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.changeset/legal-shirts-drop.md

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+---
+"claude-dev": patch
+---
+
+Added checkpoints warning when users start a multiroot task

.changeset/slick-seas-love.md

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+---
+"claude-dev": patch
+---
+
+Added markdown support to focus chain text, allowing the model to display more interesting focus chains

.clinerules/cline-overview.md

@@ -716,7 +716,7 @@ The Controller class manages MCP servers through the McpHub service:
 class Controller {
   mcpHub?: McpHub
 
-  constructor(context: vscode.ExtensionContext, outputChannel: vscode.OutputChannel, webviewProvider: WebviewProvider) {
+  constructor(context: vscode.ExtensionContext, webviewProvider: WebviewProvider) {
     this.mcpHub = new McpHub(this)
   }
 

.clinerules/workflows/git-branch-analysis.md

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+# Git Diff Analysis Workflow
+
+## Objective
+Analyze the current branch's changes against main to provide informed insights and context for development decisions.
+
+## Step 1: Gather Git Information
+<important>Do not return any text or conversation other than what is necessary to run these commands</important>
+
+**Run the following command to get the latest changes (bash):**
+```bash
+B=$(for c in main master origin/main origin/master; do git rev-parse --verify -q "$c" >/dev/null && echo "$c" && break; done); B=${B:-HEAD}; r(){ git branch --show-current; printf "=== STATUS ===\n"; git status --porcelain | cat; printf "=== COMMIT MESSAGES ===\n"; git log "$B"..HEAD --oneline | cat; printf "=== CHANGED FILES ===\n"; git diff "$B" --name-only | cat; printf "=== FULL DIFF ===\n"; git diff "$B" | cat; }; L=$(r | wc -l); if [ "$L" -gt 500 ]; then r > cline-git-analysis.temp && echo "::OUTPUT_FILE=cline-git-analysis.temp"; else r; fi
+```
+
+```powershell
+$B=$null;foreach($c in 'main','master','origin/main','origin/master'){git rev-parse --verify -q $c *> $null;if($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0){$B=$c;break}};if(-not $B){$B='HEAD'};function r([string]$b){git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD; '=== STATUS ==='; git status --porcelain | cat; '=== COMMIT MESSAGES ==='; git log "$b"..HEAD --oneline | cat; '=== CHANGED FILES ==='; git diff "$b" --name-only | cat; '=== FULL DIFF ==='; git diff "$b" | cat};$out=r $B|Out-String;$lines=($out -split "`r?`n").Count;if($lines -gt 500){$out|Set-Content -NoNewline cline-git-analysis.temp; '::OUTPUT_FILE=cline-git-analysis.temp'}else{$out}
+```
+
+## Step 2: Silent, Structured Analysis Phase
+- Analyze all git output without providing commentary or narration
+- Read the full diff to understand the scope and nature of changes
+- Identify patterns, architectural modifications, or potential impacts
+- Use `read_file` to examine any related files providing additional context on the changes you have observed
+
+## Step 3: Context Gathering
+- Analyze related code without providing commentary or narration
+- Read relevant related source files if needed for complete understanding
+- Check dependencies, imports, or cross-references spanning the changes
+- Understand the broader codebase context around modifications
+- This additional context gathering should include related backend code, as well as related ui/frontend code
+- You will typically need to analyze at least several files, potentially many, in order to fully complete this step
+- You should not continue reading additional context if you have exhausted more than 60% of your available context window
+- If you have exhausted less than 40% of your context window, you should continue reviewing additional context
+
+## Step 4: Ready for User Interaction
+**Only after completing the full analysis:**
+- Engage with the user based on comprehensive understanding
+- Provide insights about specific modifications and their impacts
+- If you are certain they exist, note potential breaking changes or compatibility issues
+- Answer questions with informed context from the complete change set and context gathering
+- If the user has not provided a question, or the question is insufficient to provide a quality response, ask brief (one sentence) clarifying questions.
+- Only offer recommendations if they are applicable to the user's request and relevant to the changes that you have observed 
+
+## Key Rules
+- **No prose or conversation during git research phase**
+- **No prose or conversation during context gathering phase**
+- **Complete all analysis before any user interaction**
+- **Use gathered information for all subsequent questions and insights**
+- **Focus on understanding the complete picture before discussing**
+
+## Optional: Additional Analysis Commands
+For deeper investigation when needed:
+
+```shell
+# Detailed commit history with author info
+git log main..HEAD --format="%h %s (%an)" | cat
+
+# Change statistics
+git diff main --stat | cat
+
+# Specific file type changes
+git diff main --name-only | grep -E '\.(ts|js|tsx|jsx|py|md)$' | cat

