Merge e835a78ba7 into 1198c8b9b7

Users running npx bmad-method install may get a stale beta version
due to npx caching. Added explicit version pin as a workaround.

Co-authored-by: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,40 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## [6.0.0]
+
+V6 Stable Release! The End of Beta!
+
+### 🎁 Features
+
+* Add PRD workflow steps 2b (vision/differentiators) and 2c (executive summary) for more complete product requirements documentation
+* Add new `bmad uninstall` command with interactive and non-interactive modes for selective component removal
+* Add dedicated GitHub Copilot installer that generates enriched `.agent.md`, `.prompt.md` files and project configuration
+* Add TEA browser automation prerequisite prompts to guide Playwright CLI/MCP setup after configuration
+
+### 🐛 Bug Fixes
+
+* Fix version comparison to use semantic versioning, preventing incorrect downgrade recommendations to older beta versions
+* Fix `--custom-content` flag to properly populate sources and selected files in module config
+* Fix module configuration UX messaging to show accurate completion status and improve feedback timing
+* Fix changelog URL in installer start message for proper GitHub resolution
+* Remove incorrect `mode: primary` from OpenCode agent template and restore `name` field across all templates
+* Auto-discover PRD files in validate-prd workflow to reduce manual path input
+* Fix installer non-interactive mode hanging and improve IDE configuration handling during updates
+* Fix workflow-level config.yaml copying for custom content modules
+
+### ♻️ Refactoring
+
+* Remove alias variables from Phase 4 workflows, use canonical `{implementation_artifacts}` and `{planning_artifacts}`
+* Add missing `project_context` references to workflows for consistency
+
+### 📚 Documentation
+
+* Add post-install notes documentation for modules
+* Improve project-context documentation and fix folder structure
+* Add BMad Builder link to index for extenders
+
+---
+
 ## [6.0.0-Beta.8]
 
 **Release: February 8, 2026**

README.md

@@ -5,20 +5,22 @@
 [![Node.js Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/node-%3E%3D20.0.0-brightgreen)](https://nodejs.org)
 [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/badge/Discord-Join%20Community-7289da?logo=discord&logoColor=white)](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)
 
-**Breakthrough Method of Agile AI Driven Development** — An AI-driven agile development framework with 21 specialized agents, 50+ guided workflows, and scale-adaptive intelligence that adjusts from bug fixes to enterprise systems.
+**Breakthrough Method of Agile AI Driven Development** — An AI-driven agile development module for the BMad Method Module Ecosystem, the best and most comprehensive Agile AI Driven Development framework that has true scale-adaptive intelligence that adjusts from bug fixes to enterprise systems.
 
-**100% free and open source.** No paywalls. No gated content. No gated Discord. We believe in empowering everyone, not just those who can pay.
+**100% free and open source.** No paywalls. No gated content. No gated Discord. We believe in empowering everyone, not just those who can pay for a gated community or courses.
 
-## Why BMad?
+## Why the BMad Method?
 
-Traditional AI tools do the thinking for you, producing average results. BMad agents and facilitated workflow act as expert collaborators who guide you through a structured process to bring out your best thinking in partnership with the AI.
+Traditional AI tools do the thinking for you, producing average results. BMad agents and facilitated workflows act as expert collaborators who guide you through a structured process to bring out your best thinking in partnership with the AI.
 
-- **AI Intelligent Help**: Brand new for beta - AI assisted help will guide you from the beginning to the end - just ask for `/bmad-help` after you have installed BMad to your project
-- **Scale-Domain-Adaptive**: Automatically adjusts planning depth and needs based on project complexity, domain and type - a SaaS Mobile Dating App has different planning needs from a diagnostic medical system, BMad adapts and helps you along the way
-- **Structured Workflows**: Grounded in agile best practices across analysis, planning, architecture, and implementation
-- **Specialized Agents**: 12+ domain experts (PM, Architect, Developer, UX, Scrum Master, and more)
-- **Party Mode**: Bring multiple agent personas into one session to plan, troubleshoot, or discuss your project collaboratively, multiple perspectives with maximum fun
-- **Complete Lifecycle**: From brainstorming to deployment, BMad is there with you every step of the way
+- **AI Intelligent Help** — Ask `/bmad-help` anytime for guidance on what's next
+- **Scale-Domain-Adaptive** — Automatically adjusts planning depth based on project complexity
+- **Structured Workflows** — Grounded in agile best practices across analysis, planning, architecture, and implementation
+- **Specialized Agents** — 12+ domain experts (PM, Architect, Developer, UX, Scrum Master, and more)
+- **Party Mode** — Bring multiple agent personas into one session to collaborate and discuss
+- **Complete Lifecycle** — From brainstorming to deployment
+
+[Learn more at **docs.bmad-method.org**](http://docs.bmad-method.org)
 
