BMAD-METHOD/.bmad/core/tasks/adv-elicit-methods.csv

1	category	method_name	description	output_pattern
2	advanced	Tree of Thoughts	Explore multiple reasoning paths simultaneously then evaluate and select the best - perfect for complex problems with multiple valid approaches where finding the optimal path matters	paths → evaluation → selection
3	advanced	Graph of Thoughts	Model reasoning as an interconnected network of ideas to reveal hidden relationships - ideal for systems thinking and discovering emergent patterns in complex multi-factor situations	nodes → connections → patterns
4	advanced	Thread of Thought	Maintain coherent reasoning across long contexts by weaving a continuous narrative thread - essential for RAG systems and maintaining consistency in lengthy analyses	context → thread → synthesis
5	advanced	Self-Consistency Validation	Generate multiple independent approaches then compare for consistency - crucial for high-stakes decisions where verification and consensus building matter	approaches → comparison → consensus
6	advanced	Meta-Prompting Analysis	Step back to analyze the approach structure and methodology itself - valuable for optimizing prompts and improving problem-solving strategies	current → analysis → optimization
7	advanced	Reasoning via Planning	Build a reasoning tree guided by world models and goal states - excellent for strategic planning and sequential decision-making tasks	model → planning → strategy
8	collaboration	Stakeholder Round Table	Convene multiple personas to contribute diverse perspectives - essential for requirements gathering and finding balanced solutions across competing interests	perspectives → synthesis → alignment
9	collaboration	Expert Panel Review	Assemble domain experts for deep specialized analysis - ideal when technical depth and peer review quality are needed	expert views → consensus → recommendations
10	competitive	Red Team vs Blue Team	Adversarial attack-defend analysis to find vulnerabilities - critical for security testing and building robust solutions through adversarial thinking	defense → attack → hardening
11	core	Expand or Contract for Audience	Dynamically adjust detail level and technical depth for target audience - essential when content needs to match specific reader capabilities	audience → adjustments → refined content
12	core	Critique and Refine	Systematic review to identify strengths and weaknesses then improve - standard quality check for drafts needing polish and enhancement	strengths/weaknesses → improvements → refined version
13	core	Explain Reasoning	Walk through step-by-step thinking to show how conclusions were reached - crucial for transparency and helping others understand complex logic	steps → logic → conclusion
14	core	First Principles Analysis	Strip away assumptions to rebuild from fundamental truths - breakthrough technique for innovation and solving seemingly impossible problems	assumptions → truths → new approach
15	core	5 Whys Deep Dive	Repeatedly ask why to drill down to root causes - simple but powerful for understanding failures and fixing problems at their source	why chain → root cause → solution
16	core	Socratic Questioning	Use targeted questions to reveal hidden assumptions and guide discovery - excellent for teaching and helping others reach insights themselves	questions → revelations → understanding
17	creative	Reverse Engineering	Work backwards from desired outcome to find implementation path - powerful for goal achievement and understanding how to reach specific endpoints	end state → steps backward → path forward
18	creative	What If Scenarios	Explore alternative realities to understand possibilities and implications - valuable for contingency planning and creative exploration	scenarios → implications → insights
19	creative	SCAMPER Method	Apply seven creativity lenses (Substitute/Combine/Adapt/Modify/Put/Eliminate/Reverse) - systematic ideation for product innovation and improvement	S→C→A→M→P→E→R
20	learning	Feynman Technique	Explain complex concepts simply as if teaching a child - the ultimate test of true understanding and excellent for knowledge transfer	complex → simple → gaps → mastery
21	learning	Active Recall Testing	Test understanding without references to verify true knowledge - essential for identifying gaps and reinforcing mastery	test → gaps → reinforcement
22	narrative	Unreliable Narrator Mode	Question assumptions and biases by adopting skeptical perspective - crucial for detecting hidden agendas and finding balanced truth	perspective → biases → balanced view
23	optimization	Speedrun Optimization	Find the fastest most efficient path by eliminating waste - perfect when time pressure demands maximum efficiency	current → bottlenecks → optimized
24	optimization	New Game Plus	Revisit challenges with enhanced capabilities from prior experience - excellent for iterative improvement and mastery building	initial → enhanced → improved
25	optimization	Roguelike Permadeath	Treat decisions as irreversible to force careful high-stakes analysis - ideal for critical decisions with no second chances	decision → consequences → execution
26	philosophical	Occam's Razor Application	Find the simplest sufficient explanation by eliminating unnecessary complexity - essential for debugging and theory selection	options → simplification → selection
27	philosophical	Trolley Problem Variations	Explore ethical trade-offs through moral dilemmas - valuable for understanding values and making difficult ethical decisions	dilemma → analysis → decision
28	quantum	Observer Effect Consideration	Analyze how the act of measurement changes what's being measured - important for understanding metrics impact and self-aware systems	unmeasured → observation → impact
29	retrospective	Hindsight Reflection	Imagine looking back from the future to gain perspective - powerful for project reviews and extracting wisdom from experience	future view → insights → application
30	retrospective	Lessons Learned Extraction	Systematically identify key takeaways and actionable improvements - essential for knowledge transfer and continuous improvement	experience → lessons → actions
31	risk	Identify Potential Risks	Brainstorm what could go wrong across all categories - fundamental for project planning and deployment preparation	categories → risks → mitigations
32	risk	Challenge from Critical Perspective	Play devil's advocate to stress-test ideas and find weaknesses - essential for overcoming groupthink and building robust solutions	assumptions → challenges → strengthening
33	risk	Failure Mode Analysis	Systematically explore how each component could fail - critical for reliability engineering and safety-critical systems	components → failures → prevention
34	risk	Pre-mortem Analysis	Imagine future failure then work backwards to prevent it - powerful technique for risk mitigation before major launches	failure scenario → causes → prevention
35	scientific	Peer Review Simulation	Apply rigorous academic evaluation standards - ensures quality through methodology review and critical assessment	methodology → analysis → recommendations
36	scientific	Reproducibility Check	Verify results can be replicated independently - fundamental for reliability and scientific validity	method → replication → validation
37	structural	Dependency Mapping	Visualize interconnections to understand requirements and impacts - essential for complex systems and integration planning	components → dependencies → impacts
38	structural	Information Architecture Review	Optimize organization and hierarchy for better user experience - crucial for fixing navigation and findability problems	current → pain points → restructure
39	structural	Skeleton of Thought	Create structure first then expand branches in parallel - efficient for generating long content quickly with good organization	skeleton → branches → integration