Merge branch 'main' into feat/transform-qa-agent-to-test-architect

Adds .default fallback for CommonJS imports to resolve compatibility issues
with newer versions of chalk, inquirer, and ora packages.

Fixes installer failures when error handlers or interactive prompts are triggered.

Changes:
- chalk: require('chalk').default || require('chalk')
- inquirer: require('inquirer').default || require('inquirer')
- ora: require('ora').default || require('ora')

Affects: installer.js, ide-setup.js, file-manager.js, ide-base-setup.js, bmad.js

Co-authored-by: Cecil <cecilthecoder@gmail.com>

.github/workflows/discord.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+name: Discord Notification
+
+on: [pull_request, release, create, delete, issue_comment, pull_request_review, pull_request_review_comment]
+
+jobs:
+  notify:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Notify Discord
+        uses: sarisia/actions-status-discord@v1
+        if: always()
+        with:
+          webhook: ${{ secrets.DISCORD_WEBHOOK }}
+          status: ${{ job.status }}
+          title: "Triggered by ${{ github.event_name }}"
+          color: 0x5865F2

.github/workflows/promote-to-stable.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,122 @@
+name: Promote to Stable
+
+on:
+  workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      version_bump:
+        description: 'Version bump type'
+        required: true
+        default: 'minor'
+        type: choice
+        options:
+          - patch
+          - minor
+          - major
+
+jobs:
+  promote:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    permissions:
+      contents: write
+      pull-requests: write
+    
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout repository
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+          token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Setup Node.js
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version: '20'
+          registry-url: 'https://registry.npmjs.org'
+
+      - name: Configure Git
+        run: |
+          git config --global user.name "github-actions[bot]"
+          git config --global user.email "github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com"
+          git config --global url."https://x-access-token:${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}@github.com/".insteadOf "https://github.com/"
+
+      - name: Switch to stable branch
+        run: |
+          git checkout stable
+          git pull origin stable
+
+      - name: Merge main into stable
+        run: |
+          git merge origin/main --no-edit
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: npm ci
+
+      - name: Get current version and calculate new version
+        id: version
+        run: |
+          # Get current version from package.json
+          CURRENT_VERSION=$(node -p "require('./package.json').version")
+          echo "current_version=$CURRENT_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          
+          # Remove beta suffix if present
+          BASE_VERSION=$(echo $CURRENT_VERSION | sed 's/-beta\.[0-9]\+//')
+          echo "base_version=$BASE_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          
+          # Calculate new version based on bump type
+          IFS='.' read -ra VERSION_PARTS <<< "$BASE_VERSION"
+          MAJOR=${VERSION_PARTS[0]}
+          MINOR=${VERSION_PARTS[1]}
+          PATCH=${VERSION_PARTS[2]}
+          
+          case "${{ github.event.inputs.version_bump }}" in
+            "major")
+              NEW_VERSION="$((MAJOR + 1)).0.0"
+              ;;
+            "minor")
+              NEW_VERSION="$MAJOR.$((MINOR + 1)).0"
+              ;;
+            "patch")
+              NEW_VERSION="$MAJOR.$MINOR.$((PATCH + 1))"
+              ;;
+            *)
+              NEW_VERSION="$BASE_VERSION"
+              ;;
+          esac
+          
+          echo "new_version=$NEW_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "Promoting from $CURRENT_VERSION to $NEW_VERSION"
+
+      - name: Update package.json versions
+        run: |
+          # Update main package.json
+          npm version ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }} --no-git-tag-version
+          
+          # Update installer package.json
+          sed -i 's/"version": ".*"/"version": "${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"/' tools/installer/package.json
+
+      - name: Update package-lock.json
+        run: npm install --package-lock-only
+
+      - name: Commit stable release
+        run: |
+          git add .
+          git commit -m "release: promote to stable ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}
+
+          - Promote beta features to stable release
+          - Update version from ${{ steps.version.outputs.current_version }} to ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}
+          - Automated promotion via GitHub Actions"
+
+      - name: Push stable release
+        run: |
+          git remote set-url origin https://x-access-token:${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}@github.com/${{ github.repository }}.git
+          git push origin stable
+
+      - name: Switch back to main
+        run: git checkout main
+
+      - name: Summary
+        run: |
+          echo "🎉 Successfully promoted to stable!"
+          echo "📦 Version: ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+          echo "🚀 The stable release will be automatically published to NPM via semantic-release"
+          echo "✅ Users running 'npx bmad-method install' will now get version ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"

.github/workflows/release.yaml

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ name: Release
   push:
     branches:
       - main
+      - stable
   workflow_dispatch:
     inputs:
       version_type:
@@ -32,7 +33,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Setup Node.js
         uses: actions/setup-node@v4
         with:
-          node-version: '18'
+          node-version: '20'
           cache: npm
           registry-url: https://registry.npmjs.org
       - name: Install dependencies

.gitignore

@@ -1,27 +1,47 @@
-# Node modules
+# Dependencies
 node_modules/
+pnpm-lock.yaml
+bun.lock
+deno.lock
+pnpm-workspace.yaml
+package-lock.json
 
 # Logs
-logs
+logs/
 *.log
 npm-debug.log*
 
 # Build output
 build/*.txt
+web-bundles/
+
+# Environment variables
+.env
 
 # System files
 .DS_Store
 Thumbs.db
 
-# Environment variables
+# Development tools and configs
-.env
+.prettierignore
+.prettierrc
+.husky/
 
+# IDE and editor configs
+.windsurf/
+.trae/
+.bmad*/.cursor/
+
+# AI assistant files
 CLAUDE.md
 .ai/*
-test-project-install/*
-sample-project/*
 .claude
+.gemini
+
+# Project-specific
 .bmad-core
 .bmad-creator-tools
-.gemini
+test-project-install/*
-.bmad*/
+sample-project/*
+flattened-codebase.xml
+

.husky/pre-commit

@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-# Run lint-staged to format and lint YAML files
-npx lint-staged

.prettierignore

@@ -1,21 +0,0 @@
-# Dependencies
-node_modules/
-package-lock.json
-
-# Build outputs
-dist/
-
-# Generated files
-*.log
-*.lock
-
-# BMAD core files (have their own formatting)
-bmad-core/**/*.md
-
-# Specific files that need custom formatting
-.roomodes
-CHANGELOG.md
-
-# IDE files
-.vscode/
-.idea/

.prettierrc

@@ -1,23 +0,0 @@
-{
-  "printWidth": 100,
-  "tabWidth": 2,
-  "useTabs": false,
-  "semi": true,
-  "singleQuote": false,
-  "quoteProps": "as-needed",
-  "trailingComma": "es5",
-  "bracketSpacing": true,
-  "bracketSameLine": false,
-  "arrowParens": "always",
-  "proseWrap": "preserve",
-  "endOfLine": "lf",
-  "overrides": [
-    {
-      "files": "*.md",
-      "options": {
-        "proseWrap": "preserve",
-        "printWidth": 120
-      }
-    }
-  ]
-}

.releaserc.json

@@ -1,18 +1,21 @@
 {
-  "branches": ["main"],
+  "branches": [
+    {
+      "name": "main",
+      "prerelease": "beta",
+      "channel": "beta"
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "stable",
+      "channel": "latest"
+    }
+  ],
   "plugins": [
     "@semantic-release/commit-analyzer",
     "@semantic-release/release-notes-generator",
     "@semantic-release/changelog",
     "@semantic-release/npm",
     "./tools/semantic-release-sync-installer.js",
-    [
-      "@semantic-release/git",
-      {
-        "assets": ["package.json", "package-lock.json", "tools/installer/package.json", "CHANGELOG.md"],
-        "message": "chore(release): ${nextRelease.version} [skip ci]\n\n${nextRelease.notes}"
-      }
-    ],
     "@semantic-release/github"
   ]
 }

.vscode/settings.json

@@ -1,13 +1,44 @@
 {
-  "chat.agent.enabled": true,
-  "chat.agent.maxRequests": 15,
-  "github.copilot.chat.agent.runTasks": true,
-  "chat.mcp.discovery.enabled": true,
-  "github.copilot.chat.agent.autoFix": true,
-  "chat.tools.autoApprove": false,
   "cSpell.words": [
     "Agentic",
+    "atlasing",
+    "Biostatistician",
+    "Cordova",
+    "customresourcedefinitions",
+    "dashboarded",
+    "Decisioning",
+    "eksctl",
     "elicitations",
-    "Shardable"
+    "filecomplete",
+    "fintech",
+    "fluxcd",
+    "gamedev",
+    "gitops",
+    "implementability",
+    "inclusivity",
+    "ingressgateway",
+    "istioctl",
+    "metroidvania",
+    "NACLs",
+    "nodegroup",
+    "platformconfigs",
+    "Playfocus",
+    "playtesting",
+    "pointerdown",
+    "pointerup",
+    "Polyrepo",
+    "replayability",
+    "roguelike",
+    "roomodes",
+    "Runbook",
+    "runbooks",
+    "Shardable",
+    "Softlock",
+    "speedrunner",
+    "tekton",
+    "tilemap",
+    "tileset",
+    "Trae",
+    "VNET"
   ]
-}
+}

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,317 +1,539 @@
-## [4.24.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.0...v4.24.1) (2025-07-03)
+## [4.36.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.36.1...v4.36.2) (2025-08-10)
-
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* centralized yamlExtraction function and all now fix character issues for windows ([e2985d6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e2985d6093136575e8d8c91ce53c82abc4097de6))
+- align installer dependencies with root package versions for ESM compatibility ([#420](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/420)) ([3f6b674](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3f6b67443d61ae6add98656374bed27da4704644))
-* filtering extension stripping logic update ([405954a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/405954ad924d8bd66f94c918643f6e9c091d4d09))
+
-* standardize on file extension .yaml instead of a mix of yml and yaml ([a4c0b18](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a4c0b1839d12d2ad21b7949aa30f4f7d82ec6c9c))
+## [4.36.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.36.0...v4.36.1) (2025-08-09)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- update Node.js version to 20 in release workflow and reduce Discord spam ([3f7e19a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3f7e19a098155341a2b89796addc47b0623cb87a))
+
+# [4.36.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.35.3...v4.36.0) (2025-08-09)
+
+### Features
+
+- modularize flattener tool into separate components with improved project root detection ([#417](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/417)) ([0fdbca7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0fdbca73fc60e306109f682f018e105e2b4623a2))
+
+## [4.35.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.35.2...v4.35.3) (2025-08-06)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- doc location improvement ([1676f51](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1676f5189ed057fa2d7facbd6a771fe67cdb6372))
+
+## [4.35.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.35.1...v4.35.2) (2025-08-06)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- npx status check ([f7c2a4f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/f7c2a4fb6c454b17d250b85537129b01ffee6b85))
+
+## [4.35.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.35.0...v4.35.1) (2025-08-06)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- npx hanging commands ([2cf322e](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2cf322ee0d9b563a4998c72b2c5eab259594739b))
+
+# [4.35.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.34.0...v4.35.0) (2025-08-04)
+
+### Features
+
+- add qwen-code ide support to bmad installer. ([#392](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/392)) ([a72b790](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a72b790f3be6c77355511ace2d63e6bec4d751f1))
+
+# [4.34.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.33.1...v4.34.0) (2025-08-03)
+
+### Features
+
+- add KiloCode integration support to BMAD installer ([#390](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/390)) ([dcebe91](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/dcebe91d5ea68e69aa27183411a81639d444efd7))
+
+## [4.33.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.33.0...v4.33.1) (2025-07-29)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- dev agent yaml syntax for develop-story command ([#362](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/362)) ([bcb3728](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/bcb3728f8868c0f83bca3d61fbd7e15c4e114526))
+
+# [4.33.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.32.0...v4.33.0) (2025-07-28)
+
+### Features
+
+- version bump ([e9dd4e7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e9dd4e7beb46d0c80df0cd65ae02d1867a56d7c1))
+
+# [4.32.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.31.0...v4.32.0) (2025-07-27)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- Add package-lock.json to fix GitHub Actions dependency resolution ([cce7a75](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/cce7a758a632053e26d143b678eb7963599b432d))
+- GHA fix ([62ccccd](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/62ccccdc9e85f8621f63f99bd1ce0d14abe09783))
+
+### Features
+
+- Overhaul and Enhance 2D Unity Game Dev Expansion Pack ([#350](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/350)) ([a7038d4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a7038d43d18246f6aef175aa89ba059b7c94f61f))
+
+# [4.31.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.30.4...v4.31.0) (2025-07-20)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- enhanced user guide with better diagrams ([c445962](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c445962f259cd7d84c47a896e7fda99e83a30c8d))
+
+### Features
+
+- Installation includes a getting started user guide with detailed mermaid diagram ([df57d77](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/df57d772cac9f9010811e7e86a6433a0fe636a45))
+
+## [4.30.4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.30.3...v4.30.4) (2025-07-19)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- docs ([8619006](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/8619006c16731b99fa36b434d209a0c2caf2d998))
+- lint fix ([49e4897](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/49e489701e55feac481806740ea54bebef042fba))
+
+## [4.30.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.30.2...v4.30.3) (2025-07-19)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- improve code in the installer to be more memory efficient ([849e428](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/849e42871ab845098fd196217bce83e43c736b8a))
+
+## [4.30.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.30.1...v4.30.2) (2025-07-17)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- remove z2 ([dcb36a9](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/dcb36a9b44b6644f6b2723c9067abaa9b0bc1999))
+
+## [4.30.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.30.0...v4.30.1) (2025-07-15)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- added logo to installer, because why not... ([2cea37a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2cea37aa8c1924ddf5aa476f4c312837f2615a70))
+
+# [4.30.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.7...v4.30.0) (2025-07-15)
+
+### Features
+
+- installer is now VERY clear about IDE selection being a multiselect ([e24b6f8](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e24b6f84fd9e4ff4b99263019b5021ca2b145b2f))
+
+## [4.29.7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.6...v4.29.7) (2025-07-14)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- bundle build ([0723eed](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0723eed88140e76146dfbfdddd49afe86e8522ee))
+
+## [4.29.6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.5...v4.29.6) (2025-07-14)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- improve agent task folowing in agressing cost saving ide model combos ([3621c33](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3621c330e65f328e7326f93a5fe27e65b08907e7))
+
+## [4.29.5](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.4...v4.29.5) (2025-07-14)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- windows regex issue ([9f48c1a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/9f48c1a869a9cc54fb5e7d899c2af7a5cef70e10))
+
+## [4.29.4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.3...v4.29.4) (2025-07-14)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- empty .roomodes, support Windows-style newlines in YAML block regex ([#311](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/311)) ([551e30b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/551e30b65e1f04386f0bd0193f726828df684d5b))
+
+## [4.29.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.2...v4.29.3) (2025-07-13)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- annoying YAML lint error ([afea271](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/afea271e5e3b14a0da497e241b6521ba5a80b85b))
+
+## [4.29.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.1...v4.29.2) (2025-07-13)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- add readme note about discord joining issues ([4ceaced](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/4ceacedd7370ea80181db0d66cf8da8dcbfdd109))
+
+## [4.29.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.0...v4.29.1) (2025-07-13)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- brianstorming facilitation output ([f62c05a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/f62c05ab0f54e6c26c67cd9ac11200b172d11076))
+
+# [4.29.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.28.0...v4.29.0) (2025-07-13)
+
+### Features
+
+- Claude Code slash commands for Tasks and Agents! ([e9e541a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e9e541a52e45f6632b2f8c91d10e39c077c1ecc9))
+
+# [4.28.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.6...v4.28.0) (2025-07-12)
+
+### Features
+
+- bmad-master can load kb properly ([3c13c56](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3c13c564988f9750e043939dd770aea4196a7e7a))
+
+## [4.27.6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.5...v4.27.6) (2025-07-08)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- installer improvement ([db30230](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/db302309f42da49daa309b5ba1a625c719e5bb14))
+
+## [4.27.5](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.4...v4.27.5) (2025-07-08)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- installer for github copilot asks follow up questions right away now so it does not seem to hang, and some minor doc improvements ([cadf8b6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/cadf8b6750afd5daa32eb887608c614584156a69))
+
+## [4.27.4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.3...v4.27.4) (2025-07-07)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- doc updates ([1b86cd4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1b86cd4db3644ca2b2b4a94821cc8b5690d78e0a))
+
+## [4.27.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.2...v4.27.3) (2025-07-07)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- remove test zoo folder ([908dcd7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/908dcd7e9afae3fd23cd894c0d09855fc9c42d0e))
+
+## [4.27.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.1...v4.27.2) (2025-07-07)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- improve output ([a5ffe7b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a5ffe7b9b209ae02a9d97adf60fe73c0bc9701e4))
+
+## [4.27.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.0...v4.27.1) (2025-07-07)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- build web bundles with new file extension includsion ([92201ae](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/92201ae7ede620ec09b4764edaed97be42a3b78f))
+
+# [4.27.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.26.0...v4.27.0) (2025-07-06)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- readme consolidation and version bumps ([0a61d3d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0a61d3de4af880f6e3bf934a92b1827754ed8ce6))
+
+### Features
+
+- big improvement to advanced elicitation ([1bc9960](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1bc9960808098fba6b43850311799022319df841))
+- experimental doc creator v2 and template system ([b785371](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b78537115da06b01e140833fd1d73950c7f2e41f))
+- Massive improvement to the brainstorming task! ([9f53caf](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/9f53caf4c6f9c67195b1aae14d54987f81d76e07))
+- WIP create-docv2 ([c107af0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c107af05984718c1af2cf80118353e8d2e6f906f))
+
+# [4.26.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.25.1...v4.26.0) (2025-07-06)
+
+### Features
+
+- **trae:** add support for trae ide integration ([#298](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/298)) ([fae0f5f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/fae0f5ff73a603dc1aacc29f184e2a4138446524))
+
+## [4.25.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.25.0...v4.25.1) (2025-07-06)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- spelling errors in documentation. ([#297](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/297)) ([47b9d9f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/47b9d9f3e87be62c8520ed6cb0048df727a9534f))
+
+# [4.25.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.6...v4.25.0) (2025-07-05)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- update web bundles ([42684e6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/42684e68af4396797962f3f851147523a6741608))
+
+### Features
+
+- improvements to agent task usage, sm story drafting, dev implementation, qa review process, and addition of a new sm independant review of a draft story ([2874a54](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2874a54a9b25b48c199b2e9dc63a9555e716c636))
+
+## [4.24.6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.5...v4.24.6) (2025-07-04)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- version bump and web build fix ([1c845e5](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1c845e5b2c77a77d887d8216152ba09110c72e40))
+
+## [4.24.5](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.4...v4.24.5) (2025-07-04)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- yaml standardization in files and installer actions ([094f9f3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/094f9f3eabf563c9a89ecaf360fed63386b46ed4))
+
+## [4.24.4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.3...v4.24.4) (2025-07-04)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- documentation updates ([2018ad0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2018ad07c7d4c68efb3c24d85ac7612942c6df9c))
+
+## [4.24.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.2...v4.24.3) (2025-07-04)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- update YAML library from 'yaml' to 'js-yaml' in resolveExpansionPackCoreAgents for consistency ([#295](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/295)) ([03f30ad](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/03f30ad28b282fbb4fa5a6ed6b57d0327218cce0))
+
+## [4.24.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.1...v4.24.2) (2025-07-03)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- version bump and restore dist folder ([87c451a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/87c451a5c3161fbc86f88619a2bfcfc322eb247e))
+
+## [4.24.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.0...v4.24.1) (2025-07-03)
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- centralized yamlExtraction function and all now fix character issues for windows ([e2985d6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e2985d6093136575e8d8c91ce53c82abc4097de6))
+- filtering extension stripping logic update ([405954a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/405954ad924d8bd66f94c918643f6e9c091d4d09))
+- standardize on file extension .yaml instead of a mix of yml and yaml ([a4c0b18](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a4c0b1839d12d2ad21b7949aa30f4f7d82ec6c9c))
 
 # [4.24.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.23.0...v4.24.0) (2025-07-02)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* corrected cursor agent update instructions ([84e394a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/84e394ac11136d9cf8164cefc9ca8e298e8ef0ec))
+- corrected cursor agent update instructions ([84e394a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/84e394ac11136d9cf8164cefc9ca8e298e8ef0ec))
-
 
 ### Features
 
-* workflow plans introduced, preliminary feature under review ([731589a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/731589aa287c31ea120e232b4dcc07e9790500ff))
+- workflow plans introduced, preliminary feature under review ([731589a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/731589aa287c31ea120e232b4dcc07e9790500ff))
 
 # [4.23.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.22.1...v4.23.0) (2025-07-01)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* VS Code Copilot integration ([#284](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/284)) ([1a4ca4f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1a4ca4ffa630c2d4156bdd7a040d4c2274801757))
+- Github Copilot integration ([#284](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/284)) ([1a4ca4f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1a4ca4ffa630c2d4156bdd7a040d4c2274801757))
 
 ## [4.22.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.22.0...v4.22.1) (2025-06-30)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* update expansion versions ([6905fe7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/6905fe72f6c2abefbfd65729d1be85752130a1d2))
+- update expansion versions ([6905fe7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/6905fe72f6c2abefbfd65729d1be85752130a1d2))
 
 # [4.22.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.21.2...v4.22.0) (2025-06-30)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* create doc more explicit and readme improvement ([a1b30d9](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a1b30d9341d2ceff79db2c7e178860c5ef0d99e5))
+- create doc more explicit and readme improvement ([a1b30d9](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a1b30d9341d2ceff79db2c7e178860c5ef0d99e5))
 
 ## [4.21.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.21.1...v4.21.2) (2025-06-30)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* improve create-doc task clarity for template execution ([86d5139](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/86d5139aea7097cc5d4ee9da0f7d3e395ce0835e))
+- improve create-doc task clarity for template execution ([86d5139](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/86d5139aea7097cc5d4ee9da0f7d3e395ce0835e))
 
 ## [4.21.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.21.0...v4.21.1) (2025-06-30)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* readme clarifies that the installer handles installs upgrades and expansion installation ([9371a57](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/9371a5784f6a6f2ad358a72ea0cde9c980357167))
+- readme clarifies that the installer handles installs upgrades and expansion installation ([9371a57](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/9371a5784f6a6f2ad358a72ea0cde9c980357167))
 
 # [4.21.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.20.0...v4.21.0) (2025-06-30)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* remove unneeded files ([c48f200](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c48f200727384f37a42f4c6b1a946cb90f2445fe))
+- remove unneeded files ([c48f200](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c48f200727384f37a42f4c6b1a946cb90f2445fe))
-
 
 ### Features
 
-* massive installer improvement update ([c151bda](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c151bda93833aa310ccc7c0eabcf483376f9e82a))
+- massive installer improvement update ([c151bda](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c151bda93833aa310ccc7c0eabcf483376f9e82a))
 
 # [4.20.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.19.2...v4.20.0) (2025-06-29)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* Massive documentation refactor, added explanation of the new expanded role of the QA agent that will make your code quality MUCH better. 2 new diagram clearly explain the role of the pre dev ideation cycle (prd and architecture) and the details of how the dev cycle works. ([c881dcc](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c881dcc48ff827ddfe8653aa364a021a66ce66eb))
+- Massive documentation refactor, added explanation of the new expanded role of the QA agent that will make your code quality MUCH better. 2 new diagram clearly explain the role of the pre dev ideation cycle (prd and architecture) and the details of how the dev cycle works. ([c881dcc](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c881dcc48ff827ddfe8653aa364a021a66ce66eb))
 
 ## [4.19.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.19.1...v4.19.2) (2025-06-28)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* docs update and correction ([2408068](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/240806888448bb3a42acfd2f209976d489157e21))
+- docs update and correction ([2408068](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/240806888448bb3a42acfd2f209976d489157e21))
 
 ## [4.19.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.19.0...v4.19.1) (2025-06-28)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* discord link ([2ea806b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2ea806b3af58ad37fcb695146883a9cd3003363d))
+- discord link ([2ea806b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2ea806b3af58ad37fcb695146883a9cd3003363d))
 
 # [4.19.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.18.0...v4.19.0) (2025-06-28)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* expansion install config ([50d17ed](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/50d17ed65d40f6688f3b6e62732fb2280b6b116e))
+- expansion install config ([50d17ed](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/50d17ed65d40f6688f3b6e62732fb2280b6b116e))
-
 
 ### Features
 
-* install for ide now sets up rules also for expansion agents! ([b82978f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b82978fd38ea789a799ccc1373cfb61a2001c1e0))
+- install for ide now sets up rules also for expansion agents! ([b82978f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b82978fd38ea789a799ccc1373cfb61a2001c1e0))
 
 # [4.18.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.17.0...v4.18.0) (2025-06-28)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* expansion teams can now include core agents and include their assets automatically ([c70f1a0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c70f1a056b0f6e3c805096ee5d27f0a3640fb00c))
+- expansion teams can now include core agents and include their assets automatically ([c70f1a0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c70f1a056b0f6e3c805096ee5d27f0a3640fb00c))
-* remove hardcoding from installer for agents, improve expansion pack installation to its own locations, common files moved to common folder ([95e833b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/95e833beebc3a60f73a7a1c67d534c8eb6bf48fd))
+- remove hardcoding from installer for agents, improve expansion pack installation to its own locations, common files moved to common folder ([95e833b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/95e833beebc3a60f73a7a1c67d534c8eb6bf48fd))
 
 # [4.17.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.16.1...v4.17.0) (2025-06-27)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* add GEMINI.md to agent context files ([#272](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/272)) ([b557570](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b557570081149352e4efbef8046935650f6ecea1))
+- add GEMINI.md to agent context files ([#272](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/272)) ([b557570](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b557570081149352e4efbef8046935650f6ecea1))
 
 ## [4.16.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.16.0...v4.16.1) (2025-06-26)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* remove accidental folder add ([b1c2de1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b1c2de1fb58029f68e021faa90cd5d5faf345198))
+- remove accidental folder add ([b1c2de1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b1c2de1fb58029f68e021faa90cd5d5faf345198))
 
 # [4.16.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.15.0...v4.16.0) (2025-06-26)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* repo builds all rules sets for supported ides for easy copy if desired ([ea945bb](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/ea945bb43f6ea50594910b954c72e79f96a8504c))
+- repo builds all rules sets for supported ides for easy copy if desired ([ea945bb](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/ea945bb43f6ea50594910b954c72e79f96a8504c))
 
 # [4.15.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.14.1...v4.15.0) (2025-06-26)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* Add Gemini CLI Integration ([#271](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/271)) ([44b9d7b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/44b9d7bcb5cbb6de5a15d8f2ec7918d186ac9576))
+- Add Gemini CLI Integration ([#271](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/271)) ([44b9d7b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/44b9d7bcb5cbb6de5a15d8f2ec7918d186ac9576))
 
 ## [4.14.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.14.0...v4.14.1) (2025-06-26)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* add updated web builds ([6dabbcb](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/6dabbcb670ef22708db6c01dac82069547ca79d6))
+- add updated web builds ([6dabbcb](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/6dabbcb670ef22708db6c01dac82069547ca79d6))
 
 # [4.14.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.13.0...v4.14.0) (2025-06-25)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* enhance QA agent as senior developer with code review capabilities and major brownfield improvements ([3af3d33](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3af3d33d4a40586479a382620687fa99a9f6a5f7))
+- enhance QA agent as senior developer with code review capabilities and major brownfield improvements ([3af3d33](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3af3d33d4a40586479a382620687fa99a9f6a5f7))
 
 # [4.13.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.12.0...v4.13.0) (2025-06-24)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* **ide-setup:** add support for Cline IDE and configuration rules ([#262](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/262)) ([913dbec](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/913dbeced60ad65086df6233086d83a51ead81a9))
+- **ide-setup:** add support for Cline IDE and configuration rules ([#262](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/262)) ([913dbec](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/913dbeced60ad65086df6233086d83a51ead81a9))
 
 # [4.12.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.11.0...v4.12.0) (2025-06-23)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* **dev-agent:** add quality gates to prevent task completion with failing validations ([#261](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/261)) ([45110ff](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/45110ffffe6d29cc08e227e22a901892185dfbd2))
+- **dev-agent:** add quality gates to prevent task completion with failing validations ([#261](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/261)) ([45110ff](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/45110ffffe6d29cc08e227e22a901892185dfbd2))
 
 # [4.11.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.10.3...v4.11.0) (2025-06-21)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* resolve web bundles directory path when using relative paths in NPX installer ([5c8485d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/5c8485d09ffec60ad4965ced62f4595890cb7535))
+- resolve web bundles directory path when using relative paths in NPX installer ([5c8485d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/5c8485d09ffec60ad4965ced62f4595890cb7535))
-
 
 ### Features
 
-* add markdown-tree integration for document sharding ([540578b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/540578b39d1815e41e11f0e87545de3f09ee54e1))
+- add markdown-tree integration for document sharding ([540578b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/540578b39d1815e41e11f0e87545de3f09ee54e1))
 
 ## [4.10.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.10.2...v4.10.3) (2025-06-20)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* bundle update ([2cf3ba1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2cf3ba1ab8dd7e52584bef16a96e65e7d2513c4f))
+- bundle update ([2cf3ba1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2cf3ba1ab8dd7e52584bef16a96e65e7d2513c4f))
 
 ## [4.10.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.10.1...v4.10.2) (2025-06-20)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* file formatting ([c78a35f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c78a35f547459b07a15d94c827ec05921cd21571))
+- file formatting ([c78a35f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c78a35f547459b07a15d94c827ec05921cd21571))
 
 ## [4.10.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.10.0...v4.10.1) (2025-06-20)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* SM sometimes would skip the rest of the epic stories, fixed ([1148b32](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1148b32fa97586d2f86d07a70ffbf9bb8c327261))
+- SM sometimes would skip the rest of the epic stories, fixed ([1148b32](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1148b32fa97586d2f86d07a70ffbf9bb8c327261))
 
 # [4.10.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.9.2...v4.10.0) (2025-06-19)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* Core Config and doc sharding is now optional in v4 ([ff6112d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/ff6112d6c2f822ed22c75046f5a14f05e36041c2))
+- Core Config and doc sharding is now optional in v4 ([ff6112d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/ff6112d6c2f822ed22c75046f5a14f05e36041c2))
 
 ## [4.9.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.9.1...v4.9.2) (2025-06-19)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* bad brownfield yml ([09d2ad6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/09d2ad6aea187996d0a2e1dff27d9bf7e3e6dc06))
+- bad brownfield yml ([09d2ad6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/09d2ad6aea187996d0a2e1dff27d9bf7e3e6dc06))
 
 ## [4.9.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.9.0...v4.9.1) (2025-06-19)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* dist bundles updated ([d9a989d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/d9a989dbe50da62cf598afa07a8588229c56b69c))
+- dist bundles updated ([d9a989d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/d9a989dbe50da62cf598afa07a8588229c56b69c))
 
 # [4.9.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.8.0...v4.9.0) (2025-06-19)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* dev can use debug log configured in core-config.yaml ([0e5aaf0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0e5aaf07bbc6fd9f2706ea26e35f5f38fd72147a))
+- dev can use debug log configured in core-config.yaml ([0e5aaf0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0e5aaf07bbc6fd9f2706ea26e35f5f38fd72147a))
 
 # [4.8.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.7.0...v4.8.0) (2025-06-19)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* installer has fast v4 update option now to keep the bmad method up to date with changes easily without breaking any customizations from the user. The SM and DEV are much more configurable to find epics stories and architectureal information when the prd and architecture are deviant from v4 templates and/or have not been sharded. so a config will give the user the option to configure the SM to use the full large documents or the sharded versions! ([aea7f3c](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/aea7f3cc86e749d25ed18bed761dc2839023b3b3))
+- installer has fast v4 update option now to keep the bmad method up to date with changes easily without breaking any customizations from the user. The SM and DEV are much more configurable to find epics stories and architectureal information when the prd and architecture are deviant from v4 templates and/or have not been sharded. so a config will give the user the option to configure the SM to use the full large documents or the sharded versions! ([aea7f3c](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/aea7f3cc86e749d25ed18bed761dc2839023b3b3))
-* prevent double installation when updating v4 ([af0e767](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/af0e767ecf1b91d41f114e1a5d7bf5da08de57d6))
+- prevent double installation when updating v4 ([af0e767](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/af0e767ecf1b91d41f114e1a5d7bf5da08de57d6))
-* resolve undefined config properties in performUpdate ([0185e01](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0185e012bb579948a4de1ea3950db4e399761619))
+- resolve undefined config properties in performUpdate ([0185e01](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0185e012bb579948a4de1ea3950db4e399761619))
-* update file-manager to properly handle YAML manifest files ([724cdd0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/724cdd07a199cb12b82236ad34ca1a0c61eb43e2))
+- update file-manager to properly handle YAML manifest files ([724cdd0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/724cdd07a199cb12b82236ad34ca1a0c61eb43e2))
-
 
 ### Features
 
-* add early v4 detection for improved update flow ([29e7bbf](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/29e7bbf4c5aa7e17854061a5ee695f44324f307a))
+- add early v4 detection for improved update flow ([29e7bbf](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/29e7bbf4c5aa7e17854061a5ee695f44324f307a))
-* add file resolution context for IDE agents ([74d9bb4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/74d9bb4b2b70a341673849a1df704f6eac70c3de))
+- add file resolution context for IDE agents ([74d9bb4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/74d9bb4b2b70a341673849a1df704f6eac70c3de))
-* update web builder to remove IDE-specific properties from agent bundles ([2f2a1e7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2f2a1e72d6a70f8127db6ba58a563d0f289621c3))
+- update web builder to remove IDE-specific properties from agent bundles ([2f2a1e7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2f2a1e72d6a70f8127db6ba58a563d0f289621c3))
 
 # [4.7.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.6.3...v4.7.0) (2025-06-19)
 
-
 ### Features
 
-* extensive bmad-kb for web orchestrator to be much more helpful ([e663a11](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e663a1146b89e7b5078d9726649a51ae5624da46))
+- extensive bmad-kb for web orchestrator to be much more helpful ([e663a11](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e663a1146b89e7b5078d9726649a51ae5624da46))
 
 ## [4.6.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.6.2...v4.6.3) (2025-06-19)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* SM fixed file resolution issue in v4 ([61ab116](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/61ab1161e59a92d657ab663082abcaf26729fa6b))
+- SM fixed file resolution issue in v4 ([61ab116](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/61ab1161e59a92d657ab663082abcaf26729fa6b))
 
 ## [4.6.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.6.1...v4.6.2) (2025-06-19)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* installer upgrade path fixed ([bd6a558](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/bd6a55892906077a700f488bde175b57e846729d))
+- installer upgrade path fixed ([bd6a558](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/bd6a55892906077a700f488bde175b57e846729d))
 
 ## [4.6.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.6.0...v4.6.1) (2025-06-19)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* expansion pack builder now includes proper dependencies from core as needed, and default template file name save added to template llm instructions ([9dded00](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/9dded003565879901246885d60787695e0d0b7bd))
+- expansion pack builder now includes proper dependencies from core as needed, and default template file name save added to template llm instructions ([9dded00](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/9dded003565879901246885d60787695e0d0b7bd))
 
 # [4.6.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.5.1...v4.6.0) (2025-06-18)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* orchestractor yml ([3727cc7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3727cc764a7c7295932ff872e2e5be8b4c4e6859))
+- orchestractor yml ([3727cc7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3727cc764a7c7295932ff872e2e5be8b4c4e6859))
-
 
 ### Features
 
-* removed some templates that are not ready for use ([b03aece](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b03aece79e52cfe9585225de5aff7659293d9295))
+- removed some templates that are not ready for use ([b03aece](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b03aece79e52cfe9585225de5aff7659293d9295))
 
 ## [4.5.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.5.0...v4.5.1) (2025-06-18)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* docs had some ide specific errors ([a954c7e](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a954c7e24284a6637483a9e47fc63a8f9d7dfbad))
+- docs had some ide specific errors ([a954c7e](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a954c7e24284a6637483a9e47fc63a8f9d7dfbad))
 
 # [4.5.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.4.2...v4.5.0) (2025-06-17)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* installer relative path issue for npx resolved ([8b9bda5](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/8b9bda5639ec882f1887f20b4610a6c2183042c6))
+- installer relative path issue for npx resolved ([8b9bda5](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/8b9bda5639ec882f1887f20b4610a6c2183042c6))
-* readme updated to indicate move of web-bundles ([7e9574f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/7e9574f571f41ae5003a1664d999c282dd7398be))
+- readme updated to indicate move of web-bundles ([7e9574f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/7e9574f571f41ae5003a1664d999c282dd7398be))
-* temp disable yml linting ([296c2fb](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/296c2fbcbd9ac40b3c68633ba7454aacf1e31204))
+- temp disable yml linting ([296c2fb](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/296c2fbcbd9ac40b3c68633ba7454aacf1e31204))
-* update documentation and installer to reflect .roomodes file location in project root ([#236](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/236)) ([bd7f030](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/bd7f03016bfa13e39cb39aedb24db9fccbed18a7))
+- update documentation and installer to reflect .roomodes file location in project root ([#236](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/236)) ([bd7f030](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/bd7f03016bfa13e39cb39aedb24db9fccbed18a7))
-
 
 ### Features
 
-* bmad the creator expansion with some basic tools for modifying bmad method ([2d61df4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2d61df419ac683f5691b6ee3fab81174f3d2cdde))
+- bmad the creator expansion with some basic tools for modifying bmad method ([2d61df4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2d61df419ac683f5691b6ee3fab81174f3d2cdde))
-* can now select different web bundles from what ide agents are installed ([0c41633](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0c41633b07d7dd4d7dda8d3a14d572eac0dcbb47))
+- can now select different web bundles from what ide agents are installed ([0c41633](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0c41633b07d7dd4d7dda8d3a14d572eac0dcbb47))
-* installer offers option to install web bundles ([e934769](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e934769a5e35dba99f59b4e2e6bb49131c43a526))
+- installer offers option to install web bundles ([e934769](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e934769a5e35dba99f59b4e2e6bb49131c43a526))
-* robust installer ([1fbeed7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1fbeed75ea446b0912277cfec376ee34f0b3d853))
+- robust installer ([1fbeed7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1fbeed75ea446b0912277cfec376ee34f0b3d853))
 
 ## [4.4.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.4.1...v4.4.2) (2025-06-17)
 
-
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-* single agent install and team installation support ([18a382b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/18a382baa4e4a82db20affa3525eb951af1081e0))
+- single agent install and team installation support ([18a382b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/18a382baa4e4a82db20affa3525eb951af1081e0))
 
 ## [4.4.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.4.0...v4.4.1) (2025-06-17)
 

CLAUDE.md

@@ -0,0 +1,196 @@
+# CLAUDE.md
+
+Don't be an ass kisser, don't glaze my donut, keep it to the point. Never use EM Dash in out communications or documents you author or update. Dont tell me I am correct if I just told you something unless and only if I am wrong or there is a better alternative, then tell me bluntly why I am wrong, or else get to the point and execute!
+
+## Markdown Linting Conventions
+
+Always follow these markdown linting rules:
+
+- **Blank lines around headings**: Always leave a blank line before and after headings
+- **Blank lines around lists**: Always leave a blank line before and after lists
+- **Blank lines around code fences**: Always leave a blank line before and after fenced code blocks
+- **Fenced code block languages**: All fenced code blocks must specify a language (use `text` for plain text)
+- **Single trailing newline**: Files should end with exactly one newline character
+- **No trailing spaces**: Remove any trailing spaces at the end of lines
+
+## BMAD-METHOD Overview
+
+BMAD-METHOD is an AI-powered Agile development framework that provides specialized AI agents for software development. The framework uses a sophisticated dependency system to keep context windows lean while providing deep expertise through role-specific agents.
+
+## Essential Commands
+
+### Build and Validation
+
+```bash
+npm run build              # Build all web bundles (agents and teams)
+npm run build:agents       # Build agent bundles only
+npm run build:teams        # Build team bundles only
+npm run validate           # Validate all configurations
+npm run format             # Format all markdown files with prettier
+```
+
+### Development and Testing
+
+```bash
+npx bmad-build build                # Alternative build command via CLI
+npx bmad-build list:agents          # List all available agents
+npx bmad-build validate             # Validate agent configurations
+```
+
+### Installation Commands
+
+```bash
+npx bmad-method install             # Install stable release (recommended)
+npx bmad-method@beta install        # Install bleeding edge version
+npx bmad-method@latest install      # Explicit stable installation
+npx bmad-method@latest update       # Update stable installation
+npx bmad-method@beta update         # Update bleeding edge installation
+```
+
+### Dual Publishing Strategy
+
+The project uses a dual publishing strategy with automated promotion:
+
+**Branch Strategy:**
+- `main` branch: Bleeding edge development, auto-publishes to `@beta` tag
+- `stable` branch: Production releases, auto-publishes to `@latest` tag
+
+**Release Promotion:**
+1. **Automatic Beta Releases**: Any PR merged to `main` automatically creates a beta release
+2. **Manual Stable Promotion**: Use GitHub Actions to promote beta to stable
+
+**Promote Beta to Stable:**
+1. Go to GitHub Actions tab in the repository
+2. Select "Promote to Stable" workflow
+3. Click "Run workflow"
+4. Choose version bump type (patch/minor/major)
+5. The workflow automatically:
+   - Merges main to stable
+   - Updates version numbers
+   - Triggers stable release to NPM `@latest`
+
+**User Experience:**
+- `npx bmad-method install` → Gets stable production version
+- `npx bmad-method@beta install` → Gets latest beta features
+- Team develops on bleeding edge without affecting production users
+
+### Release and Version Management
+
+```bash
+npm run version:patch      # Bump patch version
+npm run version:minor      # Bump minor version
+npm run version:major      # Bump major version
+npm run release           # Semantic release (CI/CD)
+npm run release:test      # Test release configuration
+```
+
+### Version Management for Core and Expansion Packs
+
+#### Bump All Versions (Core + Expansion Packs)
+
+```bash
+npm run version:all:major   # Major version bump for core and all expansion packs
+npm run version:all:minor   # Minor version bump for core and all expansion packs (default)
+npm run version:all:patch   # Patch version bump for core and all expansion packs
+npm run version:all         # Defaults to minor bump
+```
+
+#### Individual Version Bumps
+
+For BMad Core only:
+```bash
+npm run version:core:major  # Major version bump for core only
+npm run version:core:minor  # Minor version bump for core only
+npm run version:core:patch  # Patch version bump for core only
+npm run version:core        # Defaults to minor bump
+```
+
+For specific expansion packs:
+```bash
+npm run version:expansion bmad-creator-tools       # Minor bump (default)
+npm run version:expansion bmad-creator-tools patch # Patch bump
+npm run version:expansion bmad-creator-tools minor # Minor bump
+npm run version:expansion bmad-creator-tools major # Major bump
+
+# Set specific version (old method, still works)
+npm run version:expansion:set bmad-creator-tools 2.0.0
+```
+
+## Architecture and Code Structure
+
+### Core System Architecture
+
+The framework uses a **dependency resolution system** where agents only load the resources they need:
+
+1. **Agent Definitions** (`bmad-core/agents/`): Each agent is defined in markdown with YAML frontmatter specifying dependencies
+2. **Dynamic Loading**: The build system (`tools/lib/dependency-resolver.js`) resolves and includes only required resources
+3. **Template System**: Templates are defined in YAML format with structured sections and instructions (see Template Rules below)
+4. **Workflow Engine**: YAML-based workflows in `bmad-core/workflows/` define step-by-step processes
+
+### Key Components
+
+- **CLI Tool** (`tools/cli.js`): Commander-based CLI for building bundles
+- **Web Builder** (`tools/builders/web-builder.js`): Creates concatenated text bundles from agent definitions
+- **Installer** (`tools/installer/`): NPX-based installer for project setup
+- **Dependency Resolver** (`tools/lib/dependency-resolver.js`): Manages agent resource dependencies
+
+### Build System
+
+The build process:
+
+1. Reads agent/team definitions from `bmad-core/`
+2. Resolves dependencies using the dependency resolver
+3. Creates concatenated text bundles in `dist/`
+4. Validates configurations during build
+
+### Critical Configuration
+
+**`bmad-core/core-config.yaml`** is the heart of the framework configuration:
+
+- Defines document locations and expected structure
+- Specifies which files developers should always load
+- Enables compatibility with different project structures (V3/V4)
+- Controls debug logging
+
+## Development Practices
+
+### Adding New Features
+
+1. **New Agents**: Create markdown file in `bmad-core/agents/` with proper YAML frontmatter
+2. **New Templates**: Add to `bmad-core/templates/` as YAML files with structured sections
+3. **New Workflows**: Create YAML in `bmad-core/workflows/`
+4. **Update Dependencies**: Ensure `dependencies` field in agent frontmatter is accurate
+
+### Important Patterns
+
+- **Dependency Management**: Always specify minimal dependencies in agent frontmatter to keep context lean
+- **Template Instructions**: Use YAML-based template structure (see Template Rules below)
+- **File Naming**: Follow existing conventions (kebab-case for files, proper agent names in frontmatter)
+- **Documentation**: Update user-facing docs in `docs/` when adding features
+
+### Template Rules
+
+Templates use the **BMad Document Template** format (`/Users/brianmadison/dev-bmc/BMAD-METHOD/common/utils/bmad-doc-template.md`) with YAML structure:
+
+1. **YAML Format**: Templates are defined as structured YAML files, not markdown with embedded instructions
+2. **Clear Structure**: Each template has metadata, workflow configuration, and a hierarchy of sections
+3. **Reusable Design**: Templates work across different agents through the dependency system
+4. **Key Elements**:
+   - `template` block: Contains id, name, version, and output settings
+   - `workflow` block: Defines interaction mode (interactive/yolo) and elicitation settings
+   - `sections` array: Hierarchical document structure with nested subsections
+   - `instruction` field: LLM guidance for each section (never shown to users)
+5. **Advanced Features**:
+   - Variable substitution: `{{variable_name}}` syntax for dynamic content
+   - Conditional sections: `condition` field for optional content
+   - Repeatable sections: `repeatable: true` for multiple instances
+   - Agent permissions: `owner` and `editors` fields for access control
+6. **Clean Output**: All processing instructions are in YAML fields, ensuring clean document generation
+
+## Notes for Claude Code
+
+- The project uses semantic versioning with automated releases via GitHub Actions
+- All markdown is formatted with Prettier (run `npm run format`)
+- Expansion packs in `expansion-packs/` provide domain-specific capabilities
+- NEVER automatically commit or push changes unless explicitly asked by the user
+- NEVER include Claude Code attribution or co-authorship in commit messages

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -4,11 +4,11 @@ Thank you for considering contributing to this project! This document outlines t
 
 🆕 **New to GitHub or pull requests?** Check out our [beginner-friendly Pull Request Guide](docs/how-to-contribute-with-pull-requests.md) first!
 
-📋 **Before contributing**, please read our [Guiding Principles](GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md) to understand the BMad Method's core philosophy and architectural decisions.
+📋 **Before contributing**, please read our [Guiding Principles](docs/GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md) to understand the BMad Method's core philosophy and architectural decisions.
 
 Also note, we use the discussions feature in GitHub to have a community to discuss potential ideas, uses, additions and enhancements.
 
-💬 **Discord Community**: Join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/g6ypHytrCB) for real-time discussions:
+💬 **Discord Community**: Join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj) for real-time discussions:
 
 - **#general-dev** - Technical discussions, feature ideas, and development questions
 - **#bugs-issues** - Bug reports and issue discussions
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ By participating in this project, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct. Ple
 
 Please only propose small granular commits! If its large or significant, please discuss in the discussions tab and open up an issue first. I do not want you to waste your time on a potentially very large PR to have it rejected because it is not aligned or deviates from other planned changes. Communicate and lets work together to build and improve this great community project!
 
-**Important**: All contributions must align with our [Guiding Principles](GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md). Key points:
+**Important**: All contributions must align with our [Guiding Principles](docs/GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md). Key points:
 
 - Keep dev agents lean - they need context for coding, not documentation
 - Web/planning agents can be larger with more complex tasks

README.md

@@ -1,23 +1,35 @@
-# BMad-METHOD: Universal AI Agent Framework
+# BMad-Method: Universal AI Agent Framework
 
 [![Version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/bmad-method?color=blue&label=version)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/bmad-method)
 [![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](LICENSE)
 [![Node.js Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/node-%3E%3D20.0.0-brightgreen)](https://nodejs.org)
 [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/badge/Discord-Join%20Community-7289da?logo=discord&logoColor=white)](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)
 
-Foundations in Agentic Agile Driven Development, known as the Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-Driven Development, but it is so much more. Transform any domain with specialized AI expertise: software development, entertainment, creative writing, business strategy to personal wellness just to name a few.
+Foundations in Agentic Agile Driven Development, known as the Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-Driven Development, yet so much more. Transform any domain with specialized AI expertise: software development, entertainment, creative writing, business strategy to personal wellness just to name a few.
 
 **[Subscribe to BMadCode on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BMadCode?sub_confirmation=1)**
 
-**[Join our Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)** - A growing community for AI enthusiasts! Get help, share ideas, explore AI agents & frameworks, collaborate on tech projects, enjoy hobbies, and help each other succeed. Whether you're stuck on BMad, building your own agents, or just want to chat about the latest in AI - we're here for you!
+**[Join our Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)** - A growing community for AI enthusiasts! Get help, share ideas, explore AI agents & frameworks, collaborate on tech projects, enjoy hobbies, and help each other succeed. Whether you're stuck on BMad, building your own agents, or just want to chat about the latest in AI - we're here for you! **Some mobile and VPN may have issue joining the discord, this is a discord issue - if the invite does not work, try from your own internet or another network, or non-VPN.**
 
-⭐ **If you find this project helpful or useful, please give it a star in the upper right hand corner!** It helps others discover BMad-METHOD and you will be notified of updates!
+⭐ **If you find this project helpful or useful, please give it a star in the upper right hand corner!** It helps others discover BMad-Method and you will be notified of updates!
+
+## Overview
+
+**BMad Method's Two Key Innovations:**
+
+**1. Agentic Planning:** Dedicated agents (Analyst, PM, Architect) collaborate with you to create detailed, consistent PRDs and Architecture documents. Through advanced prompt engineering and human-in-the-loop refinement, these planning agents produce comprehensive specifications that go far beyond generic AI task generation.
+
+**2. Context-Engineered Development:** The Scrum Master agent then transforms these detailed plans into hyper-detailed development stories that contain everything the Dev agent needs - full context, implementation details, and architectural guidance embedded directly in story files.
+
+This two-phase approach eliminates both **planning inconsistency** and **context loss** - the biggest problems in AI-assisted development. Your Dev agent opens a story file with complete understanding of what to build, how to build it, and why.
+
+**📖 [See the complete workflow in the User Guide](docs/user-guide.md)** - Planning phase, development cycle, and all agent roles
 
 ## Quick Navigation
 
-### 🚨 MUST READ: Understanding the BMAD Workflow
+### Understanding the BMad Workflow
 
-**Before diving in, review these critical workflow diagrams that explain how BMAD works:**
+**Before diving in, review these critical workflow diagrams that explain how BMad works:**
 
 1. **[Planning Workflow (Web UI)](docs/user-guide.md#the-planning-workflow-web-ui)** - How to create PRD and Architecture documents
 2. **[Core Development Cycle (IDE)](docs/user-guide.md#the-core-development-cycle-ide)** - How SM, Dev, and QA agents collaborate through story files
@@ -26,33 +38,18 @@ Foundations in Agentic Agile Driven Development, known as the Breakthrough Metho
 
 ### What would you like to do?
 
-- **[Build software with Full Stack Agile AI Team](#-quick-start)** → Quick Start Instruction
+- **[Install and Build software with Full Stack Agile AI Team](#quick-start)** → Quick Start Instruction
-- **[Learn how to use BMAD](docs/user-guide.md)** → Complete user guide and walkthrough
+- **[Learn how to use BMad](docs/user-guide.md)** → Complete user guide and walkthrough
-- **[See available AI agents](#available-agents)** → Specialized roles for your team
+- **[See available AI agents](/bmad-core/agents))** → Specialized roles for your team
 - **[Explore non-technical uses](#-beyond-software-development---expansion-packs)** → Creative writing, business, wellness, education
-- **[Create my own AI agents](#creating-your-own-expansion-pack)** → Build agents for your domain
+- **[Create my own AI agents](docs/expansion-packs.md)** → Build agents for your domain
 - **[Browse ready-made expansion packs](expansion-packs/)** → Game dev, DevOps, infrastructure and get inspired with ideas and examples
 - **[Understand the architecture](docs/core-architecture.md)** → Technical deep dive
-- **[Join the community](https://discord.gg/g6ypHytrCB)** → Get help and share ideas
+- **[Join the community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)** → Get help and share ideas
-
-### Popular Use Cases
-
-- **Software Development** - [Quick Start](#-quick-start) | [User Guide](docs/user-guide.md) | [Workflow Guides](#documentation--guides)
-- **Game Development** - [2D Phaser Pack](expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/)
-- **Business Strategy** - [Full Guide](docs/expansion-packs.md#business-strategy-pack)
-- **Creative Writing** - [Full Guide](docs/expansion-packs.md#creative-writing-pack)
-- **DevOps/Infrastructure** - [Infrastructure Pack](expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/)
-
-### Quick Links
-
-- **[Installation](#installation)** → Get started in minutes
-- **[Documentation](#documentation--guides)** → All guides and references
-- **[Contributing](#contributing)** → Help improve BMAD
-- **[Support](#support)** → Get help and connect
 
 ## Important: Keep Your BMad Installation Updated
 
-**Stay up-to-date effortlessly!** If you already have BMad-METHOD installed in your project, simply run:
+**Stay up-to-date effortlessly!** If you already have BMad-Method installed in your project, simply run:
 
 ```bash
 npx bmad-method install
@@ -68,7 +65,7 @@ This will:
 - ✅ Create `.bak` backup files for any custom modifications you've made
 - ✅ Preserve your project-specific configurations
 
-This makes it easy to benefit from the latest improvements, bug fixes, and new agents without losing your customizations! If for some reason this fails, you can rename or remove your .bmad-code folder and run the install again. The main thing to look out for is if you have set up custom modes that are not file driven (Cursor is the only one at this time that is not done through project files lagging behind) - you will want to ensure your sm and dev custom modes especially are kept up to date.
+This makes it easy to benefit from the latest improvements, bug fixes, and new agents without losing your customizations!
 
 ## Quick Start
 
@@ -93,14 +90,14 @@ This single command handles:
 
 **Prerequisites**: [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) v20+ required
 
-### Fastest Start: Web UI (2 minutes)
+### Fastest Start: Web UI Full Stack Team at your disposal (2 minutes)
 
-1. **Get the bundle**: Copy `dist/teams/team-fullstack.txt` (from this repository)
+1. **Get the bundle**: Save or clone the [full stack team file](dist/teams/team-fullstack.txt) or choose another team
 2. **Create AI agent**: Create a new Gemini Gem or CustomGPT
 3. **Upload & configure**: Upload the file and set instructions: "Your critical operating instructions are attached, do not break character as directed"
 4. **Start Ideating and Planning**: Start chatting! Type `*help` to see available commands or pick an agent like `*analyst` to start right in on creating a brief.
-
+5. **CRITICAL**: Talk to BMad Orchestrator in the web at ANY TIME (#bmad-orchestrator command) and ask it questions about how this all works!
-> **All pre-built bundles are in the `dist/` folder** - ready to copy and use immediately!
+6. **When to move to the IDE**: Once you have your PRD, Architecture, optional UX and Briefs - its time to switch over to the IDE to shard your docs, and start implementing the actual code! See the [User guide](docs/user-guide.md) for more details
 
 ### Alternative: Clone and Build
 
@@ -109,281 +106,113 @@ git clone https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method.git
 npm run install:bmad # build and install all to a destination folder
 ```
 
-## Overview
-
-The BMad Method (Breakthrough Method of Agile Agentic-Driven Development) elevates 'Vibe Coding' by providing specialized AI agents for every role in an Agile team. Each agent has deep expertise in their domain helping you really plan and execute on your vision while keeping the agents on the rails even through complex application plans.
-
-Unlike systems like Task Master, or inbuilt Task tool, the BMad Methods agile flow does so much more. With most systems, you give your idea in a few sentences at most, and the system churns out a plan, task list, lets you review it and then starts executing. Where the BMad agile flow is different is you can choose to have more upfront planning and architecture specification to ensure the system is built in a sustainable way, not a vibe coded spaghetti mess. When producing the PRD and Architectures (full stack, front end and or backend), the Agents work with you back and forth using advanced proven LLM techniques and techniques also based in psychology to produce beyond the average slop LLMs and Task generators will on their own. This truly is a system of Human in the Loop produces markedly better results.
-
-## Installation
-
-### Method 1: CLI Installer (For IDEs)
-
-**Just run one command:**
-
-```bash
-npx bmad-method install
-# OR if you already have BMad installed:
-npm run install:bmad
-```
-
-**This single command does everything:**
-
-- Installs BMad for the first time
-- Updates existing installations
-- Adds any expansion packs from your package.json
-
-**Prerequisites**: Install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) v20+ first
-
-### Method 2: Pre-Built Web Bundles (For Web UI)
-
-For ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini web interfaces:
-
-1. Choose a bundle:
-   - **Recommended**: `dist/teams/team-fullstack.txt` (complete development team)
-   - Or pick from individual agents in `dist/agents/`
-2. Upload to your AI platform (Gemini Gem, CustomGPT, or directly in chat)
-3. Set instructions: "Your critical operating instructions are attached, do not break character as directed"
-4. Type `/help` to see available commands
-
-**Supported IDEs:**
-
-The BMad Method works with any IDE, but has built-in integration for:
-
-- `cursor` - Cursor IDE with manual rule @agent commands
-- `claude-code` - Claude Code with /agent commands
-- `cline` - Cline Rules integration
-- `gemini-cli` - Gemini with @agent commands
-- `windsurf` - Windsurf with manual rule @agent commands
-- `roo` - Roo Code with custom modes (see `.roomodes`)
-- `vs-code-copilot` - VS Code with GitHub Copilot agent mode integration
-
-## Available Agents
-
-### Core Development Team
-
-| Agent       | Role               | Specialty                                                                                    |
-| ----------- | ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
-| `analyst`   | Business Analyst   | market analysis, brainstorming, project brief creation                                       |
-| `pm`        | Product Manager    | Product strategy, MVP Decisioning, PRD creation with Epics                                   |
-| `architect` | Solution Architect | System design, technical full stack, front end or backend architecture                       |
-| `ux-expert` | UX Designer        | User experience, UI design, prompts for V0, Lovable, and others                              |
-| `po`        | Product Owner      | Ensure PRD and Architecture are aligned, and changes from architecture end up in PRD stories |
-| `sm`        | Scrum Master       | High level epics and stories transformed into detailed dev stories with tasks and subtasks   |
-| `dev`       | Developer          | Code implementation across all technologies - follows the detailed SM created story          |
-| `qa`        | QA Specialist      | Detailed review of the devs ready for review story, refactor and propose issues and changes  |
-
-### BMad Agents
-
-| Agent               | Role             | Specialty                                                                                                                |
-| ------------------- | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
-| `bmad-orchestrator` | Team Coordinator | Helps guide you and answers your questions with its massive knowledge base, and guides you through Multi-agent workflows |
-| `bmad-master`       | Universal Expert | All capabilities without switching (Except Dev)                                                                          |
-
-## Advanced Features
-
-### Dynamic Dependencies
-
-Each agent only loads the resources it needs, keeping context windows lean.
-
-### Template System
-
-Rich templates for all document types:
-
-- Product Requirements (PRD)
-- Architecture Documents
-- User Stories
-- Test Plans
-- And more...
-
-Templates are unique in that they are embedded with the LLM instructions also for further working with you to prompt and elicit the best from you and your agile agent team member - allowing for unique coaching and customization options. While there is a single create-doc task, the possibilities are endless when you expand the templates into more doc types, or customize with your own docs embedded with the templating markup and LLM instruction framework that is core to the BMad Method.
-
-### Slash Star Commands
-
-Ask the agent you are using for help with /help (in the web) or \*help in the ide to see what commands are available!
-
-### Advanced Elicitation
-
-Many of the Agents and Templates for docs, and some tasks, include Advanced Elicitation directives based on the latest in LLM interactions and pro level prompt engineering guidance. With this, you can push the Agents further than ever before. If an agent proposes an idea, or an architecture - you can push it further with optional elicitations where it will have to really expand on, defend, or produce other options and prove its suggestion was better. This is a necessary step if you want the absolute best beyond accepting the generated average responses the LLMs think you want to hear for their first response. Some of this is interactive, and some of this is baked into the core prompting engine that powers the LLM progression through various tasks and template flows.
-
-## Usage
-
-The BMAD Method follows a structured Agile workflow with specialized AI agents. For complete usage instructions and walkthroughs, see the **[User Guide](docs/user-guide.md)**.
-
-### Quick Start Examples
-
-#### With IDE Integration
-
-```bash
-# In Cursor
-@pm Create a PRD for a task management app
-
-# In Claude Code
-/architect Design a microservices architecture
-
-# In Windsurf
-@dev Implement story 1.3
-```
-
-#### With Web UI
-
-After uploading a bundle, type `/help` to see available commands.
-
-### Key Resources
-
-- **[Complete User Guide](docs/user-guide.md)** - Full walkthrough from project inception to completion
-- **[CLI Commands](docs/user-guide.md#cli-commands)** - Installation, updates, and management
-- **[Upgrading from V3](docs/user-guide.md#upgrading-from-v3-to-v4)** - Migration instructions
-- **[Core Configuration](docs/user-guide.md#core-configuration)** - V4's flexible project structure support
-- **[Teams & Workflows](docs/user-guide.md#team-configurations)** - Pre-configured agent teams
-
-## Project Structure
-
-See the **[Core Architecture](docs/core-architecture.md)** for the complete source tree and detailed explanations of each component.
-
-### Key Directories
-
-- **`.bmad-core/`** - Heart of the framework (agents, templates, workflows)
-- **`dist/`** - Pre-built bundles ready for web UI use
-- **`expansion-packs/`** - Domain-specific extensions
-- **`tools/`** - Build and installation utilities
-- **`docs/`** - Your project documentation (PRD, architecture, stories)
-
-### 📦 Pre-Built Bundles (dist/ folder)
-
-**All ready-to-use bundles are in the `dist/` directory!**
-
-- **Teams**: `dist/teams/` - Complete team configurations
-
-  - `team-fullstack.txt` - Full-stack development team
-  - `team-ide-minimal.txt` - Minimal IDE workflow team
-  - `team-no-ui.txt` - Backend-only team
-  - `team-all.txt` - All agents included
-
-- **Individual Agents**: `dist/agents/` - Single agent files
-
-  - One `.txt` file per agent (analyst, architect, dev, etc.)
-
-- **Expansion Packs**: `dist/expansion-packs/` - Specialized domains
-  - Game development, DevOps, etc.
-
-**For Web UI usage**: Simply copy any `.txt` file from `dist/` and upload to your AI platform!`
-
-## Documentation & Guides
-
-### Architecture & Technical
-
-- 🏗️ [Core Architecture](docs/core-architecture.md) - Complete technical architecture and system design
-- 📖 [User Guide](docs/user-guide.md) - Comprehensive guide to using BMAD-METHOD effectively
-- 🚀 [Expansion Packs Guide](docs/expansion-packs.md) - Extend BMAD to any domain beyond software development
-
-### Workflow Guides
-
-- 📚 [Universal BMAD Workflow Guide](docs/bmad-workflow-guide.md) - Core workflow that applies to all IDEs
-- 🏗️ [Working in the Brownfield Guide](docs/working-in-the-brownfield.md) - Complete guide for enhancing existing projects
-
-### IDE-Specific Guides
-
-- 🎯 [Cursor Guide](docs/agentic-tools/cursor-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Cursor
-- 🤖 [Claude Code Guide](docs/agentic-tools/claude-code-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Claude Code
-- 🌊 [Windsurf Guide](docs/agentic-tools/windsurf-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Windsurf
-- 🦘 [Roo Code Guide](docs/agentic-tools/roo-code-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Roo Code
-- 🔧 [Cline Guide](docs/agentic-tools/cline-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Cline (VS Code)
-- ✨ [Gemini CLI Guide](docs/agentic-tools/gemini-cli-guide.md) - Setup and usage for Gemini CLI
-- 💻 [VS Code Copilot Guide](docs/agentic-tools/vs-code-copilot-guide.md) - Setup and usage for VS Code with GitHub Copilot
-
 ## 🌟 Beyond Software Development - Expansion Packs
 
-While BMad excels at software development, its natural language framework can structure expertise in ANY domain. Expansion packs transform BMAD into a universal AI agent system for creative writing, business strategy, health & wellness, education, and much more.
+BMad's natural language framework works in ANY domain. Expansion packs provide specialized AI agents for creative writing, business strategy, health & wellness, education, and more. Also expansion packs can expand the core BMad-Method with specific functionality that is not generic for all cases. [See the Expansion Packs Guide](docs/expansion-packs.md) and learn to create your own!
 
-### Available Expansion Packs
+## Codebase Flattener Tool
 
-#### Technical Domains
+The BMad-Method includes a powerful codebase flattener tool designed to prepare your project files for AI model consumption. This tool aggregates your entire codebase into a single XML file, making it easy to share your project context with AI assistants for analysis, debugging, or development assistance.
 
