From 0a06e25e7f9e43b8e3bf028d65d42e619a57641d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Ryan Malloy <ryan@supported.systems>
Date: Sat, 30 May 2026 15:02:40 -0600
Subject: [PATCH] docs(readme): Add Installation section with ZIP download and
 WP-CLI command

Two clearly-labeled install methods at the top of the README so
users know how to get the plugin without scrolling:
  - WordPress Admin GUI: 3-step ZIP upload
  - WP-CLI one-liner with --activate flag

Both link directly to the v1.0.0 release ZIP on Gitea.
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 README.md | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4e509de..c3d57cf 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,6 +4,28 @@
 
 A purr-fectly modern, secure WordPress backup and restore plugin built with Alpine.js, Astro, and enterprise-grade security practices. Created as a secure replacement for XCloner after identifying critical vulnerabilities. **Now with 100% more cat personality!** 🐾
 
+## 📦 Installation
+
+**Latest release:** [v1.0.0](https://git.supported.systems/tigerstyle/tigerstyle-life9/releases/tag/v1.0.0) · [All releases](https://git.supported.systems/tigerstyle/tigerstyle-life9/releases)
+
+### Via WordPress Admin (GUI)
+
+1. Download [tigerstyle-life9-1.0.0.zip](https://git.supported.systems/tigerstyle/tigerstyle-life9/releases/download/v1.0.0/tigerstyle-life9-1.0.0.zip)
+2. In WordPress admin: **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**, pick the ZIP
+3. Click **Activate Plugin** — settings appear under **TigerStyle Life9** in the sidebar
+
+### Via WP-CLI (terminal)
+
+```bash
+wp plugin install \
+  https://git.supported.systems/tigerstyle/tigerstyle-life9/releases/download/v1.0.0/tigerstyle-life9-1.0.0.zip \
+  --activate
+```
+
+**Requires:** WordPress 5.0+ · PHP 7.4+ · An S3-compatible storage backend for backups
+
+---
+
 ## 🐾 **Why TigerStyle Life9?**
 
 **Because your website deserves nine lives!**