 ## Quick Start
 
@@ -28,103 +30,41 @@ Traditional AI tools do the thinking for you, producing average results. BMad ag
 npx bmad-method install
 ```
 
-Follow the installer prompts, then open your AI IDE (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) in the project folder.
+> If you are getting a stale beta version, use: `npx bmad-method@6.0.1 install`
 
-**Non-Interactive Installation**: For CI/CD pipelines or automated deployments, use command-line flags:
+Follow the installer prompts, then open your AI IDE (Claude Code, Codex, Windsurf, etc.) in your project folder.
+
+**Non-Interactive Installation** (for CI/CD):
 
 ```bash
 npx bmad-method install --directory /path/to/project --modules bmm --tools claude-code --yes
 ```
 
-See [Non-Interactive Installation Guide](http://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/non-interactive-installation/) for all available options.
+[See all installation options](http://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/non-interactive-installation/)
 
-> **Not sure what to do?** Run `/bmad-help` — it tells you exactly what's next and what's optional. You can also ask it questions like:
-
- - `/bmad-help How should I build a web app for my TShirt Business that can scale to millions?`
- - `/bmad-help I just finished the architecture, I am not sure what to do next`
-
-And the amazing thing is BMad Help evolves depending on what modules you install also!
- - `/bmad-help Im interested in really exploring creative ways to demo BMad at work, what do you recommend to help plan a great slide deck and compelling narrative?`, and if you have the Creative Intelligence Suite installed, it will offer you different or complimentary advice than if you just have BMad Method Module installed!
-
-The workflows below show the fastest path to working code. You can also load agents directly for a more structured process, extensive planning, or to learn about agile development practices — the agents guide you with menus, explanations, and elicitation at each step.
-
-### Simple Path (Quick Flow)
-
-Bug fixes, small features, clear scope — 3 commands - 1 Optional Agent:
-
-1. `/quick-spec` — analyzes your codebase and produces a tech-spec with stories
-2. `/dev-story` — implements each story
-3. `/code-review` — validates quality
-
-### Full Planning Path (BMad Method)
-
-Products, platforms, complex features — structured planning then build:
-
-1. `/product-brief` — define problem, users, and MVP scope
-2. `/create-prd` — full requirements with personas, metrics, and risks
-3. `/create-architecture` — technical decisions and system design
-4. `/create-epics-and-stories` — break work into prioritized stories
-5. `/sprint-planning` — initialize sprint tracking
-6. **Repeat per story:** `/create-story` → `/dev-story` → `/code-review`
-
-Every step tells you what's next. Optional phases (brainstorming, research, UX design) are available when you need them — ask `/bmad-help` anytime. For a detailed walkthrough, see the [Getting Started Tutorial](http://docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/getting-started/).
+> **Not sure what to do?** Run `/bmad-help` — it tells you exactly what's next and what's optional. You can also ask questions like `/bmad-help I just finished the architecture, what do I do next?`
 
 ## Modules
 
-BMad Method extends with official modules for specialized domains. Modules are available during installation and can be added to your project at any time. After the V6 beta period these will also be available as Plugins and Granular Skills.
+BMad Method extends with official modules for specialized domains. Available during installation or anytime after.
 
-| Module                                | GitHub                                                                                                                            | NPM                                                                                                | Purpose                                                               |
-| ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| **BMad Method (BMM)**                 | [bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD)                                                         | [bmad-method](https://www.npmjs.com/package/bmad-method)                                           | Core framework with 34+ workflows across 4 development phases         |
-| **BMad Builder (BMB)**                | [bmad-code-org/bmad-builder](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-builder)                                                       | [bmad-builder](https://www.npmjs.com/package/bmad-builder)                                         | Create custom BMad agents, workflows, and domain-specific modules     |
-| **Test Architect (TEA)** 🆕            | [bmad-code-org/tea](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise)                                    | [tea](https://www.npmjs.com/package/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise)                      | Risk-based test strategy, automation, and release gates (8 workflows) |
-| **Game Dev Studio (BMGD)**            | [bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio)                         | [bmad-game-dev-studio](https://www.npmjs.com/package/bmad-game-dev-studio)                         | Game development workflows for Unity, Unreal, and Godot               |
