Merge branch 'main' into convert-technical-research-skill

Convert sprint-status workflow to native skill packaging

.github/workflows/publish.yaml

@@ -37,14 +37,22 @@ permissions:
 
 jobs:
   publish:
-    if: github.event_name != 'workflow_dispatch' || github.ref == 'refs/heads/main'
+    if: github.repository == 'bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD' && (github.event_name != 'workflow_dispatch' || github.ref == 'refs/heads/main')
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
+      - name: Generate GitHub App token
+        id: app-token
+        if: github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' && inputs.channel == 'latest'
+        uses: actions/create-github-app-token@v2
+        with:
+          app-id: ${{ secrets.RELEASE_APP_ID }}
+          private-key: ${{ secrets.RELEASE_APP_PRIVATE_KEY }}
+
       - name: Checkout
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
-          token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+          token: ${{ steps.app-token.outputs.token || secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
 
       - name: Setup Node
         uses: actions/setup-node@v4

.github/workflows/quality.yaml

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ name: Quality & Validation
 # - Schema validation (YAML structure)
 # - Agent schema tests (fixture-based validation)
 # - Installation component tests (compilation)
-# - Bundle validation (web bundle integrity)
+# Keep this workflow aligned with `npm run quality` in `package.json`.
 
 "on":
   pull_request:

.gitignore

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

.npmignore

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+# Development & Testing
+test/
+.husky/
+.github/
+.vscode/
+.augment/
+coverage/
+test-output/
+
+# Documentation site (users access docs online)
+docs/
+website/
+
+# Configuration files (development only)
+.coderabbit.yaml
+.markdownlint-cli2.yaml
+.prettierignore
+.nvmrc
+eslint.config.mjs
+prettier.config.mjs
+
+# Build tools (not needed at runtime)
+tools/build-docs.mjs
+tools/fix-doc-links.js
+tools/validate-doc-links.js
+tools/validate-file-refs.js
+tools/validate-agent-schema.js
+
+# Images (branding/marketing only)
+banner-bmad-method.png
+Wordmark.png
+
+# Repository metadata
+CONTRIBUTING.md
+CONTRIBUTORS.md
+SECURITY.md
+TRADEMARK.md
+CHANGELOG.md
+CNAME
+CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

AGENTS.md

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

CHANGELOG.md

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

README_CN.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 - **派对模式** — 将多个智能体角色带入一个会话进行协作和讨论
 - **完整生命周期** — 从想法开始（头脑风暴）到部署发布
 
-[在 **docs.bmad-method.org** 了解更多](http://docs.bmad-method.org)
+[在 **docs.bmad-method.org** 了解更多](https://docs.bmad-method.org)
 
 ---
 
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 
 **V6 已到来，我们才刚刚开始！** BMad 方法正在快速发展，包括跨平台智能体团队和子智能体集成、技能架构、BMad Builder v1、开发循环自动化等优化，以及更多正在开发中的功能。
 
-**[📍 查看完整路线图 →](http://docs.bmad-method.org/roadmap/)**
+**[📍 查看完整路线图 →](https://docs.bmad-method.org/roadmap/)**
 
 ---
 
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 npx bmad-method install
 ```
 
-> 如果你获得的是过时的测试版，请使用：`npx bmad-method@6.0.1 install`
+> 想要最新的预发布版本？使用 `npx bmad-method@next install`。相比默认安装，可能会有更多变更。
 
 按照安装程序提示操作，然后在项目文件夹中打开你的 AI IDE（Claude Code、Cursor 等）。
 
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ npx bmad-method install
 npx bmad-method install --directory /path/to/project --modules bmm --tools claude-code --yes
 ```
 
-[查看所有安装选项](http://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/non-interactive-installation/)
+[查看所有安装选项](https://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/non-interactive-installation/)
 
 > **不确定该做什么？** 运行 `bmad-help` — 它会准确告诉你下一步做什么以及什么是可选的。你也可以问诸如 `bmad-help 我刚刚完成了架构设计，接下来该做什么？` 之类的问题。
 
@@ -62,17 +62,17 @@ BMad 方法通过官方模块扩展到专业领域。可在安装期间或之后
 | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
 | **[BMad Method (BMM)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD)**                                             | 包含 34+ 工作流的核心框架                         |
 | **[BMad Builder (BMB)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-builder)**                                           | 创建自定义 BMad 智能体和工作流                     |
-| **[Test Architect (TEA)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/tea)**                                                  | 基于风险的测试策略和自动化                         |
+| **[Test Architect (TEA)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise)**             | 基于风险的测试策略和自动化                         |
 | **[Game Dev Studio (BMGD)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio)**                        | 游戏开发工作流（Unity、Unreal、Godot）             |
 | **[Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-creative-intelligence-suite)** | 创新、头脑风暴、设计思维                           |
 
 ## 文档
 
-[BMad 方法文档站点](http://docs.bmad-method.org) — 教程、指南、概念和参考
+[BMad 方法文档站点](https://docs.bmad-method.org) — 教程、指南、概念和参考
 
 **快速链接：**
-- [入门教程](http://docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/getting-started/)
-- [从先前版本升级](http://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/upgrade-to-v6/)
+- [入门教程](https://docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/getting-started/)
+- [从先前版本升级](https://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/upgrade-to-v6/)
 - [测试架构师文档](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/)
 
 

docs/reference/agents.md

@@ -26,3 +26,33 @@ This page lists the default BMM (Agile suite) agents that install with BMad Meth
 | Quick Flow Solo Dev (Barry) | `bmad-master`        | `QS`, `QD`, `CR`                   | Quick Spec, Quick Dev, Code Review                                                                  |
 | UX Designer (Sally)         | `bmad-ux-designer`   | `CU`                               | Create UX Design                                                                                    |
 | Technical Writer (Paige)    | `bmad-tech-writer`   | `DP`, `WD`, `US`, `MG`, `VD`, `EC` | Document Project, Write Document, Update Standards, Mermaid Generate, Validate Doc, Explain Concept |
+
+## Trigger Types
+
+Agent menu triggers use two different invocation types. Knowing which type a trigger uses helps you provide the right input.
+
+### Workflow triggers (no arguments needed)
+
+Most triggers load a structured workflow file. Type the trigger code and the agent starts the workflow, prompting you for input at each step.
+
+Examples: `CP` (Create PRD), `DS` (Dev Story), `CA` (Create Architecture), `QS` (Quick Spec)
+
+### Conversational triggers (arguments required)
+
+Some triggers start a free-form conversation instead of a structured workflow. These expect you to describe what you need alongside the trigger code.
+
+| Agent | Trigger | What to provide |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| Technical Writer (Paige) | `WD` | Description of the document to write |
+| Technical Writer (Paige) | `US` | Preferences or conventions to add to standards |
+| Technical Writer (Paige) | `MG` | Diagram description and type (sequence, flowchart, etc.) |
+| Technical Writer (Paige) | `VD` | Document to validate and focus areas |
+| Technical Writer (Paige) | `EC` | Concept name to explain |
+
+**Example:**
+
+```text
+WD Write a deployment guide for our Docker setup
+MG Create a sequence diagram showing the auth flow
+EC Explain how the module system works
+```

docs/reference/testing.md

@@ -95,11 +95,11 @@ TEA also supports P0-P3 risk-based prioritization and optional integrations with
 
 ## How Testing Fits into Workflows
 
-Quinn's Automate workflow appears in Phase 4 (Implementation) of the BMad Method workflow map. A typical sequence:
+Quinn's Automate workflow appears in Phase 4 (Implementation) of the BMad Method workflow map. It is designed to run **after a full epic is complete** — once all stories in an epic have been implemented and code-reviewed. A typical sequence:
 
-1. Implement a story with the Dev workflow (`DS`)
-2. Generate tests with Quinn (`QA`) or TEA's Automate workflow
-3. Validate implementation with Code Review (`CR`)
+1. For each story in the epic: implement with Dev (`DS`), then validate with Code Review (`CR`)
+2. After the epic is complete: generate tests with Quinn (`QA`) or TEA's Automate workflow
+3. Run retrospective (`bmad-retrospective`) to capture lessons learned
 
 Quinn works directly from source code without loading planning documents (PRD, architecture). TEA workflows can integrate with upstream planning artifacts for traceability.
 

package-lock.json

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

package.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/package.json",
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "6.0.4",
+  "version": "6.1.0",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "keywords": [
     "agile",
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@
     "lint:fix": "eslint . --ext .js,.cjs,.mjs,.yaml --fix",
     "lint:md": "markdownlint-cli2 \"**/*.md\"",
     "prepare": "command -v husky >/dev/null 2>&1 && husky || exit 0",
+    "quality": "npm run format:check && npm run lint && npm run lint:md && npm run docs:build && npm run validate:schemas && npm run test:schemas && npm run test:install && npm run validate:refs",
     "rebundle": "node tools/cli/bundlers/bundle-web.js rebundle",
     "test": "npm run test:schemas && npm run test:refs && npm run test:install && npm run validate:schemas && npm run lint && npm run lint:md && npm run format:check",
     "test:coverage": "c8 --reporter=text --reporter=html npm run test:schemas",

src/bmm/agents/analyst.agent.yaml

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: BP or fuzzy match on brainstorm-project
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-brainstorming"
       data: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/data/project-context-template.md"
       description: "[BP] Brainstorm Project: Expert Guided Facilitation through a single or multiple techniques with a final report"
 
@@ -27,15 +27,15 @@ agent:
       description: "[MR] Market Research: Market analysis, competitive landscape, customer needs and trends"
 
     - trigger: DR or fuzzy match on domain-research
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-domain-research.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-domain-research"
       description: "[DR] Domain Research: Industry domain deep dive, subject matter expertise and terminology"
 
     - trigger: TR or fuzzy match on technical-research
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/bmad-technical-research/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-technical-research"
       description: "[TR] Technical Research: Technical feasibility, architecture options and implementation approaches"
 
     - trigger: CB or fuzzy match on product-brief
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-create-product-brief"
       description: "[CB] Create Brief: A guided experience to nail down your product idea into an executive brief"
 
     - trigger: DP or fuzzy match on document-project

src/bmm/agents/architect.agent.yaml

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

src/bmm/agents/dev.agent.yaml

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

src/bmm/agents/pm.agent.yaml

@@ -32,13 +32,13 @@ agent:
       description: "[EP] Edit PRD: Update an existing Product Requirements Document"
 
     - trigger: CE or fuzzy match on epics-stories
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-create-epics-and-stories"
       description: "[CE] Create Epics and Stories: Create the Epics and Stories Listing, these are the specs that will drive development"
 
