diff --git a/bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/instructions.md b/bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/instructions.md
index d0ecf7ea..b050aa25 100644
--- a/bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/instructions.md
+++ b/bmad/bmb/workflows/convert-legacy/instructions.md
@@ -258,10 +258,10 @@ For Modules:
- Preserve execution logic
4. Handle special v4 patterns:
- - 1-9 elicitation menus → v5 {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml
+ - 1-9 elicitation menus → {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit.xml
- Agent permissions → note in instructions
- - YOLO mode → autonomous flag or optional steps
- - Critical notices → workflow.yaml comments
+ - YOLO mode → agent will decide how to handle yolo at runtime
+ - Critical notices → workflow.yaml comments or strict action or other tag in instructions as needed
workflow: {project-root}/bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow/workflow.yaml
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/workflow-status/workflow.yaml b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/workflow-status/workflow.yaml
index 68d71731..9e34649a 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/workflow-status/workflow.yaml
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/workflow-status/workflow.yaml
@@ -17,20 +17,4 @@ instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
# Output configuration - no output file, reads existing status
default_output_file: ""
-required_tools:
- - list_files
- - read_file
- - glob
-
-tags:
- - workflow-orchestration
- - status-tracking
- - master-router
- - bmad-v6
-
-execution_hints:
- interactive: true # User interaction required for decisions
- autonomous: false # Requires user input
- iterative: false # Single-pass status check and suggestion
-
web_bundle: false
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/instructions-gdd.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/instructions-gdd.md
index abdc2c8b..3be831d4 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/instructions-gdd.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/instructions-gdd.md
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
You MUST have already loaded and processed: {installed_path}/workflow.yaml
+Communicate all responses in {communication_language}
This is the GDD instruction set for GAME projects - replaces PRD with Game Design Document
Project analysis already completed - proceeding with game-specific design
Uses gdd_template for GDD output, game_types.csv for type-specific sections
@@ -528,7 +529,9 @@ Since this is a Level {{project_level}} game project, you need solutioning for p
- Milestone planning
- Demo/playable builds
-GDD Complete! Next immediate action:
+**✅ GDD Complete, {user_name}!**
+
+Next immediate action:
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/workflow.yaml b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/workflow.yaml
index b2cbfe29..421102f2 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/workflow.yaml
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/workflow.yaml
@@ -28,29 +28,6 @@ recommended_inputs:
- narrative_design: "{output_folder}/narrative-design.md"
- market_research: "{output_folder}/market-research.md"
-# Claude Code integration points
-claude_code_enhancements:
- - injection_point: "game-design-subagents"
- - available_subagents:
- - game-designer: "Core game mechanics and systems design"
- - game-architect: "Technical architecture for game systems"
- - user-researcher: "Player experience and engagement"
-
-# Workflow configuration
-interactive: true # User checkpoints throughout
-autonomous: false # Requires user input
-allow_parallel: false # Sequential design process
-
-# Game frameworks available
-frameworks:
- - "MDA Framework (Mechanics, Dynamics, Aesthetics)"
- - "Core Loop Design"
- - "Progression Systems"
- - "Economy Design"
- - "Difficulty Curves"
- - "Player Psychology"
- - "Game Feel and Juice"
-
web_bundle:
name: "gdd"
description: "Game Design Document workflow for all game project levels - from small prototypes to full AAA games. Generates comprehensive GDD with game mechanics, systems, progression, and implementation guidance."
