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Workflow Audit Report

Workflow: testarch-framework Audit Date: 2025-10-16 Auditor: Audit Workflow (BMAD v6) Workflow Type: Action workflow (no template) Workflow Path: /Users/brianmadison/dev/BMAD-METHOD/src/modules/bmm/workflows/testarch/framework

Executive Summary

Overall Status: ⚠️ CONCERNS - Some bloat detected, missing web_bundle configuration

  • Critical Issues: 1
  • Important Issues: 1
  • Cleanup Recommendations: 4

Key Findings:

  1. ✅ Standard config block is correctly configured
  2. ✅ Action workflow correctly configured (template: false implied, no template file)
  3. ⚠️ Moderate bloat detected - 14 variables defined with ~50% bloat
  4. ❌ No web_bundle configuration (critical for web deployment)
  5. ✅ Instructions well-written with good knowledge base integration

1. Standard Config Block Validation

Required Variables Check

✅ Config Source Check:

  • config_source is defined: "{project-root}/bmad/bmm/config.yaml"
  • Points to correct module config path (bmm)
  • Uses {project-root} variable

✅ Standard Variables Check:

  • output_folder pulls from config_source: "{config_source}:output_folder"
  • user_name pulls from config_source: "{config_source}:user_name"
  • communication_language pulls from config_source: "{config_source}:communication_language"
  • date is set to system-generated: "system-generated"

Status: ✅ PASS - All standard config variables present and correctly configured

2. YAML/Instruction/Template Alignment

Variables Analysis

Total YAML fields analyzed: 14 variables defined in workflow.yaml (excluding standard config block and metadata)

Files Present:

  • ✅ workflow.yaml
  • ✅ instructions.md
  • ✅ checklist.md
  • ❌ No template file (correct for action workflow)

Workflow Type: Action workflow (no template: field, defaults to false)

Categorization:

INSTRUCTION_USED (Variables referenced in instructions.md):

Explicitly used with {variable} syntax:

  • {project-root} - Used throughout instructions for paths
  • None of the workflow variables are explicitly referenced with {variable} syntax in instructions

Contextually referenced:

  • test_framework - Mentioned conceptually ("Playwright or Cypress")
  • project_type - Mentioned in "Extract project type (React, Vue, Angular...)"
  • bundler - Mentioned in "Identify bundler (Vite, Webpack...)"
  • test_dir - Used conceptually as "Root test directory"
  • config_file - Framework config file paths mentioned
  • use_typescript - TypeScript preference mentioned
  • framework_preference - Framework selection logic
  • project_size - Framework selection criteria

Output path used:

  • default_output_file: "{test_dir}/README.md" - Used for main deliverable

Variables with NO clear usage:

Bloat Variables:

  1. standalone_mode: true - Not referenced in instructions (appears to be a flag for workflow behavior, not used)
  2. generate_env_example: true - Behavior flag, but .env.example is generated unconditionally in Step 2.4
  3. generate_nvmrc: true - Behavior flag, but .nvmrc is generated unconditionally in Step 2.5
  4. generate_readme: true - Behavior flag, but README is generated unconditionally in Step 2.10
  5. generate_sample_tests: true - Behavior flag, but sample tests are generated unconditionally in Step 2.8

Empty Placeholders (should be elicited): 6. test_framework: "" - Should be elicited with tag 7. project_type: "" - Auto-detected, empty placeholder unnecessary 8. bundler: "" - Auto-detected, empty placeholder unnecessary 9. config_file: "" - Derived path, should be calculated not declared

Total Variables Analyzed: 14 variables Used in Instructions (contextually): ~8 (test_framework, project_type, bundler, test_dir, use_typescript, framework_preference, project_size, default_output_file) Unused (Bloat): ~6 variables (43% bloat)

Bloat Breakdown:

  • Boolean behavior flags: 5 (generate_env_example, generate_nvmrc, generate_readme, generate_sample_tests, standalone_mode)
  • Empty placeholders: 3 (test_framework, project_type, bundler) - should use instead
  • Derived paths: 1 (config_file) - should be calculated

Status: ⚠️ CONCERNS - Moderate bloat (43% of variables unused or redundant)

3. Config Variable Usage

Communication Language Check:

  • ❌ MISSING - No "communicate in {communication_language}" pattern found in instructions
  • Instructions do not reference communication_language variable
  • Severity: IMPORTANT

User Name Check:

  • ❌ MISSING - No {user_name} usage found in instructions
  • No personalization or greeting patterns detected
  • Severity: MINOR (optional for this workflow type)

Output Folder Check:

  • ⚠️ INDIRECT - Output folder is used via default_output_file: "{test_dir}/README.md"
  • However, test_dir defaults to "{project-root}/tests", not {output_folder}
  • This workflow creates artifacts in the test directory, not the output folder
  • This is ACCEPTABLE for a setup workflow (artifacts belong in test infrastructure)
  • Severity: N/A (appropriate for this workflow)

Date Usage Check:

  • ✅ AVAILABLE - Date is defined for potential use in documentation
  • Not explicitly used but available if needed
  • Severity: N/A

Status: ⚠️ IMPORTANT - Config variables not properly utilized (communication_language missing)

4. Web Bundle Validation

Web Bundle Present: ❌ NO

Status: ❌ CRITICAL - No web_bundle configuration found

The workflow.yaml contains:

web_bundle: false

This means the workflow is NOT configured for web deployment.

