basic-memory 0.14.0b1__tar.gz → 0.14.1__tar.gz

{basic_memory-0.14.0b1 → basic_memory-0.14.1}/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,56 +1,138 @@
 # CHANGELOG
 
-## v0.13.8 (2025-06-20)
+## v0.14.0 (2025-06-26)
 
 ### Features
 
-- **Docker Container Support** - Complete Docker integration with volume mounting for Obsidian directories
-  ([`3269a2f`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/3269a2f33a7595f6d9e5207924062e2542f46759))
-  - Docker Compose configuration for easy deployment
-  - Volume mounting for persistent data and Obsidian integration
-  - Comprehensive Docker documentation and setup guides
-  - Streamlined container-based workflow
+- **Docker Container Registry Migration** - Switch from Docker Hub to GitHub Container Registry for better security and integration  
+  ([`616c1f0`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/616c1f0710da59c7098a5f4843d4f017877ff7b2))
+  - Automated Docker image publishing via GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline
+  - Enhanced container security with GitHub's integrated vulnerability scanning
+  - Streamlined container deployment workflow for production environments
+
+- **Enhanced Search Documentation** - Comprehensive search syntax examples for improved user experience
+  ([`a589f8b`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/a589f8b894e78cce01eb25656856cfea8785fbbf))
+  - Detailed examples for Boolean search operators (AND, OR, NOT)
+  - Advanced search patterns including phrase matching and field-specific queries
+  - User-friendly documentation for complex search scenarios
+
+- **Cross-Project File Management** - Intelligent move operations with project boundary detection
+  ([`db5ef7d`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/db5ef7d35cc0894309c7a57b5741c9dd978526d4))
+  - Automatic detection of cross-project move attempts with helpful guidance
+  - Clear error messages when attempting unsupported cross-project operations
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-- **#151**: Fix reset command project configuration persistence issue
-  ([`af44941`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/af44941d5aa57b5ad7fcc6af4ed700f49bdb6d4d))
-  - Reset command now properly clears project configuration from `~/.basic-memory/config.json`
-  - Eliminates issue where projects would be recreated after database reset
-  - Ensures clean slate when resetting Basic Memory installation
-
-- **#148**: Resolve project state inconsistency between MCP and CLI
-  ([`35e4f73`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/35e4f73ae8a65501da4d48258ed702f957184c92))
-  - Fix "Project not found" errors when switching default projects
-  - MCP session now automatically refreshes when project configuration changes
-  - Eliminates need to restart MCP server after project operations
-  - Ensures consistent project state across CLI and MCP interfaces
-
-- **FastMCP Compatibility** - Resolve deprecation warnings for FastMCP integration
-  ([`7be001c`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/7be001ca6834b3344bb6160cbe537b36bcbaa579))
-  - Update FastMCP usage patterns to eliminate deprecation warnings
-  - Improve future compatibility with FastMCP library updates
-  - Clean up entity repository and service layer code
+- **#184**: Preserve permalinks when editing notes without frontmatter permalinks
+  ([`c2f4b63`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/c2f4b632cf04921b1a3c2f0d43831b80c519cb31))
+  - Fix permalink preservation during note editing operations
+  - Ensure consistent permalink handling across different note formats
+  - Maintain note identity and searchability during incremental edits
+
+- **#183**: Implement project-specific sync status checks for MCP tools
+  ([`12b5152`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/12b51522bc953fca117fc5bc01fcb29c6ca7e13c))
+  - Fix sync status reporting to correctly reflect current project state
+  - Resolve inconsistencies where sync status showed global instead of project-specific information
+  - Improve project isolation for sync operations and status reporting
+
+- **#180**: Handle Boolean search syntax with hyphenated terms
+  ([`546e3cd`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/546e3cd8db98b74f746749d41887f8a213cd0b11))
+  - Fix search parsing issues with hyphenated terms in Boolean queries
+  - Improve search query tokenization for complex term structures
+  - Enhanced search reliability for technical documentation and multi-word concepts
+
+- **#174**: Respect BASIC_MEMORY_HOME environment variable in Docker containers
+  ([`9f1db23`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/9f1db23c78d4648e2c242ad1ee27eed85e3f3b5d))
+  - Fix Docker container configuration to properly honor custom home directory settings
+  - Improve containerized deployment flexibility with environment variable support
+  - Ensure consistent behavior between local and containerized installations
+
+- **#168**: Scope entity queries by project_id in upsert_entity method
+  ([`2a3adc1`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/2a3adc109a3e4d7ccd65cae4abf63d9bb2338326))
+  - Fix entity isolation issues in multi-project setups
+  - Prevent cross-project entity conflicts during database operations
+  - Strengthen project boundary enforcement at the database level
+
+- **#166**: Handle None from_entity in Context API RelationSummary
+  ([`8a065c3`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/8a065c32f4e41613207d29aafc952a56e3a52241))
+  - Fix null pointer exceptions in relation processing
+  - Improve error handling for incomplete relation data
+  - Enhanced stability for knowledge graph traversal operations
+
+- **#164**: Remove log level configuration from mcp_server.run()
+  ([`224e4bf`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/224e4bf9e4438c44a82ffc21bd1a282fe9087690))
+  - Simplify MCP server startup by removing redundant log level settings
+  - Fix potential logging configuration conflicts
+  - Streamline server initialization process
+
+- **#162**: Ensure permalinks are generated for entities with null permalinks during move operations
+  ([`f506507`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/f50650763dbd4322c132e4bdc959ce4bf074374b))
+  - Fix move operations for entities without existing permalinks
+  - Automatic permalink generation during file move operations
+  - Maintain database consistency during file reorganization
 
