diff --git a/.claude/settings.json b/.claude/settings.json
index d6aec1a..a824844 100644
--- a/.claude/settings.json
+++ b/.claude/settings.json
@@ -9,60 +9,6 @@
             "command": "/Users/jason/go/bin/cnotes"
           }
         ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes2"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes3"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-fail"
-          }
-        ]
       }
     ],
     "PostToolUse": [
@@ -74,60 +20,6 @@
             "command": "/Users/jason/go/bin/cnotes"
           }
         ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes2"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes3"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-fail"
-          }
-        ]
       }
     ],
     "PreCompact": [
@@ -139,60 +31,6 @@
             "command": "/Users/jason/go/bin/cnotes"
           }
         ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes2"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes3"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-fail"
-          }
-        ]
       }
     ],
     "PreToolUse": [
@@ -204,60 +42,6 @@
             "command": "/Users/jason/go/bin/cnotes"
           }
         ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes2"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes3"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-fail"
-          }
-        ]
       }
     ],
     "Stop": [
@@ -269,60 +53,6 @@
             "command": "/Users/jason/go/bin/cnotes"
           }
         ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes2"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes3"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-fail"
-          }
-        ]
       }
     ],
     "SubagentStop": [
@@ -334,60 +64,6 @@
             "command": "/Users/jason/go/bin/cnotes"
           }
         ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes2"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes3"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-fail"
-          }
-        ]
       }
     ],
     "UserPromptSubmit": [
@@ -399,60 +75,6 @@
             "command": "/Users/jason/go/bin/cnotes"
           }
         ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes2"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-cnotes3"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "matcher": ".*",
-        "hooks": [
-          {
-            "type": "command",
-            "command": "/tmp/test-fail"
-          }
-        ]
       }
     ]
   }
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index 600efed..5a247da 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -128,9 +128,13 @@ cnotes registers as a Claude Code hook handler for:
 - **User Experience**: Prioritizes readable Markdown output over raw JSON
 - **Reliability**: Comprehensive backup/restore system for data protection
 
+## Memories
+
+- Don't update the readme listing new features you're adding; the README is not a changelog. Remove the line about duplicate content.
+
 When making changes, ensure:
 1. Git notes functionality remains the primary focus
 2. Privacy controls are maintained
 3. Backup/restore capabilities work correctly
 4. Pretty-printed output remains readable
-5. Installation process configures Claude Code correctly
+5. Installation process configures Claude Code correctly
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 398254e..60287e2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,8 +4,6 @@
 
 ⭐️ `cnotes` is pronounced like 💵 c-notes or 🏊 [_cenotes_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenote)
 
-This tool ensures no duplicate content between commits by tracking the last processed event timestamp.
-
 
 ## Quick Start
 
diff --git a/cmd/install.go b/cmd/install.go
index 4f36b24..395cfd3 100644
--- a/cmd/install.go
+++ b/cmd/install.go
@@ -70,14 +70,24 @@ func runInstall(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
 	// Prevent installation from temporary directories (unless uninstalling)
 	if !uninstall {
 		tempDir := os.TempDir()
+		
 		// Resolve any symlinks in the executable path for comparison
 		realExecutable, err := filepath.EvalSymlinks(executable)
 		if err != nil {
 			realExecutable = executable // Fall back to original if can't resolve
 		}
 		
+		// Also resolve tempDir in case it's a symlink (like /tmp on macOS)
+		realTempDir, err := filepath.EvalSymlinks(tempDir)
+		if err != nil {
+			realTempDir = tempDir
+		}
+		
 		// Check if executable is in temp directory
-		if strings.HasPrefix(realExecutable, tempDir) || strings.HasPrefix(executable, "/tmp/") {
+		if strings.HasPrefix(realExecutable, tempDir) || 
+		   strings.HasPrefix(executable, tempDir) ||
+		   strings.HasPrefix(realExecutable, realTempDir) ||
+		   strings.HasPrefix(executable, realTempDir) {
 			return fmt.Errorf("cannot install from temporary directory: %s\nPlease build and install cnotes properly:\n  go install && cnotes install", executable)
 		}
 	}