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# [4.5.0](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/compare/v4.4.2...v4.5.0) (2025-06-17) ### Bug Fixes * installer relative path issue for npx resolved ([8b9bda5](8b9bda5639)) * readme updated to indicate move of web-bundles ([7e9574f](7e9574f571)) * temp disable yml linting ([296c2fb](296c2fbcbd)) * update documentation and installer to reflect .roomodes file location in project root ([#236](https://github.com/bmadcode/BMAD-METHOD/issues/236)) ([bd7f030](bd7f03016b)) ### Features * bmad the creator expansion with some basic tools for modifying bmad method ([2d61df4](2d61df419a)) * can now select different web bundles from what ide agents are installed ([0c41633](0c41633b07)) * installer offers option to install web bundles ([e934769](e934769a5e)) * robust installer ([1fbeed7](1fbeed75ea))
BMAD Method Installer
This directory contains the BMAD Method installer implementation.
Structure
installer/
├── bin/ # CLI entry points
│ └── bmad.js # Main CLI executable
├── lib/ # Core implementation
│ ├── installer.js # Main installation logic
│ ├── updater.js # Update management
│ ├── config-loader.js # YAML config parsing
│ ├── file-manager.js # File operations
│ ├── ide-setup.js # IDE-specific setup
│ └── prompts.js # Interactive CLI prompts
├── config/ # Configuration files
│ └── install.config.yml # Installation profiles
├── templates/ # IDE template files
│ ├── cursor-rules.md # Cursor template
│ ├── claude-commands.md # Claude Code template
│ └── windsurf-rules.md # Windsurf template
└── package.json # NPM package configuration
Installation Profiles
- minimal: IDE agents only (best for beginners)
- core: IDE + Web agents
- teams: Full team workflows
- developer: Everything including creation tools
Usage
# Interactive installation
npx bmad-method install
# Direct profile installation
npx bmad-method install --profile=minimal
# Update existing installation
npx bmad-method update
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## Development
```bash
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Run tests
npm test
# Lint code
npm run lint