MCP Memory Service v7.1.4 - Unified Cross-Platform Hook Installer

🚀 Major Feature Release

This release introduces a unified cross-platform Python installer that consolidates 4+ separate installer scripts into a single, robust solution with enhanced features for Claude Code Memory Awareness Hooks.

✨ What's New

🔧 Unified Installation Experience

• Single installer: install_hooks.py replaces all platform-specific scripts
• Cross-platform compatibility: Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Intelligent configuration merging: Preserves existing Claude Code hook configurations
• Dynamic path resolution: Eliminates hardcoded paths and works in any location

🎯 Enhanced Safety & Reliability

• Atomic installations: Automatic rollback on failure
• Comprehensive backups: Timestamped restore points before changes
• Smart JSON merging: Prevents settings.json overwrite and configuration loss
• Empty directory cleanup: Proper uninstall process with orphaned folder removal

⚡ Natural Memory Triggers v7.1.3

• Advanced trigger detection: 85%+ accuracy for intelligent memory injection
• Multi-tier performance: Optimized response times (50ms/150ms/500ms)
• Mid-conversation hooks: Real-time memory awareness during conversations
• CLI management tools: Live configuration and performance tuning
• Git-aware context: Repository integration for enhanced context

📋 Installation Commands

New Unified Installation

# Navigate to hooks directory
cd claude-hooks

# Install Natural Memory Triggers (recommended)
python install_hooks.py --natural-triggers

# Install basic memory awareness hooks
python install_hooks.py --basic

# Install everything
python install_hooks.py --all

# Test installation (dry-run)
python install_hooks.py --dry-run --natural-triggers

Integrated with Main Installer

# Install service + hooks together
python scripts/installation/install.py --install-natural-triggers

🔄 Migration Guide

For Existing Users

1. Backup existing installation (automatic during upgrade)
2. Run unified installer: python install_hooks.py --natural-triggers
3. Verify functionality: Hooks preserve existing configurations

From Legacy Scripts

• ❌ install.sh → ✅ python install_hooks.py --basic
• ❌ install-natural-triggers.sh → ✅ python install_hooks.py --natural-triggers
• ❌ install_claude_hooks_windows.bat → ✅ python install_hooks.py --all

Complete migration guide: See claude-hooks/MIGRATION.md

🛠 Technical Improvements

Cross-Platform Enhancements

• Proper path quoting: Handles spaces in Windows installation paths
• Platform-specific hooks directory detection: Works across different OS configurations
• Consistent CLI interface: Same commands work on all platforms

Code Quality

• Type hints throughout: Better maintainability and IDE support
• Comprehensive error handling: Graceful degradation and detailed feedback
• Modular architecture: Clear separation of concerns and extensibility
• Professional UX: Enhanced output formatting and user guidance

⚠️ Breaking Changes

• Legacy shell scripts removed: install.sh, install-natural-triggers.sh, install_claude_hooks_windows.bat
• Installation commands updated: Must use unified Python installer
• Configuration structure: Enhanced v7.1.3 dual protocol support

🧪 Testing & Validation

Comprehensive Test Results

• Natural Memory Triggers: 18/18 tests passing (100% success rate)
• Cross-platform compatibility: Validated on Linux, macOS simulation, Windows paths
• Installation integrity: All components verified with syntax validation
• Configuration merging: Tested with various existing setups

Performance Metrics

• Installation time: ~30 seconds for complete Natural Memory Triggers setup
• Average test execution: 3.3ms per test
• Memory footprint: Minimal impact with intelligent caching

🎯 Benefits Summary

This unified installer provides:

• ✅ Better reliability across all platforms
• ✅ Safer installations with intelligent configuration merging
• ✅ Consistent experience regardless of operating system
• ✅ Advanced features like Natural Memory Triggers v7.1.3
• ✅ Professional tooling with comprehensive testing and validation
• ✅ Future-proof architecture with extensible Python design

📞 Support & Documentation

• Installation Guide: claude-hooks/MIGRATION.md
• Troubleshooting: Run with --dry-run flag to diagnose issues
• CLI Help: python install_hooks.py --help
• Issues: GitHub Issues

🙏 Acknowledgments

Special thanks to Gemini Code Assist for comprehensive code review feedback that drove the safety and reliability improvements in this release.

This release represents a significant milestone in the evolution of Claude Code Memory Awareness Hooks, providing a unified, cross-platform installation experience with enhanced safety and advanced features.