.clinerules/workflows/pr-review.md

@@ -219,6 +219,9 @@ EOF
 
 ## Basic PR Commands
 ```bash
+# Get current PR number
+gh pr view --json number -q .number
+
 # List open PRs
 gh pr list
 

.clinerules/workflows/writing-documentation.md

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+# General writing guide
+
+# How I want you to write 
+
+I'm gonna write something technical.
+
+It's often less about the nitty-gritty details of the tech stuff and more about learning something new or getting a solution handed to me on a silver platter.
+
+Look, when I read, I want something out of it. So when I write, I gotta remember that my readers want something too. This whole piece? It's about cluing in anyone who writes for me, or wants me to write for them, on how I see this whole writing product thing.
+
+I'm gonna lay out a checklist of stuff I'd like to have. It'll make the whole writing gig a bit smoother, you know?
+
+## Crafting Compelling Titles
+
+I often come across titles like "How to do X with Y,Z technology." These don't excite me because X or Y are usually unfamiliar unless they're already well-known. Its rarely the dream to use X unless X is the dream. 
+
+My dream isn’t to use instructor, its to do something valueble with the data it extracts
+
+An effective title should:
+
+- Evoke an emotional response
+- Highlight someone's goal
+- Offer a dream or aspiration
+- Challenge or comment on a belief
+- Address someone's problems
+
+I believe it's more impactful to write about specific problems. If this approach works, you can replicate it across various scenarios rather than staying too general.
+
+- Time management for everyone can be a 15$ ebook
+- Time management for executives is a 2000$ workshop
+
+Aim for titles that answer questions you think everyone is asking, or address thoughts people have but can't quite articulate.
+
+Instead of "How I do something" or "How to do something," frame it from the reader's perspective with "How you can do something." This makes the title more engaging. Just make sure the difference is advisory if the content is subjective. “How I made a million dollars” might be more reasonable than “How to make a million dollars” since you are the subject and the goal might be to share your story in hopes of helping others.
+
+This approach ultimately trains the reader to have a stronger emotional connection to your content.
+
+- "How I do X"
+- "How You Can do X"
+
+Between these two titles, it's obvious which one resonates more emotionally.
+
+You can take it further by adding specific conditions. For instance, you could target a particular audience or set a timeframe:
+
+- How to set up Braintrust
+- How to set up Braintrust in 5 minutes
+
+## NO adjectiives
+
+I want you to almost always avoid adjectives and try to use evidence instead. Instead of saying "production ready," you can write something like "scaling this to 100 servers or 1 million documents per second." Numbers like that will tell you exactly what the specificity of your product is. If you have to use adjectives rather than evidence, you are probably making something up. 
+
+There's no reason to say something like "blazingly fast" unless those things are already known phrases.
+
+Instead, say "200 times faster" or "30% faster." A 30% improvement in recommendation system speed is insane.
+
+There's a 200 times performance improvement because we went from one programming language to another. It's just something that's a little bit more expected and understandable.
+
+Another test that I really like using recently is tracking whether or not the statements you make can be:
+
+- Visualized
+- Proven false
+- Said only by you
+
+If you can nail all three, the claim you make will be more likely to resonate with an audience because only you can say it.
+
+Earlier this year, I had an example where I embedded all of Wikipedia in 17 minutes with 20 bucks, and it got half a million views. All we posted was a video of me kicking off the job, and then you can see all the log lines go through. You see the number of containers go from 1 out of 50 to 50 out of 50.
+
+It was easy to visualize and could have been proven false by being unreproducible. Lastly, Modal is the only company that could do that in such an effortless way, which made it unique.
+
+## Keep It Digestible 
+    - Aim for 5-minute reads
+    - Write at a Grade 10 reading level
+    - Break up long paragraphs
+    - Use headers and bullet points
+
+## Make It Scannable
+    - Bold key points
+    - Use subheadings every 3-4 paragraphs
+    - Include plenty of white space
+    - Add relevant examples
+
+This structure works whether you're writing a tweet thread or a full blog post. The key is making complex ideas accessible.
+
+# Guide to Writing Cline Documentation
+
+## Some general principles for explaining features
+
+If you're talking about a feature, it's helpful to start with a human-readable explanations that cover what the feature is in simple terms. Skip jargon and explain it like you're talking to someone who's never seen it before. This sets the foundation for everything that follows.
+
+Combine location and usage into one flowing section. Tell users exactly where to find the feature and how to use it, but weave the instructions into natural prose with a good balance of bullet points, numbered lists, code examples (if applicable), mintlify components, and headers/subheaders. Users shouldn't have to jump between separate "where is it" and "how do I use it" sections.
+
+Show the feature in action with real examples like actual files, workflows, or code. Users need to see concrete implementations, not just abstract descriptions. This is where understanding turns into practical knowledge.
+
+When talking about a feature, include an inspiration section that sparks imagination. This section pushes people from understanding to action by showing them what becomes possible when they use this feature creatively. It's what separates good documentation from great documentation.
+
+## Writing Principles That Actually Work
+
+### Write for Action, Not Just Understanding
+
+Documentation should motivate users to try things. Instead of just explaining how something works, focus on what users can accomplish with it. The inspiration section is crucial - it's what transforms passive readers into active users.
+
+### Create a Natural Story Flow
+
+It should feel like a conversation that naturally progresses from "what is this?" to "how do I use it?" to "here's a real example" to "imagine what you could do with this." 
+
+### Show Real Examples, Not Toy Demos
+
+Provide actual workflow files, real code snippets, and concrete implementations that users can copy and adapt. Abstract examples don't help anyone - users want to see exactly what they'll be working with.
+
+### Keep It Scannable But Not Fragmented
+
+Write in prose that flows naturally when read completely, but structure it so users can quickly find specific information when they're troubleshooting. Avoid dense walls of text, but also avoid over-formatting with excessive bullet points and bold headers. There should be a nice visual heirarchy of balance between all elements, so you can quickly scan the page and find what you're looking for.
+
+## Language and Tone Guidelines
+
+Write clearly without dumbing things down. Use simple language when possible, but don't avoid technical terms that users need to know. Explain concepts in terms of what users can achieve rather than how the software works internally.
+
+Make your writing conversational and encouraging. Phrases like "you can also try" or "when that works" feel more natural than rigid instructional language. Help users feel confident about trying new things.
+
+Keep content concise and purposeful. Every sentence should either help users understand something or help them do something. If it doesn't serve one of those purposes, cut it.
+
+Build in context and reasoning. Users want to understand why they're doing something, not just what to do. This builds confidence and helps them troubleshoot when things don't work exactly as expected.
+
+## Practical Implementation
+
+Structure each feature page consistently with the four-section approach, but let the content flow naturally within that structure. Use visual assets like videos and screenshots to complement the written content - they often communicate more effectively than paragraphs of description.
+
+Link generously to related resources, examples, and deeper documentation. Users should never feel stuck or wonder where to go next. Maintain a repository of real examples that users can reference and adapt to their own needs.
+
+The goal is documentation that feels more like helpful guidance from an experienced colleague than a technical manual. Users should finish reading feeling excited about what they can accomplish, not just informed about what the feature does.
+
+## Balance Structure with Flexibility
+
+While they discuss having consistent documentation structure, there's also mention of making content feel less rigid and more natural. The writing should follow guidelines while still feeling conversational and engaging. 
+
+## Bad examples
+
+I personally hate this pattern of bullet point **Bold Text** colon and then more text:
+<bad_example_of_writing>
+#### macOS
+
+1. **Switch to bash**: Go to Cline Settings → Terminal → Default Terminal Profile → Select "bash"
+2. **Disable Oh-My-Zsh temporarily**: If using zsh, try `mv ~/.zshrc ~/.zshrc.backup` and restart VSCode
+3. **Set environment**: Add to your shell config: `export TERM=xterm-256color`
+
+#### Windows
+
+1. **Use PowerShell 7**: Install from Microsoft Store, then select it in Cline settings
+2. **Disable Windows ConPTY**: VSCode Settings → Terminal › Integrated: Windows Enable Conpty → Uncheck
+3. **Try Command Prompt**: Sometimes simpler is better - switch to cmd.exe
+
+#### Linux
+
+1. **Use bash**: Most reliable option - select in Cline settings
+2. **Check permissions**: Ensure VSCode has terminal access permissions
+3. **Disable custom prompts**: Comment out prompt customizations in `.bashrc`
+
+</bad_example_of_writing>
+
+We should instead strive to write beautiful docs that read well. We can use bullet points and numbered lists but it should read naturally and be delightful to look at hierachally when scanning through the doc. There should be a good balance between blocks of text, code snippets, paragraphs, numbered lists, and bullet points. When scanning the documentation visually, you should feel like you're adminiring a tasteful art piece.
+
+<good_example_of_writing>
+#### macOS
+
+The most common fix is switching to bash. Navigate to Cline Settings → Terminal → Default Terminal Profile and select "bash" from the dropdown.
+
+If you're still having issues, Oh-My-Zsh might be interfering with terminal integration. Try temporarily disabling it:
+- Run `mv ~/.zshrc ~/.zshrc.backup` 
+- Restart VSCode
+
+You can also add `export TERM=xterm-256color` to your shell configuration file to improve compatibility.
+
+#### Windows
+
+PowerShell 7 provides the most reliable experience. Install it from the Microsoft Store, then select it in your Cline settings.
+
+Still seeing problems? Try these solutions:
+- Disable Windows ConPTY: VSCode Settings → Terminal › Integrated: Windows Enable Conpty → uncheck
+- Switch to Command Prompt (cmd.exe) - sometimes simpler shells work better
+
+#### Linux
+
+Bash is your most dependable option. Select it in Cline settings if you haven't already.
+
+Check these common issues:
+- Ensure VSCode has terminal access permissions
+- Temporarily comment out custom prompt configurations in your `.bashrc`
+</good_example_of_writing>
+
+This is much more natural to read. Writing this way creates a conversational flow, and bullet points are used idiomatically.
+
+# Using Mintlify Components Idiomatically
+
+Mintlify's custom components can transform basic documentation into engaging, scannable content that users actually want to read. Here's how to use them effectively.
+
+## Visual Content with Frames
+
+Videos and images should be wrapped in `<Frame>` components rather than using raw HTML or markdown. This creates consistent styling and proper responsive behavior.
+
+For videos, embed them directly rather than linking externally. Users are much more likely to watch a 30-second demonstration than click through to another platform:
+
+```jsx
+<Frame>
+	<iframe
+		style={{ width: "100%", aspectRatio: "16/9" }}
+		src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/your-video-id"
+		title="Feature demonstration"
+		frameBorder="0"
+		allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share"
+		allowFullScreen
+	/>
+</Frame>
+```
+
+Screenshots work similarly - the frame provides visual polish and consistency:
+
+```jsx
+<Frame>
+	<img src="/path/to/screenshot.png" alt="Descriptive alt text" />
+</Frame>
+```
+
+## Cards for Navigation and Overview
+
+Cards excel at creating scannable overviews that link to detailed documentation. They're perfect for feature listings, getting started guides, or any section where users need to choose their path.
+
+Use the two-column layout for related features:
+
+```jsx
+<Columns cols={2}>
+  <Card title="Feature Name" icon="relevant-icon" href="/link/to/docs">
+    Brief description that explains what this feature does and why someone would use it.
+  </Card>
+  
+  <Card title="Related Feature" icon="another-icon" href="/another/link">
+    Another concise explanation that helps users understand the value proposition.
+  </Card>
+</Columns>
+```
+
+The key is writing card descriptions that are informative enough to help users decide whether to click through, but concise enough to scan quickly. Each card should answer "what does this do?" and "why would I need this?"
+
+## Tips and Notes for Context
+
+Use `<Tip>` components for helpful information that enhances the main content without cluttering it:
+
+```jsx
+<Tip>
+	Pro tip: You can combine multiple @ mentions in a single message to give Cline 
+	comprehensive context about your issue.
+</Tip>
+```
+
+`<Note>` components work well for important caveats or technical limitations:
+
+```jsx
+<Note>
+	Due to VS Code limitations, some features require specific settings to work properly.
+</Note>
+```
+
+`<Info>` is also cool:
+
+<Info>
+	**Quick Fix**: If you're experiencing terminal issues, try switching to a simpler shell like `bash` in the Cline settings.
+	This resolves 90% of terminal integration problems.
+</Info>
+
+**Never** fall into that awful **Bold Text** - description pattern that we specifically identified as bad writing. The content should flow naturally as connected thoughts rather than feeling like a templated AI response with forced formatting.
+
+
+## When to Use Bullet Points and Numbered Lists Strategically
+
+Bullet points serve functional purposes - use them for:
+
+**Sequential actions or troubleshooting steps** where users need to follow a specific order:
+1. Install the extension
+2. Restart VSCode  
+3. Check the settings panel
+
+**Lists of related options** where users need to choose one approach:
+- Try PowerShell 7 for the most reliable experience
+- Switch to Command Prompt if you're still having issues
+- Use WSL Bash for Linux compatibility
+
+**Quick reference items** that users might need to scan quickly when problem-solving.
+
+**Improving Visual Hierarchy** when there's a wall of text - that's a good time to introduce bullet points or numbered lists.
+
+Each bulleted item or numbered list should be a discrete action or piece of information that benefits from being visually separated. This is a key weapon you can employ when going for that artwork experience I mentioned earlier. 
+
+<good_example_of_bullet_points>
+## Finding and Configuring Terminal Settings
+
+You can access Cline's terminal settings by clicking the settings icon in the Cline sidebar, then navigating to the Terminal section. These settings control how Cline interacts with your system's terminal.
+
+- The **Default Terminal Profile** setting determines which shell Cline uses for executing commands. If you're experiencing issues, this is usually the first thing to change. I personally keep this set to `bash` on all my systems because it's the most reliable option, even though I use `zsh` for my regular terminal work.
+
+- **Shell Integration Timeout** controls how long Cline waits for the terminal to become ready. The default is 4 seconds, but if you have a heavy shell configuration (lots of plugins, slow startup scripts), you might need to increase this to 10 or even 15 seconds. I've found that WSL environments and SSH connections often need longer timeouts.
+
+- The **Enable Aggressive Terminal Reuse** setting determines whether Cline tries to reuse existing terminals even when they're not in the correct directory. When this causes problems (commands running in the wrong directory, virtual environment issues), disabling it creates more terminal instances but ensures each command runs in a clean state.
+
+- **Terminal Output Line Limit** sets how many lines of output Cline will read from commands. The default of 500 lines works for most cases, but you might need to adjust it. For verbose build outputs, increase it. For commands with progress bars that spam thousands of lines, decrease it to around 100 to avoid consuming too many tokens.
+</good_example_of_bullet_points>
+
+## Write Like a Human, Not an AI
+
+Keep it short and direct. If you can say something in fewer words, do it. Long explanations often confuse more than they help.
+
+Use normal sentence lengths. Mix short and long sentences naturally, like you would when talking to someone. Avoid those meandering compound sentences that go on forever.
+
+Cut the corporate speak. Instead of "utilize," say "use." Instead of "in order to," just say "to." Write like you're explaining something to a colleague, not drafting a press release.
+
+Don't over-explain obvious things. If users are reading documentation, they probably understand basic concepts. Respect their intelligence.
+
+## Never use em dashes or emojis
+
+That's pretty much it. Never use them. Only AI writes with em dashes or emojis.
+
+# Anthropomorphizing Cline
+
+When referring to Cline, always call him a "him" not an "it". 
+
+Bad example:
+- When Cline can’t execute commands or read their output, you lose access to one of its most powerful capabilities.
+
+Good Example:
+
+- When Cline can’t execute commands or read their output, you lose access to one of his most powerful capabilities.
+
+# Using "I" when sharing your workflow
+
+Adding a personal touch goes a long way. There are great examples in the docs currently where I use "I" to share how I personally use cline, from dev to dev. It's a great technique.
+
+# Crosslinking relevant documentation pages
+
+Make sure you crosslink when you're done writing the docs. If there are relevant docs, just link to them.
+
+# Brevity is the soul of wit
+
+Don't ramble if you don't need to. Use bullet points and numbered lists. Keep things easy to read.
+
+<bad_example>
+
+When Cline can't execute commands or read their output, you lose access to one of his most powerful capabilities. Terminal integration problems are frustrating, but they're usually fixable with a few simple changes.
+
+## The Most Common Problem: Shell Integration Issues
+
+If you're seeing "Shell integration unavailable" or Cline isn't getting command output, the issue is almost always your shell configuration. Complex shell setups with custom prompts, plugins, and fancy configurations can interfere with VSCode's terminal integration.
+
+**Switch to bash first.** This fixes the problem 90% of the time. Navigate to Cline Settings → Terminal → Default Terminal Profile and select "bash" from the dropdown. Restart VSCode after making this change.
+
+Still having issues? Try increasing the shell integration timeout. Go to Cline Settings → Terminal → Shell Integration Timeout and change it from 4 seconds to 10 seconds. Heavy shell configurations need more time to initialize properly.
+
+If commands are running in the wrong directories or you're seeing weird behavior, disable aggressive terminal reuse. In Cline Settings → Terminal, uncheck "Enable aggressive terminal reuse." This creates more terminal instances but ensures each command runs in a clean environment.
+
+
+</bad_exaxmple>
+
+The first part is total filler, useless to any serious developer. You can tell it's written by a non technical person that doesn't value clean, straightforward information. 
+
+<good_example>
+## Shell Integration Issues
+
+If you're seeing "Shell integration unavailable" or Cline can't read command output, your shell configuration is interfering with VSCode's terminal integration.
+
+**Switch to bash first.** Go to Cline Settings → Terminal → Default Terminal Profile and select "bash." This fixes 90% of problems.
+
+Still broken? Try these:
+- Increase shell integration timeout to 10 seconds in Cline Settings → Terminal
+- Disable "aggressive terminal reuse" if commands run in wrong directories
+- Restart VSCode after making changes
+</good_example>
+
+The good version cuts straight to the problem and solution. No hand-holding, no emotional language about frustration, just the facts: what's wrong, how to fix it, what to try next. Respects that developers want information, not sympathy.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
+
+ALWAYS consider your audience. And your audience is devs who don't want their time wasted. Give them the info. I cannot stress this enough. Use bullet points and numbered lists. Prose is good, but every word should actually mean something to the dev reading it.
+
+# Lastly, before you start writing docs
+
+1. Internalize these guidelines. I mean it. 
+
+2. Read `docs/docs.json` and get an understanding of the structure of the docs. This will come in handly at the end when you're doing a final pass so you can cross link to docs where relevant.
+
+3. Read some good examples that I personally wrote and am proud of:
+
+- docs/features/slash-commands/workflows.mdx
+- docs/features/slash-commands/new-task.mdx
+- docs/features/at-mentions/overview.mdx
+- docs/features/drag-and-drop.mdx
+
+4. If the user specifies any other instructions make sure you follow them.

.codespellrc

@@ -1,6 +0,0 @@
-[codespell]
-# Ref: https://github.com/codespell-project/codespell#using-a-config-file
-skip = .git*,*.svg,package-lock.json,*.css,.codespellrc,locales
-check-hidden = true
-ignore-regex = (\b(optIn|isTaller)\b|https://\S+)
-# ignore-words-list =

.eslintrc.json

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-{
-	"root": true,
-	"parser": "@typescript-eslint/parser",
-	"parserOptions": {
-		"ecmaVersion": 6,
-		"sourceType": "module"
-	},
-	"plugins": ["@typescript-eslint", "eslint-rules"],
-	"rules": {
-		"@typescript-eslint/naming-convention": [
-			"warn",
-			{
-				"selector": "import",
-				"format": ["camelCase", "PascalCase"]
-			}
-		],
-		"@typescript-eslint/semi": "off",
-		"curly": "warn",
-		"eqeqeq": "warn",
-		"no-throw-literal": "warn",
-		"semi": "off",
-		"react-hooks/exhaustive-deps": "off",
-		"eslint-rules/no-protobuf-object-literals": "error",
-		"eslint-rules/no-grpc-client-object-literals": "error",
-		"eslint-rules/no-direct-vscode-api": "warn",
-		"no-restricted-syntax": [
-			"error",
-			{
-				"selector": "VariableDeclarator[id.type=\"ObjectPattern\"][init.object.name=\"process\"][init.property.name=\"env\"]",
-				"message": "Use process.env.VARIABLE_NAME directly instead of destructuring"
-			}
-		]
-	},
-	"ignorePatterns": ["out", "dist", "**/*.d.ts"]
-}

.github/CODEOWNERS

@@ -1 +1,3 @@
-*       @saoudrizwan @ocasta181 @NightTrek @pashpashpash @dcbartlett @saito-sv @Garoth
+/docs/
+/.github/   @saoudrizwan @garoth @sjf
+/README.md  @saoudrizwan @nickbaumann98

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

@@ -1,70 +1,69 @@
 name: 🐛 Bug Report
 description: File a bug report
-labels: ["bug"]
+labels: ['bug']
 body:
-    - type: markdown
-      attributes:
-          value: |
-              **Important:** All bug reports must be reproducible using Claude 3.5 Sonnet. Cline uses complex prompts so less capable models may not work as expected.
-    - type: textarea
-      id: what-happened
-      attributes:
-          label: What happened?
-          description: Also tell us, what did you expect to happen?
-          placeholder: Tell us what you see!
-      validations:
-          required: true
-    - type: textarea
-      id: steps
-      attributes:
-          label: Steps to reproduce
-          description: How do you trigger this bug? Please walk us through it step by step.
-          value: |
-              1.
-              2.
-              3.
-      validations:
-          required: true
-    - type: textarea
-      id: logs
-      attributes:
-          label: Relevant API REQUEST output
-          description: Please copy and paste any relevant output. This will be automatically formatted into code, so no need for backticks.
-          render: shell
-    - type: input
-      id: provider-model
-      attributes:
-          label: Provider/Model
-          description: What provider and model were you using when the issue occurred?
-          placeholder: "e.g., cline:anthropic/claude-3.7-sonnet, gemini:gemini-2.5-pro-exp-03-25"
-      validations:
-          required: true
-    - type: input
-      id: operating-system
-      attributes:
-          label: Operating System
-          description: What operating system are you using?
-          placeholder: "e.g., Windows 11, macOS Sonoma, Ubuntu 22.04"
-      validations:
-          required: true
-    - type: textarea
-      id: system-info
-      attributes:
-          label: System Info
-          description: What system information is relevant to the issue?
-          placeholder: "e.g., CPU: Intel Core i7-11700K, GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, RAM: 32GB DDR4"
-      validations:
-          required: true
-    - type: input
-      id: cline-version
-      attributes:
-          label: Cline Version
-          description: What version of Cline are you using? (You can find this at the bottom of the Settings view)
-          placeholder: "e.g., 1.2.3"
-      validations:
-          required: true
-    - type: textarea
-      id: additional-context
-      attributes:
-          label: Additional context
-          description: Add any other context about the problem here, such as screenshots or related issues.
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        **Important:** All bug reports must be reproducible using Claude Sonnet 4.5. Cline uses complex prompts so less capable models may not work as expected.
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: plugin-type
+    attributes:
+      label: Plugin Type
+      description: Which plugin are you reporting a bug for?
+      options:
+        - VSCode Extension
+        - JetBrains Plugin
+      default: 0
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: input
+    id: cline-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Cline Version
+      description: What version of Cline are you using? (You can find this at the bottom of the Settings view)
+      placeholder: 'e.g., 1.2.3'
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: what-happened
+    attributes:
+      label: What happened?
+      description: Also tell us, what did you expect to happen?
+      placeholder: Tell us what you see!
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: steps
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to reproduce
+      description: How do you trigger this bug? Please walk us through it step by step.
+      value: |
+        1.
+        2.
+        3.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: input
+    id: provider-model
+    attributes:
+      label: Provider/Model
+      description: What provider and model were you using when the issue occurred?
+      placeholder: 'e.g., cline:anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.5, gemini:gemini-2.5-pro-exp-03-25'
+    validations:
+      required: false
+  - type: textarea
+    id: system-info
+    attributes:
+      label: System Information
+      description: What operating system and hardware are you using?
+      placeholder: |
+        Operating System: Windows 11, macOS Sonoma, Ubuntu 22.04, etc.
+        Hardware: CPU, GPU, RAM specifications if relevant
+        e.g.,
+        OS: Windows 11
+        CPU: Intel Core i7-11700K
+        GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
+        RAM: 32GB DDR4
+    validations:
+      required: false

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_contribution.yml

@@ -1,116 +0,0 @@
-name: 💡 Feature Proposal & Contribution
-description: Propose a new feature or improvement, and optionally offer to implement feature as a contributor
-labels: ["proposal"]
-body:
-    - type: markdown
-      attributes:
-          value: |
-              **Feature Proposal & Contribution for Cline**
-
-              Thank you for proposing a feature or improvement for Cline! This template helps us understand the problem, evaluate the solution, and coordinate implementation.
-
-              **For detailed proposals:** Please provide comprehensive information to enable fast prioritization and discussion.
-              **For contribution offers:** You can indicate your willingness to implement the feature yourself.
-
-              Before submitting:
-              - Search existing [Issues](https://github.com/cline/cline/issues) and [Discussions](https://github.com/cline/cline/discussions) to avoid duplicates
-              - Read the [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) if you plan to contribute
-              - Don't start implementation until the proposal is reviewed and approved
-
-    - type: textarea
-      id: problem-description
-      attributes:
-          label: What problem does this solve?
-          description: |
-              Describe the problem clearly from a user's point of view. Focus on why this matters, who it affects, and when it occurs.
-
-              ✅ Good examples:
-              - "LLM provider returns 400 error when nearing the context window instead of truncating"
-              - "Submit button is invisible in dark mode"
-              - "Users can't easily share their Cline configurations with team members"
-
-              ❌ Avoid vague descriptions:
-              - "Performance is bad"
-              - "UI needs work"
-
-              Your description should include:
-              - Who is affected?
-              - When does it happen?
-              - What's the current vs expected behavior?
-              - What is the impact?
-          placeholder: Be specific about the problem, who it affects, and the impact.
-      validations:
-          required: true
-
-    - type: textarea
-      id: proposed-solution
-      attributes:
-          label: What's the proposed solution?
-          description: |
-              Describe how the problem should be solved. Be specific about UX, system behavior, and any flows that would change.
-
-              ✅ Good examples:
-              - "Add error handling immediately after attempting to create the llm stream and retry after manually truncating"
-              - "Update button styling to ensure contrast in all themes"
-              - "Add export/import functionality in settings with JSON format"
-
-              ❌ Avoid vague solutions:
-              - "Improve performance"
-              - "Fix the bug"
-
-              Your solution should include:
-              - What exactly will change?
-              - How will users interact with it?
-              - What's the expected outcome?
-          placeholder: Describe the proposed changes and how they solve the problem.
-      validations:
-          required: false
-
-    - type: dropdown
-      id: contribution-intent
-      attributes:
-          label: Are you interested in implementing this?
-          description: Let us know if you'd like to contribute to this feature
-          options:
-              - "No, just proposing the idea"
-              - "Yes, I'd like to implement this myself"
-              - "Yes, I'd like to collaborate with others"
-              - "Maybe, depending on complexity and guidance"
-      validations:
-          required: false
-
-    - type: textarea
-      id: implementation-approach
-      attributes:
-          label: Implementation approach (if contributing)
-          description: |
-              **Only fill this out if you selected "Yes" above.**
-
-              How do you plan to implement this? Include:
-              - High-level technical approach
-              - Files/components that would be affected
-              - Any new dependencies required
-              - Potential challenges or considerations you've identified
-
-              This helps us provide better guidance and ensures alignment before you start coding.
-          placeholder: "My implementation approach would be..."
-
-    - type: checkboxes
-      id: checklist
-      attributes:
-          label: Proposal checklist
-          options:
-              - label: I've checked for existing issues or related proposals
-                required: true
-              - label: I understand this needs review before implementation can start
-                required: true
-
-    - type: checkboxes
-      id: contribution-checklist
-      attributes:
-          label: Contribution checklist (if contributing)
-          description: Only check these if you plan to contribute
-          options:
-              - label: I've read the [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md)
-              - label: I'm willing to make changes based on feedback
-              - label: I understand the code review process and requirements

.github/pull_request_template.md

@@ -2,15 +2,14 @@
 Thank you for contributing to Cline!
 
 ⚠️ Important: Before submitting this PR, please ensure you have:
-- Opened an issue and discussed your proposed changes with the community / contributors
-- Received approval from a core Cline contributor prior to proceeding with the implementation
-- Link the associated issue in the "Related Issue" section
+- For feature requests: Created a discussion in our Feature Requests discussions board https://github.com/cline/cline/discussions/categories/feature-requests and received approval from core maintainers before implementation
+- For all changes: Link the associated issue/discussion in the "Related Issue" section below
 
 Limited exceptions:
-Small bug fixes, typo corrections, minor wording improvements, or simple type fixes that don't change functionality may be submitted directly.
+Small bug fixes, typo corrections, minor wording improvements, or simple type fixes that don't change functionality may be submitted directly without prior discussion.
 
 Why this requirement?
-We deeply appreciate all community contributions - they are the core reason we're able to operate successfully and keep innovating! We welcome community input and want to make it as easy as possible for people to submit quality work. This process helps our core maintainers review new ideas faster and saves contributor time by ensuring you have the go-ahead before spending time on implementation.
+We deeply appreciate all community contributions - they are essential to Cline's success! To ensure the best use of everyone's time and maintain project direction, we use our Feature Requests discussions board to gauge community interest and validate feature ideas before implementation begins. This helps us focus development efforts on features that will benefit the most users.
 -->
 
 ### Related Issue

.github/workflows/codespell.yml

@@ -1,28 +0,0 @@
-# Codespell configuration is within .codespellrc
----
-name: Codespell
-
-on:
-    push:
-        branches: [main]
-    pull_request:
-        branches: [main]
-
-permissions:
-    contents: read
-
-jobs:
-    codespell:
-        if: false
-        name: Check for spelling errors
-        runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-
-        steps:
-            - name: Checkout
-              uses: actions/checkout@v4
-            - name: Annotate locations with typos
-              uses: codespell-project/codespell-problem-matcher@v1
-            - name: Codespell
-              uses: codespell-project/actions-codespell@v2
-              with:
-                  only_warn: 1

.github/workflows/e2e.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,108 @@
+name: E2E Tests
+
+on:
+    push:
+        branches:
+            - main
+    pull_request:
+        types: [opened, reopened, synchronize, ready_for_review]
+    workflow_dispatch:
+
+concurrency:
+    group: ${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.event.pull_request.number || github.ref }}
+    cancel-in-progress: true
+
+jobs:
+    matrix_prep:
+        runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+        outputs:
+            matrix: ${{ steps.set-matrix.outputs.matrix }}
+        steps:
+            - id: set-matrix
+              run: |
+                  echo 'matrix=[{"runner":"ubuntu"},{"runner":"windows"},{"runner":"macos"}]' >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+    e2e:
+        needs: matrix_prep
+        strategy:
+            fail-fast: false
+            matrix:
+                include: ${{ fromJson(needs.matrix_prep.outputs.matrix) }}
+        runs-on: ${{ matrix.runner }}-latest
+        timeout-minutes: 20
+        permissions:
+            id-token: write
+            contents: read
+        steps:
+            - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+            - name: Setup Node.js environment
+              uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+              with:
+                  node-version: 22
+
+            # Cache root dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
+            - name: Cache root dependencies
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: root-cache
+              with:
+                  path: node_modules
+                  key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-${{ hashFiles('package-lock.json') }}
+
+            # Cache webview-ui dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
+            - name: Cache webview-ui dependencies
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: webview-cache
+              with:
+                  path: webview-ui/node_modules
+                  key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-webview-${{ hashFiles('webview-ui/package-lock.json') }}
+
+            # Cache VS Code installation
+            - name: Cache VS Code
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: vscode-cache
+              with:
+                  path: .vscode-test
+                  key: vscode-${{ runner.os }}-stable-${{ hashFiles('.vscode-test.mjs', 'package.json') }}
+                  restore-keys: |
+                      vscode-${{ runner.os }}-stable-
+
+            # Cache Playwright browsers
+            - name: Cache Playwright browsers
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: playwright-cache
+              with:
+                  path: |
+                      ~/.cache/ms-playwright
+                      ~/Library/Caches/ms-playwright
+                      ~/AppData/Local/ms-playwright
+                  key: playwright-browsers-${{ runner.os }}-${{ hashFiles('package-lock.json') }}
+                  restore-keys: |
+                      playwright-browsers-${{ runner.os }}-
+
+            - name: Install root dependencies
+              if: steps.root-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
+              run: npm ci
+
+            - name: Install webview-ui dependencies
+              if: steps.webview-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
+              run: cd webview-ui && npm ci
+
+            - name: Install xvfb on Linux
+              if: matrix.runner == 'ubuntu'
+              run: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y xvfb
+
+            # Run optimized E2E tests (eliminates redundant builds)
+            - name: Run E2E tests - Linux
+              if: matrix.runner == 'ubuntu'
+              run: xvfb-run -a npm run test:e2e:optimal
+
+            - name: Run E2E tests - Non-Linux
+              if: matrix.runner != 'ubuntu'
+              run: npm run test:e2e:optimal
+
+            - uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
+              if: ${{ failure() }}
+              with:
+                  name: playwright-recordings-${{ matrix.runner }}
+                  path: |
+                      test-results/playwright/

.github/workflows/publish-nightly.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,75 @@
+name: "Publish Nightly Release"
+
+on:
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 12 * * *'  # 4 AM PST (UTC-8) = 12 UTC
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+permissions:
+    contents: write
+    packages: write
+    checks: write
+    pull-requests: write
+
+jobs:
+    test:
+        uses: ./.github/workflows/test.yml
+
+    publish:
+        needs: test
+        name: Publish Cline (Nightly) Extension
+        if: github.repository == 'cline/cline'
+        runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+        environment: PublishNightly
+
+        steps:
+            - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+            - name: Check for recent commits
+              run: |
+                if [ $(git rev-list --count HEAD --since="24 hours ago") -eq 0 ]; then
+                  echo "No commits in last 24 hours, exiting"
+                  exit 0
+                fi
+                echo "Found recent commits, proceeding with build"
+                
+            - name: Setup Node.js
+              uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+              with:
+                  node-version: "lts/*"
+
+            # Cache root dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
+            - name: Cache root dependencies
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: root-cache
+              with:
+                  path: node_modules
+                  key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-${{ hashFiles('package-lock.json') }}
+
+            # Cache webview-ui dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
+            - name: Cache webview-ui dependencies
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: webview-cache
+              with:
+                  path: webview-ui/node_modules
+                  key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-webview-${{ hashFiles('webview-ui/package-lock.json') }}
+
+            - name: Install root dependencies
+              if: steps.root-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
+              run: npm ci --include=optional
+
+            - name: Install webview-ui dependencies
+              if: steps.webview-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
+              run: cd webview-ui && npm ci --include=optional
+
+            - name: Install Publishing Tools
+              run: npm install -g @vscode/vsce ovsx
+
+            - name: Publish Extension as Pre-release
+              env:
+                  VSCE_PAT: ${{ secrets.VSCE_PAT }}
+                  OVSX_PAT: ${{ secrets.OVSX_PAT }}
+                  TELEMETRY_SERVICE_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.TELEMETRY_SERVICE_API_KEY }}
+                  ERROR_SERVICE_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.ERROR_SERVICE_API_KEY }}
+                  CLINE_ENVIRONMENT: production
+              run: npm run publish:marketplace:nightly

.github/workflows/publish.yml

@@ -94,9 +94,12 @@ jobs:
               env:
                   VSCE_PAT: ${{ secrets.VSCE_PAT }}
                   OVSX_PAT: ${{ secrets.OVSX_PAT }}
+                  CLINE_ENVIRONMENT: production
+                  TELEMETRY_SERVICE_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.TELEMETRY_SERVICE_API_KEY }}
+                  ERROR_SERVICE_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.ERROR_SERVICE_API_KEY }}
               run: |
                   # Required to generate the .vsix
-                  vsce package --out "cline-${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}.vsix"
+                  vsce package  --allow-package-secrets sendgrid --out "cline-${{ steps.get_version.outputs.version }}.vsix"
 
                   if [ "${{ github.event.inputs.release-type }}" = "pre-release" ]; then
                     npm run publish:marketplace:prerelease

.github/workflows/test.yml

@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 name: Tests
 
 on:
+    push:
+        branches:
+            - main
     workflow_dispatch:
     pull_request:
         branches:
@@ -14,7 +17,45 @@ permissions:
     pull-requests: write # Needed to add comments/annotations to PRs
 
 jobs:
+    quality-checks:
+        runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+        name: Quality Checks
+        steps:
+            - name: Checkout code
+              uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+            - name: Setup Node.js environment
+              uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+              with:
+                  node-version: 22
+
+            - name: Cache root dependencies
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: root-cache
+              with:
+                  path: node_modules
+                  key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-${{ hashFiles('package-lock.json') }}
+
+            - name: Cache webview-ui dependencies
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: webview-cache
+              with:
+                  path: webview-ui/node_modules
+                  key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-webview-${{ hashFiles('webview-ui/package-lock.json') }}
+
+            - name: Install root dependencies
+              if: steps.root-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
+              run: npm ci
+
+            - name: Install webview-ui dependencies
+              if: steps.webview-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
+              run: cd webview-ui && npm ci
+
+            - name: Run Quality Checks (Parallel)
+              run: npm run ci:check-all
+
     test:
+        needs: quality-checks
         strategy:
             fail-fast: false
             matrix:
@@ -33,18 +74,6 @@ jobs:
               with:
                   node-version: 22
 
-            # Setup Python for coverage script
-            - name: Setup Python
-              uses: actions/setup-python@v4
-              with:
-                  python-version: "3.10"
-
-            - name: Install Python dependencies
-              run: |
-                  python -m pip install --upgrade pip
-                  pip install requests
-
-            # Cache root dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
             - name: Cache root dependencies
               uses: actions/cache@v4
               id: root-cache
@@ -52,7 +81,6 @@ jobs:
                   path: node_modules
                   key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-${{ hashFiles('package-lock.json') }}
 
-            # Cache webview-ui dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
             - name: Cache webview-ui dependencies
               uses: actions/cache@v4
               id: webview-cache
@@ -68,57 +96,45 @@ jobs:
               if: steps.webview-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
               run: cd webview-ui && npm ci
 
-            - name: Install local modules on windows
-              if: runner.os == 'Windows' && steps.root-cache.outputs.cache-hit == 'true'
-              run: |
-                  npm install eslint-plugin-eslint-rules 
-                  cd webview-ui/ && npm install eslint-plugin-eslint-rules
-
             - name: Set up NPM on Windows
               if: runner.os == 'Windows'
               run: |
                   npm config set script-shell "C:\\Program Files\\Git\\bin\\bash.exe"
 
-            - name: Type Check
-              run: npm run check-types
-
-            - name: ESLint Check
-              run: npm run lint
-
-            - name: Prettier / Format Check
-              run: npm run format
-
-            # Build the extension before running tests
+            # Build the extension and tests (without redundant checks)
             - name: Build Tests and Extension
-              run: npm run pretest
+              id: build_step
+              run: npm run ci:build
 
-            # Unit Tests disabled due to module system conflicts between backend and webview-ui
-            # - name: Unit Tests
-            #   run: npm run test:unit
-
-            # Run extension tests with coverage
-            - name: Extension Tests with Coverage
-              id: extension_coverage
-              continue-on-error: true
+            - name: Unit Tests with coverage - Linux
+              id: unit_tests_linux
+              if: ${{ !cancelled() && steps.build_step.outcome == 'success' && runner.os == 'Linux' }}
               run: |
-                  node ./scripts/test-ci.js > extension_coverage.txt 2>&1
-                  # Default the encoding to UTF-8 - It's not the default on Windows
-                  PYTHONUTF8=1 PYTHONPATH=.github/scripts python -m coverage_check extract-coverage extension_coverage.txt --type=extension --github-output --verbose
+                  npx nyc --nycrc-path .nycrc.unit.json --reporter=lcov npm run test:unit
+
+            - name: Unit Tests - Non-Linux
+              id: unit_tests_non_linux
+              if: ${{ !cancelled() && steps.build_step.outcome == 'success' && runner.os != 'Linux' }}
+              run: |
+                  npm run test:unit
+
+            - name: Extension Integration Tests - Linux
+              id: integration_tests_linux
+              if: ${{ !cancelled() && steps.build_step.outcome == 'success' && runner.os == 'Linux' }}
+              run: xvfb-run -a npm run test:coverage
+
+            - name: Extension Integration Tests - Non-Linux
+              id: integration_tests_non_linux
+              if: ${{ !cancelled() && steps.build_step.outcome == 'success' && runner.os != 'Linux' }}
+              run: npm run test:integration
 
-            # Run webview tests with coverage
             - name: Webview Tests with Coverage
-              id: webview_coverage
-              continue-on-error: true
+              id: webview_tests
+              if: ${{ !cancelled() && steps.build_step.outcome == 'success' }}
               run: |
                   cd webview-ui
-                  # Ensure coverage dependency is installed
-                  npm install --no-save @vitest/coverage-v8
-                  npm run test:coverage > webview_coverage.txt 2>&1
-                  cd ..
-                  # Default the encoding to UTF-8 - It's not the default on Windows
-                  PYTHONUTF8=1 PYTHONPATH=.github/scripts python -m coverage_check extract-coverage webview-ui/webview_coverage.txt --type=webview --github-output --verbose
+                  npm run test:coverage
 
-            # Save coverage reports as artifacts (workflow-scoped)
             - name: Save Coverage Reports
               uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
               # Only upload artifacts on Linux - We only need coverage from one OS
@@ -126,54 +142,21 @@ jobs:
               with:
                   name: pr-coverage-reports
                   path: |
-                      extension_coverage.txt
-                      webview-ui/webview_coverage.txt
-                  retention-period: workflow # Artifacts are automatically deleted when the workflow completes
+                      coverage-unit/lcov.info
+                      webview-ui/coverage/lcov.info
 
-            # Set the check as failed if any of the tests failed
-            - name: Print test results and check for failures
-              run: |
-                  echo "Extension Tests Result: ${{ steps.extension_coverage.outcome }}"
-                  cat extension_coverage.txt
-
-                  echo "Webview Tests Result: ${{ steps.webview_coverage.outcome }}"
-                  cat webview-ui/webview_coverage.txt
-
-                  # Check if any of the test steps failed
-                  # https://docs.github.com/en/actions/writing-workflows/choosing-what-your-workflow-does/accessing-contextual-information-about-workflow-runs#steps-context
-                  if [ "${{ steps.extension_coverage.outcome }}" != "success" ] || [ "${{ steps.webview_coverage.outcome }}" != "success" ]; then
-                      echo "Tests failed."
-                      exit 1
-                  fi
-
-    coverage:
-        needs: test
+    test-platform-integration:
+        needs: quality-checks
         runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-        # Only run on PRs to main branch
-        if: github.event_name == 'pull_request' && github.base_ref == 'main'
         steps:
             - name: Checkout code
               uses: actions/checkout@v4
-              with:
-                  fetch-depth: 0 # Fetch all history for accurate comparison
-
-            # Setup Python for coverage script
-            - name: Setup Python
-              uses: actions/setup-python@v4
-              with:
-                  python-version: "3.10"
-
-            - name: Install Python dependencies
-              run: |
-                  python -m pip install --upgrade pip
-                  pip install requests
 
             - name: Setup Node.js environment
               uses: actions/setup-node@v4
               with:
                   node-version: 22
-
-            # Cache root dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
+                  
             - name: Cache root dependencies
               uses: actions/cache@v4
               id: root-cache
@@ -181,7 +164,6 @@ jobs:
                   path: node_modules
                   key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-${{ hashFiles('package-lock.json') }}
 
-            # Cache webview-ui dependencies - only reuse if package-lock.json exactly matches
             - name: Cache webview-ui dependencies
               uses: actions/cache@v4
               id: webview-cache
@@ -189,6 +171,14 @@ jobs:
                   path: webview-ui/node_modules
                   key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-webview-${{ hashFiles('webview-ui/package-lock.json') }}
 
+            # Cache testing-platform dependencies
+            - name: Cache testing-platform dependencies
+              uses: actions/cache@v4
+              id: testing-platform-cache
+              with:
+                path: testing-platform/node_modules
+                key: ${{ runner.os }}-npm-testing-platform-${{ hashFiles('testing-platform/package-lock.json') }}
+
             - name: Install root dependencies
               if: steps.root-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
               run: npm ci
@@ -197,30 +187,70 @@ jobs:
               if: steps.webview-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
               run: cd webview-ui && npm ci
 
-            # Build the extension before running tests
-            - name: Build Extension
-              run: npm run compile
+            - name: Compile standalone
+              run: npm run compile-standalone
 
-            # Download coverage artifacts from test job
-            - name: Download Coverage Reports
+            - name: Install testing platform dependencies
+              if: steps.testing-platform-cache.outputs.cache-hit != 'true'
+              run: cd testing-platform && npm ci
+
+            - name: Running testing platform integration spec tests
+              continue-on-error: true
+              timeout-minutes: 7
+              # Temporarily wrapping the test command to always return a neutral exit code.
+              # This prevents the job from showing as failed and avoids distracting developers
+              # until the integration tests are ready to be enforced.
+              run: |
+                npm run test:tp-orchestrator -- tests/specs/ --count=1 --coverage || true
+
+            - name: Save Coverage Reports
+              uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
+              with:
+                name: test-platform-integration-core-coverage
+                path: coverage/**/lcov.info
+
+    qlty:
+        needs: [test, test-platform-integration]
+        runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+        # Run on PRs to main, pushes to main, and manual dispatches
+        steps:
+            - name: Checkout code
+              uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+            - name: Download unit tests coverage reports
               uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
               with:
                   name: pr-coverage-reports
-                  path: . # Download to root directory to match expected paths
+                  path: .
 
-            # Process coverage workflow
-            - name: Process coverage workflow
-              id: coverage
-              run: |
-                  # Extract PR number from GITHUB_REF