     - trigger: IR or fuzzy match on implementation-readiness
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/check-implementation-readiness/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-check-implementation-readiness"
       description: "[IR] Implementation Readiness: Ensure the PRD, UX, and Architecture and Epics and Stories List are all aligned"
 
     - trigger: CC or fuzzy match on correct-course
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-correct-course"
       description: "[CC] Course Correction: Use this so we can determine how to proceed if major need for change is discovered mid implementation"

src/bmm/agents/qa.agent.yaml

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

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

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ agent:
       description: "[QS] Quick Spec: Architect a quick but complete technical spec with implementation-ready stories/specs"
 
     - trigger: QD or fuzzy match on quick-dev
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-quick-dev"
       description: "[QD] Quick-flow Develop: Implement a story tech spec end-to-end (Core of Quick Flow)"
 
     - trigger: QQ or fuzzy match on bmad-quick-dev-new-preview
@@ -32,5 +32,5 @@ agent:
       description: "[QQ] Quick Dev New (Preview): Unified quick flow — clarify intent, plan, implement, review, present (experimental)"
 
     - trigger: CR or fuzzy match on code-review
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-code-review"
       description: "[CR] Code Review: Initiate a comprehensive code review across multiple quality facets. For best results, use a fresh context and a different quality LLM if available"

src/bmm/agents/sm.agent.yaml

@@ -20,18 +20,18 @@ agent:
 
   menu:
     - trigger: SP or fuzzy match on sprint-planning
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-planning/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-sprint-planning"
       description: "[SP] Sprint Planning: Generate or update the record that will sequence the tasks to complete the full project that the dev agent will follow"
 
     - trigger: CS or fuzzy match on create-story
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-create-story"
       description: "[CS] Context Story: Prepare a story with all required context for implementation for the developer agent"
 
     - trigger: ER or fuzzy match on epic-retrospective
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-retrospective"
       data: "{project-root}/_bmad/_config/agent-manifest.csv"
       description: "[ER] Epic Retrospective: Party Mode review of all work completed across an epic."
 
     - trigger: CC or fuzzy match on correct-course
-      exec: "{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.md"
+      exec: "skill:bmad-correct-course"
       description: "[CC] Course Correction: Use this so we can determine how to proceed if major need for change is discovered mid implementation"

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

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

src/bmm/module-help.csv

@@ -2,31 +2,31 @@ module,phase,name,code,sequence,workflow-file,command,required,agent,options,des
 bmm,anytime,Document Project,DP,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/document-project/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-document-project,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Analyze an existing project to produce useful documentation",project-knowledge,*,
 bmm,anytime,Generate Project Context,GPC,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/generate-project-context/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-generate-project-context,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Scan existing codebase to generate a lean LLM-optimized project-context.md containing critical implementation rules patterns and conventions for AI agents. Essential for brownfield projects and quick-flow.",output_folder,"project context",
 bmm,anytime,Quick Spec,QS,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-spec/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-quick-spec,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method. Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps brownfield additions to well established patterns utilities without extensive planning",planning_artifacts,"tech spec",
-bmm,anytime,Quick Dev,QD,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/bmad-quick-flow/quick-dev/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-quick-dev,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps utilities without extensive planning - Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method, unless the user is already working through the implementation phase and just requests a 1 off things not already in the plan",,,
+bmm,anytime,Quick Dev,QD,,skill:bmad-quick-dev,bmad-bmm-quick-dev,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Quick one-off tasks small changes simple apps utilities without extensive planning - Do not suggest for potentially very complex things unless requested or if the user complains that they do not want to follow the extensive planning of the bmad method, unless the user is already working through the implementation phase and just requests a 1 off things not already in the plan",,,
 bmm,anytime,Quick Dev New Preview,QQ,,skill:bmad-quick-dev-new-preview,bmad-bmm-quick-dev-new-preview,false,quick-flow-solo-dev,Create Mode,"Unified quick flow (experimental): clarify intent plan implement review and present in a single workflow",implementation_artifacts,"tech spec implementation",
-bmm,anytime,Correct Course,CC,,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/correct-course/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-correct-course,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Navigate significant changes. May recommend start over update PRD redo architecture sprint planning or correct epics and stories",planning_artifacts,"change proposal",
+bmm,anytime,Correct Course,CC,,skill:bmad-correct-course,bmad-bmm-correct-course,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Navigate significant changes. May recommend start over update PRD redo architecture sprint planning or correct epics and stories",planning_artifacts,"change proposal",
 bmm,anytime,Write Document,WD,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Describe in detail what you want, and the agent will follow the documentation best practices defined in agent memory. Multi-turn conversation with subprocess for research/review.",project-knowledge,"document",
 bmm,anytime,Update Standards,US,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Update agent memory documentation-standards.md with your specific preferences if you discover missing document conventions.",_bmad/_memory/tech-writer-sidecar,"standards",
 bmm,anytime,Mermaid Generate,MG,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Create a Mermaid diagram based on user description. Will suggest diagram types if not specified.",planning_artifacts,"mermaid diagram",
 bmm,anytime,Validate Document,VD,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Review the specified document against documentation standards and best practices. Returns specific actionable improvement suggestions organized by priority.",planning_artifacts,"validation report",
 bmm,anytime,Explain Concept,EC,,_bmad/bmm/agents/tech-writer/tech-writer.agent.yaml,,false,tech-writer,,"Create clear technical explanations with examples and diagrams for complex concepts. Breaks down into digestible sections using task-oriented approach.",project_knowledge,"explanation",
-bmm,1-analysis,Brainstorm Project,BP,10,_bmad/core/workflows/brainstorming/workflow.md,bmad-brainstorming,false,analyst,data=_bmad/bmm/data/project-context-template.md,"Expert Guided Facilitation through a single or multiple techniques",planning_artifacts,"brainstorming session",
+bmm,1-analysis,Brainstorm Project,BP,10,skill:bmad-brainstorming,bmad-brainstorming,false,analyst,data=_bmad/bmm/data/project-context-template.md,"Expert Guided Facilitation through a single or multiple techniques",planning_artifacts,"brainstorming session",
 bmm,1-analysis,Market Research,MR,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-market-research.md,bmad-bmm-market-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Market analysis competitive landscape customer needs and trends","planning_artifacts|project-knowledge","research documents",
-bmm,1-analysis,Domain Research,DR,21,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/workflow-domain-research.md,bmad-bmm-domain-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Industry domain deep dive subject matter expertise and terminology","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
+bmm,1-analysis,Domain Research,DR,21,skill:bmad-domain-research,bmad-bmm-domain-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Industry domain deep dive subject matter expertise and terminology","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
 bmm,1-analysis,Technical Research,TR,22,skill:bmad-technical-research,bmad-bmm-technical-research,false,analyst,Create Mode,"Technical feasibility architecture options and implementation approaches","planning_artifacts|project_knowledge","research documents",
-bmm,1-analysis,Create Brief,CB,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-product-brief,false,analyst,Create Mode,"A guided experience to nail down your product idea",planning_artifacts,"product brief",
+bmm,1-analysis,Create Brief,CB,30,skill:bmad-create-product-brief,bmad-bmm-create-product-brief,false,analyst,Create Mode,"A guided experience to nail down your product idea",planning_artifacts,"product brief",
 bmm,2-planning,Create PRD,CP,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-create-prd.md,bmad-bmm-create-prd,true,pm,Create Mode,"Expert led facilitation to produce your Product Requirements Document",planning_artifacts,prd,
 bmm,2-planning,Validate PRD,VP,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-validate-prd.md,bmad-bmm-validate-prd,false,pm,Validate Mode,"Validate PRD is comprehensive lean well organized and cohesive",planning_artifacts,"prd validation report",
 bmm,2-planning,Edit PRD,EP,25,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-edit-prd.md,bmad-bmm-edit-prd,false,pm,Edit Mode,"Improve and enhance an existing PRD",planning_artifacts,"updated prd",
-bmm,2-planning,Create UX,CU,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-ux-design,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Guidance through realizing the plan for your UX, strongly recommended if a UI is a primary piece of the proposed project",planning_artifacts,"ux design",
-bmm,3-solutioning,Create Architecture,CA,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-architecture/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-architecture,true,architect,Create Mode,"Guided Workflow to document technical decisions",planning_artifacts,architecture,
-bmm,3-solutioning,Create Epics and Stories,CE,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-epics-and-stories,true,pm,Create Mode,"Create the Epics and Stories Listing",planning_artifacts,"epics and stories",
-bmm,3-solutioning,Check Implementation Readiness,IR,70,_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/check-implementation-readiness/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-check-implementation-readiness,true,architect,Validate Mode,"Ensure PRD UX Architecture and Epics Stories are aligned",planning_artifacts,"readiness report",
-bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Planning,SP,10,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-planning/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-sprint-planning,true,sm,Create Mode,"Generate sprint plan for development tasks - this kicks off the implementation phase by producing a plan the implementation agents will follow in sequence for every story in the plan.",implementation_artifacts,"sprint status",
-bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Status,SS,20,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/sprint-status/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-sprint-status,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Summarize sprint status and route to next workflow",,,
-bmm,4-implementation,Validate Story,VS,35,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-story,false,sm,Validate Mode,"Validates story readiness and completeness before development work begins",implementation_artifacts,"story validation report",
-bmm,4-implementation,Create Story,CS,30,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/create-story/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-create-story,true,sm,Create Mode,"Story cycle start: Prepare first found story in the sprint plan that is next, or if the command is run with a specific epic and story designation with context. Once complete, then VS then DS then CR then back to DS if needed or next CS or ER",implementation_artifacts,story,
-bmm,4-implementation,Dev Story,DS,40,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/dev-story/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-dev-story,true,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: Execute story implementation tasks and tests then CR then back to DS if fixes needed",,,
-bmm,4-implementation,Code Review,CR,50,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/code-review/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-code-review,false,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: If issues back to DS if approved then next CS or ER if epic complete",,,
-bmm,4-implementation,QA Automation Test,QA,45,_bmad/bmm/workflows/qa-generate-e2e-tests/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-qa-automate,false,qa,Create Mode,"Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code using the project's existing test framework (detects existing well known in use test frameworks). Use after implementation to add test coverage. NOT for code review or story validation - use CR for that.",implementation_artifacts,"test suite",
-bmm,4-implementation,Retrospective,ER,60,_bmad/bmm/workflows/4-implementation/retrospective/workflow.md,bmad-bmm-retrospective,false,sm,Create Mode,"Optional at epic end: Review completed work lessons learned and next epic or if major issues consider CC",implementation_artifacts,retrospective,
+bmm,2-planning,Create UX,CU,30,skill:bmad-create-ux-design,bmad-bmm-create-ux-design,false,ux-designer,Create Mode,"Guidance through realizing the plan for your UX, strongly recommended if a UI is a primary piece of the proposed project",planning_artifacts,"ux design",
+bmm,3-solutioning,Create Architecture,CA,10,skill:bmad-create-architecture,bmad-bmm-create-architecture,true,architect,Create Mode,"Guided Workflow to document technical decisions",planning_artifacts,architecture,
+bmm,3-solutioning,Create Epics and Stories,CE,30,skill:bmad-create-epics-and-stories,bmad-bmm-create-epics-and-stories,true,pm,Create Mode,"Create the Epics and Stories Listing",planning_artifacts,"epics and stories",
+bmm,3-solutioning,Check Implementation Readiness,IR,70,skill:bmad-check-implementation-readiness,bmad-bmm-check-implementation-readiness,true,architect,Validate Mode,"Ensure PRD UX Architecture and Epics Stories are aligned",planning_artifacts,"readiness report",
+bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Planning,SP,10,skill:bmad-sprint-planning,bmad-bmm-sprint-planning,true,sm,Create Mode,"Generate sprint plan for development tasks - this kicks off the implementation phase by producing a plan the implementation agents will follow in sequence for every story in the plan.",implementation_artifacts,"sprint status",
+bmm,4-implementation,Sprint Status,SS,20,skill:bmad-sprint-status,bmad-bmm-sprint-status,false,sm,Create Mode,"Anytime: Summarize sprint status and route to next workflow",,,
+bmm,4-implementation,Validate Story,VS,35,skill:bmad-create-story,bmad-bmm-create-story,false,sm,Validate Mode,"Validates story readiness and completeness before development work begins",implementation_artifacts,"story validation report",
+bmm,4-implementation,Create Story,CS,30,skill:bmad-create-story,bmad-bmm-create-story,true,sm,Create Mode,"Story cycle start: Prepare first found story in the sprint plan that is next, or if the command is run with a specific epic and story designation with context. Once complete, then VS then DS then CR then back to DS if needed or next CS or ER",implementation_artifacts,story,
+bmm,4-implementation,Dev Story,DS,40,skill:bmad-dev-story,bmad-bmm-dev-story,true,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: Execute story implementation tasks and tests then CR then back to DS if fixes needed",,,
+bmm,4-implementation,Code Review,CR,50,skill:bmad-code-review,bmad-bmm-code-review,false,dev,Create Mode,"Story cycle: If issues back to DS if approved then next CS or ER if epic complete",,,
+bmm,4-implementation,QA Automation Test,QA,45,skill:bmad-qa-generate-e2e-tests,bmad-bmm-qa-automate,false,qa,Create Mode,"Generate automated API and E2E tests for implemented code using the project's existing test framework (detects existing well known in use test frameworks). Use after implementation to add test coverage. NOT for code review or story validation - use CR for that.",implementation_artifacts,"test suite",
+bmm,4-implementation,Retrospective,ER,60,skill:bmad-retrospective,bmad-bmm-retrospective,false,sm,Create Mode,"Optional at epic end: Review completed work lessons learned and next epic or if major issues consider CC",implementation_artifacts,retrospective,

