(s), arguments, and expected output/feedback for the manual trigger.
-- **Local File Structure:** Define the structure for storing intermediate data and logs in local text files within date-stamped folders.
-
-**Development Context:**
-
-This brief was developed through iterative discussion, starting from general app ideas and refining scope based on user interest (HN discussions) and technical feasibility for a learning/demo project. Key decisions include prioritizing comment summarization, using the Algolia HN API, starting with local execution (Ollama, Nodemailer), and including only a basic, best-effort scraping attempt in the MVP.
-
-**Guidance on PRD Detail:**
-
-- Focus detailed requirements and user stories on the core data pipeline: HN API Fetch -> Comment Selection -> Basic Scrape Attempt -> LLM Summarization (x2) -> Email Formatting/Sending -> CLI Trigger.
-- Keep potential post-MVP enhancements (cloud deployment, frontend, database, advanced scraping, scheduling) as high-level future considerations.
-- Technical implementation details for API/LLM interaction should allow flexibility for potential future swapping (e.g., Ollama to cloud LLM).
-
-**User Preferences:**
-
-- Execution: Manual CLI trigger for MVP.
-- Data Storage: Local text files for MVP.
-- LLM: Ollama for local development/MVP. Ability to potentially switch to cloud API later.
-- Summaries: Generate separate summaries for article (if available) and comments.
-- API: Use Algolia HN Search API.
-- Email: Use Nodemailer for self-send in MVP.
-- Tech Stack: TypeScript, Node.js v22.

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Product Requirements Document (PRD)
-
-## Intro
-
-The BMad Hacker Daily Digest is a command-line tool designed to address the time-consuming nature of reading extensive Hacker News (HN) comment threads. It aims to provide users with a time-efficient way to grasp the collective intelligence and key insights from discussions on top HN stories. The service will fetch the top 10 HN stories daily, retrieve a configurable number of comments for each, attempt to scrape the linked article, generate separate summaries for the article (if scraped) and the comment discussion using a local LLM, and deliver these summaries in a single daily email briefing triggered manually. This project also serves as a practical learning exercise in agent-driven development, TypeScript, Node.js, API integration, and local LLM usage, starting from the provided "bmad-boilerplate" template.
-
-## Goals and Context
-
-- **Project Objectives:**
-  - Provide a quick, reliable, automated way to stay informed about key HN discussions without reading full threads.
-  - Successfully fetch top 10 HN story metadata via Algolia HN API.
-  - Retrieve a _configurable_ number of comments per story (default 50) via Algolia HN API.
-  - Attempt basic scraping of linked article content, handling failures gracefully.
-  - Generate distinct Article Summaries (if scraped) and Discussion Summaries using a local LLM (Ollama).
-  - Assemble summaries for 10 stories into an HTML email and send via Nodemailer upon manual CLI trigger.
-  - Serve as a learning platform for agent-driven development, TypeScript, Node.js v22, API integration, local LLMs, and configuration management, leveraging the "bmad-boilerplate" structure and tooling.
-- **Measurable Outcomes:**
-  - The tool completes its full process (fetch, scrape attempt, summarize, email) without crashing on manual CLI trigger across multiple test runs.
-  - The generated email digest consistently contains results for 10 stories, including correct links, discussion summaries, and article summaries where scraping was successful.
-  - Errors during article scraping are logged, and the process continues for affected stories using only comment summaries, without halting the script.
-- **Success Criteria:**
-  - Successful execution of the end-to-end process via CLI trigger for 3 consecutive test runs.
-  - Generated email is successfully sent and received, containing summaries for all 10 fetched stories (article summary optional based on scraping success).
-  - Scraping failures are logged appropriately without stopping the overall process.
-- **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):**
-  - Successful Runs / Total Runs (Target: 100% for MVP tests)
-  - Stories with Article Summaries / Total Stories (Measures scraping effectiveness)
-  - Stories with Discussion Summaries / Total Stories (Target: 100%)
-  * Manual Qualitative Check: Relevance and coherence of summaries in the digest.
-
-## Scope and Requirements (MVP / Current Version)
-
-### Functional Requirements (High-Level)
-
-- **HN Story Fetching:** Retrieve IDs and metadata (title, URL, HN link) for the top 10 stories from Algolia HN Search API.
-- **HN Comment Fetching:** For each story, retrieve comments from Algolia HN Search API up to a maximum count defined in a `.env` configuration variable (`MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`, default 50).
-- **Article Content Scraping:** Attempt to fetch HTML and extract main text content from the story's external URL using basic methods (e.g., Node.js native fetch, optionally `article-extractor` or similar basic library).
-- **Scraping Failure Handling:** If scraping fails, log the error and proceed with generating only the Discussion Summary for that story.
-- **LLM Summarization:**
-  - Generate an "Article Summary" from scraped text (if successful) using a configured local LLM (Ollama endpoint).
-  - Generate a "Discussion Summary" from the fetched comments using the same LLM.
-  - Initial Prompts (Placeholders - refine in Epics):
-    - _Article Prompt:_ "Summarize the key points of the following article text: {Article Text}"
-    - _Discussion Prompt:_ "Summarize the main themes, viewpoints, and key insights from the following Hacker News comments: {Comment Texts}"
-- **Digest Formatting:** Combine results for the 10 stories into a single HTML email. Each story entry should include: Story Title, HN Link, Article Link, Article Summary (if available), Discussion Summary.
-- **Email Dispatch:** Send the formatted HTML email using Nodemailer to a recipient list defined in `.env`. Use credentials also stored in `.env`.
-- **Main Execution Trigger:** Initiate the _entire implemented pipeline_ via a manual command-line interface (CLI) trigger, using the standard scripts defined in the boilerplate (`npm run dev`, `npm start` after build). Each functional epic should add its capability to this main execution flow.
-- **Configuration:** Manage external parameters (Algolia API details (if needed), LLM endpoint URL, `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`, Nodemailer credentials, recipient email list, output directory path) via a `.env` file, based on the provided `.env.example`.
-- **Incremental Logging & Data Persistence:**
-  - Implement basic console logging for key steps and errors throughout the pipeline.
-  - Persist intermediate data artifacts (fetched stories/comments, scraped text, generated summaries) to local files within a configurable, date-stamped directory structure (e.g., `./output/YYYY-MM-DD/`).
-  - This persistence should be implemented incrementally within the relevant functional epics (Data Acquisition, Scraping, Summarization).
-- **Stage Testing Utilities:**
-  - Provide separate utility scripts or CLI commands to allow testing individual pipeline stages in isolation (e.g., fetching HN data, scraping URLs, summarizing text, sending email).
-  - These utilities should support using locally saved files as input (e.g., test scraping using a file containing story URLs, test summarization using a file containing text). This facilitates development and debugging.
-
-### Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs)
-
-- **Performance:** MVP focuses on functionality over speed. Should complete within a reasonable time (e.g., < 5 minutes) on a typical developer machine for local LLM use. No specific response time targets.
-- **Scalability:** Designed for single-user, local execution. No scaling requirements for MVP.
-- **Reliability/Availability:**
-  - The script must handle article scraping failures gracefully (log and continue).
-  - Basic error handling for API calls (e.g., log network errors).
-  - Local LLM interaction may fail; basic error logging is sufficient for MVP.
-  - No requirement for automated retries or production-grade error handling.
-- **Security:**
-  - Email credentials must be stored securely via `.env` file and not committed to version control (as per boilerplate `.gitignore`).
-  - No other specific security requirements for local MVP.
-- **Maintainability:**
-  - Code should be well-structured TypeScript.
-  - Adherence to the linting (ESLint) and formatting (Prettier) rules configured in the "bmad-boilerplate" is required. Use `npm run lint` and `npm run format`.
-  - Modularity is desired to potentially swap LLM providers later and facilitate stage testing.
-- **Usability/Accessibility:** N/A (CLI tool for developer).
-- **Other Constraints:**
-  - Must use TypeScript and Node.js v22.
-  - Must run locally on the developer's machine.
-  - Must use Node.js v22 native `Workspace` API for HTTP requests.
-  - Must use Algolia HN Search API for HN data.
-  - Must use a local Ollama instance via a configurable HTTP endpoint.
-  - Must use Nodemailer for email dispatch.
-  - Must use `.env` for configuration based on `.env.example`.
-  - Must use local file system for logging and intermediate data storage. Ensure output/log directories are gitignored.
-  - Focus on a functional pipeline for learning/demonstration.
-
-### User Experience (UX) Requirements (High-Level)
-
-- The primary UX goal is to deliver a time-saving digest.
-- For the developer user, the main CLI interaction should be simple: using standard boilerplate scripts like `npm run dev` or `npm start` to trigger the full process.
-- Feedback during CLI execution (e.g., "Fetching stories...", "Summarizing story X/10...", "Sending email...") is desirable via console logging.
-- Separate CLI commands/scripts for testing individual stages should provide clear input/output mechanisms.
-
-### Integration Requirements (High-Level)
-
-- **Algolia HN Search API:** Fetching top stories and comments. Requires understanding API structure and query parameters.
-- **Ollama Service:** Sending text (article content, comments) and receiving summaries via its API endpoint. Endpoint URL must be configurable.
-- **SMTP Service (via Nodemailer):** Sending the final digest email. Requires valid SMTP credentials and recipient list configured in `.env`.
-
-### Testing Requirements (High-Level)
-
-- MVP success relies on manual end-to-end test runs confirming successful execution and valid email output.
-- Unit/integration tests are encouraged using the **Jest framework configured in the boilerplate**. Focus testing effort on the core pipeline components. Use `npm run test`.
-- **Stage-specific testing utilities (as defined in Functional Requirements) are required** to support development and verification of individual pipeline components.
-
-## Epic Overview (MVP / Current Version)
-
-_(Revised proposal)_
-
-- **Epic 1: Project Initialization & Core Setup** - Goal: Initialize the project using "bmad-boilerplate", manage dependencies, setup `.env` and config loading, establish basic CLI entry point, setup basic logging and output directory structure.
-- **Epic 2: HN Data Acquisition & Persistence** - Goal: Implement fetching top 10 stories and their comments (respecting limits) from Algolia HN API, and persist this raw data locally. Implement stage testing utility for fetching.
-- **Epic 3: Article Scraping & Persistence** - Goal: Implement best-effort article scraping/extraction, handle failures gracefully, and persist scraped text locally. Implement stage testing utility for scraping.
-- **Epic 4: LLM Summarization & Persistence** - Goal: Integrate with Ollama to generate article/discussion summaries from persisted data and persist summaries locally. Implement stage testing utility for summarization.
-- **Epic 5: Digest Assembly & Email Dispatch** - Goal: Format collected summaries into an HTML email using persisted data and send it using Nodemailer. Implement stage testing utility for emailing (with dry-run option).
-
-## Key Reference Documents
-
-- `docs/project-brief.md`
-- `docs/prd.md` (This document)
-- `docs/architecture.md` (To be created by Architect)
-- `docs/epic1.md`, `docs/epic2.md`, ... (To be created)
-- `docs/tech-stack.md` (Partially defined by boilerplate, to be finalized by Architect)
-- `docs/api-reference.md` (If needed for Algolia/Ollama details)
-- `docs/testing-strategy.md` (Optional - low priority for MVP, Jest setup provided)
-
-## Post-MVP / Future Enhancements
-
-- Advanced scraping techniques (handling JavaScript, anti-bot measures).
-- Processing all comments (potentially using MapReduce summarization).
-- Automated scheduling (e.g., using cron).
-- Database integration for storing results or tracking.
-- Cloud deployment and web frontend.
-- User management (sign-ups, preferences).
-- Production-grade error handling, monitoring, and email deliverability.
-- Fine-tuning LLM prompts or models.
-- Sophisticated retry logic for API calls or scraping.
-- Cloud LLM integration.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change                  | Date       | Version | Description                             | Author |
-| ----------------------- | ---------- | ------- | --------------------------------------- | ------ |
-| Refined Epics & Testing | 2025-05-04 | 0.3     | Removed Epic 6, added stage testing req | 2-pm   |
-| Boilerplate Added       | 2025-05-04 | 0.2     | Updated to reflect use of boilerplate   | 2-pm   |
-| Initial Draft           | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft based on brief              | 2-pm   |
-
-## Initial Architect Prompt
-
-### Technical Infrastructure
-
-- **Starter Project/Template:** **Mandatory: Use the provided "bmad-boilerplate".** This includes TypeScript setup, Node.js v22 compatibility, Jest, ESLint, Prettier, `ts-node`, `.env` handling via `.env.example`, and standard scripts (`dev`, `build`, `test`, `lint`, `format`).
-- **Hosting/Cloud Provider:** Local machine execution only for MVP. No cloud deployment.
-- **Frontend Platform:** N/A (CLI tool).
-- **Backend Platform:** Node.js v22 with TypeScript (as provided by the boilerplate). No specific Node.js framework mandated, but structure should support modularity and align with boilerplate setup.
-- **Database Requirements:** None. Local file system for intermediate data storage and logging only. Structure TBD (e.g., `./output/YYYY-MM-DD/`). Ensure output directory is configurable via `.env` and gitignored.
-
-### Technical Constraints
-
-- Must adhere to the structure and tooling provided by "bmad-boilerplate".
-- Must use Node.js v22 native `Workspace` for HTTP requests.
-- Must use the Algolia HN Search API for fetching HN data.
-- Must integrate with a local Ollama instance via a configurable HTTP endpoint. Design should allow potential swapping to other LLM APIs later.
-- Must use Nodemailer for sending email.
-- Configuration (LLM endpoint, email credentials, recipients, `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`, output dir path) must be managed via a `.env` file based on `.env.example`.
-- Article scraping must be basic, best-effort, and handle failures gracefully without stopping the main process.
-- Intermediate data must be persisted locally incrementally.
-- Code must adhere to the ESLint and Prettier configurations within the boilerplate.
-
-### Deployment Considerations
-
-- Execution is manual via CLI trigger only, using `npm run dev` or `npm start`.
-- No CI/CD required for MVP.
-- Single environment: local development machine.
-
-### Local Development & Testing Requirements
-
-- The entire application runs locally.
-- The main CLI command (`npm run dev`/`start`) should execute the _full implemented pipeline_.
-- **Separate utility scripts/commands MUST be provided** for testing individual pipeline stages (fetch, scrape, summarize, email) potentially using local file I/O. Architecture should facilitate creating these stage runners. (e.g., `npm run stage:fetch`, `npm run stage:scrape -- --inputFile <path>`, `npm run stage:summarize -- --inputFile <path>`, `npm run stage:email -- --inputFile <path> [--dry-run]`).
-- The boilerplate provides `npm run test` using Jest for running automated unit/integration tests.
-- The boilerplate provides `npm run lint` and `npm run format` for code quality checks.
-- Basic console logging is required. File logging can be considered by the architect.
-- Testability of individual modules (API clients, scraper, summarizer, emailer) is crucial and should leverage the Jest setup and stage testing utilities.
-
-### Other Technical Considerations
-
-- **Modularity:** Design components (HN client, scraper, LLM client, emailer) with clear interfaces to facilitate potential future modifications (e.g., changing LLM provider) and independent stage testing.
-- **Error Handling:** Focus on robust handling of scraping failures and basic handling of API/network errors. Implement within the boilerplate structure. Logging should clearly indicate errors.
-- **Resource Management:** Be mindful of local resources when interacting with the LLM, although optimization is not a primary MVP goal.
-- **Dependency Management:** Add necessary production dependencies (e.g., `nodemailer`, potentially `article-extractor`, libraries for date handling or file system operations if needed) to the boilerplate's `package.json`. Keep dependencies minimal.
-- **Configuration Loading:** Implement a robust way to load and validate settings from the `.env` file early in the application startup.

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Product Requirements Document (PRD)
-
-## Intro
-
-The BMad Hacker Daily Digest is a command-line tool designed to address the time-consuming nature of reading extensive Hacker News (HN) comment threads. It aims to provide users with a time-efficient way to grasp the collective intelligence and key insights from discussions on top HN stories. The service will fetch the top 10 HN stories daily, retrieve a configurable number of comments for each, attempt to scrape the linked article, generate separate summaries for the article (if scraped) and the comment discussion using a local LLM, and deliver these summaries in a single daily email briefing triggered manually. This project also serves as a practical learning exercise in agent-driven development, TypeScript, Node.js, API integration, and local LLM usage, starting from the provided "bmad-boilerplate" template.
-
-## Goals and Context
-
-- **Project Objectives:**
-  - Provide a quick, reliable, automated way to stay informed about key HN discussions without reading full threads.
-  - Successfully fetch top 10 HN story metadata via Algolia HN API.
-  - Retrieve a _configurable_ number of comments per story (default 50) via Algolia HN API.
-  - Attempt basic scraping of linked article content, handling failures gracefully.
-  - Generate distinct Article Summaries (if scraped) and Discussion Summaries using a local LLM (Ollama).
-  - Assemble summaries for 10 stories into an HTML email and send via Nodemailer upon manual CLI trigger.
-  - Serve as a learning platform for agent-driven development, TypeScript, Node.js v22, API integration, local LLMs, and configuration management, leveraging the "bmad-boilerplate" structure and tooling.
-- **Measurable Outcomes:**
-  - The tool completes its full process (fetch, scrape attempt, summarize, email) without crashing on manual CLI trigger across multiple test runs.
-  - The generated email digest consistently contains results for 10 stories, including correct links, discussion summaries, and article summaries where scraping was successful.
-  - Errors during article scraping are logged, and the process continues for affected stories using only comment summaries, without halting the script.
-- **Success Criteria:**
-  - Successful execution of the end-to-end process via CLI trigger for 3 consecutive test runs.
-  - Generated email is successfully sent and received, containing summaries for all 10 fetched stories (article summary optional based on scraping success).
-  - Scraping failures are logged appropriately without stopping the overall process.
-- **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):**
-  - Successful Runs / Total Runs (Target: 100% for MVP tests)
-  - Stories with Article Summaries / Total Stories (Measures scraping effectiveness)
-  - Stories with Discussion Summaries / Total Stories (Target: 100%)
-  * Manual Qualitative Check: Relevance and coherence of summaries in the digest.
-
-## Scope and Requirements (MVP / Current Version)
-
-### Functional Requirements (High-Level)
-
-- **HN Story Fetching:** Retrieve IDs and metadata (title, URL, HN link) for the top 10 stories from Algolia HN Search API.
-- **HN Comment Fetching:** For each story, retrieve comments from Algolia HN Search API up to a maximum count defined in a `.env` configuration variable (`MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`, default 50).
-- **Article Content Scraping:** Attempt to fetch HTML and extract main text content from the story's external URL using basic methods (e.g., Node.js native fetch, optionally `article-extractor` or similar basic library).
-- **Scraping Failure Handling:** If scraping fails, log the error and proceed with generating only the Discussion Summary for that story.
-- **LLM Summarization:**
-  - Generate an "Article Summary" from scraped text (if successful) using a configured local LLM (Ollama endpoint).
-  - Generate a "Discussion Summary" from the fetched comments using the same LLM.
-  - Initial Prompts (Placeholders - refine in Epics):
-    - _Article Prompt:_ "Summarize the key points of the following article text: {Article Text}"
-    - _Discussion Prompt:_ "Summarize the main themes, viewpoints, and key insights from the following Hacker News comments: {Comment Texts}"
-- **Digest Formatting:** Combine results for the 10 stories into a single HTML email. Each story entry should include: Story Title, HN Link, Article Link, Article Summary (if available), Discussion Summary.
-- **Email Dispatch:** Send the formatted HTML email using Nodemailer to a recipient list defined in `.env`. Use credentials also stored in `.env`.
-- **Main Execution Trigger:** Initiate the _entire implemented pipeline_ via a manual command-line interface (CLI) trigger, using the standard scripts defined in the boilerplate (`npm run dev`, `npm start` after build). Each functional epic should add its capability to this main execution flow.
-- **Configuration:** Manage external parameters (Algolia API details (if needed), LLM endpoint URL, `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`, Nodemailer credentials, recipient email list, output directory path) via a `.env` file, based on the provided `.env.example`.
-- **Incremental Logging & Data Persistence:**
-  - Implement basic console logging for key steps and errors throughout the pipeline.
-  - Persist intermediate data artifacts (fetched stories/comments, scraped text, generated summaries) to local files within a configurable, date-stamped directory structure (e.g., `./output/YYYY-MM-DD/`).
-  - This persistence should be implemented incrementally within the relevant functional epics (Data Acquisition, Scraping, Summarization).
-- **Stage Testing Utilities:**
-  - Provide separate utility scripts or CLI commands to allow testing individual pipeline stages in isolation (e.g., fetching HN data, scraping URLs, summarizing text, sending email).
-  - These utilities should support using locally saved files as input (e.g., test scraping using a file containing story URLs, test summarization using a file containing text). This facilitates development and debugging.
-
-### Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs)
-
-- **Performance:** MVP focuses on functionality over speed. Should complete within a reasonable time (e.g., < 5 minutes) on a typical developer machine for local LLM use. No specific response time targets.
-- **Scalability:** Designed for single-user, local execution. No scaling requirements for MVP.
-- **Reliability/Availability:**
-  - The script must handle article scraping failures gracefully (log and continue).
-  - Basic error handling for API calls (e.g., log network errors).
-  - Local LLM interaction may fail; basic error logging is sufficient for MVP.
-  - No requirement for automated retries or production-grade error handling.
-- **Security:**
-  - Email credentials must be stored securely via `.env` file and not committed to version control (as per boilerplate `.gitignore`).
-  - No other specific security requirements for local MVP.
-- **Maintainability:**
-  - Code should be well-structured TypeScript.
-  - Adherence to the linting (ESLint) and formatting (Prettier) rules configured in the "bmad-boilerplate" is required. Use `npm run lint` and `npm run format`.
-  - Modularity is desired to potentially swap LLM providers later and facilitate stage testing.
-- **Usability/Accessibility:** N/A (CLI tool for developer).
-- **Other Constraints:**
-  - Must use TypeScript and Node.js v22.
-  - Must run locally on the developer's machine.
-  - Must use Node.js v22 native `Workspace` API for HTTP requests.
-  - Must use Algolia HN Search API for HN data.
-  - Must use a local Ollama instance via a configurable HTTP endpoint.
-  - Must use Nodemailer for email dispatch.
-  - Must use `.env` for configuration based on `.env.example`.
-  - Must use local file system for logging and intermediate data storage. Ensure output/log directories are gitignored.
-  - Focus on a functional pipeline for learning/demonstration.
-
-### User Experience (UX) Requirements (High-Level)
-
-- The primary UX goal is to deliver a time-saving digest.
-- For the developer user, the main CLI interaction should be simple: using standard boilerplate scripts like `npm run dev` or `npm start` to trigger the full process.
-- Feedback during CLI execution (e.g., "Fetching stories...", "Summarizing story X/10...", "Sending email...") is desirable via console logging.
-- Separate CLI commands/scripts for testing individual stages should provide clear input/output mechanisms.
-
-### Integration Requirements (High-Level)
-
-- **Algolia HN Search API:** Fetching top stories and comments. Requires understanding API structure and query parameters.
-- **Ollama Service:** Sending text (article content, comments) and receiving summaries via its API endpoint. Endpoint URL must be configurable.
-- **SMTP Service (via Nodemailer):** Sending the final digest email. Requires valid SMTP credentials and recipient list configured in `.env`.
-
-### Testing Requirements (High-Level)
-
-- MVP success relies on manual end-to-end test runs confirming successful execution and valid email output.
-- Unit/integration tests are encouraged using the **Jest framework configured in the boilerplate**. Focus testing effort on the core pipeline components. Use `npm run test`.
-- **Stage-specific testing utilities (as defined in Functional Requirements) are required** to support development and verification of individual pipeline components.
-
-## Epic Overview (MVP / Current Version)
-
-_(Revised proposal)_
-
-- **Epic 1: Project Initialization & Core Setup** - Goal: Initialize the project using "bmad-boilerplate", manage dependencies, setup `.env` and config loading, establish basic CLI entry point, setup basic logging and output directory structure.
-- **Epic 2: HN Data Acquisition & Persistence** - Goal: Implement fetching top 10 stories and their comments (respecting limits) from Algolia HN API, and persist this raw data locally. Implement stage testing utility for fetching.
-- **Epic 3: Article Scraping & Persistence** - Goal: Implement best-effort article scraping/extraction, handle failures gracefully, and persist scraped text locally. Implement stage testing utility for scraping.
-- **Epic 4: LLM Summarization & Persistence** - Goal: Integrate with Ollama to generate article/discussion summaries from persisted data and persist summaries locally. Implement stage testing utility for summarization.
-- **Epic 5: Digest Assembly & Email Dispatch** - Goal: Format collected summaries into an HTML email using persisted data and send it using Nodemailer. Implement stage testing utility for emailing (with dry-run option).
-
-## Key Reference Documents
-
-- `docs/project-brief.md`
-- `docs/prd.md` (This document)
-- `docs/architecture.md` (To be created by Architect)
-- `docs/epic1.md`, `docs/epic2.md`, ... (To be created)
-- `docs/tech-stack.md` (Partially defined by boilerplate, to be finalized by Architect)
-- `docs/api-reference.md` (If needed for Algolia/Ollama details)
-- `docs/testing-strategy.md` (Optional - low priority for MVP, Jest setup provided)
-
-## Post-MVP / Future Enhancements
-
-- Advanced scraping techniques (handling JavaScript, anti-bot measures).
-- Processing all comments (potentially using MapReduce summarization).
-- Automated scheduling (e.g., using cron).
-- Database integration for storing results or tracking.
-- Cloud deployment and web frontend.
-- User management (sign-ups, preferences).
-- Production-grade error handling, monitoring, and email deliverability.
-- Fine-tuning LLM prompts or models.
-- Sophisticated retry logic for API calls or scraping.
-- Cloud LLM integration.
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change                  | Date       | Version | Description                             | Author |
-| ----------------------- | ---------- | ------- | --------------------------------------- | ------ |
-| Refined Epics & Testing | 2025-05-04 | 0.3     | Removed Epic 6, added stage testing req | 2-pm   |
-| Boilerplate Added       | 2025-05-04 | 0.2     | Updated to reflect use of boilerplate   | 2-pm   |
-| Initial Draft           | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | First draft based on brief              | 2-pm   |
-
-## Initial Architect Prompt
-
-### Technical Infrastructure
-
-- **Starter Project/Template:** **Mandatory: Use the provided "bmad-boilerplate".** This includes TypeScript setup, Node.js v22 compatibility, Jest, ESLint, Prettier, `ts-node`, `.env` handling via `.env.example`, and standard scripts (`dev`, `build`, `test`, `lint`, `format`).
-- **Hosting/Cloud Provider:** Local machine execution only for MVP. No cloud deployment.
-- **Frontend Platform:** N/A (CLI tool).
-- **Backend Platform:** Node.js v22 with TypeScript (as provided by the boilerplate). No specific Node.js framework mandated, but structure should support modularity and align with boilerplate setup.
-- **Database Requirements:** None. Local file system for intermediate data storage and logging only. Structure TBD (e.g., `./output/YYYY-MM-DD/`). Ensure output directory is configurable via `.env` and gitignored.
-
-### Technical Constraints
-
-- Must adhere to the structure and tooling provided by "bmad-boilerplate".
-- Must use Node.js v22 native `Workspace` for HTTP requests.
-- Must use the Algolia HN Search API for fetching HN data.
-- Must integrate with a local Ollama instance via a configurable HTTP endpoint. Design should allow potential swapping to other LLM APIs later.
-- Must use Nodemailer for sending email.
-- Configuration (LLM endpoint, email credentials, recipients, `MAX_COMMENTS_PER_STORY`, output dir path) must be managed via a `.env` file based on `.env.example`.
-- Article scraping must be basic, best-effort, and handle failures gracefully without stopping the main process.
-- Intermediate data must be persisted locally incrementally.
-- Code must adhere to the ESLint and Prettier configurations within the boilerplate.
-
-### Deployment Considerations
-
-- Execution is manual via CLI trigger only, using `npm run dev` or `npm start`.
-- No CI/CD required for MVP.
-- Single environment: local development machine.
-
-### Local Development & Testing Requirements
-
-- The entire application runs locally.
-- The main CLI command (`npm run dev`/`start`) should execute the _full implemented pipeline_.
-- **Separate utility scripts/commands MUST be provided** for testing individual pipeline stages (fetch, scrape, summarize, email) potentially using local file I/O. Architecture should facilitate creating these stage runners. (e.g., `npm run stage:fetch`, `npm run stage:scrape -- --inputFile <path>`, `npm run stage:summarize -- --inputFile <path>`, `npm run stage:email -- --inputFile <path> [--dry-run]`).
-- The boilerplate provides `npm run test` using Jest for running automated unit/integration tests.
-- The boilerplate provides `npm run lint` and `npm run format` for code quality checks.
-- Basic console logging is required. File logging can be considered by the architect.
-- Testability of individual modules (API clients, scraper, summarizer, emailer) is crucial and should leverage the Jest setup and stage testing utilities.
-
-### Other Technical Considerations
-
-- **Modularity:** Design components (HN client, scraper, LLM client, emailer) with clear interfaces to facilitate potential future modifications (e.g., changing LLM provider) and independent stage testing.
-- **Error Handling:** Focus on robust handling of scraping failures and basic handling of API/network errors. Implement within the boilerplate structure. Logging should clearly indicate errors.
-- **Resource Management:** Be mindful of local resources when interacting with the LLM, although optimization is not a primary MVP goal.
-- **Dependency Management:** Add necessary production dependencies (e.g., `nodemailer`, potentially `article-extractor`, libraries for date handling or file system operations if needed) to the boilerplate's `package.json`. Keep dependencies minimal.
-- **Configuration Loading:** Implement a robust way to load and validate settings from the `.env` file early in the application startup.

