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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
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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
- Create
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Session Registry System
- Implement session tracking in
.workspace/sessions/directory - Create session registration and deregistration mechanisms
- Provide session heartbeat monitoring with timeout cleanup
- Implement session tracking in
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Basic File-Based Locking
- Implement file-based locking mechanism using
.lockfiles - Create atomic write operations with temporary files and rename
- Provide lock timeout and abandoned lock cleanup
- Implement file-based locking mechanism using
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Workspace Management Interface
- Create
*workspace-initcommand for Claude Code CLI workspace initialization - Create
*workspace-statuscommand showing active sessions and structure - Create
*workspace-cleanupcommand 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
- Create
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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Create Workspace Management Interface (AC: 4) - CODE COMPLETE, NOT TESTED
- Implement
*workspace-initcommand logic for Claude Code CLI - Build
*workspace-statuscommand with session listing and directory verification - Create
*workspace-cleanupcommand 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
- Implement
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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 structureworkspace-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