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README.md

BMad Method

Version License: MIT Node.js Version Discord

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, then open your AI IDE (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) in the project folder.

Not sure what to do? Run /bmad-help — it tells you exactly what's next and what's optional. You can also ask it questions like /bmad-help How should I build a web app for XYZ?

Simple Path (Quick Flow)

Bug fixes, small features, clear scope — 3 commands:

  1. /quick-spec — analyzes your codebase and produces a tech-spec with stories
  2. /dev-story — implements each story
  3. /code-review — validates quality

Full Planning Path (BMad Method)

Products, platforms, complex features — structured planning then build:

  1. /product-brief — define problem, users, and MVP scope
  2. /create-prd — full requirements with personas, metrics, and risks
  3. /create-architecture — technical decisions and system design
  4. /create-epics-and-stories — break work into prioritized stories
  5. /sprint-planning — initialize sprint tracking
  6. Repeat per story: /create-story/dev-story/code-review

Every step tells you what's next. Optional phases (brainstorming, research, UX design) are available when you need them — ask /bmad-help anytime.

Modules

BMad Method extends with official modules for specialized domains. Modules are available during installation and can be added to your project at any time.

Module GitHub NPM Purpose
BMad Method (BMM) bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD bmad-method Core framework with 34+ workflows across 4 development phases
BMad Builder (BMB) bmad-code-org/bmad-builder bmad-builder Create custom BMad agents, workflows, and domain-specific modules
Game Dev Studio (BMGD) bmad-code-org/bmad-module-game-dev-studio bmad-game-dev-studio Game development workflows for Unity, Unreal, and Godot
Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) bmad-code-org/bmad-module-creative-intelligence-suite bmad-creative-intelligence-suite Innovation, brainstorming, design thinking, 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. See TRADEMARK.md for details.

Contributors

See CONTRIBUTORS.md for contributor information.