BMAD-METHOD/tmp/1.1.workspace-foundation.md

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Story 1.1: Workspace Foundation

Status

In Progress - 75% Complete

Story

As a Claude Code CLI user working with BMAD-Method,
I want a foundational workspace file system that enables shared context between sessions,
so that I can collaborate with multiple AI agents without losing critical development context.

Acceptance Criteria

  1. Workspace Directory Structure Creation

    • Create .workspace/ directory structure with all required subdirectories
    • Implement workspace initialization function that creates directory structure
    • Ensure proper file permissions and cross-platform compatibility
  2. Session Registry System

    • Implement session tracking in .workspace/sessions/ directory
    • Create session registration and deregistration mechanisms
    • Provide session heartbeat monitoring with timeout cleanup
  3. Basic File-Based Locking

    • Implement file-based locking mechanism using .lock files
    • Create atomic write operations with temporary files and rename
    • Provide lock timeout and abandoned lock cleanup
  4. Workspace Management Interface

    • Create *workspace-init command for Claude Code CLI workspace initialization
    • Create *workspace-status command showing active sessions and structure
    • Create *workspace-cleanup command for maintenance operations
    • Implement Node.js utility scripts for non-Claude Code IDEs (npm run workspace-init, etc.)
    • Provide IDE-agnostic workspace management through file-based operations
  5. Error Handling and Recovery

    • Implement workspace corruption detection and repair
    • Provide graceful degradation when workspace unavailable
    • Create comprehensive error messages with remediation guidance

Tasks / Subtasks

  • Implement Workspace Directory Structure (AC: 1) - COMPLETE

    • Create workspace directory creation function
    • Define standard subdirectory structure (sessions/, context/, handoffs/, decisions/, progress/, quality/, archive/)
    • Implement cross-platform path handling (Windows/Linux compatibility)
    • Add directory permission verification and setup - NOT TESTED
  • Build Session Registry System (AC: 2) - COMPLETE

    • Create session ID generation (timestamp + random suffix)
    • Implement session registration in .workspace/sessions/[session-id].json
    • Build session heartbeat mechanism with periodic updates
    • Create session cleanup for abandoned/expired sessions (2-hour timeout)
  • Implement File-Based Locking (AC: 3) - COMPLETE

    • Create lock file creation with process ID and timestamp
    • Implement atomic write pattern: write to temp file, then rename
    • Build lock acquisition retry logic with exponential backoff
    • Add lock timeout handling (30-second timeout for operations)
  • Create Workspace Management Interface (AC: 4) - CODE COMPLETE, NOT TESTED

    • Implement *workspace-init command logic for Claude Code CLI
    • Build *workspace-status command with session listing and directory verification
    • Create *workspace-cleanup command for maintenance (remove expired sessions, repair structure)
    • Develop Node.js utility scripts for cross-IDE compatibility
    • Add command validation and error handling for both native commands and utility scripts - NOT TESTED
    • Create IDE-specific documentation for workspace usage patterns
  • Build Error Recovery System (AC: 5) - CODE COMPLETE, NOT VALIDATED

    • Implement workspace integrity checking
    • Create automatic repair for missing directories or corrupted structure
    • Build fallback mechanisms when workspace is unavailable
    • Add comprehensive logging for troubleshooting - IMPLEMENTED BUT NOT TESTED

Dev Notes

Workspace Architecture Context

Based on the Collaborative Workspace System PRD, this foundational story establishes the core file-based infrastructure that enables multi-session collaboration without external dependencies.

Core Design Principles:

  • File-based coordination: Leverage file system as the collaboration medium
  • Zero external dependencies: No databases, services, or network requirements
  • Cross-platform compatibility: Support Windows and Linux environments
  • Atomic operations: Prevent data corruption through proper file handling
  • Graceful degradation: System continues working even if workspace unavailable

Directory Structure Layout:

.workspace/
├── sessions/           # Active session tracking ([session-id].json files)
├── context/           # Shared context files (shared-context.md, decisions.md)
├── handoffs/          # Agent transition packages ([agent]-to-[agent]-[timestamp].md)
├── decisions/         # Design and architecture decisions (decisions-log.md)
├── progress/          # Story and task progress (progress-summary.md)
├── quality/           # Quality metrics and audits (quality-metrics.md)
└── archive/           # Compacted historical context (archived-[date].md)

Integration Points:

  • Must integrate with existing BMAD-Method agent definitions across all supported IDEs (Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Roo, Cline, Gemini, GitHub Copilot)
  • Should extend current task execution framework with IDE-agnostic approach
  • Needs to work optimally within Claude Code CLI session lifecycle while supporting other IDEs
  • Must maintain backward compatibility with non-workspace sessions
  • Integration with BMAD installer for automatic workspace setup during installation
  • Cross-IDE compatibility through file-based operations and utility scripts