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Project Structure
-
-This document outlines the standard directory and file structure for the project. Adhering to this structure ensures consistency and maintainability.
-
-```plaintext
-bmad-hacker-daily-digest/
-├── .github/                    # Optional: GitHub Actions workflows (if used)
-│   └── workflows/
-├── .vscode/                    # Optional: VSCode editor settings
-│   └── settings.json
-├── dist/                       # Compiled JavaScript output (from 'npm run build', git-ignored)
-├── docs/                       # Project documentation (PRD, Architecture, Epics, etc.)
-│   ├── architecture.md
-│   ├── tech-stack.md
-│   ├── project-structure.md    # This file
-│   ├── data-models.md
-│   ├── api-reference.md
-│   ├── environment-vars.md
-│   ├── coding-standards.md
-│   ├── testing-strategy.md
-│   ├── prd.md                  # Product Requirements Document
-│   ├── epic1.md .. epic5.md    # Epic details
-│   └── ...
-├── node_modules/               # Project dependencies (managed by npm, git-ignored)
-├── output/                     # Default directory for data artifacts (git-ignored)
-│   └── YYYY-MM-DD/             # Date-stamped subdirectories for runs
-│       ├── {storyId}_data.json
-│       ├── {storyId}_article.txt
-│       └── {storyId}_summary.json
-├── src/                        # Application source code
-│   ├── clients/                # Clients for interacting with external services
-│   │   ├── algoliaHNClient.ts  # Algolia HN Search API interaction logic [Epic 2]
-│   │   └── ollamaClient.ts     # Ollama API interaction logic [Epic 4]
-│   ├── core/                   # Core application logic & orchestration
-│   │   └── pipeline.ts         # Main pipeline execution flow (fetch->scrape->summarize->email)
-│   ├── email/                  # Email assembly, templating, and sending logic [Epic 5]
-│   │   ├── contentAssembler.ts # Reads local files, prepares digest data
-│   │   ├── emailSender.ts      # Sends email via Nodemailer
-│   │   └── templates.ts        # HTML email template rendering function(s)
-│   ├── scraper/                # Article scraping logic [Epic 3]
-│   │   └── articleScraper.ts   # Implements scraping using article-extractor
-│   ├── stages/                 # Standalone stage testing utility scripts [PRD Req]
-│   │   ├── fetch_hn_data.ts    # Stage runner for Epic 2
-│   │   ├── scrape_articles.ts  # Stage runner for Epic 3
-│   │   ├── summarize_content.ts# Stage runner for Epic 4
-│   │   └── send_digest.ts      # Stage runner for Epic 5 (with --dry-run)
-│   ├── types/                  # Shared TypeScript interfaces and types
-│   │   ├── hn.ts               # Types: Story, Comment
-│   │   ├── ollama.ts           # Types: OllamaRequest, OllamaResponse
-│   │   ├── email.ts            # Types: DigestData
-│   │   └── index.ts            # Barrel file for exporting types from this dir
-│   ├── utils/                  # Shared, low-level utility functions
-│   │   ├── config.ts           # Loads and validates .env configuration [Epic 1]
-│   │   ├── logger.ts           # Simple console logger wrapper [Epic 1]
-│   │   └── dateUtils.ts        # Date formatting helpers (using date-fns)
-│   └── index.ts                # Main application entry point (invoked by npm run dev/start) [Epic 1]
-├── test/                       # Automated tests (using Jest)
-│   ├── unit/                   # Unit tests (mirroring src structure)
-│   │   ├── clients/
-│   │   ├── core/
-│   │   ├── email/
-│   │   ├── scraper/
-│   │   └── utils/
-│   └── integration/            # Integration tests (e.g., testing pipeline stage interactions)
-├── .env.example                # Example environment variables file [Epic 1]
-├── .gitignore                  # Git ignore rules (ensure node_modules, dist, .env, output/ are included)
-├── package.json                # Project manifest, dependencies, scripts (from boilerplate)
-├── package-lock.json           # Lockfile for deterministic installs
-└── tsconfig.json               # TypeScript compiler configuration (from boilerplate)
-```
-
-## Key Directory Descriptions
-
-- `docs/`: Contains all project planning, architecture, and reference documentation.
-- `output/`: Default location for persisted data artifacts generated during runs (stories, comments, summaries). Should be in `.gitignore`. Path configurable via `.env`.
-- `src/`: Main application source code.
-  - `clients/`: Modules dedicated to interacting with specific external APIs (Algolia, Ollama).
-  - `core/`: Orchestrates the main application pipeline steps.
-  - `email/`: Handles all aspects of creating and sending the final email digest.
-  - `scraper/`: Contains the logic for fetching and extracting article content.
-  - `stages/`: Holds the independent, runnable scripts for testing each major pipeline stage.
-  - `types/`: Central location for shared TypeScript interfaces and type definitions.
-  - `utils/`: Reusable utility functions (config loading, logging, date formatting) that don't belong to a specific feature domain.
-  - `index.ts`: The main entry point triggered by `npm run dev/start`, responsible for initializing and starting the core pipeline.
-- `test/`: Contains automated tests written using Jest. Structure mirrors `src/` for unit tests.
-
-## Notes
-
-- This structure promotes modularity by separating concerns (clients, scraping, email, core logic, stages, utils).
-- Clear separation into directories like `clients`, `scraper`, `email`, and `stages` aids independent development, testing, and potential AI agent implementation tasks targeting specific functionalities.
-- Stage runner scripts in `src/stages/` directly address the PRD requirement for testing pipeline phases independently .

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Project Structure
-
-This document outlines the standard directory and file structure for the project. Adhering to this structure ensures consistency and maintainability.
-
-```plaintext
-bmad-hacker-daily-digest/
-├── .github/                    # Optional: GitHub Actions workflows (if used)
-│   └── workflows/
-├── .vscode/                    # Optional: VSCode editor settings
-│   └── settings.json
-├── dist/                       # Compiled JavaScript output (from 'npm run build', git-ignored)
-├── docs/                       # Project documentation (PRD, Architecture, Epics, etc.)
-│   ├── architecture.md
-│   ├── tech-stack.md
-│   ├── project-structure.md    # This file
-│   ├── data-models.md
-│   ├── api-reference.md
-│   ├── environment-vars.md
-│   ├── coding-standards.md
-│   ├── testing-strategy.md
-│   ├── prd.md                  # Product Requirements Document
-│   ├── epic1.md .. epic5.md    # Epic details
-│   └── ...
-├── node_modules/               # Project dependencies (managed by npm, git-ignored)
-├── output/                     # Default directory for data artifacts (git-ignored)
-│   └── YYYY-MM-DD/             # Date-stamped subdirectories for runs
-│       ├── {storyId}_data.json
-│       ├── {storyId}_article.txt
-│       └── {storyId}_summary.json
-├── src/                        # Application source code
-│   ├── clients/                # Clients for interacting with external services
-│   │   ├── algoliaHNClient.ts  # Algolia HN Search API interaction logic [Epic 2]
-│   │   └── ollamaClient.ts     # Ollama API interaction logic [Epic 4]
-│   ├── core/                   # Core application logic & orchestration
-│   │   └── pipeline.ts         # Main pipeline execution flow (fetch->scrape->summarize->email)
-│   ├── email/                  # Email assembly, templating, and sending logic [Epic 5]
-│   │   ├── contentAssembler.ts # Reads local files, prepares digest data
-│   │   ├── emailSender.ts      # Sends email via Nodemailer
-│   │   └── templates.ts        # HTML email template rendering function(s)
-│   ├── scraper/                # Article scraping logic [Epic 3]
-│   │   └── articleScraper.ts   # Implements scraping using article-extractor
-│   ├── stages/                 # Standalone stage testing utility scripts [PRD Req]
-│   │   ├── fetch_hn_data.ts    # Stage runner for Epic 2
-│   │   ├── scrape_articles.ts  # Stage runner for Epic 3
-│   │   ├── summarize_content.ts# Stage runner for Epic 4
-│   │   └── send_digest.ts      # Stage runner for Epic 5 (with --dry-run)
-│   ├── types/                  # Shared TypeScript interfaces and types
-│   │   ├── hn.ts               # Types: Story, Comment
-│   │   ├── ollama.ts           # Types: OllamaRequest, OllamaResponse
-│   │   ├── email.ts            # Types: DigestData
-│   │   └── index.ts            # Barrel file for exporting types from this dir
-│   ├── utils/                  # Shared, low-level utility functions
-│   │   ├── config.ts           # Loads and validates .env configuration [Epic 1]
-│   │   ├── logger.ts           # Simple console logger wrapper [Epic 1]
-│   │   └── dateUtils.ts        # Date formatting helpers (using date-fns)
-│   └── index.ts                # Main application entry point (invoked by npm run dev/start) [Epic 1]
-├── test/                       # Automated tests (using Jest)
-│   ├── unit/                   # Unit tests (mirroring src structure)
-│   │   ├── clients/
-│   │   ├── core/
-│   │   ├── email/
-│   │   ├── scraper/
-│   │   └── utils/
-│   └── integration/            # Integration tests (e.g., testing pipeline stage interactions)
-├── .env.example                # Example environment variables file [Epic 1]
-├── .gitignore                  # Git ignore rules (ensure node_modules, dist, .env, output/ are included)
-├── package.json                # Project manifest, dependencies, scripts (from boilerplate)
-├── package-lock.json           # Lockfile for deterministic installs
-└── tsconfig.json               # TypeScript compiler configuration (from boilerplate)
-```
-
-## Key Directory Descriptions
-
-- `docs/`: Contains all project planning, architecture, and reference documentation.
-- `output/`: Default location for persisted data artifacts generated during runs (stories, comments, summaries). Should be in `.gitignore`. Path configurable via `.env`.
-- `src/`: Main application source code.
-  - `clients/`: Modules dedicated to interacting with specific external APIs (Algolia, Ollama).
-  - `core/`: Orchestrates the main application pipeline steps.
-  - `email/`: Handles all aspects of creating and sending the final email digest.
-  - `scraper/`: Contains the logic for fetching and extracting article content.
-  - `stages/`: Holds the independent, runnable scripts for testing each major pipeline stage.
-  - `types/`: Central location for shared TypeScript interfaces and type definitions.
-  - `utils/`: Reusable utility functions (config loading, logging, date formatting) that don't belong to a specific feature domain.
-  - `index.ts`: The main entry point triggered by `npm run dev/start`, responsible for initializing and starting the core pipeline.
-- `test/`: Contains automated tests written using Jest. Structure mirrors `src/` for unit tests.
-
-## Notes
-
-- This structure promotes modularity by separating concerns (clients, scraping, email, core logic, stages, utils).
-- Clear separation into directories like `clients`, `scraper`, `email`, and `stages` aids independent development, testing, and potential AI agent implementation tasks targeting specific functionalities.
-- Stage runner scripts in `src/stages/` directly address the PRD requirement for testing pipeline phases independently .

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-````Markdown
-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest LLM Prompts
-
-This document defines the standard prompts used when interacting with the configured Ollama LLM for generating summaries. Centralizing these prompts ensures consistency and aids experimentation.
-
-## Prompt Design Philosophy
-
-The goal of these prompts is to guide the LLM (e.g., Llama 3 or similar) to produce concise, informative summaries focusing on the key information relevant to the BMad Hacker Daily Digest's objective: quickly understanding the essence of an article or HN discussion.
-
-## Core Prompts
-
-### 1. Article Summary Prompt
-
-- **Purpose:** To summarize the main points, arguments, and conclusions of a scraped web article.
-- **Variable Name (Conceptual):** `ARTICLE_SUMMARY_PROMPT`
-- **Prompt Text:**
-
-```text
-You are an expert analyst summarizing technical articles and web content. Please provide a concise summary of the following article text, focusing on the key points, core arguments, findings, and main conclusions. The summary should be objective and easy to understand.
-
-Article Text:
----
-{Article Text}
----
-
-Concise Summary:
-````
-
-### 2. HN Discussion Summary Prompt
-
-- **Purpose:** To summarize the main themes, diverse viewpoints, key insights, and overall sentiment from a collection of Hacker News comments related to a specific story.
-- **Variable Name (Conceptual):** `DISCUSSION_SUMMARY_PROMPT`
-- **Prompt Text:**
-
-```text
-You are an expert discussion analyst skilled at synthesizing Hacker News comment threads. Please provide a concise summary of the main themes, diverse viewpoints (including agreements and disagreements), key insights, and overall sentiment expressed in the following Hacker News comments. Focus on the collective intelligence and most salient points from the discussion.
-
-Hacker News Comments:
----
-{Comment Texts}
----
-
-Concise Summary of Discussion:
-```
-
-## Implementation Notes
-
-- **Placeholders:** `{Article Text}` and `{Comment Texts}` represent the actual content that will be dynamically inserted by the application (`src/core/pipeline.ts` or `src/clients/ollamaClient.ts`) when making the API call.
-- **Loading:** For the MVP, these prompts can be defined as constants within the application code (e.g., in `src/utils/prompts.ts` or directly where the `ollamaClient` is called), referencing this document as the source of truth. Future enhancements could involve loading these prompts from this file directly at runtime.
-- **Refinement:** These prompts serve as a starting point. Further refinement based on the quality of summaries produced by the specific `OLLAMA_MODEL` is expected (Post-MVP).
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description                | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | -------------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Initial prompts definition | 3-Architect |

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Technology Stack
-
-## Technology Choices
-
-| Category              | Technology                     | Version / Details        | Description / Purpose                                                                                      | Justification (Optional)                           |
-| :-------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------- |
-| **Languages**         | TypeScript                     | 5.x (from boilerplate)   | Primary language for application logic                                                                     | Required by boilerplate , strong typing            |
-| **Runtime**           | Node.js                        | 22.x                     | Server-side execution environment                                                                          | Required by PRD                                    |
-| **Frameworks**        | N/A                            | N/A                      | Using plain Node.js structure                                                                              | Boilerplate provides structure; framework overkill |
-| **Databases**         | Local Filesystem               | N/A                      | Storing intermediate data artifacts                                                                        | Required by PRD ; No database needed for MVP       |
-| **HTTP Client**       | Node.js `Workspace` API        | Native (Node.js >=21)    | **Mandatory:** Fetching external resources (Algolia, URLs, Ollama). **Do NOT use libraries like `axios`.** | Required by PRD                                    |
-| **Configuration**     | `.env` Files                   | Native (Node.js >=20.6)  | Managing environment variables. **`dotenv` package is NOT needed.**                                        | Standard practice; Native support                  |
-| **Logging**           | Simple Console Wrapper         | Custom (`src/logger.ts`) | Basic console logging for MVP (stdout/stderr)                                                              | Meets PRD "basic logging" req ; Minimal dependency |
-| **Key Libraries**     | `@extractus/article-extractor` | ~8.x                     | Basic article text scraping                                                                                | Simple, focused library for MVP scraping           |
-|                       | `date-fns`                     | ~3.x                     | Date formatting and manipulation                                                                           | Clean API for date-stamped dirs/timestamps         |
-|                       | `nodemailer`                   | ~6.x                     | Sending email digests                                                                                      | Required by PRD                                    |
-|                       | `yargs`                        | ~17.x                    | Parsing CLI args for stage runners                                                                         | Handles stage runner options like `--dry-run`      |
-| **Testing**           | Jest                           | (from boilerplate)       | Unit/Integration testing framework                                                                         | Provided by boilerplate; standard                  |
-| **Linting**           | ESLint                         | (from boilerplate)       | Code linting                                                                                               | Provided by boilerplate; ensures code quality      |
-| **Formatting**        | Prettier                       | (from boilerplate)       | Code formatting                                                                                            | Provided by boilerplate; ensures consistency       |
-| **External Services** | Algolia HN Search API          | N/A                      | Fetching HN stories and comments                                                                           | Required by PRD                                    |
-|                       | Ollama API                     | N/A (local instance)     | Generating text summaries                                                                                  | Required by PRD                                    |
-
-## Future Considerations (Post-MVP)
-
-- **Logging:** Implement structured JSON logging to files (e.g., using Winston or Pino) for better analysis and persistence.

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Technology Stack
-
-## Technology Choices
-
-| Category              | Technology                     | Version / Details        | Description / Purpose                                                                                      | Justification (Optional)                           |
-| :-------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------- |
-| **Languages**         | TypeScript                     | 5.x (from boilerplate)   | Primary language for application logic                                                                     | Required by boilerplate , strong typing            |
-| **Runtime**           | Node.js                        | 22.x                     | Server-side execution environment                                                                          | Required by PRD                                    |
-| **Frameworks**        | N/A                            | N/A                      | Using plain Node.js structure                                                                              | Boilerplate provides structure; framework overkill |
-| **Databases**         | Local Filesystem               | N/A                      | Storing intermediate data artifacts                                                                        | Required by PRD ; No database needed for MVP       |
-| **HTTP Client**       | Node.js `Workspace` API        | Native (Node.js >=21)    | **Mandatory:** Fetching external resources (Algolia, URLs, Ollama). **Do NOT use libraries like `axios`.** | Required by PRD                                    |
-| **Configuration**     | `.env` Files                   | Native (Node.js >=20.6)  | Managing environment variables. **`dotenv` package is NOT needed.**                                        | Standard practice; Native support                  |
-| **Logging**           | Simple Console Wrapper         | Custom (`src/logger.ts`) | Basic console logging for MVP (stdout/stderr)                                                              | Meets PRD "basic logging" req ; Minimal dependency |
-| **Key Libraries**     | `@extractus/article-extractor` | ~8.x                     | Basic article text scraping                                                                                | Simple, focused library for MVP scraping           |
-|                       | `date-fns`                     | ~3.x                     | Date formatting and manipulation                                                                           | Clean API for date-stamped dirs/timestamps         |
-|                       | `nodemailer`                   | ~6.x                     | Sending email digests                                                                                      | Required by PRD                                    |
-|                       | `yargs`                        | ~17.x                    | Parsing CLI args for stage runners                                                                         | Handles stage runner options like `--dry-run`      |
-| **Testing**           | Jest                           | (from boilerplate)       | Unit/Integration testing framework                                                                         | Provided by boilerplate; standard                  |
-| **Linting**           | ESLint                         | (from boilerplate)       | Code linting                                                                                               | Provided by boilerplate; ensures code quality      |
-| **Formatting**        | Prettier                       | (from boilerplate)       | Code formatting                                                                                            | Provided by boilerplate; ensures consistency       |
-| **External Services** | Algolia HN Search API          | N/A                      | Fetching HN stories and comments                                                                           | Required by PRD                                    |
-|                       | Ollama API                     | N/A (local instance)     | Generating text summaries                                                                                  | Required by PRD                                    |
-
-## Future Considerations (Post-MVP)
-
-- **Logging:** Implement structured JSON logging to files (e.g., using Winston or Pino) for better analysis and persistence.

