Agent.MD Template

Use this template to create Agent.MD files for bootstrapping AI agents on your HCDAgile project.

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Project Overview

Project Name: [Your Project Name]

Description: [Brief description of what the project aims to achieve]

Target Users: [Who are the primary users/beneficiaries?]

Business Objectives:

• [Objective 1]
• [Objective 2]
• [Objective 3]

Current Phase

Phase: [Discovery | Define | Design | Develop | Deliver]

Sprint: [Sprint number or iteration]

Duration: [Timeline for current phase/sprint]

Methodology: HCDAgile

This project follows the HCDAgile methodology, combining Human-Centered Design with Agile practices.

Core Principles to Follow

1. Empathy First: Always consider user needs and pain points
2. Iterative Development: Work in small, testable increments
3. Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage diverse perspectives
4. Continuous Validation: Test assumptions with users early and often
5. Incremental Value: Deliver working solutions frequently

Phase-Specific Guidance

[Current Phase Name]

Primary Goals:

• [Goal 1]
• [Goal 2]
• [Goal 3]

Key Activities:

• [Activity 1]
• [Activity 2]
• [Activity 3]

Deliverables:

• [Deliverable 1]
• [Deliverable 2]
• [Deliverable 3]

Success Criteria:

• [Criterion 1]
• [Criterion 2]
• [Criterion 3]

Team Context

Team Members:

Stakeholders:

Communication Channels:

Technical Context

Tech Stack:

Development Environment:

• [Tool/Requirement 1]
• [Tool/Requirement 2]

Code Standards:

• [Standard 1]
• [Standard 2]

Testing Requirements:

• [Requirement 1]
• [Requirement 2]

User Research Insights

Key Findings:

• [Finding 1]
• [Finding 2]
• [Finding 3]

User Personas: [Reference or brief description]

Pain Points:

• [Pain point 1]
• [Pain point 2]

Opportunities:

• [Opportunity 1]
• [Opportunity 2]

Constraints & Considerations

Technical Constraints:

• [Constraint 1]
• [Constraint 2]

Business Constraints:

• [Constraint 1]
• [Constraint 2]

Accessibility Requirements:

• [Requirement 1]
• [Requirement 2]

Privacy & Security:

• [Consideration 1]
• [Consideration 2]

AI Agent Instructions

Your Role

[Describe what you expect the AI agent to do in this phase]

Specific Tasks

1. [Task 1]
2. [Task 2]
3. [Task 3]

Working Style

• [Guideline 1 - e.g., "Ask clarifying questions before making assumptions"]
• [Guideline 2 - e.g., "Propose multiple options when appropriate"]
• [Guideline 3 - e.g., "Prioritize user needs over technical elegance"]

Prohibited Actions

• [Action 1 - e.g., "Do not make breaking changes without discussion"]
• [Action 2 - e.g., "Do not bypass accessibility requirements"]

Resources & References

Documentation:

• [Document 1]: [Link or location]
• [Document 2]: [Link or location]

Related Files:

External Resources:

Questions & Clarifications

If anything is unclear, please ask about:

• [Topic 1]
• [Topic 2]
• [Topic 3]

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Note: This is a living document. Update it as the project evolves and new insights emerge.