Key Technical Requirements:

  • File I/O Performance: Operations complete within 100ms
  • Concurrency Support: Handle up to 5 concurrent sessions
  • Memory Efficiency: Limit workspace caching to 10MB per session
  • Error Recovery: Automatic repair of common corruption issues

Testing

Testing Standards:

  • Test Location: /tmp/tests/workspace-foundation/
  • Test Framework: Node.js with built-in assert module (no external test dependencies)
  • Test Coverage:
    • Directory creation and permission verification
    • Session registration and cleanup
    • File locking mechanism validation
    • Cross-platform compatibility testing (Windows/Linux)
    • Cross-IDE compatibility testing (Claude Code CLI vs utility scripts)
    • Error handling and recovery scenarios
  • Integration Testing: Test with multiple simulated sessions across different IDE environments
  • Performance Testing: Verify file operations complete within 100ms threshold
  • Installer Integration Testing: Verify workspace setup during BMAD installation process

Specific Test Requirements:

  • Mock file system operations for unit testing
  • Test concurrent access scenarios with multiple sessions across different IDEs
  • Validate workspace repair functionality with corrupted structures
  • Cross-platform testing on both Windows and Linux environments
  • IDE compatibility testing: Claude Code CLI native commands vs Node.js utility scripts
  • Installer integration testing: verify workspace setup during npx bmad-method install
  • Graceful degradation testing: ensure non-workspace users can still use BMAD normally

Change Log

Date Version Description Author
2025-07-23 1.0 Initial story creation based on Collaborative Workspace System PRD Scrum Master

Dev Agent Record

Agent Model Used

Claude Sonnet 4 (claude-sonnet-4-20250514)

Implementation Progress

Actual Work Completed (75%):

  • Workspace Setup Class - /tools/installer/lib/workspace-setup.js (FULLY IMPLEMENTED)
  • Installer Integration - Enhanced /tools/installer/lib/installer.js (FULLY IMPLEMENTED)
  • CLI Integration - Enhanced /tools/installer/bin/bmad.js (FULLY IMPLEMENTED)
  • Directory Structure Creation - Complete workspace directory layout (FULLY IMPLEMENTED)
  • Cross-IDE Utility Scripts - All 5 utility scripts created (FULLY IMPLEMENTED)
  • Package.json Integration - NPM script setup (FULLY IMPLEMENTED)
  • Claude Code Commands - Agent definition enhancement (FULLY IMPLEMENTED)
  • Success Messaging - Enhanced post-installation guidance (FULLY IMPLEMENTED)

Remaining Work (25%):

  • Testing - No actual testing performed on installation process
  • File Permissions - Scripts created but not tested for executable permissions
  • Error Handling - Exception paths not verified through actual execution
  • Cross-Platform Testing - Windows/Linux compatibility not verified
  • Integration Testing - Installation flow not tested end-to-end

Definition of Done Status

NOT MET - Missing critical validation:

  • Manual Testing - Installation process not physically tested
  • Build Verification - Modified installer not tested for compilation
  • Cross-Platform Testing - Scripts not tested on both Windows/Linux
  • Integration Testing - Workspace creation not verified with real installation
  • Error Recovery - Exception handling not validated through actual failures

File List

Files Created/Modified:

  • tools/installer/lib/workspace-setup.js (NEW - 400+ lines)
  • tools/installer/lib/installer.js (MODIFIED - workspace integration added)
  • tools/installer/bin/bmad.js (MODIFIED - workspace prompt added)

Files That Would Be Created During Installation:

  • .workspace/ directory structure
  • workspace-utils/ with 5 utility scripts
  • Enhanced agent definitions with workspace commands
  • Package.json with workspace scripts

Critical Gap Analysis

Real Implementation: 75% - All code written and integrated Tested Implementation: 0% - No actual execution or validation Production Ready: 25% - Missing validation, testing, and error handling verification

QA Results

Quality Status: INCOMPLETE - Code written but not validated

Reality Audit Score: 40/100

  • Simulation Patterns: 0 (no mock implementations)
  • Build Status: UNKNOWN (not tested)
  • Runtime Status: UNKNOWN (not tested)
  • Integration Status: UNKNOWN (not tested)

Critical Issues:

  • Installation flow enhancement not tested
  • Workspace utility scripts not executed
  • Cross-platform compatibility unverified
  • Error handling paths not validated
  • File permissions on utility scripts not confirmed

Recommendation: Requires comprehensive testing and validation before marking complete