diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index f815a85..2147f6e 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -6,6 +6,19 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/).
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [2.9.6] - 2026-01-12
+
+### Fixed
+- **audit-scan.sh** - Count files recursively in subfolders
+  - Commands in subfolders (e.g., `commands/tech/`, `commands/product/`) now counted
+  - Split into `count_md_files()` for .md and `count_script_files()` for hooks (.sh/.js/.py/.ts)
+  - Excludes README.md from counts
+  - Bug found: Was reporting 0 commands when 10 existed in subfolders
+
+### Stats
+- 1 file modified (audit-scan.sh, ~15 lines)
+- Critical fix for accurate extension counting
+
 ## [2.9.5] - 2026-01-12
 
 ### Added
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f8aa24b..2347ab8 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -362,7 +362,7 @@ If this guide saved you time, helped you master Claude Code, or inspired your wo
 
 ---
 
-*Version 2.9.5 | January 2026 | Crafted with Claude*
+*Version 2.9.6 | January 2026 | Crafted with Claude*
 
 <!-- SEO Keywords -->
 <!-- claude code, claude code tutorial, anthropic cli, ai coding assistant, claude code mcp,
diff --git a/claude-code-reference.yaml b/claude-code-reference.yaml
index 735801b..1b79d51 100644
--- a/claude-code-reference.yaml
+++ b/claude-code-reference.yaml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 # Source: english-ultimate-claude-code-guide.md
 # Purpose: Condensed index for LLMs to quickly answer user questions about Claude Code
 
-version: "2.9.5"
+version: "2.9.6"
 updated: "2026-01"
 
 # ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
diff --git a/english-ultimate-claude-code-guide.md b/english-ultimate-claude-code-guide.md
index 08693d8..180b903 100644
--- a/english-ultimate-claude-code-guide.md
+++ b/english-ultimate-claude-code-guide.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 
 **Last updated**: January 2026
 
-**Version**: 2.9.5
+**Version**: 2.9.6
 
 ---
 
@@ -9009,4 +9009,4 @@ Thumbs.db
 
 **Contributions**: Issues and PRs welcome.
 
-**Last updated**: January 2026 | **Version**: 2.9.5
+**Last updated**: January 2026 | **Version**: 2.9.6
diff --git a/examples/scripts/audit-scan.sh b/examples/scripts/audit-scan.sh
index 66b36c9..f15f603 100755
--- a/examples/scripts/audit-scan.sh
+++ b/examples/scripts/audit-scan.sh
@@ -45,9 +45,19 @@ check_file() {
   [[ -f "$1" ]] && echo "true" || echo "false"
 }
 
-count_files() {
+count_md_files() {
   if [[ -d "$1" ]]; then
-    find "$1" -maxdepth 1 -type f 2>/dev/null | wc -l | tr -d ' '
+    # Count all .md files recursively (commands/skills can have subfolders)
+    find "$1" -type f -name "*.md" ! -name "README.md" 2>/dev/null | wc -l | tr -d ' '
+  else
+    echo "0"
+  fi
+}
+
+count_script_files() {
+  if [[ -d "$1" ]]; then
+    # Count hook scripts (.sh, .js, .py, .ts)
+    find "$1" -type f \( -name "*.sh" -o -name "*.js" -o -name "*.py" -o -name "*.ts" \) 2>/dev/null | wc -l | tr -d ' '
   else
     echo "0"
   fi
@@ -93,12 +103,12 @@ LOCAL_CLAUDE_MD=$(check_file "./.claude/CLAUDE.md")
 PROJECT_SETTINGS=$(check_file "./.claude/settings.json")
 LOCAL_SETTINGS=$(check_file "./.claude/settings.local.json")
 
-# Extensions
-AGENTS_COUNT=$(count_files "./.claude/agents")
-COMMANDS_COUNT=$(count_files "./.claude/commands")
-SKILLS_COUNT=$(count_files "./.claude/skills")
-HOOKS_COUNT=$(count_files "./.claude/hooks")
-RULES_COUNT=$(count_files "./.claude/rules")
+# Extensions (count .md files recursively, hooks are scripts)
+AGENTS_COUNT=$(count_md_files "./.claude/agents")
+COMMANDS_COUNT=$(count_md_files "./.claude/commands")
+SKILLS_COUNT=$(count_md_files "./.claude/skills")
+HOOKS_COUNT=$(count_script_files "./.claude/hooks")
+RULES_COUNT=$(count_md_files "./.claude/rules")
 
 # Tech stack detection
 TECH_STACK="unknown"