- update Node.js version to 20 in release workflow and reduce Discord spam ([3f7e19a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3f7e19a098155341a2b89796addc47b0623cb87a))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- enhanced user guide with better diagrams ([c445962](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/c445962f259cd7d84c47a896e7fda99e83a30c8d))
### Features
- Installation includes a getting started user guide with detailed mermaid diagram ([df57d77](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/df57d772cac9f9010811e7e86a6433a0fe636a45))
- improve code in the installer to be more memory efficient ([849e428](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/849e42871ab845098fd196217bce83e43c736b8a))
- installer is now VERY clear about IDE selection being a multiselect ([e24b6f8](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e24b6f84fd9e4ff4b99263019b5021ca2b145b2f))
- improve agent task folowing in agressing cost saving ide model combos ([3621c33](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3621c330e65f328e7326f93a5fe27e65b08907e7))
- Claude Code slash commands for Tasks and Agents! ([e9e541a](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e9e541a52e45f6632b2f8c91d10e39c077c1ecc9))
- 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))
- build web bundles with new file extension includsion ([92201ae](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/92201ae7ede620ec09b4764edaed97be42a3b78f))
- **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))
- 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))
- yaml standardization in files and installer actions ([094f9f3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/094f9f3eabf563c9a89ecaf360fed63386b46ed4))
- 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))
- centralized yamlExtraction function and all now fix character issues for windows ([e2985d6](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e2985d6093136575e8d8c91ce53c82abc4097de6))
- standardize on file extension .yaml instead of a mix of yml and yaml ([a4c0b18](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/a4c0b1839d12d2ad21b7949aa30f4f7d82ec6c9c))
- readme clarifies that the installer handles installs upgrades and expansion installation ([9371a57](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/9371a5784f6a6f2ad358a72ea0cde9c980357167))
- 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))
- install for ide now sets up rules also for expansion agents! ([b82978f](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b82978fd38ea789a799ccc1373cfb61a2001c1e0))
- 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))
- repo builds all rules sets for supported ides for easy copy if desired ([ea945bb](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/ea945bb43f6ea50594910b954c72e79f96a8504c))
- enhance QA agent as senior developer with code review capabilities and major brownfield improvements ([3af3d33](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/3af3d33d4a40586479a382620687fa99a9f6a5f7))
- **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))
- resolve web bundles directory path when using relative paths in NPX installer ([5c8485d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/5c8485d09ffec60ad4965ced62f4595890cb7535))
- SM sometimes would skip the rest of the epic stories, fixed ([1148b32](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/1148b32fa97586d2f86d07a70ffbf9bb8c327261))
- Core Config and doc sharding is now optional in v4 ([ff6112d](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/ff6112d6c2f822ed22c75046f5a14f05e36041c2))
- dev can use debug log configured in core-config.yaml ([0e5aaf0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/0e5aaf07bbc6fd9f2706ea26e35f5f38fd72147a))
- 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))
- 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))
- extensive bmad-kb for web orchestrator to be much more helpful ([e663a11](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e663a1146b89e7b5078d9726649a51ae5624da46))
- 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))
- removed some templates that are not ready for use ([b03aece](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/b03aece79e52cfe9585225de5aff7659293d9295))
- 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))
- 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))
- single agent install and team installation support ([18a382b](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/18a382baa4e4a82db20affa3525eb951af1081e0))
- installer no longer suggests the bmad-method directory as defauly ([e2e1658](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/e2e1658c07f6957fea4e3aa9e7657a650205ee71))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))