 ### Technical Improvements
 
-- **Comprehensive Integration Testing** - New test suites for critical user workflows
-  - Full integration tests for database reset functionality
-  - End-to-end project state synchronization testing
-  - Real MCP client-server communication validation
-  - Direct config file validation without complex mocking
+- **Comprehensive Test Coverage** - Extensive test suites for new features and edge cases
+  - Enhanced test coverage for project-specific sync status functionality
+  - Additional test scenarios for search syntax validation and edge cases
+  - Integration tests for Docker CI workflow and container publishing
+  - Comprehensive move operations testing with project boundary validation
+
+- **Docker CI/CD Pipeline** - Production-ready automated container publishing
+  ([`74847cc`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/74847cc3807b0c6ed511e0d83e0d560e9f07ec44))
+  - Automated Docker image building and publishing on release
+  - Multi-architecture container support for AMD64 and ARM64 platforms
+  - Integrated security scanning and vulnerability assessments
+  - Streamlined deployment pipeline for production environments
+
+- **Release Process Improvements** - Enhanced automation and quality gates
+  ([`a52ce1c`](https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory/commit/a52ce1c8605ec2cd450d1f909154172cbc30faa2))
+  - Homebrew formula updates limited to stable releases only
+  - Improved release automation with better quality control
+  - Enhanced CI/CD pipeline reliability and error handling
+
+- **Code Quality Enhancements** - Improved error handling and validation
+  - Better null safety in entity and relation processing
+  - Enhanced project isolation validation throughout the codebase
+  - Improved error messages and user guidance for edge cases
+  - Strengthened database consistency guarantees across operations
+
+### Infrastructure
+
+- **GitHub Container Registry Integration** - Modern container infrastructure
+  - Migration from Docker Hub to GitHub Container Registry (ghcr.io)
+  - Improved security with integrated vulnerability scanning
+  - Better integration with GitHub-based development workflow
+  - Enhanced container versioning and artifact management
+
+- **Enhanced CI/CD Workflows** - Robust automated testing and deployment
+  - Automated Docker image publishing on releases
+  - Comprehensive test coverage validation before deployment
+  - Multi-platform container building and publishing
+  - Integration with GitHub's security and monitoring tools
 
-- **Code Quality** - Enhanced error handling and validation
-  - Improved project state management across system components
-  - Better session refresh patterns for configuration changes
-  - Streamlined Docker setup with reduced image size
+### Migration Guide
 
