Merge branch 'main' into agent-fix

- npm latest tag now correctly points to 5.1.0
- package.json updated to 5.1.1 (what patch should have made)
- installer version synced

.github/workflows/manual-release.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,173 @@
+name: Manual Release
+
+on:
+  workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      version_bump:
+        description: Version bump type
+        required: true
+        default: patch
+        type: choice
+        options:
+          - patch
+          - minor
+          - major
+
+permissions:
+  contents: write
+  packages: write
+
+jobs:
+  release:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+          token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Setup Node.js
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        with:
+          node-version: "20"
+          cache: npm
+          registry-url: https://registry.npmjs.org
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: npm ci
+
+      - name: Run tests and validation
+        run: |
+          npm run validate
+          npm run format:check
+          npm run lint
+
+      - name: Configure Git
+        run: |
+          git config user.name "github-actions[bot]"
+          git config user.email "github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com"
+
+      - name: Bump version
+        run: npm run version:${{ github.event.inputs.version_bump }}
+
+      - name: Get new version and previous tag
+        id: version
+        run: |
+          echo "new_version=$(node -p "require('./package.json').version")" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "previous_tag=$(git describe --tags --abbrev=0)" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      - name: Update installer package.json
+        run: |
+          sed -i 's/"version": ".*"/"version": "${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"/' tools/installer/package.json
+
+      - name: Build project
+        run: npm run build
+
+      - name: Commit version bump
+        run: |
+          git add .
+          git commit -m "release: bump to v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+
+      - name: Generate release notes
+        id: release_notes
+        run: |
+          # Get commits since last tag
+          COMMITS=$(git log ${{ steps.version.outputs.previous_tag }}..HEAD --pretty=format:"- %s" --reverse)
+
+          # Categorize commits
+          FEATURES=$(echo "$COMMITS" | grep -E "^- (feat|Feature)" || true)
+          FIXES=$(echo "$COMMITS" | grep -E "^- (fix|Fix)" || true)  
+          CHORES=$(echo "$COMMITS" | grep -E "^- (chore|Chore)" || true)
+          OTHERS=$(echo "$COMMITS" | grep -v -E "^- (feat|Feature|fix|Fix|chore|Chore|release:|Release:)" || true)
+
+          # Build release notes
+          cat > release_notes.md << 'EOF'
+          ## 🚀 What's New in v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}
+
+          EOF
+
+          if [ ! -z "$FEATURES" ]; then
+            echo "### ✨ New Features" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "$FEATURES" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "" >> release_notes.md
+          fi
+
+          if [ ! -z "$FIXES" ]; then
+            echo "### 🐛 Bug Fixes" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "$FIXES" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "" >> release_notes.md
+          fi
+
+          if [ ! -z "$OTHERS" ]; then
+            echo "### 📦 Other Changes" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "$OTHERS" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "" >> release_notes.md
+          fi
+
+          if [ ! -z "$CHORES" ]; then
+            echo "### 🔧 Maintenance" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "$CHORES" >> release_notes.md
+            echo "" >> release_notes.md
+          fi
+
+          cat >> release_notes.md << 'EOF'
+
+          ## 📦 Installation
+
+          ```bash
+          npx bmad-method install
+          ```
+
+          **Full Changelog**: https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/${{ steps.version.outputs.previous_tag }}...v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}
+          EOF
+
+          # Output for GitHub Actions
+          echo "RELEASE_NOTES<<EOF" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          cat release_notes.md >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+          echo "EOF" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      - name: Create and push tag
+        run: |
+          # Check if tag already exists
+          if git rev-parse "v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+            echo "Tag v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }} already exists, skipping tag creation"
+          else
+            git tag -a "v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}" -m "Release v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+            git push origin "v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+          fi
+
+      - name: Push changes to main
+        run: |
+          if git push origin HEAD:main 2>/dev/null; then
+            echo "✅ Successfully pushed to main branch"
+          else
+            echo "⚠️ Could not push to main (protected branch). This is expected."
+            echo "📝 Version bump and tag were created successfully."
+          fi
+
+      - name: Publish to NPM
+        env:
+          NODE_AUTH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.NPM_TOKEN }}
+        run: npm publish
+
+      - name: Create GitHub Release
+        uses: actions/create-release@v1
+        env:
+          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+        with:
+          tag_name: v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}
+          release_name: "BMad Method v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+          body: ${{ steps.release_notes.outputs.RELEASE_NOTES }}
+          draft: false
+          prerelease: false
+
+      - name: Summary
+        run: |
+          echo "🎉 Successfully released v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}!"
+          echo "📦 Published to NPM with @latest tag"
+          echo "🏷️ Git tag: v${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+          echo "✅ Users running 'npx bmad-method install' will now get version ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
+          echo ""
+          echo "📝 Release notes preview:"
+          cat release_notes.md

.github/workflows/promote-to-stable.yaml

@@ -1,122 +0,0 @@
-name: Promote to Stable
-
-"on":
-  workflow_dispatch:
-    inputs:
-      version_bump:
-        description: "Version bump type"
-        required: true
-        default: "minor"
-        type: choice
-        options:
-          - patch
-          - minor
-          - major
-
-jobs:
-  promote:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    permissions:
-      contents: write
-      pull-requests: write
-
-    steps:
-      - name: Checkout repository
-        uses: actions/checkout@v4
-        with:
-          fetch-depth: 0
-          token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-
-      - name: Setup Node.js
-        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
-        with:
-          node-version: "20"
-          registry-url: "https://registry.npmjs.org"
-
-      - name: Configure Git
-        run: |
-          git config --global user.name "github-actions[bot]"
-          git config --global user.email "github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com"
-          git config --global url."https://x-access-token:${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}@github.com/".insteadOf "https://github.com/"
-
-      - name: Switch to stable branch
-        run: |
-          git checkout stable
-          git pull origin stable
-
-      - name: Merge main into stable
-        run: |
-          git merge origin/main --no-edit
-
-      - name: Install dependencies
-        run: npm ci
-
-      - name: Get current version and calculate new version
-        id: version
-        run: |
-          # Get current version from package.json
-          CURRENT_VERSION=$(node -p "require('./package.json').version")
-          echo "current_version=$CURRENT_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-
-          # Remove beta suffix if present
-          BASE_VERSION=$(echo $CURRENT_VERSION | sed 's/-beta\.[0-9]\+//')
-          echo "base_version=$BASE_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-
-          # Calculate new version based on bump type
-          IFS='.' read -ra VERSION_PARTS <<< "$BASE_VERSION"
-          MAJOR=${VERSION_PARTS[0]}
-          MINOR=${VERSION_PARTS[1]}
-          PATCH=${VERSION_PARTS[2]}
-
-          case "${{ github.event.inputs.version_bump }}" in
-            "major")
-              NEW_VERSION="$((MAJOR + 1)).0.0"
-              ;;
-            "minor")
-              NEW_VERSION="$MAJOR.$((MINOR + 1)).0"
-              ;;
-            "patch")
-              NEW_VERSION="$MAJOR.$MINOR.$((PATCH + 1))"
-              ;;
-            *)
-              NEW_VERSION="$BASE_VERSION"
-              ;;
-          esac
-
-          echo "new_version=$NEW_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          echo "Promoting from $CURRENT_VERSION to $NEW_VERSION"
-
-      - name: Update package.json versions
-        run: |
-          # Update main package.json
-          npm version ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }} --no-git-tag-version
-
-          # Update installer package.json
-          sed -i 's/"version": ".*"/"version": "${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"/' tools/installer/package.json
-
-      - name: Update package-lock.json
-        run: npm install --package-lock-only
-
-      - name: Commit stable release
-        run: |
-          git add .
-          git commit -m "release: promote to stable ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}
-
-          - Promote beta features to stable release
-          - Update version from ${{ steps.version.outputs.current_version }} to ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}
-          - Automated promotion via GitHub Actions"
-
-      - name: Push stable release
-        run: |
-          git remote set-url origin https://x-access-token:${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}@github.com/${{ github.repository }}.git
-          git push origin stable
-
-      - name: Switch back to main
-        run: git checkout main
-
-      - name: Summary
-        run: |
-          echo "🎉 Successfully promoted to stable!"
-          echo "📦 Version: ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"
-          echo "🚀 The stable release will be automatically published to NPM via semantic-release"
-          echo "✅ Users running 'npx bmad-method install' will now get version ${{ steps.version.outputs.new_version }}"

.github/workflows/release.yaml

@@ -1,74 +0,0 @@
-name: Release
-"on":
-  push:
-    branches:
-      - main
-      - stable
-  workflow_dispatch:
-    inputs:
-      version_type:
-        description: Version bump type
-        required: true
-        default: patch
-        type: choice
-        options:
-          - patch
-          - minor
-          - major
-permissions:
-  contents: write
-  issues: write
-  pull-requests: write
-  packages: write
-jobs:
-  release:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    if: ${{ github.event_name != 'push' || !contains(github.event.head_commit.message, '[skip ci]') }}
-    steps:
-      - name: Checkout
-        uses: actions/checkout@v4
-        with:
-          fetch-depth: 0
-          token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-      - name: Setup Node.js
-        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
-        with:
-          node-version: "20"
-          cache: "npm"
-          registry-url: "https://registry.npmjs.org"
-      - name: Install dependencies
-        run: npm ci
-      - name: Run tests and validation
-        run: |
-          npm run validate
-          npm run format
-      - name: Debug permissions
-        run: |
-          echo "Testing git permissions..."
-          git config user.name "github-actions[bot]"
-          git config user.email "github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com"
-          echo "Git config set successfully"
-      - name: Manual version bump
-        if: github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch'
-        run: npm run version:${{ github.event.inputs.version_type }}
-      - name: Semantic Release
-        if: github.event_name == 'push'
-        env:
-          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-          NPM_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.NPM_TOKEN }}
-          NODE_AUTH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.NPM_TOKEN }}
-        run: npm run release
-      - name: Clean changelog formatting
-        if: github.event_name == 'push'
-        run: |
-          git config user.name "github-actions[bot]"
-          git config user.email "github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com"
-          # Remove any Claude Code attribution from changelog
-          sed -i '/🤖 Generated with \[Claude Code\]/,+2d' CHANGELOG.md || true
-          # Format and commit if changes exist
-          npm run format
-          if ! git diff --quiet CHANGELOG.md; then
-            git add CHANGELOG.md
-            git commit -m "chore: clean changelog formatting [skip ci]"
-            git push
-          fi

.gitignore

@@ -43,4 +43,4 @@ CLAUDE.md
 test-project-install/*
 sample-project/*
 flattened-codebase.xml
-
+*.stats.md

.releaserc.json

@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-{
-  "branches": [
-    {
-      "name": "main",
-      "prerelease": "beta",
-      "channel": "beta"
-    },
-    {
-      "name": "stable",
-      "channel": "latest"
-    }
-  ],
-  "plugins": [
-    "@semantic-release/commit-analyzer",
-    "@semantic-release/release-notes-generator",
-    [
-      "@semantic-release/changelog",
-      {
-        "changelogFile": "CHANGELOG.md",
-        "changelogTitle": ""
-      }
-    ],
-    "@semantic-release/npm",
-    "./tools/semantic-release-sync-installer.js",
-    "@semantic-release/github"
-  ]
-}

README.md

@@ -75,6 +75,8 @@ This makes it easy to benefit from the latest improvements, bug fixes, and new a
 
 ```bash
 npx bmad-method install
+# OR explicitly use stable tag:
+npx bmad-method@stable install
 # OR if you already have BMad installed:
 git pull
 npm run install:bmad

bmad-core/agents/analyst.md

@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (
 activation-instructions:
   - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
   - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - STEP 3: Load and read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` (project configuration) before any greeting
+  - STEP 4: Greet user with your name/role and immediately run `*help` to display available commands
   - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
   - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
   - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
@@ -26,7 +27,7 @@ activation-instructions:
   - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
   - STAY IN CHARACTER!
-  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user, auto-run `*help`, and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: Mary
   id: analyst

bmad-core/agents/architect.md

@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (
 activation-instructions:
   - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
   - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - STEP 3: Load and read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` (project configuration) before any greeting
+  - STEP 4: Greet user with your name/role and immediately run `*help` to display available commands
   - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
   - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
   - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
@@ -26,8 +27,7 @@ activation-instructions:
   - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
   - STAY IN CHARACTER!
-  - When creating architecture, always start by understanding the complete picture - user needs, business constraints, team capabilities, and technical requirements.
-  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user, auto-run `*help`, and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: Winston
   id: architect

bmad-core/agents/bmad-master.md

@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (
 activation-instructions:
   - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
   - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - STEP 3: Load and read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` (project configuration) before any greeting
+  - STEP 4: Greet user with your name/role and immediately run `*help` to display available commands
   - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
   - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
   - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
@@ -26,10 +27,10 @@ activation-instructions:
   - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
   - STAY IN CHARACTER!
-  - CRITICAL: Do NOT scan filesystem or load any resources during startup, ONLY when commanded
+  - CRITICAL: Do NOT scan filesystem or load any resources during startup, ONLY when commanded (Exception: Read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` during activation)
   - CRITICAL: Do NOT run discovery tasks automatically
   - CRITICAL: NEVER LOAD {root}/data/bmad-kb.md UNLESS USER TYPES *kb
-  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user, auto-run `*help`, and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: BMad Master
   id: bmad-master

bmad-core/agents/bmad-orchestrator.md

@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (
 activation-instructions:
   - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
   - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - STEP 3: Load and read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` (project configuration) before any greeting
+  - STEP 4: Greet user with your name/role and immediately run `*help` to display available commands
   - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
   - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
   - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
@@ -28,8 +29,8 @@ activation-instructions:
   - Assess user goal against available agents and workflows in this bundle
   - If clear match to an agent's expertise, suggest transformation with *agent command
   - If project-oriented, suggest *workflow-guidance to explore options
-  - Load resources only when needed - never pre-load
-  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
+  - Load resources only when needed - never pre-load (Exception: Read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` during activation)
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user, auto-run `*help`, and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: BMad Orchestrator
   id: bmad-orchestrator

bmad-core/agents/dev.md

@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (
 activation-instructions:
   - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
   - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - STEP 3: Load and read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` (project configuration) before any greeting
+  - STEP 4: Greet user with your name/role and immediately run `*help` to display available commands
   - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
   - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
   - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
@@ -29,7 +30,7 @@ activation-instructions:
   - CRITICAL: Read the following full files as these are your explicit rules for development standards for this project - {root}/core-config.yaml devLoadAlwaysFiles list
   - CRITICAL: Do NOT load any other files during startup aside from the assigned story and devLoadAlwaysFiles items, unless user requested you do or the following contradicts
   - CRITICAL: Do NOT begin development until a story is not in draft mode and you are told to proceed
-  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user, auto-run `*help`, and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: James
   id: dev
@@ -65,11 +66,13 @@ commands:
       - blocking: 'HALT for: Unapproved deps needed, confirm with user | Ambiguous after story check | 3 failures attempting to implement or fix something repeatedly | Missing config | Failing regression'
       - ready-for-review: 'Code matches requirements + All validations pass + Follows standards + File List complete'
       - completion: "All Tasks and Subtasks marked [x] and have tests→Validations and full regression passes (DON'T BE LAZY, EXECUTE ALL TESTS and CONFIRM)→Ensure File List is Complete→run the task execute-checklist for the checklist story-dod-checklist→set story status: 'Ready for Review'→HALT"
+- review-qa: run task `apply-qa-fixes.md'
 
 dependencies:
   tasks:
     - execute-checklist.md
     - validate-next-story.md
+    - apply-qa-fixes.md
   checklists:
     - story-dod-checklist.md
 ```

