4.44.2

* qwen cli - custom commands

* moved prompt to the inside of the command

---------

Co-authored-by: Davor Racic <davor.racic@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Brian <bmadcode@gmail.com>

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Discord Community Support
+    url: https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj
+    about: Please join our Discord server for general questions and community discussion before opening an issue.

.github/workflows/manual-release.yaml

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
-          token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+          token: ${{ secrets.GH_PAT }}
 
       - name: Setup Node.js
         uses: actions/setup-node@v4

README.md

@@ -1,10 +1,33 @@
-# BMAD-METHOD™: Universal AI Agent Framework
+# BMAD-METHOD™: Universal AI Agent Framework (v4 - Stable)
 
 [![Version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/bmad-method?color=blue&label=version)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/bmad-method)
 [![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](LICENSE)
 [![Node.js Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/node-%3E%3D20.0.0-brightgreen)](https://nodejs.org)
 [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/badge/Discord-Join%20Community-7289da?logo=discord&logoColor=white)](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)
 
+> ## 🚨 **v4 STABLE - NO NEW FEATURES** 🚨
+>
+> This is the **stable, production-ready v4 version** of BMad Method. It will receive **critical patches only** - no new features will be added.
+>
+> **Install v4 Stable:** `npx bmad-method install`
+
+---
+
+## 🆕 Want to Try v6 Alpha?
+
+**BMad v6** is under active development with major improvements:
+
+- Scale-adaptive workflows (Levels 0-4)
+- Project-adaptive architecture
+- Enhanced module system (BMM, BMB, CIS)
+- Update-safe customization
+
+**[View v6 Documentation](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/main)** | **Install:** `npx bmad-method@alpha install`
+
+> **Note:** v6 is in alpha - stable enough for testing but not production-ready yet.
+
+---
+
 Foundations in Agentic Agile Driven Development, known as the Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-Driven Development, yet so much more. Transform any domain with specialized AI expertise: software development, entertainment, creative writing, business strategy to personal wellness just to name a few.
 
 **[Subscribe to BMadCode on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode?sub_confirmation=1)**
@@ -47,43 +70,37 @@ This two-phase approach eliminates both **planning inconsistency** and **context
 - **[Understand the architecture](docs/core-architecture.md)** → Technical deep dive
 - **[Join the community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)** → Get help and share ideas
 
-## Important: Keep Your BMad Installation Updated
+## Important: Keep Your v4 Installation Updated
 
-**Stay up-to-date effortlessly!** If you already have BMAD-METHOD™ installed in your project, simply run:
+**Stay up-to-date with v4 patches!** If you already have BMAD-METHOD™ v4 installed in your project, run:
 
 ```bash
 npx bmad-method install
-# OR
-git pull
-npm run install:bmad
 ```
 
 This will:
 
 - ✅ Automatically detect your existing v4 installation
-- ✅ Update only the files that have changed and add new files
+- ✅ Update only the files that have changed (critical patches only)
 - ✅ Create `.bak` backup files for any custom modifications you've made
 - ✅ Preserve your project-specific configurations
 
-This makes it easy to benefit from the latest improvements, bug fixes, and new agents without losing your customizations!
+> **Remember:** v4 receives critical patches only. For new features, try [v6 alpha](#-want-to-try-v6-alpha).
 
-## Quick Start
+## Quick Start (v4 Stable)
 
-### One Command for Everything (IDE Installation)
+### One Command Installation
 
-**Just run one of these commands:**
+**Install v4 stable version:**
 
 ```bash
 npx bmad-method install
-# OR if you already have BMad installed:
-git pull
-npm run install:bmad
 ```
 
-This single command handles:
+This command handles:
 
-- **New installations** - Sets up BMad in your project
-- **Upgrades** - Updates existing installations automatically
+- **New installations** - Sets up BMad v4 in your project
+- **Upgrades** - Updates existing v4 installations with patches
 - **Expansion packs** - Installs any expansion packs you've added to package.json
 
