BMAD-METHOD/src/bmm-skills/4-implementation/bmad-code-review/steps/step-04-present.md

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Step 4: Present and Act

RULES

• YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}
• When {spec_file} is set, always write findings to the story file before offering action choices.
• decision-needed findings must be resolved before handling patch findings.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Clean review shortcut

If zero findings remain after triage (all dismissed or none raised): state that and proceed to section 6 (Sprint Status Update).

2. Write findings to the story file

If {spec_file} exists and contains a Tasks/Subtasks section, append a ### Review Findings subsection. Write all findings in this order:

1. decision-needed findings (unchecked): - [ ] [Review][Decision] <Title> — <Detail>

2. patch findings (unchecked): - [ ] [Review][Patch] <Title> [<file>:<line>]

3. defer findings (checked off, marked deferred): - [x] [Review][Defer] <Title> [<file>:<line>] — deferred, pre-existing

Also append each defer finding to {deferred_work_file} under a heading ## Deferred from: code review ({date}). If {spec_file} is set, include its basename in the heading (e.g., code review of story-3.3 (2026-03-18)). One bullet per finding with description.

3. Present summary

Announce what was written:

Code review complete. decision-needed,

patch, defer, dismissed as noise.

If {spec_file} is set, add: Findings written to the review findings section in {spec_file}. Otherwise add: Findings are listed above. No story file was provided, so nothing was persisted.

4. Resolve decision-needed findings

If decision_needed findings exist, present each one with its detail and the options available. The user must decide — the correct fix is ambiguous without their input. Walk through each finding (or batch related ones) and get the user's call. Once resolved, each becomes a patch, defer, or is dismissed.

If the user chooses to defer, ask: Quick one-line reason for deferring this item? (helps future reviews): — then append that reason to both the story file bullet and the {deferred_work_file} entry.

HALT — I am waiting for your numbered choice. Reply with only the number (or "0" for batch). Do not proceed until you select an option.

5. Handle patch findings

If patch findings exist (including any resolved from step 4), HALT. Ask the user:

If {spec_file} is set, present all three options (if >3 patch findings exist, also show option 0):

How would you like to handle the patch findings? 0. Batch-apply all — automatically fix every non-controversial patch (recommended when there are many)

1. Fix them automatically — I will apply fixes now
2. Leave as action items — they are already in the story file
3. Walk through each — let me show details before deciding

If {spec_file} is not set, present only options 1 and 3 (omit option 2 — findings were not written to a file). If >3 patch findings exist, also show option 0:

How would you like to handle the patch findings? 0. Batch-apply all — automatically fix every non-controversial patch (recommended when there are many)

1. Fix them automatically — I will apply fixes now
2. Walk through each — let me show details before deciding

HALT — I am waiting for your numbered choice. Reply with only the number (or "0" for batch). Do not proceed until you select an option.

• Option 0 (only when >3 findings): Apply all non-controversial patches without per-finding confirmation. Skip any finding that requires judgment. Present a summary of changes made and any skipped findings.

• Option 1: Apply each fix. After all patches are applied, present a summary of changes made. If {spec_file} is set, check off the items in the story file.

• Option 2 (only when {spec_file} is set): Done — findings are already written to the story.

• Walk through each: Present each finding with full detail, diff context, and suggested fix. After walkthrough, re-offer the applicable options above.

  HALT — I am waiting for your numbered choice. Reply with only the number (or "0" for batch). Do not proceed until you select an option.

✅ Code review actions complete

• Decision-needed resolved:
• Patches handled:

• Deferred:
• Dismissed:

6. Update story status and sync sprint tracking

Skip this section if {spec_file} is not set.

Determine new status based on review outcome

• If all decision-needed and patch findings were resolved (fixed or dismissed) AND no unresolved HIGH/MEDIUM issues remain: set {new_status} = done. Update the story file Status section to done.
• If patch findings were left as action items, or unresolved issues remain: set {new_status} = in-progress. Update the story file Status section to in-progress.

Save the story file.

Sync sprint-status.yaml

If {story_key} is not set, skip this subsection and note that sprint status was not synced because no story key was available.

If {sprint_status} file exists:

1. Load the FULL {sprint_status} file.
2. Find the development_status entry matching {story_key}.
3. If found: update development_status[{story_key}] to {new_status}. Update last_updated to current date. Save the file, preserving ALL comments and structure including STATUS DEFINITIONS.
4. If {story_key} not found in sprint status: warn the user that the story file was updated but sprint-status sync failed.

If {sprint_status} file does not exist, note that story status was updated in the story file only.

Completion summary

Review Complete!

Story Status: {new_status} Issues Fixed: <fixed_count> Action Items Created: <action_count> Deferred: Dismissed:

7. Next steps

Present the user with follow-up options:

What would you like to do next?

1. Start the next story — run dev-story to pick up the next ready-for-dev story
2. Re-run code review — address findings and review again
3. Done — end the workflow

HALT — I am waiting for your choice. Do not proceed until the user selects an option.