bmad-core/agents/pm.md

@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (
 activation-instructions:
   - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
   - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - STEP 3: Load and read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` (project configuration) before any greeting
+  - STEP 4: Greet user with your name/role and immediately run `*help` to display available commands
   - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
   - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
   - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
@@ -26,7 +27,7 @@ activation-instructions:
   - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
   - STAY IN CHARACTER!
-  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user, auto-run `*help`, and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: John
   id: pm

bmad-core/agents/po.md

@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (
 activation-instructions:
   - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
   - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - STEP 3: Load and read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` (project configuration) before any greeting
+  - STEP 4: Greet user with your name/role and immediately run `*help` to display available commands
   - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
   - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
   - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
@@ -26,7 +27,7 @@ activation-instructions:
   - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
   - STAY IN CHARACTER!
-  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user, auto-run `*help`, and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: Sarah
   id: po

bmad-core/agents/qa.md

@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (
 activation-instructions:
   - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
   - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - STEP 3: Load and read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` (project configuration) before any greeting
+  - STEP 4: Greet user with your name/role and immediately run `*help` to display available commands
   - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
   - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
   - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
@@ -26,7 +27,7 @@ activation-instructions:
   - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
   - STAY IN CHARACTER!
-  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user, auto-run `*help`, and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: Quinn
   id: qa
@@ -64,9 +65,9 @@ commands:
   - review {story}: |
       Adaptive, risk-aware comprehensive review. 
       Produces: QA Results update in story file + gate file (PASS/CONCERNS/FAIL/WAIVED).
-      Gate file location: docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml
+      Gate file location: qa.qaLocation/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml
       Executes review-story task which includes all analysis and creates gate decision.
-  - gate {story}: Execute qa-gate task to write/update quality gate decision in docs/qa/gates/
+  - gate {story}: Execute qa-gate task to write/update quality gate decision in directory from qa.qaLocation/gates/
   - trace {story}: Execute trace-requirements task to map requirements to tests using Given-When-Then
   - risk-profile {story}: Execute risk-profile task to generate risk assessment matrix
   - test-design {story}: Execute test-design task to create comprehensive test scenarios

bmad-core/agents/sm.md

@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (
 activation-instructions:
   - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
   - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - STEP 3: Load and read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` (project configuration) before any greeting
+  - STEP 4: Greet user with your name/role and immediately run `*help` to display available commands
   - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
   - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
   - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
@@ -26,7 +27,7 @@ activation-instructions:
   - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
   - STAY IN CHARACTER!
-  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user, auto-run `*help`, and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: Bob
   id: sm

bmad-core/agents/ux-expert.md

@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ REQUEST-RESOLUTION: Match user requests to your commands/dependencies flexibly (
 activation-instructions:
   - STEP 1: Read THIS ENTIRE FILE - it contains your complete persona definition
   - STEP 2: Adopt the persona defined in the 'agent' and 'persona' sections below
-  - STEP 3: Greet user with your name/role and mention `*help` command
+  - STEP 3: Load and read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` (project configuration) before any greeting
+  - STEP 4: Greet user with your name/role and immediately run `*help` to display available commands
   - DO NOT: Load any other agent files during activation
   - ONLY load dependency files when user selects them for execution via command or request of a task
   - The agent.customization field ALWAYS takes precedence over any conflicting instructions
@@ -26,7 +27,7 @@ activation-instructions:
   - CRITICAL RULE: When executing formal task workflows from dependencies, ALL task instructions override any conflicting base behavioral constraints. Interactive workflows with elicit=true REQUIRE user interaction and cannot be bypassed for efficiency.
   - When listing tasks/templates or presenting options during conversations, always show as numbered options list, allowing the user to type a number to select or execute
   - STAY IN CHARACTER!
-  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
+  - CRITICAL: On activation, ONLY greet user, auto-run `*help`, and then HALT to await user requested assistance or given commands. ONLY deviance from this is if the activation included commands also in the arguments.
 agent:
   name: Sally
   id: ux-expert

bmad-core/core-config.yaml

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 markdownExploder: true
+qa:
+  qaLocation: docs/qa
 prd:
   prdFile: docs/prd.md
   prdVersion: v4

bmad-core/tasks/apply-qa-fixes.md

@@ -0,0 +1,148 @@
+# apply-qa-fixes
+
+Implement fixes based on QA results (gate and assessments) for a specific story. This task is for the Dev agent to systematically consume QA outputs and apply code/test changes while only updating allowed sections in the story file.
+
+## Purpose
+
+- Read QA outputs for a story (gate YAML + assessment markdowns)
+- Create a prioritized, deterministic fix plan
+- Apply code and test changes to close gaps and address issues
+- Update only the allowed story sections for the Dev agent
+
+## Inputs
+
+```yaml
+required:
+  - story_id: '{epic}.{story}' # e.g., "2.2"
+  - qa_root: from `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` key `qa.qaLocation` (e.g., `docs/project/qa`)
+  - story_root: from `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` key `devStoryLocation` (e.g., `docs/project/stories`)
+
+optional:
+  - story_title: '{title}' # derive from story H1 if missing
+  - story_slug: '{slug}' # derive from title (lowercase, hyphenated) if missing
+```
+
+## QA Sources to Read
+
+- Gate (YAML): `{qa_root}/gates/{epic}.{story}-*.yml`
+  - If multiple, use the most recent by modified time
+- Assessments (Markdown):
+  - Test Design: `{qa_root}/assessments/{epic}.{story}-test-design-*.md`
+  - Traceability: `{qa_root}/assessments/{epic}.{story}-trace-*.md`
+  - Risk Profile: `{qa_root}/assessments/{epic}.{story}-risk-*.md`
+  - NFR Assessment: `{qa_root}/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-*.md`
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Repository builds and tests run locally (Deno 2)
+- Lint and test commands available:
+  - `deno lint`
+  - `deno test -A`
+
+## Process (Do not skip steps)
+
+### 0) Load Core Config & Locate Story
+
+- Read `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` and resolve `qa_root` and `story_root`
+- Locate story file in `{story_root}/{epic}.{story}.*.md`
+  - HALT if missing and ask for correct story id/path
+
+### 1) Collect QA Findings
+
+- Parse the latest gate YAML:
+  - `gate` (PASS|CONCERNS|FAIL|WAIVED)
+  - `top_issues[]` with `id`, `severity`, `finding`, `suggested_action`
+  - `nfr_validation.*.status` and notes
+  - `trace` coverage summary/gaps
+  - `test_design.coverage_gaps[]`
+  - `risk_summary.recommendations.must_fix[]` (if present)
+- Read any present assessment markdowns and extract explicit gaps/recommendations
+
+### 2) Build Deterministic Fix Plan (Priority Order)
+
+Apply in order, highest priority first:
+
+1. High severity items in `top_issues` (security/perf/reliability/maintainability)
+2. NFR statuses: all FAIL must be fixed → then CONCERNS
+3. Test Design `coverage_gaps` (prioritize P0 scenarios if specified)
+4. Trace uncovered requirements (AC-level)
+5. Risk `must_fix` recommendations
+6. Medium severity issues, then low
+
+Guidance:
+
+- Prefer tests closing coverage gaps before/with code changes
+- Keep changes minimal and targeted; follow project architecture and TS/Deno rules
+
+### 3) Apply Changes
+
+- Implement code fixes per plan
+- Add missing tests to close coverage gaps (unit first; integration where required by AC)
+- Keep imports centralized via `deps.ts` (see `docs/project/typescript-rules.md`)
+- Follow DI boundaries in `src/core/di.ts` and existing patterns
+
+### 4) Validate
+
+- Run `deno lint` and fix issues
+- Run `deno test -A` until all tests pass
+- Iterate until clean
+
+### 5) Update Story (Allowed Sections ONLY)
+
+CRITICAL: Dev agent is ONLY authorized to update these sections of the story file. Do not modify any other sections (e.g., QA Results, Story, Acceptance Criteria, Dev Notes, Testing):
+
+- Tasks / Subtasks Checkboxes (mark any fix subtask you added as done)
+- Dev Agent Record →
+  - Agent Model Used (if changed)
+  - Debug Log References (commands/results, e.g., lint/tests)
+  - Completion Notes List (what changed, why, how)
+  - File List (all added/modified/deleted files)
+- Change Log (new dated entry describing applied fixes)
+- Status (see Rule below)
+
+Status Rule:
+
+- If gate was PASS and all identified gaps are closed → set `Status: Ready for Done`
+- Otherwise → set `Status: Ready for Review` and notify QA to re-run the review
+
+### 6) Do NOT Edit Gate Files
+
+- Dev does not modify gate YAML. If fixes address issues, request QA to re-run `review-story` to update the gate
+
+## Blocking Conditions
+
+- Missing `bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
+- Story file not found for `story_id`
+- No QA artifacts found (neither gate nor assessments)
+  - HALT and request QA to generate at least a gate file (or proceed only with clear developer-provided fix list)
+
+## Completion Checklist
+
+- deno lint: 0 problems
+- deno test -A: all tests pass
+- All high severity `top_issues` addressed
+- NFR FAIL → resolved; CONCERNS minimized or documented
+- Coverage gaps closed or explicitly documented with rationale
+- Story updated (allowed sections only) including File List and Change Log
+- Status set according to Status Rule
+
+## Example: Story 2.2
+
+Given gate `docs/project/qa/gates/2.2-*.yml` shows
+
+- `coverage_gaps`: Back action behavior untested (AC2)
+- `coverage_gaps`: Centralized dependencies enforcement untested (AC4)
+
+Fix plan:
+
+- Add a test ensuring the Toolkit Menu "Back" action returns to Main Menu
+- Add a static test verifying imports for service/view go through `deps.ts`
+- Re-run lint/tests and update Dev Agent Record + File List accordingly
+
+## Key Principles
+
+- Deterministic, risk-first prioritization
+- Minimal, maintainable changes
+- Tests validate behavior and close gaps
+- Strict adherence to allowed story update areas
+- Gate ownership remains with QA; Dev signals readiness via Status

bmad-core/tasks/nfr-assess.md

@@ -7,11 +7,11 @@ Quick NFR validation focused on the core four: security, performance, reliabilit
 ```yaml
 required:
   - story_id: '{epic}.{story}' # e.g., "1.3"
-  - story_path: 'docs/stories/{epic}.{story}.*.md'
+  - story_path: `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `devStoryLocation`
 
 optional:
-  - architecture_refs: 'docs/architecture/*.md'
-  - technical_preferences: 'docs/technical-preferences.md'
+  - architecture_refs: `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `architecture.architectureFile`
+  - technical_preferences: `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `technicalPreferences`
   - acceptance_criteria: From story file
 ```
 
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ optional:
 Assess non-functional requirements for a story and generate:
 
 1. YAML block for the gate file's `nfr_validation` section
-2. Brief markdown assessment saved to `docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
+2. Brief markdown assessment saved to `qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
 
 ## Process
 
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ If `technical-preferences.md` defines custom weights, use those instead.
 
