thedotmack/claude-mem v5.3.0

v5.3.0: Session Lifecycle Improvements

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v5.3.0 (2025-11-09)

Breaking Changes: None (minor version)

Session Lifecycle Improvements:

• Prompt Counter Restoration: SessionManager now loads prompt counter from database on worker restart, preventing state loss
• Continuation Prompts: Lightweight prompts for request #2+ avoid re-initializing SDK agent's mental model
• Summary Framing: Changed from "final report" to "progress checkpoint" to clarify mid-session summaries

Bug Fixes:

• #76: Fixed PM2 "Process 0 not found" error by using idempotent pm2 start instead of pm2 restart
• #74, #75: Fixed troubleshooting skill distribution by moving to plugin/skills/ directory
• #73 (Partial): Improved context-loading task reporting in summaries

Technical Details:

• Modified files:
  • src/services/worker/SessionManager.ts (loads prompt_counter from DB)
  • src/services/worker/SDKAgent.ts (uses continuation prompts)
  • src/sdk/prompts.ts (added buildContinuationPrompt function)
  • src/shared/worker-utils.ts (pm2 start instead of restart)
  • src/hooks/context-hook.ts (improved context loading)
  • Moved .claude/skills/troubleshoot → plugin/skills/troubleshoot

Why These Changes Matter:

• Worker restarts no longer lose session state
• Subsequent prompts are more efficient (no re-initialization overhead)
• Summaries better reflect ongoing work vs completed sessions
• PM2 errors eliminated for new users
• Troubleshooting skill now properly distributed to plugin users

Upgrade Notes: No breaking changes. Worker will automatically pick up improvements on restart.