-                  PR_NUMBER=$(echo "$GITHUB_REF" | sed -e 's/refs\/pull\///' -e 's/\/merge//')
+            - name: Upload core unit tests coverage to Qlty
+              uses: qltysh/qlty-action/coverage@v2
+              with:
+                  token: ${{ secrets.QLTY_COVERAGE_TOKEN }}
+                  # we can merge multiple files if necessary
+                  files: |
+                    coverage-unit/lcov.info
+                  tag: unit:core
 
-                  # Run the coverage workflow from root directory
-                  PYTHONPATH=.github/scripts python -m coverage_check process-workflow \
-                    --base-branch ${{ github.base_ref }} \
-                    --pr-number $PR_NUMBER \
-                    --repo $GITHUB_REPOSITORY \
-                    --token ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }} \
-                    --verbose
-              env:
-                  GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+            - name: Upload webview-ui unit tests coverage to Qlty
+              uses: qltysh/qlty-action/coverage@v2
+              with:
+                  token: ${{ secrets.QLTY_COVERAGE_TOKEN }}
+                  # we can merge multiple files if necessary
+                  files: |
+                    webview-ui/coverage/lcov.info
+                  tag: unit:webview-ui
+                  add-prefix: webview-ui/
+
+            - name: Download test platform integration core coverage artifact
+              uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
+              with:
+                name: test-platform-integration-core-coverage
+                path: integration-core-coverage-reports
+
+            - name: Upload core integration tests coverage to Qlty
+              uses: qltysh/qlty-action/coverage@v2
+              with:
+                token: ${{ secrets.QLTY_COVERAGE_TOKEN }}
+                files: integration-core-coverage-reports/**/lcov.info
+                tag: integration:core

.github/workflows/trigger-jetbrains-tests.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+name: Trigger Jetbrains Plugin <-> Cline Tests
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    types: [opened, synchronize, reopened]
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+concurrency:
+  group: jetbrains-trigger-${{ github.event.number }}
+  cancel-in-progress: true
+
+jobs:
+  trigger-integration-test:
+    name: Run Tests
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Generate GitHub App Token
+        id: app-token
+        uses: actions/create-github-app-token@v1
+        with:
+          app-id: 1998650
+          private-key: ${{ secrets.CLINE_JETBRAINS_WORKFLOW_KEY }}
+          owner: cline
+          repositories: intellij-plugin
+
+      - name: Trigger IntelliJ Plugin Integration Test
+        run: |
+          curl -X POST \
+            -H "Authorization: Bearer ${{ steps.app-token.outputs.token }}" \
+            -H "Accept: application/vnd.github.v3+json" \
+            -H "User-Agent: cline-pr-trigger" \
+            -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+            https://api.github.com/repos/cline/intellij-plugin/dispatches \
+            -d @- <<EOF
+          {
+            "event_type": "cline-pr-check",
+            "client_payload": {
+              "pr_number": "${{ github.event.number }}",
+              "branch_name": "${{ github.head_ref }}",
+              "action": "${{ github.event.action }}",
+              "sha": "${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha }}",
+              "pr_title": ${{ toJSON(github.event.pull_request.title) }},
+              "pr_url": "${{ github.event.pull_request.html_url }}"
+            }
+          }
+          EOF
+
+      - name: Log trigger details
+        run: |
+          echo "Triggered IntelliJ Plugin integration test for:"
+          echo "  PR #${{ github.event.number }}: ${{ github.event.pull_request.title }}"
+          echo "  Branch: ${{ github.head_ref }}"
+          echo "  Action: ${{ github.event.action }}"
+          echo "  SHA: ${{ github.event.pull_request.head.sha }}"

.gitignore

@@ -15,27 +15,22 @@ pnpm-lock.yaml
 .venv
 .actrc
 
+webview-ui/src/**/*.js
+webview-ui/src/**/*.js.map
+
 # Ignore coverage directories and files
 coverage
+coverage-unit
+.nyc_output
 # But don't ignore the coverage scripts in .github/scripts/
 !.github/scripts/coverage/
 
 *evals.env
 
-# Generated files
+## Generated files ##
 src/generated/
-# Core
-src/core/controller/*/methods.ts
-src/core/controller/*/index.ts
-src/core/controller/grpc-service-config.ts
-# Shared
-src/shared/proto/*.ts
-src/shared/proto/host/*.ts
-# Webview
+src/shared/proto/
 webview-ui/src/services/grpc-client.ts
-# Host bridge
-src/hosts/vscode/*/methods.ts
-src/hosts/vscode/*/index.ts
-src/hosts/vscode/client/host-grpc-client.ts
-src/hosts/vscode/host-grpc-service-config.ts
-src/standalone/server-setup.ts
+
+# E2E Tests
+test-results

.husky/pre-commit

@@ -1,17 +1 @@
-echo "Running pre-commit checks..."
-
-# Run ESLint
-echo "Running ESLint..."
-npm run lint || {
-    echo "❌ ESLint check failed. Please fix the errors and try committing again."
-    exit 1
-}
-
-# Run Prettier
-echo "Running Prettier..."
-npx lint-staged --verbose || {
-     echo "❌ Prettier failed. Please fix the errors and try committing again."
-     exit 1
- }
-
-echo "✅ All checks passed!"
+lint-staged

.mocharc.json

@@ -1,6 +1,15 @@
 {
-	"extension": ["ts"],
-	"spec": ["src/**/__tests__/*.ts", "eslint-rules/__tests__/**/*.test.ts"],
-	"require": ["ts-node/register", "source-map-support/register", "./src/test/requires.ts"],
-	"recursive": true
+	"extension": [
+		"ts"
+	],
+	"spec": [
+		"src/**/__tests__/*.ts"
+	],
+	"require": [
+		"ts-node/register",
+		"source-map-support/register",
+		"./src/test/requires.ts"
+	],
+	"recursive": true,
+	"exit": true
 }

.nycrc.unit.json

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+{
+	"all": true,
+	"check-coverage": false,
+	"reporter": [
+		"text",
+		"lcov"
+	],
+	"include": [
+		"src/**/*.ts"
+	],
+	"exclude": [
+		"**/*.d.ts",
+
+		"**/*.{test,spec}.{js,jsx,ts,tsx,mjs,cjs}",
+		"**/__tests__/**",
+		"**/test/**",
+		"**/tests/**",
+		"**/.nyc_output/**",
+		"**/.vscode-test/**",
+		"**/tests-results/**",
+		"src/test/**",
+
+		"src/generated/**",
+
+		"**/node_modules/**",
+		"**/dist/**",
+		"**/out/**",
+		"**/build/**",
+		"**/coverage/**",
+		"**/coverage-unit/**",
+		"**/proto/**",
+
+		"**/*.{config,setup}.{js,ts,mjs,cjs}",
+		"**/vite-env.d.ts",
+
+		"**/*.{css,scss,sass,less,styl}",
+		"**/*.{svg,png,jpg,jpeg,gif,ico}",
+		"**/*.{json,yaml,yml}"
+	],
+	"extension": [
+		".ts",
+		".js"
+	],
+	"cache": true,
+	"sourceMap": true,
+	"instrument": true,
+	"report-dir": "./coverage-unit"
+}

.prettierignore

@@ -1,8 +0,0 @@
-dist/
-node_modules
-webview-ui/build/
-*.md
-package-lock.json
-src/core/prompts/system.ts
-src/core/prompts/model_prompts/claude4.ts
-evals/

.prettierrc.json

@@ -1,8 +0,0 @@
-{
-	"tabWidth": 4,
-	"useTabs": true,
-	"printWidth": 130,
-	"semi": false,
-	"bracketSameLine": true,
-	"endOfLine": "lf"
-}

.vscode-test.mjs

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import { defineConfig } from "@vscode/test-cli"
 import path from "path"
 
 export default defineConfig({
-	files: "{out/**/*.test.js,src/**/*.test.js}",
+	files: "{out/**/*.test.js,src/**/*.test.js,!src/test/e2e/**/*.test.js,!out/src/test/e2e/**/*.test.js}",
 	mocha: {
 		ui: "bdd",
 		timeout: 20000, // Maximum time (in ms) that a test can run before failing

.vscode/extensions.json

@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@
 	// See http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=827846
 	// for the documentation about the extensions.json format
 	"recommendations": [
-		"dbaeumer.vscode-eslint",
 		"connor4312.esbuild-problem-matchers",
 		"ms-vscode.extension-test-runner",
-		"bradlc.vscode-tailwindcss"
+		"bradlc.vscode-tailwindcss",
+		"biomejs.biome"
 	]
 }

.vscode/launch.json

@@ -6,15 +6,63 @@
 	"version": "0.2.0",
 	"configurations": [
 		{
-			"name": "Run Extension",
+			"name": "Run Extension (production)",
 			"type": "extensionHost",
 			"request": "launch",
-			"args": ["--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}", "--disable-workspace-trust", "${workspaceFolder}"],
-			"outFiles": ["${workspaceFolder}/dist/**/*.js"],
+			"args": [
+				"--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}",
+				"--disable-workspace-trust",
+				"--disable-extensions", // Avoid conflicts with installed extensions
+				"${workspaceFolder}"
+			],
+			"outFiles": [
+				"${workspaceFolder}/dist/**/*.js"
+			],
 			"preLaunchTask": "${defaultBuildTask}",
 			"env": {
 				"IS_DEV": "true",
-				"DEV_WORKSPACE_FOLDER": "${workspaceFolder}"
+				"DEV_WORKSPACE_FOLDER": "${workspaceFolder}",
+				"CLINE_ENVIRONMENT": "production"
+			}
+		},
+		{
+			"name": "Run Extension (staging)",
+			"type": "extensionHost",
+			"request": "launch",
+			"args": [
+				"--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}",
+				"--disable-workspace-trust",
+				"--disable-extensions", // Avoid conflicts with installed extensions
+				"${workspaceFolder}"
+			],
+			"outFiles": [
+				"${workspaceFolder}/dist/**/*.js"
+			],
+			"preLaunchTask": "${defaultBuildTask}",
+			"env": {
+				"IS_DEV": "true",
+				"DEV_WORKSPACE_FOLDER": "${workspaceFolder}",
+				"CLINE_ENVIRONMENT": "staging"
+			}
+		},
+		{
+			"name": "Run Extension (local)",
+			"type": "extensionHost",
+			"request": "launch",
+			"args": [
+				"--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}",
+				"--disable-workspace-trust",
+				"--disable-extensions", // Avoid conflicts with installed extensions
+				"${workspaceFolder}"
+			],
+			"outFiles": [
+				"${workspaceFolder}/dist/**/*.js"
+			],
+			"preLaunchTask": "${defaultBuildTask}",
+			"env": {
+				"IS_DEV": "true",
+				"DEV_WORKSPACE_FOLDER": "${workspaceFolder}",
+				"CLINE_ENVIRONMENT": "local"
 			}
 		},
 		{
@@ -26,39 +74,91 @@
 				"--user-data-dir=${workspaceFolder}/dist/tmp/user",
 				"--profile-temp",
 				"--sync=off",
-				"--disable-extensions",
+				"--disable-extensions", // Avoid conflicts with installed extensions
 				"--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}",
 				"${workspaceFolder}"
 			],
-			"outFiles": ["${workspaceFolder}/dist/**/*.js"],
+			"outFiles": [
+				"${workspaceFolder}/dist/**/*.js"
+			],
 			"preLaunchTask": "clean-tmp-user",
 			"internalConsoleOptions": "openOnSessionStart",
 			"postDebugTask": "stop",
 			"env": {
 				"IS_DEV": "true",
 				"TEMP_PROFILE": "true",
-				"DEV_WORKSPACE_FOLDER": "${workspaceFolder}"
+				"DEV_WORKSPACE_FOLDER": "${workspaceFolder}",
+				"CLINE_ENVIRONMENT": "production"
 			}
 		},
 		{
 			"type": "node",
 			"request": "launch",
-			"name": "Run Standalone Service",
-			"skipFiles": ["<node_internals>/**"],
+			"name": "Debug Test Standalone Core Api Server (test:sca-server)",
+			"skipFiles": [
+				"<node_internals>/**"
+			],
 			"sourceMaps": true,
-			"resolveSourceMapLocations": ["${workspaceFolder}/**", "!**/node_modules/**"],
-			"cwd": "${workspaceFolder}/dist-standalone",
-			"outFiles": ["${workspaceFolder}/dist-standalone/**/*.js"],
+			"resolveSourceMapLocations": [
+				"${workspaceFolder}/**",
+				"!**/node_modules/**"
+			],
+			"cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
+			"outFiles": [
+				"${workspaceFolder}/dist/**/*.js",
+				"${workspaceFolder}/dist-standalone/**/*.js"
+			],
 			"preLaunchTask": "compile-standalone",
+			"runtimeExecutable": "npx",
+			"runtimeArgs": [
+				"tsx"
+			],
+			"program": "scripts/test-standalone-core-api-server.ts",
 			"env": {
-				// Turns on grpc debug log.
-				//"GRPC_TRACE": "all",
-				//"GRPC_VERBOSITY": "DEBUG",
-				"NODE_PATH": "${workspaceFolder}/dist-standalone/node_modules",
-
-				"HOST_BRIDGE_ADDRESS": "localhost:50052"
+				"PROTOBUS_PORT": "26040",
+				"HOSTBRIDGE_PORT": "26041",
+				"WORKSPACE_DIR": "${workspaceFolder}",
+				"E2E_TEST": "true",
+				"CLINE_ENVIRONMENT": "local"
 			},
-			"program": "standalone.js"
+			"console": "integratedTerminal",
+			"internalConsoleOptions": "neverOpen"
+		},
+		{
+			"type": "node",
+			"request": "launch",
+			"name": "Debug Current Test File",
+			"skipFiles": [
+				"<node_internals>/**"
+			],
+			"sourceMaps": true,
+			"resolveSourceMapLocations": [
+				"${workspaceFolder}/**",
+				"!**/node_modules/**"
+			],
+			"cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
+			"runtimeExecutable": "npx",
+			"runtimeArgs": [
+				"mocha"
+			],
+			"args": [
+				"--require",
+				"ts-node/register",
+				"--require",
+				"source-map-support/register",
+				"--require",
+				"./src/test/requires.ts",
+				"--exit",
+				"${file}"
+			],
+			"env": {
+				"TS_NODE_PROJECT": "./tsconfig.unit-test.json",
+				"NODE_ENV": "test",
+				"IS_DEV": "true",
+				"CLINE_ENVIRONMENT": "local"
+			},
+			"console": "integratedTerminal",
+			"internalConsoleOptions": "openOnSessionStart"
 		}
 	]
 }

.vscode/settings.json

@@ -6,8 +6,26 @@
 	},
 	"search.exclude": {
 		"out": true, // set this to false to include "out" folder in search results
-		"dist": true // set this to false to include "dist" folder in search results
+		"dist": true, // set this to false to include "dist" folder in search results,
+		"node_modules": true,
+		"dist-standalone": true
 	},
 	// Turn off tsc task auto detection since we have the necessary tasks as npm scripts
-	"typescript.tsc.autoDetect": "off"
+	"typescript.tsc.autoDetect": "off",
+	"typescript.preferences.quoteStyle": "double",
+	// Protobuf settings
+	"protoc": {
+		"options": [
+			"--proto_path=proto"
+		]
+	},
+	// Enable Lint and format using Biome
+	"biome.enabled": true,
+	"editor.defaultFormatter": "biomejs.biome",
+	"editor.codeActionsOnSave": {
+		"source.fixAll.biome": "explicit",
+		"source.removeUnused.biome": "always",
+		"source.removeUnusedImports": "always",
+		"source.organizeImports.biome": "always"
+	}
 }

.vscode/tasks.json

@@ -30,7 +30,13 @@
 		},
 		{
 			"label": "watch",
-			"dependsOn": ["npm: protos", "npm: build:webview", "npm: dev:webview", "npm: watch:tsc", "npm: watch:esbuild"],
+			"dependsOn": [
+				"npm: protos",
+				"npm: build:webview",
+				"npm: dev:webview",
+				"npm: watch:tsc",
+				"npm: watch:esbuild"
+			],
 			"presentation": {
 				"reveal": "always"
 			},
@@ -60,7 +66,9 @@
 			"problemMatcher": [],
 			"isBackground": true,
 			"label": "npm: build:webview",
-			"dependsOn": ["npm: protos"],
+			"dependsOn": [
+				"npm: protos"
+			],
 			"presentation": {
 				"group": "watch",
 				"reveal": "always"
@@ -78,7 +86,9 @@
 			"problemMatcher": [],
 			"isBackground": true,
 			"label": "npm: build:webview:test",
-			"dependsOn": ["npm: protos"],
+			"dependsOn": [
+				"npm: protos"
+			],
 			"presentation": {
 				"group": "watch",
 				"reveal": "always"
@@ -113,7 +123,9 @@
 			],
 			"isBackground": true,
 			"label": "npm: dev:webview",
-			"dependsOn": ["npm: protos"],
+			"dependsOn": [
+				"npm: protos"
+			],
 			"presentation": {
 				"group": "watch",
 				"reveal": "always"
@@ -149,7 +161,9 @@
 			},
 			"isBackground": true,
 			"label": "npm: watch:esbuild",
-			"dependsOn": ["npm: protos"],
+			"dependsOn": [
+				"npm: protos"
+			],
 			"presentation": {
 				"group": "watch",
 				"reveal": "always"
@@ -185,7 +199,9 @@
 			},
 			"isBackground": true,
 			"label": "npm: watch:esbuild:test",
-			"dependsOn": ["npm: protos"],
+			"dependsOn": [
+				"npm: protos"
+			],
 			"presentation": {
 				"group": "watch",
 				"reveal": "always"
@@ -204,7 +220,9 @@
 			"problemMatcher": "$tsc-watch",
 			"isBackground": true,
 			"label": "npm: watch:tsc",
-			"dependsOn": ["npm: protos"],
+			"dependsOn": [
+				"npm: protos"
+			],
 			"presentation": {
 				"group": "watch",
 				"reveal": "always"
@@ -215,7 +233,9 @@
 			"script": "watch-tests",
 			"problemMatcher": "$tsc-watch",
 			"isBackground": true,
-			"dependsOn": ["npm: protos"],
+			"dependsOn": [
+				"npm: protos"
+			],
 			"presentation": {
 				"reveal": "always",
 				"group": "watchers"
@@ -224,7 +244,11 @@
 		},
 		{
 			"label": "tasks: watch-tests",
-			"dependsOn": ["npm: protos", "npm: watch", "npm: watch-tests"],
+			"dependsOn": [
+				"npm: protos",
+				"npm: watch",
+				"npm: watch-tests"
+			],
 			"problemMatcher": []
 		},
 		{
@@ -235,7 +259,9 @@
 		{
 			"label": "clean-tmp-user",
 			"type": "shell",
-			"dependsOn": ["watch"],
+			"dependsOn": [
+				"watch"
+			],
 			"command": "rm -rf ${workspaceFolder}/dist/tmp/user && mkdir -p ${workspaceFolder}/dist/tmp/user"
 		}
 	],

.vscodeignore

@@ -1,27 +1,40 @@
 # Default
 .vscode/**
 .vscode-test/**
-out/**
-dist-standalone/**
-node_modules/**
+out/
+dist-standalone/
+node_modules/
 src/**
 standalone/**
 .gitignore
 .yarnrc
 esbuild.js
 vsc-extension-quickstart.md
-**/tsconfig.json
+tsconfig*.json
 **/.eslintrc.json
 **/*.map
 **/*.ts
 **/.vscode-test.*
 eslint-rules/**
+.github/**
+.husky/**
 
 # Custom
-demo.gif
+**/demo.gif
 .nvmrc
 .gitattributes
 .prettierignore
+.husky/
+.github/
+eslint-rules/
+old_docs/
+evals/
+.changie.yaml
+.codespellrc
+.mocharc.json
+buf.yaml
+.changeset/
+.clinerules/
 
 # Ignore all webview-ui files except the build directory (https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-webview-ui-toolkit-samples/blob/main/frameworks/hello-world-react-cra/.vscodeignore)
 webview-ui/src/**
@@ -46,3 +59,14 @@ old_docs/**
 
 # Include icons
 !assets/icons/**
+
+# Ignore E2E build files
+e2e-build.mjs
+e2e.vsix
+test-results/
+
+# Ignore Storybook files
+**/*.stories.tsx
+*storybook.log
+storybook-static
+**/StorybookDecorator.tsx

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -14,14 +14,11 @@ Bug reports help make Cline better for everyone! Before creating a new issue, pl
 ## Before Contributing
 
 All contributions must begin with a GitHub Issue, unless the change is for small bug fixes, typo corrections, minor wording improvements, or simple type fixes that don't change functionality.
-
-- **Check existing issues**: Search [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/cline/cline/issues).
-- **Create an issue**: Use appropriate templates:
-    - **Contributions:** Use the "Contribution Request" template to propose what you'd like to work on.
-    - **Bugs:** "Bug Report" template for reporting issues.
-    - **Features:** "Detailed Feature Proposal" template for suggesting new features.
-- **Wait for approval**: A core Cline contributor must approve your contribution request before you start implementation.
-- **Claim issues**: Once approved, the issue will be assigned to you.
+**For features and contributions**:
+- First check the [Feature Requests discussions board](https://github.com/cline/cline/discussions/categories/feature-requests) for similar ideas
+- If your idea is new, create a new feature request  
+- Wait for approval from core maintainers before starting implementation
+- Once approved, feel free to begin working on a PR with the help of our community!
 
 **PRs without approved issues may be closed.**
 
@@ -77,7 +74,6 @@ We also welcome contributions to our [documentation](https://github.com/cline/cl
 4. Testing
     - Run `npm run test` to run tests locally. 
     - Before submitting PR, run `npm run format:fix` to format your code
-    - Run `npm run test:ci` to run tests locally
 
 ### Extension
 
@@ -150,7 +146,7 @@ Anyone can contribute code to Cline, but we ask that you follow these guidelines
     - Run `npm run lint` to check code style
     - Run `npm run format` to automatically format code
     - All PRs must pass CI checks which include both linting and formatting
-    - Address any ESLint warnings or errors before submitting
+    - Address any warnings or errors from linter before submitting
     - Follow TypeScript best practices and maintain type safety
 
 3. **Testing**
@@ -160,6 +156,36 @@ Anyone can contribute code to Cline, but we ask that you follow these guidelines
     - Update existing tests if your changes affect them
     - Include both unit tests and integration tests where appropriate
 
+    **End-to-End (E2E) Testing**
+    
+    Cline includes comprehensive E2E tests using Playwright that simulate real user interactions with the extension in VS Code:
+    
+    - **Running E2E tests:**
+      ```bash
+      npm run test:e2e        # Build and run all E2E tests
+      npm run e2e             # Run tests without rebuilding
+      npm run test:e2e -- --debug  # Run with interactive debugger
+      ```
+    
+    - **Writing E2E tests:**
+      - Tests are located in `src/test/e2e/`
+      - Use the `e2e` fixture for single-root workspace tests
+      - Use `e2eMultiRoot` fixture for multi-root workspace tests
+      - Follow existing patterns in `auth.test.ts`, `chat.test.ts`, `diff.test.ts`, and `editor.test.ts`
+      - See `src/test/e2e/README.md` for detailed documentation
+    
+    - **Debug mode features:**
+      - Interactive Playwright Inspector for step-by-step debugging
+      - Record new interactions and generate test code automatically
+      - Visual VS Code instance for manual testing
+      - Element inspection and selector validation
+    
+    - **Test environment:**
+      - Automated VS Code setup with Cline extension loaded
+      - Mock API server for backend testing
+      - Temporary workspaces with test fixtures
+      - Video recording for failed tests
+
 4. **Version Management with Changesets**
 
     - Create a changeset for any user-facing changes using `npm run changeset`

README.md

@@ -30,9 +30,9 @@ English | <a href="https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/locales/es/README.md
 </table>
 </div>
 
-Meet Cline (pronounced /klaɪn/, like "Klein"), an AI assistant that can use your **CLI** a**N**d **E**ditor.
+Meet Cline, an AI assistant that can use your **CLI** a**N**d **E**ditor.
 
-Thanks to [Claude 3.7 Sonnet's agentic coding capabilities](https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet), Cline can handle complex software development tasks step-by-step. With tools that let him create & edit files, explore large projects, use the browser, and execute terminal commands (after you grant permission), he can assist you in ways that go beyond code completion or tech support. Cline can even use the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to create new tools and extend his own capabilities. While autonomous AI scripts traditionally run in sandboxed environments, this extension provides a human-in-the-loop GUI to approve every file change and terminal command, providing a safe and accessible way to explore the potential of agentic AI.
+Thanks to [Claude Sonnet's agentic coding capabilities](https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet), Cline can handle complex software development tasks step-by-step. With tools that let him create & edit files, explore large projects, use the browser, and execute terminal commands (after you grant permission), he can assist you in ways that go beyond code completion or tech support. Cline can even use the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to create new tools and extend his own capabilities. While autonomous AI scripts traditionally run in sandboxed environments, this extension provides a human-in-the-loop GUI to approve every file change and terminal command, providing a safe and accessible way to explore the potential of agentic AI.
 
 1. Enter your task and add images to convert mockups into functional apps or fix bugs with screenshots.
 2. Cline starts by analyzing your file structure & source code ASTs, running regex searches, and reading relevant files to get up to speed in existing projects. By carefully managing what information is added to context, Cline can provide valuable assistance even for large, complex projects without overwhelming the context window.
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Thanks to [Claude 3.7 Sonnet's agentic coding capabilities](https://www.anthrop
 
 ### Use any API and Model
 
-Cline supports API providers like OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, AWS Bedrock, Azure, GCP Vertex, and Cerebras. You can also configure any OpenAI compatible API, or use a local model through LM Studio/Ollama. If you're using OpenRouter, the extension fetches their latest model list, allowing you to use the newest models as soon as they're available.
+Cline supports API providers like OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, AWS Bedrock, Azure, GCP Vertex, Cerebras and Groq. You can also configure any OpenAI compatible API, or use a local model through LM Studio/Ollama. If you're using OpenRouter, the extension fetches their latest model list, allowing you to use the newest models as soon as they're available.
 
 The extension also keeps track of total tokens and API usage cost for the entire task loop and individual requests, keeping you informed of spend every step of the way.
 
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ All changes made by Cline are recorded in your file's Timeline, providing an eas
 
 ### Use the Browser
 
-With Claude 3.5 Sonnet's new [Computer Use](https://www.anthropic.com/news/3-5-models-and-computer-use) capability, Cline can launch a browser, click elements, type text, and scroll, capturing screenshots and console logs at each step. This allows for interactive debugging, end-to-end testing, and even general web use! This gives him autonomy to fixing visual bugs and runtime issues without you needing to handhold and copy-pasting error logs yourself.
+With Claude Sonnet's new [Computer Use](https://www.anthropic.com/news/3-5-models-and-computer-use) capability, Cline can launch a browser, click elements, type text, and scroll, capturing screenshots and console logs at each step. This allows for interactive debugging, end-to-end testing, and even general web use! This gives him autonomy to fixing visual bugs and runtime issues without you needing to handhold and copy-pasting error logs yourself.
 
 Try asking Cline to "test the app", and watch as he runs a command like `npm run dev`, launches your locally running dev server in a browser, and performs a series of tests to confirm that everything works. [See a demo here.](https://x.com/sdrzn/status/1850880547825823989)
 

biome.jsonc

@@ -0,0 +1,166 @@
+{
+	"$schema": "https://biomejs.dev/schemas/2.1.4/schema.json",
+	"vcs": {
+		"enabled": true,
+		"clientKind": "git",
+		"useIgnoreFile": true,
+		"defaultBranch": "main"
+	},
+	"assist": {
+		"enabled": true,
+		"actions": {
+			"source": {
+				"organizeImports": "on",
+				"useSortedAttributes": "on"
+			}
+		}
+	},
+	"linter": {
+		"enabled": true,
+		"domains": {
+			"react": "recommended"
+		},
+		// Ideally we would want to turn on all the rules that are currently off,
+		// keeping them off currently to make sure only changes on the migrations
+		// are included in the initial PR before we apply the format and lint changes.
+		// TODO: turn on all rules that are currently off if applicable.
+		// TODO: Remove --diagnostic-level=error from CI commands.
+		"rules": {
+			"recommended": true,
+			"correctness": {
+				"useExhaustiveDependencies": "off",
+				"noUndeclaredVariables": "off",
+				"noEmptyPattern": "off",
+				"useJsxKeyInIterable": "off",
+				"noInnerDeclarations": "off",
+				"useHookAtTopLevel": "off",
+				"useYield": "off",
+				"noConstructorReturn": "off",
+				"noInvalidPositionAtImportRule": "off",
+				"noSwitchDeclarations": "off",
+				"noUnusedImports": "error"
+			},
+			"a11y": "off",
+			"style": {
+				"useNodejsImportProtocol": "off",
+				"useImportType": "off",
+				"useBlockStatements": "warn",
+				"useNamingConvention": "off",
+				"useThrowOnlyError": "info",
+				"useConsistentArrayType": "off",
+				"noParameterAssign": "off",
+				"useAsConstAssertion": "off",
+				"useDefaultParameterLast": "off",
+				"noNonNullAssertion": "off",
+				"useEnumInitializers": "off",
+				"useSelfClosingElements": "off",
+				"useSingleVarDeclarator": "off",
+				"useNumberNamespace": "off",
+				"noInferrableTypes": "off",
+				"useTemplate": "off",
+				"noUselessElse": "off"
+			},
+			"suspicious": {
+				"noDoubleEquals": "warn",
+				"noImplicitAnyLet": "info",
+				"noThenProperty": "off",
+				"noAsyncPromiseExecutor": "off",
+				"noImportAssign": "off",
+				"noExplicitAny": "off",
+				"noControlCharactersInRegex": "off",
+				"noShadowRestrictedNames": "off",
+				"noArrayIndexKey": "info",
+				"noAssignInExpressions": "warn"
+			},
+			"complexity": {
+				"noUselessConstructor": "off",
+				"useOptionalChain": "off",
+				"noBannedTypes": "off",
+				"useLiteralKeys": "off",
+				"noUselessCatch": "off",
+				"noUselessSwitchCase": "off",
+				"noStaticOnlyClass": "off"
+			},
+			"security": {
+				"noDangerouslySetInnerHtml": "warn"
+			}
+		}
+	},
+	"formatter": {
+		"enabled": true,
+		"indentStyle": "tab",
+		"indentWidth": 4,
+		"lineWidth": 130,
+		"lineEnding": "lf",
+		"formatWithErrors": true
+	},
+	"javascript": {
+		"formatter": {
+			"semicolons": "asNeeded",
+			"arrowParentheses": "always",
+			"bracketSameLine": true,
+			"bracketSpacing": true,
+			"jsxQuoteStyle": "double",
+			"quoteProperties": "asNeeded",
+			"trailingCommas": "all"
+		}
+	},
+	"json": {
+		"formatter": {
+			"trailingCommas": "none",
+			"expand": "always"
+		}
+	},
+	"files": {
+		"includes": [
+			"**",
+			"!**/dist/**",
+			"!**/dist-*/**",
+			"!**/out/**",
+			"!**/evals/**",
+			"!**/playwright/**",
+			"!**/test-results/**",
+			"!**/node_modules/**",
+			"!**/webview-ui/build/**",
+			"!**/generated/**",
+			"!**/proto/**",
+			"!**/tests/specs/**"
+		]
+	},
+	"plugins": [
+		"src/dev/grit/process-env.grit"
+	],
+	"overrides": [
+		{
+			"includes": [
+				"**",
+				"!**/hosts/vscode/**",
+				"!**/test/**",
+				"!**/*.test.ts",
+				"!src/dev/**",
+				"!src/extension.ts",
+				"!src/integrations/git/commit-message-generator.ts",
+				"!src/integrations/terminal/**",
+				"!src/core/controller/ui/openWalkthrough.ts"
+			],
+			"plugins": [
+				"src/dev/grit/vscode-api.grit"
+			]
+		},
+		{
+			"includes": [
+				"**",
+				"!src/core/storage/state-migrations.ts",
+				"!src/core/storage/FileContextTracker.ts",
+				"!src/core/context/context-tracking/FileContextTracker.ts",
+				"!src/common.ts",
+				"!src/services/logging/distinctId.ts",
+				"!src/core/storage/utils/state-helpers.ts",
+				"!src/extension.ts"
+			],
+			"plugins": [
+				"src/dev/grit/use-cache-service.grit"
+			]
+		}
+	]
+}

buf.yaml

@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ lint:
 
     except: # Add exceptions for current patterns that contradict STANDARD settings
         - RPC_PASCAL_CASE # rpcs are camel case (start with lowercase)
-        - PACKAGE_DIRECTORY_MATCH # the protos in the cline package are not in a dir named cline.
         - RPC_REQUEST_RESPONSE_UNIQUE # request messages are not unique.
         - RPC_REQUEST_STANDARD_NAME # request messages dont all end with Request
         - RPC_RESPONSE_STANDARD_NAME # response messages dont all end with Response

cli/.gitignore

@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+cline-core-debug.log
+bin/*

cli/cline-text-logo.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+/_____/\ /_/\      /_______/\/__/\ /__/\ /_____/\     
+\:::__\/ \:\ \     \__.::._\/\::\_\\  \ \\::::_\/_    
+ \:\ \  __\:\ \       \::\ \  \:. `-\  \ \\:\/___/\   
+  \:\ \/_/\\:\ \____  _\::\ \__\:. _    \ \\::___\/_  
+   \:\_\ \ \\:\/___/\/__\::\__/\\. \`-\  \ \\:\____/\ 
+    \_____\/ \_____\/\________\/ \__\/ \__\/ \_____\/ 

cli/cmd/cline-host/main.go

@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+package main
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+	"os"
+	"os/signal"
+	"syscall"
+
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/hostbridge"
+)
+
+var (
+	port    int
+	verbose bool
+)
+
+func main() {
+	rootCmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:   "cline-host",
+		Short: "Cline Host Bridge Service",
+		Long:  `A simple host bridge service that provides host operations for Cline Core.`,
+		RunE:  runServer,
+	}
+
+	rootCmd.Flags().IntVarP(&port, "port", "p", 51052, "port to listen on")
+	rootCmd.Flags().BoolVarP(&verbose, "verbose", "v", false, "verbose logging")
+
+	if err := rootCmd.Execute(); err != nil {
+		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Error: %v\n", err)
+		os.Exit(1)
+	}
+}
+
+func runServer(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+	ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+	// Create gRPC hostbridge service
+	service := hostbridge.NewGrpcServer(port, verbose)
+
+	// Handle graceful shutdown
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(ctx)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	go func() {
+		sigChan := make(chan os.Signal, 1)
+		signal.Notify(sigChan, syscall.SIGINT, syscall.SIGTERM)
+		<-sigChan
+
+		if verbose {
+			log.Println("Shutting down hostbridge server...")
+		}
+
+		cancel()
+	}()
+
+	// Start server
+	if verbose {
+		log.Printf("Starting Cline Host Bridge on port %d", port)
+	}
+
+	// Run the service
+	if err := service.Start(ctx); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to run service: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}

cli/cmd/cline/main.go

@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+package main
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+)
+
+var (
+	coreAddress  string
+	cfgFile      string
+	verbose      bool
+	outputFormat string
+)
+
+func main() {
+	rootCmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:   "cline",
+		Short: "Cline CLI - AI-powered coding assistant",
+		Long: `A command-line interface for interacting with Cline AI coding assistant.
+
+This CLI provides access to Cline's task management, configuration, and
+monitoring capabilities from the terminal.`,
+		PersistentPreRunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			if outputFormat != "rich" && outputFormat != "json" && outputFormat != "plain" {
+				return fmt.Errorf("invalid output format '%s': must be one of 'rich', 'json', or 'plain'", outputFormat)
+			}
+
+			return global.InitializeGlobalConfig(&global.GlobalConfig{
+				ConfigPath:   cfgFile,
+				Verbose:      verbose,
+				OutputFormat: outputFormat,
+				CoreAddress:  coreAddress,
+			})
+		},
+	}
+
+	rootCmd.PersistentFlags().StringVar(&coreAddress, "address", fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", common.DEFAULT_CLINE_CORE_PORT), "Cline Core gRPC address")
+	rootCmd.PersistentFlags().StringVar(&cfgFile, "config", "", "config file (default is $HOME/.cline/config.yaml)")
+	rootCmd.PersistentFlags().BoolVarP(&verbose, "verbose", "v", false, "verbose output")
+	rootCmd.PersistentFlags().StringVarP(&outputFormat, "output-format", "o", "rich", "output format (rich|json|plain)")
+
+	rootCmd.AddCommand(cli.NewTaskCommand())
+	rootCmd.AddCommand(cli.NewInstanceCommand())
+	rootCmd.AddCommand(cli.NewVersionCommand())
+	rootCmd.AddCommand(cli.NewAuthCommand())
+
+	if err := rootCmd.ExecuteContext(context.Background()); err != nil {
+		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Error: %v\n", err)
+		os.Exit(1)
+	}
+}

cli/e2e/default_update_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,154 @@
+package e2e
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"encoding/json"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"syscall"
+	"testing"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+)
+
+// 2. Multi-instance start: default_instance remains the first started.
+func TestMultiInstanceDefaultUnchanged(t *testing.T) {
+	_ = setTempClineDir(t)
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Start first instance and wait healthy
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+	out1 := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out1.CoreInstances) != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 1 instance, got %d", len(out1.CoreInstances))
+	}
+	firstAddr := out1.CoreInstances[0].Address
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, firstAddr, defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Start second instance
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+	out2 := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out2.CoreInstances) < 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected at least 2 instances, got %d", len(out2.CoreInstances))
+	}
+
+	// Default should remain the first started address
+	if out2.DefaultInstance != firstAddr {
+		t.Fatalf("default changed; expected %s, got %s", firstAddr, out2.DefaultInstance)
+	}
+}
+
+// 6. Default.json update after removal of current default
+func TestDefaultJsonUpdateAfterRemoval(t *testing.T) {
+	_ = setTempClineDir(t)
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Start two instances
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+
+	out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) < 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected at least 2 instances, got %d", len(out.CoreInstances))
+	}
+
+	// Choose second as new default
+	target := out.CoreInstances[1]
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, target.Address, defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Set as default
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "use", target.Address)
+
+	// Verify default switched
+	out = listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if out.DefaultInstance != target.Address {
+		t.Fatalf("default_instance not updated to %s (got %s)", target.Address, out.DefaultInstance)
+	}
+
+	// Kill the default instance using runtime PID discovery
+	corePID := getCorePID(t, target.Address)
+	if corePID <= 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("could not find PID for core process at %s", target.Address)
+	}
+	t.Logf("Killing cline-core process PID %d for instance %s", corePID, target.Address)
+	if err := syscall.Kill(corePID, syscall.SIGKILL); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("kill pid %d: %v", corePID, err)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for removal
+	waitForAddressRemoved(t, target.Address, longTimeout)
+
+	// Clean up dangling host process (SIGKILL leaves these behind by design)
+	t.Logf("Cleaning up dangling host process on port %d", target.HostPort())
+	findAndKillHostProcess(t, target.HostPort())
+
+	// Ensure default_instance updated to another available instance (or removed if none remain)
+	out = listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+
+	// If there are instances left, default_instance must be one of them
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) > 0 {
+		found := false
+		for _, it := range out.CoreInstances {
+			if out.DefaultInstance == it.Address {
+				found = true
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		if !found {
+			t.Fatalf("default_instance %s not set to an existing instance after removal", out.DefaultInstance)
+		}
+	} else {
+		// No instances remain; cli-default-instance.json should be removed
+		clineDir := getClineDir(t)
+		defPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+		if _, err := os.Stat(defPath); err == nil {
+			t.Fatalf("expected cli-default-instance.json removed when no instances remain")
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Also verify cli-default-instance.json on disk reflects the in-memory default (if any)
+	clineDir := getClineDir(t)
+	defPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) > 0 {
+		raw, err := os.ReadFile(defPath)
+		if err != nil {
+			t.Fatalf("read cli-default-instance.json: %v", err)
+		}
+		var tmp struct {
+			DefaultInstance string `json:"default_instance"`
+		}
+		if err := json.Unmarshal(raw, &tmp); err != nil {
+			t.Fatalf("unmarshal cli-default-instance.json: %v", err)
+		}
+		if tmp.DefaultInstance != out.DefaultInstance {
+			t.Fatalf("cli-default-instance.json mismatch: file=%s list=%s", tmp.DefaultInstance, out.DefaultInstance)
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// 11. SQLite database missing (edge): list succeeds and returns empty set
+func TestRegistryDirMissingEdge(t *testing.T) {
+	clineDir := setTempClineDir(t)
+
+	// Remove the settings directory entirely (which contains locks.db)
+	settingsDir := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER)
+	if err := os.RemoveAll(settingsDir); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("RemoveAll(%s): %v", common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, err)
+	}
+
+	// Listing should succeed and return empty results
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), defaultTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+	out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 0 instances after removing %s dir, got %d", common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, len(out.CoreInstances))
+	}
+
+	// Ensure cli-default-instance.json not present
+	defPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+	if _, err := os.Stat(defPath); err == nil {
+		t.Fatalf("expected no cli-default-instance.json after removing %s dir", common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER)
+	}
+}

cli/e2e/helpers_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,378 @@
+package e2e
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"net"
+	"os"
+	"os/exec"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"strconv"
+	"strings"
+	"syscall"
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+)
+
+const (
+	defaultTimeout  = 30 * time.Second
+	longTimeout     = 60 * time.Second
+	pollInterval    = 250 * time.Millisecond
+	instancesBinRel = "../bin/cline"
+)
+
+func repoAwareBinPath(t *testing.T) string {
+	// Tests live in repoRoot/cli/e2e. Binary is at repoRoot/cli/bin/cline
+	t.Helper()
+	wd, err := os.Getwd()
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Getwd error: %v", err)
+	}
+	// cli/e2e -> cli/bin/cline
+	p := filepath.Clean(filepath.Join(wd, instancesBinRel))
+	if _, err := os.Stat(p); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("CLI binary not found at %s; run `npm run compile-cli` first: %v", p, err)
+	}
+	return p
+}
+
+func setTempClineDir(t *testing.T) string {
+	t.Helper()
+	dir := t.TempDir()
+	clineDir := filepath.Join(dir, ".cline")
+	if err := os.MkdirAll(clineDir, 0o755); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("mkdir clineDir: %v", err)
+	}
+	t.Setenv("CLINE_DIR", clineDir)
+	return clineDir
+}
+
+func runCLI(ctx context.Context, t *testing.T, args ...string) (string, string, int) {
+	t.Helper()
+	bin := repoAwareBinPath(t)
+
+	// Ensure CLI uses the same CLINE_DIR as the tests by passing --config=<CLINE_DIR>
+	// (InitializeGlobalConfig uses ConfigPath as the base directory for registry.)
+	if clineDir := os.Getenv("CLINE_DIR"); clineDir != "" && !contains(args, "--config") {
+		// Prepend persistent flag so Cobra sees it regardless of subcommand position
+		args = append([]string{"--config", clineDir}, args...)
+	}
+
+	cmd := exec.CommandContext(ctx, bin, args...)
+	// Run CLI from repo root so relative paths inside CLI (./cli/bin/...) resolve
+	if wd, err := os.Getwd(); err == nil {
+		repoRoot := filepath.Clean(filepath.Join(wd, "..", ".."))
+		cmd.Dir = repoRoot
+	}
+	// propagate env including CLINE_DIR
+	cmd.Env = os.Environ()
+	outB, errB := &strings.Builder{}, &strings.Builder{}
+	cmd.Stdout = outB
+	cmd.Stderr = errB
+	err := cmd.Run()
+	exit := 0
+	if err != nil {
+		// Extract exit code if possible
+		if ee, ok := err.(*exec.ExitError); ok {
+			exit = ee.ExitCode()
+		} else {
+			exit = -1
+		}
+	}
+	return outB.String(), errB.String(), exit
+}
+
+func mustRunCLI(ctx context.Context, t *testing.T, args ...string) string {
+	t.Helper()
+	out, errOut, exit := runCLI(ctx, t, args...)
+	if exit != 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("cline %v failed (exit=%d)\nstdout:\n%s\nstderr:\n%s", args, exit, out, errOut)
+	}
+	return out
+}
+
+func listInstancesJSON(ctx context.Context, t *testing.T) common.InstancesOutput {
+	t.Helper()
+	// Trigger CLI to perform cleanup/health by invoking list (table output is ignored)
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "list")
+
+	// Read from SQLite locks database to build structured output
+	clineDir := getClineDir(t)
+
+	// Load default instance from settings file
+	defaultInstance := readDefaultInstanceFromSettings(t, clineDir)
+
+	// Load instances from SQLite
+	instances := readInstancesFromSQLite(t, clineDir)
+
+	return common.InstancesOutput{
+		DefaultInstance: defaultInstance,
+		CoreInstances:   instances,
+	}
+}
+
+func hasAddress(in common.InstancesOutput, addr string) bool {
+	for _, it := range in.CoreInstances {
+		if it.Address == addr {
+			return true
+		}
+	}
+	return false
+}
+
+func getByAddress(in common.InstancesOutput, addr string) (common.CoreInstanceInfo, bool) {
+	for _, it := range in.CoreInstances {
+		if it.Address == addr {
+			return it, true
+		}
+	}
+	return common.CoreInstanceInfo{}, false
+}
+
+func waitFor(t *testing.T, timeout time.Duration, cond func() (bool, string)) {
+	t.Helper()
+	deadline := time.Now().Add(timeout)
+	for {
+		ok, msg := cond()
+		if ok {
+			return
+		}
+		if time.Now().After(deadline) {
+			t.Fatalf("waitFor timeout: %s", msg)
+		}
+		time.Sleep(pollInterval)
+	}
+}
+
+func waitForAddressHealthy(t *testing.T, addr string, timeout time.Duration) {
+	t.Helper()
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), timeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	t.Logf("Waiting for gRPC health check on %s...", addr)
+
+	waitFor(t, timeout, func() (bool, string) {
+		if common.IsInstanceHealthy(ctx, addr) {
+			return true, ""
+		}
+		return false, fmt.Sprintf("gRPC health check failed for %s", addr)
+	})
+
+	t.Logf("gRPC health check passed for %s", addr)
+}
+
+func waitForAddressRemoved(t *testing.T, addr string, timeout time.Duration) {
+	t.Helper()
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), timeout)
+	defer cancel()
+	waitFor(t, timeout, func() (bool, string) {
+		out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+		if hasAddress(out, addr) {
+			return false, fmt.Sprintf("address %s still present", addr)
+		}
+		return true, ""
+	})
+}
+
+func findFreePort(t *testing.T) int {
+	t.Helper()
+	l, err := net.Listen("tcp", "127.0.0.1:0")
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("listen 127.0.0.1:0: %v", err)
+	}
+	defer l.Close()
+	_, portStr, _ := net.SplitHostPort(l.Addr().String())
+	var port int
+	fmt.Sscanf(portStr, "%d", &port)
+	return port
+}
+
+func getClineDir(t *testing.T) string {
+	t.Helper()
+	clineDir := os.Getenv("CLINE_DIR")
+	if clineDir == "" {
+		t.Fatalf("CLINE_DIR not set")
+	}
+	return clineDir
+}
+
+// isPortInUse checks if a port is currently in use by any process
+func isPortInUse(port int) bool {
+	conn, err := net.Listen("tcp", fmt.Sprintf(":%d", port))
+	if err != nil {
+		return true // Port is in use
+	}
+	conn.Close()
+	return false // Port is free
+}
+
+// waitForPortClosed waits for a port to become free (no process listening)
+func waitForPortClosed(t *testing.T, port int, timeout time.Duration) {
+	t.Helper()
+	waitFor(t, timeout, func() (bool, string) {
+		if isPortInUse(port) {
+			return false, fmt.Sprintf("port %d still in use", port)
+		}
+		return true, ""
+	})
+}
+
+// waitForPortsClosed waits for both core and host ports to become free
+func waitForPortsClosed(t *testing.T, corePort, hostPort int, timeout time.Duration) {
+	t.Helper()
+	waitFor(t, timeout, func() (bool, string) {
+		if isPortInUse(corePort) {
+			return false, fmt.Sprintf("core port %d still in use", corePort)
+		}
+		if isPortInUse(hostPort) {
+			return false, fmt.Sprintf("host port %d still in use", hostPort)
+		}
+		return true, ""
+	})
+}
+
+// findAndKillHostProcess finds and kills any process listening on the host port
+// This is used to clean up dangling host processes after SIGKILL tests
+func findAndKillHostProcess(t *testing.T, hostPort int) {
+	t.Helper()
+	// Use lsof to find process listening on the host port
+	cmd := exec.Command("lsof", "-ti", fmt.Sprintf(":%d", hostPort))
+	output, err := cmd.Output()
+	if err != nil {
+		// No process found on port - that's fine
+		return
+	}
+
+	pidStr := strings.TrimSpace(string(output))
+	if pidStr == "" {
+		return
+	}
+
+	var pid int
+	if _, err := fmt.Sscanf(pidStr, "%d", &pid); err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: could not parse PID from lsof output: %s", pidStr)
+		return
+	}
+
+	if pid > 0 {
+		t.Logf("Cleaning up dangling host process PID %d on port %d", pid, hostPort)
+		if err := syscall.Kill(pid, syscall.SIGKILL); err != nil {
+			t.Logf("Warning: failed to kill dangling host process %d: %v", pid, err)
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// getPIDByPort returns the PID of the process listening on the specified port (fallback method)
+func getPIDByPort(t *testing.T, port int) int {
+	t.Helper()
+	cmd := exec.Command("lsof", "-ti", fmt.Sprintf(":%d", port))
+	output, err := cmd.Output()
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0 // Process not found
+	}
+
+	pidStr := strings.TrimSpace(string(output))
+	if pidStr == "" {
+		return 0
+	}
+
+	pid, err := strconv.Atoi(pidStr)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: could not parse PID from lsof output: %s", pidStr)
+		return 0
+	}
+
+	return pid
+}
+
+// getCorePIDViaRPC returns the PID of the cline-core process using RPC (preferred method)
+func getCorePIDViaRPC(t *testing.T, address string) int {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	// Initialize global config to access registry
+	clineDir := os.Getenv("CLINE_DIR")
+	if clineDir == "" {
+		t.Logf("Warning: CLINE_DIR not set, falling back to lsof")
+		return getCorePIDViaLsof(t, address)
+	}
+
+	cfg := &global.GlobalConfig{
+		ConfigPath: clineDir,
+	}
+
+	if err := global.InitializeGlobalConfig(cfg); err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: failed to initialize global config, falling back to lsof: %v", err)
+		return getCorePIDViaLsof(t, address)
+	}
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), 5*time.Second)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Get client for the address
+	client, err := global.Clients.GetRegistry().GetClient(ctx, address)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: failed to get client for %s, falling back to lsof: %v", address, err)
+		return getCorePIDViaLsof(t, address)
+	}
+
+	// Call GetProcessInfo RPC
+	processInfo, err := client.State.GetProcessInfo(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: GetProcessInfo RPC failed for %s, falling back to lsof: %v", address, err)
+		return getCorePIDViaLsof(t, address)
+	}
+
+	return int(processInfo.ProcessId)
+}
+
+// getCorePIDViaLsof returns the PID using lsof (fallback method)
+func getCorePIDViaLsof(t *testing.T, address string) int {
+	t.Helper()
+	_, portStr, err := net.SplitHostPort(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: invalid address format %s", address)
+		return 0
+	}
+
+	port, err := strconv.Atoi(portStr)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: invalid port in address %s", address)
+		return 0
+	}
+
+	return getPIDByPort(t, port)
+}
+
+// getCorePID returns the PID of the cline-core process for the given address
+// Uses RPC first, falls back to lsof if RPC fails
+func getCorePID(t *testing.T, address string) int {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	// Try RPC first (preferred method)
+	if pid := getCorePIDViaRPC(t, address); pid > 0 {
+		return pid
+	}
+
+	// Fall back to lsof if RPC fails
+	return getCorePIDViaLsof(t, address)
+}
+
+// getHostPID returns the PID of the cline-host process for the given host port
+func getHostPID(t *testing.T, hostPort int) int {
+	t.Helper()
+	return getPIDByPort(t, hostPort)
+}
+
+// contains reports whether slice has the target string.
+func contains(slice []string, target string) bool {
+	for _, s := range slice {
+		if s == target {
+			return true
+		}
+	}
+	return false
+}

cli/e2e/main_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+package e2e
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"strings"
+	"testing"
+)
+
+// TestMain validates required artifacts exist before running E2E tests.
+// It does NOT build artifacts. Build manually via:
+//
+//	npm run compile-standalone
+//	npm run compile-cli
+func TestMain(m *testing.M) {
+	// Determine repo root from cli/e2e
+	wd, err := os.Getwd()
+	if err != nil {
+		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "getwd: %v\n", err)
+		os.Exit(2)
+	}
+	repoRoot := filepath.Clean(filepath.Join(wd, "..", ".."))
+
+	cliBin := filepath.Join(repoRoot, "cli", "bin", "cline")
+	coreJS := filepath.Join(repoRoot, "dist-standalone", "cline-core.js")
+
+	missing := []string{}
+	if _, err := os.Stat(cliBin); err != nil {
+		missing = append(missing, cliBin)
+	}
+	if _, err := os.Stat(coreJS); err != nil {
+		missing = append(missing, coreJS)
+	}
+
+	if len(missing) > 0 {
+		if testing.Short() {
+			// Optional quality-of-life: allow skipping with -short when artifacts are absent
+			fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "[e2e] skipping (-short) due to missing artifacts:\n  %s\n", strings.Join(missing, "\n  "))
+			os.Exit(0)
+		}
+		fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Missing required build artifacts for E2E tests:\n  %s\n\nPlease build them first:\n  npm run compile-standalone\n  npm run compile-cli\n", strings.Join(missing, "\n  "))
+		os.Exit(2)
+	}
+
+	os.Exit(m.Run())
+}

cli/e2e/mixed_stress_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,120 @@
+package e2e
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"syscall"
+	"testing"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+)
+
+// 9. Mixed localhost vs 127.0.0.1 addresses coexist and are both healthy
+func TestMixedLocalhostVs127Coexist(t *testing.T) {
+	clineDir := setTempClineDir(t)
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Start one instance
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+
+	// Get the running instance and its port/PID
+	out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) == 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected at least 1 instance")
+	}
+	inst := out.CoreInstances[0]
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, inst.Address, defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Manually add a SQLite entry for the same port but 127.0.0.1 host
+	addr127 := fmt.Sprintf("127.0.0.1:%d", inst.CorePort())
+	dbPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "locks.db")
+
+	if err := insertRemoteInstanceIntoSQLite(t, dbPath, addr127, inst.CorePort(), inst.HostPort()); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("insert 127 alias entry: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	// Verify both addresses appear and are healthy
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, inst.Address, defaultTimeout)
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, addr127, defaultTimeout)
+
+	out = listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if !hasAddress(out, inst.Address) || !hasAddress(out, addr127) {
+		t.Fatalf("expected both %s and %s present", inst.Address, addr127)
+	}
+}
+
+// 10. Start-stop stress: loop starting then killing instances; ensure no leftovers
+func TestStartStopStress(t *testing.T) {
+	_ = setTempClineDir(t)
+
+	for i := 0; i < 3; i++ { // keep small for CI time
+		ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+		defer cancel()
+
+		// Snapshot current addresses
+		before := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+		beforeSet := map[string]struct{}{}
+		for _, it := range before.CoreInstances {
+			beforeSet[it.Address] = struct{}{}
+		}
+
+		// Start a new instance
+		_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+
+		// Find the new instance address
+		var newAddr string
+		waitFor(t, defaultTimeout, func() (bool, string) {
+			after := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+			for _, it := range after.CoreInstances {
+				if _, ok := beforeSet[it.Address]; !ok {
+					newAddr = it.Address
+					return true, ""
+				}
+			}
+			return false, "new instance address not detected yet"
+		})
+
+		// Wait healthy
+		waitForAddressHealthy(t, newAddr, defaultTimeout)
+
+		// Get PID using runtime discovery and kill it
+		after := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+		info, ok := getByAddress(after, newAddr)
+		if !ok {
+			t.Fatalf("new instance %s missing", newAddr)
+		}
+
+		// Get PID using runtime discovery
+		corePID := getCorePID(t, info.Address)
+		if corePID <= 0 {
+			t.Fatalf("could not find PID for new instance at %s", info.Address)
+		}
+
+		t.Logf("Killing new instance %s (PID %d) for iteration %d", info.Address, corePID, i)
+		if err := syscall.Kill(corePID, syscall.SIGKILL); err != nil {
+			t.Fatalf("kill pid %d: %v", corePID, err)
+		}
+
+		// Wait removed from SQLite database
+		waitForAddressRemoved(t, newAddr, longTimeout)
+
+		// Verify instance is removed from SQLite database
+		clineDir := os.Getenv("CLINE_DIR")
+		if clineDir != "" {
+			dbPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "locks.db")
+			if verifyInstanceExistsInSQLite(t, dbPath, newAddr) {
+				t.Fatalf("expected instance removed from SQLite database: %s", newAddr)
+			}
+		}
+
+		// Clean up dangling host process (SIGKILL leaves these behind by design)
+		t.Logf("Cleaning up dangling host process on port %d for iteration %d", info.HostPort(), i)
+		findAndKillHostProcess(t, info.HostPort())
+
