# create-epics-and-stories Workflow Rule

This rule defines the create-epics-and-stories workflow.

## Workflow Description

Transform PRD requirements into bite-sized stories organized into deliverable functional epics. This workflow takes a Product Requirements Document (PRD) and breaks it down into epics and user stories that can be easily assigned to development teams. It ensures that all functional requirements are captured in a structured format, making it easier for teams to understand and implement the necessary features.

## Workflow Definition

# Epic and Story Decomposition Workflow
name: create-epics-and-stories
description: "Transform PRD requirements into bite-sized stories organized into deliverable functional epics. This workflow takes a Product Requirements Document (PRD) and breaks it down into epics and user stories that can be easily assigned to development teams. It ensures that all functional requirements are captured in a structured format, making it easier for teams to understand and implement the necessary features."
author: "BMad"

# Critical variables from config
config_source: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/config.yaml"
project_name: "{config_source}:project_name"
output_folder: "{config_source}:output_folder"
user_name: "{config_source}:user_name"
communication_language: "{config_source}:communication_language"
document_output_language: "{config_source}:document_output_language"
user_skill_level: "{config_source}:user_skill_level"
date: system-generated

# Smart input file references - handles both whole docs and sharded docs
# Priority: Whole document first, then sharded version
input_file_patterns:
  prd:
    description: "Product Requirements Document with FRs and NFRs"
    whole: "{output_folder}/*prd*.md"
    sharded: "{output_folder}/*prd*/index.md"
    load_strategy: "INDEX_GUIDED"
  product_brief:
    description: "Product vision and goals (optional)"
    whole: "{output_folder}/*product*brief*.md"
    sharded: "{output_folder}/*product*brief*/index.md"
    load_strategy: "INDEX_GUIDED"
  domain_brief:
    description: "Domain-specific requirements and context (optional)"
    whole: "{output_folder}/*domain*brief*.md"
    sharded: "{output_folder}/*domain*brief*/index.md"
    load_strategy: "INDEX_GUIDED"
  ux_design:
    description: "UX design specification for interaction patterns (optional)"
    whole: "{output_folder}/*ux*.md"
    sharded: "{output_folder}/*ux*/index.md"
    load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"
  architecture:
    description: "Architecture decisions and technical design (optional)"
    whole: "{output_folder}/*architecture*.md"
    sharded: "{output_folder}/*architecture*/index.md"
    load_strategy: "FULL_LOAD"

# Module path and component files
installed_path: "{project-root}/.bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/create-epics-and-stories"
instructions: "{installed_path}/instructions.md"
template: "{installed_path}/epics-template.md"

# Output configuration
default_output_file: "{output_folder}/epics.md"

standalone: true


## Usage

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

## Module

Part of the BMAD BMM module.