bmad-method 5.1.3 → 6.0.0-alpha.0

package/CHANGELOG.md

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-## [4.36.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.36.1...v4.36.2) (2025-08-10)
+# Changelog
 
-### Bug Fixes
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-- align installer dependencies with root package versions for ESM compatibility ([#420](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/420)) ([3f6b674](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3f6b67443d61ae6add98656374bed27da4704644))
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-## [4.36.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.36.0...v4.36.1) (2025-08-09)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- update Node.js version to 20 in release workflow and reduce Discord spam ([3f7e19a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3f7e19a098155341a2b89796addc47b0623cb87a))
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-# [4.36.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.35.3...v4.36.0) (2025-08-09)
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-### Features
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-- modularize flattener tool into separate components with improved project root detection ([#417](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/417)) ([0fdbca7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0fdbca73fc60e306109f682f018e105e2b4623a2))
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-## [4.35.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.35.2...v4.35.3) (2025-08-06)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- doc location improvement ([1676f51](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1676f5189ed057fa2d7facbd6a771fe67cdb6372))
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-## [4.35.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.35.1...v4.35.2) (2025-08-06)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- npx status check ([f7c2a4f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/f7c2a4fb6c454b17d250b85537129b01ffee6b85))
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-## [4.35.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.35.0...v4.35.1) (2025-08-06)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- npx hanging commands ([2cf322e](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2cf322ee0d9b563a4998c72b2c5eab259594739b))
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-# [4.35.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.34.0...v4.35.0) (2025-08-04)
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-### Features
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-- add qwen-code ide support to bmad installer. ([#392](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/392)) ([a72b790](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a72b790f3be6c77355511ace2d63e6bec4d751f1))
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-# [4.34.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.33.1...v4.34.0) (2025-08-03)
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-### Features
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-- add KiloCode integration support to BMAD installer ([#390](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/390)) ([dcebe91](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/dcebe91d5ea68e69aa27183411a81639d444efd7))
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-## [4.33.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.33.0...v4.33.1) (2025-07-29)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- dev agent yaml syntax for develop-story command ([#362](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/362)) ([bcb3728](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/bcb3728f8868c0f83bca3d61fbd7e15c4e114526))
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-# [4.33.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.32.0...v4.33.0) (2025-07-28)
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-### Features
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-- version bump ([e9dd4e7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e9dd4e7beb46d0c80df0cd65ae02d1867a56d7c1))
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-# [4.32.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.31.0...v4.32.0) (2025-07-27)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- Add package-lock.json to fix GitHub Actions dependency resolution ([cce7a75](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/cce7a758a632053e26d143b678eb7963599b432d))
-- GHA fix ([62ccccd](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/62ccccdc9e85f8621f63f99bd1ce0d14abe09783))
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-### Features
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-- Overhaul and Enhance 2D Unity Game Dev Expansion Pack ([#350](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/350)) ([a7038d4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a7038d43d18246f6aef175aa89ba059b7c94f61f))
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-# [4.31.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.30.4...v4.31.0) (2025-07-20)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- enhanced user guide with better diagrams ([c445962](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c445962f259cd7d84c47a896e7fda99e83a30c8d))
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-### Features
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-- Installation includes a getting started user guide with detailed mermaid diagram ([df57d77](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/df57d772cac9f9010811e7e86a6433a0fe636a45))
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-## [4.30.4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.30.3...v4.30.4) (2025-07-19)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- docs ([8619006](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/8619006c16731b99fa36b434d209a0c2caf2d998))
-- lint fix ([49e4897](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/49e489701e55feac481806740ea54bebef042fba))
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-## [4.30.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.30.2...v4.30.3) (2025-07-19)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- improve code in the installer to be more memory efficient ([849e428](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/849e42871ab845098fd196217bce83e43c736b8a))
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-## [4.30.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.30.1...v4.30.2) (2025-07-17)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- remove z2 ([dcb36a9](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/dcb36a9b44b6644f6b2723c9067abaa9b0bc1999))
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-## [4.30.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.30.0...v4.30.1) (2025-07-15)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- added logo to installer, because why not... ([2cea37a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2cea37aa8c1924ddf5aa476f4c312837f2615a70))
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-# [4.30.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.7...v4.30.0) (2025-07-15)
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-### Features
