bmod-core-tools
bmad-code-org/bmad-method
Core metadata module for BMad—set up via the bmad skill, not directly invoked.
What is bmod-core-tools?
This is a required metadata module for the BMad Method framework. It should not be invoked directly; instead, use the `bmad` skill with the `setup core-tools` command to initialize or check its state.
- Provides core metadata and configuration for BMad
- Initializes module state on first setup
- Reports current module state when queried
How to install bmod-core-tools
npx skills add https://github.com/bmad-code-org/bmad-method --skill bmod-core-tools- The `bmad` skill must be installed; if not available, install via `npx skills add bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD --skill bmad`
How to use bmod-core-tools
- 1.Install the `bmad` skill if not already present
- 2.Run `bmad setup core-tools` to initialize or check the module state
- 3.Review the reported state to confirm setup is complete
Use cases
- Setting up BMad framework for the first time
- Checking the status of core BMad tools
- Ensuring BMad dependencies are properly configured
- Developers using the BMad Method framework
- Teams setting up BMad-based projects
bmod-core-tools FAQ
No. This is a metadata module that should only be invoked indirectly through the `bmad` skill using `setup core-tools`.
Install it with `npx skills add bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD --skill bmad`, then use it to set up core-tools.
It initializes the core-tools module if it has never been set up, or reports its current state if already configured.
Full instructions (SKILL.md)
Source of truth, from bmad-code-org/bmad-method.
name: bmod-core-tools description: Required bmod metadata. Never invoke this skill.
This folder is the BMad Core Tools module's record, not something to run. Invoke the bmad skill with setup core-tools; it sets the module up if it never was, and otherwise reports its state. If there is no bmad skill, say so and offer npx skills add bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD --skill bmad.
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