# BMAD Workspace Integration - Windsurf IDE ## Overview BMAD workspace utilities provide full compatibility with Windsurf IDE, enabling seamless AI-assisted collaborative development with intelligent workspace management. ## Setup ### 1. Initialize Workspace ```bash npm run workspace-init ``` Windsurf-specific setup includes: - Session tracking optimized for Windsurf AI agent workflows - Context sharing compatible with Windsurf's AI conversation memory - Integration with Windsurf's project understanding capabilities ### 2. Verify Integration ```bash npm run workspace-status ``` Expected output for Windsurf: - ✅ Active session detected (windsurf) - 🤖 AI agent compatibility enabled - 📁 Workspace structure optimized for AI context ## Windsurf-Specific Features ### 🤖 AI Agent Integration - **Context Continuity**: Workspace context integrates with Windsurf's AI memory - **Agent Handoffs**: Seamless transitions between human developers and AI agents - **Conversation Context**: Workspace state informs AI assistant conversations - **Multi-Modal Support**: Workspace handles code, documentation, and AI interactions ### 🧠 Intelligent Workspace Features #### AI-Enhanced Session Management ```bash npm run workspace-init # Creates AI-aware session with conversation context npm run workspace-status # Shows AI agent activity and human collaboration npm run workspace-sync # Synchronizes with Windsurf AI conversation memory ``` #### Smart Agent Handoffs ```bash # Handoff to AI agent npm run workspace-handoff create --to ai --work "Implement user authentication" # Handoff to human developer npm run workspace-handoff create --to dev --work "Review AI-generated code" # Handoff to QA with AI context npm run workspace-handoff create --to qa --work "Test AI-implemented features" ``` ## Windsurf Integration Patterns ### 1. AI Conversation Context The workspace system automatically integrates with Windsurf's AI conversations: ```markdown # Example: AI Context Integration ## Current Workspace State - **Session**: windsurf-session-abc123 - **Active Work**: Feature development with AI assistance - **Context Files**: 12 shared context files - **Recent Handoffs**: AI → Developer → QA ## AI Conversation Summary - Discussed authentication implementation approach - Generated user model and service layer - Identified testing requirements for AI-generated code ``` ### 2. Multi-Agent Workflows Windsurf supports both AI and human agents in the same workspace: ```bash # Check active agents (AI + human) npm run workspace-status # Create handoff between AI and human agents npm run workspace-handoff create --from ai --to dev --work "Code review needed" # Sync context for AI understanding npm run workspace-sync ``` ### 3. Intelligent Context Sharing The workspace adapts to Windsurf's AI capabilities: - **Code Understanding**: AI agents can reference workspace context files - **Conversation Memory**: Workspace state informs ongoing AI conversations - **Decision Tracking**: AI and human decisions are recorded together - **Quality Monitoring**: AI-generated code tracked through quality metrics ## Best Practices for Windsurf Users ### 🚀 Starting AI-Assisted Development 1. **Initialize workspace**: `npm run workspace-init` 2. **Verify AI integration**: Check session shows `windsurf` IDE type 3. **Sync with AI context**: `npm run workspace-sync` 4. **Begin AI conversation**: Reference workspace context in Windsurf chat ### 🤖 Working with AI Agents - **Context Sharing**: Add important context to `.workspace/context/` for AI reference - **Decision Recording**: Document AI suggestions in `.workspace/decisions/` - **Quality Tracking**: Monitor AI-generated code through workspace quality reports - **Handoff Preparation**: Use workspace handoffs when switching between AI and human work ### 🔄 AI-Human Collaboration Patterns #### Pattern 1: AI-First Development ```bash # 1. Start with AI agent npm run workspace-handoff create --to ai --work "Initial implementation" # 2. AI implements core functionality # (AI adds context to workspace automatically) # 3. Handoff to human for review npm run workspace-handoff create --from ai --to dev --work "Review and refine" # 4. Human reviews and improves npm run workspace-sync # Get latest AI context # 5. Handoff to QA npm run workspace-handoff create --to qa --work "Test AI-assisted implementation" ``` #### Pattern 2: Human-AI Pair Programming ```bash # Continuous sync during pair programming npm run workspace-sync # Before AI conversation # ... work with AI in Windsurf ... npm run workspace-sync # After AI generates code ``` ### 📊 Quality Monitoring for AI Code ```bash # Health check includes AI code quality metrics npm run workspace-health # Specific checks for AI-generated code: # - Code consistency with human patterns # - Integration with existing