Document Project Workflow - Technical Reference

Module: BMM (BMad Method Module)

Purpose

Analyzes and documents brownfield projects by scanning codebase, architecture, and patterns to create comprehensive reference documentation for AI-assisted development. Generates a master index and multiple documentation files tailored to project structure and type.

How to Invoke

/bmad:bmm:workflows:document-project

Scan Levels

Choose the right scan depth for your needs:

1. Quick Scan (Default)

What it does: Pattern-based analysis without reading source files Reads: Config files, package manifests, directory structure, README Use when:

You need a fast project overview
Initial understanding of project structure
Planning next steps before deeper analysis

Does NOT read: Source code files (_.js, _.ts, _.py, _.go, etc.)

2. Deep Scan

What it does: Reads files in critical directories based on project type Reads: Files in critical paths defined by documentation requirements Use when:

Creating comprehensive documentation for brownfield PRD
Need detailed analysis of key areas
Want balance between depth and speed

Example: For a web app, reads controllers/, models/, components/, but not every utility file

3. Exhaustive Scan

What it does: Reads ALL source files in project Reads: Every source file (excludes node_modules, dist, build, .git) Use when:

Complete project analysis needed
Migration planning requires full understanding
Detailed audit of entire codebase
Deep technical debt assessment

Note: Deep-dive mode ALWAYS uses exhaustive scan (no choice)

Resumability

The workflow can be interrupted and resumed without losing progress:

State Tracking: Progress saved in project-scan-report.json
Auto-Detection: Workflow detects incomplete runs (<24 hours old)
Resume Prompt: Choose to resume or start fresh
Step-by-Step: Resume from exact step where interrupted
Archiving: Old state files automatically archived

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