
BMAD MCP Server
Provides intelligent agent routing with 5 specialized AI agents (analyst, architect, dev, pm, qa) through OpenRouter integration. Enables unified project structure across all IDEs with global registry management and automated BMAD methodology workflows.
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BMAD MCP Server 🚀
A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementing the BMAD (Business Modeling and Development) methodology. Provides intelligent task management, multi-agent workflows, and cross-IDE project management through the MCP protocol.
✨ Features
🤖 6 Specialized AI Agents
- 📊 Analyst: Business analysis, market research, requirement gathering
- 🏗️ Architect: System design, architecture planning, tech stack selection
- 💻 Developer: Code implementation, debugging, technical development
- 📋 Project Manager: Task coordination, timeline management, resource planning
- 🔍 QA: Quality assurance, testing strategies, code review
- 🔍 Serena Bridge: Semantic code intelligence via LSP integration ⭐ NEW!
📋 Advanced Task Management
- Real-time Progress Tracking: Live updates and notifications
- Intelligent Scheduling: Auto-allocation with capacity management
- Follow-up Task Generation: Automatic workflow progression
- Notion Integration: Bi-directional sync with Notion databases
- TodoWrite Bridge: Seamless Claude integration
🎨 Template-System & Standardisierte Projektstrukturen ⭐ NEW!
- 6 Projekt-Templates: standard, web-app, api, mobile, data-science, infrastructure
- Automatische Struktur-Erstellung: Einheitliche
.bmad-core/
Verzeichnisse - Auto-Discovery: Erkennt automatisch neue BMAD-Projekte
- Migration-Tools: Migriert bestehende Projekte auf BMAD v2.0 Standard
- Zero-Setup: Neue Projekte sind sofort produktiv mit kompletter Konfiguration
🔄 Enhanced Features
- BMAD-METHOD Workflow System: Complete implementation with intelligent orchestration ⭐ NEW!
- Quality Gates (@qa commands): 6 comprehensive quality assurance commands ⭐ NEW!
- Semantic Code Intelligence: LSP-based code analysis via Serena Bridge ⭐ NEW!
- Time-based Monitoring: Scheduled reminders and progress checks
- Work Day Simulation: Demo modes and realistic progression testing
- Live Console Output: Beautiful formatted status displays
- Project Context Integration: Multi-project support with global registry
- Performance Metrics: Detailed tracking and reporting
🌐 Universal IDE Access
Compatible with any IDE supporting MCP:
- Claude Code ✅
- VS Code ✅
- Cursor ✅
- Any MCP-compatible IDE ✅
🚀 Quick Start
Prerequisites
- Python 3.8+
- OpenRouter API Key (for AI model routing)
- Notion API Token (optional, for database sync)
Installation
# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/bmad-mcp-server.git
cd bmad-mcp-server
# 2. Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# 3. Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your API keys
Configuration
Add to your IDE's MCP configuration:
Claude Code (claude_desktop_config.json
)
{
"mcpServers": {
"bmad": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "src.bmad_mcp.server"],
"cwd": "/path/to/bmad-mcp-server",
"env": {
"PYTHONPATH": "/path/to/bmad-mcp-server",
"OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "your_openrouter_api_key",
"NOTION_TOKEN": "your_notion_token"
}
}
}
}
VS Code / Cursor
{
"mcp.servers": {
"bmad": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "src.bmad_mcp.server"],
"cwd": "/path/to/bmad-mcp-server",
"env": {
"PYTHONPATH": "/path/to/bmad-mcp-server",
"OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "your_openrouter_api_key"
}
}
}
}
🛠️ Available MCP Tools
🤖 Agent Management
Tool | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
bmad_list_agents |
List all available agents | Shows 5 specialized agents |
bmad_activate_agent |
Switch to specific agent | agent: "dev" |
bmad_get_agent_help |
Get agent-specific guidance | Context-aware help |
📋 Task Management
Tool | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
bmad_get_task_summary |
Comprehensive task overview | Progress, metrics, status |
bmad_create_task |
Create new task with auto-scheduling | task_id , name , hours |
bmad_update_task_progress |
Update progress with real-time sync | task_id , hours_completed |
bmad_get_today_tasks |
Today's scheduled tasks | Daily workload view |
bmad_get_agent_tasks |
Agent-specific task list | Filter by agent |
⚡ Enhanced Features
Tool | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
bmad_start_realtime_mode |
Enable live task monitoring | Background updates |
bmad_start_work_session |
Track work session for task | Time tracking |
bmad_simulate_work_day |
Demo realistic work progression | Testing & demos |
bmad_get_project_status |
Comprehensive project overview | Multi-project support |
bmad_sync_notion_tasks |
Sync with Notion databases | Bi-directional sync |
🔧 Project Management
Tool | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
bmad_detect_project |
Scan for BMAD configuration | Auto-discovery |
bmad_register_project |
Add project to global registry | Cross-IDE access |
bmad_execute_task |
Run BMAD methodology tasks | Template-based execution |
bmad_create_document |
Generate documents from templates | Automated documentation |
bmad_run_checklist |
Quality assurance checklists | QA workflows |
🚀 BMAD-METHOD Workflow System ⭐ NEW!
