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BMad Method

Version License: MIT Node.js Version Discord

Build More, Architect Dreams — An AI-driven agile development framework with 21 specialized agents, 50+ guided workflows, and scale-adaptive intelligence that adjusts from bug fixes to enterprise systems.

100% free and open source. No paywalls. No gated content. We believe knowledge should be shared, not sold.

Why BMad?

Traditional AI tools do the thinking for you, producing average results. BMad agents act as expert collaborators who guide you through structured workflows to bring out your best thinking.

  • Scale-Adaptive: Automatically adjusts planning depth based on project complexity (Level 0-4)
  • Structured Workflows: Grounded in agile best practices across analysis, planning, architecture, and implementation
  • Specialized Agents: 12+ domain experts (PM, Architect, Developer, UX, Scrum Master, and more)
  • Complete Lifecycle: From brainstorming to deployment, with just-in-time documentation

Quick Start

Prerequisites: Node.js v20+

npx bmad-method@alpha install

Follow the installer prompts to configure your project. Then run:

*workflow-init

This analyzes your project and recommends a track:

Track Best For Time to First Story
Quick Flow Bug fixes, small features ~5 minutes
BMad Method Products and platforms ~15 minutes
Enterprise Compliance-heavy systems ~30 minutes

Modules

Module Purpose
BMad Method (BMM) Core agile development with 34 workflows across 4 phases
BMad Builder (BMB) Create custom agents and domain-specific modules
Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) Innovation, brainstorming, and problem-solving

Documentation

Full Documentation — Tutorials, how-to guides, concepts, and reference

For v4 Users

Community

  • Discord — Get help, share ideas, collaborate
  • YouTube — Tutorials, master class, and podcast (launching Feb 2025)
  • GitHub Issues — Bug reports and feature requests
  • Discussions — Community conversations

Help us grow: Star us on GitHub and subscribe on YouTube — every star and sub helps us reach more developers!

Support BMad

BMad is free for everyone. If you'd like to support development:

  • Buy Me a Coffee
  • Corporate sponsorship — DM on Discord
  • Speaking & media inquiries — Reach out on Discord (conferences, podcasts, interviews)

Contributing

We welcome contributions! See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

License

MIT License — see LICENSE for details.


BMad and BMAD-METHOD are trademarks of BMad Code, LLC.

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