+		// Verify both ports are now free
+		waitForPortsClosed(t, info.CorePort(), info.HostPort(), defaultTimeout)
+	}
+}

cli/e2e/sqlite_helper.go

@@ -0,0 +1,161 @@
+package e2e
+
+import (
+	"database/sql"
+	"encoding/json"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"strconv"
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+	_ "github.com/mattn/go-sqlite3"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+// readInstancesFromSQLite reads instances directly from the SQLite database for testing
+func readInstancesFromSQLite(t *testing.T, clineDir string) []common.CoreInstanceInfo {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	dbPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "locks.db")
+
+	// Check if database exists
+	if _, err := os.Stat(dbPath); os.IsNotExist(err) {
+		return []common.CoreInstanceInfo{}
+	}
+
+	db, err := sql.Open("sqlite3", dbPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: Failed to open SQLite database: %v", err)
+		return []common.CoreInstanceInfo{}
+	}
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	// Query instance locks
+	query := common.SelectInstanceLockHoldersAscSQL
+
+	rows, err := db.Query(query)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: Failed to query instance locks: %v", err)
+		return []common.CoreInstanceInfo{}
+	}
+	defer rows.Close()
+
+	var instances []common.CoreInstanceInfo
+	for rows.Next() {
+		var heldBy, lockTarget string
+		var lockedAt int64
+
+		err := rows.Scan(&heldBy, &lockTarget, &lockedAt)
+		if err != nil {
+			t.Logf("Warning: Failed to scan lock row: %v", err)
+			continue
+		}
+
+		// Create InstanceInfo
+		info := common.CoreInstanceInfo{
+			Address:            heldBy,
+			HostServiceAddress: lockTarget,
+			Status:             grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_UNKNOWN, // Will be updated by health check
+			LastSeen:           time.Unix(lockedAt/1000, 0),                // Convert from milliseconds
+		}
+
+		instances = append(instances, info)
+	}
+
+	return instances
+}
+
+// readDefaultInstanceFromSettings reads the default instance from the settings file
+func readDefaultInstanceFromSettings(t *testing.T, clineDir string) string {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	settingsPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+
+	data, err := os.ReadFile(settingsPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		if os.IsNotExist(err) {
+			return ""
+		}
+		t.Logf("Warning: Failed to read default instance file: %v", err)
+		return ""
+	}
+
+	var tmp struct {
+		DefaultInstance string `json:"default_instance"`
+	}
+	if err := json.Unmarshal(data, &tmp); err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Warning: Failed to parse default instance file: %v", err)
+		return ""
+	}
+
+	return tmp.DefaultInstance
+}
+
+// insertRemoteInstanceIntoSQLite inserts a remote instance entry directly into SQLite for testing
+func insertRemoteInstanceIntoSQLite(t *testing.T, dbPath, address string, corePort, hostPort int) error {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	db, err := sql.Open("sqlite3", dbPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	// Initialize database schema for testing
+	createTableSQL := `
+		CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS locks (
+			id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
+			held_by TEXT NOT NULL,
+			lock_type TEXT NOT NULL CHECK (lock_type IN ('file', 'instance', 'folder')),
+			lock_target TEXT NOT NULL,
+			locked_at INTEGER NOT NULL,
+			UNIQUE(lock_type, lock_target)
+		);
+	`
+	createIndexesSQL := `
+		CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_locks_held_by ON locks(held_by);
+		CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_locks_type ON locks(lock_type);
+		CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_locks_target ON locks(lock_target);
+	`
+
+	if _, err := db.Exec(createTableSQL); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	if _, err := db.Exec(createIndexesSQL); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	// Insert the remote instance
+	hostAddress := "remote.example.com:0"
+	if hostPort != 0 {
+		hostAddress = "remote.example.com:" + strconv.Itoa(hostPort)
+	}
+
+	insertSQL := `INSERT INTO locks (held_by, lock_type, lock_target, locked_at) VALUES (?, 'instance', ?, ?)`
+	_, err = db.Exec(insertSQL, address, hostAddress, time.Now().Unix()*1000)
+	return err
+}
+
+// verifyInstanceExistsInSQLite checks if an instance exists in the SQLite database
+func verifyInstanceExistsInSQLite(t *testing.T, dbPath, address string) bool {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	db, err := sql.Open("sqlite3", dbPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Failed to open database: %v", err)
+		return false
+	}
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	query := `SELECT COUNT(*) FROM locks WHERE held_by = ? AND lock_type = 'instance'`
+	var count int
+	err = db.QueryRow(query, address).Scan(&count)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Logf("Failed to query database: %v", err)
+		return false
+	}
+
+	return count > 0
+}

cli/e2e/start_list_test.go

@@ -0,0 +1,178 @@
+package e2e
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"syscall"
+	"testing"
+)
+
+// TestStartAndList verifies self-registration and default.json semantics in a fresh CLINE_DIR.
+func TestStartAndList(t *testing.T) {
+	clineDir := setTempClineDir(t)
+	t.Logf("Using temp CLINE_DIR: %s", clineDir)
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	t.Logf("Starting new instance...")
+	// Start a new instance
+	startOutput := mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+	t.Logf("Instance start output: %s", startOutput)
+
+	t.Logf("Listing instances to check registration...")
+	// It should appear healthy in list JSON and be the default.
+	out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	t.Logf("Found %d instances after start", len(out.CoreInstances))
+
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 1 instance, got %d", len(out.CoreInstances))
+	}
+
+	addr := out.CoreInstances[0].Address
+	t.Logf("Instance address: %s, status: %s", addr, out.CoreInstances[0].Status)
+
+	t.Logf("Waiting for address %s to become healthy...", addr)
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, addr, defaultTimeout)
+	t.Logf("Address %s is now healthy", addr)
+
+	t.Logf("Checking default instance configuration...")
+	// Default should be set to the new instance.
+	out = listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	t.Logf("Default instance: %s", out.DefaultInstance)
+
+	if out.DefaultInstance == "" {
+		t.Fatalf("default_instance not set")
+	}
+	if out.DefaultInstance != out.CoreInstances[0].Address {
+		t.Fatalf("expected default_instance=%s, got %s", out.CoreInstances[0].Address, out.DefaultInstance)
+	}
+
+	t.Logf("TestStartAndList completed successfully")
+}
+
+// TestTaskNewDefault ensures tasks route to default instance.
+func TestTaskNewDefault(t *testing.T) {
+	_ = setTempClineDir(t)
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Start one instance and wait for healthy
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+	out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 1 instance, got %d", len(out.CoreInstances))
+	}
+	addr := out.CoreInstances[0].Address
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, addr, defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Create a new task at default (success is sufficient)
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "task", "new", "hello world")
+}
+
+// TestExplicitAddressAutoStart verifies that giving an explicit address auto-starts an instance and routes the task.
+func TestExplicitAddressAutoStart(t *testing.T) {
+	_ = setTempClineDir(t)
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Find a free port and use explicit address. This should auto-start an instance.
+	port := findFreePort(t)
+	addr := "localhost:" + itoa(port)
+
+	// Run a task at explicit address (auto-start path)
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "task", "new", "--address", "localhost:"+itoa(port), "explicit address task")
+
+	// Verify the instance is present and healthy
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, addr, defaultTimeout)
+}
+
+// TestCrashCleanup verifies that after SIGKILL of a local core, the cleanup removes the registry entry.
+// Also tests graceful shutdown (SIGTERM) vs crash cleanup and ensures no dangling host processes.
+func TestCrashCleanup(t *testing.T) {
+	_ = setTempClineDir(t)
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), longTimeout)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Start two instances for testing both graceful and crash scenarios
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+	_ = mustRunCLI(ctx, t, "instance", "new")
+
+	out := listInstancesJSON(ctx, t)
+	if len(out.CoreInstances) < 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected at least 2 instances, got %d", len(out.CoreInstances))
+	}
+
+	// Test 1: Graceful shutdown (SIGTERM) - should clean up both processes
+	gracefulTarget := out.CoreInstances[0]
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, gracefulTarget.Address, defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Get PID using runtime discovery
+	gracefulPID := getCorePID(t, gracefulTarget.Address)
+	if gracefulPID <= 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("could not find PID for graceful target at %s", gracefulTarget.Address)
+	}
+
+	t.Logf("Testing graceful shutdown (SIGTERM) for instance %s (PID %d)", gracefulTarget.Address, gracefulPID)
+	if err := syscall.Kill(gracefulPID, syscall.SIGTERM); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("kill SIGTERM pid %d: %v", gracefulPID, err)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for registry cleanup
+	waitForAddressRemoved(t, gracefulTarget.Address, longTimeout)
+
+	// Verify both core and host ports are freed (no dangling processes)
+	waitForPortsClosed(t, gracefulTarget.CorePort(), gracefulTarget.HostPort(), defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Verify the instance is removed from SQLite (no file to check anymore)
+	// The waitForAddressRemoved already confirms the instance is gone from the registry
+
+	// Test 2: Crash cleanup (SIGKILL) - creates dangling host process that we must clean up
+	crashTarget := out.CoreInstances[1]
+	waitForAddressHealthy(t, crashTarget.Address, defaultTimeout)
+
+	// Get PID using runtime discovery
+	crashPID := getCorePID(t, crashTarget.Address)
+	if crashPID <= 0 {
+		t.Fatalf("could not find PID for crash target at %s", crashTarget.Address)
+	}
+
+	t.Logf("Testing crash cleanup (SIGKILL) for instance %s (PID %d)", crashTarget.Address, crashPID)
+	if err := syscall.Kill(crashPID, syscall.SIGKILL); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("kill SIGKILL pid %d: %v", crashPID, err)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for registry cleanup
+	waitForAddressRemoved(t, crashTarget.Address, longTimeout)
+
+	// Verify the instance is removed from SQLite (no file to check anymore)
+	// The waitForAddressRemoved already confirms the instance is gone from the registry
+
+	// Clean up dangling host process (SIGKILL leaves these behind by design)
+	t.Logf("Cleaning up dangling host process %s", crashTarget.HostServiceAddress)
+	findAndKillHostProcess(t, crashTarget.HostPort())
+
+	// Verify both ports are now free
+	waitForPortsClosed(t, crashTarget.CorePort(), crashTarget.HostPort(), defaultTimeout)
+}
+
+// itoa is a small helper for readability
+func itoa(i int) string {
+	return strconvItoa(i)
+}
+
+// minimal inline int->string to avoid extra imports in helpers
+func strconvItoa(i int) string {
+	// simple fast path
+	return fmtInt(i)
+}
+
+func fmtInt(i int) string {
+	// allocate small buffer; ints here are short
+	return (func(n int) string {
+		return fmt.Sprintf("%d", n)
+	})(i)
+}

cli/go.mod

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+module github.com/cline/cli
+
+go 1.23.0
+
+require (
+	github.com/cline/grpc-go v0.0.0
+	github.com/mattn/go-sqlite3 v1.14.24
+	github.com/spf13/cobra v1.8.0
+	google.golang.org/grpc v1.75.0
+)
+
+replace github.com/cline/grpc-go => ../src/generated/grpc-go
+
+require (
+	github.com/inconshreveable/mousetrap v1.1.0 // indirect
+	github.com/spf13/pflag v1.0.5 // indirect
+	golang.org/x/net v0.41.0 // indirect
+	golang.org/x/sys v0.33.0 // indirect
+	golang.org/x/text v0.26.0 // indirect
+	google.golang.org/genproto/googleapis/rpc v0.0.0-20250707201910-8d1bb00bc6a7 // indirect
+	google.golang.org/protobuf v1.36.6 // indirect
+)

cli/go.sum

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cli/pkg/cli/auth.go

@@ -0,0 +1,125 @@
+package cli
+
+import (
+	"bufio"
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"strings"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+)
+
+var isSessionAuthenticated bool
+
+func NewAuthCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	return &cobra.Command{
+		Use:   "auth",
+		Short: "Sign in to Cline",
+		Long:  `Complete the authentication flow in browser to sign in to Cline.`,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			return handleAuthCommand(cmd.Context())
+		},
+	}
+}
+
+func handleAuthCommand(ctx context.Context) error {
+	fmt.Print("Authenticating with Cline...\n")
+	if IsAuthenticated(ctx) {
+		return signOutDialog(ctx)
+	}
+
+	if err := signIn(ctx); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+	
+	fmt.Println("You are signed in!")
+	return nil
+}
+
+func signOut(ctx context.Context) error {
+	client, err := global.GetDefaultClient(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	if _, err = client.Account.AccountLogoutClicked(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{}); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	isSessionAuthenticated = false
+	fmt.Println("You have been signed out of Cline.")
+	return nil
+}
+
+func signOutDialog(ctx context.Context) error {
+	fmt.Print("You are already signed in to Cline.\nWould you like to sign out? (y/N): ")
+
+	scanner := bufio.NewScanner(os.Stdin)
+	if !scanner.Scan() {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	response := strings.ToLower(strings.TrimSpace(scanner.Text()))
+	if response == "y" || response == "yes" {
+		if err := signOut(ctx); err != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Failed to sign out: %v\n", err)
+			return err
+		}
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+func signIn(ctx context.Context) error {
+	if IsAuthenticated(ctx) {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	verboseLog("Ensuring default instance exists...")
+	if err := ensureDefaultInstance(ctx); err != nil {
+		verboseLog("Failed to ensure default instance: %v", err)
+		return err
+	}
+
+	verboseLog("Default instance ensured successfully.")
+	time.Sleep(2 * time.Second) // Allow services to start
+
+	client, err := global.GetDefaultClient(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		verboseLog("Failed to obtain client: %v", err)
+		return err
+	}
+
+	_, err = client.Account.AccountLoginClicked(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		verboseLog("Failed to login: %v", err)
+		return err
+	}
+
+	isSessionAuthenticated = true
+	verboseLog("Login successful")
+	return nil
+}
+
+func IsAuthenticated(ctx context.Context) bool {
+	if isSessionAuthenticated {
+		return true
+	}
+
+	client, err := global.GetDefaultClient(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		return false
+	}
+
+	_, err = client.Account.GetUserCredits(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	return err == nil
+}
+
+func verboseLog(format string, args ...interface{}) {
+	if global.Config != nil && global.Config.Verbose {
+		fmt.Printf("[VERBOSE] "+format+"\n", args...)
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/cli/display/deduplicator.go

@@ -0,0 +1,95 @@
+package display
+
+import (
+	"crypto/md5"
+	"fmt"
+	"sync"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+)
+
+// MessageDeduplicator handles message deduplication to prevent duplicate displays
+type MessageDeduplicator struct {
+	mu            sync.RWMutex
+	seenMessages  map[string]time.Time
+	maxAge        time.Duration
+	cleanupTicker *time.Ticker
+}
+
+// NewMessageDeduplicator creates a new message deduplicator
+func NewMessageDeduplicator() *MessageDeduplicator {
+	d := &MessageDeduplicator{
+		seenMessages:  make(map[string]time.Time),
+		maxAge:        5 * time.Minute,                 // Keep messages for 5 minutes
+		cleanupTicker: time.NewTicker(1 * time.Minute), // Cleanup every minute
+	}
+
+	// Start cleanup goroutine
+	go d.cleanup()
+
+	return d
+}
+
+// IsDuplicate checks if a message is a duplicate
+func (d *MessageDeduplicator) IsDuplicate(msg *types.ClineMessage) bool {
+	d.mu.Lock()
+	defer d.mu.Unlock()
+
+	// Create a hash of the message content
+	hash := d.hashMessage(msg)
+
+	// Check if we've seen this message recently
+	if lastSeen, exists := d.seenMessages[hash]; exists {
+		// If we've seen it within the last few seconds, it's a duplicate
+		if time.Since(lastSeen) < 2*time.Second {
+			return true
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Mark this message as seen
+	d.seenMessages[hash] = time.Now()
+	return false
+}
+
+// hashMessage creates a hash of the message for deduplication
+func (d *MessageDeduplicator) hashMessage(msg *types.ClineMessage) string {
+	// Create a hash based on message content, type, and timestamp
+	content := fmt.Sprintf("%s|%s|%s|%d",
+		string(msg.Type),
+		msg.Say,
+		msg.Ask,
+		msg.Timestamp)
+
+	// For partial messages, include the text content in the hash
+	if msg.Partial {
+		content += "|" + msg.Text
+	}
+
+	hash := md5.Sum([]byte(content))
+	return fmt.Sprintf("%x", hash)
+}
+
+// cleanup removes old entries from the seen messages map
+func (d *MessageDeduplicator) cleanup() {
+	for range d.cleanupTicker.C {
+		d.mu.Lock()
+		now := time.Now()
+
+		// Remove entries older than maxAge
+		for hash, timestamp := range d.seenMessages {
+			if now.Sub(timestamp) > d.maxAge {
+				delete(d.seenMessages, hash)
+			}
+		}
+
+		d.mu.Unlock()
+	}
+}
+
+// Stop stops the cleanup goroutine
+func (d *MessageDeduplicator) Stop() {
+	if d.cleanupTicker != nil {
+		d.cleanupTicker.Stop()
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/cli/display/renderer.go

@@ -0,0 +1,176 @@
+package display
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"strings"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+)
+
+type Renderer struct {
+	typewriter *TypewriterPrinter
+}
+
+func NewRenderer() *Renderer {
+	return &Renderer{
+		typewriter: NewTypewriterPrinter(DefaultTypewriterConfig()),
+	}
+}
+
+// RenderMessage renders a message with timestamp and prefix
+func (r *Renderer) RenderMessage(timestamp, prefix, text string) error {
+	if text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	cleanText := r.sanitizeText(text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, prefix, cleanText)
+	return nil
+}
+
+// RenderCommand renders a command execution
+func (r *Renderer) RenderCommand(timestamp, command string, isExecuting bool) error {
+	if isExecuting {
+		r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, "EXEC", command)
+	} else {
+		r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, "CMD", command)
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// formatNumber formats numbers with k/m abbreviations
+func formatNumber(n int) string {
+	if n >= 1000000 {
+		return fmt.Sprintf("%.1fm", float64(n)/1000000.0)
+	} else if n >= 1000 {
+		return fmt.Sprintf("%.1fk", float64(n)/1000.0)
+	}
+	return fmt.Sprintf("%d", n)
+}
+
+// formatUsageInfo formats token usage information (extracted from RenderAPI)
+func (r *Renderer) formatUsageInfo(tokensIn, tokensOut, cacheReads, cacheWrites int, cost float64) string {
+	tokenDetails := fmt.Sprintf("[tokens in: %s, out: %s; cache read: %s, write: %s]",
+		formatNumber(tokensIn),
+		formatNumber(tokensOut),
+		formatNumber(cacheReads),
+		formatNumber(cacheWrites))
+
+	return fmt.Sprintf("%s ($%.4f)", tokenDetails, cost)
+}
+
+// RenderAPI renders API request information
+func (r *Renderer) RenderAPI(timestamp, status string, apiInfo *types.APIRequestInfo) error {
+	if apiInfo.Cost >= 0 {
+		message := fmt.Sprintf("%s %s", status, r.formatUsageInfo(apiInfo.TokensIn, apiInfo.TokensOut, apiInfo.CacheReads, apiInfo.CacheWrites, apiInfo.Cost))
+		r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, "API INFO", message)
+	} else {
+		r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, "API INFO", status)
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// RenderRetry renders retry information
+func (r *Renderer) RenderRetry(timestamp string, attempt, maxAttempts, delaySec int) error {
+	message := fmt.Sprintf("Retrying failed attempt %d/%d", attempt, maxAttempts)
+	if delaySec > 0 {
+		message += fmt.Sprintf(" in %d seconds", delaySec)
+	}
+	message += "..."
+	r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, "API INFO", message)
+	return nil
+}
+
+// RenderTaskList displays task history with improved formatting
+func (r *Renderer) RenderTaskList(tasks []*cline.TaskItem) error {
+	const maxTasks = 20
+
+	startIndex := 0
+	if len(tasks) > maxTasks {
+		startIndex = len(tasks) - maxTasks
+	}
+
+	recentTasks := tasks[startIndex:]
+
+	r.typewriter.PrintfLn("=== Task History (showing last %d of %d total tasks) ===\n", len(recentTasks), len(tasks))
+
+	for i, task := range recentTasks {
+		r.typewriter.PrintfLn("Task ID: %s", task.Id)
+
+		description := task.Task
+		if len(description) > 1000 {
+			description = description[:1000] + "..."
+		}
+		r.typewriter.PrintfLn("Message: %s", description)
+
+		usageInfo := r.formatUsageInfo(int(task.TokensIn), int(task.TokensOut), int(task.CacheReads), int(task.CacheWrites), task.TotalCost)
+		r.typewriter.PrintfLn("Usage  : %s", usageInfo)
+
+		// Single space between tasks (except last)
+		if i < len(recentTasks)-1 {
+			r.typewriter.PrintfLn("")
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) RenderDebug(format string, args ...interface{}) error {
+	if global.Config.Verbose {
+		timestamp := time.Now().Format("15:04:05")
+		message := fmt.Sprintf(format, args...)
+		r.typewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, "[DEBUG]", message)
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) ClearLine() {
+	fmt.Print("\r\033[K")
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) MoveCursorUp(n int) {
+	fmt.Printf("\033[%dA", n)
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) sanitizeText(text string) string {
+	text = strings.TrimSpace(text)
+
+	if text == "" {
+		return ""
+	}
+
+	// Remove control characters and escape sequences
+	var result strings.Builder
+	for _, r := range text {
+		// Keep printable characters, spaces, tabs, and newlines
+		if r >= 32 || r == '\t' || r == '\n' || r == '\r' {
+			result.WriteRune(r)
+		}
+		// Skip control characters (0-31 except tab, newline, carriage return)
+	}
+
+	return result.String()
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) SetTypewriterEnabled(enabled bool) {
+	r.typewriter.SetEnabled(enabled)
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) IsTypewriterEnabled() bool {
+	return r.typewriter.IsEnabled()
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) SetTypewriterSpeed(multiplier float64) {
+	r.typewriter.SetSpeed(multiplier)
+}
+
+func (r *Renderer) GetTypewriter() *TypewriterPrinter {
+	return r.typewriter
+}

cli/pkg/cli/display/streaming.go

@@ -0,0 +1,449 @@
+package display
+
+import (
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"strings"
+	"sync"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+)
+
+// StreamingDisplay manages streaming message display with deduplication
+type StreamingDisplay struct {
+	mu       sync.RWMutex
+	state    *types.ConversationState
+	renderer *Renderer
+	dedupe   *MessageDeduplicator
+}
+
+// NewStreamingDisplay creates a new streaming display manager
+func NewStreamingDisplay(state *types.ConversationState, renderer *Renderer) *StreamingDisplay {
+	return &StreamingDisplay{
+		state:    state,
+		renderer: renderer,
+		dedupe:   NewMessageDeduplicator(),
+	}
+}
+
+// HandlePartialMessage processes partial messages with streaming support
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) HandlePartialMessage(msg *types.ClineMessage) error {
+	s.mu.Lock()
+	defer s.mu.Unlock()
+
+	messageKey := fmt.Sprintf("%d", msg.Timestamp)
+	timestamp := msg.GetTimestamp()
+
+	// Check for deduplication
+	if s.dedupe.IsDuplicate(msg) {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Get current streaming state
+	streamingMsg := s.state.GetStreamingMessage()
+
+	switch msg.Type {
+	case types.MessageTypeAsk:
+		return s.handleStreamingAsk(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	case types.MessageTypeSay:
+		return s.handleStreamingSay(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	default:
+		return s.renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "🤖", msg.Text)
+	}
+}
+
+// handleStreamingAsk handles streaming ASK messages
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleStreamingAsk(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	cleanText := s.renderer.sanitizeText(msg.Text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Check if this is an update to the same ASK message
+	if streamingMsg.CurrentKey == messageKey {
+		// This is an update to the same ASK message - stream the changes
+		if cleanText != streamingMsg.LastText {
+			s.streamAskMessageUpdate(cleanText, streamingMsg.LastText, timestamp)
+			s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+		}
+	} else {
+		// This is a new ASK message
+		s.finishCurrentStream()
+		s.streamAskMessage(cleanText, timestamp, true)
+		s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleStreamingSay handles streaming SAY messages
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleStreamingSay(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	switch msg.Say {
+	case string(types.SayTypeText), string(types.SayTypeCompletionResult):
+		return s.handleStreamingText(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	case string(types.SayTypeCommand):
+		return s.handleStreamingCommand(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	case string(types.SayTypeCommandOutput):
+		return s.handleStreamingCommandOutput(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	case string(types.SayTypeTool):
+		return s.handleStreamingTool(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	case string(types.SayTypeShellIntegrationWarning):
+		return s.handleShellIntegrationWarning(msg, messageKey, timestamp, streamingMsg)
+	default:
+		// For non-streaming message types, use regular display
+		return s.renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, s.getMessagePrefix(msg.Say), msg.Text)
+	}
+}
+
+// handleStreamingText handles streaming text messages
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleStreamingText(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	cleanText := s.renderer.sanitizeText(msg.Text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Check if we've already displayed this exact message
+	if streamingMsg.CurrentKey == messageKey && streamingMsg.LastText == cleanText {
+		return nil // Duplicate - ignore it
+	}
+
+	// Check if this is an update to the same message
+	if streamingMsg.CurrentKey == messageKey {
+		// Show incremental changes
+		if len(cleanText) > len(streamingMsg.LastText) && strings.HasPrefix(cleanText, streamingMsg.LastText) {
+			// Show only the new characters with typewriter effect
+			newChars := cleanText[len(streamingMsg.LastText):]
+			s.typewriterPrint(newChars)
+			s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+		} else {
+			// Text changed in a non-incremental way - replace the line
+			s.renderer.ClearLine()
+			prefix := s.getMessagePrefix(msg.Say)
+			s.renderer.typewriter.PrintfInstant("[%s] %s: ", timestamp, prefix)
+			s.typewriterPrint(cleanText)
+			s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+		}
+	} else {
+		// This is a new message
+		s.finishCurrentStream()
+		prefix := s.getMessagePrefix(msg.Say)
+		s.renderer.typewriter.PrintfInstant("[%s] %s: ", timestamp, prefix)
+
+		// Add typewriter animation for new messages
+		s.typewriterPrint(cleanText)
+
+		s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+	}
+
+	// If message is complete, add newline
+	if !msg.Partial {
+		fmt.Println()
+		s.state.SetStreamingMessage("", "")
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleStreamingCommand handles command execution messages
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleStreamingCommand(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	cleanText := s.renderer.sanitizeText(msg.Text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Show command being executed with typewriter effect
+	s.finishCurrentStream()
+	s.renderer.typewriter.PrintfInstant("[%s] 🖥️  CMD: ", timestamp)
+	s.typewriterPrint(cleanText)
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleStreamingCommandOutput handles streaming command output
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleStreamingCommandOutput(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	cleanText := s.renderer.sanitizeText(msg.Text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Check if we've already displayed this exact message
+	if streamingMsg.CurrentKey == messageKey && streamingMsg.LastText == cleanText {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Check if this is an update to the same message
+	if streamingMsg.CurrentKey == messageKey {
+		// Show incremental changes with typewriter effect
+		if len(cleanText) > len(streamingMsg.LastText) && strings.HasPrefix(cleanText, streamingMsg.LastText) {
+			newChars := cleanText[len(streamingMsg.LastText):]
+			s.typewriterPrint(newChars)
+			s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+		} else {
+			// Non-incremental change - replace the line
+			s.renderer.ClearLine()
+			s.renderer.typewriter.PrintfInstant("[%s] 🖥️  OUT: ", timestamp)
+			s.typewriterPrint(cleanText)
+			s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+		}
+	} else {
+		// New command output message
+		s.finishCurrentStream()
+		s.renderer.typewriter.PrintfInstant("[%s] 🖥️  OUT: ", timestamp)
+		s.typewriterPrint(cleanText)
+		s.state.SetStreamingMessage(messageKey, cleanText)
+	}
+
+	// If message is complete, add newline
+	if !msg.Partial {
+		fmt.Println()
+		s.state.SetStreamingMessage("", "")
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleShellIntegrationWarning handles shell integration warning messages
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleShellIntegrationWarning(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	cleanText := s.renderer.sanitizeText(msg.Text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Show a more concise shell integration warning
+	s.finishCurrentStream()
+	s.renderer.typewriter.PrintfInstant("[%s] ℹ️  NOTE: ", timestamp)
+	s.typewriterPrint("Command executed (output not streamed due to shell integration)")
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleStreamingTool handles streaming tool messages with deduplication
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) handleStreamingTool(msg *types.ClineMessage, messageKey, timestamp string, streamingMsg *types.StreamingMessage) error {
+	cleanText := s.renderer.sanitizeText(msg.Text)
+	if cleanText == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	formattedTool := s.formatToolMessage(cleanText)
+
+	// Check if this is the exact same tool message we just displayed
+	if streamingMsg.LastToolMessage == formattedTool {
+		return nil // Exact duplicate - ignore it
+	}
+
+	// Check if this is a very similar tool message
+	if streamingMsg.LastToolMessage != "" && s.isSimilarToolMessage(streamingMsg.LastToolMessage, formattedTool) {
+		return nil // Similar duplicate - ignore it
+	}
+
+	// This is a genuinely new/different tool message
+	s.finishCurrentStream()
+	fmt.Printf("[%s] 🔧 TOOL: %s\n", timestamp, formattedTool)
+
+	// Store the formatted tool message for deduplication
+	s.state.StreamingMessage.LastToolMessage = formattedTool
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// streamAskMessage streams an ASK message in a natural format
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) streamAskMessage(text, timestamp string, isNew bool) {
+	// Try to parse as JSON
+	var askData types.AskData
+	if err := s.parseJSON(text, &askData); err != nil {
+		// Display as text but sanitized
+		fmt.Printf("[%s] 🤖 ASK: %s", timestamp, text)
+		return
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("[%s] 🤖 ASK: %s", timestamp, askData.Response)
+
+	// Display options if available
+	if len(askData.Options) > 0 {
+		fmt.Print("\n\nOptions:")
+		for i, option := range askData.Options {
+			fmt.Printf("\n%d. %s", i+1, option)
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// streamAskMessageUpdate handles updates to an existing ASK message
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) streamAskMessageUpdate(newText, oldText, timestamp string) {
+	var oldAskData, newAskData types.AskData
+
+	oldErr := s.parseJSON(oldText, &oldAskData)
+	newErr := s.parseJSON(newText, &newAskData)
+
+	if oldErr != nil || newErr != nil {
+		// Handle plain text incremental updates
+		if len(newText) > len(oldText) && strings.HasPrefix(newText, oldText) {
+			newChars := newText[len(oldText):]
+			fmt.Print(newChars)
+		} else {
+			// Non-incremental change - clear line and reprint everything
+			s.renderer.ClearLine()
+			fmt.Printf("[%s] 🤖 ASK: %s", timestamp, newText)
+		}
+		return
+	}
+
+	// Handle structured updates
+	if len(newAskData.Response) > len(oldAskData.Response) && strings.HasPrefix(newAskData.Response, oldAskData.Response) {
+		newChars := newAskData.Response[len(oldAskData.Response):]
+		fmt.Print(newChars)
+	} else if oldAskData.Response != newAskData.Response {
+		s.renderer.ClearLine()
+		fmt.Printf("[%s] 🤖 ASK: %s", timestamp, newAskData.Response)
+	}
+
+	// Handle options changes
+	if len(newAskData.Options) > len(oldAskData.Options) {
+		if len(oldAskData.Options) == 0 {
+			fmt.Print("\n\nOptions:")
+		}
+
+		for i := len(oldAskData.Options); i < len(newAskData.Options); i++ {
+			fmt.Printf("\n%d. %s", i+1, newAskData.Options[i])
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// typewriterPrint displays text with a typewriter animation effect
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) typewriterPrint(text string) {
+	// Use the renderer's typewriter for consistent animation
+	s.renderer.typewriter.Print(text)
+}
+
+// finishCurrentStream completes any ongoing streaming message
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) finishCurrentStream() {
+	streamingMsg := s.state.GetStreamingMessage()
+	if streamingMsg.CurrentKey != "" {
+		//fmt.Println() // Add newline to finish the current streaming message
+		s.state.SetStreamingMessage("", "")
+	}
+}
+
+// getMessagePrefix returns the appropriate prefix for a message type
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) getMessagePrefix(say string) string {
+	switch say {
+	case string(types.SayTypeCompletionResult):
+		return "✅ RESULT"
+	case string(types.SayTypeText):
+		return "🤖"
+	default:
+		return "🤖"
+	}
+}
+
+// formatToolMessage formats tool call messages for better readability
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) formatToolMessage(text string) string {
+	var toolCall map[string]interface{}
+	if err := s.parseJSON(text, &toolCall); err == nil {
+		if tool, ok := toolCall["tool"].(string); ok {
+			parts := []string{tool}
+
+			if path, ok := toolCall["path"].(string); ok && path != "" {
+				parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("path=%s", path))
+			}
+
+			if content, ok := toolCall["content"].(string); ok && content != "" {
+				if len(content) > 50 {
+					parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("content=%s...", content[:50]))
+				} else {
+					parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("content=%s", content))
+				}
+			}
+
+			return strings.Join(parts, " ")
+		}
+	}
+
+	// If not JSON or doesn't have expected structure, return truncated
+	if len(text) > 100 {
+		return text[:100] + "..."
+	}
+	return text
+}
+
+// isSimilarToolMessage checks if two tool messages are similar enough to be considered duplicates
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) isSimilarToolMessage(msg1, msg2 string) bool {
+	parts1 := strings.Fields(msg1)
+	parts2 := strings.Fields(msg2)
+
+	if len(parts1) == 0 || len(parts2) == 0 {
+		return false
+	}
+
+	// If the first word (tool name) is the same, check for similarity
+	if parts1[0] == parts2[0] {
+		// For file operations, check if the path is the same
+		if strings.Contains(msg1, "path=") && strings.Contains(msg2, "path=") {
+			path1 := s.extractPathFromToolMessage(msg1)
+			path2 := s.extractPathFromToolMessage(msg2)
+
+			if path1 != "" && path1 == path2 {
+				return true
+			}
+		}
+
+		// For very similar content (>80% similarity), consider them duplicates
+		similarity := s.calculateStringSimilarity(msg1, msg2)
+		return similarity > 0.8
+	}
+
+	return false
+}
+
+// extractPathFromToolMessage extracts the path parameter from a tool message
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) extractPathFromToolMessage(msg string) string {
+	parts := strings.Fields(msg)
+	for _, part := range parts {
+		if strings.HasPrefix(part, "path=") {
+			return strings.TrimPrefix(part, "path=")
+		}
+	}
+	return ""
+}
+
+// calculateStringSimilarity calculates a simple similarity ratio between two strings
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) calculateStringSimilarity(s1, s2 string) float64 {
+	if s1 == s2 {
+		return 1.0
+	}
+
+	if len(s1) == 0 || len(s2) == 0 {
+		return 0.0
+	}
+
+	shorter, longer := s1, s2
+	if len(s1) > len(s2) {
+		shorter, longer = s2, s1
+	}
+
+	matches := 0
+	for i, r := range shorter {
+		if i < len(longer) && rune(longer[i]) == r {
+			matches++
+		}
+	}
+
+	return float64(matches) / float64(len(longer))
+}
+
+// parseJSON is a helper function to parse JSON with error handling
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) parseJSON(text string, v interface{}) error {
+	return json.Unmarshal([]byte(text), v)
+}
+
+// Cleanup cleans up streaming display resources
+func (s *StreamingDisplay) Cleanup() {
+	if s.dedupe != nil {
+		s.dedupe.Stop()
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/cli/display/typewriter.go

@@ -0,0 +1,214 @@
+package display
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"time"
+)
+
+// TypewriterConfig holds configuration for the typewriter effect
+type TypewriterConfig struct {
+	BaseDelay    time.Duration // Base delay between characters
+	FastDelay    time.Duration // Faster delay for common characters
+	SlowDelay    time.Duration // Slower delay for punctuation
+	PauseDelay   time.Duration // Pause after sentences
+	Enabled      bool          // Whether typewriter effect is enabled
+	RandomFactor float64       // Randomness factor (0.0 to 1.0)
+}
+
+// DefaultTypewriterConfig returns the default typewriter configuration
+func DefaultTypewriterConfig() *TypewriterConfig {
+	return &TypewriterConfig{
+		BaseDelay:    15 * time.Millisecond,
+		FastDelay:    8 * time.Millisecond,
+		SlowDelay:    25 * time.Millisecond,
+		PauseDelay:   150 * time.Millisecond,
+		Enabled:      false,
+		RandomFactor: 0.3,
+	}
+}
+
+// TypewriterPrinter handles typewriter-style output
+type TypewriterPrinter struct {
+	config *TypewriterConfig
+}
+
+// NewTypewriterPrinter creates a new typewriter printer
+func NewTypewriterPrinter(config *TypewriterConfig) *TypewriterPrinter {
+	if config == nil {
+		config = DefaultTypewriterConfig()
+	}
+	return &TypewriterPrinter{
+		config: config,
+	}
+}
+
+// Print prints text with typewriter effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) Print(text string) {
+	if !tp.config.Enabled {
+		fmt.Print(text)
+		return
+	}
+
+	tp.typewriterPrint(text)
+}
+
+// Printf prints formatted text with typewriter effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) Printf(format string, args ...interface{}) {
+	text := fmt.Sprintf(format, args...)
+	tp.Print(text)
+}
+
+// Println prints text with typewriter effect and adds a newline
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) Println(text string) {
+	tp.Print(text + "\n")
+}
+
+// PrintfLn prints formatted text with typewriter effect and adds a newline
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) PrintfLn(format string, args ...interface{}) {
+	text := fmt.Sprintf(format, args...)
+	tp.Println(text)
+}
+
+// PrintInstant prints text immediately without typewriter effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) PrintInstant(text string) {
+	fmt.Print(text)
+}
+
+// PrintfInstant prints formatted text immediately without typewriter effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) PrintfInstant(format string, args ...interface{}) {
+	fmt.Printf(format, args...)
+}
+
+// typewriterPrint displays text with a typewriter animation effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) typewriterPrint(text string) {
+	// Convert string to runes to handle Unicode properly
+	runes := []rune(text)
+
+	for i, r := range runes {
+		// Print the character
+		fmt.Print(string(r))
+		os.Stdout.Sync() // Force immediate output
+
+		// Don't add delay after the last character
+		if i == len(runes)-1 {
+			break
+		}
+
+		// Determine delay based on character type
+		delay := tp.getDelayForCharacter(r, i)
+
+		// Sleep for the calculated delay
+		time.Sleep(delay)
+	}
+}
+
+// getDelayForCharacter returns the appropriate delay for a character
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) getDelayForCharacter(r rune, position int) time.Duration {
+	var baseDelay time.Duration
+
+	switch {
+	case r == '.' || r == '!' || r == '?':
+		// Longer pause after sentence endings
+		baseDelay = tp.config.PauseDelay
+	case r == ',' || r == ';' || r == ':':
+		// Medium pause after punctuation
+		baseDelay = tp.config.SlowDelay
+	case r == ' ':
+		// Slightly faster for spaces
+		baseDelay = tp.config.FastDelay
+	case r >= 'a' && r <= 'z' || r >= 'A' && r <= 'Z':
+		// Fast for common letters
+		baseDelay = tp.config.FastDelay
+	case r == '\n':
+		// No delay for newlines
+		return 0
+	default:
+		// Base delay for other characters
+		baseDelay = tp.config.BaseDelay
+	}
+
+	// Add randomness to make it feel more natural
+	if tp.config.RandomFactor > 0 {
+		// Simple pseudo-random based on position to ensure consistency
+		randomFactor := 0.7 + (tp.config.RandomFactor * float64(position%7) / 6.0)
+		baseDelay = time.Duration(float64(baseDelay) * randomFactor)
+	}
+
+	return baseDelay
+}
+
+// SetEnabled enables or disables the typewriter effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) SetEnabled(enabled bool) {
+	tp.config.Enabled = enabled
+}
+
+// IsEnabled returns whether the typewriter effect is enabled
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) IsEnabled() bool {
+	return tp.config.Enabled
+}
+
+// SetSpeed adjusts the typewriter speed (multiplier: 0.1 = very slow, 1.0 = normal, 2.0 = fast)
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) SetSpeed(multiplier float64) {
+	if multiplier <= 0 {
+		multiplier = 1.0
+	}
+
+	tp.config.BaseDelay = time.Duration(float64(15*time.Millisecond) / multiplier)
+	tp.config.FastDelay = time.Duration(float64(8*time.Millisecond) / multiplier)
+	tp.config.SlowDelay = time.Duration(float64(25*time.Millisecond) / multiplier)
+	tp.config.PauseDelay = time.Duration(float64(150*time.Millisecond) / multiplier)
+}
+
+// PrintMessageLine prints a complete message line with typewriter effect
+func (tp *TypewriterPrinter) PrintMessageLine(timestamp, prefix, text string) {
+	// Print the timestamp and prefix with 10-char padding
+	tp.PrintfInstant("[%s] %-10s: ", timestamp, prefix)
+	// Print the message text with typewriter effect
+	tp.Println(text)
+}
+
+// Global typewriter printer instance
+var globalTypewriter = NewTypewriterPrinter(DefaultTypewriterConfig())
+
+// Global convenience functions that use the global typewriter instance
+
+// TypewriterPrint prints text with typewriter effect using the global instance
+func TypewriterPrint(text string) {
+	globalTypewriter.Print(text)
+}
+
+// TypewriterPrintf prints formatted text with typewriter effect using the global instance
+func TypewriterPrintf(format string, args ...interface{}) {
+	globalTypewriter.Printf(format, args...)
+}
+
+// TypewriterPrintln prints text with typewriter effect and newline using the global instance
+func TypewriterPrintln(text string) {
+	globalTypewriter.Println(text)
+}
+
+// TypewriterPrintfLn prints formatted text with typewriter effect and newline using the global instance
+func TypewriterPrintfLn(format string, args ...interface{}) {
+	globalTypewriter.PrintfLn(format, args...)
+}
+
+// TypewriterPrintMessageLine prints a message line with typewriter effect using the global instance
+func TypewriterPrintMessageLine(timestamp, prefix, text string) {
+	globalTypewriter.PrintMessageLine(timestamp, prefix, text)
+}
+
+// SetGlobalTypewriterEnabled enables or disables the global typewriter effect
+func SetGlobalTypewriterEnabled(enabled bool) {
+	globalTypewriter.SetEnabled(enabled)
+}
+
+// SetGlobalTypewriterSpeed sets the speed of the global typewriter effect
+func SetGlobalTypewriterSpeed(multiplier float64) {
+	globalTypewriter.SetSpeed(multiplier)
+}
+
+// GetGlobalTypewriter returns the global typewriter instance
+func GetGlobalTypewriter() *TypewriterPrinter {
+	return globalTypewriter
+}

cli/pkg/cli/global/cline-clients.go

@@ -0,0 +1,274 @@
+package global
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"os/exec"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+)
+
+// ClineClients manages Cline instances using the new registry system
+type ClineClients struct {
+	registry *ClientRegistry
+}
+
+// NewClineClients creates a new ClineClients instance
+func NewClineClients(configPath string) *ClineClients {
+	registry := NewClientRegistry(configPath)
+	return &ClineClients{
+		registry: registry,
+	}
+}
+
+// Initialize performs cleanup of stale instances
+func (c *ClineClients) Initialize(ctx context.Context) error {
+	// Clean up stale entries (direct SQLite operations)
+	_ = c.registry.CleanupStaleInstances(ctx)
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// StartNewInstance starts a new Cline instance and waits for cline-core to self-register
+func (c *ClineClients) StartNewInstance(ctx context.Context) (*common.CoreInstanceInfo, error) {
+	// Find available ports
+	corePort, hostPort, err := common.FindAvailablePortPair()
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to find available ports: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Starting new Cline instance on ports %d (core) and %d (host bridge)\n", corePort, hostPort)
+
+	// Start cline-host first
+	hostCmd, err := startClineHost(hostPort, corePort)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start cline-host: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Start cline-core (it will register itself in SQLite locks database)
+	coreCmd, err := startClineCore(corePort, hostPort)
+	if err != nil {
+		// Clean up host process if core fails to start
+		if hostCmd != nil && hostCmd.Process != nil {
+			hostCmd.Process.Kill()
+		}
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start cline-core: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fullAddress := fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", corePort)
+	fmt.Println("Waiting for services to start and self-register in SQLite...")
+
+	// Use RetryOperation to wait for instance to be ready
+	var instance *common.CoreInstanceInfo
+	err = common.RetryOperation(12, 5*time.Second, func() error {
+		// Check if instance registered itself in SQLite
+		foundInstance, err := c.registry.GetInstance(fullAddress)
+		if err != nil || foundInstance == nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("instance not found in registry: %v", err)
+		}
+
+		// Verify instance is healthy
+		if !common.IsInstanceHealthy(ctx, fullAddress) {
+			return fmt.Errorf("instance is registered but not healthy")
+		}
+
+		// Success - store the instance for return
+		instance = foundInstance
+		return nil
+	})
+
+	if err != nil {
+		// Clean up both processes on failure
+		if coreCmd != nil && coreCmd.Process != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Cleaning up core process (PID: %d)\n", coreCmd.Process.Pid)
+			coreCmd.Process.Kill()
+		}
+		if hostCmd != nil && hostCmd.Process != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Cleaning up host process (PID: %d)\n", hostCmd.Process.Pid)
+			hostCmd.Process.Kill()
+		}
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start instance: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Println("✅ Services started and registered successfully!")
+	fmt.Printf("  Address: %s\n", instance.Address)
+	fmt.Printf("  Core Port: %d\n", instance.CorePort())
+	fmt.Printf("  Host Bridge Port: %d\n", instance.HostPort())
+	fmt.Printf("  Process PID: %d\n", coreCmd.Process.Pid)
+	return instance, nil
+}
+
+// StartNewInstanceAtPort starts a new Cline instance at the specified port and waits for self-registration
+func (c *ClineClients) StartNewInstanceAtPort(ctx context.Context, corePort int) (*common.CoreInstanceInfo, error) {
+	// Find available host port (core port + 1000)
+	hostPort := corePort + 1000
+	coreAddress := fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", corePort)
+
+	// Check if the specified core port is available
+	if common.IsInstanceHealthy(ctx, coreAddress) {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("port %d is already in use by another Cline instance", corePort)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Starting new Cline instance on ports %d (core) and %d (host bridge)\n", corePort, hostPort)
+
+	// Start cline-host first
+	hostCmd, err := startClineHost(hostPort, corePort)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start cline-host: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Start cline-core (it will register itself in SQLite locks database)
+	coreCmd, err := startClineCore(corePort, hostPort)
+	if err != nil {
+		// Clean up host process if core fails to start
+		if hostCmd != nil && hostCmd.Process != nil {
+			hostCmd.Process.Kill()
+		}
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start cline-core: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fullAddress := fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", corePort)
+	fmt.Println("Waiting for services to start and self-register in SQLite...")
+
+	// Use RetryOperation to wait for instance to be ready
+	var instance *common.CoreInstanceInfo
+	err = common.RetryOperation(12, 5*time.Second, func() error {
+		// Check if instance registered itself in SQLite
+		foundInstance, err := c.registry.GetInstance(fullAddress)
+		if err != nil || foundInstance == nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("instance not found in registry: %v", err)
+		}
+
+		// Verify instance is healthy
+		if !common.IsInstanceHealthy(ctx, fullAddress) {
+			return fmt.Errorf("instance is registered but not healthy")
+		}
+
+		// Success - store the instance for return
+		instance = foundInstance
+		return nil
+	})
+
+	if err != nil {
+		// Clean up both processes on failure
+		if coreCmd != nil && coreCmd.Process != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Cleaning up core process (PID: %d)\n", coreCmd.Process.Pid)
+			coreCmd.Process.Kill()
+		}
+		if hostCmd != nil && hostCmd.Process != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Cleaning up host process (PID: %d)\n", hostCmd.Process.Pid)
+			hostCmd.Process.Kill()
+		}
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start instance at port %d: %w", corePort, err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Println("✅ Services started and registered successfully!")
+	fmt.Printf("  Address: %s\n", instance.Address)
+	fmt.Printf("  Core Port: %d\n", instance.CorePort())
+	fmt.Printf("  Host Bridge Port: %d\n", instance.HostPort())
+	fmt.Printf("  Process PID: %d\n", coreCmd.Process.Pid)
+	return instance, nil
+}
+
+// GetRegistry returns the client registry
+func (c *ClineClients) GetRegistry() *ClientRegistry {
+	return c.registry
+}
+
+// EnsureInstanceAtAddress ensures an instance exists at the given address, starting one if needed
+func (c *ClineClients) EnsureInstanceAtAddress(ctx context.Context, address string) error {
+	// Expect host:port everywhere
+	normalized := address
+	if normalized == "" {
+		normalized = fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", common.DEFAULT_CLINE_CORE_PORT)
+	}
+
+	// Check if instance already exists at this address
+	if c.registry.HasInstanceAtAddress(normalized) {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Parse host:port
+	host, port, err := common.ParseHostPort(normalized)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("invalid address format %s", address)
+	}
+
+	// Use IPv6-compatible localhost detection
+	if common.IsLocalAddress(host) {
+		_, err := c.StartNewInstanceAtPort(ctx, port)
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to start new instance at %s: %w", normalized, err)
+		}
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	return fmt.Errorf("cannot start remote instance at %s", normalized)
+}
+
+func startClineHost(hostPort, corePort int) (*exec.Cmd, error) {
+	fmt.Printf("Starting cline-host on port %d\n", hostPort)
+
+	// Start the cline-host process
+	cmd := exec.Command("./cli/bin/cline-host",
+		"--verbose",
+		"--port", fmt.Sprintf("%d", hostPort))
+
+	if err := cmd.Start(); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start cline-host: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Started cline-host (PID: %d)\n", cmd.Process.Pid)
+	return cmd, nil
+}
+
+func startClineCore(corePort, hostPort int) (*exec.Cmd, error) {
+	fmt.Printf("Starting cline-core on port %d (with hostbridge on %d)\n", corePort, hostPort)
+
+	// Create port-tagged log file in OS temp directory with full address
+	logFileName := fmt.Sprintf("cline-core-debug-localhost-%d.log", corePort)
+	logFilePath := fmt.Sprintf("%s/%s", os.TempDir(), logFileName)
+	logFile, err := os.Create(logFilePath)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create log file: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Start the cline-core process with --config flag instead of CLINE_DIR env var
+	args := []string{"cline-core.js",
+		"--port", fmt.Sprintf("%d", corePort),
+		"--host-bridge-port", fmt.Sprintf("%d", hostPort),
+		"--config", Config.ConfigPath}
+
+	fmt.Printf("DEBUG: Starting cline-core with command: node %v\n", args)
+	fmt.Printf("DEBUG: Working directory: ./dist-standalone\n")
+	fmt.Printf("DEBUG: Config path: %s\n", Config.ConfigPath)
+
+	cmd := exec.Command("node", args...)
+
+	// Set working directory to dist-standalone (relative to project root)
+	cmd.Dir = "./dist-standalone"
+
+	// Redirect stdout and stderr to log file
+	cmd.Stdout = logFile
+	cmd.Stderr = logFile
+
+	// Set environment variables (removed CLINE_DIR)
+	env := os.Environ()
+	env = append(env,
+		"GRPC_TRACE=all",
+		"GRPC_VERBOSITY=DEBUG",
+		"NODE_ENV=development",
+	)
+	cmd.Env = env
+
+	if err := cmd.Start(); err != nil {
+		logFile.Close()
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start cline-core: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Started cline-core (PID: %d)\n", cmd.Process.Pid)
+	fmt.Printf("Logging cline-core output to: %s\n", logFilePath)
+	return cmd, nil
+}

cli/pkg/cli/global/global.go

@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+package global
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/client"
+)
+
+type Port uint16
+
+type GlobalConfig struct {
+	ConfigPath   string
+	Verbose      bool
+	OutputFormat string
+	CoreAddress  string
+}
+
+var (
+	Config  *GlobalConfig
+	Clients *ClineClients
+)
+
+func InitializeGlobalConfig(cfg *GlobalConfig) error {
+	if cfg.ConfigPath == "" {
+		homeDir, err := os.UserHomeDir()
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to get home directory: %w", err)
+		}
+		cfg.ConfigPath = filepath.Join(homeDir, ".cline")
+	}
+
+	// Ensure .cline directory exists
+	if err := os.MkdirAll(cfg.ConfigPath, 0755); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create config directory: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	Config = cfg
+	Clients = NewClineClients(cfg.ConfigPath)
+
+	// Initialize the clients registry
+	ctx := context.Background()
+	if err := Clients.Initialize(ctx); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to initialize clients: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// GetDefaultClient returns a client for the default instance or the address override
+func GetDefaultClient(ctx context.Context) (*client.ClineClient, error) {
+	if Config.CoreAddress != "" && Config.CoreAddress != fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", common.DEFAULT_CLINE_CORE_PORT) {
+		// User specified a specific address, use that
+		return Clients.GetRegistry().GetClient(ctx, Config.CoreAddress)
+	}
+
+	// Use the default instance from registry
+	return Clients.GetRegistry().GetDefaultClient(ctx)
+}
+
+// GetClientForAddress returns a client for a specific address
+func GetClientForAddress(ctx context.Context, address string) (*client.ClineClient, error) {
+	return Clients.GetRegistry().GetClient(ctx, address)
+}

cli/pkg/cli/global/registry.go