@@ -84,16 +61,3 @@ web_bundle:
- "bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/game-types/tower-defense.md"
- "bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/game-types/turn-based-tactics.md"
- "bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/gdd/game-types/visual-novel.md"
- # Game frameworks available
- frameworks:
- - "MDA Framework (Mechanics, Dynamics, Aesthetics)"
- - "Core Loop Design"
- - "Progression Systems"
- - "Economy Design"
- - "Difficulty Curves"
- - "Player Psychology"
- - "Game Feel and Juice"
- # Workflow configuration
- interactive: true # User checkpoints throughout
- autonomous: false # Requires user input
- allow_parallel: false # Sequential design process
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/narrative/instructions-narrative.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/narrative/instructions-narrative.md
index 060668d6..8405a45e 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/narrative/instructions-narrative.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/narrative/instructions-narrative.md
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
You MUST have already completed the GDD workflow
+Communicate all responses in {communication_language}
This workflow creates detailed narrative content for story-driven games
Uses narrative_template for output
If users mention gameplay mechanics, note them but keep focus on narrative
@@ -508,7 +509,9 @@ Your references:
references
-Narrative Design complete! Next steps:
+**✅ Narrative Design Complete, {user_name}!**
+
+Next steps:
1. Proceed to solutioning (technical architecture)
2. Create detailed script/screenplay (outside workflow)
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/narrative/workflow.yaml b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/narrative/workflow.yaml
index 50978328..11e92bb6 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/narrative/workflow.yaml
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/narrative/workflow.yaml
@@ -24,21 +24,6 @@ recommended_inputs:
- gdd: "{output_folder}/GDD.md"
- product_brief: "{output_folder}/product-brief.md"
-# Workflow configuration
-interactive: true # User checkpoints throughout
-autonomous: false # Requires user input
-allow_parallel: false # Sequential narrative development
-
-# Narrative frameworks available
-frameworks:
- - "Hero's Journey"
- - "Three-Act Structure"
- - "Character Arc Development"
- - "Branching Narrative Design"
- - "Environmental Storytelling"
- - "Dialogue Systems"
- - "Narrative Pacing"
-
web_bundle:
name: "narrative"
description: "Narrative design workflow for story-driven games and applications. Creates comprehensive narrative documentation including story structure, character arcs, dialogue systems, and narrative implementation guidance."
@@ -47,17 +32,3 @@ web_bundle:
web_bundle_files:
- "bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/narrative/instructions-narrative.md"
- "bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/narrative/narrative-template.md"
- recommended_inputs: "PRD, Product Brief, Brain Storming Report, GDD"
- # Narrative frameworks available
- frameworks:
- - "Hero's Journey"
- - "Three-Act Structure"
- - "Character Arc Development"
- - "Branching Narrative Design"
- - "Environmental Storytelling"
- - "Dialogue Systems"
- - "Narrative Pacing"
- # Workflow configuration
- interactive: true # User checkpoints throughout
- autonomous: false # Requires user input
- allow_parallel: false # Sequential narrative development
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/instructions.md
index 746c2eb1..0d122362 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/prd/instructions.md
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project-root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
You MUST have already loaded and processed: {installed_path}/workflow.yaml
+Communicate all responses in {communication_language}
This workflow is for Level 2-4 projects. Level 0-1 use tech-spec workflow.
Produces TWO outputs: PRD.md (strategic) and epics.md (tactical implementation)
TECHNICAL NOTES: If ANY technical details, preferences, or constraints are mentioned during PRD discussions, append them to {technical_decisions_file}. If file doesn't exist, create it from {technical_decisions_template}
@@ -397,7 +398,7 @@ For each epic from the epic list, expand with full story details:
prd_completion_update
-**Workflow Complete!**
+**✅ PRD Workflow Complete, {user_name}!**
**Deliverables Created:**
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/instructions.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/instructions.md
index ec4a0ec5..09ff1130 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/instructions.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/instructions.md
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
You MUST have already loaded and processed: {installed_path}/workflow.yaml
+Communicate all responses in {communication_language}
This is the SMALL instruction set for Level 0-1 projects - tech-spec with story generation
Level 0: tech-spec + single user story | Level 1: tech-spec + epic/stories
Project analysis already completed - proceeding directly to technical specification
@@ -233,7 +234,9 @@ Run cohesion validation? (y/n)
- Command: `workflow task-generation`
- Uses: tech-spec.md
-Level 0 planning complete! Next action:
+**✅ Tech-Spec Complete, {user_name}!**
+
+Next action:
1. Proceed to implementation
2. Generate development task
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/workflow.yaml b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/workflow.yaml
index eb920344..5e530581 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/workflow.yaml
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/workflow.yaml
@@ -34,26 +34,6 @@ recommended_inputs:
- bug_report: "Bug description or issue ticket"
- feature_request: "Brief feature description"
-# Claude Code integration points
-claude_code_enhancements:
- - injection_point: "tech-spec-subagents"
- - available_subagents:
- - technical-evaluator: "Technology assessment and feasibility"
- - codebase-analyzer: "Existing code analysis"
- - pattern-detector: "Identify coding patterns to follow"
-
-# Workflow configuration
-interactive: true # User checkpoints
-autonomous: false # Requires user input
-allow_parallel: false # Sequential specification
-
-# Technical frameworks available
-frameworks:
- - "Technical Design Patterns"
- - "API Design Principles"
- - "Code Organization Standards"
- - "Testing Strategies"
-
web_bundle:
name: "tech-spec-sm"
description: "Technical specification workflow for Level 0-1 projects. Creates focused tech spec with story generation. Level 0: tech-spec + user story. Level 1: tech-spec + epic/stories."
