@@ -13,18 +13,15 @@ Basic Memory v0.13.0 is a **major release** that transforms Basic Memory into a
1313- ⚡ ** Development builds** automatically published for beta testing
1414
1515** Key v0.13.0 Accomplishments:**
16- - ✅ ** Complete Project Management System** - Fluid project switching and project-specific operations
16+ - ✅ ** Complete Project Management System** - Project switching and project-specific operations
1717- ✅ ** Advanced Note Editing** - Incremental editing with append, prepend, find/replace, and section operations
1818- ✅ ** File Management System** - Full move operations with database consistency and rollback protection
1919- ✅ ** Enhanced Search Capabilities** - Frontmatter tags now searchable, improved content discoverability
20- - ✅ ** OAuth 2.1 Authentication** - Production-ready security for cloud deployments
2120- ✅ ** Unified Database Architecture** - Single app-level database for better performance and project management
22- - ✅ ** Comprehensive Integration Testing** - 77 passing integration tests across all MCP tools
23- - ✅ ** Production Ready** - Complete implementation from planning documents to tested release
2421
2522## Major Features
2623
27- ### 1. Fluid Project Management 🎯
24+ ### 1. Multiple Project Management 🎯
2825
2926** Switch between projects instantly during conversations:**
3027
@@ -53,7 +50,6 @@ Basic Memory v0.13.0 is a **major release** that transforms Basic Memory into a
5350- ** Project-Specific Operations** : Operations work within the currently active project context
5451- ** Project Discovery** : List all available projects with status indicators
5552- ** Session Context** : Maintains active project throughout conversation
56- - ** Unified Database** : All projects share a single SQLite database with proper isolation
5753- ** Backward Compatibility** : Existing single-project setups continue to work seamlessly
5854
5955### 2. Advanced Note Editing ✏️
@@ -84,7 +80,7 @@ edit_note("config", "find_replace", "v0.13.0", find_text="v0.12.0", expected_rep
8480
8581### 3. Smart File Management 📁
8682
87- ** Move and organize notes with full database consistency :**
83+ ** Move and organize notes:**
8884
8985``` python
9086# Simple moves with automatic folder creation
@@ -102,7 +98,6 @@ move_note("old-name", "same-folder/new-name.md")
10298- ** Search Reindexing** : Maintains search functionality after moves
10399- ** Folder Creation** : Automatically creates destination directories
104100- ** Project Isolation** : Operates within the currently active project
105- - ** Rollback Protection** : Ensures data integrity during failed operations
106101- ** Link Preservation** : Maintains internal links and references
107102
108103### 4. Enhanced Search & Discovery 🔍
@@ -123,35 +118,13 @@ tags: [coffee, brewing, equipment]
123118```
124119Now searchable by: "coffee", "brewing", "equipment", or "Coffee Brewing Methods"
125120
126- ### 5. OAuth 2.1 Authentication 🔐
127-
128- ** Production-ready security for cloud deployments:**
129-
130- ``` bash
131- # Quick test setup
132- export FASTMCP_AUTH_SECRET_KEY=" your-secret-key"
133- FASTMCP_AUTH_ENABLED=true basic-memory mcp --transport streamable-http
134-
135- # Get test token
136- basic-memory auth test-auth
137- ```
138-
139- ** Key Features:**
140- - ** Multiple Provider Support** : Basic (development), Supabase (production), External providers
141- - ** JWT-based Access Tokens** : Secure token generation and validation
142- - ** PKCE Support** : Enhanced security for authorization code flow
143- - ** MCP Inspector Integration** : Full support for authenticated testing
144- - ** Cloud-Ready** : Enables secure remote access and cloud native deployments
145-
146- ### 6. Unified Database Architecture 🗄️
121+ ### 5. Unified Database Architecture 🗄️
147122
148123** Single app-level database for better performance and project management:**
149124
150125- ** Migration from Per-Project DBs** : Moved from multiple SQLite files to single app database
151126- ** Project Isolation** : Proper data separation with project_id foreign keys
152127- ** Better Performance** : Optimized queries and reduced file I/O
153- - ** Easier Backup** : Single database file contains all project data
154- - ** Cloud Preparation** : Architecture ready for cloud deployments
155128
156129## Complete MCP Tool Suite 🛠️
157130
@@ -172,28 +145,6 @@ All existing tools now support:
172145- ** Improved response formatting** with project information footers
173146- ** Project isolation** ensures operations stay within the correct project boundaries
174147
175- ### Comprehensive Integration Testing 🧪
176-
177- ** v0.13.0 includes the most comprehensive test suite in Basic Memory's history:**
178-
179- - ** 77 Integration Tests** : Complete MCP tool testing across 9 test files
180- - ** End-to-End Coverage** : Tests full workflow from MCP client → server → API → database → file system
181- - ** Real Environment Testing** : Uses actual SQLite databases and file operations (no mocking)
182- - ** Error Scenario Testing** : Comprehensive coverage of edge cases and failure modes
183- - ** Multi-Project Testing** : Validates project isolation and switching work correctly
184-
185- ** Test Coverage by Tool:**
186- - ` write_note ` : 18 integration tests
187- - ` read_note ` : 8 integration tests
188- - ` search_notes ` : 10 integration tests
189- - ` edit_note ` : 10 integration tests
190- - ` move_note ` : 10 integration tests
191- - ` list_directory ` : 10 integration tests
192- - ` project_management ` : 8 integration tests (2 skipped)
193- - ` delete_note ` : 3 integration tests
194- - ` read_content ` : Coverage validated
195-
196- This ensures every feature works reliably in real-world scenarios.
