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## AI-Driven Agile Development That Scales From Bug Fixes to Enterprise

**Build More, Architect Dreams** (BMAD) with **19 specialized AI agents** and **50+ guided workflows** that adapt to your project's complexity—from quick bug fixes to enterprise platforms.

> **🚀 v6 is a MASSIVE upgrade from v4!** Complete architectural overhaul, scale-adaptive intelligence, visual workflows, and the powerful BMad Core framework. v4 users: this changes everything. [See what's new →](#whats-new-in-v6)

> **📌 v6 Alpha Status:** Near-beta quality with vastly improved stability. Documentation is being finalized. New videos coming soon to [BMadCode YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode).

## 🎯 Why BMad Method?

Unlike generic AI coding assistants, BMad Method provides **structured, battle-tested workflows** powered by specialized agents who understand agile development. Each agent has deep domain expertise—from product management to architecture to testing—working together seamlessly.

**✨ Key Benefits:**

- **Scale-Adaptive Intelligence** - Automatically adjusts planning depth from bug fixes to enterprise systems
- **Complete Development Lifecycle** - Analysis → Planning → Architecture → Implementation
- **Specialized Expertise** - 19 agents with specific roles (PM, Architect, Developer, UX Designer, etc.)
- **Proven Methodologies** - Built on agile best practices with AI amplification
- **IDE Integration** - Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code

## 🏗️ The Power of BMad Core

**BMad Method** is actually a sophisticated module built on top of **BMad Core** (**C**ollaboration **O**ptimized **R**eflection **E**ngine). This revolutionary architecture means:

- **BMad Core** provides the universal framework for human-AI collaboration
- **BMad Method** leverages Core to deliver agile development workflows
- **BMad Builder** lets YOU create custom modules as powerful as BMad Method itself

With **BMad Builder**, you can architect both simple agents and vastly complex domain-specific modules (legal, medical, finance, education, creative) that will soon be sharable in an **official community marketplace**. Imagine building and sharing your own specialized AI team!

## 📊 See It In Action

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  <img src="./src/modules/bmm/docs/images/workflow-method-greenfield.svg" alt="BMad Method Workflow" width="100%">
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  <em>Complete BMad Method workflow showing all phases, agents, and decision points</em>
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## 🚀 Get Started in 3 Steps

### 1. Install BMad Method

```bash
# Install v6 Alpha (recommended)
npx bmad-method@alpha install

# Or stable v4 for production
npx bmad-method install
```

### 2. Initialize Your Project

Load any agent in your IDE and run:

```
*workflow-init
```

This analyzes your project and recommends the right workflow track.

### 3. Choose Your Track

BMad Method adapts to your needs with three intelligent tracks:

| Track              | Use For                   | Planning                | Time to Start |
| ------------------ | ------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------- |
| **⚡ Quick Flow**  | Bug fixes, small features | Tech spec only          | < 5 minutes   |
| **📋 BMad Method** | Products, platforms       | PRD + Architecture + UX | < 15 minutes  |
| **🏢 Enterprise**  | Compliance, scale         | Full governance suite   | < 30 minutes  |

> **Not sure?** Run `*workflow-init` and let BMad analyze your project goal.

## 🔄 How It Works: 4-Phase Methodology

BMad Method guides you through a proven development lifecycle:

1. **📊 Analysis** (Optional) - Brainstorm, research, and explore solutions
2. **📝 Planning** - Create PRDs, tech specs, or game design documents
3. **🏗️ Solutioning** - Design architecture, UX, and technical approach
4. **⚡ Implementation** - Story-driven development with continuous validation

Each phase has specialized workflows and agents working together to deliver exceptional results.

## 🤖 Meet Your Team

**12 Specialized Agents** working in concert:

| Development | Architecture   | Product       | Leadership     |
| ----------- | -------------- | ------------- | -------------- |
| Developer   | Architect      | PM            | Scrum Master   |
| UX Designer | Test Architect | Analyst       | BMad Master    |
| Tech Writer | Game Architect | Game Designer | Game Developer |

Each agent brings deep expertise and can be customized to match your team's style.

## 📦 What's Included

### Core Modules

- **BMad Method (BMM)** - Complete agile development framework
  - 12 specialized agents
  - 34 workflows across 4 phases
  - Scale-adaptive planning
  - [→ Documentation Hub](./src/modules/bmm/docs/README.md)

- **BMad Builder (BMB)** - Create custom agents and workflows
  - Build anything from simple agents to complex modules
  - Create domain-specific solutions (legal, medical, finance, education)
  - Share your creations in the upcoming community marketplace
  - [→ Builder Guide](./src/modules/bmb/README.md)

- **Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS)** - Innovation & problem-solving
  - Brainstorming, design thinking, storytelling
  - 5 creative facilitation workflows
  - [→ Creative Workflows](./src/modules/cis/README.md)

### Key Features

- **🎨 Customizable Agents** - Modify personalities, expertise, and communication styles
- **🌐 Multi-Language Support** - Separate settings for communication and code output
- **📄 Document Sharding** - 90% token savings for large projects
- **🔄 Update-Safe** - Your customizations persist through updates
- **🚀 Web Bundles** - Use in ChatGPT, Claude Projects, or Gemini Gems

## 📚 Documentation

### Quick Links

- **[Quick Start Guide](./src/modules/bmm/docs/quick-start.md)** - 15-minute introduction
- **[Complete BMM Documentation](./src/modules/bmm/docs/README.md)** - All guides and references
- **[Agent Customization](./docs/agent-customization-guide.md)** - Personalize your agents
- **[All Documentation](./docs/index.md)** - Complete documentation index

### For v4 Users

- **[v4 Documentation](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V4)**
- **[v4 to v6 Upgrade Guide](./docs/v4-to-v6-upgrade.md)**

## 💬 Community & Support

- **[Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)** - Get help, share projects
- **[GitHub Issues](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues)** - Report bugs, request features
- **[YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode)** - Video tutorials and demos
- **[Web Bundles](https://bmad-code-org.github.io/bmad-bundles/)** - Pre-built agent bundles

## 🛠️ Development

For contributors working on the BMad codebase:

```bash
# Run all quality checks
npm test

# Development commands
npm run lint          # Check code style
npm run format:fix    # Auto-format code
npm run bundle        # Build web bundles
```

See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for full development guidelines.

## What's New in v6

**v6 represents a complete architectural revolution from v4:**

### 🚀 Major Upgrades

- **BMad Core Framework** - Modular architecture enabling custom domain solutions
- **Scale-Adaptive Intelligence** - Automatic adjustment from bug fixes to enterprise
- **Visual Workflows** - Beautiful SVG diagrams showing complete methodology
- **BMad Builder Module** - Create and share your own AI agent teams
- **50+ Workflows** - Up from 20 in v4, covering every development scenario
- **19 Specialized Agents** - Enhanced with customizable personalities and expertise
- **Update-Safe Customization** - Your configs persist through all updates
- **Web Bundles** - Use agents in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
- **Multi-Language Support** - Separate settings for communication and code
- **Document Sharding** - 90% token savings for large projects

### 🔄 For v4 Users

- **[Comprehensive Upgrade Guide](./docs/v4-to-v6-upgrade.md)** - Step-by-step migration
- **[v4 Documentation Archive](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V4)** - Legacy reference
- Backwards compatibility where possible
- Smooth migration path with installer detection

## 📄 License

MIT License - See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.

**Trademarks:** BMAD™ and BMAD-METHOD™ are trademarks of BMad Code, LLC.

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