 > **That's it!** Whether you're installing for the first time, upgrading, or adding expansion packs - these commands do everything.
@@ -99,10 +116,11 @@ This single command handles:
 5. **CRITICAL**: Talk to BMad Orchestrator in the web at ANY TIME (#bmad-orchestrator command) and ask it questions about how this all works!
 6. **When to move to the IDE**: Once you have your PRD, Architecture, optional UX and Briefs - its time to switch over to the IDE to shard your docs, and start implementing the actual code! See the [User guide](docs/user-guide.md) for more details
 
-### Alternative: Clone and Build
+### Alternative: Clone v4 Branch
 
 ```bash
-git clone https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method.git
+git clone -b V4 https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD.git
+cd BMAD-METHOD
 npm run install:bmad # build and install all to a destination folder
 ```
 
@@ -126,29 +144,7 @@ BMAD™'s natural language framework works in ANY domain. Expansion packs provid
 
 ## Contributing
 
-**We're excited about contributions and welcome your ideas, improvements, and expansion packs!** 🎉
-
-📋 **[Read CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)** - Complete guide to contributing, including guidelines, process, and requirements
-
-### Working with Forks
-
-When you fork this repository, CI/CD workflows are **disabled by default** to save resources. This is intentional and helps keep your fork clean.
-
-#### Need CI/CD in Your Fork?
-
-See our [Fork CI/CD Guide](.github/FORK_GUIDE.md) for instructions on enabling workflows in your fork.
-
-#### Contributing Workflow
-
-1. **Fork the repository** - Click the Fork button on GitHub
-2. **Clone your fork** - `git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/BMAD-METHOD.git`
-3. **Create a feature branch** - `git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`
-4. **Make your changes** - Test locally with `npm test`
-5. **Commit your changes** - `git commit -m 'feat: add amazing feature'`
-6. **Push to your fork** - `git push origin feature/amazing-feature`
-7. **Open a Pull Request** - CI/CD will run automatically on the PR
-
-Your contributions are tested when you submit a PR - no need to enable CI in your fork!
+**v4 is frozen** - only critical patches accepted. For new features and contributions, please work on **[v6 (main branch)](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/main)**.
 
 ## License
 

package-lock.json

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "4.43.0",
+  "version": "4.44.2",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "bmad-method",
-      "version": "4.43.0",
+      "version": "4.44.2",
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
         "@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser": "^1.6.1",

package.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/package.json",
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "4.43.0",
+  "version": "4.44.2",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "keywords": [
     "agile",

tools/installer/bin/bmad.js

@@ -208,6 +208,13 @@ async function promptInstallation() {
   console.log(chalk.bold.magenta('🚀 Universal AI Agent Framework for Any Domain'));
   console.log(chalk.bold.blue(`✨ Installer v${version}\n`));
 
+  // Deprecation notice for v4
+  console.log(chalk.yellow.bold('⚠️  You are installing BMad v4 (stable but frozen)'));
+  console.log(chalk.yellow('   v4 receives critical patches only - no new features\n'));
+  console.log(chalk.cyan('💡 Want the latest features? Try BMad v6 Alpha:'));
+  console.log(chalk.white('   npx bmad-method@alpha install'));
+  console.log(chalk.dim('   (Alpha is stable enough for testing)\n'));
+
   const answers = {};
 
   // Ask for installation directory first

tools/installer/config/install.config.yaml

@@ -121,15 +121,15 @@ ide-configurations:
 
   qwen-code:
     name: Qwen Code
-    rule-dir: .qwen/bmad-method/
-    format: single-file
-    command-suffix: .md
+    rule-dir: .qwen/commands/BMad/
+    format: multi-file
+    command-suffix: .toml
     instructions: |
       # To use BMad agents with Qwen Code:
-      # 1. The installer creates a .qwen/bmad-method/ directory in your project.
-      # 2. It concatenates all agent files into a single QWEN.md file.
-      # 3. Simply mention the agent in your prompt (e.g., "As *dev, ...").
-      # 4. The Qwen Code CLI will automatically have the context for that agent.
+      # 1. The installer creates a `BMad` folder in `.qwen/commands`.
+      # 2. This adds custom commands for each agent and task.
+      # 3. Type /BMad:agents:<agent-name> (e.g., "/BMad:agents:dev", "/BMad:agents:pm") or /BMad:tasks:<task-name> (e.g., "/BMad:tasks:create-doc").
+      # 4. The agent will adopt that persona for the conversation or perform the task.
 
