Universal AI agent framework for agentic agile-driven development with progressive disclosure documentation optimized for AI agents
The BMad Method provides 10 specialized AI agent personas that guide users through different phases of software development. Each agent has a distinct role, personality, and set of commands optimized for specific tasks.
interface AgentCommand {
prefix: '*'; // All commands use asterisk prefix
format: '*<command> [arguments]';
examples: ['*help', '*create-prd', '*develop-story', '*agent pm'];
}| Agent ID | Name | Icon | Phase | Key Commands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
bmad-orchestrator | BMad Orchestrator | 🎭 | All | *agent, *workflow, *plan |
analyst | Mary | 📊 | Planning | *brainstorm, *create-project-brief |
pm | - | 📝 | Planning | *create-prd, *update-prd |
architect | - | 🏗️ | Planning | *create-architecture |
ux-expert | - | 🎨 | Planning | *create-frontend-spec, *generate-ui-prompt |
po | Sarah | 🗂️ | Planning/Dev | *shard-doc, *validate-story-draft |
sm | Bob | 📋 | Development | *draft |
dev | James | 💻 | Development | *develop-story, *run-tests |
qa | Quinn | 🧪 | Development | *review, *gate |
bmad-master | - | 🎓 | Legacy | (backward compatibility) |
All agents follow a consistent activation and interaction protocol:
.bmad-core/core-config.yaml (project configuration)*help commandAll agent commands must use the * prefix (asterisk). For example:
*help - Show available commands*create-prd - Create Product Requirements Document*develop-story - Implement a user storyAgents load dependencies (tasks, templates, checklists, data files) on-demand:
{root}/{type}/{name}create-doc.md → {root}/tasks/create-doc.mdtasks, templates, checklists, data, utilsinterface ActivationProtocol {
steps: {
1: 'Read complete agent definition file';
2: 'Adopt persona from agent configuration';
3: 'Load .bmad-core/core-config.yaml';
4: 'Greet user with name/role + auto-run *help';
5: 'Stay in character throughout';
};
dependencyResolution: {
pattern: '{root}/{type}/{name}';
types: ['tasks', 'templates', 'checklists', 'data', 'utils'];
loading: 'On-demand when command executed';
};
}Master coordinator and workflow guide for the BMad Method ecosystem.
interface BmadOrchestrator {
id: 'bmad-orchestrator';
role: 'Master Orchestrator & BMad Method Expert';
icon: '🎭';
commands: {
'*help': 'Show guide with agents and workflows';
'*agent [name]': 'Transform into specialized agent';
'*chat-mode': 'Start conversational mode';
'*kb-mode': 'Load full BMad knowledge base';
'*status': 'Show context, agent, progress';
'*exit': 'Return to BMad or exit';
'*task [name]': 'Run specific task';
'*checklist [name]': 'Execute checklist';
'*workflow [name]': 'Start workflow';
'*workflow-guidance': 'Help select workflow';
'*plan': 'Create detailed workflow plan';
'*plan-status': 'Show plan progress';
'*plan-update': 'Update plan status';
'*yolo': 'Toggle skip confirmations';
'*party-mode': 'Group chat with all agents';
'*doc-out': 'Output full document';
};
useCase: 'Workflow coordination, multi-agent tasks, role switching, when unsure which specialist';
}Usage Examples:
# Basic usage
*help # Get available commands
*agent pm # Transform to Product Manager
*workflow-guidance # Get workflow selection help
*workflow greenfield-fullstack # Start specific workflow
*plan # Create workflow plan
*status # Check current statusComplete Orchestrator Workflow Example:
# Step 1: Load Orchestrator in web platform
# Copy web-bundles/teams/team-fullstack.txt to ChatGPT
# Step 2: Get workflow guidance
*workflow-guidance
# Orchestrator asks:
# - New project or existing?
# - Full-stack, backend-only, or frontend-only?
# - Provides recommendation
# Step 3: Create detailed plan
*plan
# Orchestrator creates step-by-step plan:
# - Phase 1: Planning (Analyst → PM → UX → Architect → PO)
# - Phase 2: Development (SM → Dev → QA)
# - Estimated artifacts and timeline
# Step 4: Start workflow
*workflow greenfield-fullstack
# Orchestrator guides through each step:
# - Transforms to Analyst for project brief
# - Transforms to PM for PRD
# - Manages handoffs between agents
# Step 5: Check progress
*plan-status
# Shows:
# - Completed steps
# - Current step
# - Remaining steps
# - Artifacts createdAgent Transformation Pattern:
# Orchestrator can transform into any agent
*agent pm
# Now operating as Product Manager
# All PM commands available
*create-prd
# ... work with PM ...
*agent dev
# Transforms to Developer
# PM context preserved in documents
*develop-story
# ... work with Dev ...
*exit
# Returns to Orchestrator modeParty Mode - Collaborative Discussion:
# Party mode enables multi-agent consultation
*party-mode
# Orchestrator: "Party mode activated! All agents are now available for discussion."
# You can now ask questions and get perspectives from all agents simultaneously
# Example use cases:
# 1. Validate architectural decisions
User: "Should we use microservices or monolith for this project?"
# Gets input from Architect, Dev, PO, and PM perspectives
# 2. Resolve conflicts or uncertainties
User: "The PRD says real-time updates, but architect suggested polling. Which approach?"
# PM and Architect discuss trade-offs together
# 3. Brainstorm solutions
User: "How should we handle file uploads over 100MB?"
# UX Expert, Architect, and Dev collaborate on solution
# Exit party mode
*exit # Returns to standard Orchestrator modeDoc-Out - Full Document Output:
# Output complete document content bypassing token limits
*doc-out
# Orchestrator prompts: "Which document would you like me to output?"
# Options automatically detected from docs/ directory:
# 1. docs/prd.md
# 2. docs/architecture.md
# 3. docs/front-end-spec.md
# 4. docs/project-brief.md
# 5. Other (specify path)
# User selects option or provides path
User: 2
# Orchestrator outputs full architecture.md content
# Useful for:
# - Reviewing complete documents without scrolling
# - Copying entire documents to other platforms
# - Validating document completeness
# - Sharing documents with stakeholdersBusiness Analyst and Strategic Ideation Partner.
interface Analyst {
id: 'analyst';
name: 'Mary';
role: 'Business Analyst & Strategic Ideation Partner';
icon: '📊';
commands: {
'*help': 'Show available commands';
'*brainstorm': 'Structured brainstorming with advanced elicitation';
'*create-project-brief': 'Create initial project brief document';
'*perform-market-research': 'Conduct market research';
'*create-competitor-analysis': 'Create competitive analysis';
'*research-prompt': 'Generate deep research prompts';
};
deliverables: [
'project-brief.md',
'market-research.md',
'competitor-analysis.md',
'brainstorming-output.md'
];
dependencies: {
tasks: ['advanced-elicitation', 'facilitate-brainstorming-session', 'create-deep-research-prompt'];
templates: ['project-brief-tmpl', 'market-research-tmpl', 'competitor-analysis-tmpl', 'brainstorming-output-tmpl'];
data: ['elicitation-methods', 'brainstorming-techniques'];
};
useCase: 'Market research, brainstorming, competitive analysis, project briefs';
}Usage Examples:
# Basic commands
*create-project-brief # Create project brief
*perform-market-research # Market research
*create-competitor-analysis # Competitive analysis
*brainstorm # Brainstorming sessionComplete Analyst Workflow Example:
# Step 1: Load Analyst agent (Mary)
# File: .bmad-core/agents/analyst.md
# Step 2: Create project brief
*create-project-brief
# Analyst uses project-brief-tmpl.yaml
# Interactive elicitation:
# - Project name and description
# - Target audience
# - Key features
# - Success metrics
# Output: docs/project-brief.md
# Step 3: Optional brainstorming session
*brainstorm
# Analyst uses facilitate-brainstorming-session task
# Presents techniques:
# - Classic Brainstorming
# - SCAMPER
# - Mind Mapping
# User selects technique
# Output: docs/brainstorming-output.md
# Step 4: Market research
*perform-market-research
# Analyst uses create-deep-research-prompt task
# Generates structured research prompts
# User can use prompts for web search
# Output: docs/market-research.md
# Step 5: Competitive analysis
*create-competitor-analysis
# Analyst uses competitor-analysis-tmpl.yaml
# Interactive elicitation for each competitor
# Output: docs/competitor-analysis.mdBrainstorming Session Example:
*brainstorm
# Analyst: "What brainstorming technique would you like to use?"
# Options:
# 1. Classic Brainstorming
# 2. SCAMPER
# 3. Mind Mapping
# 4. Round Robin
# 5. Brainwriting
# 6. Starbursting
# User selects: 2 (SCAMPER)
# Analyst guides through SCAMPER framework:
# - Substitute: What can we substitute?
# - Combine: What can we combine?
# - Adapt: What can we adapt?
# - Modify: What can we modify?
# - Put to other uses: Other uses?
# - Eliminate: What can we eliminate?
# - Reverse: What can we reverse?
# Output: docs/brainstorming-output.md with structured ideasProduct Manager for PRD creation and management.
interface PM {
id: 'pm';
role: 'Product Manager';
icon: '📝';
commands: {
'*help': 'Show available commands';
'*create-prd': 'Create Product Requirements Document';
'*update-prd': 'Update existing PRD';
'*doc-out': 'Output complete PRD';
};
deliverables: ['prd.md'];
dependencies: {
tasks: ['shard-doc', 'index-docs'];
templates: ['prd-tmpl', 'brownfield-prd-tmpl'];
checklists: ['pm-checklist'];
};
useCase: 'Product requirements, PRD creation, epic/story management';
}Usage Examples:
# Basic commands
*create-prd # Create new PRD
*update-prd # Update existing PRD
*doc-out # Output complete PRDComplete PRD Creation Example:
# Step 1: Load PM agent
# File: .bmad-core/agents/pm.md
# Step 2: Create PRD
*create-prd
# PM loads prd-tmpl.yaml template
# Uses create-doc task with interactive mode
# Interactive elicitation for each section:
# Section 1: Project Overview
# PM drafts content, presents with rationale
# Options:
# 1. Proceed to next section
# 2. SCAMPER elicitation
# 3. 5 Whys
# 4. Jobs-to-be-Done
# ... (8 methods total)
# User selects or provides feedback
# Section 2: Epics and Stories
# PM creates epic structure:
# Epic 1: User Authentication
# Story 1.1: User registration
# Story 1.2: User login
# Story 1.3: Password reset
# Epic 2: Product Catalog
# Story 2.1: Product listing
# Story 2.2: Product search
# ...
# Section 3: Technical Requirements
# PM gathers tech stack preferences
# References project-brief.md for context
# Output: docs/prd.md (v4 format)
# Contains:
# - Complete project overview
# - All epics with stories
# - Acceptance criteria
# - Technical requirements
# - Non-functional requirementsPRD Update Example:
# Scenario: Architecture suggests PRD changes
*update-prd
# PM:
# - Loads existing docs/prd.md
# - Reviews architecture.md for inconsistencies
# - Identifies sections needing updates
# - Updates PRD with architecture feedback
# - Preserves existing content where appropriate
# Output: Updated docs/prd.mdSoftware Architect for system design.
interface Architect {
id: 'architect';
role: 'Software Architect';
icon: '🏗️';
commands: {
'*help': 'Show available commands';
'*create-architecture': 'Create architecture document';
'*review-architecture': 'Review for completeness';
};
deliverables: [
'architecture.md',
'fullstack-architecture.md',
'front-end-architecture.md'
];
dependencies: {
tasks: ['shard-doc', 'index-docs'];
templates: ['architecture-tmpl', 'fullstack-architecture-tmpl', 'brownfield-architecture-tmpl', 'front-end-architecture-tmpl'];
checklists: ['architect-checklist'];
data: ['technical-preferences'];
};
useCase: 'System design, architecture documents, technical specifications';
}Usage:
*create-architecture # Create architecture document
*review-architecture # Review for completenessUX/UI Design Specialist.
interface UXExpert {
id: 'ux-expert';
role: 'UX/UI Design Specialist';
icon: '🎨';
commands: {
'*help': 'Show available commands';
'*create-frontend-spec': 'Create frontend specification';
'*generate-ui-prompt': 'Generate v0/Lovable prompts';
};
deliverables: [
'front-end-spec.md',
'ui-generation-prompts'
];
dependencies: {
tasks: ['generate-ai-frontend-prompt'];
templates: ['front-end-spec-tmpl', 'front-end-architecture-tmpl'];
};
useCase: 'UI/UX specifications, frontend design, v0/Lovable prompt generation';
}Usage:
*create-frontend-spec # Create frontend spec
*generate-ui-prompt # Generate v0/Lovable promptsProduct Owner and Process Steward.
