claude-recall 0.2.4 → 0.2.6

package/README.md

@@ -45,21 +45,23 @@ Launch Claude Code and your memories will be captured automatically. Claude Reca
 
 Claude Recall uses the Model Context Protocol to integrate directly with Claude Code. 
 
-### Automatic Memory Capture (v0.2.4+)
+### Automatic Memory Capture (v0.2.5+)
 
 Claude Recall ensures memories are captured reliably by:
-1. **Instructing Claude via CLAUDE.md** - Installation adds instructions so Claude always calls the MCP tool when you say "remember"
+1. **Instructing Claude via CLAUDE.md** - Installation adds instructions so Claude always calls the MCP tool when you use memory-related keywords
 2. **Automatic pattern detection** - When Claude does use tools, additional patterns are detected
 
 **Memory storage is triggered by:**
+- "recall" (when used for storing, e.g., "for recall later")
 - "remember" / "remember that" / "please remember"
 - "don't forget" / "keep in mind" / "bear in mind"
 - "store in memory" / "save to memory"
 - "note that" / "take note"
 - "for future reference" / "memorize"
 
-**Memory retrieval is triggered by:**
-- "recall" / "what did I tell you about"
+**Memory retrieval (using "recall") is triggered by:**
+- "recall" / "recall what I said about"
+- "what did I tell you about"
 - "what do you remember about"
 - "do you remember"
 
@@ -78,9 +80,9 @@ You can also explicitly ask Claude to store memories using the MCP tools:
 ## Real-World Example
 
 ```
-Monday: "Use PostgreSQL for our database and store configs in YAML files"
-Tuesday: "What database should we use?" 
-Claude: "Based on our previous conversations, we decided to use PostgreSQL for the database
+Monday: "For recall: we're using PostgreSQL for our database and YAML for configs"
+Tuesday: "Recall what database we decided on" 
+Claude: "Based on our stored memories, you're using PostgreSQL for the database
 and YAML for configuration files."
 ```
 
@@ -121,6 +123,7 @@ The npm installation automatically:
 - Installs the Claude Recall CLI globally
 - Configures the MCP server in your `~/.claude.json` file
 - Creates a database directory at `~/.claude-recall/`
+- Updates `~/CLAUDE.md` with global instructions for Claude to use memory tools
 - Sets up the proper command structure for Claude Code integration
 
 ### Database Location

package/dist/cli/claude-recall-cli.js

@@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ async function main() {
     program
         .name('claude-recall')
         .description('Memory-enhanced Claude Code via MCP')
-        .version('0.2.4')
+        .version('0.2.6')
         .option('--verbose', 'Enable verbose logging')
         .option('--config <path>', 'Path to custom config file');
     // MCP command

package/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "claude-recall",
-  "version": "0.2.4",
+  "version": "0.2.6",
   "description": "MCP server for persistent memory in Claude Code conversations",
   "main": "dist/index.js",
   "bin": {

package/scripts/postinstall.js

@@ -60,12 +60,15 @@ try {
 
   // Update CLAUDE.md with instructions
   const claudeMdInstructions = `
-# Claude Recall Memory Instructions
+# Claude Recall Memory Instructions (Global)
+
+Claude Recall is a global MCP tool that maintains a single memory database across all your projects.
 
 IMPORTANT: When the user uses any of these words or phrases, you MUST call the appropriate claude-recall MCP tool:
 
 ## Memory Storage Triggers
 When you see these words/phrases, ALWAYS call \`mcp__claude-recall__store_memory\`:
+- "recall" (when used for storing, e.g., "for recall later")
 - "remember" / "remember that" / "please remember"
 - "store" / "store in memory" / "save to memory"
 - "don't forget" / "do not forget"
@@ -97,20 +100,10 @@ When you see these words/phrases, ALWAYS call \`mcp__claude-recall__search\` or
 - These instructions ensure your memory system works reliably
 `;
 
-  // Try to find CLAUDE.md in common locations
-  const claudeMdPaths = [
-    path.join(process.cwd(), 'CLAUDE.md'),
-    path.join(os.homedir(), 'CLAUDE.md'),
-    path.join(process.cwd(), '.claude', 'CLAUDE.md'),
-    path.join(os.homedir(), '.claude', 'CLAUDE.md')
-  ];
-
-  let claudeMdPath = claudeMdPaths.find(p => fs.existsSync(p));
-  
-  // If not found, create it in the current directory
-  if (!claudeMdPath) {
-    claudeMdPath = path.join(process.cwd(), 'CLAUDE.md');
-  }
+  // Always use global CLAUDE.md since claude-recall is a global tool
+  // with a single database for all projects
+  const claudeMdPath = path.join(os.homedir(), 'CLAUDE.md');
+  console.log('📝 Updating global CLAUDE.md for claude-recall instructions');
 
   try {
     let existingContent = '';
@@ -122,13 +115,15 @@ When you see these words/phrases, ALWAYS call \`mcp__claude-recall__search\` or
         console.log('📝 CLAUDE.md already contains Claude Recall instructions');
       } else {
         // Append instructions
-        fs.writeFileSync(claudeMdPath, existingContent + '\n' + claudeMdInstructions);
-        console.log(`📝 Updated ${claudeMdPath} with memory instructions`);
+        fs.writeFileSync(claudeMdPath, existingContent + '\n\n' + claudeMdInstructions);
+        console.log(`📝 Updated ${claudeMdPath} with claude-recall memory instructions`);
+        console.log('   These global instructions apply to all your projects');
       }
     } else {
       // Create new file
       fs.writeFileSync(claudeMdPath, claudeMdInstructions);
-      console.log(`📝 Created ${claudeMdPath} with memory instructions`);
+      console.log(`📝 Created ${claudeMdPath} with claude-recall memory instructions`);
+      console.log('   These global instructions apply to all your projects');
     }
   } catch (err) {
     console.log('⚠️  Could not update CLAUDE.md:', err.message);