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DevMind MCP v2.1.8

Removed

  • Git Hook System: Completely removed unreliable Git Hook auto-recording system
    • Issue: Git Hook only generated pending-commit.json but didn't auto-process it
    • Issue: File watcher doesn't work in npx mode (short-lived processes)
    • Issue: Pending commit detection only triggered on manual record_context calls
    • Issue: Interfered with AI's natural record_context behavior after git push
    • Solution: Rely entirely on v2.1.7's enhanced tool description (Self-Check + Trigger Keywords)
    • Removed files: src/git-hook-installer.ts (249 lines)
    • Removed methods: setupGitCommitWatcher(), handleGitCommitRecord(), formatCommitContent()
    • Removed pending commit auto-merge logic from handleRecordContext()
    • Removed .devmind/pending-commit.json monitoring from file watcher
    • Location: src/mcp-server.ts

Improved

  • Simplified Auto-Memory: Now fully depends on AI proactive behavior

    • v2.1.7's Self-Check mechanism: "Did I just edit files? Call record_context immediately"
    • v2.1.7's Trigger Keywords: Detects 'git push', 'commit', etc. in conversation
    • AI will call record_context({type: "commit"}) before/after git push
    • No hidden background processes - more reliable and transparent

  • Cleaner Codebase: Removed 400+ lines of Git Hook related code

    • No more .git/hooks/post-commit modifications
    • No more pending file generation and cleanup
    • No more complex commit info parsing
    • Simpler mental model: AI sees everything, AI decides when to record

Changed

  • Git Commit Recording: Changed from automatic (unreliable) to AI-driven (reliable)
    • Before: Git Hook → pending file → file watcher → auto-record (often failed)
    • After: AI detects git push intent → calls record_context with commit info
    • More reliable: Works in all environments (IDE, CLI, npx)
    • More transparent: User can see when recording happens

Technical Details

  • Removed imports: GitHookInstaller, CommitInfo
  • Removed from setupProjectMonitoring(): Git Hook installation logic
  • Removed from startFileWatcher(): .devmind/pending-commit.json pattern
  • Removed from handleRecordContext(): 33 lines of pending commit auto-merge
  • Simplified file watcher patterns: Only monitors actual code files and docs

Why This Change?

Problem: Git Hook system added complexity but didn't deliver reliability

  • Only worked when MCP process was long-lived (not true in npx mode)
  • Created orphaned pending files when process ended
  • Confused AI by mixing manual and auto-triggered recording
  • Added 400+ lines of code for marginal benefit

Solution: Trust the AI

  • v2.1.7 already has strong Self-Check + Trigger Keywords
  • AI is always present and can see all user actions
  • AI can call record_context with full context (not just file names)
  • Simpler code = fewer bugs = easier maintenance

Migration Guide

No migration needed! Your existing memory data is unchanged.

For Git commits: AI will now ask/remind you to record commits, or you can:

  • Say "record this commit" after pushing
  • AI will detect "git push" in conversation and proactively call record_context
  • Manual: Call record_context({type: "commit", content: "commit message"})

Removed features (unlikely to affect anyone):

  • .devmind/pending-commit.json files (cleanup: delete manually if found)
  • .git/hooks/post-commit DevMind additions (cleanup: safe to remove)

Installation

npm install -g devmind-mcp@2.1.8

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