Bmad Method Harness vs Diagram Design
For the Validate phase, Diagram Design leads Bmad Method Harness on adoption - 2.9k vs 470 GitHub stars. Both are marketplaces; pick by fit, not just rank - the full side-by-side is below.
A side-by-side comparison of two marketplace options for the Validate phase - adoption, what each is for, and how to install them.
Ranked by Skillselion · adoption from the skills.sh registry & GitHub.
Bmad Method Harness vs Diagram Design
| Bmad Method Harness | Diagram Design | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 470 | 2.9k |
| Installs | 0 | 0 |
| Adoption rank (this phase) | #7 | #3 |
| Built for | Claude Code | Claude Code |
| What it is | 1 plugins | 1 plugins |
| Install | /plugin marketplace add aj-geddes/claude-code-bmad-skills | /plugin marketplace add cathrynlavery/diagram-design |
Common questions
Bmad Method Harness vs Diagram Design: which is better for validate?
Diagram Design ranks higher by adoption (2.9k vs 470 GitHub stars), but both are marketplaces for the Validate phase - choose by fit.
How do I install Bmad Method Harness?
Run: /plugin marketplace add aj-geddes/claude-code-bmad-skills
How do I install Diagram Design?
Run: /plugin marketplace add cathrynlavery/diagram-design
More for the Validate phase
See the full ranked shortlist of best marketplace options for validate, browse every Marketplaces, or open the Validate phase hub.