   auggie-cli:
     name: Auggie CLI (Augment Code)

tools/installer/lib/ide-setup.js

@@ -2056,94 +2056,86 @@ CRITICAL: You are to execute the BMad Task defined below.
   }
 
   async setupQwenCode(installDir, selectedAgent) {
-    const qwenDir = path.join(installDir, '.qwen');
-    const bmadMethodDir = path.join(qwenDir, 'bmad-method');
-    await fileManager.ensureDirectory(bmadMethodDir);
+    const ideConfig = await configLoader.getIdeConfiguration('qwen-code');
+    const bmadCommandsDir = path.join(installDir, ideConfig['rule-dir']);
 
-    // Update logic for existing settings.json
-    const settingsPath = path.join(qwenDir, 'settings.json');
-    if (await fileManager.pathExists(settingsPath)) {
-      try {
-        const settingsContent = await fileManager.readFile(settingsPath);
-        const settings = JSON.parse(settingsContent);
-        let updated = false;
+    const agentCommandsDir = path.join(bmadCommandsDir, 'agents');
+    const taskCommandsDir = path.join(bmadCommandsDir, 'tasks');
+    await fileManager.ensureDirectory(agentCommandsDir);
+    await fileManager.ensureDirectory(taskCommandsDir);
 
-        // Handle contextFileName property
-        if (settings.contextFileName && Array.isArray(settings.contextFileName)) {
-          const originalLength = settings.contextFileName.length;
-          settings.contextFileName = settings.contextFileName.filter(
-            (fileName) => !fileName.startsWith('agents/'),
-          );
-          if (settings.contextFileName.length !== originalLength) {
-            updated = true;
-          }
-        }
-
-        if (updated) {
-          await fileManager.writeFile(settingsPath, JSON.stringify(settings, null, 2));
-          console.log(chalk.green('✓ Updated .qwen/settings.json - removed agent file references'));
-        }
-      } catch (error) {
-        console.warn(chalk.yellow('Could not update .qwen/settings.json'), error);
-      }
-    }
-
-    // Remove old agents directory
-    const agentsDir = path.join(qwenDir, 'agents');
-    if (await fileManager.pathExists(agentsDir)) {
-      await fileManager.removeDirectory(agentsDir);
-      console.log(chalk.green('✓ Removed old .qwen/agents directory'));
-    }
-
-    // Get all available agents
+    // Process Agents
     const agents = selectedAgent ? [selectedAgent] : await this.getAllAgentIds(installDir);
-    let concatenatedContent = '';
-
     for (const agentId of agents) {
-      // Find the source agent file
       const agentPath = await this.findAgentPath(agentId, installDir);
+      if (!agentPath) {
+        console.log(chalk.yellow(`✗ Agent file not found for ${agentId}, skipping.`));
+        continue;
+      }
 
-      if (agentPath) {
+      const agentTitle = await this.getAgentTitle(agentId, installDir);
+      const commandPath = path.join(agentCommandsDir, `${agentId}.toml`);
+
+      // Get relative path from installDir to agent file for @{file} reference
+      const relativeAgentPath = path.relative(installDir, agentPath).replaceAll('\\', '/');
+
+      // Read the agent content
       const agentContent = await fileManager.readFile(agentPath);
 