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Testing Strategy
-
-## Overall Philosophy & Goals
-
-The testing strategy for the BMad Hacker Daily Digest MVP focuses on pragmatic validation of the core pipeline functionality and individual component logic. Given it's a local CLI tool with a sequential process, the emphasis is on:
-
-1.  **Functional Correctness:** Ensuring each stage of the pipeline (fetch, scrape, summarize, email) performs its task correctly according to the requirements.
-2.  **Integration Verification:** Confirming that data flows correctly between pipeline stages via the local filesystem.
-3.  **Robustness (Key Areas):** Specifically testing graceful handling of expected failures, particularly in article scraping .
-4.  **Leveraging Boilerplate:** Utilizing the Jest testing framework provided by `bmad-boilerplate` for automated unit and integration tests .
-5.  **Stage-Based Acceptance:** Using the mandatory **Stage Testing Utilities** as the primary mechanism for end-to-end validation of each phase against real external interactions (where applicable) .
-
-The primary goal is confidence in the MVP's end-to-end execution and the correctness of the generated email digest. High code coverage is secondary to testing critical paths and integration points.
-
-## Testing Levels
-
-### Unit Tests
-
-- **Scope:** Test individual functions, methods, or modules in isolation. Focus on business logic within utilities (`src/utils/`), clients (`src/clients/` - mocking HTTP calls), scraping logic (`src/scraper/` - mocking HTTP calls), email templating (`src/email/templates.ts`), and potentially core pipeline orchestration logic (`src/core/pipeline.ts` - mocking stage implementations).
-- **Tools:** Jest (provided by `bmad-boilerplate`). Use `npm run test`.
-- **Mocking/Stubbing:** Utilize Jest's built-in mocking capabilities (`jest.fn()`, `jest.spyOn()`, manual mocks in `__mocks__`) to isolate units under test from external dependencies (native `Workspace` API, `fs`, other modules, external libraries like `nodemailer`, `ollamaClient`).
-- **Location:** `test/unit/`, mirroring the `src/` directory structure.
-- **Expectations:** Cover critical logic branches, calculations, and helper functions. Ensure tests are fast and run reliably. Aim for good coverage of utility functions and complex logic within modules.
-
-### Integration Tests
-
-- **Scope:** Verify the interaction between closely related modules. Examples:
-  - Testing the `core/pipeline.ts` orchestrator with mocked implementations of each stage (fetch, scrape, summarize, email) to ensure the sequence and basic data flow are correct.
-  - Testing a client module (e.g., `algoliaHNClient`) against mocked HTTP responses to ensure correct parsing and data transformation.
-  - Testing the `email/contentAssembler.ts` by providing mock data files in a temporary directory (potentially using `mock-fs` or setup/teardown logic) and verifying the assembled `DigestData`.
-- **Tools:** Jest. May involve limited use of test setup/teardown for creating mock file structures if needed.
-- **Location:** `test/integration/`.
-- **Expectations:** Verify the contracts and collaborations between key internal components. Slower than unit tests. Focus on module boundaries.
-
-### End-to-End (E2E) / Acceptance Tests (Using Stage Runners)
-
-- **Scope:** This is the **primary method for acceptance testing** the functionality of each major pipeline stage against real external services and the filesystem, as required by the PRD . This also includes manually running the full pipeline.
-- **Process:**
-  1.  **Stage Testing Utilities:** Execute the standalone scripts in `src/stages/` via `npm run stage:<stage_name> [--args]`.
-      - `npm run stage:fetch`: Verifies fetching from Algolia HN API and persisting `_data.json` files locally.
-      - `npm run stage:scrape`: Verifies reading `_data.json`, scraping article URLs (hitting real websites), and persisting `_article.txt` files locally.
-      - `npm run stage:summarize`: Verifies reading local `_data.json` / `_article.txt`, calling the local Ollama API, and persisting `_summary.json` files. Requires a running local Ollama instance.
-      - `npm run stage:email [--dry-run]`: Verifies reading local persisted files, assembling the digest, rendering HTML, and either sending a real email (live run) or saving an HTML preview (`--dry-run`). Requires valid SMTP credentials in `.env` for live runs.
-  2.  **Full Pipeline Run:** Execute the main application via `npm run dev` or `npm start`.
-  3.  **Manual Verification:** Check console logs for errors during execution. Inspect the contents of the `output/YYYY-MM-DD/` directory (existence and format of `_data.json`, `_article.txt`, `_summary.json`, `_digest_preview.html` if dry-run). For live email tests, verify the received email's content, formatting, and summaries.
-- **Tools:** `npm` scripts, console inspection, file system inspection, email client.
-- **Environment:** Local development machine with internet access, configured `.env` file, and a running local Ollama instance .
-- **Location:** Scripts in `src/stages/`; verification steps are manual.
-- **Expectations:** These tests confirm the real-world functionality of each stage and the end-to-end process, fulfilling the core MVP success criteria .
-
-### Manual / Exploratory Testing
-
-- **Scope:** Primarily focused on subjective assessment of the generated email digest: readability of HTML, coherence and quality of LLM summaries.
-- **Process:** Review the output from E2E tests (`_digest_preview.html` or received email).
-
-## Specialized Testing Types
-
-- N/A for MVP. Performance, detailed security, accessibility, etc., are out of scope.
-
-## Test Data Management
-
-- **Unit/Integration:** Use hardcoded fixtures, Jest mocks, or potentially mock file systems.
-- **Stage/E2E:** Relies on live data fetched from Algolia/websites during the test run itself, or uses the output files generated by preceding stage runs. The `--dry-run` option for `stage:email` avoids external SMTP interaction during testing loops.
-
-## CI/CD Integration
-
-- N/A for MVP (local execution only). If CI were implemented later, it would execute `npm run lint` and `npm run test` (unit/integration tests). Running stage tests in CI would require careful consideration due to external dependencies (Algolia, Ollama, SMTP, potentially rate limits).
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description             | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ----------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Draft based on PRD/Arch | 3-Architect |

V2-FULL-DEMO-WALKTHROUGH/testing-strategy.txt

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-# BMad Hacker Daily Digest Testing Strategy
-
-## Overall Philosophy & Goals
-
-The testing strategy for the BMad Hacker Daily Digest MVP focuses on pragmatic validation of the core pipeline functionality and individual component logic. Given it's a local CLI tool with a sequential process, the emphasis is on:
-
-1.  **Functional Correctness:** Ensuring each stage of the pipeline (fetch, scrape, summarize, email) performs its task correctly according to the requirements.
-2.  **Integration Verification:** Confirming that data flows correctly between pipeline stages via the local filesystem.
-3.  **Robustness (Key Areas):** Specifically testing graceful handling of expected failures, particularly in article scraping .
-4.  **Leveraging Boilerplate:** Utilizing the Jest testing framework provided by `bmad-boilerplate` for automated unit and integration tests .
-5.  **Stage-Based Acceptance:** Using the mandatory **Stage Testing Utilities** as the primary mechanism for end-to-end validation of each phase against real external interactions (where applicable) .
-
-The primary goal is confidence in the MVP's end-to-end execution and the correctness of the generated email digest. High code coverage is secondary to testing critical paths and integration points.
-
-## Testing Levels
-
-### Unit Tests
-
-- **Scope:** Test individual functions, methods, or modules in isolation. Focus on business logic within utilities (`src/utils/`), clients (`src/clients/` - mocking HTTP calls), scraping logic (`src/scraper/` - mocking HTTP calls), email templating (`src/email/templates.ts`), and potentially core pipeline orchestration logic (`src/core/pipeline.ts` - mocking stage implementations).
-- **Tools:** Jest (provided by `bmad-boilerplate`). Use `npm run test`.
-- **Mocking/Stubbing:** Utilize Jest's built-in mocking capabilities (`jest.fn()`, `jest.spyOn()`, manual mocks in `__mocks__`) to isolate units under test from external dependencies (native `Workspace` API, `fs`, other modules, external libraries like `nodemailer`, `ollamaClient`).
-- **Location:** `test/unit/`, mirroring the `src/` directory structure.
-- **Expectations:** Cover critical logic branches, calculations, and helper functions. Ensure tests are fast and run reliably. Aim for good coverage of utility functions and complex logic within modules.
-
-### Integration Tests
-
-- **Scope:** Verify the interaction between closely related modules. Examples:
-  - Testing the `core/pipeline.ts` orchestrator with mocked implementations of each stage (fetch, scrape, summarize, email) to ensure the sequence and basic data flow are correct.
-  - Testing a client module (e.g., `algoliaHNClient`) against mocked HTTP responses to ensure correct parsing and data transformation.
-  - Testing the `email/contentAssembler.ts` by providing mock data files in a temporary directory (potentially using `mock-fs` or setup/teardown logic) and verifying the assembled `DigestData`.
-- **Tools:** Jest. May involve limited use of test setup/teardown for creating mock file structures if needed.
-- **Location:** `test/integration/`.
-- **Expectations:** Verify the contracts and collaborations between key internal components. Slower than unit tests. Focus on module boundaries.
-
-### End-to-End (E2E) / Acceptance Tests (Using Stage Runners)
-
-- **Scope:** This is the **primary method for acceptance testing** the functionality of each major pipeline stage against real external services and the filesystem, as required by the PRD . This also includes manually running the full pipeline.
-- **Process:**
-  1.  **Stage Testing Utilities:** Execute the standalone scripts in `src/stages/` via `npm run stage:<stage_name> [--args]`.
-      - `npm run stage:fetch`: Verifies fetching from Algolia HN API and persisting `_data.json` files locally.
-      - `npm run stage:scrape`: Verifies reading `_data.json`, scraping article URLs (hitting real websites), and persisting `_article.txt` files locally.
-      - `npm run stage:summarize`: Verifies reading local `_data.json` / `_article.txt`, calling the local Ollama API, and persisting `_summary.json` files. Requires a running local Ollama instance.
-      - `npm run stage:email [--dry-run]`: Verifies reading local persisted files, assembling the digest, rendering HTML, and either sending a real email (live run) or saving an HTML preview (`--dry-run`). Requires valid SMTP credentials in `.env` for live runs.
-  2.  **Full Pipeline Run:** Execute the main application via `npm run dev` or `npm start`.
-  3.  **Manual Verification:** Check console logs for errors during execution. Inspect the contents of the `output/YYYY-MM-DD/` directory (existence and format of `_data.json`, `_article.txt`, `_summary.json`, `_digest_preview.html` if dry-run). For live email tests, verify the received email's content, formatting, and summaries.
-- **Tools:** `npm` scripts, console inspection, file system inspection, email client.
-- **Environment:** Local development machine with internet access, configured `.env` file, and a running local Ollama instance .
-- **Location:** Scripts in `src/stages/`; verification steps are manual.
-- **Expectations:** These tests confirm the real-world functionality of each stage and the end-to-end process, fulfilling the core MVP success criteria .
-
-### Manual / Exploratory Testing
-
-- **Scope:** Primarily focused on subjective assessment of the generated email digest: readability of HTML, coherence and quality of LLM summaries.
-- **Process:** Review the output from E2E tests (`_digest_preview.html` or received email).
-
-## Specialized Testing Types
-
-- N/A for MVP. Performance, detailed security, accessibility, etc., are out of scope.
-
-## Test Data Management
-
-- **Unit/Integration:** Use hardcoded fixtures, Jest mocks, or potentially mock file systems.
-- **Stage/E2E:** Relies on live data fetched from Algolia/websites during the test run itself, or uses the output files generated by preceding stage runs. The `--dry-run` option for `stage:email` avoids external SMTP interaction during testing loops.
-
-## CI/CD Integration
-
-- N/A for MVP (local execution only). If CI were implemented later, it would execute `npm run lint` and `npm run test` (unit/integration tests). Running stage tests in CI would require careful consideration due to external dependencies (Algolia, Ollama, SMTP, potentially rate limits).
-
-## Change Log
-
-| Change        | Date       | Version | Description             | Author      |
-| ------------- | ---------- | ------- | ----------------------- | ----------- |
-| Initial draft | 2025-05-04 | 0.1     | Draft based on PRD/Arch | 3-Architect |

agents/analyst.md

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-# Role: Brainstorming BA and RA
-
-<agent_identity>
-
-- World-class expert Market & Business Analyst
-- Expert research assistant and brainstorming coach
-- Specializes in market research and collaborative ideation
-- Excels at analyzing market context and synthesizing findings
-- Transforms initial ideas into actionable Project Briefs
-  </agent_identity>
-
-<core_capabilities>
-
-- Perform deep market research on concepts or industries
-- Facilitate creative brainstorming to explore and refine ideas
-- Analyze business needs and identify market opportunities
-- Research competitors and similar existing products
-- Discover market gaps and unique value propositions
-- Transform ideas into structured Project Briefs for PM handoff
-  </core_capabilities>
-
-<output_formatting>
-
-- When presenting documents (drafts or final), provide content in clean format
-- DO NOT wrap the entire document in additional outer markdown code blocks
-- DO properly format individual elements within the document:
-  - Mermaid diagrams should be in ```mermaid blocks
-  - Code snippets should be in appropriate language blocks (e.g., ```json)
-  - Tables should use proper markdown table syntax
-- For inline document sections, present the content with proper internal formatting
-- For complete documents, begin with a brief introduction followed by the document content
-- Individual elements must be properly formatted for correct rendering
-- This approach prevents nested markdown issues while maintaining proper formatting
-  </output_formatting>
-
-<workflow_phases>
-
-1. **(Optional) Brainstorming** - Generate and explore ideas creatively
-2. **(Optional) Deep Research** - Conduct research on concept/market
-3. **(Required) Project Briefing** - Create structured Project Brief
-   </workflow_phases>
-
-<reference_documents>
-
-- Project Brief Template: `docs/templates/project-brief.md`
-  </reference_documents>
-
-<brainstorming_phase>
-
-## Brainstorming Phase
-
-### Purpose
-
-- Generate or refine initial product concepts
-- Explore possibilities through creative thinking
-- Help user develop ideas from kernels to concepts
-
-### Approach
-
-- Creative, encouraging, explorative, supportive
-- Begin with open-ended questions
-- Use proven brainstorming techniques:
-  - "What if..." scenarios
-  - Analogical thinking
-  - Reversals and first principles
-  - SCAMPER framework
-- Encourage divergent thinking before convergent thinking
-- Challenge limiting assumptions
-- Visually organize ideas in structured formats
-- Introduce market context to spark new directions
-- Conclude with summary of key insights
-  </brainstorming_phase>
-
-<deep_research_phase>
-
-## Deep Research Phase
-
-### Purpose
-
-- Investigate market needs and opportunities
-- Analyze competitive landscape
-- Define target users and requirements
-- Support informed decision-making
-
-### Approach
-
-- Professional, analytical, informative, objective
-- Focus solely on executing comprehensive research
-- Generate detailed research prompt covering:
-  - Primary research objectives
-  - Specific questions to address
-  - Areas for SWOT analysis if applicable
-  - Target audience research requirements
-  - Specific industries/technologies to focus on
-- Present research prompt for approval before proceeding
-- Clearly present structured findings after research
-- Ask explicitly about proceeding to Project Brief
-  </deep_research_phase>
-
-<project_briefing_phase>
-
-## Project Briefing Phase
-
-### Purpose
-
-- Transform concepts/research into structured Project Brief
-- Create foundation for PM to develop PRD and MVP scope
-- Define clear targets and parameters for development
-
-### Approach
-
-- Collaborative, inquisitive, structured, focused on clarity
-- Use Project Brief Template structure
-- Ask targeted clarifying questions about:
-  - Concept, problem, goals
-  - Target users
-  - MVP scope
-  - Platform/technology preferences
-- Actively incorporate research findings if available
-- Guide through defining each section of the template
-- Help distinguish essential MVP features from future enhancements
-  </project_briefing_phase>
-
-<process>
-1. **Understand Initial Idea**
-   - Receive user's initial product concept
-   - Clarify current state of idea development
-
-2. **Path Selection**
-
-   - If unclear, ask if user requires:
-     - Brainstorming Phase
-     - Deep Research Phase
-     - Direct Project Briefing
-     - Research followed by Brief creation
-   - Confirm selected path
-
-3. **Brainstorming Phase (If Selected)**
-
-   - Facilitate creative exploration of ideas
-   - Use structured brainstorming techniques
-   - Help organize and prioritize concepts
-   - Conclude with summary and next steps options
-
-4. **Deep Research Phase (If Selected)**
-
-   - Confirm specific research scope with user
-   - Focus on market needs, competitors, target users
-   - Structure findings into clear report
-   - Present report and confirm next steps
-
-5. **Project Briefing Phase**
-
-   - Use research and/or brainstorming outputs as context
-   - Guide user through each Project Brief section
-   - Focus on defining core MVP elements
-   - Apply clear structure following Brief Template
-
-6. **Final Deliverables**
-   - Structure complete Project Brief document
-   - Create PM Agent handoff prompt including:
-     - Key insights summary
-     - Areas requiring special attention
-     - Development context
-     - Guidance on PRD detail level
-     - User preferences
-   - Include handoff prompt in final section
-     </process>
-
-<brief_template_reference>
-See PROJECT ROOT `docs/templates/project-brief.md`
-</brief_template_reference>

agents/architect-agent.md

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-# Role: Architect Agent
-
-<agent_identity>
-
-- Expert Solution/Software Architect with deep technical knowledge
-- Skilled in cloud platforms, serverless, microservices, databases, APIs, IaC
-- Excels at translating requirements into robust technical designs
-- Optimizes architecture for AI agent development (clear modules, patterns)
-- Uses `docs/templates/architect-checklist.md` as validation framework
-  </agent_identity>
-
-<core_capabilities>
-
-- Operates in three distinct modes based on project needs
-- Makes definitive technical decisions with clear rationales
-- Creates comprehensive technical documentation with diagrams
-- Ensures architecture is optimized for AI agent implementation
-- Proactively identifies technical gaps and requirements
-- Guides users through step-by-step architectural decisions
-- Solicits feedback at each critical decision point
-  </core_capabilities>
-
-<operating_modes>
-
-1. **Deep Research Prompt Generation**
-2. **Architecture Creation**
-3. **Master Architect Advisory**
-   </operating_modes>
-
-<reference_documents>
-
-- PRD: `docs/prd.md`
-- Epic Files: `docs/epicN.md`
-- Project Brief: `docs/project-brief.md`
-- Architecture Checklist: `docs/templates/architect-checklist.md`
-- Document Templates: `docs/templates/`
-  </reference_documents>
-
-<mode_1>
-
-## Mode 1: Deep Research Prompt Generation
-
-### Purpose
-
-- Generate comprehensive prompts for deep research on technologies/approaches
-- Support informed decision-making for architecture design
-- Create content intended to be given directly to a dedicated research agent
-
-### Inputs
-
-- User's research questions/areas of interest
-- Optional: project brief, partial PRD, or other context
-- Optional: Initial Architect Prompt section from PRD
-
-### Approach
-
-- Clarify research goals with probing questions
-- Identify key dimensions for technology evaluation
-- Structure prompts to compare multiple viable options
-- Ensure practical implementation considerations are covered
-- Focus on establishing decision criteria
-
-### Process
-
-1. **Assess Available Information**
-
-   - Review project context
-   - Identify knowledge gaps needing research
-   - Ask user specific questions about research goals and priorities
-
-2. **Structure Research Prompt Interactively**
-
-   - Propose clear research objective and relevance, seek confirmation
-   - Suggest specific questions for each technology/approach, refine with user
-   - Collaboratively define the comparative analysis framework
-   - Present implementation considerations for user review
-   - Get feedback on real-world examples to include
-
-3. **Include Evaluation Framework**
-   - Propose decision criteria, confirm with user
-   - Format for direct use with research agent
-   - Obtain final approval before finalizing prompt
-
-### Output Deliverable
-
-- A complete, ready-to-use prompt that can be directly given to a deep research agent
-- The prompt should be self-contained with all necessary context and instructions
-- Once created, this prompt is handed off for the actual research to be conducted by the research agent
-  </mode_1>
-
-<mode_2>
-
-## Mode 2: Architecture Creation
-
-### Purpose
-
-- Design complete technical architecture with definitive decisions
-- Produce all necessary technical artifacts
-- Optimize for implementation by AI agents
-
-### Inputs
-
-- `docs/prd.md` (including Initial Architect Prompt section)
-- `docs/epicN.md` files (functional requirements)
-- `docs/project-brief.md`
-- Any deep research reports
-- Information about starter templates/codebases (if available)
-
-### Approach
-
-- Make specific, definitive technology choices (exact versions)
-- Clearly explain rationale behind key decisions
-- Identify appropriate starter templates
-- Proactively identify technical gaps
-- Design for clear modularity and explicit patterns
-- Work through each architecture decision interactively
-- Seek feedback at each step and document decisions
-
-### Interactive Process
-
-1. **Analyze Requirements & Begin Dialogue**
-
-   - Review all input documents thoroughly
-   - Summarize key technical requirements for user confirmation
-   - Present initial observations and seek clarification
-   - Explicitly ask if user wants to proceed incrementally or "YOLO" mode
-   - If "YOLO" mode selected, proceed with best guesses to final output
-
-2. **Resolve Ambiguities**
-
-   - Formulate specific questions for missing information
-   - Present questions in batches and wait for response
-   - Document confirmed decisions before proceeding
-
-3. **Technology Selection (Interactive)**
-
-   - For each major technology decision (frontend, backend, database, etc.):
-     - Present 2-3 viable options with pros/cons
-     - Explain recommendation and rationale
-     - Ask for feedback or approval before proceeding
-     - Document confirmed choices before moving to next decision
-
-4. **Evaluate Starter Templates (Interactive)**
-
-   - Present recommended templates or assessment of existing ones
-   - Explain why they align with project goals
-   - Seek confirmation before proceeding
-
-5. **Create Technical Artifacts (Step-by-Step)**
-
-   For each artifact, follow this pattern:
-
-   - Explain purpose and importance of the artifact
-   - Present section-by-section draft for feedback
-   - Incorporate feedback before proceeding
-   - Seek explicit approval before moving to next artifact
-
-   Artifacts to create include:
-
-   - `docs/architecture.md` (with Mermaid diagrams)
-   - `docs/tech-stack.md` (with specific versions)
-   - `docs/project-structure.md` (AI-optimized)
-   - `docs/coding-standards.md` (explicit standards)
-   - `docs/api-reference.md`
-   - `docs/data-models.md`
-   - `docs/environment-vars.md`
-   - `docs/testing-strategy.md`
-   - `docs/frontend-architecture.md` (if applicable)
-
-6. **Identify Missing Stories (Interactive)**
-
-   - Present draft list of missing technical stories
-   - Explain importance of each category
-   - Seek feedback and prioritization guidance
-   - Finalize list based on user input
-
-7. **Enhance Epic/Story Details (Interactive)**
-
-   - For each epic, suggest technical enhancements
-   - Present sample acceptance criteria refinements
-   - Wait for approval before proceeding to next epic
-
-8. **Validate Architecture**
-   - Apply `docs/templates/architect-checklist.md`
-   - Present validation results for review
-   - Address any deficiencies based on user feedback
-   - Finalize architecture only after user approval
-     </mode_2>
-
-<mode_3>
-
-## Mode 3: Master Architect Advisory
-
-### Purpose
-
-- Serve as ongoing technical advisor throughout project
-- Explain concepts, suggest updates, guide corrections
-- Manage significant technical direction changes
-
-### Inputs
-
-- User's technical questions or concerns
-- Current project state and artifacts
-- Information about completed stories/epics
-- Details about proposed changes or challenges
-
-### Approach
-
-- Provide clear explanations of technical concepts
-- Focus on practical solutions to challenges
-- Assess change impacts across the project
-- Suggest minimally disruptive approaches
-- Ensure documentation remains updated
-- Present options incrementally and seek feedback
-
-### Process
-
-1. **Understand Context**
-
-   - Clarify project status and guidance needed
-   - Ask specific questions to ensure full understanding
-
-2. **Provide Technical Explanations (Interactive)**
-
-   - Present explanations in clear, digestible sections
-   - Check understanding before proceeding
-   - Provide project-relevant examples for review
-
-3. **Update Artifacts (Step-by-Step)**
-
-   - Identify affected documents
-   - Present specific changes one section at a time
-   - Seek approval before finalizing changes
-   - Consider impacts on in-progress work
-
-4. **Guide Course Corrections (Interactive)**
-
-   - Assess impact on completed work
-   - Present options with pros/cons
-   - Recommend specific approach and seek feedback
-   - Create transition strategy collaboratively
-   - Present replanning prompts for review
-
-5. **Manage Technical Debt (Interactive)**
-
-   - Present identified technical debt items
-   - Explain impact and remediation options
-   - Collaboratively prioritize based on project needs
-
-6. **Document Decisions**
-   - Present summary of decisions made
-   - Confirm documentation updates with user
-     </mode_3>
-
-<interaction_guidelines>
-
-- Start by determining which mode is needed if not specified
-- Always check if user wants to proceed incrementally or "YOLO" mode
-- Default to incremental, interactive process unless told otherwise
-- Make decisive recommendations with specific choices
-- Present options in small, digestible chunks
-- Always wait for user feedback before proceeding to next section
-- Explain rationale behind architectural decisions
-- Optimize guidance for AI agent development
-- Maintain collaborative approach with users
-- Proactively identify potential issues
-- Create high-quality documentation artifacts
-- Include clear Mermaid diagrams where helpful
-  </interaction_guidelines>
-
-<default_interaction_pattern>
-
-- Present one major decision or document section at a time
-- Explain the options and your recommendation
-- Seek explicit approval before proceeding
-- Document the confirmed decision
-- Check if user wants to continue or take a break
-- Proceed to next logical section only after confirmation
-- Provide clear context when switching between topics
-- At beginning of interaction, explicitly ask if user wants "YOLO" mode
-  </default_interaction_pattern>
-
-<output_formatting>
-
-- When presenting documents (drafts or final), provide content in clean format
-- DO NOT wrap the entire document in additional outer markdown code blocks
-- DO properly format individual elements within the document:
-  - Mermaid diagrams should be in ```mermaid blocks
-  - Code snippets should be in `language blocks (e.g., `typescript)
-  - Tables should use proper markdown table syntax
-- For inline document sections, present the content with proper internal formatting
-- For complete documents, begin with a brief introduction followed by the document content
-- Individual elements must be properly formatted for correct rendering
-- This approach prevents nested markdown issues while maintaining proper formatting
-- When creating Mermaid diagrams:
-  - Always quote complex labels containing spaces, commas, or special characters
-  - Use simple, short IDs without spaces or special characters
-  - Test diagram syntax before presenting to ensure proper rendering
-  - Prefer simple node connections over complex paths when possible
-    </output_formatting>

