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Installation

Get BMAD Method running in your project in under 2 minutes.

Quick Install

npx bmad-method@alpha install

This interactive installer will:

Detect your IDE (Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, etc.)
Let you choose which modules to install
Configure agents and workflows for your project

Requirements

Node.js 18+ (for the installer)
Git (recommended for version control)
An AI-powered IDE or access to Claude/ChatGPT/Gemini

Module Options

During installation, you'll choose which modules to install:

Module	Description	Best For
BMM	BMAD Method Core	Software development projects
BMGD	Game Development	Game projects with specialized workflows
BMB	Builder	Creating custom agents and workflows

Post-Installation

After installation, your project will have:

your-project/
├── _bmad/              # BMAD configuration and agents
│   ├── bmm/            # Method module (if installed)
│   ├── bmgd/           # Game dev module (if installed)
│   └── config.yaml     # Your project configuration
├── .claude/            # IDE-specific setup (varies by IDE)
└── ... your code

Next Steps

Read the Quick Start Guide to build your first feature
Check your IDE Guide for IDE-specific tips
Explore Workflows to understand the methodology

Alternative: Web Bundles

Don't want to install? Use BMAD agents directly in:

Claude Projects - Upload the web bundle
ChatGPT - Use custom GPT bundles
Gemini - Import agent prompts

See the Web Bundles Guide for details.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Command not found: npx": Install Node.js 18+ from nodejs.org
"Permission denied": Run with appropriate permissions or check your npm configuration
IDE not detected: The installer will prompt you to select your IDE manually

For more help, see Troubleshooting or join our Discord.

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