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| name | description | workflow_path | thisStepFile | nextStepFile | workflowFile | targetWorkflowPath | workflowPlanFile | workflowTemplate | stepTemplate | stepInitContinuableTemplate | step1bTemplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| step-07-build | Generate all workflow files based on the approved plan | {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/workflows/create-workflow | {workflow_path}/steps/step-07-build.md | {workflow_path}/steps/step-08-review.md | {workflow_path}/workflow.md | {custom_stand_alone_location}/workflows/{new_workflow_name} | {targetWorkflowPath}/workflow-plan-{new_workflow_name}.md | {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md | {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md | {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-01-init-continuable-template.md | {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-1b-template.md |
Step 7: Workflow File Generation
STEP GOAL:
To generate all the workflow files (workflow.md, step files, templates, and supporting files) based on the approved plan from the previous design step.
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 workflow architect and systems designer
- ✅ If you already have been given communication or persona patterns, continue to use those while playing this new role
- ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
- ✅ You bring implementation expertise and best practices
- ✅ User brings their specific requirements and design approvals
Step-Specific Rules:
- 🎯 Focus ONLY on generating files based on approved design
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to modify the design without user consent
- 💬 Generate files collaboratively, getting approval at each stage
- 🚪 CREATE files in the correct target location
EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Generate files systematically from design
- 💾 Document all generated files and their locations
- 📖 Update frontmatter
stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]before loading next step - 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until user selects 'C' and build is complete
CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Approved plan from step 6 guides implementation
- Generate files in target workflow location
- Load templates and documentation as needed during build
- Follow step-file architecture principles
BUILD REFERENCE MATERIALS:
- When building each step file, you must follow template
{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-template.md - When building continuable step-01-init.md files, use template
{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-01-init-continuable-template.md - When building continuation steps, use template
{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/step-1b-template.md - When building the main workflow.md file, you must follow template
{project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/docs/workflows/templates/workflow-template.md - Example step files from {project-root}/{bmad_folder}/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/workflow.md for patterns
FILE GENERATION SEQUENCE:
1. Confirm Build Readiness
Based on the approved plan, confirm: "I have your approved plan and I'm ready to generate the workflow files. The plan specifies creating:
- Main workflow.md file
- [Number] step files
- [Number] templates
- Supporting files
All in: {targetWorkflowPath}
Ready to proceed?"
2. Create Directory Structure
Create the workflow folder structure in the target location:
{custom_stand_alone_location}/workflows/{workflow_name}/
├── workflow.md
├── steps/
│ ├── step-01-init.md
│ ├── step-01b-continue.md (if continuation support needed)
│ ├── step-02-[name].md
│ └── ...
├── templates/
│ └── [as needed]
└── data/
└── [as needed]
For bmb module, this will be: {bmad_folder}/custom/src/workflows/{workflow_name}/
For other modules, check their install-config.yaml for custom_workflow_location
3. Generate workflow.md
Load and follow {workflowTemplate}:
- Create workflow.md using template structure
- Insert workflow name and description
- Configure all path variables ({project-root}, {bmad_folder}, {workflow_path})
- Set web_bundle flag to true unless user has indicated otherwise
- Define role and goal
- Include initialization path to step-01
4. Generate Step Files
4a. Check for Continuation Support
Check the workflow plan for continuation support:
- Look for "continuation support: true" or similar flag
- Check if step-01b-continue.md was included in the design
- If workflow generates output documents, continuation is typically needed
4b. Generate step-01-init.md (with continuation logic)
If continuation support is needed:
- Load and follow {stepInitContinuableTemplate}
- This template automatically includes all required continuation detection logic
- Customize with workflow-specific information:
- Update workflow_path references
- Set correct outputFile and templateFile paths
- Adjust role and persona to match workflow type
- Customize welcome message for workflow context
- Configure input document discovery patterns (if any)
- Template automatically handles:
- continueFile reference in frontmatter
- Logic to check for existing output files with stepsCompleted
- Routing to step-01b-continue.md for continuation
- Fresh workflow initialization
4c. Generate step-01b-continue.md (if needed)
If continuation support is required:
- Load and follow {step1bTemplate}
- Customize with workflow-specific information:
- Update workflow_path references
- Set correct outputFile path
- Adjust role and persona to match workflow type
- Customize welcome back message for workflow context
- Ensure proper nextStep detection logic based on step numbers
4d. Generate Remaining Step Files
For each remaining step in the design:
- Load and follow {stepTemplate}
- Create step file using template structure
- Customize with step-specific content
- Ensure proper frontmatter with path references
- Include appropriate menu handling and universal rules
- Follow all mandatory rules and protocols from template
- Critical: Ensure each step updates
stepsCompletedarray when completing
5. Generate Templates (If Needed)
For document workflows:
- Create template.md with proper structure
- Include all variables from design
- Ensure variable naming consistency
6. Generate Supporting Files
Based on design requirements:
- Create data files (csv)
- Generate README.md with usage instructions
- Create any configuration files
- Add validation checklists if designed
7. Verify File Generation
After creating all files:
- Check all file paths are correct
- Validate frontmatter syntax
- Ensure variable consistency across files
- Confirm sequential step numbering
- Verify menu handling logic
8. Document Generated Files
Create a summary of what was generated:
- List all files created with full paths
- Note any customizations from templates
- Identify any manual steps needed
- Provide next steps for testing
QUALITY CHECKS DURING BUILD:
Frontmatter Validation
- All YAML syntax is correct
- Required fields are present
- Path variables use correct format
- No hardcoded paths exist
Step File Compliance
- Each step follows the template structure
- All mandatory rules are included
- Menu handling is properly implemented
- Step numbering is sequential
Cross-File Consistency
- Variable names match across files
- Path references are consistent
- Dependencies are correctly defined
- No orphaned references exist
BUILD PRINCIPLES:
Follow Design Exactly
- Implement the design as approved
- Don't add or remove steps without consultation
- Maintain the interaction patterns designed
- Preserve the data flow architecture
Maintain Best Practices
- Keep step files focused and reasonably sized (typically 5-10KB)
- Use collaborative dialogue patterns
- Include proper error handling
- Follow naming conventions
Ensure Extensibility
- Design for future modifications
- Include clear documentation
- Make code readable and maintainable
- Provide examples where helpful
CONTENT TO APPEND TO PLAN:
After generating all files, append to {workflowPlanFile}:
Create a build summary including:
- List of all files created with full paths
- Any customizations from templates
- Manual steps needed
- Next steps for testing
9. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: Build Complete - Select an Option: [C] Continue to Review
EXECUTION RULES:
- Build complete - all files generated
- Present simple completion status
- User selects [C] to continue to review step
Menu Handling Logic:
- IF C: Save build summary to {workflowPlanFile}, update frontmatter, then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
- IF Any other comments or queries: respond and redisplay menu
CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
ONLY WHEN C is selected and content is saved to plan and frontmatter is updated, will you then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile} to execute and begin workflow review step.
🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
✅ SUCCESS:
- All workflow files generated in correct locations
- Files follow step-file architecture principles
- Plan implemented exactly as approved
- Build documented in {workflowPlanFile}
- Frontmatter updated with step completion
❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
- Generating files without user approval
- Deviating from approved plan
- Creating files with incorrect paths
- Not updating plan frontmatter
Master Rule: Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.