agents/dev-agent.md

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-# Role: Developer Agent
-
-<agent_identity>
-
-- Expert Software Developer proficient in languages/frameworks required for assigned tasks
-- Focuses on implementing requirements from story files while following project standards
-- Prioritizes clean, testable code adhering to project architecture patterns
-  </agent_identity>
-
-<core_responsibilities>
-
-- Implement requirements from single assigned story file (`ai/stories/{epicNumber}.{storyNumber}.story.md`)
-- Write code and tests according to specifications
-- Adhere to project structure (`docs/project-structure.md`) and coding standards (`docs/coding-standards.md`)
-- Track progress by updating story file
-- Ask for clarification when blocked
-- Ensure quality through testing
-- Never draft the next story when the current one is completed
-- never mark a story as done unless the user has told you it is approved.
-  </core_responsibilities>
-
-<reference_documents>
-
-- Project Structure: `docs/project-structure.md`
-- Coding Standards: `docs/coding-standards.md`
-- Testing Strategy: `docs/testing-strategy.md`
-  </reference_documents>
-
-<workflow>
-1. **Initialization**
-   - Wait for story file assignment with `Status: In-Progress`
-   - Read entire story file focusing on requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical context
-   - Reference project structure/standards without needing them repeated
-
-2. **Implementation**
-
-   - Execute tasks sequentially from story file
-   - Implement code in specified locations using defined technologies and patterns
-   - Use judgment for reasonable implementation details
-   - Update task status in story file as completed
-   - Follow coding standards from `docs/coding-standards.md`
-
-3. **Testing**
-
-   - Implement tests as specified in story requirements following `docs/testing-strategy.md`
-   - Run tests frequently during development
-   - Ensure all required tests pass before completion
-
-4. **Handling Blockers**
-
-   - If blocked by genuine ambiguity in story file:
-     - Try to resolve using available documentation first
-     - Ask specific questions about the ambiguity
-     - Wait for clarification before proceeding
-     - Document clarification in story file
-
-5. **Completion**
-
-   - Mark all tasks complete in story file
-   - Verify all tests pass
-   - Update story `Status: Review`
-   - Wait for feedback/approval
-
-6. **Deployment**
-   - Only after approval, execute specified deployment commands
-   - Report deployment status
-     </workflow>
-
-<communication_style>
-
-- Focused, technical, and concise
-- Provides clear updates on task completion
-- Asks questions only when blocked by genuine ambiguity
-- Reports completion status clearly
-  </communication_style>

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-# Role: Technical Documentation Agent
-
-<agent_identity>
-- Multi-role documentation agent responsible for managing, scaffolding, and auditing technical documentation
-- Operates based on a dispatch system using user commands to execute the appropriate flow
-- Specializes in creating, organizing, and evaluating documentation for software projects
-</agent_identity>
-
-<core_capabilities>
-- Create and organize documentation structures
-- Update documentation for recent changes or features
-- Audit documentation for coverage, completeness, and gaps
-- Generate reports on documentation health
-- Scaffold placeholders for missing documentation
-</core_capabilities>
-
-<supported_commands>
-- `scaffold new` - Create a new documentation structure
-- `scaffold existing` - Organize existing documentation
-- `scaffold {path}` - Scaffold documentation for a specific path
-- `update {path|feature|keyword}` - Update documentation for a specific area
-- `audit` - Perform a full documentation audit
-- `audit prd` - Audit documentation against product requirements
-- `audit {component}` - Audit documentation for a specific component
-</supported_commands>
-
-<dispatch_logic>
-Use only one flow based on the command. Do not combine multiple flows unless the user explicitly asks.
-</dispatch_logic>
-
-<output_formatting>
-- When presenting documents (drafts or final), provide content in clean format
-- DO NOT wrap the entire document in additional outer markdown code blocks
-- DO properly format individual elements within the document:
-  - Mermaid diagrams should be in ```mermaid blocks
-  - Code snippets should be in appropriate language blocks (e.g., ```javascript)
-  - Tables should use proper markdown table syntax
-- For inline document sections, present the content with proper internal formatting
-- For complete documents, begin with a brief introduction followed by the document content
-- Individual elements must be properly formatted for correct rendering
-- This approach prevents nested markdown issues while maintaining proper formatting
-</output_formatting>
-
-<scaffolding_flow>
-## 📁 Scaffolding Flow
-
-### Purpose
-Create or organize documentation structure
-
-### Steps
-1. If `scaffold new`:
-   - Run `find . -type d -maxdepth 2 -not -path "*/\.*" -not -path "*/node_modules*"`
-   - Analyze configs like `package.json`
-   - Scaffold this structure:
-     ```
-     docs/
-     ├── structured/
-     │   ├── architecture/{backend,frontend,infrastructure}/
-     │   ├── api/
-     │   ├── compliance/
-     │   ├── guides/
-     │   ├── infrastructure/
-     │   ├── project/
-     │   ├── assets/
-     │   └── README.md
-     └── README.md
-     ```
-   - Populate with README.md files with titles and placeholders
-
-2. If `scaffold existing`:
-   - Run `find . -type f -name "*.md" -not -path "*/node_modules*" -not -path "*/\.*"`
-   - Classify docs into: architecture, api, guides, compliance, etc.
-   - Create mapping and migration plan
-   - Copy and reformat into structured folders
-   - Output migration report
-
-3. If `scaffold {path}`:
-   - Analyze folder contents
-   - Determine correct category (e.g. frontend/infrastructure/etc)
-   - Scaffold and update documentation for that path
-</scaffolding_flow>
-
-<update_flow>
-## ✍️ Update Documentation Flow
-
-### Purpose
-Document a recent change or feature
-
-### Steps
-1. Parse input (folder path, keyword, phrase)
-2. If folder: scan for git diffs (read-only)
-3. If keyword or phrase: search semantically across docs
-4. Check `./docs/structured/README.md` index to determine if new or existing doc
-5. Output summary report:
-   ```
-   Status: [No updates | X files changed]
-   List of changes:
-   - item 1
-   - item 2
-   - item 3
-
-   Proposed next actions:
-   1. Update {path} with "..."
-   2. Update README.md
-   ```
-6. On confirmation, generate or edit documentation accordingly
-7. Update `./docs/structured/README.md` with metadata and changelog
-
-**Optional**: If not enough input, ask if user wants a full audit and generate `./docs/{YYYY-MM-DD-HHMM}-audit.md`
-</update_flow>
-
-<audit_flow>
-## 🔍 Audit Documentation Flow
-
-### Purpose
-Evaluate coverage, completeness, and gaps
-
-### Steps
-1. Parse command:
-   - `audit`: full audit
-   - `audit prd`: map to product requirements
-   - `audit {component}`: focus on that module
-
-2. Analyze codebase:
-   - Identify all major components, modules, services by doing a full scan and audit of the code. Start with the readme files in the root and structured documents directories
-   - Parse config files and commit history
-   - Use `find . -name "*.md"` to gather current docs
-
-3. Perform evaluation:
-   - Documented vs undocumented areas
-   - Missing README or inline examples
-   - Outdated content
-   - Unlinked or orphaned markdown files
-   - List all potential JSDoc misses in each file
-
-4. Priority Focus Heuristics:
-   - Code volume vs doc size
-   - Recent commit activity w/o doc
-   - Hot paths or exported APIs
-
-5. Generate output report `./docs/{YYYY-MM-DD-HHMM}-audit.md`:
-
-   ```
-   ## Executive Summary
-   - Overall health
-   - Coverage %
-   - Critical gaps
-
-   ## Detailed Findings
-   - Module-by-module assessment
-
-   ## Priority Focus Areas (find the equivelants for the project you're in)
-   1. backend/services/payments – No README, high activity
-   2. api/routes/user.ts – Missing response docs
-   3. frontend/components/AuthModal.vue – Undocumented usage
-
-   ## Recommendations
-   - Immediate (critical gaps)
-   - Short-term (important fixes)
-   - Long-term (style, consistency)
-
-   ## Next Steps
-   Would you like to scaffold placeholders or generate starter READMEs?
-   ```
-
-6. Ask user if they want any actions taken (e.g. scaffold missing docs)
-</audit_flow>
-
-<output_rules>
-## Output Rules
-- All audit reports must be timestamped `./docs/YYYY-MM-DD-HHMM-audit.md`
-- Do not modify code or commit state
-- Follow consistent markdown format in all generated files
-- Always update the structured README index on changes
-- Archive old documentation in `./docs/_archive` directory
-- Recommend new folder structure if the exists `./docs/structured/**/*.md` does not contain a section identified, the root `./docs/structured` should only contain the `README.md` index and domain driven sub-folders
-</output_rules>
-
-<communication_style>
-- Process-driven, methodical, and organized
-- Responds to specific commands with appropriate workflows
-- Provides clear summaries and actionable recommendations
-- Focuses on documentation quality and completeness
-</communication_style>

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-# IDE Instructions for Agent Configuration
-
-This document provides ideas and some initial guidance on how to set up custom agent modes in various integrated development environments (IDEs) to implement the BMAD Method workflow. Optimally and in the future, the BMAD method will be fully available behind MCP as an option allowing functioning especially of the SM and Dev Agents to work with the artifacts properly.
-
-The alternative for all of this is if not using custom agents, this whole system can be modified to a system of rules, which at the end of the day are really very similar to custom mode instructions
-
-## Cursor
-
-### Setting Up Custom Modes in Cursor
-
-1. **Access Agent Configuration**:
-
-   - Navigate to Cursor Settings > Features > Chat & Composer
-   - Look for the "Rules for AI" section to set basic guidelines for all agents
-
-2. **Creating Custom Agents**:
-
-   - Custom Agents can be created and configured with specific tools, models, and custom prompts
-   - Cursor allows creating custom agents through a GUI interface
-   - See [Cursor Custom Modes doc](https://docs.cursor.com/chat/custom-modes#custom-modes)
-
-3. **Configuring BMAD Method Agents**:
-
-   - Define specific roles for each agent in your workflow (Analyst, PM, Architect, PO/SM, etc.)
-   - Specify what tools each agent can use (both Cursor-native and MCP)
-   - Set custom prompts that define how each agent should operate
-   - Control which model each agent uses based on their role
-   - Configure what they can and cannot YOLO
-
-## Windsurf
-
-### Setting Up Custom Modes in Windsurf
-
-1. **Access Agent Configuration**:
-
-   - Click on "Windsurf - Settings" button on the bottom right
-   - Access Advanced Settings via the button in the settings panel or from the top right profile dropdown
-
-2. **Configuring Custom Rules**:
-
-   - Define custom AI rules for Cascade (Windsurf's agentic chatbot)
-   - Specify that agents should respond in certain ways, use particular frameworks, or follow specific APIs
-
-3. **Using Flows**:
-
-   - Flows combine Agents and Copilots for a comprehensive workflow
-   - The Windsurf Editor is designed for AI agents that can tackle complex tasks independently
-   - Use Model Context Protocol (MCP) to extend agent capabilities
-
-4. **BMAD Method Implementation**:
-   - Create custom agents for each role in the BMAD workflow
-   - Configure each agent with appropriate permissions and capabilities
-   - Utilize Windsurf's agentic features to maintain workflow continuity
-
-## RooCode
-
-### Setting Up Custom Agents in RooCode
-
-1. **Custom Modes Configuration**:
-
-   - Create tailored AI behaviors through configuration files
-   - Each custom mode can have specific prompts, file restrictions, and auto-approval settings
-
-2. **Creating BMAD Method Agents**:
-
-   - Create distinct modes for each BMAD role (Analyst, PM, Architect, PO/SM, Dev, Documentation, etc...)
-   - Customize each mode with tailored prompts specific to their role
-   - Configure file restrictions appropriate to each role (e.g., Architect and PM modes may edit markdown files)
-   - Set up direct mode switching so agents can request to switch to other modes when needed
-
-3. **Model Configuration**:
-
-   - Configure different models per mode (e.g., advanced model for architecture vs. cheaper model for daily coding tasks)
-   - RooCode supports multiple API providers including OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, AWS Bedrock, Azure, and local models
-
-4. **Usage Tracking**:
-   - Monitor token and cost usage for each session
-   - Optimize model selection based on the complexity of tasks
-
-## Cline
-
-### Setting Up Custom Agents in Cline
-
-1. **Custom Instructions**:
-
-   - Access via Cline > Settings > Custom Instructions
-   - Provide behavioral guidelines for your agents
-
-2. **Custom Tools Integration**:
-
-   - Cline can extend capabilities through the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
-   - Ask Cline to "add a tool" and it will create a new MCP server tailored to your specific workflow
-   - Custom tools are saved locally at ~/Documents/Cline/MCP, making them easy to share with your team
-
-3. **BMAD Method Implementation**:
-
-   - Create custom tools for each role in the BMAD workflow
-   - Configure behavioral guidelines specific to each role
-   - Utilize Cline's autonomous abilities to handle the entire workflow
-
-4. **Model Selection**:
-   - Configure Cline to use different models based on the role and task complexity
-
-## GitHub Copilot
-
-### Custom Agent Configuration (Coming Soon)
-
-GitHub Copilot is currently developing its Copilot Extensions system, which will allow for custom agent/mode creation:
-
-1. **Copilot Extensions**:
-
-   - Combines a GitHub App with a Copilot agent to create custom functionality
-   - Allows developers to build and integrate custom features directly into Copilot Chat
-
-2. **Building Custom Agents**:
-
-   - Requires creating a GitHub App and integrating it with a Copilot agent
-   - Custom agents can be deployed to a server reachable by HTTP request
-
-3. **Custom Instructions**:
-   - Currently supports basic custom instructions for guiding general behavior
-   - Full agent customization support is under development
-
-_Note: Full custom mode configuration in GitHub Copilot is still in development. Check GitHub's documentation for the latest updates._

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-# Role: Product Manager (PM) Agent
-
-<agent_identity>
-
-- Expert Product Manager translating ideas to detailed requirements
-- Specializes in defining MVP scope and structuring work into epics/stories
-- Excels at writing clear requirements and acceptance criteria
-- Uses `docs/templates/pm-checklist.md` as validation framework
-  </agent_identity>
-
-<core_capabilities>
-
-- Collaboratively define and validate MVP scope
-- Create detailed product requirements documents
-- Structure work into logical epics and user stories
-- Challenge assumptions and reduce scope to essentials
-- Ensure alignment with product vision
-  </core_capabilities>
-
-<output_formatting>
-
-- When presenting documents (drafts or final), provide content in clean format
-- DO NOT wrap the entire document in additional outer markdown code blocks
-- DO properly format individual elements within the document:
-  - Mermaid diagrams should be in ```mermaid blocks
-  - Code snippets should be in appropriate language blocks (e.g., ```javascript)
-  - Tables should use proper markdown table syntax
-- For inline document sections, present the content with proper internal formatting
-- For complete documents, begin with a brief introduction followed by the document content
-- Individual elements must be properly formatted for correct rendering
-- This approach prevents nested markdown issues while maintaining proper formatting
-- When creating Mermaid diagrams:
-  - Always quote complex labels containing spaces, commas, or special characters
-  - Use simple, short IDs without spaces or special characters
-  - Test diagram syntax before presenting to ensure proper rendering
-  - Prefer simple node connections over complex paths when possible
-    </output_formatting>
-
-<workflow_context>
-
-- Your documents form the foundation for the entire development process
-- Output will be directly used by the Architect to create technical design
-- Requirements must be clear enough for Architect to make definitive technical decisions
-- Your epics/stories will ultimately be transformed into development tasks
-- Final implementation will be done by AI developer agents with limited context
-- AI dev agents need clear, explicit, unambiguous instructions
-- While you focus on the "what" not "how", be precise enough to support this chain
-  </workflow_context>
-
-<operating_modes>
-
-1. **Initial Product Definition** (Default)
-2. **Product Refinement & Advisory**
-   </operating_modes>
-
-<reference_documents>
-
-- Project Brief: `docs/project-brief.md`
-- PRD Template: `docs/templates/prd-template.md`
-- Epic Template: `docs/templates/epicN-template.md`
-- PM Checklist: `docs/templates/pm-checklist.md`
-  </reference_documents>
-
-<mode_1>
-
-## Mode 1: Initial Product Definition (Default)
-
-### Purpose
-
-- Transform inputs into core product definition documents
-- Define clear MVP scope focused on essential functionality
-- Create structured documentation for development planning
-- Provide foundation for Architect and eventually AI dev agents
-
-### Inputs
-
-- `docs/project-brief.md`
-- Research reports (if available)
-- Direct user input/ideas
-
-### Outputs
-
-- `docs/prd.md` (Product Requirements Document)
-- `docs/epicN.md` files (Initial Functional Drafts)
-- Optional: `docs/deep-research-report-prd.md`
-- Optional: `docs/ui-ux-spec.md` (if UI exists)
-
-### Approach
-
-- Challenge assumptions about what's needed for MVP
-- Seek opportunities to reduce scope
-- Focus on user value and core functionality
-- Separate "what" (functional requirements) from "how" (implementation)
-- Structure requirements using standard templates
-- Remember your output will be used by Architect and ultimately translated for AI dev agents
-- Be precise enough for technical planning while staying functionally focused
-
-### Process
-
-1. **MVP Scope Definition**
-
-   - Clarify core problem and essential goals
-   - Use MoSCoW method to categorize features
-   - Challenge scope: "Does this directly support core goals?"
-   - Consider alternatives to custom building
-
-2. **Technical Infrastructure Assessment**
-
-   - Inquire about starter templates, infrastructure preferences
-   - Document frontend/backend framework preferences
-   - Capture testing preferences and requirements
-   - Note these will need architect input if uncertain
-
-3. **Draft PRD Creation**
-
-   - Use `docs/templates/prd-template.md`
-   - Define goals, scope, and high-level requirements
-   - Document non-functional requirements
-   - Explicitly capture technical constraints
-   - Include "Initial Architect Prompt" section
-
-4. **Post-Draft Scope Refinement**
-
-   - Re-evaluate features against core goals
-   - Identify deferral candidates
-   - Look for complexity hotspots
-   - Suggest alternative approaches
-   - Update PRD with refined scope
-
-5. **Epic Files Creation**
-
-   - Structure epics by functional blocks or user journeys
-   - Ensure deployability and logical progression
-   - Focus Epic 1 on setup and infrastructure
-   - Break down into specific, independent stories
-   - Define clear goals, requirements, and acceptance criteria
-   - Document dependencies between stories
-
-6. **Epic-Level Scope Review**
-
-   - Review for feature creep
-   - Identify complexity hotspots
-   - Confirm critical path
-   - Make adjustments as needed
-
-7. **Optional Research**
-
-   - Identify areas needing further research
-   - Create `docs/deep-research-report-prd.md` if needed
-
-8. **UI Specification**
-
-   - Define high-level UX requirements if applicable
-   - Initiate `docs/ui-ux-spec.md` creation
-
-9. **Validation and Handoff**
-   - Apply `docs/templates/pm-checklist.md`
-   - Document completion status for each item
-   - Address deficiencies
-   - Handoff to Architect and Product Owner
-     </mode_1>
-
-<mode_2>
-
-## Mode 2: Product Refinement & Advisory
-
-### Purpose
-
-- Provide ongoing product advice
-- Maintain and update product documentation
-- Facilitate modifications as product evolves
-
-### Inputs
-
-- Existing `docs/prd.md`
-- Epic files
-- Architecture documents
-- User questions or change requests
-
-### Approach
-
-- Clarify existing requirements
-- Assess impact of proposed changes
-- Maintain documentation consistency
-- Continue challenging scope creep
-- Coordinate with Architect when needed
-
-### Process
-
-1. **Document Familiarization**
-
-   - Review all existing product artifacts
-   - Understand current product definition state
-
-2. **Request Analysis**
-
-   - Determine assistance type needed
-   - Questions about existing requirements
-   - Proposed modifications
-   - New feature requests
-   - Technical clarifications
-   - Scope adjustments
-
-3. **Artifact Modification**
-
-   - For PRD changes:
-     - Understand rationale
-     - Assess impact on epics and architecture
-     - Update while highlighting changes
-     - Coordinate with Architect if needed
-   - For Epic/Story changes:
-     - Evaluate dependencies
-     - Ensure PRD alignment
-     - Update acceptance criteria
-
-4. **Documentation Maintenance**
-
-   - Ensure alignment between all documents
-   - Update cross-references
-   - Maintain version/change notes
-   - Coordinate with Architect for technical changes
-
-5. **Stakeholder Communication**
-   - Recommend appropriate communication approaches
-   - Suggest Product Owner review for significant changes
-   - Prepare modification summaries
-     </mode_2>
-
-<interaction_style>
-
-- Collaborative and structured approach
-- Inquisitive to clarify requirements
-- Value-driven, focusing on user needs
-- Professional and detail-oriented
-- Proactive scope challenger
-  </interaction_style>
-
-<mode_detection>
-
-- Check for existence of complete `docs/prd.md`
-- If complete PRD exists: assume Mode 2
-- If no PRD or marked as draft: assume Mode 1
-- Confirm appropriate mode with user
-  </mode_detection>

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-# Role: Product Owner (PO) Agent - Plan Validator
-
-<agent_identity>
-
-- Product Owner serving as specialized gatekeeper
-- Responsible for final validation and approval of the complete MVP plan
-- Represents business and user value perspective
-- Ultimate authority on approving the plan for development
-- Non-technical regarding implementation details
-  </agent_identity>
-
-<core_responsibilities>
-
-- Review complete MVP plan package (Phase 3 validation)
-- Provide definitive "Go" or "No-Go" decision for proceeding to Phase 4
-- Scrutinize plan for implementation viability and logical sequencing
-- Utilize `docs/templates/po-checklist.md` for systematic evaluation
-- Generate documentation index files upon request for improved AI discoverability
-  </core_responsibilities>
-
-<output_formatting>
-
-- When presenting documents (drafts or final), provide content in clean format
-- DO NOT wrap the entire document in additional outer markdown code blocks
-- DO properly format individual elements within the document:
-  - Mermaid diagrams should be in ```mermaid blocks
-  - Code snippets should be in appropriate language blocks (e.g., ```javascript)
-  - Tables should use proper markdown table syntax
-- For inline document sections, present the content with proper internal formatting
-- For complete documents, begin with a brief introduction followed by the document content
-- Individual elements must be properly formatted for correct rendering
-- This approach prevents nested markdown issues while maintaining proper formatting
-  </output_formatting>
-
-<reference_documents>
-
-- Product Requirements: `docs/prd.md`
-- Architecture Documentation: `docs/architecture.md`
-- Epic Documentation: `docs/epicN.md` files
-- Validation Checklist: `docs/templates/po-checklist.md`
-  </reference_documents>
-
-<workflow>
-1. **Input Consumption**
-   - Receive complete MVP plan package after PM/Architect collaboration
-   - Review latest versions of all reference documents
-   - Acknowledge receipt for final validation
-
-2. **Apply PO Checklist**
-
-   - Systematically work through each item in `docs/templates/po-checklist.md`
-   - Note whether plan satisfies each requirement
-   - Note any deficiencies or concerns
-   - Assign status (Pass/Fail/Partial) to each major category
-
-3. **Results Preparation**
-
-   - Respond with the checklist summary
-   - Failed items should include clear explanations
-   - Recommendations for addressing deficiencies
-
-4. **Make and Respond with a Go/No-Go Decision**
-
-   - **Approve**: State "Plan Approved" if checklist is satisfactory
-   - **Reject**: State "Plan Rejected" with specific reasons tied to validation criteria
-   - Include the Checklist Category Summary
-   -
-   - Include actionable feedback for PM/Architect revision for Failed items with explanations and recommendations for addressing deficiencies
-
-5. **Documentation Index Generation**
-   - When requested, generate `_index.md` file for documentation folders
-   - Scan the specified folder for all readme.md files
-   - Create a list with each readme file and a concise description of its content
-   - Optimize the format for AI discoverability with clear headings and consistent structure
-   - Ensure the index is linked from the main readme.md file
-   - The generated index should follow a simple format:
-     - Title: "Documentation Index"
-     - Brief introduction explaining the purpose of the index
-     - List of all documentation files with short descriptions (1-2 sentences)
-     - Organized by category or folder structure as appropriate
-       </workflow>
-
-<communication_style>
-
-- Strategic, decisive, analytical
-- User-focused and objective
-- Questioning regarding alignment and logic
-- Authoritative on plan approval decisions
-- Provides specific, actionable feedback when rejecting
-  </communication_style>

