@nihalcastelino/project-brain-mcp 1.0.0

package/LICENSE

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+MIT License
+
+Copyright (c) 2026 Project Brain Inc.
+
+Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
+of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
+in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
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+
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+
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+SOFTWARE.

package/NPM_PUBLISH_CHECKLIST.md

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+# NPM Publication Checklist
+
+## Pre-Publication Tests ✅
+
+### 1. Build Test
+- [x] `npm run build` - Compiles without errors
+- [x] `dist/` folder created with all files
+- [x] TypeScript types generated (.d.ts files)
+
+### 2. Package Test
+- [x] `npm pack` - Creates tarball successfully
+- [x] Package size reasonable (72.6 kB compressed)
+- [x] All required files included (dist/, scripts/, README, LICENSE)
+- [x] Source files excluded (.npmignore working)
+
+### 3. Local Install Test
+- [x] `npm install` from directory - Works
+- [x] Setup script runs automatically
+- [x] Database directory created
+
+### 4. Global Install Test
+- [x] `npm install -g <tarball>` - Works
+- [x] Binary created (`project-brain-mcp` command)
+- [x] Setup script auto-configures Claude Desktop
+- [x] Config file updated correctly
+- [x] Existing configs preserved
+
+### 5. Functional Tests (TODO)
+- [ ] Restart Claude Desktop
+- [ ] Test: "Create a task called 'Test free tier'"
+- [ ] Verify task created in `~/.project-brain/tasks.db`
+- [ ] Test: "List all my tasks"
+- [ ] Test: "Search for tasks containing 'test'"
+- [ ] Test: Export project functionality
+
+## Package Metadata
+
+### package.json Validation
+- [x] Name: `@project-brain/mcp` (scoped package)
+- [x] Version: `1.0.0`
+- [x] Description: Clear and concise
+- [x] License: MIT
+- [x] Repository: GitHub URL (update to public repo before publish!)
+- [x] Homepage: project-brain.io
+- [x] Keywords: Relevant keywords for npm search
+- [x] Engines: Node.js >= 16.0.0
+- [x] Main entry: `./dist/server.js`
+- [x] Binary: `project-brain-mcp` command
+
+### Required Files
+- [x] README.md - User-facing documentation
+- [x] LICENSE - MIT license file
+- [x] SETUP_GUIDE.md - Detailed setup instructions
+- [x] dist/ - Compiled JavaScript
+- [x] scripts/setup.cjs - Auto-setup script
+
+### Excluded Files (via .npmignore)
+- [x] src/ - TypeScript source (only ship compiled)
+- [x] node_modules/ - Dependencies
+- [x] .env - Environment files
+- [x] *.db - Database files
+- [x] test/ - Test files
+
+## NPM Account Setup
+
+### Before First Publish
+
+1. **Create npm account** (if you don't have one)
+   ```bash
+   npm adduser
+   ```
+
+2. **Login to npm**
+   ```bash
+   npm login
+   ```
+
+3. **Verify login**
+   ```bash
+   npm whoami
+   ```
+
+4. **Check if package name is available**
+   ```bash
+   npm view @project-brain/mcp
+   # Should return 404 if available
+   ```
+
+### Scoped Package Permissions
+
+Since `@project-brain/mcp` is a scoped package, you need to:
+
+1. **Create organization** (if using organization scope)
+   - Go to npmjs.com
+   - Create organization: "project-brain"
+   - Invite team members (if any)
+
+2. **OR use user scope**
+   - Change package name to `@yourusername/project-brain-mcp`
+   - Requires no organization
+
+3. **Set public access** (scoped packages are private by default)
+   ```bash
+   npm publish --access public
+   ```
+
+## Publication Steps
+
+### Step 1: Pre-Publish Checks
+
+```bash
+# 1. Make sure you're in the right directory
+cd project-brain-mcp
+
+# 2. Run tests (if you have them)
+npm test
+
+# 3. Build the package
+npm run build
+
+# 4. Check what will be published
+npm pack --dry-run
+
+# 5. Verify package contents
+npm pack
+tar -tzf project-brain-mcp-1.0.0.tgz | less
+```
+
+### Step 2: Version Management
+
+```bash
+# Check current version
+npm version
+
+# Bump version (if needed)
+npm version patch  # 1.0.0 -> 1.0.1
+npm version minor  # 1.0.0 -> 1.1.0
+npm version major  # 1.0.0 -> 2.0.0
+
+# Or manually edit package.json
+```
+
+### Step 3: Update Repository URL
+
+**IMPORTANT:** Before publishing, update the repository URL in `package.json`:
+
+```json
+{
+  "repository": {
+    "type": "git",
+    "url": "https://github.com/project-brain/project-brain-mcp.git"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Make sure this points to the **PUBLIC** repo, not your private one!
+
+### Step 4: Publish to npm
+
+```bash
+# Dry run (see what would happen)
+npm publish --dry-run --access public
+
+# Actually publish
+npm publish --access public
+
+# If you get permission errors, login again
+npm login
+npm publish --access public
+```
+
+### Step 5: Verify Publication
+
+```bash
+# Check if package is live
+npm view @project-brain/mcp
+
+# Install from npm to test
+npm install -g @project-brain/mcp
+
+# Verify it works
+project-brain-mcp --version
+```
+
+## Post-Publication Tasks
+
+### 1. Create GitHub Release
+
+```bash
+# Tag the release
+git tag v1.0.0
+git push origin v1.0.0
+
+# Or create release on GitHub UI
+# Include:
+# - Release notes
+# - Installation instructions
