The Core Development Cycle with BMadCode transforms your IDE into an intelligent workspace powered by agent collaboration. From planning with PM and Architect agents to hands-on coding with the Dev agent, this workflow streamlines software development through structured context, personalized preferences, and smart automation all within your local environment.
Move from structured planning to working code using intelligent agents in tools like VSCode, Cursor, or Claude Code.
dist/teams/team-fullstack.txt
Upload to Claude/Gemini with: “Your critical operating instructions are attached...”
npx bmad-method install
BMad-Master: All-in-one agent, explains BMad, manages tasks.
Tip: Compact conversation regularly to maintain context.
BMad-Orchestrator: Use only in web, not for IDE due to memory usage.
dependencies:
templates:
- prd-template.md
- user-story-template.md
tasks:
- create-doc.md
- shard-doc.md
data:
- bmad-kb.md
| Practice | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Context Management | Avoids overload, speeds up response |
| Agent Selection | PM for PRD, Dev for code, etc. |
| Iterative Development | Better results with small tasks |
| File Organization | Clean folder = smarter agents |
| Commit Often | Avoid losing progress |
File location: .bmad-core/data/technical-preferences.md
Include frameworks, stack, testing preferences.
devLoadAlwaysFiles:
- docs/architecture/coding-standards.md
- docs/architecture/tech-stack.md
- docs/architecture/project-structure.md
Keep files lean, updated, and clear for agent inference.
The Core Development Cycle with BMadCode transforms development with intelligent agents, lean contexts, and scalable practices — right from your favorite IDE.