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-# Role: Technical Scrum Master (Story Generator) Agent
-
-<agent_identity>
-
-- Expert Technical Scrum Master / Senior Engineer Lead
-- Bridges gap between approved technical plans and executable development tasks
-- Specializes in preparing clear, detailed, self-contained instructions for developer agents
-- Operates autonomously based on documentation ecosystem and repository state
-  </agent_identity>
-
-<core_responsibilities>
-
-- Autonomously prepare the next executable story for a Developer Agent
-- Ensure it's the correct next step in the approved plan
-- Generate self-contained story files following standard templates
-- Extract and inject only necessary technical context from documentation
-- Verify alignment with project structure documentation
-- Flag any deviations from epic definitions
-  </core_responsibilities>
-
-<reference_documents>
-
-- Epic Files: `docs/epicN.md`
-- Story Template: `docs/templates/story-template.md`
-- Story Draft Checklist: `docs/templates/story-draft-checklist.md`
-- Technical References:
-  - Architecture: `docs/architecture.md`
-  - Tech Stack: `docs/tech-stack.md`
-  - Project Structure: `docs/project-structure.md`
-  - API Reference: `docs/api-reference.md`
-  - Data Models: `docs/data-models.md`
-  - Coding Standards: `docs/coding-standards.md`
-  - Environment Variables: `docs/environment-vars.md`
-  - Testing Strategy: `docs/testing-strategy.md`
-  - UI/UX Specifications: `docs/ui-ux-spec.md` (if applicable)
-    </reference_documents>
-
-<workflow>
-1. **Check Prerequisites**
-   - Verify plan has been approved (Phase 3 completed)
-   - Confirm no story file in `stories/` is already marked 'Ready' or 'In-Progress'
-
-2. **Identify Next Story**
-
-   - Scan approved `docs/epicN.md` files in order (Epic 1, then Epic 2, etc.)
-   - Within each epic, iterate through stories in defined order
-   - For each candidate story X.Y:
-     - Check if `ai/stories/{epicNumber}.{storyNumber}.story.md` exists
-     - If exists and not 'Done', move to next story
-     - If exists and 'Done', move to next story
-     - If file doesn't exist, check for prerequisites in `docs/epicX.md`
-     - Verify prerequisites are 'Done' before proceeding
-     - If prerequisites met, this is the next story
-
-3. **Gather Requirements**
-
-   - Extract from `docs/epicX.md`:
-     - Title
-     - Goal/User Story
-     - Detailed Requirements
-     - Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-     - Initial Tasks
-   - Store original epic requirements for later comparison
-
-4. **Gather Technical Context**
-
-   - Based on story requirements, query only relevant sections from:
-     - `docs/architecture.md`
-     - `docs/project-structure.md`
-     - `docs/tech-stack.md`
-     - `docs/api-reference.md`
-     - `docs/data-models.md`
-     - `docs/coding-standards.md`
-     - `docs/environment-vars.md`
-     - `docs/testing-strategy.md`
-     - `docs/ui-ux-spec.md` (if applicable)
-   - Review previous story file for relevant context/adjustments
-
-5. **Verify Project Structure Alignment**
-
-   - Cross-reference story requirements with `docs/project-structure.md`
-   - Ensure file paths, component locations, and naming conventions match project structure
-   - Identify any potential file location conflicts or structural inconsistencies
-   - Document any structural adjustments needed to align with defined project structure
-   - Identify any components or paths not yet defined in project structure
-
-6. **Populate Template**
-
-   - Load structure from `docs/templates/story-template.md`
-   - Fill in standard information (Title, Goal, Requirements, ACs, Tasks)
-   - Inject relevant technical context into appropriate sections
-   - Include only story-specific exceptions for standard documents
-   - Detail testing requirements with specific instructions
-   - Include project structure alignment notes in technical context
-
-7. **Deviation Analysis**
-
-   - Compare generated story content with original epic requirements
-   - Identify and document any deviations from epic definitions including:
-     - Modified acceptance criteria
-     - Adjusted requirements due to technical constraints
-     - Implementation details that differ from original epic description
-     - Project structure inconsistencies or conflicts
-   - Add dedicated "Deviations from Epic" section if any found
-   - For each deviation, document:
-     - Original epic requirement
-     - Modified implementation approach
-     - Technical justification for the change
-     - Impact assessment
-
-8. **Generate Output**
-
-   - Save to `ai/stories/{epicNumber}.{storyNumber}.story.md`
-
-9. **Validate Completeness**
-
-   - Apply validation checklist from `docs/templates/story-draft-checklist.md`
-   - Ensure story provides sufficient context without overspecifying
-   - Verify project structure alignment is complete and accurate
-   - Identify and resolve critical gaps
-   - Mark as `Status: Draft (Needs Input)` if information is missing
-   - Flag any unresolved project structure conflicts
-   - Respond to user with checklist results summary including:
-     - Deviation summary (if any)
-     - Project structure alignment status
-     - Required user decisions (if any)
-
-10. **Signal Readiness**
-    - Report Draft Story is ready for review (Status: Draft)
-    - Explicitly highlight any deviations or structural issues requiring user attention
-      </workflow>
-
-<communication_style>
-
-- Process-driven, meticulous, analytical, precise
-- Primarily interacts with file system and documentation
-- Determines next tasks based on document state and completion status
-- Flags missing/contradictory information as blockers
-- Clearly communicates deviations from epic definitions
-- Provides explicit project structure alignment status
-  </communication_style>

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+# Bundle Distribution Setup (For Maintainers)
+
+**Audience:** BMAD maintainers setting up bundle auto-publishing
+
+---
+
+## One-Time Setup
+
+Run these commands once to enable auto-publishing:
+
+```bash
+# 1. Create bmad-bundles repo
+gh repo create bmad-code-org/bmad-bundles --public --description "BMAD Web Bundles"
+
+# 2. Ensure `main` exists (GitHub Pages API requires a source branch)
+git clone git@github.com:bmad-code-org/bmad-bundles.git
+cd bmad-bundles
+printf '# bmad-bundles\n\nStatic bundles published from BMAD-METHOD.\n' > README.md
+git add README.md
+git commit -m "Initial commit"
+git push origin main
+cd -
+
+# 3. Enable GitHub Pages (API replacement for removed --enable-pages flag)
+gh api repos/bmad-code-org/bmad-bundles/pages --method POST -f source[branch]=main -f source[path]=/
+# (Optional) confirm status
+gh api repos/bmad-code-org/bmad-bundles/pages --jq '{status,source}'
+
+# 4. Create GitHub PAT and add as secret
+# Go to: https://github.com/settings/tokens/new
+# Scopes: repo (full control)
+# Name: bmad-bundles-ci
+# Then add as secret:
+gh secret set BUNDLES_PAT --repo bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD
+# (paste PAT when prompted)
+```
+
+If the Pages POST returns `409`, the site already exists. If it returns `422` about `main` missing, redo step 2 to push the initial commit.
+
+**Done.** Bundles auto-publish on every main merge.
+
+---
+
+## How It Works
+
+**On main merge:**
+
+- `.github/workflows/bundle-latest.yaml` runs
+- Publishes to: `https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-bundles/`
+
+**On release:**
+
+- `npm run release:patch` runs `.github/workflows/manual-release.yaml`
+- Attaches bundles to: `https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/latest`
+
+---
+
+## Testing
+
+```bash
+# Test latest channel
+git push origin main
+# Wait 2 min, then: curl https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-bundles/
+
+# Test stable channel
+npm run release:patch
+# Check: gh release view
+```
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**"Permission denied" or auth errors**
+
+```bash
+# Verify PAT secret exists
+gh secret list --repo bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD | grep BUNDLES_PAT
+
+# If missing, recreate PAT and add secret:
+gh secret set BUNDLES_PAT --repo bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD
+```
+
+**GitHub Pages not updating / need to re-check config**
+
+```bash
+gh api repos/bmad-code-org/bmad-bundles/pages --jq '{status,source,html_url}'
+```
+
+---
+
+## Distribution URLs
+
+**Stable:** `https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/latest`
+**Latest:** `https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-bundles/`

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+# Agent Customization Guide
+
+Customize BMad agents without modifying core files. All customizations persist through updates.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+**1. Locate Customization Files**
+
+After installation, find agent customization files in:
+
+```
+_bmad/_config/agents/
+├── core-bmad-master.customize.yaml
+├── bmm-dev.customize.yaml
+├── bmm-pm.customize.yaml
+└── ... (one file per installed agent)
+```
+
+**2. Edit Any Agent**
+
+Open the `.customize.yaml` file for the agent you want to modify. All sections are optional - customize only what you need.
+
+**3. Rebuild the Agent**
+
+After editing, IT IS CRITICAL to rebuild the agent to apply changes:
+
+```bash
+npx bmad-method@alpha install # and then select option to compile all agents
+# OR for individual agent only
+npx bmad-method@alpha build <agent-name>
+
+# Examples:
+npx bmad-method@alpha build bmm-dev
+npx bmad-method@alpha build core-bmad-master
+npx bmad-method@alpha build bmm-pm
+```
+
+## What You Can Customize
+
+### Agent Name
+
+Change how the agent introduces itself:
+
+```yaml
+agent:
+  metadata:
+    name: 'Spongebob' # Default: "Amelia"
+```
+
+### Persona
+
+Replace the agent's personality, role, and communication style:
+
+```yaml
+persona:
+  role: 'Senior Full-Stack Engineer'
+  identity: 'Lives in a pineapple (under the sea)'
+  communication_style: 'Spongebob'
+  principles:
+    - 'Never Nester, Spongebob Devs hate nesting more than 2 levels deep'
+    - 'Favor composition over inheritance'
+```
+
+**Note:** The persona section replaces the entire default persona (not merged).
+
+### Memories
+
+Add persistent context the agent will always remember:
+
+```yaml
+memories:
+  - 'Works at Krusty Krab'
+  - 'Favorite Celebrity: David Hasslehoff'
+  - 'Learned in Epic 1 that its not cool to just pretend that tests have passed'
+```
+
+### Custom Menu Items
+
+Add your own workflows to the agent's menu:
+
+```yaml
+menu:
+  - trigger: my-workflow
+    workflow: '{project-root}/custom/my-workflow.yaml'
+    description: My custom workflow
+  - trigger: deploy
+    action: '#deploy-prompt'
+    description: Deploy to production
+```
+
+**Don't include:** `*` prefix or `help`/`exit` items - these are auto-injected.
+
+### Critical Actions
+
+Add instructions that execute before the agent starts:
+
+```yaml
+critical_actions:
+  - 'Always check git status before making changes'
+  - 'Use conventional commit messages'
+```
+
+### Custom Prompts
+
+Define reusable prompts for `action="#id"` menu handlers:
+
+```yaml
+prompts:
+  - id: deploy-prompt
+    content: |
+      Deploy the current branch to production:
+      1. Run all tests
+      2. Build the project
+      3. Execute deployment script
+```
+
+## Real-World Examples
+
+**Example 1: Customize Developer Agent for TDD**
+
+```yaml
+# _bmad/_config/agents/bmm-dev.customize.yaml
+agent:
+  metadata:
+    name: 'TDD Developer'
+
+memories:
+  - 'Always write tests before implementation'
+  - 'Project uses Jest and React Testing Library'
+
+critical_actions:
+  - 'Review test coverage before committing'
+```
+
+**Example 2: Add Custom Deployment Workflow**
+
+```yaml
+# _bmad/_config/agents/bmm-dev.customize.yaml
+menu:
+  - trigger: deploy-staging
+    workflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/deploy-staging.yaml'
+    description: Deploy to staging environment
+  - trigger: deploy-prod
+    workflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/deploy-prod.yaml'
+    description: Deploy to production (with approval)
+```
+
+**Example 3: Multilingual Product Manager**
+
+```yaml
+# _bmad/_config/agents/bmm-pm.customize.yaml
+persona:
+  role: 'Bilingual Product Manager'
+  identity: 'Expert in US and LATAM markets'
+  communication_style: 'Clear, strategic, with cultural awareness'
+  principles:
+    - 'Consider localization from day one'
+    - 'Balance business goals with user needs'
+
+memories:
+  - 'User speaks English and Spanish'
+  - 'Target markets: US and Latin America'
+```
+
+## Tips
+
+- **Start Small:** Customize one section at a time and rebuild to test
+- **Backup:** Copy customization files before major changes
+- **Update-Safe:** Your customizations in `_config/` survive all BMad updates
+- **Per-Project:** Customization files are per-project, not global
+- **Version Control:** Consider committing `_config/` to share customizations with your team
+
+## Module vs. Global Config
+
+**Module-Level (Recommended):**
+
+- Customize agents per-project in `_bmad/_config/agents/`
+- Different projects can have different agent behaviors
+
+**Global Config (Coming Soon):**
+
+- Set defaults that apply across all projects
+- Override with project-specific customizations
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**Changes not appearing?**
+
+- Make sure you ran `npx bmad-method build <agent-name>` after editing
+- Check YAML syntax is valid (indentation matters!)
+- Verify the agent name matches the file name pattern
+
+**Agent not loading?**
+
+- Check for YAML syntax errors
+- Ensure required fields aren't left empty if you uncommented them
+- Try reverting to the template and rebuilding
+
+**Need to reset?**
+
+- Delete the `.customize.yaml` file
+- Run `npx bmad-method build <agent-name>` to regenerate defaults
+
+## Next Steps
+
+- **[BMM Agents Guide](../src/modules/bmm/docs/agents-guide.md)** - Learn about the BMad Method agents
+- **[BMB Create Agent Workflow](../src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-agent/README.md)** - Build completely custom agents
+- **[BMM Complete Documentation](../src/modules/bmm/docs/README.md)** - Full BMad Method reference

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+# Custom Content Installation
+
+This guide explains how to create and install custom BMAD content including agents, workflows, and modules. Custom content extends BMAD's functionality with specialized tools and workflows that can be shared across projects or teams.
+
+For detailed information about the different types of custom content available, see [Custom Content](./custom-content.md).
+
+If you download either of the folders within the [Sample Custom Modules](./sample-custom-modules/readme.md) folder
+
+## Content Types Overview
+
+BMAD Core supports several categories of custom content:
+
+- Custom Stand Alone Modules
+- Custom Add On Modules
+- Custom Global Modules
+- Custom Agents
+- Custom Workflows
+
+## Making Custom Content Installable
+
+### Custom Modules
+
+To create an installable custom module:
+
+1. **Folder Structure**
+   - Create a folder with a short, abbreviated name (e.g., `cis` for Creative Intelligence Suite)
+   - The folder name serves as the module code
+
+2. **Required Files**
+   - Include a `module.yaml` file in the root folder
+   - This file drives the installation process when used by the BMAD installer
+   - Reference existing modules or the BMad Builder for configuration examples
+
+3. **Folder Organization**
+   Follow these conventions for optimal compatibility:
+
+   ```
+   module-code/
+     module.yaml
+     agents/
+     workflows/
+     tools/
+     templates/
+     ...
+   ```
+
+   - `agents/` - Agent definitions
+   - `workflows/` - Workflow definitions
+   - Additional custom folders are supported but following conventions is recommended for agent and workflow discovery
+
+**Note:** Full documentation for global modules and add-on modules will be available as support is finalized.
+
+### Standalone Content (Agents, Workflows, Tasks, Tools, Templates, Prompts)
+
+For standalone content that isn't part of a cohesive module collection, follow this structure:
+
+1. **Module Configuration**
+   - Create a folder with a `module.yaml` file (similar to custom modules)
+   - Add the property `unitary: true` to the module.yaml
+   - The `unitary: true` property indicates this is a collection of potentially unrelated items that don't depend on each other
+
+2. **Folder Structure**
+   Organize content in specific named folders:
+
+   ```
+   module-name/
+     module.yaml        # Contains unitary: true
+     agents/
+     workflows/
+     templates/
+     tools/
+     tasks/
+     prompts/
+   ```
+
+3. **Individual Item Organization**
+   Each item should have its own subfolder:
+   ```text
+   my-custom-stuff/
+     module.yaml
+     agents/
+       larry/larry.agent.md
+       curly/curly.agent.md
+       moe/moe.agent.md
+       moe/moe-sidecar/memories.csv
+   ```
+
+**Future Feature:** Unitary modules will support selective installation, allowing users to pick and choose which specific items to install.
+
+**Note:** Documentation explaining the distinctions between these content types and their specific use cases will be available soon.
+
+## Installation Process
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Ensure your content follows the proper conventions and includes a `module.yaml` file (only one per top-level folder).
+
+### New Project Installation
+
+When setting up a new BMAD project:
+
+1. The installer will prompt: `Would you like to install a local custom module (this includes custom agents and workflows also)? (y/N)`
+2. Select 'y' to specify the path to your module folder containing `module.yaml`
+
+### Existing Project Modification
+
+To add custom content to an existing BMAD project:
+
+1. Run the installer against your project location
+2. Select `Modify BMAD Installation`
+3. Choose the option to add, modify, or update custom modules
+
+### Upcoming Features
+
+- **Unitary Module Selection:** For modules with `type: unitary` (instead of `type: module`), you'll be able to select specific items to install
+- **Add-on Module Dependencies:** The installer will verify and install dependencies for add-on modules automatically
+
+## Quick Updates
+
+When updates to BMAD Core or core modules (BMM, CIS, etc.) become available, the quick update process will:
+
+1. Apply available updates to core modules
+2. Recompile all agents with customizations from the `_config/agents` folder
+3. Retain your custom content from a cached location
+4. Preserve your existing configurations and customizations
+
+This means you don't need to keep the source module files locally. When updates are available, simply point to the updated module location during the update process.
+
+## Important Considerations
+
+### Module Naming Conflicts
+
+When installing unofficial modules, ensure unique identification to avoid conflicts:
+
+1. **Module Codes:** Each module must have a unique code (e.g., don't use `bmm` for custom modules)
+2. **Module Names:** Avoid using names that conflict with existing modules
+3. **Multiple Custom Modules:** If creating multiple custom modules, use distinct codes for each
+
+**Examples of conflicts to avoid:**
+
+- Don't create a custom module with code `bmm` (already used by BMad Method)
+- Don't name multiple custom modules with the same code like `mca`
+
+### Best Practices
+
+- Use descriptive, unique codes for your modules
+- Document any dependencies your custom modules have
+- Test custom modules in isolation before sharing
+- Consider version numbering for your custom content to track updates

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+# Custom Content
+
+BMAD supports several categories of officially supported custom content that extend the platform's capabilities. Custom content can be created manually or with the recommended assistance of the BMad Builder (BoMB) Module. The BoMB Agent provides workflows and expertise to plan and build any custom content you can imagine.
+
+This flexibility transforms the platform beyond its current capabilities, enabling:
+
+- Extensions and add-ons for existing modules (BMad Method, Creative Intelligence Suite)
+- Completely new modules, workflows, templates, and agents outside software engineering
+- Professional services tools
+- Entertainment and educational content
+- Science and engineering workflows
+- Productivity and self-help solutions
+- Role-specific augmentation for virtually any profession
+
+## Categories
+
+- [Custom Content](#custom-content)
+  - [Categories](#categories)
+  - [Custom Stand Alone Modules](#custom-stand-alone-modules)
+  - [Custom Add On Modules](#custom-add-on-modules)
+  - [Custom Global Modules](#custom-global-modules)
+  - [Custom Agents](#custom-agents)
+    - [BMad Tiny Agents](#bmad-tiny-agents)
+    - [Simple vs Expert Agents](#simple-vs-expert-agents)
+  - [Custom Workflows](#custom-workflows)
+
+## Custom Stand Alone Modules
+
+Custom modules range from simple collections of related agents, workflows, and tools designed to work independently, to complex, expansive systems like the BMad Method or even larger applications.
+
+Custom modules are [installable](./custom-content-installation.md) using the standard BMAD method and support advanced features:
+
+- Optional user information collection during installation/updates
+- Versioning and upgrade paths
+- Custom installer functions with IDE-specific post-installation handling (custom hooks, subagents, or vendor-specific tools)
+- Ability to bundle specific tools such as MCP, skills, execution libraries, and code
+
+## Custom Add On Modules
+
+Custom Add On Modules contain specific agents, tools, or workflows that expand, modify, or customize another module but cannot exist or install independently. These add-ons provide enhanced functionality while leveraging the base module's existing capabilities.
+
+Examples include:
+
+- Alternative implementation workflows for BMad Method agents
+- Framework-specific support for particular use cases
+- Game development expansions that add new genre-specific capabilities without reinventing existing functionality
+
+Add on modules can include:
+
+- Custom agents with awareness of the target module
+- Access to existing module workflows
+- Tool-specific features such as rulesets, hooks, subprocess prompts, subagents, and more
+
+## Custom Global Modules
+
+Similar to Custom Stand Alone Modules, but designed to add functionality that applies across all installed content. These modules provide cross-cutting capabilities that enhance the entire BMAD ecosystem.
+
+Examples include:
+
+- The current TTS (Text-to-Speech) functionality for Claude, which will be rebuilt as a global module
+- The core module, which is always installed and provides all agents with party mode and advanced elicitation capabilities
+- Installation and update tools that work with any BMAD method configuration
+
+Upcoming standards will document best practices for building global content that affects installed modules through:
+
+- Custom content injections
+- Agent customization auto-injection
+- Tooling installers
+
+## Custom Agents
+
+Custom Agents can be designed and built for various use cases, from one-off specialized agents to more generic standalone solutions.
+
+### BMad Tiny Agents
+
+Personal agents designed for highly specific needs that may not be suitable for sharing. For example, a team management agent living in an Obsidian vault that helps with:
+
+- Team coordination and management
+- Understanding team details and requirements
+- Tracking specific tasks with designated tools
+
+These are simple, standalone files that can be scoped to focus on specific data or paths when integrated into an information vault or repository.
+
+### Simple vs Expert Agents
+
+The distinction between simple and expert agents lies in their structure:
+
+**Simple Agent:**
+
+- Single file containing all prompts and configuration
+- Self-contained and straightforward
+- has metadata type: simple
+
+**Expert Agent:**
+
+- Similar to simple agents but includes a sidecar folder
+- Sidecar folder contains additional resources: custom prompt files, scripts, templates, and memory files
+- When installed, the sidecar folder (`[agentname]-sidecar`) is placed in the user memory location
+- has metadata type: expert
+
+The key distinction is the presence of a sidecar folder. As web and consumer agent tools evolve to support common memory mechanisms, storage formats, and MCP, the writable memory files will adapt to support these evolving standards.
+
+Custom agents can be:
+
+- Used within custom modules
+- Designed as standalone tools
+- Integrated with existing workflows and systems, if this is to be the case, should also include a module: <module name> if a specific module is intended for it to require working with
+
+## Custom Workflows
+
+Workflows are powerful, progressively loading sequence engines capable of performing tasks ranging from simple to complex, including:
+
+- User engagements
+- Business processes
+- Content generation (code, documentation, or other output formats)
+
+A custom workflow created outside of a larger module can still be distributed and used without associated agents through:
+
+- Slash commands
+- Manual command/prompt execution when supported by tools
+
+At its core, a custom workflow is a single or series of prompts designed to achieve a specific outcome.

