BMAD-METHOD/docs/getting-started/agent-activation/agent-launchers.md

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WDS Agent Launchers

Quick access files to activate WDS agents in your IDE


🚀 Quick Start: Activate an Agent

Simply reference one of these files in your IDE chat to activate the corresponding WDS agent:

Freya - UX/UI Designer 🎨

File: @wds-freya-ux.md
Specializes in: UX Design, Design Systems, Testing
Phases: 4, 5, 7

Saga - Business Analyst 📚

File: @wds-saga-analyst.md
Specializes in: Project Briefs, User Research, Strategy
Phases: 1, 2


How It Works

When you reference one of these files (e.g., @wds-freya-ux.md), the agent will:

  1. Load their persona from their agent definition file
  2. Execute project analysis using the router workflow
  3. Present themselves with their branded introduction
  4. Analyze your project comprehensively:
    • Scan all attached repos
    • Check documentation structure
    • Assess implementation status
    • Map to WDS phases
  5. Present findings with actionable next steps
  6. Continue or handoff based on your task selection

Router-Based Analysis

All agents use a router pattern for predictable behavior:

Router checks (in order):

  • A: Project outline exists? → Fast analysis (<5s)
  • B: WDS/WPS2C folders exist? → Folder scan (~20s)
  • C: Empty docs folder? → Complete project scan
  • D: No docs folder? → Determine project type
  • E: Unknown structure? → Custom methodology analysis

Routes to ONE file → Agent follows ONLY that file → No improvisation!


Agent Domains

Each agent focuses on specific WDS phases:

Agent Primary Phases Key Expertise
Saga 1-2 Strategy, research, personas
Freya 4-8 Design, prototypes, testing, delivery, PM

If you select a task outside the current agent's domain, they'll seamlessly hand over to the specialist.


Example Usage

User: @wds-freya-ux.md help me with my project

Freya:
🎨 Freya WDS Designer Agent

I'm Freya, your UX design partner...

Analyzing your project...

[Complete project analysis]
[Status report]
[Actionable options]

What would you like to work on?

Benefits

Short, memorable commands - No more typing long file paths
Complete analysis - Every activation gives full project context
Predictable behavior - Router pattern prevents agent improvisation
Seamless handoffs - Agents recommend specialists automatically
Fast with outline - <7 seconds when project outline exists


Creating Project Outline

For fastest agent activation (5-7 seconds instead of 20-30 seconds), create a project outline:

Saga WDS Analyst Agent can help you create .wds-project-outline.yaml during Phase 1 (Project Brief). This file stores:

  • Methodology type (WDS v6, WPS2C v4, custom)
  • Phase status and intentions
  • Scenario tracking
  • Update history

With an outline, agents instantly understand your project context!


Next Steps

  1. Choose an agent based on what you're working on
  2. Reference their launcher file in your IDE chat
  3. Get complete project analysis automatically
  4. Select your task from their recommendations
  5. Work efficiently with the right specialist

Ready to start? Pick an agent and let's go! 🚀