# Setup & Configuration

This section provides comprehensive guides for setting up and configuring BMad Method with all its components and integrations.

## Setup Guides

### Core Setup
- **[IDE Setup](../ide-setup.md)** - Configure your IDE for BMad Method
- **[Instructions](../instruction.md)** - Detailed setup instructions for web and IDE agents
- **[Recommended IDE Plugins](../recommended-ide-plugins.md)** - Essential plugins for optimal experience

### Advanced Integrations
- **[OpenMemory MCP Setup](openmemory-setup.md)** - Enable persistent memory and context management

## Configuration Overview

BMad Method consists of several components that work together:

### 🤖 **Agent Components**
- **IDE Agents**: Lightweight, specialized agents for specific roles
- **IDE Orchestrator**: Multi-persona agent that can embody any specialist
- **Web Orchestrator**: Browser-based agent with large context capabilities

### 🧠 **Memory System**
- **OpenMemory MCP**: Persistent memory across sessions and tools
- **Session State**: Context management within individual sessions
- **Cross-Project Learning**: Share insights across multiple projects

### 📋 **Asset System**
- **Personas**: Specialist AI personalities (Analyst, PM, Architect, etc.)
- **Tasks**: Structured workflows for common activities
- **Templates**: Standardized outputs and formats
- **Checklists**: Quality assurance and validation lists

## Quick Start

If you're new to BMad Method:

1. **[Start with Installation](../getting-started/installation.md)** - Basic setup
2. **[Verify Your Setup](../getting-started/verification.md)** - Ensure everything works
3. **[Try Your First Project](../getting-started/first-project.md)** - Hands-on experience
4. **[Set up OpenMemory](openmemory-setup.md)** - Enable advanced memory features

## Configuration Files

Key configuration files in BMad Method:

- **`bmad-agent/ide-bmad-orchestrator.cfg.md`** - IDE orchestrator configuration
- **`bmad-agent/web-bmad-orchestrator.cfg.md`** - Web orchestrator configuration  
- **`build-web-agent.cfg.js`** - Web agent build configuration
- **`mkdocs.yml`** - Documentation site configuration

## Getting Help

If you encounter issues during setup:

1. Check the **[Troubleshooting sections](openmemory-setup.md#troubleshooting)** in specific guides
2. Review **[Common Issues](../getting-started/verification.md)** in verification
3. Join the **[Community Discussions](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/discussions)**
4. Report **[Issues on GitHub](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues)**

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**Ready to begin?** Start with **[IDE Setup](../ide-setup.md)** or jump to **[OpenMemory Setup](openmemory-setup.md)** for advanced features.