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-- installer is now VERY clear about IDE selection being a multiselect ([e24b6f8](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e24b6f84fd9e4ff4b99263019b5021ca2b145b2f))
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-## [4.29.7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.6...v4.29.7) (2025-07-14)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- bundle build ([0723eed](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0723eed88140e76146dfbfdddd49afe86e8522ee))
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-## [4.29.6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.5...v4.29.6) (2025-07-14)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- improve agent task folowing in agressing cost saving ide model combos ([3621c33](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3621c330e65f328e7326f93a5fe27e65b08907e7))
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-## [4.29.5](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.4...v4.29.5) (2025-07-14)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- windows regex issue ([9f48c1a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/9f48c1a869a9cc54fb5e7d899c2af7a5cef70e10))
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-## [4.29.4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.3...v4.29.4) (2025-07-14)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- empty .roomodes, support Windows-style newlines in YAML block regex ([#311](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/311)) ([551e30b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/551e30b65e1f04386f0bd0193f726828df684d5b))
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-## [4.29.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.2...v4.29.3) (2025-07-13)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- annoying YAML lint error ([afea271](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/afea271e5e3b14a0da497e241b6521ba5a80b85b))
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-## [4.29.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.1...v4.29.2) (2025-07-13)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- add readme note about discord joining issues ([4ceaced](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/4ceacedd7370ea80181db0d66cf8da8dcbfdd109))
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-## [4.29.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.29.0...v4.29.1) (2025-07-13)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- brianstorming facilitation output ([f62c05a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/f62c05ab0f54e6c26c67cd9ac11200b172d11076))
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-# [4.29.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.28.0...v4.29.0) (2025-07-13)
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-### Features
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-- Claude Code slash commands for Tasks and Agents! ([e9e541a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e9e541a52e45f6632b2f8c91d10e39c077c1ecc9))
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-# [4.28.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.6...v4.28.0) (2025-07-12)
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-### Features
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-- bmad-master can load kb properly ([3c13c56](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3c13c564988f9750e043939dd770aea4196a7e7a))
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-## [4.27.6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.5...v4.27.6) (2025-07-08)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- installer improvement ([db30230](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/db302309f42da49daa309b5ba1a625c719e5bb14))
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-## [4.27.5](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.4...v4.27.5) (2025-07-08)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- installer for github copilot asks follow up questions right away now so it does not seem to hang, and some minor doc improvements ([cadf8b6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/cadf8b6750afd5daa32eb887608c614584156a69))
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-## [4.27.4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.3...v4.27.4) (2025-07-07)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- doc updates ([1b86cd4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1b86cd4db3644ca2b2b4a94821cc8b5690d78e0a))
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-## [4.27.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.2...v4.27.3) (2025-07-07)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- remove test zoo folder ([908dcd7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/908dcd7e9afae3fd23cd894c0d09855fc9c42d0e))
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-## [4.27.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.1...v4.27.2) (2025-07-07)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- improve output ([a5ffe7b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a5ffe7b9b209ae02a9d97adf60fe73c0bc9701e4))
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-## [4.27.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.27.0...v4.27.1) (2025-07-07)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- build web bundles with new file extension includsion ([92201ae](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/92201ae7ede620ec09b4764edaed97be42a3b78f))
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-# [4.27.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.26.0...v4.27.0) (2025-07-06)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- readme consolidation and version bumps ([0a61d3d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0a61d3de4af880f6e3bf934a92b1827754ed8ce6))
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-### Features
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-- big improvement to advanced elicitation ([1bc9960](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1bc9960808098fba6b43850311799022319df841))
-- experimental doc creator v2 and template system ([b785371](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b78537115da06b01e140833fd1d73950c7f2e41f))
-- Massive improvement to the brainstorming task! ([9f53caf](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/9f53caf4c6f9c67195b1aae14d54987f81d76e07))
-- WIP create-docv2 ([c107af0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c107af05984718c1af2cf80118353e8d2e6f906f))
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-# [4.26.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.25.1...v4.26.0) (2025-07-06)
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-### Features
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-- **trae:** add support for trae ide integration ([#298](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/298)) ([fae0f5f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/fae0f5ff73a603dc1aacc29f184e2a4138446524))
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-## [4.25.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.25.0...v4.25.1) (2025-07-06)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- spelling errors in documentation. ([#297](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/297)) ([47b9d9f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/47b9d9f3e87be62c8520ed6cb0048df727a9534f))
+## [6.0.0-alpha.0]
 
