BMAD-METHOD/COMPLETE-SETUP-SUMMARY.md

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🎉 BMad Method v6 Alpha - Complete Setup Summary

Date: 2025-10-07 Status: Ready to Use (with optional CIS + BMB modules to install)


What's Been Completed

1. Central BMad Installation

  • Installed at: /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD/bmad/
  • Version: v6.0.0-alpha.0
  • Modules: Core + BMM (BMad Method)
  • IDE Support: Claude Code, Codex, Gemini

2. Global Configuration

  • Environment variables in ~/.bmadrc
  • Auto-loaded in ~/.zshrc
  • 15+ global aliases and functions
  • All configs tested and working

3. Slash Commands for Claude Code

  • 44 slash commands installed
  • Located in ~/.claude/commands/bmad/
  • Available in any Claude Code session

4. Claude Code Subagents

  • 16 specialized subagents installed
  • 4 agent categories:
    • bmad-analysis (4 agents)
    • bmad-planning (7 agents)
    • bmad-research (2 agents)
    • bmad-review (3 agents)

5. Project Workspace System

  • Centralized BMad hub (shared agents/workflows)
  • Per-project isolation (separate docs/artifacts)
  • Reusable setup script: setup-project-bmad.sh
  • Pages Health project configured

6. Documentation Suite

Created 6 comprehensive guides:

  1. README-SETUP.md - Master index (start here!)
  2. SETUP-INSTRUCTIONS.md - Multi-project setup
  3. QUICK-REFERENCE.md - Command cheat sheet
  4. OPTIMIZATION-CHECKLIST.md - What's missing/why
  5. INSTALL-MODULES.md - CIS + BMB installation
  6. MAINTENANCE-GUIDE.md - Troubleshooting & upkeep

7. Maintenance Tools

  • bmad-doctor.sh - Quick health check
  • validate-bmad-setup.sh - Full validation (10 checks)
  • bmad-update.sh - Update/backup/restore system
  • All scripts executable and tested

🎯 Available Commands (15+)

Quick Access

bmad-help            # Show all commands
bmad-doctor          # Health check ⭐
bmad-docs            # List documentation

Setup & Status

bmad-init <path>     # Set up project workspace
bmad status          # Installation status
bmad-list            # List all BMad projects
bmad-validate        # Full validation

Maintenance

bmad-update          # Full update
bmad-update-commands # Sync slash commands only
bmad-backup          # Create backup
bmad-restore         # Restore backup

Documentation

bmad-quick           # Quick reference
bmad-install-modules # Module installation guide

📁 File Structure

Central Hub (Shared)

/Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD/
├── bmad/                      # Central installation
│   ├── core/                  # Core engine
│   ├── bmm/                   # BMad Method module
│   └── _cfg/                  # Configuration
├── setup-project-bmad.sh      # Project setup script
├── bmad-doctor.sh             # Health check
├── validate-bmad-setup.sh     # Full validation
├── bmad-update.sh             # Update/backup/restore
└── [6 documentation files]

Project Workspace (Per-Project)

/Users/hbl/Documents/pages-health/
└── .bmad/
    ├── .bmadrc                # Links to central BMad
    ├── analysis/              # Research & brainstorming
    ├── planning/              # PRDs & architecture
    ├── stories/               # Dev stories
    ├── sprints/               # Sprint tracking
    ├── retrospectives/        # Learnings
    └── context/               # Story-specific expertise

Global Configuration

~/.bmadrc                      # BMad environment vars
~/.zshrc                       # BMad aliases & functions
~/.claude/commands/bmad/       # Slash commands
~/.claude/agents/bmad-*/       # Subagents

🚀 How to Start Using BMad

Option 1: Use Existing Project (Pages Health)

cd /Users/hbl/Documents/pages-health
claude-code .

# In Claude Code, type:
/bmad:mmm:workflows:plan-project

Option 2: Set Up New Project

# Set up workspace
bmad-init /Users/hbl/Documents/your-project

# Open in Claude Code
cd /Users/hbl/Documents/your-project
claude-code .

# Start with planning
/bmad:bmm:workflows:plan-project

Option 3: Install CIS + BMB Modules First

# Read installation guide
bmad-install-modules

# Run installer
cd /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD
npm run install:bmad
# Select: CIS + BMB modules

⚠️ What's Missing (Optional)

CIS Module (Creative Intelligence Suite)

5 Creative Agents:

  • Carson - Brainstorming Specialist
  • Maya - Design Thinking Expert
  • Dr. Quinn - Problem Solver
  • Victor - Innovation Strategist
  • Sophia - Master Storyteller

5 Workflows:

  • Brainstorming (36 techniques)
  • Design Thinking (5-phase)
  • Problem Solving
  • Innovation Strategy
  • Storytelling (25 frameworks)

BMB Module (BMad Builder)

Build Custom Components:

  • Create custom agents
  • Design workflows
  • Build agent teams
  • Package for distribution
  • Create methodologies

