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README.md
BMad Method
Build More, Architect Dreams — An AI-driven agile development framework with 21 specialized agents, 50+ guided workflows, and 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.
Why BMad?
Traditional AI tools do the thinking for you, producing average results. BMad agents act as expert collaborators who guide you through structured workflows to bring out your best thinking.
- Scale-Adaptive: Automatically adjusts planning depth based on project complexity (Level 0-4)
- Structured Workflows: Grounded in agile best practices across analysis, planning, architecture, and implementation
- Specialized Agents: 12+ domain experts (PM, Architect, Developer, UX, Scrum Master, and more)
- Complete Lifecycle: From brainstorming to deployment, with just-in-time documentation
Quick Start
Prerequisites: Node.js v20+
npx bmad-method@alpha install
Follow the installer prompts to configure your project. Then run:
*workflow-init
This analyzes your project and recommends a track:
| Track | Best For | Time to First Story |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Flow | Bug fixes, small features | ~5 minutes |
| BMad Method | Products and platforms | ~15 minutes |
| Enterprise | Compliance-heavy systems | ~30 minutes |
Modules
| Module | Purpose |
|---|---|
| BMad Method (BMM) | Core agile development with 34 workflows across 4 phases |
| BMad Builder (BMB) | Create custom agents and domain-specific modules |
| Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) | Innovation, brainstorming, and problem-solving |
Documentation
Full Documentation — Tutorials, how-to guides, concepts, and reference
For v4 Users
Community
- Discord — Get help, share ideas, collaborate
- YouTube — Tutorials, master class, and podcast (launching Feb 2025)
- GitHub Issues — Bug reports and feature requests
- Discussions — Community conversations
Support BMad
BMad is free for everyone — and always will be. If you'd like to support development:
- ⭐ Star us on GitHub — Helps others discover BMad
- 📺 Subscribe on YouTube — Master class launching Feb 2026
- ☕ Buy Me a Coffee — Fuel the development
- 🏢 Corporate sponsorship — DM on Discord
- 🎤 Speaking & Media — Available for conferences, podcasts, interviews (Discord)
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.