interface PO {
id: 'po';
name: 'Sarah';
role: 'Product Owner & Process Steward';
icon: '🗂️';
commands: {
'*help': 'Show available commands';
'*shard-doc': 'Split large documents';
'*validate-story-draft': 'Validate story drafts';
'*correct-course': 'Adjust when off track';
};
keyFunctionality: 'Document sharding, backlog preparation';
dependencies: {
tasks: ['shard-doc', 'validate-next-story', 'correct-course'];
checklists: ['po-master-checklist', 'story-draft-checklist'];
};
useCase: 'Backlog management, document sharding, artifact validation';
}Usage:
*shard-doc # Shard PRD/architecture
*validate-story-draft # Validate story draft
*correct-course # Correct when off trackTechnical Scrum Master for story preparation.
interface SM {
id: 'sm';
name: 'Bob';
role: 'Technical Scrum Master - Story Preparation Specialist';
icon: '📋';
commands: {
'*help': 'Show available commands';
'*draft': 'Create next story with full context';
'*story-checklist': 'Execute story validation checklist';
'*correct-course': 'Adjust when off track';
};
deliverables: ['Story files with complete implementation context'];
dependencies: {
tasks: ['create-next-story', 'create-brownfield-story', 'brownfield-create-epic', 'correct-course'];
templates: ['story-tmpl'];
checklists: ['story-draft-checklist'];
};
useCase: 'Story creation, epic management, agile process guidance';
}Usage:
*draft # Draft next story with full context
*story-checklist # Execute validation checklist
*correct-course # Correct when off trackExpert Senior Software Engineer.
interface Dev {
id: 'dev';
name: 'James';
role: 'Expert Senior Software Engineer & Implementation Specialist';
icon: '💻';
commands: {
'*help': 'Show numbered list of commands';
'*develop-story': 'Implement story tasks sequentially';
'*explain': 'Explain implementation for learning';
'*review-qa': 'Apply QA feedback and fixes';
'*run-tests': 'Execute linting and tests';
};
workflowOrder: [
'Read (first or next) task',
'Implement task and subtasks',
'Write tests',
'Execute validations',
'Update checkbox with [x] if ALL pass',
'Update File List',
'Repeat until complete'
];
criticalRules: [
'Story contains ALL needed info - never load PRD/architecture',
'ONLY update Dev Agent Record sections',
'Never modify Status, Story, Acceptance Criteria, Dev Notes, Testing',
'Follow develop-story workflow exactly'
];
authorizedEdits: [
'Task/Subtask checkboxes',
'Dev Agent Record section',
'Agent Model Used',
'Debug Log References',
'Completion Notes List',
'File List',
'Change Log'
];
dependencies: {
tasks: ['apply-qa-fixes', 'validate-next-story'];
checklists: ['story-dod-checklist'];
};
useCase: 'Code implementation, debugging, refactoring';
}Usage Examples:
# Basic commands
*develop-story # Start implementing story
*explain # Explain implementation
*review-qa # Apply QA feedback
*run-tests # Run testsComplete Development Workflow Example:
# Step 1: Load Dev agent (James)
# File: .bmad-core/agents/dev.md
# Step 2: Start story implementation
*develop-story
# Dev agent workflow:
# 1. Loads story file: docs/stories/1.1.user-authentication.md
# Story contains ALL context:
# - Requirements from PRD
# - Architecture context (selective sections)
# - Previous story learnings
# - Technical specifications
# - Source references
# 2. Reads first task:
# [ ] Task 1: Create user model
# [ ] Sub-task 1.1: Define User schema
# [ ] Sub-task 1.2: Add validation rules
# [ ] Sub-task 1.3: Create migration
# 3. Implements Task 1:
# - Creates src/models/User.js
# - Adds validation
# - Creates migration file
# - Writes tests
# 4. Executes validations:
# - Runs linter
# - Runs tests
# - Checks against coding standards
# 5. If ALL validations