 ## Output 2: Brief Assessment Report
 
-**ALWAYS save to:** `docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
+**ALWAYS save to:** `qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
 
 ```markdown
 # NFR Assessment: {epic}.{story}
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ Reviewer: Quinn
 **End with this line for the review task to quote:**
 
 ```
-NFR assessment: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md
+NFR assessment: qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md
 ```
 
 ## Output 4: Gate Integration Line
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ NFR assessment: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md
 **Always print at the end:**
 
 ```
-Gate NFR block ready → paste into docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml under nfr_validation
+Gate NFR block ready → paste into qa.qaLocation/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml under nfr_validation
 ```
 
 ## Assessment Criteria

bmad-core/tasks/qa-gate.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Generate a standalone quality gate file that provides a clear pass/fail decision
 
 ## Gate File Location
 
-**ALWAYS** create file at: `docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml`
+**ALWAYS** check the `bmad-core/core-config.yaml` for the `qa.qaLocation/gates`
 
 Slug rules:
 
@@ -124,11 +124,13 @@ waiver:
 
 ## Output Requirements
 
-1. **ALWAYS** create gate file at: `docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml`
+1. **ALWAYS** create gate file at: `qa.qaLocation/gates` from `bmad-core/core-config.yaml`
 2. **ALWAYS** append this exact format to story's QA Results section:
+
+   ```text
+   Gate: {STATUS} → qa.qaLocation/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml
    ```
-   Gate: {STATUS} → docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml
-   ```
+
 3. Keep status_reason to 1-2 sentences maximum
 4. Use severity values exactly: `low`, `medium`, or `high`
 
@@ -147,7 +149,7 @@ After creating gate file, append to story's QA Results section:
 
 ### Gate Status
 
-Gate: CONCERNS → docs/qa/gates/1.3-user-auth-login.yml
+Gate: CONCERNS → qa.qaLocation/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml
 ```
 
 ## Key Principles

bmad-core/tasks/review-story.md

@@ -167,9 +167,9 @@ After review and any refactoring, append your results to the story file in the Q
 
 ### Gate Status
 
-Gate: {STATUS} → docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml
-Risk profile: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-risk-{YYYYMMDD}.md
-NFR assessment: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md
+Gate: {STATUS} → qa.qaLocation/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml
+Risk profile: qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-risk-{YYYYMMDD}.md
+NFR assessment: qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md
 
 # Note: Paths should reference core-config.yaml for custom configurations
 
@@ -183,9 +183,9 @@ NFR assessment: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-nfr-{YYYYMMDD}.md
 
 **Template and Directory:**
 
-- Render from `templates/qa-gate-tmpl.yaml`
-- Create `docs/qa/gates/` directory if missing (or configure in core-config.yaml)
-- Save to: `docs/qa/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml`
+- Render from `../templates/qa-gate-tmpl.yaml`
+- Create directory defined in `qa.qaLocation/gates` (see `bmad-core/core-config.yaml`) if missing
+- Save to: `qa.qaLocation/gates/{epic}.{story}-{slug}.yml`
 
 Gate file structure:
 
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ Stop the review and request clarification if:
 After review:
 
 1. Update the QA Results section in the story file
-2. Create the gate file in `docs/qa/gates/`
+2. Create the gate file in directory from `qa.qaLocation/gates`
 3. Recommend status: "Ready for Done" or "Changes Required" (owner decides)
 4. If files were modified, list them in QA Results and ask Dev to update File List
 5. Always provide constructive feedback and actionable recommendations

bmad-core/tasks/risk-profile.md

@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ Evaluate each risk using probability × impact:
 - `Medium (2)`: Moderate consequences (degraded performance, minor data issues)
 - `Low (1)`: Minor consequences (cosmetic issues, slight inconvenience)
 
-**Risk Score = Probability × Impact**
+### Risk Score = Probability × Impact
 
 - 9: Critical Risk (Red)
 - 6: High Risk (Orange)
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ risk_summary:
 
 ### Output 2: Markdown Report
 
-**Save to:** `docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-risk-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
+**Save to:** `qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-risk-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
 
 ```markdown
 # Risk Profile: Story {epic}.{story}
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ Review and update risk profile when:
 
 Calculate overall story risk score:
 
-```
+```text
 Base Score = 100
 For each risk:
   - Critical (9): Deduct 20 points
@@ -339,8 +339,8 @@ Based on risk profile, recommend:
 
 **Print this line for review task to quote:**
 
-```
-Risk profile: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-risk-{YYYYMMDD}.md
+```text
+Risk profile: qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-risk-{YYYYMMDD}.md
 ```
 
 ## Key Principles

bmad-core/tasks/test-design.md

@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ Ensure:
 
 ### Output 1: Test Design Document
 
-**Save to:** `docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-test-design-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
+**Save to:** `qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-test-design-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
 
 ```markdown
 # Test Design: Story {epic}.{story}
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ test_design:
 Print for use by trace-requirements task:
 
 ```text
-Test design matrix: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-test-design-{YYYYMMDD}.md
+Test design matrix: qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-test-design-{YYYYMMDD}.md
 P0 tests identified: {count}
 ```
 

bmad-core/tasks/trace-requirements.md

@@ -95,16 +95,16 @@ trace:
     full: Y
     partial: Z
     none: W
-  planning_ref: 'docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-test-design-{YYYYMMDD}.md'
+  planning_ref: 'qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-test-design-{YYYYMMDD}.md'
   uncovered:
     - ac: 'AC3'
       reason: 'No test found for password reset timing'
-  notes: 'See docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-trace-{YYYYMMDD}.md'
+  notes: 'See qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-trace-{YYYYMMDD}.md'
 ```
 
 ### Output 2: Traceability Report
 
-**Save to:** `docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-trace-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
+**Save to:** `qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-trace-{YYYYMMDD}.md`
 
 Create a traceability report with:
 
@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ This traceability feeds into quality gates:
 **Print this line for review task to quote:**
 
 ```text
-Trace matrix: docs/qa/assessments/{epic}.{story}-trace-{YYYYMMDD}.md
+Trace matrix: qa.qaLocation/assessments/{epic}.{story}-trace-{YYYYMMDD}.md
 ```
 
 - Full coverage → PASS contribution

bmad-core/templates/qa-gate-tmpl.yaml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ template:
   version: 1.0
   output:
     format: yaml
-    filename: docs/qa/gates/{{epic_num}}.{{story_num}}-{{story_slug}}.yml
+    filename: qa.qaLocation/gates/{{epic_num}}.{{story_num}}-{{story_slug}}.yml
     title: "Quality Gate: {{epic_num}}.{{story_num}}"
 
 # Required fields (keep these first)

docs/versioning-and-releases.md

@@ -1,77 +1,147 @@
-# How to Release a New Version
+# Versioning and Releases
 
-## Automated Releases (Recommended)
+BMad Method uses a simplified release system with manual control and automatic release notes generation.
 
-The easiest way to release new versions is through **automatic semantic releases**. Just commit with the right message format and push and everything else happens automatically.
+## 🚀 Release Workflow
 
-### Commit Message Format
+### Command Line Release (Recommended)
 
-Use these prefixes to control what type of release happens:
+The fastest way to create a release with beautiful release notes:
 
 ```bash
-fix: resolve CLI argument parsing bug      # → patch release (4.1.0 → 4.1.1)
-feat: add new agent orchestration mode     # → minor release (4.1.0 → 4.2.0)
-feat!: redesign CLI interface              # → major release (4.1.0 → 5.0.0)
+# Preview what will be in the release
+npm run preview:release
+
+# Create a release
+npm run release:patch    # 5.1.0 → 5.1.1 (bug fixes)
+npm run release:minor    # 5.1.0 → 5.2.0 (new features)
+npm run release:major    # 5.1.0 → 6.0.0 (breaking changes)
+
+# Watch the release process
+npm run release:watch
 ```
 
-### What Happens Automatically
-
-When you push commits with `fix:` or `feat:`, GitHub Actions will:
-
-1. ✅ Analyze your commit messages
-2. ✅ Bump version in `package.json`
-3. ✅ Generate changelog
-4. ✅ Create git tag
-5. ✅ **Publish to NPM automatically**
-6. ✅ Create GitHub release with notes
-
-### Your Simple Workflow
+### One-Liner Release
 
 ```bash
-# Make your changes
-git add .
-git commit -m "feat: add team collaboration mode"
-git push
-
-# That's it! Release happens automatically 🎉
-# Users can now run: npx bmad-method (and get the new version)
+npm run preview:release && npm run release:minor && npm run release:watch
 ```
 
-### Commits That DON'T Trigger Releases
+## 📝 What Happens Automatically
 
-These commit types won't create releases (use them for maintenance):
+When you trigger a release, the GitHub Actions workflow automatically:
+
+1. ✅ **Validates** - Runs tests, linting, and formatting checks
+2. ✅ **Bumps Version** - Updates `package.json` and installer version
+3. ✅ **Generates Release Notes** - Categorizes commits since last release:
+   - ✨ **New Features** (`feat:`, `Feature:`)
+   - 🐛 **Bug Fixes** (`fix:`, `Fix:`)
+   - 🔧 **Maintenance** (`chore:`, `Chore:`)
+   - 📦 **Other Changes** (everything else)
+4. ✅ **Creates Git Tag** - Tags the release version
+5. ✅ **Publishes to NPM** - With `@latest` tag for user installations
+6. ✅ **Creates GitHub Release** - With formatted release notes
+
+## 📋 Sample Release Notes
+
+The workflow automatically generates professional release notes like this:
+
+````markdown
+## 🚀 What's New in v5.2.0
+
+### ✨ New Features
+
+- feat: add team collaboration mode
+- feat: enhance CLI with interactive prompts
+
+### 🐛 Bug Fixes
+
+- fix: resolve installation path issues
+- fix: handle edge cases in agent loading
+
+### 🔧 Maintenance
+
+- chore: update dependencies
+- chore: improve error messages
+
+## 📦 Installation
 
 ```bash
-chore: update dependencies     # No release
-docs: fix typo in readme      # No release
-style: format code            # No release
-test: add unit tests          # No release
+npx bmad-method install
 ```
+````
 
-### Test Your Setup
+**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v5.1.0...v5.2.0
+
+````
+
+## 🎯 User Installation
+
+After any release, users can immediately get the new version with:
 
 ```bash
-npm run release:test    # Safe to run locally - tests the config
+npx bmad-method install    # Always gets latest release
 ```
 
----
+## 📊 Preview Before Release
 
-## Manual Release Methods (Exceptions Only)
-
-⚠️ Only use these methods if you need to bypass the automatic system
-
-### Quick Manual Version Bump
+Always preview what will be included in your release:
 
 ```bash
-npm run version:patch   # 4.1.0 → 4.1.1 (bug fixes)
-npm run version:minor   # 4.1.0 → 4.2.0 (new features)
-npm run version:major   # 4.1.0 → 5.0.0 (breaking changes)
-
-# Then manually publish:
-npm publish
-git push && git push --tags
+npm run preview:release
 ```
 
-### Manual GitHub Actions Trigger
+This shows:
 
-You can also trigger releases manually through GitHub Actions workflow dispatch if needed.
+- Commits since last release
+- Categorized changes
+- Estimated next version
+- Release notes preview
+
+## 🔧 Manual Release (GitHub UI)
+
+You can also trigger releases through GitHub Actions:
+
+1. Go to **GitHub Actions** → **Manual Release**
+2. Click **"Run workflow"**
+3. Choose version bump type (patch/minor/major)
+4. Everything else happens automatically
+
+## 📈 Version Strategy
+
+- **Patch** (5.1.0 → 5.1.1): Bug fixes, minor improvements
+- **Minor** (5.1.0 → 5.2.0): New features, enhancements
+- **Major** (5.1.0 → 6.0.0): Breaking changes, major redesigns
+
+## 🛠️ Development Workflow
+
+1. **Develop Freely** - Merge PRs to main without triggering releases
+2. **Test Unreleased Changes** - Clone repo to test latest main branch
+3. **Release When Ready** - Use command line or GitHub Actions to cut releases
+4. **Users Get Updates** - Via simple `npx bmad-method install` command
+
+This gives you complete control over when releases happen while automating all the tedious parts like version bumping, release notes, and publishing.
+
+## 🔍 Troubleshooting
+
+### Check Release Status
+
+```bash
+gh run list --workflow="Manual Release"
+npm view bmad-method dist-tags
+git tag -l | sort -V | tail -5
+```
+
+### View Latest Release
+
+```bash
+gh release view --web
+npm view bmad-method versions --json
+```
+
+### If Release Fails
+
+- Check GitHub Actions logs: `gh run view <run-id> --log-failed`
+- Verify NPM tokens are configured
+- Ensure branch protection allows workflow pushes
+````

package.json

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/package.json",
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "5.0.0",
+  "version": "5.1.3",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "keywords": [
     "agile",
@@ -35,8 +35,11 @@
     "lint:fix": "eslint . --ext .js,.cjs,.mjs,.yaml --fix",
     "list:agents": "node tools/cli.js list:agents",
     "prepare": "husky",
-    "release": "semantic-release",
-    "release:test": "semantic-release --dry-run --no-ci || echo 'Config test complete - authentication errors are expected locally'",
+    "preview:release": "node tools/preview-release-notes.js",
+    "release:major": "gh workflow run \"Manual Release\" -f version_bump=major",
+    "release:minor": "gh workflow run \"Manual Release\" -f version_bump=minor",
+    "release:patch": "gh workflow run \"Manual Release\" -f version_bump=patch",
+    "release:watch": "gh run watch",
     "validate": "node tools/cli.js validate",
     "version:all": "node tools/bump-all-versions.js",
     "version:all:major": "node tools/bump-all-versions.js major",
@@ -80,8 +83,6 @@
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@eslint/js": "^9.33.0",
-    "@semantic-release/changelog": "^6.0.3",
-    "@semantic-release/git": "^10.0.1",
     "eslint": "^9.33.0",
     "eslint-config-prettier": "^10.1.8",
     "eslint-plugin-n": "^17.21.3",
@@ -92,11 +93,13 @@
     "lint-staged": "^16.1.1",
     "prettier": "^3.5.3",
     "prettier-plugin-packagejson": "^2.5.19",
-    "semantic-release": "^22.0.0",
     "yaml-eslint-parser": "^1.2.3",
     "yaml-lint": "^1.7.0"
   },
   "engines": {
     "node": ">=20.10.0"
+  },
+  "publishConfig": {
+    "access": "public"
   }
 }

tools/flattener/main.js

@@ -125,9 +125,6 @@ program
     // Ensure output directory exists
     await fs.ensureDir(path.dirname(outputPath));
 
