BMad Method

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AI-driven agile framework installing planning/dev agents and workflows into Claude Code via its own npx installer.

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Install

install

$ npx bmad-method install --modules bmm --tools claude-code

Update

update

$ npx bmad-method install

BMad ships its own npx installer, not a Claude plugin marketplace; re-running it fetches and reinstalls the latest version (scope with --modules bmm --tools claude-code).

When to use it

You want a structured, scale-adaptive agile process (analysis, PM, architecture, implementation) driven by AI agents inside Claude Code
Starting a greenfield project and want generated PRD, architecture, and task workflows rather than ad-hoc prompting
You need named role agents (PM, Architect, Developer, UX) and ready-made multi-stage workflows
You work across multiple AI IDEs (Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini, ChatGPT) and want one shared methodology

Commands & flags

npx bmad-method install: Interactive installer; run again to update an existing install.
npx bmad-method install --modules bmm --tools claude-code: Install the core BMM module scoped to Claude Code.
bmad-help: In-session skill that surfaces guidance on the generated agents and workflows.
Party Mode: Brings multiple agent personas (PM, Architect, Developer, UX) into one session.
PM / Architect / Developer / UX agents: Invoke the generated role agents and multi-stage workflows inside Claude Code.

How to use it

Install with the project's own CLI, targeting Claude Code as the tool:

# interactive:
npx bmad-method install
# scoped to Claude Code + core module:
npx bmad-method install --modules bmm --tools claude-code

Prerequisites: Node.js v20.12+, plus Python 3.10+ and uv. Follow the installer prompts, then open the project in Claude Code and invoke the generated agents/commands. The bmad-help skill provides in-session guidance, and "Party Mode" brings multiple agent personas into one session. The core BMM module ships 34+ workflows and 12+ domain-expert agents (PM, Architect, Developer, UX); optional modules add Test Architect, Game Dev Studio, and a Creative Intelligence Suite.

Why it earns its place

BMad Method packages a complete, opinionated agile SDLC as reusable AI agents and facilitated workflows that its installer drops directly into Claude Code (via --tools claude-code), turning vague "build me an app" sessions into structured analysis -> planning -> architecture -> implementation passes. Among the most popular AI agentic-development methodologies, its scale-adaptive workflows and named role agents give teams a shared, repeatable process across AI IDEs. Free and MIT-licensed.

Try it

claude

> Use the BMad PM agent to draft a PRD for this feature, then hand off to the Architect workflow.