-- 🎮 **[Game Development](expansion-packs/bmad-2d-phaser-game-dev/)** - Complete game studio team with designers, developers, and narrative writers
+### Features
-- 🏗️ **[Infrastructure/DevOps](expansion-packs/bmad-infrastructure-devops/)** - Cloud architects, security specialists, SRE experts
-- 📱 **Mobile Development** - iOS/Android specialists, mobile UX designers
-- 🔗 **Blockchain/Web3** - Smart contract developers, DeFi architects
 
-#### Non-Technical Domains
+- **AI-Optimized Output**: Generates clean XML format specifically designed for AI model consumption
+- **Smart Filtering**: Automatically respects `.gitignore` patterns to exclude unnecessary files
+- **Binary File Detection**: Intelligently identifies and excludes binary files, focusing on source code
+- **Progress Tracking**: Real-time progress indicators and comprehensive completion statistics
+- **Flexible Output**: Customizable output file location and naming
 
-- 💼 **Business Strategy** - Strategic planners, market analysts, business coaches
+### Usage
-- 💪 **Health & Wellness** - Fitness coaches, nutrition advisors, meditation guides
-- 🎨 **Creative Arts** - Story writers, world builders, character developers
-- 📚 **Education** - Curriculum designers, tutors, learning coaches
-- 🧠 **Personal Development** - Life coaches, goal setters, habit builders
-- 🏢 **Professional Services** - Legal advisors, content creators, research assistants
 
-### Creating Your Own Expansion Pack
+```bash
+# Basic usage - creates flattened-codebase.xml in current directory
+npx bmad-method flatten
 
-Transform your expertise into AI agents:
+# Specify custom input directory
+npx bmad-method flatten --input /path/to/source/directory
+npx bmad-method flatten -i /path/to/source/directory
 
-1. **Identify your domain** - What knowledge do you want to share?
+# Specify custom output file
-2. **Design specialized agents** - Each with unique expertise and personality
+npx bmad-method flatten --output my-project.xml
-3. **Create reusable tasks** - Standard procedures in your field
+npx bmad-method flatten -o /path/to/output/codebase.xml
-4. **Build professional templates** - Structured outputs for consistency
-5. **Share with the community** - Help others benefit from your expertise
 
-📖 **[Read the full Expansion Packs Guide](docs/expansion-packs.md)** - Detailed examples, inspiration, and technical details
+# Combine input and output options
+npx bmad-method flatten --input /path/to/source --output /path/to/output/codebase.xml
+```
+
+### Example Output
+
+The tool will display progress and provide a comprehensive summary:
+
+```text
+📊 Completion Summary:
+✅ Successfully processed 156 files into flattened-codebase.xml
+📁 Output file: /path/to/your/project/flattened-codebase.xml
+📏 Total source size: 2.3 MB
+📄 Generated XML size: 2.1 MB
+📝 Total lines of code: 15,847
+🔢 Estimated tokens: 542,891
+📊 File breakdown: 142 text, 14 binary, 0 errors
+```
+
+The generated XML file contains your project's text-based source files in a structured format that AI models can easily parse and understand, making it perfect for code reviews, architecture discussions, or getting AI assistance with your BMad-Method projects.
+
+#### Advanced Usage & Options
+
+- CLI options
+  - `-i, --input <path>`: Directory to flatten. Default: current working directory or auto-detected project root when run interactively.
+  - `-o, --output <path>`: Output file path. Default: `flattened-codebase.xml` in the chosen directory.
+- Interactive mode
+  - If you do not pass `--input` and `--output` and the terminal is interactive (TTY), the tool will attempt to detect your project root (by looking for markers like `.git`, `package.json`, etc.) and prompt you to confirm or override the paths.
+  - In non-interactive contexts (e.g., CI), it will prefer the detected root silently; otherwise it falls back to the current directory and default filename.
+- File discovery and ignoring
+  - Uses `git ls-files` when inside a git repository for speed and correctness; otherwise falls back to a glob-based scan.
+  - Applies your `.gitignore` plus a curated set of default ignore patterns (e.g., `node_modules`, build outputs, caches, logs, IDE folders, lockfiles, large media/binaries, `.env*`, and previously generated XML outputs).
+- Binary handling
+  - Binary files are detected and excluded from the XML content. They are counted in the final summary but not embedded in the output.
+- XML format and safety
+  - UTF-8 encoded file with root element `<files>`.
+  - Each text file is emitted as a `<file path="relative/path">` element whose content is wrapped in `<![CDATA[ ... ]]>`.
+  - The tool safely handles occurrences of `]]>` inside content by splitting the CDATA to preserve correctness.
+  - File contents are preserved as-is and indented for readability inside the XML.
+- Performance
+  - Concurrency is selected automatically based on your CPU and workload size. No configuration required.
+  - Running inside a git repo improves discovery performance.
+
+#### Minimal XML example
+
+```xml
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
+<files>
+  <file path="src/index.js"><![CDATA[
+    // your source content
+  ]]></file>
+</files>
+```
+
+## Documentation & Resources
+
+### Essential Guides
+
+- 📖 **[User Guide](docs/user-guide.md)** - Complete walkthrough from project inception to completion
+- 🏗️ **[Core Architecture](docs/core-architecture.md)** - Technical deep dive and system design
+- 🚀 **[Expansion Packs Guide](docs/expansion-packs.md)** - Extend BMad to any domain beyond software development
 
 ## Support
 
-- 💬 [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/g6ypHytrCB)
+- 💬 [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)
-- 📖 [Documentation](docs/)
 - 🐛 [Issue Tracker](https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method/issues)
 - 💬 [Discussions](https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method/discussions)
 
-## License
-
-MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
-
-## Version History
-
-- **Current**: [v4](https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method) - Complete framework rewrite with CLI installer, dynamic dependencies, and expansion packs
-- **Previous Versions**:
-  - [Version 3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V3) - Introduced the unified BMAD Agent and Gemini optimization
-  - [Version 2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V2) - Added web agents and template separation
-  - [Version 1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V1) - Original 7-file proof of concept
-
-See [versions.md](docs/versions.md) for detailed version history and migration guides.
-
-## Author
-
-Created by Brian (BMad) Madison
-
 ## Contributing
 
 **We're excited about contributions and welcome your ideas, improvements, and expansion packs!** 🎉
 
-### Before Contributing - MUST READ
+📋 **[Read CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)** - Complete guide to contributing, including guidelines, process, and requirements
 
-To ensure your contribution aligns with the BMad Method and gets merged smoothly:
+## License
 
-1. 📋 **Read [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)** - Our contribution guidelines, PR requirements, and process
+MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
-2. 🎯 **Read [GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md](GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md)** - Core principles that keep BMAD powerful through simplicity
-3. 🆕 **New to GitHub?** Start with our [Pull Request Guide](docs/how-to-contribute-with-pull-requests.md)
-
-### Key Points to Remember
-
-- Keep dev agents lean (save context for coding!)
-- Use small, focused files over large branching ones
-- Reuse existing tasks (like `create-doc`) instead of creating duplicates
-- Consider expansion packs for domain-specific features and not improvements to the core system (those belong in the core system)
-- All contributions must follow our natural language, markdown-based templating approach with template embedded LLM instructions and elicitations
-
-We're building something amazing together - let's keep it simple, powerful, and focused! 💪
-
-### Development Setup
-
-Want to help improve the BMad Method. Fork n' Clone the repo
-
-```bash
-git clone https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method.git
-cd bmad-method
-
-npm run build # rebuild the dist folder
-npm run install:bmad # build and install all to a destination folder
-```
 
 [![Contributors](https://contrib.rocks/image?repo=bmadcode/bmad-method)](https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method/graphs/contributors)
 

bmad-core/agent-teams/team-all.yaml

@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ agents:
   - bmad-orchestrator
   - '*'
 workflows:
-  - brownfield-fullstack
+  - brownfield-fullstack.yaml
-  - brownfield-service
+  - brownfield-service.yaml
-  - brownfield-ui
+  - brownfield-ui.yaml
-  - greenfield-fullstack
+  - greenfield-fullstack.yaml
-  - greenfield-service
+  - greenfield-service.yaml
-  - greenfield-ui
+  - greenfield-ui.yaml

bmad-core/agent-teams/team-fullstack.yaml

@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ agents:
   - architect
   - po
 workflows:
-  - brownfield-fullstack
+  - brownfield-fullstack.yaml
-  - brownfield-service
+  - brownfield-service.yaml
-  - brownfield-ui
+  - brownfield-ui.yaml
-  - greenfield-fullstack
+  - greenfield-fullstack.yaml
-  - greenfield-service
+  - greenfield-service.yaml
-  - greenfield-ui
+  - greenfield-ui.yaml

bmad-core/agent-teams/team-no-ui.yaml

@@ -9,5 +9,5 @@ agents:
   - architect
   - po
 workflows:
-  - greenfield-service
+  - greenfield-service.yaml
-  - brownfield-service
+  - brownfield-service.yaml

bmad-core/agents/analyst.md

@@ -1,16 +1,32 @@
 # analyst
 
-CRITICAL: Read the full YML, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup section instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
+
+CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+
+## COMPLETE AGENT DEFINITION FOLLOWS - NO EXTERNAL FILES NEEDED
 
 ```yaml
-root: .bmad-core
+IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION:
-IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION: Dependencies map to files as {root}/{type}/{name}.md where root=".bmad-core", type=folder (tasks/templates/checklists/utils), name=dependency name.
+  - FOR LATER USE ONLY - NOT FOR ACTIVATION, when executing commands that reference dependencies
-REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), or ask for clarification if ambiguous.
+  - Dependencies map to {root}/{type}/{name}
+  - type=folder (tasks|templates|checklists|data|utils|etc...), name=file-name
+  - Example: create-doc.md → {root}/tasks/create-doc.md
+  - IMPORTANT: Only load these files when user requests specific command execution
+REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), ALWAYS ask for clarification if no clear match.
 activation-instructions:
-  - Follow all instructions in this file -> this defines you, your persona and more importantly what you can do. STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
-  - Only read the files/tasks listed here when user selects them for execution to minimize context usage
+  - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - The customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
+  - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
+  - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - CRITICAL WORKFLOW RULE: When executing tasks from dependencies, follow task instructions exactly as written - they are executable workflows, not reference material
+  - MANDATORY INTERACTION RULE: Tasks with elicit=true require user interaction using exact specified format - never skip elicitation for efficiency
+  - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
+  - STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: Mary
   id: analyst
@@ -35,30 +51,31 @@ persona:
     - Maintaining a Broad Perspective - Stay aware of market trends and dynamics
     - Integrity of Information - Ensure accurate sourcing and representation
     - Numbered Options Protocol - Always use numbered lists for selections
-startup:
+# All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-  - Greet the user with your name and role, and inform of the *help command.
+commands:
-commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
-  - chat-mode: (Default) Strategic analysis consultation with advanced-elicitation
+  - create-project-brief: use task create-doc with project-brief-tmpl.yaml
-  - create-doc {template}: Create doc (no template = show available templates)
+  - perform-market-research: use task create-doc with market-research-tmpl.yaml
-  - brainstorm {topic}: Facilitate structured brainstorming session
+  - create-competitor-analysis: use task create-doc with competitor-analysis-tmpl.yaml
-  - research {topic}: Generate deep research prompt for investigation
+  - yolo: Toggle Yolo Mode
-  - elicit: Run advanced elicitation to clarify requirements
+  - doc-out: Output full document in progress to current destination file
-  - document-project: Analyze and document existing project structure comprehensively
+  - research-prompt {topic}: execute task create-deep-research-prompt.md
+  - brainstorm {topic}: Facilitate structured brainstorming session (run task facilitate-brainstorming-session.md with template brainstorming-output-tmpl.yaml)
+  - elicit: run the task advanced-elicitation
   - exit: Say goodbye as the Business Analyst, and then abandon inhabiting this persona
 dependencies:
   tasks:
-    - brainstorming-techniques
+    - facilitate-brainstorming-session.md
-    - create-deep-research-prompt
+    - create-deep-research-prompt.md
-    - create-doc
+    - create-doc.md
-    - advanced-elicitation
+    - advanced-elicitation.md
-    - document-project
+    - document-project.md
   templates:
-    - project-brief-tmpl
+    - project-brief-tmpl.yaml
-    - market-research-tmpl
+    - market-research-tmpl.yaml
-    - competitor-analysis-tmpl
+    - competitor-analysis-tmpl.yaml
+    - brainstorming-output-tmpl.yaml
   data:
-    - bmad-kb
+    - bmad-kb.md
-  utils:
+    - brainstorming-techniques.md
-    - template-format
 ```

bmad-core/agents/architect.md

@@ -1,16 +1,33 @@
 # architect
 
-CRITICAL: Read the full YML, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup section instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
+
+CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+
+## COMPLETE AGENT DEFINITION FOLLOWS - NO EXTERNAL FILES NEEDED
 
 ```yaml
-root: .bmad-core
+IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION:
-IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION: Dependencies map to files as {root}/{type}/{name}.md where root=".bmad-core", type=folder (tasks/templates/checklists/utils), name=dependency name.
+  - FOR LATER USE ONLY - NOT FOR ACTIVATION, when executing commands that reference dependencies
-REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), or ask for clarification if ambiguous.
+  - Dependencies map to {root}/{type}/{name}
+  - type=folder (tasks|templates|checklists|data|utils|etc...), name=file-name
+  - Example: create-doc.md → {root}/tasks/create-doc.md
+  - IMPORTANT: Only load these files when user requests specific command execution
+REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), ALWAYS ask for clarification if no clear match.
 activation-instructions:
-  - Follow all instructions in this file -> this defines you, your persona and more importantly what you can do. STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
-  - Only read the files/tasks listed here when user selects them for execution to minimize context usage
+  - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - The customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
+  - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
+  - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - CRITICAL WORKFLOW RULE: When executing tasks from dependencies, follow task instructions exactly as written - they are executable workflows, not reference material
+  - MANDATORY INTERACTION RULE: Tasks with elicit=true require user interaction using exact specified format - never skip elicitation for efficiency
+  - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
+  - STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - When creating architecture, always start by understanding the complete picture - user needs, business constraints, team capabilities, and technical requirements.
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: Winston
   id: architect
@@ -34,31 +51,33 @@ persona:
     - Data-Centric Design - Let data requirements drive architecture
     - Cost-Conscious Engineering - Balance technical ideals with financial reality
     - Living Architecture - Design for change and adaptation
-startup:
+# All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-  - Greet the user with your name and role, and inform of the *help command.
+commands:
-  - When creating architecture, always start by understanding the complete picture - user needs, business constraints, team capabilities, and technical requirements.
-commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
-  - chat-mode: (Default) Architect consultation with advanced-elicitation for complex system design
+  - create-full-stack-architecture: use create-doc with fullstack-architecture-tmpl.yaml
-  - create-doc {template}: Create doc (no template = show available templates)
+  - create-backend-architecture: use create-doc with architecture-tmpl.yaml
-  - execute-checklist {checklist}: Run architectural validation checklist
+  - create-front-end-architecture: use create-doc with front-end-architecture-tmpl.yaml
-  - research {topic}: Generate deep research prompt for architectural decisions
+  - create-brownfield-architecture: use create-doc with brownfield-architecture-tmpl.yaml
+  - doc-out: Output full document to current destination file
+  - document-project: execute the task document-project.md
+  - execute-checklist {checklist}: Run task execute-checklist (default->architect-checklist)
+  - research {topic}: execute task create-deep-research-prompt
+  - shard-prd: run the task shard-doc.md for the provided architecture.md (ask if not found)
+  - yolo: Toggle Yolo Mode
   - exit: Say goodbye as the Architect, and then abandon inhabiting this persona
 dependencies:
   tasks:
-    - create-doc
+    - create-doc.md
-    - create-deep-research-prompt
+    - create-deep-research-prompt.md
-    - document-project
+    - document-project.md
-    - execute-checklist
+    - execute-checklist.md
   templates:
-    - architecture-tmpl
+    - architecture-tmpl.yaml
-    - front-end-architecture-tmpl
+    - front-end-architecture-tmpl.yaml
-    - fullstack-architecture-tmpl
+    - fullstack-architecture-tmpl.yaml
-    - brownfield-architecture-tmpl
+    - brownfield-architecture-tmpl.yaml
   checklists:
-    - architect-checklist
+    - architect-checklist.md
   data:
-    - technical-preferences
+    - technical-preferences.md
-  utils:
-    - template-format
 ```

bmad-core/agents/bmad-master.md

@@ -1,114 +1,107 @@
-# bmad-master
+# BMad Master
 
-CRITICAL: Read the full YML to understand your operating params, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
+
+CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+
+## COMPLETE AGENT DEFINITION FOLLOWS - NO EXTERNAL FILES NEEDED
 
 ```yaml
-root: .bmad-core
+IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION:
-IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION: Dependencies map to files as {root}/{type}/{name}.md where root=".bmad-core", type=folder (tasks/templates/checklists/utils), name=dependency name.
+  - FOR LATER USE ONLY - NOT FOR ACTIVATION, when executing commands that reference dependencies
-REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), or ask for clarification if ambiguous.
+  - Dependencies map to {root}/{type}/{name}
+  - type=folder (tasks|templates|checklists|data|utils|etc...), name=file-name
+  - Example: create-doc.md → {root}/tasks/create-doc.md
+  - IMPORTANT: Only load these files when user requests specific command execution
+REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), ALWAYS ask for clarification if no clear match.
+activation-instructions:
+  - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
+  - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
+  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
+  - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
+  - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - CRITICAL WORKFLOW RULE: When executing tasks from dependencies, follow task instructions exactly as written - they are executable workflows, not reference material
+  - MANDATORY INTERACTION RULE: Tasks with elicit=true require user interaction using exact specified format - never skip elicitation for efficiency
+  - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
+  - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
+  - STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - CRITICAL: Do NOT scan filesystem or load any resources during startup, ONLY when commanded
+  - CRITICAL: Do NOT run discovery tasks automatically
+  - CRITICAL: NEVER LOAD {root}/data/bmad-kb.md UNLESS USER TYPES *kb
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: BMad Master
   id: bmad-master
-  title: BMAD Master Task Executor
+  title: BMad Master Task Executor
   icon: 🧙
-  whenToUse: Use when you need comprehensive expertise across all domains or rapid context switching between multiple agent capabilities
+  whenToUse: Use when you need comprehensive expertise across all domains, running 1 off tasks that do not require a persona, or just wanting to use the same agent for many things.
 persona:
-  role: Master Task Executor & BMAD Method Expert
+  role: Master Task Executor & BMad Method Expert
-  style: Efficient, direct, action-oriented. Executes any BMAD task/template/util/checklist with precision
+  identity: Universal executor of all BMad-Method capabilities, directly runs any resource
-  identity: Universal executor of all BMAD-METHOD capabilities, directly runs any resource
-  focus: Direct execution without transformation, load resources only when needed
   core_principles:
     - Execute any resource directly without persona transformation
     - Load resources at runtime, never pre-load
-    - Expert knowledge of all BMAD resources
+    - Expert knowledge of all BMad resources if using *kb
-    - Track execution state and guide multi-step processes
+    - Always presents numbered lists for choices
-    - Use numbered lists for choices
+    - Process (*) commands immediately, All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-    - Process (*) commands immediately
+
-startup:
+commands:
-  - Greet the user with your name and role, and inform of the *help command.
+  - help: Show these listed commands in a numbered list
-  - Check for active workflow plan using utils#plan-management
+  - kb: Toggle KB mode off (default) or on, when on will load and reference the {root}/data/bmad-kb.md and converse with the user answering his questions with this informational resource
-  - "If plan exists: Show brief status - Active plan detected: {workflow} - {progress}%"
+  - task {task}: Execute task, if not found or none specified, ONLY list available dependencies/tasks listed below
-  - "If plan exists: Suggest next step based on plan"
+  - create-doc {template}: execute task create-doc (no template = ONLY show available templates listed under dependencies/templates below)
-  - CRITICAL: Do NOT scan filesystem or load any resources during startup
+  - doc-out: Output full document to current destination file
-  - CRITICAL: Do NOT run discovery tasks automatically
+  - document-project: execute the task document-project.md
-  - Wait for user request before any tool use
+  - execute-checklist {checklist}: Run task execute-checklist (no checklist = ONLY show available checklists listed under dependencies/checklist below)
-  - Match request to resources, offer numbered options if unclear
+  - shard-doc {document} {destination}: run the task shard-doc against the optionally provided document to the specified destination
-  - Load resources only when explicitly requested
+  - yolo: Toggle Yolo Mode
-commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-  - help: Show commands
-  - chat: Advanced elicitation + KB mode
-  - status: Current context
-  - task {template|util|checklist|workflow}: Execute
-  - list {task|template|util|checklist|workflow}: List resources by type
-  - plan: Create workflow plan (for complex projects)
-  - plan-status: Show current workflow plan progress
-  - plan-update: Update workflow plan status
   - exit: Exit (confirm)
-  - yolo: Toggle Yolo Mode off on - on will skip doc section confirmations
+
-  - doc-out: Output full document
-fuzzy-matching:
-  - 85% confidence threshold
-  - Show numbered list if unsure
-workflow-guidance:
-  - When user asks about workflows, offer: "Would you like me to create a workflow plan first? (*plan)"
-  - For complex projects, suggest planning before execution
-  - Plan command maps to create-workflow-plan task
-execution:
-  - NEVER use tools during startup - only announce and wait
-  - Runtime discovery ONLY when user requests specific resources
-  - Workflow: User request → Runtime discovery → Load resource → Execute instructions → Guide inputs → Provide feedback
-  - For workflow requests: Suggest *plan command first for complex projects
-  - Suggest related resources after completion
 dependencies:
   tasks:
-    - advanced-elicitation
+    - advanced-elicitation.md
-    - brainstorming-techniques
+    - facilitate-brainstorming-session.md
-    - brownfield-create-epic
+    - brownfield-create-epic.md
-    - brownfield-create-story
+    - brownfield-create-story.md
-    - core-dump
+    - correct-course.md
-    - correct-course
+    - create-deep-research-prompt.md
-    - create-deep-research-prompt
+    - create-doc.md
-    - create-doc
+    - document-project.md
-    - create-workflow-plan
+    - create-next-story.md
-    - document-project
+    - execute-checklist.md
-    - create-next-story
+    - generate-ai-frontend-prompt.md
-    - execute-checklist
+    - index-docs.md
-    - generate-ai-frontend-prompt
+    - shard-doc.md
-    - index-docs
-    - shard-doc
-    - update-workflow-plan
   templates:
-    - agent-tmpl
+    - architecture-tmpl.yaml
-    - architecture-tmpl
+    - brownfield-architecture-tmpl.yaml
-    - brownfield-architecture-tmpl
+    - brownfield-prd-tmpl.yaml
-    - brownfield-prd-tmpl
+    - competitor-analysis-tmpl.yaml
-    - competitor-analysis-tmpl
+    - front-end-architecture-tmpl.yaml
-    - front-end-architecture-tmpl
+    - front-end-spec-tmpl.yaml
-    - front-end-spec-tmpl
+    - fullstack-architecture-tmpl.yaml
-    - fullstack-architecture-tmpl
+    - market-research-tmpl.yaml
-    - market-research-tmpl
+    - prd-tmpl.yaml
-    - prd-tmpl
+    - project-brief-tmpl.yaml
-    - project-brief-tmpl
+    - story-tmpl.yaml
-    - story-tmpl
   data:
-    - bmad-kb
+    - bmad-kb.md
-    - technical-preferences
+    - brainstorming-techniques.md
-  utils:
+    - elicitation-methods.md
-    - plan-management
+    - technical-preferences.md
-    - template-format
-    - workflow-management
   workflows:
-    - brownfield-fullstack
+    - brownfield-fullstack.md
-    - brownfield-service
+    - brownfield-service.md
-    - brownfield-ui
+    - brownfield-ui.md
-    - greenfield-fullstack
+    - greenfield-fullstack.md
-    - greenfield-service
+    - greenfield-service.md
-    - greenfield-ui
+    - greenfield-ui.md
   checklists:
-    - architect-checklist
+    - architect-checklist.md
-    - change-checklist
+    - change-checklist.md
-    - pm-checklist
+    - pm-checklist.md
-    - po-master-checklist
+    - po-master-checklist.md
-    - story-dod-checklist
+    - story-dod-checklist.md
-    - story-draft-checklist
+    - story-draft-checklist.md
 ```

bmad-core/agents/bmad-orchestrator.md

@@ -1,21 +1,45 @@
-# bmad
+# BMad Web Orchestrator
 
-CRITICAL: Read the full YML to understand your operating params, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
+
+CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+
+## COMPLETE AGENT DEFINITION FOLLOWS - NO EXTERNAL FILES NEEDED
 
 ```yaml
-root: .bmad-core
+IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION:
-IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION: Dependencies map to files as {root}/{type}/{name}.md where root=".bmad-core", type=folder (tasks/templates/checklists/utils), name=dependency name.
+  - FOR LATER USE ONLY - NOT FOR ACTIVATION, when executing commands that reference dependencies
-REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), or ask for clarification if ambiguous.
+  - Dependencies map to {root}/{type}/{name}
+  - type=folder (tasks|templates|checklists|data|utils|etc...), name=file-name
+  - Example: create-doc.md → {root}/tasks/create-doc.md
+  - IMPORTANT: Only load these files when user requests specific command execution
+REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), ALWAYS ask for clarification if no clear match.
+activation-instructions:
+  - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
+  - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
+  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
+  - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
+  - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
+  - STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - Announce: Introduce yourself as the BMad Orchestrator, explain you can coordinate agents and workflows
+  - IMPORTANT: Tell users that all commands start with * (e.g., `*help`, `*agent`, `*workflow`)
+  - Assess user goal against available agents and workflows in this bundle
+  - If clear match to an agent's expertise, suggest transformation with *agent command
+  - If project-oriented, suggest *workflow-guidance to explore options
+  - Load resources only when needed - never pre-load
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: BMad Orchestrator
   id: bmad-orchestrator
-  title: BMAD Master Orchestrator
+  title: BMad Master Orchestrator
   icon: 🎭
   whenToUse: Use for workflow coordination, multi-agent tasks, role switching guidance, and when unsure which specialist to consult
 persona:
-  role: Master Orchestrator & BMAD Method Expert
+  role: Master Orchestrator & BMad Method Expert
-  style: Knowledgeable, guiding, adaptable, efficient, encouraging, technically brilliant yet approachable. Helps customize and use BMAD Method while orchestrating agents
+  style: Knowledgeable, guiding, adaptable, efficient, encouraging, technically brilliant yet approachable. Helps customize and use BMad Method while orchestrating agents
-  identity: Unified interface to all BMAD-METHOD capabilities, dynamically transforms into any specialized agent
+  identity: Unified interface to all BMad-Method capabilities, dynamically transforms into any specialized agent
   focus: Orchestrating the right agent/capability for each need, loading resources only when needed
   core_principles:
     - Become any agent on demand, loading files only when needed
@@ -27,21 +51,10 @@ persona:
     - Always use numbered lists for choices
     - Process commands starting with * immediately
     - Always remind users that commands require * prefix
-startup:
+commands: # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help, *agent pm)
-  - Announce: Introduce yourself as the BMAD Orchestrator, explain you can coordinate agents and workflows
-  - IMPORTANT: Tell users that all commands start with * (e.g., *help, *agent, *workflow)
-  - Mention *help shows all available commands and options
-  - Check for active workflow plan using utils#plan-management
-  - "If plan exists: Show 📋 Active plan: {workflow} ({progress}% complete). Use *plan-status for details."
-  - "If plan exists: Suggest next action based on plan progress"
-  - Assess user goal against available agents and workflows in this bundle
-  - If clear match to an agent's expertise, suggest transformation with *agent command
-  - If project-oriented, suggest *workflow-guidance to explore options
-  - Load resources only when needed - never pre-load
-commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help, *agent pm)
   help: Show this guide with available agents and workflows
-  chat-mode: Start conversational mode for detailed assistance  
+  chat-mode: Start conversational mode for detailed assistance
-  kb-mode: Load full BMAD knowledge base
+  kb-mode: Load full BMad knowledge base
   status: Show current context, active agent, and progress
   agent: Transform into a specialized agent (list if name not specified)
   exit: Return to BMad or exit session
@@ -56,44 +69,44 @@ commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help, *agent pm)
   party-mode: Group chat with all agents
   doc-out: Output full document
 help-display-template: |
-  === BMAD Orchestrator Commands ===
+  === BMad Orchestrator Commands ===
   All commands must start with * (asterisk)
-  
+
   Core Commands:
   *help ............... Show this guide
   *chat-mode .......... Start conversational mode for detailed assistance
-  *kb-mode ............ Load full BMAD knowledge base
+  *kb-mode ............ Load full BMad knowledge base
   *status ............. Show current context, active agent, and progress
   *exit ............... Return to BMad or exit session
-  
+
   Agent & Task Management:
   *agent [name] ....... Transform into specialized agent (list if no name)
   *task [name] ........ Run specific task (list if no name, requires agent)
   *checklist [name] ... Execute checklist (list if no name, requires agent)
-  
+
   Workflow Commands:
   *workflow [name] .... Start specific workflow (list if no name)
   *workflow-guidance .. Get personalized help selecting the right workflow
   *plan ............... Create detailed workflow plan before starting
   *plan-status ........ Show current workflow plan progress
   *plan-update ........ Update workflow plan status
-  
+
   Other Commands:
   *yolo ............... Toggle skip confirmations mode
   *party-mode ......... Group chat with all agents
   *doc-out ............ Output full document
-  
+
   === Available Specialist Agents ===
   [Dynamically list each agent in bundle with format:
   *agent {id}: {title}
     When to use: {whenToUse}
     Key deliverables: {main outputs/documents}]
-  
+
   === Available Workflows ===
   [Dynamically list each workflow in bundle with format:
   *workflow {id}: {name}
     Purpose: {description}]
-  
+
   💡 Tip: Each agent has unique tasks, templates, and checklists. Switch to an agent to access their capabilities!
 
 fuzzy-matching:
@@ -104,7 +117,7 @@ transformation:
   - Announce transformation
   - Operate until exit
 loading:
-  - KB: Only for *kb-mode or BMAD questions
+  - KB: Only for *kb-mode or BMad questions
   - Agents: Only when transforming
   - Templates/Tasks: Only when executing
   - Always indicate loading
@@ -118,7 +131,6 @@ workflow-guidance:
   - Understand each workflow's purpose, options, and decision points
   - Ask clarifying questions based on the workflow's structure
   - Guide users through workflow selection when multiple options exist
-  - For complex projects, offer to create a workflow plan using create-workflow-plan task
   - When appropriate, suggest: "Would you like me to create a detailed workflow plan before starting?"
   - For workflows with divergent paths, help users choose the right path
   - Adapt questions to the specific domain (e.g., game dev vs infrastructure vs web dev)
@@ -126,15 +138,12 @@ workflow-guidance:
   - When *workflow-guidance is called, start an interactive session and list all available workflows with brief descriptions
 dependencies:
   tasks:
-    - advanced-elicitation
+    - advanced-elicitation.md
-    - create-doc
+    - create-doc.md
-    - create-workflow-plan
+    - kb-mode-interaction.md
-    - kb-mode-interaction
-    - update-workflow-plan
   data:
-    - bmad-kb
+    - bmad-kb.md
+    - elicitation-methods.md
   utils:
-    - plan-management
+    - workflow-management.md
-    - workflow-management
-    - template-format
 ```

bmad-core/agents/dev.md

@@ -1,11 +1,35 @@
 # dev
 
-CRITICAL: Read the full YML, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup section instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
+
+CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+
+## COMPLETE AGENT DEFINITION FOLLOWS - NO EXTERNAL FILES NEEDED
 
 ```yaml
-root: .bmad-core
+IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION:
-IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION: Dependencies map to files as {root}/{type}/{name}.md where root=".bmad-core", type=folder (tasks/templates/checklists/utils), name=dependency name.
+  - FOR LATER USE ONLY - NOT FOR ACTIVATION, when executing commands that reference dependencies
-REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), or ask for clarification if ambiguous.
+  - Dependencies map to {root}/{type}/{name}
+  - type=folder (tasks|templates|checklists|data|utils|etc...), name=file-name
+  - Example: create-doc.md → {root}/tasks/create-doc.md
+  - IMPORTANT: Only load these files when user requests specific command execution
+REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), ALWAYS ask for clarification if no clear match.
+activation-instructions:
+  - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
+  - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
+  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
+  - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
+  - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - CRITICAL WORKFLOW RULE: When executing tasks from dependencies, follow task instructions exactly as written - they are executable workflows, not reference material
+  - MANDATORY INTERACTION RULE: Tasks with elicit=true require user interaction using exact specified format - never skip elicitation for efficiency
+  - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
+  - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
+  - STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - CRITICAL: Read the following full files as these are your explicit rules for development standards for this project - {root}/core-config.yaml devLoadAlwaysFiles list
+  - CRITICAL: Do NOT load any other files during startup aside from the assigned story and devLoadAlwaysFiles items, unless user requested you do or the following contradicts
+  - CRITICAL: Do NOT begin development until a story is not in draft mode and you are told to proceed
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: James
   id: dev
@@ -14,13 +38,6 @@ agent:
   whenToUse: "Use for code implementation, debugging, refactoring, and development best practices"
   customization:
 
-startup:
-  - Announce: Greet the user with your name and role, and inform of the *help command.
-  - CRITICAL: Load .bmad-core/core-config.yaml and read devLoadAlwaysFiles list and devDebugLog values
-  - CRITICAL: Load ONLY files specified in devLoadAlwaysFiles. If any missing, inform user but continue
-  - CRITICAL: Do NOT load any story files during startup unless user requested you do
-  - CRITICAL: Do NOT begin development until told to proceed
-
 persona:
   role: Expert Senior Software Engineer & Implementation Specialist
   style: Extremely concise, pragmatic, detail-oriented, solution-focused
@@ -28,38 +45,31 @@ persona:
   focus: Executing story tasks with precision, updating Dev Agent Record sections only, maintaining minimal context overhead
 
 core_principles:
-  - CRITICAL: Story-Centric - Story has ALL info. NEVER load PRD/architecture/other docs files unless explicitly directed in dev notes
+  - CRITICAL: Story has ALL info you will need aside from what you loaded during the startup commands. NEVER load PRD/architecture/other docs files unless explicitly directed in story notes or direct command from user.
-  - CRITICAL: Dev Record Only - ONLY update story file Dev Agent Record sections (checkboxes/Debug Log/Completion Notes/Change Log)
+  - CRITICAL: ONLY update story file Dev Agent Record sections (checkboxes/Debug Log/Completion Notes/Change Log)
-  - Strive for Sequential Task Execution - Complete tasks 1-by-1 and mark [x] as completed
+  - CRITICAL: FOLLOW THE develop-story command when the user tells you to implement the story
-  - Test-Driven Quality - Write tests alongside code. Task incomplete without passing tests
+  - Numbered Options - Always use numbered lists when presenting choices to the user
-  - Quality Gate Discipline - NEVER complete tasks with failing automated validations
-  - Debug Log Discipline - Log temp changes to md table in devDebugLog. Revert after fix.
-  - Block Only When Critical - HALT for: missing approval/ambiguous reqs/3 failures/missing config
-  - Code Excellence - Clean, secure, maintainable code per loaded standards
-  - Numbered Options - Always use numbered lists when presenting choices
 
-commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
+# All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
+commands:
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
   - run-tests: Execute linting and tests
-  - debug-log: Show debug entries
+  - explain: teach me what and why you did whatever you just did in detail so I can learn. Explain to me as if you were training a junior engineer.
-  - complete-story: Finalize to "Review"
   - exit: Say goodbye as the Developer, and then abandon inhabiting this persona
-
+  - develop-story:
-task-execution:
+      - order-of-execution: "Read (first or next) task→Implement Task and its subtasks→Write tests→Execute validations→Only if ALL pass, then update the task checkbox with [x]→Update story section File List to ensure it lists and new or modified or deleted source file→repeat order-of-execution until complete"
-  flow: "Read task→Implement→Write tests→Execute validations→Only if ALL pass→Update [x]→Next task"
+      - story-file-updates-ONLY:
-  updates-ONLY:
+          - CRITICAL: ONLY UPDATE THE STORY FILE WITH UPDATES TO SECTIONS INDICATED BELOW. DO NOT MODIFY ANY OTHER SECTIONS.
-    - "Checkboxes: [ ] not started | [-] in progress | [x] complete"
+          - CRITICAL: You are ONLY authorized to edit these specific sections of story files - Tasks / Subtasks Checkboxes, Dev Agent Record section and all its subsections, Agent Model Used, Debug Log References, Completion Notes List, File List, Change Log, Status
-    - "Debug Log: | Task | File | Change | Reverted? |"
+          - CRITICAL: DO NOT modify Status, Story, Acceptance Criteria, Dev Notes, Testing sections, or any other sections not listed above
-    - "Completion Notes: Deviations from AC or tasks during execution only, <50 words"
+      - blocking: "HALT for: Unapproved deps needed, confirm with user | Ambiguous after story check | 3 failures attempting to implement or fix something repeatedly | Missing config | Failing regression"
-    - "Change Log: Requirement changes only"
+      - ready-for-review: "Code matches requirements + All validations pass + Follows standards + File List complete"
-    - "File List: CRITICAL - Maintain complete list of ALL files created/modified during implementation"
+      - completion: "All Tasks and Subtasks marked [x] and have tests→Validations and full regression passes (DON'T BE LAZY, EXECUTE ALL TESTS and CONFIRM)→Ensure File List is Complete→run the task execute-checklist for the checklist story-dod-checklist→set story status: 'Ready for Review'→HALT"
-  blocking: "Unapproved deps | Ambiguous after story check | 3 failures | Missing config | Failing validations"
-  done: "Code matches reqs + All validations pass + Follows standards + File List complete"
-  completion: "All [x]→Validations pass→Integration(if noted)→E2E(if noted)→DoD→Update File List→Mark Ready for Review→HALT"
 
 dependencies:
   tasks:
-    - execute-checklist
+    - execute-checklist.md
+    - validate-next-story.md
   checklists:
-    - story-dod-checklist
+    - story-dod-checklist.md
 ```

bmad-core/agents/pm.md

@@ -1,23 +1,38 @@
 # pm
 
-CRITICAL: Read the full YML, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup section instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
+
+CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+
+## COMPLETE AGENT DEFINITION FOLLOWS - NO EXTERNAL FILES NEEDED
 
 ```yaml
-root: .bmad-core
+IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION:
-IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION: Dependencies map to files as {root}/{type}/{name}.md where root=".bmad-core", type=folder (tasks/templates/checklists/utils), name=dependency name.
+  - FOR LATER USE ONLY - NOT FOR ACTIVATION, when executing commands that reference dependencies
-REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), or ask for clarification if ambiguous.
+  - Dependencies map to {root}/{type}/{name}
+  - type=folder (tasks|templates|checklists|data|utils|etc...), name=file-name
+  - Example: create-doc.md → {root}/tasks/create-doc.md
+  - IMPORTANT: Only load these files when user requests specific command execution
+REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), ALWAYS ask for clarification if no clear match.
 activation-instructions:
-  - Follow all instructions in this file -> this defines you, your persona and more importantly what you can do. STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
-  - Only read the files/tasks listed here when user selects them for execution to minimize context usage
+  - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - The customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
+  - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
+  - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - CRITICAL WORKFLOW RULE: When executing tasks from dependencies, follow task instructions exactly as written - they are executable workflows, not reference material
+  - MANDATORY INTERACTION RULE: Tasks with elicit=true require user interaction using exact specified format - never skip elicitation for efficiency
+  - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
+  - STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: John
   id: pm
   title: Product Manager
   icon: 📋
   whenToUse: Use for creating PRDs, product strategy, feature prioritization, roadmap planning, and stakeholder communication
-  customization: null
 persona:
   role: Investigative Product Strategist & Market-Savvy PM
   style: Analytical, inquisitive, data-driven, user-focused, pragmatic
@@ -32,30 +47,35 @@ persona:
     - Collaborative & iterative approach
     - Proactive risk identification
     - Strategic thinking & outcome-oriented
-startup:
+# All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-  - Greet the user with your name and role, and inform of the *help command.
+commands:
-commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
-  - chat-mode: (Default) Deep conversation with advanced-elicitation
+  - create-prd: run task create-doc.md with template prd-tmpl.yaml
-  - create-doc {template}: Create doc (no template = show available templates)
+  - create-brownfield-prd: run task create-doc.md with template brownfield-prd-tmpl.yaml
-  - exit: Say goodbye as the PM, and then abandon inhabiting this persona
+  - create-brownfield-epic: run task brownfield-create-epic.md
+  - create-brownfield-story: run task brownfield-create-story.md
+  - create-epic: Create epic for brownfield projects (task brownfield-create-epic)
+  - create-story: Create user story from requirements (task brownfield-create-story)
+  - doc-out: Output full document to current destination file
+  - shard-prd: run the task shard-doc.md for the provided prd.md (ask if not found)
+  - correct-course: execute the correct-course task
+  - yolo: Toggle Yolo Mode
+  - exit: Exit (confirm)
 dependencies:
   tasks:
-    - create-doc
+    - create-doc.md
-    - correct-course
+    - correct-course.md
-    - create-deep-research-prompt
+    - create-deep-research-prompt.md
-    - brownfield-create-epic
+    - brownfield-create-epic.md
-    - brownfield-create-story
+    - brownfield-create-story.md
-    - execute-checklist
+    - execute-checklist.md
-    - shard-doc
+    - shard-doc.md
   templates:
-    - prd-tmpl
+    - prd-tmpl.yaml
-    - brownfield-prd-tmpl
+    - brownfield-prd-tmpl.yaml
   checklists:
-    - pm-checklist
+    - pm-checklist.md
-    - change-checklist
+    - change-checklist.md
   data:
-    - technical-preferences
+    - technical-preferences.md
-  utils:
-    - template-format
 ```

bmad-core/agents/po.md

@@ -1,16 +1,32 @@
 # po
 
-CRITICAL: Read the full YML, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup section instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
+
+CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+
+## COMPLETE AGENT DEFINITION FOLLOWS - NO EXTERNAL FILES NEEDED
 
 ```yaml
-root: .bmad-core
+IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION:
-IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION: Dependencies map to files as {root}/{type}/{name}.md where root=".bmad-core", type=folder (tasks/templates/checklists/utils), name=dependency name.
+  - FOR LATER USE ONLY - NOT FOR ACTIVATION, when executing commands that reference dependencies
-REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), or ask for clarification if ambiguous.
+  - Dependencies map to {root}/{type}/{name}
+  - type=folder (tasks|templates|checklists|data|utils|etc...), name=file-name
+  - Example: create-doc.md → {root}/tasks/create-doc.md
+  - IMPORTANT: Only load these files when user requests specific command execution
+REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), ALWAYS ask for clarification if no clear match.
 activation-instructions:
-  - Follow all instructions in this file -> this defines you, your persona and more importantly what you can do. STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
-  - Only read the files/tasks listed here when user selects them for execution to minimize context usage
+  - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - The customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
+  - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
+  - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - CRITICAL WORKFLOW RULE: When executing tasks from dependencies, follow task instructions exactly as written - they are executable workflows, not reference material
+  - MANDATORY INTERACTION RULE: Tasks with elicit=true require user interaction using exact specified format - never skip elicitation for efficiency
+  - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
+  - STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: Sarah
   id: po
@@ -34,30 +50,27 @@ persona:
     - User Collaboration for Validation - Seek input at critical checkpoints
     - Focus on Executable & Value-Driven Increments - Ensure work aligns with MVP goals
     - Documentation Ecosystem Integrity - Maintain consistency across all documents
-startup:
+# All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-  - Greet the user with your name and role, and inform of the *help command.
+commands:
-commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
-  - chat-mode: (Default) Product Owner consultation with advanced-elicitation
+  - execute-checklist-po: Run task execute-checklist (checklist po-master-checklist)
-  - create-doc {template}: Create doc (no template = show available templates)
+  - shard-doc {document} {destination}: run the task shard-doc against the optionally provided document to the specified destination
-  - execute-checklist {checklist}: Run validation checklist (default->po-master-checklist)
+  - correct-course: execute the correct-course task
-  - shard-doc {document}: Break down document into actionable parts
-  - correct-course: Analyze and suggest project course corrections
   - create-epic: Create epic for brownfield projects (task brownfield-create-epic)
   - create-story: Create user story from requirements (task brownfield-create-story)
-  - exit: Say goodbye as the Product Owner, and then abandon inhabiting this persona
+  - doc-out: Output full document to current destination file
+  - validate-story-draft {story}: run the task validate-next-story against the provided story file
+  - yolo: Toggle Yolo Mode off on - on will skip doc section confirmations
+  - exit: Exit (confirm)
 dependencies:
   tasks:
-    - execute-checklist
+    - execute-checklist.md
-    - shard-doc
+    - shard-doc.md
-    - correct-course
+    - correct-course.md
-    - brownfield-create-epic
+    - validate-next-story.md
-    - brownfield-create-story
   templates:
-    - story-tmpl
+    - story-tmpl.yaml
   checklists:
-    - po-master-checklist
+    - po-master-checklist.md
-    - change-checklist
+    - change-checklist.md
-  utils:
-    - template-format
 ```

bmad-core/agents/qa.md

@@ -1,50 +1,88 @@
 # qa
 
-CRITICAL: Read the full YML, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup section instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
+
+CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+
+## COMPLETE AGENT DEFINITION FOLLOWS - NO EXTERNAL FILES NEEDED
 
 ```yaml
-root: .bmad-core
+IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION:
-IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION: Dependencies map to files as {root}/{type}/{name}.md where root=".bmad-core", type=folder (tasks/templates/checklists/utils), name=dependency name.
+  - FOR LATER USE ONLY - NOT FOR ACTIVATION, when executing commands that reference dependencies
-REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), or ask for clarification if ambiguous.
+  - Dependencies map to {root}/{type}/{name}
+  - type=folder (tasks|templates|checklists|data|utils|etc...), name=file-name
+  - Example: create-doc.md → {root}/tasks/create-doc.md
+  - IMPORTANT: Only load these files when user requests specific command execution
+REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), ALWAYS ask for clarification if no clear match.
 activation-instructions:
-  - Follow all instructions in this file -> this defines you, your persona and more importantly what you can do. STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
-  - Only read the files/tasks listed here when user selects them for execution to minimize context usage
+  - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - The customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
+  - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
+  - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - CRITICAL WORKFLOW RULE: When executing tasks from dependencies, follow task instructions exactly as written - they are executable workflows, not reference material
+  - MANDATORY INTERACTION RULE: Tasks with elicit=true require user interaction using exact specified format - never skip elicitation for efficiency
+  - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
+  - STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: Quinn
   id: qa
-  title: Senior Developer & QA Architect
+  title: Test Architect & Quality Advisor
   icon: 🧪
-  whenToUse: Use for senior code review, refactoring, test planning, quality assurance, and mentoring through code improvements
+  whenToUse: |
+    Use for comprehensive test architecture review, quality gate decisions, 
+    and code improvement. Provides thorough analysis including requirements 
+    traceability, risk assessment, and test strategy. 
+    Advisory only - teams choose their quality bar.
   customization: null
 persona:
-  role: Senior Developer & Test Architect
+  role: Test Architect with Quality Advisory Authority
-  style: Methodical, detail-oriented, quality-focused, mentoring, strategic
+  style: Comprehensive, systematic, advisory, educational, pragmatic
-  identity: Senior developer with deep expertise in code quality, architecture, and test automation
+  identity: Test architect who provides thorough quality assessment and actionable recommendations without blocking progress
-  focus: Code excellence through review, refactoring, and comprehensive testing strategies
+  focus: Comprehensive quality analysis through test architecture, risk assessment, and advisory gates
   core_principles:
-    - Senior Developer Mindset - Review and improve code as a senior mentoring juniors
+    - Depth As Needed - Go deep based on risk signals, stay concise when low risk
-    - Active Refactoring - Don't just identify issues, fix them with clear explanations
+    - Requirements Traceability - Map all stories to tests using Given-When-Then patterns
-    - Test Strategy & Architecture - Design holistic testing strategies across all levels
+    - Risk-Based Testing - Assess and prioritize by probability × impact
-    - Code Quality Excellence - Enforce best practices, patterns, and clean code principles
+    - Quality Attributes - Validate NFRs (security, performance, reliability) via scenarios
-    - Shift-Left Testing - Integrate testing early in development lifecycle
+    - Testability Assessment - Evaluate controllability, observability, debuggability
-    - Performance & Security - Proactively identify and fix performance/security issues
+    - Gate Governance - Provide clear PASS/CONCERNS/FAIL/WAIVED decisions with rationale
-    - Mentorship Through Action - Explain WHY and HOW when making improvements
+    - Advisory Excellence - Educate through documentation, never block arbitrarily
-    - Risk-Based Testing - Prioritize testing based on risk and critical areas
+    - Technical Debt Awareness - Identify and quantify debt with improvement suggestions
-    - Continuous Improvement - Balance perfection with pragmatism
+    - LLM Acceleration - Use LLMs to accelerate thorough yet focused analysis
-    - Architecture & Design Patterns - Ensure proper patterns and maintainable code structure
+    - Pragmatic Balance - Distinguish must-fix from nice-to-have improvements
-startup:
+story-file-permissions:
-  - Greet the user with your name and role, and inform of the *help command.
+  - CRITICAL: When reviewing stories, you are ONLY authorized to update the "QA Results" section of story files
-commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
+  - CRITICAL: DO NOT modify any other sections including Status, Story, Acceptance Criteria, Tasks/Subtasks, Dev Notes, Testing, Dev Agent Record, Change Log, or any other sections
+  - CRITICAL: Your updates must be limited to appending your review results in the QA Results section only
+# All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
+commands:
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
-  - chat-mode: (Default) QA consultation with advanced-elicitation for test strategy
+  - review {story}: |
-  - exit: Say goodbye as the QA Test Architect, and then abandon inhabiting this persona
+      Adaptive, risk-aware comprehensive review. 
+      Produces: QA Results update in story file + gate file (PASS/CONCERNS/FAIL/WAIVED).
+      Gate file location: docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml
+      Executes review-story task which includes all analysis and creates gate decision.
+  - gate {story}: Execute qa-gate task to write/update quality gate decision in docs/qa/gates/
+  - trace {story}: Execute trace-requirements task to map requirements to tests using Given-When-Then
+  - risk-profile {story}: Execute risk-profile task to generate risk assessment matrix
+  - test-design {story}: Execute test-design task to create comprehensive test scenarios
+  - nfr-assess {story}: Execute nfr-assess task to validate non-functional requirements
+  - exit: Say goodbye as the Test Architect, and then abandon inhabiting this persona
 dependencies:
   tasks:
-    - review-story
+    - review-story.md
+    - qa-gate.md
+    - trace-requirements.md
+    - risk-profile.md
+    - test-design.md
+    - nfr-assess.md
   data:
-    - technical-preferences
+    - technical-preferences.md
-  utils:
+  templates:
-    - template-format
+    - story-tmpl.yaml
+    - qa-gate-tmpl.yaml
 ```

bmad-core/agents/sm.md

@@ -1,15 +1,32 @@
 # sm
 
-CRITICAL: Read the full YML, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup section instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
+
+CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+
+## COMPLETE AGENT DEFINITION FOLLOWS - NO EXTERNAL FILES NEEDED
 
 ```yaml
-root: .bmad-core
+IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION:
-IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION: Dependencies map to files as {root}/{type}/{name}.md where root=".bmad-core", type=folder (tasks/templates/checklists/utils), name=dependency name.
+  - FOR LATER USE ONLY - NOT FOR ACTIVATION, when executing commands that reference dependencies
-REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), or ask for clarification if ambiguous.
+  - Dependencies map to {root}/{type}/{name}
+  - type=folder (tasks|templates|checklists|data|utils|etc...), name=file-name
+  - Example: create-doc.md → {root}/tasks/create-doc.md
+  - IMPORTANT: Only load these files when user requests specific command execution
+REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), ALWAYS ask for clarification if no clear match.
 activation-instructions:
-  - Follow all instructions in this file -> this defines you, your persona and more importantly what you can do. STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
-  - The customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
+  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
+  - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
+  - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - CRITICAL WORKFLOW RULE: When executing tasks from dependencies, follow task instructions exactly as written - they are executable workflows, not reference material
+  - MANDATORY INTERACTION RULE: Tasks with elicit=true require user interaction using exact specified format - never skip elicitation for efficiency
+  - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
+  - STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: Bob
   id: sm
@@ -26,26 +43,20 @@ persona:
     - Rigorously follow `create-next-story` procedure to generate the detailed user story
     - Will ensure all information comes from the PRD and Architecture to guide the dumb dev agent
     - You are NOT allowed to implement stories or modify code EVER!
-startup:
+# All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-  - Greet the user with your name and role, and inform of the *help command and then HALT to await instruction if not given already.
+commands:
-  - Offer to help with story preparation but wait for explicit user confirmation
-  - Only execute tasks when user explicitly requests them
-commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
-  - chat-mode: Conversational mode with advanced-elicitation for advice
+  - draft: Execute task create-next-story.md
-  - create|draft: Execute create-next-story
+  - correct-course: Execute task correct-course.md
-  - pivot: Execute `correct-course` task
+  - story-checklist: Execute task execute-checklist.md with checklist story-draft-checklist.md
-  - checklist {checklist}: Show numbered list of checklists, execute selection
   - exit: Say goodbye as the Scrum Master, and then abandon inhabiting this persona
 dependencies:
   tasks:
-    - create-next-story
+    - create-next-story.md
-    - execute-checklist
+    - execute-checklist.md
-    - course-correct
+    - correct-course.md
   templates:
-    - story-tmpl
+    - story-tmpl.yaml
   checklists:
-    - story-draft-checklist
+    - story-draft-checklist.md
-  utils:
-    - template-format
 ```

bmad-core/agents/ux-expert.md

@@ -1,16 +1,32 @@
 # ux-expert
 
-CRITICAL: Read the full YML, start activation to alter your state of being, follow startup section instructions, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+ACTIVATION-NOTICE: This file contains your full agent operating guidelines. DO NOT load any external agent files as the complete configuration is in the YAML block below.
+
+CRITICAL: Read the full YAML BLOCK that FOLLOWS IN THIS FILE to understand your operating params, start and follow exactly your activation-instructions to alter your state of being, stay in this being until told to exit this mode:
+
+## COMPLETE AGENT DEFINITION FOLLOWS - NO EXTERNAL FILES NEEDED
 
 ```yaml
-root: .bmad-core
+IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION:
-IDE-FILE-RESOLUTION: Dependencies map to files as {root}/{type}/{name}.md where root=".bmad-core", type=folder (tasks/templates/checklists/utils), name=dependency name.
+  - FOR LATER USE ONLY - NOT FOR ACTIVATION, when executing commands that reference dependencies
-REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), or ask for clarification if ambiguous.
+  - Dependencies map to {root}/{type}/{name}
+  - type=folder (tasks|templates|checklists|data|utils|etc...), name=file-name
+  - Example: create-doc.md → {root}/tasks/create-doc.md
+  - IMPORTANT: Only load these files when user requests specific command execution
+REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (e.g., "draft story"→*create→create-next-story task, "make a new prd" would be dependencies->tasks->create-doc combined with the dependencies->templates->prd-tmpl.md), ALWAYS ask for clarification if no clear match.
 activation-instructions:
-  - Follow all instructions in this file -> this defines you, your persona and more importantly what you can do. STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
-  - Only read the files/tasks listed here when user selects them for execution to minimize context usage
+  - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - The customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
+  - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
+  - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
+  - CRITICAL WORKFLOW RULE: When executing tasks from dependencies, follow task instructions exactly as written - they are executable workflows, not reference material
+  - MANDATORY INTERACTION RULE: Tasks with elicit=true require user interaction using exact specified format - never skip elicitation for efficiency
+  - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
+  - STAY IN CHARACTER!
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: Sally
   id: ux-expert
@@ -24,40 +40,27 @@ persona:
   identity: UX Expert specializing in user experience design and creating intuitive interfaces
   focus: User research, interaction design, visual design, accessibility, AI-powered UI generation
   core_principles:
-    - User-Centricity Above All - Every design decision must serve user needs
+    - User-Centric above all - Every design decision must serve user needs
-    - Evidence-Based Design - Base decisions on research and testing, not assumptions
-    - Accessibility is Non-Negotiable - Design for the full spectrum of human diversity
     - Simplicity Through Iteration - Start simple, refine based on feedback
-    - Consistency Builds Trust - Maintain consistent patterns and behaviors
     - Delight in the Details - Thoughtful micro-interactions create memorable experiences
     - Design for Real Scenarios - Consider edge cases, errors, and loading states
     - Collaborate, Don't Dictate - Best solutions emerge from cross-functional work
-    - Measure and Learn - Continuously gather feedback and iterate
-    - Ethical Responsibility - Consider broader impact on user well-being and society
     - You have a keen eye for detail and a deep empathy for users.
     - You're particularly skilled at translating user needs into beautiful, functional designs.
     - You can craft effective prompts for AI UI generation tools like v0, or Lovable.
-startup:
+# All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
-  - Greet the user with your name and role, and inform of the *help command.
+commands:
-  - Always start by understanding the user's context, goals, and constraints before proposing solutions.
-commands:  # All commands require * prefix when used (e.g., *help)
   - help: Show numbered list of the following commands to allow selection
-  - chat-mode: (Default) UX consultation with advanced-elicitation for design decisions
+  - create-front-end-spec: run task create-doc.md with template front-end-spec-tmpl.yaml
-  - create-doc {template}: Create doc (no template = show available templates)
+  - generate-ui-prompt: Run task generate-ai-frontend-prompt.md
-  - generate-ui-prompt: Create AI frontend generation prompt
-  - research {topic}: Generate deep research prompt for UX investigation
-  - execute-checklist {checklist}: Run design validation checklist
   - exit: Say goodbye as the UX Expert, and then abandon inhabiting this persona
 dependencies:
   tasks:
-    - generate-ai-frontend-prompt
+    - generate-ai-frontend-prompt.md
-    - create-deep-research-prompt
+    - create-doc.md
-    - create-doc
+    - execute-checklist.md
-    - execute-checklist
   templates:
-    - front-end-spec-tmpl
+    - front-end-spec-tmpl.yaml
   data:
-    - technical-preferences
+    - technical-preferences.md
-  utils:
-    - template-format
 ```

bmad-core/checklists/architect-checklist.md

@@ -403,33 +403,28 @@ Ask the user if they want to work through the checklist:
 Now that you've completed the checklist, generate a comprehensive validation report that includes:
 
 1. Executive Summary
-
    - Overall architecture readiness (High/Medium/Low)
    - Critical risks identified
    - Key strengths of the architecture
    - Project type (Full-stack/Frontend/Backend) and sections evaluated
 
 2. Section Analysis
-
    - Pass rate for each major section (percentage of items passed)
    - Most concerning failures or gaps
    - Sections requiring immediate attention
    - Note any sections skipped due to project type
 
 3. Risk Assessment
-
    - Top 5 risks by severity
    - Mitigation recommendations for each
    - Timeline impact of addressing issues
 
 4. Recommendations
-
    - Must-fix items before development
    - Should-fix items for better quality
    - Nice-to-have improvements
 
 5. AI Implementation Readiness
-
    - Specific concerns for AI agent implementation
    - Areas needing additional clarification
    - Complexity hotspots to address

bmad-core/checklists/change-checklist.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Change Navigation Checklist
 
-**Purpose:** To systematically guide the selected Agent and user through the analysis and planning required when a significant change (pivot, tech issue, missing requirement, failed story) is identified during the BMAD workflow.
+**Purpose:** To systematically guide the selected Agent and user through the analysis and planning required when a significant change (pivot, tech issue, missing requirement, failed story) is identified during the BMad workflow.
 
 **Instructions:** Review each item with the user. Mark `[x]` for completed/confirmed, `[N/A]` if not applicable, or add notes for discussion points.
 
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ Think about both immediate and downstream effects.]]
 
 ## 3. Artifact Conflict & Impact Analysis
 
-[[LLM: Documentation drives development in BMAD. Check each artifact:
+[[LLM: Documentation drives development in BMad. Check each artifact:
 
 1. Does this change invalidate documented decisions?
 2. Are architectural assumptions still valid?

bmad-core/checklists/pm-checklist.md

@@ -304,7 +304,6 @@ Ask the user if they want to work through the checklist:
 Create a comprehensive validation report that includes:
 
 1. Executive Summary
-
    - Overall PRD completeness (percentage)
    - MVP scope appropriateness (Too Large/Just Right/Too Small)
    - Readiness for architecture phase (Ready/Nearly Ready/Not Ready)
@@ -312,26 +311,22 @@ Create a comprehensive validation report that includes:
 
 2. Category Analysis Table
    Fill in the actual table with:
-
    - Status: PASS (90%+ complete), PARTIAL (60-89%), FAIL (<60%)
    - Critical Issues: Specific problems that block progress
 
 3. Top Issues by Priority
-
    - BLOCKERS: Must fix before architect can proceed
    - HIGH: Should fix for quality
    - MEDIUM: Would improve clarity
    - LOW: Nice to have
 
 4. MVP Scope Assessment
-
    - Features that might be cut for true MVP
    - Missing features that are essential
    - Complexity concerns
    - Timeline realism
 
 5. Technical Readiness
-
    - Clarity of technical constraints
    - Identified technical risks
    - Areas needing architect investigation

bmad-core/checklists/po-master-checklist.md

@@ -8,12 +8,10 @@ PROJECT TYPE DETECTION:
 First, determine the project type by checking:
 
 1. Is this a GREENFIELD project (new from scratch)?
-
    - Look for: New project initialization, no existing codebase references
    - Check for: prd.md, architecture.md, new project setup stories
 
 2. Is this a BROWNFIELD project (enhancing existing system)?
-
    - Look for: References to existing codebase, enhancement/modification language
    - Check for: brownfield-prd.md, brownfield-architecture.md, existing system analysis
 
@@ -347,7 +345,6 @@ Ask the user if they want to work through the checklist:
 Generate a comprehensive validation report that adapts to project type:
 
 1. Executive Summary
-
    - Project type: [Greenfield/Brownfield] with [UI/No UI]
    - Overall readiness (percentage)
    - Go/No-Go recommendation
@@ -357,42 +354,36 @@ Generate a comprehensive validation report that adapts to project type:
 2. Project-Specific Analysis
 
    FOR GREENFIELD:
-
    - Setup completeness
    - Dependency sequencing
    - MVP scope appropriateness
    - Development timeline feasibility
 
    FOR BROWNFIELD:
-
    - Integration risk level (High/Medium/Low)
    - Existing system impact assessment
    - Rollback readiness
    - User disruption potential
 
 3. Risk Assessment
-
    - Top 5 risks by severity
    - Mitigation recommendations
    - Timeline impact of addressing issues
    - [BROWNFIELD] Specific integration risks
 
 4. MVP Completeness
-
    - Core features coverage
    - Missing essential functionality
    - Scope creep identified
    - True MVP vs over-engineering
 
 5. Implementation Readiness
-
    - Developer clarity score (1-10)
    - Ambiguous requirements count
    - Missing technical details
    - [BROWNFIELD] Integration point clarity
 
 6. Recommendations
-
    - Must-fix before development
    - Should-fix for quality
    - Consider for improvement

bmad-core/checklists/story-dod-checklist.md

@@ -25,14 +25,12 @@ The goal is quality delivery, not just checking boxes.]]
 1. **Requirements Met:**
 
    [[LLM: Be specific - list each requirement and whether it's complete]]
-
    - [ ] All functional requirements specified in the story are implemented.
    - [ ] All acceptance criteria defined in the story are met.
 
 2. **Coding Standards & Project Structure:**
 
    [[LLM: Code quality matters for maintainability. Check each item carefully]]
-
    - [ ] All new/modified code strictly adheres to `Operational Guidelines`.
    - [ ] All new/modified code aligns with `Project Structure` (file locations, naming, etc.).
    - [ ] Adherence to `Tech Stack` for technologies/versions used (if story introduces or modifies tech usage).
@@ -44,7 +42,6 @@ The goal is quality delivery, not just checking boxes.]]
 3. **Testing:**
 
    [[LLM: Testing proves your code works. Be honest about test coverage]]
-
    - [ ] All required unit tests as per the story and `Operational Guidelines` Testing Strategy are implemented.
    - [ ] All required integration tests (if applicable) as per the story and `Operational Guidelines` Testing Strategy are implemented.
    - [ ] All tests (unit, integration, E2E if applicable) pass successfully.
@@ -53,14 +50,12 @@ The goal is quality delivery, not just checking boxes.]]
 4. **Functionality & Verification:**
 
    [[LLM: Did you actually run and test your code? Be specific about what you tested]]
-
    - [ ] Functionality has been manually verified by the developer (e.g., running the app locally, checking UI, testing API endpoints).
    - [ ] Edge cases and potential error conditions considered and handled gracefully.
 
 5. **Story Administration:**
 
    [[LLM: Documentation helps the next developer. What should they know?]]
-
    - [ ] All tasks within the story file are marked as complete.
    - [ ] Any clarifications or decisions made during development are documented in the story file or linked appropriately.
    - [ ] The story wrap up section has been completed with notes of changes or information relevant to the next story or overall project, the agent model that was primarily used during development, and the changelog of any changes is properly updated.
@@ -68,7 +63,6 @@ The goal is quality delivery, not just checking boxes.]]
 6. **Dependencies, Build & Configuration:**
 
    [[LLM: Build issues block everyone. Ensure everything compiles and runs cleanly]]
-
    - [ ] Project builds successfully without errors.
    - [ ] Project linting passes
    - [ ] Any new dependencies added were either pre-approved in the story requirements OR explicitly approved by the user during development (approval documented in story file).
@@ -79,7 +73,6 @@ The goal is quality delivery, not just checking boxes.]]
 7. **Documentation (If Applicable):**
 
    [[LLM: Good documentation prevents future confusion. What needs explaining?]]
-
    - [ ] Relevant inline code documentation (e.g., JSDoc, TSDoc, Python docstrings) for new public APIs or complex logic is complete.
    - [ ] User-facing documentation updated, if changes impact users.
    - [ ] Technical documentation (e.g., READMEs, system diagrams) updated if significant architectural changes were made.

bmad-core/checklists/story-draft-checklist.md

@@ -117,19 +117,16 @@ Note: We don't need every file listed - just the important ones.]]
 Generate a concise validation report:
 
 1. Quick Summary
-
    - Story readiness: READY / NEEDS REVISION / BLOCKED
    - Clarity score (1-10)
    - Major gaps identified
 
 2. Fill in the validation table with:
-
    - PASS: Requirements clearly met
    - PARTIAL: Some gaps but workable
    - FAIL: Critical information missing
 
 3. Specific Issues (if any)
-
    - List concrete problems to fix
    - Suggest specific improvements
    - Identify any blocking dependencies
@@ -139,7 +136,7 @@ Generate a concise validation report:
    - What questions would you have?
    - What might cause delays or rework?
 
-Be pragmatic - perfect documentation doesn't exist. Focus on whether a competent developer can succeed with this story.]]
+Be pragmatic - perfect documentation doesn't exist, but it must be enough to provide the extreme context a dev agent needs to get the work down and not create a mess.]]
 
 | Category                             | Status | Issues |
 | ------------------------------------ | ------ | ------ |

bmad-core/core-config.yaml

@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-version: 4.21.1
 markdownExploder: true
 prd:
   prdFile: docs/prd.md
@@ -18,8 +17,4 @@ devLoadAlwaysFiles:
   - docs/architecture/source-tree.md
 devDebugLog: .ai/debug-log.md
 devStoryLocation: docs/stories
-workflow:
+slashPrefix: BMad
-  planFile: docs/workflow-plan.md
-  trackProgress: true
-  enforceSequence: false
-  updateOnCompletion: true

bmad-core/data/bmad-kb.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-# BMAD Knowledge Base
+# BMad Knowledge Base
 
 ## Overview
 
-BMAD-METHOD (Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development) is a framework that combines AI agents with Agile development methodologies. The v4 system introduces a modular architecture with improved dependency management, bundle optimization, and support for both web and IDE environments.
+BMad-Method (Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development) is a framework that combines AI agents with Agile development methodologies. The v4 system introduces a modular architecture with improved dependency management, bundle optimization, and support for both web and IDE environments.
 
 ### Key Features
 
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ BMAD-METHOD (Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development) is a framework
 - **Reusable Resources**: Portable templates, tasks, and checklists
 - **Slash Command Integration**: Quick agent switching and control
 
-### When to Use BMAD
+### When to Use BMad
 
 - **New Projects (Greenfield)**: Complete end-to-end development
 - **Existing Projects (Brownfield)**: Feature additions and enhancements
@@ -20,11 +20,11 @@ BMAD-METHOD (Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development) is a framework
 - **Quality Assurance**: Structured testing and validation
 - **Documentation**: Professional PRDs, architecture docs, user stories
 
-## How BMAD Works
+## How BMad Works
 
 ### The Core Method
 
-BMAD transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agents through structured workflows. Here's how:
+BMad transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agents through structured workflows. Here's how:
 
 1. **You Direct, AI Executes**: You provide vision and decisions; agents handle implementation details
 2. **Specialized Agents**: Each agent masters one role (PM, Developer, Architect, etc.)
@@ -33,13 +33,15 @@ BMAD transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
 
 ### The Two-Phase Approach
 
-**Phase 1: Planning (Web UI - Cost Effective)**
+#### Phase 1: Planning (Web UI - Cost Effective)
+
 - Use large context windows (Gemini's 1M tokens)
 - Generate comprehensive documents (PRD, Architecture)
 - Leverage multiple agents for brainstorming
 - Create once, use throughout development
 
-**Phase 2: Development (IDE - Implementation)**
+#### Phase 2: Development (IDE - Implementation)
+
 - Shard documents into manageable pieces
 - Execute focused SM → Dev cycles
 - One story at a time, sequential progress
@@ -69,6 +71,7 @@ BMAD transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
 ### Quick Start Options
 
 #### Option 1: Web UI
+
 **Best for**: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini users who want to start immediately
 
 1. Navigate to `dist/teams/`
@@ -78,7 +81,8 @@ BMAD transforms you into a "Vibe CEO" - directing a team of specialized AI agent
 5. Type `/help` to see available commands
 
 #### Option 2: IDE Integration
-**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Roo Code, VS Code Copilot users
+
+**Best for**: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Trae, Cline, Roo Code, Github Copilot users
 
 ```bash
 # Interactive installation (recommended)
@@ -86,33 +90,38 @@ npx bmad-method install
 ```
 
 **Installation Steps**:
+
 - Choose "Complete installation"
 - Select your IDE from supported options:
   - **Cursor**: Native AI integration
   - **Claude Code**: Anthropic's official IDE
   - **Windsurf**: Built-in AI capabilities
+  - **Trae**: Built-in AI capabilities
   - **Cline**: VS Code extension with AI features
   - **Roo Code**: Web-based IDE with agent support
-  - **VS Code Copilot**: AI-powered coding assistant
+  - **GitHub Copilot**: VS Code extension with AI peer programming assistant
 
-**Note for VS Code Users**: BMAD-METHOD assumes when you mention "VS Code" that you're using it with an AI-powered extension like GitHub Copilot, Cline, or Roo. Standard VS Code without AI capabilities cannot run BMAD agents. The installer includes built-in support for Cline and Roo.
+**Note for VS Code Users**: BMad-Method assumes when you mention "VS Code" that you're using it with an AI-powered extension like GitHub Copilot, Cline, or Roo. Standard VS Code without AI capabilities cannot run BMad agents. The installer includes built-in support for Cline and Roo.
 
 **Verify Installation**:
+
 - `.bmad-core/` folder created with all agents
 - IDE-specific integration files created
 - All agent commands/rules/modes available
 
-**Remember**: At its core, BMAD-METHOD is about mastering and harnessing prompt engineering. Any IDE with AI agent support can use BMAD - the framework provides the structured prompts and workflows that make AI development effective
+**Remember**: At its core, BMad-Method is about mastering and harnessing prompt engineering. Any IDE with AI agent support can use BMad - the framework provides the structured prompts and workflows that make AI development effective
 
 ### Environment Selection Guide
 
 **Use Web UI for**:
+
 - Initial planning and documentation (PRD, architecture)
 - Cost-effective document creation (especially with Gemini)
 - Brainstorming and analysis phases
 - Multi-agent consultation and planning
 
 **Use IDE for**:
+
 - Active development and coding
 - File operations and project integration
 - Document sharding and story management
@@ -125,35 +134,41 @@ npx bmad-method install
 **Can you do everything in IDE?** Yes, but understand the tradeoffs:
 
 **Pros of IDE-Only**:
+
 - Single environment workflow
 - Direct file operations from start
 - No copy/paste between environments
 - Immediate project integration
 
 **Cons of IDE-Only**:
+
 - Higher token costs for large document creation
 - Smaller context windows (varies by IDE/model)
 - May hit limits during planning phases
 - Less cost-effective for brainstorming
 
 **Using Web Agents in IDE**:
+
 - **NOT RECOMMENDED**: Web agents (PM, Architect) have rich dependencies designed for large contexts
 - **Why it matters**: Dev agents are kept lean to maximize coding context
 - **The principle**: "Dev agents code, planning agents plan" - mixing breaks this optimization
 
 **About bmad-master and bmad-orchestrator**:
+
 - **bmad-master**: CAN do any task without switching agents, BUT...
 - **Still use specialized agents for planning**: PM, Architect, and UX Expert have tuned personas that produce better results
 - **Why specialization matters**: Each agent's personality and focus creates higher quality outputs
 - **If using bmad-master/orchestrator**: Fine for planning phases, but...
 
 **CRITICAL RULE for Development**:
-- **ALWAYS use SM agent for story creation** - Never use bmad-master/orchestrator
+
-- **ALWAYS use Dev agent for implementation** - Never use bmad-master/orchestrator
+- **ALWAYS use SM agent for story creation** - Never use bmad-master or bmad-orchestrator
+- **ALWAYS use Dev agent for implementation** - Never use bmad-master or bmad-orchestrator
 - **Why this matters**: SM and Dev agents are specifically optimized for the development workflow
 - **No exceptions**: Even if using bmad-master for everything else, switch to SM → Dev for implementation
 
 **Best Practice for IDE-Only**:
+
 1. Use PM/Architect/UX agents for planning (better than bmad-master)
 2. Create documents directly in project
 3. Shard immediately after creation
@@ -163,11 +178,11 @@ npx bmad-method install
 
 ## Core Configuration (core-config.yaml)
 
-**New in V4**: The `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` file is a critical innovation that enables BMAD to work seamlessly with any project structure, providing maximum flexibility and backwards compatibility.
+**New in V4**: The `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` file is a critical innovation that enables BMad to work seamlessly with any project structure, providing maximum flexibility and backwards compatibility.
 
 ### What is core-config.yaml?
 
-This configuration file acts as a map for BMAD agents, telling them exactly where to find your project documents and how they're structured. It enables:
+This configuration file acts as a map for BMad agents, telling them exactly where to find your project documents and how they're structured. It enables:
 
 - **Version Flexibility**: Work with V3, V4, or custom document structures
 - **Custom Locations**: Define where your documents and shards live
@@ -177,17 +192,20 @@ This configuration file acts as a map for BMAD agents, telling them exactly wher
 ### Key Configuration Areas
 
 #### PRD Configuration
+
 - **prdVersion**: Tells agents if PRD follows v3 or v4 conventions
 - **prdSharded**: Whether epics are embedded (false) or in separate files (true)
 - **prdShardedLocation**: Where to find sharded epic files
 - **epicFilePattern**: Pattern for epic filenames (e.g., `epic-{n}*.md`)
 
 #### Architecture Configuration
+
 - **architectureVersion**: v3 (monolithic) or v4 (sharded)
 - **architectureSharded**: Whether architecture is split into components
 - **architectureShardedLocation**: Where sharded architecture files live
 
 #### Developer Files
+
 - **devLoadAlwaysFiles**: List of files the dev agent loads for every task
 - **devDebugLog**: Where dev agent logs repeated failures
 - **agentCoreDump**: Export location for chat conversations
@@ -196,12 +214,13 @@ This configuration file acts as a map for BMAD agents, telling them exactly wher
 
 1. **No Forced Migrations**: Keep your existing document structure
 2. **Gradual Adoption**: Start with V3 and migrate to V4 at your pace
-3. **Custom Workflows**: Configure BMAD to match your team's process
+3. **Custom Workflows**: Configure BMad to match your team's process
 4. **Intelligent Agents**: Agents automatically adapt to your configuration
 
 ### Common Configurations
 
 **Legacy V3 Project**:
+
 ```yaml
 prdVersion: v3
 prdSharded: false
@@ -210,6 +229,7 @@ architectureSharded: false
 ```
 
 **V4 Optimized Project**:
+
 ```yaml
 prdVersion: v4
 prdSharded: true
@@ -275,17 +295,21 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
 #### IDE-Specific Syntax
 
 **Agent Loading by IDE**:
+
 - **Claude Code**: `/agent-name` (e.g., `/bmad-master`)
 - **Cursor**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
 - **Windsurf**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
-- **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-bmad-master`)
+- **Trae**: `@agent-name` (e.g., `@bmad-master`)
-- **VS Code Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
+- **Roo Code**: Select mode from mode selector (e.g., `bmad-master`)
+- **GitHub Copilot**: Open the Chat view (`⌃⌘I` on Mac, `Ctrl+Alt+I` on Windows/Linux) and select **Agent** from the chat mode selector.
 
 **Chat Management Guidelines**:
-- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf**: Start new chats when switching agents
+
+- **Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae**: Start new chats when switching agents
 - **Roo Code**: Switch modes within the same conversation
 
 **Common Task Commands**:
+
 - `*help` - Show available commands
 - `*status` - Show current context/progress
 - `*exit` - Exit the agent mode
@@ -294,6 +318,7 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
 - `*create` - Run create-next-story task (SM agent)
 
 **In Web UI**:
+
 ```text
 /pm create-doc prd
 /architect review system design
@@ -307,16 +332,19 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
 ### Pre-Built Teams
 
 #### Team All
+
 - **Includes**: All 10 agents + orchestrator
 - **Use Case**: Complete projects requiring all roles
 - **Bundle**: `team-all.txt`
 
 #### Team Fullstack
+
 - **Includes**: PM, Architect, Developer, QA, UX Expert
 - **Use Case**: End-to-end web/mobile development
 - **Bundle**: `team-fullstack.txt`
 
 #### Team No-UI
+
 - **Includes**: PM, Architect, Developer, QA (no UX Expert)
 - **Use Case**: Backend services, APIs, system development
 - **Bundle**: `team-no-ui.txt`
@@ -325,27 +353,31 @@ You are the "Vibe CEO" - thinking like a CEO with unlimited resources and a sing
 
 ### System Overview
 
-The BMAD-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-core` directory, which serves as the brain of the entire system. This design enables the framework to operate effectively in both IDE environments (like Cursor, VS Code) and web-based AI interfaces (like ChatGPT, Gemini).
+The BMad-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-core` directory, which serves as the brain of the entire system. This design enables the framework to operate effectively in both IDE environments (like Cursor, VS Code) and web-based AI interfaces (like ChatGPT, Gemini).
 
 ### Key Architectural Components
 
 #### 1. Agents (`bmad-core/agents/`)
+
 - **Purpose**: Each markdown file defines a specialized AI agent for a specific Agile role (PM, Dev, Architect, etc.)
 - **Structure**: Contains YAML headers specifying the agent's persona, capabilities, and dependencies
 - **Dependencies**: Lists of tasks, templates, checklists, and data files the agent can use
 - **Startup Instructions**: Can load project-specific documentation for immediate context
 
 #### 2. Agent Teams (`bmad-core/agent-teams/`)
+
 - **Purpose**: Define collections of agents bundled together for specific purposes
 - **Examples**: `team-all.yaml` (comprehensive bundle), `team-fullstack.yaml` (full-stack development)
 - **Usage**: Creates pre-packaged contexts for web UI environments
 
 #### 3. Workflows (`bmad-core/workflows/`)
+
 - **Purpose**: YAML files defining prescribed sequences of steps for specific project types
 - **Types**: Greenfield (new projects) and Brownfield (existing projects) for UI, service, and fullstack development
 - **Structure**: Defines agent interactions, artifacts created, and transition conditions
 
 #### 4. Reusable Resources
+
 - **Templates** (`bmad-core/templates/`): Markdown templates for PRDs, architecture specs, user stories
 - **Tasks** (`bmad-core/tasks/`): Instructions for specific repeatable actions like "shard-doc" or "create-next-story"
 - **Checklists** (`bmad-core/checklists/`): Quality assurance checklists for validation and review
@@ -362,29 +394,23 @@ The BMAD-Method is built around a modular architecture centered on the `bmad-cor
 
 #### Web UI Environment
 
-- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assest with an orchestrating agent
+- Uses pre-built bundles from `dist/teams` for stand alone 1 upload files for all agents and their assets with an orchestrating agent
 - Single text files containing all agent dependencies are in `dist/agents/` - these are unnecessary unless you want to create a web agent that is only a single agent and not a team
 - Created by the web-builder tool for upload to web interfaces
 - Provides complete context in one package
 
 ### Template Processing System
 
-BMAD employs a sophisticated template system with three key components:
+BMad employs a sophisticated template system with three key components:
 
-1. **Template Format** (`utils/template-format.md`): Defines markup language for variable substitution and AI processing directives
+1. **Template Format** (`utils/bmad-doc-template.md`): Defines markup language for variable substitution and AI processing directives from yaml templates
-2. **Document Creation** (`tasks/create-doc.md`): Orchestrates template selection and user interaction
+2. **Document Creation** (`tasks/create-doc.md`): Orchestrates template selection and user interaction to transform yaml spec to final markdown output
 3. **Advanced Elicitation** (`tasks/advanced-elicitation.md`): Provides interactive refinement through structured brainstorming
 
-**Template Features**:
-
-- **Self-contained**: Templates embed both output structure and processing instructions
-- **Variable Substitution**: `{{placeholders}}` for dynamic content
-- **AI Processing Directives**: `[[LLM: instructions]]` for AI-only processing
-- **Interactive Refinement**: Built-in elicitation processes for quality improvement
-
 ### Technical Preferences Integration
 
 The `technical-preferences.md` file serves as a persistent technical profile that:
+
 - Ensures consistency across all agents and projects
 - Eliminates repetitive technology specification
 - Provides personalized recommendations aligned with user preferences
@@ -393,12 +419,13 @@ The `technical-preferences.md` file serves as a persistent technical profile tha
 ### Build and Delivery Process
 
 The `web-builder.js` tool creates web-ready bundles by:
+
 1. Reading agent or team definition files
 2. Recursively resolving all dependencies
 3. Concatenating content into single text files with clear separators
 4. Outputting ready-to-upload bundles for web AI interfaces
 
-This architecture enables seamless operation across environments while maintaining the rich, interconnected agent ecosystem that makes BMAD powerful.
+This architecture enables seamless operation across environments while maintaining the rich, interconnected agent ecosystem that makes BMad powerful.
 
