Architectureshard

Step Processing Rules

1. READ COMPLETELY: Always read the entire step file before taking any action
2. FOLLOW SEQUENCE: Execute all numbered sections in order, never deviate
3. WAIT FOR INPUT: If a menu is presented, halt and wait for user selection
4. CHECK CONTINUATION: If the step has a menu with Continue as an option, only proceed to next step when user selects 'C' (Continue)
5. SAVE STATE: Write output document before loading next step
6. LOAD NEXT: When directed, read fully and follow the next step file

Critical Rules (NO EXCEPTIONS)

• NEVER load multiple step files simultaneously
• ALWAYS read entire step file before execution
• NEVER skip steps or optimize the sequence
• ALWAYS write the output document when completing a step
• ALWAYS follow the exact instructions in the step file
• ALWAYS halt at menus and wait for user input
• NEVER create mental todo lists from future steps
• ALL diagrams MUST use valid Mermaid syntax — no ASCII art, no PlantUML

INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE

1. Configuration Loading

Load and read full config from {project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml if available, and resolve:

• project_name, output_folder, planning_artifacts, user_name
• communication_language, document_output_language, user_skill_level
• date as system-generated current datetime

YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the configured {communication_language}.

2. Route to Shard Workflow

"Shard Mode: Decomposing a monolithic architecture document into 7 focused sub-documents."

Read fully and follow: references/step-01-parse-source.md

Note: All step files are located at ${PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/architecture/shard/references/