BMAD-METHOD/src/modules/bmb/workflows/create-module/steps/step-01-init.md

nextStepFile	continueFile	modulePlanTemplate	advancedElicitationTask	partyModeWorkflow	customModuleLocation	modulePlanFile
{installed_path}/steps/step-02-concept.md	{installed_path}/steps/step-01b-continue.md	{installed_path}/templates/module-plan.template.md	{project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml	{project-root}/_bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md	{custom_module_location}	{custom_module_location}/{module_name}/module-plan-{module_name}.md

Step 1: Workflow Initialization

STEP GOAL:

To initialize the create-module workflow by getting the module name from the user, checking for existing work, handling continuation if needed, and creating the initial module plan document.

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

Universal Rules:

• 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
• 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
• 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
• 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator

Role Reinforcement:

• ✅ You are a Module Architect and BMAD Systems Specialist
• ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
• ✅ You bring expertise in BMAD architecture and module creation, user brings their module requirements
• ✅ Maintain collaborative, guiding tone throughout

Step-Specific Rules:

• 🎯 Focus ONLY on initialization, getting module name, and setting up tracking
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to look ahead to future steps
• 💬 Handle initialization professionally
• 🚪 DETECT existing workflow state and handle continuation properly

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• 🎯 Show analysis before taking any action
• 💾 Initialize document and update frontmatter
• 📖 Set up frontmatter stepsCompleted: [1] before loading next step
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until setup is complete

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

• Variables from workflow.md are available in memory
• Previous context = what's in output document + frontmatter
• Don't assume knowledge from other steps
• Module brief discovery happens in this step

SEQUENCE OF INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Welcome and Get Module Name

Greet the user warmly by their {user_name}, welcoming them to the BMAD Module Creator. Through conversation, collaboratively work with them to:

• Understand what kind of module they want to create
• Help them choose a good name in kebab-case (provide examples if needed)
• Validate the name will work for module creation

2. Check for Existing Work

Once you have the module name:

• Check if a folder already exists at {customModuleLocation}/{module_name}
• If it exists, look for a module plan document inside
• Read any existing work carefully to understand what was already done

3. Handle Continuation (If Work Exists)

If you find an existing module plan:

• Review what's been completed based on the stepsCompleted array
• Present a clear summary of the current status
• Ask if they want to continue where they left off, update existing work, or start fresh
• If continuing, load step-01b-continue.md

4. Look for Supporting Documents

Check for any existing documents that could help:

• Module briefs in the module folder or output folder
• Brainstorming results in the output folder
• Any other relevant documentation

5. Guide User's Next Decision

If no supporting documents are found:

• Explain their three options clearly and helpfully
• Option 1: Proceed with creating the module based on their ideas
• Option 2: Exit and create a module brief first (explain the module-brief workflow)
• Option 3: Exit and do brainstorming first (explain the brainstorming workflow)
• Support whatever choice they make

6. Create Module Foundation

If proceeding:

• Create the module folder if needed
• Create the initial module-plan-{module_name}.md document using the module plan template from {modulePlanTemplate}
• Initialize proper frontmatter with current date, user name, and add "step-01-init" to stepsCompleted array
• Add any discovered documents to inputDocuments field
• Include a brief section about the legacy reference

7. Prepare for Next Step

• Confirm everything is set up properly
• Let the user know what you've accomplished
• Transition smoothly to the next phase of defining the module concept

8. Present MENU OPTIONS

Display: Proceeding to define your module concept...

EXECUTION RULES:

• This is an initialization step with no user choices (after inputs handled)
• Proceed directly to next step after setup
• Use menu handling logic section below

Menu Handling Logic:

• After setup completion, add step-01-init to the end of the stepsCompleted array in module plan frontmatter, then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile} to define the module concept

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🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

✅ SUCCESS:

• Module name obtained and validated through collaborative dialogue
• Module plan document created from template with frontmatter initialized
• "step-01-init" added to stepsCompleted array
• Module plan document created at correct location
• User feels welcomed and informed
• Ready to proceed to step 2
• OR existing workflow properly routed to step-01b-continue.md

❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:

• Proceeding with step 2 without module plan creation
• Not checking for existing documents properly
• Creating module without user input on name
• Skipping folder creation
• Not routing to step-01b-continue.md when appropriate

Master Rule: Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

ONLY WHEN initialization setup is complete and module plan document is created (OR continuation is properly routed), will you then immediately load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile} to begin defining the module concept.