Merge branch 'main' into fix/normalize-dev-story-trigger

src/modules/bmm/docs/agents-guide.md

@@ -180,11 +180,13 @@ The BMad Method Module (BMM) provides a comprehensive team of specialized AI age
 
 - `workflow-status` - Check what to do next
 - `sprint-planning` - Initialize `sprint-status.yaml` tracking
-- `create-story` - Draft next story from epic
-- `validate-create-story` - Independent story validation
+- `create-story` - Create next story from epic (sets status to `ready-for-dev`)
+- `validate-create-story` - Optional quality check (does not change status; run before dev-story for extra validation)
 - `epic-retrospective` - Post-epic review
 - `correct-course` - Handle changes during implementation
 
+**Story handoff sequence:** `create-story` → (optional) `validate-create-story` → `dev-story`
+
 **Communication Style:** Task-oriented and efficient. Direct and eliminates ambiguity. Focuses on clear handoffs and developer-ready specifications.
 
 **Expertise:**
@@ -644,7 +646,7 @@ Many workflows have optional validation workflows that perform independent revie
 | -------------------------- | ----------- | ------------------------------------------ |
 | `implementation-readiness` | Architect   | PRD + Architecture + Epics + UX (optional) |
 | `validate-design`          | UX Designer | UX specification and artifacts             |
-| `validate-create-story`    | SM          | Story draft                                |
+| `validate-create-story`    | SM          | Story file                                 |
 
 **When to use validation:**
 

src/modules/bmm/docs/brownfield-guide.md

@@ -340,7 +340,7 @@ flowchart TD
 **Status Progression:**
 
 - Epic: `backlog → in-progress → done`
-- Story: `backlog → drafted → ready-for-dev → in-progress → review → done`
+- Story: `backlog → ready-for-dev → in-progress → review → done`
 
 **Brownfield-Specific Implementation Tips:**
 
@@ -397,7 +397,7 @@ Document in tech-spec/architecture:
 ### 8. Use Sprint Planning Effectively
 
 - Run `sprint-planning` at Phase 4 start
-- Context epics before drafting stories
+- Context epics before creating stories
 - Update `sprint-status.yaml` as work progresses
 
 ### 9. Learn Continuously

src/modules/bmm/docs/glossary.md

@@ -186,12 +186,11 @@ Multi-agent collaboration feature where all installed agents (19+ from BMM, CIS,
 ### Story Status Progression
 
 ```
-backlog → drafted → ready-for-dev → in-progress → review → done
+backlog → ready-for-dev → in-progress → review → done
 ```
 
-- **backlog** - Story exists in epic but not yet drafted
-- **drafted** - Story file created by SM via create-story
-- **ready-for-dev** - Story drafted and reviewed, ready for DEV
+- **backlog** - Story exists in epic but not yet created
+- **ready-for-dev** - Story file created via create-story; validation is optional (run `validate-create-story` for quality check before dev picks it up)
 - **in-progress** - DEV is implementing via dev-story
 - **review** - Implementation complete, awaiting code-review
 - **done** - Completed with DoD met

src/modules/bmm/docs/quick-start.md

@@ -200,12 +200,12 @@ Once planning and architecture are complete, you'll move to Phase 4. **Important
 3. Tell the agent: "Run sprint-planning"
 4. This creates your `sprint-status.yaml` file that tracks all epics and stories
 
-#### 3.2 Draft Your First Story
+#### 3.2 Create Your First Story
 
 1. **Start a new chat** with the **SM agent**
 2. Wait for the menu
 3. Tell the agent: "Run create-story"
-4. This drafts the story file from the epic
+4. This creates the story file from the epic
 
 #### 3.3 Implement the Story