codebase # - Test coverage for AI implementations ``` ## Windsurf-Specific Configuration ### Environment Variables ```bash # Set in your environment or .env file export IDE_TYPE=windsurf export WINDSURF_AI_INTEGRATION=true export WORKSPACE_AI_CONTEXT=true ``` ### AI Context Files The workspace creates Windsurf-specific context files: ``` 📁 .workspace/ ├── 📂 ai-context/ # AI conversation summaries ├── 📂 ai-decisions/ # AI-suggested architectural decisions ├── 📂 ai-handoffs/ # AI ↔ Human work transitions └── 📂 ai-quality/ # Quality metrics for AI-generated code ``` ### Windsurf AI Prompts Use these patterns in Windsurf AI conversations: ``` "Check the workspace context in .workspace/context/sync-summary.md before implementing" "Consider the recent handoff details in .workspace/handoffs/ for this feature" "Review the workspace quality metrics in .workspace/quality/ to ensure consistency" "Update the workspace context with your implementation approach" ``` ## Advanced Windsurf Integration ### 1. Custom AI Workflows ```json // package.json additions for AI workflows { "scripts": { "ai-handoff": "npm run workspace-handoff create --to ai", "ai-review": "npm run workspace-sync && echo 'Context ready for AI review'", "ai-quality": "npm run workspace-health --ai-focus" } } ``` ### 2. AI Context Optimization ```bash # Optimize workspace for AI understanding npm run workspace-cleanup --ai-optimize # Generate AI-friendly summaries npm run workspace-sync --ai-summary # Health check with AI code focus npm run workspace-health --ai-metrics ``` ### 3. Multi-Modal Context Windsurf can handle various content types in workspace: - **Code Files**: Traditional source code with AI annotations - **Documentation**: AI-generated and human-written docs - **Conversations**: AI chat history integrated with workspace - **Decisions**: Joint AI-human architectural decisions - **Quality Reports**: AI code quality metrics and human reviews ## Troubleshooting ### AI Integration Issues **"AI context not loading"** - Verify `WINDSURF_AI_INTEGRATION=true` environment variable - Check workspace initialization: `npm run workspace-init` - Sync context manually: `npm run workspace-sync` **"Handoff between AI and human not working"** - Ensure both agent types are recognized: `npm run workspace-handoff agents` - Check session is properly initialized for Windsurf - Verify workspace structure: `npm run workspace-health` **"AI not referencing workspace context"** - Explicitly reference context files in AI conversations - Use workspace sync before AI conversations: `npm run workspace-sync` - Check context file permissions and content ### Windsurf-Specific Issues **"Windsurf not detecting workspace"** - Initialize from project root: `npm run workspace-init` - Check IDE detection: Session should show `windsurf` type - Restart Windsurf if needed **"AI conversation memory conflicts with workspace"** - Workspace context complements AI memory, not replaces it - Use `npm run workspace-sync` to align contexts - Clear workspace if needed: `npm run workspace-cleanup --force` ## Performance Optimization ### AI Context Efficiency - **Selective Context**: Only share relevant context with AI - **Context Summarization**: Use workspace summaries for large projects - **Regular Cleanup**: Remove outdated AI context regularly ```bash # Optimize workspace for AI performance npm run workspace-cleanup --ai-optimize # Generate efficient AI summaries npm run workspace-sync --compress ``` ### Memory Management - **Conversation Limits**: Workspace helps track long AI conversations - **Context Rotation**: Older context automatically archived - **Session Cleanup**: Stale AI sessions cleaned up automatically ## Integration Examples ### Example 1: AI Feature Implementation ```bash # 1. Initialize workspace for AI work npm run workspace-init # 2. Create handoff to AI npm run workspace-handoff create --to ai --work "Implement user dashboard" # 3. Work with AI in Windsurf # AI: "I see from the workspace context that we're using React. I'll implement..." # 4. AI completes work, human reviews npm run workspace-sync # Get AI's context updates # 5. Handoff to QA npm run workspace-handoff create --from ai --to qa --work "Test dashboard implementation" ``` ### Example 2: AI Code Review ```bash # 1. Human completes feature npm run workspace-handoff create --to ai --work "Review authentication logic" # 2. AI reviews with workspace context # AI: "Based on the workspace quality metrics, I recommend..." # 3. Apply AI suggestions npm run workspace-sync # Update with AI feedback # 4. Final quality check npm run workspace-health --ai-review ``` --- *This guide is optimized for Windsurf IDE's AI capabilities. The workspace system enhances AI-human collaboration while maintaining compatibility with traditional development workflows.*