Logo and branding: - Responsive logo: full "BMAD METHOD" at >=95 cols, "BMAD" for narrower terminals - Color scheme updated from yellow to blue (matching bmadcode.com brand) - Added copyright notice and tagline in white for contrast - Removed version number from logo (individual module versions shown in summary) - Added ™ to both wide and narrow logo variants Installer start message: - Replaced outdated V6 launch announcement with clean welcome - Consolidated redundant module/platform messaging into single intro - Tightened open source manifesto (same spirit, fewer words) - Merged speaking/media into support section with contact email - Added full social links: Website, Discord, YouTube, X, Facebook - Replaced docs.bmad-method.org and changelog links with bmadcode.com hub Install summary improvements: - Module names now show full display names from module.yaml (not abbreviations) - All module versions sourced from .claude-plugin/marketplace.json exclusively - Summary shows version transitions: "v6.2.2 -> v6.3.0", "v6.3.0, no change", or "v6.3.0, installed" for fresh installs - Switched summary from clack note() to box() for full-brightness text - Removed dim/gray styling that was hard to read on dark terminals - Links styled with color.blue instead of color.dim - Get started section leads with actionable steps (launch agent, run bmad-help) - Removed redundant social links (already shown in start message) Version source unification: - All module versions now come from .claude-plugin/marketplace.json only - Removed package.json as version source for core/bmm modules - Updated manifest.js getModuleVersionInfo() to use marketplace.json - Updated installer.js _getMarketplaceVersion() helper - Updated ui.js getMarketplaceVersion() for module selection display - Quick Update menu no longer shows misleading version (was using package.json) - Module selection list now shows versions next to each module name Skill cleanup overhaul: - Replaced blunt-force bmad-* prefix deletion with surgical removal system - Added removals.txt support: optional per-project file listing skills to remove - Created initial removals.txt with all skills removed since v6.2.0 - Install/update: captures previously installed skill IDs from skill-manifest.csv before manifest regeneration, then removes those + removals.txt entries - Uninstall: removes all installed skills via skill-manifest.csv + removals.txt - Deselecting modules now correctly removes their skills from IDE directories - User-created bmad-* skills in IDE directories are no longer destroyed - Legacy directory cleanup retains prefix matching (those dirs are abandoned) Bug fixes: - Fixed duplicate "CORE module already up to date" during quick update - Fixed version display showing package.json version instead of actual module version - Updated test fixture for bmad-os-* preservation test to use skill-manifest.csv |
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README.md
Build More Architect Dreams — An AI-driven agile development module for the BMad Method Module Ecosystem, the best and most comprehensive Agile AI Driven Development framework that has true scale-adaptive intelligence that adjusts from bug fixes to enterprise systems.
100% free and open source. No paywalls. No gated content. No gated Discord. We believe in empowering everyone, not just those who can pay for a gated community or courses.
Why the BMad Method?
Traditional AI tools do the thinking for you, producing average results. BMad agents and facilitated workflows act as expert collaborators who guide you through a structured process to bring out your best thinking in partnership with the AI.
- AI Intelligent Help — Invoke the
bmad-helpskill anytime for guidance on what's next - Scale-Domain-Adaptive — Automatically adjusts planning depth based on project complexity
- Structured Workflows — Grounded in agile best practices across analysis, planning, architecture, and implementation
- Specialized Agents — 12+ domain experts (PM, Architect, Developer, UX, and more)
- Party Mode — Bring multiple agent personas into one session to collaborate and discuss
- Complete Lifecycle — From brainstorming to deployment
Learn more at docs.bmad-method.org
🚀 What's Next for BMad?
V6 is here and we're just getting started! The BMad Method is evolving rapidly with optimizations including Cross Platform Agent Team and Sub Agent inclusion, Skills Architecture, BMad Builder v1, Dev Loop Automation, and so much more in the works.
📍 Check out the complete Roadmap →
Quick Start
Prerequisites: Node.js v20+ · Python 3.10+ · uv
npx bmad-method install
Want the newest prerelease build? Use
npx bmad-method@next install. Expect higher churn than the default install.
Follow the installer prompts, then open your AI IDE (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) in your project folder.
Non-Interactive Installation (for CI/CD):
npx bmad-method install --directory /path/to/project --modules bmm --tools claude-code --yes
Not sure what to do? Ask
bmad-help— it tells you exactly what's next and what's optional. You can also ask questions likebmad-help I just finished the architecture, what do I do next?
Modules
BMad Method extends with official modules for specialized domains. Available during installation or anytime after.
| Module | Purpose |
|---|---|
| BMad Method (BMM) | Core framework with 34+ workflows |
| BMad Builder (BMB) | Create custom BMad agents and workflows |
| Test Architect (TEA) | Risk-based test strategy and automation |
| Game Dev Studio (BMGD) | Game development workflows (Unity, Unreal, Godot) |
| Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) | Innovation, brainstorming, design thinking |
Documentation
BMad Method Docs Site — Tutorials, guides, concepts, and reference
Quick links:
Community
- Discord — Get help, share ideas, collaborate
- YouTube — Tutorials, master class, and more
- X / Twitter
- Website
- GitHub Issues — Bug reports and feature requests
- Discussions — Community conversations
Support BMad
BMad is free for everyone and always will be. Star this repo, buy me a coffee, or email contact@bmadcode.com for corporate sponsorship.
Contributing
We welcome contributions! See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
License
MIT License — see LICENSE for details.
BMad and BMAD-METHOD are trademarks of BMad Code, LLC. See TRADEMARK.md for details.
See CONTRIBUTORS.md for contributor information.