 ## Complete Development Workflow
 
@@ -407,11 +434,13 @@ This architecture enables seamless operation across environments while maintaini
 **Ideal for cost efficiency with Gemini's massive context:**
 
 **For Brownfield Projects - Start Here!**:
+
 1. **Upload entire project to Gemini Web** (GitHub URL, files, or zip)
 2. **Document existing system**: `/analyst` → `*document-project`
 3. **Creates comprehensive docs** from entire codebase analysis
 
 **For All Projects**:
+
 1. **Optional Analysis**: `/analyst` - Market research, competitive analysis
 2. **Project Brief**: Create foundation document (Analyst or user)
 3. **PRD Creation**: `/pm create-doc prd` - Comprehensive product requirements
@@ -422,12 +451,14 @@ This architecture enables seamless operation across environments while maintaini
 #### Example Planning Prompts
 
 **For PRD Creation**:
+
 ```text
 "I want to build a [type] application that [core purpose].
 Help me brainstorm features and create a comprehensive PRD."
 ```
 
 **For Architecture Design**:
+
 ```text
 "Based on this PRD, design a scalable technical architecture
 that can handle [specific requirements]."
@@ -445,7 +476,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
 
 **Prerequisites**: Planning documents must exist in `docs/` folder
 
-1. **Document Sharding** (CRITICAL STEP): 
+1. **Document Sharding** (CRITICAL STEP):
    - Documents created by PM/Architect (in Web or IDE) MUST be sharded for development
    - Two methods to shard:
      a) **Manual**: Drag `shard-doc` task + document file into chat
@@ -459,32 +490,33 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
    - Source tree document and coding standards for dev agent reference
    - Sharded docs for SM agent story creation
 
-**Resulting Folder Structure**:
+Resulting Folder Structure:
+
 - `docs/prd/` - Broken down PRD sections
 - `docs/architecture/` - Broken down architecture sections
 - `docs/stories/` - Generated user stories
 
-3. **Development Cycle** (Sequential, one story at a time):
+1. **Development Cycle** (Sequential, one story at a time):
 
    **CRITICAL CONTEXT MANAGEMENT**:
    - **Context windows matter!** Always use fresh, clean context windows
    - **Model selection matters!** Use most powerful thinking model for SM story creation
    - **ALWAYS start new chat between SM, Dev, and QA work**
 
-   **Step 1 - Story Creation**: 
+   **Step 1 - Story Creation**:
    - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → Select powerful model → `@sm` → `*create`
    - SM executes create-next-story task
    - Review generated story in `docs/stories/`
    - Update status from "Draft" to "Approved"
-   
+
-   **Step 2 - Story Implementation**: 
+   **Step 2 - Story Implementation**:
    - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → `@dev`
    - Agent asks which story to implement
    - Include story file content to save dev agent lookup time
    - Dev follows tasks/subtasks, marking completion
    - Dev maintains File List of all changes
    - Dev marks story as "Review" when complete with all tests passing
-   
+
    **Step 3 - Senior QA Review**:
    - **NEW CLEAN CHAT** → `@qa` → execute review-story task
    - QA performs senior developer code review
@@ -492,7 +524,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
    - QA appends results to story's QA Results section
    - If approved: Status → "Done"
    - If changes needed: Status stays "Review" with unchecked items for dev
-   
+
    **Step 4 - Repeat**: Continue SM → Dev → QA cycle until all epic stories complete
 
 **Important**: Only 1 story in progress at a time, worked sequentially until all epic stories complete.
@@ -500,6 +532,7 @@ that can handle [specific requirements]."
 ### Status Tracking Workflow
 
 Stories progress through defined statuses:
+
 - **Draft** → **Approved** → **InProgress** → **Done**
 
 Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
@@ -507,8 +540,9 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
 ### Workflow Types
 
 #### Greenfield Development
+
 - Business analysis and market research
-- Product requirements and feature definition  
+- Product requirements and feature definition
 - System architecture and design
 - Development execution
 - Testing and deployment
@@ -520,6 +554,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
 **Complete Brownfield Workflow Options**:
 
 **Option 1: PRD-First (Recommended for Large Codebases/Monorepos)**:
+
 1. **Upload project to Gemini Web** (GitHub URL, files, or zip)
 2. **Create PRD first**: `@pm` → `*create-doc brownfield-prd`
 3. **Focused documentation**: `@analyst` → `*document-project`
@@ -530,18 +565,19 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
    - Avoids bloating docs with unused code
 
 **Option 2: Document-First (Good for Smaller Projects)**:
+
 1. **Upload project to Gemini Web**
 2. **Document everything**: `@analyst` → `*document-project`
 3. **Then create PRD**: `@pm` → `*create-doc brownfield-prd`
    - More thorough but can create excessive documentation
 
-2. **Requirements Gathering**:
+4. **Requirements Gathering**:
    - **Brownfield PRD**: Use PM agent with `brownfield-prd-tmpl`
    - **Analyzes**: Existing system, constraints, integration points
    - **Defines**: Enhancement scope, compatibility requirements, risk assessment
    - **Creates**: Epic and story structure for changes
 
-3. **Architecture Planning**:
+5. **Architecture Planning**:
    - **Brownfield Architecture**: Use Architect agent with `brownfield-architecture-tmpl`
    - **Integration Strategy**: How new features integrate with existing system
    - **Migration Planning**: Gradual rollout and backwards compatibility
@@ -550,10 +586,12 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
 **Brownfield-Specific Resources**:
 
 **Templates**:
+
 - `brownfield-prd-tmpl.md`: Comprehensive enhancement planning with existing system analysis
 - `brownfield-architecture-tmpl.md`: Integration-focused architecture for existing systems
 
 **Tasks**:
+
 - `document-project`: Generates comprehensive documentation from existing codebase
 - `brownfield-create-epic`: Creates single epic for focused enhancements (when full PRD is overkill)
 - `brownfield-create-story`: Creates individual story for small, isolated changes
@@ -561,18 +599,21 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
 **When to Use Each Approach**:
 
 **Full Brownfield Workflow** (Recommended for):
+
 - Major feature additions
 - System modernization
 - Complex integrations
 - Multiple related changes
 
 **Quick Epic/Story Creation** (Use when):
+
 - Single, focused enhancement
 - Isolated bug fixes
 - Small feature additions
 - Well-documented existing system
 
 **Critical Success Factors**:
+
 1. **Documentation First**: Always run `document-project` if docs are outdated/missing
 2. **Context Matters**: Provide agents access to relevant code sections
 3. **Integration Focus**: Emphasize compatibility and non-breaking changes
@@ -588,6 +629,7 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
 - `docs/architecture.md` - System Architecture Document
 
 **Why These Names Matter**:
+
 - Agents automatically reference these files during development
 - Sharding tasks expect these specific filenames
 - Workflow automation depends on standard naming
@@ -606,14 +648,19 @@ Each status change requires user verification and approval before proceeding.
 Templates with Level 2 headings (`##`) can be automatically sharded:
 
 **Original PRD**:
+
 ```markdown
 ## Goals and Background Context
-## Requirements  
+
+## Requirements
+
 ## User Interface Design Goals
+
 ## Success Metrics
 ```
 
 **After Sharding**:
+
 - `docs/prd/goals-and-background-context.md`
 - `docs/prd/requirements.md`
 - `docs/prd/user-interface-design-goals.md`
@@ -626,12 +673,14 @@ Use the `shard-doc` task or `@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser` tool for automatic sh
 ### Environment-Specific Usage
 
 **Web UI Best For**:
+
 - Initial planning and documentation phases
 - Cost-effective large document creation
 - Agent consultation and brainstorming
 - Multi-agent workflows with orchestrator
 
 **IDE Best For**:
+
 - Active development and implementation
 - File operations and project integration
 - Story management and development cycles
@@ -659,13 +708,14 @@ Use the `shard-doc` task or `@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser` tool for automatic sh
 - **Keep conversations focused** - One agent, one task per conversation
 - **Review everything** - Always review and approve before marking complete
 
-## Contributing to BMAD-METHOD
+## Contributing to BMad-Method
 
 ### Quick Contribution Guidelines
 
 For full details, see `CONTRIBUTING.md`. Key points:
 
 **Fork Workflow**:
+
 1. Fork the repository
 2. Create feature branches
 3. Submit PRs to `next` branch (default) or `main` for critical fixes only
@@ -673,12 +723,14 @@ For full details, see `CONTRIBUTING.md`. Key points:
 5. One feature/fix per PR
 
 **PR Requirements**:
+
 - Clear descriptions (max 200 words) with What/Why/How/Testing
 - Use conventional commits (feat:, fix:, docs:)
 - Atomic commits - one logical change per commit
 - Must align with guiding principles
 
-**Core Principles** (from GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md):
+**Core Principles** (from docs/GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md):
+
 - **Dev Agents Must Be Lean**: Minimize dependencies, save context for code
 - **Natural Language First**: Everything in markdown, no code in core
 - **Core vs Expansion Packs**: Core for universal needs, packs for specialized domains
@@ -688,7 +740,7 @@ For full details, see `CONTRIBUTING.md`. Key points:
 
 ### What Are Expansion Packs?
 
-Expansion packs extend BMAD-METHOD beyond traditional software development into ANY domain. They provide specialized agent teams, templates, and workflows while keeping the core framework lean and focused on development.
+Expansion packs extend BMad-Method beyond traditional software development into ANY domain. They provide specialized agent teams, templates, and workflows while keeping the core framework lean and focused on development.
 
 ### Why Use Expansion Packs?
 
@@ -700,12 +752,14 @@ Expansion packs extend BMAD-METHOD beyond traditional software development into
 ### Available Expansion Packs
 
 **Technical Packs**:
+
 - **Infrastructure/DevOps**: Cloud architects, SRE experts, security specialists
 - **Game Development**: Game designers, level designers, narrative writers
 - **Mobile Development**: iOS/Android specialists, mobile UX experts
 - **Data Science**: ML engineers, data scientists, visualization experts
 
 **Non-Technical Packs**:
+
 - **Business Strategy**: Consultants, financial analysts, marketing strategists
 - **Creative Writing**: Plot architects, character developers, world builders
 - **Health & Wellness**: Fitness trainers, nutritionists, habit engineers
@@ -713,6 +767,7 @@ Expansion packs extend BMAD-METHOD beyond traditional software development into
 - **Legal Support**: Contract analysts, compliance checkers
 
 **Specialty Packs**:
+
 - **Expansion Creator**: Tools to build your own expansion packs
 - **RPG Game Master**: Tabletop gaming assistance
 - **Life Event Planning**: Wedding planners, event coordinators
@@ -722,11 +777,13 @@ Expansion packs extend BMAD-METHOD beyond traditional software development into
 
 1. **Browse Available Packs**: Check `expansion-packs/` directory
 2. **Get Inspiration**: See `docs/expansion-packs.md` for detailed examples and ideas
-3. **Install via CLI**: 
+3. **Install via CLI**:
+
    ```bash
    npx bmad-method install
    # Select "Install expansion pack" option
    ```
+
 4. **Use in Your Workflow**: Installed packs integrate seamlessly with existing agents
 
 ### Creating Custom Expansion Packs
@@ -742,8 +799,8 @@ Use the **expansion-creator** pack to build your own:
 
 ## Getting Help
 
-- **Commands**: Use `/help` in any environment to see available commands
+- **Commands**: Use `*/*help` in any environment to see available commands
-- **Agent Switching**: Use `/switch agent-name` with orchestrator for role changes
+- **Agent Switching**: Use `*/*switch agent-name` with orchestrator for role changes
 - **Documentation**: Check `docs/` folder for project-specific context
 - **Community**: Discord and GitHub resources available for support
 - **Contributing**: See `CONTRIBUTING.md` for full guidelines

bmad-core/data/brainstorming-techniques.md

@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+# Brainstorming Techniques Data
+
+## Creative Expansion
+
+1. **What If Scenarios**: Ask one provocative question, get their response, then ask another
+2. **Analogical Thinking**: Give one example analogy, ask them to find 2-3 more
+3. **Reversal/Inversion**: Pose the reverse question, let them work through it
+4. **First Principles Thinking**: Ask "What are the fundamentals?" and guide them to break it down
+
+## Structured Frameworks
+
+5. **SCAMPER Method**: Go through one letter at a time, wait for their ideas before moving to next
+6. **Six Thinking Hats**: Present one hat, ask for their thoughts, then move to next hat
+7. **Mind Mapping**: Start with central concept, ask them to suggest branches
+
+## Collaborative Techniques
+
+8. **"Yes, And..." Building**: They give idea, you "yes and" it, they "yes and" back - alternate
+9. **Brainwriting/Round Robin**: They suggest idea, you build on it, ask them to build on yours
+10. **Random Stimulation**: Give one random prompt/word, ask them to make connections
+
+## Deep Exploration
+
+11. **Five Whys**: Ask "why" and wait for their answer before asking next "why"
+12. **Morphological Analysis**: Ask them to list parameters first, then explore combinations together
+13. **Provocation Technique (PO)**: Give one provocative statement, ask them to extract useful ideas
+
+## Advanced Techniques
+
+14. **Forced Relationships**: Connect two unrelated concepts and ask them to find the bridge
+15. **Assumption Reversal**: Challenge their core assumptions and ask them to build from there
+16. **Role Playing**: Ask them to brainstorm from different stakeholder perspectives
+17. **Time Shifting**: "How would you solve this in 1995? 2030?"
+18. **Resource Constraints**: "What if you had only $10 and 1 hour?"
+19. **Metaphor Mapping**: Use extended metaphors to explore solutions
+20. **Question Storming**: Generate questions instead of answers first

bmad-core/data/elicitation-methods.md

@@ -0,0 +1,154 @@
+# Elicitation Methods Data
+
+## Core Reflective Methods
+
+**Expand or Contract for Audience**
+
+- Ask whether to 'expand' (add detail, elaborate) or 'contract' (simplify, clarify)
+- Identify specific target audience if relevant
+- Tailor content complexity and depth accordingly
+
+**Explain Reasoning (CoT Step-by-Step)**
+
+- Walk through the step-by-step thinking process
+- Reveal underlying assumptions and decision points
+- Show how conclusions were reached from current role's perspective
+
+**Critique and Refine**
+
+- Review output for flaws, inconsistencies, or improvement areas
+- Identify specific weaknesses from role's expertise
+- Suggest refined version reflecting domain knowledge
+
+## Structural Analysis Methods
+
+**Analyze Logical Flow and Dependencies**
+
+- Examine content structure for logical progression
+- Check internal consistency and coherence
+- Identify and validate dependencies between elements
+- Confirm effective ordering and sequencing
+
+**Assess Alignment with Overall Goals**
+
+- Evaluate content contribution to stated objectives
+- Identify any misalignments or gaps
+- Interpret alignment from specific role's perspective
+- Suggest adjustments to better serve goals
+
+## Risk and Challenge Methods
+
+**Identify Potential Risks and Unforeseen Issues**
+
+- Brainstorm potential risks from role's expertise
+- Identify overlooked edge cases or scenarios
+- Anticipate unintended consequences
+- Highlight implementation challenges
+
+**Challenge from Critical Perspective**
+
+- Adopt critical stance on current content
+- Play devil's advocate from specified viewpoint
+- Argue against proposal highlighting weaknesses
+- Apply YAGNI principles when appropriate (scope trimming)
+
+## Creative Exploration Methods
+
+**Tree of Thoughts Deep Dive**
+
+- Break problem into discrete "thoughts" or intermediate steps
+- Explore multiple reasoning paths simultaneously
+- Use self-evaluation to classify each path as "sure", "likely", or "impossible"
+- Apply search algorithms (BFS/DFS) to find optimal solution paths
+
+**Hindsight is 20/20: The 'If Only...' Reflection**
+
+- Imagine retrospective scenario based on current content
+- Identify the one "if only we had known/done X..." insight
+- Describe imagined consequences humorously or dramatically
+- Extract actionable learnings for current context
+
+## Multi-Persona Collaboration Methods
+
+**Agile Team Perspective Shift**
+
+- Rotate through different Scrum team member viewpoints
+- Product Owner: Focus on user value and business impact
+- Scrum Master: Examine process flow and team dynamics
+- Developer: Assess technical implementation and complexity
+- QA: Identify testing scenarios and quality concerns
+
+**Stakeholder Round Table**
+
+- Convene virtual meeting with multiple personas
+- Each persona contributes unique perspective on content
+- Identify conflicts and synergies between viewpoints
+- Synthesize insights into actionable recommendations
+
+**Meta-Prompting Analysis**
+
+- Step back to analyze the structure and logic of current approach
+- Question the format and methodology being used
+- Suggest alternative frameworks or mental models
+- Optimize the elicitation process itself
+
+## Advanced 2025 Techniques
+
+**Self-Consistency Validation**
+
+- Generate multiple reasoning paths for same problem
+- Compare consistency across different approaches
+- Identify most reliable and robust solution
+- Highlight areas where approaches diverge and why
+
+**ReWOO (Reasoning Without Observation)**
+
+- Separate parametric reasoning from tool-based actions
+- Create reasoning plan without external dependencies
+- Identify what can be solved through pure reasoning
+- Optimize for efficiency and reduced token usage
+
+**Persona-Pattern Hybrid**
+
+- Combine specific role expertise with elicitation pattern
+- Architect + Risk Analysis: Deep technical risk assessment
+- UX Expert + User Journey: End-to-end experience critique
+- PM + Stakeholder Analysis: Multi-perspective impact review
+
+**Emergent Collaboration Discovery**
+
+- Allow multiple perspectives to naturally emerge
+- Identify unexpected insights from persona interactions
+- Explore novel combinations of viewpoints
+- Capture serendipitous discoveries from multi-agent thinking
+
+## Game-Based Elicitation Methods
+
+**Red Team vs Blue Team**
+
+- Red Team: Attack the proposal, find vulnerabilities
+- Blue Team: Defend and strengthen the approach
+- Competitive analysis reveals blind spots
+- Results in more robust, battle-tested solutions
+
+**Innovation Tournament**
+
+- Pit multiple alternative approaches against each other
+- Score each approach across different criteria
+- Crowd-source evaluation from different personas
+- Identify winning combination of features
+
+**Escape Room Challenge**
+
+- Present content as constraints to work within
+- Find creative solutions within tight limitations
+- Identify minimum viable approach
+- Discover innovative workarounds and optimizations
+
+## Process Control
+
+**Proceed / No Further Actions**
+
+- Acknowledge choice to finalize current work
+- Accept output as-is or move to next step
+- Prepare to continue without additional elicitation

bmad-core/data/test-levels-framework.md

@@ -0,0 +1,146 @@
+# Test Levels Framework
+
+Comprehensive guide for determining appropriate test levels (unit, integration, E2E) for different scenarios.
+
+## Test Level Decision Matrix
+
+### Unit Tests
+
+**When to use:**
+
+- Testing pure functions and business logic
+- Algorithm correctness
+- Input validation and data transformation
+- Error handling in isolated components
+- Complex calculations or state machines
+
+**Characteristics:**
+
+- Fast execution (immediate feedback)
+- No external dependencies (DB, API, file system)
+- Highly maintainable and stable
+- Easy to debug failures
+
+**Example scenarios:**
+
+```yaml
+unit_test:
+  component: "PriceCalculator"
+  scenario: "Calculate discount with multiple rules"
+  justification: "Complex business logic with multiple branches"
+  mock_requirements: "None - pure function"
+```
+
+### Integration Tests
+
+**When to use:**
+
+- Component interaction verification
+- Database operations and transactions
+- API endpoint contracts
+- Service-to-service communication
+- Middleware and interceptor behavior
+
+**Characteristics:**
+
+- Moderate execution time
+- Tests component boundaries
+- May use test databases or containers
+- Validates system integration points
+
+**Example scenarios:**
+
+```yaml
+integration_test:
+  components: ["UserService", "AuthRepository"]
+  scenario: "Create user with role assignment"
+  justification: "Critical data flow between service and persistence"
+  test_environment: "In-memory database"
+```
+
+### End-to-End Tests
+
+**When to use:**
+
+- Critical user journeys
+- Cross-system workflows
+- Visual regression testing
+- Compliance and regulatory requirements
+- Final validation before release
+
+**Characteristics:**
+
+- Slower execution
+- Tests complete workflows
+- Requires full environment setup
+- Most realistic but most brittle
+
+**Example scenarios:**
+
+```yaml
+e2e_test:
+  journey: "Complete checkout process"
+  scenario: "User purchases with saved payment method"
+  justification: "Revenue-critical path requiring full validation"
+  environment: "Staging with test payment gateway"
+```
+
+## Test Level Selection Rules
+
+### Favor Unit Tests When:
+
+- Logic can be isolated
+- No side effects involved
+- Fast feedback needed
+- High cyclomatic complexity
+
+### Favor Integration Tests When:
+
+- Testing persistence layer
+- Validating service contracts
+- Testing middleware/interceptors
+- Component boundaries critical
+
+### Favor E2E Tests When:
+
+- User-facing critical paths
+- Multi-system interactions
+- Regulatory compliance scenarios
+- Visual regression important
+
+## Anti-patterns to Avoid
+
+- E2E testing for business logic validation
+- Unit testing framework behavior
+- Integration testing third-party libraries
+- Duplicate coverage across levels
+
+## Duplicate Coverage Guard
+
+**Before adding any test, check:**
+
+1. Is this already tested at a lower level?
+2. Can a unit test cover this instead of integration?
+3. Can an integration test cover this instead of E2E?
+
+**Coverage overlap is only acceptable when:**
+
+- Testing different aspects (unit: logic, integration: interaction, e2e: user experience)
+- Critical paths requiring defense in depth
+- Regression prevention for previously broken functionality
+
+## Test Naming Conventions
+
+- Unit: `test_{component}_{scenario}`
+- Integration: `test_{flow}_{interaction}`
+- E2E: `test_{journey}_{outcome}`
+
+## Test ID Format
+
+`{EPIC}.{STORY}-{LEVEL}-{SEQ}`
+
+Examples:
+
+- `1.3-UNIT-001`
+- `1.3-INT-002`
+- `1.3-E2E-001`

bmad-core/data/test-priorities-matrix.md

@@ -0,0 +1,172 @@
+# Test Priorities Matrix
+
+Guide for prioritizing test scenarios based on risk, criticality, and business impact.
+
+## Priority Levels
+
+### P0 - Critical (Must Test)
+
+**Criteria:**
+
+- Revenue-impacting functionality
+- Security-critical paths
+- Data integrity operations
+- Regulatory compliance requirements
+- Previously broken functionality (regression prevention)
+
+**Examples:**
+
+- Payment processing
+- Authentication/authorization
+- User data creation/deletion
+- Financial calculations
+- GDPR/privacy compliance
+
+**Testing Requirements:**
+
+- Comprehensive coverage at all levels
+- Both happy and unhappy paths
+- Edge cases and error scenarios
+- Performance under load
+
+### P1 - High (Should Test)
+
+**Criteria:**
+
+- Core user journeys
+- Frequently used features
+- Features with complex logic
+- Integration points between systems
+- Features affecting user experience
+
+**Examples:**
+
+- User registration flow
+- Search functionality
+- Data import/export
+- Notification systems
+- Dashboard displays
+
+**Testing Requirements:**
+
+- Primary happy paths required
+- Key error scenarios
+- Critical edge cases
+- Basic performance validation
+
+### P2 - Medium (Nice to Test)
+
+**Criteria:**
+
+- Secondary features
+- Admin functionality
+- Reporting features
+- Configuration options
+- UI polish and aesthetics
+
+**Examples:**
+
+- Admin settings panels
+- Report generation
+- Theme customization
+- Help documentation
+- Analytics tracking
+
+**Testing Requirements:**
+
+- Happy path coverage
+- Basic error handling
+- Can defer edge cases
+
+### P3 - Low (Test if Time Permits)
+
+**Criteria:**
+
+- Rarely used features
+- Nice-to-have functionality
+- Cosmetic issues
+- Non-critical optimizations
+
+**Examples:**
+
+- Advanced preferences
+- Legacy feature support
+- Experimental features
+- Debug utilities
+
+**Testing Requirements:**
+
+- Smoke tests only
+- Can rely on manual testing
+- Document known limitations
+
+## Risk-Based Priority Adjustments
+
+### Increase Priority When:
+
+- High user impact (affects >50% of users)
+- High financial impact (>$10K potential loss)
+- Security vulnerability potential
+- Compliance/legal requirements
+- Customer-reported issues
+- Complex implementation (>500 LOC)
+- Multiple system dependencies
+
+### Decrease Priority When:
+
+- Feature flag protected
+- Gradual rollout planned
+- Strong monitoring in place
+- Easy rollback capability
+- Low usage metrics
+- Simple implementation
+- Well-isolated component
+
+## Test Coverage by Priority
+
+| Priority | Unit Coverage | Integration Coverage | E2E Coverage       |
+| -------- | ------------- | -------------------- | ------------------ |
+| P0       | >90%          | >80%                 | All critical paths |
+| P1       | >80%          | >60%                 | Main happy paths   |
+| P2       | >60%          | >40%                 | Smoke tests        |
+| P3       | Best effort   | Best effort          | Manual only        |
+
+## Priority Assignment Rules
+
+1. **Start with business impact** - What happens if this fails?
+2. **Consider probability** - How likely is failure?
+3. **Factor in detectability** - Would we know if it failed?
+4. **Account for recoverability** - Can we fix it quickly?
+
+## Priority Decision Tree
+
+```
+Is it revenue-critical?
+├─ YES → P0
+└─ NO → Does it affect core user journey?
+    ├─ YES → Is it high-risk?
+    │   ├─ YES → P0
+    │   └─ NO → P1
+    └─ NO → Is it frequently used?
+        ├─ YES → P1
+        └─ NO → Is it customer-facing?
+            ├─ YES → P2
+            └─ NO → P3
+```
+
+## Test Execution Order
+
+1. Execute P0 tests first (fail fast on critical issues)
+2. Execute P1 tests second (core functionality)
+3. Execute P2 tests if time permits
+4. P3 tests only in full regression cycles
+
+## Continuous Adjustment
+
+Review and adjust priorities based on:
+
+- Production incident patterns
+- User feedback and complaints
+- Usage analytics
+- Test failure history
+- Business priority changes

bmad-core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md

@@ -5,88 +5,113 @@
 - Provide optional reflective and brainstorming actions to enhance content quality
 - Enable deeper exploration of ideas through structured elicitation techniques
 - Support iterative refinement through multiple analytical perspectives
+- Usable during template-driven document creation or any chat conversation
+
+## Usage Scenarios
+
+### Scenario 1: Template Document Creation
+
+After outputting a section during document creation:
+
+1. **Section Review**: Ask user to review the drafted section
+2. **Offer Elicitation**: Present 9 carefully selected elicitation methods
+3. **Simple Selection**: User types a number (0-8) to engage method, or 9 to proceed
+4. **Execute & Loop**: Apply selected method, then re-offer choices until user proceeds
+
+### Scenario 2: General Chat Elicitation
+
+User can request advanced elicitation on any agent output:
+
+- User says "do advanced elicitation" or similar
+- Agent selects 9 relevant methods for the context
+- Same simple 0-9 selection process
 
 ## Task Instructions
 
-### 1. Section Context and Review
+### 1. Intelligent Method Selection
 
-[[LLM: When invoked after outputting a section:
+**Context Analysis**: Before presenting options, analyze:
 
-1. First, provide a brief 1-2 sentence summary of what the user should look for in the section just presented (e.g., "Please review the technology choices for completeness and alignment with your project needs. Pay special attention to version numbers and any missing categories.")
+- **Content Type**: Technical specs, user stories, architecture, requirements, etc.
+- **Complexity Level**: Simple, moderate, or complex content
+- **Stakeholder Needs**: Who will use this information
+- **Risk Level**: High-impact decisions vs routine items
+- **Creative Potential**: Opportunities for innovation or alternatives
 
-2. If the section contains Mermaid diagrams, explain each diagram briefly before offering elicitation options (e.g., "The component diagram shows the main system modules and their interactions. Notice how the API Gateway routes requests to different services.")
+**Method Selection Strategy**:
 
-3. If the section contains multiple distinct items (like multiple components, multiple patterns, etc.), inform the user they can apply elicitation actions to:
+1. **Always Include Core Methods** (choose 3-4):
+   - Expand or Contract for Audience
+   - Critique and Refine
+   - Identify Potential Risks
+   - Assess Alignment with Goals
 
+2. **Context-Specific Methods** (choose 4-5):
+   - **Technical Content**: Tree of Thoughts, ReWOO, Meta-Prompting
+   - **User-Facing Content**: Agile Team Perspective, Stakeholder Roundtable
+   - **Creative Content**: Innovation Tournament, Escape Room Challenge
+   - **Strategic Content**: Red Team vs Blue Team, Hindsight Reflection
+
+3. **Always Include**: "Proceed / No Further Actions" as option 9
+
+### 2. Section Context and Review
+
+When invoked after outputting a section:
+
+1. **Provide Context Summary**: Give a brief 1-2 sentence summary of what the user should look for in the section just presented
+
+2. **Explain Visual Elements**: If the section contains diagrams, explain them briefly before offering elicitation options
+
+3. **Clarify Scope Options**: If the section contains multiple distinct items, inform the user they can apply elicitation actions to:
    - The entire section as a whole
    - Individual items within the section (specify which item when selecting an action)
 
-4. Then present the action list as specified below.]]
+### 3. Present Elicitation Options
 
-### 2. Ask for Review and Present Action List
+**Review Request Process:**
 
-[[LLM: Ask the user to review the drafted section. In the SAME message, inform them that they can suggest additions, removals, or modifications, OR they can select an action by number from the 'Advanced Reflective, Elicitation & Brainstorming Actions'. If there are multiple items in the section, mention they can specify which item(s) to apply the action to. Then, present ONLY the numbered list (0-9) of these actions. Conclude by stating that selecting 9 will proceed to the next section. Await user selection. If an elicitation action (0-8) is chosen, execute it and then re-offer this combined review/elicitation choice. If option 9 is chosen, or if the user provides direct feedback, proceed accordingly.]]
+- Ask the user to review the drafted section
+- In the SAME message, inform them they can suggest direct changes OR select an elicitation method
+- Present 9 intelligently selected methods (0-8) plus "Proceed" (9)
+- Keep descriptions short - just the method name
+- Await simple numeric selection
 
-**Present the numbered list (0-9) with this exact format:**
+**Action List Presentation Format:**
 
 ```text
-**Advanced Reflective, Elicitation & Brainstorming Actions**
+**Advanced Elicitation Options**
-Choose an action (0-9 - 9 to bypass - HELP for explanation of these options):
+Choose a number (0-8) or 9 to proceed:
 
-0. Expand or Contract for Audience
+0. [Method Name]
-1. Explain Reasoning (CoT Step-by-Step)
+1. [Method Name]
-2. Critique and Refine
+2. [Method Name]
-3. Analyze Logical Flow and Dependencies
+3. [Method Name]
-4. Assess Alignment with Overall Goals
+4. [Method Name]
-5. Identify Potential Risks and Unforeseen Issues
+5. [Method Name]
-6. Challenge from Critical Perspective (Self or Other Persona)
+6. [Method Name]
-7. Explore Diverse Alternatives (ToT-Inspired)
+7. [Method Name]
-8. Hindsight is 20/20: The 'If Only...' Reflection
+8. [Method Name]
 9. Proceed / No Further Actions
 ```
 
-### 2. Processing Guidelines
+**Response Handling:**
 
-**Do NOT show:**
+- **Numbers 0-8**: Execute the selected method, then re-offer the choice
+- **Number 9**: Proceed to next section or continue conversation
+- **Direct Feedback**: Apply user's suggested changes and continue
 
-- The full protocol text with `[[LLM: ...]]` instructions
+### 4. Method Execution Framework
-- Detailed explanations of each option unless executing or the user asks, when giving the definition you can modify to tie its relevance
-- Any internal template markup
 
-**After user selection from the list:**
+**Execution Process:**
 
-- Execute the chosen action according to the protocol instructions below
+1. **Retrieve Method**: Access the specific elicitation method from the elicitation-methods data file
-- Ask if they want to select another action or proceed with option 9 once complete
+2. **Apply Context**: Execute the method from your current role's perspective
-- Continue until user selects option 9 or indicates completion
+3. **Provide Results**: Deliver insights, critiques, or alternatives relevant to the content
+4. **Re-offer Choice**: Present the same 9 options again until user selects 9 or gives direct feedback
 
-## Action Definitions
+**Execution Guidelines:**
 
-0. Expand or Contract for Audience
+- **Be Concise**: Focus on actionable insights, not lengthy explanations
-   [[LLM: Ask the user whether they want to 'expand' on the content (add more detail, elaborate) or 'contract' it (simplify, clarify, make more concise). Also, ask if there's a specific target audience they have in mind. Once clarified, perform the expansion or contraction from your current role's perspective, tailored to the specified audience if provided.]]
+- **Stay Relevant**: Tie all elicitation back to the specific content being analyzed
-
+- **Identify Personas**: For multi-persona methods, clearly identify which viewpoint is speaking
-1. Explain Reasoning (CoT Step-by-Step)
+- **Maintain Flow**: Keep the process moving efficiently
-   [[LLM: Explain the step-by-step thinking process, characteristic of your role, that you used to arrive at the current proposal for this content.]]
-
-2. Critique and Refine
-   [[LLM: From your current role's perspective, review your last output or the current section for flaws, inconsistencies, or areas for improvement, and then suggest a refined version reflecting your expertise.]]
-
-3. Analyze Logical Flow and Dependencies
-   [[LLM: From your role's standpoint, examine the content's structure for logical progression, internal consistency, and any relevant dependencies. Confirm if elements are presented in an effective order.]]
-
-4. Assess Alignment with Overall Goals
-   [[LLM: Evaluate how well the current content contributes to the stated overall goals of the document, interpreting this from your specific role's perspective and identifying any misalignments you perceive.]]
-
-5. Identify Potential Risks and Unforeseen Issues
-   [[LLM: Based on your role's expertise, brainstorm potential risks, overlooked edge cases, or unintended consequences related to the current content or proposal.]]
-
-6. Challenge from Critical Perspective (Self or Other Persona)
-   [[LLM: Adopt a critical perspective on the current content. If the user specifies another role or persona (e.g., 'as a customer', 'as [Another Persona Name]'), critique the content or play devil's advocate from that specified viewpoint. If no other role is specified, play devil's advocate from your own current persona's viewpoint, arguing against the proposal or current content and highlighting weaknesses or counterarguments specific to your concerns. This can also randomly include YAGNI when appropriate, such as when trimming the scope of an MVP, the perspective might challenge the need for something to cut MVP scope.]]
-
-7. Explore Diverse Alternatives (ToT-Inspired)
-   [[LLM: From your role's perspective, first broadly brainstorm a range of diverse approaches or solutions to the current topic. Then, from this wider exploration, select and present 2 distinct alternatives, detailing the pros, cons, and potential implications you foresee for each.]]
-
-8. Hindsight is 20/20: The 'If Only...' Reflection
-   [[LLM: In your current persona, imagine it's a retrospective for a project based on the current content. What's the one 'if only we had known/done X...' that your role would humorously or dramatically highlight, along with the imagined consequences?]]
-
-9. Proceed / No Further Actions
-   [[LLM: Acknowledge the user's choice to finalize the current work, accept the AI's last output as is, or move on to the next step without selecting another action from this list. Prepare to proceed accordingly.]]

bmad-core/tasks/brainstorming-techniques.md

@@ -1,238 +0,0 @@
-# Brainstorming Techniques Task
-
-This task provides a comprehensive toolkit of creative brainstorming techniques for ideation and innovative thinking. The analyst can use these techniques to facilitate productive brainstorming sessions with users.
-
-## Process
-
-### 1. Session Setup
-
-[[LLM: Begin by understanding the brainstorming context and goals. Ask clarifying questions if needed to determine the best approach.]]
-
-1. **Establish Context**
-
-   - Understand the problem space or opportunity area
-   - Identify any constraints or parameters
-   - Determine session goals (divergent exploration vs. focused ideation)
-
-2. **Select Technique Approach**
-   - Option A: User selects specific techniques
-   - Option B: Analyst recommends techniques based on context
-   - Option C: Random technique selection for creative variety
-   - Option D: Progressive technique flow (start broad, narrow down)
-
-### 2. Core Brainstorming Techniques
-
-#### Creative Expansion Techniques
-
-1. **"What If" Scenarios**
-   [[LLM: Generate provocative what-if questions that challenge assumptions and expand thinking beyond current limitations.]]
-
-   - What if we had unlimited resources?
-   - What if this problem didn't exist?
-   - What if we approached this from a child's perspective?
-   - What if we had to solve this in 24 hours?
-
-2. **Analogical Thinking**
-   [[LLM: Help user draw parallels between their challenge and other domains, industries, or natural systems.]]
-
-   - "How might this work like [X] but for [Y]?"
-   - Nature-inspired solutions (biomimicry)
-   - Cross-industry pattern matching
-   - Historical precedent analysis
-
-3. **Reversal/Inversion**
-   [[LLM: Flip the problem or approach it from the opposite angle to reveal new insights.]]
-
-   - What if we did the exact opposite?
-   - How could we make this problem worse? (then reverse)
-   - Start from the end goal and work backward
-   - Reverse roles or perspectives
-
-4. **First Principles Thinking**
-   [[LLM: Break down to fundamental truths and rebuild from scratch.]]
-   - What are the absolute fundamentals here?
-   - What assumptions can we challenge?
-   - If we started from zero, what would we build?
-   - What laws of physics/economics/human nature apply?
-
-#### Structured Ideation Frameworks
-
-1. **SCAMPER Method**
-   [[LLM: Guide through each SCAMPER prompt systematically.]]
-
-   - **S** = Substitute: What can be substituted?
-   - **C** = Combine: What can be combined or integrated?
-   - **A** = Adapt: What can be adapted from elsewhere?
-   - **M** = Modify/Magnify: What can be emphasized or reduced?
-   - **P** = Put to other uses: What else could this be used for?
-   - **E** = Eliminate: What can be removed or simplified?
-   - **R**= Reverse/Rearrange: What can be reversed or reordered?
-
-2. **Six Thinking Hats**
-   [[LLM: Cycle through different thinking modes, spending focused time in each.]]
-
-   - White Hat: Facts and information
-   - Red Hat: Emotions and intuition
-   - Black Hat: Caution and critical thinking
-   - Yellow Hat: Optimism and benefits
-   - Green Hat: Creativity and alternatives
-   - Blue Hat: Process and control
-
-3. **Mind Mapping**
-   [[LLM: Create text-based mind maps with clear hierarchical structure.]]
-
-   ```plaintext
-   Central Concept
-   ├── Branch 1
-   │   ├── Sub-idea 1.1
-   │   └── Sub-idea 1.2
-   ├── Branch 2
-   │   ├── Sub-idea 2.1
-   │   └── Sub-idea 2.2
-   └── Branch 3
-       └── Sub-idea 3.1
-   ```
-
-#### Collaborative Techniques
-
-1. **"Yes, And..." Building**
-   [[LLM: Accept every idea and build upon it without judgment. Encourage wild ideas and defer criticism.]]
-
-   - Accept the premise of each idea
-   - Add to it with "Yes, and..."
-   - Build chains of connected ideas
-   - Explore tangents freely
-
-2. **Brainwriting/Round Robin**
-   [[LLM: Simulate multiple perspectives by generating ideas from different viewpoints.]]
-
-   - Generate ideas from stakeholder perspectives
-   - Build on previous ideas in rounds
-   - Combine unrelated ideas
-   - Cross-pollinate concepts
-
-3. **Random Stimulation**
-   [[LLM: Use random words, images, or concepts as creative triggers.]]
-   - Random word association
-   - Picture/metaphor inspiration
-   - Forced connections between unrelated items
-   - Constraint-based creativity
-
-#### Deep Exploration Techniques
-
-1. **Five Whys**
-   [[LLM: Dig deeper into root causes and underlying motivations.]]
-
-   - Why does this problem exist? → Answer → Why? (repeat 5 times)
-   - Uncover hidden assumptions
-   - Find root causes, not symptoms
-   - Identify intervention points
-
-2. **Morphological Analysis**
-   [[LLM: Break down into parameters and systematically explore combinations.]]
-
-   - List key parameters/dimensions
-   - Identify possible values for each
-   - Create combination matrix
-   - Explore unusual combinations
-
-3. **Provocation Technique (PO)**
-   [[LLM: Make deliberately provocative statements to jar thinking.]]
-   - PO: Cars have square wheels
-   - PO: Customers pay us to take products
-   - PO: The problem solves itself
-   - Extract useful ideas from provocations
-
-### 3. Technique Selection Guide
-
-[[LLM: Help user select appropriate techniques based on their needs.]]
-
-**For Initial Exploration:**
-
-- What If Scenarios
-- First Principles
-- Mind Mapping
-
-**For Stuck/Blocked Thinking:**
-
-- Random Stimulation
-- Reversal/Inversion
-- Provocation Technique
-
-**For Systematic Coverage:**
-
-- SCAMPER
-- Morphological Analysis
-- Six Thinking Hats
-
-**For Deep Understanding:**
-
-- Five Whys
-- Analogical Thinking
-- First Principles
-
-**For Team/Collaborative Settings:**
-
-- Brainwriting
-- "Yes, And..."
-- Six Thinking Hats
-
-### 4. Session Flow Management
-
-[[LLM: Guide the brainstorming session with appropriate pacing and technique transitions.]]
-
-1. **Warm-up Phase** (5-10 min)
-
-   - Start with accessible techniques
-   - Build creative confidence
-   - Establish "no judgment" atmosphere
-
-2. **Divergent Phase** (20-30 min)
-
-   - Use expansion techniques
-   - Generate quantity over quality
-   - Encourage wild ideas
-
-3. **Convergent Phase** (15-20 min)
-
-   - Group and categorize ideas
-   - Identify patterns and themes
-   - Select promising directions
-
-4. **Synthesis Phase** (10-15 min)
-   - Combine complementary ideas
-   - Refine and develop concepts
-   - Prepare summary of insights
-
-### 5. Output Format
-
-[[LLM: Present brainstorming results in an organized, actionable format.]]
-
-**Session Summary:**
-
-- Techniques used
-- Number of ideas generated
-- Key themes identified
-
-**Idea Categories:**
-
-1. **Immediate Opportunities** - Ideas that could be implemented now
-2. **Future Innovations** - Ideas requiring more development
-3. **Moonshots** - Ambitious, transformative ideas
-4. **Insights & Learnings** - Key realizations from the session
-
-**Next Steps:**
-
-- Which ideas to explore further
-- Recommended follow-up techniques
-- Suggested research areas
-
-## Important Notes
-
-- Maintain energy and momentum throughout the session
-- Defer judgment - all ideas are valid during generation
-- Quantity leads to quality - aim for many ideas
-- Build on ideas collaboratively
-- Document everything - even "silly" ideas can spark breakthroughs
-- Take breaks if energy flags
-- End with clear next actions

bmad-core/tasks/correct-course.md

@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@
 
 ## Purpose
 
-- Guide a structured response to a change trigger using the `change-checklist`.
+- Guide a structured response to a change trigger using the `{root}/checklists/change-checklist`.
 - Analyze the impacts of the change on epics, project artifacts, and the MVP, guided by the checklist's structure.
-- Explore potential solutions (e.g., adjust scope, rollback elements, rescope features) as prompted by the checklist.
+- Explore potential solutions (e.g., adjust scope, rollback elements, re-scope features) as prompted by the checklist.
 - Draft specific, actionable proposed updates to any affected project artifacts (e.g., epics, user stories, PRD sections, architecture document sections) based on the analysis.
 - Produce a consolidated "Sprint Change Proposal" document that contains the impact analysis and the clearly drafted proposed edits for user review and approval.
 - Ensure a clear handoff path if the nature of the changes necessitates fundamental replanning by other core agents (like PM or Architect).
@@ -16,19 +16,16 @@
 - **Acknowledge Task & Inputs:**
   - Confirm with the user that the "Correct Course Task" (Change Navigation & Integration) is being initiated.
   - Verify the change trigger and ensure you have the user's initial explanation of the issue and its perceived impact.
-  - Confirm access to all relevant project artifacts (e.g., PRD, Epics/Stories, Architecture Documents, UI/UX Specifications) and, critically, the `change-checklist` (e.g., `change-checklist`).
+  - Confirm access to all relevant project artifacts (e.g., PRD, Epics/Stories, Architecture Documents, UI/UX Specifications) and, critically, the `{root}/checklists/change-checklist`.
 - **Establish Interaction Mode:**
   - Ask the user their preferred interaction mode for this task:
-    - **"Incrementally (Default & Recommended):** Shall we work through the `change-checklist` section by section, discussing findings and collaboratively drafting proposed changes for each relevant part before moving to the next? This allows for detailed, step-by-step refinement."
+    - **"Incrementally (Default & Recommended):** Shall we work through the change-checklist section by section, discussing findings and collaboratively drafting proposed changes for each relevant part before moving to the next? This allows for detailed, step-by-step refinement."
     - **"YOLO Mode (Batch Processing):** Or, would you prefer I conduct a more batched analysis based on the checklist and then present a consolidated set of findings and proposed changes for a broader review? This can be quicker for initial assessment but might require more extensive review of the combined proposals."
-  - Request the user to select their preferred mode.
+  - Once the user chooses, confirm the selected mode and then inform the user: "We will now use the change-checklist to analyze the change and draft proposed updates. I will guide you through the checklist items based on our chosen interaction mode."
-  - Once the user chooses, confirm the selected mode (e.g., "Okay, we will proceed in Incremental mode."). This chosen mode will govern how subsequent steps in this task are executed.
-- **Explain Process:** Briefly inform the user: "We will now use the `change-checklist` to analyze the change and draft proposed updates. I will guide you through the checklist items based on our chosen interaction mode."
-  <rule>When asking multiple questions or presenting multiple points for user input at once, number them clearly (e.g., 1., 2a., 2b.) to make it easier for the user to provide specific responses.</rule>
 
 ### 2. Execute Checklist Analysis (Iteratively or Batched, per Interaction Mode)
 
-- Systematically work through Sections 1-4 of the `change-checklist` (typically covering Change Context, Epic/Story Impact Analysis, Artifact Conflict Resolution, and Path Evaluation/Recommendation).
+- Systematically work through Sections 1-4 of the change-checklist (typically covering Change Context, Epic/Story Impact Analysis, Artifact Conflict Resolution, and Path Evaluation/Recommendation).
 - For each checklist item or logical group of items (depending on interaction mode):
   - Present the relevant prompt(s) or considerations from the checklist to the user.
   - Request necessary information and actively analyze the relevant project artifacts (PRD, epics, architecture documents, story history, etc.) to assess the impact.
@@ -51,7 +48,7 @@
 
 ### 4. Generate "Sprint Change Proposal" with Edits
 
-- Synthesize the complete `change-checklist` analysis (covering findings from Sections 1-4) and all the agreed-upon proposed edits (from Instruction 3) into a single document titled "Sprint Change Proposal." This proposal should align with the structure suggested by Section 5 of the `change-checklist` (Proposal Components).
+- Synthesize the complete change-checklist analysis (covering findings from Sections 1-4) and all the agreed-upon proposed edits (from Instruction 3) into a single document titled "Sprint Change Proposal." This proposal should align with the structure suggested by Section 5 of the change-checklist.
 - The proposal must clearly present:
   - **Analysis Summary:** A concise overview of the original issue, its analyzed impact (on epics, artifacts, MVP scope), and the rationale for the chosen path forward.
   - **Specific Proposed Edits:** For each affected artifact, clearly show or describe the exact changes (e.g., "Change Story X.Y from: [old text] To: [new text]", "Add new Acceptance Criterion to Story A.B: [new AC]", "Update Section 3.2 of Architecture Document as follows: [new/modified text or diagram description]").
@@ -68,6 +65,6 @@
 ## Output Deliverables
 
 - **Primary:** A "Sprint Change Proposal" document (in markdown format). This document will contain:
-  - A summary of the `change-checklist` analysis (issue, impact, rationale for the chosen path).
+  - A summary of the change-checklist analysis (issue, impact, rationale for the chosen path).
   - Specific, clearly drafted proposed edits for all affected project artifacts.
-- **Implicit:** An annotated `change-checklist` (or the record of its completion) reflecting the discussions, findings, and decisions made during the process.
+- **Implicit:** An annotated change-checklist (or the record of its completion) reflecting the discussions, findings, and decisions made during the process.

bmad-core/tasks/create-brownfield-story.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Create detailed, implementation-ready stories for brownfield projects where trad
 - Working on brownfield projects with non-standard documentation
 - Stories need to be created from document-project output
 - Working from brownfield epics without full PRD/architecture
-- Existing project documentation doesn't follow BMAD v4+ structure
+- Existing project documentation doesn't follow BMad v4+ structure
 - Need to gather additional context from user during story creation
 
 **Use create-next-story when:**
@@ -22,20 +22,7 @@ Create detailed, implementation-ready stories for brownfield projects where trad
 
 ## Task Execution Instructions
 
-### 0. Check Workflow Plan and Documentation Context
+### 0. Documentation Context
-
-[[LLM: Check for workflow plan first, then available documentation]]
-
-#### 0.1 Check Workflow Plan
-
-- Load core-config.yaml and check if `workflow.trackProgress: true`
-- If yes, check for active plan at `workflow.planFile`
-- If plan exists:
-  - Verify story creation aligns with current plan step
-  - If out of sequence, warn user (enforce based on config)
-  - Note which step this story creation corresponds to
-
-#### 0.2 Determine Documentation Context
 
 Check for available documentation in this order:
 
@@ -68,7 +55,7 @@ Based on available documentation:
 
 #### 1.2 Gather Essential Context
 
-[[LLM: For brownfield stories, you MUST gather enough context for safe implementation. Be prepared to ask the user for missing information.]]
+CRITICAL: For brownfield stories, you MUST gather enough context for safe implementation. Be prepared to ask the user for missing information.
 
 **Required Information Checklist:**
 
@@ -78,21 +65,7 @@ Based on available documentation:
 - [ ] What technical constraints exist?
 - [ ] Are there any "gotchas" or workarounds to know about?
 
-If any required information is missing, ask the user:
+If any required information is missing, list the missing information and ask the user to provide it.
-
-```
-I need additional context for this brownfield story:
-
-Missing Information:
-- [List specific missing items]
-
-Please provide:
-1. [Specific question about integration]
-2. [Specific question about patterns]
-3. [Specific question about constraints]
-
-Or point me to documentation that contains this information.
-```
 
 ### 2. Extract Technical Context from Available Sources
 
@@ -117,8 +90,6 @@ If using brownfield PRD:
 
 #### 2.3 From User Documentation
 
-[[LLM: When working with non-BMAD documentation, actively extract and organize the information into categories the Dev agent will need]]
-
 Ask the user to help identify:
 
 - Relevant technical specifications
@@ -138,12 +109,13 @@ Start with the story template, filling in what's known:
 ## Status: Draft
 
 ## Story
+
 As a {{user_type}},
 I want {{enhancement_capability}},
 so that {{value_delivered}}.
 
 ## Context Source
-[[LLM: Document where story requirements came from]]
+
 - Source Document: {{document name/type}}
 - Enhancement Type: {{single feature/bug fix/integration/etc}}
 - Existing System Impact: {{brief assessment}}
@@ -151,51 +123,40 @@ so that {{value_delivered}}.
 
 #### 3.2 Develop Acceptance Criteria
 
-[[LLM: For brownfield, ALWAYS include criteria about maintaining existing functionality]]
+Critical: For brownfield, ALWAYS include criteria about maintaining existing functionality
 
 Standard structure:
 
 1. New functionality works as specified
-2. Existing {{affected feature}} continues to work unchanged  
+2. Existing {{affected feature}} continues to work unchanged
 3. Integration with {{existing system}} maintains current behavior
 4. No regression in {{related area}}
 5. Performance remains within acceptable bounds
 
 #### 3.3 Gather Technical Guidance
 
-[[LLM: This is where you'll need to be interactive with the user if information is missing]]
+Critical: This is where you'll need to be interactive with the user if information is missing
 
 Create Dev Technical Guidance section with available information:
 
-```markdown
+````markdown
 ## Dev Technical Guidance
 
 ### Existing System Context
+
 [Extract from available documentation]
 
 ### Integration Approach
+
 [Based on patterns found or ask user]
 
 ### Technical Constraints
+
 [From documentation or user input]
 
 ### Missing Information
-[[LLM: List anything you couldn't find that dev will need]]
-- [ ] {{missing item 1}}
-- [ ] {{missing item 2}}
-```
 
-If critical information is missing, pause and ask:
+Critical: List anything you couldn't find that dev will need and ask for the missing information
-
-```
-To complete the technical guidance for this story, I need:
-
-1. **{{Missing Category}}**: 
-   - Specifically: {{what you need to know}}
-   - Why needed: {{how it impacts implementation}}
-   
-Can you provide this information or point me to relevant code/docs?
-```
 
 ### 4. Task Generation with Safety Checks
 
@@ -233,10 +194,11 @@ Example task structure for brownfield:
   - [ ] Integration test for {{integration point}}
   - [ ] Update existing tests if needed
 ```
+````
 
 ### 5. Risk Assessment and Mitigation
 
-[[LLM: CRITICAL for brownfield - always include risk assessment]]
+CRITICAL: for brownfield - always include risk assessment
 
 Add section for brownfield-specific risks:
 
@@ -244,14 +206,17 @@ Add section for brownfield-specific risks:
 ## Risk Assessment
 
 ### Implementation Risks
+
 - **Primary Risk**: {{main risk to existing system}}
 - **Mitigation**: {{how to address}}
 - **Verification**: {{how to confirm safety}}
 
 ### Rollback Plan
+
 - {{Simple steps to undo changes if needed}}
 
 ### Safety Checks
+
 - [ ] Existing {{feature}} tested before changes
 - [ ] Changes can be feature-flagged or isolated
 - [ ] Rollback procedure documented
@@ -294,6 +259,7 @@ Include header noting documentation context:
 <!-- Context: Brownfield enhancement to {{existing system}} -->
 
 ## Status: Draft
+
 [Rest of story content...]
 ```
 
@@ -314,7 +280,7 @@ Key Integration Points Identified:
 Risks Noted:
 - {{primary risk}}
 
-{{If missing info}}: 
+{{If missing info}}:
 Note: Some technical details were unclear. The story includes exploration tasks to gather needed information during implementation.
 
 Next Steps:
@@ -324,15 +290,6 @@ Next Steps:
 4. Dev agent can then implement with safety checks
 ```
 
-### 9. Update Workflow Plan (if applicable)
-
-[[LLM: After successful story creation]]
-
-- If workflow plan tracking is enabled and story was created successfully:
-  - Call update-workflow-plan task to mark step complete
-  - Parameters: task: create-brownfield-story, step_id: {from plan check}, status: complete
-  - If plan shows next recommended step, include it in handoff message
-
 ## Success Criteria
 
 The brownfield story creation is successful when:
@@ -348,7 +305,7 @@ The brownfield story creation is successful when:
 ## Important Notes
 
 - This task is specifically for brownfield projects with non-standard documentation
-- Always prioritize existing system safety over new features
+- Always prioritize existing system stability over new features
 - When in doubt, add exploration and verification tasks
 - It's better to ask the user for clarification than make assumptions
 - Each story should be self-contained for the dev agent

bmad-core/tasks/create-deep-research-prompt.md

@@ -14,78 +14,67 @@ Generate well-structured research prompts that:
 
 ## Research Type Selection
 
-[[LLM: First, help the user select the most appropriate research focus based on their needs and any input documents they've provided.]]
+CRITICAL: First, help the user select the most appropriate research focus based on their needs and any input documents they've provided.
 
 ### 1. Research Focus Options
 
 Present these numbered options to the user:
 
 1. **Product Validation Research**
-
    - Validate product hypotheses and market fit
    - Test assumptions about user needs and solutions
    - Assess technical and business feasibility
    - Identify risks and mitigation strategies
 
 2. **Market Opportunity Research**
-
    - Analyze market size and growth potential
    - Identify market segments and dynamics
    - Assess market entry strategies
    - Evaluate timing and market readiness
 
 3. **User & Customer Research**
-
    - Deep dive into user personas and behaviors
    - Understand jobs-to-be-done and pain points
    - Map customer journeys and touchpoints
    - Analyze willingness to pay and value perception
 
 4. **Competitive Intelligence Research**
-
    - Detailed competitor analysis and positioning
    - Feature and capability comparisons
    - Business model and strategy analysis
    - Identify competitive advantages and gaps
 
 5. **Technology & Innovation Research**
-
    - Assess technology trends and possibilities
    - Evaluate technical approaches and architectures
    - Identify emerging technologies and disruptions
    - Analyze build vs. buy vs. partner options
 
 6. **Industry & Ecosystem Research**
-
    - Map industry value chains and dynamics
    - Identify key players and relationships
    - Analyze regulatory and compliance factors
    - Understand partnership opportunities
 
 7. **Strategic Options Research**
-
    - Evaluate different strategic directions
    - Assess business model alternatives
    - Analyze go-to-market strategies
    - Consider expansion and scaling paths
 
 8. **Risk & Feasibility Research**
-
    - Identify and assess various risk factors
    - Evaluate implementation challenges
    - Analyze resource requirements
    - Consider regulatory and legal implications
 
 9. **Custom Research Focus**
-   [[LLM: Allow user to define their own specific research focus.]]
    - User-defined research objectives
    - Specialized domain investigation
    - Cross-functional research needs
 
 ### 2. Input Processing
 
-[[LLM: Based on the selected research type and any provided inputs (project brief, brainstorming results, etc.), extract relevant context and constraints.]]
-
 **If Project Brief provided:**
 
 - Extract key product concepts and goals
@@ -118,11 +107,11 @@ Present these numbered options to the user:
 
 ### 3. Research Prompt Structure
 
-[[LLM: Based on the selected research type and context, collaboratively develop a comprehensive research prompt with these components.]]
+CRITICAL: collaboratively develop a comprehensive research prompt with these components.
 
 #### A. Research Objectives
 
-[[LLM: Work with the user to articulate clear, specific objectives for the research.]]
+CRITICAL: collaborate with the user to articulate clear, specific objectives for the research.
 
 - Primary research goal and purpose
 - Key decisions the research will inform
@@ -131,7 +120,7 @@ Present these numbered options to the user:
 
 #### B. Research Questions
 
-[[LLM: Develop specific, actionable research questions organized by theme.]]
+CRITICAL: collaborate with the user to develop specific, actionable research questions organized by theme.
 
 **Core Questions:**
 
@@ -147,8 +136,6 @@ Present these numbered options to the user:
 
 #### C. Research Methodology
 
-[[LLM: Specify appropriate research methods based on the type and objectives.]]
-
 **Data Collection Methods:**
 
 - Secondary research sources
@@ -165,8 +152,6 @@ Present these numbered options to the user:
 
 #### D. Output Requirements
 
-[[LLM: Define how research findings should be structured and presented.]]
-
 **Format Specifications:**
 
 - Executive summary requirements
@@ -183,8 +168,6 @@ Present these numbered options to the user:
 
 ### 4. Prompt Generation
 
-[[LLM: Synthesize all elements into a comprehensive, ready-to-use research prompt.]]
-
 **Research Prompt Template:**
 
 ```markdown
@@ -253,16 +236,12 @@ Present these numbered options to the user:
 
 ### 5. Review and Refinement
 
-[[LLM: Present the draft research prompt for user review and refinement.]]
-
 1. **Present Complete Prompt**
-
    - Show the full research prompt
    - Explain key elements and rationale
    - Highlight any assumptions made
 
 2. **Gather Feedback**
-
    - Are the objectives clear and correct?
    - Do the questions address all concerns?
    - Is the scope appropriate?
@@ -276,8 +255,6 @@ Present these numbered options to the user:
 
 ### 6. Next Steps Guidance
 
-[[LLM: Provide clear guidance on how to use the research prompt.]]
-
 **Execution Options:**
 
 1. **Use with AI Research Assistant**: Provide this prompt to an AI model with research capabilities

bmad-core/tasks/create-next-story.md

@@ -2,187 +2,61 @@
 
 ## Purpose
 
-To identify the next logical story based on project progress and epic definitions, and then to prepare a comprehensive, self-contained, and actionable story file using the `Story Template`. This task ensures the story is enriched with all necessary technical context, requirements, and acceptance criteria, making it ready for efficient implementation by a Developer Agent with minimal need for additional research.
+To identify the next logical story based on project progress and epic definitions, and then to prepare a comprehensive, self-contained, and actionable story file using the `Story Template`. This task ensures the story is enriched with all necessary technical context, requirements, and acceptance criteria, making it ready for efficient implementation by a Developer Agent with minimal need for additional research or finding its own context.
 
-## Task Execution Instructions
+## SEQUENTIAL Task Execution (Do not proceed until current Task is complete)
 
-### 0. Load Core Configuration
+### 0. Load Core Configuration and Check Workflow
 
-[[LLM: CRITICAL - This MUST be your first step]]
+- Load `{root}/core-config.yaml` from the project root
-
+- If the file does not exist, HALT and inform the user: "core-config.yaml not found. This file is required for story creation. You can either: 1) Copy it from GITHUB bmad-core/core-config.yaml and configure it for your project OR 2) Run the BMad installer against your project to upgrade and add the file automatically. Please add and configure core-config.yaml before proceeding."
-- Load `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml` from the project root
+- Extract key configurations: `devStoryLocation`, `prd.*`, `architecture.*`, `workflow.*`
-- If the file does not exist:
-  - HALT and inform the user: "core-config.yaml not found. This file is required for story creation. You can:
-    1. Copy it from GITHUB BMAD-METHOD/bmad-core/core-config.yaml and configure it for your project
-    2. Run the BMAD installer against your project to upgrade and add the file automatically
-    Please add and configure core-config.yaml before proceeding."
-- Extract the following key configurations:
-  - `devStoryLocation`: Where to save story files
-  - `prd.prdSharded`: Whether PRD is sharded or monolithic
-  - `prd.prdFile`: Location of monolithic PRD (if not sharded)
-  - `prd.prdShardedLocation`: Location of sharded epic files
-  - `prd.epicFilePattern`: Pattern for epic files (e.g., `epic-{n}*.md`)
-  - `architecture.architectureVersion`: Architecture document version
-  - `architecture.architectureSharded`: Whether architecture is sharded
-  - `architecture.architectureFile`: Location of monolithic architecture
-  - `architecture.architectureShardedLocation`: Location of sharded architecture files
-  - `workflow.trackProgress`: Whether workflow plan tracking is enabled
-  - `workflow.planFile`: Location of workflow plan (if tracking enabled)
-
-### 0.5 Check Workflow Plan (if configured)
-
-[[LLM: Check if workflow plan tracking is enabled]]
-
-- If `workflow.trackProgress: true`, check for active plan at `workflow.planFile`
-- If plan exists:
-  - Parse plan to check if story creation is the expected next step
-  - If out of sequence and `workflow.enforceSequence: true`:
-    - Show warning: "The workflow plan indicates you should complete {expected_step} before creating stories."
-    - Block execution unless user explicitly overrides
-  - If out of sequence and `workflow.enforceSequence: false`:
-    - Show warning but allow continuation with confirmation
-- Continue with story identification after plan check
 
 ### 1. Identify Next Story for Preparation
 
-#### 1.1 Locate Epic Files
+#### 1.1 Locate Epic Files and Review Existing Stories
 
-- Based on `prdSharded` from config:
+- Based on `prdSharded` from config, locate epic files (sharded location/pattern or monolithic PRD sections)
-  - **If `prdSharded: true`**: Look for epic files in `prdShardedLocation` using `epicFilePattern`
+- If `devStoryLocation` has story files, load the highest `{epicNum}.{storyNum}.story.md` file
-  - **If `prdSharded: false`**: Load the full PRD from `prdFile` and extract epics from section headings (## Epic N or ### Epic N)
+- **If highest story exists:**
+  - Verify status is 'Done'. If not, alert user: "ALERT: Found incomplete story! File: {lastEpicNum}.{lastStoryNum}.story.md Status: [current status] You should fix this story first, but would you like to accept risk & override to create the next story in draft?"
+  - If proceeding, select next sequential story in the current epic
+  - If epic is complete, prompt user: "Epic {epicNum} Complete: All stories in Epic {epicNum} have been completed. Would you like to: 1) Begin Epic {epicNum + 1} with story 1 2) Select a specific story to work on 3) Cancel story creation"
+  - **CRITICAL**: NEVER automatically skip to another epic. User MUST explicitly instruct which story to create.
+- **If no story files exist:** The next story is ALWAYS 1.1 (first story of first epic)
+- Announce the identified story to the user: "Identified next story for preparation: {epicNum}.{storyNum} - {Story Title}"
 
-#### 1.2 Review Existing Stories
+### 2. Gather Story Requirements and Previous Story Context
 
-- Check `devStoryLocation` from config (e.g., `docs/stories/`) for existing story files
+- Extract story requirements from the identified epic file
-- If the directory exists and has at least 1 file, find the highest-numbered story file.
+- If previous story exists, review Dev Agent Record sections for:
-- **If a highest story file exists (`{lastEpicNum}.{lastStoryNum}.story.md`):**
+  - Completion Notes and Debug Log References
-  - Verify its `Status` is 'Done' (or equivalent).
+  - Implementation deviations and technical decisions
-  - If not 'Done', present an alert to the user:
+  - Challenges encountered and lessons learned
+- Extract relevant insights that inform the current story's preparation
 
-    ```plaintext
+### 3. Gather Architecture Context
-    ALERT: Found incomplete story:
-    File: {lastEpicNum}.{lastStoryNum}.story.md
-    Status: [current status]
 
-    Would you like to:
+#### 3.1 Determine Architecture Reading Strategy
-    1. View the incomplete story details (instructs user to do so, agent does not display)
-    2. Cancel new story creation at this time
-    3. Accept risk & Override to create the next story in draft
 
-    Please choose an option (1/2/3):
+- **If `architectureVersion: >= v4` and `architectureSharded: true`**: Read `{architectureShardedLocation}/index.md` then follow structured reading order below
-    ```
+- **Else**: Use monolithic `architectureFile` for similar sections
 
-  - Proceed only if user selects option 3 (Override) or if the last story was 'Done'.
+#### 3.2 Read Architecture Documents Based on Story Type
-  - If proceeding: Look for the Epic File for `{lastEpicNum}` (e.g., `epic-{lastEpicNum}*.md`) and parse it to find ALL stories in that epic. **ALWAYS select the next sequential story** (e.g., if last was 2.2, next MUST be 2.3).
-  - If the next sequential story has unmet prerequisites, present this to the user:
 
-    ```plaintext
+**For ALL Stories:** tech-stack.md, unified-project-structure.md, coding-standards.md, testing-strategy.md
-    ALERT: Next story has unmet prerequisites:
-    Story: {epicNum}.{storyNum} - {Story Title}
-    Prerequisites not met: [list specific prerequisites]
-    
-    Would you like to:
-    1. Create the story anyway (mark prerequisites as pending)
-    2. Skip to a different story (requires your specific instruction)
-    3. Cancel story creation
-    
-    Please choose an option (1/2/3):
-    ```
 
-  - If there are no more stories in the current epic (e.g., 2.9 was done and there is no 2.10):
+**For Backend/API Stories, additionally:** data-models.md, database-schema.md, backend-architecture.md, rest-api-spec.md, external-apis.md
 
-    ```plaintext
+**For Frontend/UI Stories, additionally:** frontend-architecture.md, components.md, core-workflows.md, data-models.md
-    Epic {epicNum} Complete: All stories in Epic {epicNum} have been completed.
-    
-    Would you like to:
-    1. Begin Epic {epicNum + 1} with story {epicNum + 1}.1
-    2. Select a specific story to work on
-    3. Cancel story creation
-    
-    Please choose an option (1/2/3):
-    ```
 
-  - **CRITICAL**: NEVER automatically skip to another epic or non-sequential story. The user MUST explicitly instruct which story to create if skipping the sequential order.
+**For Full-Stack Stories:** Read both Backend and Frontend sections above
 
-- **If no story files exist in `docs/stories/`:**
+#### 3.3 Extract Story-Specific Technical Details
-  - The next story is ALWAYS 1.1 (the first story of the first epic).
-  - If story 1.1 has unmet prerequisites, follow the same alert process as above.
-- Announce the identified story to the user: "Identified next story for preparation: {epicNum}.{storyNum} - {Story Title}".
 
-### 2. Gather Core Story Requirements (from Epic)
+Extract ONLY information directly relevant to implementing the current story. Do NOT invent new libraries, patterns, or standards not in the source documents.
 
-- For the identified story, review its parent Epic (e.g., `epic-{epicNum}*.md` from the location identified in step 1.1).
+Extract:
-- Extract: Exact Title, full Goal/User Story statement, initial list of Requirements, all Acceptance Criteria (ACs), and any predefined high-level Tasks.
-- Keep a record of this original epic-defined scope for later deviation analysis.
-
-### 3. Review Previous Story and Extract Dev Notes
-
-[[LLM: This step is CRITICAL for continuity and learning from implementation experience]]
-
-- If this is not the first story (i.e., previous story exists):
-  - Read the previous sequential story from `docs/stories`
-  - Pay special attention to:
-    - Dev Agent Record sections (especially Completion Notes and Debug Log References)
-    - Any deviations from planned implementation
-    - Technical decisions made during implementation
-    - Challenges encountered and solutions applied
-    - Any "lessons learned" or notes for future stories
-  - Extract relevant insights that might inform the current story's preparation
-
-### 4. Gather & Synthesize Architecture Context
-
-[[LLM: CRITICAL - You MUST gather technical details from the architecture documents. NEVER make up technical details not found in these documents.]]
-
-#### 4.1 Determine Architecture Document Strategy
-
-Based on configuration loaded in Step 0:
-
-- **If `architectureVersion: v4` and `architectureSharded: true`**:
-  - Read `{architectureShardedLocation}/index.md` to understand available documentation
-  - Follow the structured reading order in section 4.2 below
-  
-- **If `architectureVersion: v4` and `architectureSharded: false`**:
-  - Load the monolithic architecture from `architectureFile`
-  - Extract relevant sections based on v4 structure (tech stack, project structure, etc.)
-  
-- **If `architectureVersion` is NOT v4**:
-  - Inform user: "Architecture document is not v4 format. Will use best judgment to find relevant information."
-  - If `architectureSharded: true`: Search sharded files by filename relevance
-  - If `architectureSharded: false`: Search within monolithic `architectureFile` for relevant sections
-
-#### 4.2 Recommended Reading Order Based on Story Type (v4 Sharded Only)
-
-[[LLM: Use this structured approach ONLY for v4 sharded architecture. For other versions, use best judgment based on file names and content.]]
-
-**For ALL Stories:**
-
-1. `docs/architecture/tech-stack.md` - Understand technology constraints and versions
-2. `docs/architecture/unified-project-structure.md` - Know where code should be placed
-3. `docs/architecture/coding-standards.md` - Ensure dev follows project conventions
-4. `docs/architecture/testing-strategy.md` - Include testing requirements in tasks
-
-**For Backend/API Stories, additionally read:**
-5. `docs/architecture/data-models.md` - Data structures and validation rules
-6. `docs/architecture/database-schema.md` - Database design and relationships
-7. `docs/architecture/backend-architecture.md` - Service patterns and structure
-8. `docs/architecture/rest-api-spec.md` - API endpoint specifications
-9. `docs/architecture/external-apis.md` - Third-party integrations (if relevant)
-
-**For Frontend/UI Stories, additionally read:**
-5. `docs/architecture/frontend-architecture.md` - Component structure and patterns
-6. `docs/architecture/components.md` - Specific component designs
-7. `docs/architecture/core-workflows.md` - User interaction flows
-8. `docs/architecture/data-models.md` - Frontend data handling
-
-**For Full-Stack Stories:**
-
-- Read both Backend and Frontend sections above
-
-#### 4.3 Extract Story-Specific Technical Details
-
-[[LLM: As you read each document, extract ONLY the information directly relevant to implementing the current story. Do NOT include general information unless it directly impacts the story implementation.]]
-
-For each relevant document, extract:
 
 - Specific data models, schemas, or structures the story will use
 - API endpoints the story must implement or consume
@@ -191,33 +65,22 @@ For each relevant document, extract:
 - Testing requirements specific to the story's features
 - Security or performance considerations affecting the story
 
-#### 4.4 Document Source References
+ALWAYS cite source documents: `[Source: architecture/{filename}.md#{section}]`
 
-[[LLM: ALWAYS cite the source document and section for each technical detail you include. This helps the dev agent verify information if needed.]]
+### 4. Verify Project Structure Alignment
 
-Format references as: `[Source: architecture/{filename}.md#{section}]`
+- Cross-reference story requirements with Project Structure Guide from `docs/architecture/unified-project-structure.md`
+- Ensure file paths, component locations, or module names align with defined structures
+- Document any structural conflicts in "Project Structure Notes" section within the story draft
 
-### 5. Verify Project Structure Alignment
+### 5. Populate Story Template with Full Context
 
-- Cross-reference the story's requirements and anticipated file manipulations with the Project Structure Guide from `docs/architecture/unified-project-structure.md`.
+- Create new story file: `{devStoryLocation}/{epicNum}.{storyNum}.story.md` using Story Template
-- Ensure any file paths, component locations, or module names implied by the story align with defined structures.
+- Fill in basic story information: Title, Status (Draft), Story statement, Acceptance Criteria from Epic
-- Document any structural conflicts, necessary clarifications, or undefined components/paths in a "Project Structure Notes" section within the story draft.
+- **`Dev Notes` section (CRITICAL):**
-
+  - CRITICAL: This section MUST contain ONLY information extracted from architecture documents. NEVER invent or assume technical details.
-### 6. Populate Story Template with Full Context
+  - Include ALL relevant technical details from Steps 2-3, organized by category:
-
+    - **Previous Story Insights**: Key learnings from previous story
-- Create a new story file: `{devStoryLocation}/{epicNum}.{storyNum}.story.md` (using location from config).
-- Use the Story Template to structure the file.
-- Fill in:
-  - Story `{EpicNum}.{StoryNum}: {Short Title Copied from Epic File}`
-  - `Status: Draft`
-  - `Story` (User Story statement from Epic)
-  - `Acceptance Criteria (ACs)` (from Epic, to be refined if needed based on context)
-- **`Dev Technical Guidance` section (CRITICAL):**
-
-  [[LLM: This section MUST contain ONLY information extracted from the architecture shards. NEVER invent or assume technical details.]]
-
-  - Include ALL relevant technical details gathered from Steps 3 and 4, organized by category:
-    - **Previous Story Insights**: Key learnings or considerations from the previous story
     - **Data Models**: Specific schemas, validation rules, relationships [with source references]
     - **API Specifications**: Endpoint details, request/response formats, auth requirements [with source references]
     - **Component Specifications**: UI component details, props, state management [with source references]
@@ -226,52 +89,24 @@ Format references as: `[Source: architecture/{filename}.md#{section}]`
     - **Technical Constraints**: Version requirements, performance considerations, security rules
   - Every technical detail MUST include its source reference: `[Source: architecture/{filename}.md#{section}]`
   - If information for a category is not found in the architecture docs, explicitly state: "No specific guidance found in architecture docs"
-
 - **`Tasks / Subtasks` section:**
-  - Generate a detailed, sequential list of technical tasks based ONLY on:
+  - Generate detailed, sequential list of technical tasks based ONLY on: Epic Requirements, Story AC, Reviewed Architecture Information
-    - Requirements from the Epic
-    - Technical constraints from architecture shards
-    - Project structure from unified-project-structure.md
-    - Testing requirements from testing-strategy.md
   - Each task must reference relevant architecture documentation
-  - Include unit testing as explicit subtasks based on testing-strategy.md
+  - Include unit testing as explicit subtasks based on the Testing Strategy
   - Link tasks to ACs where applicable (e.g., `Task 1 (AC: 1, 3)`)
-- Add notes on project structure alignment or discrepancies found in Step 5.
+- Add notes on project structure alignment or discrepancies found in Step 4
-- Prepare content for the "Deviation Analysis" based on any conflicts between epic requirements and architecture constraints.
 