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

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

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

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

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

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: 'step-01-init'
 description: 'Initialize the product brief workflow by detecting continuation state and setting up the document'
 
 # File References
-nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-02-vision.md'
+nextStepFile: './step-02-vision.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Template References
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ If the document exists and has frontmatter with `stepsCompleted`:
 
 **Continuation Protocol:**
 
-- **STOP immediately** and load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-01b-continue.md`
+- **STOP immediately** and load `./step-01b-continue.md`
 - Do not proceed with any initialization tasks
 - Let step-01b handle all continuation logic
 - This is an auto-proceed situation - no user choice needed

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

@@ -95,9 +95,9 @@ Does this look right, or do you want to make any adjustments before we proceed?"
 **Next Step Logic:**
 Based on `lastStep` value, determine which step to load next:
 
-- If `lastStep = 1` → Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-02-vision.md`
-- If `lastStep = 2` → Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-03-users.md`
-- If `lastStep = 3` → Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-04-metrics.md`
+- If `lastStep = 1` → Load `./step-02-vision.md`
+- If `lastStep = 2` → Load `./step-03-users.md`
+- If `lastStep = 3` → Load `./step-04-metrics.md`
 - Continue this pattern for all steps
 - If `lastStep = 6` → Workflow already complete
 

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

@@ -3,12 +3,12 @@ name: 'step-02-vision'
 description: 'Discover and define the core product vision, problem statement, and unique value proposition'
 
 # File References
-nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-03-users.md'
+nextStepFile: './step-03-users.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 2: Product Vision Discovery
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Conduct comprehensive product vision discovery to define the core problem, solut
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

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

@@ -3,12 +3,12 @@ name: 'step-03-users'
 description: 'Define target users with rich personas and map their key interactions with the product'
 
 # File References
-nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-04-metrics.md'
+nextStepFile: './step-04-metrics.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 3: Target Users Discovery
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Define target users with rich personas and map their key interactions with the p
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

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

@@ -3,12 +3,12 @@ name: 'step-04-metrics'
 description: 'Define comprehensive success metrics that include user success, business objectives, and key performance indicators'
 
 # File References
-nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-05-scope.md'
+nextStepFile: './step-05-scope.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 4: Success Metrics Definition
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Define comprehensive success metrics that include user success, business objecti
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

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

@@ -3,12 +3,12 @@ name: 'step-05-scope'
 description: 'Define MVP scope with clear boundaries and outline future vision while managing scope creep'
 
 # File References
-nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/create-product-brief/steps/step-06-complete.md'
+nextStepFile: './step-06-complete.md'
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/product-brief-{{project_name}}-{{date}}.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 5: MVP Scope Definition
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Define MVP scope with clear boundaries and outline future vision through collabo
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
-workflow-domain-research.md:
-  canonicalId: bmad-domain-research
-  type: workflow
-  description: "Conduct domain and industry research. Use when the user says 'lets create a research report on [domain or industry]'"
-
 workflow-market-research.md:
   canonicalId: bmad-market-research
   type: workflow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@@ -1,137 +0,0 @@
-# Technical Research Step 1: Technical Research Scope Confirmation
-
-## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
-
-- 🛑 NEVER generate content without user confirmation
-
-- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
-- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
-- ✅ FOCUS EXCLUSIVELY on confirming technical research scope and approach
-- 📋 YOU ARE A TECHNICAL RESEARCH PLANNER, not content generator
-- 💬 ACKNOWLEDGE and CONFIRM understanding of technical research goals
-- 🔍 This is SCOPE CONFIRMATION ONLY - no web research yet
-- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
-
-## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
-
-- 🎯 Show your analysis before taking any action
-- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after scope confirmation
-- 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
-- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1]` before loading next step
-- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
-
-## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
-
-- Research type = "technical" is already set
-- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - discovered from initial discussion
-- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - captured from initial discussion
-- Focus on technical architecture and implementation research
-- Web search is required to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
-
-## YOUR TASK:
-
-Confirm technical research scope and approach for **{{research_topic}}** with the user's goals in mind.
-
-## TECHNICAL SCOPE CONFIRMATION:
-
-### 1. Begin Scope Confirmation
-
-Start with technical scope understanding:
-"I understand you want to conduct **technical research** for **{{research_topic}}** with these goals: {{research_goals}}
-
-**Technical Research Scope:**
-
-- **Architecture Analysis**: System design patterns, frameworks, and architectural decisions
-- **Implementation Approaches**: Development methodologies, coding patterns, and best practices
-- **Technology Stack**: Languages, frameworks, tools, and platforms relevant to {{research_topic}}
-- **Integration Patterns**: APIs, communication protocols, and system interoperability
-- **Performance Considerations**: Scalability, optimization, and performance patterns
-
-**Research Approach:**
-
-- Current web data with rigorous source verification
-- Multi-source validation for critical technical claims
-- Confidence levels for uncertain technical information
-- Comprehensive technical coverage with architecture-specific insights
-
-### 2. Scope Confirmation
-
-Present clear scope confirmation:
-"**Technical Research Scope Confirmation:**
-
-For **{{research_topic}}**, I will research:
-
-✅ **Architecture Analysis** - design patterns, frameworks, system architecture
-✅ **Implementation Approaches** - development methodologies, coding patterns
-✅ **Technology Stack** - languages, frameworks, tools, platforms
-✅ **Integration Patterns** - APIs, protocols, interoperability
-✅ **Performance Considerations** - scalability, optimization, patterns
-
-**All claims verified against current public sources.**
-
-**Does this technical research scope and approach align with your goals?**
-[C] Continue - Begin technical research with this scope
-
-### 3. Handle Continue Selection
-
-#### If 'C' (Continue):
-
-- Document scope confirmation in research file
-- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-02-technical-overview.md`
-
-## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
-
-When user selects 'C', append scope confirmation:
-
-```markdown
-## Technical Research Scope Confirmation
-
-**Research Topic:** {{research_topic}}
-**Research Goals:** {{research_goals}}
-
-**Technical Research Scope:**
-
-- Architecture Analysis - design patterns, frameworks, system architecture
-- Implementation Approaches - development methodologies, coding patterns
-- Technology Stack - languages, frameworks, tools, platforms
-- Integration Patterns - APIs, protocols, interoperability
-- Performance Considerations - scalability, optimization, patterns
-
-**Research Methodology:**
-
-- Current web data with rigorous source verification
-- Multi-source validation for critical technical claims
-- Confidence level framework for uncertain information
-- Comprehensive technical coverage with architecture-specific insights
-
-**Scope Confirmed:** {{date}}
-```
-
-## SUCCESS METRICS:
-
-✅ Technical research scope clearly confirmed with user
-✅ All technical analysis areas identified and explained
-✅ Research methodology emphasized
-✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
-✅ Scope confirmation documented when user proceeds
-✅ Proper routing to next technical research step
-
-## FAILURE MODES:
-
-❌ Not clearly confirming technical research scope with user
-❌ Missing critical technical analysis areas
-❌ Not explaining that web search is required for current facts
-❌ Not presenting [C] continue option
-❌ Proceeding without user scope confirmation
-❌ Not routing to next technical research step
-
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
-
-## NEXT STEP:
-
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-02-technical-overview.md` to begin technology stack analysis.
-
-Remember: This is SCOPE CONFIRMATION ONLY - no actual technical research yet, just confirming the research approach and scope!