197148
198149## User Experience Improvements
199150
@@ -203,19 +154,12 @@ This ensures every feature works reliably in real-world scenarios.
203154
204155``` bash
205156# Stable release
206- pip install basic-memory
157+ uv tool install basic-memory
207158
208159# Beta/pre-releases
209- pip install basic-memory --pre
210-
211- # Development builds (automatically published)
212- pip install basic-memory --pre --force-reinstall
160+ uv tool install basic-memory --pre
213161```
214162
215- ** Automatic Versioning** : Uses ` uv-dynamic-versioning ` for git tag-based releases
216- - Development builds: ` 0.12.4.dev26+468a22f ` (commit-based)
217- - Beta releases: ` 0.13.0b1 ` (manual tag)
218- - Stable releases: ` 0.13.0 ` (manual tag)
219163
220164### Bug Fixes & Quality Improvements
221165
@@ -237,103 +181,19 @@ pip install basic-memory --pre --force-reinstall
237181
238182** What Changes:**
239183- Database location: Moved to ` ~/.basic-memory/memory.db ` (unified across projects)
240- - API endpoints: Now require project context (e.g., ` /main/entities ` instead of ` /entities ` )
241- - Configuration: Projects defined in ` config.json ` are synced with database
184+ - Configuration: Projects defined in ` ~/.basic-memory/config.json ` are synced with database
242185
243186** What Stays the Same:**
244187- All existing notes and data remain unchanged
245188- Default project behavior maintained for single-project users
246189- All existing MCP tools continue to work without modification
247190
248- ### For API Consumers
249191
250- ``` python
251- # Old (v0.12.x)
252- response = client.get(" /entities" )
253192
254- # New (v0.13.0)
255- response = client.get(" /main/entities" ) # 'main' is default project
256- ```
257-
258- ### For Multi-Project Setup
259-
260- ``` json
261- // config.json example
262- {
263- "projects" : {
264- "main" : " ~/basic-memory" ,
265- "work-notes" : " ~/work/notes" ,
266- "personal" : " ~/personal/journal"
267- },
268- "default_project" : " main" ,
269- "sync_changes" : true
270- }
271- ```
272-
273- ## API & CLI Changes
274-
275- ### New API Endpoints
276-
277- #### Project Management
278- - ` GET /projects/projects ` - List all projects
279- - ` POST /projects ` - Create new project
280- - ` PUT /projects/{name}/default ` - Set default project
281- - ` DELETE /{name} ` - Delete project
282-
283- #### Note Operations
284- - ` PATCH /{project}/knowledge/entities/{identifier} ` - Edit existing entities incrementally
285- - ` POST /{project}/knowledge/move ` - Move entities to new file locations
286-
287- #### Enhanced Features
288- - ` POST /{project}/prompts/search ` - Search with formatted output
289- - ` POST /{project}/prompts/continue-conversation ` - Continue with context
290- - ` GET /{project}/directory/tree ` - Directory structure navigation
291- - ` GET /{project}/directory/list ` - Directory contents listing
292-
293- ### New CLI Commands
294- - ` basic-memory auth ` - OAuth client management
295- - ` basic-memory project create ` - Create new project
296- - ` basic-memory project list ` - List all projects with status
297- - ` basic-memory project set-default ` - Set default project
298- - ` basic-memory project delete ` - Delete project
299- - ` basic-memory project info ` - Show project statistics
300-
301- ### Updated CLI Behavior
302- - All commands now support ` --project ` flag consistently
303- - Project operations use unified database
304- - Import commands support project targeting
305- - Sync operates across all active projects by default
306-
307- ## Technical Improvements
308-
309- ### Performance Enhancements
310- - ** Unified Database** : Single SQLite file reduces I/O overhead
311- - ** Optimized Queries** : Better use of indexes and project-scoped filtering
312- - ** Concurrent Initialization** : Projects initialize in parallel
313- - ** Search Improvements** : Enhanced FTS5 indexing with tag content
314-
315- ### Database Schema
316- - ** New Project Table** : Centralized project management
317- - ** Project Foreign Keys** : All entities linked to projects
318- - ** Enhanced Search Index** : Includes frontmatter tags and improved structure
319- - ** Migration Support** : Automatic schema updates with backward compatibility
320-
321- ### Environment Variables (OAuth)
322- ``` bash