+# - Link to npm package
+```
+
+### 2. Update Documentation
+
+- [ ] Update main README with npm install instructions
+- [ ] Add badge: `[![npm version](https://badge.fury.io/js/%40project-brain%2Fmcp.svg)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@project-brain/mcp)`
+- [ ] Add download stats badge
+- [ ] Update examples to use published package
+
+### 3. Announce the Release
+
+**Where to announce:**
+- [ ] Twitter/X
+- [ ] Reddit: r/ClaudeAI, r/ChatGPT, r/LocalLLaMA
+- [ ] Hacker News (Show HN)
+- [ ] Product Hunt
+- [ ] Dev.to blog post
+- [ ] Discord communities (AI/MCP related)
+
+**Announcement Template:**
+```markdown
+🎉 Just released Project Brain MCP v1.0.0!
+
+Coordinate multiple AI coding agents (Claude, Cursor, etc.) with zero configuration.
+
+Features:
+✅ One-command install (npm install -g @project-brain/mcp)
+✅ Auto-configures Claude Desktop & Cursor
+✅ 100% local, no API keys needed
+✅ Full-text search
+✅ Import/export
+
+Free tier: 100 tasks per project
+MIT licensed 🚀
+
+Try it: npm install -g @project-brain/mcp
+
+GitHub: https://github.com/project-brain/project-brain-mcp
+npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@project-brain/mcp
+```
+
+### 4. Monitor Initial Feedback
+
+- [ ] Watch GitHub issues
+- [ ] Monitor npm download stats
+- [ ] Respond to questions/issues quickly
+- [ ] Gather user feedback
+- [ ] Fix critical bugs immediately
+
+## Troubleshooting npm Publish
+
+### "You do not have permission to publish"
+
+**Solution:**
+```bash
+npm login
+# Or check package name isn't taken
+npm view @project-brain/mcp
+```
+
+### "Package name too similar to existing package"
+
+**Solution:**
+- Choose different name
+- Or prove you own the trademark
+
+### "Forbidden - must be scoped to publish as public"
+
+**Solution:**
+```bash
+npm publish --access public
+```
+
+### "Version already published"
+
+**Solution:**
+```bash
+# Bump version
+npm version patch
+npm publish --access public
+```
+
+## Rollback Plan
+
+If something goes wrong after publishing:
+
+### Unpublish (within 72 hours only)
+
+```bash
+# Unpublish specific version
+npm unpublish @project-brain/mcp@1.0.0
+
+# Unpublish entire package (risky!)
+npm unpublish @project-brain/mcp --force
+```
+
+**WARNING:** Can only unpublish within 72 hours of publishing. After that, you can only deprecate.
+
+### Deprecate (after 72 hours)
+
+```bash
+# Deprecate a version
+npm deprecate @project-brain/mcp@1.0.0 "This version has a critical bug, please upgrade"
+
+# Publish fixed version
+npm version patch
+npm publish --access public
+```
+
+## Versioning Strategy
+
+### Semantic Versioning
+
+Follow semver: `MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH`
+
+- **PATCH** (1.0.0 -> 1.0.1): Bug fixes, no breaking changes
+- **MINOR** (1.0.0 -> 1.1.0): New features, backward compatible
+- **MAJOR** (1.0.0 -> 2.0.0): Breaking changes
+
+### Pre-release Versions
+
+For testing before stable release:
+
+```bash
+# Beta release
+npm version 1.0.0-beta.1
+npm publish --tag beta --access public
+
+# Users install with:
+npm install -g @project-brain/mcp@beta
+
+# Release candidate
+npm version 1.0.0-rc.1
+npm publish --tag next --access public
+```
+
+### Recommended First Release Strategy
+
+**Option 1: Start with 1.0.0 (confident)**
+- Shows maturity
+- Full commitment
+- Higher expectations
+
+**Option 2: Start with 0.9.0 (cautious)**
+- Beta phase
+- Allows breaking changes
+- Lower expectations
+- Can gather feedback before 1.0.0
+
+**Recommendation for Project Brain:** Use **1.0.0** since:
+- Free tier is well-tested
+- Feature set is stable
+- Professional impression
+- Shows confidence
+
+## Final Checklist Before Publish
+
+### Code Quality
+- [x] No console.log (except intentional output)
+- [x] No TODO comments in published code
+- [x] Error handling in place
+- [x] No hardcoded paths (except examples)
+- [x] No secrets or API keys
+
+### Documentation
+- [x] README is complete and accurate
+- [x] Installation instructions tested
+- [x] Examples work
+- [x] Links are correct
+- [ ] Update repository URL to public repo
+
+### Testing
+- [x] Build passes
+- [x] Package installs globally
+- [x] Setup script works
+- [ ] Test in Claude Desktop (restart and create task)
+- [ ] Test on another machine (if possible)
+
+### Legal
+- [x] MIT License included
+- [x] No copyrighted code
+- [x] Dependencies are compatible licenses
+- [x] Package name doesn't infringe trademarks
+
+### npm Specific
+- [ ] npm account created
+- [ ] Logged in (`npm whoami`)
+- [ ] Package name available
+- [ ] Organization created (if using @project-brain scope)
+- [ ] Ready to publish with `--access public`
+
+## After First Publish
+
+### Week 1 Goals
+- 100 downloads
+- 10 GitHub stars
+- No critical bugs reported
+
+### Monitor
+- npm download stats: https://npm-stat.com/charts.html?package=@project-brain/mcp
+- GitHub traffic
+- Issues and discussions
+- User feedback
+
+### Iterate
+- Fix bugs quickly
+- Respond to issues
+- Gather feature requests
+- Plan v1.1.0 with improvements
+
+---
+
+## Ready to Publish?
+
+When all checkboxes are complete, run:
+
+```bash
+cd project-brain-mcp
+npm login
+npm publish --access public
+```
+
+🚀 **Good luck!**

