chore: remove version prompt from npx installer

README.md

@@ -1,11 +1,21 @@
-# BMad CORE v6 Beta
+# BMad CORE + BMad Method
 
 [![Version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/bmad-method?color=blue&label=version)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/bmad-method)
 [![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](LICENSE)
 [![Node.js Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/node-%3E%3D20.0.0-brightgreen)](https://nodejs.org)
 [![Discord](https://img.shields.io/badge/Discord-Join%20Community-7289da?logo=discord&logoColor=white)](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)
 
-**The Universal Human-AI Collaboration Platform**
+> **🚨 ALPHA VERSION DOCUMENTATION**
+>
+> This README documents **BMad v6 (Alpha)** - currently under active development.
+>
+> **To install v6 Alpha:** `npx bmad-method@alpha install`
+>
+> **Looking for stable v4 documentation?** [View v4 README](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/tree/v4-stable)
+>
+> **Want the stable version?** `npx bmad-method install` (installs v4.x)
+
+## The Universal Human-AI Collaboration Platform
 
 BMad-CORE (**C**ollaboration **O**ptimized **R**eflection **E**ngine) is a revolutionary framework that amplifies human potential through specialized AI agents. Unlike traditional AI tools that replace human thinking, BMad-CORE guides you through reflective workflows that bring out your best ideas and the AI's full capabilities.
 
@@ -148,21 +158,13 @@ Transform creative and strategic thinking through AI-powered facilitation across
 Install BMad to your project using npx:
 
 ```bash
+# Install v6 Alpha (this version)
+npx bmad-method@alpha install
+
+# Install stable v4 (production-ready)
 npx bmad-method install
 ```
 
-> **Version Selection:** When running `npx bmad-method install`, you'll be prompted to choose:
->
-> - **Stable (v4.x)** - Production-ready version
-> - **Beta (v6.0.0-beta)** - Latest features with early access
->
-> To install a specific version directly (skip prompt):
->
-> ```bash
-> npx bmad-method@4 install              # Stable v4.x
-> npx bmad-method@6.0.0-beta.0 install   # Beta v6
-> ```
-
 The interactive installer will guide you through:
 
 1. **Project location** - Where to install BMad

docs/v4-to-v6-upgrade.md

@@ -197,13 +197,13 @@ If you're using:
 After installation:
 
 ```bash
-# In your project have the agent mode run workflow-init, in Claude Code:
+# Start the analyst and tell the analyst after it loads - claude code instructions:
-/workflow-init
+claude # wait for claude to launch in terminal
-# or run the analyst and tell the analyst after it loads
+- `/analyst` # wait for analyst greeting and menu
-*workflow-init
+- `*workflow-init` # v6 now supports much better natural language fuzzy matching - so you could also say `workflow init` or possibly `please init the workflow`
 ```
 
-Select **Level 3 or 4** if you've already completed PRD/architecture in v4.
+Since you are migrating an existing project from v4, its most likely **Level 3 or 4** you will want to suggest when asked - if you've already completed PRD/architecture in v4.
 
 ---
 

tools/bmad-npx-wrapper.js

@@ -3,124 +3,7 @@
 /**
  * BMad Method CLI - Direct execution wrapper for npx
  * This file ensures proper execution when run via npx from GitHub or npm registry
- * Supports version selection between stable (v4) and beta (v6)
  */
 
-const { execSync } = require('node:child_process');
+// Simply delegate to the CLI tool
-const path = require('node:path');
-const fs = require('node:fs');
-
-// Check if we're running in an npx temporary directory
-const isNpxExecution = __dirname.includes('_npx') || __dirname.includes('.npm');
-
-async function promptVersionSelection() {
-  const inquirer = require('inquirer');
-  const chalk = require('chalk');
-
-  console.log(
-    chalk.cyan(`
-    ██████╗ ███╗   ███╗ █████╗ ██████╗ ™
-    ██╔══██╗████╗ ████║██╔══██╗██╔══██╗
-    ██████╔╝██╔████╔██║███████║██║  ██║
-    ██╔══██╗██║╚██╔╝██║██╔══██║██║  ██║
-    ██████╔╝██║ ╚═╝ ██║██║  ██║██████╔╝
-    ╚═════╝ ╚═╝     ╚═╝╚═╝  ╚═╝╚═════╝
-  `),
-  );
-
-  console.log(chalk.dim('    Build More, Architect Dreams\n'));
-
-  const answers = await inquirer.prompt([
-    {
-      type: 'list',
-      name: 'version',
-      message: 'Which version would you like to install?',
-      choices: [
-        {
-          name: chalk.green('Stable (v4.x) - Production Ready'),
-          value: 'stable',
-          short: 'Stable v4.x',
-        },
-        {
-          name: chalk.yellow('Beta (v6.0.0-beta) - Latest Features (Early Access)'),
-          value: 'beta',
-          short: 'Beta v6.0.0-beta',
-        },
-      ],
-      default: 'stable',
-    },
-  ]);
-
-  return answers.version;
-}
-
-async function installStableVersion(args) {
-  const chalk = require('chalk');
-
-  console.log(chalk.cyan('\n📦 Installing BMad Method v4 (Stable)...\n'));
-
-  // Use npx to install the stable version from npm registry
-  // The @4 tag will fetch the latest v4.x.x version
-  const npxCommand = `npx bmad-method@4 ${args.join(' ')}`;
-
-  try {
-    execSync(npxCommand, {
-      stdio: 'inherit',
-      cwd: process.cwd(),
-    });
-  } catch (error) {
-    console.error(chalk.red('Failed to install stable version'));
-    process.exit(error.status || 1);
-  }
-}
-
-async function installBetaVersion(args) {
-  const chalk = require('chalk');
-
-  console.log(chalk.yellow('\n📦 Installing BMad Method v6 Beta (Early Access)...\n'));
-
-  // Use the v6 installer from the current installation
-  const bmadCliPath = path.join(__dirname, 'cli', 'bmad-cli.js');
-
-  if (!fs.existsSync(bmadCliPath)) {
-    console.error(chalk.red('Error: Could not find bmad-cli.js at'), bmadCliPath);
-    console.error(chalk.dim('Current directory:'), __dirname);
-    process.exit(1);
-  }
-
-  try {
-    execSync(`node "${bmadCliPath}" ${args.join(' ')}`, {
-      stdio: 'inherit',
-      cwd: path.dirname(__dirname),
-    });
-  } catch (error) {
-    process.exit(error.status || 1);
-  }
-}
-
-async function main() {
-  const args = process.argv.slice(2);
-
-  // Check if user wants to skip version prompt
-  const skipPrompt = args.includes('--skip-version-prompt');
-  const filteredArgs = args.filter((arg) => arg !== '--skip-version-prompt');
-
-  if (isNpxExecution && !skipPrompt) {
-    // Running via npx - prompt for version selection unless skipped
-    const selectedVersion = await promptVersionSelection();
-
-    if (selectedVersion === 'stable') {
-      await installStableVersion(filteredArgs);
-    } else {
-      await installBetaVersion(filteredArgs);
-    }
-  } else {
-    // Local execution or skipped prompt - use the v6 installer directly
 require('./cli/bmad-cli.js');
-  }
-}
-
-main().catch((error) => {
-  console.error('Unexpected error:', error);
-  process.exit(1);
-});