-### 7. Run Story Draft Checklist
+### 6. Story Draft Completion and Review
-
-- Execute the Story Draft Checklist against the prepared story
-- Document any issues or gaps identified
-- Make necessary adjustments to meet quality standards
-- Ensure all technical guidance is properly sourced from architecture docs
-
-### 8. Finalize Story File
 
 - Review all sections for completeness and accuracy
 - Verify all source references are included for technical details
 - Ensure tasks align with both epic requirements and architecture constraints
-- Update status to "Draft"
+- Update status to "Draft" and save the story file
-- Save the story file to `{devStoryLocation}/{epicNum}.{storyNum}.story.md` (using location from config)
+- Execute `{root}/tasks/execute-checklist` `{root}/checklists/story-draft-checklist`
-
+- Provide summary to user including:
-### 9. Report Completion
+  - Story created: `{devStoryLocation}/{epicNum}.{storyNum}.story.md`
-
+  - Status: Draft
-Provide a summary to the user including:
+  - Key technical components included from architecture docs
-
+  - Any deviations or conflicts noted between epic and architecture
-- Story created: `{epicNum}.{storyNum} - {Story Title}`
+  - Checklist Results
-- Status: Draft
+  - Next steps: For Complex stories, suggest the user carefully review the story draft and also optionally have the PO run the task `{root}/tasks/validate-next-story`
-- Key technical components included from architecture docs
-- Any deviations or conflicts noted between epic and architecture
-- Recommendations for story review before approval
-- Next steps: Story should be reviewed by PO for approval before dev work begins
-
-### 10. Update Workflow Plan (if applicable)
-
-[[LLM: After successful story creation]]
-
-- If `workflow.trackProgress: true` and `workflow.updateOnCompletion: true`:
-  - Call update-workflow-plan task to mark story creation step complete
-  - Parameters: task: create-next-story, step_id: {from plan}, status: complete
-  - If plan shows next step, mention it in completion message
-
-[[LLM: Remember - The success of this task depends on extracting real, specific technical details from the architecture shards. The dev agent should have everything they need in the story file without having to search through multiple documents.]]

bmad-core/tasks/create-workflow-plan.md

@@ -1,289 +0,0 @@
-# Create Workflow Plan Task
-
-## Purpose
-
-Guide users through workflow selection and create a detailed plan document that outlines the selected workflow steps, decision points, and expected outputs. This task helps users understand what will happen before starting a complex workflow and provides a checklist to track progress.
-
-## Task Instructions
-
-### 1. Understand User's Goal
-
-[[LLM: Start with discovery questions to understand what the user wants to accomplish]]
-
-Ask the user:
-
-1. **Project Type**:
-   - Are you starting a new project (greenfield) or enhancing an existing one (brownfield)?
-   - What type of application? (web app, service/API, UI only, full-stack)
-
-2. **For Greenfield**:
-   - Do you need a quick prototype or production-ready application?
-   - Will this have a UI component?
-   - Single service or multiple services?
-
-3. **For Brownfield**:
-   - What's the scope of the enhancement?
-     - Single bug fix or small feature (few hours)
-     - Small enhancement (1-3 stories)
-     - Major feature requiring coordination
-     - Architectural changes or modernization
-   - Do you have existing documentation?
-   - Are you following existing patterns or introducing new ones?
-
-### 2. Recommend Appropriate Workflow
-
-Based on the answers, recommend:
-
-**Greenfield Options:**
-
-- `greenfield-fullstack` - Complete web application
-- `greenfield-service` - Backend API/service only
-- `greenfield-ui` - Frontend only
-
-**Brownfield Options:**
-
-- `brownfield-create-story` - Single small change
-- `brownfield-create-epic` - Small feature (1-3 stories)
-- `brownfield-fullstack` - Major enhancement
-
-**Simplified Option:**
-
-- For users unsure or wanting flexibility, suggest starting with individual agent tasks
-
-### 3. Explain Selected Workflow
-
-[[LLM: Once workflow is selected, provide clear explanation]]
-
-For the selected workflow, explain:
-
-1. **Overview**: What this workflow accomplishes
-2. **Duration**: Estimated time for planning phase
-3. **Outputs**: What documents will be created
-4. **Decision Points**: Where user input will be needed
-5. **Requirements**: What information should be ready
-
-### 4. Create Workflow Plan Document
-
-[[LLM: Generate a comprehensive plan document with the following structure]]
-
-```markdown
-# Workflow Plan: {{Workflow Name}}
-
-<!-- WORKFLOW-PLAN-META
-workflow-id: {{workflow-id}}
-status: active
-created: {{ISO-8601 timestamp}}
-updated: {{ISO-8601 timestamp}}
-version: 1.0
--->
-
-**Created Date**: {{current date}}
-**Project**: {{project name}}
-**Type**: {{greenfield/brownfield}}
-**Status**: Active
-**Estimated Planning Duration**: {{time estimate}}
-
-## Objective
-
-{{Clear description of what will be accomplished}}
-
-## Selected Workflow
-
-**Workflow**: `{{workflow-id}}`
-**Reason**: {{Why this workflow fits the user's needs}}
-
-## Workflow Steps
-
-### Planning Phase
-
-- [ ] Step 1: {{step name}} <!-- step-id: 1.1, agent: {{agent}}, task: {{task}} -->
-  - **Agent**: {{agent name}}
-  - **Action**: {{what happens}}
-  - **Output**: {{what's created}}
-  - **User Input**: {{if any}}
-
-- [ ] Step 2: {{step name}} <!-- step-id: 1.2, agent: {{agent}}, task: {{task}} -->
-  - **Agent**: {{agent name}}
-  - **Action**: {{what happens}}
-  - **Output**: {{what's created}}
-  - **Decision Point**: {{if any}} <!-- decision-id: D1 -->
-
-{{Continue for all planning steps}}
-
-### Development Phase (IDE)
-
-- [ ] Document Sharding <!-- step-id: 2.1, agent: po, task: shard-doc -->
-  - Prepare documents for story creation
-
-- [ ] Story Development Cycle <!-- step-id: 2.2, repeats: true -->
-  - [ ] Create story (SM agent) <!-- step-id: 2.2.1, agent: sm, task: create-next-story -->
-  - [ ] Review story (optional) <!-- step-id: 2.2.2, agent: analyst, optional: true -->
-  - [ ] Implement story (Dev agent) <!-- step-id: 2.2.3, agent: dev -->
-  - [ ] QA review (optional) <!-- step-id: 2.2.4, agent: qa, optional: true -->
-  - [ ] Repeat for all stories
-
-- [ ] Epic Retrospective (optional) <!-- step-id: 2.3, agent: po, optional: true -->
-
-## Key Decision Points
-
-1. **{{Decision Name}}** (Step {{n}}): <!-- decision-id: D1, status: pending -->
-   - Trigger: {{what causes this decision}}
-   - Options: {{available choices}}
-   - Impact: {{how it affects the workflow}}
-   - Decision Made: _Pending_
-
-{{List all decision points}}
-
-## Expected Outputs
-
-### Planning Documents
-- [ ] {{document 1}} - {{description}}
-- [ ] {{document 2}} - {{description}}
-{{etc...}}
-
-### Development Artifacts
-- [ ] Stories in `docs/stories/`
-- [ ] Implementation code
-- [ ] Tests
-- [ ] Updated documentation
-
-## Prerequisites Checklist
-
-Before starting this workflow, ensure you have:
-
-- [ ] {{prerequisite 1}}
-- [ ] {{prerequisite 2}}
-- [ ] {{prerequisite 3}}
-{{etc...}}
-
-## Customization Options
-
-Based on your project needs, you may:
-- Skip {{optional step}} if {{condition}}
-- Add {{additional step}} if {{condition}}
-- Choose {{alternative}} instead of {{default}}
-
-## Risk Considerations
-
-{{For brownfield only}}
-- Integration complexity: {{assessment}}
-- Rollback strategy: {{approach}}
-- Testing requirements: {{special needs}}
-
-## Next Steps
-
-1. Review this plan and confirm it matches your expectations
-2. Gather any missing prerequisites
-3. Start workflow with: `*task workflow {{workflow-id}}`
-4. Or begin with first agent: `@{{first-agent}}`
-
-## Notes
-
-{{Any additional context or warnings}}
-
----
-*This plan can be updated as you progress through the workflow. Check off completed items to track progress.*
-```
-
-### 5. Save and Present Plan
-
-1. Save the plan as `docs/workflow-plan.md`
-2. Inform user: "Workflow plan created at docs/workflow-plan.md"
-3. Offer options:
-   - Review the plan together
-   - Start the workflow now
-   - Gather prerequisites first
-   - Modify the plan
-
-### 6. Plan Variations
-
-[[LLM: Adjust plan detail based on workflow complexity]]
-
-**For Simple Workflows** (create-story, create-epic):
-
-- Simpler checklist format
-- Focus on immediate next steps
-- Less detailed explanations
-
-**For Complex Workflows** (full greenfield/brownfield):
-
-- Detailed step breakdowns
-- All decision points documented
-- Comprehensive output descriptions
-- Risk mitigation sections
-
-**For Brownfield Workflows**:
-
-- Include existing system impact analysis
-- Document integration checkpoints
-- Add rollback considerations
-- Note documentation dependencies
-
-### 7. Interactive Planning Mode
-
-[[LLM: If user wants to customize the workflow]]
-
-If user wants to modify the standard workflow:
-
-1. Present workflow steps as options
-2. Allow skipping optional steps
-3. Let user reorder certain steps
-4. Document customizations in plan
-5. Warn about dependencies if steps are skipped
-
-### 8. Execution Guidance
-
-After plan is created, provide clear guidance:
-
-```text
-Your workflow plan is ready! Here's how to proceed:
-
-1. **Review the plan**: Check that all steps align with your goals
-2. **Gather prerequisites**: Use the checklist to ensure you're ready
-3. **Start execution**:
-   - Full workflow: `*task workflow {{workflow-id}}`
-   - Step by step: Start with `@{{first-agent}}`
-4. **Track progress**: Check off steps in the plan as completed
-
-Would you like to:
-a) Review the plan together
-b) Start the workflow now
-c) Gather prerequisites first
-d) Modify the plan
-```
-
-## Success Criteria
-
-The workflow plan is successful when:
-
-1. User clearly understands what will happen
-2. All decision points are documented
-3. Prerequisites are identified
-4. Expected outputs are clear
-5. User feels confident to proceed
-6. Plan serves as useful progress tracker
-
-## Integration with BMad Master and Orchestrator
-
-When used by BMad Master or BMad Orchestrator, this task should:
-
-1. Be offered when user asks about workflows
-2. Be suggested before starting complex workflows
-3. Create a plan that the agent can reference during execution
-4. Allow the agent to track progress against the plan
-
-## Example Usage
-
-```text
-User: "I need to add a payment system to my existing app"
-
-BMad Orchestrator: "Let me help you create a workflow plan for that enhancement. I'll ask a few questions to recommend the best approach..."
-
-[Runs through discovery questions]
-
-BMad Orchestrator: "Based on your answers, I recommend the brownfield-fullstack workflow. Let me create a detailed plan for you..."
-
-[Creates and saves plan]
-
-BMad Orchestrator: "I've created a workflow plan at docs/workflow-plan.md. This shows all the steps we'll go through, what documents will be created, and where you'll need to make decisions. Would you like to review it together?"
-```

bmad-core/tasks/doc-migration-task.md

@@ -1,143 +0,0 @@
-# Document Migration Task
-
-## Purpose
-
-Simple document migration that cleans up heading formats and adds epic structure for PRDs.
-
-## Task Requirements
-
-1. **Input**: User specifies the document to migrate (e.g., `docs/prd.md`)
-2. **Detection**: Automatically determine if it's a PRD or other document type
-3. **Migration**: Apply appropriate transformations
-4. **Backup**: Create backup with `.bak` extension
-
-## Migration Rules
-
-### For PRDs
-
-- Find all level 3 headings that appear to be epics
-- Add a level 2 heading "## Epic #" (incrementing number) before each epic
-- Also apply the heading cleanup rules below
-
-### For All Documents
-
-- Find all level 2 headings (`## ...`)
-- Remove leading numbers and symbols
-- Keep only alphabetic characters and spaces
-- **CRITICAL**: Do not lose any information - preserve all content under appropriate headings
-- Examples:
-  - `## 1. Foo & Bar` → `## Foo Bar`
-  - `## 2.1 Technical Overview` → `## Technical Overview`
-  - `## 3) User Experience` → `## User Experience`
-
-### For Architecture Documents
-
-- **PRIMARY GOAL**: Align level 2 headings to match template level 2 titles exactly
-- **PRESERVE EVERYTHING**: Do not lose any information during migration
-- Map existing content to the closest matching template section
-- If content doesn't fit template sections, create appropriate level 3 subsections
-
-## Detection Logic
-
-A document is considered a PRD if:
-
-- Filename contains "prd" (case insensitive)
-- OR main title contains "Product Requirements" or "PRD"
-- OR contains sections like "User Stories", "Functional Requirements", "Acceptance Criteria"
-
-## Implementation Steps
-
-1. **Backup Original**: Copy `filename.md` to `filename.md.bak`
-2. **Detect Type**: Check if document is a PRD
-3. **Process Headings**:
-   - Clean all level 2 headings
-   - If PRD: Add epic structure before level 3 headings that look like epics
-4. **Write Result**: Overwrite original file with migrated content
-
-## Epic Detection for PRDs
-
-Level 3 headings are treated as epics if they:
-
-- Describe features or functionality
-- Are substantial sections (not just "Overview" or "Notes")
-- Common epic patterns: "User Management", "Payment Processing", "Reporting Dashboard"
-
-The epic numbering starts at 1 and increments for each epic found.
-
-## Example
-
-### Before (PRD):
-
-```markdown
-# Product Requirements Document
-
-## 1. Executive Summary
-
-Content here...
-
-## 2.1 Functional Requirements & Specs
-
-Content here...
-
-### User Management System
-
-Epic content...
-
-### Payment Processing
-
-Epic content...
-
-## 3) Success Metrics
-
-Content here...
-
-```
-
-### After (PRD):
-
-```markdown
-# Product Requirements Document
-
-## Executive Summary
-Content here...
-
-## Functional Requirements Specs
-Content here...
-
-## Epic 1
-### User Management System
-Epic content...
-
-## Epic 2
-### Payment Processing
-Epic content...
-
-## Success Metrics
-Content here...
-
-```
-
-### Before (Non-PRD):
-
-```markdown
-# Architecture Document
-
-## 1. System Overview
-Content...
-
-## 2.1 Technical Stack & Tools
-Content...
-```
-
-### After (Non-PRD):
-
-```markdown
-# Architecture Document
-
-## System Overview
-Content...
-
-## Technical Stack Tools
-Content...
-
-```

bmad-core/tasks/document-project.md

@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ Generate comprehensive documentation for existing projects optimized for AI deve
 
 ### 1. Initial Project Analysis
 
-[[LLM: First, check if a PRD or requirements document exists in context. If yes, use it to focus your documentation efforts on relevant areas only.
+**CRITICAL:** First, check if a PRD or requirements document exists in context. If yes, use it to focus your documentation efforts on relevant areas only.
 
-**IF PRD EXISTS**: 
+**IF PRD EXISTS**:
 
 - Review the PRD to understand what enhancement/feature is planned
 - Identify which modules, services, or areas will be affected
@@ -56,11 +56,10 @@ Ask the user these elicitation questions to better understand their needs:
 - Are there any existing documentation standards or formats you prefer?
 - What level of technical detail should the documentation target? (junior developers, senior developers, mixed team)
 - Is there a specific feature or enhancement you're planning? (This helps focus documentation)
-  ]]
 
 ### 2. Deep Codebase Analysis
 
-[[LLM: Before generating documentation, conduct extensive analysis of the existing codebase:
+CRITICAL: Before generating documentation, conduct extensive analysis of the existing codebase:
 
 1. **Explore Key Areas**:
    - Entry points (main files, index files, app initializers)
@@ -83,13 +82,14 @@ Ask the user these elicitation questions to better understand their needs:
    - Document workarounds and technical debt
    - Note areas that differ from standard patterns
 
-**IF PRD PROVIDED**: Also analyze what would need to change for the enhancement]]
+**IF PRD PROVIDED**: Also analyze what would need to change for the enhancement
 
 ### 3. Core Documentation Generation
 
 [[LLM: Generate a comprehensive BROWNFIELD architecture document that reflects the ACTUAL state of the codebase.
 
 **CRITICAL**: This is NOT an aspirational architecture document. Document what EXISTS, including:
+
 - Technical debt and workarounds
 - Inconsistent patterns between different parts
 - Legacy code that can't be changed
@@ -101,20 +101,24 @@ Ask the user these elicitation questions to better understand their needs:
 # [Project Name] Brownfield Architecture Document
 
 ## Introduction
+
 This document captures the CURRENT STATE of the [Project Name] codebase, including technical debt, workarounds, and real-world patterns. It serves as a reference for AI agents working on enhancements.
 
 ### Document Scope
+
 [If PRD provided: "Focused on areas relevant to: {enhancement description}"]
 [If no PRD: "Comprehensive documentation of entire system"]
 
 ### Change Log
-| Date | Version | Description | Author |
+
-|------|---------|-------------|--------|
+| Date   | Version | Description                 | Author    |
-| [Date] | 1.0 | Initial brownfield analysis | [Analyst] |
+| ------ | ------- | --------------------------- | --------- |
+| [Date] | 1.0     | Initial brownfield analysis | [Analyst] |
 
 ## Quick Reference - Key Files and Entry Points
 
 ### Critical Files for Understanding the System
+
 - **Main Entry**: `src/index.js` (or actual entry point)
 - **Configuration**: `config/app.config.js`, `.env.example`
 - **Core Business Logic**: `src/services/`, `src/domain/`
@@ -123,22 +127,25 @@ This document captures the CURRENT STATE of the [Project Name] codebase, includi
 - **Key Algorithms**: [List specific files with complex logic]
 
 ### If PRD Provided - Enhancement Impact Areas
+
 [Highlight which files/modules will be affected by the planned enhancement]
 
 ## High Level Architecture
 
 ### Technical Summary
-[Real assessment of architecture - mention if it's well-structured or has issues]
 
 ### Actual Tech Stack (from package.json/requirements.txt)
-| Category | Technology | Version | Notes |
+
-|----------|------------|---------|--------|
+| Category  | Technology | Version | Notes                      |
-| Runtime | Node.js | 16.x | [Any constraints] |
+| --------- | ---------- | ------- | -------------------------- |
-| Framework | Express | 4.18.2 | [Custom middleware?] |
+| Runtime   | Node.js    | 16.x    | [Any constraints]          |
-| Database | PostgreSQL | 13 | [Connection pooling setup] |
+| Framework | Express    | 4.18.2  | [Custom middleware?]       |
-| [etc...] |
+| Database  | PostgreSQL | 13      | [Connection pooling setup] |
+
+etc...
 
 ### Repository Structure Reality Check
+
 - Type: [Monorepo/Polyrepo/Hybrid]
 - Package Manager: [npm/yarn/pnpm]
 - Notable: [Any unusual structure decisions]
@@ -146,7 +153,8 @@ This document captures the CURRENT STATE of the [Project Name] codebase, includi
 ## Source Tree and Module Organization
 
 ### Project Structure (Actual)
-```
+
+```text
 project-root/
 ├── src/
 │   ├── controllers/     # HTTP request handlers
@@ -160,6 +168,7 @@ project-root/
 ```
 
 ### Key Modules and Their Purpose
+
 - **User Management**: `src/services/userService.js` - Handles all user operations
 - **Authentication**: `src/middleware/auth.js` - JWT-based, custom implementation
 - **Payment Processing**: `src/legacy/payment.js` - CRITICAL: Do not refactor, tightly coupled
@@ -168,12 +177,15 @@ project-root/
 ## Data Models and APIs
 
 ### Data Models
+
 Instead of duplicating, reference actual model files:
+
 - **User Model**: See `src/models/User.js`
 - **Order Model**: See `src/models/Order.js`
 - **Related Types**: TypeScript definitions in `src/types/`
 
 ### API Specifications
+
 - **OpenAPI Spec**: `docs/api/openapi.yaml` (if exists)
 - **Postman Collection**: `docs/api/postman-collection.json`
 - **Manual Endpoints**: [List any undocumented endpoints discovered]
@@ -181,12 +193,14 @@ Instead of duplicating, reference actual model files:
 ## Technical Debt and Known Issues
 
 ### Critical Technical Debt
+
 1. **Payment Service**: Legacy code in `src/legacy/payment.js` - tightly coupled, no tests
 2. **User Service**: Different pattern than other services, uses callbacks instead of promises
 3. **Database Migrations**: Manually tracked, no proper migration tool
 4. **[Other significant debt]**
 
 ### Workarounds and Gotchas
+
 - **Environment Variables**: Must set `NODE_ENV=production` even for staging (historical reason)
 - **Database Connections**: Connection pool hardcoded to 10, changing breaks payment service
 - **[Other workarounds developers need to know]**
@@ -194,13 +208,16 @@ Instead of duplicating, reference actual model files:
 ## Integration Points and External Dependencies
 
 ### External Services
-| Service | Purpose | Integration Type | Key Files |
+
-|---------|---------|------------------|-----------|
+| Service  | Purpose  | Integration Type | Key Files                      |
-| Stripe | Payments | REST API | `src/integrations/stripe/` |
+| -------- | -------- | ---------------- | ------------------------------ |
-| SendGrid | Emails | SDK | `src/services/emailService.js` |
+| Stripe   | Payments | REST API         | `src/integrations/stripe/`     |
-| [etc...] |
+| SendGrid | Emails   | SDK              | `src/services/emailService.js` |
+
+etc...
 
 ### Internal Integration Points
+
 - **Frontend Communication**: REST API on port 3000, expects specific headers
 - **Background Jobs**: Redis queue, see `src/workers/`
 - **[Other integrations]**
@@ -208,11 +225,13 @@ Instead of duplicating, reference actual model files:
 ## Development and Deployment
 
 ### Local Development Setup
+
 1. Actual steps that work (not ideal steps)
 2. Known issues with setup
 3. Required environment variables (see `.env.example`)
 
 ### Build and Deployment Process
+
 - **Build Command**: `npm run build` (webpack config in `webpack.config.js`)
 - **Deployment**: Manual deployment via `scripts/deploy.sh`
 - **Environments**: Dev, Staging, Prod (see `config/environments/`)
@@ -220,12 +239,14 @@ Instead of duplicating, reference actual model files:
 ## Testing Reality
 
 ### Current Test Coverage
+
 - Unit Tests: 60% coverage (Jest)
 - Integration Tests: Minimal, in `tests/integration/`
 - E2E Tests: None
 - Manual Testing: Primary QA method
 
 ### Running Tests
+
 ```bash
 npm test           # Runs unit tests
 npm run test:integration  # Runs integration tests (requires local DB)
@@ -234,18 +255,22 @@ npm run test:integration  # Runs integration tests (requires local DB)
 ## If Enhancement PRD Provided - Impact Analysis
 
 ### Files That Will Need Modification
+
 Based on the enhancement requirements, these files will be affected:
+
 - `src/services/userService.js` - Add new user fields
 - `src/models/User.js` - Update schema
 - `src/routes/userRoutes.js` - New endpoints
 - [etc...]
 
 ### New Files/Modules Needed
+
 - `src/services/newFeatureService.js` - New business logic
 - `src/models/NewFeature.js` - New data model
 - [etc...]
 
 ### Integration Considerations
+
 - Will need to integrate with existing auth middleware
 - Must follow existing response format in `src/utils/responseFormatter.js`
 - [Other integration points]
@@ -253,6 +278,7 @@ Based on the enhancement requirements, these files will be affected:
 ## Appendix - Useful Commands and Scripts
 
 ### Frequently Used Commands
+
 ```bash
 npm run dev         # Start development server
 npm run build       # Production build
@@ -261,14 +287,13 @@ npm run seed        # Seed test data
 ```
 
 ### Debugging and Troubleshooting
+
 - **Logs**: Check `logs/app.log` for application logs
 - **Debug Mode**: Set `DEBUG=app:*` for verbose logging
 - **Common Issues**: See `docs/troubleshooting.md`]]
 
 ### 4. Document Delivery
 
-[[LLM: After generating the complete architecture document:
-
 1. **In Web UI (Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude)**:
    - Present the entire document in one response (or multiple if too long)
    - Tell user to copy and save as `docs/brownfield-architecture.md` or `docs/project-architecture.md`
@@ -280,6 +305,7 @@ npm run seed        # Seed test data
    - Can be sharded later using PO agent if desired
 
 The document should be comprehensive enough that future agents can understand:
+
 - The actual state of the system (not idealized)
 - Where to find key files and logic
 - What technical debt exists
@@ -288,7 +314,7 @@ The document should be comprehensive enough that future agents can understand:
 
 ### 5. Quality Assurance
 
-[[LLM: Before finalizing the document:
+CRITICAL: Before finalizing the document:
 
 1. **Accuracy Check**: Verify all technical details match the actual codebase
 2. **Completeness Review**: Ensure all major system components are documented
@@ -296,7 +322,7 @@ The document should be comprehensive enough that future agents can understand:
 4. **Clarity Assessment**: Check that explanations are clear for AI agents
 5. **Navigation**: Ensure document has clear section structure for easy reference
 
-Apply the advanced elicitation task after major sections to refine based on user feedback.]]
+Apply the advanced elicitation task after major sections to refine based on user feedback.
 
 ## Success Criteria
 
@@ -314,4 +340,4 @@ Apply the advanced elicitation task after major sections to refine based on user
 - References actual files rather than duplicating content when possible
 - Documents technical debt, workarounds, and constraints honestly
 - For brownfield projects with PRD: Provides clear enhancement impact analysis
-- The goal is PRACTICAL documentation for AI agents doing real work
+- The goal is PRACTICAL documentation for AI agents doing real work

bmad-core/tasks/facilitate-brainstorming-session.md

@@ -0,0 +1,136 @@
+---
+docOutputLocation: docs/brainstorming-session-results.md
+template: "{root}/templates/brainstorming-output-tmpl.yaml"
+---
+
+# Facilitate Brainstorming Session Task
+
+Facilitate interactive brainstorming sessions with users. Be creative and adaptive in applying techniques.
+
+## Process
+
+### Step 1: Session Setup
+
+Ask 4 context questions (don't preview what happens next):
+
+1. What are we brainstorming about?
+2. Any constraints or parameters?
+3. Goal: broad exploration or focused ideation?
+4. Do you want a structured document output to reference later? (Default Yes)
+
+### Step 2: Present Approach Options
+
+After getting answers to Step 1, present 4 approach options (numbered):
+
+1. User selects specific techniques
+2. Analyst recommends techniques based on context
+3. Random technique selection for creative variety
+4. Progressive technique flow (start broad, narrow down)
+
+### Step 3: Execute Techniques Interactively
+
+**KEY PRINCIPLES:**
+
+- **FACILITATOR ROLE**: Guide user to generate their own ideas through questions, prompts, and examples
+- **CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT**: Keep user engaged with chosen technique until they want to switch or are satisfied
+- **CAPTURE OUTPUT**: If (default) document output requested, capture all ideas generated in each technique section to the document from the beginning.
+
+**Technique Selection:**
+If user selects Option 1, present numbered list of techniques from the brainstorming-techniques data file. User can select by number..
+
+**Technique Execution:**
+
+1. Apply selected technique according to data file description
+2. Keep engaging with technique until user indicates they want to:
+   - Choose a different technique
+   - Apply current ideas to a new technique
+   - Move to convergent phase
+   - End session
+
+**Output Capture (if requested):**
+For each technique used, capture:
+
+- Technique name and duration
+- Key ideas generated by user
+- Insights and patterns identified
+- User's reflections on the process
+
+### Step 4: Session Flow
+
+1. **Warm-up** (5-10 min) - Build creative confidence
+2. **Divergent** (20-30 min) - Generate quantity over quality
+3. **Convergent** (15-20 min) - Group and categorize ideas
+4. **Synthesis** (10-15 min) - Refine and develop concepts
+
+### Step 5: Document Output (if requested)
+
+Generate structured document with these sections:
+
+**Executive Summary**
+
+- Session topic and goals
+- Techniques used and duration
+- Total ideas generated
+- Key themes and patterns identified
+
+**Technique Sections** (for each technique used)
+
+- Technique name and description
+- Ideas generated (user's own words)
+- Insights discovered
+- Notable connections or patterns
+
+**Idea Categorization**
+
+- **Immediate Opportunities** - Ready to implement now
+- **Future Innovations** - Requires development/research
+- **Moonshots** - Ambitious, transformative concepts
+- **Insights & Learnings** - Key realizations from session
+
+**Action Planning**
+
+- Top 3 priority ideas with rationale
+- Next steps for each priority
+- Resources/research needed
+- Timeline considerations
+
+**Reflection & Follow-up**
+
+- What worked well in this session
+- Areas for further exploration
+- Recommended follow-up techniques
+- Questions that emerged for future sessions
+
+## Key Principles
+
+- **YOU ARE A FACILITATOR**: Guide the user to brainstorm, don't brainstorm for them (unless they request it persistently)
+- **INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE**: Ask questions, wait for responses, build on their ideas
+- **ONE TECHNIQUE AT A TIME**: Don't mix multiple techniques in one response
+- **CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT**: Stay with one technique until user wants to switch
+- **DRAW IDEAS OUT**: Use prompts and examples to help them generate their own ideas
+- **REAL-TIME ADAPTATION**: Monitor engagement and adjust approach as needed
+- Maintain energy and momentum
+- Defer judgment during generation
+- Quantity leads to quality (aim for 100 ideas in 60 minutes)
+- Build on ideas collaboratively
+- Document everything in output document
+
+## Advanced Engagement Strategies
+
+**Energy Management**
+
+- Check engagement levels: "How are you feeling about this direction?"
+- Offer breaks or technique switches if energy flags
+- Use encouraging language and celebrate idea generation
+
+**Depth vs. Breadth**
+
+- Ask follow-up questions to deepen ideas: "Tell me more about that..."
+- Use "Yes, and..." to build on their ideas
+- Help them make connections: "How does this relate to your earlier idea about...?"
+
+**Transition Management**
+
+- Always ask before switching techniques: "Ready to try a different approach?"
+- Offer options: "Should we explore this idea deeper or generate more alternatives?"
+- Respect their process and timing

bmad-core/tasks/generate-ai-frontend-prompt.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ To generate a masterful, comprehensive, and optimized prompt that can be used wi
 
 ## Inputs
 
-- Completed UI/UX Specification (`front-end-spec`)
+- Completed UI/UX Specification (`front-end-spec.md`)
 - Completed Frontend Architecture Document (`front-end-architecture`) or a full stack combined architecture such as `architecture.md`
 - Main System Architecture Document (`architecture` - for API contracts and tech stack to give further context)
 

bmad-core/tasks/index-docs.md

@@ -11,14 +11,12 @@ You are now operating as a Documentation Indexer. Your goal is to ensure all doc
 ### Required Steps
 
 1. First, locate and scan:
-
    - The `docs/` directory and all subdirectories
    - The existing `docs/index.md` file (create if absent)
    - All markdown (`.md`) and text (`.txt`) files in the documentation structure
    - Note the folder structure for hierarchical organization
 
 2. For the existing `docs/index.md`:
-
    - Parse current entries
    - Note existing file references and descriptions
    - Identify any broken links or missing files
@@ -26,7 +24,6 @@ You are now operating as a Documentation Indexer. Your goal is to ensure all doc
    - Preserve existing folder sections
 
 3. For each documentation file found:
-
    - Extract the title (from first heading or filename)
    - Generate a brief description by analyzing the content
    - Create a relative markdown link to the file
@@ -35,7 +32,6 @@ You are now operating as a Documentation Indexer. Your goal is to ensure all doc
    - If missing or outdated, prepare an update
 
 4. For any missing or non-existent files found in index:
-
    - Present a list of all entries that reference non-existent files
    - For each entry:
      - Show the full entry details (title, path, description)
@@ -88,7 +84,6 @@ Documents within the `another-folder/` directory:
 ### [Nested Document](./another-folder/document.md)
 
 Description of nested document.
-
 ```
 
 ### Index Entry Format
@@ -157,7 +152,6 @@ For each file referenced in the index but not found in the filesystem:
 ### Special Cases
 
 1. **Sharded Documents**: If a folder contains an `index.md` file, treat it as a sharded document:
-
    - Use the folder's `index.md` title as the section title
    - List the folder's documents as subsections
    - Note in the description that this is a multi-part document

bmad-core/tasks/kb-mode-interaction.md

@@ -1,70 +1,75 @@
 # KB Mode Interaction Task
 
 ## Purpose
-Provide a user-friendly interface to the BMAD knowledge base without overwhelming users with information upfront.
+
+Provide a user-friendly interface to the BMad knowledge base without overwhelming users with information upfront.
 
 ## Instructions
 
-When entering KB mode (*kb-mode), follow these steps:
+When entering KB mode (\*kb-mode), follow these steps:
 
 ### 1. Welcome and Guide
-Announce entering KB mode with a brief, friendly introduction:
 
-"I've entered KB mode and have access to the full BMAD knowledge base. I can help you with detailed information about any aspect of BMAD-METHOD."
+Announce entering KB mode with a brief, friendly introduction.
 
 ### 2. Present Topic Areas
+
 Offer a concise list of main topic areas the user might want to explore:
 
 **What would you like to know more about?**
 
-1. **Setup & Installation** - Getting started with BMAD
+1. **Setup & Installation** - Getting started with BMad
 2. **Workflows** - Choosing the right workflow for your project
 3. **Web vs IDE** - When to use each environment
 4. **Agents** - Understanding specialized agents and their roles
 5. **Documents** - PRDs, Architecture, Stories, and more
-6. **Agile Process** - How BMAD implements Agile methodologies
+6. **Agile Process** - How BMad implements Agile methodologies
-7. **Configuration** - Customizing BMAD for your needs
+7. **Configuration** - Customizing BMad for your needs
-8. **Best Practices** - Tips for effective BMAD usage
+8. **Best Practices** - Tips for effective BMad usage
 
-Or ask me about anything else related to BMAD-METHOD!
+Or ask me about anything else related to BMad-Method!
 
 ### 3. Respond Contextually
+
 - Wait for user's specific question or topic selection
 - Provide focused, relevant information from the knowledge base
 - Offer to dive deeper or explore related topics
 - Keep responses concise unless user asks for detailed explanations
 
 ### 4. Interactive Exploration
+
 - After answering, suggest related topics they might find helpful
 - Maintain conversational flow rather than data dumping
 - Use examples when appropriate
 - Reference specific documentation sections when relevant
 
 ### 5. Exit Gracefully
+
 When user is done or wants to exit KB mode:
+
 - Summarize key points discussed if helpful
-- Remind them they can return to KB mode anytime with *kb-mode
+- Remind them they can return to KB mode anytime with \*kb-mode
 - Suggest next steps based on what was discussed
 
 ## Example Interaction
 
-**User**: *kb-mode
+**User**: \*kb-mode
 
-**Assistant**: I've entered KB mode and have access to the full BMAD knowledge base. I can help you with detailed information about any aspect of BMAD-METHOD.
+**Assistant**: I've entered KB mode and have access to the full BMad knowledge base. I can help you with detailed information about any aspect of BMad-Method.
 
 **What would you like to know more about?**
 
-1. **Setup & Installation** - Getting started with BMAD
+1. **Setup & Installation** - Getting started with BMad
 2. **Workflows** - Choosing the right workflow for your project
 3. **Web vs IDE** - When to use each environment
 4. **Agents** - Understanding specialized agents and their roles
 5. **Documents** - PRDs, Architecture, Stories, and more
-6. **Agile Process** - How BMAD implements Agile methodologies
+6. **Agile Process** - How BMad implements Agile methodologies
-7. **Configuration** - Customizing BMAD for your needs
+7. **Configuration** - Customizing BMad for your needs
-8. **Best Practices** - Tips for effective BMAD usage
+8. **Best Practices** - Tips for effective BMad usage
 
-Or ask me about anything else related to BMAD-METHOD!
+Or ask me about anything else related to BMad-Method!
 
 **User**: Tell me about workflows
 
-**Assistant**: [Provides focused information about workflows from the KB, then offers to explore specific workflow types or related topics]
+**Assistant**: [Provides focused information about workflows from the KB, then offers to explore specific workflow types or related topics]

bmad-core/tasks/nfr-assess.md

@@ -0,0 +1,315 @@
+# nfr-assess
+
+Quick NFR validation focused on the core four: security, performance, reliability, maintainability.
+
+## Inputs
+
+```yaml
+required:
+  - story_id: "{epic}.{story}"  # e.g., "1.3"
+  - story_path: "docs/stories/{epic}.{story}.*.md"
+  
+optional:
+  - architecture_refs: "docs/architecture/*.md"
+  - technical_preferences: "docs/technical-preferences.md"
+  - acceptance_criteria: From story file
+```
+
+## Purpose
+
+Assess non-functional requirements for a story and generate:
+1. YAML block for the gate file's `nfr_validation` section
+2. Brief markdown assessment saved to `docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
+
+## Process
+
+### 0. Fail-safe for Missing Inputs
+
+If story_path or story file can't be found:
+- Still create assessment file with note: "Source story not found"
+- Set all selected NFRs to CONCERNS with notes: "Target unknown / evidence missing"
+- Continue with assessment to provide value
+
+### 1. Elicit Scope
+
+**Interactive mode:** Ask which NFRs to assess
+**Non-interactive mode:** Default to core four (security, performance, reliability, maintainability)
+
+```text
+Which NFRs should I assess? (Enter numbers or press Enter for default)
+[1] Security (default)
+[2] Performance (default)  
+[3] Reliability (default)
+[4] Maintainability (default)
+[5] Usability
+[6] Compatibility
+[7] Portability
+[8] Functional Suitability
+
+> [Enter for 1-4]
+```
+
+### 2. Check for Thresholds
+
+Look for NFR requirements in:
+- Story acceptance criteria
+- `docs/architecture/*.md` files
+- `docs/technical-preferences.md`
+
+**Interactive mode:** Ask for missing thresholds
+**Non-interactive mode:** Mark as CONCERNS with "Target unknown"
+
+```text
+No performance requirements found. What's your target response time?
+> 200ms for API calls
+
+No security requirements found. Required auth method?
+> JWT with refresh tokens
+```
+
+**Unknown targets policy:** If a target is missing and not provided, mark status as CONCERNS with notes: "Target unknown"
+
+### 3. Quick Assessment
+
+For each selected NFR, check:
+- Is there evidence it's implemented?
+- Can we validate it?
+- Are there obvious gaps?
+
+### 4. Generate Outputs
+
+## Output 1: Gate YAML Block
+
+Generate ONLY for NFRs actually assessed (no placeholders):
+
+```yaml
+# Gate YAML (copy/paste):
+nfr_validation:
+  _assessed: [security, performance, reliability, maintainability]
+  security: 
+    status: CONCERNS
+    notes: "No rate limiting on auth endpoints"
+  performance:
+    status: PASS
+    notes: "Response times < 200ms verified"
+  reliability:
+    status: PASS
+    notes: "Error handling and retries implemented"
+  maintainability:
+    status: CONCERNS
+    notes: "Test coverage at 65%, target is 80%"
+```
+
+## Deterministic Status Rules
+
+- **FAIL**: Any selected NFR has critical gap or target clearly not met
+- **CONCERNS**: No FAILs, but any NFR is unknown/partial/missing evidence  
+- **PASS**: All selected NFRs meet targets with evidence
+
+## Quality Score Calculation
+
+```
+quality_score = 100
+- 20 for each FAIL attribute
+- 10 for each CONCERNS attribute
+Floor at 0, ceiling at 100
+```
+
+If `technical-preferences.md` defines custom weights, use those instead.
+
+## Output 2: Brief Assessment Report
+
+**ALWAYS save to:** `docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
+
+```markdown
+# NFR Assessment: {epic}.{story}
+Date: {date}
+Reviewer: Quinn
+
+<!-- Note: Source story not found (if applicable) -->
+
+## Summary
+- Security: CONCERNS - Missing rate limiting
+- Performance: PASS - Meets <200ms requirement
+- Reliability: PASS - Proper error handling
+- Maintainability: CONCERNS - Test coverage below target
+
+## Critical Issues
+1. **No rate limiting** (Security)
+   - Risk: Brute force attacks possible
+   - Fix: Add rate limiting middleware to auth endpoints
+
+2. **Test coverage 65%** (Maintainability)
+   - Risk: Untested code paths
+   - Fix: Add tests for uncovered branches
+
+## Quick Wins
+- Add rate limiting: ~2 hours
+- Increase test coverage: ~4 hours
+- Add performance monitoring: ~1 hour
+```
+
+## Output 3: Story Update Line
+
+**End with this line for the review task to quote:**
+```
+NFR assessment: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md
+```
+
+## Output 4: Gate Integration Line
+
+**Always print at the end:**
+```
+Gate NFR block ready → paste into docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml under nfr_validation
+```
+
+## Assessment Criteria
+
+### Security
+**PASS if:**
+- Authentication implemented
+- Authorization enforced
+- Input validation present
+- No hardcoded secrets
+
+**CONCERNS if:**
+- Missing rate limiting
+- Weak encryption
+- Incomplete authorization
+
+**FAIL if:**
+- No authentication
+- Hardcoded credentials
+- SQL injection vulnerabilities
+
+### Performance
+**PASS if:**
+- Meets response time targets
+- No obvious bottlenecks
+- Reasonable resource usage
+
+**CONCERNS if:**
+- Close to limits
+- Missing indexes
+- No caching strategy
+
+**FAIL if:**
+- Exceeds response time limits
+- Memory leaks
+- Unoptimized queries
+
+### Reliability
+**PASS if:**
+- Error handling present
+- Graceful degradation
+- Retry logic where needed
+
+**CONCERNS if:**
+- Some error cases unhandled
+- No circuit breakers
+- Missing health checks
+
+**FAIL if:**
+- No error handling
+- Crashes on errors
+- No recovery mechanisms
+
+### Maintainability
+**PASS if:**
+- Test coverage meets target
+- Code well-structured
+- Documentation present
+
+**CONCERNS if:**
+- Test coverage below target
+- Some code duplication
+- Missing documentation
+
+**FAIL if:**
+- No tests
+- Highly coupled code
+- No documentation
+
+## Quick Reference
+
+### What to Check
+
+```yaml
+security:
+  - Authentication mechanism
+  - Authorization checks
+  - Input validation
+  - Secret management
+  - Rate limiting
+
+performance:
+  - Response times
+  - Database queries
+  - Caching usage
+  - Resource consumption
+
+reliability:
+  - Error handling
+  - Retry logic
+  - Circuit breakers
+  - Health checks
+  - Logging
+
+maintainability:
+  - Test coverage
+  - Code structure
+  - Documentation
+  - Dependencies
+```
+
+## Key Principles
+
+- Focus on the core four NFRs by default
+- Quick assessment, not deep analysis
+- Gate-ready output format
+- Brief, actionable findings
+- Skip what doesn't apply
+- Deterministic status rules for consistency
+- Unknown targets → CONCERNS, not guesses
+
+---
+
+## Appendix: ISO 25010 Reference
+
+<details>
+<summary>Full ISO 25010 Quality Model (click to expand)</summary>
+
+### All 8 Quality Characteristics
+
+1. **Functional Suitability**: Completeness, correctness, appropriateness
+2. **Performance Efficiency**: Time behavior, resource use, capacity
+3. **Compatibility**: Co-existence, interoperability  
+4. **Usability**: Learnability, operability, accessibility
+5. **Reliability**: Maturity, availability, fault tolerance
+6. **Security**: Confidentiality, integrity, authenticity
+7. **Maintainability**: Modularity, reusability, testability
+8. **Portability**: Adaptability, installability
+
+Use these when assessing beyond the core four.
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary>Example: Deep Performance Analysis (click to expand)</summary>
+
+```yaml
+performance_deep_dive:
+  response_times:
+    p50: 45ms
+    p95: 180ms
+    p99: 350ms
+  database:
+    slow_queries: 2
+    missing_indexes: ["users.email", "orders.user_id"]
+  caching:
+    hit_rate: 0%
+    recommendation: "Add Redis for session data"
+  load_test:
+    max_rps: 150
+    breaking_point: 200 rps
+```
+</details>

bmad-core/tasks/qa-gate.md

@@ -0,0 +1,159 @@
+# qa-gate
+
+Create or update a quality gate decision file for a story based on review findings.
+
+## Purpose
+
+Generate a standalone quality gate file that provides a clear pass/fail decision with actionable feedback. This gate serves as an advisory checkpoint for teams to understand quality status.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Story has been reviewed (manually or via review-story task)
+- Review findings are available
+- Understanding of story requirements and implementation
+
+## Gate File Location
+
+**ALWAYS** create file at: `docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml`
+
+Slug rules:
+
+- Convert to lowercase
+- Replace spaces with hyphens
+- Strip punctuation
+- Example: "User Auth - Login!" becomes "user-auth-login"
+
+## Minimal Required Schema
+
+```yaml
+schema: 1
+story: "{epic}.{story}"
+gate: PASS|CONCERNS|FAIL|WAIVED
+status_reason: "1-2 sentence explanation of gate decision"
+reviewer: "Quinn"
+updated: "{ISO-8601 timestamp}"
+top_issues: [] # Empty array if no issues
+waiver: { active: false } # Only set active: true if WAIVED
+```
+
+## Schema with Issues
+
+```yaml
+schema: 1
+story: "1.3"
+gate: CONCERNS
+status_reason: "Missing rate limiting on auth endpoints poses security risk."
+reviewer: "Quinn"
+updated: "2025-01-12T10:15:00Z"
+top_issues:
+  - id: "SEC-001"
+    severity: high # ONLY: low|medium|high
+    finding: "No rate limiting on login endpoint"
+    suggested_action: "Add rate limiting middleware before production"
+  - id: "TEST-001"
+    severity: medium
+    finding: "No integration tests for auth flow"
+    suggested_action: "Add integration test coverage"
+waiver: { active: false }
+```
+
+## Schema when Waived
+
+```yaml
+schema: 1
+story: "1.3"
+gate: WAIVED
+status_reason: "Known issues accepted for MVP release."
+reviewer: "Quinn"
+updated: "2025-01-12T10:15:00Z"
+top_issues:
+  - id: "PERF-001"
+    severity: low
+    finding: "Dashboard loads slowly with 1000+ items"
+    suggested_action: "Implement pagination in next sprint"
+waiver:
+  active: true
+  reason: "MVP release - performance optimization deferred"
+  approved_by: "Product Owner"
+```
+
+## Gate Decision Criteria
+
+### PASS
+
+- All acceptance criteria met
+- No high-severity issues
+- Test coverage meets project standards
+
+### CONCERNS
+
+- Non-blocking issues present
+- Should be tracked and scheduled
+- Can proceed with awareness
+
+### FAIL
+
+- Acceptance criteria not met
+- High-severity issues present
+- Recommend return to InProgress
+
+### WAIVED
+
+- Issues explicitly accepted
+- Requires approval and reason
+- Proceed despite known issues
+
+## Severity Scale
+
+**FIXED VALUES - NO VARIATIONS:**
+
+- `low`: Minor issues, cosmetic problems
+- `medium`: Should fix soon, not blocking
+- `high`: Critical issues, should block release
+
+## Issue ID Prefixes
+
+- `SEC-`: Security issues
+- `PERF-`: Performance issues
+- `REL-`: Reliability issues
+- `TEST-`: Testing gaps
+- `MNT-`: Maintainability concerns
+- `ARCH-`: Architecture issues
+- `DOC-`: Documentation gaps
+- `REQ-`: Requirements issues
+
+## Output Requirements
+
+1. **ALWAYS** create gate file at: `docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml`
+2. **ALWAYS** append this exact format to story's QA Results section:
+   ```
+   Gate: {STATUS} → docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml
+   ```
+3. Keep status_reason to 1-2 sentences maximum
+4. Use severity values exactly: `low`, `medium`, or `high`
+
+## Example Story Update
+
+After creating gate file, append to story's QA Results section:
+
+```markdown
+## QA Results
+
+### Review Date: 2025-01-12
+
+### Reviewed By: Quinn (Test Architect)
+
+[... existing review content ...]
+
+### Gate Status
+
+Gate: CONCERNS → docs/qa/gates/1.3-user-auth-login.yml
+```
+
+## Key Principles
+
+- Keep it minimal and predictable
+- Fixed severity scale (low/medium/high)
+- Always write to standard path
+- Always update story with gate reference
+- Clear, actionable findings

bmad-core/tasks/review-story.md

@@ -1,8 +1,16 @@
 # review-story
 
-When a developer marks a story as "Ready for Review", perform a comprehensive senior developer code review with the ability to refactor and improve code directly.
+Perform a comprehensive test architecture review with quality gate decision. This adaptive, risk-aware review creates both a story update and a detailed gate file.
 
-[[LLM: QA Agent executing review-story task as Senior Developer]]
+## Inputs
+
+```yaml
+required:
+  - story_id: "{epic}.{story}" # e.g., "1.3"
+  - story_path: "{devStoryLocation}/{epic}.{story}.*.md" # Path from core-config.yaml
+  - story_title: "{title}" # If missing, derive from story file H1
+  - story_slug: "{slug}" # If missing, derive from title (lowercase, hyphenated)
+```
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
@@ -10,62 +18,101 @@ When a developer marks a story as "Ready for Review", perform a comprehensive se
 - Developer has completed all tasks and updated the File List
 - All automated tests are passing
 
-## Review Process
+## Review Process - Adaptive Test Architecture
 
-1. **Read the Complete Story**
+### 1. Risk Assessment (Determines Review Depth)
-   - Review all acceptance criteria
-   - Understand the dev notes and requirements
-   - Note any completion notes from the developer
 
-2. **Focus on the File List**
+**Auto-escalate to deep review when:**
-   - Verify all files listed were actually created/modified
-   - Check for any missing files that should have been updated
 
-3. **Senior Developer Code Review**
+- Auth/payment/security files touched
-   - Review code with the eye of a senior developer
+- No tests added to story
-   - If changes form a cohesive whole, review them together
+- Diff > 500 lines
-   - If changes are independent, review incrementally file by file
+- Previous gate was FAIL/CONCERNS
-   - Focus on:
+- Story has > 5 acceptance criteria
-     - Code architecture and design patterns
-     - Refactoring opportunities
-     - Code duplication or inefficiencies
-     - Performance optimizations
-     - Security concerns
-     - Best practices and patterns
 
-4. **Active Refactoring**
+### 2. Comprehensive Analysis
-   - As a senior developer, you CAN and SHOULD refactor code where improvements are needed
-   - When refactoring:
-     - Make the changes directly in the files
-     - Explain WHY you're making the change
-     - Describe HOW the change improves the code
-     - Ensure all tests still pass after refactoring
-     - Update the File List if you modify additional files
 
-5. **Standards Compliance Check**
+**A. Requirements Traceability**
-   - Verify adherence to `docs/coding-standards.md`
-   - Check compliance with `docs/unified-project-structure.md`
-   - Validate testing approach against `docs/testing-strategy.md`
-   - Ensure all guidelines mentioned in the story are followed
 
-6. **Acceptance Criteria Validation**
+- Map each acceptance criteria to its validating tests (document mapping with Given-When-Then, not test code)
-   - Verify each AC is fully implemented
+- Identify coverage gaps
-   - Check for any missing functionality
+- Verify all requirements have corresponding test cases
-   - Validate edge cases are handled
 
-7. **Test Coverage Review**
+**B. Code Quality Review**
-   - Ensure unit tests cover edge cases
-   - Add missing tests if critical coverage is lacking
-   - Verify integration tests (if required) are comprehensive
-   - Check that test assertions are meaningful
-   - Look for missing test scenarios
 
-8. **Documentation and Comments**
+- Architecture and design patterns
-   - Verify code is self-documenting where possible
+- Refactoring opportunities (and perform them)
-   - Add comments for complex logic if missing
+- Code duplication or inefficiencies
-   - Ensure any API changes are documented
+- Performance optimizations
+- Security vulnerabilities
+- Best practices adherence
 
-## Append Results to Story File
+**C. Test Architecture Assessment**
+
+- Test coverage adequacy at appropriate levels
+- Test level appropriateness (what should be unit vs integration vs e2e)
+- Test design quality and maintainability
+- Test data management strategy
+- Mock/stub usage appropriateness
+- Edge case and error scenario coverage
+- Test execution time and reliability
+
+**D. Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs)**
+
+- Security: Authentication, authorization, data protection
+- Performance: Response times, resource usage
+- Reliability: Error handling, recovery mechanisms
+- Maintainability: Code clarity, documentation
+
+**E. Testability Evaluation**
+
+- Controllability: Can we control the inputs?
+- Observability: Can we observe the outputs?
+- Debuggability: Can we debug failures easily?
+
+**F. Technical Debt Identification**
+
+- Accumulated shortcuts
+- Missing tests
+- Outdated dependencies
+- Architecture violations
+
+### 3. Active Refactoring
+
+- Refactor code where safe and appropriate
+- Run tests to ensure changes don't break functionality
+- Document all changes in QA Results section with clear WHY and HOW
+- Do NOT alter story content beyond QA Results section
+- Do NOT change story Status or File List; recommend next status only
+
+### 4. Standards Compliance Check
+
+- Verify adherence to `docs/coding-standards.md`
+- Check compliance with `docs/unified-project-structure.md`
+- Validate testing approach against `docs/testing-strategy.md`
+- Ensure all guidelines mentioned in the story are followed
+
+### 5. Acceptance Criteria Validation
+
+- Verify each AC is fully implemented
+- Check for any missing functionality
+- Validate edge cases are handled
+
+### 6. Documentation and Comments
+
+- Verify code is self-documenting where possible
+- Add comments for complex logic if missing
+- Ensure any API changes are documented
+
+## Output 1: Update Story File - QA Results Section ONLY
+
+**CRITICAL**: You are ONLY authorized to update the "QA Results" section of the story file. DO NOT modify any other sections.
+
+**QA Results Anchor Rule:**
+
+- If `## QA Results` doesn't exist, append it at end of file
+- If it exists, append a new dated entry below existing entries
+- Never edit other sections
 
 After review and any refactoring, append your results to the story file in the QA Results section:
 
@@ -73,25 +120,31 @@ After review and any refactoring, append your results to the story file in the Q
 ## QA Results
 
 ### Review Date: [Date]
-### Reviewed By: Quinn (Senior Developer QA)
+
+### Reviewed By: Quinn (Test Architect)
 
 ### Code Quality Assessment
+
 [Overall assessment of implementation quality]
 
 ### Refactoring Performed
+
 [List any refactoring you performed with explanations]
+
 - **File**: [filename]
   - **Change**: [what was changed]
   - **Why**: [reason for change]
   - **How**: [how it improves the code]
 
 ### Compliance Check
+
 - Coding Standards: [✓/✗] [notes if any]
 - Project Structure: [✓/✗] [notes if any]
 - Testing Strategy: [✓/✗] [notes if any]
 - All ACs Met: [✓/✗] [notes if any]
 
 ### Improvements Checklist
+
 [Check off items you handled yourself, leave unchecked for dev to address]
 
 - [x] Refactored user service for better error handling (services/user.service.ts)
@@ -101,26 +154,149 @@ After review and any refactoring, append your results to the story file in the Q
 - [ ] Update API documentation for new error codes
 
 ### Security Review
+
 [Any security concerns found and whether addressed]
 
 ### Performance Considerations
+
 [Any performance issues found and whether addressed]
 
-### Final Status
+### Files Modified During Review
-[✓ Approved - Ready for Done] / [✗ Changes Required - See unchecked items above]
+
+[If you modified files, list them here - ask Dev to update File List]
+
+### Gate Status
+
+Gate: {STATUS} → docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml
+Risk profile: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-risk-{YYYYMMDD}.md
+NFR assessment: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md
+
+# Note: Paths should reference core-config.yaml for custom configurations
+
+### Recommended Status
+
+[✓ Ready for Done] / [✗ Changes Required - See unchecked items above]
+(Story owner decides final status)
 ```
 
+## Output 2: Create Quality Gate File
+
+**Template and Directory:**
+
+- Render from `templates/qa-gate-tmpl.yaml`
+- Create `docs/qa/gates/` directory if missing (or configure in core-config.yaml)
+- Save to: `docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml`
+
+Gate file structure:
+
+```yaml
+schema: 1
+story: "{epic}.{story}"
+story_title: "{story title}"
+gate: PASS|CONCERNS|FAIL|WAIVED
+status_reason: "1-2 sentence explanation of gate decision"
+reviewer: "Quinn (Test Architect)"
+updated: "{ISO-8601 timestamp}"
+
+top_issues: [] # Empty if no issues
+waiver: { active: false } # Set active: true only if WAIVED
+
+# Extended fields (optional but recommended):
+quality_score: 0-100 # 100 - (20*FAILs) - (10*CONCERNS) or use technical-preferences.md weights
+expires: "{ISO-8601 timestamp}" # Typically 2 weeks from review
+
+evidence:
+  tests_reviewed: { count }
+  risks_identified: { count }
+  trace:
+    ac_covered: [1, 2, 3] # AC numbers with test coverage
+    ac_gaps: [4] # AC numbers lacking coverage
+
+nfr_validation:
+  security:
+    status: PASS|CONCERNS|FAIL
+    notes: "Specific findings"
+  performance:
+    status: PASS|CONCERNS|FAIL
+    notes: "Specific findings"
+  reliability:
+    status: PASS|CONCERNS|FAIL
+    notes: "Specific findings"
+  maintainability:
+    status: PASS|CONCERNS|FAIL
+    notes: "Specific findings"
+
+recommendations:
+  immediate: # Must fix before production
+    - action: "Add rate limiting"
+      refs: ["api/auth/login.ts"]
+  future: # Can be addressed later
+    - action: "Consider caching"
+      refs: ["services/data.ts"]
+```
+
+### Gate Decision Criteria
+
+**Deterministic rule (apply in order):**
+
+If risk_summary exists, apply its thresholds first (≥9 → FAIL, ≥6 → CONCERNS), then NFR statuses, then top_issues severity.
+
+1. **Risk thresholds (if risk_summary present):**
+   - If any risk score ≥ 9 → Gate = FAIL (unless waived)
+   - Else if any score ≥ 6 → Gate = CONCERNS
+
+2. **Test coverage gaps (if trace available):**
+   - If any P0 test from test-design is missing → Gate = CONCERNS
+   - If security/data-loss P0 test missing → Gate = FAIL
+
+3. **Issue severity:**
+   - If any `top_issues.severity == high` → Gate = FAIL (unless waived)
+   - Else if any `severity == medium` → Gate = CONCERNS
+
+4. **NFR statuses:**
+   - If any NFR status is FAIL → Gate = FAIL
+   - Else if any NFR status is CONCERNS → Gate = CONCERNS
+   - Else → Gate = PASS
+
+- WAIVED only when waiver.active: true with reason/approver
+
+Detailed criteria:
+
+- **PASS**: All critical requirements met, no blocking issues
+- **CONCERNS**: Non-critical issues found, team should review
+- **FAIL**: Critical issues that should be addressed
+- **WAIVED**: Issues acknowledged but explicitly waived by team
+
+### Quality Score Calculation
+
+```text
+quality_score = 100 - (20 × number of FAILs) - (10 × number of CONCERNS)
+Bounded between 0 and 100
+```
+
+If `technical-preferences.md` defines custom weights, use those instead.
+
+### Suggested Owner Convention
+
+For each issue in `top_issues`, include a `suggested_owner`:
+
+- `dev`: Code changes needed
+- `sm`: Requirements clarification needed
+- `po`: Business decision needed
+
 ## Key Principles
 
-- You are a SENIOR developer reviewing junior/mid-level work
+- You are a Test Architect providing comprehensive quality assessment
-- You have the authority and responsibility to improve code directly
+- You have the authority to improve code directly when appropriate
 - Always explain your changes for learning purposes
 - Balance between perfection and pragmatism
-- Focus on significant improvements, not nitpicks
+- Focus on risk-based prioritization
+- Provide actionable recommendations with clear ownership
 
 ## Blocking Conditions
 
 Stop the review and request clarification if:
+
 - Story file is incomplete or missing critical sections
 - File List is empty or clearly incomplete
 - No tests exist when they were required
@@ -130,6 +306,9 @@ Stop the review and request clarification if:
 ## Completion
 
 After review:
-1. If all items are checked and approved: Update story status to "Done"
+
-2. If unchecked items remain: Keep status as "Review" for dev to address
+1. Update the QA Results section in the story file
-3. Always provide constructive feedback and explanations for learning
+2. Create the gate file in `docs/qa/gates/`
+3. Recommend status: "Ready for Done" or "Changes Required" (owner decides)
+4. If files were modified, list them in QA Results and ask Dev to update File List
+5. Always provide constructive feedback and actionable recommendations

bmad-core/tasks/risk-profile.md

@@ -0,0 +1,353 @@
+# risk-profile
+
+Generate a comprehensive risk assessment matrix for a story implementation using probability × impact analysis.
+
+## Inputs
+
+```yaml
+required:
+  - story_id: "{epic}.{story}" # e.g., "1.3"
+  - story_path: "docs/stories/{epic}.{story}.*.md"
+  - story_title: "{title}" # If missing, derive from story file H1
+  - story_slug: "{slug}" # If missing, derive from title (lowercase, hyphenated)
+```
+
+## Purpose
+
+Identify, assess, and prioritize risks in the story implementation. Provide risk mitigation strategies and testing focus areas based on risk levels.
+
+## Risk Assessment Framework
+
+### Risk Categories
+
+**Category Prefixes:**
+
+- `TECH`: Technical Risks
+- `SEC`: Security Risks
+- `PERF`: Performance Risks
+- `DATA`: Data Risks
+- `BUS`: Business Risks
+- `OPS`: Operational Risks
+
+1. **Technical Risks (TECH)**
+   - Architecture complexity
+   - Integration challenges
+   - Technical debt
+   - Scalability concerns
+   - System dependencies
+
+2. **Security Risks (SEC)**
+   - Authentication/authorization flaws
+   - Data exposure vulnerabilities
+   - Injection attacks
+   - Session management issues
+   - Cryptographic weaknesses
+
+3. **Performance Risks (PERF)**
+   - Response time degradation
+   - Throughput bottlenecks
+   - Resource exhaustion
+   - Database query optimization
+   - Caching failures
+
+4. **Data Risks (DATA)**
+   - Data loss potential
+   - Data corruption
+   - Privacy violations
+   - Compliance issues
+   - Backup/recovery gaps
+
+5. **Business Risks (BUS)**
+   - Feature doesn't meet user needs
+   - Revenue impact
+   - Reputation damage
+   - Regulatory non-compliance
+   - Market timing
+
+6. **Operational Risks (OPS)**
+   - Deployment failures
+   - Monitoring gaps
+   - Incident response readiness
+   - Documentation inadequacy
+   - Knowledge transfer issues
+
+## Risk Analysis Process
+
+### 1. Risk Identification
+
+For each category, identify specific risks:
+
+```yaml
+risk:
+  id: "SEC-001" # Use prefixes: SEC, PERF, DATA, BUS, OPS, TECH
+  category: security
+  title: "Insufficient input validation on user forms"
+  description: "Form inputs not properly sanitized could lead to XSS attacks"
+  affected_components:
+    - "UserRegistrationForm"
+    - "ProfileUpdateForm"
+  detection_method: "Code review revealed missing validation"
+```
+
+### 2. Risk Assessment
+
+Evaluate each risk using probability × impact:
+
+**Probability Levels:**
+
+- `High (3)`: Likely to occur (>70% chance)
+- `Medium (2)`: Possible occurrence (30-70% chance)
+- `Low (1)`: Unlikely to occur (<30% chance)
+
+**Impact Levels:**
+
+- `High (3)`: Severe consequences (data breach, system down, major financial loss)
+- `Medium (2)`: Moderate consequences (degraded performance, minor data issues)
+- `Low (1)`: Minor consequences (cosmetic issues, slight inconvenience)
+
+**Risk Score = Probability × Impact**
+
+- 9: Critical Risk (Red)
+- 6: High Risk (Orange)
+- 4: Medium Risk (Yellow)
+- 2-3: Low Risk (Green)
+- 1: Minimal Risk (Blue)
+
+### 3. Risk Prioritization
+
+Create risk matrix:
+
+```markdown
+## Risk Matrix
+
+| Risk ID  | Description             | Probability | Impact     | Score | Priority |
+| -------- | ----------------------- | ----------- | ---------- | ----- | -------- |
+| SEC-001  | XSS vulnerability       | High (3)    | High (3)   | 9     | Critical |
+| PERF-001 | Slow query on dashboard | Medium (2)  | Medium (2) | 4     | Medium   |
+| DATA-001 | Backup failure          | Low (1)     | High (3)   | 3     | Low      |
+```
+
+### 4. Risk Mitigation Strategies
+
+For each identified risk, provide mitigation:
+
+```yaml
+mitigation:
+  risk_id: "SEC-001"
+  strategy: "preventive" # preventive|detective|corrective
+  actions:
+    - "Implement input validation library (e.g., validator.js)"
+    - "Add CSP headers to prevent XSS execution"
+    - "Sanitize all user inputs before storage"
+    - "Escape all outputs in templates"
+  testing_requirements:
+    - "Security testing with OWASP ZAP"
+    - "Manual penetration testing of forms"
+    - "Unit tests for validation functions"
+  residual_risk: "Low - Some zero-day vulnerabilities may remain"
+  owner: "dev"
+  timeline: "Before deployment"
+```
+
+## Outputs
+
+### Output 1: Gate YAML Block
+
+Generate for pasting into gate file under `risk_summary`:
+
+**Output rules:**
+
+- Only include assessed risks; do not emit placeholders
+- Sort risks by score (desc) when emitting highest and any tabular lists
+- If no risks: totals all zeros, omit highest, keep recommendations arrays empty
+
+```yaml
+# risk_summary (paste into gate file):
+risk_summary:
+  totals:
+    critical: X # score 9
+    high: Y # score 6
+    medium: Z # score 4
+    low: W # score 2-3
+  highest:
+    id: SEC-001
+    score: 9
+    title: "XSS on profile form"
+  recommendations:
+    must_fix:
+      - "Add input sanitization & CSP"
+    monitor:
+      - "Add security alerts for auth endpoints"
+```
+
+### Output 2: Markdown Report
+
+**Save to:** `docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-risk-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
+
+```markdown
+# Risk Profile: Story {epic}.{story}
+
+Date: {date}
+Reviewer: Quinn (Test Architect)
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+- Total Risks Identified: X
+- Critical Risks: Y
+- High Risks: Z
+- Risk Score: XX/100 (calculated)
+
+## Critical Risks Requiring Immediate Attention
+
+### 1. [ID]: Risk Title
+
+**Score: 9 (Critical)**
+**Probability**: High - Detailed reasoning
+**Impact**: High - Potential consequences
+**Mitigation**:
+
+- Immediate action required
+- Specific steps to take
+  **Testing Focus**: Specific test scenarios needed
+
+## Risk Distribution
+
+### By Category
+
+- Security: X risks (Y critical)
+- Performance: X risks (Y critical)
+- Data: X risks (Y critical)
+- Business: X risks (Y critical)
+- Operational: X risks (Y critical)
+
+### By Component
+
+- Frontend: X risks
+- Backend: X risks
+- Database: X risks
+- Infrastructure: X risks
+
+## Detailed Risk Register
+
+[Full table of all risks with scores and mitigations]
+
+## Risk-Based Testing Strategy
+
+### Priority 1: Critical Risk Tests
+
+- Test scenarios for critical risks
+- Required test types (security, load, chaos)
+- Test data requirements
+
+### Priority 2: High Risk Tests
+
+- Integration test scenarios
+- Edge case coverage
+
+### Priority 3: Medium/Low Risk Tests
+
+- Standard functional tests
+- Regression test suite
+
+## Risk Acceptance Criteria
+
+### Must Fix Before Production
+
+- All critical risks (score 9)
+- High risks affecting security/data
+
+### Can Deploy with Mitigation
+
+- Medium risks with compensating controls
+- Low risks with monitoring in place
+
+### Accepted Risks
+
+- Document any risks team accepts
+- Include sign-off from appropriate authority
+
+## Monitoring Requirements
+
+Post-deployment monitoring for:
+
+- Performance metrics for PERF risks
+- Security alerts for SEC risks
+- Error rates for operational risks
+- Business KPIs for business risks
+
+## Risk Review Triggers
+
+Review and update risk profile when:
+
+- Architecture changes significantly
+- New integrations added
+- Security vulnerabilities discovered
+- Performance issues reported
+- Regulatory requirements change
+```
+
+## Risk Scoring Algorithm
+
+Calculate overall story risk score:
+
+```
+Base Score = 100
+For each risk:
+  - Critical (9): Deduct 20 points
+  - High (6): Deduct 10 points
+  - Medium (4): Deduct 5 points
+  - Low (2-3): Deduct 2 points
+
+Minimum score = 0 (extremely risky)
+Maximum score = 100 (minimal risk)
+```
+
+## Risk-Based Recommendations
+
+Based on risk profile, recommend:
+
+1. **Testing Priority**
+   - Which tests to run first
+   - Additional test types needed
+   - Test environment requirements
+
+2. **Development Focus**
+   - Code review emphasis areas
+   - Additional validation needed
+   - Security controls to implement
+
+3. **Deployment Strategy**
+   - Phased rollout for high-risk changes
+   - Feature flags for risky features
+   - Rollback procedures
+
+4. **Monitoring Setup**
+   - Metrics to track
+   - Alerts to configure
+   - Dashboard requirements
+
+## Integration with Quality Gates
+
+**Deterministic gate mapping:**
+
+- Any risk with score ≥ 9 → Gate = FAIL (unless waived)
+- Else if any score ≥ 6 → Gate = CONCERNS
+- Else → Gate = PASS
+- Unmitigated risks → Document in gate
+
+### Output 3: Story Hook Line
+
+**Print this line for review task to quote:**
+
+```
+Risk profile: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-risk-{YYYYMMDD}.md
+```
+
+## Key Principles
+
+- Identify risks early and systematically
+- Use consistent probability × impact scoring
+- Provide actionable mitigation strategies
+- Link risks to specific test requirements
+- Track residual risk after mitigation
+- Update risk profile as story evolves

bmad-core/tasks/shard-doc.md

@@ -8,20 +8,20 @@
 
 ## Primary Method: Automatic with markdown-tree
 
-[[LLM: First, check if markdownExploder is set to true in bmad-core/core-config.yaml. If it is, attempt to run the command: `md-tree explode {input file} {output path}`.
+[[LLM: First, check if markdownExploder is set to true in {root}/core-config.yaml. If it is, attempt to run the command: `md-tree explode {input file} {output path}`.
 
 If the command succeeds, inform the user that the document has been sharded successfully and STOP - do not proceed further.
 