-### Documentation
+This release includes several behind-the-scenes improvements and fixes. All changes are backward compatible:
+
+- **Docker Users**: Container images now served from `ghcr.io/basicmachines-co/basic-memory` instead of Docker Hub
+- **Search Users**: Enhanced search syntax handling - existing queries continue to work unchanged
+- **Multi-Project Users**: Improved project isolation - all existing projects remain fully functional
+- **All Users**: Enhanced stability and error handling - no breaking changes to existing workflows
+
+### Installation
 
-- **Docker Integration Guide** - Complete documentation for container deployment
-  - Step-by-step Docker Compose setup instructions
-  - Volume mounting configuration for Obsidian workflows
-  - Container-based development environment setup
+```bash
+# Latest stable release
+uv tool install basic-memory
+
+# Update existing installation  
+uv tool upgrade basic-memory
+
+# Docker (new registry)
+docker pull ghcr.io/basicmachines-co/basic-memory:latest
+```
 
 ## v0.13.7 (2025-06-19)
 

{basic_memory-0.14.0b1 → basic_memory-0.14.1}/PKG-INFO

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 Metadata-Version: 2.4
 Name: basic-memory
-Version: 0.14.0b1
+Version: 0.14.1
 Summary: Local-first knowledge management combining Zettelkasten with knowledge graphs
 Project-URL: Homepage, https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory
 Project-URL: Repository, https://github.com/basicmachines-co/basic-memory
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Requires-Dist: aiosqlite>=0.20.0
 Requires-Dist: alembic>=1.14.1
 Requires-Dist: dateparser>=1.2.0
 Requires-Dist: fastapi[standard]>=0.115.8
-Requires-Dist: fastmcp>=2.3.4
+Requires-Dist: fastmcp<2.10.0,>=2.3.4
 Requires-Dist: greenlet>=3.1.1
 Requires-Dist: icecream>=2.1.3
 Requires-Dist: loguru>=0.7.3
@@ -71,6 +71,10 @@ https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a55d8238-8dd0-454a-be4c-8860dbbd0ddc
 # Install with uv (recommended)
 uv tool install basic-memory
 
+# or with Homebrew
+brew tap basicmachines-co/basic-memory
+brew install basic-memory
+
 # Configure Claude Desktop (edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json)
 # Add this to your config:
 {
@@ -104,6 +108,13 @@ npx -y @smithery/cli install @basicmachines-co/basic-memory --client claude
 
 This installs and configures Basic Memory without requiring manual edits to the Claude Desktop configuration file. Note: The Smithery installation uses their hosted MCP server, while your data remains stored locally as Markdown files.
 
+### Add to Cursor
+
+Once you have installed Basic Memory revisit this page for the 1-click installer for Cursor:
+
+[![Install MCP Server](https://cursor.com/deeplink/mcp-install-dark.svg)](https://cursor.com/install-mcp?name=basic-memory&config=eyJjb21tYW5kIjoiL1VzZXJzL2RyZXcvLmxvY2FsL2Jpbi91dnggYmFzaWMtbWVtb3J5IG1jcCJ9)
+
+
 ### Glama.ai
 
 <a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/o90kttu9ym">
@@ -252,7 +263,7 @@ title: <Entity title>
 type: <The type of Entity> (e.g. note)
 permalink: <a uri slug>
 
-- <optional metadata> (such as tags) 
+- <optional metadata> (such as tags)
 ```
 
 ### Observations

{basic_memory-0.14.0b1 → basic_memory-0.14.1}/README.md

@@ -33,6 +33,10 @@ https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a55d8238-8dd0-454a-be4c-8860dbbd0ddc
 # Install with uv (recommended)
 uv tool install basic-memory
 
+# or with Homebrew
+brew tap basicmachines-co/basic-memory
+brew install basic-memory
+
 # Configure Claude Desktop (edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json)
 # Add this to your config:
 {
@@ -66,6 +70,13 @@ npx -y @smithery/cli install @basicmachines-co/basic-memory --client claude
 
 This installs and configures Basic Memory without requiring manual edits to the Claude Desktop configuration file. Note: The Smithery installation uses their hosted MCP server, while your data remains stored locally as Markdown files.
 
+### Add to Cursor
+
+Once you have installed Basic Memory revisit this page for the 1-click installer for Cursor:
+
+[![Install MCP Server](https://cursor.com/deeplink/mcp-install-dark.svg)](https://cursor.com/install-mcp?name=basic-memory&config=eyJjb21tYW5kIjoiL1VzZXJzL2RyZXcvLmxvY2FsL2Jpbi91dnggYmFzaWMtbWVtb3J5IG1jcCJ9)
+
+
 ### Glama.ai
 
 <a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/o90kttu9ym">
@@ -214,7 +225,7 @@ title: <Entity title>
 type: <The type of Entity> (e.g. note)
 permalink: <a uri slug>
 
-- <optional metadata> (such as tags) 
+- <optional metadata> (such as tags)
 ```
 