-| **Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS)** | [bmad-code-org/bmad-module-creative-intelligence-suite](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-creative-intelligence-suite) | [bmad-creative-intelligence-suite](https://www.npmjs.com/package/bmad-creative-intelligence-suite) | Innovation, brainstorming, design thinking, and problem-solving       |
-
-* More modules are coming in the next 2 weeks from BMad Official, and a community marketplace for the installer also will be coming with the final V6 release!
-
-## Testing Agents
-
-BMad provides two testing options to fit your needs:
-
-### Quinn (QA) - Built-in
-
-**Quick test automation for rapid coverage**
-
-- ✅ **Always available** in BMM module (no separate install)
-- ✅ **Simple**: One workflow (`QA` - Automate)
-- ✅ **Beginner-friendly**: Standard test framework patterns
-- ✅ **Fast**: Generate tests and ship
-
-**Use Quinn for:** Small projects, quick coverage, standard patterns
-
-### Test Architect (TEA) - Optional Module
-
-**Enterprise-grade test strategy and quality engineering**
-
-- 🆕 **Standalone module** (install separately)
-- 🏗️ **Comprehensive**: 8 workflows covering full test lifecycle
-- 🎯 **Advanced**: Risk-based planning, quality gates, NFR assessment
-- 📚 **Knowledge-driven**: 34 testing patterns and best practices
-- 📖 [Test Architect Documentation](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/)
-
-**Use TEA for:** Enterprise projects, test strategy, compliance, release gates
-
----
+| Module                                                                                                            | Purpose                                           |
+| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
+| **[BMad Method (BMM)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD)**                                             | Core framework with 34+ workflows                 |
+| **[BMad Builder (BMB)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-builder)**                                           | Create custom BMad agents and workflows           |
+| **[Test Architect (TEA)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/tea)**                                                  | Risk-based test strategy and automation           |
+| **[Game Dev Studio (BMGD)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio)**                        | Game development workflows (Unity, Unreal, Godot) |
+| **[Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-module-creative-intelligence-suite)** | Innovation, brainstorming, design thinking        |
 
 ## Documentation
 
-**[BMad Documentation](http://docs.bmad-method.org)** — Tutorials, how-to guides, concepts, and reference
-**[Test Architect Documentation](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/)** — TEA standalone module documentation
+[BMad Method Docs Site](http://docs.bmad-method.org) — Tutorials, guides, concepts, and reference
 
+**Quick links:**
 - [Getting Started Tutorial](http://docs.bmad-method.org/tutorials/getting-started/)
 - [Upgrading from Previous Versions](http://docs.bmad-method.org/how-to/upgrade-to-v6/)
-- [Test Architect Migration Guide](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/migration/) — Upgrading from BMM-embedded TEA
+- [Test Architect Documentation](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-method-test-architecture-enterprise/)
 
-### For v4 Users
-
-- **[v4 Documentation](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V4/docs)**
-- If you need to install V4, you can do this with  `npx bmad-method@4.44.3 install` - similar for any past version.
 
 ## Community
 

docs/index.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Welcome to the BMad Method
 description: AI-driven development framework with specialized agents, guided workflows, and intelligent planning
 ---
 
-The BMad Method (**B**reakthrough **M**ethod of **A**gile AI **D**riven Development) is an AI-driven development framework that helps you build software through the whole process from ideation and planning all the way through agentic implementation. It provides specialized AI agents, guided workflows, and intelligent planning that adapts to your project's complexity, whether you're fixing a bug or building an enterprise platform.
+The BMad Method (**B**reakthrough **M**ethod of **A**gile AI **D**riven Development) is an AI-driven development framework module within the BMad Method Ecosystem that helps you build software through the whole process from ideation and planning all the way through agentic implementation. It provides specialized AI agents, guided workflows, and intelligent planning that adapts to your project's complexity, whether you're fixing a bug or building an enterprise platform.
 
 If you're comfortable working with AI coding assistants like Claude, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot, you're ready to get started.
 
@@ -25,6 +25,10 @@ These docs are organized into four sections based on what you're trying to do:
 | **Explanation**   | Understanding-oriented. Deep dives into concepts and architecture. Read when you want to know *why*.       |
 | **Reference**     | Information-oriented. Technical specifications for agents, workflows, and configuration.                   |
 