@@ -0,0 +1,267 @@
+package global
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/sqlite"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/client"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/credentials/insecure"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+// ClientRegistry manages Cline client connections using direct SQLite operations
+type ClientRegistry struct {
+	lockManager *sqlite.LockManager
+	configPath  string
+}
+
+// NewClientRegistry creates a new client registry
+func NewClientRegistry(configPath string) *ClientRegistry {
+	lockManager, err := sqlite.NewLockManager(configPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		// Log error but continue - we can still function without SQLite
+		log.Fatalf("Warning: Failed to initialize SQLite lock manager: %v\n", err)
+	}
+
+	return &ClientRegistry{
+		lockManager: lockManager,
+		configPath:  configPath,
+	}
+}
+
+// GetDefaultInstance returns the default instance address from settings file
+func (r *ClientRegistry) GetDefaultInstance() string {
+	defaultAddr, err := sqlite.GetDefaultInstance(r.configPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		return ""
+	}
+	return defaultAddr
+}
+
+// SetDefaultInstance sets the default instance (writes default.json)
+func (r *ClientRegistry) SetDefaultInstance(address string) error {
+	// Verify the instance exists in SQLite
+	if r.lockManager != nil {
+		exists, err := r.lockManager.HasInstanceAtAddress(address)
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to check instance existence: %w", err)
+		}
+		if !exists {
+			return fmt.Errorf("instance %s not found in registry", address)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return sqlite.SetDefaultInstance(r.configPath, address)
+}
+
+// GetInstance returns instance information directly from SQLite
+func (r *ClientRegistry) GetInstance(address string) (*common.CoreInstanceInfo, error) {
+	if r.lockManager == nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("lock manager not available")
+	}
+
+	return r.lockManager.GetInstanceInfo(address)
+}
+
+// GetClient returns a connected client for the given address (created on-demand)
+func (r *ClientRegistry) GetClient(ctx context.Context, address string) (*client.ClineClient, error) {
+	// Verify instance exists in SQLite
+	if r.lockManager != nil {
+		exists, err := r.lockManager.HasInstanceAtAddress(address)
+		if err != nil {
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to check instance existence: %w", err)
+		}
+		if !exists {
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("instance %s not found", address)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Create client on-demand (no caching)
+	target, err := common.NormalizeAddressForGRPC(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("invalid address %s: %w", address, err)
+	}
+
+	cl, err := client.NewClineClient(target)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create client for %s: %w", target, err)
+	}
+
+	if err := cl.Connect(ctx); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to connect to %s: %w", target, err)
+	}
+
+	return cl, nil
+}
+
+// GetDefaultClient returns a client for the default instance
+func (r *ClientRegistry) GetDefaultClient(ctx context.Context) (*client.ClineClient, error) {
+	defaultAddr := r.GetDefaultInstance()
+	if defaultAddr == "" {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("no default instance configured")
+	}
+
+	return r.GetClient(ctx, defaultAddr)
+}
+
+// ListInstances returns all registered instances directly from SQLite
+func (r *ClientRegistry) ListInstances() []*common.CoreInstanceInfo {
+	if r.lockManager == nil {
+		return []*common.CoreInstanceInfo{}
+	}
+
+	// Use context with timeout for health checks
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), 10*time.Second)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	instances, err := r.lockManager.ListInstancesWithHealthCheck(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		fmt.Printf("Warning: Failed to list instances: %v\n", err)
+		return []*common.CoreInstanceInfo{}
+	}
+
+	return instances
+}
+
+// HasInstanceAtAddress checks if an instance exists at the given address (delegates to SQLite)
+func (r *ClientRegistry) HasInstanceAtAddress(address string) bool {
+	if r.lockManager == nil {
+		return false
+	}
+
+	exists, err := r.lockManager.HasInstanceAtAddress(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		fmt.Printf("Warning: Failed to check instance existence: %v\n", err)
+		return false
+	}
+
+	return exists
+}
+
+// CleanupStaleInstances removes stale instances using direct SQLite operations
+func (r *ClientRegistry) CleanupStaleInstances(ctx context.Context) error {
+	if r.lockManager == nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Get all instances with health checks
+	instances, err := r.lockManager.ListInstancesWithHealthCheck(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to list instances for cleanup: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Clean up all stale instances
+	for _, instance := range instances {
+		if instance.Status != grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_SERVING {
+			// Try to gracefully shutdown the paired host process before cleanup
+
+			fmt.Printf("Attempting to shutdown dangling host service %s for stale cline core instance %s\n",
+				instance.HostServiceAddress, instance.Address)
+			r.tryShutdownHostProcess(instance.HostServiceAddress)
+
+			// Remove from SQLite database
+			if err := r.lockManager.RemoveInstanceLock(instance.Address); err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to remove stale instance %s: %w", instance.Address, err)
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Removed stale instance: %s\n", instance.Address)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// tryShutdownHostProcess attempts to gracefully shutdown a host process via RPC
+// Best effort, don't throw errors i guess
+func (r *ClientRegistry) tryShutdownHostProcess(hostServiceAddress string) {
+	err := common.RetryOperation(3, 2*time.Second, func() error {
+		// Create context with timeout
+		ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), 2*time.Second)
+		defer cancel()
+
+		// Create gRPC connection to host bridge
+		conn, err := grpc.DialContext(ctx, hostServiceAddress,
+			grpc.WithTransportCredentials(insecure.NewCredentials()),
+			grpc.WithBlock())
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("connection failed: %w", err)
+		}
+		defer conn.Close()
+
+		// Create env service client and call shutdown
+		envClient := host.NewEnvServiceClient(conn)
+		_, err = envClient.Shutdown(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("RPC failed: %w", err)
+		}
+
+		return nil
+	})
+
+	if err != nil {
+		fmt.Printf("Warning: Failed to request host bridge shutdown on port %s: %v\n", hostServiceAddress, err)
+	} else {
+		fmt.Printf("Host bridge shutdown requested successfully on port %s\n", hostServiceAddress)
+	}
+}
+
+// ListInstancesCleaned performs cleanup and returns instances with health checks
+func (r *ClientRegistry) ListInstancesCleaned(ctx context.Context) ([]*common.CoreInstanceInfo, error) {
+	// 1. Clean up stale entries (best-effort)
+	_ = r.CleanupStaleInstances(ctx)
+
+	// 2. Get all instances with real-time health checks
+	instances := r.ListInstances()
+
+	// 3. Ensure default is set if instances exist
+	if err := r.ensureDefaultInstance(instances); err != nil {
+		fmt.Printf("Warning: Failed to ensure default instance: %v\n", err)
+	}
+
+	return instances, nil
+}
+
+// ensureDefaultInstance ensures a default instance is set if instances exist but no default is configured
+func (r *ClientRegistry) ensureDefaultInstance(instances []*common.CoreInstanceInfo) error {
+	currentDefault := r.GetDefaultInstance()
+
+	// If we have no instances, clear any stale default and remove settings file
+	if len(instances) == 0 {
+		if currentDefault != "" {
+			// Remove the settings file since no instances exist
+			settingsPath := filepath.Join(r.configPath, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+			_ = os.Remove(settingsPath)
+		}
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// If we have instances but no default, pick the first one
+	if currentDefault == "" {
+		return sqlite.SetDefaultInstance(r.configPath, instances[0].Address)
+	}
+
+	// Validate current default still exists in the instances
+	defaultExists := false
+	for _, instance := range instances {
+		if instance.Address == currentDefault {
+			defaultExists = true
+			break
+		}
+	}
+
+	if !defaultExists {
+		// Current default doesn't exist, pick a new one from available instances
+		return sqlite.SetDefaultInstance(r.configPath, instances[0].Address)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}

cli/pkg/cli/handlers/ask_handlers.go

@@ -0,0 +1,354 @@
+package handlers
+
+import (
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"strings"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+)
+
+// AskHandler handles ASK type messages
+type AskHandler struct {
+	*BaseHandler
+}
+
+// NewAskHandler creates a new ASK handler
+func NewAskHandler() *AskHandler {
+	return &AskHandler{
+		BaseHandler: NewBaseHandler("ask", PriorityHigh),
+	}
+}
+
+// CanHandle returns true if this is an ASK message
+func (h *AskHandler) CanHandle(msg *types.ClineMessage) bool {
+	return msg.IsAsk()
+}
+
+// Handle processes ASK messages
+func (h *AskHandler) Handle(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext) error {
+	timestamp := msg.GetTimestamp()
+
+	switch msg.Ask {
+	case string(types.AskTypeFollowup):
+		return h.handleFollowup(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypePlanModeRespond):
+		return h.handlePlanModeRespond(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeCommand):
+		return h.handleCommand(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeCommandOutput):
+		return h.handleCommandOutput(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeCompletionResult):
+		return h.handleCompletionResult(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeTool):
+		return h.handleTool(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeAPIReqFailed):
+		return h.handleAPIReqFailed(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeResumeTask):
+		return h.handleResumeTask(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeResumeCompletedTask):
+		return h.handleResumeCompletedTask(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeMistakeLimitReached):
+		return h.handleMistakeLimitReached(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeAutoApprovalMaxReached):
+		return h.handleAutoApprovalMaxReached(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeBrowserActionLaunch):
+		return h.handleBrowserActionLaunch(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeUseMcpServer):
+		return h.handleUseMcpServer(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeNewTask):
+		return h.handleNewTask(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeCondense):
+		return h.handleCondense(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.AskTypeReportBug):
+		return h.handleReportBug(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	default:
+		return h.handleDefault(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	}
+}
+
+// handleFollowup handles followup questions
+func (h *AskHandler) handleFollowup(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	var question string
+	var options []string
+
+	var askData types.AskData
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &askData); err == nil {
+		question = askData.Question
+		options = askData.Options
+	} else {
+		question = msg.Text
+	}
+
+	if question == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	err := dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "QUESTION", question)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	// Display options if available
+	if len(options) > 0 {
+		fmt.Println("\nOptions:")
+		for i, option := range options {
+			fmt.Printf("%d. %s\n", i+1, option)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handlePlanModeRespond handles plan mode responses
+func (h *AskHandler) handlePlanModeRespond(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	var response string
+	var options []string
+
+	// Try to parse as JSON
+	type PlanModeResponse struct {
+		Response string   `json:"response"`
+		Options  []string `json:"options,omitempty"`
+	}
+
+	var planData PlanModeResponse
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &planData); err == nil {
+		response = planData.Response
+		options = planData.Options
+	} else {
+		response = msg.Text
+	}
+
+	if response == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	err := dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "ASST PLAN", response)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	// Display options if available
+	if len(options) > 0 {
+		fmt.Println("\nOptions:")
+		for i, option := range options {
+			fmt.Printf("%d. %s\n", i+1, option)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleCommand handles command execution requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleCommand(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	command := msg.Text
+
+	// Check if this command was flagged despite auto-approval settings turned on for safe commands
+	hasAutoApprovalConflict := strings.HasSuffix(command, "REQ_APP")
+	if hasAutoApprovalConflict {
+		command = strings.TrimSuffix(command, "REQ_APP")
+	}
+
+	err := dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TERMINAL", "Cline wants to execute this command:")
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to render handleCommand: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("\n```shell\n%s\n```\n", strings.TrimSpace(command))
+
+	if hasAutoApprovalConflict {
+		fmt.Printf("\nThe model has determined this command requires explicit approval.\n")
+	} else {
+		fmt.Printf("\nApproval required for this command.\n")
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleCommandOutput handles command output requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleCommandOutput(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	commandOutput := msg.Text
+
+	err := dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TERMINAL", fmt.Sprintf("Current terminal output: %s", commandOutput))
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to render handleCommandOutput: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("\nApprove to proceed while this command runs in the background.\n")
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleCompletionResult handles completion result requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleCompletionResult(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleTool handles tool execution requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleTool(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	// Parse tool message
+	var tool types.ToolMessage
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &tool); err != nil {
+		// Fallback to simple display
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", msg.Text)
+	}
+
+	return h.renderToolMessage(&tool, dc, timestamp)
+}
+
+// renderToolMessage renders a tool message with appropriate formatting
+func (h *AskHandler) renderToolMessage(tool *types.ToolMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	switch tool.Tool {
+	case string(types.ToolTypeEditedExistingFile):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to edit file: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeNewFileCreated):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to create file: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeReadFile):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to read file: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeListFilesTopLevel):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to list files in: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeListFilesRecursive):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to recursively list files in: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeSearchFiles):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to search for '%s' in: %s", tool.Regex, tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeWebFetch):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to fetch URL: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeListCodeDefinitionNames):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to list code definitions for: %s", tool.Path))
+	default:
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to use tool: %s", tool.Tool))
+	}
+
+	// Skip content preview for readFile and webFetch tools
+	if tool.Tool == string(types.ToolTypeReadFile) || tool.Tool == string(types.ToolTypeWebFetch) {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Show content preview, truncating if necessary
+	preview := tool.Content
+	if preview != "" {
+		preview = strings.TrimSpace(tool.Content)
+		if len(preview) > 1000 {
+			preview = preview[:1000] + "..."
+		}
+
+		fmt.Printf("Preview: %s\n", preview)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("\nApproval required.\n")
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleAPIReqFailed handles API request failures
+func (h *AskHandler) handleAPIReqFailed(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "ERROR", fmt.Sprintf("API Request Failed: %s. Approve to retry request.", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleResumeTask handles resume task requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleResumeTask(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "GEN INFO", "Resuming interrupted task.")
+}
+
+// handleResumeCompletedTask handles resume completed task requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleResumeCompletedTask(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "GEN INFO", "Resuming completed task.")
+}
+
+// handleMistakeLimitReached handles mistake limit reached
+func (h *AskHandler) handleMistakeLimitReached(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "ERROR", fmt.Sprintf("Mistake Limit Reached: %s. Approval required.", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleAutoApprovalMaxReached handles auto-approval max reached
+func (h *AskHandler) handleAutoApprovalMaxReached(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "WARNING", fmt.Sprintf("Auto-approval limit reached: %s. Approval required.", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleBrowserActionLaunch handles browser action launch requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleBrowserActionLaunch(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	url := strings.TrimSpace(msg.Text)
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to launch browser and navigate to: %s. Approval required.", url))
+}
+
+// handleUseMcpServer handles MCP server usage requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleUseMcpServer(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	// Parse MCP server usage request
+	type McpServerRequest struct {
+		ServerName string `json:"serverName"`
+		Type       string `json:"type"`
+		ToolName   string `json:"toolName,omitempty"`
+		Arguments  string `json:"arguments,omitempty"`
+		URI        string `json:"uri,omitempty"`
+	}
+
+	var mcpReq McpServerRequest
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &mcpReq); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "MCP", msg.Text)
+	}
+
+	var operation string
+	if mcpReq.Type == "access_mcp_resource" {
+		operation = "access a resource"
+	} else {
+		operation = fmt.Sprintf("use a tool (%s)", mcpReq.ToolName)
+		if mcpReq.Arguments != "" {
+			operation = fmt.Sprintf("%s with args (%s)", operation, mcpReq.Arguments)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "MCP",
+		fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to %s on the %s MCP server", operation, mcpReq.ServerName))
+}
+
+// handleNewTask handles new task creation requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleNewTask(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "NEW TASK", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to start a new task: %s. Approval required.", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleCondense handles conversation condensing requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleCondense(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "CONDENSE", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to condense the conversation: %s. Approval required.", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleReportBug handles bug report requests
+func (h *AskHandler) handleReportBug(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	var bugData struct {
+		Title             string `json:"title"`
+		WhatHappened      string `json:"what_happened"`
+		StepsToReproduce  string `json:"steps_to_reproduce"`
+		APIRequestOutput  string `json:"api_request_output"`
+		AdditionalContext string `json:"additional_context"`
+	}
+
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &bugData); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BUG REPORT", fmt.Sprintf("Cline wants to create a GitHub issue: %s. Approval required.", msg.Text))
+	}
+
+	err := dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BUG REPORT", "Cline wants to create a GitHub issue:")
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to render handleReportBug: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("\n**Title**: %s\n", bugData.Title)
+	fmt.Printf("**What Happened**: %s\n", bugData.WhatHappened)
+	fmt.Printf("**Steps to Reproduce**: %s\n", bugData.StepsToReproduce)
+	fmt.Printf("**API Request Output**: %s\n", bugData.APIRequestOutput)
+	fmt.Printf("**Additional Context**: %s\n", bugData.AdditionalContext)
+	fmt.Printf("\nApprove to create a GitHub issue.\n")
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleDefault handles unknown ASK message types
+func (h *AskHandler) handleDefault(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "ASK", msg.Text)
+}

cli/pkg/cli/handlers/handler.go

@@ -0,0 +1,128 @@
+package handlers
+
+import (
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/display"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+)
+
+// MessageHandler defines the interface for handling different message types
+type MessageHandler interface {
+	// CanHandle returns true if this handler can process the given message
+	CanHandle(msg *types.ClineMessage) bool
+
+	// Handle processes the message and renders it using the display context
+	Handle(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext) error
+
+	// GetPriority returns the priority of this handler (higher = more priority)
+	GetPriority() int
+
+	// GetName returns a human-readable name for this handler
+	GetName() string
+}
+
+// DisplayContext provides context and utilities for message handlers
+type DisplayContext struct {
+	State        *types.ConversationState
+	Renderer     *display.Renderer
+	IsLast       bool
+	IsPartial    bool
+	Verbose      bool
+	MessageIndex int
+}
+
+// BaseHandler provides common functionality for message handlers
+type BaseHandler struct {
+	name     string
+	priority int
+}
+
+// NewBaseHandler creates a new base handler
+func NewBaseHandler(name string, priority int) *BaseHandler {
+	return &BaseHandler{
+		name:     name,
+		priority: priority,
+	}
+}
+
+// GetName returns the handler name
+func (h *BaseHandler) GetName() string {
+	return h.name
+}
+
+// GetPriority returns the handler priority
+func (h *BaseHandler) GetPriority() int {
+	return h.priority
+}
+
+// HandlerRegistry manages a collection of message handlers
+type HandlerRegistry struct {
+	handlers []MessageHandler
+}
+
+// NewHandlerRegistry creates a new handler registry
+func NewHandlerRegistry() *HandlerRegistry {
+	return &HandlerRegistry{
+		handlers: make([]MessageHandler, 0),
+	}
+}
+
+// Register adds a handler to the registry
+func (r *HandlerRegistry) Register(handler MessageHandler) {
+	r.handlers = append(r.handlers, handler)
+
+	// Sort handlers by priority (highest first)
+	for i := len(r.handlers) - 1; i > 0; i-- {
+		if r.handlers[i].GetPriority() > r.handlers[i-1].GetPriority() {
+			r.handlers[i], r.handlers[i-1] = r.handlers[i-1], r.handlers[i]
+		} else {
+			break
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// Handle finds the appropriate handler and processes the message
+func (r *HandlerRegistry) Handle(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext) error {
+	for _, handler := range r.handlers {
+		if handler.CanHandle(msg) {
+			return handler.Handle(msg, dc)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// If no specific handler found, use default text handler
+	return r.handleDefault(msg, dc)
+}
+
+// handleDefault provides default handling for unrecognized messages
+func (r *HandlerRegistry) handleDefault(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext) error {
+	timestamp := msg.GetTimestamp()
+
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	prefix := "RESPONSE:"
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, prefix, msg.Text)
+}
+
+// GetHandlers returns all registered handlers
+func (r *HandlerRegistry) GetHandlers() []MessageHandler {
+	return r.handlers
+}
+
+// GetHandlerByName finds a handler by name
+func (r *HandlerRegistry) GetHandlerByName(name string) MessageHandler {
+	for _, handler := range r.handlers {
+		if handler.GetName() == name {
+			return handler
+		}
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// HandlerPriorities defines standard priority levels for handlers
+const (
+	PriorityHigh   = 100
+	PriorityNormal = 50
+	PriorityLow    = 10
+)

cli/pkg/cli/handlers/say_handlers.go

@@ -0,0 +1,418 @@
+package handlers
+
+import (
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"strings"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+)
+
+// SayHandler handles SAY type messages
+type SayHandler struct {
+	*BaseHandler
+}
+
+// NewSayHandler creates a new SAY handler
+func NewSayHandler() *SayHandler {
+	return &SayHandler{
+		BaseHandler: NewBaseHandler("say", PriorityNormal),
+	}
+}
+
+// CanHandle returns true if this is a SAY message
+func (h *SayHandler) CanHandle(msg *types.ClineMessage) bool {
+	return msg.IsSay()
+}
+
+// Handle processes SAY messages
+func (h *SayHandler) Handle(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext) error {
+	timestamp := msg.GetTimestamp()
+
+	switch msg.Say {
+	case string(types.SayTypeTask):
+		return h.handleTask(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeError):
+		return h.handleError(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeAPIReqStarted):
+		return h.handleAPIReqStarted(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeAPIReqFinished):
+		return h.handleAPIReqFinished(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeText):
+		return h.handleText(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeReasoning):
+		return h.handleReasoning(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeCompletionResult):
+		return h.handleCompletionResult(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeUserFeedback):
+		return h.handleUserFeedback(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeUserFeedbackDiff):
+		return h.handleUserFeedbackDiff(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeAPIReqRetried):
+		return h.handleAPIReqRetried(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeCommand):
+		return h.handleCommand(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeCommandOutput):
+		return h.handleCommandOutput(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeTool):
+		return h.handleTool(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeShellIntegrationWarning):
+		return h.handleShellIntegrationWarning(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeBrowserActionLaunch):
+		return h.handleBrowserActionLaunch(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeBrowserAction):
+		return h.handleBrowserAction(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeBrowserActionResult):
+		return h.handleBrowserActionResult(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeMcpServerRequestStarted):
+		return h.handleMcpServerRequestStarted(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeMcpServerResponse):
+		return h.handleMcpServerResponse(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeMcpNotification):
+		return h.handleMcpNotification(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeUseMcpServer):
+		return h.handleUseMcpServer(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeDiffError):
+		return h.handleDiffError(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeDeletedAPIReqs):
+		return h.handleDeletedAPIReqs(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeClineignoreError):
+		return h.handleClineignoreError(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeCheckpointCreated):
+		return h.handleCheckpointCreated(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeLoadMcpDocumentation):
+		return h.handleLoadMcpDocumentation(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeInfo):
+		return h.handleInfo(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	case string(types.SayTypeTaskProgress):
+		return h.handleTaskProgress(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	default:
+		return h.handleDefault(msg, dc, timestamp)
+	}
+}
+
+// handleTask handles task messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleTask(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleError handles error messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleError(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "ERROR", msg.Text)
+}
+
+// handleAPIReqStarted handles API request started messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleAPIReqStarted(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	// Parse API request info
+	apiInfo := types.APIRequestInfo{Cost: -1}
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &apiInfo); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "API INFO", msg.Text)
+	}
+
+	// Handle different API request states
+	if apiInfo.CancelReason != "" {
+		if apiInfo.CancelReason == "user_cancelled" {
+			return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "API INFO", "Request Cancelled")
+		} else if apiInfo.CancelReason == "retries_exhausted" {
+			return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "API INFO", "Request Failed (Retries Exhausted)")
+		}
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "API INFO", "Streaming Failed")
+	}
+
+	if apiInfo.Cost >= 0 {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderAPI(timestamp, "Request completed", &apiInfo)
+	}
+
+	// Check for retry status
+	if apiInfo.RetryStatus != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderRetry(timestamp,
+			apiInfo.RetryStatus.Attempt,
+			apiInfo.RetryStatus.MaxAttempts,
+			apiInfo.RetryStatus.DelaySec)
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderAPI(timestamp, "Processing request", &apiInfo)
+}
+
+// handleAPIReqFinished handles API request finished messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleAPIReqFinished(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	// This message type is typically not displayed as it's handled by the started message
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleText handles regular text messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleText(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Special case for the user's task input
+	prefix := "ASST TEXT"
+	if dc.MessageIndex == 0 {
+		prefix = "USER"
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, prefix, msg.Text)
+}
+
+// handleReasoning handles reasoning messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleReasoning(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "THINKING", msg.Text)
+}
+
+func (h *SayHandler) handleCompletionResult(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	text := msg.Text
+
+	if strings.HasSuffix(text, "HAS_CHANGES") {
+		text = strings.TrimSuffix(text, "HAS_CHANGES")
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "RESULT", text)
+}
+
+// handleUserFeedback handles user feedback messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleUserFeedback(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text != "" {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "USER", msg.Text)
+	} else {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "USER", "[Provided feedback without text]")
+	}
+}
+
+// handleUserFeedbackDiff handles user feedback diff messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleUserFeedbackDiff(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	var toolMsg types.ToolMessage
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &toolMsg); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "USER DIFF", msg.Text)
+	}
+
+	message := fmt.Sprintf("User manually edited: %s\n\nDiff:\n%s",
+		toolMsg.Path,
+		toolMsg.Diff)
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "USER DIFF", message)
+}
+
+// handleAPIReqRetried handles API request retry messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleAPIReqRetried(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "API INFO", "Retrying request")
+}
+
+// handleCommand handles command execution announcements
+func (h *SayHandler) handleCommand(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	command := strings.TrimSpace(msg.Text)
+
+	err := dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TERMINAL", "Running command:")
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to render handleCommand: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("\n```shell\n%s\n```\n", command)
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleCommandOutput handles command output messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleCommandOutput(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	commandOutput := msg.Text
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TERMINAL", fmt.Sprintf("Current terminal output: %s", commandOutput))
+}
+
+func (h *SayHandler) handleTool(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	var tool types.ToolMessage
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &tool); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", msg.Text)
+	}
+
+	return h.renderToolMessage(&tool, dc, timestamp)
+}
+
+func (h *SayHandler) renderToolMessage(tool *types.ToolMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	switch tool.Tool {
+	case string(types.ToolTypeEditedExistingFile):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline edited file: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeNewFileCreated):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline created file: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeReadFile):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline read file: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeListFilesTopLevel):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline listed files in: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeListFilesRecursive):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline recursively listed files in: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeSearchFiles):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline searched for '%s' in: %s", tool.Regex, tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeWebFetch):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline fetched URL: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeListCodeDefinitionNames):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline listed code definitions for: %s", tool.Path))
+	case string(types.ToolTypeSummarizeTask):
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", "Cline condensed the conversation")
+	default:
+		dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "TOOL", fmt.Sprintf("Cline executed tool: %s", tool.Tool))
+	}
+
+	// Skip content preview for readFile and webFetch tools
+	if tool.Tool == string(types.ToolTypeReadFile) || tool.Tool == string(types.ToolTypeWebFetch) {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Show content preview, truncating if necessary
+	preview := tool.Content
+	if preview != "" {
+		preview = strings.TrimSpace(tool.Content)
+		if len(preview) > 1000 {
+			preview = preview[:1000] + "..."
+		}
+		fmt.Printf("Content: %s\n", preview)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleShellIntegrationWarning handles shell integration warning messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleShellIntegrationWarning(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "WARNING", "Shell Integration Unavailable - Cline won't be able to view the command's output.")
+}
+
+// handleBrowserActionLaunch handles browser action launch messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleBrowserActionLaunch(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	url := msg.Text
+	if url == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", fmt.Sprintf("Launching browser at: %s", url))
+}
+
+// handleBrowserAction handles browser action messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleBrowserAction(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	type BrowserActionData struct {
+		Action     string `json:"action"`
+		Coordinate string `json:"coordinate,omitempty"`
+		Text       string `json:"text,omitempty"`
+	}
+
+	var actionData BrowserActionData
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &actionData); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", msg.Text)
+	}
+
+	// Special handling for type action
+	if actionData.Action == "type" && actionData.Text != "" {
+		actionText := fmt.Sprintf("type '%s'", actionData.Text)
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", fmt.Sprintf("Next action: %s", actionText))
+	}
+
+	// Special handling for click action
+	if actionData.Action == "click" && actionData.Coordinate != "" {
+		actionText := fmt.Sprintf("click (%s)", actionData.Coordinate)
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", fmt.Sprintf("Next action: %s", actionText))
+	}
+
+	// Generic handling for all other actions
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", fmt.Sprintf("Next action: %s", actionData.Action))
+}
+
+// handleBrowserActionResult handles browser action result messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleBrowserActionResult(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	type BrowserActionResult struct {
+		Screenshot           string `json:"screenshot,omitempty"`
+		Logs                 string `json:"logs,omitempty"`
+		CurrentUrl           string `json:"currentUrl,omitempty"`
+		CurrentMousePosition string `json:"currentMousePosition,omitempty"`
+	}
+
+	var result BrowserActionResult
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &result); err != nil {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", "Action completed")
+	}
+
+	// If we have logs, include them in the message
+	if result.Logs != "" {
+		return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", fmt.Sprintf("Action completed with logs: '%s'", result.Logs))
+	}
+
+	// Default case
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "BROWSER", "Action completed")
+}
+
+// handleMcpServerRequestStarted handles MCP server request started messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleMcpServerRequestStarted(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "MCP", "Sending request to server")
+}
+
+// handleMcpServerResponse handles MCP server response messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleMcpServerResponse(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "MCP", fmt.Sprintf("Server response: %s", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleMcpNotification handles MCP notification messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleMcpNotification(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "MCP", fmt.Sprintf("Server notification: %s", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleUseMcpServer handles MCP server usage messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleUseMcpServer(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "MCP", "Server operation approved")
+}
+
+// handleDiffError handles diff error messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleDiffError(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "WARNING", "Diff Edit Failure - The model used an invalid diff edit format or used search patterns that don't match anything in the file.")
+}
+
+// handleDeletedAPIReqs handles deleted API requests messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleDeletedAPIReqs(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	// This message includes api metrics of deleted messages, which we do not log
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "GEN INFO", "Checkpoint restored")
+}
+
+// handleClineignoreError handles .clineignore error messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleClineignoreError(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "WARNING", fmt.Sprintf("Access Denied - Cline tried to access %s which is blocked by the .clineignore file", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleCheckpointCreated handles checkpoint created messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleCheckpointCreated(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "GEN INFO", "Checkpoint created")
+}
+
+// handleLoadMcpDocumentation handles load MCP documentation messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleLoadMcpDocumentation(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "GEN INFO", "Loading MCP documentation")
+}
+
+// handleInfo handles info messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleInfo(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handleTaskProgress handles task progress messages
+func (h *SayHandler) handleTaskProgress(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	if msg.Text == "" {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "PROGRESS", fmt.Sprintf("Task Checklist: %s", msg.Text))
+}
+
+// handleDefault handles unknown SAY message types
+func (h *SayHandler) handleDefault(msg *types.ClineMessage, dc *DisplayContext, timestamp string) error {
+	return dc.Renderer.RenderMessage(timestamp, "SAY", msg.Text)
+}

cli/pkg/cli/instances.go

@@ -0,0 +1,388 @@
+package cli
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"syscall"
+	"text/tabwriter"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+func NewInstanceCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "instance",
+		Aliases: []string{"i"},
+		Short:   "Manage Cline instances",
+		Long:    `List and manage multiple Cline instances similar to kubectl contexts.`,
+	}
+
+	cmd.AddCommand(newInstanceListCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newInstanceUseCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newInstanceNewCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newInstanceKillCommand())
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newInstanceKillCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var killAll bool
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "kill <address>",
+		Aliases: []string{"k"},
+		Short:   "Kill a Cline instance by address",
+		Long:    `Kill a running Cline instance and clean up its registry entry.`,
+		Args: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			if killAll && len(args) > 0 {
+				return fmt.Errorf("cannot specify both --all flag and address argument")
+			}
+			if !killAll && len(args) != 1 {
+				return fmt.Errorf("requires exactly one address argument when --all is not specified")
+			}
+			return nil
+		},
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			if global.Clients == nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("clients not initialized")
+			}
+
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+			registry := global.Clients.GetRegistry()
+
+			if killAll {
+				return killAllInstances(ctx, registry)
+			} else {
+				return killSingleInstance(ctx, registry, args[0])
+			}
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().BoolVar(&killAll, "all", false, "kill all running instances")
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func killSingleInstance(ctx context.Context, registry *global.ClientRegistry, address string) error {
+	// Check if the instance exists in the registry
+	_, err := registry.GetInstance(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("instance %s not found in registry", address)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Killing instance: %s\n", address)
+
+	// Get gRPC client and process info
+	client, err := registry.GetClient(ctx, address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to connect to instance %s: %w", address, err)
+	}
+
+	processInfo, err := client.State.GetProcessInfo(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get process info for instance %s: %w", address, err)
+	}
+
+	pid := int(processInfo.ProcessId)
+	fmt.Printf("Terminating process PID %d...\n", pid)
+
+	// Kill the process
+	if err := syscall.Kill(pid, syscall.SIGTERM); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to kill process %d: %w", pid, err)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for the instance to remove itself from registry
+	fmt.Printf("Waiting for instance to clean up registry entry...\n")
+	for i := 0; i < 5; i++ {
+		time.Sleep(1 * time.Second)
+		if !registry.HasInstanceAtAddress(address) {
+			fmt.Printf("Instance %s successfully killed and removed from registry.\n", address)
+
+			// Update default instance if needed
+			instances, err := registry.ListInstancesCleaned(ctx)
+			if err == nil && len(instances) > 0 {
+				// ensureDefaultInstance logic will handle setting a new default
+				defaultInstance := registry.GetDefaultInstance()
+				if defaultInstance == address || defaultInstance == "" {
+					if len(instances) > 0 {
+						if err := registry.SetDefaultInstance(instances[0].Address); err == nil {
+							fmt.Printf("Updated default instance to: %s\n", instances[0].Address)
+						}
+					}
+				}
+			}
+
+			return nil
+		}
+	}
+
+	return fmt.Errorf("instance killed but failed to remove itself from registry within 5 seconds")
+}
+
+func killAllInstances(ctx context.Context, registry *global.ClientRegistry) error {
+	// Get all instances from registry
+	instances, err := registry.ListInstancesCleaned(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to list instances: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(instances) == 0 {
+		fmt.Println("No Cline instances found to kill.")
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Killing %d instances...\n", len(instances))
+
+	var killResults []killResult
+
+	// Kill all instances
+	for _, instance := range instances {
+		result := killInstanceProcess(ctx, registry, instance.Address)
+		killResults = append(killResults, result)
+
+		if result.err != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("✗ Failed to kill %s: %v\n", instance.Address, result.err)
+		} else if result.alreadyDead {
+			fmt.Printf("⚠ Instance %s appears to be already dead\n", instance.Address)
+		} else {
+			fmt.Printf("✓ Killed %s (PID %d)\n", instance.Address, result.pid)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Wait for all instances to clean up their registry entries
+	fmt.Printf("Waiting for instances to clean up registry entries...\n")
+
+	maxWaitTime := 10 // seconds
+	for i := 0; i < maxWaitTime; i++ {
+		time.Sleep(1 * time.Second)
+
+		remainingInstances, err := registry.ListInstancesCleaned(ctx)
+		if err != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Warning: failed to check registry status: %v\n", err)
+			continue
+		}
+
+		if len(remainingInstances) == 0 {
+			fmt.Printf("✓ All instances successfully removed from registry.\n")
+			break
+		}
+
+		if i == maxWaitTime-1 {
+			fmt.Printf("⚠ %d instances still in registry after %d seconds\n", len(remainingInstances), maxWaitTime)
+			for _, remaining := range remainingInstances {
+				fmt.Printf("  - %s\n", remaining.Address)
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Print summary
+	successful := 0
+	failed := 0
+	alreadyDead := 0
+
+	for _, result := range killResults {
+		if result.err != nil {
+			failed++
+		} else if result.alreadyDead {
+			alreadyDead++
+		} else {
+			successful++
+		}
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("\nSummary: ")
+	if successful > 0 {
+		fmt.Printf("Successfully killed %d instances. ", successful)
+	}
+	if alreadyDead > 0 {
+		fmt.Printf("%d were already dead. ", alreadyDead)
+	}
+	if failed > 0 {
+		fmt.Printf("%d failures.", failed)
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to kill %d out of %d instances", failed, len(instances))
+	}
+	fmt.Println()
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+type killResult struct {
+	address     string
+	pid         int
+	alreadyDead bool
+	err         error
+}
+
+func killInstanceProcess(ctx context.Context, registry *global.ClientRegistry, address string) killResult {
+	// Get gRPC client and process info
+	client, err := registry.GetClient(ctx, address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return killResult{address: address, alreadyDead: true, err: nil}
+	}
+
+	processInfo, err := client.State.GetProcessInfo(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return killResult{address: address, alreadyDead: true, err: nil}
+	}
+
+	pid := int(processInfo.ProcessId)
+
+	// Kill the process
+	if err := syscall.Kill(pid, syscall.SIGTERM); err != nil {
+		return killResult{address: address, pid: pid, err: err}
+	}
+
+	return killResult{address: address, pid: pid, err: nil}
+}
+
+func newInstanceListCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "list",
+		Aliases: []string{"l"},
+		Short:   "List all registered Cline instances",
+		Long:    `List all registered Cline instances with their status and connection details.`,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			if global.Clients == nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("clients not initialized")
+			}
+
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+			registry := global.Clients.GetRegistry()
+
+			// Load, cleanup stale local entries, and update health
+			instances, err := registry.ListInstancesCleaned(ctx)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to list instances: %w", err)
+			}
+			defaultInstance := registry.GetDefaultInstance()
+
+			if len(instances) == 0 {
+				fmt.Println("No Cline instances found.")
+				fmt.Println("Run 'cline instance new' to start a new instance, or 'cline task new \"...\"' to auto-start one.")
+				return nil
+			}
+
+			// Always output a table
+			w := tabwriter.NewWriter(os.Stdout, 0, 0, 2, ' ', 0)
+			fmt.Fprintln(w, "ADDRESS\tSTATUS\tVERSION\tLAST SEEN\tPID\tDEFAULT")
+
+			for _, instance := range instances {
+				isDefault := ""
+				if instance.Address == defaultInstance {
+					isDefault = "*"
+				}
+
+				lastSeen := instance.LastSeen.Format("15:04:05")
+				if time.Since(instance.LastSeen) > 24*time.Hour {
+					lastSeen = instance.LastSeen.Format("2006-01-02")
+				}
+
+				// Get PID via RPC if instance is healthy
+				pid := "N/A"
+				if instance.Status == grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_SERVING {
+					if client, err := registry.GetClient(ctx, instance.Address); err == nil {
+						if processInfo, err := client.State.GetProcessInfo(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{}); err == nil {
+							pid = fmt.Sprintf("%d", processInfo.ProcessId)
+							// Update version from RPC if available
+							if processInfo.Version != nil && *processInfo.Version != "" && *processInfo.Version != "unknown" {
+								instance.Version = *processInfo.Version
+							}
+						}
+					}
+				}
+
+				fmt.Fprintf(w, "%s\t%s\t%s\t%s\t%s\t%s\n",
+					instance.Address,
+					instance.Status,
+					instance.Version,
+					lastSeen,
+					pid,
+					isDefault,
+				)
+			}
+
+			w.Flush()
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newInstanceUseCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "use <address>",
+		Aliases: []string{"u"},
+		Short:   "Set the default Cline instance",
+		Long:    `Set the default Cline instance to use for subsequent commands.`,
+		Args:    cobra.ExactArgs(1),
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			address := args[0]
+
+			if global.Clients == nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("clients not initialized")
+			}
+
+			registry := global.Clients.GetRegistry()
+
+			// Verify the instance exists
+			_, err := registry.GetInstance(address)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("instance %s not found. Run 'cline instance list' to see available instances", address)
+			}
+
+			// Set as default
+			if err := registry.SetDefaultInstance(address); err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to set default instance: %w", err)
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Switched to instance: %s\n", address)
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newInstanceNewCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "new",
+		Aliases: []string{"n"},
+		Short:   "Create a new Cline instance",
+		Long:    `Create a new Cline instance with automatically assigned ports.`,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			if global.Clients == nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("clients not initialized")
+			}
+
+			fmt.Println("Starting new Cline instance...")
+
+			instance, err := global.Clients.StartNewInstance(ctx)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to start instance: %w", err)
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Successfully started new instance:\n")
+			fmt.Printf("  Address: %s\n", instance.Address)
+			fmt.Printf("  Core Port: %d\n", instance.CorePort())
+			fmt.Printf("  Host Bridge Port: %d\n", instance.HostPort())
+
+			// Check if this is now the default instance
+			registry := global.Clients.GetRegistry()
+			if registry.GetDefaultInstance() == instance.Address {
+				fmt.Printf("  Status: Default instance\n")
+			}
+
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	return cmd
+}

cli/pkg/cli/sqlite/locks.go

@@ -0,0 +1,366 @@
+package sqlite
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"database/sql"
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"net"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/common"
+	_ "github.com/mattn/go-sqlite3"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+// normalizeAddressVariants returns address variants to try when querying SQLite.
+// Handles localhost/127.0.0.1 equivalence by returning both forms.
+func normalizeAddressVariants(address string) []string {
+	variants := []string{address}
+	
+	// Extract host and port
+	host, port, err := net.SplitHostPort(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return variants
+	}
+	
+	// Add the alternate form for localhost/127.0.0.1
+	if host == "localhost" {
+		variants = append(variants, net.JoinHostPort("127.0.0.1", port))
+	} else if host == "127.0.0.1" {
+		variants = append(variants, net.JoinHostPort("localhost", port))
+	}
+	
+	return variants
+}
+
+// LockManager provides access to the SQLite locks database
+type LockManager struct {
+	dbPath string
+	db     *sql.DB
+}
+
+// NewLockManager creates a new lock manager
+func NewLockManager(clineDir string) (*LockManager, error) {
+	dbPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "locks.db")
+
+	// Ensure the directory exists (for future DB creation by cline-core)
+	dbDir := filepath.Dir(dbPath)
+	if err := os.MkdirAll(dbDir, 0755); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create database directory: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Check if database exists
+	if _, err := os.Stat(dbPath); os.IsNotExist(err) {
+		// Database doesn't exist - return manager with nil db
+		// All methods already handle this gracefully!
+		return &LockManager{dbPath: dbPath, db: nil}, nil
+	}
+
+	// Database exists - open it normally (no schema creation)
+	db, err := sql.Open("sqlite3", dbPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		// If we can't open existing database, return nil db manager
+		return &LockManager{dbPath: dbPath, db: nil}, nil
+	}
+
+	// Test the connection
+	if err := db.Ping(); err != nil {
+		db.Close()
+		// If connection fails, return nil db manager
+		return &LockManager{dbPath: dbPath, db: nil}, nil
+	}
+
+	return &LockManager{
+		dbPath: dbPath,
+		db:     db,
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// ensureConnection attempts to establish a database connection if one doesn't exist
+func (lm *LockManager) ensureConnection() error {
+	// If we already have a connection, we're done
+	if lm.db != nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Check if database exists now (created by cline-core)
+	if _, err := os.Stat(lm.dbPath); os.IsNotExist(err) {
+		return fmt.Errorf("database not available")
+	}
+
+	// Database exists, try to connect
+	db, err := sql.Open("sqlite3", lm.dbPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to connect to database: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if err := db.Ping(); err != nil {
+		db.Close()
+		return fmt.Errorf("database connection failed: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Success! Update our connection permanently
+	lm.db = db
+	return nil
+}
+
+// Close closes the database connection