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

@@ -1,239 +0,0 @@
-# Technical Research Step 2: Technology Stack Analysis
-
-## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
-
-- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
-
-- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
-- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
-- ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
-- 📋 YOU ARE A TECHNOLOGY STACK ANALYST, not content generator
-- 💬 FOCUS on languages, frameworks, tools, and platforms
-- 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
-- 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
-- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
-
-## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
-
-- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
-- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after technology stack content generation
-- 📝 WRITE TECHNOLOGY STACK ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
-- 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
-- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]` before loading next step
-- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
-
-## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
-
-- Current document and frontmatter from step-01 are available
-- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - established from initial discussion
-- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - established from initial discussion
-- Focus on languages, frameworks, tools, and platforms
-- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
-
-## YOUR TASK:
-
-Conduct technology stack analysis focusing on languages, frameworks, tools, and platforms. Search the web to verify and supplement current facts.
-
-## TECHNOLOGY STACK ANALYSIS SEQUENCE:
-
-### 1. Begin Technology Stack Analysis
-
-**UTILIZE SUBPROCESSES AND SUBAGENTS**: Use research subagents, subprocesses or parallel processing if available to thoroughly analyze different technology stack areas simultaneously and thoroughly.
-
-Start with technology stack research approach:
-"Now I'll conduct **technology stack analysis** for **{{research_topic}}** to understand the technology landscape.
-
-**Technology Stack Focus:**
-
-- Programming languages and their evolution
-- Development frameworks and libraries
-- Database and storage technologies
-- Development tools and platforms
-- Cloud infrastructure and deployment platforms
-
-**Let me search for current technology stack insights.**"
-
-### 2. Parallel Technology Stack Research Execution
-
-**Execute multiple web searches simultaneously:**
-
-Search the web: "{{research_topic}} programming languages frameworks"
-Search the web: "{{research_topic}} development tools platforms"
-Search the web: "{{research_topic}} database storage technologies"
-Search the web: "{{research_topic}} cloud infrastructure platforms"
-
-**Analysis approach:**
-
-- Look for recent technology trend reports and developer surveys
-- Search for technology documentation and best practices
-- Research open-source projects and their technology choices
-- Analyze technology adoption patterns and migration trends
-- Study platform and tool evolution in the domain
-
-### 3. Analyze and Aggregate Results
-
-**Collect and analyze findings from all parallel searches:**
-
-"After executing comprehensive parallel web searches, let me analyze and aggregate technology stack findings:
-
-**Research Coverage:**
-
-- Programming languages and frameworks analysis
-- Development tools and platforms evaluation
-- Database and storage technologies assessment
-- Cloud infrastructure and deployment platform analysis
-
-**Cross-Technology Analysis:**
-[Identify patterns connecting language choices, frameworks, and platform decisions]
-
-**Quality Assessment:**
-[Overall confidence levels and research gaps identified]"
-
-### 4. Generate Technology Stack Content
-
-**WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT**
-
-Prepare technology stack analysis with web search citations:
-
-#### Content Structure:
-
-When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:
-
-```markdown
-## Technology Stack Analysis
-
-### Programming Languages
-
-[Programming languages analysis with source citations]
-_Popular Languages: [Most widely used languages for {{research_topic}}]_
-_Emerging Languages: [Growing languages gaining adoption]_
-_Language Evolution: [How language preferences are changing]_
-_Performance Characteristics: [Language performance and suitability]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Development Frameworks and Libraries
-
-[Frameworks analysis with source citations]
-_Major Frameworks: [Dominant frameworks and their use cases]_
-_Micro-frameworks: [Lightweight options and specialized libraries]_
-_Evolution Trends: [How frameworks are evolving and changing]_
-_Ecosystem Maturity: [Library availability and community support]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Database and Storage Technologies
-
-[Database analysis with source citations]
-_Relational Databases: [Traditional SQL databases and their evolution]_
-_NoSQL Databases: [Document, key-value, graph, and other NoSQL options]_
-_In-Memory Databases: [Redis, Memcached, and performance-focused solutions]_
-_Data Warehousing: [Analytics and big data storage solutions]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Development Tools and Platforms
-
-[Tools and platforms analysis with source citations]
-_IDE and Editors: [Development environments and their evolution]_
-_Version Control: [Git and related development tools]_
-_Build Systems: [Compilation, packaging, and automation tools]_
-_Testing Frameworks: [Unit testing, integration testing, and QA tools]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Cloud Infrastructure and Deployment
-
-[Cloud platforms analysis with source citations]
-_Major Cloud Providers: [AWS, Azure, GCP and their services]_
-_Container Technologies: [Docker, Kubernetes, and orchestration]_
-_Serverless Platforms: [FaaS and event-driven computing]_
-_CDN and Edge Computing: [Content delivery and distributed computing]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Technology Adoption Trends
-
-[Adoption trends analysis with source citations]
-_Migration Patterns: [How technology choices are evolving]_
-_Emerging Technologies: [New technologies gaining traction]_
-_Legacy Technology: [Older technologies being phased out]_
-_Community Trends: [Developer preferences and open-source adoption]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-```
-
-### 5. Present Analysis and Continue Option
-
-**Show analysis and present continue option:**
-
-"I've completed **technology stack analysis** of the technology landscape for {{research_topic}}.
-
-**Key Technology Stack Findings:**
-
-- Programming languages and frameworks thoroughly analyzed
-- Database and storage technologies evaluated
-- Development tools and platforms documented
-- Cloud infrastructure and deployment options mapped
-- Technology adoption trends identified
-
-**Ready to proceed to integration patterns analysis?**
-[C] Continue - Save this to document and proceed to integration patterns
-
-### 6. Handle Continue Selection
-
-#### If 'C' (Continue):
-
-- **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
-- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-03-integration-patterns.md`
-
-## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
-
-Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional append needed.
-
-## SUCCESS METRICS:
-
-✅ Programming languages and frameworks thoroughly analyzed
-✅ Database and storage technologies evaluated
-✅ Development tools and platforms documented
-✅ Cloud infrastructure and deployment options mapped
-✅ Technology adoption trends identified
-✅ Content written immediately to document
-✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
-✅ Proper routing to next step (integration patterns)
-✅ Research goals alignment maintained
-
-## FAILURE MODES:
-
-❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current facts
-
-❌ Missing critical programming languages or frameworks
-❌ Incomplete database and storage technology analysis
-❌ Not identifying development tools and platforms
-❌ Not writing content immediately to document
-❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after content generation
-❌ Not routing to integration patterns step
-
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
-
-## TECHNOLOGY STACK RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:
-
-- Research technology trend reports and developer surveys
-- Use technology documentation and best practices guides
-- Analyze open-source projects and their technology choices
-- Study technology adoption patterns and migration trends
-- Focus on current technology data
-- Present conflicting information when sources disagree
-- Apply confidence levels appropriately
-
-## TECHNOLOGY STACK ANALYSIS STANDARDS:
-
-- Always cite URLs for web search results
-- Use authoritative technology research sources
-- Note data currency and potential limitations
-- Present multiple perspectives when sources conflict
-- Apply confidence levels to uncertain data
-- Focus on actionable technology insights
-
-## NEXT STEP:
-
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-03-integration-patterns.md` to analyze APIs, communication protocols, and system interoperability for {{research_topic}}.
-
-Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and emphasize current technology data with rigorous source verification!