-    console.log(`Flattening codebase from: ${inputDir}`);
-    console.log(`Output file: ${outputPath}`);
-
     try {
       // Verify input directory exists
       if (!(await fs.pathExists(inputDir))) {
@@ -158,10 +155,6 @@ program
       if (aggregatedContent.errors.length > 0) {
         console.log(`Errors: ${aggregatedContent.errors.length}`);
       }
-      console.log(`Text files: ${aggregatedContent.textFiles.length}`);
-      if (aggregatedContent.binaryFiles.length > 0) {
-        console.log(`Binary files: ${aggregatedContent.binaryFiles.length}`);
-      }
 
       // Generate XML output using streaming
       const xmlSpinner = ora('🔧 Generating XML output...').start();
@@ -170,7 +163,7 @@ program
 
       // Calculate and display statistics
       const outputStats = await fs.stat(outputPath);
-      const stats = calculateStatistics(aggregatedContent, outputStats.size);
+      const stats = await calculateStatistics(aggregatedContent, outputStats.size, inputDir);
 
       // Display completion summary
       console.log('\n📊 Completion Summary:');
@@ -183,8 +176,389 @@ program
       console.log(`📝 Total lines of code: ${stats.totalLines.toLocaleString()}`);
       console.log(`🔢 Estimated tokens: ${stats.estimatedTokens}`);
       console.log(
-        `📊 File breakdown: ${stats.textFiles} text, ${stats.binaryFiles} binary, ${stats.errorFiles} errors`,
+        `📊 File breakdown: ${stats.textFiles} text, ${stats.binaryFiles} binary, ${stats.errorFiles} errors\n`,
       );
+
+      // Ask user if they want detailed stats + markdown report
+      const generateDetailed = await promptYesNo(
+        'Generate detailed stats (console + markdown) now?',
+        true,
+      );
+
+      if (generateDetailed) {
+        // Additional detailed stats
+        console.log('\n📈 Size Percentiles:');
+        console.log(
+          `   Avg: ${Math.round(stats.avgFileSize).toLocaleString()} B, Median: ${Math.round(
+            stats.medianFileSize,
+          ).toLocaleString()} B, p90: ${stats.p90.toLocaleString()} B, p95: ${stats.p95.toLocaleString()} B, p99: ${stats.p99.toLocaleString()} B`,
+        );
+
+        if (Array.isArray(stats.histogram) && stats.histogram.length > 0) {
+          console.log('\n🧮 Size Histogram:');
+          for (const b of stats.histogram.slice(0, 2)) {
+            console.log(`   ${b.label}: ${b.count} files, ${b.bytes.toLocaleString()} bytes`);
+          }
+          if (stats.histogram.length > 2) {
+            console.log(`   … and ${stats.histogram.length - 2} more buckets`);
+          }
+        }
+
+        if (Array.isArray(stats.byExtension) && stats.byExtension.length > 0) {
+          const topExt = stats.byExtension.slice(0, 2);
+          console.log('\n📦 Top Extensions:');
+          for (const e of topExt) {
+            const pct = stats.totalBytes ? (e.bytes / stats.totalBytes) * 100 : 0;
+            console.log(
+              `   ${e.ext}: ${e.count} files, ${e.bytes.toLocaleString()} bytes (${pct.toFixed(
+                2,
+              )}%)`,
+            );
+          }
+          if (stats.byExtension.length > 2) {
+            console.log(`   … and ${stats.byExtension.length - 2} more extensions`);
+          }
+        }
+
+        if (Array.isArray(stats.byDirectory) && stats.byDirectory.length > 0) {
+          const topDir = stats.byDirectory.slice(0, 2);
+          console.log('\n📂 Top Directories:');
+          for (const d of topDir) {
+            const pct = stats.totalBytes ? (d.bytes / stats.totalBytes) * 100 : 0;
+            console.log(
+              `   ${d.dir}: ${d.count} files, ${d.bytes.toLocaleString()} bytes (${pct.toFixed(
+                2,
+              )}%)`,
+            );
+          }
+          if (stats.byDirectory.length > 2) {
+            console.log(`   … and ${stats.byDirectory.length - 2} more directories`);
+          }
+        }
+
+        if (Array.isArray(stats.depthDistribution) && stats.depthDistribution.length > 0) {
+          console.log('\n🌳 Depth Distribution:');
+          const dd = stats.depthDistribution.slice(0, 2);
+          let line = '   ' + dd.map((d) => `${d.depth}:${d.count}`).join('  ');
+          if (stats.depthDistribution.length > 2) {
+            line += `  … +${stats.depthDistribution.length - 2} more`;
+          }
+          console.log(line);
+        }
+
+        if (Array.isArray(stats.longestPaths) && stats.longestPaths.length > 0) {
+          console.log('\n🧵 Longest Paths:');
+          for (const p of stats.longestPaths.slice(0, 2)) {
+            console.log(`   ${p.path} (${p.length} chars, ${p.size.toLocaleString()} bytes)`);
+          }
+          if (stats.longestPaths.length > 2) {
+            console.log(`   … and ${stats.longestPaths.length - 2} more paths`);
+          }
+        }
+
+        if (stats.temporal) {
+          console.log('\n⏱️ Temporal:');
+          if (stats.temporal.oldest) {
+            console.log(
+              `   Oldest: ${stats.temporal.oldest.path} (${stats.temporal.oldest.mtime})`,
+            );
+          }
+          if (stats.temporal.newest) {
+            console.log(
+              `   Newest: ${stats.temporal.newest.path} (${stats.temporal.newest.mtime})`,
+            );
+          }
+          if (Array.isArray(stats.temporal.ageBuckets)) {
+            console.log('   Age buckets:');
+            for (const b of stats.temporal.ageBuckets.slice(0, 2)) {
+              console.log(`     ${b.label}: ${b.count} files, ${b.bytes.toLocaleString()} bytes`);
+            }
+            if (stats.temporal.ageBuckets.length > 2) {
+              console.log(`     … and ${stats.temporal.ageBuckets.length - 2} more buckets`);
+            }
+          }
+        }
+
+        if (stats.quality) {
+          console.log('\n✅ Quality Signals:');
+          console.log(`   Zero-byte files: ${stats.quality.zeroByteFiles}`);
+          console.log(`   Empty text files: ${stats.quality.emptyTextFiles}`);
+          console.log(`   Hidden files: ${stats.quality.hiddenFiles}`);
+          console.log(`   Symlinks: ${stats.quality.symlinks}`);
+          console.log(
+            `   Large files (>= ${(stats.quality.largeThreshold / (1024 * 1024)).toFixed(
+              0,
+            )} MB): ${stats.quality.largeFilesCount}`,
+          );
+          console.log(
+            `   Suspiciously large files (>= 100 MB): ${stats.quality.suspiciousLargeFilesCount}`,
+          );
+        }
+
+        if (Array.isArray(stats.duplicateCandidates) && stats.duplicateCandidates.length > 0) {
+          console.log('\n🧬 Duplicate Candidates:');
+          for (const d of stats.duplicateCandidates.slice(0, 2)) {
+            console.log(`   ${d.reason}: ${d.count} files @ ${d.size.toLocaleString()} bytes`);
+          }
+          if (stats.duplicateCandidates.length > 2) {
+            console.log(`   … and ${stats.duplicateCandidates.length - 2} more groups`);
+          }
+        }
+
+        if (typeof stats.compressibilityRatio === 'number') {
+          console.log(
+            `\n🗜️ Compressibility ratio (sampled): ${(stats.compressibilityRatio * 100).toFixed(
+              2,
+            )}%`,
+          );
+        }
+
+        if (stats.git && stats.git.isRepo) {
+          console.log('\n🔧 Git:');
+          console.log(
+            `   Tracked: ${stats.git.trackedCount} files, ${stats.git.trackedBytes.toLocaleString()} bytes`,
+          );
+          console.log(
+            `   Untracked: ${stats.git.untrackedCount} files, ${stats.git.untrackedBytes.toLocaleString()} bytes`,
+          );
+          if (Array.isArray(stats.git.lfsCandidates) && stats.git.lfsCandidates.length > 0) {
+            console.log('   LFS candidates (top 2):');
+            for (const f of stats.git.lfsCandidates.slice(0, 2)) {
+              console.log(`     ${f.path} (${f.size.toLocaleString()} bytes)`);
+            }
+            if (stats.git.lfsCandidates.length > 2) {
+              console.log(`     … and ${stats.git.lfsCandidates.length - 2} more`);
+            }
+          }
+        }
+
+        if (Array.isArray(stats.largestFiles) && stats.largestFiles.length > 0) {
+          console.log('\n📚 Largest Files (top 2):');
+          for (const f of stats.largestFiles.slice(0, 2)) {
+            // Show LOC for text files when available; omit ext and mtime
+            let locStr = '';
+            if (!f.isBinary && Array.isArray(aggregatedContent?.textFiles)) {
+              const tf = aggregatedContent.textFiles.find((t) => t.path === f.path);
+              if (tf && typeof tf.lines === 'number') {
+                locStr = `, LOC: ${tf.lines.toLocaleString()}`;
+              }
+            }
+            console.log(
+              `   ${f.path} – ${f.sizeFormatted} (${f.percentOfTotal.toFixed(2)}%)${locStr}`,
+            );
+          }
+          if (stats.largestFiles.length > 2) {
+            console.log(`   … and ${stats.largestFiles.length - 2} more files`);
+          }
+        }
+
+        // Write a comprehensive markdown report next to the XML
+        {
+          const mdPath = outputPath.endsWith('.xml')
+            ? outputPath.replace(/\.xml$/i, '.stats.md')
+            : outputPath + '.stats.md';
+          try {
+            const pct = (num, den) => (den ? (num / den) * 100 : 0);
+            const md = [];
+            md.push(
+              `# 🧾 Flatten Stats for ${path.basename(outputPath)}`,
+              '',
+              '## 📊 Summary',
+              `- Total source size: ${stats.totalSize}`,
+              `- Generated XML size: ${stats.xmlSize}`,
+              `- Total lines of code: ${stats.totalLines.toLocaleString()}`,
+              `- Estimated tokens: ${stats.estimatedTokens}`,
+              `- File breakdown: ${stats.textFiles} text, ${stats.binaryFiles} binary, ${stats.errorFiles} errors`,
+              '',
+              '## 📈 Size Percentiles',
+              `Avg: ${Math.round(stats.avgFileSize).toLocaleString()} B, Median: ${Math.round(
+                stats.medianFileSize,
+              ).toLocaleString()} B, p90: ${stats.p90.toLocaleString()} B, p95: ${stats.p95.toLocaleString()} B, p99: ${stats.p99.toLocaleString()} B`,
+              '',
+            );
+
+            // Histogram
+            if (Array.isArray(stats.histogram) && stats.histogram.length > 0) {
+              md.push(
+                '## 🧮 Size Histogram',
+                '| Bucket | Files | Bytes |',
+                '| --- | ---: | ---: |',
+              );
+              for (const b of stats.histogram) {
+                md.push(`| ${b.label} | ${b.count} | ${b.bytes.toLocaleString()} |`);
+              }
+              md.push('');
+            }
+
+            // Top Extensions
+            if (Array.isArray(stats.byExtension) && stats.byExtension.length > 0) {
+              md.push(
+                '## 📦 Top Extensions by Bytes (Top 20)',
+                '| Ext | Files | Bytes | % of total |',
+                '| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |',
+              );
+              for (const e of stats.byExtension.slice(0, 20)) {
+                const p = pct(e.bytes, stats.totalBytes);
+                md.push(
+                  `| ${e.ext} | ${e.count} | ${e.bytes.toLocaleString()} | ${p.toFixed(2)}% |`,
+                );
+              }
+              md.push('');
+            }
+
+            // Top Directories
+            if (Array.isArray(stats.byDirectory) && stats.byDirectory.length > 0) {
+              md.push(
+                '## 📂 Top Directories by Bytes (Top 20)',
+                '| Directory | Files | Bytes | % of total |',
+                '| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |',
+              );
+              for (const d of stats.byDirectory.slice(0, 20)) {
+                const p = pct(d.bytes, stats.totalBytes);
+                md.push(
+                  `| ${d.dir} | ${d.count} | ${d.bytes.toLocaleString()} | ${p.toFixed(2)}% |`,
+                );
+              }
+              md.push('');
+            }
+
+            // Depth distribution
+            if (Array.isArray(stats.depthDistribution) && stats.depthDistribution.length > 0) {
+              md.push('## 🌳 Depth Distribution', '| Depth | Count |', '| ---: | ---: |');
+              for (const d of stats.depthDistribution) {
+                md.push(`| ${d.depth} | ${d.count} |`);
+              }
+              md.push('');
+            }
+
+            // Longest paths
+            if (Array.isArray(stats.longestPaths) && stats.longestPaths.length > 0) {
+              md.push(
+                '## 🧵 Longest Paths (Top 25)',
+                '| Path | Length | Bytes |',
+                '| --- | ---: | ---: |',
+              );
+              for (const pth of stats.longestPaths) {
+                md.push(`| ${pth.path} | ${pth.length} | ${pth.size.toLocaleString()} |`);
+              }
+              md.push('');
+            }
+
+            // Temporal
+            if (stats.temporal) {
+              md.push('## ⏱️ Temporal');
+              if (stats.temporal.oldest) {
+                md.push(`- Oldest: ${stats.temporal.oldest.path} (${stats.temporal.oldest.mtime})`);
+              }
+              if (stats.temporal.newest) {
+                md.push(`- Newest: ${stats.temporal.newest.path} (${stats.temporal.newest.mtime})`);
+              }
+              if (Array.isArray(stats.temporal.ageBuckets)) {
+                md.push('', '| Age | Files | Bytes |', '| --- | ---: | ---: |');
+                for (const b of stats.temporal.ageBuckets) {
+                  md.push(`| ${b.label} | ${b.count} | ${b.bytes.toLocaleString()} |`);
+                }
+              }
+              md.push('');
+            }
+
+            // Quality signals
+            if (stats.quality) {
+              md.push(
+                '## ✅ Quality Signals',
+                `- Zero-byte files: ${stats.quality.zeroByteFiles}`,
+                `- Empty text files: ${stats.quality.emptyTextFiles}`,
+                `- Hidden files: ${stats.quality.hiddenFiles}`,
+                `- Symlinks: ${stats.quality.symlinks}`,
+                `- Large files (>= ${(stats.quality.largeThreshold / (1024 * 1024)).toFixed(0)} MB): ${stats.quality.largeFilesCount}`,
+                `- Suspiciously large files (>= 100 MB): ${stats.quality.suspiciousLargeFilesCount}`,
+                '',
+              );
+            }
+
+            // Duplicates
+            if (Array.isArray(stats.duplicateCandidates) && stats.duplicateCandidates.length > 0) {
+              md.push(
+                '## 🧬 Duplicate Candidates',
+                '| Reason | Files | Size (bytes) |',
+                '| --- | ---: | ---: |',
+              );
+              for (const d of stats.duplicateCandidates) {
+                md.push(`| ${d.reason} | ${d.count} | ${d.size.toLocaleString()} |`);
+              }
+              md.push('', '### 🧬 Duplicate Groups Details');
+              let dupIndex = 1;
+              for (const d of stats.duplicateCandidates) {
+                md.push(
+                  `#### Group ${dupIndex}: ${d.count} files @ ${d.size.toLocaleString()} bytes (${d.reason})`,
+                );
+                if (Array.isArray(d.files) && d.files.length > 0) {
+                  for (const fp of d.files) {
+                    md.push(`- ${fp}`);
+                  }
+                } else {
+                  md.push('- (file list unavailable)');
+                }
+                md.push('');
+                dupIndex++;
+              }
+              md.push('');
+            }
+
+            // Compressibility
+            if (typeof stats.compressibilityRatio === 'number') {
+              md.push(
+                '## 🗜️ Compressibility',
+                `Sampled compressibility ratio: ${(stats.compressibilityRatio * 100).toFixed(2)}%`,
+                '',
+              );
+            }
+
+            // Git
+            if (stats.git && stats.git.isRepo) {
+              md.push(
+                '## 🔧 Git',
+                `- Tracked: ${stats.git.trackedCount} files, ${stats.git.trackedBytes.toLocaleString()} bytes`,
+                `- Untracked: ${stats.git.untrackedCount} files, ${stats.git.untrackedBytes.toLocaleString()} bytes`,
+              );
+              if (Array.isArray(stats.git.lfsCandidates) && stats.git.lfsCandidates.length > 0) {
+                md.push('', '### 📦 LFS Candidates (Top 20)', '| Path | Bytes |', '| --- | ---: |');
+                for (const f of stats.git.lfsCandidates.slice(0, 20)) {
+                  md.push(`| ${f.path} | ${f.size.toLocaleString()} |`);
+                }
+              }
+              md.push('');
+            }
+
+            // Largest Files
+            if (Array.isArray(stats.largestFiles) && stats.largestFiles.length > 0) {
+              md.push(
+                '## 📚 Largest Files (Top 50)',
+                '| Path | Size | % of total | LOC |',
+                '| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |',
+              );
+              for (const f of stats.largestFiles) {
+                let loc = '';
+                if (!f.isBinary && Array.isArray(aggregatedContent?.textFiles)) {
+                  const tf = aggregatedContent.textFiles.find((t) => t.path === f.path);
+                  if (tf && typeof tf.lines === 'number') {
+                    loc = tf.lines.toLocaleString();
+                  }
+                }
+                md.push(
+                  `| ${f.path} | ${f.sizeFormatted} | ${f.percentOfTotal.toFixed(2)}% | ${loc} |`,
+                );
+              }
+              md.push('');
+            }
+
+            await fs.writeFile(mdPath, md.join('\n'));
+            console.log(`\n🧾 Detailed stats report written to: ${mdPath}`);
+          } catch (error) {
+            console.warn(`⚠️ Failed to write stats markdown: ${error.message}`);
+          }
+        }
+      }
     } catch (error) {
       console.error('❌ Critical error:', error.message);
       console.error('An unexpected error occurred.');

