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+---
+'@backstage/plugin-catalog': patch
+'@backstage/plugin-catalog-backend': patch
+'@backstage/plugin-scaffolder': patch
+'@backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend': patch
+---
+
+Moved installation instructions from the main [backstage.io](https://backstage.io) documentation to the package README file. These instructions are not generally needed, since the plugin comes installed by default with `npx @backstage/create-app`.