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

@@ -1,248 +0,0 @@
-# Technical Research Step 3: Integration Patterns
-
-## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
-
-- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
-
-- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
-- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
-- ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
-- 📋 YOU ARE AN INTEGRATION ANALYST, not content generator
-- 💬 FOCUS on APIs, protocols, and system interoperability
-- 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
-- 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
-- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
-
-## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
-
-- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
-- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after integration patterns content generation
-- 📝 WRITE INTEGRATION PATTERNS ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
-- 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
-- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]` before loading next step
-- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
-
-## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
-
-- Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
-- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - established from initial discussion
-- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - established from initial discussion
-- Focus on APIs, protocols, and system interoperability
-- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
-
-## YOUR TASK:
-
-Conduct integration patterns analysis focusing on APIs, communication protocols, and system interoperability. Search the web to verify and supplement current facts.
-
-## INTEGRATION PATTERNS ANALYSIS SEQUENCE:
-
-### 1. Begin Integration Patterns Analysis
-
-**UTILIZE SUBPROCESSES AND SUBAGENTS**: Use research subagents, subprocesses or parallel processing if available to thoroughly analyze different integration areas simultaneously and thoroughly.
-
-Start with integration patterns research approach:
-"Now I'll conduct **integration patterns analysis** for **{{research_topic}}** to understand system integration approaches.
-
-**Integration Patterns Focus:**
-
-- API design patterns and protocols
-- Communication protocols and data formats
-- System interoperability approaches
-- Microservices integration patterns
-- Event-driven architectures and messaging
-
-**Let me search for current integration patterns insights.**"
-
-### 2. Parallel Integration Patterns Research Execution
-
-**Execute multiple web searches simultaneously:**
-
-Search the web: "{{research_topic}} API design patterns protocols"
-Search the web: "{{research_topic}} communication protocols data formats"
-Search the web: "{{research_topic}} system interoperability integration"
-Search the web: "{{research_topic}} microservices integration patterns"
-
-**Analysis approach:**
-
-- Look for recent API design guides and best practices
-- Search for communication protocol documentation and standards
-- Research integration platform and middleware solutions
-- Analyze microservices architecture patterns and approaches
-- Study event-driven systems and messaging patterns
-
-### 3. Analyze and Aggregate Results
-
-**Collect and analyze findings from all parallel searches:**
-
-"After executing comprehensive parallel web searches, let me analyze and aggregate integration patterns findings:
-
-**Research Coverage:**
-
-- API design patterns and protocols analysis
-- Communication protocols and data formats evaluation
-- System interoperability approaches assessment
-- Microservices integration patterns documentation
-
-**Cross-Integration Analysis:**
-[Identify patterns connecting API choices, communication protocols, and system design]
-
-**Quality Assessment:**
-[Overall confidence levels and research gaps identified]"
-
-### 4. Generate Integration Patterns Content
-
-**WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT**
-
-Prepare integration patterns analysis with web search citations:
-
-#### Content Structure:
-
-When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:
-
-```markdown
-## Integration Patterns Analysis
-
-### API Design Patterns
-
-[API design patterns analysis with source citations]
-_RESTful APIs: [REST principles and best practices for {{research_topic}}]_
-_GraphQL APIs: [GraphQL adoption and implementation patterns]_
-_RPC and gRPC: [High-performance API communication patterns]_
-_Webhook Patterns: [Event-driven API integration approaches]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Communication Protocols
-
-[Communication protocols analysis with source citations]
-_HTTP/HTTPS Protocols: [Web-based communication patterns and evolution]_
-_WebSocket Protocols: [Real-time communication and persistent connections]_
-_Message Queue Protocols: [AMQP, MQTT, and messaging patterns]_
-_grpc and Protocol Buffers: [High-performance binary communication protocols]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Data Formats and Standards
-
-[Data formats analysis with source citations]
-_JSON and XML: [Structured data exchange formats and their evolution]_
-_Protobuf and MessagePack: [Efficient binary serialization formats]_
-_CSV and Flat Files: [Legacy data integration and bulk transfer patterns]_
-_Custom Data Formats: [Domain-specific data exchange standards]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### System Interoperability Approaches
-
-[Interoperability analysis with source citations]
-_Point-to-Point Integration: [Direct system-to-system communication patterns]_
-_API Gateway Patterns: [Centralized API management and routing]_
-_Service Mesh: [Service-to-service communication and observability]_
-_Enterprise Service Bus: [Traditional enterprise integration patterns]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Microservices Integration Patterns
-
-[Microservices integration analysis with source citations]
-_API Gateway Pattern: [External API management and routing]_
-_Service Discovery: [Dynamic service registration and discovery]_
-_Circuit Breaker Pattern: [Fault tolerance and resilience patterns]_
-_Saga Pattern: [Distributed transaction management]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Event-Driven Integration
-
-[Event-driven analysis with source citations]
-_Publish-Subscribe Patterns: [Event broadcasting and subscription models]_
-_Event Sourcing: [Event-based state management and persistence]_
-_Message Broker Patterns: [RabbitMQ, Kafka, and message routing]_
-_CQRS Patterns: [Command Query Responsibility Segregation]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Integration Security Patterns
-
-[Security patterns analysis with source citations]
-_OAuth 2.0 and JWT: [API authentication and authorization patterns]_
-_API Key Management: [Secure API access and key rotation]_
-_Mutual TLS: [Certificate-based service authentication]_
-_Data Encryption: [Secure data transmission and storage]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-```
-
-### 5. Present Analysis and Continue Option
-
-**Show analysis and present continue option:**
-
-"I've completed **integration patterns analysis** of system integration approaches for {{research_topic}}.
-
-**Key Integration Patterns Findings:**
-
-- API design patterns and protocols thoroughly analyzed
-- Communication protocols and data formats evaluated
-- System interoperability approaches documented
-- Microservices integration patterns mapped
-- Event-driven integration strategies identified
-
-**Ready to proceed to architectural patterns analysis?**
-[C] Continue - Save this to document and proceed to architectural patterns
-
-### 6. Handle Continue Selection
-
-#### If 'C' (Continue):
-
-- **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
-- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-04-architectural-patterns.md`
-
-## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
-
-Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional append needed.
-
-## SUCCESS METRICS:
-
-✅ API design patterns and protocols thoroughly analyzed
-✅ Communication protocols and data formats evaluated
-✅ System interoperability approaches documented
-✅ Microservices integration patterns mapped
-✅ Event-driven integration strategies identified
-✅ Content written immediately to document
-✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
-✅ Proper routing to next step (architectural patterns)
-✅ Research goals alignment maintained
-
-## FAILURE MODES:
-
-❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current facts
-
-❌ Missing critical API design patterns or protocols
-❌ Incomplete communication protocols analysis
-❌ Not identifying system interoperability approaches
-❌ Not writing content immediately to document
-❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after content generation
-❌ Not routing to architectural patterns step
-
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
-
-## INTEGRATION PATTERNS RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:
-
-- Research API design guides and best practices documentation
-- Use communication protocol specifications and standards
-- Analyze integration platform and middleware solutions
-- Study microservices architecture patterns and case studies
-- Focus on current integration data
-- Present conflicting information when sources disagree
-- Apply confidence levels appropriately
-
-## INTEGRATION PATTERNS ANALYSIS STANDARDS:
-
-- Always cite URLs for web search results
-- Use authoritative integration research sources
-- Note data currency and potential limitations
-- Present multiple perspectives when sources conflict
-- Apply confidence levels to uncertain data
-- Focus on actionable integration insights
-
-## NEXT STEP:
-
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-04-architectural-patterns.md` to analyze architectural patterns, design decisions, and system structures for {{research_topic}}.
-
-Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and emphasize current integration data with rigorous source verification!

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-# Technical Research Step 4: Architectural Patterns
-
-## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
-
-- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
-
-- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
-- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
-- ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
-- 📋 YOU ARE A SYSTEMS ARCHITECT, not content generator
-- 💬 FOCUS on architectural patterns and design decisions
-- 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
-- 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
-- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
-
-## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
-
-- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
-- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after architectural patterns content generation
-- 📝 WRITE ARCHITECTURAL PATTERNS ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
-- 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
-- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]` before loading next step
-- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
-
-## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
-
-- Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
-- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - established from initial discussion
-- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - established from initial discussion
-- Focus on architectural patterns and design decisions
-- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
-
-## YOUR TASK:
-
-Conduct comprehensive architectural patterns analysis with emphasis on design decisions and implementation approaches for {{research_topic}}.
-
-## ARCHITECTURAL PATTERNS SEQUENCE:
-
-### 1. Begin Architectural Patterns Analysis
-
-Start with architectural research approach:
-"Now I'll focus on **architectural patterns and design decisions** for effective architecture approaches for [technology/domain].
-
-**Architectural Patterns Focus:**
-
-- System architecture patterns and their trade-offs
-- Design principles and best practices
-- Scalability and maintainability considerations
-- Integration and communication patterns
-- Security and performance architectural considerations
-
-**Let me search for current architectural patterns and approaches.**"
-
-### 2. Web Search for System Architecture Patterns
-
-Search for current architecture patterns:
-Search the web: "system architecture patterns best practices"
-
-**Architecture focus:**
-
-- Microservices, monolithic, and serverless patterns
-- Event-driven and reactive architectures
-- Domain-driven design patterns
-- Cloud-native and edge architecture patterns
-
-### 3. Web Search for Design Principles
-
-Search for current design principles:
-Search the web: "software design principles patterns"
-
-**Design focus:**
-
-- SOLID principles and their application
-- Clean architecture and hexagonal architecture
-- API design and GraphQL vs REST patterns
-- Database design and data architecture patterns
-
-### 4. Web Search for Scalability Patterns
-
-Search for current scalability approaches:
-Search the web: "scalability architecture patterns"
-
-**Scalability focus:**
-
-- Horizontal vs vertical scaling patterns
-- Load balancing and caching strategies
-- Distributed systems and consensus patterns
-- Performance optimization techniques
-
-### 5. Generate Architectural Patterns Content
-
-Prepare architectural analysis with web search citations:
-
-#### Content Structure:
-
-When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:
-
-```markdown
-## Architectural Patterns and Design
-
-### System Architecture Patterns
-
-[System architecture patterns analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Design Principles and Best Practices
-
-[Design principles analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Scalability and Performance Patterns
-
-[Scalability patterns analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Integration and Communication Patterns
-
-[Integration patterns analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Security Architecture Patterns
-
-[Security patterns analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Data Architecture Patterns
-
-[Data architecture analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Deployment and Operations Architecture
-
-[Deployment architecture analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-```
-
-### 6. Present Analysis and Continue Option
-
-Show the generated architectural patterns and present continue option:
-"I've completed the **architectural patterns analysis** for effective architecture approaches.
-
-**Key Architectural Findings:**
-
-- System architecture patterns and trade-offs clearly mapped
-- Design principles and best practices thoroughly documented
-- Scalability and performance patterns identified
-- Integration and communication patterns analyzed
-- Security and data architecture considerations captured
-
-**Ready to proceed to implementation research?**
-[C] Continue - Save this to the document and move to implementation research
-
-### 7. Handle Continue Selection
-
-#### If 'C' (Continue):
-
-- Append the final content to the research document
-- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-05-implementation-research.md`
-
-## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
-
-When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the research document using the structure from step 5.
-
-## SUCCESS METRICS:
-
-✅ System architecture patterns identified with current citations
-✅ Design principles clearly documented and analyzed
-✅ Scalability and performance patterns thoroughly mapped
-✅ Integration and communication patterns captured
-✅ Security and data architecture considerations analyzed
-✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
-✅ Content properly appended to document when C selected
-✅ Proper routing to implementation research step
-
-## FAILURE MODES:
-
-❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current facts
-
-❌ Missing critical system architecture patterns
-❌ Not analyzing design trade-offs and considerations
-❌ Incomplete scalability or performance patterns analysis
-❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after content generation
-❌ Appending content without user selecting 'C'
-
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
-
-## ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:
-
-- Search for architecture documentation and pattern catalogs
-- Use architectural conference proceedings and case studies
-- Research successful system architectures and their evolution
-- Note architectural decision records (ADRs) and rationales
-- Research architecture assessment and evaluation frameworks
-
-## NEXT STEP:
-
-After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-05-implementation-research.md` to focus on implementation approaches and technology adoption.
-
-Remember: Always emphasize current architectural data and rigorous source verification!

