BMAD-METHOD/docs/index.md

BMAD Documentation

Complete documentation for the BMAD Method.

Getting Started

New to BMAD?

Start with the core concepts to understand how BMAD works:

• Core Concepts - Agents, workflows, and modules explained
• Installation Guide - Set up BMAD in your project
• Quick Start Guide - Build your first feature

Upgrading from v4?

• v4 to v6 Upgrade Guide - Migration path for v4 users

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Module Documentation

BMAD Method (BMM) - Software & Game Development

The flagship module for agile AI-driven development.

• BMM Module Index - Module overview, agents, and documentation
  • Quick Start Guide - Step-by-step guide
  • Quick Spec Flow - Rapid Level 0-1 development
  • Brownfield Guide - Working with existing codebases
• BMM Workflows Guide - Essential reading

BMAD Builder (BMB) - Create Custom Solutions

Build your own agents, workflows, and modules.

• BMB Module Overview - Module overview and capabilities
• Agent Creation Guide - Create custom agents
• Custom Content Installation - Share and install custom creations

Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) - Innovation & Creativity

• CIS Documentation

BMAD Game Dev (BMGD)

• BMGD Documentation - Game development workflows

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Core Module

Global Core Entities

• Core Module Index - Shared functionality available to all modules
  • Global Core Config - Inheritable configuration
  • Core Workflows - Domain-agnostic workflows
    • Party Mode - Multi-agent conversations
    • Brainstorming - Structured creative sessions
    • Advanced Elicitation - LLM reasoning techniques
  • Core Tasks - Common tasks across modules

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Advanced Topics

Customization

• BMAD Customization - Modify agents and workflows

Platform Guides

• Web Bundles - Use BMAD in Gemini Gems and Custom GPTs

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Recommended Reading Paths

Path 1: Brand New to BMAD (Software Project)

1. Core Concepts - Understand agents and workflows
2. Installation Guide - Set up BMAD
3. Quick Start Guide - Get hands-on
4. BMM Workflows Guide - Master the methodology

Path 2: Game Development Project

1. Core Concepts - Understand agents and workflows
2. Installation Guide - Set up BMAD
3. BMGD Workflows Guide - Game-specific workflows

Path 3: Upgrading from v4

1. v4 to v6 Upgrade Guide - Understand what changed
2. Quick Start Guide - Reorient yourself
3. BMM Workflows Guide - Learn new v6 workflows

Path 4: Working with Existing Codebase (Brownfield)

1. Brownfield Guide - Approach for legacy code
2. Quick Start Guide - Follow the process
3. BMM Workflows Guide - Master the methodology

Path 5: Building Custom Agents

1. Core Concepts: Agents - Understand Simple vs Expert
2. Agent Creation Guide - Build your first agent
3. Agent Architecture - Deep technical details

Path 6: Contributing to BMAD

1. CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines
2. Relevant module README - Understand the area you're contributing to