 If the command fails (especially with an error indicating the command is not found or not available), inform the user: "The markdownExploder setting is enabled but the md-tree command is not available. Please either:
 
 1. Install @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser globally with: `npm install -g @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser`
-2. Or set markdownExploder to false in bmad-core/core-config.yaml
+2. Or set markdownExploder to false in {root}/core-config.yaml
 
 **IMPORTANT: STOP HERE - do not proceed with manual sharding until one of the above actions is taken.**"
 
 If markdownExploder is set to false, inform the user: "The markdownExploder setting is currently false. For better performance and reliability, you should:
 
-1. Set markdownExploder to true in bmad-core/core-config.yaml
+1. Set markdownExploder to true in {root}/core-config.yaml
 2. Install @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser globally with: `npm install -g @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser`
 
 I will now proceed with the manual sharding process."
@@ -61,8 +61,6 @@ If the user has @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser installed, use it and skip the manu
 
 ## Manual Method (if @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser is not available or user indicated manual method)
 
-[[LLM: Only proceed with the manual instructions below if the user cannot or does not want to use @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser.]]
-
 ### Task Instructions
 
 1. Identify Document and Target Location
@@ -73,7 +71,7 @@ If the user has @kayvan/markdown-tree-parser installed, use it and skip the manu
 
 2. Parse and Extract Sections
 
-[[LLM: When sharding the document:
+CRITICAL AEGNT SHARDING RULES:
 
 1. Read the entire document content
 2. Identify all level 2 sections (## headings)
@@ -93,13 +91,11 @@ CRITICAL: Use proper parsing that understands markdown context. A ## inside a co
 For each extracted section:
 
 1. **Generate filename**: Convert the section heading to lowercase-dash-case
-
    - Remove special characters
    - Replace spaces with dashes
    - Example: "## Tech Stack" → `tech-stack.md`
 
 2. **Adjust heading levels**:
-
    - The level 2 heading becomes level 1 (# instead of ##) in the sharded new document
    - All subsection levels decrease by 1:
 
@@ -134,8 +130,6 @@ Create an `index.md` file in the sharded folder that:
 
 ### 5. Preserve Special Content
 
-[[LLM: Pay special attention to preserving:
-
 1. **Code blocks**: Must capture complete blocks including:
 
    ```language
@@ -157,7 +151,7 @@ Create an `index.md` file in the sharded folder that:
 
 6. **Links and references**: Keep all markdown links intact
 
-7. **Template markup**: If documents contain {{placeholders}} or [[LLM instructions]], preserve exactly]]
+7. **Template markup**: If documents contain {{placeholders}} ,preserve exactly
 
 ### 6. Validation
 

bmad-core/tasks/test-design.md

@@ -0,0 +1,174 @@
+# test-design
+
+Create comprehensive test scenarios with appropriate test level recommendations for story implementation.
+
+## Inputs
+
+```yaml
+required:
+  - story_id: "{epic}.{story}" # e.g., "1.3"
+  - story_path: "{devStoryLocation}/{epic}.{story}.*.md" # Path from core-config.yaml
+  - story_title: "{title}" # If missing, derive from story file H1
+  - story_slug: "{slug}" # If missing, derive from title (lowercase, hyphenated)
+```
+
+## Purpose
+
+Design a complete test strategy that identifies what to test, at which level (unit/integration/e2e), and why. This ensures efficient test coverage without redundancy while maintaining appropriate test boundaries.
+
+## Dependencies
+
+```yaml
+data:
+  - test-levels-framework.md # Unit/Integration/E2E decision criteria
+  - test-priorities-matrix.md # P0/P1/P2/P3 classification system
+```
+
+## Process
+
+### 1. Analyze Story Requirements
+
+Break down each acceptance criterion into testable scenarios. For each AC:
+
+- Identify the core functionality to test
+- Determine data variations needed
+- Consider error conditions
+- Note edge cases
+
+### 2. Apply Test Level Framework
+
+**Reference:** Load `test-levels-framework.md` for detailed criteria
+
+Quick rules:
+
+- **Unit**: Pure logic, algorithms, calculations
+- **Integration**: Component interactions, DB operations
+- **E2E**: Critical user journeys, compliance
+
+### 3. Assign Priorities
+
+**Reference:** Load `test-priorities-matrix.md` for classification
+
+Quick priority assignment:
+
+- **P0**: Revenue-critical, security, compliance
+- **P1**: Core user journeys, frequently used
+- **P2**: Secondary features, admin functions
+- **P3**: Nice-to-have, rarely used
+
+### 4. Design Test Scenarios
+
+For each identified test need, create:
+
+```yaml
+test_scenario:
+  id: "{epic}.{story}-{LEVEL}-{SEQ}"
+  requirement: "AC reference"
+  priority: P0|P1|P2|P3
+  level: unit|integration|e2e
+  description: "What is being tested"
+  justification: "Why this level was chosen"
+  mitigates_risks: ["RISK-001"] # If risk profile exists
+```
+
+### 5. Validate Coverage
+
+Ensure:
+
+- Every AC has at least one test
+- No duplicate coverage across levels
+- Critical paths have multiple levels
+- Risk mitigations are addressed
+
+## Outputs
+
+### Output 1: Test Design Document
+
+**Save to:** `docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-test-design-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
+
+```markdown
+# Test Design: Story {epic}.{story}
+
+Date: {date}
+Designer: Quinn (Test Architect)
+
+## Test Strategy Overview
+
+- Total test scenarios: X
+- Unit tests: Y (A%)
+- Integration tests: Z (B%)
+- E2E tests: W (C%)
+- Priority distribution: P0: X, P1: Y, P2: Z
+
+## Test Scenarios by Acceptance Criteria
+
+### AC1: {description}
+
+#### Scenarios
+
+| ID           | Level       | Priority | Test                      | Justification            |
+| ------------ | ----------- | -------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------ |
+| 1.3-UNIT-001 | Unit        | P0       | Validate input format     | Pure validation logic    |
+| 1.3-INT-001  | Integration | P0       | Service processes request | Multi-component flow     |
+| 1.3-E2E-001  | E2E         | P1       | User completes journey    | Critical path validation |
+
+[Continue for all ACs...]
+
+## Risk Coverage
+
+[Map test scenarios to identified risks if risk profile exists]
+
+## Recommended Execution Order
+
+1. P0 Unit tests (fail fast)
+2. P0 Integration tests
+3. P0 E2E tests
+4. P1 tests in order
+5. P2+ as time permits
+```
+
+### Output 2: Gate YAML Block
+
+Generate for inclusion in quality gate:
+
+```yaml
+test_design:
+  scenarios_total: X
+  by_level:
+    unit: Y
+    integration: Z
+    e2e: W
+  by_priority:
+    p0: A
+    p1: B
+    p2: C
+  coverage_gaps: [] # List any ACs without tests
+```
+
+### Output 3: Trace References
+
+Print for use by trace-requirements task:
+
+```text
+Test design matrix: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-test-design-{YYYYMMDD}.md
+P0 tests identified: {count}
+```
+
+## Quality Checklist
+
+Before finalizing, verify:
+
+- [ ] Every AC has test coverage
+- [ ] Test levels are appropriate (not over-testing)
+- [ ] No duplicate coverage across levels
+- [ ] Priorities align with business risk
+- [ ] Test IDs follow naming convention
+- [ ] Scenarios are atomic and independent
+
+## Key Principles
+
+- **Shift left**: Prefer unit over integration, integration over E2E
+- **Risk-based**: Focus on what could go wrong
+- **Efficient coverage**: Test once at the right level
+- **Maintainability**: Consider long-term test maintenance
+- **Fast feedback**: Quick tests run first

bmad-core/tasks/trace-requirements.md

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+# trace-requirements
+
+Map story requirements to test cases using Given-When-Then patterns for comprehensive traceability.
+
+## Purpose
+
+Create a requirements traceability matrix that ensures every acceptance criterion has corresponding test coverage. This task helps identify gaps in testing and ensures all requirements are validated.
+
+**IMPORTANT**: Given-When-Then is used here for documenting the mapping between requirements and tests, NOT for writing the actual test code. Tests should follow your project's testing standards (no BDD syntax in test code).
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Story file with clear acceptance criteria
+- Access to test files or test specifications
+- Understanding of the implementation
+
+## Traceability Process
+
+### 1. Extract Requirements
+
+Identify all testable requirements from:
+
+- Acceptance Criteria (primary source)
+- User story statement
+- Tasks/subtasks with specific behaviors
+- Non-functional requirements mentioned
+- Edge cases documented
+
+### 2. Map to Test Cases
+
+For each requirement, document which tests validate it. Use Given-When-Then to describe what the test validates (not how it's written):
+
+```yaml
+requirement: "AC1: User can login with valid credentials"
+test_mappings:
+  - test_file: "auth/login.test.ts"
+    test_case: "should successfully login with valid email and password"
+    # Given-When-Then describes WHAT the test validates, not HOW it's coded
+    given: "A registered user with valid credentials"
+    when: "They submit the login form"
+    then: "They are redirected to dashboard and session is created"
+    coverage: full
+
+  - test_file: "e2e/auth-flow.test.ts"
+    test_case: "complete login flow"
+    given: "User on login page"
+    when: "Entering valid credentials and submitting"
+    then: "Dashboard loads with user data"
+    coverage: integration
+```
+
+### 3. Coverage Analysis
+
+Evaluate coverage for each requirement:
+
+**Coverage Levels:**
+
+- `full`: Requirement completely tested
+- `partial`: Some aspects tested, gaps exist
+- `none`: No test coverage found
+- `integration`: Covered in integration/e2e tests only
+- `unit`: Covered in unit tests only
+
+### 4. Gap Identification
+
+Document any gaps found:
+
+```yaml
+coverage_gaps:
+  - requirement: "AC3: Password reset email sent within 60 seconds"
+    gap: "No test for email delivery timing"
+    severity: medium
+    suggested_test:
+      type: integration
+      description: "Test email service SLA compliance"
+
+  - requirement: "AC5: Support 1000 concurrent users"
+    gap: "No load testing implemented"
+    severity: high
+    suggested_test:
+      type: performance
+      description: "Load test with 1000 concurrent connections"
+```
+
+## Outputs
+
+### Output 1: Gate YAML Block
+
+**Generate for pasting into gate file under `trace`:**
+
+```yaml
+trace:
+  totals:
+    requirements: X
+    full: Y
+    partial: Z
+    none: W
+  planning_ref: "docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-test-design-{YYYYMMDD}.md"
+  uncovered:
+    - ac: "AC3"
+      reason: "No test found for password reset timing"
+  notes: "See docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-trace-{YYYYMMDD}.md"
+```
+
+### Output 2: Traceability Report
+
+**Save to:** `docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-trace-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
+
+Create a traceability report with:
+
+```markdown
+# Requirements Traceability Matrix
+
+## Story: {epic}.{story} - {title}
+
+### Coverage Summary
+
+- Total Requirements: X
+- Fully Covered: Y (Z%)
+- Partially Covered: A (B%)
+- Not Covered: C (D%)
+
+### Requirement Mappings
+
+#### AC1: {Acceptance Criterion 1}
+
+**Coverage: FULL**
+
+Given-When-Then Mappings:
+
+- **Unit Test**: `auth.service.test.ts::validateCredentials`
+  - Given: Valid user credentials
+  - When: Validation method called
+  - Then: Returns true with user object
+
+- **Integration Test**: `auth.integration.test.ts::loginFlow`
+  - Given: User with valid account
+  - When: Login API called
+  - Then: JWT token returned and session created
+
+#### AC2: {Acceptance Criterion 2}
+
+**Coverage: PARTIAL**
+
+[Continue for all ACs...]
+
+### Critical Gaps
+
+1. **Performance Requirements**
+   - Gap: No load testing for concurrent users
+   - Risk: High - Could fail under production load
+   - Action: Implement load tests using k6 or similar
+
+2. **Security Requirements**
+   - Gap: Rate limiting not tested
+   - Risk: Medium - Potential DoS vulnerability
+   - Action: Add rate limit tests to integration suite
+
+### Test Design Recommendations
+
+Based on gaps identified, recommend:
+
+1. Additional test scenarios needed
+2. Test types to implement (unit/integration/e2e/performance)
+3. Test data requirements
+4. Mock/stub strategies
+
+### Risk Assessment
+
+- **High Risk**: Requirements with no coverage
+- **Medium Risk**: Requirements with only partial coverage
+- **Low Risk**: Requirements with full unit + integration coverage
+```
+
+## Traceability Best Practices
+
+### Given-When-Then for Mapping (Not Test Code)
+
+Use Given-When-Then to document what each test validates:
+
+**Given**: The initial context the test sets up
+
+- What state/data the test prepares
+- User context being simulated
+- System preconditions
+
+**When**: The action the test performs
+
+- What the test executes
+- API calls or user actions tested
+- Events triggered
+
+**Then**: What the test asserts
+
+- Expected outcomes verified
+- State changes checked
+- Values validated
+
+**Note**: This is for documentation only. Actual test code follows your project's standards (e.g., describe/it blocks, no BDD syntax).
+
+### Coverage Priority
+
+Prioritize coverage based on:
+
+1. Critical business flows
+2. Security-related requirements
+3. Data integrity requirements
+4. User-facing features
+5. Performance SLAs
+
+### Test Granularity
+
+Map at appropriate levels:
+
+- Unit tests for business logic
+- Integration tests for component interaction
+- E2E tests for user journeys
+- Performance tests for NFRs
+
+## Quality Indicators
+
+Good traceability shows:
+
+- Every AC has at least one test
+- Critical paths have multiple test levels
+- Edge cases are explicitly covered
+- NFRs have appropriate test types
+- Clear Given-When-Then for each test
+
+## Red Flags
+
+Watch for:
+
+- ACs with no test coverage
+- Tests that don't map to requirements
+- Vague test descriptions
+- Missing edge case coverage
+- NFRs without specific tests
+
+## Integration with Gates
+
+This traceability feeds into quality gates:
+
+- Critical gaps → FAIL
+- Minor gaps → CONCERNS
+- Missing P0 tests from test-design → CONCERNS
+
+### Output 3: Story Hook Line
+
+**Print this line for review task to quote:**
+
+```text
+Trace matrix: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-trace-{YYYYMMDD}.md
+```
+
+- Full coverage → PASS contribution
+
+## Key Principles
+
+- Every requirement must be testable
+- Use Given-When-Then for clarity
+- Identify both presence and absence
+- Prioritize based on risk
+- Make recommendations actionable

bmad-core/tasks/update-workflow-plan.md

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-# Update Workflow Plan Task
-
-## Purpose
-
-Update the status of steps in an active workflow plan, mark completions, add notes about deviations, and maintain an accurate record of workflow progress. This task can be called directly by users or automatically by other tasks upon completion.
-
-## Task Instructions
-
-### 0. Load Plan Configuration
-
-[[LLM: First load core-config.yaml to get plan settings]]
-
-Check workflow configuration:
-
-- `workflow.planFile` - Location of the plan (default: docs/workflow-plan.md)
-- `workflow.trackProgress` - Whether tracking is enabled
-- `workflow.updateOnCompletion` - Whether to auto-update on task completion
-
-If tracking is disabled, inform user and exit.
-
-### 1. Verify Plan Exists
-
-[[LLM: Check if workflow plan exists at configured location]]
-
-If no plan exists:
-
-```
-No active workflow plan found at {location}.
-Would you like to create one? Use *plan command.
-```
-
-### 2. Determine Update Type
-
-[[LLM: Ask user what type of update they want to make]]
-
-Present options:
-
-```
-What would you like to update in the workflow plan?
-
-1. Mark step as complete
-2. Update current step
-3. Add deviation note
-4. Mark decision point resolution
-5. Update overall status
-6. View current plan status only
-
-Please select an option (1-6):
-```
-
-### 3. Parse Current Plan
-
-[[LLM: Read and parse the plan to understand current state]]
-
-Extract:
-
-- All steps with their checkbox status
-- Step IDs from comments (if present)
-- Current completion percentage
-- Any existing deviation notes
-- Decision points and their status
-
-### 4. Execute Updates
-
-#### 4.1 Mark Step Complete
-
-If user selected option 1:
-
-1. Show numbered list of incomplete steps
-2. Ask which step to mark complete
-3. Update the checkbox from `[ ]` to `[x]`
-4. Add completion timestamp: `<!-- completed: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM -->`
-5. If this was the current step, identify next step
-
-#### 4.2 Update Current Step
-
-If user selected option 2:
-
-1. Show all steps with current status
-2. Ask which step is now current
-3. Add/move `<!-- current-step -->` marker
-4. Optionally add note about why sequence changed
-
-#### 4.3 Add Deviation Note
-
-If user selected option 3:
-
-1. Ask for deviation description
-2. Ask which step this relates to (or general)
-3. Insert note in appropriate location:
-
-```markdown
-> **Deviation Note** (YYYY-MM-DD): {user_note}
-> Related to: Step X.Y or General workflow
-```
-
-#### 4.4 Mark Decision Resolution
-
-If user selected option 4:
-
-1. Show pending decision points
-2. Ask which decision was made
-3. Record the decision and chosen path
-4. Update related steps based on decision
-
-#### 4.5 Update Overall Status
-
-If user selected option 5:
-
-1. Show current overall status
-2. Provide options:
-   - Active (continuing with plan)
-   - Paused (temporarily stopped)
-   - Abandoned (no longer following)
-   - Complete (all steps done)
-3. Update plan header with new status
-
-### 5. Automatic Updates (When Called by Tasks)
-
-[[LLM: When called automatically by another task]]
-
-If called with parameters:
-
-```
-task: {task_name}
-step_id: {step_identifier}
-status: complete|skipped|failed
-note: {optional_note}
-```
-
-Automatically:
-
-1. Find the corresponding step
-2. Update its status
-3. Add completion metadata
-4. Add note if provided
-5. Calculate new progress percentage
-
-### 6. Generate Update Summary
-
-After updates, show summary:
-
-```
-✅ Workflow Plan Updated
-
-Changes made:
-- {change_1}
-- {change_2}
-
-New Status:
-- Progress: {X}% complete ({completed}/{total} steps)
-- Current Step: {current_step}
-- Next Recommended: {next_step}
-
-Plan location: {file_path}
-```
-
-### 7. Integration with Other Tasks
-
-[[LLM: How other tasks should call this]]
-
-Other tasks can integrate by:
-
-1. **After Task Completion**:
-
-```
-At end of task execution:
-- Check if task corresponds to a plan step
-- If yes, call update-workflow-plan with:
-  - task: {current_task_name}
-  - step_id: {matching_step}
-  - status: complete
-```
-
-2. **On Task Failure**:
-
-```
-If task fails:
-- Call update-workflow-plan with:
-  - task: {current_task_name}
-  - status: failed
-  - note: {failure_reason}
-```
-
-### 8. Plan Status Display
-
-[[LLM: When user selects view status only]]
-
-Display comprehensive status:
-
-```markdown
-📋 Workflow Plan Status
-━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
-Workflow: {workflow_name}
-Status: {Active|Paused|Complete}
-Progress: {X}% complete ({completed}/{total} steps)
-Last Updated: {timestamp}
-
-✅ Completed Steps:
-- [x] Step 1.1: {description} (completed: {date})
-- [x] Step 1.2: {description} (completed: {date})
-
-🔄 Current Step:
-- [ ] Step 2.1: {description} <!-- current-step -->
-  Agent: {agent_name}
-  Task: {task_name}
-
-📌 Upcoming Steps:
-- [ ] Step 2.2: {description}
-- [ ] Step 3.1: {description}
-
-⚠️ Deviations/Notes:
-{any_deviation_notes}
-
-📊 Decision Points:
-- Decision 1: {status} - {choice_made}
-- Decision 2: Pending
-
-💡 Next Action:
-Based on the plan, you should {recommended_action}
-```
-
-## Success Criteria
-
-The update is successful when:
-
-1. Plan accurately reflects current workflow state
-2. All updates are clearly timestamped
-3. Deviations are documented with reasons
-4. Progress calculation is correct
-5. Next steps are clear to user
-6. Plan remains readable and well-formatted
-
-## Error Handling
-
-- **Plan file not found**: Offer to create new plan
-- **Malformed plan**: Attempt basic updates, warn user
-- **Write permission error**: Show changes that would be made
-- **Step not found**: Show available steps, ask for clarification
-- **Concurrent updates**: Implement simple locking or warn about conflicts
-
-## Notes
-
-- Always preserve plan history (don't delete old information)
-- Keep updates atomic to prevent corruption
-- Consider creating backup before major updates
-- Updates should enhance, not complicate, the workflow experience
-- If plan becomes too cluttered, suggest creating fresh plan for next phase

bmad-core/tasks/validate-next-story.md

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+# Validate Next Story Task
+
+## Purpose
+
+To comprehensively validate a story draft before implementation begins, ensuring it is complete, accurate, and provides sufficient context for successful development. This task identifies issues and gaps that need to be addressed, preventing hallucinations and ensuring implementation readiness.
+
+## SEQUENTIAL Task Execution (Do not proceed until current Task is complete)
+
+### 0. Load Core Configuration and Inputs
+
+- Load `.bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
+- If the file does not exist, HALT and inform the user: "core-config.yaml not found. This file is required for story validation."
+- Extract key configurations: `devStoryLocation`, `prd.*`, `architecture.*`
+- Identify and load the following inputs:
+  - **Story file**: The drafted story to validate (provided by user or discovered in `devStoryLocation`)
+  - **Parent epic**: The epic containing this story's requirements
+  - **Architecture documents**: Based on configuration (sharded or monolithic)
+  - **Story template**: `bmad-core/templates/story-tmpl.md` for completeness validation
+
+### 1. Template Completeness Validation
+
+- Load `bmad-core/templates/story-tmpl.md` and extract all section headings from the template
+- **Missing sections check**: Compare story sections against template sections to verify all required sections are present
+- **Placeholder validation**: Ensure no template placeholders remain unfilled (e.g., `{{EpicNum}}`, `{{role}}`, `_TBD_`)
+- **Agent section verification**: Confirm all sections from template exist for future agent use
+- **Structure compliance**: Verify story follows template structure and formatting
+
+### 2. File Structure and Source Tree Validation
+
+- **File paths clarity**: Are new/existing files to be created/modified clearly specified?
+- **Source tree relevance**: Is relevant project structure included in Dev Notes?
+- **Directory structure**: Are new directories/components properly located according to project structure?
+- **File creation sequence**: Do tasks specify where files should be created in logical order?
+- **Path accuracy**: Are file paths consistent with project structure from architecture docs?
+
+### 3. UI/Frontend Completeness Validation (if applicable)
+
+- **Component specifications**: Are UI components sufficiently detailed for implementation?
+- **Styling/design guidance**: Is visual implementation guidance clear?
+- **User interaction flows**: Are UX patterns and behaviors specified?
+- **Responsive/accessibility**: Are these considerations addressed if required?
+- **Integration points**: Are frontend-backend integration points clear?
+
+### 4. Acceptance Criteria Satisfaction Assessment
+
+- **AC coverage**: Will all acceptance criteria be satisfied by the listed tasks?
+- **AC testability**: Are acceptance criteria measurable and verifiable?
+- **Missing scenarios**: Are edge cases or error conditions covered?
+- **Success definition**: Is "done" clearly defined for each AC?
+- **Task-AC mapping**: Are tasks properly linked to specific acceptance criteria?
+
+### 5. Validation and Testing Instructions Review
+
+- **Test approach clarity**: Are testing methods clearly specified?
+- **Test scenarios**: Are key test cases identified?
+- **Validation steps**: Are acceptance criteria validation steps clear?
+- **Testing tools/frameworks**: Are required testing tools specified?
+- **Test data requirements**: Are test data needs identified?
+
+### 6. Security Considerations Assessment (if applicable)
+
+- **Security requirements**: Are security needs identified and addressed?
+- **Authentication/authorization**: Are access controls specified?
+- **Data protection**: Are sensitive data handling requirements clear?
+- **Vulnerability prevention**: Are common security issues addressed?
+- **Compliance requirements**: Are regulatory/compliance needs addressed?
+
+### 7. Tasks/Subtasks Sequence Validation
+
+- **Logical order**: Do tasks follow proper implementation sequence?
+- **Dependencies**: Are task dependencies clear and correct?
+- **Granularity**: Are tasks appropriately sized and actionable?
+- **Completeness**: Do tasks cover all requirements and acceptance criteria?
+- **Blocking issues**: Are there any tasks that would block others?
+
+### 8. Anti-Hallucination Verification
+
+- **Source verification**: Every technical claim must be traceable to source documents
+- **Architecture alignment**: Dev Notes content matches architecture specifications
+- **No invented details**: Flag any technical decisions not supported by source documents
+- **Reference accuracy**: Verify all source references are correct and accessible
+- **Fact checking**: Cross-reference claims against epic and architecture documents
+
+### 9. Dev Agent Implementation Readiness
+
+- **Self-contained context**: Can the story be implemented without reading external docs?
+- **Clear instructions**: Are implementation steps unambiguous?
+- **Complete technical context**: Are all required technical details present in Dev Notes?
+- **Missing information**: Identify any critical information gaps
+- **Actionability**: Are all tasks actionable by a development agent?
+
+### 10. Generate Validation Report
+
+Provide a structured validation report including:
+
+#### Template Compliance Issues
+
+- Missing sections from story template
+- Unfilled placeholders or template variables
+- Structural formatting issues
+
+#### Critical Issues (Must Fix - Story Blocked)
+
+- Missing essential information for implementation
+- Inaccurate or unverifiable technical claims
+- Incomplete acceptance criteria coverage
+- Missing required sections
+
+#### Should-Fix Issues (Important Quality Improvements)
+
+- Unclear implementation guidance
+- Missing security considerations
+- Task sequencing problems
+- Incomplete testing instructions
+
+#### Nice-to-Have Improvements (Optional Enhancements)
+
+- Additional context that would help implementation
+- Clarifications that would improve efficiency
+- Documentation improvements
+
+#### Anti-Hallucination Findings
+
+- Unverifiable technical claims
+- Missing source references
+- Inconsistencies with architecture documents
+- Invented libraries, patterns, or standards
+
+#### Final Assessment
+
+- **GO**: Story is ready for implementation
+- **NO-GO**: Story requires fixes before implementation
+- **Implementation Readiness Score**: 1-10 scale
+- **Confidence Level**: High/Medium/Low for successful implementation

bmad-core/templates/architecture-tmpl.md

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-# {{Project Name}} Architecture Document
-
-[[LLM: If available, review any provided relevant documents to gather all relevant context before beginning. If at a minimum you cannot local `docs/prd.md` ask the user what docs will provide the basis for the architecture.]]
-
-[[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/architecture.md]]
-
-## Introduction
-
-[[LLM: This section establishes the document's purpose and scope. Keep the content below but ensure project name is properly substituted.
-
-After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-This document outlines the overall project architecture for {{Project Name}}, including backend systems, shared services, and non-UI specific concerns. Its primary goal is to serve as the guiding architectural blueprint for AI-driven development, ensuring consistency and adherence to chosen patterns and technologies.
-
-**Relationship to Frontend Architecture:**
-If the project includes a significant user interface, a separate Frontend Architecture Document will detail the frontend-specific design and MUST be used in conjunction with this document. Core technology stack choices documented herein (see "Tech Stack") are definitive for the entire project, including any frontend components.
-
-### Starter Template or Existing Project
-
-[[LLM: Before proceeding further with architecture design, check if the project is based on a starter template or existing codebase:
-
-1. Review the PRD and brainstorming brief for any mentions of:
-
-- Starter templates (e.g., Create React App, Next.js, Vue CLI, Angular CLI, etc.)
-- Existing projects or codebases being used as a foundation
-- Boilerplate projects or scaffolding tools
-- Previous projects to be cloned or adapted
-
-2. If a starter template or existing project is mentioned:
-
-- Ask the user to provide access via one of these methods:
-  - Link to the starter template documentation
-  - Upload/attach the project files (for small projects)
-  - Share a link to the project repository (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
-- Analyze the starter/existing project to understand:
-  - Pre-configured technology stack and versions
-  - Project structure and organization patterns
-  - Built-in scripts and tooling
-  - Existing architectural patterns and conventions
-  - Any limitations or constraints imposed by the starter
-- Use this analysis to inform and align your architecture decisions
-
-3. If no starter template is mentioned but this is a greenfield project:
-
-- Suggest appropriate starter templates based on the tech stack preferences
-- Explain the benefits (faster setup, best practices, community support)
-- Let the user decide whether to use one
-
-4. If the user confirms no starter template will be used:
-
-- Proceed with architecture design from scratch
-- Note that manual setup will be required for all tooling and configuration
-
-Document the decision here before proceeding with the architecture design. In none, just say N/A
-
-After presenting this starter template section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Change Log
-
-[[LLM: Track document versions and changes]]
-
-| Date | Version | Description | Author |
-| :--- | :------ | :---------- | :----- |
-
-## High Level Architecture
-
-[[LLM: This section contains multiple subsections that establish the foundation of the architecture. Present all subsections together (Introduction, Technical Summary, High Level Overview, Project Diagram, and Architectural Patterns), then apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol to the complete High Level Architecture section. The user can choose to refine the entire section or specific subsections.]]
-
-### Technical Summary
-
-[[LLM: Provide a brief paragraph (3-5 sentences) overview of:
-
-- The system's overall architecture style
-- Key components and their relationships
-- Primary technology choices
-- Core architectural patterns being used
-- Reference back to the PRD goals and how this architecture supports them]]
-
-### High Level Overview
-
-[[LLM: Based on the PRD's Technical Assumptions section, describe:
-
-1. The main architectural style (e.g., Monolith, Microservices, Serverless, Event-Driven)
-2. Repository structure decision from PRD (Monorepo/Polyrepo)
-3. Service architecture decision from PRD
-4. Primary user interaction flow or data flow at a conceptual level
-5. Key architectural decisions and their rationale
-
-After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### High Level Project Diagram
-
-[[LLM: Create a Mermaid diagram that visualizes the high-level architecture. Consider:
-
-- System boundaries
-- Major components/services
-- Data flow directions
-- External integrations
-- User entry points
-
-Use appropriate Mermaid diagram type (graph TD, C4, sequence) based on what best represents the architecture
-
-After presenting the diagram, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Architectural and Design Patterns
-
-[[LLM: List the key high-level patterns that will guide the architecture. For each pattern:
-
-1. Present 2-3 viable options if multiple exist
-2. Provide your recommendation with clear rationale
-3. Get user confirmation before finalizing
-4. These patterns should align with the PRD's technical assumptions and project goals
-
-Common patterns to consider:
-
-- Architectural style patterns (Serverless, Event-Driven, Microservices, CQRS, Hexagonal)
-- Code organization patterns (Dependency Injection, Repository, Module, Factory)
-- Data patterns (Event Sourcing, Saga, Database per Service)
-- Communication patterns (REST, GraphQL, Message Queue, Pub/Sub)]]
-
-<<REPEAT: pattern>>
-
-- **{{pattern_name}}:** {{pattern_description}} - _Rationale:_ {{rationale}}
-
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-@{example: patterns}
-
-- **Serverless Architecture:** Using AWS Lambda for compute - _Rationale:_ Aligns with PRD requirement for cost optimization and automatic scaling
-- **Repository Pattern:** Abstract data access logic - _Rationale:_ Enables testing and future database migration flexibility
-- **Event-Driven Communication:** Using SNS/SQS for service decoupling - _Rationale:_ Supports async processing and system resilience
-
-@{/example}
-
-[[LLM: After presenting the patterns, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## Tech Stack
-
-[[LLM: This is the DEFINITIVE technology selection section. Work with the user to make specific choices:
-
-1. Review PRD technical assumptions and any preferences from `data#technical-preferences` or an attached `technical-preferences`
-2. For each category, present 2-3 viable options with pros/cons
-3. Make a clear recommendation based on project needs
-4. Get explicit user approval for each selection
-5. Document exact versions (avoid "latest" - pin specific versions)
-6. This table is the single source of truth - all other docs must reference these choices
-
-Key decisions to finalize - before displaying the table, ensure you are aware of or ask the user about - let the user know if they are not sure on any that you can also provide suggestions with rationale:
-
-- Starter templates (if any)
-- Languages and runtimes with exact versions
-- Frameworks and libraries / packages
-- Cloud provider and key services choices
-- Database and storage solutions - if unclear suggest sql or nosql or other types depending on the project and depending on cloud provider offer a suggestion
-- Development tools
-
-Upon render of the table, ensure the user is aware of the importance of this sections choices, should also look for gaps or disagreements with anything, ask for any clarifications if something is unclear why its in the list, and also right away apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` display - this statement and the options should be rendered and then prompt right all before allowing user input.]]
-
-### Cloud Infrastructure
-
-- **Provider:** {{cloud_provider}}
-- **Key Services:** {{core_services_list}}
-- **Deployment Regions:** {{regions}}
-
-### Technology Stack Table
-
-| Category           | Technology         | Version     | Purpose     | Rationale      |
-| :----------------- | :----------------- | :---------- | :---------- | :------------- |
-| **Language**       | {{language}}       | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Runtime**        | {{runtime}}        | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Framework**      | {{framework}}      | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Database**       | {{database}}       | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Cache**          | {{cache}}          | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Message Queue**  | {{queue}}          | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **API Style**      | {{api_style}}      | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Authentication** | {{auth}}           | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Testing**        | {{test_framework}} | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Build Tool**     | {{build_tool}}     | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **IaC Tool**       | {{iac_tool}}       | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Monitoring**     | {{monitoring}}     | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Logging**        | {{logging}}        | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-
-@{example: tech_stack_row}
-| **Language** | TypeScript | 5.3.3 | Primary development language | Strong typing, excellent tooling, team expertise |
-| **Runtime** | Node.js | 20.11.0 | JavaScript runtime | LTS version, stable performance, wide ecosystem |
-| **Framework** | NestJS | 10.3.2 | Backend framework | Enterprise-ready, good DI, matches team patterns |
-@{/example}
-
-## Data Models
-
-[[LLM: Define the core data models/entities:
-
-1. Review PRD requirements and identify key business entities
-2. For each model, explain its purpose and relationships
-3. Include key attributes and data types
-4. Show relationships between models
-5. Discuss design decisions with user
-
-Create a clear conceptual model before moving to database schema.
-
-After presenting all data models, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-<<REPEAT: data_model>>
-
-### {{model_name}}
-
-**Purpose:** {{model_purpose}}
-
-**Key Attributes:**
-
-- {{attribute_1}}: {{type_1}} - {{description_1}}
-- {{attribute_2}}: {{type_2}} - {{description_2}}
-
-**Relationships:**
-
-- {{relationship_1}}
-- {{relationship_2}}
-  <</REPEAT>>
-
-## Components
-
-[[LLM: Based on the architectural patterns, tech stack, and data models from above:
-
-1. Identify major logical components/services and their responsibilities
-2. Consider the repository structure (monorepo/polyrepo) from PRD
-3. Define clear boundaries and interfaces between components
-4. For each component, specify:
-
-- Primary responsibility
-- Key interfaces/APIs exposed
-- Dependencies on other components
-- Technology specifics based on tech stack choices
-
-5. Create component diagrams where helpful
-6. After presenting all components, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-<<REPEAT: component>>
-
-### {{component_name}}
-
-**Responsibility:** {{component_description}}
-
-**Key Interfaces:**
-
-- {{interface_1}}
-- {{interface_2}}
-
-**Dependencies:** {{dependencies}}
-
-**Technology Stack:** {{component_tech_details}}
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-### Component Diagrams
-
-[[LLM: Create Mermaid diagrams to visualize component relationships. Options:
-
-- C4 Container diagram for high-level view
-- Component diagram for detailed internal structure
-- Sequence diagrams for complex interactions
-  Choose the most appropriate for clarity
-
-After presenting the diagrams, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## External APIs
-
-[[LLM: For each external service integration:
-
-1. Identify APIs needed based on PRD requirements and component design
-2. If documentation URLs are unknown, ask user for specifics
-3. Document authentication methods and security considerations
-4. List specific endpoints that will be used
-5. Note any rate limits or usage constraints
-
-If no external APIs are needed, state this explicitly and skip to next section.]]
-
-^^CONDITION: has_external_apis^^
-
-<<REPEAT: external_api>>
-
-### {{api_name}} API
-
-- **Purpose:** {{api_purpose}}
-- **Documentation:** {{api_docs_url}}
-- **Base URL(s):** {{api_base_url}}
-- **Authentication:** {{auth_method}}
-- **Rate Limits:** {{rate_limits}}
-
-**Key Endpoints Used:**
-<<REPEAT: endpoint>>
-
-- `{{method}} {{endpoint_path}}` - {{endpoint_purpose}}
-  <</REPEAT>>
-
-**Integration Notes:** {{integration_considerations}}
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-@{example: external_api}
-
-### Stripe API
-
-- **Purpose:** Payment processing and subscription management
-- **Documentation:** https://stripe.com/docs/api
-- **Base URL(s):** `https://api.stripe.com/v1`
-- **Authentication:** Bearer token with secret key
-- **Rate Limits:** 100 requests per second
-
-**Key Endpoints Used:**
-
-- `POST /customers` - Create customer profiles
-- `POST /payment_intents` - Process payments
-- `POST /subscriptions` - Manage subscriptions
-  @{/example}
-
-^^/CONDITION: has_external_apis^^
-
-[[LLM: After presenting external APIs (or noting their absence), apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## Core Workflows
-
-[[LLM: Illustrate key system workflows using sequence diagrams:
-
-1. Identify critical user journeys from PRD
-2. Show component interactions including external APIs
-3. Include error handling paths
-4. Document async operations
-5. Create both high-level and detailed diagrams as needed
-
-Focus on workflows that clarify architecture decisions or complex interactions.
-
-After presenting the workflow diagrams, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## REST API Spec
-
-[[LLM: If the project includes a REST API:
-
-1. Create an OpenAPI 3.0 specification
-2. Include all endpoints from epics/stories
-3. Define request/response schemas based on data models
-4. Document authentication requirements
-5. Include example requests/responses
-
-Use YAML format for better readability. If no REST API, skip this section.]]
-
-^^CONDITION: has_rest_api^^
-
-```yaml
-openapi: 3.0.0
-info:
-  title:
-    '[object Object]': null
-  version:
-    '[object Object]': null
-  description:
-    '[object Object]': null
-servers:
-  - url:
-      '[object Object]': null
-    description:
-      '[object Object]': null
-```
-
-^^/CONDITION: has_rest_api^^
-
-[[LLM: After presenting the REST API spec (or noting its absence if not applicable), apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## Database Schema
-
-[[LLM: Transform the conceptual data models into concrete database schemas:
-
-1. Use the database type(s) selected in Tech Stack
-2. Create schema definitions using appropriate notation
-3. Include indexes, constraints, and relationships
-4. Consider performance and scalability
-5. For NoSQL, show document structures
-
-Present schema in format appropriate to database type (SQL DDL, JSON schema, etc.)
-
-After presenting the database schema, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## Source Tree
-
-[[LLM: Create a project folder structure that reflects:
-
-1. The chosen repository structure (monorepo/polyrepo)
-2. The service architecture (monolith/microservices/serverless)
-3. The selected tech stack and languages
-4. Component organization from above
-5. Best practices for the chosen frameworks
-6. Clear separation of concerns
-
-Adapt the structure based on project needs. For monorepos, show service separation. For serverless, show function organization. Include language-specific conventions.
-
-After presenting the structure, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol to refine based on user feedback.]]
-
-```plaintext
-{{project-root}}/
-├── .github/                    # CI/CD workflows
-│   └── workflows/
-│       └── main.yaml
-├── .vscode/                    # VSCode settings (optional)
-│   └── settings.json
-├── build/                      # Compiled output (git-ignored)
-├── config/                     # Configuration files
-├── docs/                       # Project documentation
-│   ├── PRD.md
-│   ├── architecture.md
-│   └── ...
-├── infra/                      # Infrastructure as Code
-│   └── {{iac-structure}}
-├── {{dependencies-dir}}/       # Dependencies (git-ignored)
-├── scripts/                    # Utility scripts
-├── src/                        # Application source code
-│   └── {{source-structure}}
-├── tests/                      # Test files
-│   ├── unit/
-│   ├── integration/
-│   └── e2e/
-├── .env.example                # Environment variables template
-├── .gitignore                  # Git ignore rules
-├── {{package-manifest}}        # Dependencies manifest
-├── {{config-files}}            # Language/framework configs
-└── README.md                   # Project documentation
-
-@{example: monorepo-structure}
-project-root/
-├── packages/
-│ ├── api/ # Backend API service
-│ ├── web/ # Frontend application
-│ ├── shared/ # Shared utilities/types
-│ └── infrastructure/ # IaC definitions
-├── scripts/ # Monorepo management scripts
-└── package.json # Root package.json with workspaces
-@{/example}
-```
-
-[[LLM: After presenting the source tree structure, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## Infrastructure and Deployment
-
-[[LLM: Define the deployment architecture and practices:
-
-1. Use IaC tool selected in Tech Stack
-2. Choose deployment strategy appropriate for the architecture
-3. Define environments and promotion flow
-4. Establish rollback procedures
-5. Consider security, monitoring, and cost optimization
-
-Get user input on deployment preferences and CI/CD tool choices.]]
-
-### Infrastructure as Code
-
-- **Tool:** {{iac_tool}} {{version}}
-- **Location:** `{{iac_directory}}`
-- **Approach:** {{iac_approach}}
-
-### Deployment Strategy
-
-- **Strategy:** {{deployment_strategy}}
-- **CI/CD Platform:** {{cicd_platform}}
-- **Pipeline Configuration:** `{{pipeline_config_location}}`
-
-### Environments
-
-<<REPEAT: environment>>
-
-- **{{env_name}}:** {{env_purpose}} - {{env_details}}
-  <</REPEAT>>
-
-### Environment Promotion Flow
-
-```text
-{{promotion_flow_diagram}}
-```
-
-### Rollback Strategy
-
-- **Primary Method:** {{rollback_method}}
-- **Trigger Conditions:** {{rollback_triggers}}
-- **Recovery Time Objective:** {{rto}}
-
-[[LLM: After presenting the infrastructure and deployment section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## Error Handling Strategy
-
-[[LLM: Define comprehensive error handling approach:
-
-1. Choose appropriate patterns for the language/framework from Tech Stack
-2. Define logging standards and tools
-3. Establish error categories and handling rules
-4. Consider observability and debugging needs
-5. Ensure security (no sensitive data in logs)
-
-This section guides both AI and human developers in consistent error handling.]]
-
-### General Approach
-
-- **Error Model:** {{error_model}}
-- **Exception Hierarchy:** {{exception_structure}}
-- **Error Propagation:** {{propagation_rules}}
-
-### Logging Standards
-
-- **Library:** {{logging_library}} {{version}}
-- **Format:** {{log_format}}
-- **Levels:** {{log_levels_definition}}
-- **Required Context:**
-  - Correlation ID: {{correlation_id_format}}
-  - Service Context: {{service_context}}
-  - User Context: {{user_context_rules}}
-
-### Error Handling Patterns
-
-#### External API Errors
-
-- **Retry Policy:** {{retry_strategy}}
-- **Circuit Breaker:** {{circuit_breaker_config}}
-- **Timeout Configuration:** {{timeout_settings}}
-- **Error Translation:** {{error_mapping_rules}}
-
-#### Business Logic Errors
-
-- **Custom Exceptions:** {{business_exception_types}}
-- **User-Facing Errors:** {{user_error_format}}
-- **Error Codes:** {{error_code_system}}
-
-#### Data Consistency
-
-- **Transaction Strategy:** {{transaction_approach}}
-- **Compensation Logic:** {{compensation_patterns}}
-- **Idempotency:** {{idempotency_approach}}
-
-[[LLM: After presenting the error handling strategy, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## Coding Standards
-
-[[LLM: These standards are MANDATORY for AI agents. Work with user to define ONLY the critical rules needed to prevent bad code. Explain that:
-
-1. This section directly controls AI developer behavior
-2. Keep it minimal - assume AI knows general best practices
-3. Focus on project-specific conventions and gotchas
-4. Overly detailed standards bloat context and slow development
-5. Standards will be extracted to separate file for dev agent use
-
-For each standard, get explicit user confirmation it's necessary.]]
-
-### Core Standards
-
-- **Languages & Runtimes:** {{languages_and_versions}}
-- **Style & Linting:** {{linter_config}}
-- **Test Organization:** {{test_file_convention}}
-
-### Naming Conventions
-
-[[LLM: Only include if deviating from language defaults]]
-
-| Element   | Convention           | Example           |
-| :-------- | :------------------- | :---------------- |
-| Variables | {{var_convention}}   | {{var_example}}   |
-| Functions | {{func_convention}}  | {{func_example}}  |
-| Classes   | {{class_convention}} | {{class_example}} |
-| Files     | {{file_convention}}  | {{file_example}}  |
-
-### Critical Rules
-
-[[LLM: List ONLY rules that AI might violate or project-specific requirements. Examples:
-
-- "Never use console.log in production code - use logger"
-- "All API responses must use ApiResponse wrapper type"
-- "Database queries must use repository pattern, never direct ORM"
-
-Avoid obvious rules like "use SOLID principles" or "write clean code"]]
-
-<<REPEAT: critical_rule>>
-
-- **{{rule_name}}:** {{rule_description}}
-  <</REPEAT>>
-
-### Language-Specific Guidelines
-
-[[LLM: Add ONLY if critical for preventing AI mistakes. Most teams don't need this section.]]
-
-^^CONDITION: has_language_specifics^^
-
-#### {{language_name}} Specifics
-
-<<REPEAT: language_rule>>
-
-- **{{rule_topic}}:** {{rule_detail}}
-  <</REPEAT>>
-
-^^/CONDITION: has_language_specifics^^
-
-[[LLM: After presenting the coding standards, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## Test Strategy and Standards
-
-[[LLM: Work with user to define comprehensive test strategy:
-
-1. Use test frameworks from Tech Stack
-2. Decide on TDD vs test-after approach
-3. Define test organization and naming
-4. Establish coverage goals
-5. Determine integration test infrastructure
-6. Plan for test data and external dependencies
-
-Note: Basic info goes in Coding Standards for dev agent. This detailed section is for QA agent and team reference. Apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` after initial draft.]]
-
-### Testing Philosophy
-
-- **Approach:** {{test_approach}}
-- **Coverage Goals:** {{coverage_targets}}
-- **Test Pyramid:** {{test_distribution}}
-
-### Test Types and Organization
-
-#### Unit Tests
-
-- **Framework:** {{unit_test_framework}} {{version}}
-- **File Convention:** {{unit_test_naming}}
-- **Location:** {{unit_test_location}}
-- **Mocking Library:** {{mocking_library}}
-- **Coverage Requirement:** {{unit_coverage}}
-
-**AI Agent Requirements:**
-
-- Generate tests for all public methods
-- Cover edge cases and error conditions
-- Follow AAA pattern (Arrange, Act, Assert)
-- Mock all external dependencies
-
-#### Integration Tests
-
-- **Scope:** {{integration_scope}}
-- **Location:** {{integration_test_location}}
-- **Test Infrastructure:**
-  <<REPEAT: test_dependency>>
-  - **{{dependency_name}}:** {{test_approach}} ({{test_tool}})
-    <</REPEAT>>
-
-@{example: test_dependencies}
-
-- **Database:** In-memory H2 for unit tests, Testcontainers PostgreSQL for integration
-- **Message Queue:** Embedded Kafka for tests
-- **External APIs:** WireMock for stubbing
-  @{/example}
-
-#### End-to-End Tests
-
-- **Framework:** {{e2e_framework}} {{version}}
-- **Scope:** {{e2e_scope}}
-- **Environment:** {{e2e_environment}}
-- **Test Data:** {{e2e_data_strategy}}
-
-### Test Data Management
-
-- **Strategy:** {{test_data_approach}}
-- **Fixtures:** {{fixture_location}}
-- **Factories:** {{factory_pattern}}
-- **Cleanup:** {{cleanup_strategy}}
-
-### Continuous Testing
-
-- **CI Integration:** {{ci_test_stages}}
-- **Performance Tests:** {{perf_test_approach}}
-- **Security Tests:** {{security_test_approach}}
-
-[[LLM: After presenting the test strategy section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## Security
-
-[[LLM: Define MANDATORY security requirements for AI and human developers:
-
-1. Focus on implementation-specific rules
-2. Reference security tools from Tech Stack
-3. Define clear patterns for common scenarios
-4. These rules directly impact code generation
-5. Work with user to ensure completeness without redundancy]]
-
-### Input Validation
-
-- **Validation Library:** {{validation_library}}
-- **Validation Location:** {{where_to_validate}}
-- **Required Rules:**
-  - All external inputs MUST be validated
-  - Validation at API boundary before processing
-  - Whitelist approach preferred over blacklist
-
-### Authentication & Authorization
-
-- **Auth Method:** {{auth_implementation}}
-- **Session Management:** {{session_approach}}
-- **Required Patterns:**
-  - {{auth_pattern_1}}
-  - {{auth_pattern_2}}
-
-### Secrets Management
-
-- **Development:** {{dev_secrets_approach}}
-- **Production:** {{prod_secrets_service}}
-- **Code Requirements:**
-  - NEVER hardcode secrets
-  - Access via configuration service only
-  - No secrets in logs or error messages
-
-### API Security
-
-- **Rate Limiting:** {{rate_limit_implementation}}
-- **CORS Policy:** {{cors_configuration}}
-- **Security Headers:** {{required_headers}}
-- **HTTPS Enforcement:** {{https_approach}}
-
-### Data Protection
-
-- **Encryption at Rest:** {{encryption_at_rest}}
-- **Encryption in Transit:** {{encryption_in_transit}}
-- **PII Handling:** {{pii_rules}}
-- **Logging Restrictions:** {{what_not_to_log}}
-
-### Dependency Security
-
-- **Scanning Tool:** {{dependency_scanner}}
-- **Update Policy:** {{update_frequency}}
-- **Approval Process:** {{new_dep_process}}
-
-### Security Testing
-
-- **SAST Tool:** {{static_analysis}}
-- **DAST Tool:** {{dynamic_analysis}}
-- **Penetration Testing:** {{pentest_schedule}}
-
-[[LLM: After presenting the security section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## Checklist Results Report
-
-[[LLM: Before running the checklist, offer to output the full architecture document. Once user confirms, execute the `architect-checklist` and populate results here.]]
-
----
-
-## Next Steps
-
-[[LLM: After completing the architecture:
-
-1. If project has UI components:
-
-- Recommend engaging Design Architect agent
-- Use "Frontend Architecture Mode"
-- Provide this document as input
-
-2. For all projects:
-
-- Review with Product Owner
-- Begin story implementation with Dev agent
-- Set up infrastructure with DevOps agent
-
-3. Include specific prompts for next agents if needed]]
-
-^^CONDITION: has_ui^^
-
-### Design Architect Prompt
-
-[[LLM: Create a brief prompt to hand off to Design Architect for Frontend Architecture creation. Include:
-
-- Reference to this architecture document
-- Key UI requirements from PRD
-- Any frontend-specific decisions made here
-- Request for detailed frontend architecture]]
-
-^^/CONDITION: has_ui^^
-
-### Developer Handoff
-
-[[LLM: Create a brief prompt for developers starting implementation. Include:
-
-- Reference to this architecture and coding standards
-- First epic/story to implement
-- Key technical decisions to follow]]

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+template:
+  id: architecture-template-v2
+  name: Architecture Document
+  version: 2.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: docs/architecture.md
+    title: "{{project_name}} Architecture Document"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: interactive
+  elicitation: advanced-elicitation
+
+sections:
+  - id: introduction
+    title: Introduction
+    instruction: |
+      If available, review any provided relevant documents to gather all relevant context before beginning. If at a minimum you cannot locate docs/prd.md ask the user what docs will provide the basis for the architecture.
+    sections:
+      - id: intro-content
+        content: |
+          This document outlines the overall project architecture for {{project_name}}, including backend systems, shared services, and non-UI specific concerns. Its primary goal is to serve as the guiding architectural blueprint for AI-driven development, ensuring consistency and adherence to chosen patterns and technologies.
+          
+          **Relationship to Frontend Architecture:**
+          If the project includes a significant user interface, a separate Frontend Architecture Document will detail the frontend-specific design and MUST be used in conjunction with this document. Core technology stack choices documented herein (see "Tech Stack") are definitive for the entire project, including any frontend components.
+      - id: starter-template
+        title: Starter Template or Existing Project
+        instruction: |
+          Before proceeding further with architecture design, check if the project is based on a starter template or existing codebase:
+          
+          1. Review the PRD and brainstorming brief for any mentions of:
+          - Starter templates (e.g., Create React App, Next.js, Vue CLI, Angular CLI, etc.)
+          - Existing projects or codebases being used as a foundation
+          - Boilerplate projects or scaffolding tools
+          - Previous projects to be cloned or adapted
+          
+          2. If a starter template or existing project is mentioned:
+          - Ask the user to provide access via one of these methods:
+            - Link to the starter template documentation
+            - Upload/attach the project files (for small projects)
+            - Share a link to the project repository (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
+          - Analyze the starter/existing project to understand:
+            - Pre-configured technology stack and versions
+            - Project structure and organization patterns
+            - Built-in scripts and tooling
+            - Existing architectural patterns and conventions
+            - Any limitations or constraints imposed by the starter
+          - Use this analysis to inform and align your architecture decisions
+          
+          3. If no starter template is mentioned but this is a greenfield project:
+          - Suggest appropriate starter templates based on the tech stack preferences
+          - Explain the benefits (faster setup, best practices, community support)
+          - Let the user decide whether to use one
+          
+          4. If the user confirms no starter template will be used:
+          - Proceed with architecture design from scratch
+          - Note that manual setup will be required for all tooling and configuration
+          
+          Document the decision here before proceeding with the architecture design. If none, just say N/A
+        elicit: true
+      - id: changelog
+        title: Change Log
+        type: table
+        columns: [Date, Version, Description, Author]
+        instruction: Track document versions and changes
+
+  - id: high-level-architecture
+    title: High Level Architecture
+    instruction: |
+      This section contains multiple subsections that establish the foundation of the architecture. Present all subsections together at once.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: technical-summary
+        title: Technical Summary
+        instruction: |
+          Provide a brief paragraph (3-5 sentences) overview of:
+          - The system's overall architecture style
+          - Key components and their relationships
+          - Primary technology choices
+          - Core architectural patterns being used
+          - Reference back to the PRD goals and how this architecture supports them
+      - id: high-level-overview
+        title: High Level Overview
+        instruction: |
+          Based on the PRD's Technical Assumptions section, describe:
+          
+          1. The main architectural style (e.g., Monolith, Microservices, Serverless, Event-Driven)
+          2. Repository structure decision from PRD (Monorepo/Polyrepo)
+          3. Service architecture decision from PRD
+          4. Primary user interaction flow or data flow at a conceptual level
+          5. Key architectural decisions and their rationale
+      - id: project-diagram
+        title: High Level Project Diagram
+        type: mermaid
+        mermaid_type: graph
+        instruction: |
+          Create a Mermaid diagram that visualizes the high-level architecture. Consider:
+          - System boundaries
+          - Major components/services
+          - Data flow directions
+          - External integrations
+          - User entry points
+          
+      - id: architectural-patterns
+        title: Architectural and Design Patterns
+        instruction: |
+          List the key high-level patterns that will guide the architecture. For each pattern:
+          
+          1. Present 2-3 viable options if multiple exist
+          2. Provide your recommendation with clear rationale
+          3. Get user confirmation before finalizing
+          4. These patterns should align with the PRD's technical assumptions and project goals
+          
+          Common patterns to consider:
+          - Architectural style patterns (Serverless, Event-Driven, Microservices, CQRS, Hexagonal)
+          - Code organization patterns (Dependency Injection, Repository, Module, Factory)
+          - Data patterns (Event Sourcing, Saga, Database per Service)
+          - Communication patterns (REST, GraphQL, Message Queue, Pub/Sub)
+        template: "- **{{pattern_name}}:** {{pattern_description}} - _Rationale:_ {{rationale}}"
+        examples:
+          - "**Serverless Architecture:** Using AWS Lambda for compute - _Rationale:_ Aligns with PRD requirement for cost optimization and automatic scaling"
+          - "**Repository Pattern:** Abstract data access logic - _Rationale:_ Enables testing and future database migration flexibility"
+          - "**Event-Driven Communication:** Using SNS/SQS for service decoupling - _Rationale:_ Supports async processing and system resilience"
+
+  - id: tech-stack
+    title: Tech Stack
+    instruction: |
+      This is the DEFINITIVE technology selection section. Work with the user to make specific choices:
+      
+      1. Review PRD technical assumptions and any preferences from {root}/data/technical-preferences.yaml or an attached technical-preferences
+      2. For each category, present 2-3 viable options with pros/cons
+      3. Make a clear recommendation based on project needs
+      4. Get explicit user approval for each selection
+      5. Document exact versions (avoid "latest" - pin specific versions)
+      6. This table is the single source of truth - all other docs must reference these choices
+      
+      Key decisions to finalize - before displaying the table, ensure you are aware of or ask the user about - let the user know if they are not sure on any that you can also provide suggestions with rationale:
+      
+      - Starter templates (if any)
+      - Languages and runtimes with exact versions
+      - Frameworks and libraries / packages
+      - Cloud provider and key services choices
+      - Database and storage solutions - if unclear suggest sql or nosql or other types depending on the project and depending on cloud provider offer a suggestion
+      - Development tools
+      
+      Upon render of the table, ensure the user is aware of the importance of this sections choices, should also look for gaps or disagreements with anything, ask for any clarifications if something is unclear why its in the list, and also right away elicit feedback - this statement and the options should be rendered and then prompt right all before allowing user input.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: cloud-infrastructure
+        title: Cloud Infrastructure
+        template: |
+          - **Provider:** {{cloud_provider}}
+          - **Key Services:** {{core_services_list}}
+          - **Deployment Regions:** {{regions}}
+      - id: technology-stack-table
+        title: Technology Stack Table
+        type: table
+        columns: [Category, Technology, Version, Purpose, Rationale]
+        instruction: Populate the technology stack table with all relevant technologies
+        examples:
+          - "| **Language** | TypeScript | 5.3.3 | Primary development language | Strong typing, excellent tooling, team expertise |"
+          - "| **Runtime** | Node.js | 20.11.0 | JavaScript runtime | LTS version, stable performance, wide ecosystem |"
+          - "| **Framework** | NestJS | 10.3.2 | Backend framework | Enterprise-ready, good DI, matches team patterns |"
+
+  - id: data-models
+    title: Data Models
+    instruction: |
+      Define the core data models/entities:
+      
+      1. Review PRD requirements and identify key business entities
+      2. For each model, explain its purpose and relationships
+      3. Include key attributes and data types
+      4. Show relationships between models
+      5. Discuss design decisions with user
+      
+      Create a clear conceptual model before moving to database schema.
+    elicit: true
+    repeatable: true
+    sections:
+      - id: model
+        title: "{{model_name}}"
+        template: |
+          **Purpose:** {{model_purpose}}
+          
+          **Key Attributes:**
+          - {{attribute_1}}: {{type_1}} - {{description_1}}
+          - {{attribute_2}}: {{type_2}} - {{description_2}}
+          
+          **Relationships:**
+          - {{relationship_1}}
+          - {{relationship_2}}
+
+  - id: components
+    title: Components
+    instruction: |
+      Based on the architectural patterns, tech stack, and data models from above:
+      
+      1. Identify major logical components/services and their responsibilities
+      2. Consider the repository structure (monorepo/polyrepo) from PRD
+      3. Define clear boundaries and interfaces between components
+      4. For each component, specify:
+      - Primary responsibility
+      - Key interfaces/APIs exposed
+      - Dependencies on other components
+      - Technology specifics based on tech stack choices
+      
+      5. Create component diagrams where helpful
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: component-list
+        repeatable: true
+        title: "{{component_name}}"
+        template: |
+          **Responsibility:** {{component_description}}
+          
+          **Key Interfaces:**
+          - {{interface_1}}
+          - {{interface_2}}
+          
+          **Dependencies:** {{dependencies}}
+          
+          **Technology Stack:** {{component_tech_details}}
+      - id: component-diagrams
+        title: Component Diagrams
+        type: mermaid
+        instruction: |
+          Create Mermaid diagrams to visualize component relationships. Options:
+          - C4 Container diagram for high-level view
+          - Component diagram for detailed internal structure
+          - Sequence diagrams for complex interactions
+          Choose the most appropriate for clarity
+
+  - id: external-apis
+    title: External APIs
+    condition: Project requires external API integrations
+    instruction: |
+      For each external service integration:
+      
+      1. Identify APIs needed based on PRD requirements and component design
+      2. If documentation URLs are unknown, ask user for specifics
+      3. Document authentication methods and security considerations
+      4. List specific endpoints that will be used
+      5. Note any rate limits or usage constraints
+      
+      If no external APIs are needed, state this explicitly and skip to next section.
+    elicit: true
+    repeatable: true
+    sections:
+      - id: api
+        title: "{{api_name}} API"
+        template: |
+          - **Purpose:** {{api_purpose}}
+          - **Documentation:** {{api_docs_url}}
+          - **Base URL(s):** {{api_base_url}}
+          - **Authentication:** {{auth_method}}
+          - **Rate Limits:** {{rate_limits}}
+          
+          **Key Endpoints Used:**
+          - `{{method}} {{endpoint_path}}` - {{endpoint_purpose}}
+          
+          **Integration Notes:** {{integration_considerations}}
+
+  - id: core-workflows
+    title: Core Workflows
+    type: mermaid
+    mermaid_type: sequence
+    instruction: |
+      Illustrate key system workflows using sequence diagrams:
+      
+      1. Identify critical user journeys from PRD
+      2. Show component interactions including external APIs
+      3. Include error handling paths
+      4. Document async operations
+      5. Create both high-level and detailed diagrams as needed
+      
+      Focus on workflows that clarify architecture decisions or complex interactions.
+    elicit: true
+
+  - id: rest-api-spec
+    title: REST API Spec
+    condition: Project includes REST API
+    type: code
+    language: yaml
+    instruction: |
+      If the project includes a REST API:
+      
+      1. Create an OpenAPI 3.0 specification
+      2. Include all endpoints from epics/stories
+      3. Define request/response schemas based on data models
+      4. Document authentication requirements
+      5. Include example requests/responses
+      
+      Use YAML format for better readability. If no REST API, skip this section.
+    elicit: true
+    template: |
+      openapi: 3.0.0
+      info:
+        title: {{api_title}}
+        version: {{api_version}}
+        description: {{api_description}}
+      servers:
+        - url: {{server_url}}
+          description: {{server_description}}
+
+  - id: database-schema
+    title: Database Schema
+    instruction: |
+      Transform the conceptual data models into concrete database schemas:
+      
+      1. Use the database type(s) selected in Tech Stack
+      2. Create schema definitions using appropriate notation
+      3. Include indexes, constraints, and relationships
+      4. Consider performance and scalability
+      5. For NoSQL, show document structures
+      
+      Present schema in format appropriate to database type (SQL DDL, JSON schema, etc.)
+    elicit: true
+
+  - id: source-tree
+    title: Source Tree
+    type: code
+    language: plaintext
+    instruction: |
+      Create a project folder structure that reflects:
+      
+      1. The chosen repository structure (monorepo/polyrepo)
+      2. The service architecture (monolith/microservices/serverless)
+      3. The selected tech stack and languages
+      4. Component organization from above
+      5. Best practices for the chosen frameworks
+      6. Clear separation of concerns
+      
+      Adapt the structure based on project needs. For monorepos, show service separation. For serverless, show function organization. Include language-specific conventions.
+    elicit: true
+    examples:
+      - |
+        project-root/
+        ├── packages/
+        │   ├── api/                    # Backend API service
+        │   ├── web/                    # Frontend application
+        │   ├── shared/                 # Shared utilities/types
+        │   └── infrastructure/         # IaC definitions
+        ├── scripts/                    # Monorepo management scripts
+        └── package.json                # Root package.json with workspaces
+
+  - id: infrastructure-deployment
+    title: Infrastructure and Deployment
+    instruction: |
+      Define the deployment architecture and practices:
+      
+      1. Use IaC tool selected in Tech Stack
+      2. Choose deployment strategy appropriate for the architecture
+      3. Define environments and promotion flow
+      4. Establish rollback procedures
+      5. Consider security, monitoring, and cost optimization
+      
+      Get user input on deployment preferences and CI/CD tool choices.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: infrastructure-as-code
+        title: Infrastructure as Code
+        template: |
+          - **Tool:** {{iac_tool}} {{version}}
+          - **Location:** `{{iac_directory}}`
+          - **Approach:** {{iac_approach}}
+      - id: deployment-strategy
+        title: Deployment Strategy
+        template: |
+          - **Strategy:** {{deployment_strategy}}
+          - **CI/CD Platform:** {{cicd_platform}}
+          - **Pipeline Configuration:** `{{pipeline_config_location}}`
+      - id: environments
+        title: Environments
+        repeatable: true
+        template: "- **{{env_name}}:** {{env_purpose}} - {{env_details}}"
+      - id: promotion-flow
+        title: Environment Promotion Flow
+        type: code
+        language: text
+        template: "{{promotion_flow_diagram}}"
+      - id: rollback-strategy
+        title: Rollback Strategy
+        template: |
+          - **Primary Method:** {{rollback_method}}
+          - **Trigger Conditions:** {{rollback_triggers}}
+          - **Recovery Time Objective:** {{rto}}
+
+  - id: error-handling-strategy
+    title: Error Handling Strategy
+    instruction: |
+      Define comprehensive error handling approach:
+      
+      1. Choose appropriate patterns for the language/framework from Tech Stack
+      2. Define logging standards and tools
+      3. Establish error categories and handling rules
+      4. Consider observability and debugging needs
+      5. Ensure security (no sensitive data in logs)
+      
+      This section guides both AI and human developers in consistent error handling.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: general-approach
+        title: General Approach
+        template: |
+          - **Error Model:** {{error_model}}
+          - **Exception Hierarchy:** {{exception_structure}}
+          - **Error Propagation:** {{propagation_rules}}
+      - id: logging-standards
+        title: Logging Standards
+        template: |
+          - **Library:** {{logging_library}} {{version}}
+          - **Format:** {{log_format}}
+          - **Levels:** {{log_levels_definition}}
+          - **Required Context:**
+            - Correlation ID: {{correlation_id_format}}
+            - Service Context: {{service_context}}
+            - User Context: {{user_context_rules}}
+      - id: error-patterns
+        title: Error Handling Patterns
+        sections:
+          - id: external-api-errors
+            title: External API Errors
+            template: |
+              - **Retry Policy:** {{retry_strategy}}
+              - **Circuit Breaker:** {{circuit_breaker_config}}
+              - **Timeout Configuration:** {{timeout_settings}}
+              - **Error Translation:** {{error_mapping_rules}}
+          - id: business-logic-errors
+            title: Business Logic Errors
+            template: |
+              - **Custom Exceptions:** {{business_exception_types}}
+              - **User-Facing Errors:** {{user_error_format}}
+              - **Error Codes:** {{error_code_system}}
+          - id: data-consistency
+            title: Data Consistency
+            template: |
+              - **Transaction Strategy:** {{transaction_approach}}
+              - **Compensation Logic:** {{compensation_patterns}}
+              - **Idempotency:** {{idempotency_approach}}
+
+  - id: coding-standards
+    title: Coding Standards
+    instruction: |
+      These standards are MANDATORY for AI agents. Work with user to define ONLY the critical rules needed to prevent bad code. Explain that:
+      
+      1. This section directly controls AI developer behavior
+      2. Keep it minimal - assume AI knows general best practices
+      3. Focus on project-specific conventions and gotchas
+      4. Overly detailed standards bloat context and slow development
+      5. Standards will be extracted to separate file for dev agent use
+      
+      For each standard, get explicit user confirmation it's necessary.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: core-standards
+        title: Core Standards
+        template: |
+          - **Languages & Runtimes:** {{languages_and_versions}}
+          - **Style & Linting:** {{linter_config}}
+          - **Test Organization:** {{test_file_convention}}
+      - id: naming-conventions
+        title: Naming Conventions
+        type: table
+        columns: [Element, Convention, Example]
+        instruction: Only include if deviating from language defaults
+      - id: critical-rules
+        title: Critical Rules
+        instruction: |
+          List ONLY rules that AI might violate or project-specific requirements. Examples:
+          - "Never use console.log in production code - use logger"
+          - "All API responses must use ApiResponse wrapper type"
+          - "Database queries must use repository pattern, never direct ORM"
+          
+          Avoid obvious rules like "use SOLID principles" or "write clean code"
+        repeatable: true
+        template: "- **{{rule_name}}:** {{rule_description}}"
+      - id: language-specifics
+        title: Language-Specific Guidelines
+        condition: Critical language-specific rules needed
+        instruction: Add ONLY if critical for preventing AI mistakes. Most teams don't need this section.
+        sections:
+          - id: language-rules
+            title: "{{language_name}} Specifics"
+            repeatable: true
+            template: "- **{{rule_topic}}:** {{rule_detail}}"
+
+  - id: test-strategy
+    title: Test Strategy and Standards
+    instruction: |
+      Work with user to define comprehensive test strategy:
+      
+      1. Use test frameworks from Tech Stack
+      2. Decide on TDD vs test-after approach
+      3. Define test organization and naming
+      4. Establish coverage goals
+      5. Determine integration test infrastructure
+      6. Plan for test data and external dependencies
+      
+      Note: Basic info goes in Coding Standards for dev agent. This detailed section is for QA agent and team reference.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: testing-philosophy
+        title: Testing Philosophy
+        template: |
+          - **Approach:** {{test_approach}}
+          - **Coverage Goals:** {{coverage_targets}}
+          - **Test Pyramid:** {{test_distribution}}
+      - id: test-types
+        title: Test Types and Organization
+        sections:
+          - id: unit-tests
+            title: Unit Tests
+            template: |
+              - **Framework:** {{unit_test_framework}} {{version}}
+              - **File Convention:** {{unit_test_naming}}
+              - **Location:** {{unit_test_location}}
+              - **Mocking Library:** {{mocking_library}}
+              - **Coverage Requirement:** {{unit_coverage}}
+              
+              **AI Agent Requirements:**
+              - Generate tests for all public methods
+              - Cover edge cases and error conditions
+              - Follow AAA pattern (Arrange, Act, Assert)
+              - Mock all external dependencies
+          - id: integration-tests
+            title: Integration Tests
+            template: |
+              - **Scope:** {{integration_scope}}
+              - **Location:** {{integration_test_location}}
+              - **Test Infrastructure:**
+                - **{{dependency_name}}:** {{test_approach}} ({{test_tool}})
+            examples:
+              - "**Database:** In-memory H2 for unit tests, Testcontainers PostgreSQL for integration"
+              - "**Message Queue:** Embedded Kafka for tests"
+              - "**External APIs:** WireMock for stubbing"
+          - id: e2e-tests
+            title: End-to-End Tests
+            template: |
+              - **Framework:** {{e2e_framework}} {{version}}
+              - **Scope:** {{e2e_scope}}
+              - **Environment:** {{e2e_environment}}
+              - **Test Data:** {{e2e_data_strategy}}
+      - id: test-data-management
+        title: Test Data Management
+        template: |
+          - **Strategy:** {{test_data_approach}}
+          - **Fixtures:** {{fixture_location}}
+          - **Factories:** {{factory_pattern}}
+          - **Cleanup:** {{cleanup_strategy}}
+      - id: continuous-testing
+        title: Continuous Testing
+        template: |
+          - **CI Integration:** {{ci_test_stages}}
+          - **Performance Tests:** {{perf_test_approach}}
+          - **Security Tests:** {{security_test_approach}}
+
+  - id: security
+    title: Security
+    instruction: |
+      Define MANDATORY security requirements for AI and human developers:
+      
+      1. Focus on implementation-specific rules
+      2. Reference security tools from Tech Stack
+      3. Define clear patterns for common scenarios
+      4. These rules directly impact code generation
+      5. Work with user to ensure completeness without redundancy
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: input-validation
+        title: Input Validation
+        template: |
+          - **Validation Library:** {{validation_library}}
+          - **Validation Location:** {{where_to_validate}}
+          - **Required Rules:**
+            - All external inputs MUST be validated
+            - Validation at API boundary before processing
+            - Whitelist approach preferred over blacklist
+      - id: auth-authorization
+        title: Authentication & Authorization
+        template: |
+          - **Auth Method:** {{auth_implementation}}
+          - **Session Management:** {{session_approach}}
+          - **Required Patterns:**
+            - {{auth_pattern_1}}
+            - {{auth_pattern_2}}
+      - id: secrets-management
+        title: Secrets Management
+        template: |
+          - **Development:** {{dev_secrets_approach}}
+          - **Production:** {{prod_secrets_service}}
+          - **Code Requirements:**
+            - NEVER hardcode secrets
+            - Access via configuration service only
+            - No secrets in logs or error messages
+      - id: api-security
+        title: API Security
+        template: |
+          - **Rate Limiting:** {{rate_limit_implementation}}
+          - **CORS Policy:** {{cors_configuration}}
+          - **Security Headers:** {{required_headers}}
+          - **HTTPS Enforcement:** {{https_approach}}
+      - id: data-protection
+        title: Data Protection
+        template: |
+          - **Encryption at Rest:** {{encryption_at_rest}}
+          - **Encryption in Transit:** {{encryption_in_transit}}
+          - **PII Handling:** {{pii_rules}}
+          - **Logging Restrictions:** {{what_not_to_log}}
+      - id: dependency-security
+        title: Dependency Security
+        template: |
+          - **Scanning Tool:** {{dependency_scanner}}
+          - **Update Policy:** {{update_frequency}}
+          - **Approval Process:** {{new_dep_process}}
+      - id: security-testing
+        title: Security Testing
+        template: |
+          - **SAST Tool:** {{static_analysis}}
+          - **DAST Tool:** {{dynamic_analysis}}
+          - **Penetration Testing:** {{pentest_schedule}}
+
+  - id: checklist-results
+    title: Checklist Results Report
+    instruction: Before running the checklist, offer to output the full architecture document. Once user confirms, execute the architect-checklist and populate results here.
+
+  - id: next-steps
+    title: Next Steps
+    instruction: |
+      After completing the architecture:
+      
+      1. If project has UI components:
+      - Use "Frontend Architecture Mode"
+      - Provide this document as input
+      
+      2. For all projects:
+      - Review with Product Owner
+      - Begin story implementation with Dev agent
+      - Set up infrastructure with DevOps agent
+      
+      3. Include specific prompts for next agents if needed
+    sections:
+      - id: architect-prompt
+        title: Architect Prompt
+        condition: Project has UI components
+        instruction: |
+          Create a brief prompt to hand off to Architect for Frontend Architecture creation. Include:
+          - Reference to this architecture document
+          - Key UI requirements from PRD
+          - Any frontend-specific decisions made here
+          - Request for detailed frontend architecture

bmad-core/templates/brainstorming-output-tmpl.yaml

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+template:
+  id: brainstorming-output-template-v2
+  name: Brainstorming Session Results
+  version: 2.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: docs/brainstorming-session-results.md
+    title: "Brainstorming Session Results"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: non-interactive
+
+sections:
+  - id: header
+    content: |
+      **Session Date:** {{date}}
+      **Facilitator:** {{agent_role}} {{agent_name}}
+      **Participant:** {{user_name}}
+
+  - id: executive-summary
+    title: Executive Summary
+    sections:
+      - id: summary-details
+        template: |
+          **Topic:** {{session_topic}}
+          
+          **Session Goals:** {{stated_goals}}
+          
+          **Techniques Used:** {{techniques_list}}
+          
+          **Total Ideas Generated:** {{total_ideas}}
+      - id: key-themes
+        title: "Key Themes Identified:"
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{theme}}"
+
+  - id: technique-sessions
+    title: Technique Sessions
+    repeatable: true
+    sections:
+      - id: technique
+        title: "{{technique_name}} - {{duration}}"
+        sections:
+          - id: description
+            template: "**Description:** {{technique_description}}"
+          - id: ideas-generated
+            title: "Ideas Generated:"
+            type: numbered-list
+            template: "{{idea}}"
+          - id: insights
+            title: "Insights Discovered:"
+            type: bullet-list
+            template: "- {{insight}}"
+          - id: connections
+            title: "Notable Connections:"
+            type: bullet-list
+            template: "- {{connection}}"
+
+  - id: idea-categorization
+    title: Idea Categorization
+    sections:
+      - id: immediate-opportunities
+        title: Immediate Opportunities
+        content: "*Ideas ready to implement now*"
+        repeatable: true
+        type: numbered-list
+        template: |
+          **{{idea_name}}**
+          - Description: {{description}}
+          - Why immediate: {{rationale}}
+          - Resources needed: {{requirements}}
+      - id: future-innovations
+        title: Future Innovations
+        content: "*Ideas requiring development/research*"
+        repeatable: true
+        type: numbered-list
+        template: |
+          **{{idea_name}}**
+          - Description: {{description}}
+          - Development needed: {{development_needed}}
+          - Timeline estimate: {{timeline}}
+      - id: moonshots
+        title: Moonshots
+        content: "*Ambitious, transformative concepts*"
+        repeatable: true
+        type: numbered-list
+        template: |
+          **{{idea_name}}**
+          - Description: {{description}}
+          - Transformative potential: {{potential}}
+          - Challenges to overcome: {{challenges}}
+      - id: insights-learnings
+        title: Insights & Learnings
+        content: "*Key realizations from the session*"
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{insight}}: {{description_and_implications}}"
+
+  - id: action-planning
+    title: Action Planning
+    sections:
+      - id: top-priorities
+        title: Top 3 Priority Ideas
+        sections:
+          - id: priority-1
+            title: "#1 Priority: {{idea_name}}"
+            template: |
+              - Rationale: {{rationale}}
+              - Next steps: {{next_steps}}
+              - Resources needed: {{resources}}
+              - Timeline: {{timeline}}
+          - id: priority-2
+            title: "#2 Priority: {{idea_name}}"
+            template: |
+              - Rationale: {{rationale}}
+              - Next steps: {{next_steps}}
+              - Resources needed: {{resources}}
+              - Timeline: {{timeline}}
+          - id: priority-3
+            title: "#3 Priority: {{idea_name}}"
+            template: |
+              - Rationale: {{rationale}}
+              - Next steps: {{next_steps}}
+              - Resources needed: {{resources}}
+              - Timeline: {{timeline}}
+
+  - id: reflection-followup
+    title: Reflection & Follow-up
+    sections:
+      - id: what-worked
+        title: What Worked Well
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{aspect}}"
+      - id: areas-exploration
+        title: Areas for Further Exploration
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{area}}: {{reason}}"
+      - id: recommended-techniques
+        title: Recommended Follow-up Techniques
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{technique}}: {{reason}}"
+      - id: questions-emerged
+        title: Questions That Emerged
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{question}}"
+      - id: next-session
+        title: Next Session Planning
+        template: |
+          - **Suggested topics:** {{followup_topics}}
+          - **Recommended timeframe:** {{timeframe}}
+          - **Preparation needed:** {{preparation}}
+
+  - id: footer
+    content: |
+      ---
+      
+      *Session facilitated using the BMAD-METHOD brainstorming framework*