-# [4.25.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.6...v4.25.0) (2025-07-05)
+**Release: September 28, 2025**
 
-### Bug Fixes
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-- update web bundles ([42684e6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/42684e68af4396797962f3f851147523a6741608))
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-### Features
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-- improvements to agent task usage, sm story drafting, dev implementation, qa review process, and addition of a new sm independant review of a draft story ([2874a54](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2874a54a9b25b48c199b2e9dc63a9555e716c636))
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-## [4.24.6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.5...v4.24.6) (2025-07-04)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- version bump and web build fix ([1c845e5](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1c845e5b2c77a77d887d8216152ba09110c72e40))
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-## [4.24.5](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.4...v4.24.5) (2025-07-04)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- yaml standardization in files and installer actions ([094f9f3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/094f9f3eabf563c9a89ecaf360fed63386b46ed4))
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-## [4.24.4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.3...v4.24.4) (2025-07-04)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- documentation updates ([2018ad0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2018ad07c7d4c68efb3c24d85ac7612942c6df9c))
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-## [4.24.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.2...v4.24.3) (2025-07-04)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- update YAML library from 'yaml' to 'js-yaml' in resolveExpansionPackCoreAgents for consistency ([#295](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/295)) ([03f30ad](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/03f30ad28b282fbb4fa5a6ed6b57d0327218cce0))
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-## [4.24.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.1...v4.24.2) (2025-07-03)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- version bump and restore dist folder ([87c451a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/87c451a5c3161fbc86f88619a2bfcfc322eb247e))
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-## [4.24.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.0...v4.24.1) (2025-07-03)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- centralized yamlExtraction function and all now fix character issues for windows ([e2985d6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e2985d6093136575e8d8c91ce53c82abc4097de6))
-- filtering extension stripping logic update ([405954a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/405954ad924d8bd66f94c918643f6e9c091d4d09))
-- standardize on file extension .yaml instead of a mix of yml and yaml ([a4c0b18](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a4c0b1839d12d2ad21b7949aa30f4f7d82ec6c9c))
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-# [4.24.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.23.0...v4.24.0) (2025-07-02)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- corrected cursor agent update instructions ([84e394a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/84e394ac11136d9cf8164cefc9ca8e298e8ef0ec))
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-### Features
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-- workflow plans introduced, preliminary feature under review ([731589a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/731589aa287c31ea120e232b4dcc07e9790500ff))
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-# [4.23.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.22.1...v4.23.0) (2025-07-01)
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-### Features
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-- Github Copilot integration ([#284](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/284)) ([1a4ca4f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1a4ca4ffa630c2d4156bdd7a040d4c2274801757))
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-## [4.22.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.22.0...v4.22.1) (2025-06-30)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- update expansion versions ([6905fe7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/6905fe72f6c2abefbfd65729d1be85752130a1d2))
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-# [4.22.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.21.2...v4.22.0) (2025-06-30)
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-### Features
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-- create doc more explicit and readme improvement ([a1b30d9](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a1b30d9341d2ceff79db2c7e178860c5ef0d99e5))
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-## [4.21.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.21.1...v4.21.2) (2025-06-30)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- improve create-doc task clarity for template execution ([86d5139](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/86d5139aea7097cc5d4ee9da0f7d3e395ce0835e))
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-## [4.21.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.21.0...v4.21.1) (2025-06-30)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- readme clarifies that the installer handles installs upgrades and expansion installation ([9371a57](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/9371a5784f6a6f2ad358a72ea0cde9c980357167))
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-# [4.21.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.20.0...v4.21.0) (2025-06-30)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- remove unneeded files ([c48f200](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c48f200727384f37a42f4c6b1a946cb90f2445fe))
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-### Features
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-- massive installer improvement update ([c151bda](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c151bda93833aa310ccc7c0eabcf483376f9e82a))
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-# [4.20.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.19.2...v4.20.0) (2025-06-29)
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-### Features
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-- Massive documentation refactor, added explanation of the new expanded role of the QA agent that will make your code quality MUCH better. 2 new diagram clearly explain the role of the pre dev ideation cycle (prd and architecture) and the details of how the dev cycle works. ([c881dcc](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c881dcc48ff827ddfe8653aa364a021a66ce66eb))
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-## [4.19.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.19.1...v4.19.2) (2025-06-28)
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-### Bug Fixes
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-- docs update and correction ([2408068](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/240806888448bb3a42acfd2f209976d489157e21))
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-## [4.19.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.19.0...v4.19.1) (2025-06-28)
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-### Bug Fixes
+Initial alpha release of a major rewrite and overhaul improvement of past versions.
 
-- discord link ([2ea806b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2ea806b3af58ad37fcb695146883a9cd3003363d))
+### Major New Features
 
-# [4.19.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.18.0...v4.19.0) (2025-06-28)
+- **Lean Core**: The core of BMad is very simple - common tasks that apply to any future module or agents, along with common agents that will be added to any modules - bmad-web-orchestrator and bmad-master.
+- **BMad Method**: The new BMad Method (AKA bmm) is a complete overhaul of the v4 method, now a fully scale adaptive rewrite. The workflow now scales from small enhancements to massive undertakings across multiple services or architectures, supporting a new vast array of project type, including a full subclass of game development specifics.
+- **BoMB**: The BMad Builder (AKA BoMB) now is able to fully automate creation and conversion of expansion packs from v5 to modules in v5 along with the net new ideation and brainstorming through implementation and testing of net new Modules, Workflows (were tasks and templates), Module Agents, and Standalone Personal Agents
+- **CIS**: The Creative Intelligence Suite (AKA CIS)
 