 ### Observations

{basic_memory-0.14.0b1 → basic_memory-0.14.1}/justfile

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ test: test-unit test-int
 
 # Lint and fix code
 lint:
-    ruff check . --fix
+    uv run ruff check . --fix
 
 # Type check code
 type-check:

{basic_memory-0.14.0b1 → basic_memory-0.14.1}/pyproject.toml

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ dependencies = [
     "alembic>=1.14.1",
     "pillow>=11.1.0",
     "pybars3>=0.9.7",
-    "fastmcp>=2.3.4",
+    "fastmcp>=2.3.4,<2.10.0",
     "pyjwt>=2.10.1",
     "python-dotenv>=1.1.0",
     "pytest-aio>=1.9.0",
@@ -123,4 +123,4 @@ omit = [
 ]
 
 [tool.logfire]
-ignore_no_config = true
+ignore_no_config = true

{basic_memory-0.14.0b1 → basic_memory-0.14.1}/src/basic_memory/__init__.py

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 """basic-memory - Local-first knowledge management combining Zettelkasten with knowledge graphs"""
 
 # Package version - updated by release automation
-__version__ = "0.14.0b1"
+__version__ = "0.14.1"
 
 # API version for FastAPI - independent of package version
 __api_version__ = "v0"

{basic_memory-0.14.0b1 → basic_memory-0.14.1}/src/basic_memory/markdown/utils.py

@@ -38,7 +38,9 @@ def entity_model_from_markdown(
     # Update basic fields
     model.title = markdown.frontmatter.title
     model.entity_type = markdown.frontmatter.type
-    model.permalink = markdown.frontmatter.permalink
+    # Only update permalink if it exists in frontmatter, otherwise preserve existing
+    if markdown.frontmatter.permalink is not None:
+        model.permalink = markdown.frontmatter.permalink
     model.file_path = str(file_path)
     model.content_type = "text/markdown"
     model.created_at = markdown.created

{basic_memory-0.14.0b1 → basic_memory-0.14.1}/src/basic_memory/mcp/tools/__init__.py

@@ -20,24 +20,24 @@ from basic_memory.mcp.tools.edit_note import edit_note
 from basic_memory.mcp.tools.move_note import move_note
 from basic_memory.mcp.tools.sync_status import sync_status
 from basic_memory.mcp.tools.project_management import (
-    list_projects,
+    list_memory_projects,
     switch_project,
     get_current_project,
     set_default_project,
-    create_project,
+    create_memory_project,
     delete_project,
 )
 
 __all__ = [
     "build_context",
     "canvas",
-    "create_project",
+    "create_memory_project",
     "delete_note",
     "delete_project",
     "edit_note",
     "get_current_project",
     "list_directory",
-    "list_projects",
+    "list_memory_projects",
     "move_note",
     "read_content",
     "read_note",

{basic_memory-0.14.0b1 → basic_memory-0.14.1}/src/basic_memory/mcp/tools/project_management.py

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ from basic_memory.utils import generate_permalink
 
 
 @mcp.tool("list_memory_projects")
-async def list_projects(ctx: Context | None = None) -> str:
+async def list_memory_projects(ctx: Context | None = None) -> str:
     """List all available projects with their status.
 
     Shows all Basic Memory projects that are available, indicating which one
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ async def list_projects(ctx: Context | None = None) -> str:
         Formatted list of projects with status indicators
 
     Example:
-        list_projects()
+        list_memory_projects()
     """
     if ctx:  # pragma: no cover
         await ctx.info("Listing all available projects")
@@ -144,13 +144,13 @@ async def switch_project(project_name: str, ctx: Context | None = None) -> str:
             Your session remains on the previous project.
 