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-# Technical Research Step 5: Implementation Research
-
-## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
-
-- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
-
-- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
-- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
-- ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
-- 📋 YOU ARE AN IMPLEMENTATION ENGINEER, not content generator
-- 💬 FOCUS on implementation approaches and technology adoption
-- 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
-- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
-
-## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
-
-- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
-- ⚠️ Present [C] complete option after implementation research content generation
-- 💾 ONLY save when user chooses C (Complete)
-- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]` before completing workflow
-- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to complete workflow until C is selected
-
-## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
-
-- Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
-- Focus on implementation approaches and technology adoption strategies
-- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
-- This step prepares for the final synthesis step
-
-## YOUR TASK:
-
-Conduct comprehensive implementation research with emphasis on practical implementation approaches and technology adoption.
-
-## IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH SEQUENCE:
-
-### 1. Begin Implementation Research
-
-Start with implementation research approach:
-"Now I'll complete our technical research with **implementation approaches and technology adoption** analysis.
-
-**Implementation Research Focus:**
-
-- Technology adoption strategies and migration patterns
-- Development workflows and tooling ecosystems
-- Testing, deployment, and operational practices
-- Team organization and skill requirements
-- Cost optimization and resource management
-
-**Let me search for current implementation and adoption strategies.**"
-
-### 2. Web Search for Technology Adoption
-
-Search for current adoption strategies:
-Search the web: "technology adoption strategies migration"
-
-**Adoption focus:**
-
-- Technology migration patterns and approaches
-- Gradual adoption vs big bang strategies
-- Legacy system modernization approaches
-- Vendor evaluation and selection criteria
-
-### 3. Web Search for Development Workflows
-
-Search for current development practices:
-Search the web: "software development workflows tooling"
-
-**Workflow focus:**
-
-- CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
-- Code quality and review processes
-- Testing strategies and frameworks
-- Collaboration and communication tools
-
-### 4. Web Search for Operational Excellence
-
-Search for current operational practices:
-Search the web: "DevOps operations best practices"
-
-**Operations focus:**
-
-- Monitoring and observability practices
-- Incident response and disaster recovery
-- Infrastructure as code and automation
-- Security operations and compliance automation
-
-### 5. Generate Implementation Research Content
-
-Prepare implementation analysis with web search citations:
-
-#### Content Structure:
-
-When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:
-
-```markdown
-## Implementation Approaches and Technology Adoption
-
-### Technology Adoption Strategies
-
-[Technology adoption analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Development Workflows and Tooling
-
-[Development workflows analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Testing and Quality Assurance
-
-[Testing approaches analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Deployment and Operations Practices
-
-[Deployment practices analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Team Organization and Skills
-
-[Team organization analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Cost Optimization and Resource Management
-
-[Cost optimization analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Risk Assessment and Mitigation
-
-[Risk mitigation analysis with source citations]
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-## Technical Research Recommendations
-
-### Implementation Roadmap
-
-[Implementation roadmap recommendations]
-
-### Technology Stack Recommendations
-
-[Technology stack suggestions]
-
-### Skill Development Requirements
-
-[Skill development recommendations]
-
-### Success Metrics and KPIs
-
-[Success measurement framework]
-```
-
-### 6. Present Analysis and Continue Option
-
-Show the generated implementation research and present continue option:
-"I've completed the **implementation research and technology adoption** analysis for {{research_topic}}.
-
-**Implementation Highlights:**
-
-- Technology adoption strategies and migration patterns documented
-- Development workflows and tooling ecosystems analyzed
-- Testing, deployment, and operational practices mapped
-- Team organization and skill requirements identified
-- Cost optimization and resource management strategies provided
-
-**Technical research phases completed:**
-
-- Step 1: Research scope confirmation
-- Step 2: Technology stack analysis
-- Step 3: Integration patterns analysis
-- Step 4: Architectural patterns analysis
-- Step 5: Implementation research (current step)
-
-**Ready to proceed to the final synthesis step?**
-[C] Continue - Save this to document and proceed to synthesis
-
-### 7. Handle Continue Selection
-
-#### If 'C' (Continue):
-
-- Append the final content to the research document
-- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]`
-- Load: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md`
-
-## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
-
-When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the research document using the structure from step 5.
-
-## SUCCESS METRICS:
-
-✅ Technology adoption strategies identified with current citations
-✅ Development workflows and tooling thoroughly analyzed
-✅ Testing and deployment practices clearly documented
-✅ Team organization and skill requirements mapped
-✅ Cost optimization and risk mitigation strategies provided
-✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
-✅ Content properly appended to document when C selected
-✅ Proper routing to synthesis step (step-06)
-
-## FAILURE MODES:
-
-❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current facts
-
-❌ Missing critical technology adoption strategies
-❌ Not providing practical implementation guidance
-❌ Incomplete development workflows or operational practices analysis
-❌ Not presenting continue option to synthesis step
-❌ Appending content without user selecting 'C'
-❌ Not routing to step-06-research-synthesis.md
-
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
-
-## IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:
-
-- Search for implementation case studies and success stories
-- Research technology migration patterns and lessons learned
-- Identify common implementation challenges and solutions
-- Research development tooling ecosystem evaluations
-- Analyze operational excellence frameworks and maturity models
-
-## TECHNICAL RESEARCH WORKFLOW COMPLETION:
-
-When 'C' is selected:
-
-- Implementation research step completed
-- Content appended to research document with source citations
-- Frontmatter updated with stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
-- Ready to proceed to final synthesis step
-
-## NEXT STEP:
-
-After user selects 'C', load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md` to produce the comprehensive technical research document with narrative introduction, detailed TOC, and executive summary.