@@ -66,13 +46,3 @@ web_bundle:
- "bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/tech-spec-template.md"
- "bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/user-story-template.md"
- "bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/tech-spec/epics-template.md"
- # Technical frameworks available
- frameworks:
- - "Technical Design Patterns"
- - "API Design Principles"
- - "Code Organization Standards"
- - "Testing Strategies"
- # Workflow configuration
- interactive: true # User checkpoints
- autonomous: false # Requires user input
- allow_parallel: false # Sequential specification
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/ux/instructions-ux.md b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/ux/instructions-ux.md
index bdbff856..78340a16 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/ux/instructions-ux.md
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/ux/instructions-ux.md
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
The workflow execution engine is governed by: {project_root}/bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml
You MUST have already loaded and processed: {installed_path}/workflow.yaml
+Communicate all responses in {communication_language}
This workflow creates comprehensive UX/UI specifications - can run standalone or as part of plan-project
Uses ux-spec-template.md for structured output generation
Can optionally generate AI Frontend Prompts for tools like Vercel v0, Lovable.ai
@@ -301,7 +302,9 @@ This is recommended for:
design_handoff_checklist
-UX Specification saved to {{ux_spec_file}}
+**✅ UX Specification Complete, {user_name}!**
+
+UX Specification saved to {{ux_spec_file}}
**Additional Output Options:**
diff --git a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/ux/workflow.yaml b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/ux/workflow.yaml
index e9b119db..4a18aa01 100644
--- a/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/ux/workflow.yaml
+++ b/src/modules/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/ux/workflow.yaml
@@ -25,28 +25,6 @@ recommended_inputs:
- product_brief: "{output_folder}/product-brief.md"
- gdd: "{output_folder}/GDD.md"
-# Claude Code integration points
-claude_code_enhancements:
- - injection_point: "ux-subagents"
- - available_subagents:
- - ux-expert: "User experience design and best practices"
- - user-researcher: "User research and persona development"
-
-# Workflow configuration
-interactive: true # User checkpoints throughout
-autonomous: false # Requires user input
-allow_parallel: false # Sequential UX design process
-
-# UX frameworks available
-frameworks:
- - "User-Centered Design"
- - "Design System Principles"
- - "Accessibility (WCAG)"
- - "Responsive Design"
- - "Component-Based Design"
- - "Atomic Design"
- - "Material Design / Human Interface Guidelines"
-
web_bundle:
name: "ux-spec"
description: "UX/UI specification workflow for defining user experience and interface design. Creates comprehensive UX documentation including wireframes, user flows, component specifications, and design system guidelines."