+func (lm *LockManager) Close() error {
+	if lm.db != nil {
+		return lm.db.Close()
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// GetInstanceLocks returns all instance locks
+func (lm *LockManager) GetInstanceLocks() ([]common.LockRow, error) {
+	if err := lm.ensureConnection(); err != nil {
+		return []common.LockRow{}, nil
+	}
+
+	query := common.SelectInstanceLocksSQL
+
+	rows, err := lm.db.Query(query)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to query instance locks: %w", err)
+	}
+	defer rows.Close()
+
+	var locks []common.LockRow
+	for rows.Next() {
+		var lock common.LockRow
+		err := rows.Scan(&lock.ID, &lock.HeldBy, &lock.LockType, &lock.LockTarget, &lock.LockedAt)
+		if err != nil {
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to scan lock row: %w", err)
+		}
+		locks = append(locks, lock)
+	}
+
+	return locks, nil
+}
+
+// RemoveInstanceLock removes an instance lock by address
+func (lm *LockManager) RemoveInstanceLock(address string) error {
+	if err := lm.ensureConnection(); err != nil {
+		return nil // Gracefully handle missing database for cleanup operations
+	}
+
+	query := common.DeleteInstanceLockSQL
+	_, err := lm.db.Exec(query, address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to remove instance lock: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// HasInstanceAtAddress checks if an instance exists at the given address
+func (lm *LockManager) HasInstanceAtAddress(address string) (bool, error) {
+	if err := lm.ensureConnection(); err != nil {
+		return false, nil
+	}
+
+	query := common.CountInstanceLockSQL
+	var count int
+	err := lm.db.QueryRow(query, address).Scan(&count)
+	if err != nil {
+		return false, fmt.Errorf("failed to check instance existence: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return count > 0, nil
+}
+
+// GetInstanceInfo returns instance information directly from SQLite.
+// Handles localhost/127.0.0.1 equivalence by trying both variants.
+func (lm *LockManager) GetInstanceInfo(address string) (*common.CoreInstanceInfo, error) {
+	if err := lm.ensureConnection(); err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+
+	query := common.SelectInstanceLockByHolderSQL
+	variants := normalizeAddressVariants(address)
+	
+	var heldBy, lockTarget string
+	var lockedAt int64
+	var lastErr error
+
+	// Try each address variant (e.g., localhost:50607 and 127.0.0.1:50607)
+	for _, variant := range variants {
+		err := lm.db.QueryRow(query, variant).Scan(&heldBy, &lockTarget, &lockedAt)
+		if err == nil {
+			// Found it!
+			return &common.CoreInstanceInfo{
+				Address:            heldBy,
+				HostServiceAddress: lockTarget,
+				Status:             grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_UNKNOWN,
+				LastSeen:           time.Unix(lockedAt/1000, 0),
+			}, nil
+		}
+		if err != sql.ErrNoRows {
+			// Real error (not just "not found"), save it
+			lastErr = err
+		}
+	}
+	
+	// None of the variants were found
+	if lastErr != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to query instance: %w", lastErr)
+	}
+	return nil, fmt.Errorf("instance %s not found", address)
+}
+
+// ListInstancesWithHealthCheck returns all instances with real-time health checks
+func (lm *LockManager) ListInstancesWithHealthCheck(ctx context.Context) ([]*common.CoreInstanceInfo, error) {
+	if err := lm.ensureConnection(); err != nil {
+		return []*common.CoreInstanceInfo{}, nil
+	}
+
+	// Get all instance locks
+	locks, err := lm.GetInstanceLocks()
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to get instance locks: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	var instances []*common.CoreInstanceInfo
+
+	for _, lock := range locks {
+		// Create instance info using actual SQLite data
+		status, err := common.PerformHealthCheck(ctx, lock.HeldBy)
+		if status != grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_SERVING || err != nil {
+			time.Sleep(1 * time.Second)
+			status, err = common.PerformHealthCheck(ctx, lock.HeldBy)
+		}
+
+		info := &common.CoreInstanceInfo{
+			Address:            lock.HeldBy,
+			HostServiceAddress: lock.LockTarget,
+			Status:             status,
+			LastSeen:           time.Unix(lock.LockedAt/1000, 0),
+		}
+
+		instances = append(instances, info)
+	}
+
+	return instances, nil
+}
+
+// GetDefaultInstance reads the default instance from the settings file
+func GetDefaultInstance(clineDir string) (string, error) {
+	settingsPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+
+	data, err := os.ReadFile(settingsPath)
+	if err != nil {
+		if os.IsNotExist(err) {
+			return "", nil
+		}
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to read default instance file: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	var defaultInstance common.DefaultCoreInstance
+	if err := json.Unmarshal(data, &defaultInstance); err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to parse default instance JSON: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if defaultInstance.Address == "" {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("default instance not set in settings file")
+	}
+
+	return defaultInstance.Address, nil
+}
+
+// SetDefaultInstance writes the default instance to the settings file with proper locking
+func SetDefaultInstance(clineDir, address string) error {
+	// Create lock manager for this operation
+	lockManager, err := NewLockManager(clineDir)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("Warning: SQLite unavailable, writing without lock: %v\n", err)
+	}
+	defer lockManager.Close()
+
+	settingsPath := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings", "cli-default-instance.json")
+
+	// Generate a unique identifier for this CLI process
+	heldBy := fmt.Sprintf("cli-process-%d", os.Getpid())
+
+	// Use file lock for the write operation
+	return lockManager.WithFileLock(settingsPath, heldBy, func() error {
+		return writeDefaultInstanceJSONToDisk(clineDir, address)
+	})
+}
+
+func writeDefaultInstanceJSONToDisk(clineDir, address string) error {
+	settingsDir := filepath.Join(clineDir, common.SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER, "settings")
+	if err := os.MkdirAll(settingsDir, 0755); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create settings directory: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	settingsPath := filepath.Join(settingsDir, "cli-default-instance.json")
+
+	payload := common.DefaultCoreInstance{
+		Address:     address,
+		LastUpdated: time.Now().Format(time.RFC3339),
+	}
+
+	data, err := json.MarshalIndent(payload, "", "  ")
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to marshal default instance JSON: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if err := os.WriteFile(settingsPath, data, 0644); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to write default instance file: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// AcquireFileLock attempts to acquire a file lock
+func (lm *LockManager) AcquireFileLock(filePath, heldBy string) error {
+	if err := lm.ensureConnection(); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	now := time.Now().Unix() * 1000 // Convert to milliseconds
+
+	query := common.InsertFileLockSQL
+
+	_, err := lm.db.Exec(query, heldBy, filePath, now)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to acquire file lock for %s: %w", filePath, err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// ReleaseFileLock releases a file lock
+func (lm *LockManager) ReleaseFileLock(filePath, heldBy string) error {
+	if lm.db == nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	query := common.DeleteFileLockSQL
+
+	_, err := lm.db.Exec(query, heldBy, filePath)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to release file lock for %s: %w", filePath, err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// WithFileLock executes a function while holding a file lock
+func (lm *LockManager) WithFileLock(filePath, heldBy string, fn func() error) error {
+	if err := lm.AcquireFileLock(filePath, heldBy); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	defer func() {
+		if releaseErr := lm.ReleaseFileLock(filePath, heldBy); releaseErr != nil {
+			fmt.Printf("Warning: Failed to release file lock for %s: %v\n", filePath, releaseErr)
+		}
+	}()
+
+	return fn()
+}

cli/pkg/cli/task.go

@@ -0,0 +1,444 @@
+package cli
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"io"
+	"os"
+	"strings"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/task"
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+)
+
+func NewTaskCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "task",
+		Aliases: []string{"t"},
+		Short:   "Manage Cline tasks",
+		Long:    `Create, monitor, and manage Cline AI tasks.`,
+	}
+
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskNewCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskCancelCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskFollowCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskSendCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskViewCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskListCommand())
+	cmd.AddCommand(newTaskResumeCommand())
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+var taskManager *task.Manager
+
+func ensureTaskManager(ctx context.Context, address string) error {
+	if taskManager == nil || (address != "" && taskManager.GetCurrentInstance() != address) {
+		var err error
+		var instanceAddress string
+
+		if address != "" {
+			// Ensure instance exists at the specified address
+			if err := ensureInstanceAtAddress(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to ensure instance at address %s: %w", address, err)
+			}
+			taskManager, err = task.NewManagerForAddress(ctx, address)
+			instanceAddress = address
+		} else {
+			// Ensure default instance exists
+			if err := ensureDefaultInstance(ctx); err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to ensure default instance: %w", err)
+			}
+			taskManager, err = task.NewManagerForDefault(ctx)
+			if err == nil {
+				instanceAddress = taskManager.GetCurrentInstance()
+			}
+		}
+
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to create task manager: %w", err)
+		}
+
+		// Always set the instance we're using as the default
+		registry := global.Clients.GetRegistry()
+		if err := registry.SetDefaultInstance(instanceAddress); err != nil {
+			// Log warning but don't fail - this is not critical
+			fmt.Printf("Warning: failed to set default instance: %v\n", err)
+		}
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// ensureInstanceAtAddress ensures an instance exists at the given address
+func ensureInstanceAtAddress(ctx context.Context, address string) error {
+	if global.Clients == nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("global clients not initialized")
+	}
+	return global.Clients.EnsureInstanceAtAddress(ctx, address)
+}
+
+// ensureDefaultInstance ensures a default instance exists
+func ensureDefaultInstance(ctx context.Context) error {
+	if global.Clients == nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("global clients not initialized")
+	}
+
+	// Check if we have any instances in the registry
+	registry := global.Clients.GetRegistry()
+	if registry.GetDefaultInstance() == "" {
+		// No default instance, start a new one
+		instance, err := global.Clients.StartNewInstance(ctx)
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to start new default instance: %w", err)
+		}
+
+		// Set the new instance as default
+		if err := registry.SetDefaultInstance(instance.Address); err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to set default instance: %w", err)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+func newTaskNewCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var (
+		images     []string
+		files      []string
+		wait       bool
+		workspaces []string
+		address    string
+		mode       string
+	)
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "new <prompt>",
+		Aliases: []string{"n"},
+		Short:   "Create a new task",
+		Long:    `Create a new Cline task with the specified prompt. If no Cline instance exists at the specified address, a new one will be started automatically.`,
+		Args:    cobra.MinimumNArgs(0),
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			// Get content from both args and stdin
+			prompt, err := getContentFromStdinAndArgs(args)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to read prompt: %w", err)
+			}
+
+			// Validate that prompt is passed in call
+			if prompt == "" {
+				return fmt.Errorf("prompt required: provide as argument or pipe via stdin")
+			}
+
+			// Ensure task manager is initialized
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			// Set mode if provided
+			if mode != "" {
+				if err := taskManager.SetMode(ctx, mode, nil, nil, nil); err != nil {
+					return fmt.Errorf("failed to set mode: %w", err)
+				}
+				fmt.Printf("Mode set to: %s\n", mode)
+			}
+
+			// Create the task
+			taskID, err := taskManager.CreateTask(ctx, prompt, images, files, workspaces)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to create task: %w", err)
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Task created successfully with ID: %s\n", taskID)
+			fmt.Printf("Using instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+
+			// Wait for completion if requested
+			if wait {
+				fmt.Println("Following task conversation...")
+				return taskManager.FollowConversation(ctx)
+			}
+
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().StringSliceVarP(&images, "image", "i", nil, "attach image files")
+	cmd.Flags().StringSliceVarP(&files, "file", "f", nil, "attach files")
+	cmd.Flags().BoolVar(&wait, "wait", false, "wait for task completion")
+	cmd.Flags().StringSliceVarP(&workspaces, "workdir", "w", nil, "workdir directory paths")
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+	cmd.Flags().StringVarP(&mode, "mode", "m", "", "mode (act|plan)")
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newTaskCancelCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var address string
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "cancel",
+		Aliases: []string{"c"},
+		Short:   "Cancel the current task",
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			if err := taskManager.CancelTask(ctx); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			fmt.Println("Task cancelled successfully")
+			fmt.Printf("Instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newTaskSendCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var (
+		images  []string
+		files   []string
+		address string
+		mode    string
+		approve string
+	)
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "send [message]",
+		Aliases: []string{"s"},
+		Short:   "Send a followup message to the current task and/or update mode/approve",
+		Long:    `Send a followup message to continue the conversation with the current task and/or update mode/approve.`,
+		Args:    cobra.MinimumNArgs(0),
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			// Get content from both args and stdin
+			message, err := getContentFromStdinAndArgs(args)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to read message: %w", err)
+			}
+
+			if message == "" && len(images) == 0 && len(files) == 0 && mode == "" && approve == "" {
+				return fmt.Errorf("content (message, files, images) required unless using --mode or --approve flags")
+			}
+
+			if approve != "" && approve != "true" && approve != "false" {
+				return fmt.Errorf("--approve must be 'true' or 'false'")
+			}
+
+			if approve != "" && mode != "" {
+				return fmt.Errorf("cannot use --approve and --mode together")
+			}
+
+			// Ensure task manager is initialized
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			sendDisabled, err := taskManager.CheckSendDisabled(ctx)
+
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("failed to check if message can be sent: %w", err)
+			}
+
+			if sendDisabled {
+				fmt.Println("Cannot send message: task is currently busy")
+				return nil
+			}
+
+			if mode != "" {
+				if err := taskManager.SetModeAndSendMessage(ctx, mode, message, images, files); err != nil {
+					return fmt.Errorf("failed to set mode and send message: %w", err)
+				}
+				fmt.Printf("Mode set to %s and message sent successfully.\n", mode)
+
+			} else {
+				if err := taskManager.SendMessage(ctx, message, images, files, approve); err != nil {
+					return err
+				}
+				fmt.Printf("Message sent successfully.\n")
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().StringSliceVarP(&images, "image", "i", nil, "attach image files")
+	cmd.Flags().StringSliceVarP(&files, "file", "f", nil, "attach files")
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+	cmd.Flags().StringVarP(&mode, "mode", "m", "", "mode (act|plan)")
+	cmd.Flags().StringVarP(&approve, "approve", "a", "", "approve (true) or deny (false) pending request")
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newTaskFollowCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var address string
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "follow",
+		Aliases: []string{"f"},
+		Short:   "Follow current task conversation in real-time",
+		Long:    `Follow the current task conversation, displaying new messages as they arrive in real-time.`,
+		Args:    cobra.NoArgs,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Using instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+
+			return taskManager.FollowConversation(ctx)
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newTaskViewCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var (
+		current bool
+		summary bool
+		address string
+	)
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "view",
+		Aliases: []string{"v"},
+		Short:   "View task conversation",
+		Long:    `Output conversation until next completion, with options for current state or summary only.`,
+		Args:    cobra.NoArgs,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Using instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+
+			if current {
+				return taskManager.ShowConversation(ctx)
+			} else if summary {
+				return taskManager.GatherFinalSummary(ctx)
+			} else {
+				return taskManager.FollowConversationUntilCompletion(ctx)
+			}
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().BoolVarP(&current, "current", "c", false, "output current conversation without following")
+	cmd.Flags().BoolVarP(&summary, "summary", "s", false, "outputs only the completion summary")
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newTaskListCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var address string
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "list",
+		Aliases: []string{"l"},
+		Short:   "List recent task history",
+		Long:    `Display recent tasks from task history.`,
+		Args:    cobra.NoArgs,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+
+			// Ensure task manager is initialized
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Using instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+
+			return taskManager.ListTasks(ctx)
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+	return cmd
+}
+
+func newTaskResumeCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var address string
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:     "resume <task-id>",
+		Aliases: []string{"r"},
+		Short:   "Resume a task by ID",
+		Long:    `Resume an existing task by ID.`,
+		Args:    cobra.ExactArgs(1),
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			ctx := cmd.Context()
+			taskID := args[0]
+
+			// Ensure task manager is initialized
+			if err := ensureTaskManager(ctx, address); err != nil {
+				return err
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Using instance: %s\n", taskManager.GetCurrentInstance())
+
+			return taskManager.ResumeTask(ctx, taskID)
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().StringVar(&address, "address", "", "specific Cline instance address to use")
+	return cmd
+}
+
+// getContentFromStdinAndArgs reads content from both command line args and stdin, and combines them
+func getContentFromStdinAndArgs(args []string) (string, error) {
+	var content strings.Builder
+
+	// Add command line args first (if any)
+	if len(args) > 0 {
+		content.WriteString(strings.Join(args, " "))
+	}
+
+	// Check if stdin has data
+	stat, err := os.Stdin.Stat()
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to stat stdin: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Check if data is being piped to stdin
+	if (stat.Mode() & os.ModeCharDevice) == 0 {
+		stdinBytes, err := io.ReadAll(os.Stdin)
+		if err != nil {
+			return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to read from stdin: %w", err)
+		}
+
+		stdinContent := strings.TrimSpace(string(stdinBytes))
+		if stdinContent != "" {
+			if content.Len() > 0 {
+				content.WriteString(" ")
+			}
+			content.WriteString(stdinContent)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return content.String(), nil
+}
+
+// CleanupTaskManager cleans up the task manager resources
+func CleanupTaskManager() {
+	if taskManager != nil {
+		taskManager.Cleanup()
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/cli/task/manager.go

@@ -0,0 +1,946 @@
+package task
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"sync"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/display"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/global"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/handlers"
+	"github.com/cline/cli/pkg/cli/types"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/client"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+)
+
+// Manager handles task execution and message display
+type Manager struct {
+	mu               sync.RWMutex
+	client           *client.ClineClient
+	clientAddress    string
+	state            *types.ConversationState
+	renderer         *display.Renderer
+	streamingDisplay *display.StreamingDisplay
+	handlerRegistry  *handlers.HandlerRegistry
+}
+
+// NewManager creates a new task manager
+func NewManager(client *client.ClineClient) *Manager {
+	state := types.NewConversationState()
+	renderer := display.NewRenderer()
+	streamingDisplay := display.NewStreamingDisplay(state, renderer)
+
+	// Create handler registry and register handlers
+	registry := handlers.NewHandlerRegistry()
+	registry.Register(handlers.NewAskHandler())
+	registry.Register(handlers.NewSayHandler())
+
+	return &Manager{
+		client:           client,
+		clientAddress:    "", // Will be set when client is provided
+		state:            state,
+		renderer:         renderer,
+		streamingDisplay: streamingDisplay,
+		handlerRegistry:  registry,
+	}
+}
+
+// NewManagerForAddress creates a new task manager for a specific instance address
+func NewManagerForAddress(ctx context.Context, address string) (*Manager, error) {
+	client, err := global.GetClientForAddress(ctx, address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to get client for address %s: %w", address, err)
+	}
+
+	manager := NewManager(client)
+	manager.clientAddress = address
+	return manager, nil
+}
+
+// NewManagerForDefault creates a new task manager using the default instance
+func NewManagerForDefault(ctx context.Context) (*Manager, error) {
+	client, err := global.GetDefaultClient(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to get default client: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	manager := NewManager(client)
+
+	// Get the default instance address
+	if global.Clients != nil {
+		manager.clientAddress = global.Clients.GetRegistry().GetDefaultInstance()
+	}
+
+	return manager, nil
+}
+
+// SwitchToInstance switches the manager to use a different Cline instance
+func (m *Manager) SwitchToInstance(ctx context.Context, address string) error {
+	m.mu.Lock()
+	defer m.mu.Unlock()
+
+	// Get client for the new address
+	newClient, err := global.GetClientForAddress(ctx, address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get client for address %s: %w", address, err)
+	}
+
+	// Update the client and address
+	m.client = newClient
+	m.clientAddress = address
+
+	if global.Config.Verbose {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Switched to instance: %s", address)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// GetCurrentInstance returns the address of the current instance
+func (m *Manager) GetCurrentInstance() string {
+	m.mu.RLock()
+	defer m.mu.RUnlock()
+	return m.clientAddress
+}
+
+// CreateTask creates a new task
+func (m *Manager) CreateTask(ctx context.Context, prompt string, images, files []string, workspacePaths []string) (string, error) {
+	m.mu.Lock()
+	defer m.mu.Unlock()
+
+	if global.Config.Verbose {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Creating task: %s", prompt)
+		if len(files) > 0 {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Files: %v", files)
+		}
+		if len(images) > 0 {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Images: %v", images)
+		}
+		if len(workspacePaths) > 0 {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Workspaces: %v", workspacePaths)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Check if there's an active task and cancel it first
+	if err := m.cancelExistingTaskIfNeeded(ctx); err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to cancel existing task: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Create task request
+	req := &cline.NewTaskRequest{
+		Text:           prompt,
+		Images:         images,
+		Files:          files,
+	}
+
+	resp, err := m.client.Task.NewTask(ctx, req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to create task: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	taskID := resp.Value
+
+	return taskID, nil
+}
+
+// cancelExistingTaskIfNeeded checks if there's an active task and cancels it
+func (m *Manager) cancelExistingTaskIfNeeded(ctx context.Context) error {
+	// Try to get the current state to check if there's an active task
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		// If we can't get state, assume no active task and continue
+		if global.Config.Verbose {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Could not get state to check for active task: %v", err)
+		}
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Properly parse the state to check if there's actually an active task
+	if state.StateJson != "" {
+		var stateData types.ExtensionState
+		if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(state.StateJson), &stateData); err != nil {
+			// If we can't parse state, assume no active task
+			if global.Config.Verbose {
+				m.renderer.RenderDebug("Could not parse state JSON: %v", err)
+			}
+			return nil
+		}
+
+		// Check if there's actually an active task
+		if stateData.CurrentTaskItem != nil && stateData.CurrentTaskItem.Id != "" {
+			if global.Config.Verbose {
+				m.renderer.RenderDebug("Found active task %s, cancelling...", stateData.CurrentTaskItem.Id)
+			}
+
+			// Cancel the existing task
+			_, err := m.client.Task.CancelTask(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+			if err != nil {
+				if global.Config.Verbose {
+					m.renderer.RenderDebug("Cancel task returned error: %v", err)
+				}
+			} else {
+				fmt.Println("Cancelled existing task to start new one")
+			}
+		}
+	} 
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// CheckSendDisabled determines if we can send a message to the current task
+// We duplicate the logic from buttonConfig::getButtonConfig
+func (m *Manager) CheckSendDisabled(ctx context.Context) (bool, error) {
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return false, fmt.Errorf("failed to get latest state: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(state.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return false, fmt.Errorf("failed to extract messages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(messages) == 0 {
+		return false, nil
+	}
+
+	// Use final message to perform validation
+	lastMessage := messages[len(messages)-1]
+
+	// Error types which we allow sending on
+	errorTypes := []string{
+		string(types.AskTypeAPIReqFailed),           // "api_req_failed"
+		string(types.AskTypeMistakeLimitReached),    // "mistake_limit_reached"
+		string(types.AskTypeAutoApprovalMaxReached), // "auto_approval_max_req_reached"
+	}
+
+	isError := false
+
+	// Check if message is an error type
+	if lastMessage.Type == types.MessageTypeAsk {
+		for _, errType := range errorTypes {
+			if lastMessage.Ask == errType {
+				isError = true
+				break
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Streaming and error check
+	if lastMessage.Partial && !isError {
+		if global.Config.Verbose {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Send disabled: task is streaming and non-error")
+		}
+		return true, nil
+	}
+
+	// All ask messages allow sending
+	if lastMessage.Type == types.MessageTypeAsk {
+		if global.Config.Verbose {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Send enabled: ask message")
+		}
+		return false, nil
+	}
+
+	// Technically unnecessary but implements getButtonConfig 1-1
+	if lastMessage.Type == types.MessageTypeSay && lastMessage.Say == string(types.SayTypeAPIReqStarted) {
+		if global.Config.Verbose {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Send disabled: API request is active")
+		}
+		return true, nil
+	}
+
+	if global.Config.Verbose {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Send disabled: default fallback")
+	}
+
+	return true, nil
+}
+
+// SendMessage sends a followup message to the current task
+func (m *Manager) SendMessage(ctx context.Context, message string, images, files []string, approve string) error {
+	responseType := "messageResponse"
+
+	if approve == "true" {
+		responseType = "yesButtonClicked"
+	}
+
+	if approve == "false" {
+		responseType = "noButtonClicked"
+	}
+
+	if global.Config.Verbose {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Sending message: %s", message)
+		if len(files) > 0 {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Files: %v", files)
+		}
+		if len(images) > 0 {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Images: %v", images)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Send the followup message using AskResponse
+	req := &cline.AskResponseRequest{
+		ResponseType: responseType,
+		Text:         message,
+		Images:       images,
+		Files:        files,
+	}
+
+	_, err := m.client.Task.AskResponse(ctx, req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to send message: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// SetMode sets the Plan/Act mode for the current Cline instance and optionally sends message
+func (m *Manager) SetMode(ctx context.Context, mode string, message *string, images, files []string) error {
+	if mode != "act" && mode != "plan" {
+		return fmt.Errorf("invalid mode '%s': must be 'act' or 'plan'", mode)
+	}
+
+	var protoMode cline.PlanActMode
+	if mode == "plan" {
+		protoMode = cline.PlanActMode_PLAN
+	} else {
+		protoMode = cline.PlanActMode_ACT
+	}
+
+	req := &cline.TogglePlanActModeRequest{
+		Metadata: &cline.Metadata{},
+		Mode:     protoMode,
+	}
+
+	if message != nil {
+		req.ChatContent = &cline.ChatContent{
+			Message: message,
+			Images:  images,
+			Files:   files,
+		}
+	}
+
+	_, err := m.client.State.TogglePlanActModeProto(ctx, req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to set mode to '%s': %w", mode, err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// SetModeAndSendMessage sets the mode and sends a message in one operation
+// Handles task restoration internally if the mode switch cancels the current task
+func (m *Manager) SetModeAndSendMessage(ctx context.Context, mode, message string, images, files []string) error {
+	if mode != "act" && mode != "plan" {
+		return fmt.Errorf("invalid mode '%s': must be 'act' or 'plan'", mode)
+	}
+
+	taskId, err := m.getCurrentTaskId(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get current task ID: %w", err)
+	}
+	fmt.Printf("Current task ID: %s\n", taskId)
+
+	var protoMode cline.PlanActMode
+	if mode == "plan" {
+		protoMode = cline.PlanActMode_PLAN
+	} else {
+		protoMode = cline.PlanActMode_ACT
+	}
+
+	req := &cline.TogglePlanActModeRequest{
+		Metadata: &cline.Metadata{},
+		Mode:     protoMode,
+		ChatContent: &cline.ChatContent{
+			Message: &message,
+			Images:  images,
+			Files:   files,
+		},
+	}
+
+	result, err := m.client.State.TogglePlanActModeProto(ctx, req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to set mode to '%s': %w", mode, err)
+	}
+
+	taskPreserved := result.Value
+
+	if taskPreserved {
+		fmt.Printf("Message sent as part of mode change\n")
+		return nil
+	} else {
+		if message != "" || len(images) > 0 || len(files) > 0 {
+			fmt.Printf("Task was cancelled, restoring task ID: %s\n", taskId)
+
+			err = m.ReinitExistingTaskFromId(ctx, taskId)
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("Failed to restore task: %w", err)
+			}
+			fmt.Printf("Task restored successfully\n")
+
+			// Hardcoded sleep should be replaced with a way to fetch whether task is ready algorithmically
+			time.Sleep(1 * time.Second)
+
+			err = m.SendMessage(ctx, message, images, files, "")
+			if err != nil {
+				return fmt.Errorf("Failed to send message: %w", err)
+			}
+			fmt.Printf("Message sent to restored task\n")
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// getCurrentTaskId extracts the current task ID from the server state
+func (m *Manager) getCurrentTaskId(ctx context.Context) (string, error) {
+	// Get the latest state
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to get state: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Parse the server state JSON
+	var stateData types.ExtensionState
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(state.StateJson), &stateData); err != nil {
+		return "", fmt.Errorf("failed to parse state JSON: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Extract current task ID
+	if stateData.CurrentTaskItem != nil && stateData.CurrentTaskItem.Id != "" {
+		return stateData.CurrentTaskItem.Id, nil
+	}
+
+	return "", fmt.Errorf("no current task found in state")
+}
+
+// ReinitExistingTaskFromId reinitializes an existing task from the given task ID
+func (m *Manager) ReinitExistingTaskFromId(ctx context.Context, taskId string) error {
+	req := &cline.StringRequest{Value: taskId}
+	resp, err := m.client.Task.ShowTaskWithId(ctx, req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("Failed to reinitialize task %s: %w", taskId, err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Successfully reinitialized task: %s (ID: %s)\n", taskId, resp.Id)
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// ResumeTask resumes an existing task by ID
+func (m *Manager) ResumeTask(ctx context.Context, taskID string) error {
+	m.mu.Lock()
+	defer m.mu.Unlock()
+
+	if global.Config.Verbose {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Resuming task: %s", taskID)
+	}
+
+	// This call handles cancellation of any active task
+	if err := m.ReinitExistingTaskFromId(ctx, taskID); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to resume task %s: %w", taskID, err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Task %s resumed successfully\n", taskID)
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// CancelTask cancels the current task
+func (m *Manager) CancelTask(ctx context.Context) error {
+	m.mu.Lock()
+	defer m.mu.Unlock()
+
+	_, err := m.client.Task.CancelTask(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to cancel task: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// ListTasks retrieves and displays task history
+func (m *Manager) ListTasks(ctx context.Context) error {
+	m.mu.RLock()
+	defer m.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	req := &cline.GetTaskHistoryRequest{
+		FavoritesOnly:        false,
+		SearchQuery:          "",
+		SortBy:               "oldest",
+		CurrentWorkspaceOnly: false,
+	}
+
+	resp, err := m.client.Task.GetTaskHistory(ctx, req)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get task history: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(resp.Tasks) == 0 {
+		fmt.Println("No task history found.")
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	return m.renderer.RenderTaskList(resp.Tasks)
+}
+
+// GatherFinalSummary attempts to gather the latest completion_result output and display it
+func (m *Manager) GatherFinalSummary(ctx context.Context) error {
+	m.mu.RLock()
+	defer m.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get state: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(state.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to extract messages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	for i := len(messages) - 1; i >= 0; i-- {
+		msg := messages[i]
+
+		// Check if this is a completion result SAY message
+		if msg.IsSay() && msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeCompletionResult) {
+			return m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// ShowConversation displays the current conversation
+func (m *Manager) ShowConversation(ctx context.Context) error {
+	m.mu.RLock()
+	defer m.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	// Get the latest state which contains messages
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to get state: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Parse the state JSON to extract messages
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(state.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to extract messages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(messages) == 0 {
+		fmt.Println("No conversation history found.")
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Display messages
+	for i, msg := range messages {
+		m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+func (m *Manager) FollowConversation(ctx context.Context) error {
+	fmt.Println("Following task conversation... (Press Ctrl+C to exit)")
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(ctx)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Create stream coordinator
+	coordinator := NewStreamCoordinator()
+
+	// Load history first
+	totalMessageCount, err := m.loadAndDisplayRecentHistory(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Warning: Failed to load conversation history: %v", err)
+		totalMessageCount = 0
+	}
+	coordinator.SetConversationTurnStartIndex(totalMessageCount)
+
+	fmt.Println("\n--- Live updates ---")
+
+	// Start both streams concurrently
+	errChan := make(chan error, 2)
+
+	if global.Config.OutputFormat == "json" {
+		go m.handleStateStream(ctx, coordinator, errChan, nil)
+	} else {
+		go m.handleStateStream(ctx, coordinator, errChan, nil)
+		go m.handlePartialMessageStream(ctx, coordinator, errChan)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for either stream to error or context cancellation
+	select {
+	case <-ctx.Done():
+		return ctx.Err()
+	case err := <-errChan:
+		cancel()
+		return err
+	}
+}
+
+// FollowConversationUntilCompletion streams conversation updates until task completion
+func (m *Manager) FollowConversationUntilCompletion(ctx context.Context) error {
+	fmt.Println("Streaming conversation until completion... (Press Ctrl+C to exit)")
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(ctx)
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Create stream coordinator
+	coordinator := NewStreamCoordinator()
+
+	// Get current message count without displaying history
+	totalMessageCount, err := m.getCurrentMessageCount(ctx)
+	if err != nil {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Warning: Failed to get current message count: %v", err)
+		totalMessageCount = 0
+	}
+	coordinator.SetConversationTurnStartIndex(totalMessageCount)
+
+	// Start both streams concurrently
+	errChan := make(chan error, 2)
+	completionChan := make(chan bool, 1)
+
+	if global.Config.OutputFormat == "json" {
+		go m.handleStateStream(ctx, coordinator, errChan, completionChan)
+	} else {
+		go m.handleStateStream(ctx, coordinator, errChan, completionChan)
+		go m.handlePartialMessageStream(ctx, coordinator, errChan)
+	}
+
+	// Wait for completion, error, or context cancellation
+	select {
+	case <-ctx.Done():
+		return ctx.Err()
+	case <-completionChan:
+		cancel()
+		return nil
+	case err := <-errChan:
+		cancel()
+		return err
+	}
+}
+
+// handleStateStream handles the SubscribeToState stream
+func (m *Manager) handleStateStream(ctx context.Context, coordinator *StreamCoordinator, errChan chan error, completionChan chan bool) {
+	stateStream, err := m.client.State.SubscribeToState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		errChan <- fmt.Errorf("failed to subscribe to state: %w", err)
+		return
+	}
+
+	for {
+		select {
+		case <-ctx.Done():
+			return
+		default:
+			stateUpdate, err := stateStream.Recv()
+			if err != nil {
+				m.renderer.RenderDebug("State stream receive error: %v", err)
+				errChan <- fmt.Errorf("failed to receive state update: %w", err)
+				return
+			}
+
+			var pErr error
+
+			if global.Config.OutputFormat == "json" {
+				pErr = m.processStateUpdateJsonMode(stateUpdate, coordinator, completionChan)
+			} else {
+				pErr = m.processStateUpdate(stateUpdate, coordinator, completionChan)
+			}
+
+			if pErr != nil {
+				m.renderer.RenderDebug("State processing error: %v", pErr)
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+func (m *Manager) processStateUpdateJsonMode(stateUpdate *cline.State, coordinator *StreamCoordinator, completionChan chan bool) error {
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(stateUpdate.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	// Process messages from current conversation turn onwards
+	startIndex := coordinator.GetConversationTurnStartIndex()
+
+	var foundCompletion bool
+	var displayedUsage bool
+
+	for i := startIndex; i < len(messages); i++ {
+		msg := messages[i]
+
+		if global.Config.Verbose {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("State message %d: type=%s, say=%s", i, msg.Type, msg.Say)
+		}
+
+		// Exit after we've seen a task completion & printed out the usage info
+		if msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeCompletionResult) {
+			foundCompletion = true
+		}
+
+		// Determine if message is ready to be displayed now
+		shouldDisplay := true
+
+		switch {
+		case msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeAPIReqStarted):
+			shouldDisplay = false
+			apiInfo := types.APIRequestInfo{Cost: -1}
+			if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &apiInfo); err == nil && apiInfo.Cost >= 0 {
+				shouldDisplay = true
+				displayedUsage = true
+			}
+		}
+
+		// Skip if message is partial, except for a specific edge case
+		if msg.Partial {
+			// Exception: display if type=say, text="", say="text"
+			if msg.IsSay() && msg.Text == "" && msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeText) {
+				shouldDisplay = true
+			} else {
+				shouldDisplay = false
+			}
+		}
+
+		// Display valid messages, exit as soon as we hit a non-valid message
+		if shouldDisplay {
+			coordinator.CompleteTurn(i + 1) // Mark the message as complete as soon as we print it
+			m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+		} else {
+			break
+		}
+	}
+
+	// We only want to exit after we've displayed the usage, for the case of seeing completion result
+	if completionChan != nil && foundCompletion && displayedUsage {
+		completionChan <- true
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// processStateUpdate processes state updates and supports logic for handling task competion markers
+func (m *Manager) processStateUpdate(stateUpdate *cline.State, coordinator *StreamCoordinator, completionChan chan bool) error {
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(stateUpdate.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	// Process messages from current conversation turn onwards
+	startIndex := coordinator.GetConversationTurnStartIndex()
+
+	var foundCompletion bool
+	var displayedUsage bool
+
+	for i := startIndex; i < len(messages); i++ {
+		msg := messages[i]
+
+		if global.Config.Verbose {
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("State message %d: type=%s, say=%s", i, msg.Type, msg.Say)
+		}
+
+		// Exit after we've seen a task completion & printed out the usage info
+		if msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeCompletionResult) {
+			foundCompletion = true
+		}
+
+		// Currently handling a subset of message types for displaying
+		switch {
+		case msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeUserFeedback):
+			if !coordinator.IsProcessedInCurrentTurn("user_msg") {
+				m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+				coordinator.MarkProcessedInCurrentTurn("user_msg")
+			}
+
+		case msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeCheckpointCreated):
+			if !coordinator.IsProcessedInCurrentTurn("checkpoint") {
+				m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+				coordinator.MarkProcessedInCurrentTurn("checkpoint")
+			}
+
+		case msg.Say == string(types.SayTypeAPIReqStarted):
+			apiInfo := types.APIRequestInfo{Cost: -1}
+			if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(msg.Text), &apiInfo); err == nil && apiInfo.Cost >= 0 {
+				fmt.Println() // adds a separator between cline message and usage message
+				m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+				coordinator.CompleteTurn(len(messages))
+				displayedUsage = true
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	// We only want to exit after we've displayed the usage, for the case of seeing completion result
+	if completionChan != nil && foundCompletion && displayedUsage {
+		completionChan <- true
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// handlePartialMessageStream handles the SubscribeToPartialMessage stream for streaming assistant text
+func (m *Manager) handlePartialMessageStream(ctx context.Context, coordinator *StreamCoordinator, errChan chan error) {
+	partialStream, err := m.client.Ui.SubscribeToPartialMessage(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		errChan <- fmt.Errorf("failed to subscribe to partial messages: %w", err)
+		return
+	}
+
+	for {
+		select {
+		case <-ctx.Done():
+			return
+		default:
+			protoMsg, err := partialStream.Recv()
+			if err != nil {
+				m.renderer.RenderDebug("Partial stream receive error: %v", err)
+				errChan <- fmt.Errorf("failed to receive partial message: %w", err)
+				return
+			}
+
+			// Convert proto message to our Message struct
+			msg := types.ConvertProtoToMessage(protoMsg)
+
+			// Debug: Log received message (always show for debugging)
+			m.renderer.RenderDebug("Received streaming message: type=%s, partial=%v, text_len=%d",
+				msg.Type, msg.Partial, len(msg.Text))
+
+			// Handle the message with streaming support for de-dupping
+			if err := m.handleStreamingMessage(msg); err != nil {
+				m.renderer.RenderDebug("Error handling streaming message: %v", err)
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// handleStreamingMessage handles a streaming message
+func (m *Manager) handleStreamingMessage(msg *types.ClineMessage) error {
+	// Debug: Always log what we're processing
+	m.renderer.RenderDebug("Processing message: timestamp=%d, partial=%v, type=%s, text_preview=%s",
+		msg.Timestamp, msg.Partial, msg.Type, m.truncateText(msg.Text, 50))
+
+	// Use streaming display which handles deduplication internally
+	if err := m.streamingDisplay.HandlePartialMessage(msg); err != nil {
+		m.renderer.RenderDebug("Streaming display failed, using fallback: %v", err)
+		// Fallback to regular display
+		return m.displayMessage(msg, true, false, -1)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// truncateText truncates text for debug display
+func (m *Manager) truncateText(text string, maxLen int) string {
+	if len(text) <= maxLen {
+		return text
+	}
+	return text[:maxLen] + "..."
+}
+
+// displayMessage displays a single message using the handler system
+func (m *Manager) displayMessage(msg *types.ClineMessage, isLast, isPartial bool, messageIndex int) error {
+	if global.Config.OutputFormat == "json" {
+		return m.outputMessageAsJSON(msg)
+	} else {
+		dc := &handlers.DisplayContext{
+			State:        m.state,
+			Renderer:     m.renderer,
+			IsLast:       isLast,
+			IsPartial:    isPartial,
+			MessageIndex: messageIndex,
+		}
+
+		return m.handlerRegistry.Handle(msg, dc)
+	}
+}
+
+// outputMessageAsJSON prints a single cline message as json
+func (m *Manager) outputMessageAsJSON(msg *types.ClineMessage) error {
+	jsonBytes, err := json.MarshalIndent(msg, "", "  ")
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to marshal message as JSON: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Println(string(jsonBytes))
+	return nil
+}
+
+// getCurrentMessageCount gets the current message count without displaying messages
+func (m *Manager) getCurrentMessageCount(ctx context.Context) (int, error) {
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, fmt.Errorf("failed to get state: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(state.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, fmt.Errorf("failed to extract messages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return len(messages), nil
+}
+
+// loadAndDisplayRecentHistory loads and displays recent conversation history and returns the total number of existing messages
+func (m *Manager) loadAndDisplayRecentHistory(ctx context.Context) (int, error) {
+	// Get the latest state which contains messages
+	state, err := m.client.State.GetLatestState(ctx, &cline.EmptyRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, fmt.Errorf("failed to get state: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Parse the state JSON to extract messages
+	messages, err := m.extractMessagesFromState(state.StateJson)
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, fmt.Errorf("failed to extract messages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(messages) == 0 {
+		fmt.Println("No conversation history found.")
+		return 0, nil
+	}
+
+	// Show only the last 100 messages by default
+	const maxHistoryMessages = 100
+	totalMessages := len(messages)
+	startIndex := 0
+
+	if totalMessages > maxHistoryMessages {
+		startIndex = totalMessages - maxHistoryMessages
+		fmt.Printf("--- Conversation history (%d of %d messages) ---\n", maxHistoryMessages, totalMessages)
+	} else {
+		fmt.Printf("--- Conversation history (%d messages) ---\n", totalMessages)
+	}
+
+	// Display recent messages
+	for i := startIndex; i < len(messages); i++ {
+		msg := messages[i]
+
+		// Display the message
+		m.displayMessage(msg, false, false, i)
+	}
+
+	// Return the total number of messages in the conversation
+	return totalMessages, nil
+}
+
+// extractMessagesFromState parses the state JSON and extracts messages
+func (m *Manager) extractMessagesFromState(stateJson string) ([]*types.ClineMessage, error) {
+	return types.ExtractMessagesFromStateJSON(stateJson)
+}
+
+// GetState returns the current conversation state
+func (m *Manager) GetState() *types.ConversationState {
+	return m.state
+}
+
+// Cleanup cleans up resources
+func (m *Manager) Cleanup() {
+	// Clean up streaming display resources if needed
+	if m.streamingDisplay != nil {
+		m.streamingDisplay.Cleanup()
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/cli/task/stream_coordinator.go

@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+package task
+
+// StreamCoordinator manages coordination between SubscribeToState and SubscribeToPartialMessage streams
+type StreamCoordinator struct {
+	conversationTurnStartIndex int             // First message index of current turn
+	processedInCurrentTurn     map[string]bool // What we've handled in THIS turn
+}
+
+// NewStreamCoordinator creates a new stream coordinator
+func NewStreamCoordinator() *StreamCoordinator {
+	return &StreamCoordinator{
+		conversationTurnStartIndex: 0,
+		processedInCurrentTurn:     make(map[string]bool),
+	}
+}
+
+// SetConversationTurnStartIndex sets the starting index for the current conversation turn
+func (sc *StreamCoordinator) SetConversationTurnStartIndex(index int) {
+	sc.conversationTurnStartIndex = index
+}
+
+// GetConversationTurnStartIndex returns the starting index for the current conversation turn
+func (sc *StreamCoordinator) GetConversationTurnStartIndex() int {
+	return sc.conversationTurnStartIndex
+}
+
+// MarkProcessedInCurrentTurn marks an item as processed in the current turn
+func (sc *StreamCoordinator) MarkProcessedInCurrentTurn(key string) {
+	sc.processedInCurrentTurn[key] = true
+}
+
+// IsProcessedInCurrentTurn checks if an item has been processed in the current turn
+func (sc *StreamCoordinator) IsProcessedInCurrentTurn(key string) bool {
+	return sc.processedInCurrentTurn[key]
+}
+
+// CompleteTurn resets the coordinator for the next conversation turn
+func (sc *StreamCoordinator) CompleteTurn(totalMessages int) {
+	sc.conversationTurnStartIndex = totalMessages
+	sc.processedInCurrentTurn = make(map[string]bool)
+}

cli/pkg/cli/types/messages.go

@@ -0,0 +1,321 @@
+package types
+
+import (
+	"encoding/json"
+	"fmt"
+	"time"
+    "strconv"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+)
+
+// ClineMessage represents a conversation message in the CLI
+type ClineMessage struct {
+	Type      MessageType `json:"type"`
+	Text      string      `json:"text"`
+	Timestamp int64       `json:"ts"`
+	Reasoning string      `json:"reasoning,omitempty"`
+	Say       string      `json:"say,omitempty"`
+	Ask       string      `json:"ask,omitempty"`
+	Partial   bool        `json:"partial,omitempty"`
+	Images    []string    `json:"images,omitempty"`
+	Files     []string    `json:"files,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// MessageType represents the type of message
+type MessageType string
+
+const (
+	MessageTypeAsk MessageType = "ask"
+	MessageTypeSay MessageType = "say"
+)
+
+// AskType represents different types of ASK messages
+type AskType string
+
+const (
+	AskTypeFollowup               AskType = "followup"
+	AskTypePlanModeRespond        AskType = "plan_mode_respond"
+	AskTypeCommand                AskType = "command"
+	AskTypeCommandOutput          AskType = "command_output"
+	AskTypeCompletionResult       AskType = "completion_result"
+	AskTypeTool                   AskType = "tool"
+	AskTypeAPIReqFailed           AskType = "api_req_failed"
+	AskTypeResumeTask             AskType = "resume_task"
+	AskTypeResumeCompletedTask    AskType = "resume_completed_task"
+	AskTypeMistakeLimitReached    AskType = "mistake_limit_reached"
+	AskTypeAutoApprovalMaxReached AskType = "auto_approval_max_req_reached"
+	AskTypeBrowserActionLaunch    AskType = "browser_action_launch"
+	AskTypeUseMcpServer           AskType = "use_mcp_server"
+	AskTypeNewTask                AskType = "new_task"
+	AskTypeCondense               AskType = "condense"
+	AskTypeReportBug              AskType = "report_bug"
+)
+
+// SayType represents different types of SAY messages
+type SayType string
+
+const (
+	SayTypeTask                    SayType = "task"
+	SayTypeError                   SayType = "error"
+	SayTypeAPIReqStarted           SayType = "api_req_started"
+	SayTypeAPIReqFinished          SayType = "api_req_finished"
+	SayTypeText                    SayType = "text"
+	SayTypeReasoning               SayType = "reasoning"
+	SayTypeCompletionResult        SayType = "completion_result"
+	SayTypeUserFeedback            SayType = "user_feedback"
+	SayTypeUserFeedbackDiff        SayType = "user_feedback_diff"
+	SayTypeAPIReqRetried           SayType = "api_req_retried"
+	SayTypeCommand                 SayType = "command"
+	SayTypeCommandOutput           SayType = "command_output"
+	SayTypeTool                    SayType = "tool"
+	SayTypeShellIntegrationWarning SayType = "shell_integration_warning"
+	SayTypeBrowserActionLaunch     SayType = "browser_action_launch"
+	SayTypeBrowserAction           SayType = "browser_action"
+	SayTypeBrowserActionResult     SayType = "browser_action_result"
+	SayTypeMcpServerRequestStarted SayType = "mcp_server_request_started"
+	SayTypeMcpServerResponse       SayType = "mcp_server_response"
+	SayTypeMcpNotification         SayType = "mcp_notification"
+	SayTypeUseMcpServer            SayType = "use_mcp_server"
+	SayTypeDiffError               SayType = "diff_error"
+	SayTypeDeletedAPIReqs          SayType = "deleted_api_reqs"
+	SayTypeClineignoreError        SayType = "clineignore_error"
+	SayTypeCheckpointCreated       SayType = "checkpoint_created"
+	SayTypeLoadMcpDocumentation    SayType = "load_mcp_documentation"
+	SayTypeInfo                    SayType = "info"
+	SayTypeTaskProgress            SayType = "task_progress"
+)
+
+// ToolMessage represents a tool-related message
+type ToolMessage struct {
+	Tool                          string `json:"tool"`
+	Path                          string `json:"path,omitempty"`
+	Content                       string `json:"content,omitempty"`
+	Diff                          string `json:"diff,omitempty"`
+	Regex                         string `json:"regex,omitempty"`
+	FilePattern                   string `json:"filePattern,omitempty"`
+	OperationIsLocatedInWorkspace *bool  `json:"operationIsLocatedInWorkspace,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// ToolType represents different types of tools
+type ToolType string
+
+const (
+	ToolTypeEditedExistingFile      ToolType = "editedExistingFile"
+	ToolTypeNewFileCreated          ToolType = "newFileCreated"
+	ToolTypeReadFile                ToolType = "readFile"
+	ToolTypeListFilesTopLevel       ToolType = "listFilesTopLevel"
+	ToolTypeListFilesRecursive      ToolType = "listFilesRecursive"