-### Bug Fixes
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-- expansion install config ([50d17ed](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/50d17ed65d40f6688f3b6e62732fb2280b6b116e))
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-### Features
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-- install for ide now sets up rules also for expansion agents! ([b82978f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b82978fd38ea789a799ccc1373cfb61a2001c1e0))
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-# [4.18.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.17.0...v4.18.0) (2025-06-28)
-
-### Features
-
-- expansion teams can now include core agents and include their assets automatically ([c70f1a0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c70f1a056b0f6e3c805096ee5d27f0a3640fb00c))
-- remove hardcoding from installer for agents, improve expansion pack installation to its own locations, common files moved to common folder ([95e833b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/95e833beebc3a60f73a7a1c67d534c8eb6bf48fd))
-
-# [4.17.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.16.1...v4.17.0) (2025-06-27)
-
-### Features
-
-- add GEMINI.md to agent context files ([#272](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/272)) ([b557570](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b557570081149352e4efbef8046935650f6ecea1))
-
-## [4.16.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.16.0...v4.16.1) (2025-06-26)
-
-### Bug Fixes
-
-- remove accidental folder add ([b1c2de1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b1c2de1fb58029f68e021faa90cd5d5faf345198))
-
-# [4.16.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.15.0...v4.16.0) (2025-06-26)
-
-### Features
-
-- repo builds all rules sets for supported ides for easy copy if desired ([ea945bb](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/ea945bb43f6ea50594910b954c72e79f96a8504c))
-
-# [4.15.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.14.1...v4.15.0) (2025-06-26)
-
-### Features
-
-- Add Gemini CLI Integration ([#271](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/271)) ([44b9d7b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/44b9d7bcb5cbb6de5a15d8f2ec7918d186ac9576))
-
-## [4.14.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.14.0...v4.14.1) (2025-06-26)
-
-### Bug Fixes
-
-- add updated web builds ([6dabbcb](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/6dabbcb670ef22708db6c01dac82069547ca79d6))
-
-# [4.14.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.13.0...v4.14.0) (2025-06-25)
-
-### Features
-
-- enhance QA agent as senior developer with code review capabilities and major brownfield improvements ([3af3d33](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3af3d33d4a40586479a382620687fa99a9f6a5f7))
-
-# [4.13.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.12.0...v4.13.0) (2025-06-24)
-
-### Features
-
-- **ide-setup:** add support for Cline IDE and configuration rules ([#262](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/262)) ([913dbec](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/913dbeced60ad65086df6233086d83a51ead81a9))
-
-# [4.12.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.11.0...v4.12.0) (2025-06-23)
-
-### Features
-
-- **dev-agent:** add quality gates to prevent task completion with failing validations ([#261](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/261)) ([45110ff](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/45110ffffe6d29cc08e227e22a901892185dfbd2))
-
-# [4.11.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.10.3...v4.11.0) (2025-06-21)
+## [v5.0.0] - SKIPPED
 
-### Bug Fixes
+**Note**: Version 5.0.0 was skipped due to NPX registry issues that corrupted the version. Development continues with v6.0.0-alpha.0.
 
-- resolve web bundles directory path when using relative paths in NPX installer ([5c8485d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/5c8485d09ffec60ad4965ced62f4595890cb7535))
+## [v4.43.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v4.43.0)
 
-### Features
+**Release: August-September 2025 (v4.31.0 - v4.43.1)**
 
-- add markdown-tree integration for document sharding ([540578b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/540578b39d1815e41e11f0e87545de3f09ee54e1))
+Focus on stability, ecosystem growth, and professional tooling.
 
-## [4.10.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.10.2...v4.10.3) (2025-06-20)
+### Major Integrations
 
-### Bug Fixes
+- **Codex CLI & Web**: Full Codex integration with web and CLI modes
+- **Auggie CLI**: Augment Code integration
+- **iFlow CLI**: iFlow support in installer
+- **Gemini CLI Custom Commands**: Enhanced Gemini CLI capabilities
 
-- bundle update ([2cf3ba1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2cf3ba1ab8dd7e52584bef16a96e65e7d2513c4f))
+### Expansion Packs
 
-## [4.10.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.10.1...v4.10.2) (2025-06-20)
+- **Godot Game Development**: Complete game dev workflow
+- **Creative Writing**: Professional writing agent system
+- **Agent System Templates**: Template expansion pack (Part 2)
 
-### Bug Fixes
+### Advanced Features
 
-- file formatting ([c78a35f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c78a35f547459b07a15d94c827ec05921cd21571))
+- **AGENTS.md Generation**: Auto-generated agent documentation
+- **NPM Script Injection**: Automatic package.json updates
+- **File Exclusion**: `.bmad-flattenignore` support for flattener
+- **JSON-only Integration**: Compact integration mode
 
-## [4.10.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.10.0...v4.10.1) (2025-06-20)
+### Quality & Stability
 
-### Bug Fixes
+- **PR Validation Workflow**: Automated contribution checks
+- **Fork-Friendly CI/CD**: Opt-in mechanism for forks
+- **Code Formatting**: Prettier integration with pre-commit hooks
+- **Update Checker**: `npx bmad-method update-check` command
 
-- SM sometimes would skip the rest of the epic stories, fixed ([1148b32](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1148b32fa97586d2f86d07a70ffbf9bb8c327261))
+### Flattener Improvements
 
-# [4.10.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.9.2...v4.10.0) (2025-06-19)
+- Detailed statistics with emoji-enhanced `.stats.md`
+- Improved project root detection
+- Modular component architecture
+- Binary directory exclusions (venv, node_modules, etc.)
 
-### Features
+### Documentation & Community
 
-- Core Config and doc sharding is now optional in v4 ([ff6112d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/ff6112d6c2f822ed22c75046f5a14f05e36041c2))
+- Brownfield document naming consistency fixes
+- Architecture template improvements
+- Trademark and licensing clarity
+- Contributing guidelines refinement
 
-## [4.9.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.9.1...v4.9.2) (2025-06-19)
+### Developer Experience
 
-### Bug Fixes
+- Version synchronization scripts
+- Manual release workflow enhancements
+- Automatic release notes generation
+- Changelog file path configuration
 
-- bad brownfield yml ([09d2ad6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/09d2ad6aea187996d0a2e1dff27d9bf7e3e6dc06))
+[View v4.43.1 tag](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/v4.43.1)
 
-## [4.9.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.9.0...v4.9.1) (2025-06-19)
+## [v4.30.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v4.30.0)
 
-### Bug Fixes
-
-- dist bundles updated ([d9a989d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/d9a989dbe50da62cf598afa07a8588229c56b69c))
+**Release: July 2025 (v4.21.0 - v4.30.4)**
 
-# [4.9.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.8.0...v4.9.0) (2025-06-19)
+Introduction of advanced IDE integrations and command systems.
 
