Version Bump Skill

IMPORTANT: This skill manages semantic versioning across the claude-mem project. YOU MUST update all FOUR version-tracked files consistently and create a git tag.

Quick Reference

Files requiring updates:

1. package.json (line 3)
2. .claude-plugin/marketplace.json (line 13)
3. plugin/.claude-plugin/plugin.json (line 3)
4. CLAUDE.md (version history section)

Semantic versioning:

• PATCH (x.y.Z): Bugfixes only
• MINOR (x.Y.0): New features, backward compatible
• MAJOR (X.0.0): Breaking changes

Workflow

When invoked, follow this process:

1. Analyze Changes

First, understand what changed:

git log --oneline -5
git diff HEAD~1

2. Determine Version Type

Ask yourself:

• Breaking changes? → MAJOR
• New features? → MINOR
• Bugfixes only? → PATCH

If unclear, ASK THE USER explicitly.

3. Calculate New Version

From current version in package.json:

grep '"version"' package.json

Apply semantic versioning rules:

• Patch: increment Z (4.2.8 → 4.2.9)
• Minor: increment Y, reset Z (4.2.8 → 4.3.0)
• Major: increment X, reset Y and Z (4.2.8 → 5.0.0)

4. Preview Changes

BEFORE making changes, show the user:

Current version: 4.2.8
New version: 4.2.9 (PATCH)
Reason: Fixed database query bug

Files to update:
- package.json: "version": "4.2.9"
- marketplace.json: "version": "4.2.9"
- plugin.json: "version": "4.2.9"
- CLAUDE.md: Add v4.2.9 entry
- Git tag: v4.2.9

Proceed? (yes/no)

5. Update Files

Update package.json:

{
  "name": "claude-mem",
  "version": "4.2.9",
  ...
}

Update .claude-plugin/marketplace.json:

{
  "name": "claude-mem",
  "version": "4.2.9",
  ...
}

Update plugin/.claude-plugin/plugin.json:

{
  "name": "claude-mem",
  "version": "4.2.9",
  ...
}

Update CLAUDE.md: Add entry at top of Version History section following the template below.

6. Verify Consistency

# Check all versions match
grep -n '"version"' package.json .claude-plugin/marketplace.json plugin/.claude-plugin/plugin.json
# Should show same version in all three files

7. Test

# Verify the plugin loads correctly
npm run build
# Or whatever build command is appropriate

8. Commit and Tag

# Stage all version files
git add package.json .claude-plugin/marketplace.json plugin/.claude-plugin/plugin.json CLAUDE.md plugin/scripts/

# Commit with descriptive message
git commit -m "Release vX.Y.Z: [Brief description]"

# Create annotated git tag
git tag vX.Y.Z -m "Release vX.Y.Z: [Brief description]"

# Push commit and tags
git push && git push --tags

9. Create GitHub Release

# Create GitHub release from the tag
# Extract release notes from CLAUDE.md for the current version
gh release create vX.Y.Z --title "vX.Y.Z" --notes "[Paste relevant section from CLAUDE.md]"

# Or generate notes automatically from commits
gh release create vX.Y.Z --title "vX.Y.Z" --generate-notes

IMPORTANT: Always create the GitHub release immediately after pushing the tag. This makes the release discoverable to users and triggers any automated workflows.

CLAUDE.md Templates

PATCH Version Template

### v4.2.9
**Breaking Changes**: None (patch version)

**Fixes**:
- [Specific bug fixed with file reference: src/db/query.ts:45]
- [Impact: what this fixes for users]

**Technical Details**:
- Modified: [file paths with line numbers]
- Root cause: [brief explanation]

MINOR Version Template

### v4.3.0
**Breaking Changes**: None (minor version)

**Features**:
- [Feature name and user benefit]
- [How to use: command or API example]

**Improvements**:
- [Enhancement description]

**Technical Details**:
- New files: [paths]
- Modified: [paths with line numbers]
- Dependencies: [any new dependencies added]

MAJOR Version Template

### v5.0.0
**Breaking Changes**:
⚠️ [Change 1: what breaks and why]
⚠️ [Change 2: what breaks and why]

**Migration Guide**:
1. [Step-by-step instructions]
2. [Code examples showing old vs new]
3. [Data migration commands if needed]

**Features**:
- [New capabilities enabled by breaking changes]

**Technical Details**:
- Architectural changes: [high-level overview]
- Modified: [key files with line numbers]
- Removed: [deprecated APIs or features]

Common Scenarios

Scenario 1: Bug fix after testing

User: "Fixed the memory leak in the search function"
You: Determine → PATCH
     Calculate → 4.2.8 → 4.2.9
     Update all four files
     Build and commit
     Create git tag v4.2.9
     Push commit and tags
     Create GitHub release v4.2.9
     CLAUDE.md: Focus on the fix and impact

Scenario 2: New MCP tool added

User: "Added web search MCP integration"
You: Determine → MINOR (new feature)
     Calculate → 4.2.8 → 4.3.0
     Update all four files
     Build and commit
     Create git tag v4.3.0
     Push commit and tags
     Create GitHub release v4.3.0
     CLAUDE.md: Describe feature and usage

Scenario 3: Database schema redesign

User: "Rewrote storage layer, old data needs migration"
You: Determine → MAJOR (breaking change)
     Calculate → 4.2.8 → 5.0.0
     Update all four files
     Build and commit
     Create git tag v5.0.0
     Push commit and tags
     Create GitHub release v5.0.0
     CLAUDE.md: Include migration steps

Error Prevention

ALWAYS verify:

• All FOUR files have matching version numbers (package.json, marketplace.json, plugin.json, CLAUDE.md)
• Git tag created with format vX.Y.Z
• GitHub release created from the tag
• CLAUDE.md entry matches version type (patch/minor/major)
• Breaking changes are clearly marked with ⚠️
• File references use format: path/to/file.ts:line_number
• CLAUDE.md entry is added at TOP of version history
• Commit and tags pushed to remote

NEVER:

• Update only one, two, or three files - ALL FOUR must be updated
• Skip the verification step
• Forget to create git tag
• Forget to create GitHub release
• Forget to ask user if version type is unclear
• Use vague descriptions in CLAUDE.md

Best Practices

1. Be explicit about breaking changes - Users need clear migration paths(2)
2. Include file references - Makes debugging easier later(1)
3. Test after bumping - Ensure version displays correctly(3)
4. Keep CLAUDE.md concise - Focus on user impact, not implementation minutiae(1)
5. Use consistent formatting - Follow existing CLAUDE.md style(1)

Reference Commands

# View current version
cat package.json | grep version

# Check version history
head -50 CLAUDE.md | grep "^###"

# Verify consistency across all version files
grep '"version"' package.json .claude-plugin/marketplace.json plugin/.claude-plugin/plugin.json

# View git tags
git tag -l -n1