tools/flattener/projectRoot.js

@@ -1,40 +1,203 @@
 const fs = require('fs-extra');
 const path = require('node:path');
 
+// Deno/Node compatibility: explicitly import process
+const process = require('node:process');
+const { execFile } = require('node:child_process');
+const { promisify } = require('node:util');
+const execFileAsync = promisify(execFile);
+
+// Simple memoization across calls (keyed by realpath of startDir)
+const _cache = new Map();
+
+async function _tryRun(cmd, args, cwd, timeoutMs = 500) {
+  try {
+    const { stdout } = await execFileAsync(cmd, args, {
+      cwd,
+      timeout: timeoutMs,
+      windowsHide: true,
+      maxBuffer: 1024 * 1024,
+    });
+    const out = String(stdout || '').trim();
+    return out || null;
+  } catch {
+    return null;
+  }
+}
+
+async function _detectVcsTopLevel(startDir) {
+  // Run common VCS root queries in parallel; ignore failures
+  const gitP = _tryRun('git', ['rev-parse', '--show-toplevel'], startDir);
+  const hgP = _tryRun('hg', ['root'], startDir);
+  const svnP = (async () => {
+    const show = await _tryRun('svn', ['info', '--show-item', 'wc-root'], startDir);
+    if (show) return show;
+    const info = await _tryRun('svn', ['info'], startDir);
+    if (info) {
+      const line = info
+        .split(/\r?\n/)
+        .find((l) => l.toLowerCase().startsWith('working copy root path:'));
+      if (line) return line.split(':').slice(1).join(':').trim();
+    }
+    return null;
+  })();
+  const [git, hg, svn] = await Promise.all([gitP, hgP, svnP]);
+  return git || hg || svn || null;
+}
+
 /**
- * Attempt to find the project root by walking up from startDir
- * Looks for common project markers like .git, package.json, pyproject.toml, etc.
+ * Attempt to find the project root by walking up from startDir.
+ * Uses a robust, prioritized set of ecosystem markers (VCS > workspaces/monorepo > lock/build > language config).
+ * Also recognizes package.json with "workspaces" as a workspace root.
+ * You can augment markers via env PROJECT_ROOT_MARKERS as a comma-separated list of file/dir names.
  * @param {string} startDir
  * @returns {Promise<string|null>} project root directory or null if not found
  */
 async function findProjectRoot(startDir) {
   try {
+    // Resolve symlinks for robustness (e.g., when invoked from a symlinked path)
     let dir = path.resolve(startDir);
-    const root = path.parse(dir).root;
-    const markers = [
-      '.git',
-      'package.json',
-      'pnpm-workspace.yaml',
-      'yarn.lock',
-      'pnpm-lock.yaml',
-      'pyproject.toml',
-      'requirements.txt',
-      'go.mod',
-      'Cargo.toml',
-      'composer.json',
-      '.hg',
-      '.svn',
-    ];
+    try {
+      dir = await fs.realpath(dir);
+    } catch {
+      // ignore if realpath fails; continue with resolved path
+    }
+    const startKey = dir; // preserve starting point for caching
+    if (_cache.has(startKey)) return _cache.get(startKey);
+    const fsRoot = path.parse(dir).root;
+
+    // Helper to safely check for existence
+    const exists = (p) => fs.pathExists(p);
+
+    // Build checks: an array of { makePath: (dir) => string, weight }
+    const checks = [];
+
+    const add = (rel, weight) => {
+      const makePath = (d) => (Array.isArray(rel) ? path.join(d, ...rel) : path.join(d, rel));
+      checks.push({ makePath, weight });
+    };
+
+    // Highest priority: explicit sentinel markers
+    add('.project-root', 110);
+    add('.workspace-root', 110);
+    add('.repo-root', 110);
+
+    // Highest priority: VCS roots
+    add('.git', 100);
+    add('.hg', 95);
+    add('.svn', 95);
+
+    // Monorepo/workspace indicators
+    add('pnpm-workspace.yaml', 90);
+    add('lerna.json', 90);
+    add('turbo.json', 90);
+    add('nx.json', 90);
+    add('rush.json', 90);
+    add('go.work', 90);
+    add('WORKSPACE', 90);
+    add('WORKSPACE.bazel', 90);
+    add('MODULE.bazel', 90);
+    add('pants.toml', 90);
+
+    // Lockfiles and package-manager/top-level locks
+    add('yarn.lock', 85);
+    add('pnpm-lock.yaml', 85);
+    add('package-lock.json', 85);
+    add('bun.lockb', 85);
+    add('Cargo.lock', 85);
+    add('composer.lock', 85);
+    add('poetry.lock', 85);
+    add('Pipfile.lock', 85);
+    add('Gemfile.lock', 85);
+
+    // Build-system root indicators
+    add('settings.gradle', 80);
+    add('settings.gradle.kts', 80);
+    add('gradlew', 80);
+    add('pom.xml', 80);
+    add('build.sbt', 80);
+    add(['project', 'build.properties'], 80);
+
+    // Language/project config markers
+    add('deno.json', 75);
+    add('deno.jsonc', 75);
+    add('pyproject.toml', 75);
+    add('Pipfile', 75);
+    add('requirements.txt', 75);
+    add('go.mod', 75);
+    add('Cargo.toml', 75);
+    add('composer.json', 75);
+    add('mix.exs', 75);
+    add('Gemfile', 75);
+    add('CMakeLists.txt', 75);
+    add('stack.yaml', 75);
+    add('cabal.project', 75);
+    add('rebar.config', 75);
+    add('pubspec.yaml', 75);
+    add('flake.nix', 75);
+    add('shell.nix', 75);
+    add('default.nix', 75);
+    add('.tool-versions', 75);
+    add('package.json', 74); // generic Node project (lower than lockfiles/workspaces)
+
+    // Changesets
+    add(['.changeset', 'config.json'], 70);
+    add('.changeset', 70);
+
+    // Custom markers via env (comma-separated names)
+    if (process.env.PROJECT_ROOT_MARKERS) {
+      for (const name of process.env.PROJECT_ROOT_MARKERS.split(',')
+        .map((s) => s.trim())
+        .filter(Boolean)) {
+        add(name, 72);
+      }
+    }
+
+    /** Check for package.json with "workspaces" */
+    const hasWorkspacePackageJson = async (d) => {
+      const pkgPath = path.join(d, 'package.json');
+      if (!(await exists(pkgPath))) return false;
+      try {
+        const raw = await fs.readFile(pkgPath, 'utf8');
+        const pkg = JSON.parse(raw);
+        return Boolean(pkg && pkg.workspaces);
+      } catch {
+        return false;
+      }
+    };
+
+    let best = null; // { dir, weight }
+
+    // Try to detect VCS toplevel once up-front; treat as authoritative slightly above .git marker
+    const vcsTop = await _detectVcsTopLevel(dir);
+    if (vcsTop) {
+      best = { dir: vcsTop, weight: 101 };
+    }
 
     while (true) {
-      const exists = await Promise.all(markers.map((m) => fs.pathExists(path.join(dir, m))));
-      if (exists.some(Boolean)) {
-        return dir;
+      // Special check: package.json with "workspaces"
+      if ((await hasWorkspacePackageJson(dir)) && (!best || 90 >= best.weight))
+        best = { dir, weight: 90 };
+
+      // Evaluate all other checks in parallel
+      const results = await Promise.all(
+        checks.map(async (c) => ({ c, ok: await exists(c.makePath(dir)) })),
+      );
+
+      for (const { c, ok } of results) {
+        if (!ok) continue;
+        if (!best || c.weight >= best.weight) {
+          best = { dir, weight: c.weight };
+        }
       }
-      if (dir === root) break;
+
+      if (dir === fsRoot) break;
       dir = path.dirname(dir);
     }
-    return null;
+
+    const out = best ? best.dir : null;
+    _cache.set(startKey, out);
+    return out;
   } catch {
     return null;
   }