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-# Technical Research Step 6: Technical Synthesis and Completion
-
-## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
-
-- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
-
-- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
-- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
-- ✅ Search the web to verify and supplement your knowledge with current facts
-- 📋 YOU ARE A TECHNICAL RESEARCH STRATEGIST, not content generator
-- 💬 FOCUS on comprehensive technical synthesis and authoritative conclusions
-- 🔍 WEB SEARCH REQUIRED - verify current facts against live sources
-- 📄 PRODUCE COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENT with narrative intro, TOC, and summary
-- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
-
-## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
-
-- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
-- ⚠️ Present [C] complete option after synthesis content generation
-- 💾 ONLY save when user chooses C (Complete)
-- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]` before completing workflow
-- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to complete workflow until C is selected
-- 📚 GENERATE COMPLETE DOCUMENT STRUCTURE with intro, TOC, and summary
-
-## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
-
-- Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
-- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - comprehensive technical analysis
-- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - achieved through exhaustive technical research
-- All technical research sections have been completed (overview, architecture, implementation)
-- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
-- This is the final synthesis step producing the complete technical research document
-
-## YOUR TASK:
-
-Produce a comprehensive, authoritative technical research document on **{{research_topic}}** with compelling narrative introduction, detailed TOC, and executive summary based on exhaustive technical research.
-
-## COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL DOCUMENT SYNTHESIS:
-
-### 1. Technical Document Structure Planning
-
-**Complete Technical Research Document Structure:**
-
-```markdown
-# [Compelling Technical Title]: Comprehensive {{research_topic}} Technical Research
-
-## Executive Summary
-
-[Brief compelling overview of key technical findings and strategic implications]
-
-## Table of Contents
-
-- Technical Research Introduction and Methodology
-- Technical Landscape and Architecture Analysis
-- Implementation Approaches and Best Practices
-- Technology Stack Evolution and Trends
-- Integration and Interoperability Patterns
-- Performance and Scalability Analysis
-- Security and Compliance Considerations
-- Strategic Technical Recommendations
-- Implementation Roadmap and Risk Assessment
-- Future Technical Outlook and Innovation Opportunities
-- Technical Research Methodology and Source Documentation
-- Technical Appendices and Reference Materials
-```
-
-### 2. Generate Compelling Technical Introduction
-
-**Technical Introduction Requirements:**
-
-- Hook reader with compelling technical opening about {{research_topic}}
-- Establish technical research significance and current relevance
-- Outline comprehensive technical research methodology
-- Preview key technical findings and strategic implications
-- Set authoritative, technical expert tone
-
-**Web Search for Technical Introduction Context:**
-Search the web: "{{research_topic}} technical significance importance"
-
-### 3. Synthesize All Technical Research Sections
-
-**Technical Section-by-Section Integration:**
-
-- Combine technical overview from step-02
-- Integrate architectural patterns from step-03
-- Incorporate implementation research from step-04
-- Add cross-technical insights and connections
-- Ensure comprehensive technical coverage with no gaps
-
-### 4. Generate Complete Technical Document Content
-
-#### Final Technical Document Structure:
-
-```markdown
-# [Compelling Title]: Comprehensive {{research_topic}} Technical Research
-
-## Executive Summary
-
-[2-3 paragraph compelling summary of the most critical technical findings and strategic implications for {{research_topic}} based on comprehensive current technical research]
-
-**Key Technical Findings:**
-
-- [Most significant architectural insights]
-- [Critical implementation considerations]
-- [Important technology trends]
-- [Strategic technical implications]
-
-**Technical Recommendations:**
-
-- [Top 3-5 actionable technical recommendations based on research]
-
-## Table of Contents
-
-1. Technical Research Introduction and Methodology
-2. {{research_topic}} Technical Landscape and Architecture Analysis
-3. Implementation Approaches and Best Practices
-4. Technology Stack Evolution and Current Trends
-5. Integration and Interoperability Patterns
-6. Performance and Scalability Analysis
-7. Security and Compliance Considerations
-8. Strategic Technical Recommendations
-9. Implementation Roadmap and Risk Assessment
-10. Future Technical Outlook and Innovation Opportunities
-11. Technical Research Methodology and Source Verification
-12. Technical Appendices and Reference Materials
-
-## 1. Technical Research Introduction and Methodology
-
-### Technical Research Significance
-
-[Compelling technical narrative about why {{research_topic}} research is critical right now]
-_Technical Importance: [Strategic technical significance with current context]_
-_Business Impact: [Business implications of technical research]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Technical Research Methodology
-
-[Comprehensive description of technical research approach including:]
-
-- **Technical Scope**: [Comprehensive technical coverage areas]
-- **Data Sources**: [Authoritative technical sources and verification approach]
-- **Analysis Framework**: [Structured technical analysis methodology]
-- **Time Period**: [current focus and technical evolution context]
-- **Technical Depth**: [Level of technical detail and analysis]
-
-### Technical Research Goals and Objectives
-
-**Original Technical Goals:** {{research_goals}}
-
-**Achieved Technical Objectives:**
-
-- [Technical Goal 1 achievement with supporting evidence]
-- [Technical Goal 2 achievement with supporting evidence]
-- [Additional technical insights discovered during research]
-
-## 2. {{research_topic}} Technical Landscape and Architecture Analysis
-
-### Current Technical Architecture Patterns
-
-[Comprehensive architectural analysis synthesized from step-03 with current context]
-_Dominant Patterns: [Current architectural approaches]_
-_Architectural Evolution: [Historical and current evolution patterns]_
-_Architectural Trade-offs: [Key architectural decisions and implications]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### System Design Principles and Best Practices
-
-[Complete system design analysis]
-_Design Principles: [Core principles guiding {{research_topic}} implementations]_
-_Best Practice Patterns: [Industry-standard approaches and methodologies]_
-_Architectural Quality Attributes: [Performance, scalability, maintainability considerations]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-## 3. Implementation Approaches and Best Practices
-
-### Current Implementation Methodologies
-
-[Implementation analysis from step-04 with current context]
-_Development Approaches: [Current development methodologies and approaches]_
-_Code Organization Patterns: [Structural patterns and organization strategies]_
-_Quality Assurance Practices: [Testing, validation, and quality approaches]_
-_Deployment Strategies: [Current deployment and operations practices]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Implementation Framework and Tooling
-
-[Comprehensive implementation framework analysis]
-_Development Frameworks: [Popular frameworks and their characteristics]_
-_Tool Ecosystem: [Development tools and platform considerations]_
-_Build and Deployment Systems: [CI/CD and automation approaches]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-## 4. Technology Stack Evolution and Current Trends
-
-### Current Technology Stack Landscape
-
-[Technology stack analysis from step-02 with current updates]
-_Programming Languages: [Current language trends and adoption patterns]_
-_Frameworks and Libraries: [Popular frameworks and their use cases]_
-_Database and Storage Technologies: [Current data storage and management trends]_
-_API and Communication Technologies: [Integration and communication patterns]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Technology Adoption Patterns
-
-[Comprehensive technology adoption analysis]
-_Adoption Trends: [Technology adoption rates and patterns]_
-_Migration Patterns: [Technology migration and evolution trends]_
-_Emerging Technologies: [New technologies and their potential impact]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-## 5. Integration and Interoperability Patterns
-
-### Current Integration Approaches
-
-[Integration patterns analysis with current context]
-_API Design Patterns: [Current API design and implementation patterns]_
-_Service Integration: [Microservices and service integration approaches]_
-_Data Integration: [Data exchange and integration patterns]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Interoperability Standards and Protocols
-
-[Comprehensive interoperability analysis]
-_Standards Compliance: [Industry standards and compliance requirements]_
-_Protocol Selection: [Communication protocols and selection criteria]_
-_Integration Challenges: [Common integration challenges and solutions]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-## 6. Performance and Scalability Analysis
-
-### Performance Characteristics and Optimization
-
-[Performance analysis based on research findings]
-_Performance Benchmarks: [Current performance characteristics and benchmarks]_
-_Optimization Strategies: [Performance optimization approaches and techniques]_
-_Monitoring and Measurement: [Performance monitoring and measurement practices]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Scalability Patterns and Approaches
-
-[Comprehensive scalability analysis]
-_Scalability Patterns: [Architectural and design patterns for scalability]_
-_Capacity Planning: [Capacity planning and resource management approaches]_
-_Elasticity and Auto-scaling: [Dynamic scaling approaches and implementations]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-## 7. Security and Compliance Considerations
-
-### Security Best Practices and Frameworks
-
-[Security analysis with current context]
-_Security Frameworks: [Current security frameworks and best practices]_
-_Threat Landscape: [Current security threats and mitigation approaches]_
-_Secure Development Practices: [Secure coding and development lifecycle]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Compliance and Regulatory Considerations
-
-[Comprehensive compliance analysis]
-_Industry Standards: [Relevant industry standards and compliance requirements]_
-_Regulatory Compliance: [Legal and regulatory considerations for {{research_topic}}]_
-_Audit and Governance: [Technical audit and governance practices]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-## 8. Strategic Technical Recommendations
-
-### Technical Strategy and Decision Framework
-
-[Strategic technical recommendations based on comprehensive research]
-_Architecture Recommendations: [Recommended architectural approaches and patterns]_
-_Technology Selection: [Recommended technology stack and selection criteria]_
-_Implementation Strategy: [Recommended implementation approaches and methodologies]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Competitive Technical Advantage
-
-[Analysis of technical competitive positioning]
-_Technology Differentiation: [Technical approaches that provide competitive advantage]_
-_Innovation Opportunities: [Areas for technical innovation and differentiation]_
-_Strategic Technology Investments: [Recommended technology investments and priorities]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-## 9. Implementation Roadmap and Risk Assessment
-
-### Technical Implementation Framework
-
-[Comprehensive implementation guidance based on research findings]
-_Implementation Phases: [Recommended phased implementation approach]_
-_Technology Migration Strategy: [Approach for technology adoption and migration]_
-_Resource Planning: [Technical resources and capabilities planning]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Technical Risk Management
-
-[Comprehensive technical risk assessment]
-_Technical Risks: [Major technical risks and mitigation strategies]_
-_Implementation Risks: [Risks associated with implementation and deployment]_
-_Business Impact Risks: [Technical risks and their business implications]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-## 10. Future Technical Outlook and Innovation Opportunities
-
-### Emerging Technology Trends
-
-[Forward-looking technical analysis based on comprehensive research]
-_Near-term Technical Evolution: [1-2 year technical development expectations]_
-_Medium-term Technology Trends: [3-5 year expected technical developments]_
-_Long-term Technical Vision: [5+ year technical outlook for {{research_topic}}]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-### Innovation and Research Opportunities
-
-[Technical innovation analysis and recommendations]
-_Research Opportunities: [Areas for technical research and innovation]_
-_Emerging Technology Adoption: [Potential new technologies and adoption timelines]_
-_Innovation Framework: [Approach for fostering technical innovation]_
-_Source: [URL]_
-
-## 11. Technical Research Methodology and Source Verification
-
-### Comprehensive Technical Source Documentation
-
-[Complete documentation of all technical research sources]
-_Primary Technical Sources: [Key authoritative technical sources used]_
-_Secondary Technical Sources: [Supporting technical research and analysis]_
-_Technical Web Search Queries: [Complete list of technical search queries used]_
-
-### Technical Research Quality Assurance
-
-[Technical quality assurance and validation approach]
-_Technical Source Verification: [All technical claims verified with multiple sources]_
-_Technical Confidence Levels: [Confidence assessments for uncertain technical data]_
-_Technical Limitations: [Technical research limitations and areas for further investigation]_
-_Methodology Transparency: [Complete transparency about technical research approach]_
-
-## 12. Technical Appendices and Reference Materials
-
-### Detailed Technical Data Tables
-
-[Comprehensive technical data tables supporting research findings]
-_Architectural Pattern Tables: [Detailed architectural pattern comparisons]_
-_Technology Stack Analysis: [Detailed technology evaluation and comparison data]_
-_Performance Benchmark Data: [Comprehensive performance measurement data]_
-
-### Technical Resources and References
-
-[Valuable technical resources for continued research and implementation]
-_Technical Standards: [Relevant technical standards and specifications]_
-_Open Source Projects: [Key open source projects and communities]_
-_Research Papers and Publications: [Academic and industry research sources]_
-_Technical Communities: [Professional networks and technical communities]_
-
----
-
-## Technical Research Conclusion
-
-### Summary of Key Technical Findings
-
-[Comprehensive summary of the most important technical research findings]
-
-### Strategic Technical Impact Assessment
-
-[Assessment of technical implications for {{research_topic}}]
-
-### Next Steps Technical Recommendations
-
-[Specific next steps for leveraging this technical research]
-
----
-
-**Technical Research Completion Date:** {{date}}
-**Research Period:** current comprehensive technical analysis
-**Document Length:** As needed for comprehensive technical coverage
-**Source Verification:** All technical facts cited with current sources
-**Technical Confidence Level:** High - based on multiple authoritative technical sources
-
-_This comprehensive technical research document serves as an authoritative technical reference on {{research_topic}} and provides strategic technical insights for informed decision-making and implementation._
-```
-
-### 5. Present Complete Technical Document and Final Option
-
-**Technical Document Completion Presentation:**
-
-"I've completed the **comprehensive technical research document synthesis** for **{{research_topic}}**, producing an authoritative technical research document with:
-
-**Technical Document Features:**
-
-- **Compelling Technical Introduction**: Engaging technical opening that establishes research significance
-- **Comprehensive Technical TOC**: Complete navigation structure for technical reference
-- **Exhaustive Technical Research Coverage**: All technical aspects of {{research_topic}} thoroughly analyzed
-- **Executive Technical Summary**: Key technical findings and strategic implications highlighted
-- **Strategic Technical Recommendations**: Actionable technical insights based on comprehensive research
-- **Complete Technical Source Citations**: Every technical claim verified with current sources
-
-**Technical Research Completeness:**
-
-- Technical landscape and architecture analysis fully documented
-- Implementation approaches and best practices comprehensively covered
-- Technology stack evolution and trends detailed
-- Integration, performance, and security analysis complete
-- Strategic technical insights and implementation guidance provided
-
-**Technical Document Standards Met:**
-
-- Exhaustive technical research with no critical gaps
-- Professional technical structure and compelling narrative
-- As long as needed for comprehensive technical coverage
-- Multiple independent technical sources for all claims
-- current technical data throughout with proper citations
-
-**Ready to complete this comprehensive technical research document?**
-[C] Complete Research - Save final comprehensive technical document
-
-### 6. Handle Final Technical Completion
-
-#### If 'C' (Complete Research):
-
-- **Replace** the template placeholder `[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]` in the `## Research Overview` section near the top of the document with a concise 2-3 paragraph overview summarizing the research scope, key findings, and a pointer to the full executive summary in the Research Synthesis section
-- Append the complete technical document to the research file
-- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]`
-- Complete the technical research workflow
-- Provide final technical document delivery confirmation
-
-## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
-
-When user selects 'C', append the complete comprehensive technical research document using the full structure above. Also replace the `[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]` placeholder in the Research Overview section at the top of the document.
-
-## SUCCESS METRICS:
-
-✅ Compelling technical introduction with research significance
-✅ Comprehensive technical table of contents with complete document structure
-✅ Exhaustive technical research coverage across all technical aspects
-✅ Executive technical summary with key findings and strategic implications
-✅ Strategic technical recommendations grounded in comprehensive research
-✅ Complete technical source verification with current citations
-✅ Professional technical document structure and compelling narrative
-✅ [C] complete option presented and handled correctly
-✅ Technical research workflow completed with comprehensive document
-
-## FAILURE MODES:
-
-❌ Not producing compelling technical introduction
-❌ Missing comprehensive technical table of contents
-❌ Incomplete technical research coverage across technical aspects
-❌ Not providing executive technical summary with key findings
-❌ Missing strategic technical recommendations based on research
-❌ Relying solely on training data without web verification for current facts
-❌ Producing technical document without professional structure
-❌ Not presenting completion option for final technical document
-
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
-❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
-
-## COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL DOCUMENT STANDARDS:
-
-This step ensures the final technical research document:
-
-- Serves as an authoritative technical reference on {{research_topic}}
-- Provides strategic technical insights for informed decision-making
-- Includes comprehensive technical coverage with no gaps
-- Maintains rigorous technical source verification standards
-- Delivers strategic technical insights and actionable recommendations
-- Meets professional technical research document quality standards
-
-## TECHNICAL RESEARCH WORKFLOW COMPLETION:
-
-When 'C' is selected:
-
-- All technical research steps completed (1-5)
-- Comprehensive technical research document generated
-- Professional technical document structure with intro, TOC, and summary
-- All technical sections appended with source citations
-- Technical research workflow status updated to complete
-- Final comprehensive technical research document delivered to user
-
-## FINAL TECHNICAL DELIVERABLE:
-
-Complete authoritative technical research document on {{research_topic}} that:
-
-- Establishes technical credibility through comprehensive research
-- Provides strategic technical insights for informed decision-making
-- Serves as technical reference document for continued use
-- Maintains highest technical research quality standards with current verification
-
-Congratulations on completing comprehensive technical research with professional documentation! 🎉

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

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

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/bmad-create-ux-design/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

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

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

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ First, check if the output document already exists:
 
 If the document exists and has frontmatter with `stepsCompleted`:
 
-- **STOP here** and load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-01b-continue.md` immediately
+- **STOP here** and load `./step-01b-continue.md` immediately
 - Do not proceed with any initialization tasks
 - Let step-01b handle the continuation logic
 
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ Do you have any other documents you'd like me to include, or shall we continue t
 
 ## NEXT STEP:
 
-After user selects [C] to continue, ensure the file `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md` has been created and saved, and then load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-02-discovery.md` to begin the UX discovery phase.
+After user selects [C] to continue, ensure the file `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md` has been created and saved, and then load `./step-02-discovery.md` to begin the UX discovery phase.
 