323- # Enable OAuth authentication
324- export FASTMCP_AUTH_ENABLED=true
325- export FASTMCP_AUTH_SECRET_KEY=" your-secret-key"
326- export FASTMCP_AUTH_PROVIDER=" basic" # or "supabase"
327-
328- # Start authenticated server
329- basic-memory mcp --transport streamable-http
330- ```
331193
332194## Documentation & Resources
333195
334196### New Documentation
335- - [ OAuth Authentication Guide] ( docs/OAuth%20Authentication%20Guide.md ) - Complete OAuth setup
336- - [ Supabase OAuth Setup] ( docs/Supabase%20OAuth%20Setup.md ) - Production deployment guide
337197- [ Project Management Guide] ( docs/Project%20Management.md ) - Multi-project workflows
338198- [ Note Editing Guide] ( docs/Note%20Editing.md ) - Advanced editing techniques
339199
@@ -363,74 +223,15 @@ basic-memory mcp --transport streamable-http
363223🤖 [Calls move_note("meeting-notes", "archive/old-meetings.md")]
364224```
365225
366- ## Dependencies & Compatibility
367-
368- ### Added Dependencies
369- - ` python-dotenv ` - Environment variable management for OAuth
370- - ` uv-dynamic-versioning>=0.7.0 ` - Automatic version management from git tags
371-
372- ### Updated Dependencies
373- - ` fastmcp ` - Latest version with OAuth and streaming support
374- - ` mcp ` - Latest Model Context Protocol implementation
375- - ` pydantic ` >= 2.0 - Enhanced validation and schema support
376- - All development dependencies updated to latest versions
377-
378- ### Python Compatibility
379- - ** Python 3.12+** required (unchanged)
380- - Full type annotation support
381- - Async/await patterns throughout
382- - SQLAlchemy 2.0 modern async patterns
383-
384- ## Release & Version Management
385-
386- ### New Versioning System
387- - ** Automatic versioning** from git tags using ` uv-dynamic-versioning `
388- - ** Development builds** : Auto-published on every commit to main
389- - ** Beta releases** : Manual git tags like ` v0.13.0b1 `
390- - ** Stable releases** : Manual git tags like ` v0.13.0 `
391-
392- ### CI/CD Pipeline
393- - ** Continuous integration** : Tests run on every PR
394- - ** Development releases** : Auto-publish dev builds to PyPI
395- - ** Production releases** : Triggered by git tags
396- - ** GitHub releases** : Automatic release notes generation
397226
398227### Getting Updates
399228``` bash
400229# Stable releases
401- pip install -- upgrade basic-memory
230+ uv tool upgrade basic-memory
402231
403232# Beta releases
404- pip install --upgrade basic-memory --pre
233+ uv tool install basic-memory --pre --force-reinstall
405234
406235# Latest development
407- pip install --upgrade basic-memory --pre --force-reinstall
408- ```
409-
410- ## Looking Forward
411-
412- ### Cloud Native Foundation
413- v0.13.0 establishes the foundation for cloud deployments:
414- - ** OAuth Authentication** : Production-ready security
415- - ** Streaming HTTP/SSE** : Remote access capabilities
416- - ** Unified Database** : Cloud-compatible architecture
417- - ** Project Isolation** : Multi-tenant ready structure
418-
419- ### Future Roadmap
420- - ** Cloud deployments** with the unified database and OAuth foundation
421- - ** Real-time collaboration** using the streaming infrastructure
422- - ** Advanced search syntax** (e.g., ` tag:coffee brewing:methods ` )
423- - ** Batch operations** for large-scale note management
424- - ** Enhanced visualizations** with canvas improvements
425-
426- ### Community & Contributions
427- - ** Integration testing framework** enables confident contributions
428- - ** Comprehensive documentation** supports developer onboarding
429- - ** AI-human collaboration** continues to drive development
430- - ** GitHub integration** facilitates seamless contribution workflow
431-
432- ---
433-
434- ** Basic Memory v0.13.0** represents the largest advancement in the project's history, transforming it from a single-project tool into a sophisticated, multi-project knowledge management system while maintaining the simplicity and local-first principles that make it unique.
435-
436- The extensive integration testing, production-ready authentication, and cloud preparation ensure this release provides a solid foundation for both current users and future growth. 🚀
236+ uv tool install basic-memory --pre --force-reinstall
237+ ```
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