+## Extend and Customize
+
+Want to expand BMad with your own agents, workflows, or modules? The **[BMad Builder](https://bmad-builder-docs.bmad-method.org/)** provides the framework and tools for creating custom extensions, whether you're adding new capabilities to BMad or building entirely new modules from scratch.
+
 ## What You'll Need
 
 BMad works with any AI coding assistant that supports custom system prompts or project context. Popular options include:

package-lock.json

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "6.0.0-Beta.8",
+  "version": "6.0.1",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "bmad-method",
-      "version": "6.0.0-Beta.8",
+      "version": "6.0.1",
       "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": "6.0.0-Beta.8",
+  "version": "6.0.1",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "keywords": [
     "agile",

test/fixtures/agent-schema/invalid/persona/string-principles.agent.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+# Test: Principles as block scalar string instead of array
+# Expected: FAIL
+# Error path: agent.persona.principles
+# Error expected: array
+# Error received: string
+
+agent:
+  metadata:
+    id: string-principles
+    name: String Principles
+    title: String Principles
+    icon: ❌
+    hasSidecar: false
+
+  persona:
+    role: Test agent
+    identity: Test identity
+    communication_style: Test style
+    principles: |
+      - This is a string, not an array
+      - Each line is part of one string
+
+  menu:
+    - trigger: help
+      description: Show help
+      action: display_help

tools/cli/installers/install-messages.yaml

@@ -6,24 +6,19 @@
 startMessage: |
   ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
 
-  🎉 BETA IS HERE! Welcome to BMad Method V6 Beta!
+  🎉 V6 IS HERE! Welcome to BMad Method V6 - Official Stable Release!
 
-  We've officially graduated from Alpha! This milestone represents:
-    - 50+ workflows covering the full development lifecycle
-    - Stability - we will still be adding and evolving and optimizing,
-      but anticipate no massive breaking changes
-    - Groundwork in place for customization and community modules
+  The BMad Method is now a Platform powered by the BMad Method Core and Module Ecosystem!
+    - Select and install modules during setup - customize your experience
+    - New BMad Method for Agile AI-Driven Development (the evolution of V4)
+    - Exciting new modules available during installation, with community modules coming soon
+    - Documentation: docs.bmad-method.com
 
   🌟 BMad is 100% free and open source.
     - No gated Discord. No paywalls. No gated content.
     - We believe in empowering everyone, not just those who can pay.
     - Knowledge should be shared, not sold.
 
-  🙏 SUPPORT BMAD DEVELOPMENT:
-    - During the Beta, please give us feedback and raise issues on GitHub!
-    - Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/bmad
-    - Corporate Sponsorship available - DM on Discord
-
   🎤 SPEAKING & MEDIA:
     - Available for conferences, podcasts, and media appearances
     - Topics: AI-Native Transformation, Spec and Context Engineering, BMad Method
@@ -32,7 +27,9 @@ startMessage: |
   ⭐ HELP US GROW:
     - Star us on GitHub: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/
     - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode
-    - Every star & sub helps us reach more developers!
+    - Free Community and Support: https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj
+    - Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/bmad
+    - Corporate Sponsorship available
 
   Latest updates: https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
 

tools/cli/installers/lib/core/installer.js

@@ -1378,8 +1378,11 @@ class Installer {
     lines.push(
       '',
       '  Next steps:',
-      `    Docs: ${color.dim('https://docs.bmad-method.org/')}`,
-      `    Run ${color.cyan('/bmad-help')} in your IDE to get started`,
+      `    Read our new Docs Site: ${color.dim('https://docs.bmad-method.org/')}`,
+      `    Join our Discord: ${color.dim('https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj')}`,
+      `    Star us on GitHub: ${color.dim('https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/')}`,
+      `    Subscribe on YouTube: ${color.dim('https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode')}`,
+      `    Run ${color.cyan('/bmad-help')} with your IDE Agent and ask it how to get started`,
     );
 
     await prompts.note(lines.join('\n'), 'BMAD is ready to use!');

tools/schema/agent.js

@@ -241,12 +241,9 @@ function buildPersonaSchema() {
       role: createNonEmptyString('agent.persona.role'),
       identity: createNonEmptyString('agent.persona.identity'),
       communication_style: createNonEmptyString('agent.persona.communication_style'),
-      principles: z.union([
-        createNonEmptyString('agent.persona.principles'),
-        z
-          .array(createNonEmptyString('agent.persona.principles[]'))
-          .min(1, { message: 'agent.persona.principles must include at least one entry' }),
-      ]),
+      principles: z
+        .array(createNonEmptyString('agent.persona.principles[]'))
+        .min(1, { message: 'agent.persona.principles must include at least one entry' }),
     })
     .strict();
 }