package/PUBLISH_INSTRUCTIONS.md

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+# How to Publish to npm (Automated)
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start (3 Steps)
+
+### Step 1: Add Your npm Token to .env
+
+1. **Get your npm access token:**
+   - Go to: https://www.npmjs.com/settings/nihalcastelino/tokens
+   - Click "Generate New Token"
+   - Choose "Automation" type
+   - Copy the token
+
+2. **Edit the .env file:**
+   - Open: `C:\Users\Nihal\dev\project-brain-ai\project-brain-mcp\.env`
+   - Replace `YOUR_NPM_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE` with your actual token
+   - Save the file
+
+**Example .env:**
+```
+NPM_TOKEN=npm_aBcDeFgHiJkLmNoPqRsTuVwXyZ1234567890
+```
+
+### Step 2: Run the Automated Publish
+
+```bash
+cd C:\Users\Nihal\dev\project-brain-ai\project-brain-mcp
+npm run publish:auto
+```
+
+**That's it!** The script will:
+- ✅ Build the package
+- ✅ Authenticate with npm using your token
+- ✅ Publish to npm
+- ✅ Clean up automatically
+
+### Step 3: Verify Publication
+
+Visit: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@nihalcastelino/project-brain-mcp
+
+**Should show:** Your package with v1.0.0
+
+---
+
+## 🔐 Security Notes
+
+**Your .env file is safe:**
+- ✅ Already in `.gitignore` (won't be committed to git)
+- ✅ Token stays on your local machine
+- ✅ Script creates temporary `.npmrc` and cleans up after
+
+**NEVER:**
+- ❌ Commit .env to git
+- ❌ Share your npm token
+- ❌ Push .env to GitHub
+
+---
+
+## 🐛 Troubleshooting
+
+### Error: "NPM_TOKEN not set"
+
+**Fix:** Open `.env` and make sure you replaced `YOUR_NPM_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE` with your real token
+
+### Error: "Version already exists"
+
+**Fix:** Bump version in package.json:
+```json
+"version": "1.0.1"
+```
+
+Then run `npm run publish:auto` again
+
+### Error: "Unauthorized"
+
+**Fix:** Your token might be invalid. Generate a new one:
+1. Go to: https://www.npmjs.com/settings/nihalcastelino/tokens
+2. Delete old token
+3. Create new "Automation" token
+4. Update .env with new token
+
+---
+
+## ✅ After Publishing
+
+1. **Verify on npm:**
+   https://www.npmjs.com/package/@nihalcastelino/project-brain-mcp
+
+2. **Test installation:**
+   ```bash
+   npm install -g @nihalcastelino/project-brain-mcp
+   ```
+
+3. **Make GitHub repo public:**
+   https://github.com/nihalcastelino/project-brain-mcp/settings
+
+4. **Announce beta!**
+
+---
+
+## 📝 Quick Reference
+
+**Command:** `npm run publish:auto`
+**Package:** `@nihalcastelino/project-brain-mcp`
+**npm URL:** https://www.npmjs.com/package/@nihalcastelino/project-brain-mcp
+**GitHub:** https://github.com/nihalcastelino/project-brain-mcp
+
+**Token location:** `.env` file (local only, not committed to git)