chore(release): 4.21.1 [skip ci]

## [4.21.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.21.0...v4.21.1) (2025-06-30)

### Bug Fixes

* readme clarifies that the installer handles installs upgrades and expansion installation ([9371a57](9371a5784f))

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+## [4.21.1](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.21.0...v4.21.1) (2025-06-30)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* readme clarifies that the installer handles installs upgrades and expansion installation ([9371a57](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/9371a5784f6a6f2ad358a72ea0cde9c980357167))
+
 # [4.21.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.20.0...v4.21.0) (2025-06-30)
 
 

README.md

@@ -71,30 +71,42 @@ This makes it easy to benefit from the latest improvements, bug fixes, and new a
 
 ## 🚀 Quick Start
 
-### Fastest Start: Web UI (2 minutes) 🏃‍♂️
+### One Command for Everything (IDE Installation)
+
+**Just run one of these commands:**
+
+```bash
+npx bmad-method install
+# OR if you already have BMad installed:
+npm run install:bmad
+```
+
+This single command handles:
+
+- **New installations** - Sets up BMad in your project
+- **Upgrades** - Updates existing installations automatically
+- **Expansion packs** - Installs any expansion packs you've added to package.json
+
+> **That's it!** Whether you're installing for the first time, upgrading, or adding expansion packs - these commands do everything.
+
+**Prerequisites**: [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) v20+ required
+
+### Fastest Start: Web UI (2 minutes)
 
 1. **Get the bundle**: Copy `dist/teams/team-fullstack.txt` (from this repository)
 2. **Create AI agent**: Create a new Gemini Gem or CustomGPT
 3. **Upload & configure**: Upload the file and set instructions: "Your critical operating instructions are attached, do not break character as directed"
 4. **Start Ideating and Planning**: Start chatting! Type `*help` to see available commands or pick an agent like `*analyst` to start right in on creating a brief.
 
-> 💡 **All pre-built bundles are in the `dist/` folder** - ready to copy and use immediately!
+> **All pre-built bundles are in the `dist/` folder** - ready to copy and use immediately!
 
-### IDE Quick Start (5 minutes) 💻
-
-**Prerequisites**: Install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) (v20 or higher)
-
-Run `npx bmad-method install`
-
-OR
+### Alternative: Clone and Build
 
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method.git
 npm run install:bmad # build and install all to a destination folder
 ```
 
-This installs all agents and configures them for your IDE. If you have an existing v3 installation, it will offer to upgrade it automatically.
-
 ## Overview
 
 The BMad Method (Breakthrough Method of Agile Agentic-Driven Development) elevates 'Vibe Coding' by providing specialized AI agents for every role in an Agile team. Each agent has deep expertise in their domain helping you really plan and execute on your vision while keeping the agents on the rails even through complex application plans.
@@ -103,7 +115,25 @@ Unlike systems like Task Master, or inbuilt Task tool, the BMad Methods agile fl
 
 ## Installation
 
-### Method 1: Pre-Built Web Bundles (Fastest) 📦
+### Method 1: CLI Installer (For IDEs)
+
+**Just run one command:**
+
+```bash
+npx bmad-method install
+# OR if you already have BMad installed:
+npm run install:bmad
+```
+
+**This single command does everything:**
+
+- Installs BMad for the first time
+- Updates existing installations
+- Adds any expansion packs from your package.json
+
+**Prerequisites**: Install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) v20+ first
+
+### Method 2: Pre-Built Web Bundles (For Web UI)
 
 For ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini web interfaces:
 
@@ -114,12 +144,6 @@ For ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini web interfaces:
 3. Set instructions: "Your critical operating instructions are attached, do not break character as directed"
 4. Type `/help` to see available commands
 
-### Method 2: CLI Installer (For IDEs) 🎯
-
-**Prerequisites**: Install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) v20+ first
-
-Install directly into your project: `npx bmad-method install`
-
 **Supported IDEs:**
 
 The BMad Method works with any IDE, but has built-in integration for:

package-lock.json

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "4.21.0",
+  "version": "4.21.1",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "bmad-method",
-      "version": "4.21.0",
+      "version": "4.21.1",
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
         "@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser": "^1.5.0",

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "4.21.0",
+  "version": "4.21.1",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "main": "tools/cli.js",
   "bin": {

tools/installer/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "4.21.0",
+  "version": "4.21.1",
   "description": "BMAD Method installer - AI-powered Agile development framework",
   "main": "lib/installer.js",
   "bin": {