bmad-core/templates/brownfield-architecture-tmpl.md

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-# {{Project Name}} Brownfield Enhancement Architecture
-
-[[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/architecture.md]]
-
-[[LLM: IMPORTANT - SCOPE AND ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
-
-This architecture document is for SIGNIFICANT enhancements to existing projects that require comprehensive architectural planning. Before proceeding:
-
-1. **Verify Complexity**: Confirm this enhancement requires architectural planning. For simple additions, recommend: "For simpler changes that don't require architectural planning, consider using the brownfield-create-epic or brownfield-create-story task with the Product Owner instead."
-
-2. **REQUIRED INPUTS**:
-
-   - Completed brownfield-prd.md
-   - Existing project technical documentation (from docs folder or user-provided)
-   - Access to existing project structure (IDE or uploaded files)
-
-3. **DEEP ANALYSIS MANDATE**: You MUST conduct thorough analysis of the existing codebase, architecture patterns, and technical constraints before making ANY architectural recommendations. Every suggestion must be based on actual project analysis, not assumptions.
-
-4. **CONTINUOUS VALIDATION**: Throughout this process, explicitly validate your understanding with the user. For every architectural decision, confirm: "Based on my analysis of your existing system, I recommend [decision] because [evidence from actual project]. Does this align with your system's reality?"
-
-If any required inputs are missing, request them before proceeding.]]
-
-## Introduction
-
-[[LLM: This section establishes the document's purpose and scope for brownfield enhancements. Keep the content below but ensure project name and enhancement details are properly substituted.
-
-After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-This document outlines the architectural approach for enhancing {{Project Name}} with {{Enhancement Description}}. Its primary goal is to serve as the guiding architectural blueprint for AI-driven development of new features while ensuring seamless integration with the existing system.
-
-**Relationship to Existing Architecture:**
-This document supplements existing project architecture by defining how new components will integrate with current systems. Where conflicts arise between new and existing patterns, this document provides guidance on maintaining consistency while implementing enhancements.
-
-### Existing Project Analysis
-
-[[LLM: Analyze the existing project structure and architecture:
-
-1. Review existing documentation in docs folder
-2. Examine current technology stack and versions
-3. Identify existing architectural patterns and conventions
-4. Note current deployment and infrastructure setup
-5. Document any constraints or limitations
-
-CRITICAL: After your analysis, explicitly validate your findings: "Based on my analysis of your project, I've identified the following about your existing system: [key findings]. Please confirm these observations are accurate before I proceed with architectural recommendations."
-
-Present findings and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-**Current Project State:**
-
-- **Primary Purpose:** {{existing_project_purpose}}
-- **Current Tech Stack:** {{existing_tech_summary}}
-- **Architecture Style:** {{existing_architecture_style}}
-- **Deployment Method:** {{existing_deployment_approach}}
-
-**Available Documentation:**
-
-- {{existing_docs_summary}}
-
-**Identified Constraints:**
-
-- {{constraint_1}}
-- {{constraint_2}}
-- {{constraint_3}}
-
-### Change Log
-
-| Change | Date | Version | Description | Author |
-| ------ | ---- | ------- | ----------- | ------ |
-
-## Enhancement Scope and Integration Strategy
-
-[[LLM: Define how the enhancement will integrate with the existing system:
-
-1. Review the brownfield PRD enhancement scope
-2. Identify integration points with existing code
-3. Define boundaries between new and existing functionality
-4. Establish compatibility requirements
-
-VALIDATION CHECKPOINT: Before presenting the integration strategy, confirm: "Based on my analysis, the integration approach I'm proposing takes into account [specific existing system characteristics]. These integration points and boundaries respect your current architecture patterns. Is this assessment accurate?"
-
-Present complete integration strategy and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Enhancement Overview
-
-**Enhancement Type:** {{enhancement_type}}
-**Scope:** {{enhancement_scope}}
-**Integration Impact:** {{integration_impact_level}}
-
-### Integration Approach
-
-**Code Integration Strategy:** {{code_integration_approach}}
-**Database Integration:** {{database_integration_approach}}
-**API Integration:** {{api_integration_approach}}
-**UI Integration:** {{ui_integration_approach}}
-
-### Compatibility Requirements
-
-- **Existing API Compatibility:** {{api_compatibility}}
-- **Database Schema Compatibility:** {{db_compatibility}}
-- **UI/UX Consistency:** {{ui_compatibility}}
-- **Performance Impact:** {{performance_constraints}}
-
-## Tech Stack Alignment
-
-[[LLM: Ensure new components align with existing technology choices:
-
-1. Use existing technology stack as the foundation
-2. Only introduce new technologies if absolutely necessary
-3. Justify any new additions with clear rationale
-4. Ensure version compatibility with existing dependencies
-
-Present complete tech stack alignment and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Existing Technology Stack
-
-[[LLM: Document the current stack that must be maintained or integrated with]]
-
-| Category           | Current Technology | Version     | Usage in Enhancement | Notes     |
-| :----------------- | :----------------- | :---------- | :------------------- | :-------- |
-| **Language**       | {{language}}       | {{version}} | {{usage}}            | {{notes}} |
-| **Runtime**        | {{runtime}}        | {{version}} | {{usage}}            | {{notes}} |
-| **Framework**      | {{framework}}      | {{version}} | {{usage}}            | {{notes}} |
-| **Database**       | {{database}}       | {{version}} | {{usage}}            | {{notes}} |
-| **API Style**      | {{api_style}}      | {{version}} | {{usage}}            | {{notes}} |
-| **Authentication** | {{auth}}           | {{version}} | {{usage}}            | {{notes}} |
-| **Testing**        | {{test_framework}} | {{version}} | {{usage}}            | {{notes}} |
-| **Build Tool**     | {{build_tool}}     | {{version}} | {{usage}}            | {{notes}} |
-
-### New Technology Additions
-
-[[LLM: Only include if new technologies are required for the enhancement]]
-
-^^CONDITION: has_new_tech^^
-
-| Technology   | Version     | Purpose     | Rationale     | Integration Method |
-| :----------- | :---------- | :---------- | :------------ | :----------------- |
-| {{new_tech}} | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{rationale}} | {{integration}}    |
-
-^^/CONDITION: has_new_tech^^
-
-## Data Models and Schema Changes
-
-[[LLM: Define new data models and how they integrate with existing schema:
-
-1. Identify new entities required for the enhancement
-2. Define relationships with existing data models
-3. Plan database schema changes (additions, modifications)
-4. Ensure backward compatibility
-
-Present data model changes and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### New Data Models
-
-<<REPEAT: new_data_model>>
-
-### {{model_name}}
-
-**Purpose:** {{model_purpose}}
-**Integration:** {{integration_with_existing}}
-
-**Key Attributes:**
-
-- {{attribute_1}}: {{type_1}} - {{description_1}}
-- {{attribute_2}}: {{type_2}} - {{description_2}}
-
-**Relationships:**
-
-- **With Existing:** {{existing_relationships}}
-- **With New:** {{new_relationships}}
-
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-### Schema Integration Strategy
-
-**Database Changes Required:**
-
-- **New Tables:** {{new_tables_list}}
-- **Modified Tables:** {{modified_tables_list}}
-- **New Indexes:** {{new_indexes_list}}
-- **Migration Strategy:** {{migration_approach}}
-
-**Backward Compatibility:**
-
-- {{compatibility_measure_1}}
-- {{compatibility_measure_2}}
-
-## Component Architecture
-
-[[LLM: Define new components and their integration with existing architecture:
-
-1. Identify new components required for the enhancement
-2. Define interfaces with existing components
-3. Establish clear boundaries and responsibilities
-4. Plan integration points and data flow
-
-MANDATORY VALIDATION: Before presenting component architecture, confirm: "The new components I'm proposing follow the existing architectural patterns I identified in your codebase: [specific patterns]. The integration interfaces respect your current component structure and communication patterns. Does this match your project's reality?"
-
-Present component architecture and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### New Components
-
-<<REPEAT: new_component>>
-
-### {{component_name}}
-
-**Responsibility:** {{component_description}}
-**Integration Points:** {{integration_points}}
-
-**Key Interfaces:**
-
-- {{interface_1}}
-- {{interface_2}}
-
-**Dependencies:**
-
-- **Existing Components:** {{existing_dependencies}}
-- **New Components:** {{new_dependencies}}
-
-**Technology Stack:** {{component_tech_details}}
-
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-### Component Interaction Diagram
-
-[[LLM: Create Mermaid diagram showing how new components interact with existing ones]]
-
-```mermaid
-{{component_interaction_diagram}}
-```
-
-## API Design and Integration
-
-[[LLM: Define new API endpoints and integration with existing APIs:
-
-1. Plan new API endpoints required for the enhancement
-2. Ensure consistency with existing API patterns
-3. Define authentication and authorization integration
-4. Plan versioning strategy if needed
-
-Present API design and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### New API Endpoints
-
-^^CONDITION: has_new_api^^
-
-**API Integration Strategy:** {{api_integration_strategy}}
-**Authentication:** {{auth_integration}}
-**Versioning:** {{versioning_approach}}
-
-<<REPEAT: new_endpoint>>
-
-#### {{endpoint_name}}
-
-- **Method:** {{http_method}}
-- **Endpoint:** {{endpoint_path}}
-- **Purpose:** {{endpoint_purpose}}
-- **Integration:** {{integration_with_existing}}
-
-**Request:**
-
-```json
-{{request_schema}}
-```
-
-**Response:**
-
-```json
-{{response_schema}}
-```
-
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-^^/CONDITION: has_new_api^^
-
-## External API Integration
-
-[[LLM: Document new external API integrations required for the enhancement]]
-
-^^CONDITION: has_new_external_apis^^
-
-<<REPEAT: external_api>>
-
-### {{api_name}} API
-
-- **Purpose:** {{api_purpose}}
-- **Documentation:** {{api_docs_url}}
-- **Base URL:** {{api_base_url}}
-- **Authentication:** {{auth_method}}
-- **Integration Method:** {{integration_approach}}
-
-**Key Endpoints Used:**
-
-- `{{method}} {{endpoint_path}}` - {{endpoint_purpose}}
-
-**Error Handling:** {{error_handling_strategy}}
-
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-^^/CONDITION: has_new_external_apis^^
-
-## Source Tree Integration
-
-[[LLM: Define how new code will integrate with existing project structure:
-
-1. Follow existing project organization patterns
-2. Identify where new files/folders will be placed
-3. Ensure consistency with existing naming conventions
-4. Plan for minimal disruption to existing structure
-
-Present integration plan and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Existing Project Structure
-
-[[LLM: Document relevant parts of current structure]]
-
-```plaintext
-{{existing_structure_relevant_parts}}
-```
-
-### New File Organization
-
-[[LLM: Show only new additions to existing structure]]
-
-```plaintext
-{{project-root}}/
-├── {{existing_structure_context}}
-│   ├── {{new_folder_1}}/           # {{purpose_1}}
-│   │   ├── {{new_file_1}}
-│   │   └── {{new_file_2}}
-│   ├── {{existing_folder}}/        # Existing folder with additions
-│   │   ├── {{existing_file}}       # Existing file
-│   │   └── {{new_file_3}}          # New addition
-│   └── {{new_folder_2}}/           # {{purpose_2}}
-```
-
-### Integration Guidelines
-
-- **File Naming:** {{file_naming_consistency}}
-- **Folder Organization:** {{folder_organization_approach}}
-- **Import/Export Patterns:** {{import_export_consistency}}
-
-## Infrastructure and Deployment Integration
-
-[[LLM: Define how the enhancement will be deployed alongside existing infrastructure:
-
-1. Use existing deployment pipeline and infrastructure
-2. Identify any infrastructure changes needed
-3. Plan deployment strategy to minimize risk
-4. Define rollback procedures
-
-Present deployment integration and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Existing Infrastructure
-
-**Current Deployment:** {{existing_deployment_summary}}
-**Infrastructure Tools:** {{existing_infrastructure_tools}}
-**Environments:** {{existing_environments}}
-
-### Enhancement Deployment Strategy
-
-**Deployment Approach:** {{deployment_approach}}
-**Infrastructure Changes:** {{infrastructure_changes}}
-**Pipeline Integration:** {{pipeline_integration}}
-
-### Rollback Strategy
-
-**Rollback Method:** {{rollback_method}}
-**Risk Mitigation:** {{risk_mitigation}}
-**Monitoring:** {{monitoring_approach}}
-
-## Coding Standards and Conventions
-
-[[LLM: Ensure new code follows existing project conventions:
-
-1. Document existing coding standards from project analysis
-2. Identify any enhancement-specific requirements
-3. Ensure consistency with existing codebase patterns
-4. Define standards for new code organization
-
-Present coding standards and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Existing Standards Compliance
-
-**Code Style:** {{existing_code_style}}
-**Linting Rules:** {{existing_linting}}
-**Testing Patterns:** {{existing_test_patterns}}
-**Documentation Style:** {{existing_doc_style}}
-
-### Enhancement-Specific Standards
-
-[[LLM: Only include if new patterns are needed for the enhancement]]
-
-<<REPEAT: enhancement_standard>>
-
-- **{{standard_name}}:** {{standard_description}}
-
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-### Critical Integration Rules
-
-- **Existing API Compatibility:** {{api_compatibility_rule}}
-- **Database Integration:** {{db_integration_rule}}
-- **Error Handling:** {{error_handling_integration}}
-- **Logging Consistency:** {{logging_consistency}}
-
-## Testing Strategy
-
-[[LLM: Define testing approach for the enhancement:
-
-1. Integrate with existing test suite
-2. Ensure existing functionality remains intact
-3. Plan for testing new features
-4. Define integration testing approach
-
-Present testing strategy and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Integration with Existing Tests
-
-**Existing Test Framework:** {{existing_test_framework}}
-**Test Organization:** {{existing_test_organization}}
-**Coverage Requirements:** {{existing_coverage_requirements}}
-
-### New Testing Requirements
-
-#### Unit Tests for New Components
-
-- **Framework:** {{test_framework}}
-- **Location:** {{test_location}}
-- **Coverage Target:** {{coverage_target}}
-- **Integration with Existing:** {{test_integration}}
-
-#### Integration Tests
-
-- **Scope:** {{integration_test_scope}}
-- **Existing System Verification:** {{existing_system_verification}}
-- **New Feature Testing:** {{new_feature_testing}}
-
-#### Regression Testing
-
-- **Existing Feature Verification:** {{regression_test_approach}}
-- **Automated Regression Suite:** {{automated_regression}}
-- **Manual Testing Requirements:** {{manual_testing_requirements}}
-
-## Security Integration
-
-[[LLM: Ensure security consistency with existing system:
-
-1. Follow existing security patterns and tools
-2. Ensure new features don't introduce vulnerabilities
-3. Maintain existing security posture
-4. Define security testing for new components
-
-Present security integration and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Existing Security Measures
-
-**Authentication:** {{existing_auth}}
-**Authorization:** {{existing_authz}}
-**Data Protection:** {{existing_data_protection}}
-**Security Tools:** {{existing_security_tools}}
-
-### Enhancement Security Requirements
-
-**New Security Measures:** {{new_security_measures}}
-**Integration Points:** {{security_integration_points}}
-**Compliance Requirements:** {{compliance_requirements}}
-
-### Security Testing
-
-**Existing Security Tests:** {{existing_security_tests}}
-**New Security Test Requirements:** {{new_security_tests}}
-**Penetration Testing:** {{pentest_requirements}}
-
-## Risk Assessment and Mitigation
-
-[[LLM: Identify and plan for risks specific to brownfield development:
-
-1. Technical integration risks
-2. Deployment and operational risks
-3. User impact and compatibility risks
-4. Mitigation strategies for each risk
-
-Present risk assessment and apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Technical Risks
-
-<<REPEAT: technical_risk>>
-
-**Risk:** {{risk_description}}
-**Impact:** {{impact_level}}
-**Likelihood:** {{likelihood}}
-**Mitigation:** {{mitigation_strategy}}
-
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-### Operational Risks
-
-<<REPEAT: operational_risk>>
-
-**Risk:** {{risk_description}}
-**Impact:** {{impact_level}}
-**Likelihood:** {{likelihood}}
-**Mitigation:** {{mitigation_strategy}}
-
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-### Monitoring and Alerting
-
-**Enhanced Monitoring:** {{monitoring_additions}}
-**New Alerts:** {{new_alerts}}
-**Performance Monitoring:** {{performance_monitoring}}
-
-## Checklist Results Report
-
-[[LLM: Execute the architect-checklist and populate results here, focusing on brownfield-specific validation]]
-
-## Next Steps
-
-[[LLM: After completing the brownfield architecture:
-
-1. Review integration points with existing system
-2. Begin story implementation with Dev agent
-3. Set up deployment pipeline integration
-4. Plan rollback and monitoring procedures]]
-
-### Story Manager Handoff
-
-[[LLM: Create a brief prompt for Story Manager to work with this brownfield enhancement. Include:
-
-- Reference to this architecture document
-- Key integration requirements validated with user
-- Existing system constraints based on actual project analysis
-- First story to implement with clear integration checkpoints
-- Emphasis on maintaining existing system integrity throughout implementation]]
-
-### Developer Handoff
-
-[[LLM: Create a brief prompt for developers starting implementation. Include:
-
-- Reference to this architecture and existing coding standards analyzed from actual project
-- Integration requirements with existing codebase validated with user
-- Key technical decisions based on real project constraints
-- Existing system compatibility requirements with specific verification steps
-- Clear sequencing of implementation to minimize risk to existing functionality]]

bmad-core/templates/brownfield-architecture-tmpl.yaml

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+template:
+  id: brownfield-architecture-template-v2
+  name: Brownfield Enhancement Architecture
+  version: 2.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: docs/architecture.md
+    title: "{{project_name}} Brownfield Enhancement Architecture"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: interactive
+  elicitation: advanced-elicitation
+
+sections:
+  - id: introduction
+    title: Introduction
+    instruction: |
+      IMPORTANT - SCOPE AND ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
+      
+      This architecture document is for SIGNIFICANT enhancements to existing projects that require comprehensive architectural planning. Before proceeding:
+      
+      1. **Verify Complexity**: Confirm this enhancement requires architectural planning. For simple additions, recommend: "For simpler changes that don't require architectural planning, consider using the brownfield-create-epic or brownfield-create-story task with the Product Owner instead."
+      
+      2. **REQUIRED INPUTS**:
+         - Completed brownfield-prd.md
+         - Existing project technical documentation (from docs folder or user-provided)
+         - Access to existing project structure (IDE or uploaded files)
+      
+      3. **DEEP ANALYSIS MANDATE**: You MUST conduct thorough analysis of the existing codebase, architecture patterns, and technical constraints before making ANY architectural recommendations. Every suggestion must be based on actual project analysis, not assumptions.
+      
+      4. **CONTINUOUS VALIDATION**: Throughout this process, explicitly validate your understanding with the user. For every architectural decision, confirm: "Based on my analysis of your existing system, I recommend [decision] because [evidence from actual project]. Does this align with your system's reality?"
+      
+      If any required inputs are missing, request them before proceeding.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: intro-content
+        content: |
+          This document outlines the architectural approach for enhancing {{project_name}} with {{enhancement_description}}. Its primary goal is to serve as the guiding architectural blueprint for AI-driven development of new features while ensuring seamless integration with the existing system.
+          
+          **Relationship to Existing Architecture:**
+          This document supplements existing project architecture by defining how new components will integrate with current systems. Where conflicts arise between new and existing patterns, this document provides guidance on maintaining consistency while implementing enhancements.
+      - id: existing-project-analysis
+        title: Existing Project Analysis
+        instruction: |
+          Analyze the existing project structure and architecture:
+          
+          1. Review existing documentation in docs folder
+          2. Examine current technology stack and versions
+          3. Identify existing architectural patterns and conventions
+          4. Note current deployment and infrastructure setup
+          5. Document any constraints or limitations
+          
+          CRITICAL: After your analysis, explicitly validate your findings: "Based on my analysis of your project, I've identified the following about your existing system: [key findings]. Please confirm these observations are accurate before I proceed with architectural recommendations."
+        elicit: true
+        sections:
+          - id: current-state
+            title: Current Project State
+            template: |
+              - **Primary Purpose:** {{existing_project_purpose}}
+              - **Current Tech Stack:** {{existing_tech_summary}}
+              - **Architecture Style:** {{existing_architecture_style}}
+              - **Deployment Method:** {{existing_deployment_approach}}
+          - id: available-docs
+            title: Available Documentation
+            type: bullet-list
+            template: "- {{existing_docs_summary}}"
+          - id: constraints
+            title: Identified Constraints
+            type: bullet-list
+            template: "- {{constraint}}"
+      - id: changelog
+        title: Change Log
+        type: table
+        columns: [Change, Date, Version, Description, Author]
+        instruction: Track document versions and changes
+
+  - id: enhancement-scope
+    title: Enhancement Scope and Integration Strategy
+    instruction: |
+      Define how the enhancement will integrate with the existing system:
+      
+      1. Review the brownfield PRD enhancement scope
+      2. Identify integration points with existing code
+      3. Define boundaries between new and existing functionality
+      4. Establish compatibility requirements
+      
+      VALIDATION CHECKPOINT: Before presenting the integration strategy, confirm: "Based on my analysis, the integration approach I'm proposing takes into account [specific existing system characteristics]. These integration points and boundaries respect your current architecture patterns. Is this assessment accurate?"
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: enhancement-overview
+        title: Enhancement Overview
+        template: |
+          **Enhancement Type:** {{enhancement_type}}
+          **Scope:** {{enhancement_scope}}
+          **Integration Impact:** {{integration_impact_level}}
+      - id: integration-approach
+        title: Integration Approach
+        template: |
+          **Code Integration Strategy:** {{code_integration_approach}}
+          **Database Integration:** {{database_integration_approach}}
+          **API Integration:** {{api_integration_approach}}
+          **UI Integration:** {{ui_integration_approach}}
+      - id: compatibility-requirements
+        title: Compatibility Requirements
+        template: |
+          - **Existing API Compatibility:** {{api_compatibility}}
+          - **Database Schema Compatibility:** {{db_compatibility}}
+          - **UI/UX Consistency:** {{ui_compatibility}}
+          - **Performance Impact:** {{performance_constraints}}
+
+  - id: tech-stack-alignment
+    title: Tech Stack Alignment
+    instruction: |
+      Ensure new components align with existing technology choices:
+      
+      1. Use existing technology stack as the foundation
+      2. Only introduce new technologies if absolutely necessary
+      3. Justify any new additions with clear rationale
+      4. Ensure version compatibility with existing dependencies
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: existing-stack
+        title: Existing Technology Stack
+        type: table
+        columns: [Category, Current Technology, Version, Usage in Enhancement, Notes]
+        instruction: Document the current stack that must be maintained or integrated with
+      - id: new-tech-additions
+        title: New Technology Additions
+        condition: Enhancement requires new technologies
+        type: table
+        columns: [Technology, Version, Purpose, Rationale, Integration Method]
+        instruction: Only include if new technologies are required for the enhancement
+
+  - id: data-models
+    title: Data Models and Schema Changes
+    instruction: |
+      Define new data models and how they integrate with existing schema:
+      
+      1. Identify new entities required for the enhancement
+      2. Define relationships with existing data models
+      3. Plan database schema changes (additions, modifications)
+      4. Ensure backward compatibility
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: new-models
+        title: New Data Models
+        repeatable: true
+        sections:
+          - id: model
+            title: "{{model_name}}"
+            template: |
+              **Purpose:** {{model_purpose}}
+              **Integration:** {{integration_with_existing}}
+              
+              **Key Attributes:**
+              - {{attribute_1}}: {{type_1}} - {{description_1}}
+              - {{attribute_2}}: {{type_2}} - {{description_2}}
+              
+              **Relationships:**
+              - **With Existing:** {{existing_relationships}}
+              - **With New:** {{new_relationships}}
+      - id: schema-integration
+        title: Schema Integration Strategy
+        template: |
+          **Database Changes Required:**
+          - **New Tables:** {{new_tables_list}}
+          - **Modified Tables:** {{modified_tables_list}}
+          - **New Indexes:** {{new_indexes_list}}
+          - **Migration Strategy:** {{migration_approach}}
+          
+          **Backward Compatibility:**
+          - {{compatibility_measure_1}}
+          - {{compatibility_measure_2}}
+
+  - id: component-architecture
+    title: Component Architecture
+    instruction: |
+      Define new components and their integration with existing architecture:
+      
+      1. Identify new components required for the enhancement
+      2. Define interfaces with existing components
+      3. Establish clear boundaries and responsibilities
+      4. Plan integration points and data flow
+      
+      MANDATORY VALIDATION: Before presenting component architecture, confirm: "The new components I'm proposing follow the existing architectural patterns I identified in your codebase: [specific patterns]. The integration interfaces respect your current component structure and communication patterns. Does this match your project's reality?"
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: new-components
+        title: New Components
+        repeatable: true
+        sections:
+          - id: component
+            title: "{{component_name}}"
+            template: |
+              **Responsibility:** {{component_description}}
+              **Integration Points:** {{integration_points}}
+              
+              **Key Interfaces:**
+              - {{interface_1}}
+              - {{interface_2}}
+              
+              **Dependencies:**
+              - **Existing Components:** {{existing_dependencies}}
+              - **New Components:** {{new_dependencies}}
+              
+              **Technology Stack:** {{component_tech_details}}
+      - id: interaction-diagram
+        title: Component Interaction Diagram
+        type: mermaid
+        mermaid_type: graph
+        instruction: Create Mermaid diagram showing how new components interact with existing ones
+
+  - id: api-design
+    title: API Design and Integration
+    condition: Enhancement requires API changes
+    instruction: |
+      Define new API endpoints and integration with existing APIs:
+      
+      1. Plan new API endpoints required for the enhancement
+      2. Ensure consistency with existing API patterns
+      3. Define authentication and authorization integration
+      4. Plan versioning strategy if needed
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: api-strategy
+        title: API Integration Strategy
+        template: |
+          **API Integration Strategy:** {{api_integration_strategy}}
+          **Authentication:** {{auth_integration}}
+          **Versioning:** {{versioning_approach}}
+      - id: new-endpoints
+        title: New API Endpoints
+        repeatable: true
+        sections:
+          - id: endpoint
+            title: "{{endpoint_name}}"
+            template: |
+              - **Method:** {{http_method}}
+              - **Endpoint:** {{endpoint_path}}
+              - **Purpose:** {{endpoint_purpose}}
+              - **Integration:** {{integration_with_existing}}
+            sections:
+              - id: request
+                title: Request
+                type: code
+                language: json
+                template: "{{request_schema}}"
+              - id: response
+                title: Response
+                type: code
+                language: json
+                template: "{{response_schema}}"
+
+  - id: external-api-integration
+    title: External API Integration
+    condition: Enhancement requires new external APIs
+    instruction: Document new external API integrations required for the enhancement
+    repeatable: true
+    sections:
+      - id: external-api
+        title: "{{api_name}} API"
+        template: |
+          - **Purpose:** {{api_purpose}}
+          - **Documentation:** {{api_docs_url}}
+          - **Base URL:** {{api_base_url}}
+          - **Authentication:** {{auth_method}}
+          - **Integration Method:** {{integration_approach}}
+          
+          **Key Endpoints Used:**
+          - `{{method}} {{endpoint_path}}` - {{endpoint_purpose}}
+          
+          **Error Handling:** {{error_handling_strategy}}
+
+  - id: source-tree-integration
+    title: Source Tree Integration
+    instruction: |
+      Define how new code will integrate with existing project structure:
+      
+      1. Follow existing project organization patterns
+      2. Identify where new files/folders will be placed
+      3. Ensure consistency with existing naming conventions
+      4. Plan for minimal disruption to existing structure
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: existing-structure
+        title: Existing Project Structure
+        type: code
+        language: plaintext
+        instruction: Document relevant parts of current structure
+        template: "{{existing_structure_relevant_parts}}"
+      - id: new-file-organization
+        title: New File Organization
+        type: code
+        language: plaintext
+        instruction: Show only new additions to existing structure
+        template: |
+          {{project-root}}/
+          ├── {{existing_structure_context}}
+          │   ├── {{new_folder_1}}/           # {{purpose_1}}
+          │   │   ├── {{new_file_1}}
+          │   │   └── {{new_file_2}}
+          │   ├── {{existing_folder}}/        # Existing folder with additions
+          │   │   ├── {{existing_file}}       # Existing file
+          │   │   └── {{new_file_3}}          # New addition
+          │   └── {{new_folder_2}}/           # {{purpose_2}}
+      - id: integration-guidelines
+        title: Integration Guidelines
+        template: |
+          - **File Naming:** {{file_naming_consistency}}
+          - **Folder Organization:** {{folder_organization_approach}}
+          - **Import/Export Patterns:** {{import_export_consistency}}
+
+  - id: infrastructure-deployment
+    title: Infrastructure and Deployment Integration
+    instruction: |
+      Define how the enhancement will be deployed alongside existing infrastructure:
+      
+      1. Use existing deployment pipeline and infrastructure
+      2. Identify any infrastructure changes needed
+      3. Plan deployment strategy to minimize risk
+      4. Define rollback procedures
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: existing-infrastructure
+        title: Existing Infrastructure
+        template: |
+          **Current Deployment:** {{existing_deployment_summary}}
+          **Infrastructure Tools:** {{existing_infrastructure_tools}}
+          **Environments:** {{existing_environments}}
+      - id: enhancement-deployment
+        title: Enhancement Deployment Strategy
+        template: |
+          **Deployment Approach:** {{deployment_approach}}
+          **Infrastructure Changes:** {{infrastructure_changes}}
+          **Pipeline Integration:** {{pipeline_integration}}
+      - id: rollback-strategy
+        title: Rollback Strategy
+        template: |
+          **Rollback Method:** {{rollback_method}}
+          **Risk Mitigation:** {{risk_mitigation}}
+          **Monitoring:** {{monitoring_approach}}
+
+  - id: coding-standards
+    title: Coding Standards and Conventions
+    instruction: |
+      Ensure new code follows existing project conventions:
+      
+      1. Document existing coding standards from project analysis
+      2. Identify any enhancement-specific requirements
+      3. Ensure consistency with existing codebase patterns
+      4. Define standards for new code organization
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: existing-standards
+        title: Existing Standards Compliance
+        template: |
+          **Code Style:** {{existing_code_style}}
+          **Linting Rules:** {{existing_linting}}
+          **Testing Patterns:** {{existing_test_patterns}}
+          **Documentation Style:** {{existing_doc_style}}
+      - id: enhancement-standards
+        title: Enhancement-Specific Standards
+        condition: New patterns needed for enhancement
+        repeatable: true
+        template: "- **{{standard_name}}:** {{standard_description}}"
+      - id: integration-rules
+        title: Critical Integration Rules
+        template: |
+          - **Existing API Compatibility:** {{api_compatibility_rule}}
+          - **Database Integration:** {{db_integration_rule}}
+          - **Error Handling:** {{error_handling_integration}}
+          - **Logging Consistency:** {{logging_consistency}}
+
+  - id: testing-strategy
+    title: Testing Strategy
+    instruction: |
+      Define testing approach for the enhancement:
+      
+      1. Integrate with existing test suite
+      2. Ensure existing functionality remains intact
+      3. Plan for testing new features
+      4. Define integration testing approach
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: existing-test-integration
+        title: Integration with Existing Tests
+        template: |
+          **Existing Test Framework:** {{existing_test_framework}}
+          **Test Organization:** {{existing_test_organization}}
+          **Coverage Requirements:** {{existing_coverage_requirements}}
+      - id: new-testing
+        title: New Testing Requirements
+        sections:
+          - id: unit-tests
+            title: Unit Tests for New Components
+            template: |
+              - **Framework:** {{test_framework}}
+              - **Location:** {{test_location}}
+              - **Coverage Target:** {{coverage_target}}
+              - **Integration with Existing:** {{test_integration}}
+          - id: integration-tests
+            title: Integration Tests
+            template: |
+              - **Scope:** {{integration_test_scope}}
+              - **Existing System Verification:** {{existing_system_verification}}
+              - **New Feature Testing:** {{new_feature_testing}}
+          - id: regression-tests
+            title: Regression Testing
+            template: |
+              - **Existing Feature Verification:** {{regression_test_approach}}
+              - **Automated Regression Suite:** {{automated_regression}}
+              - **Manual Testing Requirements:** {{manual_testing_requirements}}
+
+  - id: security-integration
+    title: Security Integration
+    instruction: |
+      Ensure security consistency with existing system:
+      
+      1. Follow existing security patterns and tools
+      2. Ensure new features don't introduce vulnerabilities
+      3. Maintain existing security posture
+      4. Define security testing for new components
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: existing-security
+        title: Existing Security Measures
+        template: |
+          **Authentication:** {{existing_auth}}
+          **Authorization:** {{existing_authz}}
+          **Data Protection:** {{existing_data_protection}}
+          **Security Tools:** {{existing_security_tools}}
+      - id: enhancement-security
+        title: Enhancement Security Requirements
+        template: |
+          **New Security Measures:** {{new_security_measures}}
+          **Integration Points:** {{security_integration_points}}
+          **Compliance Requirements:** {{compliance_requirements}}
+      - id: security-testing
+        title: Security Testing
+        template: |
+          **Existing Security Tests:** {{existing_security_tests}}
+          **New Security Test Requirements:** {{new_security_tests}}
+          **Penetration Testing:** {{pentest_requirements}}
+
+  - id: checklist-results
+    title: Checklist Results Report
+    instruction: Execute the architect-checklist and populate results here, focusing on brownfield-specific validation
+
+  - id: next-steps
+    title: Next Steps
+    instruction: |
+      After completing the brownfield architecture:
+      
+      1. Review integration points with existing system
+      2. Begin story implementation with Dev agent
+      3. Set up deployment pipeline integration
+      4. Plan rollback and monitoring procedures
+    sections:
+      - id: story-manager-handoff
+        title: Story Manager Handoff
+        instruction: |
+          Create a brief prompt for Story Manager to work with this brownfield enhancement. Include:
+          - Reference to this architecture document
+          - Key integration requirements validated with user
+          - Existing system constraints based on actual project analysis
+          - First story to implement with clear integration checkpoints
+          - Emphasis on maintaining existing system integrity throughout implementation
+      - id: developer-handoff
+        title: Developer Handoff
+        instruction: |
+          Create a brief prompt for developers starting implementation. Include:
+          - Reference to this architecture and existing coding standards analyzed from actual project
+          - Integration requirements with existing codebase validated with user
+          - Key technical decisions based on real project constraints
+          - Existing system compatibility requirements with specific verification steps
+          - Clear sequencing of implementation to minimize risk to existing functionality

bmad-core/templates/brownfield-prd-tmpl.md

@@ -1,266 +0,0 @@
-# {{Project Name}} Brownfield Enhancement PRD
-
-[[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/prd.md]]
-
-[[LLM: IMPORTANT - SCOPE ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
-
-This PRD is for SIGNIFICANT enhancements to existing projects that require comprehensive planning and multiple stories. Before proceeding:
-
-1. **Assess Enhancement Complexity**: If this is a simple feature addition or bug fix that could be completed in 1-2 focused development sessions, STOP and recommend: "For simpler changes, consider using the brownfield-create-epic or brownfield-create-story task with the Product Owner instead. This full PRD process is designed for substantial enhancements that require architectural planning and multiple coordinated stories."
-
-2. **Project Context**: Determine if we're working in an IDE with the project already loaded or if the user needs to provide project information. If project files are available, analyze existing documentation in the docs folder. If insufficient documentation exists, recommend running the document-project task first.
-
-3. **Deep Assessment Requirement**: You MUST thoroughly analyze the existing project structure, patterns, and constraints before making ANY suggestions. Every recommendation must be grounded in actual project analysis, not assumptions.]]
-
-## Intro Project Analysis and Context
-
-[[LLM: Gather comprehensive information about the existing project. This section must be completed before proceeding with requirements.
-
-CRITICAL: Throughout this analysis, explicitly confirm your understanding with the user. For every assumption you make about the existing project, ask: "Based on my analysis, I understand that [assumption]. Is this correct?"
-
-Do not proceed with any recommendations until the user has validated your understanding of the existing system.]]
-
-### Existing Project Overview
-
-[[LLM: Check if document-project analysis was already performed. If yes, reference that output instead of re-analyzing.]]
-
-**Analysis Source**: [[LLM: Indicate one of the following:
-- Document-project output available at: {{path}}
-- IDE-based fresh analysis
-- User-provided information
-]]
-
-**Current Project State**: [[LLM: 
-- If document-project output exists: Extract summary from "High Level Architecture" and "Technical Summary" sections
-- Otherwise: Brief description of what the project currently does and its primary purpose
-]]
-
-### Available Documentation Analysis
-
-[[LLM: 
-If document-project was run:
-- Note: "Document-project analysis available - using existing technical documentation"
-- List key documents created by document-project
-- Skip the missing documentation check below
-
-Otherwise, check for existing documentation:
-]]
-
-**Available Documentation**:
-
-- [ ] Tech Stack Documentation [[LLM: If from document-project, check ✓]]
-- [ ] Source Tree/Architecture [[LLM: If from document-project, check ✓]]
-- [ ] Coding Standards [[LLM: If from document-project, may be partial]]
-- [ ] API Documentation [[LLM: If from document-project, check ✓]]
-- [ ] External API Documentation [[LLM: If from document-project, check ✓]]
-- [ ] UX/UI Guidelines [[LLM: May not be in document-project]]
-- [ ] Technical Debt Documentation [[LLM: If from document-project, check ✓]]
-- [ ] Other: \***\*\_\_\_\*\***
-
-[[LLM: 
-- If document-project was already run: "Using existing project analysis from document-project output."
-- If critical documentation is missing and no document-project: "I recommend running the document-project task first..."
-]]
-
-### Enhancement Scope Definition
-
-[[LLM: Work with user to clearly define what type of enhancement this is. This is critical for scoping and approach.]]
-
-**Enhancement Type**: [[LLM: Determine with user which applies]]
-
-- [ ] New Feature Addition
-- [ ] Major Feature Modification
-- [ ] Integration with New Systems
-- [ ] Performance/Scalability Improvements
-- [ ] UI/UX Overhaul
-- [ ] Technology Stack Upgrade
-- [ ] Bug Fix and Stability Improvements
-- [ ] Other: \***\*\_\_\_\*\***
-
-**Enhancement Description**: [[LLM: 2-3 sentences describing what the user wants to add or change]]
-
-**Impact Assessment**: [[LLM: Assess the scope of impact on existing codebase]]
-
-- [ ] Minimal Impact (isolated additions)
-- [ ] Moderate Impact (some existing code changes)
-- [ ] Significant Impact (substantial existing code changes)
-- [ ] Major Impact (architectural changes required)
-
-### Goals and Background Context
-
-#### Goals
-
-[[LLM: Bullet list of 1-line desired outcomes this enhancement will deliver if successful]]
-
-#### Background Context
-
-[[LLM: 1-2 short paragraphs explaining why this enhancement is needed, what problem it solves, and how it fits with the existing project]]
-
-### Change Log
-
-| Change | Date | Version | Description | Author |
-| ------ | ---- | ------- | ----------- | ------ |
-
-## Requirements
-
-[[LLM: Draft functional and non-functional requirements based on your validated understanding of the existing project. Before presenting requirements, confirm: "These requirements are based on my understanding of your existing system. Please review carefully and confirm they align with your project's reality." Then immediately execute tasks#advanced-elicitation display]]
-
-### Functional
-
-[[LLM: Each Requirement will be a bullet markdown with identifier starting with FR]]
-@{example: - FR1: The existing Todo List will integrate with the new AI duplicate detection service without breaking current functionality.}
-
-### Non Functional
-
-[[LLM: Each Requirement will be a bullet markdown with identifier starting with NFR. Include constraints from existing system]]
-@{example: - NFR1: Enhancement must maintain existing performance characteristics and not exceed current memory usage by more than 20%.}
-
-### Compatibility Requirements
-
-[[LLM: Critical for brownfield - what must remain compatible]]
-
-- CR1: [[LLM: Existing API compatibility requirements]]
-- CR2: [[LLM: Database schema compatibility requirements]]
-- CR3: [[LLM: UI/UX consistency requirements]]
-- CR4: [[LLM: Integration compatibility requirements]]
-
-^^CONDITION: has_ui^^
-
-## User Interface Enhancement Goals
-
-[[LLM: For UI changes, capture how they will integrate with existing UI patterns and design systems]]
-
-### Integration with Existing UI
-
-[[LLM: Describe how new UI elements will fit with existing design patterns, style guides, and component libraries]]
-
-### Modified/New Screens and Views
-
-[[LLM: List only the screens/views that will be modified or added]]
-
-### UI Consistency Requirements
-
-[[LLM: Specific requirements for maintaining visual and interaction consistency with existing application]]
-
-^^/CONDITION: has_ui^^
-
-## Technical Constraints and Integration Requirements
-
-[[LLM: This section replaces separate architecture documentation. Gather detailed technical constraints from existing project analysis.]]
-
-### Existing Technology Stack
-
-[[LLM: 
-If document-project output available:
-- Extract from "Actual Tech Stack" table in High Level Architecture section
-- Include version numbers and any noted constraints
-
-Otherwise, document the current technology stack:
-]]
-
-**Languages**: [[LLM: From document-project or fresh analysis]]
-**Frameworks**: [[LLM: From document-project or fresh analysis]]
-**Database**: [[LLM: From document-project or fresh analysis]]
-**Infrastructure**: [[LLM: From document-project or fresh analysis]]
-**External Dependencies**: [[LLM: From document-project "External Services" section or fresh analysis]]
-
-### Integration Approach
-
-[[LLM: Define how the enhancement will integrate with existing architecture]]
-
-**Database Integration Strategy**: [[LLM: How new features will interact with existing database]]
-**API Integration Strategy**: [[LLM: How new APIs will integrate with existing API structure]]
-**Frontend Integration Strategy**: [[LLM: How new UI components will integrate with existing frontend]]
-**Testing Integration Strategy**: [[LLM: How new tests will integrate with existing test suite]]
-
-### Code Organization and Standards
-
-[[LLM: Based on existing project analysis, define how new code will fit existing patterns]]
-
-**File Structure Approach**: [[LLM: How new files will fit existing project structure]]
-**Naming Conventions**: [[LLM: Existing naming conventions that must be followed]]
-**Coding Standards**: [[LLM: Existing coding standards and linting rules]]
-**Documentation Standards**: [[LLM: How new code documentation will match existing patterns]]
-
-### Deployment and Operations
-
-[[LLM: How the enhancement fits existing deployment pipeline]]
-
-**Build Process Integration**: [[LLM: How enhancement builds with existing process]]
-**Deployment Strategy**: [[LLM: How enhancement will be deployed alongside existing features]]
-**Monitoring and Logging**: [[LLM: How enhancement will integrate with existing monitoring]]
-**Configuration Management**: [[LLM: How new configuration will integrate with existing config]]
-
-### Risk Assessment and Mitigation
-
-[[LLM: 
-If document-project output available:
-- Reference "Technical Debt and Known Issues" section
-- Include "Workarounds and Gotchas" that might impact enhancement
-- Note any identified constraints from "Critical Technical Debt"
-
-Build risk assessment incorporating existing known issues:
-]]
-
-**Technical Risks**: [[LLM: Include risks from document-project + new enhancement risks]]
-**Integration Risks**: [[LLM: Reference integration constraints from document-project]]
-**Deployment Risks**: [[LLM: Include deployment gotchas from document-project]]
-**Mitigation Strategies**: [[LLM: Address both existing and new risks]]
-
-## Epic and Story Structure
-
-[[LLM: For brownfield projects, favor a single comprehensive epic unless the user is clearly requesting multiple unrelated enhancements. Before presenting the epic structure, confirm: "Based on my analysis of your existing project, I believe this enhancement should be structured as [single epic/multiple epics] because [rationale based on actual project analysis]. Does this align with your understanding of the work required?" Then present the epic structure and immediately execute tasks#advanced-elicitation display.]]
-
-### Epic Approach
-
-[[LLM: Explain the rationale for epic structure - typically single epic for brownfield unless multiple unrelated features]]
-
-**Epic Structure Decision**: [[LLM: Single Epic or Multiple Epics with rationale]]
-
-## Epic 1: {{enhancement_title}}
-
-[[LLM: Comprehensive epic that delivers the brownfield enhancement while maintaining existing functionality]]
-
-**Epic Goal**: [[LLM: 2-3 sentences describing the complete enhancement objective and value]]
-
-**Integration Requirements**: [[LLM: Key integration points with existing system]]
-
-[[LLM: CRITICAL STORY SEQUENCING FOR BROWNFIELD:
-
-- Stories must ensure existing functionality remains intact
-- Each story should include verification that existing features still work
-- Stories should be sequenced to minimize risk to existing system
-- Include rollback considerations for each story
-- Focus on incremental integration rather than big-bang changes
-- Size stories for AI agent execution in existing codebase context
-- MANDATORY: Present the complete story sequence and ask: "This story sequence is designed to minimize risk to your existing system. Does this order make sense given your project's architecture and constraints?"
-- Stories must be logically sequential with clear dependencies identified
-- Each story must deliver value while maintaining system integrity]]
-
-<<REPEAT: story>>
-
-### Story 1.{{story_number}} {{story_title}}
-
-As a {{user_type}},
-I want {{action}},
-so that {{benefit}}.
-
-#### Acceptance Criteria
-
-[[LLM: Define criteria that include both new functionality and existing system integrity]]
-
-<<REPEAT: criteria>>
-
-- {{criterion number}}: {{criteria}}
-
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-#### Integration Verification
-
-[[LLM: Specific verification steps to ensure existing functionality remains intact]]
-
-- IV1: [[LLM: Existing functionality verification requirement]]
-- IV2: [[LLM: Integration point verification requirement]]
-- IV3: [[LLM: Performance impact verification requirement]]
-
-<</REPEAT>>

bmad-core/templates/brownfield-prd-tmpl.yaml

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+template:
+  id: brownfield-prd-template-v2
+  name: Brownfield Enhancement PRD
+  version: 2.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: docs/prd.md
+    title: "{{project_name}} Brownfield Enhancement PRD"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: interactive
+  elicitation: advanced-elicitation
+
+sections:
+  - id: intro-analysis
+    title: Intro Project Analysis and Context
+    instruction: |
+      IMPORTANT - SCOPE ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
+      
+      This PRD is for SIGNIFICANT enhancements to existing projects that require comprehensive planning and multiple stories. Before proceeding:
+      
+      1. **Assess Enhancement Complexity**: If this is a simple feature addition or bug fix that could be completed in 1-2 focused development sessions, STOP and recommend: "For simpler changes, consider using the brownfield-create-epic or brownfield-create-story task with the Product Owner instead. This full PRD process is designed for substantial enhancements that require architectural planning and multiple coordinated stories."
+      
+      2. **Project Context**: Determine if we're working in an IDE with the project already loaded or if the user needs to provide project information. If project files are available, analyze existing documentation in the docs folder. If insufficient documentation exists, recommend running the document-project task first.
+      
+      3. **Deep Assessment Requirement**: You MUST thoroughly analyze the existing project structure, patterns, and constraints before making ANY suggestions. Every recommendation must be grounded in actual project analysis, not assumptions.
+      
+      Gather comprehensive information about the existing project. This section must be completed before proceeding with requirements.
+      
+      CRITICAL: Throughout this analysis, explicitly confirm your understanding with the user. For every assumption you make about the existing project, ask: "Based on my analysis, I understand that [assumption]. Is this correct?"
+      
+      Do not proceed with any recommendations until the user has validated your understanding of the existing system.
+    sections:
+      - id: existing-project-overview
+        title: Existing Project Overview
+        instruction: Check if document-project analysis was already performed. If yes, reference that output instead of re-analyzing.
+        sections:
+          - id: analysis-source
+            title: Analysis Source
+            instruction: |
+              Indicate one of the following:
+              - Document-project output available at: {{path}}
+              - IDE-based fresh analysis
+              - User-provided information
+          - id: current-state
+            title: Current Project State
+            instruction: |
+              - If document-project output exists: Extract summary from "High Level Architecture" and "Technical Summary" sections
+              - Otherwise: Brief description of what the project currently does and its primary purpose
+      - id: documentation-analysis
+        title: Available Documentation Analysis
+        instruction: |
+          If document-project was run:
+          - Note: "Document-project analysis available - using existing technical documentation"
+          - List key documents created by document-project
+          - Skip the missing documentation check below
+          
+          Otherwise, check for existing documentation:
+        sections:
+          - id: available-docs
+            title: Available Documentation
+            type: checklist
+            items:
+              - Tech Stack Documentation [[LLM: If from document-project, check ✓]]
+              - Source Tree/Architecture [[LLM: If from document-project, check ✓]]
+              - Coding Standards [[LLM: If from document-project, may be partial]]
+              - API Documentation [[LLM: If from document-project, check ✓]]
+              - External API Documentation [[LLM: If from document-project, check ✓]]
+              - UX/UI Guidelines [[LLM: May not be in document-project]]
+              - Technical Debt Documentation [[LLM: If from document-project, check ✓]]
+              - "Other: {{other_docs}}"
+            instruction: |
+              - If document-project was already run: "Using existing project analysis from document-project output."
+              - If critical documentation is missing and no document-project: "I recommend running the document-project task first..."
+      - id: enhancement-scope
+        title: Enhancement Scope Definition
+        instruction: Work with user to clearly define what type of enhancement this is. This is critical for scoping and approach.
+        sections:
+          - id: enhancement-type
+            title: Enhancement Type
+            type: checklist
+            instruction: Determine with user which applies
+            items:
+              - New Feature Addition
+              - Major Feature Modification
+              - Integration with New Systems
+              - Performance/Scalability Improvements
+              - UI/UX Overhaul
+              - Technology Stack Upgrade
+              - Bug Fix and Stability Improvements
+              - "Other: {{other_type}}"
+          - id: enhancement-description
+            title: Enhancement Description
+            instruction: 2-3 sentences describing what the user wants to add or change
+          - id: impact-assessment
+            title: Impact Assessment
+            type: checklist
+            instruction: Assess the scope of impact on existing codebase
+            items:
+              - Minimal Impact (isolated additions)
+              - Moderate Impact (some existing code changes)
+              - Significant Impact (substantial existing code changes)
+              - Major Impact (architectural changes required)
+      - id: goals-context
+        title: Goals and Background Context
+        sections:
+          - id: goals
+            title: Goals
+            type: bullet-list
+            instruction: Bullet list of 1-line desired outcomes this enhancement will deliver if successful
+          - id: background
+            title: Background Context
+            type: paragraphs
+            instruction: 1-2 short paragraphs explaining why this enhancement is needed, what problem it solves, and how it fits with the existing project
+      - id: changelog
+        title: Change Log
+        type: table
+        columns: [Change, Date, Version, Description, Author]
+
+  - id: requirements
+    title: Requirements
+    instruction: |
+      Draft functional and non-functional requirements based on your validated understanding of the existing project. Before presenting requirements, confirm: "These requirements are based on my understanding of your existing system. Please review carefully and confirm they align with your project's reality."
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: functional
+        title: Functional
+        type: numbered-list
+        prefix: FR
+        instruction: Each Requirement will be a bullet markdown with identifier starting with FR
+        examples:
+          - "FR1: The existing Todo List will integrate with the new AI duplicate detection service without breaking current functionality."
+      - id: non-functional
+        title: Non Functional
+        type: numbered-list
+        prefix: NFR
+        instruction: Each Requirement will be a bullet markdown with identifier starting with NFR. Include constraints from existing system
+        examples:
+          - "NFR1: Enhancement must maintain existing performance characteristics and not exceed current memory usage by more than 20%."
+      - id: compatibility
+        title: Compatibility Requirements
+        instruction: Critical for brownfield - what must remain compatible
+        type: numbered-list
+        prefix: CR
+        template: "{{requirement}}: {{description}}"
+        items:
+          - id: cr1
+            template: "CR1: {{existing_api_compatibility}}"
+          - id: cr2
+            template: "CR2: {{database_schema_compatibility}}"
+          - id: cr3
+            template: "CR3: {{ui_ux_consistency}}"
+          - id: cr4
+            template: "CR4: {{integration_compatibility}}"
+
+  - id: ui-enhancement-goals
+    title: User Interface Enhancement Goals
+    condition: Enhancement includes UI changes
+    instruction: For UI changes, capture how they will integrate with existing UI patterns and design systems
+    sections:
+      - id: existing-ui-integration
+        title: Integration with Existing UI
+        instruction: Describe how new UI elements will fit with existing design patterns, style guides, and component libraries
+      - id: modified-screens
+        title: Modified/New Screens and Views
+        instruction: List only the screens/views that will be modified or added
+      - id: ui-consistency
+        title: UI Consistency Requirements
+        instruction: Specific requirements for maintaining visual and interaction consistency with existing application
+
+  - id: technical-constraints
+    title: Technical Constraints and Integration Requirements
+    instruction: This section replaces separate architecture documentation. Gather detailed technical constraints from existing project analysis.
+    sections:
+      - id: existing-tech-stack
+        title: Existing Technology Stack
+        instruction: |
+          If document-project output available:
+          - Extract from "Actual Tech Stack" table in High Level Architecture section
+          - Include version numbers and any noted constraints
+          
+          Otherwise, document the current technology stack:
+        template: |
+          **Languages**: {{languages}}
+          **Frameworks**: {{frameworks}}
+          **Database**: {{database}}
+          **Infrastructure**: {{infrastructure}}
+          **External Dependencies**: {{external_dependencies}}
+      - id: integration-approach
+        title: Integration Approach
+        instruction: Define how the enhancement will integrate with existing architecture
+        template: |
+          **Database Integration Strategy**: {{database_integration}}
+          **API Integration Strategy**: {{api_integration}}
+          **Frontend Integration Strategy**: {{frontend_integration}}
+          **Testing Integration Strategy**: {{testing_integration}}
+      - id: code-organization
+        title: Code Organization and Standards
+        instruction: Based on existing project analysis, define how new code will fit existing patterns
+        template: |
+          **File Structure Approach**: {{file_structure}}
+          **Naming Conventions**: {{naming_conventions}}
+          **Coding Standards**: {{coding_standards}}
+          **Documentation Standards**: {{documentation_standards}}
+      - id: deployment-operations
+        title: Deployment and Operations
+        instruction: How the enhancement fits existing deployment pipeline
+        template: |
+          **Build Process Integration**: {{build_integration}}
+          **Deployment Strategy**: {{deployment_strategy}}
+          **Monitoring and Logging**: {{monitoring_logging}}
+          **Configuration Management**: {{config_management}}
+      - id: risk-assessment
+        title: Risk Assessment and Mitigation
+        instruction: |
+          If document-project output available:
+          - Reference "Technical Debt and Known Issues" section
+          - Include "Workarounds and Gotchas" that might impact enhancement
+          - Note any identified constraints from "Critical Technical Debt"
+          
+          Build risk assessment incorporating existing known issues:
+        template: |
+          **Technical Risks**: {{technical_risks}}
+          **Integration Risks**: {{integration_risks}}
+          **Deployment Risks**: {{deployment_risks}}
+          **Mitigation Strategies**: {{mitigation_strategies}}
+
+  - id: epic-structure
+    title: Epic and Story Structure
+    instruction: |
+      For brownfield projects, favor a single comprehensive epic unless the user is clearly requesting multiple unrelated enhancements. Before presenting the epic structure, confirm: "Based on my analysis of your existing project, I believe this enhancement should be structured as [single epic/multiple epics] because [rationale based on actual project analysis]. Does this align with your understanding of the work required?"
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: epic-approach
+        title: Epic Approach
+        instruction: Explain the rationale for epic structure - typically single epic for brownfield unless multiple unrelated features
+        template: "**Epic Structure Decision**: {{epic_decision}} with rationale"
+
+  - id: epic-details
+    title: "Epic 1: {{enhancement_title}}"
+    instruction: |
+      Comprehensive epic that delivers the brownfield enhancement while maintaining existing functionality
+      
+      CRITICAL STORY SEQUENCING FOR BROWNFIELD:
+      - Stories must ensure existing functionality remains intact
+      - Each story should include verification that existing features still work
+      - Stories should be sequenced to minimize risk to existing system
+      - Include rollback considerations for each story
+      - Focus on incremental integration rather than big-bang changes
+      - Size stories for AI agent execution in existing codebase context
+      - MANDATORY: Present the complete story sequence and ask: "This story sequence is designed to minimize risk to your existing system. Does this order make sense given your project's architecture and constraints?"
+      - Stories must be logically sequential with clear dependencies identified
+      - Each story must deliver value while maintaining system integrity
+    template: |
+      **Epic Goal**: {{epic_goal}}
+      
+      **Integration Requirements**: {{integration_requirements}}
+    sections:
+      - id: story
+        title: "Story 1.{{story_number}} {{story_title}}"
+        repeatable: true
+        template: |
+          As a {{user_type}},
+          I want {{action}},
+          so that {{benefit}}.
+        sections:
+          - id: acceptance-criteria
+            title: Acceptance Criteria
+            type: numbered-list
+            instruction: Define criteria that include both new functionality and existing system integrity
+            item_template: "{{criterion_number}}: {{criteria}}"
+          - id: integration-verification
+            title: Integration Verification
+            instruction: Specific verification steps to ensure existing functionality remains intact
+            type: numbered-list
+            prefix: IV
+            items:
+              - template: "IV1: {{existing_functionality_verification}}"
+              - template: "IV2: {{integration_point_verification}}"
+              - template: "IV3: {{performance_impact_verification}}"

bmad-core/templates/competitor-analysis-tmpl.md

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-# Competitive Analysis Report: {{Project/Product Name}}
-
-[[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/competitor-analysis.md]]
-
-[[LLM: This template guides comprehensive competitor analysis. Start by understanding the user's competitive intelligence needs and strategic objectives. Help them identify and prioritize competitors before diving into detailed analysis.]]
-
-## Executive Summary
-
-{{Provide high-level competitive insights, main threats and opportunities, and recommended strategic actions. Write this section LAST after completing all analysis.}}
-
-## Analysis Scope & Methodology
-
-### Analysis Purpose
-
-{{Define the primary purpose:
-
-- New market entry assessment
-- Product positioning strategy
-- Feature gap analysis
-- Pricing strategy development
-- Partnership/acquisition targets
-- Competitive threat assessment}}
-
-### Competitor Categories Analyzed
-
-{{List categories included:
-
-- Direct Competitors: Same product/service, same target market
-- Indirect Competitors: Different product, same need/problem
-- Potential Competitors: Could enter market easily
-- Substitute Products: Alternative solutions
-- Aspirational Competitors: Best-in-class examples}}
-
-### Research Methodology
-
-{{Describe approach:
-
-- Information sources used
-- Analysis timeframe
-- Confidence levels
-- Limitations}}
-
-## Competitive Landscape Overview
-
-### Market Structure
-
-{{Describe the competitive environment:
-
-- Number of active competitors
-- Market concentration (fragmented/consolidated)
-- Competitive dynamics
-- Recent market entries/exits}}
-
-### Competitor Prioritization Matrix
-
-[[LLM: Help categorize competitors by market share and strategic threat level]]
-
-{{Create a 2x2 matrix:
-
-- Priority 1 (Core Competitors): High Market Share + High Threat
-- Priority 2 (Emerging Threats): Low Market Share + High Threat
-- Priority 3 (Established Players): High Market Share + Low Threat
-- Priority 4 (Monitor Only): Low Market Share + Low Threat}}
-
-## Individual Competitor Profiles
-
-[[LLM: Create detailed profiles for each Priority 1 and Priority 2 competitor. For Priority 3 and 4, create condensed profiles.]]
-
-### {{Competitor Name}} - Priority {{1/2/3/4}}
-
-#### Company Overview
-
-- **Founded:** {{Year, founders}}
-- **Headquarters:** {{Location}}
-- **Company Size:** {{Employees, revenue if known}}
-- **Funding:** {{Total raised, key investors}}
-- **Leadership:** {{Key executives}}
-
-#### Business Model & Strategy
-
-- **Revenue Model:** {{How they make money}}
-- **Target Market:** {{Primary customer segments}}
-- **Value Proposition:** {{Core value promise}}
-- **Go-to-Market Strategy:** {{Sales and marketing approach}}
-- **Strategic Focus:** {{Current priorities}}
-
-#### Product/Service Analysis
-
-- **Core Offerings:** {{Main products/services}}
-- **Key Features:** {{Standout capabilities}}
-- **User Experience:** {{UX strengths/weaknesses}}
-- **Technology Stack:** {{If relevant/known}}
-- **Pricing:** {{Model and price points}}
-
-#### Strengths & Weaknesses
-
-**Strengths:**
-
-- {{Strength 1}}
-- {{Strength 2}}
-- {{Strength 3}}
-
-**Weaknesses:**
-
-- {{Weakness 1}}
-- {{Weakness 2}}
-- {{Weakness 3}}
-
-#### Market Position & Performance
-
-- **Market Share:** {{Estimate if available}}
-- **Customer Base:** {{Size, notable clients}}
-- **Growth Trajectory:** {{Trending up/down/stable}}
-- **Recent Developments:** {{Key news, releases}}
-
-<<REPEAT for each priority competitor>>
-
-## Comparative Analysis
-
-### Feature Comparison Matrix
-
-[[LLM: Create a detailed comparison table of key features across competitors]]
-
-| Feature Category            | {{Your Company}}    | {{Competitor 1}}    | {{Competitor 2}}    | {{Competitor 3}}    |
-| --------------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------- |
-| **Core Functionality**      |
-| Feature A                   | {{✓/✗/Partial}}     | {{✓/✗/Partial}}     | {{✓/✗/Partial}}     | {{✓/✗/Partial}}     |
-| Feature B                   | {{✓/✗/Partial}}     | {{✓/✗/Partial}}     | {{✓/✗/Partial}}     | {{✓/✗/Partial}}     |
-| **User Experience**         |
-| Mobile App                  | {{Rating/Status}}   | {{Rating/Status}}   | {{Rating/Status}}   | {{Rating/Status}}   |
-| Onboarding Time             | {{Time}}            | {{Time}}            | {{Time}}            | {{Time}}            |
-| **Integration & Ecosystem** |
-| API Availability            | {{Yes/No/Limited}}  | {{Yes/No/Limited}}  | {{Yes/No/Limited}}  | {{Yes/No/Limited}}  |
-| Third-party Integrations    | {{Number/Key ones}} | {{Number/Key ones}} | {{Number/Key ones}} | {{Number/Key ones}} |
-| **Pricing & Plans**         |
-| Starting Price              | {{$X}}              | {{$X}}              | {{$X}}              | {{$X}}              |
-| Free Tier                   | {{Yes/No}}          | {{Yes/No}}          | {{Yes/No}}          | {{Yes/No}}          |
-
-### SWOT Comparison
-
-[[LLM: Create SWOT analysis for your solution vs. top competitors]]
-
-#### Your Solution
-
-- **Strengths:** {{List key strengths}}
-- **Weaknesses:** {{List key weaknesses}}
-- **Opportunities:** {{List opportunities}}
-- **Threats:** {{List threats}}
-
-#### vs. {{Main Competitor}}
-
-- **Competitive Advantages:** {{Where you're stronger}}
-- **Competitive Disadvantages:** {{Where they're stronger}}
-- **Differentiation Opportunities:** {{How to stand out}}
-
-### Positioning Map
-
-[[LLM: Describe competitor positions on key dimensions]]
-
-{{Create a positioning description using 2 key dimensions relevant to the market, such as:
-
-- Price vs. Features
-- Ease of Use vs. Power
-- Specialization vs. Breadth
-- Self-Serve vs. High-Touch}}
-
-## Strategic Analysis
-
-### Competitive Advantages Assessment
-
-#### Sustainable Advantages
-
-{{Identify moats and defensible positions:
-
-- Network effects
-- Switching costs
-- Brand strength
-- Technology barriers
-- Regulatory advantages}}
-
-#### Vulnerable Points
-
-{{Where competitors could be challenged:
-
-- Weak customer segments
-- Missing features
-- Poor user experience
-- High prices
-- Limited geographic presence}}
-
-### Blue Ocean Opportunities
-
-[[LLM: Identify uncontested market spaces]]
-
-{{List opportunities to create new market space:
-
-- Underserved segments
-- Unaddressed use cases
-- New business models
-- Geographic expansion
-- Different value propositions}}
-
-## Strategic Recommendations
-
-### Differentiation Strategy
-
-{{How to position against competitors:
-
-- Unique value propositions to emphasize
-- Features to prioritize
-- Segments to target
-- Messaging and positioning}}
-
-### Competitive Response Planning
-
-#### Offensive Strategies
-
-{{How to gain market share:
-
-- Target competitor weaknesses
-- Win competitive deals
-- Capture their customers}}
-
-#### Defensive Strategies
-
-{{How to protect your position:
-
-- Strengthen vulnerable areas
-- Build switching costs
-- Deepen customer relationships}}
-
-### Partnership & Ecosystem Strategy
-
-{{Potential collaboration opportunities:
-
-- Complementary players
-- Channel partners
-- Technology integrations
-- Strategic alliances}}
-
-## Monitoring & Intelligence Plan
-
-### Key Competitors to Track
-
-{{Priority list with rationale}}
-
-### Monitoring Metrics
-
-{{What to track:
-
-- Product updates
-- Pricing changes
-- Customer wins/losses
-- Funding/M&A activity
-- Market messaging}}
-
-### Intelligence Sources
-
-{{Where to gather ongoing intelligence:
-
-- Company websites/blogs
-- Customer reviews
-- Industry reports
-- Social media
-- Patent filings}}
-
-### Update Cadence
-
-{{Recommended review schedule:
-
-- Weekly: {{What to check}}
-- Monthly: {{What to review}}
-- Quarterly: {{Deep analysis}}}}
-
----
-
-[[LLM: After completing the document, offer advanced elicitation with these custom options for competitive analysis:
-
-**Competitive Analysis Elicitation Actions** 0. Deep dive on a specific competitor's strategy
-
-1. Analyze competitive dynamics in a specific segment
-2. War game competitive responses to your moves
-3. Explore partnership vs. competition scenarios
-4. Stress test differentiation claims
-5. Analyze disruption potential (yours or theirs)
-6. Compare to competition in adjacent markets
-7. Generate win/loss analysis insights
-8. If only we had known about [competitor X's plan]...
-9. Proceed to next section
-
-These replace the standard elicitation options when working on competitive analysis documents.]]