Tool | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
bmad_workflow_start_project |
Start BMAD-METHOD project workflow | Full/planning/development modes |
bmad_workflow_advance |
Advance workflow to next state | Project/story state transitions |
bmad_workflow_start_story |
Create story in development cycle | Story creation & planning |
bmad_workflow_run_qa |
Execute quality gate (@qa commands) | *risk, *design, *trace, *nfr, *review, *gate |
bmad_workflow_execute_command |
Route agent commands intelligently | Context-aware agent routing |
bmad_workflow_get_status |
Get comprehensive workflow status | Real-time progress monitoring |
bmad_workflow_generate_report |
Generate detailed workflow reports | Analytics & recommendations |
🔍 Serena Bridge Agent ⭐ NEW!
Tool | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
bmad_serena_initialize |
Initialize Serena MCP server | LSP server startup |
bmad_serena_activate_project |
Activate project for analysis | Semantic code intelligence |
bmad_serena_find_symbol |
Find code symbols semantically | Functions, classes, variables |
bmad_serena_get_symbols_overview |
Get file symbol overview | Code structure analysis |
bmad_serena_find_referencing_symbols |
Find symbol references | Cross-reference tracking |
bmad_serena_insert_after_symbol |
Insert code after symbol | Precise code insertion |
bmad_serena_replace_symbol_body |
Replace symbol implementation | Code modification |
bmad_serena_onboarding |
Automated project analysis | Comprehensive codebase review |
bmad_serena_search_for_pattern |
Advanced pattern search | Intelligent code search |
bmad_serena_write_memory |
Store project knowledge | Persistent insights |
🎨 Template-System ⭐ NEW!
Tool | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
bmad_create_project |
Create project with standardized structure | path , template |
bmad_list_project_templates |
Show all available templates | 6 templates available |
bmad_get_project_template_info |
Detailed template information | Features, structure |
bmad_migrate_project_to_standard |
Migrate existing project | Auto-backup, structure |
📊 Usage Examples
Basic Task Management
# List available agents
bmad_list_agents()
# Activate developer agent
bmad_activate_agent(agent="dev")
# Create a new task
bmad_create_task(
task_id="feature-implementation",
name="Implement user authentication",
allocated_hours=8.0,
agent="dev"
)
# Update progress
bmad_update_task_progress(
task_id="feature-implementation",
hours_completed=2.5
)
# Get daily overview
bmad_get_today_tasks()
Real-time Monitoring
# Start live monitoring
bmad_start_realtime_mode()
# Begin work session
bmad_start_work_session(task_id="feature-implementation")
# Work on task...
# End session with automatic progress logging
bmad_end_work_session(
task_id="feature-implementation",
hours_worked=2.0
)
# Get comprehensive status
bmad_get_realtime_status()
Project Context
# Detect BMAD project
bmad_detect_project(path="./my-project")
# Register in global registry
bmad_register_project(
project_path="./my-project",
project_name="My Awesome Project"
)
# Get project overview
bmad_get_project_status()
Template-System Usage ⭐ NEW!
