chore(release): 4.24.3 [skip ci]

## [4.24.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.2...v4.24.3) (2025-07-04)

### Bug Fixes

* update YAML library from 'yaml' to 'js-yaml' in resolveExpansionPackCoreAgents for consistency ([#295](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/295)) ([03f30ad](03f30ad28b))

.gitignore

@@ -24,4 +24,5 @@ sample-project/*
 .bmad-core
 .bmad-creator-tools
 .gemini
-.bmad*/
+.bmad*/.cursor/
+web-bundles/

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+## [4.24.3](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.2...v4.24.3) (2025-07-04)
+
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+* update YAML library from 'yaml' to 'js-yaml' in resolveExpansionPackCoreAgents for consistency ([#295](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/295)) ([03f30ad](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/commit/03f30ad28b282fbb4fa5a6ed6b57d0327218cce0))
+
 ## [4.24.2](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.24.1...v4.24.2) (2025-07-03)
 
 

docs/agentic-tools/vs-code-copilot-guide.md

@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+# BMAD Method Guide for Visual Studio Code
+
+This guide covers the setup and usage of the BMAD Method in Visual Studio Code. For the complete workflow, see the [BMAD Workflow Guide](../bmad-workflow-guide.md).
+
+## Installation
+
+When running `npx bmad-method install`, select **Visual Studio Code** as your IDE. This command will perform the following actions:
+
+- Create the `.bmad-core/` directory with all the agent rule files.
+
+- Create the `.vscode/` directory and add a `settings.json` file with the basic configuration to enable GitHub Copilot's agent mode.
+
+## Using BMAD Agents in VS Code
+
+1. In the GitHub Copilot Chat window, select **Agent** from the chat mode dropdown list (usually located next to the input field).
+
+2. Once in Agent Mode, type `@` and the agent's name in the chat input to activate it:
+
+- `@bmad-master` - Universal task executor
+
+- `@sm` - Scrum Master
+
+- `@dev` - Full-stack developer
+
+- `@architect` - Solution architect
+
+- `@pm` - Product manager
+
+- `@analyst` - Business analyst
+
+- `@qa` - QA specialist
+
+- `@po` - Product owner
+
+- `@ux-expert` - UX specialist
+
+## VS Code Specific Features
+
+- **Dynamic Configuration**: When you first invoke an agent (e.g., `@dev`), VS Code will automatically update `.vscode/settings.json` by adding the configuration for that chat mode.
+
+- **Activation**: Use the `@` prefix in the GitHub Copilot Chat for instant switching between agents.
+
+- **Collaboration**: Fully compatible with **Live Share**, allowing you, your team, and BMAD agents to work together in real-time.
+
+- **Project Context**: Agents have full access to your workspace, including open files and the selected code.
+
+## Tips for VS Code Users
+
+- Use the `help` command (e.g., `@dev help`) to see the available commands for each agent.
+
+- Use `@workspace` in the Copilot Chat to ask questions about your entire project.
+
+- Consider adding `.vscode/` and `.bmad-core/` to your `.gitignore` file in team projects to avoid conflicts with personal settings.

package-lock.json

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "4.24.2",
+  "version": "4.24.3",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "bmad-method",
-      "version": "4.24.2",
+      "version": "4.24.3",
       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
         "@kayvan/markdown-tree-parser": "^1.5.0",

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "4.24.2",
+  "version": "4.24.3",
   "description": "Breakthrough Method of Agile AI-driven Development",
   "main": "tools/cli.js",
   "bin": {

tools/installer/lib/installer.js

@@ -1210,7 +1210,7 @@ class Installer {
 
   async resolveExpansionPackCoreDependencies(installDir, expansionDotFolder, packId, spinner) {
     const glob = require('glob');
-    const yaml = require('yaml');
+    const yaml = require('js-yaml');
     const fs = require('fs').promises;
     
     // Find all agent files in the expansion pack
@@ -1265,7 +1265,7 @@ class Installer {
 
   async resolveExpansionPackCoreAgents(installDir, expansionDotFolder, packId, spinner) {
     const glob = require('glob');
-    const yaml = require('yaml');
+    const yaml = require('js-yaml');
     const fs = require('fs').promises;
     
     // Find all team files in the expansion pack

tools/installer/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "bmad-method",
-  "version": "4.24.2",
+  "version": "4.24.3",
   "description": "BMAD Method installer - AI-powered Agile development framework",
   "main": "lib/installer.js",
   "bin": {