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2.8 KiB
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75 lines
2.8 KiB
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# Installation
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Get BMAD Method running in your project in under 2 minutes.
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## Quick Install
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```bash
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npx bmad-method install
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```
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This interactive installer will:
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1. Detect your IDE (Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, etc.)
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2. Let you choose which modules to install
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3. Configure agents and workflows for your project
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## Requirements
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- **Node.js** 20+ (for the installer)
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- **Git** (recommended for version control)
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- An **AI-powered Agent and/or IDE** or access to Claude/ChatGPT/Gemini
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## Module Options
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During installation, you'll choose which modules to install:
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| Module | Description | Best For |
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| -------- | -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
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| **BMM** | BMAD Method Core | Software development projects |
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| **BMGD** | Game Development | Game projects with specialized workflows |
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| **CIS** | Creative Intel Suite | Creativity Unlocking Suite, not software dev specific |
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| **BMB** | Builder | Creating custom agents and workflows |
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You will also be asked if you would like to install custom content (agents, workflows or modules) you have created with the BMB, or shared from others in the community.
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## Post-Installation
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After installation, your project will have:
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```
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your-project/
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├── _bmad/ # BMAD configuration and agents
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│ ├── bmm/ # Method module (if installed)
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│ ├── bmgd/ # Game dev module (if installed)
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│ ├── core/ # Always installed, includes party mode, advanced elicitation, and other core generic utils
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│ ├── {others}/ # etc...
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├── _bmad-output/ # BMAD default output folder - configurable during install
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├── .claude/ # IDE-specific setup (varies by IDE)
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└── ... your code # maybe nothing else yet if a fresh new folder
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```
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**For Claude Code users**, the installer also sets up:
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- **BMAD Guide skill** (`~/.claude/skills/bmad-guide.md`) - Helps Claude stay on track with BMAD methodology
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- Access with `/bmad-guide` command
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- Provides phase navigation, workflow selection, and process guidance
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- Automatically prevents common mistakes like skipping phases or manual implementation
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## Next Steps
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1. **Read the [Quick Start Guide](../modules/bmm/quick-start.md)** to build your first feature
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2. **Explore [Workflows](../modules/bmm/workflows-planning.md)** to understand the methodology
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## Troubleshooting
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### Common Issues
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**"Command not found: npx"**
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: Install Node.js 20+ from [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org)
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**"Permission denied"**
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: Run with appropriate permissions or check your npm configuration
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For more help, join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/bmad).
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