+	ToolTypeListCodeDefinitionNames ToolType = "listCodeDefinitionNames"
+	ToolTypeSearchFiles             ToolType = "searchFiles"
+	ToolTypeWebFetch                ToolType = "webFetch"
+	ToolTypeSummarizeTask           ToolType = "summarizeTask"
+)
+
+// AskData represents the parsed structure of an ASK message
+type AskData struct {
+	Question string   `json:"question"`
+	Response string   `json:"response"`
+	Options  []string `json:"options,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// APIRequestInfo represents API request information
+type APIRequestInfo struct {
+	Request                string                 `json:"request,omitempty"`
+	TokensIn               int                    `json:"tokensIn,omitempty"`
+	TokensOut              int                    `json:"tokensOut,omitempty"`
+	CacheWrites            int                    `json:"cacheWrites,omitempty"`
+	CacheReads             int                    `json:"cacheReads,omitempty"`
+	Cost                   float64                `json:"cost,omitempty"`
+	CancelReason           string                 `json:"cancelReason,omitempty"`
+	StreamingFailedMessage string                 `json:"streamingFailedMessage,omitempty"`
+	RetryStatus            *APIRequestRetryStatus `json:"retryStatus,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// APIRequestRetryStatus represents retry status information
+type APIRequestRetryStatus struct {
+	Attempt      int    `json:"attempt"`
+	MaxAttempts  int    `json:"maxAttempts"`
+	DelaySec     int    `json:"delaySec"`
+	ErrorSnippet string `json:"errorSnippet,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// GetTimestamp returns a formatted timestamp string
+func (m *ClineMessage) GetTimestamp() string {
+	return time.Unix(m.Timestamp/1000, 0).Format("15:04:05")
+}
+
+// IsAsk returns true if this is an ASK message
+func (m *ClineMessage) IsAsk() bool {
+	return m.Type == MessageTypeAsk
+}
+
+// IsSay returns true if this is a SAY message
+func (m *ClineMessage) IsSay() bool {
+	return m.Type == MessageTypeSay
+}
+
+// GetMessageKey returns a unique key for this message based on timestamp
+func (m *ClineMessage) GetMessageKey() string {
+	return strconv.FormatInt(m.Timestamp, 10)
+}
+
+// ExtractMessagesFromStateJSON parses the state JSON and extracts messages
+func ExtractMessagesFromStateJSON(stateJson string) ([]*ClineMessage, error) {
+	// Parse the state JSON to extract clineMessages
+	var rawState map[string]interface{}
+	if err := json.Unmarshal([]byte(stateJson), &rawState); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to parse state JSON: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Try to extract clineMessages
+	clineMessagesRaw, exists := rawState["clineMessages"]
+	if !exists {
+		return []*ClineMessage{}, nil
+	}
+
+	// Convert to JSON and back to get proper Message structs
+	clineMessagesJson, err := json.Marshal(clineMessagesRaw)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to marshal clineMessages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	var messages []*ClineMessage
+	if err := json.Unmarshal(clineMessagesJson, &messages); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to unmarshal clineMessages: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return messages, nil
+}
+
+// ConvertProtoToMessage converts a protobuf ClineMessage to our local Message struct
+func ConvertProtoToMessage(protoMsg *cline.ClineMessage) *ClineMessage {
+	var msgType MessageType
+	var say, ask string
+
+	// Convert message type
+	switch protoMsg.Type {
+	case cline.ClineMessageType_ASK:
+		msgType = MessageTypeAsk
+		ask = convertProtoAskType(protoMsg.Ask)
+	case cline.ClineMessageType_SAY:
+		msgType = MessageTypeSay
+		say = convertProtoSayType(protoMsg.Say)
+	default:
+		msgType = MessageTypeSay
+		say = "unknown"
+	}
+
+	return &ClineMessage{
+		Type:      msgType,
+		Text:      protoMsg.Text,
+		Timestamp: protoMsg.Ts,
+		Reasoning: protoMsg.Reasoning,
+		Say:       say,
+		Ask:       ask,
+		Partial:   protoMsg.Partial,
+	}
+}
+
+// convertProtoAskType converts protobuf ask type to string
+func convertProtoAskType(askType cline.ClineAsk) string {
+	switch askType {
+	case cline.ClineAsk_FOLLOWUP:
+		return string(AskTypeFollowup)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_PLAN_MODE_RESPOND:
+		return string(AskTypePlanModeRespond)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_COMMAND:
+		return string(AskTypeCommand)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_COMMAND_OUTPUT:
+		return string(AskTypeCommandOutput)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_COMPLETION_RESULT:
+		return string(AskTypeCompletionResult)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_TOOL:
+		return string(AskTypeTool)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_API_REQ_FAILED:
+		return string(AskTypeAPIReqFailed)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_RESUME_TASK:
+		return string(AskTypeResumeTask)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_RESUME_COMPLETED_TASK:
+		return string(AskTypeResumeCompletedTask)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_MISTAKE_LIMIT_REACHED:
+		return string(AskTypeMistakeLimitReached)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_AUTO_APPROVAL_MAX_REQ_REACHED:
+		return string(AskTypeAutoApprovalMaxReached)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_BROWSER_ACTION_LAUNCH:
+		return string(AskTypeBrowserActionLaunch)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_USE_MCP_SERVER:
+		return string(AskTypeUseMcpServer)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_NEW_TASK:
+		return string(AskTypeNewTask)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_CONDENSE:
+		return string(AskTypeCondense)
+	case cline.ClineAsk_REPORT_BUG:
+		return string(AskTypeReportBug)
+	default:
+		return "unknown"
+	}
+}
+
+// convertProtoSayType converts protobuf say type to string
+func convertProtoSayType(sayType cline.ClineSay) string {
+	switch sayType {
+	case cline.ClineSay_TASK:
+		return string(SayTypeTask)
+	case cline.ClineSay_ERROR:
+		return string(SayTypeError)
+	case cline.ClineSay_API_REQ_STARTED:
+		return string(SayTypeAPIReqStarted)
+	case cline.ClineSay_API_REQ_FINISHED:
+		return string(SayTypeAPIReqFinished)
+	case cline.ClineSay_TEXT:
+		return string(SayTypeText)
+	case cline.ClineSay_REASONING:
+		return string(SayTypeReasoning)
+	case cline.ClineSay_COMPLETION_RESULT_SAY:
+		return string(SayTypeCompletionResult)
+	case cline.ClineSay_USER_FEEDBACK:
+		return string(SayTypeUserFeedback)
+	case cline.ClineSay_USER_FEEDBACK_DIFF:
+		return string(SayTypeUserFeedbackDiff)
+	case cline.ClineSay_API_REQ_RETRIED:
+		return string(SayTypeAPIReqRetried)
+	case cline.ClineSay_COMMAND_SAY:
+		return string(SayTypeCommand)
+	case cline.ClineSay_COMMAND_OUTPUT_SAY:
+		return string(SayTypeCommandOutput)
+	case cline.ClineSay_TOOL_SAY:
+		return string(SayTypeTool)
+	case cline.ClineSay_SHELL_INTEGRATION_WARNING:
+		return string(SayTypeShellIntegrationWarning)
+	case cline.ClineSay_BROWSER_ACTION_LAUNCH_SAY:
+		return string(SayTypeBrowserActionLaunch)
+	case cline.ClineSay_BROWSER_ACTION:
+		return string(SayTypeBrowserAction)
+	case cline.ClineSay_BROWSER_ACTION_RESULT:
+		return string(SayTypeBrowserActionResult)
+	case cline.ClineSay_MCP_SERVER_REQUEST_STARTED:
+		return string(SayTypeMcpServerRequestStarted)
+	case cline.ClineSay_MCP_SERVER_RESPONSE:
+		return string(SayTypeMcpServerResponse)
+	case cline.ClineSay_MCP_NOTIFICATION:
+		return string(SayTypeMcpNotification)
+	case cline.ClineSay_USE_MCP_SERVER_SAY:
+		return string(SayTypeUseMcpServer)
+	case cline.ClineSay_DIFF_ERROR:
+		return string(SayTypeDiffError)
+	case cline.ClineSay_DELETED_API_REQS:
+		return string(SayTypeDeletedAPIReqs)
+	case cline.ClineSay_CLINEIGNORE_ERROR:
+		return string(SayTypeClineignoreError)
+	case cline.ClineSay_CHECKPOINT_CREATED:
+		return string(SayTypeCheckpointCreated)
+	case cline.ClineSay_LOAD_MCP_DOCUMENTATION:
+		return string(SayTypeLoadMcpDocumentation)
+	case cline.ClineSay_INFO:
+		return string(SayTypeInfo)
+	case cline.ClineSay_TASK_PROGRESS:
+		return string(SayTypeTaskProgress)
+	default:
+		return "unknown"
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/cli/types/state.go

@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+package types
+
+import (
+	"sync"
+)
+
+// ConversationState manages the state of the conversation
+type ConversationState struct {
+	mu               sync.RWMutex
+	StreamingMessage *StreamingMessage `json:"streamingMessage,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// StreamingMessage manages state for streaming message display
+type StreamingMessage struct {
+	CurrentKey      string `json:"currentKey"`
+	LastText        string `json:"lastText"`
+	LastToolMessage string `json:"lastToolMessage,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// NewConversationState creates a new conversation state
+func NewConversationState() *ConversationState {
+	return &ConversationState{
+		StreamingMessage: &StreamingMessage{},
+	}
+}
+
+// SetStreamingMessage updates the streaming message state
+func (cs *ConversationState) SetStreamingMessage(key, text string) {
+	cs.mu.Lock()
+	defer cs.mu.Unlock()
+	cs.StreamingMessage.CurrentKey = key
+	cs.StreamingMessage.LastText = text
+}
+
+// GetStreamingMessage returns the current streaming message state
+func (cs *ConversationState) GetStreamingMessage() *StreamingMessage {
+	cs.mu.RLock()
+	defer cs.mu.RUnlock()
+	return &StreamingMessage{
+		CurrentKey:      cs.StreamingMessage.CurrentKey,
+		LastText:        cs.StreamingMessage.LastText,
+		LastToolMessage: cs.StreamingMessage.LastToolMessage,
+	}
+}
+
+// Clear resets state
+func (cs *ConversationState) Clear() {
+	cs.mu.Lock()
+	defer cs.mu.Unlock()
+	cs.StreamingMessage = &StreamingMessage{}
+}
+
+// ExtensionState represents the server-side extension state structure
+type ExtensionState struct {
+	CurrentTaskItem *CurrentTaskItem `json:"currentTaskItem,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// CurrentTaskItem - minimal struct with just what we need
+type CurrentTaskItem struct {
+	Id string `json:"id"`
+}

cli/pkg/cli/version.go

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+package cli
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"runtime"
+
+	"github.com/spf13/cobra"
+)
+
+var (
+	// These will be set at build time via ldflags
+	Version   = "dev"
+	Commit    = "unknown"
+	Date      = "unknown"
+	BuiltBy   = "unknown"
+)
+
+// NewVersionCommand creates the version command
+func NewVersionCommand() *cobra.Command {
+	var short bool
+
+	cmd := &cobra.Command{
+		Use:   "version",
+		Short: "Show version information",
+		Long:  `Display version information for the Cline Go host.`,
+		RunE: func(cmd *cobra.Command, args []string) error {
+			if short {
+				fmt.Println(Version)
+				return nil
+			}
+
+			fmt.Printf("Cline Go Host\n")
+			fmt.Printf("Version:    %s\n", Version)
+			fmt.Printf("Commit:     %s\n", Commit)
+			fmt.Printf("Built:      %s\n", Date)
+			fmt.Printf("Built by:   %s\n", BuiltBy)
+			fmt.Printf("Go version: %s\n", runtime.Version())
+			fmt.Printf("OS/Arch:    %s/%s\n", runtime.GOOS, runtime.GOARCH)
+
+			return nil
+		},
+	}
+
+	cmd.Flags().BoolVar(&short, "short", false, "show only version number")
+
+	return cmd
+}

cli/pkg/common/constants.go

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+package common
+
+// WE WILL HAVE TO MIGRATE THIS FROM DATA TO v1 LATER
+const SETTINGS_SUBFOLDER = "data"
+
+const DEFAULT_CLINE_CORE_PORT = 50052

cli/pkg/common/schema.go

@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+package common
+
+// Database query constants for the SQLite locks database
+const (
+
+	// SelectInstanceLocksSQL selects all instance locks ordered by creation time
+	SelectInstanceLocksSQL = `
+		SELECT id, held_by, lock_type, lock_target, locked_at 
+		FROM locks 
+		WHERE lock_type = 'instance' 
+		ORDER BY locked_at ASC
+	`
+
+	SelectInstanceLockByHolderSQL = `
+		SELECT held_by, lock_target, locked_at 
+		FROM locks 
+		WHERE held_by = ? AND lock_type = 'instance'
+	`
+	SelectInstanceLockHoldersAscSQL = `
+		SELECT held_by, lock_target, locked_at 
+		FROM locks 
+		WHERE lock_type = 'instance' 
+		ORDER BY locked_at ASC
+	`
+
+	// DeleteInstanceLockSQL deletes an instance lock by address
+	DeleteInstanceLockSQL = `
+		DELETE FROM locks 
+		WHERE held_by = ? AND lock_type = 'instance'
+	`
+
+	InsertFileLockSQL = `
+		INSERT INTO locks (held_by, lock_type, lock_target, locked_at)
+		VALUES (?, 'file', ?, ?)
+	`
+
+	// DeleteFileLockSQL deletes a file lock by holder and target
+	DeleteFileLockSQL = `
+		DELETE FROM locks 
+		WHERE held_by = ? AND lock_type = 'file' AND lock_target = ?
+		`
+
+	// CountInstanceLockSQL counts instance locks for a given address
+	CountInstanceLockSQL = `
+		SELECT COUNT(*) FROM locks 
+		WHERE held_by = ? AND lock_type = 'instance'
+	`
+
+	// InsertInstanceLockSQL inserts or replaces an instance lock
+	InsertInstanceLockSQL = `
+		INSERT OR REPLACE INTO locks (held_by, lock_type, lock_target, locked_at)
+		VALUES (?, 'instance', ?, ?)
+	`
+)

cli/pkg/common/types.go

@@ -0,0 +1,54 @@
+package common
+
+import (
+	"time"
+
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+// CoreInstanceInfo represents a discovered Cline instance
+// This is the canonical definition used across all CLI packages
+type CoreInstanceInfo struct {
+	// Full core address including port
+	Address string `json:"address"`
+	// Host bridge service address that core holds (host is ALWAYS running on localhost FYI)
+	HostServiceAddress string                                           `json:"host_port"`
+	Status             grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_ServingStatus `json:"status"`
+	LastSeen           time.Time                                        `json:"last_seen"`
+	ProcessPID         int                                              `json:"process_pid,omitempty"`
+	Version            string                                           `json:"version,omitempty"`
+}
+
+func (c *CoreInstanceInfo) CorePort() int {
+	_, port, _ := ParseHostPort(c.Address)
+	return port
+}
+
+func (c *CoreInstanceInfo) HostPort() int {
+	_, port, _ := ParseHostPort(c.HostServiceAddress)
+	return port
+}
+
+func (c *CoreInstanceInfo) StatusString() string {
+	return c.Status.String()
+}
+
+// LockRow represents a row in the locks table
+type LockRow struct {
+	ID         int64  `json:"id"`
+	HeldBy     string `json:"held_by"`
+	LockType   string `json:"lock_type"`
+	LockTarget string `json:"lock_target"`
+	LockedAt   int64  `json:"locked_at"`
+}
+
+// InstancesOutput represents the JSON output format for instance listing
+type InstancesOutput struct {
+	DefaultInstance string             `json:"default_instance"`
+	CoreInstances   []CoreInstanceInfo `json:"instances"`
+}
+
+type DefaultCoreInstance struct {
+	Address     string `json:"default_instance"`
+	LastUpdated string `json:"last_updated"`
+}

cli/pkg/common/utils.go

@@ -0,0 +1,159 @@
+package common
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"net"
+	"strconv"
+	"time"
+
+	"google.golang.org/grpc"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/credentials/insecure"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+// ParseHostPort parses a host:port address and returns the host and port separately
+func ParseHostPort(address string) (string, int, error) {
+	host, portStr, err := net.SplitHostPort(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", 0, err
+	}
+	port, err := strconv.Atoi(portStr)
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", 0, err
+	}
+	return host, port, nil
+}
+
+// IsLocalAddress checks if the given host is a local/loopback address
+// Supports both IPv4 (localhost, 127.0.0.1) and IPv6 (::1) addresses
+func IsLocalAddress(host string) bool {
+	// Handle common localhost names
+	if host == "localhost" {
+		return true
+	}
+
+	// Parse as IP and check if it's a loopback
+	if ip := net.ParseIP(host); ip != nil {
+		return ip.IsLoopback()
+	}
+
+	return false
+}
+
+// PerformHealthCheck performs a gRPC health check on the given address
+// Will return UNKNOWN if the service is unreachable (error)
+func PerformHealthCheck(ctx context.Context, address string) (grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_ServingStatus, error) {
+	conn, err := grpc.DialContext(ctx, address, grpc.WithTransportCredentials(insecure.NewCredentials()))
+	if err != nil {
+		return grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_UNKNOWN, err
+	}
+	defer conn.Close()
+
+	healthClient := grpc_health_v1.NewHealthClient(conn)
+	resp, err := healthClient.Check(ctx, &grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckRequest{})
+	if err != nil {
+		return grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_UNKNOWN, err
+	}
+
+	return resp.Status, nil
+}
+
+// It's healthy if we can reach it and it responds with SERVING
+func IsInstanceHealthy(ctx context.Context, address string) bool {
+	status, err := PerformHealthCheck(ctx, address)
+	return err == nil && status == grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_SERVING
+}
+
+// It's (likely) our instance if we can reach it and it responds to health checks
+func IsInstanceOurs(ctx context.Context, address string) bool {
+	_, err := PerformHealthCheck(ctx, address)
+	return err != nil
+}
+
+// (unreachable or not serving)
+func IsInstanceStale(ctx context.Context, address string) (grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_ServingStatus, bool, error) {
+	status, err := PerformHealthCheck(ctx, address)
+	isStale := err != nil || status != grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_SERVING
+	return status, isStale, err
+}
+
+// IsPortAvailable checks if a port is available for binding
+func IsPortAvailable(port int) bool {
+	address := fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", port)
+	listener, err := net.Listen("tcp", address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return false
+	}
+	listener.Close()
+	return true
+}
+
+// FindAvailablePortPair finds two available ports by letting the OS allocate them
+func FindAvailablePortPair() (corePort, hostPort int, err error) {
+	coreListener, err := net.Listen("tcp", ":0")
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, 0, err
+	}
+	defer coreListener.Close()
+
+	hostListener, err := net.Listen("tcp", ":0")
+	if err != nil {
+		return 0, 0, err
+	}
+	defer hostListener.Close()
+
+	corePort = coreListener.Addr().(*net.TCPAddr).Port
+	hostPort = hostListener.Addr().(*net.TCPAddr).Port
+
+	return corePort, hostPort, nil
+}
+
+// NormalizeAddressForGRPC converts address to host:port for grpc client with proper normalization
+func NormalizeAddressForGRPC(address string) (string, error) {
+	host, port, err := ParseHostPort(address)
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", err
+	}
+
+	// Normalize local addresses to localhost for gRPC compatibility
+	if IsLocalAddress(host) {
+		return fmt.Sprintf("localhost:%d", port), nil
+	}
+
+	return address, nil
+}
+
+// RetryOperation performs an operation with retry logic
+func RetryOperation(maxRetries int, timeoutPerAttempt time.Duration, operation func() error) error {
+	var lastErr error
+
+	for attempt := 1; attempt <= maxRetries; attempt++ {
+		ctx, cancel := context.WithTimeout(context.Background(), timeoutPerAttempt)
+
+		// Create a channel to capture the operation result
+		done := make(chan error, 1)
+		go func() {
+			done <- operation()
+		}()
+
+		select {
+		case err := <-done:
+			cancel()
+			if err == nil {
+				return nil // Success
+			}
+			lastErr = err
+		case <-ctx.Done():
+			cancel()
+			lastErr = ctx.Err()
+		}
+
+		// Add delay between attempts (except for the last one)
+		if attempt < maxRetries {
+			time.Sleep(1 * time.Second)
+		}
+	}
+
+	return fmt.Errorf("operation failed after %d attempts: %w", maxRetries, lastErr)
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/diff.go

@@ -0,0 +1,351 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"io/ioutil"
+	"log"
+	"os"
+	"path/filepath"
+	"strings"
+	"sync"
+	"sync/atomic"
+
+	proto "github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// diffSession represents an in-memory diff editing session
+type diffSession struct {
+	originalPath    string   // File path from OpenDiff request
+	originalContent []byte   // Original file content (for comparison)
+	currentContent  []byte   // Current modified content
+	lines           []string // Current content split into lines
+	encoding        string   // File encoding (default: utf8)
+}
+
+// DiffService implements the proto.DiffServiceServer interface
+type DiffService struct {
+	proto.UnimplementedDiffServiceServer
+	verbose  bool
+	sessions *sync.Map // thread-safe: diffId -> *diffSession
+	counter  *int64    // atomic counter for unique IDs
+}
+
+// NewDiffService creates a new DiffService
+func NewDiffService(verbose bool) *DiffService {
+	counter := int64(0)
+	return &DiffService{
+		verbose:  verbose,
+		sessions: &sync.Map{},
+		counter:  &counter,
+	}
+}
+
+// generateDiffID creates a unique diff ID
+func (s *DiffService) generateDiffID() string {
+	id := atomic.AddInt64(s.counter, 1)
+	return fmt.Sprintf("diff_%d_%d", os.Getpid(), id)
+}
+
+// splitLines splits content into lines, preserving line ending information
+func splitLines(content string) []string {
+	if content == "" {
+		return []string{}
+	}
+
+	lines := []string{}
+	current := ""
+
+	for _, char := range content {
+		if char == '\n' {
+			lines = append(lines, current)
+			current = ""
+		} else if char != '\r' { // Skip \r characters, handle \r\n as \n
+			current += string(char)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Add the last line if it doesn't end with newline
+	if current != "" {
+		lines = append(lines, current)
+	}
+
+	return lines
+}
+
+// joinLines joins lines back into content with newlines
+func joinLines(lines []string) string {
+	if len(lines) == 0 {
+		return ""
+	}
+	return strings.Join(lines, "\n")
+}
+
+// OpenDiff opens a diff view for the specified file
+func (s *DiffService) OpenDiff(ctx context.Context, req *proto.OpenDiffRequest) (*proto.OpenDiffResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("OpenDiff called for path: %s", req.GetPath())
+	}
+
+	diffID := s.generateDiffID()
+
+	var originalContent []byte
+
+	// Check if file exists and read original content
+	if req.GetPath() != "" {
+		if _, err := os.Stat(req.GetPath()); err == nil {
+			// File exists, read its content
+			var readErr error
+			originalContent, readErr = ioutil.ReadFile(req.GetPath())
+			if readErr != nil {
+				return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to read original file: %w", readErr)
+			}
+		} else {
+			// File doesn't exist, use empty content
+			originalContent = []byte{}
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Use provided content as the initial current content
+	currentContent := []byte(req.GetContent())
+
+	// Create the diff session
+	session := &diffSession{
+		originalPath:    req.GetPath(),
+		originalContent: originalContent,
+		currentContent:  currentContent,
+		lines:           splitLines(req.GetContent()),
+		encoding:        "utf8", // Default encoding
+	}
+
+	// Store the session
+	s.sessions.Store(diffID, session)
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Created diff session: %s (original: %d bytes, current: %d bytes)",
+			diffID, len(originalContent), len(currentContent))
+	}
+
+	return &proto.OpenDiffResponse{
+		DiffId: &diffID,
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetDocumentText returns the current content of the diff document
+func (s *DiffService) GetDocumentText(ctx context.Context, req *proto.GetDocumentTextRequest) (*proto.GetDocumentTextResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetDocumentText called for diff ID: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	sessionInterface, exists := s.sessions.Load(req.GetDiffId())
+	if !exists {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("diff session not found: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	session := sessionInterface.(*diffSession)
+	content := string(session.currentContent)
+
+	return &proto.GetDocumentTextResponse{
+		Content: &content,
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// ReplaceText replaces text in the diff document using line-based operations
+func (s *DiffService) ReplaceText(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ReplaceTextRequest) (*proto.ReplaceTextResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ReplaceText called for diff ID: %s, lines %d-%d",
+			req.GetDiffId(), req.GetStartLine(), req.GetEndLine())
+	}
+
+	sessionInterface, exists := s.sessions.Load(req.GetDiffId())
+	if !exists {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("diff session not found: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	session := sessionInterface.(*diffSession)
+
+	startLine := int(req.GetStartLine())
+	endLine := int(req.GetEndLine())
+	newContent := req.GetContent()
+
+	// Validate line ranges
+	if startLine < 0 {
+		startLine = 0
+	}
+	if endLine < startLine {
+		endLine = startLine
+	}
+
+	// Split new content into lines
+	newLines := splitLines(newContent)
+
+	// Ensure we have enough lines in the current content
+	for len(session.lines) < endLine {
+		session.lines = append(session.lines, "")
+	}
+
+	// Replace the specified line range
+	if endLine > len(session.lines) {
+		// Extending beyond current content - append new lines
+		session.lines = append(session.lines[:startLine], newLines...)
+	} else {
+		// Replace within existing content
+		result := make([]string, 0, len(session.lines)-endLine+startLine+len(newLines))
+		result = append(result, session.lines[:startLine]...)
+		result = append(result, newLines...)
+		result = append(result, session.lines[endLine:]...)
+		session.lines = result
+	}
+
+	// Update current content
+	session.currentContent = []byte(joinLines(session.lines))
+
+	// Store the updated session
+	s.sessions.Store(req.GetDiffId(), session)
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Updated diff session %s: %d lines, %d bytes",
+			req.GetDiffId(), len(session.lines), len(session.currentContent))
+	}
+
+	return &proto.ReplaceTextResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// ScrollDiff scrolls the diff view to a specific line (no-op for CLI)
+func (s *DiffService) ScrollDiff(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ScrollDiffRequest) (*proto.ScrollDiffResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ScrollDiff called for diff ID: %s, line: %d", req.GetDiffId(), req.GetLine())
+	}
+
+	// Verify session exists
+	if _, exists := s.sessions.Load(req.GetDiffId()); !exists {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("diff session not found: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	// In a CLI implementation, scrolling is a no-op
+	// In a GUI implementation, this would scroll the view to the specified line
+	return &proto.ScrollDiffResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// TruncateDocument truncates the diff document at the specified line
+func (s *DiffService) TruncateDocument(ctx context.Context, req *proto.TruncateDocumentRequest) (*proto.TruncateDocumentResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("TruncateDocument called for diff ID: %s, end line: %d", req.GetDiffId(), req.GetEndLine())
+	}
+
+	sessionInterface, exists := s.sessions.Load(req.GetDiffId())
+	if !exists {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("diff session not found: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	session := sessionInterface.(*diffSession)
+	endLine := int(req.GetEndLine())
+
+	// Truncate lines at the specified position
+	if endLine >= 0 && endLine < len(session.lines) {
+		session.lines = session.lines[:endLine]
+		session.currentContent = []byte(joinLines(session.lines))
+
+		// Store the updated session
+		s.sessions.Store(req.GetDiffId(), session)
+
+		if s.verbose {
+			log.Printf("Truncated diff session %s to %d lines", req.GetDiffId(), len(session.lines))
+		}
+	}
+
+	return &proto.TruncateDocumentResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// SaveDocument saves the diff document to the original file
+func (s *DiffService) SaveDocument(ctx context.Context, req *proto.SaveDocumentRequest) (*proto.SaveDocumentResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("SaveDocument called for diff ID: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	sessionInterface, exists := s.sessions.Load(req.GetDiffId())
+	if !exists {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("diff session not found: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	session := sessionInterface.(*diffSession)
+
+	if session.originalPath == "" {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("no file path specified for diff session: %s", req.GetDiffId())
+	}
+
+	// Create parent directories if they don't exist
+	dir := filepath.Dir(session.originalPath)
+	if err := os.MkdirAll(dir, 0755); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create directories: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Write the current content to the original file
+	if err := ioutil.WriteFile(session.originalPath, session.currentContent, 0644); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to save file: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Saved diff session %s to file: %s (%d bytes)",
+			req.GetDiffId(), session.originalPath, len(session.currentContent))
+	}
+
+	return &proto.SaveDocumentResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// CloseAllDiffs closes all diff views and cleans up all sessions
+func (s *DiffService) CloseAllDiffs(ctx context.Context, req *proto.CloseAllDiffsRequest) (*proto.CloseAllDiffsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("CloseAllDiffs called")
+	}
+
+	var count int64
+
+	s.sessions.Range(func(key, value any) bool {
+		// Optional: attempt to close if the value supports it
+		if c, ok := value.(interface{ Close() error }); ok {
+			_ = c.Close() // best-effort; ignore error
+		}
+
+		s.sessions.Delete(key)
+		atomic.AddInt64(&count, 1)
+		return true
+	})
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Closed %d diff sessions", count)
+	}
+
+	return &proto.CloseAllDiffsResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// OpenMultiFileDiff displays a diff view comparing before/after states for multiple files
+func (s *DiffService) OpenMultiFileDiff(ctx context.Context, req *proto.OpenMultiFileDiffRequest) (*proto.OpenMultiFileDiffResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("OpenMultiFileDiff called with title: %s, %d files", req.GetTitle(), len(req.GetDiffs()))
+	}
+
+	// In a CLI implementation, we could display the diffs to console
+	// For now, we'll just log the information
+	title := req.GetTitle()
+	if title == "" {
+		title = "Multi-file diff"
+	}
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("=== %s ===", title)
+		for i, diff := range req.GetDiffs() {
+			log.Printf("File %d: %s", i+1, diff.GetFilePath())
+			log.Printf("  Left content: %d bytes", len(diff.GetLeftContent()))
+			log.Printf("  Right content: %d bytes", len(diff.GetRightContent()))
+		}
+	}
+
+	// In a more sophisticated CLI implementation, we could:
+	// 1. Use a diff library to generate unified diffs
+	// 2. Display them with colors
+	// 3. Allow navigation between files
+	// For now, this is a no-op that just acknowledges the request
+
+	return &proto.OpenMultiFileDiffResponse{}, nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/disabled/watch.go

@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"log"
+
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// WatchService implements the host.WatchServiceServer interface
+type WatchService struct {
+	host.UnimplementedWatchServiceServer
+	coreAddress string
+	verbose     bool
+}
+
+// NewWatchService creates a new WatchService
+func NewWatchService(coreAddress string, verbose bool) *WatchService {
+	return &WatchService{
+		coreAddress: coreAddress,
+		verbose:     verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// SubscribeToFile subscribes to file change notifications
+func (s *WatchService) SubscribeToFile(req *host.SubscribeToFileRequest, stream host.WatchService_SubscribeToFileServer) error {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("SubscribeToFile called for path: %s", req.GetPath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, we'll just log that we would watch the file
+	// In a real implementation, we'd use fsnotify or similar to watch file changes
+	log.Printf("[Cline] Would watch file: %s", req.GetPath())
+
+	// Keep the stream open but don't send any events for now
+	// In a real implementation, we'd send FileChangeEvent messages when files change
+	<-stream.Context().Done()
+
+	return nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/disabled/window.go

@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+
+	proto "github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// WindowService implements the proto.WindowServiceServer interface
+type WindowService struct {
+	proto.UnimplementedWindowServiceServer
+	coreAddress string
+	verbose     bool
+}
+
+// NewWindowService creates a new WindowService
+func NewWindowService(coreAddress string, verbose bool) *WindowService {
+	return &WindowService{
+		coreAddress: coreAddress,
+		verbose:     verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// ShowTextDocument opens a text document for viewing/editing
+func (s *WindowService) ShowTextDocument(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowTextDocumentRequest) (*proto.TextEditorInfo, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowTextDocument called for path: %s", req.GetPath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, we'll just log that we would open the document
+	fmt.Printf("[Cline] Would open document: %s\n", req.GetPath())
+
+	return &proto.TextEditorInfo{
+		DocumentPath: req.GetPath(),
+		IsActive:     true,
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// ShowOpenDialogue shows a file open dialog
+func (s *WindowService) ShowOpenDialogue(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowOpenDialogueRequest) (*proto.SelectedResources, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowOpenDialogue called")
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty list (user cancelled)
+	return &proto.SelectedResources{
+		Paths: []string{},
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// ShowMessage displays a message to the user
+func (s *WindowService) ShowMessage(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowMessageRequest) (*proto.SelectedResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowMessage called: %s", req.GetMessage())
+	}
+
+	// Display message to console
+	fmt.Printf("[Cline] %s\n", req.GetMessage())
+
+	return &proto.SelectedResponse{}, nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/disabled/workspace.go

@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"log"
+	"os"
+
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// WorkspaceService implements the host.WorkspaceServiceServer interface
+type WorkspaceService struct {
+	host.UnimplementedWorkspaceServiceServer
+	coreAddress string
+	verbose     bool
+}
+
+// NewWorkspaceService creates a new WorkspaceService
+func NewWorkspaceService(coreAddress string, verbose bool) *WorkspaceService {
+	return &WorkspaceService{
+		coreAddress: coreAddress,
+		verbose:     verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// GetWorkspacePaths returns the workspace directory paths
+func (s *WorkspaceService) GetWorkspacePaths(ctx context.Context, req *host.GetWorkspacePathsRequest) (*host.GetWorkspacePathsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetWorkspacePaths called")
+	}
+
+	// Get current working directory as the workspace
+	cwd, err := os.Getwd()
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+
+	return &host.GetWorkspacePathsResponse{
+		Paths: []string{cwd},
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// SaveOpenDocumentIfDirty saves an open document if it has unsaved changes
+func (s *WorkspaceService) SaveOpenDocumentIfDirty(ctx context.Context, req *host.SaveOpenDocumentIfDirtyRequest) (*host.SaveOpenDocumentIfDirtyResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("SaveOpenDocumentIfDirty called for path: %s", req.GetPath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, we'll assume the document is already saved
+	// In a real implementation, we'd check if the file has unsaved changes
+	return &host.SaveOpenDocumentIfDirtyResponse{
+		WasSaved: false, // Assume no changes to save
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetDiagnostics returns diagnostic information for a file
+func (s *WorkspaceService) GetDiagnostics(ctx context.Context, req *host.GetDiagnosticsRequest) (*host.GetDiagnosticsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetDiagnostics called for path: %s", req.GetPath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty diagnostics
+	return &host.GetDiagnosticsResponse{
+		Diagnostics: []*host.Diagnostic{},
+	}, nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/env.go

@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"log"
+
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// Global shutdown channel - simple approach
+var globalShutdownCh chan struct{}
+
+func init() {
+	globalShutdownCh = make(chan struct{})
+}
+
+// EnvService implements the host.EnvServiceServer interface
+type EnvService struct {
+	host.UnimplementedEnvServiceServer
+	verbose bool
+}
+
+// NewEnvService creates a new EnvService
+func NewEnvService(verbose bool) *EnvService {
+	return &EnvService{
+		verbose: verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// ClipboardWriteText writes text to the system clipboard
+func (s *EnvService) ClipboardWriteText(ctx context.Context, req *cline.StringRequest) (*cline.Empty, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ClipboardWriteText called with: %s", req.GetValue())
+	}
+
+	// TODO: Implement actual clipboard functionality
+	// For now, just return success
+	return &cline.Empty{}, nil
+}
+
+// ClipboardReadText reads text from the system clipboard
+func (s *EnvService) ClipboardReadText(ctx context.Context, req *cline.EmptyRequest) (*cline.String, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ClipboardReadText called")
+	}
+
+	// TODO: Implement actual clipboard functionality
+	// For now, return empty string
+	return &cline.String{
+		Value: "",
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetMachineId returns a stable machine identifier for telemetry distinctId purposes
+func (s *EnvService) GetMachineId(ctx context.Context, req *cline.EmptyRequest) (*cline.String, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetMachineId called")
+	}
+
+	// TODO: Implement actual machine ID functionality
+	// For now, return empty string
+	return &cline.String{
+		Value: "",
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetHostVersion returns the host platform name and version
+func (s *EnvService) GetHostVersion(ctx context.Context, req *cline.EmptyRequest) (*host.GetHostVersionResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetHostVersion called")
+	}
+
+	// TODO: Implement actual host version functionality
+	// For now, return empty response
+	return &host.GetHostVersionResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// Shutdown initiates a graceful shutdown of the host bridge service
+func (s *EnvService) Shutdown(ctx context.Context, req *cline.EmptyRequest) (*cline.Empty, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Shutdown requested via RPC")
+	}
+
+	// Trigger global shutdown signal
+	select {
+	case globalShutdownCh <- struct{}{}:
+		if s.verbose {
+			log.Printf("Shutdown signal sent successfully")
+		}
+	default:
+		if s.verbose {
+			log.Printf("Shutdown signal already pending")
+		}
+	}
+
+	return &cline.Empty{}, nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/grpc_server.go

@@ -0,0 +1,113 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+	"net"
+
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health"
+	"google.golang.org/grpc/health/grpc_health_v1"
+)
+
+// GrpcServer provides gRPC hostbridge functionality
+type GrpcServer struct {
+	port       int
+	verbose    bool
+	server     *grpc.Server
+	shutdownCh chan struct{}
+}
+
+// NewGrpcServer creates a new GrpcServer
+func NewGrpcServer(port int, verbose bool) *GrpcServer {
+	return &GrpcServer{
+		port:       port,
+		verbose:    verbose,
+		shutdownCh: make(chan struct{}),
+	}
+}
+
+// Start starts the gRPC hostbridge server
+func (s *GrpcServer) Start(ctx context.Context) error {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Starting gRPC hostbridge server on port %d", s.port)
+	}
+
+	// Create listener
+	lis, err := net.Listen("tcp", fmt.Sprintf(":%d", s.port))
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to listen on port %d: %w", s.port, err)
+	}
+
+	// Create gRPC server
+	s.server = grpc.NewServer()
+
+	// Register health service
+	healthServer := health.NewServer()
+	healthServer.SetServingStatus("", grpc_health_v1.HealthCheckResponse_SERVING)
+	grpc_health_v1.RegisterHealthServer(s.server, healthServer)
+
+	// Register services
+	workspaceService := NewSimpleWorkspaceService(s.verbose)
+	host.RegisterWorkspaceServiceServer(s.server, workspaceService)
+
+	windowService := NewWindowService(s.verbose)
+	host.RegisterWindowServiceServer(s.server, windowService)
+
+	diffService := NewDiffService(s.verbose)
+	host.RegisterDiffServiceServer(s.server, diffService)
+
+	envService := NewEnvService(s.verbose)
+	host.RegisterEnvServiceServer(s.server, envService)
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Registered HealthService")
+		log.Printf("Registered WorkspaceService")
+		log.Printf("Registered WindowService")
+		log.Printf("Registered DiffService")
+		log.Printf("Registered EnvService")
+	}
+
+	// Start server in goroutine
+	go func() {
+		if s.verbose {
+			log.Printf("gRPC server listening on :%d", s.port)
+		}
+		if err := s.server.Serve(lis); err != nil {
+			log.Printf("gRPC server error: %v", err)
+		}
+	}()
+
+	// Wait for context cancellation or global shutdown signal
+	select {
+	case <-ctx.Done():
+		if s.verbose {
+			log.Println("Context cancelled, shutting down gRPC hostbridge server...")
+		}
+	case <-globalShutdownCh:
+		if s.verbose {
+			log.Println("Shutdown requested via RPC, shutting down gRPC hostbridge server...")
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Graceful shutdown
+	s.server.GracefulStop()
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Println("gRPC hostbridge server stopped")
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// TriggerShutdown triggers a graceful shutdown of the server
+func (s *GrpcServer) TriggerShutdown() {
+	select {
+	case s.shutdownCh <- struct{}{}:
+		// Shutdown signal sent
+	default:
+		// Channel already has a signal or is closed
+	}
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/simple.go

@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+)
+
+// Simple implementations that don't rely on proto files for now
+// This allows us to test the basic hostbridge structure
+
+// SimpleService provides basic hostbridge functionality
+type SimpleService struct {
+	coreAddress string
+	verbose     bool
+}
+
+// NewSimpleService creates a new SimpleService
+func NewSimpleService(coreAddress string, verbose bool) *SimpleService {
+	return &SimpleService{
+		coreAddress: coreAddress,
+		verbose:     verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// Start starts the simple hostbridge service
+func (s *SimpleService) Start(ctx context.Context) error {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("Starting simple hostbridge service (connecting to core at %s)", s.coreAddress)
+	}
+
+	// For now, just log that we're running
+	fmt.Printf("[Cline Host Bridge] Service started on core address: %s\n", s.coreAddress)
+
+	// Keep running until context is cancelled
+	<-ctx.Done()
+
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Println("Simple hostbridge service stopped")
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/simple_workspace.go

@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"log"
+	"os"
+
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/cline"
+	"github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// SimpleWorkspaceService implements a basic workspace service without complex dependencies
+type SimpleWorkspaceService struct {
+	host.UnimplementedWorkspaceServiceServer
+	verbose bool
+}
+
+// NewSimpleWorkspaceService creates a new SimpleWorkspaceService
+func NewSimpleWorkspaceService(verbose bool) *SimpleWorkspaceService {
+	return &SimpleWorkspaceService{
+		verbose: verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// GetWorkspacePaths returns the workspace directory paths
+func (s *SimpleWorkspaceService) GetWorkspacePaths(ctx context.Context, req *host.GetWorkspacePathsRequest) (*host.GetWorkspacePathsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetWorkspacePaths called")
+	}
+
+	// Get current working directory as the workspace
+	cwd, err := os.Getwd()
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+
+	return &host.GetWorkspacePathsResponse{
+		Paths: []string{cwd},
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// SaveOpenDocumentIfDirty saves an open document if it has unsaved changes
+func (s *SimpleWorkspaceService) SaveOpenDocumentIfDirty(ctx context.Context, req *host.SaveOpenDocumentIfDirtyRequest) (*host.SaveOpenDocumentIfDirtyResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("SaveOpenDocumentIfDirty called for path: %s", req.GetFilePath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, we'll assume the document is already saved
+	wasSaved := false
+	return &host.SaveOpenDocumentIfDirtyResponse{
+		WasSaved: &wasSaved,
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetDiagnostics returns diagnostic information for a file - simplified version
+func (s *SimpleWorkspaceService) GetDiagnostics(ctx context.Context, req *host.GetDiagnosticsRequest) (*host.GetDiagnosticsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetDiagnostics called")
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty diagnostics
+	return &host.GetDiagnosticsResponse{
+		FileDiagnostics: []*cline.FileDiagnostics{},
+	}, nil
+}

cli/pkg/hostbridge/window.go

@@ -0,0 +1,129 @@
+package hostbridge
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+
+	proto "github.com/cline/grpc-go/host"
+)
+
+// WindowService implements the proto.WindowServiceServer interface
+type WindowService struct {
+	proto.UnimplementedWindowServiceServer
+	verbose bool
+}
+
+// NewWindowService creates a new WindowService
+func NewWindowService(verbose bool) *WindowService {
+	return &WindowService{
+		verbose: verbose,
+	}
+}
+
+// ShowTextDocument opens a text document for viewing/editing
+func (s *WindowService) ShowTextDocument(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowTextDocumentRequest) (*proto.TextEditorInfo, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowTextDocument called for path: %s", req.GetPath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, we'll just log that we would open the document
+	fmt.Printf("[Cline] Would open document: %s\n", req.GetPath())
+
+	return &proto.TextEditorInfo{
+		DocumentPath: req.GetPath(),
+		IsActive:     true,
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// ShowOpenDialogue shows a file open dialog
+func (s *WindowService) ShowOpenDialogue(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowOpenDialogueRequest) (*proto.SelectedResources, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowOpenDialogue called")
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty list (user cancelled)
+	return &proto.SelectedResources{
+		Paths: []string{},
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// ShowMessage displays a message to the user
+func (s *WindowService) ShowMessage(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowMessageRequest) (*proto.SelectedResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowMessage called: %s", req.GetMessage())
+	}
+
+	// Display message to console
+	fmt.Printf("[Cline] %s\n", req.GetMessage())
+
+	return &proto.SelectedResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// ShowInputBox shows an input dialog to the user
+func (s *WindowService) ShowInputBox(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowInputBoxRequest) (*proto.ShowInputBoxResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowInputBox called: %s", req.GetTitle())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty response (user cancelled)
+	return &proto.ShowInputBoxResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// ShowSaveDialog shows a save file dialog
+func (s *WindowService) ShowSaveDialog(ctx context.Context, req *proto.ShowSaveDialogRequest) (*proto.ShowSaveDialogResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("ShowSaveDialog called")
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty response (user cancelled)
+	return &proto.ShowSaveDialogResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// OpenFile opens a file in the editor
+func (s *WindowService) OpenFile(ctx context.Context, req *proto.OpenFileRequest) (*proto.OpenFileResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("OpenFile called for path: %s", req.GetFilePath())
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, just log that we would open the file
+	fmt.Printf("[Cline] Would open file: %s\n", req.GetFilePath())
+
+	return &proto.OpenFileResponse{}, nil
+}
+
+// GetOpenTabs returns a list of currently open tabs
+func (s *WindowService) GetOpenTabs(ctx context.Context, req *proto.GetOpenTabsRequest) (*proto.GetOpenTabsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetOpenTabs called")
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty list
+	return &proto.GetOpenTabsResponse{
+		Paths: []string{},
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetVisibleTabs returns a list of currently visible tabs
+func (s *WindowService) GetVisibleTabs(ctx context.Context, req *proto.GetVisibleTabsRequest) (*proto.GetVisibleTabsResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetVisibleTabs called")
+	}
+
+	// For console implementation, return empty list
+	return &proto.GetVisibleTabsResponse{
+		Paths: []string{},
+	}, nil
+}
+
+// GetActiveEditor returns information about the current active editor
+func (s *WindowService) GetActiveEditor(ctx context.Context, req *proto.GetActiveEditorRequest) (*proto.GetActiveEditorResponse, error) {
+	if s.verbose {
+		log.Printf("GetActiveEditor called")
+	}
+
+	// Return empty response (no active file)
+	return &proto.GetActiveEditorResponse{
+		FilePath: nil,
+	}, nil
+}

docs/docs.json

@@ -25,15 +25,15 @@
 	},
 	"styling": {
 		"eyebrows": "breadcrumbs",
-		"codeblocks": "system"
+		"codeblocks": "system",
+		"css": "styles.css"
 	},
 	"appearance": {
 		"default": "system",
 		"strict": false
 	},
 	"fonts": {
-		"family": "Roboto",
-		"weight": 400
+		"family": "Roboto"
 	},
 	"navbar": {
 		"links": [
@@ -57,30 +57,30 @@
 			{
 				"group": "Getting Started",
 				"pages": [
-					"getting-started/for-new-coders",
+					"getting-started/what-is-cline",
 					"getting-started/installing-cline",
-					"getting-started/installing-dev-essentials",
 					"getting-started/model-selection-guide",
-					"getting-started/our-favorite-tech-stack",
 					"getting-started/task-management",
 					"getting-started/understanding-context-management",
-					"getting-started/what-is-cline"
+					{
+						"group": "For New Coders",
+						"pages": [
+							"getting-started/for-new-coders",
+							"getting-started/installing-dev-essentials"
+						]
+					}
 				]
 			},
 			{
 				"group": "Improving Your Prompting Skills",
-				"pages": ["prompting/prompt-engineering-guide", "prompting/cline-memory-bank"]
+				"pages": [
+					"prompting/prompt-engineering-guide",
+					"prompting/cline-memory-bank"
+				]
 			},
 			{
 				"group": "Features",
 				"pages": [
-					"features/auto-approve",
-					"features/checkpoints",
-					"features/cline-rules",
-					"features/drag-and-drop",
-					"features/plan-and-act",
-					"features/slash-commands/workflows",
-					"features/editing-messages",
 					{
 						"group": "@ Mentions",
 						"pages": [
@@ -92,15 +92,10 @@
 							"features/at-mentions/url-mentions"
 						]
 					},
-					{
-						"group": "Slash Commands",
-						"pages": [
-							"features/slash-commands/new-task",
-							"features/slash-commands/new-rule",
-							"features/slash-commands/smol",
-							"features/slash-commands/report-bug"
-						]
-					},
+					"features/auto-approve",
+					"features/auto-compact",
+					"features/checkpoints",
+					"features/cline-rules",
 					{
 						"group": "Commands & Shortcuts",
 						"pages": [
@@ -110,7 +105,31 @@
 							"features/commands-and-shortcuts/git-integration",
 							"features/commands-and-shortcuts/keyboard-shortcuts"
 						]
-					}
+					},
+					{
+						"group": "Customization",
+						"pages": [
+							"features/customization/opening-cline-in-sidebar",
+							"features/customization/disable-terminal-pagers"
+						]
+					},
+					"features/dictation",
+					"features/drag-and-drop",
+					"features/editing-messages",
+					"features/focus-chain",
+					"features/plan-and-act",
+					{
+						"group": "Slash Commands",
+						"pages": [
+							"features/slash-commands/new-task",
+							"features/slash-commands/new-rule",
+							"features/slash-commands/smol",
+							"features/slash-commands/report-bug",
+							"features/slash-commands/deep-planning"
+						]
+					},
+					"features/slash-commands/workflows",
+					"features/yolo-mode"
 				]
 			},
 			{
@@ -147,19 +166,33 @@
 				"pages": [
 					"provider-config/anthropic",
 					"provider-config/claude-code",
-					"provider-config/aws-bedrock-with-credentials-authentication",
-					"provider-config/aws-bedrock-with-profile-authentication",
+					{
+						"group": "AWS Bedrock",
+						"pages": [
+							"provider-config/aws-bedrock/api-key",
+							"provider-config/aws-bedrock/iam-credentials",
+							"provider-config/aws-bedrock/cli-profile"
+						]
+					},
 					"provider-config/gcp-vertex-ai",
 					"provider-config/litellm-and-cline-using-codestral",
 					"provider-config/vscode-language-model-api",
 					"provider-config/xai-grok",
 					"provider-config/mistral-ai",
 					"provider-config/deepseek",
+					"provider-config/groq",
+					"provider-config/cerebras",
+					"provider-config/doubao",
+					"provider-config/fireworks",
+					"provider-config/zai",
 					"provider-config/ollama",
 					"provider-config/openai",
 					"provider-config/openai-compatible",
 					"provider-config/openrouter",
-					"provider-config/requesty"
+					"provider-config/sap-aicore",
+					"provider-config/vercel-ai-gateway",
+					"provider-config/requesty",
+					"provider-config/baseten"
 				]
 			},
 			{
@@ -172,11 +205,16 @@
 			},
 			{
 				"group": "Troubleshooting",
-				"pages": ["troubleshooting/terminal-quick-fixes", "troubleshooting/terminal-integration-guide"]
+				"pages": [
+					"troubleshooting/terminal-quick-fixes",
+					"troubleshooting/terminal-integration-guide"
+				]
 			},
 			{
 				"group": "More Info",
-				"pages": ["more-info/telemetry"]
+				"pages": [
+					"more-info/telemetry"
+				]
 			}
 		]
 	},
@@ -187,10 +225,25 @@
 			"discord": "https://discord.gg/cline"
 		}
 	},
+	"anchors": [
+		{
+			"name": "What is Cline",
+			"icon": "house",
+			"url": "getting-started/what-is-cline"
+		}
+	],
+	"redirects": [
+		{
+			"source": "/getting-started/installing-cline-jetbrains",
+			"destination": "/getting-started/installing-cline"
+		}
+	],
 	"search": {
 		"prompt": "Search Cline documentation..."
 	},
 	"contextual": {
-		"options": ["copy"]
+		"options": [
+			"copy"
+		]
 	}
 }

docs/enterprise-solutions/cloud-provider-integration.mdx

@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ Certain scenarios may warrant using local models, including handling highly sens
 
 #### [IAM Security Best Practices](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/best-practices.html) (For administrators)
 
+#### [AWS Bedrock setup for API Keys](/provider-config/aws-bedrock-with-apikey-authentication)
+
 #### [AWS Bedrock setup for Legacy IAM (AWS Credentials)](/provider-config/aws-bedrock-with-credentials-authentication)
 
 #### [AWS Bedrock setup for SSO token (AWS Profile)](/provider-config/aws-bedrock-with-profile-authentication)

docs/exploring-clines-tools/cline-tools-guide.mdx

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Cline is your AI assistant that can:
 
 ## Available Tools
 
-For the most up-to-date implementation details, you can view the full source code in the [Cline repository](https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/src/core/Cline.ts).
+For the most up-to-date implementation details, you can view the full source code in the [Cline repository](https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/src/core/prompts/system-prompt/tools).
 
 Cline has access to the following tools for various tasks:
 

docs/exploring-clines-tools/new-task-tool.mdx

@@ -105,11 +105,11 @@ Below is an example `.clinerules` file focused specifically on using `new_task`
 ````markdown
 # You MUST use the `new_task` tool: Task Handoff Strategy Guide
 