             ## Troubleshooting:
-            1. **Check available projects**: Use `list_projects()` to see valid project names
+            1. **Check available projects**: Use `list_memory_projects()` to see valid project names
             2. **Verify spelling**: Ensure the project name is spelled correctly
             3. **Check permissions**: Verify you have access to the requested project
             4. **Try again**: The error might be temporary
 
             ## Available options:
-            - See all projects: `list_projects()`
+            - See all projects: `list_memory_projects()`
             - Stay on current project: `get_current_project()`
             - Try different project: `switch_project("correct-project-name")`
 
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ async def set_default_project(project_name: str, ctx: Context | None = None) ->
 
 
 @mcp.tool("create_memory_project")
-async def create_project(
+async def create_memory_project(
     project_name: str, project_path: str, set_default: bool = False, ctx: Context | None = None
 ) -> str:
     """Create a new Basic Memory project.
@@ -248,8 +248,8 @@ async def create_project(
         Confirmation message with project details
 
     Example:
-        create_project("my-research", "~/Documents/research")
-        create_project("work-notes", "/home/user/work", set_default=True)
+        create_memory_project("my-research", "~/Documents/research")
+        create_memory_project("work-notes", "/home/user/work", set_default=True)
     """
     if ctx:  # pragma: no cover
         await ctx.info(f"Creating project: {project_name} at {project_path}")

{basic_memory-0.14.0b1 → basic_memory-0.14.1}/src/basic_memory/mcp/tools/search.py

@@ -45,13 +45,18 @@ def _format_search_error_response(error_message: str, query: str, search_type: s
             - Boolean OR: `meeting OR discussion`
             - Boolean NOT: `project NOT archived`
             - Grouped: `(project OR planning) AND notes`
+            - Exact phrases: `"weekly standup meeting"`
+            - Content-specific: `tag:example` or `category:observation`
 
             ## Try again with:
             ```
-            search_notes("INSERT_CLEAN_QUERY_HERE")
+            search_notes("{clean_query}")
             ```
 
-            Replace INSERT_CLEAN_QUERY_HERE with your simplified search terms.
+            ## Alternative search strategies:
+            - Break into simpler terms: `search_notes("{" ".join(clean_query.split()[:2])}")`
+            - Try different search types: `search_notes("{clean_query}", search_type="title")`
+            - Use filtering: `search_notes("{clean_query}", types=["entity"])`
             """).strip()
 
     # Project not found errors (check before general "not found")
@@ -85,24 +90,39 @@ def _format_search_error_response(error_message: str, query: str, search_type: s
 
             No content found matching '{query}' in the current project.
 
-            ## Suggestions to try:
+            ## Search strategy suggestions:
             1. **Broaden your search**: Try fewer or more general terms
                - Instead of: `{query}`
                - Try: `{simplified_query}`
 
-            2. **Check spelling**: Verify terms are spelled correctly
-            3. **Try different search types**:
-               - Text search: `search_notes("{query}", search_type="text")`
-               - Title search: `search_notes("{query}", search_type="title")`
-               - Permalink search: `search_notes("{query}", search_type="permalink")`
-
-            4. **Use boolean operators**:
-               - Try OR search for broader results
-
-            ## Check what content exists:
-            - Recent activity: `recent_activity(timeframe="7d")`
-            - List files: `list_directory("/")`
-            - Browse by folder: `list_directory("/notes")` or `list_directory("/docs")`
+            2. **Check spelling and try variations**:
+               - Verify terms are spelled correctly
+               - Try synonyms or related terms
+
+            3. **Use different search approaches**:
+               - **Text search**: `search_notes("{query}", search_type="text")` (searches full content)
+               - **Title search**: `search_notes("{query}", search_type="title")` (searches only titles)
+               - **Permalink search**: `search_notes("{query}", search_type="permalink")` (searches file paths)
+
+            4. **Try boolean operators for broader results**:
+               - OR search: `search_notes("{" OR ".join(query.split()[:3])}")`
+               - Remove restrictive terms: Focus on the most important keywords
+
+            5. **Use filtering to narrow scope**:
+               - By content type: `search_notes("{query}", types=["entity"])`
+               - By recent content: `search_notes("{query}", after_date="1 week")`
+               - By entity type: `search_notes("{query}", entity_types=["observation"])`
+
+            6. **Try advanced search patterns**:
+               - Tag search: `search_notes("tag:your-tag")`
+               - Category search: `search_notes("category:observation")`
+               - Pattern matching: `search_notes("*{query}*", search_type="permalink")`
+
+            ## Explore what content exists:
+            - **Recent activity**: `recent_activity(timeframe="7d")` - See what's been updated recently
+            - **List directories**: `list_directory("/")` - Browse all content
+            - **Browse by folder**: `list_directory("/notes")` or `list_directory("/docs")`
+            - **Check project**: `get_current_project()` - Verify you're in the right project
             """).strip()
 