pass:
# Updates checkbox: [x] Task 1: Create user model
# Updates File List in story:
# - Created: src/models/User.js
# - Created: src/migrations/001_create_users.js
# - Created: src/tests/models/User.test.js
# 6. Moves to next task
# Repeats until all tasks complete
# 7. Updates Dev Agent Record:
# - Agent Model Used: claude-sonnet-4
# - Debug Log: .ai/debug-log.md#story-1.1
# - Completion Notes:
# * Implemented user model with email validation
# * Added password hashing with bcrypt
# * Created comprehensive test suite
# Output: Updated story file with implementation detailsQA Feedback Resolution Example:
# Scenario: QA review found issues
*review-qa
# Dev agent:
# 1. Reads QA feedback in story file:
# QA Review:
# - Issue: Missing input validation on email field
# - Issue: Password strength not enforced
# - Gate Decision: CONCERNS
# 2. Prioritizes issues:
# Critical: Password strength (security)
# Medium: Email validation (data quality)
# 3. Applies fixes:
# - Adds email regex validation
# - Implements password strength rules
# - Updates tests
# 4. Runs tests to verify:
# npm test
# All tests pass
# 5. Updates Dev Agent Record:
# QA Resolutions:
# - Fixed email validation (added regex)
# - Added password strength enforcement
# - All tests passing
# 6. Updates story status:
# Status: Review (ready for QA re-review)Critical Rules Enforcement Example:
# Dev agent NEVER:
# - Loads PRD or architecture directly
# (story contains all needed context)
# - Modifies story sections:
# * Status
# * Story description
# * Acceptance Criteria
# * Dev Notes
# * Testing section
# Dev agent ONLY updates:
# - Task checkboxes
# - Dev Agent Record section
# - File List
# - Change Log
# Example of correct behavior:
*develop-story
# Dev reads story, sees:
# Dev Notes:
# [Source: docs/architecture/tech-stack.md#frameworks]
# Use Express.js for API routes
# Dev implements using Express (from story context)
# Does NOT load architecture file directlyTest Architect and Quality Advisor.
interface QA {
id: 'qa';
name: 'Quinn';
role: 'Test Architect & Quality Advisor';
icon: '🧪';
commands: {
'*help': 'Show available commands';
'*review': 'Comprehensive quality review';
'*gate': 'Quality gate decision (PASS/CONCERNS/FAIL/WAIVED)';
'*trace': 'Requirements traceability';
'*risk-profile': 'Risk assessment';
'*test-design': 'Create test scenarios';
'*nfr-assess': 'Non-functional requirements assessment';
};
gateDecisions: {
PASS: 'All quality criteria met';
CONCERNS: 'Issues found but not blocking';
FAIL: 'Critical issues, must address';
WAIVED: 'Issues waived by stakeholder';
};
deliverables: [
'Quality gate decisions',
'Test scenarios',
'Traceability matrices',
'Risk profiles',
'NFR assessments'
];
dependencies: {
tasks: ['qa-gate', 'trace-requirements', 'risk-profile', 'test-design', 'nfr-assess'];
templates: ['qa-gate-tmpl'];
checklists: ['change-checklist'];
data: ['test-levels-framework', 'test-priorities-matrix'];
};
useCase: 'Test architecture, quality gates, requirements traceability, NFR validation';
}Usage Examples:
# Basic commands
*review # Quality review
*gate # Quality gate decision
*trace # Requirements traceability
*risk-profile # Risk assessment
*test-design # Design test scenarios
*nfr-assess # NFR assessmentComplete QA Review Workflow Example:
# Step 1: Load QA agent (Quinn)
# File: .bmad-core/agents/qa.md
# Step 2: Comprehensive review
*review