-### Features
+### Claude Code Integration
 
-- dev can use debug log configured in core-config.yaml ([0e5aaf0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0e5aaf07bbc6fd9f2706ea26e35f5f38fd72147a))
+- **Slash Commands**: Native Claude Code slash command support for agents
+- **Task Commands**: Direct task invocation via slash commands
+- **BMad Subdirectory**: Organized command structure
+- **Nested Organization**: Clean command hierarchy
 
-# [4.8.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.7.0...v4.8.0) (2025-06-19)
-
-### Bug Fixes
+### Agent Enhancements
 
-- installer has fast v4 update option now to keep the bmad method up to date with changes easily without breaking any customizations from the user. The SM and DEV are much more configurable to find epics stories and architectureal information when the prd and architecture are deviant from v4 templates and/or have not been sharded. so a config will give the user the option to configure the SM to use the full large documents or the sharded versions! ([aea7f3c](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/aea7f3cc86e749d25ed18bed761dc2839023b3b3))
-- prevent double installation when updating v4 ([af0e767](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/af0e767ecf1b91d41f114e1a5d7bf5da08de57d6))
-- resolve undefined config properties in performUpdate ([0185e01](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0185e012bb579948a4de1ea3950db4e399761619))
-- update file-manager to properly handle YAML manifest files ([724cdd0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/724cdd07a199cb12b82236ad34ca1a0c61eb43e2))
-
-### Features
-
-- add early v4 detection for improved update flow ([29e7bbf](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/29e7bbf4c5aa7e17854061a5ee695f44324f307a))
-- add file resolution context for IDE agents ([74d9bb4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/74d9bb4b2b70a341673849a1df704f6eac70c3de))
-- update web builder to remove IDE-specific properties from agent bundles ([2f2a1e7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2f2a1e72d6a70f8127db6ba58a563d0f289621c3))
-
-# [4.7.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.6.3...v4.7.0) (2025-06-19)
-
-### Features
-
-- extensive bmad-kb for web orchestrator to be much more helpful ([e663a11](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e663a1146b89e7b5078d9726649a51ae5624da46))
-
-## [4.6.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.6.2...v4.6.3) (2025-06-19)
-
-### Bug Fixes
+- BMad-master knowledge base loading
+- Improved brainstorming facilitation
+- Better agent task following with cost-saving model combinations
+- Direct commands in agent definitions
 
-- SM fixed file resolution issue in v4 ([61ab116](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/61ab1161e59a92d657ab663082abcaf26729fa6b))
+### Installer Improvements
 
-## [4.6.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.6.1...v4.6.2) (2025-06-19)
+- Memory-efficient processing
+- Clear multi-select IDE prompts
+- GitHub Copilot support with improved UX
+- ASCII logo (because why not)
 
-### Bug Fixes
+### Platform Support
 
-- installer upgrade path fixed ([bd6a558](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/bd6a55892906077a700f488bde175b57e846729d))
+- Windows compatibility improvements (regex fixes, newline handling)
+- Roo modes configuration
+- Support for multiple CLI tools simultaneously
 
-## [4.6.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.6.0...v4.6.1) (2025-06-19)
+### Expansion Ecosystem
 
-### Bug Fixes
+- 2D Unity Game Development expansion pack
+- Improved expansion pack documentation
+- Better isolated expansion pack installations
 
-- expansion pack builder now includes proper dependencies from core as needed, and default template file name save added to template llm instructions ([9dded00](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/9dded003565879901246885d60787695e0d0b7bd))
+[View v4.30.4 tag](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/v4.30.4)
 
-# [4.6.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.5.1...v4.6.0) (2025-06-18)
+## [v4.20.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v4.20.0)
 
-### Bug Fixes
+**Release: June 2025 (v4.11.0 - v4.20.0)**
 
-- orchestractor yml ([3727cc7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3727cc764a7c7295932ff872e2e5be8b4c4e6859))
+Major focus on documentation quality and expanding QA agent capabilities.
 
-### Features
+### Documentation Overhaul
 
-- removed some templates that are not ready for use ([b03aece](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b03aece79e52cfe9585225de5aff7659293d9295))
+- **Workflow Diagrams**: Visual explanations of planning and development cycles
+- **QA Role Expansion**: QA agent transformed into senior code reviewer
+- **User Guide Refresh**: Complete rewrite with clearer explanations
+- **Contributing Guidelines**: Clarified principles and contribution process
 
-## [4.5.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.5.0...v4.5.1) (2025-06-18)
+### QA Agent Transformation
 
-### Bug Fixes
+- Elevated from simple tester to senior developer/code reviewer
+- Code quality analysis and architectural feedback
+- Pre-implementation review capabilities
+- Integration with dev cycle for quality gates
 
-- docs had some ide specific errors ([a954c7e](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a954c7e24284a6637483a9e47fc63a8f9d7dfbad))
+### IDE Ecosystem Growth
 
