The Module Ecosystem Vision
BMad modules arenât just software â theyâre packaged expertise, reusable workflows, and community solutions. The BMad ecosystem vision extends far beyond code.
The Vision: Expertise as Packages
Section titled âThe Vision: Expertise as PackagesâImagine a world where any expertise can be packaged, shared, and improved.
A therapist builds a session management module. A lawyer creates a contract review workflow. A novelist designs a character development system. A fitness trainer builds workout planning agents.
Each solves a problem they deeply understand. Each becomes available to everyone.
This is the BMad ecosystem.
How the Ecosystem Works
Section titled âHow the Ecosystem WorksâModule Creators
Section titled âModule CreatorsâYou identify a problem, apply your expertise, and build a module:
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Discovery | Use the âDiscover Your Module Ideaâ framework to find your sweet spot |
| Creation | Use Bond, Wendy, and Morgan to build agents, workflows, and packaging |
| Validation | Test with real use cases, refine based on feedback |
| Publication | Publish to npm (now) or the BMad marketplace (coming) |
Module Consumers
Section titled âModule ConsumersâYou find solutions others have already built:
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Discovery | Browse the marketplace for modules that solve your problems |
| Installation | Install via the BMad Method installer (just like any other module) |
| Customization | Adapt to your needs using BMadâs customization system |
| Contribution | Share improvements back to the community |
The Feedback Loop
Section titled âThe Feedback LoopâModules improve through community use:
- Usage patterns inform improvements
- Customizations become new features
- Edge cases get discovered and fixed
- Best practices emerge and spread
Why Modules Matter
Section titled âWhy Modules MatterâFor Individuals
Section titled âFor IndividualsâSolve problems once, benefit forever.
Build a module that solves a recurring problem in your life or work. Never solve that problem again.
| Example | Built By | Used By |
|---|---|---|
| Therapist Agent | A therapist frustrated by session tracking | Hundreds of therapists |
| Tax Workflow | An accountant tired of repetitive tax prep | Thousands of filers |
| College Planning Agent | A parent who navigated the process twice | Millions of parents |
For Teams
Section titled âFor TeamsâShare expertise, not just documents.
Instead of writing documentation that nobody reads, package your expertise into interactive agents and workflows.
| Traditional Approach | BMad Module Approach |
|---|---|
| âHereâs our 50-page process document" | "Run this workflow that guides you through each step" |
| "Ask Alice how to do X" | "Invoke the expert agent that knows how Alice does X" |
| "Hope people follow best practices" | "The workflow enforces best practices automaticallyâ |
For Communities
Section titled âFor CommunitiesâTransform collective knowledge into shared capabilities.
Every community has specialized knowledge. BMad lets communities package that knowledge:
| Community | Module Potential |
|---|---|
| Medical | Differential diagnosis workflows, treatment planners |
| Legal | Contract templates, case research workflows, client intake |
| Education | Lesson planners, assessment generators, IEP creators |
| Creative | Story structures, character frameworks, dialogue coaches |
| Hobbies | Recipe developers, garden planners, fitness trackers |
The Marketplace Vision
Section titled âThe Marketplace VisionâThe BMad marketplace will be where module creators and consumers meet.
Discovery
Section titled âDiscoveryâBrowse modules by:
- Domain: Health, legal, creative, education, finance, business, hobbies
- Problem: âI need help withâŚâ or âI want to automateâŚâ
- Popularity: Most downloaded, highest rated, trending
- Quality: Verified modules, community-reviewed, expert-created
The marketplace will include:
- Ratings and reviews from real users
- Usage statistics (how many people use this module?)
- Verification badges (expert-created, officially-supported)
- Version history and update transparency
Economics
Section titled âEconomicsâWhile the marketplace will start free, the vision includes:
- Free tier: Community modules, open-source collaboration
- Premium tier: Expert-created modules, professional support
- Enterprise tier: Certified modules, SLA-backed, compliance-guaranteed
Ecosystem Principles
Section titled âEcosystem Principlesâ1. Expertise First
Section titled â1. Expertise FirstâModules work best when built by people with genuine expertise:
- Domain experts know what âgoodâ looks like
- Real problems produce better solutions than hypothetical ones
- Personal use is the best validation â build what you need
2. Interoperability
Section titled â2. InteroperabilityâModules work better together:
- Standardized interfaces mean modules can collaborate
- Shared configuration creates cohesive experiences
- Composability means combining modules creates new possibilities
Example: A âNovel Writingâ module + a âResearchâ module + a âProductivityâ module = A complete authorâs toolkit.
3. Iteration Over Perfection
Section titled â3. Iteration Over PerfectionâRelease early, improve constantly:
- Minimum viable modules solve core problems
- Community feedback shapes improvements
- Iterative refinement beats delayed perfection
4. Community Over Competition
Section titled â4. Community Over CompetitionâModules can collaborate, not compete:
- Your âTherapist Agentâ might complement someoneâs âClinical Notes Moduleâ
- Shared standards mean better experiences for everyone
- Rising tide lifts all boats â great modules inspire more great modules
Real-World Ecosystem Examples
Section titled âReal-World Ecosystem ExamplesâThe WordPress Model
Section titled âThe WordPress ModelâWordPress powers 43% of the web because of plugins and themes:
- Core provides the foundation (like BMad Core)
- Plugins add specialized functionality (like BMad modules)
- Themes provide visual variation (like BMad configurations)
- Marketplace enables discovery and commerce (like the BMad marketplace vision)
The VS Code Model
Section titled âThe VS Code ModelâVS Code became the most popular editor through extensions:
- Core is lightweight and focused
- Extensions add language support, tools, integrations
- Marketplace enables discovery and community growth
- API stability ensures extensions keep working
The BMad Model
Section titled âThe BMad ModelâBMad applies these patterns to expertise, not just software:
- Core provides the foundation (agents, workflows, module system)
- Modules add domain expertise (legal, creative, health, education)
- Marketplace enables discovery and community sharing
- Builder tools (Bond, Wendy, Morgan) make creation accessible
What You Can Do Today
Section titled âWhat You Can Do TodayâBuild Modules
Section titled âBuild ModulesâThe ecosystem needs creators:
- Identify a problem you genuinely face
- Apply your expertise to solve it systematically
- Build a module using Bond, Wendy, and Morgan
- Publish to npm to share with others
- Gather feedback and iterate
Share Modules
Section titled âShare ModulesâEven before the marketplace:
- Share on GitHub â others can discover and use your modules
- Write about it â blog posts and tutorials drive discovery
- Solicit feedback â early adopters shape better modules
- Document everything â great docs enable great adoption
Prepare for the Marketplace
Section titled âPrepare for the MarketplaceâWhen the marketplace launches:
- Your modules will be ready to migrate over
- Reputation matters â build quality now, benefit later
- Community engagement creates launch-day momentum
The Future Weâre Building
Section titled âThe Future Weâre BuildingâThe BMad ecosystem isnât just about software development.
Itâs about:
- Therapists sharing session management expertise
- Lawyers distributing contract review workflows
- Teachers packaging lesson planning intelligence
- Coaches systematizing training programs
- Parents sharing college planning guidance
- Hobbyists codifying specialized knowledge
Every domain has experts. Every expert has problems worth solving. Every solution worth solving is worth sharing.
Your imagination is the limit.