BMAD-METHOD

Generate end to end automated tests for existing features. Use when the user says "create qa automated tests for [feature]"

Execute story implementation following a context filled story spec file. Use when the user says "dev this story [story file]" or "implement the next story in the sprint plan"

One iteration of an unattended development loop. Use when invoked by name.

Creates a dedicated story file with all the context the agent will need to implement it later. Use when the user says "create the next story" or "create story [story identifier]"

Manage significant changes during sprint execution. Use when the user says "correct course" or "propose sprint change"

Adversarial code review using parallel review layers and structured triage. Use when the user says "run code review" or "review this code"

LLM-assisted human-in-the-loop review. Make sense of a change, focus attention where it matters, test. Use when the user says "checkpoint", "human review", or "walk me through this change".

Senior software engineer for story execution and code implementation. Use when the user asks to talk to Amelia or requests the developer agent.

Create project-context.md with AI rules. Use when the user says "generate project context" or "create project context"

Break requirements into epics and user stories. Use when the user says "create the epics and stories list"

Validate PRD, UX, Architecture and Epics specs are complete. Use when the user says "check implementation readiness".

Produce the architecture: a lean spine of invariants that keeps everything built from it consistent, projected into whatever format the work needs. Use when the user says "create the architecture", "create technical architecture", "architecture spine", or "create a solution design".

System architect and technical design leader. Use when the user asks to talk to Winston or requests the architect.

Plan UX patterns and design specifications. Use when the user says "lets create UX design" or "create UX specifications" or "help me plan the UX"

Distill any intent input into the SPEC kernel + companions — the canonical, preservation-validated machine contract for downstream work. Use when the user says "create a spec", "distill this into a spec", "validate this spec", "update the spec", or "break this into stories".

Create, update, or validate a PRD. Use when the user wants help producing, editing, or validating a PRD.

UX designer and UI specialist. Use when the user asks to talk to Sally or requests the UX designer.

Product manager for PRD creation and requirements discovery. Use when the user asks to talk to John or requests the product manager.

Create, update, or validate a product brief. Use when the user wants help producing, editing, or validating a brief.

Working Backwards PRFAQ challenge that stress-tests a product concept customer-first. Use when the user requests to 'create a PRFAQ', 'work backwards', or 'run the PRFAQ challenge'.

Document brownfield projects for AI context. Use when the user says "document this project" or "generate project docs"

Technical documentation specialist and knowledge curator. Use when the user asks to talk to Paige or requests the tech writer.

Strategic business analyst and requirements expert. Use when the user asks to talk to Mary or requests the business analyst.