-# [4.5.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.4.2...v4.5.0) (2025-06-17)
+- **Cline IDE Support**: Added configuration for Cline
+- **Gemini CLI Integration**: Native Gemini CLI support
+- **Expansion Pack Installation**: Automated expansion agent setup across IDEs
 
-### Bug Fixes
+### New Capabilities
 
-- installer relative path issue for npx resolved ([8b9bda5](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/8b9bda5639ec882f1887f20b4610a6c2183042c6))
-- readme updated to indicate move of web-bundles ([7e9574f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/7e9574f571f41ae5003a1664d999c282dd7398be))
-- temp disable yml linting ([296c2fb](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/296c2fbcbd9ac40b3c68633ba7454aacf1e31204))
-- update documentation and installer to reflect .roomodes file location in project root ([#236](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/236)) ([bd7f030](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/bd7f03016bfa13e39cb39aedb24db9fccbed18a7))
+- Markdown-tree integration for document sharding
+- Quality gates to prevent task completion with failures
+- Enhanced brownfield workflow documentation
+- Team-based agent bundling improvements
 
-### Features
+### Developer Tools
 
-- bmad the creator expansion with some basic tools for modifying bmad method ([2d61df4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/2d61df419ac683f5691b6ee3fab81174f3d2cdde))
-- can now select different web bundles from what ide agents are installed ([0c41633](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0c41633b07d7dd4d7dda8d3a14d572eac0dcbb47))
-- installer offers option to install web bundles ([e934769](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e934769a5e35dba99f59b4e2e6bb49131c43a526))
-- robust installer ([1fbeed7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1fbeed75ea446b0912277cfec376ee34f0b3d853))
+- Better expansion pack isolation
+- Automatic rule generation for all supported IDEs
+- Common files moved to shared locations
+- Hardcoded dependencies removed from installer
 
-## [4.4.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.4.1...v4.4.2) (2025-06-17)
+[View v4.20.0 tag](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/v4.20.0)
 
-### Bug Fixes
+## [v4.10.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v4.10.0)
 
-- single agent install and team installation support ([18a382b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/18a382baa4e4a82db20affa3525eb951af1081e0))
+**Release: June 2025 (v4.3.0 - v4.10.3)**
 
-## [4.4.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.4.0...v4.4.1) (2025-06-17)
+This release focused on making BMAD more configurable and adaptable to different project structures.
 
-### Bug Fixes
+### Configuration System
 
-- installer no longer suggests the bmad-method directory as defauly ([e2e1658](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e2e1658c07f6957fea4e3aa9e7657a650205ee71))
+- **Optional Core Config**: Document sharding and core configuration made optional
+- **Flexible File Resolution**: Support for non-standard document structures
+- **Debug Logging**: Configurable debug mode for agent troubleshooting
+- **Fast Update Mode**: Quick updates without breaking customizations
 
-# [4.4.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.3.0...v4.4.0) (2025-06-16)
+### Agent Improvements
 
-### Features
+- Clearer file resolution instructions for all agents
+- Fuzzy task resolution for better agent autonomy
+- Web orchestrator knowledge base expansion
+- Better handling of deviant PRD/Architecture structures
 
-- improve docs, technical preference usage ([764e770](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/764e7702b313f34bb13a8bcce3b637699bb2b8ec))
-- web bundles updated ([f39b495](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/f39b4951e9e37acd7b2bda4124ddd8edb7a6d0df))
+### Installation Enhancements
 
-# [5.0.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.1.0...v5.0.0) (2025-06-15)
+- V4 early detection for improved update flow
+- Prevented double installation during updates
+- Better handling of YAML manifest files
+- Expansion pack dependencies properly included
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-- add docs ([48ef875](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/48ef875f5ec5b0f0211baa43bbc04701e54824f4))
-- auto semantic versioning fix ([166ed04](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/166ed047671cccab2874fd327efb1ac293ae7276))
-- auto semantic versioning fix again ([11260e4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/11260e43950b6bf78d68c759dc3ac278bc13f8a8))
-- BMAD install creates `.bmad-core/.bmad-core/` directory structure + updates ([#223](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/223)) ([28b313c](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/28b313c01df41961cebb71fb3bce0fcc7b4b4796))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([620b09a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/620b09a556ce8d61ad1a4d8ee7c523d263abd69c))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([b447a8b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b447a8bd57625d02692d7e2771241bacd120c631))
-- update dependency resolver to support both yml and yaml code blocks ([ba1e5ce](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/ba1e5ceb36f4a0bb204ceee40e92725d3fc57c5f))
-- update glob usage to modern async API ([927515c](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/927515c0895f94ce6fb0adf7cabe2f978c1ee108))
-- update yaml-format.js to use dynamic chalk imports ([b53d954](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b53d954b7aac68d25d688140ace3b98a43fa0e5f))
+- SM agent file resolution issues
+- Installer upgrade path corrections
+- Bundle build improvements
+- Template formatting fixes
 
-### Features
+[View v4.10.3 tag](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/v4.10.3)
 