@@ -55,17 +33,3 @@ web_bundle:
web_bundle_files:
- "bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/ux/instructions-ux.md"
- "bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/ux/ux-spec-template.md"
- recommended_inputs: "PRD, Product Brief, Brain Storming Report, GDD"
- # UX frameworks available
- frameworks:
- - "User-Centered Design"
- - "Design System Principles"
- - "Accessibility (WCAG)"
- - "Responsive Design"
- - "Component-Based Design"
- - "Atomic Design"
- - "Material Design / Human Interface Guidelines"
- # Workflow configuration
- interactive: true # User checkpoints throughout
- autonomous: false # Requires user input
- allow_parallel: false # Sequential UX design process
diff --git a/workflow-cleanup-progress.md b/workflow-cleanup-progress.md
index d8e60eac..02479b91 100644
--- a/workflow-cleanup-progress.md
+++ b/workflow-cleanup-progress.md
@@ -213,6 +213,58 @@ date: system-generated
**This serves as the reference implementation for converting prescriptive workflows to intent-based style.**
+### 2025-10-16: Completed ALL 2-plan-workflows (5/5 - 100%)
+
+**✅ Phase 2-Plan-Workflows Module Complete!**
+
+All 5 workflows in the 2-plan-workflows folder have been audited, cleaned, and optimized:
+
+1. ✅ **gdd** - YAML CLEANUP + CRITICAL HEADERS
+ - Removed claude_code_enhancements bloat
+ - Removed duplicate frameworks section
+ - Removed duplicate workflow configuration (interactive/autonomous/allow_parallel)
+ - Added {communication_language} critical header
+ - Added {user_name} personalization in completion message
+
+2. ✅ **narrative** - YAML CLEANUP + CRITICAL HEADERS
+ - Removed duplicate frameworks section
+ - Removed duplicate workflow configuration
+ - Added {communication_language} critical header
+ - Added {user_name} personalization in completion message
+
+3. ✅ **prd** - CLEAN YAML + CRITICAL HEADERS
+ - YAML was already clean (no bloat)
+ - Added {communication_language} critical header
+ - Added {user_name} personalization in completion message
+
+4. ✅ **tech-spec** - YAML CLEANUP + CRITICAL HEADERS
+ - Removed claude_code_enhancements bloat
+ - Removed duplicate frameworks section
+ - Removed duplicate workflow configuration
+ - Added {communication_language} critical header
+ - Added {user_name} personalization in completion message
+
+5. ✅ **ux** - YAML CLEANUP + CRITICAL HEADERS
+ - Removed claude_code_enhancements bloat
+ - Removed duplicate frameworks section
+ - Removed duplicate workflow configuration
+ - Added {communication_language} critical header
+ - Added {user_name} personalization in completion message
+
+**Common Bloat Pattern Removed:**
+
+- `claude_code_enhancements` sections (4 workflows)
+- Duplicate `frameworks` lists in top-level and web_bundle (4 workflows)
+- Duplicate `interactive/autonomous/allow_parallel` config (4 workflows)
+
+**Standard Additions Applied:**
+
+- {communication_language} critical header in all instruction files
+- {user_name} personalization in all completion messages
+- All workflows now follow standard config usage pattern
+
+---
+
### 2025-10-16: Completed ALL 1-analysis Workflows (7/7 - 100%)
**✅ Phase 1-Analysis Module Complete!**
@@ -282,6 +334,13 @@ All 7 workflows in the 1-analysis folder have been audited, cleaned, and optimiz
**Phase 1:** ✅ 3/3 files updated (100%)
**Phase 2:** ✅ 34/34 workflows updated (100%)
-**Phase 3:** ⏳ 0/34 workflows cleaned (0%)
+**Phase 3:** ⚙️ 16/35 workflows cleaned (46%)
-**Overall Progress:** 67% complete (2/3 phases done)
+- CIS: 4/4 (100%)
+- BMM 1-analysis: 7/7 (100%)
+- BMM 2-plan-workflows: 5/5 (100%)
+- BMM 3-solutioning: 0/8 (0%)
+- BMM 4-implementation: 0/5 (0%)
+- BMB: 0/8 (0%)
+
+**Overall Progress:** 80% complete (Phase 1 + Phase 2 + 46% of Phase 3)