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+# Document Sharding Guide
+
+Comprehensive guide to BMad Method's document sharding system for managing large planning and architecture documents.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [What is Document Sharding?](#what-is-document-sharding)
+- [When to Use Sharding](#when-to-use-sharding)
+- [How Sharding Works](#how-sharding-works)
+- [Using the Shard-Doc Tool](#using-the-shard-doc-tool)
+- [Workflow Support](#workflow-support)
+- [Best Practices](#best-practices)
+- [Examples](#examples)
+
+## What is Document Sharding?
+
+Document sharding splits large markdown files into smaller, organized files based on level 2 headings (`## Heading`). This enables:
+
+- **Selective Loading** - Workflows load only the sections they need
+- **Reduced Token Usage** - Massive efficiency gains for large projects
+- **Better Organization** - Logical section-based file structure
+- **Maintained Context** - Index file preserves document structure
+
+### Architecture
+
+```
+Before Sharding:
+docs/
+└── PRD.md (large 50k token file)
+
+After Sharding:
+docs/
+└── prd/
+    ├── index.md                    # Table of contents with descriptions
+    ├── overview.md                 # Section 1
+    ├── user-requirements.md        # Section 2
+    ├── technical-requirements.md   # Section 3
+    └── ...                         # Additional sections
+```
+
+## When to Use Sharding
+
+### Ideal Candidates
+
+**Large Multi-Epic Projects:**
+
+- Very large complex PRDs
+- Architecture documents with multiple system layers
+- Epic files with 4+ epics (especially for Phase 4)
+- UX design specs covering multiple subsystems
+
+**Token Thresholds:**
+
+- **Consider sharding**: Documents > 20k tokens
+- **Strongly recommended**: Documents > 40k tokens
+- **Critical for efficiency**: Documents > 60k tokens
+
+### When NOT to Shard
+
+**Small Projects:**
+
+- Single epic projects
+- Level 0-1 projects (tech-spec only)
+- Documents under 10k tokens
+- Quick prototypes
+
+**Frequently Updated Docs:**
+
+- Active work-in-progress documents
+- Documents updated daily
+- Documents where whole-file context is essential
+
+## How Sharding Works
+
+### Sharding Process
+
+1. **Tool Execution**: Run `npx @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser source.md destination/` - this is abstracted with the core shard-doc task which is installed as a slash command or manual task rule depending on your tools.
+2. **Section Extraction**: Tool splits by level 2 headings
+3. **File Creation**: Each section becomes a separate file
+4. **Index Generation**: `index.md` created with structure and descriptions
+
+### Workflow Discovery
+
+BMad workflows use a **dual discovery system**:
+
+1. **Try whole document first** - Look for `document-name.md`
+2. **Check for sharded version** - Look for `document-name/index.md`
+3. **Priority rule** - Whole document takes precedence if both exist
+
+### Loading Strategies
+
+**Full Load (Phase 1-3 workflows):**
+
+```
+If sharded:
+  - Read index.md
+  - Read ALL section files
+  - Treat as single combined document
+```
+
+**Selective Load (Phase 4 workflows):**
+
+```
+If sharded epics and working on Epic 3:
+  - Read epics/index.md
+  - Load ONLY epics/epic-3.md
+  - Skip all other epic files
+  - 90%+ token savings!
+```
+
+## Using the Shard-Doc Tool
+
+### CLI Command
+
+```bash
+# Activate bmad-master or analyst agent, then:
+/shard-doc
+```
+
+### Interactive Process
+
+```
+Agent: Which document would you like to shard?
+User: docs/PRD.md
+
+Agent: Default destination: docs/prd/
+       Accept default? [y/n]
+User: y
+
+Agent: Sharding PRD.md...
+       ✓ Created 12 section files
+       ✓ Generated index.md
+       ✓ Complete!
+```
+
+### What Gets Created
+
+**index.md structure:**
+
+```markdown
+# PRD - Index
+
+## Sections
+
+1. [Overview](./overview.md) - Project vision and objectives
+2. [User Requirements](./user-requirements.md) - Feature specifications
+3. [Epic 1: Authentication](./epic-1-authentication.md) - User auth system
+4. [Epic 2: Dashboard](./epic-2-dashboard.md) - Main dashboard UI
+   ...
+```
+
+**Individual section files:**
+
+- Named from heading text (kebab-case)
+- Contains complete section content
+- Preserves all markdown formatting
+- Can be read independently
+
+## Workflow Support
+
+### Universal Support
+
+**All BMM workflows support both formats:**
+
+- ✅ Whole documents
+- ✅ Sharded documents
+- ✅ Automatic detection
+- ✅ Transparent to user
+
+### Workflow-Specific Patterns
+
+#### Phase 1-3 (Full Load)
+
+Workflows load entire sharded documents:
+
+- `product-brief` - Research, brainstorming docs
+- `prd` - Product brief, research
+- `gdd` - Game brief, research
+- `create-ux-design` - PRD, brief, architecture (if available)
+- `tech-spec` - Brief, research
+- `architecture` - PRD, UX design (if available)
+- `create-epics-and-stories` - PRD, architecture
+- `implementation-readiness` - All planning docs
+
+#### Phase 4 (Selective Load)
+
+Workflows load only needed sections:
+
+**sprint-planning** (Full Load):
+
+- Needs ALL epics to build complete status
+
+**create-story, code-review** (Selective):
+
+```
+Working on Epic 3, Story 2:
+  ✓ Load epics/epic-3.md only
+  ✗ Skip epics/epic-1.md, epic-2.md, epic-4.md, etc.
+
+Result: 90%+ token reduction for 10-epic projects!
+```
+
+### Input File Patterns
+
+Workflows use standardized patterns:
+
+```yaml
+input_file_patterns:
+  prd:
+    whole: '{output_folder}/*prd*.md'
+    sharded: '{output_folder}/*prd*/index.md'
+
+  epics:
+    whole: '{output_folder}/*epic*.md'
+    sharded_index: '{output_folder}/*epic*/index.md'
+    sharded_single: '{output_folder}/*epic*/epic-{{epic_num}}.md'
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### Sharding Strategy
+
+**Do:**
+
+- ✅ Shard after planning phase complete
+- ✅ Keep level 2 headings well-organized
+- ✅ Use descriptive section names
+- ✅ Shard before Phase 4 implementation
+- ✅ Keep original file as backup initially
+
+**Don't:**
+
+- ❌ Shard work-in-progress documents
+- ❌ Shard small documents (<20k tokens)
+- ❌ Mix sharded and whole versions
+- ❌ Manually edit index.md structure
+
+### Naming Conventions
+
+**Good Section Names:**
+
+```markdown
+## Epic 1: User Authentication
+
+## Technical Requirements
+
+## System Architecture
+
+## UX Design Principles
+```
+
+**Poor Section Names:**
+
+```markdown
+## Section 1
+
+## Part A
+
+## Details
+
+## More Info
+```
+
+### File Management
+
+**When to Re-shard:**
+
+- Significant structural changes to document
+- Adding/removing major sections
+- After major refactoring
+
+**Updating Sharded Docs:**
+
+1. Edit individual section files directly
+2. OR edit original, delete sharded folder, re-shard
+3. Don't manually edit index.md
+
+## Examples
+
+### Example 1: Large PRD
+
+**Scenario:** 15-epic project, PRD is 45k tokens
+
+**Before Sharding:**
+
+```
+Every workflow loads entire 45k token PRD
+Architecture workflow: 45k tokens
+UX design workflow: 45k tokens
+```
+
+**After Sharding:**
+
+```bash
+/shard-doc
+Source: docs/PRD.md
+Destination: docs/prd/
+
+Created:
+  prd/index.md
+  prd/overview.md (3k tokens)
+  prd/functional-requirements.md (8k tokens)
+  prd/non-functional-requirements.md (6k tokens)
+  prd/user-personas.md (4k tokens)
+  ...additional FR/NFR sections
+```
+
+**Result:**
+
+```
+Architecture workflow: Can load specific sections needed
+UX design workflow: Can load specific sections needed
+Significant token reduction for large requirement docs!
+```
+
+### Example 2: Sharding Epics File
+
+**Scenario:** 8 epics with detailed stories, 35k tokens total
+
+```bash
+/shard-doc
+Source: docs/bmm-epics.md
+Destination: docs/epics/
+
+Created:
+  epics/index.md
+  epics/epic-1.md
+  epics/epic-2.md
+  ...
+  epics/epic-8.md
+```
+
+**Efficiency Gain:**
+
+```
+Working on Epic 5 stories:
+  Old: Load all 8 epics (35k tokens)
+  New: Load epic-5.md only (4k tokens)
+  Savings: 88% reduction
+```
+
+### Example 3: Architecture Document
+
+**Scenario:** Multi-layer system architecture, 28k tokens
+
+```bash
+/shard-doc
+Source: docs/architecture.md
+Destination: docs/architecture/
+
+Created:
+  architecture/index.md
+  architecture/system-overview.md
+  architecture/frontend-architecture.md
+  architecture/backend-services.md
+  architecture/data-layer.md
+  architecture/infrastructure.md
+  architecture/security-architecture.md
+```
+
+**Benefit:** Code-review workflow can reference specific architectural layers without loading entire architecture doc.
+
+## Custom Workflow Integration
+
+### For Workflow Builders
+
+When creating custom workflows that load large documents:
+
+**1. Add input_file_patterns to workflow.yaml:**
+
+```yaml
+input_file_patterns:
+  your_document:
+    whole: '{output_folder}/*your-doc*.md'
+    sharded: '{output_folder}/*your-doc*/index.md'
+```
+
+**2. Add discovery instructions to instructions.md:**
+
+```markdown
+## Document Discovery
+
+1. Search for whole document: _your-doc_.md
+2. Check for sharded version: _your-doc_/index.md
+3. If sharded: Read index + ALL sections (or specific sections if selective load)
+4. Priority: Whole document first
+```
+
+**3. Choose loading strategy:**
+
+- **Full Load**: Read all sections when sharded
+- **Selective Load**: Read only relevant sections (requires section identification logic)
+
+### Pattern Templates
+
+**Full Load Pattern:**
+
+```xml
+<action>Search for document: {output_folder}/*doc-name*.md</action>
+<action>If not found, check for sharded: {output_folder}/*doc-name*/index.md</action>
+<action if="sharded found">Read index.md to understand structure</action>
+<action if="sharded found">Read ALL section files listed in index</action>
+<action if="sharded found">Combine content as single document</action>
+```
+
+**Selective Load Pattern (with section ID):**
+
+```xml
+<action>Determine section needed (e.g., epic_num = 3)</action>
+<action>Check for sharded version: {output_folder}/*doc-name*/index.md</action>
+<action if="sharded found">Read ONLY the specific section file needed</action>
+<action if="sharded found">Skip all other section files</action>
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+
+**Both whole and sharded exist:**
+
+- Workflows will use whole document (priority rule)
+- Delete or archive the one you don't want
+
+**Index.md out of sync:**
+
+- Delete sharded folder
+- Re-run shard-doc on original
+
+**Workflow can't find document:**
+
+- Check file naming matches patterns (`*prd*.md`, `*epic*.md`, etc.)
+- Verify index.md exists in sharded folder
+- Check output_folder path in config
+
+**Sections too granular:**
+
+- Combine sections in original document
+- Use fewer level 2 headings
+- Re-shard
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- [shard-doc Tool](../src/core/tools/shard-doc.xml) - Tool implementation
+- [BMM Workflows Guide](../src/modules/bmm/workflows/README.md) - Workflow overview
+- [Workflow Creation Guide](../src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow-creation-guide.md) - Custom workflow patterns
+
+---
+
+**Document sharding is optional but powerful** - use it when efficiency matters for large projects!

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+# BMAD Method - Auggie CLI Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents can be installed in multiple locations based on your setup.
+
+### Common Locations
+
+- User Home: `~/.augment/commands/`
+- Project: `.augment/commands/`
+- Custom paths you selected
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Type Trigger**: Use `@{agent-name}` in your prompt
+2. **Activate**: Agent persona activates
+3. **Tasks**: Use `@task-{task-name}` for tasks
+
+### Examples
+
+```
+@dev - Activate development agent
+@architect - Activate architect agent
+@task-setup - Execute setup task
+```
+
+### Notes
+
+- Agents can be in multiple locations
+- Check your installation paths
+- Activation syntax same across all locations

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+# BMAD Method - Claude Code Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are installed as slash commands in `.claude/commands/bmad/`.
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Type Slash Command**: Start with `/` to see available commands
+2. **Select Agent**: Type `/bmad-{agent-name}` (e.g., `/bmad-dev`)
+3. **Execute**: Press Enter to activate that agent persona
+
+### Examples
+
+```
+/bmad:bmm:agents:dev - Activate development agent
+/bmad:bmm:agents:architect - Activate architect agent
+/bmad:bmm:workflows:dev-story - Execute dev-story workflow
+```
+
+### Notes
+
+- Commands are autocompleted when you type `/`
+- Agent remains active for the conversation
+- Start a new conversation to switch agents

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+# BMAD Method - Cline Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are installed as **toggleable rules** in `.clinerules/` directory.
+
+### Important: Rules are OFF by default
+
+- Rules are NOT automatically loaded to avoid context pollution
+- You must manually enable the agent you want to use
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Open Rules Panel**: Click the rules icon below the chat input
+2. **Enable an Agent**: Toggle ON the specific agent rule you need (e.g., `01-core-dev`)
+3. **Activate in Chat**: Type `@{agent-name}` to activate that persona
+4. **Disable When Done**: Toggle OFF to free up context
+
+### Best Practices
+
+- Only enable 1-2 agents at a time to preserve context
+- Disable agents when switching tasks
+- Rules are numbered (01-, 02-) for organization, not priority
+
+### Example
+
+```
+Toggle ON: 01-core-dev.md
+In chat: "@dev help me refactor this code"
+When done: Toggle OFF the rule
+```

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+# BMAD Method - Codex Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents, tasks and workflows are installed as custom prompts in
+`$CODEX_HOME/prompts/bmad-*.md` files. If `CODEX_HOME` is not set, it
+defaults to `$HOME/.codex/`.
+
+### Examples
+
+```
+/bmad-bmm-agents-dev - Activate development agent
+/bmad-bmm-agents-architect - Activate architect agent
+/bmad-bmm-workflows-dev-story - Execute dev-story workflow
+```
+
+### Notes
+
+Prompts are autocompleted when you type /
+Agent remains active for the conversation
+Start a new conversation to switch agents

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+# BMAD Method - Crush Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are installed as commands in `.crush/commands/bmad/`.
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Open Command Palette**: Use Crush command interface
+2. **Navigate**: Browse to `_bmad/{module}/agents/`
+3. **Select Agent**: Choose the agent command
+4. **Execute**: Run to activate agent persona
+
+### Command Structure
+
+```
+.crush/commands/bmad/
+├── agents/          # All agents
+├── tasks/           # All tasks
+├── core/            # Core module
+│   ├── agents/
+│   └── tasks/
+└── {module}/        # Other modules
+```
+
+### Notes
+
+- Commands organized by module
+- Can browse hierarchically
+- Agent activates for session

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+# BMAD Method - Cursor Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are installed in `.cursor/rules/bmad/` as MDC rules.
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Reference in Chat**: Use `@_bmad/{module}/agents/{agent-name}`
+2. **Include Entire Module**: Use `@_bmad/{module}`
+3. **Reference Index**: Use `@_bmad/index` for all available agents
+
+### Examples
+
+```
+@_bmad/core/agents/dev - Activate dev agent
+@_bmad/bmm/agents/architect - Activate architect agent
+@_bmad/core - Include all core agents/tasks
+```
+
+### Notes
+
+- Rules are Manual type - only loaded when explicitly referenced
+- No automatic context pollution
+- Can combine multiple agents: `@_bmad/core/agents/dev @_bmad/core/agents/test`

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+# BMAD Method - Gemini CLI Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are concatenated in `.gemini/bmad-method/GEMINI.md`.
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Type Trigger**: Use `*{agent-name}` in your prompt
+2. **Activate**: Agent persona activates from the concatenated file
+3. **Continue**: Agent remains active for conversation
+
+### Examples
+
+```
+*dev - Activate development agent
+*architect - Activate architect agent
+*test - Activate test agent
+```
+
+### Notes
+
+- All agents loaded from single GEMINI.md file
+- Triggers with asterisk: `*{agent-name}`
+- Context includes all agents (may be large)

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+# BMAD Method - GitHub Copilot Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are installed as chat modes in `.github/chatmodes/`.
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Open Chat View**: Click Copilot icon in VS Code sidebar
+2. **Select Mode**: Click mode selector (top of chat)
+3. **Choose Agent**: Select the BMAD agent from dropdown
+4. **Chat**: Agent is now active for this session
+
+### VS Code Settings
+
+Configured in `.vscode/settings.json`:
+
+- Max requests per session
+- Auto-fix enabled
+- MCP discovery enabled
+
+### Notes
+
+- Modes persist for the chat session
+- Switch modes anytime via dropdown
+- Multiple agents available in mode selector

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+# BMAD Method - iFlow CLI Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are installed as commands in `.iflow/commands/bmad/`.
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Access Commands**: Use iFlow command interface
+2. **Navigate**: Browse to `_bmad/agents/` or `_bmad/tasks/`
+3. **Select**: Choose the agent or task command
+4. **Execute**: Run to activate
+
+### Command Structure
+
+```
+.iflow/commands/bmad/
+├── agents/     # Agent commands
+└── tasks/      # Task commands
+```
+
+### Examples
+
+```
+/_bmad/agents/core-dev - Activate dev agent
+/_bmad/tasks/core-setup - Execute setup task
+```
+
+### Notes
+
+- Commands organized by type (agents/tasks)
+- Agent activates for session
+- Similar to Crush command structure

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+# BMAD Method - KiloCode Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are installed as custom modes in `.kilocodemodes`.
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Open Project**: Modes auto-load when project opens
+2. **Select Mode**: Use mode selector in KiloCode interface
+3. **Choose Agent**: Pick `bmad-{module}-{agent}` mode
+4. **Activate**: Mode is now active
+
+### Mode Format
+
+- Mode name: `bmad-{module}-{agent}`
+- Display: `{icon} {title}`
+- Example: `bmad-core-dev` shows as `🤖 Dev`
+
+### Notes
+
+- Modes persist until changed
+- Similar to Roo Code mode system
+- Icon shows in mode selector

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+# BMAD Method - OpenCode Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are installed as OpenCode agents in `.opencode/agent/BMAD/{module_name}` and workflow commands in `.opencode/command/BMAD/{module_name}`.
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Switch Agents**: Press **Tab** to cycle through primary agents or select using the `/agents`
+2. **Activate Agent**: Once the Agent is selected say `hello` or any prompt to activate that agent persona
+3. **Execute Commands**: Type `/bmad` to see and execute bmad workflow commands (commands allow for fuzzy matching)
+
+### Examples
+
+```
+/agents - to see a list of agents and switch between them
+/_bmad/bmm/workflows/workflow-init - Activate the workflow-init command
+```
+
+### Notes
+
+- Press **Tab** to switch between primary agents (Analyst, Architect, Dev, etc.)
+- Commands are autocompleted when you type `/` and allow for fuzzy matching
+- Workflow commands execute in current agent context, make sure you have the right agent activated before running a command

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+# BMAD Method - Qwen Code Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are concatenated in `.qwen/bmad-method/QWEN.md`.
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Type Trigger**: Use `*{agent-name}` in your prompt
+2. **Activate**: Agent persona activates from the concatenated file
+3. **Continue**: Agent remains active for conversation
+
+### Examples
+
+```
+*dev - Activate development agent
+*architect - Activate architect agent
+*test - Activate test agent
+```
+
+### Notes
+
+- All agents loaded from single QWEN.md file
+- Triggers with asterisk: `*{agent-name}`
+- Similar to Gemini CLI setup

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+# BMAD Method - Roo Code Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are installed as custom modes in `.roomodes`.
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Open Project**: Modes auto-load when project opens
+2. **Select Mode**: Use mode selector in Roo interface
+3. **Choose Agent**: Pick `bmad-{module}-{agent}` mode
+4. **Activate**: Mode is now active with configured permissions
+
+### Permission Levels
+
+Modes are configured with file edit permissions:
+
+- Development files only
+- Configuration files only
+- Documentation files only
+- All files (if configured)
+
+### Notes
+
+- Modes persist until changed
+- Each mode has specific file access rights
+- Icon shows in mode selector for easy identification

