ECC v1.8.0 Release Notes

Positioning

ECC v1.8.0 positions the project as an agent harness performance system, not just a config bundle.

Key Improvements

• Stabilized hooks and lifecycle behavior.
• Expanded eval and loop operations surface.
• Upgraded NanoClaw for operational use.
• Improved cross-harness parity (Claude Code, Cursor, OpenCode, Codex).

Upgrade Focus

1. Validate hook profile defaults in your environment.
2. Run /harness-audit to baseline your project.
3. Use /quality-gate and updated eval workflows to enforce consistency.
4. Review attribution and licensing notes for referenced ecosystems: reference-attribution.md.
5. For partner/sponsor optics, use live distribution metrics and talking points: ../business/metrics-and-sponsorship.md.