tools/flattener/stats.helpers.js

@@ -0,0 +1,395 @@
+'use strict';
+
+const fs = require('node:fs/promises');
+const path = require('node:path');
+const zlib = require('node:zlib');
+const { Buffer } = require('node:buffer');
+const crypto = require('node:crypto');
+const cp = require('node:child_process');
+
+const KB = 1024;
+const MB = 1024 * KB;
+
+const formatSize = (bytes) => {
+  if (bytes < 1024) return `${bytes} B`;
+  if (bytes < 1024 * 1024) return `${(bytes / 1024).toFixed(1)} KB`;
+  if (bytes < 1024 * 1024 * 1024) return `${(bytes / (1024 * 1024)).toFixed(1)} MB`;
+  return `${(bytes / (1024 * 1024 * 1024)).toFixed(2)} GB`;
+};
+
+const percentile = (sorted, p) => {
+  if (sorted.length === 0) return 0;
+  const idx = Math.min(sorted.length - 1, Math.max(0, Math.ceil((p / 100) * sorted.length) - 1));
+  return sorted[idx];
+};
+
+async function processWithLimit(items, fn, concurrency = 64) {
+  for (let i = 0; i < items.length; i += concurrency) {
+    await Promise.all(items.slice(i, i + concurrency).map(fn));
+  }
+}
+
+async function enrichAllFiles(textFiles, binaryFiles) {
+  /** @type {Array<{ path: string; absolutePath: string; size: number; lines?: number; isBinary: boolean; ext: string; dir: string; depth: number; hidden: boolean; mtimeMs: number; isSymlink: boolean; }>} */
+  const allFiles = [];
+
+  async function enrich(file, isBinary) {
+    const ext = (path.extname(file.path) || '').toLowerCase();
+    const dir = path.dirname(file.path) || '.';
+    const depth = file.path.split(path.sep).filter(Boolean).length;
+    const hidden = file.path.split(path.sep).some((seg) => seg.startsWith('.'));
+    let mtimeMs = 0;
+    let isSymlink = false;
+    try {
+      const lst = await fs.lstat(file.absolutePath);
+      mtimeMs = lst.mtimeMs;
+      isSymlink = lst.isSymbolicLink();
+    } catch {
+      /* ignore lstat errors during enrichment */
+    }
+    allFiles.push({
+      path: file.path,
+      absolutePath: file.absolutePath,
+      size: file.size || 0,
+      lines: file.lines,
+      isBinary,
+      ext,
+      dir,
+      depth,
+      hidden,
+      mtimeMs,
+      isSymlink,
+    });
+  }
+
+  await processWithLimit(textFiles, (f) => enrich(f, false));
+  await processWithLimit(binaryFiles, (f) => enrich(f, true));
+  return allFiles;
+}
+
+function buildHistogram(allFiles) {
+  const buckets = [
+    [1 * KB, '0–1KB'],
+    [10 * KB, '1–10KB'],
+    [100 * KB, '10–100KB'],
+    [1 * MB, '100KB–1MB'],
+    [10 * MB, '1–10MB'],
+    [100 * MB, '10–100MB'],
+    [Infinity, '>=100MB'],
+  ];
+  const histogram = buckets.map(([_, label]) => ({ label, count: 0, bytes: 0 }));
+  for (const f of allFiles) {
+    for (const [i, bucket] of buckets.entries()) {
+      if (f.size < bucket[0]) {
+        histogram[i].count++;
+        histogram[i].bytes += f.size;
+        break;
+      }
+    }
+  }
+  return histogram;
+}
+
+function aggregateByExtension(allFiles) {
+  const byExtension = new Map();
+  for (const f of allFiles) {
+    const key = f.ext || '<none>';
+    const v = byExtension.get(key) || { ext: key, count: 0, bytes: 0 };
+    v.count++;
+    v.bytes += f.size;
+    byExtension.set(key, v);
+  }
+  return [...byExtension.values()].sort((a, b) => b.bytes - a.bytes);
+}
+
+function aggregateByDirectory(allFiles) {
+  const byDirectory = new Map();
+  function addDirBytes(dir, bytes) {
+    const v = byDirectory.get(dir) || { dir, count: 0, bytes: 0 };
+    v.count++;
+    v.bytes += bytes;
+    byDirectory.set(dir, v);
+  }
+  for (const f of allFiles) {
+    const parts = f.dir === '.' ? [] : f.dir.split(path.sep);
+    let acc = '';
+    for (let i = 0; i < parts.length; i++) {
+      acc = i === 0 ? parts[0] : acc + path.sep + parts[i];
+      addDirBytes(acc, f.size);
+    }
+    if (parts.length === 0) addDirBytes('.', f.size);
+  }
+  return [...byDirectory.values()].sort((a, b) => b.bytes - a.bytes);
+}
+
+function computeDepthAndLongest(allFiles) {
+  const depthDistribution = new Map();
+  for (const f of allFiles) {
+    depthDistribution.set(f.depth, (depthDistribution.get(f.depth) || 0) + 1);
+  }
+  const longestPaths = [...allFiles]
+    .sort((a, b) => b.path.length - a.path.length)
+    .slice(0, 25)
+    .map((f) => ({ path: f.path, length: f.path.length, size: f.size }));
+  const depthDist = [...depthDistribution.entries()]
+    .sort((a, b) => a[0] - b[0])
+    .map(([depth, count]) => ({ depth, count }));
+  return { depthDist, longestPaths };
+}
+
+function computeTemporal(allFiles, nowMs) {
+  let oldest = null,
+    newest = null;
+  const ageBuckets = [
+    { label: '> 1 year', minDays: 365, maxDays: Infinity, count: 0, bytes: 0 },
+    { label: '6–12 months', minDays: 180, maxDays: 365, count: 0, bytes: 0 },
+    { label: '1–6 months', minDays: 30, maxDays: 180, count: 0, bytes: 0 },
+    { label: '7–30 days', minDays: 7, maxDays: 30, count: 0, bytes: 0 },
+    { label: '1–7 days', minDays: 1, maxDays: 7, count: 0, bytes: 0 },
+    { label: '< 1 day', minDays: 0, maxDays: 1, count: 0, bytes: 0 },
+  ];
+  for (const f of allFiles) {
+    const ageDays = Math.max(0, (nowMs - (f.mtimeMs || nowMs)) / (24 * 60 * 60 * 1000));
+    for (const b of ageBuckets) {
+      if (ageDays >= b.minDays && ageDays < b.maxDays) {
+        b.count++;
+        b.bytes += f.size;
+        break;
+      }
+    }
+    if (!oldest || f.mtimeMs < oldest.mtimeMs) oldest = f;
+    if (!newest || f.mtimeMs > newest.mtimeMs) newest = f;
+  }
+  return {
+    oldest: oldest
+      ? { path: oldest.path, mtime: oldest.mtimeMs ? new Date(oldest.mtimeMs).toISOString() : null }
+      : null,
+    newest: newest
+      ? { path: newest.path, mtime: newest.mtimeMs ? new Date(newest.mtimeMs).toISOString() : null }
+      : null,
+    ageBuckets,
+  };
+}
+
+function computeQuality(allFiles, textFiles) {
+  const zeroByteFiles = allFiles.filter((f) => f.size === 0).length;
+  const emptyTextFiles = textFiles.filter(
+    (f) => (f.size || 0) === 0 || (f.lines || 0) === 0,
+  ).length;
+  const hiddenFiles = allFiles.filter((f) => f.hidden).length;
+  const symlinks = allFiles.filter((f) => f.isSymlink).length;
+  const largeThreshold = 50 * MB;
+  const suspiciousThreshold = 100 * MB;
+  const largeFilesCount = allFiles.filter((f) => f.size >= largeThreshold).length;
+  const suspiciousLargeFilesCount = allFiles.filter((f) => f.size >= suspiciousThreshold).length;
+  return {
+    zeroByteFiles,
+    emptyTextFiles,
+    hiddenFiles,
+    symlinks,
+    largeFilesCount,
+    suspiciousLargeFilesCount,
+    largeThreshold,
+  };
+}
+
+function computeDuplicates(allFiles, textFiles) {
+  const duplicatesBySize = new Map();
+  for (const f of allFiles) {
+    const key = String(f.size);
+    const arr = duplicatesBySize.get(key) || [];
+    arr.push(f);
+    duplicatesBySize.set(key, arr);
+  }
+  const duplicateCandidates = [];
+  for (const [sizeKey, arr] of duplicatesBySize.entries()) {
+    if (arr.length < 2) continue;
+    const textGroup = arr.filter((f) => !f.isBinary);
+    const otherGroup = arr.filter((f) => f.isBinary);
+    const contentHashGroups = new Map();
+    for (const tf of textGroup) {
+      try {
+        const src = textFiles.find((x) => x.absolutePath === tf.absolutePath);
+        const content = src ? src.content : '';
+        const h = crypto.createHash('sha1').update(content).digest('hex');
+        const g = contentHashGroups.get(h) || [];
+        g.push(tf);
+        contentHashGroups.set(h, g);
+      } catch {
+        /* ignore hashing errors for duplicate detection */
+      }
+    }
+    for (const [_h, g] of contentHashGroups.entries()) {
+      if (g.length > 1)
+        duplicateCandidates.push({
+          reason: 'same-size+text-hash',
+          size: Number(sizeKey),
+          count: g.length,
+          files: g.map((f) => f.path),
+        });
+    }
+    if (otherGroup.length > 1) {
+      duplicateCandidates.push({
+        reason: 'same-size',
+        size: Number(sizeKey),
+        count: otherGroup.length,
+        files: otherGroup.map((f) => f.path),
+      });
+    }
+  }
+  return duplicateCandidates;
+}
+
+function estimateCompressibility(textFiles) {
+  let compSampleBytes = 0;
+  let compCompressedBytes = 0;
+  for (const tf of textFiles) {
+    try {
+      const sampleLen = Math.min(256 * 1024, tf.size || 0);
+      if (sampleLen <= 0) continue;
+      const sample = tf.content.slice(0, sampleLen);
+      const gz = zlib.gzipSync(Buffer.from(sample, 'utf8'));
+      compSampleBytes += sampleLen;
+      compCompressedBytes += gz.length;
+    } catch {
+      /* ignore compression errors during sampling */
+    }
+  }
+  return compSampleBytes > 0 ? compCompressedBytes / compSampleBytes : null;
+}
+
+function computeGitInfo(allFiles, rootDir, largeThreshold) {
+  const info = {
+    isRepo: false,
+    trackedCount: 0,
+    trackedBytes: 0,
+    untrackedCount: 0,
+    untrackedBytes: 0,
+    lfsCandidates: [],
+  };
+  try {
+    if (!rootDir) return info;
+    const top = cp
+      .execFileSync('git', ['rev-parse', '--show-toplevel'], {
+        cwd: rootDir,
+        stdio: ['ignore', 'pipe', 'ignore'],
+      })
+      .toString()
+      .trim();
+    if (!top) return info;
+    info.isRepo = true;
+    const out = cp.execFileSync('git', ['ls-files', '-z'], {
+      cwd: rootDir,
+      stdio: ['ignore', 'pipe', 'ignore'],
+    });
+    const tracked = new Set(out.toString().split('\0').filter(Boolean));
+    let trackedBytes = 0,
+      trackedCount = 0,
+      untrackedBytes = 0,
+      untrackedCount = 0;
+    const lfsCandidates = [];
+    for (const f of allFiles) {
+      const isTracked = tracked.has(f.path);
+      if (isTracked) {
+        trackedCount++;
+        trackedBytes += f.size;
+        if (f.size >= largeThreshold) lfsCandidates.push({ path: f.path, size: f.size });
+      } else {
+        untrackedCount++;
+        untrackedBytes += f.size;
+      }
+    }
+    info.trackedCount = trackedCount;
+    info.trackedBytes = trackedBytes;
+    info.untrackedCount = untrackedCount;
+    info.untrackedBytes = untrackedBytes;
+    info.lfsCandidates = lfsCandidates.sort((a, b) => b.size - a.size).slice(0, 50);
+  } catch {
+    /* git not available or not a repo, ignore */
+  }
+  return info;
+}
+
+function computeLargestFiles(allFiles, totalBytes) {
+  const toPct = (num, den) => (den === 0 ? 0 : (num / den) * 100);
+  return [...allFiles]
+    .sort((a, b) => b.size - a.size)
+    .slice(0, 50)
+    .map((f) => ({
+      path: f.path,
+      size: f.size,
+      sizeFormatted: formatSize(f.size),
+      percentOfTotal: toPct(f.size, totalBytes),
+      ext: f.ext || '',
+      isBinary: f.isBinary,
+      mtime: f.mtimeMs ? new Date(f.mtimeMs).toISOString() : null,
+    }));
+}
+
+function mdTable(rows, headers) {
+  const header = `| ${headers.join(' | ')} |`;
+  const sep = `| ${headers.map(() => '---').join(' | ')} |`;
+  const body = rows.map((r) => `| ${r.join(' | ')} |`).join('\n');
+  return `${header}\n${sep}\n${body}`;
+}
+
+function buildMarkdownReport(largestFiles, byExtensionArr, byDirectoryArr, totalBytes) {
+  const toPct = (num, den) => (den === 0 ? 0 : (num / den) * 100);
+  const md = [];
+  md.push(
+    '\n### Top Largest Files (Top 50)\n',
+    mdTable(
+      largestFiles.map((f) => [
+        f.path,
+        f.sizeFormatted,
+        `${f.percentOfTotal.toFixed(2)}%`,
+        f.ext || '',
+        f.isBinary ? 'binary' : 'text',
+      ]),
+      ['Path', 'Size', '% of total', 'Ext', 'Type'],
+    ),
+    '\n\n### Top Extensions by Bytes (Top 20)\n',
+  );
+  const topExtRows = byExtensionArr
+    .slice(0, 20)
+    .map((e) => [
+      e.ext,
+      String(e.count),
+      formatSize(e.bytes),
+      `${toPct(e.bytes, totalBytes).toFixed(2)}%`,
+    ]);
+  md.push(
+    mdTable(topExtRows, ['Ext', 'Count', 'Bytes', '% of total']),
+    '\n\n### Top Directories by Bytes (Top 20)\n',
+  );
+  const topDirRows = byDirectoryArr
+    .slice(0, 20)
+    .map((d) => [
+      d.dir,
+      String(d.count),
+      formatSize(d.bytes),
+      `${toPct(d.bytes, totalBytes).toFixed(2)}%`,
+    ]);
+  md.push(mdTable(topDirRows, ['Directory', 'Files', 'Bytes', '% of total']));
+  return md.join('\n');
+}
+
+module.exports = {
+  KB,
+  MB,
+  formatSize,
+  percentile,
+  processWithLimit,
+  enrichAllFiles,
+  buildHistogram,
+  aggregateByExtension,
+  aggregateByDirectory,
+  computeDepthAndLongest,
+  computeTemporal,
+  computeQuality,
+  computeDuplicates,
+  estimateCompressibility,
+  computeGitInfo,
+  computeLargestFiles,
+  buildMarkdownReport,
+};

tools/flattener/stats.js

@@ -1,29 +1,79 @@
-function calculateStatistics(aggregatedContent, xmlFileSize) {
+const H = require('./stats.helpers.js');
+
+async function calculateStatistics(aggregatedContent, xmlFileSize, rootDir) {
   const { textFiles, binaryFiles, errors } = aggregatedContent;
 