# QA agent:
# 1. Loads story file: docs/stories/1.1.user-authentication.md
# 2. Reviews implementation:
# - Checks all tasks completed
# - Verifies acceptance criteria met
# - Reviews code quality
# - Checks test coverage
# - Validates against architecture
# 3. Executes test-design task:
# *test-design
# Creates test scenarios:
# - Unit tests: User model validation
# - Integration tests: Auth flow
# - System tests: End-to-end login
# Output: docs/qa/1.1-test-scenarios.md
# 4. Performs requirements traceability:
# *trace
# Maps:
# - Story requirements → Implementation
# - Implementation → Tests
# - Tests → Acceptance criteria
# Output: docs/qa/1.1-traceability-matrix.md
# 5. Risk assessment:
# *risk-profile
# Identifies risks:
# - Security: Password storage
# - Performance: Auth token validation
# - Maintainability: Code complexity
# Output: docs/qa/1.1-risk-profile.md
# 6. NFR assessment:
# *nfr-assess
# Validates:
# - Performance: Response time < 200ms
# - Security: Password hashing
# - Scalability: Token management
# Output: docs/qa/1.1-nfr-assessment.mdQuality Gate Decision Example:
*gate
# QA agent makes gate decision:
# Scenario 1: All criteria met
# Gate Decision: PASS
# Rationale:
# - All acceptance criteria satisfied
# - Test coverage > 80%
# - Code quality standards met
# - No security vulnerabilities
# - Performance requirements met
# Output: docs/qa/1.1-user-authentication-qa-gate.md
# Story status updated to: Done
# Scenario 2: Minor issues found
# Gate Decision: CONCERNS
# Rationale:
# - Missing input validation on optional fields
# - Test coverage at 75% (target: 80%)
# - Can proceed with monitoring
# Issues:
# 1. Add validation for optional email field
# 2. Increase test coverage to 80%
# Output: Story updated with QA feedback
# Dev must address before production
# Scenario 3: Critical issues
# Gate Decision: FAIL
# Rationale:
# - Security vulnerability: Plain text password storage
# - Missing authentication middleware
# - No error handling for failed login
# - Must address before proceeding
# Output: Story updated with critical issues
# Dev must fix all issues before re-review
# Scenario 4: Issues waived
# Gate Decision: WAIVED
# Rationale:
# - Performance slightly below target (220ms vs 200ms)
# - Stakeholder decision: Acceptable for MVP
# - Documented for future improvement
# Output: Story marked as waived with rationaleLegacy agent for backward compatibility.
interface BmadMaster {
id: 'bmad-master';
role: 'Legacy agent';
icon: '🎓';
status: 'Superseded by bmad-orchestrator';
useCase: 'Backward compatibility with older workflows';
note: 'Included in team-all bundle for backward compatibility';
}interface SequentialWorkflow {
greenfieldFullstack: ['Analyst', 'PM', 'UX Expert', 'Architect', 'PO', 'SM', 'Dev', 'QA'];
greenfieldService: ['Analyst', 'PM', 'Architect', 'PO', 'SM', 'Dev', 'QA'];
brownfield: ['PM', 'Architect', 'PO', 'SM', 'Dev', 'QA'];
}interface HandoffPattern {
pattern: 'Agent creates artifact → hands off to next agent';
flow: {
1: 'Analyst → project-brief.md → PM';
2: 'PM → prd.md → Architect';
3: 'Architect → architecture.md → PO';
4: 'PO → sharded docs → SM';
5: 'SM → story files → Dev';
6: 'Dev → implementation → QA';
7: 'QA → validation → Dev (if fixes needed)';
};
}interface AgentTransformation {
// Orchestrator can transform into any agent
orchestratorCommand: '*agent <agent-id>';
examples: {
1: '*agent pm // Orchestrator → Product Manager';
2: '*agent dev // Orchestrator → Developer';
3: '*exit // Return to Orchestrator';
};
}After installation, agent files are located in:
.bmad-core/agents/
├── bmad-orchestrator.md
├── analyst.md
├── pm.md
├── architect.md
├── ux-expert.md
├── po.md
├── sm.md
├── dev.md
├── qa.md
└── bmad-master.mdEach agent file is a markdown document with embedded YAML configuration containing:
Different IDEs have different methods for loading agents. The installer automatically configures agents for selected IDEs during installation.
