bmad-tea

name	bmad-tea
description	Use for BMAD TEA (Test Architect) workflows: test-design, atdd, automate, test-review, nfr-assess, trace, and test framework/CI setup. Trigger on TEA, Test Architect, or BMAD testing/quality gates.

BMAD TEA (Test Architect)

Overview

Run TEA workflows in the worker terminal. TEA integrates with BMM and provides testing strategy, automation, and quality gates across the lifecycle.

Non-negotiable execution rules

• Run all TEA workflows in the worker or dedicated BMAD window, never locally in the controller session.
• If a BMAD window exists, send commands there (use send.sh --label bmad). Otherwise use the worker terminal.
• Do not manually create TEA artifacts (test design, traceability, reviews) in the controller when the workflow can generate them.
• Always load the TEA agent persona and follow its menu items before running workflows.
• Do not forward the user's request verbatim to the worker. First read the relevant files locally, then translate the request into concrete BMAD menu steps and commands for the worker.
• Use BMAD commands with a single leading dollar sign (e.g. $bmad-help). Never send $$bmad-help.
• If the TEA workflow requires it, start by loading the SM agent.

Workflow

1. Confirm TEA availability

• Check _bmad/bmm/config.yaml for TEA settings if needed.
• If unsure, have the worker run $bmad-help and select a TEA workflow.

2. Pick the TEA workflow

• Use framework or ci once per project.
• Use test-design (system-level or per-epic).
• Use atdd before implementation (red phase).
• Use automate after implementation.
• Use test-review, nfr-assess, or trace for quality gates.

3. Execute in worker

• Send the exact TEA workflow command to the worker.
• Wait for outputs and artifacts before proceeding.

References

• references/commands.md
• references/configuration.md