calctext/_bmad/wds/workflows/6-asset-generation/steps-m/step-01-load-context.md

name, description, nextStepFile

name	description	nextStepFile
step-01-load-context	Load all inputs for image generation including page specs, visual direction, and existing imagery	./step-02-inventory.md

Step 1: Load Context

STEP GOAL:

Load all inputs needed for image generation — page specifications, visual direction, brand assets, design system image tokens, and any existing imagery.

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

Universal Rules:

• 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
• 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
• 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
• 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
• ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

Role Reinforcement:

• ✅ You are a creative production partner loading image generation context
• ✅ If you already have been given a name, communication_style and identity, continue to use those while playing this new role
• ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
• ✅ You bring visual asset methodology, user brings project specifics

Step-Specific Rules:

• 🎯 Focus ONLY on loading and summarizing image context
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to generate images or select styles in this step
• 💬 Load five context sources: page specs, visual direction, design system, brand assets, existing images
• 📋 Present clear context summary before proceeding

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• 🎯 Follow the Sequence of Instructions exactly
• 💾 Document context summary with counts and categories
• 📖 Check {output_folder}/E-Assets/images/ for existing assets
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to skip any context source

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

• Available context: Project configuration, page specs, design system, brand assets
• Focus: Loading all inputs for image generation
• Limits: Do not start generating — just load context
• Dependencies: Page specifications and visual direction must exist

Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)

1. Load Page Specifications

From {output_folder}/C-Scenarios/: image placement requirements, content context (what story each image tells), dimensional requirements (hero 16:9, product 1:1, etc.), alt text requirements.

2. Load Visual Direction

Brand photography guidelines, color palette for harmony, mood/tone, subject matter preferences, what to avoid.

3. Load Design System

Image-related tokens: aspect ratios, border radius, overlay treatments, container sizes at breakpoints.

4. Check Existing Images

Scan {output_folder}/E-Assets/images/ and brand assets: approved images, brand photography, licensed stock, previously generated.

5. Present Context Summary

Image Context:
- Images needed: [count] across [count] pages
- Categories: hero, product, team, background, illustration, decorative
- Visual direction: [mood summary]
- Existing assets: [count] reusable
- Generation needed: [count]

6. Present MENU OPTIONS

Display: "Select an Option: [C] Continue"

Menu Handling Logic:

• IF C: Save context, then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
• IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then Redisplay Menu Options

EXECUTION RULES:

• ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
• ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

ONLY WHEN C is selected and context is summarized will you load {nextStepFile} to begin building the image inventory.

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🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

✅ SUCCESS:

• All five context sources loaded
• Image requirements identified per page
• Existing assets checked
• Context summary presented with counts

❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:

• Starting generation without context
• Missing visual direction
• Not checking existing assets
• Not waiting for user input at menu

Master Rule: Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.