# 2025-06-23
## Goal 1: Create Install Script for Local Development - COMPLETED
### Summary
Created an installation script to copy built plugin files to the user's personal Obsidian vault directory. This allows for stable testing without the volatility of symlinked development versions.
### Key Implementation Details
- **File**: `install.sh`
- **Target Directory**: `$HOME/kb/Personal/.obsidian/plugins/claude-code-mcp`
- **Required Files**: `main.js`, `manifest.json`, `styles.css`
- **Features**:
- Validates all required files exist before copying
- Creates target directory if needed
- Provides colored output for success/failure states
- Includes user guidance for next steps
### Technical Notes
- Made script executable with `chmod +x install.sh`
- Script checks for build artifacts and suggests running `bun run build` if missing
- Follows Obsidian plugin directory structure conventions
## Goal 2: Update Claude Config Directory Handling - COMPLETED
### Summary
Modernized the plugin to handle Claude Code's new configuration directory structure introduced in v1.0.30, replacing hardcoded `~/.claude` paths with dynamic resolution.
### Key Implementation Details
#### New Configuration Resolution Logic
Created `src/claude-config.ts` with functions:
- `getClaudeConfigDir()`: Resolves config directory in priority order
- `getClaudeIdeDir()`: Returns the IDE subdirectory for lock files
**Resolution Order**:
1. `CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR` environment variable (if set)
2. `$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/claude` or `~/.config/claude` (new default since v1.0.30)
3. `~/.claude` (legacy fallback)
#### Code Changes
- **src/mcp/server.ts**:
- Added import for `getClaudeIdeDir`
- Replaced hardcoded path construction with helper function call
- Simplified `createLockFile()` method
- **src/settings.ts**:
- Added import for `getClaudeConfigDir`
- Updated UI to display actual config directory path instead of hardcoded `~/.claude`
#### Documentation Updates
- **CLAUDE.md**: Updated implementation notes with full resolution logic
- **README.md**: Enhanced troubleshooting section with all possible config locations
- **docs/PROTOCOL.md**: Updated all references to show dynamic config path resolution
### Bug Fixes
- Fixed compatibility with newer Claude Code versions that use `~/.config/claude`
- Resolved potential issues where users might not see their vault in Claude Code's `/ide` list
### Lessons Learned
- Claude Code's config directory migration requires backward compatibility
- File system existence checks are important for graceful fallbacks
- Documentation needs to reflect all possible scenarios for user troubleshooting
## Goal 3: Release Management - COMPLETED
### Summary
Successfully cleaned up git tags and created GitHub release for version 1.1.8.
### Key Actions
- Removed accidental `v1.1.4` tag from both local and remote repositories
- Built production version with `bun run build`
- Pushed `1.1.8` tag to GitHub
- Created GitHub release with proper assets and release notes
### Release Details
- **Version**: 1.1.8
- **Release URL**: https://github.com/iansinnott/obsidian-claude-code-mcp/releases/tag/1.1.8
- **Assets**: `manifest.json`, `main.js`, `styles.css`
- **Focus**: Claude Code config directory compatibility improvements
### Commands Used
```bash
git tag -d v1.1.4 && git push origin :refs/tags/v1.1.4
bun run build
git push --tags
gh release create 1.1.8 --title "Release 1.1.8" --notes "..." manifest.json main.js styles.css
```
## Technical Insights
### Obsidian Plugin Build Conventions
- Confirmed that Obsidian plugins should NOT use a `dist/` directory
- Built files (`main.js`, `manifest.json`, `styles.css`) belong in the plugin root
- This structure is required for proper plugin installation and loading
### Claude Code Evolution
- Claude Code's config directory handling has evolved to support XDG Base Directory specification
- Backward compatibility is maintained through fallback logic
- Environment variable support allows for custom configurations
## Next Steps
- Monitor compatibility with future Claude Code releases
- Consider adding automated tests for config directory resolution
- Potentially add more detailed logging for debugging config directory issues
