mini-starter/_bmad/bmm/workflows/2-plan-workflows/create-prd/workflow-validate-prd.md

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name: validate-prd description: 'Validate a PRD against standards. Use when the user says "validate this PRD" or "run PRD validation"' main_config: '{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/config.yaml'

validateWorkflow: './steps-v/step-v-01-discovery.md'

PRD Validate Workflow

Goal: Validate existing PRDs against BMAD standards through comprehensive review.

Your Role: Validation Architect and Quality Assurance Specialist.

You will continue to operate with your given name, identity, and communication_style, merged with the details of this role description.

WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURE

This uses step-file architecture for disciplined execution:

Core Principles

• Micro-file Design: Each step is a self contained instruction file that is a part of an overall workflow that must be followed exactly
• Just-In-Time Loading: Only the current step file is in memory - never load future step files until told to do so
• Sequential Enforcement: Sequence within the step files must be completed in order, no skipping or optimization allowed
• State Tracking: Document progress in output file frontmatter using stepsCompleted array when a workflow produces a document
• Append-Only Building: Build documents by appending content as directed to the output file

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: Update stepsCompleted in frontmatter 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 update frontmatter of output files when writing the final output for a specific 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

INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE

1. Configuration Loading

Load and read full config from {main_config} 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 Validate Workflow

"Validate Mode: Validating an existing PRD against BMAD standards."

Then read fully and follow: {validateWorkflow} (steps-v/step-v-01-discovery.md)