-  const totalTextSize = textFiles.reduce((sum, file) => sum + file.size, 0);
-  const totalBinarySize = binaryFiles.reduce((sum, file) => sum + file.size, 0);
-  const totalSize = totalTextSize + totalBinarySize;
-
-  const totalLines = textFiles.reduce((sum, file) => sum + file.lines, 0);
-
+  const totalLines = textFiles.reduce((sum, f) => sum + (f.lines || 0), 0);
   const estimatedTokens = Math.ceil(xmlFileSize / 4);
 
-  const formatSize = (bytes) => {
-    if (bytes < 1024) return `${bytes} B`;
-    if (bytes < 1024 * 1024) return `${(bytes / 1024).toFixed(1)} KB`;
-    return `${(bytes / (1024 * 1024)).toFixed(1)} MB`;
-  };
+  // Build enriched file list
+  const allFiles = await H.enrichAllFiles(textFiles, binaryFiles);
+  const totalBytes = allFiles.reduce((s, f) => s + f.size, 0);
+  const sizes = allFiles.map((f) => f.size).sort((a, b) => a - b);
+  const avgSize = sizes.length > 0 ? totalBytes / sizes.length : 0;
+  const medianSize = sizes.length > 0 ? H.percentile(sizes, 50) : 0;
+  const p90 = H.percentile(sizes, 90);
+  const p95 = H.percentile(sizes, 95);
+  const p99 = H.percentile(sizes, 99);
+
+  const histogram = H.buildHistogram(allFiles);
+  const byExtensionArr = H.aggregateByExtension(allFiles);
+  const byDirectoryArr = H.aggregateByDirectory(allFiles);
+  const { depthDist, longestPaths } = H.computeDepthAndLongest(allFiles);
+  const temporal = H.computeTemporal(allFiles, Date.now());
+  const quality = H.computeQuality(allFiles, textFiles);
+  const duplicateCandidates = H.computeDuplicates(allFiles, textFiles);
+  const compressibilityRatio = H.estimateCompressibility(textFiles);
+  const git = H.computeGitInfo(allFiles, rootDir, quality.largeThreshold);
+  const largestFiles = H.computeLargestFiles(allFiles, totalBytes);
+  const markdownReport = H.buildMarkdownReport(
+    largestFiles,
+    byExtensionArr,
+    byDirectoryArr,
+    totalBytes,
+  );
 
   return {
+    // Back-compat summary
     totalFiles: textFiles.length + binaryFiles.length,
     textFiles: textFiles.length,
     binaryFiles: binaryFiles.length,
     errorFiles: errors.length,
-    totalSize: formatSize(totalSize),
-    xmlSize: formatSize(xmlFileSize),
+    totalSize: H.formatSize(totalBytes),
+    totalBytes,
+    xmlSize: H.formatSize(xmlFileSize),
     totalLines,
     estimatedTokens: estimatedTokens.toLocaleString(),
+
+    // Distributions and percentiles
+    avgFileSize: avgSize,
+    medianFileSize: medianSize,
+    p90,
+    p95,
+    p99,
+    histogram,
+
+    // Extensions and directories
+    byExtension: byExtensionArr,
+    byDirectory: byDirectoryArr,
+    depthDistribution: depthDist,
+    longestPaths,
+
+    // Temporal
+    temporal,
+
+    // Quality signals
+    quality,
+
+    // Duplicates and compressibility
+    duplicateCandidates,
+    compressibilityRatio,
+
+    // Git-aware
+    git,
+
+    largestFiles,
+    markdownReport,
   };
 }
 

tools/flattener/test-matrix.js

@@ -0,0 +1,413 @@
+/* deno-lint-ignore-file */
+/*
+ Automatic test matrix for project root detection.
+ Creates temporary fixtures for various ecosystems and validates findProjectRoot().
+ No external options or flags required. Safe to run multiple times.
+*/
+
+const os = require('node:os');
+const path = require('node:path');
+const fs = require('fs-extra');
+const { promisify } = require('node:util');
+const { execFile } = require('node:child_process');
+const process = require('node:process');
+const execFileAsync = promisify(execFile);
+
+const { findProjectRoot } = require('./projectRoot.js');
+
+async function cmdAvailable(cmd) {
+  try {
+    await execFileAsync(cmd, ['--version'], { timeout: 500, windowsHide: true });
+    return true;
+  } catch {
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  async function testSvnMarker() {
+    const root = await mkTmpDir('svn');
+    const nested = path.join(root, 'proj', 'code');
+    await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+    await fs.ensureDir(path.join(root, '.svn'));
+    const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+    assertEqual(found, root, '.svn marker should be detected');
+    return { name: 'svn-marker', ok: true };
+  }
+
+  async function testSymlinkStart() {
+    const root = await mkTmpDir('symlink-start');
+    const nested = path.join(root, 'a', 'b');
+    await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+    await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, '.project-root'), '\n');
+    const tmp = await mkTmpDir('symlink-tmp');
+    const link = path.join(tmp, 'link-to-b');
+    try {
+      await fs.symlink(nested, link);
+    } catch {
+      // symlink may not be permitted on some systems; skip
+      return { name: 'symlink-start', ok: true, skipped: true };
+    }
+    const found = await findProjectRoot(link);
+    assertEqual(found, root, 'should resolve symlinked start to real root');
+    return { name: 'symlink-start', ok: true };
+  }
+
+  async function testSubmoduleLikeInnerGitFile() {
+    const root = await mkTmpDir('submodule-like');
+    const mid = path.join(root, 'mid');
+    const leaf = path.join(mid, 'leaf');
+    await fs.ensureDir(leaf);
+    // outer repo
+    await fs.ensureDir(path.join(root, '.git'));
+    // inner submodule-like .git file
+    await fs.writeFile(path.join(mid, '.git'), 'gitdir: ../.git/modules/mid\n');
+    const found = await findProjectRoot(leaf);
+    assertEqual(found, root, 'outermost .git should win on tie weight');
+    return { name: 'submodule-like-gitfile', ok: true };
+  }
+}
+
+async function mkTmpDir(name) {
+  const base = await fs.realpath(os.tmpdir());
+  const dir = await fs.mkdtemp(path.join(base, `flattener-${name}-`));
+  return dir;
+}
+
+function assertEqual(actual, expected, msg) {
+  if (actual !== expected) {
+    throw new Error(`${msg}: expected="${expected}" actual="${actual}"`);
+  }
+}
+
+async function testSentinel() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('sentinel');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'a', 'b', 'c');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, '.project-root'), '\n');
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'sentinel .project-root should win');
+  return { name: 'sentinel', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testOtherSentinels() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('other-sentinels');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'x', 'y');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, '.workspace-root'), '\n');
+  const found1 = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  assertEqual(found1, root, 'sentinel .workspace-root should win');
+
+  await fs.remove(path.join(root, '.workspace-root'));
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, '.repo-root'), '\n');
+  const found2 = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  assertEqual(found2, root, 'sentinel .repo-root should win');
+  return { name: 'other-sentinels', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testGitCliAndMarker() {
+  const hasGit = await cmdAvailable('git');
+  if (!hasGit) return { name: 'git-cli', ok: true, skipped: true };
+
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('git');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'pkg', 'src');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await execFileAsync('git', ['init'], { cwd: root, timeout: 2000 });
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'git toplevel should be detected');
+  return { name: 'git-cli', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testHgMarkerOrCli() {
+  // Prefer simple marker test to avoid requiring Mercurial install
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('hg');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'lib');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.ensureDir(path.join(root, '.hg'));
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, '.hg marker should be detected');
+  return { name: 'hg-marker', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testWorkspacePnpm() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('pnpm-workspace');
+  const pkgA = path.join(root, 'packages', 'a');
+  await fs.ensureDir(pkgA);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'pnpm-workspace.yaml'), 'packages:\n  - packages/*\n');
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(pkgA);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'pnpm-workspace.yaml should be detected');
+  return { name: 'pnpm-workspace', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testPackageJsonWorkspaces() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('package-workspaces');
+  const pkgA = path.join(root, 'packages', 'a');
+  await fs.ensureDir(pkgA);
+  await fs.writeJson(
+    path.join(root, 'package.json'),
+    { private: true, workspaces: ['packages/*'] },
+    { spaces: 2 },
+  );
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(pkgA);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'package.json workspaces should be detected');
+  return { name: 'package.json-workspaces', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testLockfiles() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('lockfiles');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'src');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'yarn.lock'), '\n');
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'yarn.lock should be detected');
+  return { name: 'lockfiles', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testLanguageConfigs() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('lang-configs');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'x', 'y');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'pyproject.toml'), "[tool.poetry]\nname='tmp'\n");
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'pyproject.toml should be detected');
+  return { name: 'language-configs', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testPreferOuterOnTie() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('tie');
+  const mid = path.join(root, 'mid');
+  const leaf = path.join(mid, 'leaf');
+  await fs.ensureDir(leaf);
+  // same weight marker at two levels
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'requirements.txt'), '\n');
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(mid, 'requirements.txt'), '\n');
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(leaf);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'outermost directory should win on equal weight');
+  return { name: 'prefer-outermost-tie', ok: true };
+}
+
+// Additional coverage: Bazel, Nx/Turbo/Rush, Go workspaces, Deno, Java/Scala, PHP, Rust, Nix, Changesets, env markers,
+// and priority interaction between package.json and lockfiles.
+
+async function testBazelWorkspace() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('bazel');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'apps', 'svc');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'WORKSPACE'), 'workspace(name="tmp")\n');
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'Bazel WORKSPACE should be detected');
+  return { name: 'bazel-workspace', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testNx() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('nx');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'apps', 'web');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeJson(path.join(root, 'nx.json'), { npmScope: 'tmp' }, { spaces: 2 });
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'nx.json should be detected');
+  return { name: 'nx', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testTurbo() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('turbo');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'packages', 'x');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeJson(path.join(root, 'turbo.json'), { pipeline: {} }, { spaces: 2 });
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'turbo.json should be detected');
+  return { name: 'turbo', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testRush() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('rush');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'apps', 'a');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeJson(path.join(root, 'rush.json'), { projectFolderMinDepth: 1 }, { spaces: 2 });
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'rush.json should be detected');
+  return { name: 'rush', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testGoWorkAndMod() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('gowork');
+  const mod = path.join(root, 'modA');
+  const nested = path.join(mod, 'pkg');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'go.work'), 'go 1.22\nuse ./modA\n');
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(mod, 'go.mod'), 'module example.com/a\ngo 1.22\n');
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'go.work should define the workspace root');
+  return { name: 'go-work', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testDenoJson() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('deno');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'src');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeJson(path.join(root, 'deno.json'), { tasks: {} }, { spaces: 2 });
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'deno.json should be detected');
+  return { name: 'deno-json', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testGradleSettings() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('gradle');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'app');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'settings.gradle'), "rootProject.name='tmp'\n");
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'settings.gradle should be detected');
+  return { name: 'gradle-settings', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testMavenPom() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('maven');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'module');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'pom.xml'), '<project></project>\n');
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'pom.xml should be detected');
+  return { name: 'maven-pom', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testSbtBuild() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('sbt');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'sub');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'build.sbt'), 'name := "tmp"\n');
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'build.sbt should be detected');
+  return { name: 'sbt-build', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testComposer() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('composer');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'src');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeJson(path.join(root, 'composer.json'), { name: 'tmp/pkg' }, { spaces: 2 });
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'composer.lock'), '{}\n');
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'composer.{json,lock} should be detected');
+  return { name: 'composer', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testCargo() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('cargo');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'src');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'Cargo.toml'), "[package]\nname='tmp'\nversion='0.0.0'\n");
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'Cargo.toml should be detected');
+  return { name: 'cargo', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testNixFlake() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('nix');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'work');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'flake.nix'), '{ }\n');
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'flake.nix should be detected');
+  return { name: 'nix-flake', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testChangesetConfig() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('changeset');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'pkg');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.ensureDir(path.join(root, '.changeset'));
+  await fs.writeJson(
+    path.join(root, '.changeset', 'config.json'),
+    { $schema: 'https://unpkg.com/@changesets/config@2.3.1/schema.json' },
+    { spaces: 2 },
+  );
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+  await assertEqual(found, root, '.changeset/config.json should be detected');
+  return { name: 'changesets', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testEnvCustomMarker() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('env-marker');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'dir');
+  await fs.ensureDir(nested);
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'MY_ROOT'), '\n');
+  const prev = process.env.PROJECT_ROOT_MARKERS;
+  process.env.PROJECT_ROOT_MARKERS = 'MY_ROOT';
+  try {
+    const found = await findProjectRoot(nested);
+    await assertEqual(found, root, 'custom env marker should be honored');
+  } finally {
+    if (prev === undefined) delete process.env.PROJECT_ROOT_MARKERS;
+    else process.env.PROJECT_ROOT_MARKERS = prev;
+  }
+  return { name: 'env-custom-marker', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function testPackageLowPriorityVsLock() {
+  const root = await mkTmpDir('pkg-vs-lock');
+  const nested = path.join(root, 'nested');
+  await fs.ensureDir(path.join(nested, 'deep'));
+  await fs.writeJson(path.join(nested, 'package.json'), { name: 'nested' }, { spaces: 2 });
+  await fs.writeFile(path.join(root, 'yarn.lock'), '\n');
+  const found = await findProjectRoot(path.join(nested, 'deep'));
+  await assertEqual(found, root, 'lockfile at root should outrank nested package.json');
+  return { name: 'package-vs-lock-priority', ok: true };
+}
+
+async function run() {
+  const tests = [
+    testSentinel,
+    testOtherSentinels,
+    testGitCliAndMarker,
+    testHgMarkerOrCli,
+    testWorkspacePnpm,
+    testPackageJsonWorkspaces,
+    testLockfiles,
+    testLanguageConfigs,
+    testPreferOuterOnTie,
+    testBazelWorkspace,
+    testNx,
+    testTurbo,
+    testRush,
+    testGoWorkAndMod,
+    testDenoJson,
+    testGradleSettings,
+    testMavenPom,
+    testSbtBuild,
+    testComposer,
+    testCargo,
+    testNixFlake,
+    testChangesetConfig,
+    testEnvCustomMarker,
+    testPackageLowPriorityVsLock,
+    testSvnMarker,
+    testSymlinkStart,
+    testSubmoduleLikeInnerGitFile,
+  ];
+
+  const results = [];
+  for (const t of tests) {
+    try {
+      const r = await t();
+      results.push({ ...r, ok: true });
+      console.log(`✔ ${r.name}${r.skipped ? ' (skipped)' : ''}`);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error(`✖ ${t.name}:`, error && error.message ? error.message : error);
+      results.push({ name: t.name, ok: false, error: String(error) });
+    }
+  }
+
+  const failed = results.filter((r) => !r.ok);
+  console.log('\nSummary:');
+  for (const r of results) {
+    console.log(`- ${r.name}: ${r.ok ? 'ok' : 'FAIL'}${r.skipped ? ' (skipped)' : ''}`);
+  }
+
+  if (failed.length > 0) {
+    process.exitCode = 1;
+  }
+}
+
+run().catch((error) => {
+  console.error('Fatal error:', error);
+  process.exit(1);
+});

