docs: add v0.17.4 and v0.17.5 release notes

[groksrc]

Add release notes for v0.17.4 and v0.17.5

[claude]

Pull Request Review: v0.17.4 and v0.17.5 Release Notes

Summary

This PR adds documentation for two recent releases (v0.17.4 and v0.17.5) and updates the version number in CLAUDE.md. Overall, the changes are well-structured and follow the established documentation patterns.

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✅ Strengths

1. Consistent Structure

• Both release notes follow the established format from previous entries
• Proper use of MDX components (<Info>, <Warning>) for highlighting important information
• Clear section organization (Bug Fixes, Internal, Features, etc.)
• Appropriate use of GitHub PR links for traceability

2. Clear Communication

• v0.17.4 includes a critical <Warning> callout for the search index issue with clear user action instructions
• Focus statements provide quick context for each release
• Bullet points are concise and well-organized

3. Accurate Version Updates

• CLAUDE.md version correctly updated from v0.17.2 to v0.17.5
• Release dates are accurate (v0.17.5: 2026-01-11, v0.17.4: 2026-01-05)
• Full changelog links are present

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🔍 Observations & Suggestions

1. Content Accuracy (Minor)
The release notes content appears accurate based on the format, but I recommend verifying against the actual GitHub releases to ensure:

• All PRs are correctly linked (e.g., #505, #503, #502)
• Feature descriptions match the actual changes
• No important changes were omitted

2. Consistency with CLAUDE.md
The CLAUDE.md file states:

v0.17.x Major Features:

• API v2 migration complete - all MCP tools use optimized v2 endpoints
• Auto-format files on save with built-in Python formatter
• Anonymous usage telemetry (Homebrew-style opt-out)
• CLI stability improvements - commands no longer hang on exit
• Cloud mode discovery for recent_activity across projects
• PostgreSQL/Neon database support as alternative to SQLite

These features are documented in the latest-releases.mdx file (spread across v0.17.0-v0.17.5), which is good for consistency.

3. Date Format Consistency
All dates use the format YYYY-MM-DD which is consistent throughout the file. ✅

4. Typography & Formatting

• Proper markdown formatting throughout
• Consistent use of bold for emphasis
• Code formatting (e.g., nest_asyncio, basic-memory reset) is correctly applied
• Links are properly formatted with descriptive text

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🎯 Specific Items

v0.17.5 Section:

• Clear focus on Python 3.14 compatibility
• Good technical detail about nest_asyncio skip behavior
• Appropriate highlighting of CLI stability improvements

v0.17.4 Section:

• Excellent use of <Warning> component for critical upgrade instructions
• The user action is clearly stated: "Run basic-memory reset once after updating"
• Good context about when the bug was introduced (v0.16.3)
• Internal section provides good transparency about architecture changes

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🔒 Security & Performance

• No security concerns identified
• No performance impact (documentation only)
• Links to external resources (GitHub) are appropriate and expected

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📝 Test Coverage

Not applicable for documentation changes, but manual verification recommended:

• Preview the rendered MDX to ensure components display correctly
• Verify all internal links work (navigation, anchors)
• Check that external GitHub links are accessible

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✨ Best Practices Compliance

• ✅ Follows project's MDX documentation patterns
• ✅ Uses established component library (@/components)
• ✅ Maintains chronological order (newest first)
• ✅ Includes horizontal separators between versions
• ✅ No emojis in content (per CLAUDE.md guidelines)

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🎉 Recommendation

APPROVE - This PR is ready to merge.

The changes are:

• Well-structured and consistent with existing documentation
• Properly formatted with appropriate use of MDX components
• Clear and helpful for users upgrading to v0.17.4/v0.17.5
• Free of obvious errors or issues

Optional pre-merge checklist:

1. Preview the rendered page to verify component rendering
2. Double-check PR numbers and links against actual GitHub releases
3. Verify the search index warning in v0.17.4 is technically accurate

Great work documenting these releases! 🚀