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Installing CIS + BMB Modules

What You're Installing

CIS (Creative Intelligence Suite)

5 Specialized Agents for Creative Work:

Carson - Elite Brainstorming Specialist
Maya - Design Thinking Maestro
Dr. Quinn - Master Problem Solver
Victor - Disruptive Innovation Oracle
Sophia - Master Storyteller

Workflows:

Brainstorming (36 creative techniques)
Design Thinking (5-phase process)
Problem Solving (systematic analysis)
Innovation Strategy (business model innovation)
Storytelling (25 story frameworks)

BMB (BMad Builder)

Build Your Own BMad Components:

Create custom agents
Design custom workflows
Build agent teams
Package agents for distribution
Create custom methodologies

Installation Steps

1. Navigate to BMad Directory

cd /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD

2. Run the Installer

npm run install:bmad

3. Answer the Prompts

Destination

? Where would you like to install BMAD?
> /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD/bmad

Important: Use the SAME path as before

Module Selection

? Select modules to install:
> (*) BMad Method (bmm) [already installed]
  ( ) Creative Intelligence Suite (cis)
  ( ) BMad Builder (bmb)

Select:

✓ BMad Method (bmm) - keep checked
✓ Creative Intelligence Suite (cis) - SELECT THIS
✓ BMad Builder (bmb) - SELECT THIS

Use Space to select, Enter to confirm

Your Name

? What is your name? (for authoring documents)
> hbl

Language

? What language should agents use?
> en-AU

IDE Selection

? Select your IDE(s):
> (*) Claude Code
  (*) Codex
  (*) Gemini

Keep all selected (already configured)

Claude Code Subagents (if prompted)

? Would you like to install Claude Code subagents?
> All subagents

Select "All subagents" for full functionality

After Installation

1. Verify Installation

bash /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD/bmad-doctor.sh

Should show:

✓ CIS module installed
✓ BMB module installed

2. Update Slash Commands

The installer should copy new commands automatically. If not:

cp -r /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD/.claude/commands/bmad ~/.claude/commands/

3. Reload Shell

source ~/.zshrc

New Commands Available

CIS Module Commands

/bmad:cis:agents:carson          - Brainstorming specialist
/bmad:cis:agents:maya            - Design thinking expert
/bmad:cis:agents:quinn           - Problem solver
/bmad:cis:agents:victor          - Innovation strategist
/bmad:cis:agents:sophia          - Storytelling master

/bmad:cis:workflows:brainstorming      - Creative ideation
/bmad:cis:workflows:design-thinking    - Human-centered design
/bmad:cis:workflows:problem-solving    - Root cause analysis
/bmad:cis:workflows:innovation         - Business innovation
/bmad:cis:workflows:storytelling       - Narrative frameworks

BMB Module Commands

/bmad:bmb:workflows:create-agent       - Build custom agent
/bmad:bmb:workflows:create-workflow    - Design workflow
/bmad:bmb:workflows:create-team        - Configure team
/bmad:bmb:workflows:bundle-agent       - Package for sharing
/bmad:bmb:workflows:create-method      - Custom methodology

Troubleshooting

Issue: Installer says "already installed"

This is normal! The installer detects existing installation and only adds new modules.

Solution: Continue with installation, it will merge modules

Issue: Slash commands not showing

Solution:

# 1. Copy commands manually
cp -r /Users/hbl/Documents/BMAD-METHOD/.claude/commands/bmad ~/.claude/commands/

# 2. Restart Claude Code
# Close and reopen Claude Code application

Issue: Can't find new agents