@kevinrabun/judges 3.8.1 → 3.8.3

package/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -2,6 +2,19 @@
 
 All notable changes to **@kevinrabun/judges** are documented here.
 
+## [3.8.3] — 2026-03-01
+
+### Changed
+- Extension README: rewrote to lead with auto-configured MCP, added Marketplace install instructions, added missing commands to table, updated Layer 2 section to emphasize it is enabled automatically.
+- Extension `package.json` description updated to mention auto-configured MCP.
+- Root README: rewrote “Connect to Your Editor” section — VS Code extension is now the recommended zero-config path; manual MCP configs updated to use `npx` instead of absolute paths; added Cursor and generic MCP client examples.
+
+## [3.8.2] — 2026-03-01
+
+### Fixed
+- Added `workflow_dispatch` trigger to publish workflow for manual re-runs.
+- Fixed tag-push not triggering CI when pushed alongside branch updates.
+
 ## [3.8.1] — 2026-03-01
 
 ### Fixed

package/README.md

@@ -287,41 +287,54 @@ Runs automated tests covering all judges, AST parsers, markdown formatters, and
 
 ### 4. Connect to Your Editor
 
-Add the Judges Panel as an MCP server so your AI coding assistant can use it automatically.
+#### VS Code (recommended — zero config)
 
-**VS Code** — create `.vscode/mcp.json` in your project:
+Install the **[Judges Panel](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=kevinrabun.judges-panel)** extension from the Marketplace. It auto-configures the MCP server on activation — Copilot and other LMs can immediately use all 35 expert-persona prompts with no manual setup.
+
+```bash
+code --install-extension kevinrabun.judges-panel
+```
+
+#### VS Code — manual MCP config
+
+If you prefer explicit workspace config (or want teammates without the extension to benefit), create `.vscode/mcp.json`:
 
 ```json
 {
   "servers": {
     "judges": {
-      "command": "node",
-      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/judges/dist/index.js"]
+      "command": "npx",
+      "args": ["-y", "@kevinrabun/judges"]
     }
   }
 }
 ```
 
-**Claude Desktop** — add to `claude_desktop_config.json`:
+#### Claude Desktop
+
+Add to `claude_desktop_config.json`:
 
 ```json
 {
   "mcpServers": {
     "judges": {
-      "command": "node",
-      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/judges/dist/index.js"]
+      "command": "npx",
+      "args": ["-y", "@kevinrabun/judges"]
     }
   }
 }
 ```
 
-**Or install from npm** instead of cloning:
+#### Cursor / other MCP clients
 
-```bash
-npm install -g @kevinrabun/judges
-```
+Use the same `npx` command for any MCP-compatible client:
 
-Then use `judges` as the command in your MCP config (no `args` needed).
+```json
+{
+  "command": "npx",
+  "args": ["-y", "@kevinrabun/judges"]
+}
+```
 
 ### 5. Use Judges in GitHub Copilot PR Reviews
 

package/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@kevinrabun/judges",
-  "version": "3.8.1",
+  "version": "3.8.3",
   "description": "35 specialized judges that evaluate AI-generated code for security, cost, and quality.",
   "mcpName": "io.github.KevinRabun/judges",
   "type": "module",

package/server.json

@@ -7,12 +7,12 @@
     "url": "https://github.com/kevinrabun/judges",
     "source": "github"
   },
-  "version": "3.8.1",
+  "version": "3.8.3",
   "packages": [
     {
       "registryType": "npm",
       "identifier": "@kevinrabun/judges",
-      "version": "3.8.1",
+      "version": "3.8.3",
       "transport": {
         "type": "stdio"
       }