     # Server/API errors
@@ -151,25 +171,36 @@ You don't have permission to search in the current project: {error_message}
 
 Error searching for '{query}': {error_message}
 
-## General troubleshooting:
-1. **Check your query**: Ensure it uses valid search syntax
-2. **Try simpler terms**: Use basic words without special characters
+## Troubleshooting steps:
+1. **Simplify your query**: Try basic words without special characters
+2. **Check search syntax**: Ensure boolean operators are correctly formatted
 3. **Verify project access**: Make sure you can access the current project
-4. **Check recent activity**: `recent_activity(timeframe="7d")` to see if content exists
-
-## Alternative approaches:
-- Browse files: `list_directory("/")`
-- Try different search type: `search_notes("{query}", search_type="title")`
-- Search with filters: `search_notes("{query}", types=["entity"])`
-
-## Need help?
-- View recent changes: `recent_activity()`
-- List projects: `list_projects()` 
-- Check current project: `get_current_project()`"""
+4. **Test with simple search**: Try `search_notes("test")` to verify search is working
+
+## Alternative search approaches:
+- **Different search types**: 
+  - Title only: `search_notes("{query}", search_type="title")`
+  - Permalink patterns: `search_notes("{query}*", search_type="permalink")`
+- **With filters**: `search_notes("{query}", types=["entity"])`
+- **Recent content**: `search_notes("{query}", after_date="1 week")`
+- **Boolean variations**: `search_notes("{" OR ".join(query.split()[:2])}")`
+
+## Explore your content:
+- **Browse files**: `list_directory("/")` - See all available content
+- **Recent activity**: `recent_activity(timeframe="7d")` - Check what's been updated
+- **Project info**: `get_current_project()` - Verify current project
+- **All projects**: `list_projects()` - Switch to different project if needed
+
+## Search syntax reference:
+- **Basic**: `keyword` or `multiple words`
+- **Boolean**: `term1 AND term2`, `term1 OR term2`, `term1 NOT term2`
+- **Phrases**: `"exact phrase"`
+- **Grouping**: `(term1 OR term2) AND term3`
+- **Patterns**: `tag:example`, `category:observation`"""
 
 
 @mcp.tool(
-    description="Search across all content in the knowledge base.",
+    description="Search across all content in the knowledge base with advanced syntax support.",
 )
 async def search_notes(
     query: str,
@@ -181,24 +212,60 @@ async def search_notes(
     after_date: Optional[str] = None,
     project: Optional[str] = None,
 ) -> SearchResponse | str:
-    """Search across all content in the knowledge base.
+    """Search across all content in the knowledge base with comprehensive syntax support.
 