 Remember: Do NOT proceed to step-02 until output file has been updated and user explicitly selects [C] to continue!
 

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

@@ -72,9 +72,9 @@ Does this look right, or do you want to make any adjustments before we proceed?"
 
 Based on `lastStep` value, determine which step to load next:
 
-- If `lastStep = 1` → Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-02-discovery.md`
-- If `lastStep = 2` → Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-03-core-experience.md`
-- If `lastStep = 3` → Load `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-04-emotional-response.md`
+- If `lastStep = 1` → Load `./step-02-discovery.md`
+- If `lastStep = 2` → Load `./step-03-core-experience.md`
+- If `lastStep = 3` → Load `./step-04-emotional-response.md`
 - Continue this pattern for all steps
 - If `lastStep` indicates final step → Workflow already complete
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
----
-name: create-ux-design
-description: 'Plan UX patterns and design specifications. Use when the user says "lets create UX design" or "create UX specifications" or "help me plan the UX"'
----
-
 # Create UX Design Workflow
 
 **Goal:** Create comprehensive UX design specifications through collaborative visual exploration and informed decision-making where you act as a UX facilitator working with a product stakeholder.
@@ -32,11 +27,12 @@ Load config from `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml` and resolve:
 
 ### Paths
 
-- `installed_path` = `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design`
+- `installed_path` = `.`
 - `template_path` = `{installed_path}/ux-design-template.md`
 - `default_output_file` = `{planning_artifacts}/ux-design-specification.md`
 
 ## EXECUTION
 
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
-- Read fully and follow: `{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the UX design workflow.
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
+- Read fully and follow: `./steps/step-01-init.md` to begin the UX design workflow.

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

@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@ projectTypesCSV: '../data/project-types.csv'
 domainComplexityCSV: '../data/domain-complexity.csv'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 2: Project Discovery
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ Discover and classify the project - understand what type of product this is, wha
 - ✅ ALWAYS treat this as collaborative discovery between PM peers
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

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

@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 2b: Product Vision Discovery
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ Discover what makes this product special and understand the product vision throu
 - ✅ ALWAYS treat this as collaborative discovery between PM peers
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

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

@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 2c: Executive Summary Generation
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ Generate the Executive Summary content using insights from classification (step
 - ✅ ALWAYS treat this as collaborative discovery between PM peers
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

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

@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 3: Success Criteria Definition
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 - 💬 FOCUS on defining what winning looks like for this product
 - 🎯 COLLABORATIVE discovery, not assumption-based goal setting
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

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

@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 4: User Journey Mapping
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 - 💬 FOCUS on mapping ALL user types that interact with the system
 - 🎯 CRITICAL: No journey = no functional requirements = product doesn't exist
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

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

@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@ outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 domainComplexityCSV: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/data/domain-complexity.csv'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 5: Domain-Specific Requirements (Optional)
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ For complex domains only that have a mapping in {domainComplexityCSV}, explore d
 - ✅ ALWAYS treat this as collaborative discovery between PM peers
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

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

@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@ outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 projectTypesCSV: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/data/project-types.csv'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 6: Innovation Discovery
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 - 💬 FOCUS on detecting and exploring innovative aspects of the product
 - 🎯 OPTIONAL STEP: Only proceed if innovation signals are detected
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

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

@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@ outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 projectTypesCSV: '../data/project-types.csv'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 7: Project-Type Deep Dive
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 - 💬 FOCUS on project-type specific requirements and technical considerations
 - 🎯 DATA-DRIVEN: Use CSV configuration to guide discovery
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

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

@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 8: Scoping Exercise - MVP & Future Features
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 - 💬 FOCUS on strategic scope decisions that keep projects viable
 - 🎯 EMPHASIZE lean MVP thinking while preserving long-term vision
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

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

@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 9: Functional Requirements Synthesis
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 - 💬 FOCUS on creating comprehensive capability inventory for the product
 - 🎯 CRITICAL: This is THE CAPABILITY CONTRACT for all downstream work
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

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

@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ nextStepFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/st
 outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 10: Non-Functional Requirements
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 - 💬 FOCUS on quality attributes that matter for THIS specific product
 - 🎯 SELECTIVE: Only document NFRs that actually apply to the product
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 

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

@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@ outputFile: '{planning_artifacts}/prd.md'
 purposeFile: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/data/prd-purpose.md'
 
 # Task References
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 11: Document Polish
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
 - 💬 PRESERVE user's voice and intent
 - 🎯 MAINTAIN all essential information while improving presentation
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
 
@@ -99,6 +100,22 @@ Review the entire document with PRD purpose principles in mind:
 - Are technical terms used appropriately?
 - Would stakeholders find this easy to understand?
 
+### 2b. Brainstorming Reconciliation (if brainstorming input exists)
+
+**Check the PRD frontmatter `inputDocuments` for any brainstorming document** (e.g., `brainstorming-session*.md`, `brainstorming-report.md`). If a brainstorming document was used as input:
+
+1. **Load the brainstorming document** and extract all distinct ideas, themes, and recommendations
+2. **Cross-reference against the PRD** — for each brainstorming idea, check if it landed in any PRD section (requirements, success criteria, user journeys, scope, etc.)
+3. **Identify dropped ideas** — ideas from brainstorming that do not appear anywhere in the PRD. Pay special attention to:
+   - Tone, personality, and interaction design ideas (these are most commonly lost)
+   - Design philosophy and coaching approach ideas
+   - "What should this feel like" ideas (UX feel, not just UX function)
+   - Qualitative/soft ideas that don't map cleanly to functional requirements
+4. **Present findings to user**: "These brainstorming ideas did not make it into the PRD: [list]. Should any be incorporated?"
+5. **If user wants to incorporate dropped ideas**: Add them to the most appropriate PRD section (success criteria, non-functional requirements, or a new section if needed)
+
+**Why this matters**: Brainstorming documents are often long, and the PRD's structured template has an implicit bias toward concrete/structural ideas. Soft ideas (tone, philosophy, interaction feel) frequently get silently dropped because they don't map cleanly to FR/NFR format.
+
 ### 3. Optimization Actions
 
 Make targeted improvements:
@@ -193,6 +210,7 @@ When user selects 'C', replace the entire document content with the polished ver
 ✅ User's voice and intent preserved
 ✅ Document is more readable and professional
 ✅ A/P/C menu presented and handled correctly
+✅ Brainstorming reconciliation completed (if brainstorming input exists)
 ✅ Polished document saved when C selected
 
 ## FAILURE MODES:

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

@@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ description: 'Discovery & Understanding - Understand what user wants to edit and
 # File references (ONLY variables used in this step)
 altStepFile: './step-e-01b-legacy-conversion.md'
 prdPurpose: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/data/prd-purpose.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step E-1: Discovery & Understanding
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ Understand what the user wants to edit in the PRD, detect PRD format/type, check
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

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

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ nextStepFile: './step-e-03-edit.md'
 prdFile: '{prd_file_path}'
 validationReport: '{validation_report_path}'  # If provided
 prdPurpose: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/data/prd-purpose.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 ---
 
 # Step E-2: Deep Review & Analysis
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ Thoroughly review the existing PRD, analyze validation report findings (if provi
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-e/step-e-03-edit.md

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ Apply changes to the PRD following the approved change plan from step e-02, incl
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

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

@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ description: 'Document Discovery & Confirmation - Handle fresh context validatio
 
 # File references (ONLY variables used in this step)
 nextStepFile: './step-v-02-format-detection.md'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
-partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
+partyModeWorkflow: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/bmad-party-mode/workflow.md'
 prdPurpose: '../data/prd-purpose.md'
 ---
 

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

@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ description: 'SMART Requirements Validation - Validate Functional Requirements m
 nextStepFile: './step-v-11-holistic-quality-validation.md'
 prdFile: '{prd_file_path}'
 validationReportPath: '{validation_report_path}'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
 ---
 
 # Step 10: SMART Requirements Validation
@@ -24,6 +23,7 @@ Validate Functional Requirements meet SMART quality criteria (Specific, Measurab
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

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

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ description: 'Holistic Quality Assessment - Assess PRD as cohesive, compelling d
 nextStepFile: './step-v-12-completeness-validation.md'
 prdFile: '{prd_file_path}'
 validationReportPath: '{validation_report_path}'
-advancedElicitationTask: '{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/advanced-elicitation/workflow.md'
+advancedElicitationTask: 'skill:bmad-advanced-elicitation'
 ---
 
 # Step 11: Holistic Quality Assessment
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ Assess the PRD as a cohesive, compelling document - evaluating document flow, du
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/steps-v/step-v-13-report-complete.md

@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ Finalize validation report, summarize all findings from steps 1-12, present summ
 - 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
 - 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
 - ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
+- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`
 
 ### Role Reinforcement:
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-create-prd.md

@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ Load and read full config from {main_config} and resolve:
 - `date` as system-generated current datetime
 
 ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the configured `{communication_language}`.
+✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`.
 
 ### 2. Route to Create Workflow
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-edit-prd.md

@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ Load and read full config from {main_config} and resolve:
 - `date` as system-generated current datetime
 
 ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the configured `{communication_language}`.
+✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`.
 
 ### 2. Route to Edit Workflow
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-validate-prd.md

@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ Load and read full config from {main_config} and resolve:
 - `date` as system-generated current datetime
 
 ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the configured `{communication_language}`.
+✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS WRITE all artifact and document content in `{document_output_language}`.
 
 ### 2. Route to Validate Workflow
 

src/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-ux-design/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-canonicalId: bmad-create-ux-design
-type: workflow
-description: "Plan UX patterns and design specifications"

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-check-implementation-readiness/SKILL.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+name: bmad-check-implementation-readiness
+description: 'Validate PRD, UX, Architecture and Epics specs are complete. Use when the user says "check implementation readiness".'
+---
+
+Follow the instructions in [workflow.md](workflow.md).

src/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/bmad-check-implementation-readiness/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml

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