# create-workflow Workflow Rule

This rule defines the create-workflow workflow.

## Workflow Description

Interactive workflow builder that guides creation of new BMAD workflows with proper structure and validation for optimal human-AI collaboration. Includes optional brainstorming phase for workflow ideas and design.

## Workflow Definition

# Build Workflow - Workflow Builder Configuration
name: create-workflow
description: "Interactive workflow builder that guides creation of new BMAD workflows with proper structure and validation for optimal human-AI collaboration. Includes optional brainstorming phase for workflow ideas and design."
author: "BMad Builder"

# Critical variables
config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/config.yaml"
custom_workflow_location: "{config_source}:custom_workflow_location"
user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"

# Template files for new workflows
template_workflow_yaml: "{workflow_template_path}/workflow.yaml"
template_instructions: "{workflow_template_path}/instructions.md"
template_template: "{workflow_template_path}/template.md"
template_checklist: "{workflow_template_path}/checklist.md"

# Optional input docs
recommended_inputs:
  - existing_workflows: "{project-root}/.bmad/*/workflows/"
  - bmm_workflows: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/"

# Module path and component files
installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmb/workflows/create-workflow"
template: false # This is an action workflow - no template needed
instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
validation: "{installed_path}/checklist.md"

# Required data files - CRITICAL for workflow conventions
workflow_creation_guide: "{installed_path}/workflow-creation-guide.md"
workflow_template_path: "{installed_path}/workflow-template"

# Output configuration - Creates the new workflow folder with all files
# If workflow belongs to a module: Save to module's workflows folder
# If standalone workflow: Save to custom_workflow_location/{{workflow_name}}
module_output_folder: "{project-root}/.bmad/{{target_module}}/workflows/{{workflow_name}}"
standalone_output_folder: "{custom_workflow_location}/{{workflow_name}}"

standalone: true

# Web bundle configuration

## Usage

Reference this workflow with `@workflow-create-workflow` to execute the guided workflow.

## Module

Part of the BMAD BMB module.
