Releases are complete .claude/ directories ready to drop into your home folder. Each release contains everything you need: skills, hooks, workflows, memory structure, and configuration.
This is the fastest way to get PAI running. Copy the directory, run the wizard, restart Claude Code.
Note: The
.claudedirectory is hidden by default on macOS/Linux. Usels -lato see it.
The Algorithm learns metacognition—thinking about how it thinks—and parallel execution.
- 28 Skills, 17 Hooks, 356 Workflows
- Two-pass capability selection with ISC validation
- Thinking tools with justify-exclusion principle
- Parallel-by-default execution for independent tasks
- 7 named composition patterns for capability orchestration
Our first attempt at a general problem solver built into PAI to pursue Euphoric Surprise.
- 29 Skills, 15 Hooks, 331 Workflows
- 7-phase problem-solving with ISC tracking
- Improved installation wizard
- Voice notifications via ElevenLabs
The release that introduced persistent learning and sentiment capture.
- 20 Skills, session continuity
- Implicit/explicit rating capture
- Memory system with WORK, STATE, LEARNING directories
# 1. Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/danielmiessler/PAI.git
cd PAI/Releases/v2.5
# 2. Back up existing installation (if any)
[ -d ~/.claude ] && mv ~/.claude ~/.claude-backup-$(date +%Y%m%d)
# 3. Copy the release
cp -r .claude ~/
# 4. Run the wizard
cd ~/.claude && bun run INSTALL.ts
# 5. Restart Claude CodeThe wizard asks for your name, AI name, timezone, and optional voice preferences.
Can't see .claude directory? It's hidden. Use ls -la ~/ or press Cmd+Shift+. in Finder.
Hooks not firing? Restart Claude Code after installation.
Looking for modular installation? See Packs for individual components.
Questions? See the main PAI README.