Missing web_bundle requirements:

  • No web_bundle_files list
  • No existing_workflows mapping
  • No web deployment path configuration

Knowledge Fragment Dependencies Detected in Instructions:

The instructions reference loading knowledge fragments from tea-index.csv:

  • fixture-architecture.md - Pure function → fixture → mergeTests composition (406 lines, 5 examples)
  • data-factories.md - Faker-based factories with overrides (498 lines, 5 examples)
  • network-first.md - Network-first testing safeguards (489 lines, 5 examples)
  • playwright-config.md - Playwright configuration standards (722 lines, 5 examples)
  • test-quality.md - Test design principles (658 lines, 5 examples)

These fragments should be declared in a web_bundle configuration for web deployment.

Expected web_bundle structure:

web_bundle:
  workflow_path: 'bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/framework/workflow.yaml'
  web_bundle_files:
    - 'bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/framework/instructions.md'
    - 'bmad/bmm/workflows/testarch/framework/checklist.md'
    - 'bmad/bmm/testarch/knowledge/fixture-architecture.md'
    - 'bmad/bmm/testarch/knowledge/data-factories.md'
    - 'bmad/bmm/testarch/knowledge/network-first.md'
    - 'bmad/bmm/testarch/knowledge/playwright-config.md'
    - 'bmad/bmm/testarch/knowledge/test-quality.md'
    - 'bmad/bmm/testarch/tea-index.csv'

Impact: This workflow cannot be bundled for web deployment without web_bundle configuration.

Severity: CRITICAL (if web deployment is intended)

5. Bloat Detection

Unused YAML Fields Analysis

Total YAML fields: 14 variables (excluding standard config and metadata) Used fields: ~8 (57%) Unused fields: ~6 (43%) Bloat percentage: 43%

Bloat Categories:

Category 1: Boolean Behavior Flags (Should be removed - outputs generated unconditionally)

These variables suggest conditional generation, but the instructions generate these artifacts unconditionally:

  1. generate_env_example: true

    • Instructions always generate .env.example in Step 2.4
    • Flag has no effect on workflow behavior
    • Recommendation: Remove variable, always generate .env.example

  2. generate_nvmrc: true

    • Instructions always generate .nvmrc in Step 2.5
    • Flag has no effect on workflow behavior
    • Recommendation: Remove variable, always generate .nvmrc

  3. generate_readme: true

    • Instructions always generate tests/README.md in Step 2.10
    • Flag has no effect on workflow behavior
    • Recommendation: Remove variable, always generate README

  4. generate_sample_tests: true

    • Instructions always generate sample tests in Step 2.8
    • Flag has no effect on workflow behavior
    • Recommendation: Remove variable, always generate samples

  5. standalone_mode: true

    • Not referenced anywhere in instructions
    • Purpose unclear (possibly for workflow orchestration?)
    • Recommendation: Remove if unused, or document purpose

Impact: These 5 variables create false impression of configurability when behavior is hardcoded.

Category 2: Empty Placeholders (Should use tags instead)

These variables are empty strings waiting to be populated, but instructions should elicit them dynamically:

  1. test_framework: ""

    • Instructions describe auto-detection logic in Step 2.1
    • Should use tag if auto-detection fails
    • Recommendation: Remove variable, use in instructions

  2. project_type: ""

    • Auto-detected from package.json in Step 1.1
    • Empty placeholder unnecessary
    • Recommendation: Remove variable, detect in instructions

  3. bundler: ""

    • Auto-detected from package.json in Step 1.1
    • Empty placeholder unnecessary
    • Recommendation: Remove variable, detect in instructions

  4. config_file: ""

    • Derived path: {project-root}/{framework}.config.{ts|js}
    • Should be calculated in instructions based on detected framework
    • Recommendation: Remove variable, calculate in instructions

Impact: These 4 variables add no value and clutter the configuration.

Category 3: Acceptable Variables (Keep these)

These variables have legitimate workflow-specific purpose:

  1. test_dir: "{project-root}/tests" - KEEP

    • Defines root test directory location
    • Used throughout instructions for directory structure
    • User might want to customize (e.g., "e2e-tests")

  2. use_typescript: true - KEEP

    • Determines whether to generate .ts or .js files
    • Legitimate configuration option

  3. framework_preference: "auto" - KEEP

    • Allows user to override auto-detection (playwright, cypress, auto)
    • Legitimate configuration option

  4. project_size: "auto" - KEEP

    • Influences framework recommendation (small, large, auto)
    • Legitimate configuration option

  5. default_output_file: "{test_dir}/README.md" - KEEP

    • Standard workflow output path
    • Required field

Total Bloat Items: 9 variables should be removed or relocated

Bloat Percentage: 64% (9 of 14 variables) Cleanup Potential: MEDIUM - Removing bloat would reduce variables from 14 to 5

6. Template Variable Mapping

Workflow Type: Action workflow (no template)

Template File: None (correct)

Template Variable Mapping: N/A - This is an action workflow that generates files directly (config files, fixtures, sample tests, README).

