# 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
```bash
# 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
```bash
# 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](https://github.com/doobidoo/mcp-memory-service/issues)

## 🙏 **Acknowledgments**

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

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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.