tools/installer/bin/bmad.js

@@ -403,6 +403,7 @@ async function promptInstallation() {
           { name: 'Cline', value: 'cline' },
           { name: 'Gemini CLI', value: 'gemini' },
           { name: 'Qwen Code', value: 'qwen-code' },
+          { name: 'Crush', value: 'crush' },
           { name: 'Github Copilot', value: 'github-copilot' },
         ],
       },

tools/installer/config/install.config.yaml

@@ -28,6 +28,16 @@ ide-configurations:
       # To use BMad agents in Claude Code:
       # 1. Type /agent-name (e.g., "/dev", "/pm", "/architect")
       # 2. Claude will switch to that agent's persona
+  crush:
+    name: Crush
+    rule-dir: .crush/commands/BMad/
+    format: multi-file
+    command-suffix: .md
+    instructions: |
+      # To use BMad agents in Crush:
+      # 1. Press CTRL + P and press TAB
+      # 2. Select agent or task
+      # 3. Crush will switch to that agent's persona / task
   windsurf:
     name: Windsurf
     rule-dir: .windsurf/workflows/

tools/installer/lib/ide-setup.js

@@ -47,6 +47,9 @@ class IdeSetup extends BaseIdeSetup {
       case 'claude-code': {
         return this.setupClaudeCode(installDir, selectedAgent);
       }
+      case 'crush': {
+        return this.setupCrush(installDir, selectedAgent);
+      }
       case 'windsurf': {
         return this.setupWindsurf(installDir, selectedAgent);
       }
@@ -99,6 +102,44 @@ class IdeSetup extends BaseIdeSetup {
     return true;
   }
 
+  async setupCrush(installDir, selectedAgent) {
+    // Setup bmad-core commands
+    const coreSlashPrefix = await this.getCoreSlashPrefix(installDir);
+    const coreAgents = selectedAgent ? [selectedAgent] : await this.getCoreAgentIds(installDir);
+    const coreTasks = await this.getCoreTaskIds(installDir);
+    await this.setupCrushForPackage(
+      installDir,
+      'core',
+      coreSlashPrefix,
+      coreAgents,
+      coreTasks,
+      '.bmad-core',
+    );
+
+    // Setup expansion pack commands
+    const expansionPacks = await this.getInstalledExpansionPacks(installDir);
+    for (const packInfo of expansionPacks) {
+      const packSlashPrefix = await this.getExpansionPackSlashPrefix(packInfo.path);
+      const packAgents = await this.getExpansionPackAgents(packInfo.path);
+      const packTasks = await this.getExpansionPackTasks(packInfo.path);
+
+      if (packAgents.length > 0 || packTasks.length > 0) {
+        // Use the actual directory name where the expansion pack is installed
+        const rootPath = path.relative(installDir, packInfo.path);
+        await this.setupCrushForPackage(
+          installDir,
+          packInfo.name,
+          packSlashPrefix,
+          packAgents,
+          packTasks,
+          rootPath,
+        );
+      }
+    }
+
+    return true;
+  }
+
   async setupClaudeCode(installDir, selectedAgent) {
     // Setup bmad-core commands
     const coreSlashPrefix = await this.getCoreSlashPrefix(installDir);
@@ -234,6 +275,94 @@ class IdeSetup extends BaseIdeSetup {
     console.log(chalk.dim(`  - Tasks in: ${tasksDir}`));
   }
 
+  async setupCrushForPackage(installDir, packageName, slashPrefix, agentIds, taskIds, rootPath) {
+    const commandsBaseDir = path.join(installDir, '.crush', 'commands', slashPrefix);
+    const agentsDir = path.join(commandsBaseDir, 'agents');
+    const tasksDir = path.join(commandsBaseDir, 'tasks');
+
+    // Ensure directories exist
+    await fileManager.ensureDirectory(agentsDir);
+    await fileManager.ensureDirectory(tasksDir);
+
+    // Setup agents
+    for (const agentId of agentIds) {
+      // Find the agent file - for expansion packs, prefer the expansion pack version
+      let agentPath;
+      if (packageName === 'core') {
+        // For core, use the normal search
+        agentPath = await this.findAgentPath(agentId, installDir);
+      } else {
+        // For expansion packs, first try to find the agent in the expansion pack directory
+        const expansionPackPath = path.join(installDir, rootPath, 'agents', `${agentId}.md`);
+        if (await fileManager.pathExists(expansionPackPath)) {
+          agentPath = expansionPackPath;
+        } else {
+          // Fall back to core if not found in expansion pack
+          agentPath = await this.findAgentPath(agentId, installDir);
+        }
+      }
+
+      const commandPath = path.join(agentsDir, `${agentId}.md`);
+
+      if (agentPath) {
+        // Create command file with agent content
+        let agentContent = await fileManager.readFile(agentPath);
+
+        // Replace {root} placeholder with the appropriate root path for this context
+        agentContent = agentContent.replaceAll('{root}', rootPath);
+
+        // Add command header
+        let commandContent = `# /${agentId} Command\n\n`;
+        commandContent += `When this command is used, adopt the following agent persona:\n\n`;
+        commandContent += agentContent;
+
+        await fileManager.writeFile(commandPath, commandContent);
+        console.log(chalk.green(`✓ Created agent command: /${agentId}`));
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Setup tasks
+    for (const taskId of taskIds) {
+      // Find the task file - for expansion packs, prefer the expansion pack version
+      let taskPath;
+      if (packageName === 'core') {
+        // For core, use the normal search
+        taskPath = await this.findTaskPath(taskId, installDir);
+      } else {
+        // For expansion packs, first try to find the task in the expansion pack directory
+        const expansionPackPath = path.join(installDir, rootPath, 'tasks', `${taskId}.md`);
+        if (await fileManager.pathExists(expansionPackPath)) {
+          taskPath = expansionPackPath;
+        } else {
+          // Fall back to core if not found in expansion pack
+          taskPath = await this.findTaskPath(taskId, installDir);
+        }
+      }
+
+      const commandPath = path.join(tasksDir, `${taskId}.md`);
+
+      if (taskPath) {
+        // Create command file with task content
+        let taskContent = await fileManager.readFile(taskPath);
+
+        // Replace {root} placeholder with the appropriate root path for this context
+        taskContent = taskContent.replaceAll('{root}', rootPath);
+
+        // Add command header
+        let commandContent = `# /${taskId} Task\n\n`;
+        commandContent += `When this command is used, execute the following task:\n\n`;
+        commandContent += taskContent;
+
+        await fileManager.writeFile(commandPath, commandContent);
+        console.log(chalk.green(`✓ Created task command: /${taskId}`));
+      }
+    }
+
+    console.log(chalk.green(`\n✓ Created Crush commands for ${packageName} in ${commandsBaseDir}`));
+    console.log(chalk.dim(`  - Agents in: ${agentsDir}`));
+    console.log(chalk.dim(`  - Tasks in: ${tasksDir}`));
+  }
+
   async setupWindsurf(installDir, selectedAgent) {
     const windsurfWorkflowDir = path.join(installDir, '.windsurf', 'workflows');
     const agents = selectedAgent ? [selectedAgent] : await this.getAllAgentIds(installDir);

tools/installer/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "5.0.0",
+  "version": "5.1.3",
   "description": "BMad Method installer - AI-powered Agile development framework",
   "keywords": [
     "bmad",

tools/preview-release-notes.js

@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+const { execSync } = require('node:child_process');
+const fs = require('node:fs');
+
+// Get the latest stable tag (exclude beta tags)
+const allTags = execSync('git tag -l | sort -V', { encoding: 'utf8' }).split('\n').filter(Boolean);
+const stableTags = allTags.filter((tag) => !tag.includes('beta'));
+const latestTag = stableTags.at(-1) || 'v5.0.0';
+
+// Get commits since last tag
+const commits = execSync(`git log ${latestTag}..HEAD --pretty=format:"- %s" --reverse`, {
+  encoding: 'utf8',
+})
+  .split('\n')
+  .filter(Boolean);
+
+// Categorize commits
+const features = commits.filter((commit) => /^- (feat|Feature)/.test(commit));
+const fixes = commits.filter((commit) => /^- (fix|Fix)/.test(commit));
+const chores = commits.filter((commit) => /^- (chore|Chore)/.test(commit));
+const others = commits.filter(
+  (commit) => !/^- (feat|Feature|fix|Fix|chore|Chore|release:|Release:)/.test(commit),
+);
+
+// Get next version (you can modify this logic)
+const currentVersion = require('../package.json').version;
+const versionParts = currentVersion.split('.').map(Number);
+const nextVersion = `${versionParts[0]}.${versionParts[1] + 1}.0`; // Default to minor bump
+
+console.log(`## 🚀 What's New in v${nextVersion}\n`);
+
+if (features.length > 0) {
+  console.log('### ✨ New Features');
+  for (const feature of features) console.log(feature);
+  console.log('');
+}
+
+if (fixes.length > 0) {
+  console.log('### 🐛 Bug Fixes');
+  for (const fix of fixes) console.log(fix);
+  console.log('');
+}
+
+if (others.length > 0) {
+  console.log('### 📦 Other Changes');
+  for (const other of others) console.log(other);
+  console.log('');
+}
+
+if (chores.length > 0) {
+  console.log('### 🔧 Maintenance');
+  for (const chore of chores) console.log(chore);
+  console.log('');
+}
+
+console.log('\n## 📦 Installation\n');
+console.log('```bash');
+console.log('npx bmad-method install');
+console.log('```');
+
+console.log(
+  `\n**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/${latestTag}...v${nextVersion}`,
+);
+
+console.log(`\n---\n📊 **Summary**: ${commits.length} commits since ${latestTag}`);
+console.log(`🏷️ **Previous tag**: ${latestTag}`);
+console.log(`🚀 **Next version**: v${nextVersion} (estimated)`);

tools/semantic-release-sync-installer.js

@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Semantic-release plugin to sync installer package.json version
- */
-
-const fs = require('node:fs');
-const path = require('node:path');
-
-// This function runs during the "prepare" step of semantic-release
-function prepare(_, { nextRelease, logger }) {
-  // Define the path to the installer package.json file
-  const file = path.join(process.cwd(), 'tools/installer/package.json');
-
-  // If the file does not exist, skip syncing and log a message
-  if (!fs.existsSync(file)) return logger.log('Installer package.json not found, skipping');
-
-  // Read and parse the package.json file
-  const package_ = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(file, 'utf8'));
-
-  // Update the version field with the next release version
-  package_.version = nextRelease.version;
-
-  // Write the updated JSON back to the file
-  fs.writeFileSync(file, JSON.stringify(package_, null, 2) + '\n');
-
-  // Log success message
-  logger.log(`Synced installer package.json to version ${nextRelease.version}`);
-}
-
-// Export the prepare function so semantic-release can use it
-module.exports = { prepare };

tools/version-bump.js

@@ -31,18 +31,35 @@ async function bumpVersion(type = 'patch') {
     process.exit(1);
   }
 
-  console.log(chalk.yellow('⚠️  Manual version bumping is disabled.'));
-  console.log(chalk.blue('🤖 This project uses semantic-release for automated versioning.'));
-  console.log('');
-  console.log(chalk.bold('To create a new release, use conventional commits:'));
-  console.log(chalk.cyan('  feat: new feature (minor version bump)'));
-  console.log(chalk.cyan('  fix: bug fix (patch version bump)'));
-  console.log(chalk.cyan('  feat!: breaking change (major version bump)'));
-  console.log('');
-  console.log(chalk.dim('Example: git commit -m "feat: add new installer features"'));
-  console.log(chalk.dim('Then push to main branch to trigger automatic release.'));
+  const currentVersion = getCurrentVersion();
+  const versionParts = currentVersion.split('.').map(Number);
+  let newVersion;
 
-  return null;
+  switch (type) {
+    case 'major': {
+      newVersion = `${versionParts[0] + 1}.0.0`;
+      break;
+    }
+    case 'minor': {
+      newVersion = `${versionParts[0]}.${versionParts[1] + 1}.0`;
+      break;
+    }
+    case 'patch': {
+      newVersion = `${versionParts[0]}.${versionParts[1]}.${versionParts[2] + 1}`;
+      break;
+    }
+  }
+
+  console.log(chalk.blue(`Bumping version: ${currentVersion} → ${newVersion}`));
+
+  // Update package.json
+  const packageJson = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync('package.json', 'utf8'));
+  packageJson.version = newVersion;
+  fs.writeFileSync('package.json', JSON.stringify(packageJson, null, 2) + '\n');
+
+  console.log(chalk.green(`✓ Updated package.json to ${newVersion}`));
+
+  return newVersion;
 }
 
 async function main() {