Prepare a detailed story file for implementation with tasks and acceptance criteria.
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Use when preparing a specific story for implementation. Creates a detailed story file that serves as the developer's blueprint.
Trigger with: "create story", "prepare story", "story file for [ID]"
Agent: Scrum Master (Sam)
Input: _bmad-output/planning-artifacts/epics-and-stories.md, _bmad-output/planning-artifacts/architecture.md
Output: _bmad-output/implementation-artifacts/stories/[STORY-ID].md
Ask which story to prepare, or read from sprint-status.yaml to find the next todo story.
Read the story from epics-and-stories.md. Read relevant sections of architecture.md. Read UX design if applicable.
# [STORY-ID]: [Story Title]
## Description
As a [user type], I want [capability], so that [benefit].
## Status: TODO
## Architecture Context
[Relevant architecture decisions, patterns, and components for this story]
## Acceptance Criteria
1. Given [context], When [action], Then [result]
2. Given [context], When [action], Then [result]
3. Given [context], When [action], Then [result]
## Tasks
### Task 1: [Title]
- Description: [What to implement]
- Files: [Expected files to create/modify]
- Tests: [What tests to write]
### Task 2: [Title]
- Description: [What to implement]
- Files: [Expected files to create/modify]
- Tests: [What tests to write]
### Task 3: [Title]
- Description: [What to implement]
- Files: [Expected files to create/modify]
- Tests: [What tests to write]
## Dependencies
- [STORY-XX-XX or "none"]
## Definition of Done
- [ ] All tasks implemented
- [ ] All acceptance criteria verified
- [ ] All tests written and passing
- [ ] Code reviewed and approved
- [ ] No console errors or warnings
- [ ] Documentation updated (if applicable)
## Dev Notes
[Any additional context the developer needs]
_bmad-output/implementation-artifacts/stories/[STORY-ID].md"todo" (dev-story will change to "in_progress")/bmad-cowork:dev for [STORY-ID]"