Tags: None (correct for action workflow)

Status: ✅ N/A - Action workflow correctly configured without template

Recommendations

Critical (Fix Immediately)

  1. Add web_bundle configuration
    • Add web_bundle block with all required files (instructions, checklist)
    • Map knowledge fragments (fixture-architecture.md, data-factories.md, network-first.md, playwright-config.md, test-quality.md)
    • Include tea-index.csv for knowledge base access
    • Enable web deployment capability
    • Severity: CRITICAL
    • Impact: Workflow cannot be deployed to web without this

Important (Address Soon)

  1. Add config variable usage in instructions
    • Add communication_language support for multilingual workflows
    • Add greeting or summary using {user_name}
    • Ensure proper integration with BMAD v6 config standards
    • Severity: IMPORTANT
    • Impact: Workflows not following BMAD v6 conventions

Cleanup (Nice to Have)

  1. Remove boolean behavior flags (5 variables)

    • Delete: generate_env_example, generate_nvmrc, generate_readme, generate_sample_tests, standalone_mode
    • These artifacts are always generated (flags have no effect)
    • Simplifies configuration and removes false impression of conditionality
    • Severity: CLEANUP
    • Impact: Reduces bloat from 64% to 29%, improves clarity

  2. Remove empty placeholder variables (4 variables)

    • Delete: test_framework: "", project_type: "", bundler: "", config_file: ""
    • Use tags in instructions to elicit test_framework if auto-detection fails
    • Auto-detect project_type and bundler in instructions (no variable needed)
    • Calculate config_file path in instructions based on detected framework
    • Severity: CLEANUP
    • Impact: Reduces variable count from 14 to 5 (64% reduction)

  3. Add tag for framework selection

    • In Step 2.1, add: <ask>Which test framework would you like to use? [playwright/cypress/auto]</ask>
    • Use response to set framework choice
    • Remove test_framework: "" placeholder variable
    • Severity: CLEANUP
    • Impact: Makes workflow properly interactive

  4. Document standalone_mode purpose or remove

    • Variable is not referenced in instructions
    • If intended for workflow orchestration, document usage
    • If unused, remove
    • Severity: CLEANUP
    • Impact: Clarifies configuration intent

Validation Checklist

Use this checklist to verify fixes:

  • All standard config variables present and correct ✅ (Already passing)
  • No unused yaml fields (bloat removed to <20%)
  • Config variables used appropriately in instructions
  • Web bundle includes all dependencies
  • Template variables properly mapped (N/A - action workflow) ✅
  • File structure follows v6 conventions ✅
  • Variables block reduced from 14 to 5 essential variables
  • Boolean flags removed (outputs always generated)
  • Empty placeholders removed ( tags added)
  • Action workflow correctly configured (no template) ✅

Next Steps

  1. Review critical issues and fix web_bundle configuration immediately
  2. Address important issues in next iteration (config usage)
  3. Consider cleanup recommendations for optimization (bloat removal)
  4. Re-run audit after fixes to verify improvements

Estimated Cleanup Impact:

  • Variables: 14 → 5 (64% reduction)
  • Bloat: 64% → 0%
  • Maintainability: Improved
  • Web deployment: Enabled (after web_bundle added)

Positive Observations

What This Workflow Does Well:

  1. ✅ Excellent Instructions Quality

    • Clear step-by-step scaffolding process
    • Comprehensive code examples (Playwright config, Cypress config, fixtures, factories)
    • Good knowledge base integration (5 fragments referenced)
    • Practical preflight checks

  2. ✅ Proper Action Workflow Structure

    • No template file (correct for action workflow)
    • Generates artifacts directly (config files, fixtures, tests)
    • Clear deliverables listed in Step 3

  3. ✅ Good Workflow Design

    • Auto-detection logic (package.json, framework)
    • Intelligent defaults (Playwright for large projects, Cypress for small teams)
    • Comprehensive test infrastructure (fixtures, factories, helpers)
    • Best practices built in (data-testid selectors, auto-cleanup, failure-only artifacts)

  4. ✅ Knowledge Base Integration

    • References tea-index.csv
    • Loads 5 relevant knowledge fragments
    • Applies patterns from knowledge base (fixture architecture, data factories)

Overall: This is a well-designed workflow with moderate bloat. Cleanup would make it excellent.

Audit Complete - Generated by audit-workflow v1.0