BMAD-METHOD/expansion-packs/bmad-prp-integration/tasks/convert-story-to-prp.md

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Convert Story to PRP Task

Purpose

To convert a BMad-Method story into PRPs-agentic-eng format while preserving all requirements, context, and technical details. This task ensures that the PRP contains everything needed for one-pass implementation success through comprehensive context engineering.

SEQUENTIAL Task Execution (Do not proceed until current Task is complete)

0. Load Configuration and Validate Input

  • Load {root}/core-config.yaml from the project root
  • Validate that the story file exists and is in correct BMad format
  • Check that PRP output directory exists (PRPs/)
  • Verify that all required templates and data files are available

1. Parse BMad Story Content

1.1 Extract Story Components

  • Story Information: Extract story ID, title, status, and basic metadata
  • Story Statement: Parse the "As a... I want... so that..." format
  • Acceptance Criteria: Extract numbered acceptance criteria list
  • Tasks/Subtasks: Parse the task breakdown and dependencies
  • Dev Notes: Extract technical context, architecture references, and implementation details
  • Testing Requirements: Extract testing standards and validation requirements

1.2 Validate Story Completeness

  • Ensure all required story components are present
  • Verify that technical context is sufficient for implementation
  • Check that acceptance criteria are clear and measurable
  • Validate that tasks are properly structured and sequenced

2. Map BMad Context to PRP Context

2.1 Architecture Context Mapping

  • If architectureVersion: >= v4 and architectureSharded: true:
    • Read relevant architecture documents based on story type
    • Map architecture sections to PRP context format
  • Else: Use monolithic architecture file for context extraction

2.2 Context Completeness Assessment

  • Documentation & References: Map architecture documents to PRP format

    • Include relevant URLs, file paths, and documentation references
    • Add code examples and implementation patterns
    • Include known gotchas and technical constraints
  • Current Codebase Context: Extract relevant project structure

    • File paths and naming conventions
    • Existing patterns and conventions
    • Technical stack and dependencies
  • Technical Constraints: Identify and document

    • Version requirements and compatibility
    • Performance considerations
    • Security requirements
    • Integration constraints

3. Generate PRP Structure

3.1 Goal Section

  • Feature Goal: Extract specific, measurable end state from story
  • Deliverable: Define concrete artifact (API endpoint, service class, etc.)
  • Success Definition: How to know the feature is complete and working

3.2 Why Section

  • Extract business value and user impact from story
  • Identify integration with existing features
  • Document problems this solves and for whom

3.3 What Section

  • Convert story description to user-visible behavior
  • Transform acceptance criteria to success criteria
  • Maintain all technical requirements and constraints

3.4 All Needed Context Section

  • Context Completeness Check: Validate that PRP contains everything needed
  • Documentation & References: Include all relevant documentation and examples
  • Current Codebase Context: Provide project structure and patterns
  • Known Gotchas: Document technical constraints and limitations

3.5 Implementation Blueprint Section

  • Data Models: Extract data model requirements from story
  • Implementation Tasks: Convert BMad tasks to PRP format
  • Maintain task dependencies and sequencing
  • Include technical implementation details

3.6 Validation Loop Section

  • Level 1: Syntax & Style: Code quality and style checks
  • Level 2: Unit Tests: Unit test requirements and coverage
  • Level 3: Integration Test: Integration testing requirements

4. Validate Generated PRP

4.1 Context Completeness Validation

  • Critical Check: "If someone knew nothing about this codebase, would they have everything needed to implement this successfully?"
  • Verify all necessary documentation is included
  • Ensure code examples and patterns are provided
  • Check that technical constraints are documented

4.2 Information Density Validation

  • Verify PRP uses keywords and patterns from the codebase
  • Ensure context is information-dense and actionable
  • Check that validation loops are executable

4.3 Progressive Success Validation

  • Verify implementation tasks are properly sequenced
  • Ensure validation gates are progressive (syntax → tests → integration)
  • Check that success criteria are clear and measurable

5. Generate PRP File

5.1 File Creation

  • Create PRP file: PRPs/{story_id}.{story_title_short}.md
  • Use PRP template structure and formatting
  • Include all mapped content and context

5.2 Metadata and Traceability

  • Add metadata linking back to original BMad story
  • Include conversion timestamp and version information
  • Maintain traceability between frameworks

6. Final Validation and Documentation

6.1 PRP Quality Check

  • Verify PRP follows PRPs-agentic-eng methodology
  • Check that all sections are complete and accurate
  • Validate that context is comprehensive and actionable

6.2 Documentation Update

  • Update story with PRP conversion status
  • Document any conversion decisions or adaptations
  • Maintain audit trail of conversion process

Success Criteria

  • BMad story successfully converted to PRP format
  • All story requirements preserved and enhanced
  • Technical context comprehensively mapped
  • PRP passes context completeness check
  • Validation loops are executable and comprehensive
  • Traceability maintained between frameworks
  • PRP file created and properly formatted

Error Handling

Story Parsing Errors

  • Missing Components: Alert user and request missing information
  • Invalid Format: Provide guidance on correct BMad story format
  • Incomplete Context: Request additional technical context

Context Mapping Errors

  • Missing Architecture: Alert user to missing architecture documents
  • Incomplete Context: Request additional context or documentation
  • Version Conflicts: Handle version compatibility issues

PRP Generation Errors

  • Template Errors: Validate template structure and content
  • Format Issues: Ensure PRP follows correct format
  • Validation Failures: Address validation issues before completion

Output

The task produces a complete PRP file in PRPs/{story_id}.{story_title_short}.md that contains:

  1. Goal: Clear feature goal and success definition
  2. Why: Business value and user impact
  3. What: User-visible behavior and technical requirements
  4. All Needed Context: Comprehensive context for implementation
  5. Implementation Blueprint: Detailed implementation plan
  6. Validation Loop: Executable validation and testing

The PRP is ready for execution using the PRPs-agentic-eng framework while maintaining full traceability to the original BMad story.