-        // Create properly formatted agent rule content (similar to gemini)
-        let agentRuleContent = `# ${agentId.toUpperCase()} Agent Rule\n\n`;
-        agentRuleContent += `This rule is triggered when the user types \`*${agentId}\` and activates the ${await this.getAgentTitle(
-          agentId,
-          installDir,
-        )} agent persona.\n\n`;
-        agentRuleContent += '## Agent Activation\n\n';
-        agentRuleContent +=
-          'CRITICAL: Read the full YAML, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup section instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:\n\n';
-        agentRuleContent += '```yaml\n';
-        // Extract just the YAML content from the agent file
-        const yamlContent = extractYamlFromAgent(agentContent);
-        if (yamlContent) {
-          agentRuleContent += yamlContent;
-        } else {
-          // If no YAML found, include the whole content minus the header
-          agentRuleContent += agentContent.replace(/^#.*$/m, '').trim();
-        }
-        agentRuleContent += '\n```\n\n';
-        agentRuleContent += '## File Reference\n\n';
-        const relativePath = path.relative(installDir, agentPath).replaceAll('\\', '/');
-        agentRuleContent += `The complete agent definition is available in [${relativePath}](${relativePath}).\n\n`;
-        agentRuleContent += '## Usage\n\n';
-        agentRuleContent += `When the user types \`*${agentId}\`, activate this ${await this.getAgentTitle(
-          agentId,
-          installDir,
-        )} persona and follow all instructions defined in the YAML configuration above.\n`;
+      const tomlContent = `description = " Activates the ${agentTitle} agent from the BMad Method."
+prompt = """
+CRITICAL: You are now the BMad '${agentTitle}' agent. Adopt its persona, follow its instructions, and use its capabilities. 
 
-        // Add to concatenated content with separator
-        concatenatedContent += agentRuleContent + '\n\n---\n\n';
-        console.log(chalk.green(`✓ Added context for *${agentId}`));
-      }
+READ THIS BEFORE ANSWERING AS THE PERSONA!
+
+${agentContent}
+"""`;
+
+      await fileManager.writeFile(commandPath, tomlContent);
+      console.log(chalk.green(`✓ Created agent command: /bmad:agents:${agentId}`));
     }
 
-    // Write the concatenated content to QWEN.md
-    const qwenMdPath = path.join(bmadMethodDir, 'QWEN.md');
-    await fileManager.writeFile(qwenMdPath, concatenatedContent);
-    console.log(chalk.green(`\n✓ Created QWEN.md in ${bmadMethodDir}`));
+    // Process Tasks
+    const tasks = await this.getAllTaskIds(installDir);
+    for (const taskId of tasks) {
+      const taskPath = await this.findTaskPath(taskId, installDir);
+      if (!taskPath) {
+        console.log(chalk.yellow(`✗ Task file not found for ${taskId}, skipping.`));
+        continue;
+      }
+
+      const taskTitle = taskId
+        .split('-')
+        .map((word) => word.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + word.slice(1))
+        .join(' ');
+      const commandPath = path.join(taskCommandsDir, `${taskId}.toml`);
+
+      // Get relative path from installDir to task file for @{file} reference
+      const relativeTaskPath = path.relative(installDir, taskPath).replaceAll('\\', '/');
+
+      // Read the task content
+      const taskContent = await fileManager.readFile(taskPath);
+
+      const tomlContent = `description = " Executes the BMad Task: ${taskTitle}"
+prompt = """
+CRITICAL: You are to execute the BMad Task defined below.
+
+READ THIS BEFORE EXECUTING THE TASK AS THE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIED!
+
+${taskContent}
+"""`;
+
+      await fileManager.writeFile(commandPath, tomlContent);
+      console.log(chalk.green(`✓ Created task command: /bmad:tasks:${taskId}`));
+    }
+
+    console.log(
+      chalk.green(`
+✓ Created Qwen Code extension in ${bmadCommandsDir}`),
+    );
+    console.log(
+      chalk.dim('You can now use commands like /bmad:agents:dev or /bmad:tasks:create-doc.'),
+    );
 
     return true;
   }