To Install:

cd /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD
npm run install:bmad
# Select CIS + BMB when prompted

📊 System Health

Run health check:

bmad-doctor

Expected Output:

✓ Central BMad installation
✓ 4 modules installed
  ⚠ CIS module missing (optional)
  ⚠ BMB module missing (optional)
✓ 44 slash commands
✓ Global aliases configured
✓ Environment variables
✓ 1 project workspace(s)

⚠️ BMad functional with 2 warning(s)
💡 Install missing modules: cd /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD && npm run install:bmad

🔑 Key Slash Commands

BMad Method (BMM) - Currently Available

Planning Phase:

/bmad:bmm:workflows:plan-project       # Scale-adaptive PRD/architecture
/bmad:bmm:workflows:brainstorm-project # Project ideation
/bmad:bmm:workflows:research           # Market/tech research

Implementation Phase:

/bmad:bmm:workflows:create-story       # Generate dev stories
/bmad:bmm:workflows:story-context      # Add technical context
/bmad:bmm:workflows:dev-story          # Implement story
/bmad:bmm:workflows:review-story       # Code review

Agents:

/bmad:bmm:agents:pm          # Product Manager
/bmad:bmm:agents:architect   # Technical Architect
/bmad:bmm:agents:sm          # Scrum Master
/bmad:bmm:agents:dev         # Developer
/bmad:bmm:agents:sr          # Senior Reviewer

After Installing CIS + BMB

CIS Agents:

/bmad:cis:agents:carson      # Brainstorming
/bmad:cis:agents:maya        # Design Thinking
/bmad:cis:agents:quinn       # Problem Solving
/bmad:cis:agents:victor      # Innovation
/bmad:cis:agents:sophia      # Storytelling

BMB Workflows:

/bmad:bmb:workflows:create-agent    # Build custom agent
/bmad:bmb:workflows:create-workflow # Design workflow
/bmad:bmb:workflows:create-team     # Configure team

📚 Documentation Quick Access

File Command Purpose
Master Index cat README-SETUP.md Start here!
Quick Reference bmad-quick Command cheat sheet
Setup Guide cat SETUP-INSTRUCTIONS.md Multi-project setup
Module Install bmad-install-modules CIS + BMB guide
Maintenance cat MAINTENANCE-GUIDE.md Troubleshooting
Optimization cat OPTIMIZATION-CHECKLIST.md What's missing

Immediate (5 minutes)

  1. Test your setup:

    source ~/.zshrc
    bmad-doctor
    bmad-help
    
  2. Review master index:

    cat /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD/README-SETUP.md
    

Soon (15 minutes)

  1. Install CIS + BMB modules:

    bmad-install-modules  # Read guide
    cd /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD && npm run install:bmad
    
  2. Set up another project:

    bmad-init /Users/hbl/Documents/another-project
    

When Ready (30 minutes)

  1. Start using BMad:

    cd /Users/hbl/Documents/pages-health
    claude-code .
    # Type: /bmad:bmm:workflows:plan-project
    
  2. Read quick reference:

    bmad-quick | less
    

🆘 If Something Breaks

Quick Fixes

# Health check
bmad-doctor

# Full diagnostics
bmad-validate

# Update slash commands
bmad-update-commands

# Reload shell config
source ~/.zshrc

Emergency Recovery

# Restore from backup
bmad-restore

# Full reinstall (if needed)
cat /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD/MAINTENANCE-GUIDE.md
# See "Emergency Recovery" section

🏆 Achievement Unlocked!

You now have:

  • Centralized BMad Hub - Install once, use everywhere
  • Per-Project Isolation - No documentation mixing
  • 44 Slash Commands - Instant agent/workflow access
  • 15+ Terminal Commands - Full BMad control
  • Automated Maintenance - Update, backup, validate
  • Comprehensive Docs - 6 guides covering everything
  • Production Ready - Tested and validated

Missing (Optional):

  • CIS Module (5 creative agents)
  • BMB Module (build custom components)

📞 Support & Resources

Documentation

bmad-docs  # List all docs
bmad-help  # Show all commands

Community

Maintenance

bmad-doctor   # Quick health check
bmad-validate # Full validation
bmad-update   # Update everything

🎯 Your Current Status

Setup Progress: 95% Complete

What's working:

  • Central installation
  • Global configuration
  • Slash commands (44)
  • Subagents (16)
  • Documentation (6 files)
  • Maintenance scripts (3)
  • Project workspace (1)

What's optional:

  • CIS module
  • BMB module

You're ready to use BMad Method v6 Alpha! 🚀


🚀 Quick Start Command

# Everything in one command:
source ~/.zshrc && bmad-doctor && bmad-help

# Then choose:
# Option A: Install modules
cd /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD && npm run install:bmad

# Option B: Start using BMad now
cd /Users/hbl/Documents/pages-health && claude-code .

Congratulations! Your BMad Method v6 Alpha setup is complete and optimized. 🎉

BMad v6 Alpha | Complete Setup Summary | 2025-10-07