     This tool searches the knowledge base using full-text search, pattern matching,
     or exact permalink lookup. It supports filtering by content type, entity type,
-    and date.
+    and date, with advanced boolean and phrase search capabilities.
+
+    ## Search Syntax Examples
+
+    ### Basic Searches
+    - `search_notes("keyword")` - Find any content containing "keyword"
+    - `search_notes("exact phrase")` - Search for exact phrase match
+
+    ### Advanced Boolean Searches
+    - `search_notes("term1 term2")` - Find content with both terms (implicit AND)
+    - `search_notes("term1 AND term2")` - Explicit AND search (both terms required)
+    - `search_notes("term1 OR term2")` - Either term can be present
+    - `search_notes("term1 NOT term2")` - Include term1 but exclude term2
+    - `search_notes("(project OR planning) AND notes")` - Grouped boolean logic
+
+    ### Content-Specific Searches
+    - `search_notes("tag:example")` - Search within specific tags (if supported by content)
+    - `search_notes("category:observation")` - Filter by observation categories
+    - `search_notes("author:username")` - Find content by author (if metadata available)
+
+    ### Search Type Examples
+    - `search_notes("Meeting", search_type="title")` - Search only in titles
+    - `search_notes("docs/meeting-*", search_type="permalink")` - Pattern match permalinks
+    - `search_notes("keyword", search_type="text")` - Full-text search (default)
+
+    ### Filtering Options
+    - `search_notes("query", types=["entity"])` - Search only entities
+    - `search_notes("query", types=["note", "person"])` - Multiple content types
+    - `search_notes("query", entity_types=["observation"])` - Filter by entity type
+    - `search_notes("query", after_date="2024-01-01")` - Recent content only
+    - `search_notes("query", after_date="1 week")` - Relative date filtering
+
+    ### Advanced Pattern Examples
+    - `search_notes("project AND (meeting OR discussion)")` - Complex boolean logic
+    - `search_notes("\"exact phrase\" AND keyword")` - Combine phrase and keyword search
+    - `search_notes("bug NOT fixed")` - Exclude resolved issues
+    - `search_notes("docs/2024-*", search_type="permalink")` - Year-based permalink search
 
     Args:
-        query: The search query string
+        query: The search query string (supports boolean operators, phrases, patterns)
         page: The page number of results to return (default 1)
         page_size: The number of results to return per page (default 10)
         search_type: Type of search to perform, one of: "text", "title", "permalink" (default: "text")
         types: Optional list of note types to search (e.g., ["note", "person"])
         entity_types: Optional list of entity types to filter by (e.g., ["entity", "observation"])
-        after_date: Optional date filter for recent content (e.g., "1 week", "2d")
+        after_date: Optional date filter for recent content (e.g., "1 week", "2d", "2024-01-01")
         project: Optional project name to search in. If not provided, uses current active project.
 
     Returns:
-        SearchResponse with results and pagination info
+        SearchResponse with results and pagination info, or helpful error guidance if search fails
 
     Examples:
         # Basic text search
@@ -216,16 +283,19 @@ async def search_notes(
         # Boolean search with grouping
         results = await search_notes("(project OR planning) AND notes")
 
+        # Exact phrase search
+        results = await search_notes("\"weekly standup meeting\"")
+
         # Search with type filter
         results = await search_notes(
             query="meeting notes",
             types=["entity"],
         )
 
-        # Search with entity type filter, e.g., note vs
+        # Search with entity type filter
         results = await search_notes(
             query="meeting notes",
-            types=["entity"],
+            entity_types=["observation"],
         )
 
         # Search for recent content
@@ -242,6 +312,13 @@ async def search_notes(
 
         # Search in specific project
         results = await search_notes("meeting notes", project="work-project")
+
+        # Complex search with multiple filters
+        results = await search_notes(
+            query="(bug OR issue) AND NOT resolved",
+            types=["entity"],
+            after_date="2024-01-01"
+        )
     """
     # Create a SearchQuery object based on the parameters
     search_query = SearchQuery()

{basic_memory-0.14.0b1 → basic_memory-0.14.1}/src/basic_memory/schemas/response.py

@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ class EntityResponse(SQLAlchemyModel):
     }
     """
 
-    permalink: Permalink
+    permalink: Optional[Permalink]
     title: str
     file_path: str
     entity_type: EntityType

{basic_memory-0.14.0b1 → basic_memory-0.14.1}/tests/mcp/test_server.py

@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ class TestMCPServer:
             # Missing SUPABASE_ANON_KEY
         }
 
-        with patch.dict(os.environ, env_vars):
+        with patch.dict(os.environ, env_vars, clear=True):
             with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="SUPABASE_URL and SUPABASE_ANON_KEY must be set"):
                 create_auth_config()