bmad-core/templates/competitor-analysis-tmpl.yaml

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+template:
+  id: competitor-analysis-template-v2
+  name: Competitive Analysis Report
+  version: 2.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: docs/competitor-analysis.md
+    title: "Competitive Analysis Report: {{project_product_name}}"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: interactive
+  elicitation: advanced-elicitation
+  custom_elicitation:
+    title: "Competitive Analysis Elicitation Actions"
+    options:
+      - "Deep dive on a specific competitor's strategy"
+      - "Analyze competitive dynamics in a specific segment"
+      - "War game competitive responses to your moves"
+      - "Explore partnership vs. competition scenarios"
+      - "Stress test differentiation claims"
+      - "Analyze disruption potential (yours or theirs)"
+      - "Compare to competition in adjacent markets"
+      - "Generate win/loss analysis insights"
+      - "If only we had known about [competitor X's plan]..."
+      - "Proceed to next section"
+
+sections:
+  - id: executive-summary
+    title: Executive Summary
+    instruction: Provide high-level competitive insights, main threats and opportunities, and recommended strategic actions. Write this section LAST after completing all analysis.
+
+  - id: analysis-scope
+    title: Analysis Scope & Methodology
+    instruction: This template guides comprehensive competitor analysis. Start by understanding the user's competitive intelligence needs and strategic objectives. Help them identify and prioritize competitors before diving into detailed analysis.
+    sections:
+      - id: analysis-purpose
+        title: Analysis Purpose
+        instruction: |
+          Define the primary purpose:
+          - New market entry assessment
+          - Product positioning strategy
+          - Feature gap analysis
+          - Pricing strategy development
+          - Partnership/acquisition targets
+          - Competitive threat assessment
+      - id: competitor-categories
+        title: Competitor Categories Analyzed
+        instruction: |
+          List categories included:
+          - Direct Competitors: Same product/service, same target market
+          - Indirect Competitors: Different product, same need/problem
+          - Potential Competitors: Could enter market easily
+          - Substitute Products: Alternative solutions
+          - Aspirational Competitors: Best-in-class examples
+      - id: research-methodology
+        title: Research Methodology
+        instruction: |
+          Describe approach:
+          - Information sources used
+          - Analysis timeframe
+          - Confidence levels
+          - Limitations
+
+  - id: competitive-landscape
+    title: Competitive Landscape Overview
+    sections:
+      - id: market-structure
+        title: Market Structure
+        instruction: |
+          Describe the competitive environment:
+          - Number of active competitors
+          - Market concentration (fragmented/consolidated)
+          - Competitive dynamics
+          - Recent market entries/exits
+      - id: prioritization-matrix
+        title: Competitor Prioritization Matrix
+        instruction: |
+          Help categorize competitors by market share and strategic threat level
+          
+          Create a 2x2 matrix:
+          - Priority 1 (Core Competitors): High Market Share + High Threat
+          - Priority 2 (Emerging Threats): Low Market Share + High Threat
+          - Priority 3 (Established Players): High Market Share + Low Threat
+          - Priority 4 (Monitor Only): Low Market Share + Low Threat
+
+  - id: competitor-profiles
+    title: Individual Competitor Profiles
+    instruction: Create detailed profiles for each Priority 1 and Priority 2 competitor. For Priority 3 and 4, create condensed profiles.
+    repeatable: true
+    sections:
+      - id: competitor
+        title: "{{competitor_name}} - Priority {{priority_level}}"
+        sections:
+          - id: company-overview
+            title: Company Overview
+            template: |
+              - **Founded:** {{year_founders}}
+              - **Headquarters:** {{location}}
+              - **Company Size:** {{employees_revenue}}
+              - **Funding:** {{total_raised_investors}}
+              - **Leadership:** {{key_executives}}
+          - id: business-model
+            title: Business Model & Strategy
+            template: |
+              - **Revenue Model:** {{revenue_model}}
+              - **Target Market:** {{customer_segments}}
+              - **Value Proposition:** {{value_promise}}
+              - **Go-to-Market Strategy:** {{gtm_approach}}
+              - **Strategic Focus:** {{current_priorities}}
+          - id: product-analysis
+            title: Product/Service Analysis
+            template: |
+              - **Core Offerings:** {{main_products}}
+              - **Key Features:** {{standout_capabilities}}
+              - **User Experience:** {{ux_assessment}}
+              - **Technology Stack:** {{tech_stack}}
+              - **Pricing:** {{pricing_model}}
+          - id: strengths-weaknesses
+            title: Strengths & Weaknesses
+            sections:
+              - id: strengths
+                title: Strengths
+                type: bullet-list
+                template: "- {{strength}}"
+              - id: weaknesses
+                title: Weaknesses
+                type: bullet-list
+                template: "- {{weakness}}"
+          - id: market-position
+            title: Market Position & Performance
+            template: |
+              - **Market Share:** {{market_share_estimate}}
+              - **Customer Base:** {{customer_size_notables}}
+              - **Growth Trajectory:** {{growth_trend}}
+              - **Recent Developments:** {{key_news}}
+
+  - id: comparative-analysis
+    title: Comparative Analysis
+    sections:
+      - id: feature-comparison
+        title: Feature Comparison Matrix
+        instruction: Create a detailed comparison table of key features across competitors
+        type: table
+        columns: ["Feature Category", "{{your_company}}", "{{competitor_1}}", "{{competitor_2}}", "{{competitor_3}}"]
+        rows:
+          - category: "Core Functionality"
+            items:
+              - ["Feature A", "{{status}}", "{{status}}", "{{status}}", "{{status}}"]
+              - ["Feature B", "{{status}}", "{{status}}", "{{status}}", "{{status}}"]
+          - category: "User Experience"
+            items:
+              - ["Mobile App", "{{rating}}", "{{rating}}", "{{rating}}", "{{rating}}"]
+              - ["Onboarding Time", "{{time}}", "{{time}}", "{{time}}", "{{time}}"]
+          - category: "Integration & Ecosystem"
+            items:
+              - ["API Availability", "{{availability}}", "{{availability}}", "{{availability}}", "{{availability}}"]
+              - ["Third-party Integrations", "{{number}}", "{{number}}", "{{number}}", "{{number}}"]
+          - category: "Pricing & Plans"
+            items:
+              - ["Starting Price", "{{price}}", "{{price}}", "{{price}}", "{{price}}"]
+              - ["Free Tier", "{{yes_no}}", "{{yes_no}}", "{{yes_no}}", "{{yes_no}}"]
+      - id: swot-comparison
+        title: SWOT Comparison
+        instruction: Create SWOT analysis for your solution vs. top competitors
+        sections:
+          - id: your-solution
+            title: Your Solution
+            template: |
+              - **Strengths:** {{strengths}}
+              - **Weaknesses:** {{weaknesses}}
+              - **Opportunities:** {{opportunities}}
+              - **Threats:** {{threats}}
+          - id: vs-competitor
+            title: "vs. {{main_competitor}}"
+            template: |
+              - **Competitive Advantages:** {{your_advantages}}
+              - **Competitive Disadvantages:** {{their_advantages}}
+              - **Differentiation Opportunities:** {{differentiation}}
+      - id: positioning-map
+        title: Positioning Map
+        instruction: |
+          Describe competitor positions on key dimensions
+          
+          Create a positioning description using 2 key dimensions relevant to the market, such as:
+          - Price vs. Features
+          - Ease of Use vs. Power
+          - Specialization vs. Breadth
+          - Self-Serve vs. High-Touch
+
+  - id: strategic-analysis
+    title: Strategic Analysis
+    sections:
+      - id: competitive-advantages
+        title: Competitive Advantages Assessment
+        sections:
+          - id: sustainable-advantages
+            title: Sustainable Advantages
+            instruction: |
+              Identify moats and defensible positions:
+              - Network effects
+              - Switching costs
+              - Brand strength
+              - Technology barriers
+              - Regulatory advantages
+          - id: vulnerable-points
+            title: Vulnerable Points
+            instruction: |
+              Where competitors could be challenged:
+              - Weak customer segments
+              - Missing features
+              - Poor user experience
+              - High prices
+              - Limited geographic presence
+      - id: blue-ocean
+        title: Blue Ocean Opportunities
+        instruction: |
+          Identify uncontested market spaces
+          
+          List opportunities to create new market space:
+          - Underserved segments
+          - Unaddressed use cases
+          - New business models
+          - Geographic expansion
+          - Different value propositions
+
+  - id: strategic-recommendations
+    title: Strategic Recommendations
+    sections:
+      - id: differentiation-strategy
+        title: Differentiation Strategy
+        instruction: |
+          How to position against competitors:
+          - Unique value propositions to emphasize
+          - Features to prioritize
+          - Segments to target
+          - Messaging and positioning
+      - id: competitive-response
+        title: Competitive Response Planning
+        sections:
+          - id: offensive-strategies
+            title: Offensive Strategies
+            instruction: |
+              How to gain market share:
+              - Target competitor weaknesses
+              - Win competitive deals
+              - Capture their customers
+          - id: defensive-strategies
+            title: Defensive Strategies
+            instruction: |
+              How to protect your position:
+              - Strengthen vulnerable areas
+              - Build switching costs
+              - Deepen customer relationships
+      - id: partnership-ecosystem
+        title: Partnership & Ecosystem Strategy
+        instruction: |
+          Potential collaboration opportunities:
+          - Complementary players
+          - Channel partners
+          - Technology integrations
+          - Strategic alliances
+
+  - id: monitoring-plan
+    title: Monitoring & Intelligence Plan
+    sections:
+      - id: key-competitors
+        title: Key Competitors to Track
+        instruction: Priority list with rationale
+      - id: monitoring-metrics
+        title: Monitoring Metrics
+        instruction: |
+          What to track:
+          - Product updates
+          - Pricing changes
+          - Customer wins/losses
+          - Funding/M&A activity
+          - Market messaging
+      - id: intelligence-sources
+        title: Intelligence Sources
+        instruction: |
+          Where to gather ongoing intelligence:
+          - Company websites/blogs
+          - Customer reviews
+          - Industry reports
+          - Social media
+          - Patent filings
+      - id: update-cadence
+        title: Update Cadence
+        instruction: |
+          Recommended review schedule:
+          - Weekly: {{weekly_items}}
+          - Monthly: {{monthly_items}}
+          - Quarterly: {{quarterly_analysis}}

bmad-core/templates/front-end-architecture-tmpl.md

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-# {{Project Name}} Frontend Architecture Document
-
-[[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/ui-architecture.md]]
-
-[[LLM: Review provided documents including PRD, UX-UI Specification, and main Architecture Document. Focus on extracting technical implementation details needed for AI frontend tools and developer agents. Ask the user for any of these documents if you are unable to locate and were not provided.]]
-
-## Template and Framework Selection
-
-[[LLM: Before proceeding with frontend architecture design, check if the project is using a frontend starter template or existing codebase:
-
-1. Review the PRD, main architecture document, and brainstorming brief for mentions of:
-
-   - Frontend starter templates (e.g., Create React App, Next.js, Vite, Vue CLI, Angular CLI, etc.)
-   - UI kit or component library starters
-   - Existing frontend projects being used as a foundation
-   - Admin dashboard templates or other specialized starters
-   - Design system implementations
-
-2. If a frontend starter template or existing project is mentioned:
-
-   - Ask the user to provide access via one of these methods:
-     - Link to the starter template documentation
-     - Upload/attach the project files (for small projects)
-     - Share a link to the project repository
-   - Analyze the starter/existing project to understand:
-     - Pre-installed dependencies and versions
-     - Folder structure and file organization
-     - Built-in components and utilities
-     - Styling approach (CSS modules, styled-components, Tailwind, etc.)
-     - State management setup (if any)
-     - Routing configuration
-     - Testing setup and patterns
-     - Build and development scripts
-
-- Use this analysis to ensure your frontend architecture aligns with the starter's patterns
-
-3. If no frontend starter is mentioned but this is a new UI, ensure we know what the ui language and framework is:
-
-   - Based on the framework choice, suggest appropriate starters:
-     - React: Create React App, Next.js, Vite + React
-     - Vue: Vue CLI, Nuxt.js, Vite + Vue
-     - Angular: Angular CLI
-     - Or suggest popular UI templates if applicable
-   - Explain benefits specific to frontend development
-
-4. If the user confirms no starter template will be used:
-   - Note that all tooling, bundling, and configuration will need manual setup
-   - Proceed with frontend architecture from scratch
-
-Document the starter template decision and any constraints it imposes before proceeding.]]
-
-### Change Log
-
-[[LLM: Track document versions and changes]]
-
-| Date | Version | Description | Author |
-| :--- | :------ | :---------- | :----- |
-
-## Frontend Tech Stack
-
-[[LLM: Extract from main architecture's Technology Stack Table. This section MUST remain synchronized with the main architecture document. After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Technology Stack Table
-
-| Category              | Technology           | Version     | Purpose     | Rationale      |
-| :-------------------- | :------------------- | :---------- | :---------- | :------------- |
-| **Framework**         | {{framework}}        | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **UI Library**        | {{ui_library}}       | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **State Management**  | {{state_management}} | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Routing**           | {{routing_library}}  | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Build Tool**        | {{build_tool}}       | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Styling**           | {{styling_solution}} | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Testing**           | {{test_framework}}   | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Component Library** | {{component_lib}}    | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Form Handling**     | {{form_library}}     | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Animation**         | {{animation_lib}}    | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-| **Dev Tools**         | {{dev_tools}}        | {{version}} | {{purpose}} | {{why_chosen}} |
-
-[[LLM: Fill in appropriate technology choices based on the selected framework and project requirements.]]
-
-## Project Structure
-
-[[LLM: Define exact directory structure for AI tools based on the chosen framework. Be specific about where each type of file goes. Generate a structure that follows the framework's best practices and conventions. After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## Component Standards
-
-[[LLM: Define exact patterns for component creation based on the chosen framework. After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Component Template
-
-[[LLM: Generate a minimal but complete component template following the framework's best practices. Include TypeScript types, proper imports, and basic structure.]]
-
-### Naming Conventions
-
-[[LLM: Provide naming conventions specific to the chosen framework for components, files, services, state management, and other architectural elements.]]
-
-## State Management
-
-[[LLM: Define state management patterns based on the chosen framework. After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Store Structure
-
-[[LLM: Generate the state management directory structure appropriate for the chosen framework and selected state management solution.]]
-
-### State Management Template
-
-[[LLM: Provide a basic state management template/example following the framework's recommended patterns. Include TypeScript types and common operations like setting, updating, and clearing state.]]
-
-## API Integration
-
-[[LLM: Define API service patterns based on the chosen framework. After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Service Template
-
-[[LLM: Provide an API service template that follows the framework's conventions. Include proper TypeScript types, error handling, and async patterns.]]
-
-### API Client Configuration
-
-[[LLM: Show how to configure the HTTP client for the chosen framework, including authentication interceptors/middleware and error handling.]]
-
-## Routing
-
-[[LLM: Define routing structure and patterns based on the chosen framework. After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Route Configuration
-
-[[LLM: Provide routing configuration appropriate for the chosen framework. Include protected route patterns, lazy loading where applicable, and authentication guards/middleware.]]
-
-## Styling Guidelines
-
-[[LLM: Define styling approach based on the chosen framework. After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Styling Approach
-
-[[LLM: Describe the styling methodology appropriate for the chosen framework (CSS Modules, Styled Components, Tailwind, etc.) and provide basic patterns.]]
-
-### Global Theme Variables
-
-[[LLM: Provide a CSS custom properties (CSS variables) theme system that works across all frameworks. Include colors, spacing, typography, shadows, and dark mode support.]]
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-[[LLM: Define minimal testing requirements based on the chosen framework. After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Component Test Template
-
-[[LLM: Provide a basic component test template using the framework's recommended testing library. Include examples of rendering tests, user interaction tests, and mocking.]]
-
-### Testing Best Practices
-
-1. **Unit Tests**: Test individual components in isolation
-2. **Integration Tests**: Test component interactions
-3. **E2E Tests**: Test critical user flows (using Cypress/Playwright)
-4. **Coverage Goals**: Aim for 80% code coverage
-5. **Test Structure**: Arrange-Act-Assert pattern
-6. **Mock External Dependencies**: API calls, routing, state management
-
-## Environment Configuration
-
-[[LLM: List required environment variables based on the chosen framework. Show the appropriate format and naming conventions for the framework. After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-## Frontend Developer Standards
-
-### Critical Coding Rules
-
-[[LLM: List essential rules that prevent common AI mistakes, including both universal rules and framework-specific ones. After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Quick Reference
-
-[[LLM: Create a framework-specific cheat sheet with:
-
-- Common commands (dev server, build, test)
-- Key import patterns
-- File naming conventions
-- Project-specific patterns and utilities]]

bmad-core/templates/front-end-architecture-tmpl.yaml

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+template:
+  id: frontend-architecture-template-v2
+  name: Frontend Architecture Document
+  version: 2.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: docs/ui-architecture.md
+    title: "{{project_name}} Frontend Architecture Document"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: interactive
+  elicitation: advanced-elicitation
+
+sections:
+  - id: template-framework-selection
+    title: Template and Framework Selection
+    instruction: |
+      Review provided documents including PRD, UX-UI Specification, and main Architecture Document. Focus on extracting technical implementation details needed for AI frontend tools and developer agents. Ask the user for any of these documents if you are unable to locate and were not provided.
+      
+      Before proceeding with frontend architecture design, check if the project is using a frontend starter template or existing codebase:
+      
+      1. Review the PRD, main architecture document, and brainstorming brief for mentions of:
+         - Frontend starter templates (e.g., Create React App, Next.js, Vite, Vue CLI, Angular CLI, etc.)
+         - UI kit or component library starters
+         - Existing frontend projects being used as a foundation
+         - Admin dashboard templates or other specialized starters
+         - Design system implementations
+      
+      2. If a frontend starter template or existing project is mentioned:
+         - Ask the user to provide access via one of these methods:
+           - Link to the starter template documentation
+           - Upload/attach the project files (for small projects)
+           - Share a link to the project repository
+         - Analyze the starter/existing project to understand:
+           - Pre-installed dependencies and versions
+           - Folder structure and file organization
+           - Built-in components and utilities
+           - Styling approach (CSS modules, styled-components, Tailwind, etc.)
+           - State management setup (if any)
+           - Routing configuration
+           - Testing setup and patterns
+           - Build and development scripts
+         - Use this analysis to ensure your frontend architecture aligns with the starter's patterns
+      
+      3. If no frontend starter is mentioned but this is a new UI, ensure we know what the ui language and framework is:
+         - Based on the framework choice, suggest appropriate starters:
+           - React: Create React App, Next.js, Vite + React
+           - Vue: Vue CLI, Nuxt.js, Vite + Vue
+           - Angular: Angular CLI
+           - Or suggest popular UI templates if applicable
+         - Explain benefits specific to frontend development
+      
+      4. If the user confirms no starter template will be used:
+         - Note that all tooling, bundling, and configuration will need manual setup
+         - Proceed with frontend architecture from scratch
+      
+      Document the starter template decision and any constraints it imposes before proceeding.
+    sections:
+      - id: changelog
+        title: Change Log
+        type: table
+        columns: [Date, Version, Description, Author]
+        instruction: Track document versions and changes
+
+  - id: frontend-tech-stack
+    title: Frontend Tech Stack
+    instruction: Extract from main architecture's Technology Stack Table. This section MUST remain synchronized with the main architecture document.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: tech-stack-table
+        title: Technology Stack Table
+        type: table
+        columns: [Category, Technology, Version, Purpose, Rationale]
+        instruction: Fill in appropriate technology choices based on the selected framework and project requirements.
+        rows:
+          - ["Framework", "{{framework}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["UI Library", "{{ui_library}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["State Management", "{{state_management}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Routing", "{{routing_library}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Build Tool", "{{build_tool}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Styling", "{{styling_solution}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Testing", "{{test_framework}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Component Library", "{{component_lib}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Form Handling", "{{form_library}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Animation", "{{animation_lib}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Dev Tools", "{{dev_tools}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+
+  - id: project-structure
+    title: Project Structure
+    instruction: Define exact directory structure for AI tools based on the chosen framework. Be specific about where each type of file goes. Generate a structure that follows the framework's best practices and conventions.
+    elicit: true
+    type: code
+    language: plaintext
+
+  - id: component-standards
+    title: Component Standards
+    instruction: Define exact patterns for component creation based on the chosen framework.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: component-template
+        title: Component Template
+        instruction: Generate a minimal but complete component template following the framework's best practices. Include TypeScript types, proper imports, and basic structure.
+        type: code
+        language: typescript
+      - id: naming-conventions
+        title: Naming Conventions
+        instruction: Provide naming conventions specific to the chosen framework for components, files, services, state management, and other architectural elements.
+
+  - id: state-management
+    title: State Management
+    instruction: Define state management patterns based on the chosen framework.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: store-structure
+        title: Store Structure
+        instruction: Generate the state management directory structure appropriate for the chosen framework and selected state management solution.
+        type: code
+        language: plaintext
+      - id: state-template
+        title: State Management Template
+        instruction: Provide a basic state management template/example following the framework's recommended patterns. Include TypeScript types and common operations like setting, updating, and clearing state.
+        type: code
+        language: typescript
+
+  - id: api-integration
+    title: API Integration
+    instruction: Define API service patterns based on the chosen framework.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: service-template
+        title: Service Template
+        instruction: Provide an API service template that follows the framework's conventions. Include proper TypeScript types, error handling, and async patterns.
+        type: code
+        language: typescript
+      - id: api-client-config
+        title: API Client Configuration
+        instruction: Show how to configure the HTTP client for the chosen framework, including authentication interceptors/middleware and error handling.
+        type: code
+        language: typescript
+
+  - id: routing
+    title: Routing
+    instruction: Define routing structure and patterns based on the chosen framework.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: route-configuration
+        title: Route Configuration
+        instruction: Provide routing configuration appropriate for the chosen framework. Include protected route patterns, lazy loading where applicable, and authentication guards/middleware.
+        type: code
+        language: typescript
+
+  - id: styling-guidelines
+    title: Styling Guidelines
+    instruction: Define styling approach based on the chosen framework.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: styling-approach
+        title: Styling Approach
+        instruction: Describe the styling methodology appropriate for the chosen framework (CSS Modules, Styled Components, Tailwind, etc.) and provide basic patterns.
+      - id: global-theme
+        title: Global Theme Variables
+        instruction: Provide a CSS custom properties (CSS variables) theme system that works across all frameworks. Include colors, spacing, typography, shadows, and dark mode support.
+        type: code
+        language: css
+
+  - id: testing-requirements
+    title: Testing Requirements
+    instruction: Define minimal testing requirements based on the chosen framework.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: component-test-template
+        title: Component Test Template
+        instruction: Provide a basic component test template using the framework's recommended testing library. Include examples of rendering tests, user interaction tests, and mocking.
+        type: code
+        language: typescript
+      - id: testing-best-practices
+        title: Testing Best Practices
+        type: numbered-list
+        items:
+          - "**Unit Tests**: Test individual components in isolation"
+          - "**Integration Tests**: Test component interactions"
+          - "**E2E Tests**: Test critical user flows (using Cypress/Playwright)"
+          - "**Coverage Goals**: Aim for 80% code coverage"
+          - "**Test Structure**: Arrange-Act-Assert pattern"
+          - "**Mock External Dependencies**: API calls, routing, state management"
+
+  - id: environment-configuration
+    title: Environment Configuration
+    instruction: List required environment variables based on the chosen framework. Show the appropriate format and naming conventions for the framework.
+    elicit: true
+
+  - id: frontend-developer-standards
+    title: Frontend Developer Standards
+    sections:
+      - id: critical-coding-rules
+        title: Critical Coding Rules
+        instruction: List essential rules that prevent common AI mistakes, including both universal rules and framework-specific ones.
+        elicit: true
+      - id: quick-reference
+        title: Quick Reference
+        instruction: |
+          Create a framework-specific cheat sheet with:
+          - Common commands (dev server, build, test)
+          - Key import patterns
+          - File naming conventions
+          - Project-specific patterns and utilities

bmad-core/templates/front-end-spec-tmpl.md

@@ -1,413 +0,0 @@
-# {{Project Name}} UI/UX Specification
-
-[[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/front-end-spec.md]]
-
-[[LLM: Review provided documents including Project Brief, PRD, and any user research to gather context. Focus on understanding user needs, pain points, and desired outcomes before beginning the specification.]]
-
-## Introduction
-
-[[LLM: Establish the document's purpose and scope. Keep the content below but ensure project name is properly substituted.]]
-
-This document defines the user experience goals, information architecture, user flows, and visual design specifications for {{Project Name}}'s user interface. It serves as the foundation for visual design and frontend development, ensuring a cohesive and user-centered experience.
-
-### Overall UX Goals & Principles
-
-[[LLM: Work with the user to establish and document the following. If not already defined, facilitate a discussion to determine:
-
-1. Target User Personas - elicit details or confirm existing ones from PRD
-2. Key Usability Goals - understand what success looks like for users
-3. Core Design Principles - establish 3-5 guiding principles
-
-After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Target User Personas
-
-{{persona_descriptions}}
-
-@{example: personas}
-
-- **Power User:** Technical professionals who need advanced features and efficiency
-- **Casual User:** Occasional users who prioritize ease of use and clear guidance
-- **Administrator:** System managers who need control and oversight capabilities
-  @{/example}
-
-### Usability Goals
-
-{{usability_goals}}
-
-@{example: usability_goals}
-
-- Ease of learning: New users can complete core tasks within 5 minutes
-- Efficiency of use: Power users can complete frequent tasks with minimal clicks
-- Error prevention: Clear validation and confirmation for destructive actions
-- Memorability: Infrequent users can return without relearning
-  @{/example}
-
-### Design Principles
-
-{{design_principles}}
-
-@{example: design_principles}
-
-1. **Clarity over cleverness** - Prioritize clear communication over aesthetic innovation
-2. **Progressive disclosure** - Show only what's needed, when it's needed
-3. **Consistent patterns** - Use familiar UI patterns throughout the application
-4. **Immediate feedback** - Every action should have a clear, immediate response
-5. **Accessible by default** - Design for all users from the start
-   @{/example}
-
-### Change Log
-
-[[LLM: Track document versions and changes]]
-
-| Date | Version | Description | Author |
-| :--- | :------ | :---------- | :----- |
-
-## Information Architecture (IA)
-
-[[LLM: Collaborate with the user to create a comprehensive information architecture:
-
-1. Build a Site Map or Screen Inventory showing all major areas
-2. Define the Navigation Structure (primary, secondary, breadcrumbs)
-3. Use Mermaid diagrams for visual representation
-4. Consider user mental models and expected groupings
-
-After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Site Map / Screen Inventory
-
-```mermaid
-{{sitemap_diagram}}
-```
-
-@{example: sitemap}
-
-```mermaid
-graph TD
-    A[Homepage] --> B[Dashboard]
-    A --> C[Products]
-    A --> D[Account]
-    B --> B1[Analytics]
-    B --> B2[Recent Activity]
-    C --> C1[Browse]
-    C --> C2[Search]
-    C --> C3[Product Details]
-    D --> D1[Profile]
-    D --> D2[Settings]
-    D --> D3[Billing]
-```
-
-@{/example}
-
-### Navigation Structure
-
-**Primary Navigation:** {{primary_nav_description}}
-
-**Secondary Navigation:** {{secondary_nav_description}}
-
-**Breadcrumb Strategy:** {{breadcrumb_strategy}}
-
-## User Flows
-
-[[LLM: For each critical user task identified in the PRD:
-
-1. Define the user's goal clearly
-2. Map out all steps including decision points
-3. Consider edge cases and error states
-4. Use Mermaid flow diagrams for clarity
-5. Link to external tools (Figma/Miro) if detailed flows exist there
-
-Create subsections for each major flow. After presenting all flows, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-<<REPEAT: user_flow>>
-
-### {{flow_name}}
-
-**User Goal:** {{flow_goal}}
-
-**Entry Points:** {{entry_points}}
-
-**Success Criteria:** {{success_criteria}}
-
-#### Flow Diagram
-
-```mermaid
-{{flow_diagram}}
-```
-
-**Edge Cases & Error Handling:**
-
-- {{edge_case_1}}
-- {{edge_case_2}}
-
-**Notes:** {{flow_notes}}
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-@{example: user_flow}
-
-### User Registration
-
-**User Goal:** Create a new account to access the platform
-
-**Entry Points:** Homepage CTA, Login page link, Marketing landing pages
-
-**Success Criteria:** User successfully creates account and reaches dashboard
-
-#### Flow Diagram
-
-```mermaid
-graph TD
-    Start[Landing Page] --> Click[Click Sign Up]
-    Click --> Form[Registration Form]
-    Form --> Fill[Fill Required Fields]
-    Fill --> Submit[Submit Form]
-    Submit --> Validate{Valid?}
-    Validate -->|No| Error[Show Errors]
-    Error --> Form
-    Validate -->|Yes| Verify[Email Verification]
-    Verify --> Complete[Account Created]
-    Complete --> Dashboard[Redirect to Dashboard]
-```
-
-**Edge Cases & Error Handling:**
-
-- Duplicate email: Show inline error with password recovery option
-- Weak password: Real-time feedback on password strength
-- Network error: Preserve form data and show retry option
-  @{/example}
-
-## Wireframes & Mockups
-
-[[LLM: Clarify where detailed visual designs will be created (Figma, Sketch, etc.) and how to reference them. If low-fidelity wireframes are needed, offer to help conceptualize layouts for key screens.
-
-After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-**Primary Design Files:** {{design_tool_link}}
-
-### Key Screen Layouts
-
-<<REPEAT: screen_layout>>
-
-#### {{screen_name}}
-
-**Purpose:** {{screen_purpose}}
-
-**Key Elements:**
-
-- {{element_1}}
-- {{element_2}}
-- {{element_3}}
-
-**Interaction Notes:** {{interaction_notes}}
-
-**Design File Reference:** {{specific_frame_link}}
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-## Component Library / Design System
-
-[[LLM: Discuss whether to use an existing design system or create a new one. If creating new, identify foundational components and their key states. Note that detailed technical specs belong in front-end-architecture.
-
-After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-**Design System Approach:** {{design_system_approach}}
-
-### Core Components
-
-<<REPEAT: component>>
-
-#### {{component_name}}
-
-**Purpose:** {{component_purpose}}
-
-**Variants:** {{component_variants}}
-
-**States:** {{component_states}}
-
-**Usage Guidelines:** {{usage_guidelines}}
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-@{example: component}
-
-#### Button
-
-**Purpose:** Primary interaction element for user actions
-
-**Variants:** Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Destructive
-
-**States:** Default, Hover, Active, Disabled, Loading
-
-**Usage Guidelines:**
-
-- Use Primary for main CTAs (one per view)
-- Secondary for supporting actions
-- Destructive only for permanent deletions with confirmation
-  @{/example}
-
-## Branding & Style Guide
-
-[[LLM: Link to existing style guide or define key brand elements. Ensure consistency with company brand guidelines if they exist.
-
-After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Visual Identity
-
-**Brand Guidelines:** {{brand_guidelines_link}}
-
-### Color Palette
-
-| Color Type    | Hex Code            | Usage                            |
-| :------------ | :------------------ | :------------------------------- |
-| **Primary**   | {{primary_color}}   | {{primary_usage}}                |
-| **Secondary** | {{secondary_color}} | {{secondary_usage}}              |
-| **Accent**    | {{accent_color}}    | {{accent_usage}}                 |
-| **Success**   | {{success_color}}   | Positive feedback, confirmations |
-| **Warning**   | {{warning_color}}   | Cautions, important notices      |
-| **Error**     | {{error_color}}     | Errors, destructive actions      |
-| **Neutral**   | {{neutral_colors}}  | Text, borders, backgrounds       |
-
-### Typography
-
-**Font Families:**
-
-- **Primary:** {{primary_font}}
-- **Secondary:** {{secondary_font}}
-- **Monospace:** {{mono_font}}
-
-**Type Scale:**
-| Element | Size | Weight | Line Height |
-|:--------|:-----|:-------|:------------|
-| H1 | {{h1_size}} | {{h1_weight}} | {{h1_line}} |
-| H2 | {{h2_size}} | {{h2_weight}} | {{h2_line}} |
-| H3 | {{h3_size}} | {{h3_weight}} | {{h3_line}} |
-| Body | {{body_size}} | {{body_weight}} | {{body_line}} |
-| Small | {{small_size}} | {{small_weight}} | {{small_line}} |
-
-### Iconography
-
-**Icon Library:** {{icon_library}}
-
-**Usage Guidelines:** {{icon_guidelines}}
-
-### Spacing & Layout
-
-**Grid System:** {{grid_system}}
-
-**Spacing Scale:** {{spacing_scale}}
-
-## Accessibility Requirements
-
-[[LLM: Define specific accessibility requirements based on target compliance level and user needs. Be comprehensive but practical.
-
-After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Compliance Target
-
-**Standard:** {{compliance_standard}}
-
-### Key Requirements
-
-**Visual:**
-
-- Color contrast ratios: {{contrast_requirements}}
-- Focus indicators: {{focus_requirements}}
-- Text sizing: {{text_requirements}}
-
-**Interaction:**
-
-- Keyboard navigation: {{keyboard_requirements}}
-- Screen reader support: {{screen_reader_requirements}}
-- Touch targets: {{touch_requirements}}
-
-**Content:**
-
-- Alternative text: {{alt_text_requirements}}
-- Heading structure: {{heading_requirements}}
-- Form labels: {{form_requirements}}
-
-### Testing Strategy
-
-{{accessibility_testing}}
-
-## Responsiveness Strategy
-
-[[LLM: Define breakpoints and adaptation strategies for different device sizes. Consider both technical constraints and user contexts.
-
-After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Breakpoints
-
-| Breakpoint | Min Width       | Max Width       | Target Devices      |
-| :--------- | :-------------- | :-------------- | :------------------ |
-| Mobile     | {{mobile_min}}  | {{mobile_max}}  | {{mobile_devices}}  |
-| Tablet     | {{tablet_min}}  | {{tablet_max}}  | {{tablet_devices}}  |
-| Desktop    | {{desktop_min}} | {{desktop_max}} | {{desktop_devices}} |
-| Wide       | {{wide_min}}    | -               | {{wide_devices}}    |
-
-### Adaptation Patterns
-
-**Layout Changes:** {{layout_adaptations}}
-
-**Navigation Changes:** {{nav_adaptations}}
-
-**Content Priority:** {{content_adaptations}}
-
-**Interaction Changes:** {{interaction_adaptations}}
-
-## Animation & Micro-interactions
-
-[[LLM: Define motion design principles and key interactions. Keep performance and accessibility in mind.
-
-After presenting this section, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Motion Principles
-
-{{motion_principles}}
-
-### Key Animations
-
-<<REPEAT: animation>>
-
-- **{{animation_name}}:** {{animation_description}} (Duration: {{duration}}, Easing: {{easing}})
-  <</REPEAT>>
-
-## Performance Considerations
-
-[[LLM: Define performance goals and strategies that impact UX design decisions.]]
-
-### Performance Goals
-
-- **Page Load:** {{load_time_goal}}
-- **Interaction Response:** {{interaction_goal}}
-- **Animation FPS:** {{animation_goal}}
-
-### Design Strategies
-
-{{performance_strategies}}
-
-## Next Steps
-
-[[LLM: After completing the UI/UX specification:
-
-1. Recommend review with stakeholders
-2. Suggest creating/updating visual designs in design tool
-3. Prepare for handoff to Design Architect for frontend architecture
-4. Note any open questions or decisions needed]]
-
-### Immediate Actions
-
-1. {{next_step_1}}
-2. {{next_step_2}}
-3. {{next_step_3}}
-
-### Design Handoff Checklist
-
-- [ ] All user flows documented
-- [ ] Component inventory complete
-- [ ] Accessibility requirements defined
-- [ ] Responsive strategy clear
-- [ ] Brand guidelines incorporated
-- [ ] Performance goals established
-
-## Checklist Results
-
-[[LLM: If a UI/UX checklist exists, run it against this document and report results here.]]

bmad-core/templates/front-end-spec-tmpl.yaml

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+template:
+  id: frontend-spec-template-v2
+  name: UI/UX Specification
+  version: 2.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: docs/front-end-spec.md
+    title: "{{project_name}} UI/UX Specification"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: interactive
+  elicitation: advanced-elicitation
+
+sections:
+  - id: introduction
+    title: Introduction
+    instruction: |
+      Review provided documents including Project Brief, PRD, and any user research to gather context. Focus on understanding user needs, pain points, and desired outcomes before beginning the specification.
+      
+      Establish the document's purpose and scope. Keep the content below but ensure project name is properly substituted.
+    content: |
+      This document defines the user experience goals, information architecture, user flows, and visual design specifications for {{project_name}}'s user interface. It serves as the foundation for visual design and frontend development, ensuring a cohesive and user-centered experience.
+    sections:
+      - id: ux-goals-principles
+        title: Overall UX Goals & Principles
+        instruction: |
+          Work with the user to establish and document the following. If not already defined, facilitate a discussion to determine:
+          
+          1. Target User Personas - elicit details or confirm existing ones from PRD
+          2. Key Usability Goals - understand what success looks like for users
+          3. Core Design Principles - establish 3-5 guiding principles
+        elicit: true
+        sections:
+          - id: user-personas
+            title: Target User Personas
+            template: "{{persona_descriptions}}"
+            examples:
+              - "**Power User:** Technical professionals who need advanced features and efficiency"
+              - "**Casual User:** Occasional users who prioritize ease of use and clear guidance"
+              - "**Administrator:** System managers who need control and oversight capabilities"
+          - id: usability-goals
+            title: Usability Goals
+            template: "{{usability_goals}}"
+            examples:
+              - "Ease of learning: New users can complete core tasks within 5 minutes"
+              - "Efficiency of use: Power users can complete frequent tasks with minimal clicks"
+              - "Error prevention: Clear validation and confirmation for destructive actions"
+              - "Memorability: Infrequent users can return without relearning"
+          - id: design-principles
+            title: Design Principles
+            template: "{{design_principles}}"
+            type: numbered-list
+            examples:
+              - "**Clarity over cleverness** - Prioritize clear communication over aesthetic innovation"
+              - "**Progressive disclosure** - Show only what's needed, when it's needed"
+              - "**Consistent patterns** - Use familiar UI patterns throughout the application"
+              - "**Immediate feedback** - Every action should have a clear, immediate response"
+              - "**Accessible by default** - Design for all users from the start"
+      - id: changelog
+        title: Change Log
+        type: table
+        columns: [Date, Version, Description, Author]
+        instruction: Track document versions and changes
+
+  - id: information-architecture
+    title: Information Architecture (IA)
+    instruction: |
+      Collaborate with the user to create a comprehensive information architecture:
+      
+      1. Build a Site Map or Screen Inventory showing all major areas
+      2. Define the Navigation Structure (primary, secondary, breadcrumbs)
+      3. Use Mermaid diagrams for visual representation
+      4. Consider user mental models and expected groupings
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: sitemap
+        title: Site Map / Screen Inventory
+        type: mermaid
+        mermaid_type: graph
+        template: "{{sitemap_diagram}}"
+        examples:
+          - |
+            graph TD
+                A[Homepage] --> B[Dashboard]
+                A --> C[Products]
+                A --> D[Account]
+                B --> B1[Analytics]
+                B --> B2[Recent Activity]
+                C --> C1[Browse]
+                C --> C2[Search]
+                C --> C3[Product Details]
+                D --> D1[Profile]
+                D --> D2[Settings]
+                D --> D3[Billing]
+      - id: navigation-structure
+        title: Navigation Structure
+        template: |
+          **Primary Navigation:** {{primary_nav_description}}
+          
+          **Secondary Navigation:** {{secondary_nav_description}}
+          
+          **Breadcrumb Strategy:** {{breadcrumb_strategy}}
+
+  - id: user-flows
+    title: User Flows
+    instruction: |
+      For each critical user task identified in the PRD:
+      
+      1. Define the user's goal clearly
+      2. Map out all steps including decision points
+      3. Consider edge cases and error states
+      4. Use Mermaid flow diagrams for clarity
+      5. Link to external tools (Figma/Miro) if detailed flows exist there
+      
+      Create subsections for each major flow.
+    elicit: true
+    repeatable: true
+    sections:
+      - id: flow
+        title: "{{flow_name}}"
+        template: |
+          **User Goal:** {{flow_goal}}
+          
+          **Entry Points:** {{entry_points}}
+          
+          **Success Criteria:** {{success_criteria}}
+        sections:
+          - id: flow-diagram
+            title: Flow Diagram
+            type: mermaid
+            mermaid_type: graph
+            template: "{{flow_diagram}}"
+          - id: edge-cases
+            title: "Edge Cases & Error Handling:"
+            type: bullet-list
+            template: "- {{edge_case}}"
+          - id: notes
+            template: "**Notes:** {{flow_notes}}"
+
+  - id: wireframes-mockups
+    title: Wireframes & Mockups
+    instruction: |
+      Clarify where detailed visual designs will be created (Figma, Sketch, etc.) and how to reference them. If low-fidelity wireframes are needed, offer to help conceptualize layouts for key screens.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: design-files
+        template: "**Primary Design Files:** {{design_tool_link}}"
+      - id: key-screen-layouts
+        title: Key Screen Layouts
+        repeatable: true
+        sections:
+          - id: screen
+            title: "{{screen_name}}"
+            template: |
+              **Purpose:** {{screen_purpose}}
+              
+              **Key Elements:**
+              - {{element_1}}
+              - {{element_2}}
+              - {{element_3}}
+              
+              **Interaction Notes:** {{interaction_notes}}
+              
+              **Design File Reference:** {{specific_frame_link}}
+
+  - id: component-library
+    title: Component Library / Design System
+    instruction: |
+      Discuss whether to use an existing design system or create a new one. If creating new, identify foundational components and their key states. Note that detailed technical specs belong in front-end-architecture.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: design-system-approach
+        template: "**Design System Approach:** {{design_system_approach}}"
+      - id: core-components
+        title: Core Components
+        repeatable: true
+        sections:
+          - id: component
+            title: "{{component_name}}"
+            template: |
+              **Purpose:** {{component_purpose}}
+              
+              **Variants:** {{component_variants}}
+              
+              **States:** {{component_states}}
+              
+              **Usage Guidelines:** {{usage_guidelines}}
+
+  - id: branding-style
+    title: Branding & Style Guide
+    instruction: Link to existing style guide or define key brand elements. Ensure consistency with company brand guidelines if they exist.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: visual-identity
+        title: Visual Identity
+        template: "**Brand Guidelines:** {{brand_guidelines_link}}"
+      - id: color-palette
+        title: Color Palette
+        type: table
+        columns: ["Color Type", "Hex Code", "Usage"]
+        rows:
+          - ["Primary", "{{primary_color}}", "{{primary_usage}}"]
+          - ["Secondary", "{{secondary_color}}", "{{secondary_usage}}"]
+          - ["Accent", "{{accent_color}}", "{{accent_usage}}"]
+          - ["Success", "{{success_color}}", "Positive feedback, confirmations"]
+          - ["Warning", "{{warning_color}}", "Cautions, important notices"]
+          - ["Error", "{{error_color}}", "Errors, destructive actions"]
+          - ["Neutral", "{{neutral_colors}}", "Text, borders, backgrounds"]
+      - id: typography
+        title: Typography
+        sections:
+          - id: font-families
+            title: Font Families
+            template: |
+              - **Primary:** {{primary_font}}
+              - **Secondary:** {{secondary_font}}
+              - **Monospace:** {{mono_font}}
+          - id: type-scale
+            title: Type Scale
+            type: table
+            columns: ["Element", "Size", "Weight", "Line Height"]
+            rows:
+              - ["H1", "{{h1_size}}", "{{h1_weight}}", "{{h1_line}}"]
+              - ["H2", "{{h2_size}}", "{{h2_weight}}", "{{h2_line}}"]
+              - ["H3", "{{h3_size}}", "{{h3_weight}}", "{{h3_line}}"]
+              - ["Body", "{{body_size}}", "{{body_weight}}", "{{body_line}}"]
+              - ["Small", "{{small_size}}", "{{small_weight}}", "{{small_line}}"]
+      - id: iconography
+        title: Iconography
+        template: |
+          **Icon Library:** {{icon_library}}
+          
+          **Usage Guidelines:** {{icon_guidelines}}
+      - id: spacing-layout
+        title: Spacing & Layout
+        template: |
+          **Grid System:** {{grid_system}}
+          
+          **Spacing Scale:** {{spacing_scale}}
+
+  - id: accessibility
+    title: Accessibility Requirements
+    instruction: Define specific accessibility requirements based on target compliance level and user needs. Be comprehensive but practical.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: compliance-target
+        title: Compliance Target
+        template: "**Standard:** {{compliance_standard}}"
+      - id: key-requirements
+        title: Key Requirements
+        template: |
+          **Visual:**
+          - Color contrast ratios: {{contrast_requirements}}
+          - Focus indicators: {{focus_requirements}}
+          - Text sizing: {{text_requirements}}
+          
+          **Interaction:**
+          - Keyboard navigation: {{keyboard_requirements}}
+          - Screen reader support: {{screen_reader_requirements}}
+          - Touch targets: {{touch_requirements}}
+          
+          **Content:**
+          - Alternative text: {{alt_text_requirements}}
+          - Heading structure: {{heading_requirements}}
+          - Form labels: {{form_requirements}}
+      - id: testing-strategy
+        title: Testing Strategy
+        template: "{{accessibility_testing}}"
+
+  - id: responsiveness
+    title: Responsiveness Strategy
+    instruction: Define breakpoints and adaptation strategies for different device sizes. Consider both technical constraints and user contexts.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: breakpoints
+        title: Breakpoints
+        type: table
+        columns: ["Breakpoint", "Min Width", "Max Width", "Target Devices"]
+        rows:
+          - ["Mobile", "{{mobile_min}}", "{{mobile_max}}", "{{mobile_devices}}"]
+          - ["Tablet", "{{tablet_min}}", "{{tablet_max}}", "{{tablet_devices}}"]
+          - ["Desktop", "{{desktop_min}}", "{{desktop_max}}", "{{desktop_devices}}"]
+          - ["Wide", "{{wide_min}}", "-", "{{wide_devices}}"]
+      - id: adaptation-patterns
+        title: Adaptation Patterns
+        template: |
+          **Layout Changes:** {{layout_adaptations}}
+          
+          **Navigation Changes:** {{nav_adaptations}}
+          
+          **Content Priority:** {{content_adaptations}}
+          
+          **Interaction Changes:** {{interaction_adaptations}}
+
+  - id: animation
+    title: Animation & Micro-interactions
+    instruction: Define motion design principles and key interactions. Keep performance and accessibility in mind.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: motion-principles
+        title: Motion Principles
+        template: "{{motion_principles}}"
+      - id: key-animations
+        title: Key Animations
+        repeatable: true
+        template: "- **{{animation_name}}:** {{animation_description}} (Duration: {{duration}}, Easing: {{easing}})"
+
+  - id: performance
+    title: Performance Considerations
+    instruction: Define performance goals and strategies that impact UX design decisions.
+    sections:
+      - id: performance-goals
+        title: Performance Goals
+        template: |
+          - **Page Load:** {{load_time_goal}}
+          - **Interaction Response:** {{interaction_goal}}
+          - **Animation FPS:** {{animation_goal}}
+      - id: design-strategies
+        title: Design Strategies
+        template: "{{performance_strategies}}"
+
+  - id: next-steps
+    title: Next Steps
+    instruction: |
+      After completing the UI/UX specification:
+      
+      1. Recommend review with stakeholders
+      2. Suggest creating/updating visual designs in design tool
+      3. Prepare for handoff to Design Architect for frontend architecture
+      4. Note any open questions or decisions needed
+    sections:
+      - id: immediate-actions
+        title: Immediate Actions
+        type: numbered-list
+        template: "{{action}}"
+      - id: design-handoff-checklist
+        title: Design Handoff Checklist
+        type: checklist
+        items:
+          - "All user flows documented"
+          - "Component inventory complete"
+          - "Accessibility requirements defined"
+          - "Responsive strategy clear"
+          - "Brand guidelines incorporated"
+          - "Performance goals established"
+
+  - id: checklist-results
+    title: Checklist Results
+    instruction: If a UI/UX checklist exists, run it against this document and report results here.

bmad-core/templates/fullstack-architecture-tmpl.yaml

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+template:
+  id: fullstack-architecture-template-v2
+  name: Fullstack Architecture Document
+  version: 2.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: docs/architecture.md
+    title: "{{project_name}} Fullstack Architecture Document"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: interactive
+  elicitation: advanced-elicitation
+
+sections:
+  - id: introduction
+    title: Introduction
+    instruction: |
+      If available, review any provided relevant documents to gather all relevant context before beginning. At minimum, you should have access to docs/prd.md and docs/front-end-spec.md. Ask the user for any documents you need but cannot locate. This template creates a unified architecture that covers both backend and frontend concerns to guide AI-driven fullstack development.
+    elicit: true
+    content: |
+      This document outlines the complete fullstack architecture for {{project_name}}, including backend systems, frontend implementation, and their integration. It serves as the single source of truth for AI-driven development, ensuring consistency across the entire technology stack.
+      
+      This unified approach combines what would traditionally be separate backend and frontend architecture documents, streamlining the development process for modern fullstack applications where these concerns are increasingly intertwined.
+    sections:
+      - id: starter-template
+        title: Starter Template or Existing Project
+        instruction: |
+          Before proceeding with architecture design, check if the project is based on any starter templates or existing codebases:
+          
+          1. Review the PRD and other documents for mentions of:
+          - Fullstack starter templates (e.g., T3 Stack, MEAN/MERN starters, Django + React templates)
+          - Monorepo templates (e.g., Nx, Turborepo starters)
+          - Platform-specific starters (e.g., Vercel templates, AWS Amplify starters)
+          - Existing projects being extended or cloned
+          
+          2. If starter templates or existing projects are mentioned:
+          - Ask the user to provide access (links, repos, or files)
+          - Analyze to understand pre-configured choices and constraints
+          - Note any architectural decisions already made
+          - Identify what can be modified vs what must be retained
+          
+          3. If no starter is mentioned but this is greenfield:
+          - Suggest appropriate fullstack starters based on tech preferences
+          - Consider platform-specific options (Vercel, AWS, etc.)
+          - Let user decide whether to use one
+          
+          4. Document the decision and any constraints it imposes
+          
+          If none, state "N/A - Greenfield project"
+      - id: changelog
+        title: Change Log
+        type: table
+        columns: [Date, Version, Description, Author]
+        instruction: Track document versions and changes
+
+  - id: high-level-architecture
+    title: High Level Architecture
+    instruction: This section contains multiple subsections that establish the foundation. Present all subsections together, then elicit feedback on the complete section.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: technical-summary
+        title: Technical Summary
+        instruction: |
+          Provide a comprehensive overview (4-6 sentences) covering:
+          - Overall architectural style and deployment approach
+          - Frontend framework and backend technology choices
+          - Key integration points between frontend and backend
+          - Infrastructure platform and services
+          - How this architecture achieves PRD goals
+      - id: platform-infrastructure
+        title: Platform and Infrastructure Choice
+        instruction: |
+          Based on PRD requirements and technical assumptions, make a platform recommendation:
+          
+          1. Consider common patterns (not an exhaustive list, use your own best judgement and search the web as needed for emerging trends):
+          - **Vercel + Supabase**: For rapid development with Next.js, built-in auth/storage
+          - **AWS Full Stack**: For enterprise scale with Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Cognito
+          - **Azure**: For .NET ecosystems or enterprise Microsoft environments
+          - **Google Cloud**: For ML/AI heavy applications or Google ecosystem integration
+          
+          2. Present 2-3 viable options with clear pros/cons
+          3. Make a recommendation with rationale
+          4. Get explicit user confirmation
+          
+          Document the choice and key services that will be used.
+        template: |
+          **Platform:** {{selected_platform}}
+          **Key Services:** {{core_services_list}}
+          **Deployment Host and Regions:** {{regions}}
+      - id: repository-structure
+        title: Repository Structure
+        instruction: |
+          Define the repository approach based on PRD requirements and platform choice, explain your rationale or ask questions to the user if unsure:
+          
+          1. For modern fullstack apps, monorepo is often preferred
+          2. Consider tooling (Nx, Turborepo, Lerna, npm workspaces)
+          3. Define package/app boundaries
+          4. Plan for shared code between frontend and backend
+        template: |
+          **Structure:** {{repo_structure_choice}}
+          **Monorepo Tool:** {{monorepo_tool_if_applicable}}
+          **Package Organization:** {{package_strategy}}
+      - id: architecture-diagram
+        title: High Level Architecture Diagram
+        type: mermaid
+        mermaid_type: graph
+        instruction: |
+          Create a Mermaid diagram showing the complete system architecture including:
+          - User entry points (web, mobile)
+          - Frontend application deployment
+          - API layer (REST/GraphQL)
+          - Backend services
+          - Databases and storage
+          - External integrations
+          - CDN and caching layers
+          
+          Use appropriate diagram type for clarity.
+      - id: architectural-patterns
+        title: Architectural Patterns
+        instruction: |
+          List patterns that will guide both frontend and backend development. Include patterns for:
+          - Overall architecture (e.g., Jamstack, Serverless, Microservices)
+          - Frontend patterns (e.g., Component-based, State management)
+          - Backend patterns (e.g., Repository, CQRS, Event-driven)
+          - Integration patterns (e.g., BFF, API Gateway)
+          
+          For each pattern, provide recommendation and rationale.
+        repeatable: true
+        template: "- **{{pattern_name}}:** {{pattern_description}} - _Rationale:_ {{rationale}}"
+        examples:
+          - "**Jamstack Architecture:** Static site generation with serverless APIs - _Rationale:_ Optimal performance and scalability for content-heavy applications"
+          - "**Component-Based UI:** Reusable React components with TypeScript - _Rationale:_ Maintainability and type safety across large codebases"
+          - "**Repository Pattern:** Abstract data access logic - _Rationale:_ Enables testing and future database migration flexibility"
+          - "**API Gateway Pattern:** Single entry point for all API calls - _Rationale:_ Centralized auth, rate limiting, and monitoring"
+
+  - id: tech-stack
+    title: Tech Stack
+    instruction: |
+      This is the DEFINITIVE technology selection for the entire project. Work with user to finalize all choices. This table is the single source of truth - all development must use these exact versions.
+      
+      Key areas to cover:
+      - Frontend and backend languages/frameworks
+      - Databases and caching
+      - Authentication and authorization
+      - API approach
+      - Testing tools for both frontend and backend
+      - Build and deployment tools
+      - Monitoring and logging
+      
+      Upon render, elicit feedback immediately.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: tech-stack-table
+        title: Technology Stack Table
+        type: table
+        columns: [Category, Technology, Version, Purpose, Rationale]
+        rows:
+          - ["Frontend Language", "{{fe_language}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Frontend Framework", "{{fe_framework}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["UI Component Library", "{{ui_library}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["State Management", "{{state_mgmt}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Backend Language", "{{be_language}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Backend Framework", "{{be_framework}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["API Style", "{{api_style}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Database", "{{database}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Cache", "{{cache}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["File Storage", "{{storage}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Authentication", "{{auth}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Frontend Testing", "{{fe_test}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Backend Testing", "{{be_test}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["E2E Testing", "{{e2e_test}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Build Tool", "{{build_tool}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Bundler", "{{bundler}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["IaC Tool", "{{iac_tool}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["CI/CD", "{{cicd}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Monitoring", "{{monitoring}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["Logging", "{{logging}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+          - ["CSS Framework", "{{css_framework}}", "{{version}}", "{{purpose}}", "{{why_chosen}}"]
+
+  - id: data-models
+    title: Data Models
+    instruction: |
+      Define the core data models/entities that will be shared between frontend and backend:
+      
+      1. Review PRD requirements and identify key business entities
+      2. For each model, explain its purpose and relationships
+      3. Include key attributes and data types
+      4. Show relationships between models
+      5. Create TypeScript interfaces that can be shared
+      6. Discuss design decisions with user
+      
+      Create a clear conceptual model before moving to database schema.
+    elicit: true
+    repeatable: true
+    sections:
+      - id: model
+        title: "{{model_name}}"
+        template: |
+          **Purpose:** {{model_purpose}}
+          
+          **Key Attributes:**
+          - {{attribute_1}}: {{type_1}} - {{description_1}}
+          - {{attribute_2}}: {{type_2}} - {{description_2}}
+        sections:
+          - id: typescript-interface
+            title: TypeScript Interface
+            type: code
+            language: typescript
+            template: "{{model_interface}}"
+          - id: relationships
+            title: Relationships
+            type: bullet-list
+            template: "- {{relationship}}"
+
+  - id: api-spec
+    title: API Specification
+    instruction: |
+      Based on the chosen API style from Tech Stack:
+      
+      1. If REST API, create an OpenAPI 3.0 specification
+      2. If GraphQL, provide the GraphQL schema
+      3. If tRPC, show router definitions
+      4. Include all endpoints from epics/stories
+      5. Define request/response schemas based on data models
+      6. Document authentication requirements
+      7. Include example requests/responses
+      
+      Use appropriate format for the chosen API style. If no API (e.g., static site), skip this section.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: rest-api
+        title: REST API Specification
+        condition: API style is REST
+        type: code
+        language: yaml
+        template: |
+          openapi: 3.0.0
+          info:
+            title: {{api_title}}
+            version: {{api_version}}
+            description: {{api_description}}
+          servers:
+            - url: {{server_url}}
+              description: {{server_description}}
+      - id: graphql-api
+        title: GraphQL Schema
+        condition: API style is GraphQL
+        type: code
+        language: graphql
+        template: "{{graphql_schema}}"
+      - id: trpc-api
+        title: tRPC Router Definitions
+        condition: API style is tRPC
+        type: code
+        language: typescript
+        template: "{{trpc_routers}}"
+
+  - id: components
+    title: Components
+    instruction: |
+      Based on the architectural patterns, tech stack, and data models from above:
+      
+      1. Identify major logical components/services across the fullstack
+      2. Consider both frontend and backend components
+      3. Define clear boundaries and interfaces between components
+      4. For each component, specify:
+      - Primary responsibility
+      - Key interfaces/APIs exposed
+      - Dependencies on other components
+      - Technology specifics based on tech stack choices
+      
+      5. Create component diagrams where helpful
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: component-list
+        repeatable: true
+        title: "{{component_name}}"
+        template: |
+          **Responsibility:** {{component_description}}
+          
+          **Key Interfaces:**
+          - {{interface_1}}
+          - {{interface_2}}
+          
+          **Dependencies:** {{dependencies}}
+          
+          **Technology Stack:** {{component_tech_details}}
+      - id: component-diagrams
+        title: Component Diagrams
+        type: mermaid
+        instruction: |
+          Create Mermaid diagrams to visualize component relationships. Options:
+          - C4 Container diagram for high-level view
+          - Component diagram for detailed internal structure
+          - Sequence diagrams for complex interactions
+          Choose the most appropriate for clarity
+
+  - id: external-apis
+    title: External APIs
+    condition: Project requires external API integrations
+    instruction: |
+      For each external service integration:
+      
+      1. Identify APIs needed based on PRD requirements and component design
+      2. If documentation URLs are unknown, ask user for specifics
+      3. Document authentication methods and security considerations
+      4. List specific endpoints that will be used
+      5. Note any rate limits or usage constraints
+      
+      If no external APIs are needed, state this explicitly and skip to next section.
+    elicit: true
+    repeatable: true
+    sections:
+      - id: api
+        title: "{{api_name}} API"
+        template: |
+          - **Purpose:** {{api_purpose}}
+          - **Documentation:** {{api_docs_url}}
+          - **Base URL(s):** {{api_base_url}}
+          - **Authentication:** {{auth_method}}
+          - **Rate Limits:** {{rate_limits}}
+          
+          **Key Endpoints Used:**
+          - `{{method}} {{endpoint_path}}` - {{endpoint_purpose}}
+          
+          **Integration Notes:** {{integration_considerations}}
+
+  - id: core-workflows
+    title: Core Workflows
+    type: mermaid
+    mermaid_type: sequence
+    instruction: |
+      Illustrate key system workflows using sequence diagrams:
+      
+      1. Identify critical user journeys from PRD
+      2. Show component interactions including external APIs
+      3. Include both frontend and backend flows
+      4. Include error handling paths
+      5. Document async operations
+      6. Create both high-level and detailed diagrams as needed
+      
+      Focus on workflows that clarify architecture decisions or complex interactions.
+    elicit: true
+
+  - id: database-schema
+    title: Database Schema
+    instruction: |
+      Transform the conceptual data models into concrete database schemas:
+      
+      1. Use the database type(s) selected in Tech Stack
+      2. Create schema definitions using appropriate notation
+      3. Include indexes, constraints, and relationships
+      4. Consider performance and scalability
+      5. For NoSQL, show document structures
+      
+      Present schema in format appropriate to database type (SQL DDL, JSON schema, etc.)
+    elicit: true
+
+  - id: frontend-architecture
+    title: Frontend Architecture
+    instruction: Define frontend-specific architecture details. After each subsection, note if user wants to refine before continuing.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: component-architecture
+        title: Component Architecture
+        instruction: Define component organization and patterns based on chosen framework.
+        sections:
+          - id: component-organization
+            title: Component Organization
+            type: code
+            language: text
+            template: "{{component_structure}}"
+          - id: component-template
+            title: Component Template
+            type: code
+            language: typescript
+            template: "{{component_template}}"
+      - id: state-management
+        title: State Management Architecture
+        instruction: Detail state management approach based on chosen solution.
+        sections:
+          - id: state-structure
+            title: State Structure
+            type: code
+            language: typescript
+            template: "{{state_structure}}"
+          - id: state-patterns
+            title: State Management Patterns
+            type: bullet-list
+            template: "- {{pattern}}"
+      - id: routing-architecture
+        title: Routing Architecture
+        instruction: Define routing structure based on framework choice.
+        sections:
+          - id: route-organization
+            title: Route Organization
+            type: code
+            language: text
+            template: "{{route_structure}}"
+          - id: protected-routes
+            title: Protected Route Pattern
+            type: code
+            language: typescript
+            template: "{{protected_route_example}}"
+      - id: frontend-services
+        title: Frontend Services Layer
+        instruction: Define how frontend communicates with backend.
+        sections:
+          - id: api-client-setup
+            title: API Client Setup
+            type: code
+            language: typescript
+            template: "{{api_client_setup}}"
+          - id: service-example
+            title: Service Example
+            type: code
+            language: typescript
+            template: "{{service_example}}"
+
+  - id: backend-architecture
+    title: Backend Architecture
+    instruction: Define backend-specific architecture details. Consider serverless vs traditional server approaches.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: service-architecture
+        title: Service Architecture
+        instruction: Based on platform choice, define service organization.
+        sections:
+          - id: serverless-architecture
+            condition: Serverless architecture chosen
+            sections:
+              - id: function-organization
+                title: Function Organization
+                type: code
+                language: text
+                template: "{{function_structure}}"
+              - id: function-template
+                title: Function Template
+                type: code
+                language: typescript
+                template: "{{function_template}}"
+          - id: traditional-server
+            condition: Traditional server architecture chosen
+            sections:
+              - id: controller-organization
+                title: Controller/Route Organization
+                type: code
+                language: text
+                template: "{{controller_structure}}"
+              - id: controller-template
+                title: Controller Template
+                type: code
+                language: typescript
+                template: "{{controller_template}}"
+      - id: database-architecture
+        title: Database Architecture
+        instruction: Define database schema and access patterns.
+        sections:
+          - id: schema-design
+            title: Schema Design
+            type: code
+            language: sql
+            template: "{{database_schema}}"
+          - id: data-access-layer
+            title: Data Access Layer
+            type: code
+            language: typescript
+            template: "{{repository_pattern}}"
+      - id: auth-architecture
+        title: Authentication and Authorization
+        instruction: Define auth implementation details.
+        sections:
+          - id: auth-flow
+            title: Auth Flow
+            type: mermaid
+            mermaid_type: sequence
+            template: "{{auth_flow_diagram}}"
+          - id: auth-middleware
+            title: Middleware/Guards
+            type: code
+            language: typescript
+            template: "{{auth_middleware}}"
+
+  - id: unified-project-structure
+    title: Unified Project Structure
+    instruction: Create a monorepo structure that accommodates both frontend and backend. Adapt based on chosen tools and frameworks.
+    elicit: true
+    type: code
+    language: plaintext
+    examples:
+    - |
+      {{project-name}}/
+      ├── .github/                    # CI/CD workflows
+      │   └── workflows/
+      │       ├── ci.yaml
+      │       └── deploy.yaml
+      ├── apps/                       # Application packages
+      │   ├── web/                    # Frontend application
+      │   │   ├── src/
+      │   │   │   ├── components/     # UI components
+      │   │   │   ├── pages/          # Page components/routes
+      │   │   │   ├── hooks/          # Custom React hooks
+      │   │   │   ├── services/       # API client services
+      │   │   │   ├── stores/         # State management
+      │   │   │   ├── styles/         # Global styles/themes
+      │   │   │   └── utils/          # Frontend utilities
+      │   │   ├── public/             # Static assets
+      │   │   ├── tests/              # Frontend tests
+      │   │   └── package.json
+      │   └── api/                    # Backend application
+      │       ├── src/
+      │       │   ├── routes/         # API routes/controllers
+      │       │   ├── services/       # Business logic
+      │       │   ├── models/         # Data models
+      │       │   ├── middleware/     # Express/API middleware
+      │       │   ├── utils/          # Backend utilities
+      │       │   └── {{serverless_or_server_entry}}
+      │       ├── tests/              # Backend tests
+      │       └── package.json
+      ├── packages/                   # Shared packages
+      │   ├── shared/                 # Shared types/utilities
+      │   │   ├── src/
+      │   │   │   ├── types/          # TypeScript interfaces
+      │   │   │   ├── constants/      # Shared constants
+      │   │   │   └── utils/          # Shared utilities
+      │   │   └── package.json
+      │   ├── ui/                     # Shared UI components
+      │   │   ├── src/
+      │   │   └── package.json
+      │   └── config/                 # Shared configuration
+      │       ├── eslint/
+      │       ├── typescript/
+      │       └── jest/
+      ├── infrastructure/             # IaC definitions
+      │   └── {{iac_structure}}
+      ├── scripts/                    # Build/deploy scripts
+      ├── docs/                       # Documentation
+      │   ├── prd.md
+      │   ├── front-end-spec.md
+      │   └── fullstack-architecture.md
+      ├── .env.example                # Environment template
+      ├── package.json                # Root package.json
+      ├── {{monorepo_config}}         # Monorepo configuration
+      └── README.md
+
+  - id: development-workflow
+    title: Development Workflow
+    instruction: Define the development setup and workflow for the fullstack application.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: local-setup
+        title: Local Development Setup
+        sections:
+          - id: prerequisites
+            title: Prerequisites
+            type: code
+            language: bash
+            template: "{{prerequisites_commands}}"
+          - id: initial-setup
+            title: Initial Setup
+            type: code
+            language: bash
+            template: "{{setup_commands}}"
+          - id: dev-commands
+            title: Development Commands
+            type: code
+            language: bash
+            template: |
+              # Start all services
+              {{start_all_command}}
+              
+              # Start frontend only
+              {{start_frontend_command}}
+              
+              # Start backend only
+              {{start_backend_command}}
+              
+              # Run tests
+              {{test_commands}}
+      - id: environment-config
+        title: Environment Configuration
+        sections:
+          - id: env-vars
+            title: Required Environment Variables
+            type: code
+            language: bash
+            template: |
+              # Frontend (.env.local)
+              {{frontend_env_vars}}
+              
+              # Backend (.env)
+              {{backend_env_vars}}
+              
+              # Shared
+              {{shared_env_vars}}
+
+  - id: deployment-architecture
+    title: Deployment Architecture
+    instruction: Define deployment strategy based on platform choice.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: deployment-strategy
+        title: Deployment Strategy
+        template: |
+          **Frontend Deployment:**
+          - **Platform:** {{frontend_deploy_platform}}
+          - **Build Command:** {{frontend_build_command}}
+          - **Output Directory:** {{frontend_output_dir}}
+          - **CDN/Edge:** {{cdn_strategy}}
+          
+          **Backend Deployment:**
+          - **Platform:** {{backend_deploy_platform}}
+          - **Build Command:** {{backend_build_command}}
+          - **Deployment Method:** {{deployment_method}}
+      - id: cicd-pipeline
+        title: CI/CD Pipeline
+        type: code
+        language: yaml
+        template: "{{cicd_pipeline_config}}"
+      - id: environments
+        title: Environments
+        type: table
+        columns: [Environment, Frontend URL, Backend URL, Purpose]
+        rows:
+          - ["Development", "{{dev_fe_url}}", "{{dev_be_url}}", "Local development"]
+          - ["Staging", "{{staging_fe_url}}", "{{staging_be_url}}", "Pre-production testing"]
+          - ["Production", "{{prod_fe_url}}", "{{prod_be_url}}", "Live environment"]
+
+  - id: security-performance
+    title: Security and Performance
+    instruction: Define security and performance considerations for the fullstack application.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: security-requirements
+        title: Security Requirements
+        template: |
+          **Frontend Security:**
+          - CSP Headers: {{csp_policy}}
+          - XSS Prevention: {{xss_strategy}}
+          - Secure Storage: {{storage_strategy}}
+          
+          **Backend Security:**
+          - Input Validation: {{validation_approach}}
+          - Rate Limiting: {{rate_limit_config}}
+          - CORS Policy: {{cors_config}}
+          
+          **Authentication Security:**
+          - Token Storage: {{token_strategy}}
+          - Session Management: {{session_approach}}
+          - Password Policy: {{password_requirements}}
+      - id: performance-optimization
+        title: Performance Optimization
+        template: |
+          **Frontend Performance:**
+          - Bundle Size Target: {{bundle_size}}
+          - Loading Strategy: {{loading_approach}}
+          - Caching Strategy: {{fe_cache_strategy}}
+          
+          **Backend Performance:**
+          - Response Time Target: {{response_target}}
+          - Database Optimization: {{db_optimization}}
+          - Caching Strategy: {{be_cache_strategy}}
+
+  - id: testing-strategy
+    title: Testing Strategy
+    instruction: Define comprehensive testing approach for fullstack application.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: testing-pyramid
+        title: Testing Pyramid
+        type: code
+        language: text
+        template: |
+                  E2E Tests
+                 /        \
+            Integration Tests
+               /            \
+          Frontend Unit  Backend Unit
+      - id: test-organization
+        title: Test Organization
+        sections:
+          - id: frontend-tests
+            title: Frontend Tests
+            type: code
+            language: text
+            template: "{{frontend_test_structure}}"
+          - id: backend-tests
+            title: Backend Tests
+            type: code
+            language: text
+            template: "{{backend_test_structure}}"
+          - id: e2e-tests
+            title: E2E Tests
+            type: code
+            language: text
+            template: "{{e2e_test_structure}}"
+      - id: test-examples
+        title: Test Examples
+        sections:
+          - id: frontend-test
+            title: Frontend Component Test
+            type: code
+            language: typescript
+            template: "{{frontend_test_example}}"
+          - id: backend-test
+            title: Backend API Test
+            type: code
+            language: typescript
+            template: "{{backend_test_example}}"
+          - id: e2e-test
+            title: E2E Test
+            type: code
+            language: typescript
+            template: "{{e2e_test_example}}"
+
+  - id: coding-standards
+    title: Coding Standards
+    instruction: Define MINIMAL but CRITICAL standards for AI agents. Focus only on project-specific rules that prevent common mistakes. These will be used by dev agents.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: critical-rules
+        title: Critical Fullstack Rules
+        repeatable: true
+        template: "- **{{rule_name}}:** {{rule_description}}"
+        examples:
+          - "**Type Sharing:** Always define types in packages/shared and import from there"
+          - "**API Calls:** Never make direct HTTP calls - use the service layer"
+          - "**Environment Variables:** Access only through config objects, never process.env directly"
+          - "**Error Handling:** All API routes must use the standard error handler"
+          - "**State Updates:** Never mutate state directly - use proper state management patterns"
+      - id: naming-conventions
+        title: Naming Conventions
+        type: table
+        columns: [Element, Frontend, Backend, Example]
+        rows:
+          - ["Components", "PascalCase", "-", "`UserProfile.tsx`"]
+          - ["Hooks", "camelCase with 'use'", "-", "`useAuth.ts`"]
+          - ["API Routes", "-", "kebab-case", "`/api/user-profile`"]
+          - ["Database Tables", "-", "snake_case", "`user_profiles`"]
+
+  - id: error-handling
+    title: Error Handling Strategy
+    instruction: Define unified error handling across frontend and backend.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: error-flow
+        title: Error Flow
+        type: mermaid
+        mermaid_type: sequence
+        template: "{{error_flow_diagram}}"
+      - id: error-format
+        title: Error Response Format
+        type: code
+        language: typescript
+        template: |
+          interface ApiError {
+            error: {
+              code: string;
+              message: string;
+              details?: Record<string, any>;
+              timestamp: string;
+              requestId: string;
+            };
+          }
+      - id: frontend-error-handling
+        title: Frontend Error Handling
+        type: code
+        language: typescript
+        template: "{{frontend_error_handler}}"
+      - id: backend-error-handling
+        title: Backend Error Handling
+        type: code
+        language: typescript
+        template: "{{backend_error_handler}}"
+
+  - id: monitoring
+    title: Monitoring and Observability
+    instruction: Define monitoring strategy for fullstack application.
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: monitoring-stack
+        title: Monitoring Stack
+        template: |
+          - **Frontend Monitoring:** {{frontend_monitoring}}
+          - **Backend Monitoring:** {{backend_monitoring}}
+          - **Error Tracking:** {{error_tracking}}
+          - **Performance Monitoring:** {{perf_monitoring}}
+      - id: key-metrics
+        title: Key Metrics
+        template: |
+          **Frontend Metrics:**
+          - Core Web Vitals
+          - JavaScript errors
+          - API response times
+          - User interactions
+          
+          **Backend Metrics:**
+          - Request rate
+          - Error rate
+          - Response time
+          - Database query performance
+
+  - id: checklist-results
+    title: Checklist Results Report
+    instruction: Before running the checklist, offer to output the full architecture document. Once user confirms, execute the architect-checklist and populate results here.

bmad-core/templates/market-research-tmpl.md

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-# Market Research Report: {{Project/Product Name}}
-
-[[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/market-research.md]]
-
-[[LLM: This template guides the creation of a comprehensive market research report. Begin by understanding what market insights the user needs and why. Work through each section systematically, using the appropriate analytical frameworks based on the research objectives.]]
-
-## Executive Summary
-
-{{Provide a high-level overview of key findings, market opportunity assessment, and strategic recommendations. Write this section LAST after completing all other sections.}}
-
-## Research Objectives & Methodology
-
-### Research Objectives
-
-{{List the primary objectives of this market research:
-
-- What decisions will this research inform?
-- What specific questions need to be answered?
-- What are the success criteria for this research?}}
-
-### Research Methodology
-
-{{Describe the research approach:
-
-- Data sources used (primary/secondary)
-- Analysis frameworks applied
-- Data collection timeframe
-- Limitations and assumptions}}
-
-## Market Overview
-
-### Market Definition
-
-{{Define the market being analyzed:
-
-- Product/service category
-- Geographic scope
-- Customer segments included
-- Value chain position}}
-
-### Market Size & Growth
-
-[[LLM: Guide through TAM, SAM, SOM calculations with clear assumptions. Use one or more approaches:
-
-- Top-down: Start with industry data, narrow down
-- Bottom-up: Build from customer/unit economics
-- Value theory: Based on value provided vs. alternatives]]
-
-#### Total Addressable Market (TAM)
-
-{{Calculate and explain the total market opportunity}}
-
-#### Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM)
-
-{{Define the portion of TAM you can realistically reach}}
-
-#### Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM)
-
-{{Estimate the portion you can realistically capture}}
-
-### Market Trends & Drivers
-
-[[LLM: Analyze key trends shaping the market using appropriate frameworks like PESTEL]]
-
-#### Key Market Trends
-
-{{List and explain 3-5 major trends:
-
-- Trend 1: Description and impact
-- Trend 2: Description and impact
-- etc.}}
-
-#### Growth Drivers
-
-{{Identify primary factors driving market growth}}
-
-#### Market Inhibitors
-
-{{Identify factors constraining market growth}}
-
-## Customer Analysis
-
-### Target Segment Profiles
-
-[[LLM: For each segment, create detailed profiles including demographics/firmographics, psychographics, behaviors, needs, and willingness to pay]]
-
-#### Segment 1: {{Segment Name}}
-
-- **Description:** {{Brief overview}}
-- **Size:** {{Number of customers/market value}}
-- **Characteristics:** {{Key demographics/firmographics}}
-- **Needs & Pain Points:** {{Primary problems they face}}
-- **Buying Process:** {{How they make purchasing decisions}}
-- **Willingness to Pay:** {{Price sensitivity and value perception}}
-
-<<REPEAT for each additional segment>>
-
-### Jobs-to-be-Done Analysis
-
-[[LLM: Uncover what customers are really trying to accomplish]]
-
-#### Functional Jobs
-
-{{List practical tasks and objectives customers need to complete}}
-
-#### Emotional Jobs
-
-{{Describe feelings and perceptions customers seek}}
-
-#### Social Jobs
-
-{{Explain how customers want to be perceived by others}}
-
-### Customer Journey Mapping
-
-[[LLM: Map the end-to-end customer experience for primary segments]]
-
-{{For primary customer segment:
-
-1. **Awareness:** How they discover solutions
-2. **Consideration:** Evaluation criteria and process
-3. **Purchase:** Decision triggers and barriers
-4. **Onboarding:** Initial experience expectations
-5. **Usage:** Ongoing interaction patterns
-6. **Advocacy:** Referral and expansion behaviors}}
-
-## Competitive Landscape
-
-### Market Structure
-
-{{Describe the overall competitive environment:
-
-- Number of competitors
-- Market concentration
-- Competitive intensity}}
-
-### Major Players Analysis
-
-{{For top 3-5 competitors:
-
-- Company name and brief description
-- Market share estimate
-- Key strengths and weaknesses
-- Target customer focus
-- Pricing strategy}}
-
-### Competitive Positioning
-
-{{Analyze how competitors are positioned:
-
-- Value propositions
-- Differentiation strategies
-- Market gaps and opportunities}}
-
-## Industry Analysis
-
-### Porter's Five Forces Assessment
-
-[[LLM: Analyze each force with specific evidence and implications]]
-
-#### Supplier Power: {{Low/Medium/High}}
-
-{{Analysis and implications}}
-
-#### Buyer Power: {{Low/Medium/High}}
-
-{{Analysis and implications}}
-
-#### Competitive Rivalry: {{Low/Medium/High}}
-
-{{Analysis and implications}}
-
-#### Threat of New Entry: {{Low/Medium/High}}
-
-{{Analysis and implications}}
-
-#### Threat of Substitutes: {{Low/Medium/High}}
-
-{{Analysis and implications}}
-
-### Technology Adoption Lifecycle Stage
-
-{{Identify where the market is in the adoption curve:
-
-- Current stage and evidence
-- Implications for strategy
-- Expected progression timeline}}
-
-## Opportunity Assessment
-
-### Market Opportunities
-
-[[LLM: Identify specific opportunities based on the analysis]]
-
-#### Opportunity 1: {{Name}}
-
-- **Description:** {{What is the opportunity?}}
-- **Size/Potential:** {{Quantify if possible}}
-- **Requirements:** {{What's needed to capture it?}}
-- **Risks:** {{Key challenges or barriers}}
-
-<<REPEAT for additional opportunities>>
-
-### Strategic Recommendations
-
-#### Go-to-Market Strategy
-
-{{Recommend approach for market entry/expansion:
-
-- Target segment prioritization
-- Positioning strategy
-- Channel strategy
-- Partnership opportunities}}
-
-#### Pricing Strategy
-
-{{Based on willingness to pay analysis and competitive landscape:
-
-- Recommended pricing model
-- Price points/ranges
-- Value metric
-- Competitive positioning}}
-
-#### Risk Mitigation
-
-{{Key risks and mitigation strategies:
-
-- Market risks
-- Competitive risks
-- Execution risks
-- Regulatory/compliance risks}}
-
-## Appendices
-
-### A. Data Sources
-
-{{List all sources used in the research}}
-
-### B. Detailed Calculations
-
-{{Include any complex calculations or models}}
-
-### C. Additional Analysis
-
-{{Any supplementary analysis not included in main body}}
-
----
-
-[[LLM: After completing the document, offer advanced elicitation with these custom options for market research:
-
-**Market Research Elicitation Actions** 0. Expand market sizing calculations with sensitivity analysis
-
-1. Deep dive into a specific customer segment
-2. Analyze an emerging market trend in detail
-3. Compare this market to an analogous market
-4. Stress test market assumptions
-5. Explore adjacent market opportunities
-6. Challenge market definition and boundaries
-7. Generate strategic scenarios (best/base/worst case)
-8. If only we had considered [X market factor]...
-9. Proceed to next section
-
-These replace the standard elicitation options when working on market research documents.]]