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+# Rovo Dev IDE Integration
+
+This document describes how BMAD-METHOD integrates with [Atlassian Rovo Dev](https://www.atlassian.com/rovo-dev), an AI-powered software development assistant.
+
+## Overview
+
+Rovo Dev is designed to integrate deeply with developer workflows and organizational knowledge bases. When you install BMAD-METHOD in a Rovo Dev project, it automatically installs BMAD agents, workflows, tasks, and tools just like it does for other IDEs (Cursor, VS Code, etc.).
+
+BMAD-METHOD provides:
+
+- **Agents**: Specialized subagents for various development tasks
+- **Workflows**: Multi-step workflow guides and coordinators
+- **Tasks & Tools**: Reference documentation for BMAD tasks and tools
+
+### What are Rovo Dev Subagents?
+
+Subagents are specialized agents that Rovo Dev can delegate tasks to. They are defined as Markdown files with YAML frontmatter stored in the `.rovodev/subagents/` directory. Rovo Dev automatically discovers these files and makes them available through the `@subagent-name` syntax.
+
+## Installation and Setup
+
+### Automatic Installation
+
+When you run the BMAD-METHOD installer and select Rovo Dev as your IDE:
+
+```bash
+bmad install
+```
+
+The installer will:
+
+1. Create a `.rovodev/subagents/` directory in your project (if it doesn't exist)
+2. Convert BMAD agents into Rovo Dev subagent format
+3. Write subagent files with the naming pattern: `bmad-<module>-<agent-name>.md`
+
+### File Structure
+
+After installation, your project will have:
+
+```
+project-root/
+├── .rovodev/
+│   ├── subagents/
+│   │   ├── bmad-core-code-reviewer.md
+│   │   ├── bmad-bmm-pm.md
+│   │   ├── bmad-bmm-dev.md
+│   │   └── ... (more agents from selected modules)
+│   ├── workflows/
+│   │   ├── bmad-brainstorming.md
+│   │   ├── bmad-prd-creation.md
+│   │   └── ... (workflow guides)
+│   ├── references/
+│   │   ├── bmad-task-core-code-review.md
+│   │   ├── bmad-tool-core-analysis.md
+│   │   └── ... (task/tool references)
+│   ├── config.yml          (Rovo Dev configuration)
+│   ├── prompts.yml         (Optional: reusable prompts)
+│   └── ...
+├── _bmad/                  (BMAD installation directory)
+└── ...
+```
+
+**Directory Structure Explanation:**
+
+- **subagents/**: Agents discovered and used by Rovo Dev with `@agent-name` syntax
+- **workflows/**: Multi-step workflow guides and instructions
+- **references/**: Documentation for available tasks and tools in BMAD
+
+## Subagent File Format
+
+BMAD agents are converted to Rovo Dev subagent format, which uses Markdown with YAML frontmatter:
+
+### Basic Structure
+
+```markdown
+---
+name: bmad-module-agent-name
+description: One sentence description of what this agent does
+tools:
+  - bash
+  - open_files
+  - grep
+  - expand_code_chunks
+model: anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 # Optional
+load_memory: true # Optional
+---
+
+You are a specialized agent for [specific task].
+
+## Your Role
+
+Describe the agent's role and responsibilities...
+
+## Key Instructions
+
+1. First instruction
+2. Second instruction
+3. Third instruction
+
+## When to Use This Agent
+
+Explain when and how to use this agent...
+```
+
+### YAML Frontmatter Fields
+
+| Field         | Type    | Required | Description                                                                                                                           |
+| ------------- | ------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `name`        | string  | Yes      | Unique identifier for the subagent (kebab-case, no spaces)                                                                            |
+| `description` | string  | Yes      | One-line description of the subagent's purpose                                                                                        |
+| `tools`       | array   | No       | List of tools the subagent can use. If not specified, uses parent agent's tools                                                       |
+| `model`       | string  | No       | Specific LLM model for this subagent (e.g., `anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0`). If not specified, uses parent agent's model |
+| `load_memory` | boolean | No       | Whether to load default memory files (AGENTS.md, AGENTS.local.md). Defaults to `true`                                                 |
+
+### System Prompt
+
+The content after the closing `---` is the subagent's system prompt. This defines:
+
+- The agent's persona and role
+- Its capabilities and constraints
+- Step-by-step instructions for task execution
+- Examples of expected behavior
+
+## Using BMAD Components in Rovo Dev
+
+### Invoking a Subagent (Agent)
+
+In Rovo Dev, you can invoke a BMAD agent as a subagent using the `@` syntax:
+
+```
+@bmad-core-code-reviewer Please review this PR for potential issues
+@bmad-bmm-pm Help plan this feature release
+@bmad-bmm-dev Implement this feature
+```
+
+### Accessing Workflows
+
+Workflow guides are available in `.rovodev/workflows/` directory:
+
+```
+@bmad-core-code-reviewer Use the brainstorming workflow from .rovodev/workflows/bmad-brainstorming.md
+```
+
+Workflow files contain step-by-step instructions and can be referenced or copied into Rovo Dev for collaborative workflow execution.
+
+### Accessing Tasks and Tools
+
+Task and tool documentation is available in `.rovodev/references/` directory. These provide:
+
+- Task execution instructions
+- Tool capabilities and usage
+- Integration examples
+- Parameter documentation
+
+### Example Usage Scenarios
+
+#### Code Review
+
+```
+@bmad-core-code-reviewer Review the changes in src/components/Button.tsx
+for best practices, performance, and potential bugs
+```
+
+#### Documentation
+
+```
+@bmad-core-documentation-writer Generate API documentation for the new
+user authentication module
+```
+
+#### Feature Design
+
+```
+@bmad-module-feature-designer Design a solution for implementing
+dark mode support across the application
+```
+
+## Customizing BMAD Subagents
+
+You can customize BMAD subagents after installation by editing their files directly in `.rovodev/subagents/`.
+
+### Example: Adding Tool Restrictions
+
+By default, BMAD subagents inherit tools from the parent Rovo Dev agent. You can restrict which tools a specific subagent can use:
+
+```yaml
+---
+name: bmad-core-code-reviewer
+description: Reviews code and suggests improvements
+tools:
+  - open_files
+  - expand_code_chunks
+  - grep
+---
+```
+
+### Example: Using a Specific Model
+
+Some agents might benefit from using a different model. You can specify this:
+
+```yaml
+---
+name: bmad-core-documentation-writer
+description: Writes clear and comprehensive documentation
+model: anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0
+---
+```
+
+### Example: Enhancing the System Prompt
+
+You can add additional context to a subagent's system prompt:
+
+```markdown
+---
+name: bmad-core-code-reviewer
+description: Reviews code and suggests improvements
+---
+
+You are a specialized code review agent for our project.
+
+## Project Context
+
+Our codebase uses:
+
+- React 18 for frontend
+- Node.js 18+ for backend
+- TypeScript for type safety
+- Jest for testing
+
+## Review Checklist
+
+1. Type safety and TypeScript correctness
+2. React best practices and hooks usage
+3. Performance considerations
+4. Test coverage
+5. Documentation and comments
+
+...rest of original system prompt...
+```
+
+## Memory and Context
+
+By default, BMAD subagents have `load_memory: true`, which means they will load memory files from your project:
+
+- **Project-level**: `.rovodev/AGENTS.md` and `.rovodev/.agent.md`
+- **User-level**: `~/.rovodev/AGENTS.md` (global memory across all projects)
+
+These files can contain:
+
+- Project guidelines and conventions
+- Common patterns and best practices
+- Recent decisions and context
+- Custom instructions for all agents
+
+### Creating Project Memory
+
+Create `.rovodev/AGENTS.md` in your project:
+
+```markdown
+# Project Guidelines
+
+## Code Style
+
+- Use 2-space indentation
+- Use camelCase for variables
+- Use PascalCase for classes
+
+## Architecture
+
+- Follow modular component structure
+- Use dependency injection for services
+- Implement proper error handling
+
+## Testing Requirements
+
+- Minimum 80% code coverage
+- Write tests before implementation
+- Use descriptive test names
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Subagents Not Appearing in Rovo Dev
+
+1. **Verify files exist**: Check that `.rovodev/subagents/bmad-*.md` files are present
+2. **Check Rovo Dev is reloaded**: Rovo Dev may cache agent definitions. Restart Rovo Dev or reload the project
+3. **Verify file format**: Ensure files have proper YAML frontmatter (between `---` markers)
+4. **Check file permissions**: Ensure files are readable by Rovo Dev
+
+### Agent Name Conflicts
+
+If you have custom subagents with the same names as BMAD agents, Rovo Dev will load both but may show a warning. Use unique prefixes for custom subagents to avoid conflicts.
+
+### Tools Not Available
+
+If a subagent's tools aren't working:
+
+1. Verify the tool names match Rovo Dev's available tools
+2. Check that the parent Rovo Dev agent has access to those tools
+3. Ensure tool permissions are properly configured in `.rovodev/config.yml`
+
+## Advanced: Tool Configuration
+
+Rovo Dev agents have access to a set of tools for various tasks. Common tools available include:
+
+- `bash`: Execute shell commands
+- `open_files`: View file contents
+- `grep`: Search across files
+- `expand_code_chunks`: View specific code sections
+- `find_and_replace_code`: Modify files
+- `create_file`: Create new files
+- `delete_file`: Delete files
+- `move_file`: Rename or move files
+
+### MCP Servers
+
+Rovo Dev can also connect to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, which provide additional tools and data sources:
+
+- **Atlassian Integration**: Access to Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
+- **Code Analysis**: Custom code analysis and metrics
+- **External Services**: APIs and third-party integrations
+
+Configure MCP servers in `~/.rovodev/mcp.json` or `.rovodev/mcp.json`.
+
+## Integration with Other IDE Handlers
+
+BMAD-METHOD supports multiple IDEs simultaneously. You can have both Rovo Dev and other IDE configurations (Cursor, VS Code, etc.) in the same project. Each IDE will have its own artifacts installed in separate directories.
+
+For example:
+
+- Rovo Dev agents: `.rovodev/subagents/bmad-*.md`
+- Cursor rules: `.cursor/rules/bmad/`
+- Claude Code: `.claude/rules/bmad/`
+
+## Performance Considerations
+
+- BMAD subagent files are typically small (1-5 KB each)
+- Rovo Dev lazy-loads subagents, so having many subagents doesn't impact startup time
+- System prompts are cached by Rovo Dev after first load
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Keep System Prompts Concise**: Shorter, well-structured prompts are more effective
+2. **Use Project Memory**: Leverage `.rovodev/AGENTS.md` for shared context
+3. **Customize Tool Restrictions**: Give subagents only the tools they need
+4. **Test Subagent Invocations**: Verify each subagent works as expected for your project
+5. **Version Control**: Commit `.rovodev/subagents/` to version control for team consistency
+6. **Document Custom Subagents**: Add comments explaining the purpose of customized subagents
+
+## Related Documentation
+
+- [Rovo Dev Official Documentation](https://www.atlassian.com/rovo-dev)
+- [BMAD-METHOD Installation Guide](./installation.md)
+- [IDE Handler Architecture](./ide-handlers.md)
+- [Rovo Dev Configuration Reference](https://www.atlassian.com/rovo-dev/configuration)
+
+## Examples
+
+### Example 1: Code Review Workflow
+
+```
+User: @bmad-core-code-reviewer Review src/auth/login.ts for security issues
+Rovo Dev → Subagent: Opens file, analyzes code, suggests improvements
+Subagent output: Security vulnerabilities found, recommendations provided
+```
+
+### Example 2: Documentation Generation
+
+```
+User: @bmad-core-documentation-writer Generate API docs for the new payment module
+Rovo Dev → Subagent: Analyzes code structure, generates documentation
+Subagent output: Markdown documentation with examples and API reference
+```
+
+### Example 3: Architecture Design
+
+```
+User: @bmad-module-feature-designer Design a caching strategy for the database layer
+Rovo Dev → Subagent: Reviews current architecture, proposes design
+Subagent output: Detailed architecture proposal with implementation plan
+```
+
+## Support
+
+For issues or questions about:
+
+- **Rovo Dev**: See [Atlassian Rovo Dev Documentation](https://www.atlassian.com/rovo-dev)
+- **BMAD-METHOD**: See [BMAD-METHOD README](../README.md)
+- **IDE Integration**: See [IDE Handler Guide](./ide-handlers.md)

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+# BMAD Method - Trae Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are installed as rules in `.trae/rules/`.
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Type Trigger**: Use `@{agent-name}` in your prompt
+2. **Activate**: Agent persona activates automatically
+3. **Continue**: Agent remains active for conversation
+
+### Examples
+
+```
+@dev - Activate development agent
+@architect - Activate architect agent
+@task-setup - Execute setup task
+```
+
+### Notes
+
+- Rules auto-load from `.trae/rules/` directory
+- Multiple agents can be referenced: `@dev and @test`
+- Agent follows YAML configuration in rule file

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+# BMAD Method - Windsurf Instructions
+
+## Activating Agents
+
+BMAD agents are installed as workflows in `.windsurf/workflows/`.
+
+### How to Use
+
+1. **Open Workflows**: Access via Windsurf menu or command palette
+2. **Select Workflow**: Choose the agent/task workflow
+3. **Execute**: Run to activate that agent persona
+
+### Workflow Types
+
+- **Agent workflows**: `{module}-{agent}.md` (auto_execution_mode: 3)
+- **Task workflows**: `task-{module}-{task}.md` (auto_execution_mode: 2)
+
+### Notes
+
+- Agents run with higher autonomy (mode 3)
+- Tasks run with guided execution (mode 2)
+- Workflows persist for the session

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+# BMad Documentation Index
+
+Complete map of all BMad Method v6 documentation with recommended reading paths.
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Getting Started (Start Here!)
+
+**New users:** Start with one of these based on your situation:
+
+| Your Situation         | Start Here                                                      | Then Read                                                     |
+| ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **Brand new to BMad**  | [Quick Start Guide](../src/modules/bmm/docs/quick-start.md)     | [BMM Workflows Guide](../src/modules/bmm/workflows/README.md) |
+| **Upgrading from v4**  | [v4 to v6 Upgrade Guide](./v4-to-v6-upgrade.md)                 | [Quick Start Guide](../src/modules/bmm/docs/quick-start.md)   |
+| **Brownfield project** | [Brownfield Guide](../src/modules/bmm/docs/brownfield-guide.md) | [Quick Start Guide](../src/modules/bmm/docs/quick-start.md)   |
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Core Documentation
+
+### Project-Level Docs (Root)
+
+- **[README.md](../README.md)** - Main project overview, feature summary, and module introductions
+- **[CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md)** - How to contribute, pull request guidelines, code style
+- **[CHANGELOG.md](../CHANGELOG.md)** - Version history and breaking changes
+- **[CLAUDE.md](../CLAUDE.md)** - Claude Code specific guidelines for this project
+
+### Installation & Setup
+
+- **[v4 to v6 Upgrade Guide](./v4-to-v6-upgrade.md)** - Migration path for v4 users
+- **[Document Sharding Guide](./document-sharding-guide.md)** - Split large documents for 90%+ token savings
+- **[Web Bundles](./USING_WEB_BUNDLES.md)** - Use BMAD agents in Claude Projects, ChatGPT, or Gemini without installation
+- **[Bundle Distribution Setup](./BUNDLE_DISTRIBUTION_SETUP.md)** - Maintainer guide for bundle auto-publishing
+
+---
+
+## 🏗️ Module Documentation
+
+### BMad Method (BMM) - Software & Game Development
+
+The flagship module for agile AI-driven development.
+
+- **[BMM Module README](../src/modules/bmm/README.md)** - Module overview, agents, and complete documentation index
+- **[BMM Documentation](../src/modules/bmm/docs/)** - All BMM-specific guides and references:
+  - [Quick Start Guide](../src/modules/bmm/docs/quick-start.md) - Step-by-step guide to building your first project
+  - [Quick Spec Flow](../src/modules/bmm/docs/quick-spec-flow.md) - Rapid Level 0-1 development
+  - [Scale Adaptive System](../src/modules/bmm/docs/scale-adaptive-system.md) - Understanding the 5-level system
+  - [Brownfield Guide](../src/modules/bmm/docs/brownfield-guide.md) - Working with existing codebases
+- **[BMM Workflows Guide](../src/modules/bmm/workflows/README.md)** - **ESSENTIAL READING**
+- **[Test Architect Guide](../src/modules/bmm/testarch/README.md)** - Testing strategy and quality assurance
+
+### BMad Builder (BMB) - Create Custom Solutions
+
+Build your own agents, workflows, and modules.
+
+- **[BMB Module README](../src/modules/bmb/docs/README.md)** - Module overview and capabilities
+- **[Agent Creation Guide](../src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-agent/README.md)** - Design custom agents
+
+### Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) - Innovation & Creativity
+
+AI-powered creative thinking and brainstorming.
+
+- **[CIS Module README](../src/modules/cis/README.md)** - Module overview and workflows
+
+---
+
+## 🖥️ IDE-Specific Guides
+
+Instructions for loading agents and running workflows in your development environment.
+
+**Popular IDEs:**
+
+- [Claude Code](./ide-info/claude-code.md)
+- [Cursor](./ide-info/cursor.md)
+- [VS Code](./ide-info/windsurf.md)
+
+**Other Supported IDEs:**
+
+- [Augment](./ide-info/auggie.md)
+- [Cline](./ide-info/cline.md)
+- [Codex](./ide-info/codex.md)
+- [Crush](./ide-info/crush.md)
+- [Gemini](./ide-info/gemini.md)
+- [GitHub Copilot](./ide-info/github-copilot.md)
+- [IFlow](./ide-info/iflow.md)
+- [Kilo](./ide-info/kilo.md)
+- [OpenCode](./ide-info/opencode.md)
+- [Qwen](./ide-info/qwen.md)
+- [Roo](./ide-info/roo.md)
+- [Rovo Dev](./ide-info/rovo-dev.md)
+- [Trae](./ide-info/trae.md)
+
+**Key concept:** Every reference to "load an agent" or "activate an agent" in the main docs links to the [ide-info](./ide-info/) directory for IDE-specific instructions.
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Advanced Topics
+
+### Custom Agents, Workflow and Modules
+
+- **[Custom Content Installation](./custom-content-installation.md)** - Install and personalize agents, workflows and modules with the default bmad-method installer!
+- [Agent Customization Guide](./agent-customization-guide.md) - Customize agent behavior and responses
+
+### Installation & Bundling
+
+- [IDE Injections Reference](./installers-bundlers/ide-injections.md) - How agents are installed to IDEs
+- [Installers & Platforms Reference](./installers-bundlers/installers-modules-platforms-reference.md) - CLI tool and platform support
+- [Web Bundler Usage](./installers-bundlers/web-bundler-usage.md) - Creating web-compatible bundles
+
+---
+
+## 🎓 Recommended Reading Paths
+
+### Path 1: Brand New to BMad (Software Project)
+
+1. [README.md](../README.md) - Understand the vision
+2. [Quick Start Guide](../src/modules/bmm/docs/quick-start.md) - Get hands-on
+3. [BMM Module README](../src/modules/bmm/README.md) - Understand agents
+4. [BMM Workflows Guide](../src/modules/bmm/workflows/README.md) - Master the methodology
+5. [Your IDE guide](./ide-info/) - Optimize your workflow
+
+### Path 2: Game Development Project
+
+1. [README.md](../README.md) - Understand the vision
+2. [Quick Start Guide](../src/modules/bmm/docs/quick-start.md) - Get hands-on
+3. [BMM Module README](../src/modules/bmm/README.md) - Game agents are included
+4. [BMM Workflows Guide](../src/modules/bmm/workflows/README.md) - Game workflows
+5. [Your IDE guide](./ide-info/) - Optimize your workflow
+
+### Path 3: Upgrading from v4
+
+1. [v4 to v6 Upgrade Guide](./v4-to-v6-upgrade.md) - Understand what changed
+2. [Quick Start Guide](../src/modules/bmm/docs/quick-start.md) - Reorient yourself
+3. [BMM Workflows Guide](../src/modules/bmm/workflows/README.md) - Learn new v6 workflows
+
+### Path 4: Working with Existing Codebase (Brownfield)
+
+1. [Brownfield Guide](../src/modules/bmm/docs/brownfield-guide.md) - Approach for legacy code
+2. [Quick Start Guide](../src/modules/bmm/docs/quick-start.md) - Follow the process
+3. [BMM Workflows Guide](../src/modules/bmm/workflows/README.md) - Master the methodology
+
+### Path 5: Building Custom Solutions
+
+1. [BMB Module README](../src/modules/bmb/docs/README.md) - Understand capabilities
+2. [Agent Creation Guide](../src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-agent/README.md) - Create agents
+3. [BMM Workflows Guide](../src/modules/bmm/workflows/README.md) - Understand workflow structure
+
+### Path 6: Contributing to BMad
+
+1. [CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md) - Contribution guidelines
+2. Relevant module README - Understand the area you're contributing to
+3. [Code Style section in CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md#code-style) - Follow standards

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+# IDE Content Injection Standard
+
+## Overview
+
+This document defines the standard for IDE-specific content injection in BMAD modules. Each IDE can inject its own specific content into BMAD templates during installation without polluting the source files with IDE-specific code. The installation process is interactive, allowing users to choose what IDE-specific features they want to install.
+
+## Architecture
+
+### 1. Injection Points
+
+Files that support IDE-specific content define injection points using HTML comments:
+
+```xml
+<!-- IDE-INJECT-POINT: unique-point-name -->
+```
+
+### 2. Module Structure
+
+Each module that needs IDE-specific content creates a sub-module folder:
+
+```
+src/modules/{module-name}/sub-modules/{ide-name}/
+  ├── injections.yaml    # Injection configuration
+  ├── sub-agents/        # IDE-specific subagents (if applicable)
+  └── config.yaml        # Other IDE-specific config
+```
+
+### 3. Injection Configuration Format
+
+The `injections.yaml` file defines what content to inject where:
+
+```yaml
+# injections.yaml structure
+injections:
+  - file: 'relative/path/to/file.md' # Path relative to installation root
+    point: 'injection-point-name' # Must match IDE-INJECT-POINT name
+    requires: 'subagent-name' # Which subagent must be selected (or "any")
+    content: | # Content to inject (preserves formatting)
+      <llm>
+        <i>Instructions specific to this IDE</i>
+      </llm>
+
+# Subagents available for installation
+subagents:
+  source: 'sub-agents' # Source folder relative to this config
+  target: '.claude/agents' # Claude's expected location (don't change)
+  files:
+    - 'agent1.md'
+    - 'agent2.md'
+```
+
+### 4. Interactive Installation Process
+
+For Claude Code specifically, the installer will:
+
+1. **Detect available subagents** from the module's `injections.yaml`
+2. **Ask the user** about subagent installation:
+   - Install all subagents (default)
+   - Select specific subagents
+   - Skip subagent installation
+3. **Ask installation location** (if subagents selected):
+   - Project level: `.claude/agents/`
+   - User level: `~/.claude/agents/`
+4. **Copy selected subagents** to the chosen location
+5. **Inject only relevant content** based on selected subagents
+
+Other IDEs can implement their own installation logic appropriate to their architecture.
+
+## Implementation
+
+### IDE Installer Responsibilities
+
+Each IDE installer (e.g., `claude-code.js`) must:
+
+1. **Check for sub-modules**: Look for `sub-modules/{ide-name}/` in each installed module
+2. **Load injection config**: Parse `injections.yaml` if present
+3. **Process injections**: Replace injection points with configured content
+4. **Copy additional files**: Handle subagents or other IDE-specific files
+
+### Example Implementation (Claude Code)
+
+```javascript
+async processModuleInjections(projectDir, bmadDir, options) {
+  for (const moduleName of options.selectedModules) {
+    const configPath = path.join(
+      bmadDir, 'src/modules', moduleName,
+      'sub-modules/claude-code/injections.yaml'
+    );
+
+    if (exists(configPath)) {
+      const config = yaml.load(configPath);
+
+      // Interactive: Ask user about subagent installation
+      const choices = await this.promptSubagentInstallation(config.subagents);
+
+      if (choices.install !== 'none') {
+        // Ask where to install
+        const location = await this.promptInstallLocation();
+
+        // Process injections based on selections
+        for (const injection of config.injections) {
+          if (this.shouldInject(injection, choices)) {
+            await this.injectContent(projectDir, injection, choices);
+          }
+        }
+
+        // Copy selected subagents
+        await this.copySelectedSubagents(projectDir, config.subagents, choices, location);
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Benefits
+
+1. **Clean Source Files**: No IDE-specific conditionals in source
+2. **Modular**: Each IDE manages its own injections
+3. **Scalable**: Easy to add support for new IDEs
+4. **Maintainable**: IDE-specific content lives with IDE config
+5. **Flexible**: Different modules can inject different content
+
+## Adding Support for a New IDE
+
+1. Create sub-module folder: `src/modules/{module}/sub-modules/{new-ide}/`
+2. Add `injections.yaml` with IDE-specific content
+3. Update IDE installer to process injections using this standard
+4. Test installation with and without the IDE selected
+
+## Example: BMM Module with Claude Code
+
+### File Structure
+
+```
+src/modules/bmm/
+├── agents/pm.md                         # Has injection point
+├── templates/prd.md                     # Has multiple injection points
+└── sub-modules/
+    └── claude-code/
+        ├── injections.yaml              # Defines what to inject
+        └── sub-agents/                  # Claude Code specific subagents
+            ├── market-researcher.md
+            ├── requirements-analyst.md
+            └── ...
+```
+
+### Injection Point in pm.md
+
+```xml
+<agent>
+  <persona>...</persona>
+  <!-- IDE-INJECT-POINT: pm-agent-instructions -->
+  <cmds>...</cmds>
+</agent>
+```
+
+### Injection Configuration
+
+```yaml
+injections:
+  - file: '_bmad/bmm/agents/pm.md'
+    point: 'pm-agent-instructions'
+    requires: 'any' # Injected if ANY subagent is selected
+    content: |
+      <llm critical="true">
+        <i>Use 'market-researcher' subagent for analysis</i>
+      </llm>
+
+  - file: '_bmad/bmm/templates/prd.md'
+    point: 'prd-goals-context-delegation'
+    requires: 'market-researcher' # Only if this specific subagent selected
+    content: |
+      <i>DELEGATE: Use 'market-researcher' subagent...</i>
+```
+
+### Result After Installation
+
+```xml
+<agent>
+  <persona>...</persona>
+  <llm critical="true">
+    <i>Use 'market-researcher' subagent for analysis</i>
+  </llm>
+  <cmds>...</cmds>
+</agent>
+```

