bmad-dev-story

Automate development story implementation from a story spec file.

Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wahabmalik/whatsapp-chatbot --skill bmad-dev-story-wahabmalik
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: bmad-dev-story
Source: https://github.com/wahabmalik/whatsapp-chatbot/tree/main/.github/skills/bmad-dev-story
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wahabmalik/whatsapp-chatbot --skill bmad-dev-story-wahabmalik

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the implementation of software development stories by automating the process following a context-filled story spec file.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Story Implementation Automation: Executes story implementation based on a story spec file.
  • Command-based Interaction: Users can activate the Skill with commands like "dev this story [story file]" or "implement the next story in the sprint plan".
  • Contextual Implementation Guidance: Utilizes enhanced story context for technical guidance and decision-making.
  • Documentation and Tracking: Provides a comprehensive checklist for tracking story completion and readiness for review.

Quick Start

Execute the story implementation workflow for the file 'story-123.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-dev-story

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate development story implementation from a spec file?

Automating development story implementation requires parsing a story spec file for acceptance criteria and subtasks, then executing task completion, code reviews, and documentation tracking based on that context.

What is the best way to track task completion and readiness for code review in a sprint?

Tracking sprint task readiness involves using automated checklists derived from story spec files to verify subtask completion, review documentation status, and validate acceptance criteria fulfillment.

How do I execute the next story in a sprint plan automatically?

Executing the next sprint story requires command-based interaction to parse the sprint plan's spec file, apply contextual technical guidance, and automate the implementation workflow.

Can I use story spec files to provide technical guidance for task automation?

Story spec files provide contextual technical guidance for task automation by containing structured tasks, acceptance criteria, and development requirements that the automation workflow parses.

Does story implementation automation handle subtask completion and documentation tracking?

Story implementation automation handles subtask completion and documentation tracking by parsing spec files and executing a comprehensive checklist to monitor story readiness.

What format does a story spec file need to be in for development story automation?

Story spec files for development story automation need to contain parseable task definitions, acceptance criteria details, and contextual implementation guidance to drive the workflow.