Windows SessionStart Hook Bug Fixed in Claude Code 2.0.76+
IMPORTANT: This release documents a major fix for Windows users. The Windows SessionStart hook bug (#160) that caused Claude Code to hang indefinitely has been FIXED by Anthropic in Claude Code version 2.0.76+.
What Was Fixed
Problem: SessionStart hooks caused Claude Code to hang indefinitely on Windows (issue #160)
Resolution: Anthropic fixed the underlying bug in Claude Code version 2.0.76+
Impact: Windows users can now use SessionStart hooks without workarounds or manual invocation
User Action Required
Upgrade to Claude Code 2.0.76+ to use SessionStart hooks on Windows
Documentation Updates
This release updates all Windows SessionStart hook bug references throughout the project:
.claude/directives/hooks-configuration.md- Removed Windows SessionStart bug warning, updated status to FIXEDCLAUDE.md- Updated SessionStart hook references to reflect fixclaude-hooks/WINDOWS-SESSIONSTART-BUG.md- Added fix notice and version requirementsdocs/troubleshooting/hooks-quick-reference.md- Updated Windows troubleshooting section
Technical Details
Commit: 5b0bb52 - "docs: update Windows SessionStart hook bug status - FIXED in Claude Code 2.0.76+"
Changes in This Release
- Documentation-only patch release
- All Windows SessionStart hook bug workarounds can now be removed for users on Claude Code 2.0.76+
- No code changes, only documentation updates
Related Issues
- Fixes #160 (Windows SessionStart Hook Bug)
Full Changelog: https://github.com/doobidoo/mcp-memory-service/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#8627---2025-12-30