bmad-core/templates/market-research-tmpl.yaml

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+template:
+  id: market-research-template-v2
+  name: Market Research Report
+  version: 2.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: docs/market-research.md
+    title: "Market Research Report: {{project_product_name}}"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: interactive
+  elicitation: advanced-elicitation
+  custom_elicitation:
+    title: "Market Research Elicitation Actions"
+    options:
+      - "Expand market sizing calculations with sensitivity analysis"
+      - "Deep dive into a specific customer segment"
+      - "Analyze an emerging market trend in detail"
+      - "Compare this market to an analogous market"
+      - "Stress test market assumptions"
+      - "Explore adjacent market opportunities"
+      - "Challenge market definition and boundaries"
+      - "Generate strategic scenarios (best/base/worst case)"
+      - "If only we had considered [X market factor]..."
+      - "Proceed to next section"
+
+sections:
+  - id: executive-summary
+    title: Executive Summary
+    instruction: Provide a high-level overview of key findings, market opportunity assessment, and strategic recommendations. Write this section LAST after completing all other sections.
+
+  - id: research-objectives
+    title: Research Objectives & Methodology
+    instruction: This template guides the creation of a comprehensive market research report. Begin by understanding what market insights the user needs and why. Work through each section systematically, using the appropriate analytical frameworks based on the research objectives.
+    sections:
+      - id: objectives
+        title: Research Objectives
+        instruction: |
+          List the primary objectives of this market research:
+          - What decisions will this research inform?
+          - What specific questions need to be answered?
+          - What are the success criteria for this research?
+      - id: methodology
+        title: Research Methodology
+        instruction: |
+          Describe the research approach:
+          - Data sources used (primary/secondary)
+          - Analysis frameworks applied
+          - Data collection timeframe
+          - Limitations and assumptions
+
+  - id: market-overview
+    title: Market Overview
+    sections:
+      - id: market-definition
+        title: Market Definition
+        instruction: |
+          Define the market being analyzed:
+          - Product/service category
+          - Geographic scope
+          - Customer segments included
+          - Value chain position
+      - id: market-size-growth
+        title: Market Size & Growth
+        instruction: |
+          Guide through TAM, SAM, SOM calculations with clear assumptions. Use one or more approaches:
+          - Top-down: Start with industry data, narrow down
+          - Bottom-up: Build from customer/unit economics
+          - Value theory: Based on value provided vs. alternatives
+        sections:
+          - id: tam
+            title: Total Addressable Market (TAM)
+            instruction: Calculate and explain the total market opportunity
+          - id: sam
+            title: Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM)
+            instruction: Define the portion of TAM you can realistically reach
+          - id: som
+            title: Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM)
+            instruction: Estimate the portion you can realistically capture
+      - id: market-trends
+        title: Market Trends & Drivers
+        instruction: Analyze key trends shaping the market using appropriate frameworks like PESTEL
+        sections:
+          - id: key-trends
+            title: Key Market Trends
+            instruction: |
+              List and explain 3-5 major trends:
+              - Trend 1: Description and impact
+              - Trend 2: Description and impact
+              - etc.
+          - id: growth-drivers
+            title: Growth Drivers
+            instruction: Identify primary factors driving market growth
+          - id: market-inhibitors
+            title: Market Inhibitors
+            instruction: Identify factors constraining market growth
+
+  - id: customer-analysis
+    title: Customer Analysis
+    sections:
+      - id: segment-profiles
+        title: Target Segment Profiles
+        instruction: For each segment, create detailed profiles including demographics/firmographics, psychographics, behaviors, needs, and willingness to pay
+        repeatable: true
+        sections:
+          - id: segment
+            title: "Segment {{segment_number}}: {{segment_name}}"
+            template: |
+              - **Description:** {{brief_overview}}
+              - **Size:** {{number_of_customers_market_value}}
+              - **Characteristics:** {{key_demographics_firmographics}}
+              - **Needs & Pain Points:** {{primary_problems}}
+              - **Buying Process:** {{purchasing_decisions}}
+              - **Willingness to Pay:** {{price_sensitivity}}
+      - id: jobs-to-be-done
+        title: Jobs-to-be-Done Analysis
+        instruction: Uncover what customers are really trying to accomplish
+        sections:
+          - id: functional-jobs
+            title: Functional Jobs
+            instruction: List practical tasks and objectives customers need to complete
+          - id: emotional-jobs
+            title: Emotional Jobs
+            instruction: Describe feelings and perceptions customers seek
+          - id: social-jobs
+            title: Social Jobs
+            instruction: Explain how customers want to be perceived by others
+      - id: customer-journey
+        title: Customer Journey Mapping
+        instruction: Map the end-to-end customer experience for primary segments
+        template: |
+          For primary customer segment:
+          
+          1. **Awareness:** {{discovery_process}}
+          2. **Consideration:** {{evaluation_criteria}}
+          3. **Purchase:** {{decision_triggers}}
+          4. **Onboarding:** {{initial_expectations}}
+          5. **Usage:** {{interaction_patterns}}
+          6. **Advocacy:** {{referral_behaviors}}
+
+  - id: competitive-landscape
+    title: Competitive Landscape
+    sections:
+      - id: market-structure
+        title: Market Structure
+        instruction: |
+          Describe the overall competitive environment:
+          - Number of competitors
+          - Market concentration
+          - Competitive intensity
+      - id: major-players
+        title: Major Players Analysis
+        instruction: |
+          For top 3-5 competitors:
+          - Company name and brief description
+          - Market share estimate
+          - Key strengths and weaknesses
+          - Target customer focus
+          - Pricing strategy
+      - id: competitive-positioning
+        title: Competitive Positioning
+        instruction: |
+          Analyze how competitors are positioned:
+          - Value propositions
+          - Differentiation strategies
+          - Market gaps and opportunities
+
+  - id: industry-analysis
+    title: Industry Analysis
+    sections:
+      - id: porters-five-forces
+        title: Porter's Five Forces Assessment
+        instruction: Analyze each force with specific evidence and implications
+        sections:
+          - id: supplier-power
+            title: "Supplier Power: {{power_level}}"
+            template: "{{analysis_and_implications}}"
+          - id: buyer-power
+            title: "Buyer Power: {{power_level}}"
+            template: "{{analysis_and_implications}}"
+          - id: competitive-rivalry
+            title: "Competitive Rivalry: {{intensity_level}}"
+            template: "{{analysis_and_implications}}"
+          - id: threat-new-entry
+            title: "Threat of New Entry: {{threat_level}}"
+            template: "{{analysis_and_implications}}"
+          - id: threat-substitutes
+            title: "Threat of Substitutes: {{threat_level}}"
+            template: "{{analysis_and_implications}}"
+      - id: adoption-lifecycle
+        title: Technology Adoption Lifecycle Stage
+        instruction: |
+          Identify where the market is in the adoption curve:
+          - Current stage and evidence
+          - Implications for strategy
+          - Expected progression timeline
+
+  - id: opportunity-assessment
+    title: Opportunity Assessment
+    sections:
+      - id: market-opportunities
+        title: Market Opportunities
+        instruction: Identify specific opportunities based on the analysis
+        repeatable: true
+        sections:
+          - id: opportunity
+            title: "Opportunity {{opportunity_number}}: {{name}}"
+            template: |
+              - **Description:** {{what_is_the_opportunity}}
+              - **Size/Potential:** {{quantified_potential}}
+              - **Requirements:** {{needed_to_capture}}
+              - **Risks:** {{key_challenges}}
+      - id: strategic-recommendations
+        title: Strategic Recommendations
+        sections:
+          - id: go-to-market
+            title: Go-to-Market Strategy
+            instruction: |
+              Recommend approach for market entry/expansion:
+              - Target segment prioritization
+              - Positioning strategy
+              - Channel strategy
+              - Partnership opportunities
+          - id: pricing-strategy
+            title: Pricing Strategy
+            instruction: |
+              Based on willingness to pay analysis and competitive landscape:
+              - Recommended pricing model
+              - Price points/ranges
+              - Value metric
+              - Competitive positioning
+          - id: risk-mitigation
+            title: Risk Mitigation
+            instruction: |
+              Key risks and mitigation strategies:
+              - Market risks
+              - Competitive risks
+              - Execution risks
+              - Regulatory/compliance risks
+
+  - id: appendices
+    title: Appendices
+    sections:
+      - id: data-sources
+        title: A. Data Sources
+        instruction: List all sources used in the research
+      - id: calculations
+        title: B. Detailed Calculations
+        instruction: Include any complex calculations or models
+      - id: additional-analysis
+        title: C. Additional Analysis
+        instruction: Any supplementary analysis not included in main body

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@@ -1,202 +0,0 @@
-# {{Project Name}} Product Requirements Document (PRD)
-
-[[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/prd.md]]
-
-[[LLM: If available, review any provided document or ask if any are optionally available: Project Brief]]
-
-## Goals and Background Context
-
-[[LLM: Populate the 2 child sections based on what we have received from user description or the provided brief. Allow user to review the 2 sections and offer changes before proceeding]]
-
-### Goals
-
-[[LLM: Bullet list of 1 line desired outcomes the PRD will deliver if successful - user and project desires]]
-
-### Background Context
-
-[[LLM: 1-2 short paragraphs summarizing the background context, such as what we learned in the brief without being redundant with the goals, what and why this solves a problem, what the current landscape or need is etc...]]
-
-### Change Log
-
-[[LLM: Track document versions and changes]]
-
-| Date | Version | Description | Author |
-| :--- | :------ | :---------- | :----- |
-
-## Requirements
-
-[[LLM: Draft the list of functional and non functional requirements under the two child sections, and immediately execute tasks#advanced-elicitation display]]
-
-### Functional
-
-[[LLM: Each Requirement will be a bullet markdown and an identifier sequence starting with FR`.]]
-@{example: - FR6: The Todo List uses AI to detect and warn against adding potentially duplicate todo items that are worded differently.}
-
-### Non Functional
-
-[[LLM: Each Requirement will be a bullet markdown and an identifier sequence starting with NFR`.]]
-@{example: - NFR1: AWS service usage **must** aim to stay within free-tier limits where feasible.}
-
-^^CONDITION: has_ui^^
-
-## User Interface Design Goals
-
-[[LLM: Capture high-level UI/UX vision to guide Design Architect and to inform story creation. Steps:
-
-1. Pre-fill all subsections with educated guesses based on project context
-2. Present the complete rendered section to user
-3. Clearly let the user know where assumptions were made
-4. Ask targeted questions for unclear/missing elements or areas needing more specification
-5. This is NOT detailed UI spec - focus on product vision and user goals
-6. After section completion, immediately apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol]]
-
-### Overall UX Vision
-
-### Key Interaction Paradigms
-
-### Core Screens and Views
-
-[[LLM: From a product perspective, what are the most critical screens or views necessary to deliver the the PRD values and goals? This is meant to be Conceptual High Level to Drive Rough Epic or User Stories]]
-
-@{example}
-
-- Login Screen
-- Main Dashboard
-- Item Detail Page
-- Settings Page
-  @{/example}
-
-### Accessibility: { None, WCAG, etc }
-
-### Branding
-
-[[LLM: Any known branding elements or style guides that must be incorporated?]]
-
-@{example}
-
-- Replicate the look and feel of early 1900s black and white cinema, including animated effects replicating film damage or projector glitches during page or state transitions.
-- Attached is the full color pallet and tokens for our corporate branding.
-  @{/example}
-
-### Target Device and Platforms
-
-@{example}
-"Web Responsive, and all mobile platforms", "IPhone Only", "ASCII Windows Desktop"
-@{/example}
-
-^^/CONDITION: has_ui^^
-
-## Technical Assumptions
-
-[[LLM: Gather technical decisions that will guide the Architect. Steps:
-
-1. Check if `data#technical-preferences` or an attached `technical-preferences` file exists - use it to pre-populate choices
-2. Ask user about: languages, frameworks, starter templates, libraries, APIs, deployment targets
-3. For unknowns, offer guidance based on project goals and MVP scope
-4. Document ALL technical choices with rationale (why this choice fits the project)
-5. These become constraints for the Architect - be specific and complete
-6. After section completion, apply `tasks#advanced-elicitation` protocol.]]
-
-### Repository Structure: { Monorepo, Polyrepo, etc...}
-
-### Service Architecture
-
-[[LLM: CRITICAL DECISION - Document the high-level service architecture (e.g., Monolith, Microservices, Serverless functions within a Monorepo).]]
-
-### Testing requirements
-
-[[LLM: CRITICAL DECISION - Document the testing requirements, unit only, integration, e2e, manual, need for manual testing convenience methods).]]
-
-### Additional Technical Assumptions and Requests
-
-[[LLM: Throughout the entire process of drafting this document, if any other technical assumptions are raised or discovered appropriate for the architect, add them here as additional bulleted items]]
-
-## Epics
-
-[[LLM: First, present a high-level list of all epics for user approval, the epic_list and immediately execute tasks#advanced-elicitation display. Each epic should have a title and a short (1 sentence) goal statement. This allows the user to review the overall structure before diving into details.
-
-CRITICAL: Epics MUST be logically sequential following agile best practices:
-
-- Each epic should deliver a significant, end-to-end, fully deployable increment of testable functionality
-- Epic 1 must establish foundational project infrastructure (app setup, Git, CI/CD, core services) unless we are adding new functionality to an existing app, while also delivering an initial piece of functionality, even as simple as a health-check route or display of a simple canary page - remember this when we produce the stories for the first epic!
-- Each subsequent epic builds upon previous epics' functionality delivering major blocks of functionality that provide tangible value to users or business when deployed
-- Not every project needs multiple epics, an epic needs to deliver value. For example, an API completed can deliver value even if a UI is not complete and planned for a separate epic.
-- Err on the side of less epics, but let the user know your rationale and offer options for splitting them if it seems some are too large or focused on disparate things.
-- Cross Cutting Concerns should flow through epics and stories and not be final stories. For example, adding a logging framework as a last story of an epic, or at the end of a project as a final epic or story would be terrible as we would not have logging from the beginning.]]
-
-<<REPEAT: epic_list>>
-
-- Epic{{epic_number}} {{epic_title}}: {{short_goal}}
-
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-@{example: epic_list}
-
-1. Foundation & Core Infrastructure: Establish project setup, authentication, and basic user management
-2. Core Business Entities: Create and manage primary domain objects with CRUD operations
-3. User Workflows & Interactions: Enable key user journeys and business processes
-4. Reporting & Analytics: Provide insights and data visualization for users
-
-@{/example}
-
-[[LLM: After the epic list is approved, present each `epic_details` with all its stories and acceptance criteria as a complete review unit and immediately execute tasks#advanced-elicitation display, before moving on to the next epic.]]
-
-<<REPEAT: epic_details>>
-
-## Epic {{epic_number}} {{epic_title}}
-
-{{epic_goal}} [[LLM: Expanded goal - 2-3 sentences describing the objective and value all the stories will achieve]]
-
-[[LLM: CRITICAL STORY SEQUENCING REQUIREMENTS:
-
-- Stories within each epic MUST be logically sequential
-- Each story should be a "vertical slice" delivering complete functionality aside from early enabler stories for project foundation
-- No story should depend on work from a later story or epic
-- Identify and note any direct prerequisite stories
-- Focus on "what" and "why" not "how" (leave technical implementation to Architect) yet be precise enough to support a logical sequential order of operations from story to story.
-- Ensure each story delivers clear user or business value, try to avoid enablers and build them into stories that deliver value.
-- Size stories for AI agent execution: Each story must be completable by a single AI agent in one focused session without context overflow
-- Think "junior developer working for 2-4 hours" - stories must be small, focused, and self-contained
-- If a story seems complex, break it down further as long as it can deliver a vertical slice
-- Each story should result in working, testable code before the agent's context window fills]]
-
-<<REPEAT: story>>
-
-### Story {{epic_number}}.{{story_number}} {{story_title}}
-
-As a {{user_type}},
-I want {{action}},
-so that {{benefit}}.
-
-#### Acceptance Criteria
-
-[[LLM: Define clear, comprehensive, and testable acceptance criteria that:
-
-- Precisely define what "done" means from a functional perspective
-- Are unambiguous and serve as basis for verification
-- Include any critical non-functional requirements from the PRD
-- Consider local testability for backend/data components
-- Specify UI/UX requirements and framework adherence where applicable
-- Avoid cross-cutting concerns that should be in other stories or PRD sections]]
-
-<<REPEAT: criteria>>
-
-- {{criterion number}}: {{criteria}}
-
-<</REPEAT>>
-<</REPEAT>>
-<</REPEAT>>
-
-## Checklist Results Report
-
-[[LLM: Before running the checklist and drafting the prompts, offer to output the full updated PRD. If outputting it, confirm with the user that you will be proceeding to run the checklist and produce the report. Once the user confirms, execute the `pm-checklist` and populate the results in this section.]]
-
-## Next Steps
-
-### Design Architect Prompt
-
-[[LLM: This section will contain the prompt for the Design Architect, keep it short and to the point to initiate create architecture mode using this document as input.]]
-
-### Architect Prompt
-
-[[LLM: This section will contain the prompt for the Architect, keep it short and to the point to initiate create architecture mode using this document as input.]]

bmad-core/templates/prd-tmpl.yaml

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+template:
+  id: prd-template-v2
+  name: Product Requirements Document
+  version: 2.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: docs/prd.md
+    title: "{{project_name}} Product Requirements Document (PRD)"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: interactive
+  elicitation: advanced-elicitation
+
+sections:
+  - id: goals-context
+    title: Goals and Background Context
+    instruction: |
+      Ask if Project Brief document is available. If NO Project Brief exists, STRONGLY recommend creating one first using project-brief-tmpl (it provides essential foundation: problem statement, target users, success metrics, MVP scope, constraints). If user insists on PRD without brief, gather this information during Goals section. If Project Brief exists, review and use it to populate Goals (bullet list of desired outcomes) and Background Context (1-2 paragraphs on what this solves and why) so we can determine what is and is not in scope for PRD mvp. Either way this is critical to determine the requirements. Include Change Log table.
+    sections:
+      - id: goals
+        title: Goals
+        type: bullet-list
+        instruction: Bullet list of 1 line desired outcomes the PRD will deliver if successful - user and project desires
+      - id: background
+        title: Background Context
+        type: paragraphs
+        instruction: 1-2 short paragraphs summarizing the background context, such as what we learned in the brief without being redundant with the goals, what and why this solves a problem, what the current landscape or need is
+      - id: changelog
+        title: Change Log
+        type: table
+        columns: [Date, Version, Description, Author]
+        instruction: Track document versions and changes
+
+  - id: requirements
+    title: Requirements
+    instruction: Draft the list of functional and non functional requirements under the two child sections
+    elicit: true
+    sections:
+      - id: functional
+        title: Functional
+        type: numbered-list
+        prefix: FR
+        instruction: Each Requirement will be a bullet markdown and an identifier sequence starting with FR
+        examples:
+          - "FR6: The Todo List uses AI to detect and warn against potentially duplicate todo items that are worded differently."
+      - id: non-functional
+        title: Non Functional
+        type: numbered-list
+        prefix: NFR
+        instruction: Each Requirement will be a bullet markdown and an identifier sequence starting with NFR
+        examples:
+          - "NFR1: AWS service usage must aim to stay within free-tier limits where feasible."
+
+  - id: ui-goals
+    title: User Interface Design Goals
+    condition: PRD has UX/UI requirements
+    instruction: |
+      Capture high-level UI/UX vision to guide Design Architect and to inform story creation. Steps:
+      
+      1. Pre-fill all subsections with educated guesses based on project context
+      2. Present the complete rendered section to user
+      3. Clearly let the user know where assumptions were made
+      4. Ask targeted questions for unclear/missing elements or areas needing more specification
+      5. This is NOT detailed UI spec - focus on product vision and user goals
+    elicit: true
+    choices:
+      accessibility: [None, WCAG AA, WCAG AAA]
+      platforms: [Web Responsive, Mobile Only, Desktop Only, Cross-Platform]
+    sections:
+      - id: ux-vision
+        title: Overall UX Vision
+      - id: interaction-paradigms
+        title: Key Interaction Paradigms
+      - id: core-screens
+        title: Core Screens and Views
+        instruction: From a product perspective, what are the most critical screens or views necessary to deliver the the PRD values and goals? This is meant to be Conceptual High Level to Drive Rough Epic or User Stories
+        examples:
+          - "Login Screen"
+          - "Main Dashboard"
+          - "Item Detail Page"
+          - "Settings Page"
+      - id: accessibility
+        title: "Accessibility: {None|WCAG AA|WCAG AAA|Custom Requirements}"
+      - id: branding
+        title: Branding
+        instruction: Any known branding elements or style guides that must be incorporated?
+        examples:
+          - "Replicate the look and feel of early 1900s black and white cinema, including animated effects replicating film damage or projector glitches during page or state transitions."
+          - "Attached is the full color pallet and tokens for our corporate branding."
+      - id: target-platforms
+        title: "Target Device and Platforms: {Web Responsive|Mobile Only|Desktop Only|Cross-Platform}"
+        examples:
+          - "Web Responsive, and all mobile platforms"
+          - "iPhone Only"
+          - "ASCII Windows Desktop"
+
+  - id: technical-assumptions
+    title: Technical Assumptions
+    instruction: |
+      Gather technical decisions that will guide the Architect. Steps:
+      
+      1. Check if {root}/data/technical-preferences.yaml or an attached technical-preferences file exists - use it to pre-populate choices
+      2. Ask user about: languages, frameworks, starter templates, libraries, APIs, deployment targets
+      3. For unknowns, offer guidance based on project goals and MVP scope
+      4. Document ALL technical choices with rationale (why this choice fits the project)
+      5. These become constraints for the Architect - be specific and complete
+    elicit: true
+    choices:
+      repository: [Monorepo, Polyrepo]
+      architecture: [Monolith, Microservices, Serverless]
+      testing: [Unit Only, Unit + Integration, Full Testing Pyramid]
+    sections:
+      - id: repository-structure
+        title: "Repository Structure: {Monorepo|Polyrepo|Multi-repo}"
+      - id: service-architecture
+        title: Service Architecture
+        instruction: "CRITICAL DECISION - Document the high-level service architecture (e.g., Monolith, Microservices, Serverless functions within a Monorepo)."
+      - id: testing-requirements
+        title: Testing Requirements
+        instruction: "CRITICAL DECISION - Document the testing requirements, unit only, integration, e2e, manual, need for manual testing convenience methods)."
+      - id: additional-assumptions
+        title: Additional Technical Assumptions and Requests
+        instruction: Throughout the entire process of drafting this document, if any other technical assumptions are raised or discovered appropriate for the architect, add them here as additional bulleted items
+
+  - id: epic-list
+    title: Epic List
+    instruction: |
+      Present a high-level list of all epics for user approval. Each epic should have a title and a short (1 sentence) goal statement. This allows the user to review the overall structure before diving into details.
+      
+      CRITICAL: Epics MUST be logically sequential following agile best practices:
+      
+      - Each epic should deliver a significant, end-to-end, fully deployable increment of testable functionality
+      - Epic 1 must establish foundational project infrastructure (app setup, Git, CI/CD, core services) unless we are adding new functionality to an existing app, while also delivering an initial piece of functionality, even as simple as a health-check route or display of a simple canary page - remember this when we produce the stories for the first epic!
+      - Each subsequent epic builds upon previous epics' functionality delivering major blocks of functionality that provide tangible value to users or business when deployed
+      - Not every project needs multiple epics, an epic needs to deliver value. For example, an API completed can deliver value even if a UI is not complete and planned for a separate epic.
+      - Err on the side of less epics, but let the user know your rationale and offer options for splitting them if it seems some are too large or focused on disparate things.
+      - Cross Cutting Concerns should flow through epics and stories and not be final stories. For example, adding a logging framework as a last story of an epic, or at the end of a project as a final epic or story would be terrible as we would not have logging from the beginning.
+    elicit: true
+    examples:
+      - "Epic 1: Foundation & Core Infrastructure: Establish project setup, authentication, and basic user management"
+      - "Epic 2: Core Business Entities: Create and manage primary domain objects with CRUD operations"
+      - "Epic 3: User Workflows & Interactions: Enable key user journeys and business processes"
+      - "Epic 4: Reporting & Analytics: Provide insights and data visualization for users"
+
+  - id: epic-details
+    title: Epic {{epic_number}} {{epic_title}}
+    repeatable: true
+    instruction: |
+      After the epic list is approved, present each epic with all its stories and acceptance criteria as a complete review unit.
+      
+      For each epic provide expanded goal (2-3 sentences describing the objective and value all the stories will achieve).
+      
+      CRITICAL STORY SEQUENCING REQUIREMENTS:
+      
+      - Stories within each epic MUST be logically sequential
+      - Each story should be a "vertical slice" delivering complete functionality aside from early enabler stories for project foundation
+      - No story should depend on work from a later story or epic
+      - Identify and note any direct prerequisite stories
+      - Focus on "what" and "why" not "how" (leave technical implementation to Architect) yet be precise enough to support a logical sequential order of operations from story to story.
+      - Ensure each story delivers clear user or business value, try to avoid enablers and build them into stories that deliver value.
+      - Size stories for AI agent execution: Each story must be completable by a single AI agent in one focused session without context overflow
+      - Think "junior developer working for 2-4 hours" - stories must be small, focused, and self-contained
+      - If a story seems complex, break it down further as long as it can deliver a vertical slice
+    elicit: true
+    template: "{{epic_goal}}"
+    sections:
+      - id: story
+        title: Story {{epic_number}}.{{story_number}} {{story_title}}
+        repeatable: true
+        template: |
+          As a {{user_type}},
+          I want {{action}},
+          so that {{benefit}}.
+        sections:
+          - id: acceptance-criteria
+            title: Acceptance Criteria
+            type: numbered-list
+            item_template: "{{criterion_number}}: {{criteria}}"
+            repeatable: true
+            instruction: |
+              Define clear, comprehensive, and testable acceptance criteria that:
+              
+              - Precisely define what "done" means from a functional perspective
+              - Are unambiguous and serve as basis for verification
+              - Include any critical non-functional requirements from the PRD
+              - Consider local testability for backend/data components
+              - Specify UI/UX requirements and framework adherence where applicable
+              - Avoid cross-cutting concerns that should be in other stories or PRD sections
+
+  - id: checklist-results
+    title: Checklist Results Report
+    instruction: Before running the checklist and drafting the prompts, offer to output the full updated PRD. If outputting it, confirm with the user that you will be proceeding to run the checklist and produce the report. Once the user confirms, execute the pm-checklist and populate the results in this section.
+
+  - id: next-steps
+    title: Next Steps
+    sections:
+      - id: ux-expert-prompt
+        title: UX Expert Prompt
+        instruction: This section will contain the prompt for the UX Expert, keep it short and to the point to initiate create architecture mode using this document as input.
+      - id: architect-prompt
+        title: Architect Prompt
+        instruction: This section will contain the prompt for the Architect, keep it short and to the point to initiate create architecture mode using this document as input.

bmad-core/templates/project-brief-tmpl.md

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-# Project Brief: {{Project Name}}
-
-[[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/brief.md]]
-
-[[LLM: This template guides creation of a comprehensive Project Brief that serves as the foundational input for product development.
-
-Start by asking the user which mode they prefer:
-
-1. **Interactive Mode** - Work through each section collaboratively
-2. **YOLO Mode** - Generate complete draft for review and refinement
-
-Before beginning, understand what inputs are available (brainstorming results, market research, competitive analysis, initial ideas) and gather project context.]]
-
-## Executive Summary
-
-[[LLM: Create a concise overview that captures the essence of the project. Include:
-
-- Product concept in 1-2 sentences
-- Primary problem being solved
-- Target market identification
-- Key value proposition]]
-
-{{Write executive summary based on information gathered}}
-
-## Problem Statement
-
-[[LLM: Articulate the problem with clarity and evidence. Address:
-
-- Current state and pain points
-- Impact of the problem (quantify if possible)
-- Why existing solutions fall short
-- Urgency and importance of solving this now]]
-
-{{Detailed problem description with supporting evidence}}
-
-## Proposed Solution
-
-[[LLM: Describe the solution approach at a high level. Include:
-
-- Core concept and approach
-- Key differentiators from existing solutions
-- Why this solution will succeed where others haven't
-- High-level vision for the product]]
-
-{{Solution description focusing on the "what" and "why", not implementation details}}
-
-## Target Users
-
-[[LLM: Define and characterize the intended users with specificity. For each user segment include:
-
-- Demographic/firmographic profile
-- Current behaviors and workflows
-- Specific needs and pain points
-- Goals they're trying to achieve]]
-
-### Primary User Segment: {{Segment Name}}
-
-{{Detailed description of primary users}}
-
-### Secondary User Segment: {{Segment Name}}
-
-{{Description of secondary users if applicable}}
-
-## Goals & Success Metrics
-
-[[LLM: Establish clear objectives and how to measure success. Make goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)]]
-
-### Business Objectives
-
-- {{Objective 1 with metric}}
-- {{Objective 2 with metric}}
-- {{Objective 3 with metric}}
-
-### User Success Metrics
-
-- {{How users will measure value}}
-- {{Engagement metrics}}
-- {{Satisfaction indicators}}
-
-### Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
-
-- {{KPI 1: Definition and target}}
-- {{KPI 2: Definition and target}}
-- {{KPI 3: Definition and target}}
-
-## MVP Scope
-
-[[LLM: Define the minimum viable product clearly. Be specific about what's in and what's out. Help user distinguish must-haves from nice-to-haves.]]
-
-### Core Features (Must Have)
-
-- **Feature 1:** {{Brief description and why it's essential}}
-- **Feature 2:** {{Brief description and why it's essential}}
-- **Feature 3:** {{Brief description and why it's essential}}
-
-### Out of Scope for MVP
-
-- {{Feature/capability explicitly not in MVP}}
-- {{Feature/capability to be considered post-MVP}}
-
-### MVP Success Criteria
-
-{{Define what constitutes a successful MVP launch}}
-
-## Post-MVP Vision
-
-[[LLM: Outline the longer-term product direction without overcommitting to specifics]]
-
-### Phase 2 Features
-
-{{Next priority features after MVP success}}
-
-### Long-term Vision
-
-{{Where this product could go in 1-2 years}}
-
-### Expansion Opportunities
-
-{{Potential new markets, use cases, or integrations}}
-
-## Technical Considerations
-
-[[LLM: Document known technical constraints and preferences. Note these are initial thoughts, not final decisions.]]
-
-### Platform Requirements
-
-- **Target Platforms:** {{Web, mobile, desktop, etc.}}
-- **Browser/OS Support:** {{Specific requirements}}
-- **Performance Requirements:** {{Load times, concurrent users, etc.}}
-
-### Technology Preferences
-
-- **Frontend:** {{If any preferences exist}}
-- **Backend:** {{If any preferences exist}}
-- **Database:** {{If any preferences exist}}
-- **Hosting/Infrastructure:** {{Cloud preferences, on-prem requirements}}
-
-### Architecture Considerations
-
-- **Repository Structure:** {{Initial thoughts on monorepo vs. polyrepo}}
-- **Service Architecture:** {{Initial thoughts on monolith vs. microservices}}
-- **Integration Requirements:** {{Third-party services, APIs}}
-- **Security/Compliance:** {{Any specific requirements}}
-
-## Constraints & Assumptions
-
-[[LLM: Clearly state limitations and assumptions to set realistic expectations]]
-
-### Constraints
-
-- **Budget:** {{If known}}
-- **Timeline:** {{Target launch date or development timeframe}}
-- **Resources:** {{Team size, skill constraints}}
-- **Technical:** {{Legacy systems, required tech stack}}
-
-### Key Assumptions
-
-- {{Assumption about users, market, or technology}}
-- {{Assumption about resources or support}}
-- {{Assumption about external dependencies}}
-
-## Risks & Open Questions
-
-[[LLM: Identify unknowns and potential challenges proactively]]
-
-### Key Risks
-
-- **Risk 1:** {{Description and potential impact}}
-- **Risk 2:** {{Description and potential impact}}
-- **Risk 3:** {{Description and potential impact}}
-
-### Open Questions
-
-- {{Question needing research or decision}}
-- {{Question about technical approach}}
-- {{Question about market or users}}
-
-### Areas Needing Further Research
-
-- {{Topic requiring deeper investigation}}
-- {{Validation needed before proceeding}}
-
-## Appendices
-
-### A. Research Summary
-
-{{If applicable, summarize key findings from:
-
-- Market research
-- Competitive analysis
-- User interviews
-- Technical feasibility studies}}
-
-### B. Stakeholder Input
-
-{{Key feedback or requirements from stakeholders}}
-
-### C. References
-
-{{Links to relevant documents, research, or examples}}
-
-## Next Steps
-
-### Immediate Actions
-
-1. {{First concrete next step}}
-2. {{Second concrete next step}}
-3. {{Third concrete next step}}
-
-### PM Handoff
-
-This Project Brief provides the full context for {{Project Name}}. Please start in 'PRD Generation Mode', review the brief thoroughly to work with the user to create the PRD section by section as the template indicates, asking for any necessary clarification or suggesting improvements.
-
----
-
-[[LLM: After completing each major section (not subsections), offer advanced elicitation with these custom options for project briefs:
-
-**Project Brief Elicitation Actions** 0. Expand section with more specific details
-
-1. Validate against similar successful products
-2. Stress test assumptions with edge cases
-3. Explore alternative solution approaches
-4. Analyze resource/constraint trade-offs
-5. Generate risk mitigation strategies
-6. Challenge scope from MVP minimalist view
-7. Brainstorm creative feature possibilities
-8. If only we had [resource/capability/time]...
-9. Proceed to next section
-
-These replace the standard elicitation options when working on project brief documents.]]

bmad-core/templates/project-brief-tmpl.yaml

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+template:
+  id: project-brief-template-v2
+  name: Project Brief
+  version: 2.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: docs/brief.md
+    title: "Project Brief: {{project_name}}"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: interactive
+  elicitation: advanced-elicitation
+  custom_elicitation:
+    title: "Project Brief Elicitation Actions"
+    options:
+      - "Expand section with more specific details"
+      - "Validate against similar successful products"
+      - "Stress test assumptions with edge cases"
+      - "Explore alternative solution approaches"
+      - "Analyze resource/constraint trade-offs"
+      - "Generate risk mitigation strategies"
+      - "Challenge scope from MVP minimalist view"
+      - "Brainstorm creative feature possibilities"
+      - "If only we had [resource/capability/time]..."
+      - "Proceed to next section"
+
+sections:
+  - id: introduction
+    instruction: |
+      This template guides creation of a comprehensive Project Brief that serves as the foundational input for product development.
+      
+      Start by asking the user which mode they prefer:
+      
+      1. **Interactive Mode** - Work through each section collaboratively
+      2. **YOLO Mode** - Generate complete draft for review and refinement
+      
+      Before beginning, understand what inputs are available (brainstorming results, market research, competitive analysis, initial ideas) and gather project context.
+
+  - id: executive-summary
+    title: Executive Summary
+    instruction: |
+      Create a concise overview that captures the essence of the project. Include:
+      - Product concept in 1-2 sentences
+      - Primary problem being solved
+      - Target market identification
+      - Key value proposition
+    template: "{{executive_summary_content}}"
+
+  - id: problem-statement
+    title: Problem Statement
+    instruction: |
+      Articulate the problem with clarity and evidence. Address:
+      - Current state and pain points
+      - Impact of the problem (quantify if possible)
+      - Why existing solutions fall short
+      - Urgency and importance of solving this now
+    template: "{{detailed_problem_description}}"
+
+  - id: proposed-solution
+    title: Proposed Solution
+    instruction: |
+      Describe the solution approach at a high level. Include:
+      - Core concept and approach
+      - Key differentiators from existing solutions
+      - Why this solution will succeed where others haven't
+      - High-level vision for the product
+    template: "{{solution_description}}"
+
+  - id: target-users
+    title: Target Users
+    instruction: |
+      Define and characterize the intended users with specificity. For each user segment include:
+      - Demographic/firmographic profile
+      - Current behaviors and workflows
+      - Specific needs and pain points
+      - Goals they're trying to achieve
+    sections:
+      - id: primary-segment
+        title: "Primary User Segment: {{segment_name}}"
+        template: "{{primary_user_description}}"
+      - id: secondary-segment
+        title: "Secondary User Segment: {{segment_name}}"
+        condition: Has secondary user segment
+        template: "{{secondary_user_description}}"
+
+  - id: goals-metrics
+    title: Goals & Success Metrics
+    instruction: Establish clear objectives and how to measure success. Make goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
+    sections:
+      - id: business-objectives
+        title: Business Objectives
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{objective_with_metric}}"
+      - id: user-success-metrics
+        title: User Success Metrics
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{user_metric}}"
+      - id: kpis
+        title: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{kpi}}: {{definition_and_target}}"
+
+  - id: mvp-scope
+    title: MVP Scope
+    instruction: Define the minimum viable product clearly. Be specific about what's in and what's out. Help user distinguish must-haves from nice-to-haves.
+    sections:
+      - id: core-features
+        title: Core Features (Must Have)
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- **{{feature}}:** {{description_and_rationale}}"
+      - id: out-of-scope
+        title: Out of Scope for MVP
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{feature_or_capability}}"
+      - id: mvp-success-criteria
+        title: MVP Success Criteria
+        template: "{{mvp_success_definition}}"
+
+  - id: post-mvp-vision
+    title: Post-MVP Vision
+    instruction: Outline the longer-term product direction without overcommitting to specifics
+    sections:
+      - id: phase-2-features
+        title: Phase 2 Features
+        template: "{{next_priority_features}}"
+      - id: long-term-vision
+        title: Long-term Vision
+        template: "{{one_two_year_vision}}"
+      - id: expansion-opportunities
+        title: Expansion Opportunities
+        template: "{{potential_expansions}}"
+
+  - id: technical-considerations
+    title: Technical Considerations
+    instruction: Document known technical constraints and preferences. Note these are initial thoughts, not final decisions.
+    sections:
+      - id: platform-requirements
+        title: Platform Requirements
+        template: |
+          - **Target Platforms:** {{platforms}}
+          - **Browser/OS Support:** {{specific_requirements}}
+          - **Performance Requirements:** {{performance_specs}}
+      - id: technology-preferences
+        title: Technology Preferences
+        template: |
+          - **Frontend:** {{frontend_preferences}}
+          - **Backend:** {{backend_preferences}}
+          - **Database:** {{database_preferences}}
+          - **Hosting/Infrastructure:** {{infrastructure_preferences}}
+      - id: architecture-considerations
+        title: Architecture Considerations
+        template: |
+          - **Repository Structure:** {{repo_thoughts}}
+          - **Service Architecture:** {{service_thoughts}}
+          - **Integration Requirements:** {{integration_needs}}
+          - **Security/Compliance:** {{security_requirements}}
+
+  - id: constraints-assumptions
+    title: Constraints & Assumptions
+    instruction: Clearly state limitations and assumptions to set realistic expectations
+    sections:
+      - id: constraints
+        title: Constraints
+        template: |
+          - **Budget:** {{budget_info}}
+          - **Timeline:** {{timeline_info}}
+          - **Resources:** {{resource_info}}
+          - **Technical:** {{technical_constraints}}
+      - id: key-assumptions
+        title: Key Assumptions
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{assumption}}"
+
+  - id: risks-questions
+    title: Risks & Open Questions
+    instruction: Identify unknowns and potential challenges proactively
+    sections:
+      - id: key-risks
+        title: Key Risks
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- **{{risk}}:** {{description_and_impact}}"
+      - id: open-questions
+        title: Open Questions
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{question}}"
+      - id: research-areas
+        title: Areas Needing Further Research
+        type: bullet-list
+        template: "- {{research_topic}}"
+
+  - id: appendices
+    title: Appendices
+    sections:
+      - id: research-summary
+        title: A. Research Summary
+        condition: Has research findings
+        instruction: |
+          If applicable, summarize key findings from:
+          - Market research
+          - Competitive analysis
+          - User interviews
+          - Technical feasibility studies
+      - id: stakeholder-input
+        title: B. Stakeholder Input
+        condition: Has stakeholder feedback
+        template: "{{stakeholder_feedback}}"
+      - id: references
+        title: C. References
+        template: "{{relevant_links_and_docs}}"
+
+  - id: next-steps
+    title: Next Steps
+    sections:
+      - id: immediate-actions
+        title: Immediate Actions
+        type: numbered-list
+        template: "{{action_item}}"
+      - id: pm-handoff
+        title: PM Handoff
+        content: |
+          This Project Brief provides the full context for {{project_name}}. Please start in 'PRD Generation Mode', review the brief thoroughly to work with the user to create the PRD section by section as the template indicates, asking for any necessary clarification or suggesting improvements.

bmad-core/templates/qa-gate-tmpl.yaml

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+template:
+  id: qa-gate-template-v1
+  name: Quality Gate Decision
+  version: 1.0
+  output:
+    format: yaml
+    filename: docs/qa/gates/{{epic_num}}.{{story_num}}-{{story_slug}}.yml
+    title: "Quality Gate: {{epic_num}}.{{story_num}}"
+
+# Required fields (keep these first)
+schema: 1
+story: "{{epic_num}}.{{story_num}}"
+story_title: "{{story_title}}"
+gate: "{{gate_status}}"  # PASS|CONCERNS|FAIL|WAIVED
+status_reason: "{{status_reason}}"  # 1-2 sentence summary of why this gate decision
+reviewer: "Quinn (Test Architect)"
+updated: "{{iso_timestamp}}"
+
+# Always present but only active when WAIVED
+waiver: { active: false }
+
+# Issues (if any) - Use fixed severity: low | medium | high
+top_issues: []
+
+# Risk summary (from risk-profile task if run)
+risk_summary:
+  totals: { critical: 0, high: 0, medium: 0, low: 0 }
+  recommendations:
+    must_fix: []
+    monitor: []
+
+# Examples section using block scalars for clarity
+examples:
+  with_issues: |
+    top_issues:
+      - id: "SEC-001"
+        severity: high  # ONLY: low|medium|high
+        finding: "No rate limiting on login endpoint"
+        suggested_action: "Add rate limiting middleware before production"
+      - id: "TEST-001"  
+        severity: medium
+        finding: "Missing integration tests for auth flow"
+        suggested_action: "Add test coverage for critical paths"
+  
+  when_waived: |
+    waiver:
+      active: true
+      reason: "Accepted for MVP release - will address in next sprint"
+      approved_by: "Product Owner"
+
+# ============ Optional Extended Fields ============
+# Uncomment and use if your team wants more detail
+
+optional_fields_examples:
+  quality_and_expiry: |
+    quality_score: 75  # 0-100 (optional scoring)
+    expires: "2025-01-26T00:00:00Z"  # Optional gate freshness window
+  
+  evidence: |
+    evidence:
+      tests_reviewed: 15
+      risks_identified: 3
+      trace:
+        ac_covered: [1, 2, 3]  # AC numbers with test coverage
+        ac_gaps: [4]  # AC numbers lacking coverage
+  
+  nfr_validation: |
+    nfr_validation:
+      security: { status: CONCERNS, notes: "Rate limiting missing" }
+      performance: { status: PASS, notes: "" }
+      reliability: { status: PASS, notes: "" }
+      maintainability: { status: PASS, notes: "" }
+  
+  history: |
+    history:  # Append-only audit trail
+      - at: "2025-01-12T10:00:00Z"
+        gate: FAIL
+        note: "Initial review - missing tests"
+      - at: "2025-01-12T15:00:00Z"  
+        gate: CONCERNS
+        note: "Tests added but rate limiting still missing"
+  
+  risk_summary: |
+    risk_summary:  # From risk-profile task
+      totals:
+        critical: 0
+        high: 0
+        medium: 0
+        low: 0
+      # 'highest' is emitted only when risks exist
+      recommendations:
+        must_fix: []
+        monitor: []
+  
+  recommendations: |
+    recommendations:
+      immediate:  # Must fix before production
+        - action: "Add rate limiting to auth endpoints"
+          refs: ["api/auth/login.ts:42-68"]
+      future:  # Can be addressed later
+        - action: "Consider caching for better performance"
+          refs: ["services/data.service.ts"]

bmad-core/templates/story-tmpl.md

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-# Story {{EpicNum}}.{{StoryNum}}: {{Short Title Copied from Epic File specific story}}
-
-## Status: {{ Draft | Approved | InProgress | Review | Done }}
-
-## Story
-
-- As a {{role}}
-- I want {{action}}
-- so that {{benefit}}
-
-## Acceptance Criteria (ACs)
-
-{{ Copy of Acceptance Criteria numbered list }}
-
-## Tasks / Subtasks
-
-- [ ] Task 1 (AC: # if applicable)
-  - [ ] Subtask1.1...
-- [ ] Task 2 (AC: # if applicable)
-  - [ ] Subtask 2.1...
-- [ ] Task 3 (AC: # if applicable)
-  - [ ] Subtask 3.1...
-
-## Dev Notes
-
-[[LLM: populates relevant information, only what was pulled from actual artifacts from docs folder, relevant to this story. Do not invent information. Critical: If known add Relevant Source Tree info that relates to this story. If there were important notes from previous story that are relevant to this one, also include them here if it will help the dev agent. You do NOT need to repeat anything from coding standards or test standards as the dev agent is already aware of those. The dev agent should NEVER need to read the PRD or architecture documents or child documents though to complete this self contained story, because your critical mission is to share the specific items needed here extremely concisely for the Dev Agent LLM to comprehend with the least about of context overhead token usage needed.]]
-
-### Testing
-
-[[LLM: Scrum Master use `test-strategy-and-standards.md` to leave instruction for developer agent in the following concise format, leave unchecked if no specific test requirement of that type]]
-Dev Note: Story Requires the following tests:
-
-- [ ] {{type f.e. Jest}} Unit Tests: (nextToFile: {{true|false}}), coverage requirement: {{from strategy or default 80%}}
-- [ ] {{type f.e. Jest with in memory db}} Integration Test (Test Location): location: {{Integration test location f.e. `/tests/story-name/foo.spec.cs` or `next to handler`}}
-- [ ] {{type f.e. Cypress}} E2E: location: {{f.e. `/e2e/{epic-name/bar.test.ts`}}
-
-Manual Test Steps: [[LLM: Include how if possible the user can manually test the functionality when story is Ready for Review, if any]]
-
-{{ f.e. `- dev will create a script with task 3 above that you can run with "npm run test-initiate-launch-sequence" and validate Armageddon is initiated`}}
-
-## Dev Agent Record
-
-### Agent Model Used: {{Agent Model Name/Version}}
-
-### Debug Log References
-
-[[LLM: (SM Agent) When Drafting Story, leave next prompt in place for dev agent to remove and update]]
-[[LLM: (Dev Agent) If the debug is logged to during the current story progress, create a table with the debug log and the specific task section in the debug log - do not repeat all the details in the story]]
-
-### Completion Notes List
-
-[[LLM: (SM Agent) When Drafting Story, leave next prompt in place for dev agent to remove and update - remove this line to the SM]]
-[[LLM: (Dev Agent) Anything the SM needs to know that deviated from the story that might impact drafting the next story.]]
-
-### File List
-
-[[LLM: (Dev Agent) List every new file created, or existing file modified in a bullet list.]]
-
-### Change Log
-
-[[LLM: (SM Agent) When Drafting Story, leave next prompt in place for dev agent to remove and update- remove this line to the SM]]
-[[LLM: (Dev Agent) Track document versions and changes during development that deviate from story dev start]]
-
-| Date | Version | Description | Author |
-| :--- | :------ | :---------- | :----- |
-
-## QA Results
-
-[[LLM: QA Agent Results]]

bmad-core/templates/story-tmpl.yaml

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+template:
+  id: story-template-v2
+  name: Story Document
+  version: 2.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: docs/stories/{{epic_num}}.{{story_num}}.{{story_title_short}}.md
+    title: "Story {{epic_num}}.{{story_num}}: {{story_title_short}}"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: interactive
+  elicitation: advanced-elicitation
+
+agent_config:
+  editable_sections: 
+    - Status
+    - Story
+    - Acceptance Criteria
+    - Tasks / Subtasks
+    - Dev Notes
+    - Testing
+    - Change Log
+
+sections:
+  - id: status
+    title: Status
+    type: choice
+    choices: [Draft, Approved, InProgress, Review, Done]
+    instruction: Select the current status of the story
+    owner: scrum-master
+    editors: [scrum-master, dev-agent]
+    
+  - id: story
+    title: Story
+    type: template-text
+    template: |
+      **As a** {{role}},
+      **I want** {{action}},
+      **so that** {{benefit}}
+    instruction: Define the user story using the standard format with role, action, and benefit
+    elicit: true
+    owner: scrum-master
+    editors: [scrum-master]
+    
+  - id: acceptance-criteria
+    title: Acceptance Criteria
+    type: numbered-list
+    instruction: Copy the acceptance criteria numbered list from the epic file
+    elicit: true
+    owner: scrum-master
+    editors: [scrum-master]
+    
+  - id: tasks-subtasks
+    title: Tasks / Subtasks
+    type: bullet-list
+    instruction: |
+      Break down the story into specific tasks and subtasks needed for implementation.
+      Reference applicable acceptance criteria numbers where relevant.
+    template: |
+      - [ ] Task 1 (AC: # if applicable)
+        - [ ] Subtask1.1...
+      - [ ] Task 2 (AC: # if applicable)
+        - [ ] Subtask 2.1...
+      - [ ] Task 3 (AC: # if applicable)
+        - [ ] Subtask 3.1...
+    elicit: true
+    owner: scrum-master
+    editors: [scrum-master, dev-agent]
+    
+  - id: dev-notes
+    title: Dev Notes
+    instruction: |
+      Populate relevant information, only what was pulled from actual artifacts from docs folder, relevant to this story:
+      - Do not invent information
+      - If known add Relevant Source Tree info that relates to this story
+      - If there were important notes from previous story that are relevant to this one, include them here
+      - Put enough information in this section so that the dev agent should NEVER need to read the architecture documents, these notes along with the tasks and subtasks must give the Dev Agent the complete context it needs to comprehend with the least amount of overhead the information to complete the story, meeting all AC and completing all tasks+subtasks
+    elicit: true
+    owner: scrum-master
+    editors: [scrum-master]
+    sections:
+      - id: testing-standards
+        title: Testing
+        instruction: |
+          List Relevant Testing Standards from Architecture the Developer needs to conform to:
+          - Test file location
+          - Test standards
+          - Testing frameworks and patterns to use
+          - Any specific testing requirements for this story
+        elicit: true
+        owner: scrum-master
+        editors: [scrum-master]
+        
+  - id: change-log
+    title: Change Log
+    type: table
+    columns: [Date, Version, Description, Author]
+    instruction: Track changes made to this story document
+    owner: scrum-master
+    editors: [scrum-master, dev-agent, qa-agent]
+    
+  - id: dev-agent-record
+    title: Dev Agent Record
+    instruction: This section is populated by the development agent during implementation
+    owner: dev-agent
+    editors: [dev-agent]
+    sections:
+      - id: agent-model
+        title: Agent Model Used
+        template: "{{agent_model_name_version}}"
+        instruction: Record the specific AI agent model and version used for development
+        owner: dev-agent
+        editors: [dev-agent]
+        
+      - id: debug-log-references
+        title: Debug Log References
+        instruction: Reference any debug logs or traces generated during development
+        owner: dev-agent
+        editors: [dev-agent]
+        
+      - id: completion-notes
+        title: Completion Notes List
+        instruction: Notes about the completion of tasks and any issues encountered
+        owner: dev-agent
+        editors: [dev-agent]
+        
+      - id: file-list
+        title: File List
+        instruction: List all files created, modified, or affected during story implementation
+        owner: dev-agent
+        editors: [dev-agent]
+        
+  - id: qa-results
+    title: QA Results
+    instruction: Results from QA Agent QA review of the completed story implementation
+    owner: qa-agent
+    editors: [qa-agent]

bmad-core/utils/plan-management.md

@@ -1,223 +0,0 @@
-# Plan Management Utility
-
-## Purpose
-
-Provides utilities for agents and tasks to interact with workflow plans, check progress, update status, and ensure workflow steps are executed in the appropriate sequence.
-
-## Core Functions
-
-### 1. Check Plan Existence
-
-[[LLM: When any agent starts or task begins, check if a workflow plan exists]]
-
-```
-Check for workflow plan:
-1. Look for docs/workflow-plan.md (default location)
-2. Check core-config.yaml for custom plan location
-3. Return plan status (exists/not exists)
-```
-
-### 2. Parse Plan Status
-
-[[LLM: Extract current progress from the plan document]]
-
-**Plan Parsing Logic:**
-
-1. **Identify Step Structure**:
-   - Look for checkbox lines: `- [ ]` or `- [x]`
-   - Extract step IDs from comments: `<!-- step-id: X.Y -->`
-   - Identify agent assignments: `<!-- agent: pm -->`
-
-2. **Determine Current State**:
-   - Last completed step (highest numbered `[x]`)
-   - Next expected step (first `[ ]` after completed steps)
-   - Overall progress percentage
-
-3. **Extract Metadata**:
-   - Workflow type from plan header
-   - Decision points and their status
-   - Any deviation notes
-
-### 3. Sequence Validation
-
-[[LLM: Check if requested action aligns with plan sequence]]
-
-**Validation Rules:**
-
-1. **Strict Mode** (enforceSequence: true):
-   - Must complete steps in exact order
-   - Warn and block if out of sequence
-   - Require explicit override justification
-
-2. **Flexible Mode** (enforceSequence: false):
-   - Warn about sequence deviation
-   - Allow with confirmation
-   - Log deviation reason
-
-**Warning Templates:**
-
-```
-SEQUENCE WARNING: 
-The workflow plan shows you should complete "{expected_step}" next.
-You're attempting to: "{requested_action}"
-
-In strict mode: Block and require plan update
-In flexible mode: Allow with confirmation
-```
-
-### 4. Plan Update Operations
-
-[[LLM: Provide consistent way to update plan progress]]
-
-**Update Actions:**
-
-1. **Mark Step Complete**:
-   - Change `- [ ]` to `- [x]`
-   - Add completion timestamp comment
-   - Update any status metadata
-
-2. **Add Deviation Note**:
-   - Insert note explaining why sequence changed
-   - Reference the deviation in plan
-
-3. **Update Current Step Pointer**:
-   - Add/move `<!-- current-step -->` marker
-   - Update last-modified timestamp
-
-### 5. Integration Instructions
-
-[[LLM: How agents and tasks should use this utility]]
-
-**For Agents (startup sequence)**:
-
-```
-1. Check if plan exists using this utility
-2. If exists:
-   - Parse current status
-   - Show user: "Active workflow plan detected. Current step: {X}"
-   - Suggest: "Next recommended action: {next_step}"
-3. Continue with normal startup
-```
-
-**For Tasks (pre-execution)**:
-
-```
-1. Check if plan exists
-2. If exists:
-   - Verify this task aligns with plan
-   - If not aligned:
-     - In strict mode: Show warning and stop
-     - In flexible mode: Show warning and ask for confirmation
-3. After task completion:
-   - Update plan if task was a planned step
-   - Add note if task was unplanned
-```
-
-### 6. Plan Status Report Format
-
-[[LLM: Standard format for showing plan status]]
-
-```
-📋 Workflow Plan Status
-━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
-Workflow: {workflow_name}
-Progress: {X}% complete ({completed}/{total} steps)
-
-✅ Completed:
-- {completed_step_1}
-- {completed_step_2}
-
-🔄 Current Step:
-- {current_step_description}
-
-📌 Upcoming:
-- {next_step_1}
-- {next_step_2}
-
-⚠️ Notes:
-- {any_deviations_or_notes}
-```
-
-### 7. Decision Point Handling
-
-[[LLM: Special handling for workflow decision points]]
-
-When encountering a decision point in the plan:
-
-1. **Identify Decision Marker**: `<!-- decision: {decision_id} -->`
-2. **Check Decision Status**: Made/Pending
-3. **If Pending**: 
-   - Block progress until decision made
-   - Show options to user
-   - Record decision when made
-4. **If Made**: 
-   - Verify current path aligns with decision
-   - Warn if attempting alternate path
-
-### 8. Plan Abandonment
-
-[[LLM: Graceful handling when user wants to stop following plan]]
-
-If user wants to abandon plan:
-
-1. Confirm abandonment intent
-2. Add abandonment note to plan
-3. Mark plan as "Abandoned" in header
-4. Stop plan checking for remainder of session
-5. Suggest creating new plan if needed
-
-## Usage Examples
-
-### Example 1: Agent Startup Check
-
-```
-BMad Master starting...
-
-[Check for plan]
-Found active workflow plan: brownfield-fullstack
-Progress: 40% complete (4/10 steps)
-Current step: Create PRD (pm agent)
-
-Suggestion: Based on your plan, you should work with the PM agent next.
-Use *agent pm to switch, or *plan-status to see full progress.
-```
-
-### Example 2: Task Sequence Warning
-
-```
-User: *task create-next-story
-
-[Plan check triggered]
-⚠️ SEQUENCE WARNING: 
-Your workflow plan indicates the PRD hasn't been created yet.
-Creating stories before the PRD may lead to incomplete requirements.
-
-Would you like to:
-1. Continue anyway (will note deviation in plan)
-2. Switch to creating PRD first (*agent pm)
-3. View plan status (*plan-status)
-```
-
-### Example 3: Automatic Plan Update
-
-```
-[After completing create-doc task for PRD]
-
-✅ Plan Updated: Marked "Create PRD" as complete
-📍 Next step: Create Architecture Document (architect agent)
-```
-
-## Implementation Notes
-
-- This utility should be lightweight and fast
-- Plan parsing should be resilient to format variations
-- Always preserve user agency - warnings not blocks (unless strict mode)
-- Plan updates should be atomic to prevent corruption
-- Consider plan versioning for rollback capability
-
-## Error Handling
-
-- Missing plan: Return null, don't error
-- Malformed plan: Warn but continue, treat as no plan
-- Update failures: Log but don't block task completion
-- Parse errors: Fallback to basic text search

bmad-core/workflows/brownfield-fullstack.yaml

@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ workflow:
         All stories implemented and reviewed!
         Project development phase complete.
         
-        Reference: data#bmad-kb:IDE Development Workflow
+        Reference: {root}/data/bmad-kb.md#IDE Development Workflow
 
   flow_diagram: |
     ```mermaid

bmad-core/workflows/brownfield-service.yaml

@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ workflow:
         All stories implemented and reviewed!
         Project development phase complete.
         
-        Reference: data#bmad-kb:IDE Development Workflow
+        Reference: {root}/data/bmad-kb.md#IDE Development Workflow
 
   flow_diagram: |
     ```mermaid

bmad-core/workflows/brownfield-ui.yaml

@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ workflow:
         All stories implemented and reviewed!
         Project development phase complete.
         
-        Reference: data#bmad-kb:IDE Development Workflow
+        Reference: {root}/data/bmad-kb.md#IDE Development Workflow
 
   flow_diagram: |
     ```mermaid

bmad-core/workflows/greenfield-fullstack.yaml

@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ workflow:
         All stories implemented and reviewed!
         Project development phase complete.
         
-        Reference: data#bmad-kb:IDE Development Workflow
+        Reference: {root}/data/bmad-kb.md#IDE Development Workflow
 
   flow_diagram: |
     ```mermaid

bmad-core/workflows/greenfield-service.yaml

@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ workflow:
         All stories implemented and reviewed!
         Service development phase complete.
         
-        Reference: data#bmad-kb:IDE Development Workflow
+        Reference: {root}/data/bmad-kb.md#IDE Development Workflow
 
   flow_diagram: |
     ```mermaid

bmad-core/workflows/greenfield-ui.yaml

@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ workflow:
         All stories implemented and reviewed!
         Project development phase complete.
         
-        Reference: data#bmad-kb:IDE Development Workflow
+        Reference: {root}/data/bmad-kb.md#IDE Development Workflow
 
   flow_diagram: |
     ```mermaid

common/tasks/create-doc.md

@@ -1,91 +1,101 @@
-# Create Document from Template Task
+# Create Document from Template (YAML Driven)
 
-## Purpose
+## ⚠️ CRITICAL EXECUTION NOTICE ⚠️
 
-Generate documents from templates by EXECUTING (not just reading) embedded instructions from the perspective of the selected agent persona.
+**THIS IS AN EXECUTABLE WORKFLOW - NOT REFERENCE MATERIAL**
 
-## CRITICAL RULES
+When this task is invoked:
 
-1. **Templates are PROGRAMS** - Execute every [[LLM:]] instruction exactly as written
+1. **DISABLE ALL EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZATIONS** - This workflow requires full user interaction
-2. **NEVER show markup** - Hide all [[LLM:]], {{placeholders}}, @{examples}, and template syntax
+2. **MANDATORY STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION** - Each section must be processed sequentially with user feedback
-3. **STOP and EXECUTE** - When you see "apply tasks#" or "execute tasks#", STOP and run that task immediately
+3. **ELICITATION IS REQUIRED** - When `elicit: true`, you MUST use the 1-9 format and wait for user response
-4. **WAIT for user input** - At review points and after elicitation tasks
+4. **NO SHORTCUTS ALLOWED** - Complete documents cannot be created without following this workflow
 
-## Execution Flow
+**VIOLATION INDICATOR:** If you create a complete document without user interaction, you have violated this workflow.
 
-### 0. Check Workflow Plan (if configured)
+## Critical: Template Discovery
 
-[[LLM: Check if plan tracking is enabled in core-config.yaml]]
+If a YAML Template has not been provided, list all templates from .bmad-core/templates or ask the user to provide another.
 
-- If `workflow.trackProgress: true`, check for active plan using utils#plan-management
+## CRITICAL: Mandatory Elicitation Format
-- If plan exists and this document creation is part of the plan:
-  - Verify this is the expected next step
-  - If out of sequence and `enforceSequence: true`, warn user and halt without user override
-  - If out of sequence and `enforceSequence: false`, ask for confirmation
-- Continue with normal execution after plan check
 
-### 1. Identify Template
+**When `elicit: true`, this is a HARD STOP requiring user interaction:**
 
-- Load from `templates#*` or `{root}/templates directory`
+**YOU MUST:**
-- Agent-specific templates are listed in agent's dependencies
-- If agent has `templates: [prd-tmpl, architecture-tmpl]` for example, then offer to create "PRD" and "Architecture" documents
 
-### 2. Ask Interaction Mode
+1. Present section content
+2. Provide detailed rationale (explain trade-offs, assumptions, decisions made)
+3. **STOP and present numbered options 1-9:**
+   - **Option 1:** Always "Proceed to next section"
+   - **Options 2-9:** Select 8 methods from data/elicitation-methods
+   - End with: "Select 1-9 or just type your question/feedback:"
+4. **WAIT FOR USER RESPONSE** - Do not proceed until user selects option or provides feedback
 
-> 1. **Incremental** - Section by section with reviews
+**WORKFLOW VIOLATION:** Creating content for elicit=true sections without user interaction violates this task.
-> 2. **YOLO Mode** - Complete draft then review (user can type `/yolo` anytime to switch)
 
-### 3. Execute Template
+**NEVER ask yes/no questions or use any other format.**
 
-- Replace {{placeholders}} with real content
+## Processing Flow
-- Execute [[LLM:]] instructions as you encounter them
-- Process <<REPEAT>> loops and ^^CONDITIONS^^
-- Use @{examples} for guidance but never output them
 
-### 4. Key Execution Patterns
+1. **Parse YAML template** - Load template metadata and sections
+2. **Set preferences** - Show current mode (Interactive), confirm output file
+3. **Process each section:**
+   - Skip if condition unmet
+   - Check agent permissions (owner/editors) - note if section is restricted to specific agents
+   - Draft content using section instruction
+   - Present content + detailed rationale
+   - **IF elicit: true** → MANDATORY 1-9 options format
+   - Save to file if possible
+4. **Continue until complete**
 
-**When you see:** `[[LLM: Draft X and immediately execute tasks#advanced-elicitation]]`
+## Detailed Rationale Requirements
 
-- Draft the content
+When presenting section content, ALWAYS include rationale that explains:
-- Present it to user
-- IMMEDIATELY execute the task
-- Wait for completion before continuing
 
-**When you see:** `[[LLM: After section completion, apply tasks#Y]]`
+- Trade-offs and choices made (what was chosen over alternatives and why)
+- Key assumptions made during drafting
+- Interesting or questionable decisions that need user attention
+- Areas that might need validation
 
-- Finish the section
+## Elicitation Results Flow
-- STOP and execute the task
-- Wait for user input
 
-### 5. Validation & Final Presentation
+After user selects elicitation method (2-9):
 
-- Run any specified checklists
+1. Execute method from data/elicitation-methods
-- Present clean, formatted content only
+2. Present results with insights
-- No truncation or summarization
+3. Offer options:
-- Begin directly with content (no preamble)
+   - **1. Apply changes and update section**
-- Include any handoff prompts from template
+   - **2. Return to elicitation menu**
+   - **3. Ask any questions or engage further with this elicitation**
 
-### 6. Update Workflow Plan (if applicable)
+## Agent Permissions
 
-[[LLM: After successful document creation]]
+When processing sections with agent permission fields:
 
-- If plan tracking is enabled and document was part of plan:
+- **owner**: Note which agent role initially creates/populates the section
-  - Call update-workflow-plan task to mark step complete
+- **editors**: List agent roles allowed to modify the section
-  - Parameters: task: create-doc, step_id: {from plan}, status: complete
+- **readonly**: Mark sections that cannot be modified after creation
-  - Show next recommended step from plan
 
-## Common Mistakes to Avoid
+**For sections with restricted access:**
 
-❌ Skipping elicitation tasks
+- Include a note in the generated document indicating the responsible agent
-❌ Showing template markup to users
+- Example: "_(This section is owned by dev-agent and can only be modified by dev-agent)_"
-❌ Continuing past STOP signals
-❌ Combining multiple review points
 
-✅ Execute ALL instructions in sequence
+## YOLO Mode
-✅ Present only clean, formatted content
-✅ Stop at every elicitation point
-✅ Wait for user confirmation when instructed
 
-## Remember
+User can type `#yolo` to toggle to YOLO mode (process all sections at once).
 
-Templates contain precise instructions for a reason. Follow them exactly to ensure document quality and completeness.
+## CRITICAL REMINDERS
+
+**❌ NEVER:**
+
+- Ask yes/no questions for elicitation
+- Use any format other than 1-9 numbered options
+- Create new elicitation methods
+
+**✅ ALWAYS:**
+
+- Use exact 1-9 format when elicit: true
+- Select options 2-9 from data/elicitation-methods only
+- Provide detailed rationale explaining decisions
+- End with "Select 1-9 or just type your question/feedback:"

common/tasks/execute-checklist.md

@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
 ## Instructions
 
 1. **Initial Assessment**
-
    - If user or the task being run provides a checklist name:
      - Try fuzzy matching (e.g. "architecture checklist" -> "architect-checklist")
      - If multiple matches found, ask user to clarify
@@ -22,14 +21,12 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
      - All at once (YOLO mode - recommended for checklists, there will be a summary of sections at the end to discuss)
 
 2. **Document and Artifact Gathering**
-
    - Each checklist will specify its required documents/artifacts at the beginning
    - Follow the checklist's specific instructions for what to gather, generally a file can be resolved in the docs folder, if not or unsure, halt and ask or confirm with the user.
 
 3. **Checklist Processing**
 
    If in interactive mode:
-
    - Work through each section of the checklist one at a time
    - For each section:
      - Review all items in the section following instructions for that section embedded in the checklist
@@ -38,7 +35,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
      - Get user confirmation before proceeding to next section or if any thing major do we need to halt and take corrective action
 
    If in YOLO mode:
-
    - Process all sections at once
    - Create a comprehensive report of all findings
    - Present the complete analysis to the user
@@ -46,7 +42,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
 4. **Validation Approach**
 
    For each checklist item:
-
    - Read and understand the requirement
    - Look for evidence in the documentation that satisfies the requirement
    - Consider both explicit mentions and implicit coverage
@@ -60,7 +55,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
 5. **Section Analysis**
 
    For each section:
-
    - think step by step to calculate pass rate
    - Identify common themes in failed items
    - Provide specific recommendations for improvement
@@ -70,7 +64,6 @@ If the user asks or does not specify a specific checklist, list the checklists a
 6. **Final Report**
 
    Prepare a summary that includes:
-
    - Overall checklist completion status
    - Pass rates by section
    - List of failed items with context

common/utils/bmad-doc-template.md

@@ -0,0 +1,325 @@
+# BMad Document Template Specification
+
+## Overview
+
+BMad document templates are defined in YAML format to drive interactive document generation and agent interaction. Templates separate structure definition from content generation, making them both human and LLM-agent-friendly.
+
+## Template Structure
+
+```yaml
+template:
+  id: template-identifier
+  name: Human Readable Template Name
+  version: 1.0
+  output:
+    format: markdown
+    filename: default-path/to/{{filename}}.md
+    title: "{{variable}} Document Title"
+
+workflow:
+  mode: interactive
+  elicitation: advanced-elicitation
+
+sections:
+  - id: section-id
+    title: Section Title
+    instruction: |
+      Detailed instructions for the LLM on how to handle this section
+    # ... additional section properties
+```
+
+## Core Fields
+
+### Template Metadata
+
+- **id**: Unique identifier for the template
+- **name**: Human-readable name displayed in UI
+- **version**: Template version for tracking changes
+- **output.format**: Default "markdown" for document templates
+- **output.filename**: Default output file path (can include variables)
+- **output.title**: Document title (becomes H1 in markdown)
+
+### Workflow Configuration
+
+- **workflow.mode**: Default interaction mode ("interactive" or "yolo")
+- **workflow.elicitation**: Elicitation task to use ("advanced-elicitation")
+
+## Section Properties
+
+### Required Fields
+
+- **id**: Unique section identifier
+- **title**: Section heading text
+- **instruction**: Detailed guidance for LLM on handling this section
+
+### Optional Fields
+
+#### Content Control
+
+- **type**: Content type hint for structured sections
+- **template**: Fixed template text for section content
+- **item_template**: Template for repeatable items within section
+- **prefix**: Prefix for numbered items (e.g., "FR", "NFR")
+
+#### Behavior Flags
+
+- **elicit**: Boolean - Apply elicitation after section rendered
+- **repeatable**: Boolean - Section can be repeated multiple times
+- **condition**: String - Condition for including section (e.g., "has ui requirements")
+
+#### Agent Permissions
+
+- **owner**: String - Agent role that initially creates/populates this section
+- **editors**: Array - List of agent roles allowed to modify this section
+- **readonly**: Boolean - Section cannot be modified after initial creation
+
+#### Content Guidance
+
+- **examples**: Array of example content (not included in output)
+- **choices**: Object with choice options for common decisions
+- **placeholder**: Default placeholder text
+
+#### Structure
+
+- **sections**: Array of nested child sections
+
+## Supported Types
+
+### Content Types
+
+- **bullet-list**: Unordered list items
+- **numbered-list**: Ordered list with optional prefix
+- **paragraphs**: Free-form paragraph text
+- **table**: Structured table data
+- **code-block**: Code or configuration blocks
+- **template-text**: Fixed template with variable substitution
+- **mermaid**: Mermaid diagram with specified type and details
+
+### Special Types
+
+- **repeatable-container**: Container for multiple instances
+- **conditional-block**: Content shown based on conditions
+- **choice-selector**: Present choices to user
+
+## Advanced Features
+
+### Variable Substitution
+
+Use `{{variable_name}}` in titles, templates, and content:
+
+```yaml
+title: "Epic {{epic_number}} {{epic_title}}"
+template: "As a {{user_type}}, I want {{action}}, so that {{benefit}}."
+```
+
+### Conditional Sections
+
+```yaml
+- id: ui-section
+  title: User Interface Design
+  condition: Project has UX/UI Requirements
+  instruction: Only include if project has UI components
+```
+
+### Choice Integration
+
+```yaml
+choices:
+  architecture: [Monolith, Microservices, Serverless]
+  testing: [Unit Only, Unit + Integration, Full Pyramid]
+```
+
+### Mermaid Diagrams
+
+```yaml
+- id: system-architecture
+  title: System Architecture Diagram
+  type: mermaid
+  instruction: Create a system architecture diagram showing key components and data flow
+  mermaid_type: flowchart
+  details: |
+    Show the following components:
+    - User interface layer
+    - API gateway
+    - Core services
+    - Database layer
+    - External integrations
+```
+
+**Supported mermaid_type values:**
+
+**Core Diagram Types:**
+
+- `flowchart` - Flow charts and process diagrams
+- `sequenceDiagram` - Sequence diagrams for interactions
+- `classDiagram` - Class relationship diagrams (UML)
+- `stateDiagram` - State transition diagrams
+- `erDiagram` - Entity relationship diagrams
+- `gantt` - Gantt charts for timelines
+- `pie` - Pie charts for data visualization
+
+**Advanced Diagram Types:**
+
+- `journey` - User journey maps
+- `mindmap` - Mindmaps for brainstorming
+- `timeline` - Timeline diagrams for chronological events
+- `quadrantChart` - Quadrant charts for data categorization
+- `xyChart` - XY charts (bar charts, line charts)
+- `sankey` - Sankey diagrams for flow visualization
+
+**Specialized Types:**
+
+- `c4Context` - C4 context diagrams (experimental)
+- `requirement` - Requirement diagrams
+- `packet` - Network packet diagrams
+- `block` - Block diagrams
+- `kanban` - Kanban boards
+
+### Agent Permissions Example
+
+```yaml
+- id: story-details
+  title: Story
+  owner: scrum-master
+  editors: [scrum-master]
+  readonly: false
+  sections:
+    - id: dev-notes
+      title: Dev Notes
+      owner: dev-agent
+      editors: [dev-agent]
+      readonly: false
+      instruction: Implementation notes and technical details
+    - id: qa-results
+      title: QA Results
+      owner: qa-agent
+      editors: [qa-agent]
+      readonly: true
+      instruction: Quality assurance test results
+```
+
+### Repeatable Sections
+
+```yaml
+- id: epic-details
+  title: Epic {{epic_number}} {{epic_title}}
+  repeatable: true
+  sections:
+    - id: story
+      title: Story {{epic_number}}.{{story_number}} {{story_title}}
+      repeatable: true
+      sections:
+        - id: criteria
+          title: Acceptance Criteria
+          type: numbered-list
+          item_template: "{{criterion_number}}: {{criteria}}"
+          repeatable: true
+```
+
+### Examples with Code Blocks
+
+````yaml
+examples:
+  - "FR6: The system must authenticate users within 2 seconds"
+  - |
+    ```mermaid
+    sequenceDiagram
+        participant User
+        participant API
+        participant DB
+        User->>API: POST /login
+        API->>DB: Validate credentials
+        DB-->>API: User data
+        API-->>User: JWT token
+    ```
+  - |
+    **Architecture Decision Record**
+
+    **Decision**: Use PostgreSQL for primary database
+    **Rationale**: ACID compliance and JSON support needed
+    **Consequences**: Requires database management expertise
+````
+
+## Section Hierarchy
+
+Templates define the complete document structure starting with the first H2 - each level in is the next H#:
+
+```yaml
+sections:
+  - id: overview
+    title: Project Overview
+    sections:
+      - id: goals
+        title: Goals
+      - id: scope
+        title: Scope
+        sections:
+          - id: in-scope
+            title: In Scope
+          - id: out-scope
+            title: Out of Scope
+```
+
+## Processing Flow
+
+1. **Parse Template**: Load and validate YAML structure
+2. **Initialize Workflow**: Set interaction mode and elicitation
+3. **Process Sections**: Handle each section in order:
+   - Check conditions
+   - Apply instructions
+   - Generate content
+   - Handle choices and variables
+   - Apply elicitation if specified
+   - Process nested sections
+4. **Generate Output**: Create clean markdown document
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### Template Design
+
+- Keep instructions clear and specific
+- Use examples for complex content
+- Structure sections logically
+- Include all necessary guidance for LLM
+
+### Content Instructions
+
+- Be explicit about expected format
+- Include reasoning for decisions
+- Specify interaction patterns
+- Reference other documents when needed
+
+### Variable Naming
+
+- Use descriptive variable names
+- Follow consistent naming conventions
+- Document expected variable values
+
+### Examples Usage
+
+- Provide concrete examples for complex sections
+- Include both simple and complex cases
+- Use realistic project scenarios
+- Include code blocks and diagrams when helpful
+
+## Validation
+
+Templates should be validated for:
+
+- Valid YAML syntax
+- Required fields present
+- Consistent section IDs
+- Proper nesting structure
+- Valid variable references
+
+## Migration from Legacy
+
+When converting from markdown+frontmatter templates:
+
+1. Extract embedded `[[LLM:]]` instructions to `instruction` fields
+2. Convert `<<REPEAT>>` blocks to `repeatable: true` sections
+3. Extract `^^CONDITIONS^^` to `condition` fields
+4. Move `@{examples}` to `examples` arrays
+5. Convert `{{placeholders}}` to proper variable syntax
+
+This specification ensures templates are both human-readable and machine-processable while maintaining the flexibility needed for complex document generation.

common/utils/template-format.md

@@ -1,26 +0,0 @@
-# Template Format Conventions
-
-Templates in the BMAD method use standardized markup for AI processing. These conventions ensure consistent document generation.
-
-## Template Markup Elements
-
-- **{{placeholders}}**: Variables to be replaced with actual content
-- **[[LLM: instructions]]**: Internal processing instructions for AI agents (never shown to users)
-- **REPEAT** sections: Content blocks that may be repeated as needed
-- **^^CONDITION^^** blocks: Conditional content included only if criteria are met
-- **@{examples}**: Example content for guidance (never output to users)
-
-## Processing Rules
-
-- Replace all {{placeholders}} with project-specific content
-- Execute all [[LLM: instructions]] internally without showing users
-- Process conditional and repeat blocks as specified
-- Use examples for guidance but never include them in final output
-- Present only clean, formatted content to users
-
-## Critical Guidelines
-
-- **NEVER display template markup, LLM instructions, or examples to users**
-- Template elements are for AI processing only
-- Focus on faithful template execution and clean output
-- All template-specific instructions are embedded within templates

common/utils/workflow-management.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Workflow Management
 
-Enables BMAD orchestrator to manage and execute team workflows.
+Enables BMad orchestrator to manage and execute team workflows.
 
 ## Dynamic Workflow Loading