Brian Madison
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Review round (Greptile + two deep review passes, 34 findings): - update_ticket: fix splice collision that could silently drop an inserted field; parse with the same frontmatter parser as ticket_tree (block-style depends_on now reaches the cycle gate, quoted ids resolve); refuse newlines in values; refuse duplicated ids; JSON-clean malformed-target errors; pass-through --transitions/--hitl-threshold documented as the override path - ticket_tree: duplicate ids, unparseable files, orphan leaves, scalar list fields, and unclosed inline lists are now detected instead of silently swallowed; iterative graph depth (no recursion limit); mermaid ids/labels sanitized; coverage --proposed separated from real coverage; fs errors keep the JSON contract; validate --path skips tree-wide cycles - Epic state (D-23 revised): computed state is only not-started or in-progress; done/dropped are stored intentionally (retrospective or user) and never calculated; only a stored done releases dependents - Autonomous bootstrap key (D-34): request > project_keys map > derived 3-5 uppercase letters, flagged unconfirmed in the completion report - Docs: planning_artifacts namespace, slice route scores epic risk, progressive-write scoped post-gate, refine gets no lens pass, bmad-spec handoff names the route; task/bug/spike templates gain References + Dev Notes; spike risk unhardcoded; bug discovered_from placeholder fixed - Tests: 18 new regressions incl. 1200-deep graph chains; test headers bumped to >=3.11 (tomllib)
Turn an idea or change request into working software without giving up the thinking.
Heard BMad means heavyweight process for every change? It doesn't. Small changes go straight to build. Complex work gets the depth it needs.
Start anywhere. Use BMad end to end, or carry its briefs, specifications, and architecture into your existing delivery workflow.
Start Building
Prerequisites: Node.js 20.12+, Python 3.10+, and uv
npx bmad-method install
Open your project in your AI coding tool, invoke bmad-build with what you want to change, and keep making the decisions that matter. Run bmad-help whenever you want guidance on what comes next or what is optional.
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BMad is free and open source, with no paywalled workflows or gated community. For prerelease builds, CI/CD, configuration overrides, and non-interactive setup, see the installation guide.
Why BMad?
Coding assistants are effective at implementation, but they often turn unstated assumptions into code. BMad keeps you in control while its agents and workflows make the important decisions explicit and preserve them as context for the work that follows.
- Right-sized process — Go directly to implementation for clear changes or add deeper planning for larger initiatives.
- Durable context — Carry product and technical decisions forward instead of re-explaining them in every chat.
- Specialized perspectives — Bring in product, architecture, UX, development, and testing expertise when it helps.
- Guided collaboration — Use structured workflows and multiple-agent discussions without handing over judgment.
- One delivery path — Move from early thinking through reviewed implementation, correction, and learning.
See how the workflows fit together →
BMad Ecosystem
Install the core method or add official modules for specialized work.
| Module | Purpose |
|---|---|
| BMad Method (BMM) | Plan and deliver software with scale-adaptive workflows |
| BMad Builder (BMB) | Create custom BMad agents and workflows |
| Test Architect (TEA) | Design risk-based test strategy and automation |
| Game Dev Studio (BMGD) | Build games with Unity, Unreal, or Godot workflows |
| Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) | Run innovation, brainstorming, and design-thinking workflows |
Plan on the Web
Web bundles package selected BMad workflows as Google Gemini Gems and ChatGPT Custom GPTs. Use them for planning in your existing web subscription, then bring the resulting artifacts into your AI coding tool for implementation.
Documentation
- Getting Started — Install BMad and build a small project.
- Workflow Map — Understand the available paths and outputs.
- Established Projects — Add BMad to an existing codebase.
- Upgrade to V6 — Migrate from an earlier version.
Roadmap
See what is in progress and what is planned on the public roadmap.
Community
- Discord — Get help, share ideas, and collaborate.
- YouTube — Watch tutorials and master classes.
- GitHub Issues — Report bugs and request features.
- GitHub Discussions — Join longer community conversations.
- BMad Code — Explore the wider ecosystem.
Support and Contributing
BMad is free for everyone and always will be. Star the repository, buy me a coffee, or email contact@bmadcode.com for corporate sponsorship.
Contributions are welcome. Read CONTRIBUTING.md before opening a pull request.
License
MIT License — see LICENSE for details.
BMad and BMAD-METHOD are trademarks of BMad Code, LLC. See TRADEMARK.md for details.
See CONTRIBUTORS.md for contributor information.
