Version 1.0 - The Original Vision
Initial Release: April 6, 2025
The original BMAD Method was a tech demo showcasing how different custom agile personas could be used to build out artifacts for planning and executing complex applications from scratch. This initial version established the foundation of the AI-driven agile development approach.
Key Features
- Introduction of specialized AI agent personas (PM, Architect, Developer, etc.)
- Template-based document generation for planning artifacts
- Emphasis on planning MVP scope with sufficient detail to guide developer agents
- Hard-coded custom mode prompts integrated directly into agent configurations
Limitations
- Limited customization options
- Web usage was complicated and not well-documented
- Rigid scope and purpose with templates coupled to agents
- Not optimized for IDE integration