diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
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 # Changelog
 
+## 2025-01-24 - 2.2.1 - fix(documentation)
+Remove unnecessary markdown syntax from the README.
+
+- Fixed minor formatting issue in the README file by removing extraneous markdown syntax.
+
 ## 2025-01-24 - 2.2.0 - feat(core)
 Initial release of smartfm module for handling frontmatter
 
diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
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-```markdown
 # @push.rocks/smartfm
 
 The `@push.rocks/smartfm` module handles frontmatter data in markdown and other text files. The module allows easy parsing, stringification, and extraction of frontmatter data, using YAML or JSON format. It leverages the `gray-matter` library for advanced functionality with a simple API.
@@ -188,7 +187,6 @@ By combining `@push.rocks/smartfm` with a markdown parsing library like `marked`
 With these examples, you can see how `@push.rocks/smartfm` fits into various workflows involving frontmatter and text processing. The module's simplicity and effectiveness make it a suitable choice for projects that require clean handling of document metadata.
 
 Feel free to explore and extend these examples based on your particular use case. Whether you are building a simple script, a web application, or an extensive content management system, `@push.rocks/smartfm` provides a robust foundation for frontmatter operations. Happy coding!
-```
 
 ## License and Legal Information
 
diff --git a/ts/00_commitinfo_data.ts b/ts/00_commitinfo_data.ts
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  */
 export const commitinfo = {
   name: '@push.rocks/smartfm',
-  version: '2.2.0',
+  version: '2.2.1',
   description: 'A Node.js module for handling and processing frontmatter in markdown and text files, leveraging the gray-matter library for parsing and stringifying YAML or JSON formatted frontmatter.'
 }