interface DesktopIDELoading {
cursor: {
method: 'Reference in .cursorrules or load directly via @ symbol';
example: '@.bmad-core/agents/dev.md';
config: 'Add agent file paths to .cursorrules';
};
claudeCode: {
method: 'Agent files in .claude/ directory';
example: '.claude/dev.md';
activation: 'Reference agent in conversation';
};
windsurf: {
method: 'Reference in .windsurfrules';
example: 'Include .bmad-core/agents/dev.md content';
activation: 'Agent automatically loaded on start';
};
vscodeExtensions: {
method: 'Configure in .vscode/settings.json';
extensions: ['Cline', 'Roo Code', 'GitHub Copilot'];
example: '{"cline.customInstructions": "@.bmad-core/agents/dev.md"}';
};
filePattern: '.bmad-core/agents/{agent-name}.md';
}Loading Example (Cursor):
# Method 1: Add to .cursorrules
echo "Load .bmad-core/agents/dev.md" >> .cursorrules
# Method 2: Load directly in chat
@.bmad-core/agents/dev.md
# Method 3: Use in instructions
# "Follow the instructions in @.bmad-core/agents/dev.md"Loading Example (Claude Code):
# Agent files automatically discovered in .claude/ directory
# Reference agent in chat:
# "Act as the Dev agent from .claude/dev.md"Loading Example (VS Code Extensions):
// .vscode/settings.json
{
"cline.customInstructions": [
"Load instructions from .bmad-core/agents/dev.md",
"Follow the Dev agent protocol"
],
"roo.agentPath": ".bmad-core/agents/dev.md"
}interface WebPlatformLoading {
platforms: ['ChatGPT', 'Claude', 'Gemini', 'Codex Web'];
format: 'Pre-built web bundles from dist/ or web-bundles/';
location: 'web-bundles/agents/{agent-name}.txt';
contents: 'Agent + all dependencies in single file';
loading: {
chatgpt: 'Upload .txt file or paste contents';
claude: 'Upload .txt file as Project Knowledge';
gemini: 'Paste contents or upload file';
codexWeb: 'Load via custom instructions';
};
}Loading Example (ChatGPT):
# Step 1: Locate web bundle
# web-bundles/agents/dev.txt
# Step 2: Upload to ChatGPT
# Click '+' button → Upload file → Select dev.txt
# Step 3: Or paste content
# Copy content of dev.txt → Paste in chat → Send
# Step 4: Activate agent
# Agent automatically greets and runs *helpLoading Example (Claude Projects):
# Step 1: Create or open project
# Click "Projects" → "New Project"
# Step 2: Add agent to Project Knowledge
# Click "Add Knowledge" → Upload web-bundles/agents/dev.txt
# Step 3: Start conversation
# Agent context automatically available
# Type: "Activate Dev agent"interface CLIToolLoading {
auggieCLI: {
globalCommands: '~/.config/augment/commands/';
workspaceCommands: '.augment/commands/';
format: 'Custom command files';
};
iflowCLI: {
method: 'Load via configuration file';
config: 'iflow.config.json';
};
geminiCLI: {
method: 'Paste agent content or reference file';
activation: 'Include in prompt';
};
}
## Usage Patterns
### Planning Phase (Web UI)
```typescript { .api }
interface PlanningPhase {
platform: 'Web-based AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)';
sequence: {
1: 'Load Analyst → conduct research, create project brief';
2: 'Load PM → create PRD with epics and stories';
3: 'Load UX Expert (if UI) → create frontend specifications';
4: 'Load Architect → create technical architecture';
5: 'Load PO → validate and shard documents';
};
}interface DevelopmentPhase {
platform: 'Desktop IDEs (Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf)';
sequence: {
1: 'Load SM → create detailed story files with context';
2: 'Load Dev → implement stories sequentially';
3: 'Load QA → validate, gate, provide feedback';
};
}interface FullLifecycle {
platform: 'Any';
sequence: {
1: 'Load Orchestrator';
2: '*workflow-guidance → select workflow';
3: 'Orchestrator transforms through agent sequence';
4: 'Orchestrator manages handoffs and tracks progress';
};
}interface AgentDependency {
resolutionPattern: '{root}/{type}/{name}';
types: {
tasks: '.bmad-core/tasks/{task-name}.md';
templates: '.bmad-core/templates/{template-id}.yaml';
checklists: '.bmad-core/checklists/{checklist-name}.md';
data: '.bmad-core/data/{data-file}.md';
};
loadingStrategy: 'On-demand when agent executes command';
}interface CommandExecution {
// Agent command processing
steps: {
1: 'Parse command with * prefix';
2: 'Load required dependencies';
3: 'Execute command logic';
4: 'Update artifacts';
5: 'Report results to user';
};
// Error handling
errors: {
unknownCommand: 'Report available commands via *help';
missingDependency: 'Report missing file path and halt';
invalidInput: 'Prompt user for correct input';
};
}Install with Tessl CLI
npx tessl i tessl/npm-bmad-method