7ad054f0e9
(1) Use process.exitCode instead of process.exit() after --list-options
write (CodeRabbit major). process.exit() forces immediate termination
even with pending I/O, which can truncate buffered writes when stdout
is piped or captured by CI. Await the write callback, set exitCode,
and return so the event loop drains naturally.
(2) Thread setOverrides through Config → OfficialModules.build for
headless callers (CodeRabbit major). Non-UI entry points (direct
installer.install({...}) without going through ui.collectModuleConfigs)
previously got an empty override map. Config now carries setOverrides
and the headless branch of OfficialModules.build also runs
loadExistingConfig + applyOverridesAfterSeeding('core') to mirror the
UI path's semantics. The UI path is unaffected because it takes the
moduleConfigs early-return.
(3) Evaluate function defaults under skipPrompts and accept-defaults
paths (CodeRabbit major). Both branches were dropping function defaults
silently, so any same-module dynamic default (`{other_key}` placeholder
in default:) disappeared under --yes. Two-pass: write non-function
defaults first so the answer bag is populated, then call function
defaults with that bag. Try/catch around the call surfaces resolution
failures as warnings instead of crashing the install.
(4) Track result-only schema keys as declared (Augment medium). A
schema entry with `result:` and no `prompt:` was being classified as
"unknown" when targeted by --set, producing a wrong warning and
overwriting the computed template output with the raw value. Added
declaredResultKeys parallel to declaredPromptKeys; an override on
either is now seeded as the answer so the result template still
renders ({value} substitution preserved). Carry-forward block
refactored to consume the same set.
(5) Diagnose non-object module.yaml under --list-options (Augment low).
The non-object branch silently flipped moduleScopedFailure with no
output. Now emits "module.yaml is not a valid object (got <type>)"
mirroring the catch branch, and the type guard also catches arrays
which typeof reports as 'object'.
(6) Reword --list-options doc cache scope (CodeRabbit minor).
"Installed at least once on this machine" → "currently cached official
modules" with a note that cache can be cleared or absent on ephemeral
CI workers — accurately reflects what the command can discover.
Tests: +4 cases — Config.build setOverrides threading and default,
formatOptionsList non-object yaml diagnostic and ok:false. Total 347
passing.
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README.md
Build More Architect Dreams — An AI-driven agile development module for the BMad Method Module Ecosystem, the best and most comprehensive Agile AI Driven Development framework that has true scale-adaptive intelligence that adjusts from bug fixes to enterprise systems.
100% free and open source. No paywalls. No gated content. No gated Discord. We believe in empowering everyone, not just those who can pay for a gated community or courses.
Why the BMad Method?
Traditional AI tools do the thinking for you, producing average results. BMad agents and facilitated workflows act as expert collaborators who guide you through a structured process to bring out your best thinking in partnership with the AI.
- AI Intelligent Help — Invoke the
bmad-helpskill anytime for guidance on what's next - Scale-Domain-Adaptive — Automatically adjusts planning depth based on project complexity
- Structured Workflows — Grounded in agile best practices across analysis, planning, architecture, and implementation
- Specialized Agents — 12+ domain experts (PM, Architect, Developer, UX, and more)
- Party Mode — Bring multiple agent personas into one session to collaborate and discuss
- Complete Lifecycle — From brainstorming to deployment
Learn more at docs.bmad-method.org
🚀 What's Next for BMad?
V6 is here and we're just getting started! The BMad Method is evolving rapidly with optimizations including Cross Platform Agent Team and Sub Agent inclusion, Skills Architecture, BMad Builder v1, Dev Loop Automation, and so much more in the works.
📍 Check out the complete Roadmap →
Quick Start
Prerequisites: Node.js v20+ · Python 3.10+ · uv
npx bmad-method install
Want the newest prerelease build? Use
npx bmad-method@next install. Expect higher churn than the default install.
Follow the installer prompts, then open your AI IDE (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) in your project folder.
Non-Interactive Installation (for CI/CD):
npx bmad-method install --directory /path/to/project --modules bmm --tools claude-code --yes
Override any module config option with --set <module>.<key>=<value> (repeatable). Run --list-options [module] to see locally-known official keys (built-in modules plus any external officials cached on this machine):
npx bmad-method install --yes \
--modules bmm --tools claude-code \
--set bmm.project_knowledge=research \
--set bmm.user_skill_level=expert
Not sure what to do? Ask
bmad-help— it tells you exactly what's next and what's optional. You can also ask questions likebmad-help I just finished the architecture, what do I do next?
Modules
BMad Method extends with official modules for specialized domains. Available during installation or anytime after.
| Module | Purpose |
|---|---|
| BMad Method (BMM) | Core framework with 34+ workflows |
| BMad Builder (BMB) | Create custom BMad agents and workflows |
| Test Architect (TEA) | Risk-based test strategy and automation |
| Game Dev Studio (BMGD) | Game development workflows (Unity, Unreal, Godot) |
| Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) | Innovation, brainstorming, design thinking |
Documentation
BMad Method Docs Site — Tutorials, guides, concepts, and reference
Quick links:
Community
- Discord — Get help, share ideas, collaborate
- YouTube — Tutorials, master class, and more
- X / Twitter
- Website
- GitHub Issues — Bug reports and feature requests
- Discussions — Community conversations
Support BMad
BMad is free for everyone and always will be. Star this repo, buy me a coffee, or email contact@bmadcode.com for corporate sponsorship.
Contributing
We welcome contributions! See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
License
MIT License — see LICENSE for details.
BMad and BMAD-METHOD are trademarks of BMad Code, LLC. See TRADEMARK.md for details.
See CONTRIBUTORS.md for contributor information.