-- enhance installer with multi-IDE support and sync version bumping ([ebfd4c7](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/ebfd4c7dd52fd38d71a4b054cd0c5d45a4b5d226))
-- improve semantic-release automation and disable manual version bumping ([38a5024](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/38a5024026e9588276bc3c6c2b92f36139480ca4))
-- sync IDE configurations across all platforms ([b6a2f5b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b6a2f5b25eaf96841bade4e236fffa2ce7de2773))
-- update badges to use dynamic NPM version ([5a6fe36](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/5a6fe361d085fcaef891a1862fc67878e726949c))
-- web bundles include a simplified prd with architecture now for simpler project folderes not needing a full plown architecture doc! ([8773545](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/877354525e76cd1c9375e009a3a1429633010226))
+## [v4.0.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v4.0.0)
 
-### BREAKING CHANGES
+**Release: June 20, 2025 (v4.0.0 - v4.2.0)**
 
-- Manual version bumping via npm scripts is now disabled. Use conventional commits for automated releases.
+Version 4 represented a complete architectural overhaul, transforming BMAD from a collection of prompts into a professional, distributable framework.
 
-# [4.2.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.1.0...v4.2.0) (2025-06-15)
+### Framework Transformation
 
-### Bug Fixes
+- **NPM Package**: Professional distribution and simple installation via `npx bmad-method install`
+- **Modular Architecture**: Move to `.bmad-core` hidden folder structure
+- **Multi-IDE Support**: Unified support for Claude Code, Cursor, Roo, Windsurf, and many more
+- **Schema Standardization**: YAML-based agent and team definitions
+- **Automated Installation**: One-command setup with upgrade detection
 
-- add docs ([48ef875](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/48ef875f5ec5b0f0211baa43bbc04701e54824f4))
-- auto semantic versioning fix ([166ed04](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/166ed047671cccab2874fd327efb1ac293ae7276))
-- auto semantic versioning fix again ([11260e4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/11260e43950b6bf78d68c759dc3ac278bc13f8a8))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([620b09a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/620b09a556ce8d61ad1a4d8ee7c523d263abd69c))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([b447a8b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b447a8bd57625d02692d7e2771241bacd120c631))
+### Agent System Overhaul
 
-### Features
+- Agent team workflows (fullstack, no-ui, all agents)
+- Web bundle generation for platform-agnostic deployment
+- Task-based architecture (separate task definitions from agents)
+- IDE-specific agent activation (slash commands for Claude Code, rules for Cursor, etc.)
 
-- update badges to use dynamic NPM version ([5a6fe36](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/5a6fe361d085fcaef891a1862fc67878e726949c))
+### New Capabilities
 
-# [4.2.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.1.0...v4.2.0) (2025-06-15)
+- Brownfield project support (existing codebases)
+- Greenfield project workflows (new projects)
+- Expansion pack architecture for domain specialization
+- Document sharding for better context management
+- Automatic semantic versioning and releases
 
-### Bug Fixes
+### Developer Experience
 
-- add docs ([48ef875](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/48ef875f5ec5b0f0211baa43bbc04701e54824f4))
-- auto semantic versioning fix ([166ed04](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/166ed047671cccab2874fd327efb1ac293ae7276))
-- auto semantic versioning fix again ([11260e4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/11260e43950b6bf78d68c759dc3ac278bc13f8a8))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([620b09a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/620b09a556ce8d61ad1a4d8ee7c523d263abd69c))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([b447a8b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b447a8bd57625d02692d7e2771241bacd120c631))
+- Automatic upgrade path from v3 to v4
+- Backup creation for user customizations
+- VSCode settings and markdown linting
+- Comprehensive documentation restructure
 
-### Features
+[View v4.2.0 tag](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/v4.2.0)
 
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+## [v3.0.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v3.0.0)
 
-# [4.2.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.1.0...v4.2.0) (2025-06-15)
+**Release: May 20, 2025**
 
-### Bug Fixes
-
-- add docs ([48ef875](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/48ef875f5ec5b0f0211baa43bbc04701e54824f4))
-- auto semantic versioning fix ([166ed04](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/166ed047671cccab2874fd327efb1ac293ae7276))
-- auto semantic versioning fix again ([11260e4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/11260e43950b6bf78d68c759dc3ac278bc13f8a8))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([620b09a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/620b09a556ce8d61ad1a4d8ee7c523d263abd69c))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([b447a8b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b447a8bd57625d02692d7e2771241bacd120c631))
+Version 3 introduced the revolutionary orchestrator concept, creating a unified agent experience.
 
-### Features
+### Major Features
 
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+- **BMad Orchestrator**: Uber-agent that orchestrates all specialized agents
+- **Web-First Approach**: Streamlined web setup with pre-compiled agent bundles
+- **Simplified Onboarding**: Complete setup in minutes with clear quick-start guide
+- **Build System**: Scripts to compile web agents from modular components
 
-# [4.2.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.1.0...v4.2.0) (2025-06-15)
-
-### Bug Fixes
+### Architecture Changes
 
-- auto semantic versioning fix ([166ed04](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/166ed047671cccab2874fd327efb1ac293ae7276))
-- auto semantic versioning fix again ([11260e4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/11260e43950b6bf78d68c759dc3ac278bc13f8a8))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([620b09a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/620b09a556ce8d61ad1a4d8ee7c523d263abd69c))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([b447a8b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b447a8bd57625d02692d7e2771241bacd120c631))
+- Consolidated agent system with centralized orchestration
+- Web build sample folder with ready-to-deploy configurations
+- Improved documentation structure with visual setup guides
+- Better separation between web and IDE workflows
 
