thedotmack/claude-mem v5.0.3

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v5.0.3 (2025-11-05)

Breaking Changes: None (patch version)

Fixes:

• Fixed Windows installation with smart caching installer (PR #54: scripts/smart-install.js)
• Eliminated redundant npm install executions on every SessionStart (improved from 2-5s to ~10ms)
• Added comprehensive Windows troubleshooting with VS Build Tools guidance
• Fixed dynamic Python version detection in Windows error messages (scripts/smart-install.js:106-115)

Improvements:

• Smart install now caches version state in .install-version file
• Only runs npm install when needed: first time, version change, or missing dependencies
• Enhanced rsync to respect gitignore rules in sync-marketplace (package.json:38)
• Better PM2 worker startup verification and management
• Cross-platform compatible installer (pure Node.js, no shell dependencies)

Technical Details:

• New: scripts/smart-install.js (smart caching installer with PM2 worker management)
• Modified: plugin/hooks/hooks.json:25 (use smart-install.js instead of raw npm install)
• Modified: .gitignore (added .install-version cache file)
• Modified: CLAUDE.md (added Windows requirements and troubleshooting section)
• Modified: package.json:38 (enhanced sync-marketplace with --filter=':- .gitignore' --exclude=.git)
• Root cause: npm install was running on every SessionStart regardless of whether dependencies changed
• Impact: 200x faster SessionStart for cached installations (10ms vs 2-5s)

For Windows Users:
This release should completely resolve installation issues. The smart installer will:

1. Show you clear error messages if better-sqlite3 fails to install
2. Guide you to install VS Build Tools if needed (though you probably won't need them)
3. Only run once on first launch, then be instant on subsequent launches