# List available templates
bmad_list_project_templates()
# Get template details
bmad_get_project_template_info(template_name="web-app")
# Create new project with template
bmad_create_project(
project_path="./my-web-app",
template="web-app",
name="My Web Application",
description="Modern React-based web application"
)
# Migrate existing project
bmad_migrate_project_to_standard(
project_path="./legacy-project",
backup=True
)
Available Templates
- standard: Basic BMAD project with full structure
- web-app: Frontend/Backend with React/Vue/Angular support
- api: REST/GraphQL APIs with OpenAPI documentation
- mobile: React Native/Flutter cross-platform apps
- data-science: ML/Jupyter with notebooks and data pipelines
- infrastructure: Docker/Terraform/Kubernetes deployments
Simulation & Testing
# Simulate full work day
bmad_simulate_work_day(speed_factor=10.0)
# Test specific agent workflow
bmad_simulate_agent_workday(agent="qa", hours=6.0)
# Simulate crisis scenarios
bmad_simulate_crisis_scenario(crisis_type="blocked_task")
🏗️ Architecture
bmad-mcp-server/
├── src/
│ └── bmad_mcp/
│ ├── core/ # Core functionality
│ │ ├── task_tracker.py # Advanced task management
│ │ ├── console_formatter.py # Live output formatting
│ │ ├── realtime_updater.py # Real-time monitoring
│ │ ├── time_monitor.py # Scheduled monitoring
│ │ ├── simulator.py # Demo & testing
│ │ ├── notion_sync.py # Notion integration
│ │ └── global_registry.py # Cross-IDE projects
│ ├── agents/ # Agent definitions
│ │ ├── analyst.py # Business analysis
│ │ ├── architect.py # System design
│ │ ├── developer.py # Code implementation
│ │ ├── project_manager.py # Project coordination
│ │ ├── qa.py # Quality assurance
│ │ └── serena_bridge.py # Semantic code intelligence
│ ├── workflows/ # BMAD-METHOD workflow system
│ │ ├── workflow_engine.py # Central workflow orchestration
│ │ ├── orchestrator_agent.py # Project/Story lifecycle management
│ │ ├── quality_gates.py # Quality assurance (@qa commands)
│ │ └── workflow_states.py # State machine definitions
│ ├── tools/ # MCP tool implementations
│ ├── routing/ # OpenRouter integration
│ └── server.py # MCP server
├── config/ # Configuration templates
├── docs/ # Documentation
├── examples/ # Usage examples
└── tests/ # Test suite
🔧 Configuration
Environment Variables
# Required
OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your_openrouter_api_key_here
# Optional
NOTION_TOKEN=your_notion_integration_token
BMAD_MAX_DAILY_HOURS=10
BMAD_DEFAULT_AGENT=dev
BMAD_LOG_LEVEL=INFO
Agent Configuration
Each agent can be customized via configuration files:
# config/bmad-global-config.yaml
agents:
dev:
model: "anthropic/claude-3.5-sonnet"
temperature: 0.1
max_tokens: 4000
architect:
model: "anthropic/claude-3-opus"
temperature: 0.3
max_tokens: 8000
🐳 Docker Deployment
# Build and run with Docker Compose
docker-compose up -d
# Environment variables via .env file
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env file with your API keys
docker-compose up -d
🧪 Testing
# Run test suite
python -m pytest tests/
# Run specific test category
python -m pytest tests/test_task_management.py
# Run with coverage
python -m pytest --cov=src/bmad_mcp tests/
📚 Documentation
- BMAD Workflow System - Complete workflow implementation guide ⭐ NEW!
- API Reference - Complete tool documentation
- Agent Guide - Working with specialized agents
- Task Management - Advanced task workflows
- Quality Gates Guide - @qa commands and quality assurance ⭐ NEW!
- Serena Integration - LSP-based code intelligence ⭐ NEW!
- Project Setup - BMAD project configuration
- Integration Guide - IDE setup instructions
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
🤝 Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
) - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature
) - Open a Pull Request
See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines.
📈 Roadmap
✅ Recently Completed (v2.1)
- [x] BMAD-METHOD Workflow System: Complete workflow implementation with intelligent orchestration
- [x] Quality Gates System: All 6 @qa commands (*risk, *design, *trace, *nfr, *review, *gate)
- [x] Serena Bridge Agent: LSP-based semantic code intelligence integration
- [x] Agent Coordination: 6-agent ecosystem with smart routing and collaboration
- [x] Template-System: 6 standardized project templates
- [x] Auto-Discovery: Automatic project detection and integration
- [x] Migration Tools: Legacy project migration to BMAD v2.0
- [x] Standardized Structure: Unified
.bmad-core/
project layout
🔄 In Progress (v2.2)
- [ ] Workflow Automation: Advanced automation rules and triggers
- [ ] Multi-Project Workflows: Cross-project dependency management
- [ ] Enhanced Analytics: Workflow performance insights and optimization
- [ ] Custom Quality Gates: User-definable quality criteria and checks
🚀 Planned Features (v3.0)
- [ ] Web Dashboard: Browser-based workflow management interface
- [ ] Team Collaboration: Multi-user project support with role-based access
- [ ] Enterprise Workflows: Advanced enterprise features and compliance
- [ ] Serena Enhancements: Multi-language LSP support and AI-assisted refactoring
- [ ] Plugin System: Custom agent and quality gate development
- [ ] Mobile App: Companion mobile application for workflow monitoring
- [ ] Template Marketplace: Community-driven template sharing platform
🔐 Security
- All API keys managed via environment variables
- No secrets stored in code or configuration files
- Secure MCP protocol communication
- Optional token rotation and audit logging
See SECURITY.md for security guidelines.
📝 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
💬 Support
- Documentation: docs/
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
🙏 Acknowledgments
- Model Context Protocol - For the excellent MCP specification
- OpenRouter - For multi-model API access
- Notion - For database integration capabilities
Made with ❤️ for developers who love intelligent task management
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