-### Features
+### New Capabilities
 
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+- Single agent interface (`/help` command system)
+- Brainstorming and ideation support
+- Integrated method explanation within the agent itself
+- Cross-platform consistency (Gemini Gems, Custom GPTs)
 
-# [4.2.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.1.0...v4.2.0) (2025-06-15)
+[View V3 Branch](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V3)
 
-### Bug Fixes
+## [v2.0.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v2.0.0)
 
-- auto semantic versioning fix ([166ed04](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/166ed047671cccab2874fd327efb1ac293ae7276))
-- auto semantic versioning fix again ([11260e4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/11260e43950b6bf78d68c759dc3ac278bc13f8a8))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([620b09a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/620b09a556ce8d61ad1a4d8ee7c523d263abd69c))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([b447a8b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b447a8bd57625d02692d7e2771241bacd120c631))
+**Release: April 17, 2025**
 
-### Features
+Version 2 addressed the major shortcomings of V1 by introducing separation of concerns and quality validation mechanisms.
 
-- update badges to use dynamic NPM version ([5a6fe36](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/5a6fe361d085fcaef891a1862fc67878e726949c))
+### Major Improvements
 
-# [4.2.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.1.0...v4.2.0) (2025-06-15)
+- **Template Separation**: Templates decoupled from agent definitions for greater flexibility
+- **Quality Checklists**: Advanced elicitation checklists to validate document quality
+- **Web Agent Discovery**: Recognition of Gemini Gems and Custom GPTs power for structured planning
+- **Granular Web Agents**: Simplified, clearly-defined agent roles optimized for web platforms
+- **Installer**: A project installer that copied the correct files to a folder at the destination
 
-### Bug Fixes
+### Key Features
 
-- auto semantic versioning fix ([166ed04](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/166ed047671cccab2874fd327efb1ac293ae7276))
-- auto semantic versioning fix again ([11260e4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/11260e43950b6bf78d68c759dc3ac278bc13f8a8))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([620b09a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/620b09a556ce8d61ad1a4d8ee7c523d263abd69c))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([b447a8b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b447a8bd57625d02692d7e2771241bacd120c631))
+- Separated template files from agent personas
+- Introduced forced validation rounds through checklists
+- Cost-effective structured planning workflow using web platforms
+- Self-contained agent personas with external template references
 
-### Features
+### Known Issues
 
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+- Duplicate templates/checklists for web vs IDE versions
+- Manual export/import workflow between agents
+- Creating each web agent separately was tedious
 
-# [1.1.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v1.0.1...v1.1.0) (2025-06-15)
+[View V2 Branch](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V2)
 
-### Features
+## [v1.0.0](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases/tag/v1.0.0)
 
-- update badges to use dynamic NPM version ([5a6fe36](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/5a6fe361d085fcaef891a1862fc67878e726949c))
+**Initial Release: April 6, 2025**
 
-## [1.0.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v1.0.0...v1.0.1) (2025-06-15)
+The original BMAD Method was a tech demo showcasing how different custom agile personas could be used to build out artifacts for planning and executing complex applications from scratch. This initial version established the foundation of the AI-driven agile development approach.
 
-### Bug Fixes
+### Key Features
 
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([620b09a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/620b09a556ce8d61ad1a4d8ee7c523d263abd69c))
+- Introduction of specialized AI agent personas (PM, Architect, Developer, etc.)
+- Template-based document generation for planning artifacts
+- Emphasis on planning MVP scope with sufficient detail to guide developer agents
+- Hard-coded custom mode prompts integrated directly into agent configurations
+- The OG of Context Engineering in a structured way
 
-# 1.0.0 (2025-06-15)
+### Limitations
 
-### Bug Fixes
+- Limited customization options
+- Web usage was complicated and not well-documented
+- Rigid scope and purpose with templates coupled to agents
+- Not optimized for IDE integration
 
-- Add bin field to root package.json for npx execution ([01cb46e](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/01cb46e43da9713c24e68e57221ebe312c53b6ee)), closes [bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD#v4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/v4)
-- Add glob dependency for installer ([8d788b6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/8d788b6f490a94386658dff2f96165dca88c0a9a))
-- Add installer dependencies to root package.json ([0a838e9](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0a838e9d579a5efc632707d237194648394fbd61))
-- auto semantic versioning fix ([166ed04](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/166ed047671cccab2874fd327efb1ac293ae7276))
-- auto semantic versioning fix again ([11260e4](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/11260e43950b6bf78d68c759dc3ac278bc13f8a8))
-- Remove problematic install script from package.json ([cb1836b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/cb1836bd6ddbb2369e2ed97a1d2f5d6630a7152b))
-- resolve NPM token configuration ([b447a8b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b447a8bd57625d02692d7e2771241bacd120c631))
+[View V1 Branch](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/V1)
 
-### Features
+## Installation
 
-- add versioning and release automation ([0ea5e50](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0ea5e50aa7ace5946d0100c180dd4c0da3e2fd8c))
+```bash
+npx bmad-method
+```
 
-# Promote to stable release 5.0.0
+For detailed release notes, see the [GitHub releases page](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/releases).