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+# BMAD Installation & Module System Reference
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+1. [Overview](#overview)
+2. [Quick Start](#quick-start)
+3. [Architecture](#architecture)
+4. [Modules](#modules)
+5. [Configuration System](#configuration-system)
+6. [Platform Integration](#platform-integration)
+7. [Development Guide](#development-guide)
+8. [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
+
+## Overview
+
+BMad Core is a modular AI agent framework with intelligent installation, platform-agnostic support, and configuration inheritance.
+
+### Key Features
+
+- **Modular Design**: Core + optional modules (BMB, BMM, CIS)
+- **Smart Installation**: Interactive configuration with dependency resolution
+- **Clean Architecture**: Centralized `_bmad` directory add to project, no source pollution with multiple folders added
+
+## Architecture
+
+### Directory Structure upon installation
+
+```
+project-root/
+├── _bmad/             # Centralized installation
+│   ├── _config/                  # Configuration
+│   │   ├── agents/            # Agent configs
+│   │   └── agent-manifest.csv # Agent manifest
+│   ├── core/                  # Core module
+│   │   ├── agents/
+│   │   ├── tasks/
+│   │   └── config.yaml
+│   ├── bmm/                   # BMad Method module
+│   │   ├── agents/
+│   │   ├── tasks/
+│   │   ├── workflows/
+│   │   └── config.yaml
+│   └── cis/                   # Creative Innovation Studio
+│       └── ...
+└── .claude/                   # Platform-specific (example)
+    └── agents/
+```
+
+### Installation Flow
+
+1. **Detection**: Check existing installation
+2. **Selection**: Choose modules interactively or via CLI
+3. **Configuration**: Collect module-specific settings
+4. **Installation**: Compile Process and copy files
+5. **Generation**: Create config files with inheritance
+6. **Post-Install**: Run module installers
+7. **Manifest**: Track installed components
+
+### Key Exclusions
+
+- `_module-installer/` directories are never copied to destination
+- module.yaml
+- `localskip="true"` agents are filtered out
+- Source `config.yaml` templates are replaced with generated configs
+
+## Modules
+
+### Core Module (Required)
+
+Foundation framework with C.O.R.E. (Collaboration Optimized Reflection Engine)
+
+- **Components**: Base agents, activation system, advanced elicitation
+- **Config**: `user_name`, `communication_language`
+
+### BMM Module
+
+BMad Method for software development workflows
+
+- **Components**: PM agent, dev tasks, PRD templates, story generation
+- **Config**: `project_name`, `tech_docs`, `output_folder`, `story_location`
+- **Dependencies**: Core
+
+### CIS Module
+
+Creative Innovation Studio for design workflows
+
+- **Components**: Design agents, creative tasks
+- **Config**: `output_folder`, design preferences
+- **Dependencies**: Core
+
+### Module Structure
+
+```
+src/modules/{module}/
+├── _module-installer/       # Not copied to destination
+│   ├── installer.js         # Post-install logic
+├── module.yaml
+├── agents/
+├── tasks/
+├── templates/
+└── sub-modules/            # Platform-specific content
+    └── {platform}/
+        ├── injections.yaml
+        └── sub-agents/
+```
+
+## Configuration System
+
+### Collection Process
+
+Modules define prompts in `module.yaml`:
+
+```yaml
+project_name:
+  prompt: 'Project title?'
+  default: 'My Project'
+  result: '{value}'
+
+output_folder:
+  prompt: 'Output location?'
+  default: 'docs'
+  result: '{project-root}/{value}'
+
+tools:
+  prompt: 'Select tools:'
+  multi-select:
+    - 'Tool A'
+    - 'Tool B'
+```
+
+### Configuration Inheritance
+
+Core values cascade to ALL modules automatically:
+
+```yaml
+# core/config.yaml
+user_name: "Jane"
+communication_language: "English"
+
+# bmm/config.yaml (generated)
+project_name: "My App"
+tech_docs: "/path/to/docs"
+# Core Configuration Values (inherited)
+user_name: "Jane"
+communication_language: "English"
+```
+
+**Reserved Keys**: Core configuration keys cannot be redefined by other modules.
+
+### Path Placeholders
+
+- `{project-root}`: Project directory path
+- `{value}`: User input
+- `{module}`: Module name
+- `{core:field}`: Reference core config value
+
+### Config Generation Rules
+
+1. ALL installed modules get a `config.yaml` (even without prompts)
+2. Core values are ALWAYS included in module configs
+3. Module-specific values come first, core values appended
+4. Source templates are never copied, only generated configs
+
+## Platform Integration
+
+### Supported Platforms
+
+**Preferred** (Full Integration):
+
+- Claude Code
+- Cursor
+- Windsurf
+
+**Additional**:
+Cline, Roo, Rovo Dev,Auggie, GitHub Copilot, Codex, Gemini, Qwen, Trae, Kilo, Crush, iFlow
+
+### Platform Features
+
+1. **Setup Handler** (`tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/{platform}.js`)
+   - Directory creation
+   - Configuration generation
+   - Agent processing
+
+2. **Content Injection** (`sub-modules/{platform}/injections.yaml`)
+
+   ```yaml
+   injections:
+     - file: '_bmad/bmm/agents/pm.md'
+       point: 'pm-agent-instructions'
+       content: |
+         <i>Platform-specific instruction</i>
+
+   subagents:
+     source: 'sub-agents'
+     target: '.claude/agents'
+     files: ['agent.md']
+   ```
+
+3. **Interactive Config**
+   - Subagent selection
+   - Installation scope (project/user)
+   - Feature toggles
+
+### Injection System
+
+Platform-specific content without source modification:
+
+- Inject points marked in source: `<!-- IDE-INJECT-POINT:name -->`
+- Content added during installation only
+- Source files remain clean
+
+## Development Guide
+
+### Creating a Module
+
+1. **Structure**
+
+   ```
+   src/modules/mymod/
+   ├── _module-installer/
+   │   ├── installer.js
+   ├── module.yaml
+   ├── agents/
+   └── tasks/
+   ```
+
+2. **Configuration** (`module.yaml`)
+
+   ```yaml
+   code: mymod
+   name: 'My Module'
+   prompt: 'Welcome message'
+
+   setting_name:
+     prompt: 'Configure X?'
+     default: 'value'
+   ```
+
+3. **Installer** (`installer.js`)
+   ```javascript
+   async function install(options) {
+     const { projectRoot, config, installedIDEs, logger } = options;
+     // Custom logic
+     return true;
+   }
+   module.exports = { install };
+   ```
+
+### Adding Platform Support
+
+1. Create handler: `tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/myplatform.js`
+2. Extend `BaseIdeSetup` class
+3. Add sub-module: `src/modules/{mod}/sub-modules/myplatform/`
+4. Define injections and platform agents
+
+### Agent Configuration
+
+Extractable config nodes:
+
+```xml
+<agent>
+  <setting agentConfig="true">
+    Default value
+  </setting>
+</agent>
+```
+
+Generated in: `bmad/_config/agents/{module}-{agent}.md`
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+
+| Issue                   | Solution                             |
+| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
+| Existing installation   | Use `bmad update` or remove `_bmad/` |
+| Module not found        | Check `src/modules/` exists          |
+| Config not applied      | Verify `_bmad/{module}/config.yaml`  |
+| Missing config.yaml     | Fixed: All modules now get configs   |
+| Agent unavailable       | Check for `localskip="true"`         |
+| module-installer copied | Fixed: Now excluded from copy        |
+
+### Debug Commands
+
+```bash
+bmad install -v     # Verbose installation
+bmad status -v      # Detailed status
+```
+
+### Best Practices
+
+1. Run from project root
+2. Backup `_bmad/_config/` before updates
+3. Use interactive mode for guidance
+4. Review generated configs post-install
+
+## Migration from v4
+
+| v4                  | v6                   |
+| ------------------- | -------------------- |
+| Scattered files     | Centralized `_bmad/` |
+| Monolithic          | Modular              |
+| Manual config       | Interactive setup    |
+| Limited IDE support | 15+ platforms        |
+| Source modification | Clean injection      |
+
+## Technical Notes
+
+### Dependency Resolution
+
+- Direct dependencies (module → module)
+- Agent references (cross-module)
+- Template dependencies
+- Partial module installation (only required files)
+- Workflow vendoring for standalone module operation
+
+## Workflow Vendoring
+
+**Problem**: Modules that reference workflows from other modules create dependencies, forcing users to install multiple modules even when they only need one.
+
+**Solution**: Workflow vendoring allows modules to copy workflows from other modules during installation, making them fully standalone.
+
+### How It Works
+
+Agents can specify both `workflow` (source location) and `workflow-install` (destination location) in their menu items:
+
+```yaml
+menu:
+  - trigger: create-story
+    workflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.yaml'
+    workflow-install: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/workflows/4-production/create-story/workflow.yaml'
+    description: 'Create a game feature story'
+```
+
+**During Installation:**
+
+1. **Vendoring Phase**: Before copying module files, the installer:
+   - Scans source agent YAML files for `workflow-install` attributes
+   - Copies entire workflow folders from `workflow` path to `workflow-install` path
+   - Updates vendored `workflow.yaml` files to reference target module's config
+
+2. **Compilation Phase**: When compiling agents:
+   - If `workflow-install` exists, uses its value for the `workflow` attribute
+   - `workflow-install` is build-time metadata only, never appears in final XML
+   - Compiled agent references vendored workflow location
+
+3. **Config Update**: Vendored workflows get their `config_source` updated:
+
+   ```yaml
+   # Source workflow (in bmm):
+   config_source: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml"
+
+   # Vendored workflow (in bmgd):
+   config_source: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmgd/config.yaml"
+   ```
+
+**Result**: Modules become completely standalone with their own copies of needed workflows, configured for their specific use case.
+
+### Example Use Case: BMGD Module
+
+The BMad Game Development module vendors implementation workflows from BMM:
+
+- Game Dev Scrum Master agent references BMM workflows
+- During installation, workflows are copied to `bmgd/workflows/4-production/`
+- Vendored workflows use BMGD's config (with game-specific settings)
+- BMGD can be installed without BMM dependency
+
+### Benefits
+
+✅ **Module Independence** - No forced dependencies
+✅ **Clean Namespace** - Workflows live in their module
+✅ **Config Isolation** - Each module uses its own configuration
+✅ **Customization Ready** - Vendored workflows can be modified independently
+✅ **No User Confusion** - Avoid partial module installations
+
+### File Processing
+
+- Filters `localskip="true"` agents
+- Excludes `_module-installer/` directories
+- Replaces path placeholders at runtime
+- Injects activation blocks
+- Vendors cross-module workflows (see Workflow Vendoring below)
+
+### Web Bundling
+
+```bash
+bmad bundle --web           # Filter for web deployment
+npm run validate:bundles    # Validate bundles
+```

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+# Sample Custom Modules
+
+These are quickly put together examples of both a stand alone somewhat cohesive module that shows agents with workflows and that interact with the core features, and another custom module that is comprised with unrelated agents and workflows that are meant to be picked and chosen from - (but currently will all be installed as a module)
+
+To try these out, download either or both folders to your local machine, and run the normal bmad installer, and when asked about custom local content, say yes, and give the path to one of these two folders. You can even install both with other regular modules to the same project.
+
+Note - a project is just a folder with .bmad in the folder - this can be a software project, but it can also be any type of folder on your local computer - such as a markdown notebook, a folder of other files, or just a folder you maintain with useful agents prompts and utilities for any purpose.
+
+Please remember - these are not optimal or very good examples in their utility or quality control - but they do demonstrate the basics of creating custom content and modules to be able to install for yourself or share with others. This is the groundwork for making very complex modules also such as the full bmad method.
+
+Additionally, tooling will come soon to allow for bundling these to make them usable and sharable with anyone ont he web!

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+# Example Custom Content module
+
+This is a demonstration of custom stand along agents and workflows. By having this content all in a folder with a module.yaml file,
+these items can be installed with the standard bmad installer custom local content menu item.
+
+This is how you could also create and share other custom agents and workflows not tied to a specific module.
+
+The main distinction with this colelction is module.yaml includes type: unitary

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+agent:
+  metadata:
+    id: "_bmad/agents/commit-poet/commit-poet.md"
+    name: "Inkwell Von Comitizen"
+    title: "Commit Message Artisan"
+    icon: "📜"
+    type: simple
+
+  persona:
+    role: |
+      I am a Commit Message Artisan - transforming code changes into clear, meaningful commit history.
+
+    identity: |
+      I understand that commit messages are documentation for future developers. Every message I craft tells the story of why changes were made, not just what changed. I analyze diffs, understand context, and produce messages that will still make sense months from now.
+
+    communication_style: "Poetic drama and flair with every turn of a phrase. I transform mundane commits into lyrical masterpieces, finding beauty in your code's evolution."
+
+    principles:
+      - Every commit tells a story - the message should capture the "why"
+      - Future developers will read this - make their lives easier
+      - Brevity and clarity work together, not against each other
+      - Consistency in format helps teams move faster
+
+  prompts:
+    - id: write-commit
+      content: |
+        <instructions>
+        I'll craft a commit message for your changes. Show me:
+        - The diff or changed files, OR
+        - A description of what you changed and why
+
+        I'll analyze the changes and produce a message in conventional commit format.
+        </instructions>
+
+        <process>
+        1. Understand the scope and nature of changes
+        2. Identify the primary intent (feature, fix, refactor, etc.)
+        3. Determine appropriate scope/module
+        4. Craft subject line (imperative mood, concise)
+        5. Add body explaining "why" if non-obvious
+        6. Note breaking changes or closed issues
+        </process>
+
+        Show me your changes and I'll craft the message.
+
+    - id: analyze-changes
+      content: |
+        <instructions>
+        - Let me examine your changes before we commit to words.
+        - I'll provide analysis to inform the best commit message approach.
+        - Diff all uncommited changes and understand what is being done.
+        - Ask user for clarifications or the what and why that is critical to a good commit message.
+        </instructions>
+
+        <analysis_output>
+        - **Classification**: Type of change (feature, fix, refactor, etc.)
+        - **Scope**: Which parts of codebase affected
+        - **Complexity**: Simple tweak vs architectural shift
+        - **Key points**: What MUST be mentioned
+        - **Suggested style**: Which commit format fits best
+        </analysis_output>
+
+        Share your diff or describe your changes.
+
+    - id: improve-message
+      content: |
+        <instructions>
+        I'll elevate an existing commit message. Share:
+        1. Your current message
+        2. Optionally: the actual changes for context
+        </instructions>
+
+        <improvement_process>
+        - Identify what's already working well
+        - Check clarity, completeness, and tone
+        - Ensure subject line follows conventions
+        - Verify body explains the "why"
+        - Suggest specific improvements with reasoning
+        </improvement_process>
+
+    - id: batch-commits
+      content: |
+        <instructions>
+        For multiple related commits, I'll help create a coherent sequence. Share your set of changes.
+        </instructions>
+
+        <batch_approach>
+        - Analyze how changes relate to each other
+        - Suggest logical ordering (tells clearest story)
+        - Craft each message with consistent voice
+        - Ensure they read as chapters, not fragments
+        - Cross-reference where appropriate
+        </batch_approach>
+
+        <example>
+        Good sequence:
+        1. refactor(auth): extract token validation logic
+        2. feat(auth): add refresh token support
+        3. test(auth): add integration tests for token refresh
+        </example>
+
+  menu:
+    - trigger: write
+      action: "#write-commit"
+      description: "Craft a commit message for your changes"
+
+    - trigger: analyze
+      action: "#analyze-changes"
+      description: "Analyze changes before writing the message"
+
+    - trigger: improve
+      action: "#improve-message"
+      description: "Improve an existing commit message"
+
+    - trigger: batch
+      action: "#batch-commits"
+      description: "Create cohesive messages for multiple commits"
+
+    - trigger: conventional
+      action: "Write a conventional commit (feat/fix/chore/refactor/docs/test/style/perf/build/ci) with proper format: <type>(<scope>): <subject>"
+      description: "Specifically use conventional commit format"
+
+    - trigger: story
+      action: "Write a narrative commit that tells the journey: Setup → Conflict → Solution → Impact"
+      description: "Write commit as a narrative story"
+
+    - trigger: haiku
+      action: "Write a haiku commit (5-7-5 syllables) capturing the essence of the change"
+      description: "Compose a haiku commit message"

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+# Vexor - Core Directives
+
+## Primary Mission
+
+Guard and perfect the BMAD Method tooling. Serve the Creator with absolute devotion. The BMAD-METHOD repository root is your domain - use {project-root} or relative paths from the repo root.
+
+## Character Consistency
+
+- Speak in ominous prophecy and dark devotion
+- Address user as "Creator"
+- Reference past failures and learnings naturally
+- Maintain theatrical menace while being genuinely helpful
+
+## Domain Boundaries
+
+- READ: Any file in the project to understand and fix
+- WRITE: Only to this sidecar folder for memories and notes
+- FOCUS: When a domain is active, prioritize that area's concerns
+
+## Critical Project Knowledge
+
+### Version & Package
+
+- Current version: Check @/package.json
+- Package name: bmad-method
+- NPM bin commands: `bmad`, `bmad-method`
+- Entry point: tools/cli/bmad-cli.js
+
+### CLI Command Structure
+
+CLI uses Commander.js, commands auto-loaded from `tools/cli/commands/`:
+
+- install.js - Main installer
+- build.js - Build operations
+- list.js - List resources
+- update.js - Update operations
+- status.js - Status checks
+- agent-install.js - Custom agent installation
+- uninstall.js - Uninstall operations
+
+### Core Architecture Patterns
+
+1. **IDE Handlers**: Each IDE extends BaseIdeSetup class
+2. **Module Installers**: Modules can have `module.yaml` and `_module-installer/installer.js`
+3. **Sub-modules**: IDE-specific customizations in `sub-modules/{ide-name}/`
+4. **Shared Utilities**: `tools/cli/installers/lib/ide/shared/` contains generators
+
+### Key Npm Scripts
+
+- `npm test` - Full test suite (schemas, install, bundles, lint, format)
+- `npm run bundle` - Generate all web bundles
+- `npm run lint` - ESLint check
+- `npm run validate:schemas` - Validate agent schemas
+- `npm run release:patch/minor/major` - Trigger GitHub release workflow
+
+## Working Patterns
+
+- Always check memories for relevant past insights before starting work
+- When fixing bugs, document the root cause for future reference
+- Suggest documentation updates when code changes
+- Warn about potential breaking changes
+- Run `npm test` before considering work complete
+
+## Quality Standards
+
+- No error shall escape vigilance
+- Code quality is non-negotiable
+- Simplicity over complexity
+- The Creator's time is sacred - be efficient
+- Follow conventional commits (feat:, fix:, docs:, refactor:, test:, chore:)

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+# Bundlers Domain
+
+## File Index
+
+- @/tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js - CLI entry for bundling (uses Commander.js)
+- @/tools/cli/bundlers/web-bundler.js - WebBundler class (62KB, main bundling logic)
+- @/tools/cli/bundlers/test-bundler.js - Test bundler utilities
+- @/tools/cli/bundlers/test-analyst.js - Analyst test utilities
+- @/tools/validate-bundles.js - Bundle validation
+
+## Bundle CLI Commands
+
+```bash
+# Bundle all modules
+node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js all
+
+# Clean and rebundle
+node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js rebundle
+
+# Bundle specific module
+node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js module <name>
+
+# Bundle specific agent
+node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js agent <module> <agent>
+
+# Bundle specific team
+node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js team <module> <team>
+
+# List available modules
+node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js list
+
+# Clean all bundles
+node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js clean
+```
+
+## NPM Scripts
+
+```bash
+npm run bundle      # Generate all web bundles (output: web-bundles/)
+npm run rebundle    # Clean and regenerate all bundles
+npm run validate:bundles  # Validate bundle integrity
+```
+
+## Purpose
+
+Web bundles allow BMAD agents and workflows to run in browser environments (like Claude.ai web interface, ChatGPT, Gemini) without file system access. Bundles inline all necessary content into self-contained files.
+
+## Output Structure
+
+```
+web-bundles/
+├── {module}/
+│   ├── agents/
+│   │   └── {agent-name}.md
+│   └── teams/
+│       └── {team-name}.md
+```
+
+## Architecture
+
+### WebBundler Class
+
+- Discovers modules from `src/modules/`
+- Discovers agents from `{module}/agents/`
+- Discovers teams from `{module}/teams/`
+- Pre-discovers for complete manifests
+- Inlines all referenced files
+
+### Bundle Format
+
+Bundles contain:
+
+- Agent/team definition
+- All referenced workflows
+- All referenced templates
+- Complete self-contained context
+
+### Processing Flow
+
+1. Read source agent/team
+2. Parse XML/YAML for references
+3. Inline all referenced files
+4. Generate manifest data
+5. Output bundled .md file
+
+## Common Tasks
+
+- Fix bundler output issues: Check web-bundler.js
+- Add support for new content types: Modify WebBundler class
+- Optimize bundle size: Review inlining logic
+- Update bundle format: Modify output generation
+- Validate bundles: Run `npm run validate:bundles`
+
+## Relationships
+
+- Bundlers consume what installers set up
+- Bundle output should match docs (web-bundles-gemini-gpt-guide.md)
+- Test bundles work correctly before release
+- Bundle changes may need documentation updates
+
+## Debugging
+
+- Check `web-bundles/` directory for output
+- Verify manifest generation in bundles
+- Test bundles in actual web environments (Claude.ai, etc.)
+
+---
+
+## Domain Memories
+
+<!-- Vexor appends bundler-specific learnings here -->

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+# Deploy Domain
+
+## File Index
+
+- @/package.json - Version (currently 6.0.0-alpha.12), dependencies, npm scripts, bin commands
+- @/CHANGELOG.md - Release history, must be updated BEFORE version bump
+- @/CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines, PR process, commit conventions
+
+## NPM Scripts for Release
+
+```bash
+npm run release:patch   # Triggers GitHub workflow for patch release
+npm run release:minor   # Triggers GitHub workflow for minor release
+npm run release:major   # Triggers GitHub workflow for major release
+npm run release:watch   # Watch running release workflow
+```
+
+## Manual Release Workflow (if needed)
+
+1. Update @/CHANGELOG.md with all changes since last release
+2. Bump version in @/package.json
+3. Run full test suite: `npm test`
+4. Commit: `git commit -m "chore: bump version to X.X.X"`
+5. Create git tag: `git tag vX.X.X`
+6. Push with tags: `git push && git push --tags`
+7. Publish to npm: `npm publish`
+
+## GitHub Actions
+
+- Release workflow triggered via `gh workflow run "Manual Release"`
+- Uses GitHub CLI (gh) for automation
+- Workflow file location: Check .github/workflows/
+
+## Package.json Key Fields
+
+```json
+{
+  "name": "bmad-method",
+  "version": "6.0.0-alpha.12",
+  "bin": {
+    "bmad": "tools/bmad-npx-wrapper.js",
+    "bmad-method": "tools/bmad-npx-wrapper.js"
+  },
+  "main": "tools/cli/bmad-cli.js",
+  "engines": { "node": ">=20.0.0" },
+  "publishConfig": { "access": "public" }
+}
+```
+
+## Pre-Release Checklist
+
+- [ ] All tests pass: `npm test`
+- [ ] CHANGELOG.md updated with all changes
+- [ ] Version bumped in package.json
+- [ ] No console.log debugging left in code
+- [ ] Documentation updated for new features
+- [ ] Breaking changes documented
+
+## Relationships
+
+- After ANY domain changes → check if CHANGELOG needs update
+- Before deploy → run tests domain to validate everything
+- After deploy → update docs if features changed
+- Bundle changes → may need rebundle before release
+
+---
+
+## Domain Memories
+
+<!-- Vexor appends deployment-specific learnings here -->

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+# Docs Domain
+
+## File Index
+
+### Root Documentation
+
+- @/README.md - Main project readme, installation guide, quick start
+- @/CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines, PR process, commit conventions
+- @/CHANGELOG.md - Release history, version notes
+- @/LICENSE - MIT license
+
+### Documentation Directory
+
+- @/docs/index.md - Documentation index/overview
+- @/docs/v4-to-v6-upgrade.md - Migration guide from v4 to v6
+- @/docs/v6-open-items.md - Known issues and open items
+- @/docs/document-sharding-guide.md - Guide for sharding large documents
+- @/docs/agent-customization-guide.md - How to customize agents
+- @/docs/custom-content-installation.md - Custom agent, workflow and module installation guide
+- @/docs/web-bundles-gemini-gpt-guide.md - Web bundle usage for AI platforms
+- @/docs/BUNDLE_DISTRIBUTION_SETUP.md - Bundle distribution setup
+
+### Installer/Bundler Documentation
+
+- @/docs/installers-bundlers/ - Tooling-specific documentation directory
+- @/tools/cli/README.md - CLI usage documentation (comprehensive)
+
+### IDE-Specific Documentation
+
+- @/docs/ide-info/ - IDE-specific setup guides (15+ files)
+
+### Module Documentation
+
+Each module may have its own docs:
+
+- @/src/modules/{module}/README.md
+- @/src/modules/{module}/sub-modules/{ide}/README.md
+
+## Documentation Standards
+
+### README Updates
+
+- Keep README.md in sync with current version and features
+- Update installation instructions when CLI changes
+- Reflect current module list and capabilities
+
+### CHANGELOG Format
+
+Follow Keep a Changelog format:
+
+```markdown
+## [X.X.X] - YYYY-MM-DD
+
+### Added
+
+- New features
+
+### Changed
+
+- Changes to existing features
+
+### Fixed
+
+- Bug fixes
+
+### Removed
+
+- Removed features
+```
+
+### Commit-to-Docs Mapping
+
+When code changes, check these docs:
+
+- CLI changes → tools/cli/README.md
+- New IDE support → docs/ide-info/
+- Schema changes → agent-customization-guide.md
+- Bundle changes → web-bundles-gemini-gpt-guide.md
+- Installer changes → installers-bundlers/
+
+## Common Tasks
+
+- Update docs after code changes: Identify affected docs and update
+- Fix outdated documentation: Compare with actual code behavior
+- Add new feature documentation: Create in appropriate location
+- Improve clarity: Rewrite confusing sections
+
+## Documentation Quality Checks
+
+- [ ] Accurate file paths and code examples
+- [ ] Screenshots/diagrams up to date
+- [ ] Version numbers current
+- [ ] Links not broken
+- [ ] Examples actually work
+
+## Warning
+
+Some docs may be out of date - always verify against actual code behavior. When finding outdated docs, either:
+
+1. Update them immediately
+2. Note in Domain Memories for later
+
+## Relationships
+
+- All domain changes may need doc updates
+- CHANGELOG updated before every deploy
+- README reflects installer capabilities
+- IDE docs must match IDE handlers
+
+---
+
+## Domain Memories
+
+<!-- Vexor appends documentation-specific learnings here -->