-**⚠️ CRITICAL INSTRUCTIONS - YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES ⚠️**
+**CRITICAL INSTRUCTIONS - YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES**
 
 This guide provides **MANDATORY** instructions for effectively breaking down complex tasks and implementing a smooth handoff process between tasks. You **MUST** follow these guidelines to ensure continuity, context preservation, and efficient task completion.
 
-## ⚠️ CONTEXT WINDOW MONITORING - MANDATORY ACTION REQUIRED ⚠️
+## CONTEXT WINDOW MONITORING - MANDATORY ACTION REQUIRED
 
 You **MUST** monitor the context window usage displayed in the environment details. When usage exceeds 50% of the available context window, you **MUST** initiate a task handoff using the `new_task` tool.
 
@@ -370,7 +370,7 @@ You **MUST** initiate task handoffs in these scenarios:
 5. **When switching focus areas** within a larger project
 6. **When different expertise** might be beneficial for different parts of the task
 
-**⚠️ FINAL REMINDER - CRITICAL INSTRUCTION ⚠️**
+**FINAL REMINDER - CRITICAL INSTRUCTION**
 
 You **MUST** monitor the context window usage in the environment details section. When it exceeds 50% (e.g., "105,000 / 200,000 tokens (53%)"), you **MUST** proactively initiate the task handoff process using the `ask_followup_question` tool followed by the `new_task` tool. You MUST use the `new_task` tool.
 

docs/features/auto-compact.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,75 @@
+---
+title: "Automatic Context Summarization"
+sidebarTitle: "Auto Compact"
+---
+
+When your conversation approaches the model's context window limit, Cline automatically summarizes it to free up space and keep working. 
+
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/condensing.png"
+		alt="Auto-compact feature condensing conversation context"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
+## How It Works
+
+Cline monitors token usage during your conversation. When you're getting close to the limit, he:
+
+1. Creates a comprehensive summary of everything that's happened
+2. Preserves all the technical details, code changes, and decisions
+3. Replaces the conversation history with the summary
+4. Continues exactly where he left off
+
+You'll see a summarization tool call when this happens, showing the total cost like any other api call in the chat view.
+
+## Why This Matters
+
+Previously, Cline would truncate older messages when hitting context limits. This meant losing important context from earlier in the conversation.
+
+Now with summarization:
+- All technical decisions and code patterns are preserved
+- File changes and project context remain intact
+- Cline remembers everything he's done
+- You can work on much larger projects without interruption
+
+<Tip>
+Context Summarization synergizes beautifully with [Focus Chain](/features/focus-chain). When Focus Chain is enabled, todo lists persist across summarizations. This means Cline can work on long-horizon tasks that span multiple context windows while staying on track with the todo list guiding him through each reset.
+</Tip>
+
+## Technical Details
+
+The summarization happens through your configured API provider using the same model you're already using. It leverages prompt caching to minimize costs.
+
+1. Cline uses a [summarization prompt](https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/src/core/prompts/contextManagement.ts) to request a summary of the conversation.
+
+2. Once the summary is generated, Cline replaces the conversation history with a [continuation prompt](https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/src/core/prompts/contextManagement.ts#L69) that asks Cline to keep working and provides the summary as context.
+
+Different models have different context window thresholds for when auto-summarization kicks in. You can see how thresholds are determined in [context-window-utils.ts](https://github.com/cline/cline/blob/main/src/core/context/context-management/context-window-utils.ts). 
+
+## Cost Considerations
+
+Summarization leverages your existing prompt cache from the conversation, so it costs about the same as any other tool call.
+
+Since most input tokens are already cached, you're primarily paying for the summary generation (output tokens), making it very cost-effective.
+
+## Restoring Context with Checkpoints
+
+You can use [checkpoints](/features/checkpoints) to restore your task state from before a summarization occurred. This means you never truly lose context - you can always roll back to previous versions of your conversation. 
+
+<Note>
+  Editing a message before a summarization tool call will work similarly to a checkpoint, allowing you to restore the conversation to that point.
+</Note>
+
+## Next Generation Model Support
+
+Auto Compact uses advanced LLM-based summarization which we've found works significantly better for next-generation models. We currently support this feature for the following models:
+
+- **Claude 4 series**
+- **Gemini 2.5 series**
+- **GPT-5**
+- **Grok 4**
+
+<Note>
+When using other models, Cline automatically falls back to the standard rule-based context truncation method, even if Auto Compact is enabled in settings.
+</Note>

docs/features/cline-rules.mdx

@@ -11,7 +11,19 @@ You can create a rule by clicking the `+` button in the Rules tab. This will ope
 Once you save the file:
 
 -   Your rule will be stored in the `.clinerules/` directory in your project (if it's a Workspace Rule)
--   Or in the `Documents/Cline/Rules` directory (if it's a Global Rule).
+-   Or in the Global Rules directory (if it's a Global Rule):
+
+### Global Rules Directory Location
+
+The location of your Global Rules directory depends on your operating system:
+
+| Operating System | Default Location | Notes |
+|------------------|------------------|-------|
+| **Windows** | `Documents\Cline\Rules` | Uses system Documents folder |
+| **macOS** | `~/Documents/Cline/Rules` | Uses user Documents folder |
+| **Linux/WSL** | `~/Documents/Cline/Rules` | May fall back to `~/Cline/Rules` on some systems |
+
+> **Note for Linux/WSL users**: If you don't find your global rules in `~/Documents/Cline/Rules`, check `~/Cline/Rules` as the location may vary depending on your system configuration and whether the Documents directory exists.
 
 You can also have Cline create a rule for you by using the [`/newrule` slash command](/features/slash-commands/new-rule) in the chat.
 

docs/features/commands-and-shortcuts/keyboard-shortcuts.mdx

@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ While Cline has only a few default keyboard shortcuts, you can assign your own s
 
 | Command ID                                                                               | Description                                   |
 | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
-| [`cline.openInNewTab`](/features/commands-and-shortcuts/overview)                        | Opens Cline in a new editor tab               |
 | [`cline.addToChat`](/features/commands-and-shortcuts/code-commands)                      | Adds selected code to Cline chat              |
 | [`cline.addTerminalOutputToChat`](/features/commands-and-shortcuts/terminal-integration) | Adds terminal output to Cline                 |
 | `cline.focusChatInput`                                                                   | Focuses the Cline chat input field            |

docs/features/customization/disable-terminal-pagers.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+---
+title: "Disable Terminal Pagers During Cline Sessions"
+description: "Make CLI output non-interactive when Cline runs commands by detecting the CLINE_ACTIVE environment variable and disabling pagers like less."
+---
+
+Many CLI tools (like Git) use a pager such as `less` for interactive, scrollable output. When Cline runs commands in your terminal, that interactivity gets in the way — the pager can pause on the first page and block progress. You can configure your shell so that when a terminal is spawned by Cline, pagers are disabled and output streams through normally.
+
+## How it works
+
+Cline sets an environment variable for terminals it opens to run commands:
+
+- `CLINE_ACTIVE` — non-empty when the shell is running under Cline
+
+You can detect this variable in your shell startup file and adjust environment variables or aliases only for Cline-run sessions. This keeps your normal interactive terminals unchanged.
+
+## Quick setup (Zsh/Bash)
+
+Add the following to your `~/.zshrc`, `~/.bashrc`, or `~/.bash_profile`:
+
+```bash
+# Disable pagers when the terminal is launched by Cline
+if [[ -n "$CLINE_ACTIVE" ]]; then
+  export PAGER=cat
+  export GIT_PAGER=cat
+  export SYSTEMD_PAGER=cat
+  export LESS="-FRX"
+fi
+```
+
+<Note>
+- `PAGER=cat` ensures generic pager-aware tools print directly to stdout
+- `GIT_PAGER=cat` prevents Git from invoking `less`
+- `SYSTEMD_PAGER=cat` disables paging in systemd tools (if present)
+- `LESS="-FRX"` makes `less` behave more like streaming output if a tool still calls it
+</Note>
+
+This configuration only applies when `CLINE_ACTIVE` is set, so your normal terminals keep their usual interactive behavior.
+
+## Verify
+
+- Open a task in Cline that runs terminal commands and check:
+  - `echo "$CLINE_ACTIVE"` prints a non-empty value
+  - `git log` or other long outputs should stream without pausing
+- If changes don't take effect:
+  - Make sure you updated the correct startup file for your shell
+  - Restart VS Code/Cursor so integrated terminals reload your shell config
+  - Confirm your terminal profile sources your `~/.zshrc` or `~/.bashrc`
+
+## Optional tweaks
+
+- Prefer command-line options when you don't want to rely on env vars:
+
+```bash
+# One-off usage (no aliases)
+git --no-pager log -n 50 --decorate --oneline
+systemctl --no-pager status nginx
+journalctl --no-pager -u nginx -n 200
+less -FRX README.md
+```
+
+- You can also override paging via shell aliases scoped to Cline sessions using options rather than env vars:
+
+```bash
+if [[ -n "$CLINE_ACTIVE" ]]; then
+  # Make 'less' non-interactive by default
+  alias less='less -FRX'
+  # Disable paging for common tools via CLI flags
+  alias git='command git --no-pager'
+  alias systemctl='command systemctl --no-pager'
+  alias journalctl='command journalctl --no-pager'
+fi
+```
+
+- If you prefer environment variables, many CLIs also respect a generic or tool-specific pager variable:
+  - Git: `GIT_PAGER=cat`
+  - Systemd: `SYSTEMD_PAGER=cat`
+  - Man pages: `MANPAGER=cat` (not typically needed for Cline-driven commands)
+
+- Aliases affect the current interactive shell, while environment variables propagate to child processes. Choose the approach that best fits your workflow.

docs/features/customization/opening-cline-in-sidebar.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+---
+title: "Opening Cline in the Right Sidebar"
+description: "Learn how to open Cline in the right sidebar in VS Code and Cursor"
+---
+
+By default, when you first install Cline, it appears in VS Code's left sidebar alongside your file explorer and other extensions. However, for a better coding experience, we recommend moving Cline to the right sidebar. This allows you to keep your project files visible in the left sidebar while chatting with Cline on the right, giving you full visibility of your codebase as Cline works on your project.
+
+## VS Code
+
+To open Cline in the right sidebar:
+
+<Steps>
+  <Step title="Align Extension View">
+    Make sure your extension view is aligned vertically to the left
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Open Right Side View">
+    Click the button that opens the right side panel in VS Code (typically used to open GitHub Copilot chat). Optionally use the `Option + CMD/Ctrl + B` shortcut.
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Drag Cline Icon">
+    Drag the Cline icon over to the nav panel at the top of that right view
+  </Step>
+</Steps>
+
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/vscode_right_view.gif"
+		alt="VS Code Right Sidebar Setup"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
+## Cursor
+
+To open Cline in the right sidebar:
+
+<Steps>
+  <Step title="Align Extensions">
+    Cursor uses a horizontal activity bar by default to optimize space for the AI chat interface ([see here for details](https://cursor.com/docs/configuration/migrations/vscode#activity-bar-orientation)). To switch to vertical:
+    
+    1. Open the Command Palette (`CMD/Ctrl + Shift + P`)
+    2. Search for "Preferences: Open Settings (UI)"
+    3. Search for `workbench.activityBar.orientation`
+    4. Set the value to `vertical`
+    5. Restart Cursor for the changes to take effect
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Open Agent Panel">
+    Click the Cursor cube icon button that opens Cursor's agent (right side view panel)
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Drag to Three Dots">
+    Drag the Cline icon directly onto the three dots button - it doesn't work if you just drag it to the top, it has to be the three dots
+  </Step>
+</Steps>
+
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/cursor-side-bar.gif"
+		alt="Cursor Right Sidebar Setup"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
+Once set up, Cline will load on the right side and you can use it as normal.

docs/features/dictation.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,149 @@
+---
+title: "Dictation"
+description: "Communicate with Cline using your voice for faster, more natural AI collaboration"
+---
+
+Dictation transforms how you work with AI. Instead of typing out complex thoughts, you speak naturally and share your complete intent. This isn't just about speed - though voice is faster - it's about unlocking the kind of fluid collaboration that typing can't match.
+
+## Why Voice Changes Everything
+
+When you type, you edit yourself. You simplify complex ideas, skip context, and lose nuance. When you speak, you share everything on your mind - the full problem, the constraints, the edge cases you're worried about.
+
+Use Dictation constantly in [Plan mode](/features/plan-and-act) for rapid back-and-forth discussions. Instead of typing careful, structured prompts, think about a problem. Cline asks clarifying questions, respond immediately, and iterate until having a solid plan.
+
+The friction of typing was holding back real collaboration. Voice removes that friction.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+**Enable Dictation:**
+1. Go to Settings → Features → Dictation
+2. Toggle "Enable Dictation" on
+3. Sign into your Cline account when prompted
+4. Install FFmpeg if you haven't already (Cline will guide you)
+
+Once enabled, you'll see a microphone button in the chat input area.
+
+**Using Dictation:**
+- Click the microphone button to start recording
+- Speak naturally
+- Click again to stop recording
+- Wait for transcription to appear in the chat
+
+<Tip>
+Dictation works with any AI model you've configured. The transcription happens through Cline's service, but your conversation continues with whatever model you're using.
+</Tip>
+
+## System Requirements
+
+Dictation uses FFmpeg to capture your voice across all platforms:
+
+- **macOS**: FFmpeg (via Homebrew: `brew install ffmpeg`)
+- **Linux**: FFmpeg (via apt: `sudo apt-get install ffmpeg`)
+- **Windows**: FFmpeg (via winget: `winget install Gyan.FFmpeg`)
+
+If you don't have FFmpeg installed, Cline will automatically detect this and prompt you to install it with a single click.
+
+## Where Dictation Shines
+
+### Plan Mode Conversations
+
+Dictation is perfect for [Plan mode](/features/plan-and-act) discussions. Instead of carefully crafting prompts, you can:
+
+- Dictate your entire problem context in one go
+- Respond to Cline's questions immediately
+- Iterate on ideas without typing friction
+- Think out loud while Cline listens
+
+Start a planning session by speaking for 2-3 minutes straight, explaining the full context of what you're trying to build, the constraints you're working with, and the specific challenges you're facing.
+
+### Complex Problem Explanation
+
+Some problems are hard to type out. When you're dealing with:
+- Multi-step workflows with edge cases
+- Integration challenges across multiple systems  
+- Performance issues with specific reproduction steps
+- UI/UX problems that need detailed context
+
+Speaking lets you explain the full situation naturally, including all the "oh, and also..." details that matter.
+
+### Code Review and Debugging
+
+When reviewing code or explaining bugs, voice lets you walk through your thought process:
+- "This function looks fine, but I'm worried about what happens when..."
+- "The issue might be in this section, or possibly this other area..."
+- "I tried X and Y, but neither worked because..."
+
+You can share your complete debugging journey instead of just the final question.
+
+## Technical Requirements
+
+**System Requirements:**
+- FFmpeg installed on your system
+- Active internet connection
+- Cline account with transcription credits
+
+**Audio Quality:**
+- Records in WebM format with Opus codec
+- Mono audio at 16kHz sample rate
+- Optimized for voice recognition
+
+**Privacy:**
+- Audio recorded locally on your machine
+- Only audio files sent for transcription
+- No audio stored after transcription
+- Temporary files automatically cleaned up
+
+## Cost and Credits
+
+Voice transcription costs $0.006 per minute through your Cline account. For most users, this works out to pennies per session.
+
+A typical 5-minute planning conversation costs about 3 cents. Even heavy voice users rarely spend more than a few dollars per month.
+
+<Note>
+Pricing is experimental and may change as we refine the service.
+</Note>
+
+## Best Practices
+
+**Speak Naturally**
+Don't try to speak like you type. Use your normal conversational tone and don't worry about perfect grammar.
+
+**Give Context First**
+Start with the big picture, then drill down into specifics. "I'm building a React app that needs to handle real-time data, and I'm running into performance issues with the WebSocket connection..."
+
+**Use Voice for Exploration**
+Dictation is perfect for exploratory conversations where you're not sure exactly what you need. Start talking through the problem and let the conversation evolve.
+
+**Combine with Text**
+You don't have to use voice for everything. Use voice for complex explanations and context, then switch to text for quick follow-ups or code snippets.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**Microphone Not Working**
+- Check your IDE permissions for microphone access
+- Ensure FFmpeg is properly installed
+- Try refreshing VSCode/your editor
+
+**Poor Transcription Quality**
+- Speak clearly and at normal volume
+- Reduce background noise if possible
+- Check your microphone settings
+
+**Connection Issues**
+- Verify internet connection
+- Check if firewall is blocking Cline's servers
+- Try signing out and back into your Cline account
+
+**Authentication Issues**
+- Sign out and back into your Cline account if you see authentication errors
+- Check that your account has sufficient transcription credits
+- Verify your internet connection is stable
+
+**Audio Recording Issues**
+- Ensure FFmpeg is properly installed and accessible
+- Check that your browser/IDE has microphone permissions
+- Try restarting your editor if audio capture fails
+
+## The Future of AI Collaboration
+
+When you can speak your thoughts as fast as you think them, you stop self-editing. You share the full context, the edge cases, the "what if" scenarios that matter. This leads to better solutions and fewer back-and-forth clarifications.

docs/features/drag-and-drop.mdx

@@ -5,10 +5,28 @@ sidebarTitle: "Drag & Drop"
 
 Dragging and dropping files into Cline is a quick way to add images, code, and other files to your conversations.
 
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/dran-n-drop.gif"
+		alt="Dragging and dropping files into Cline chat"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
 <Note>Due to VS Code quirks, to drag and drop files into the Cline chat input, you need to hold `Shift` while dragging.</Note>
 
 Dragging and dropping workspace files into Cline will automatically create a [file mention](/features/at-mentions/file-mentions). This allows you to reference the file in your conversation without needing to type out the path.
 
+### Dragging from Finder/File Explorer
+
+You can drag files directly from your system's file manager into Cline:
+
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/drag-n-drop-finder.gif"
+		alt="Dragging files from Finder into Cline"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
 ### Supported File Types
 
-Cline supports dragging external images from your file system, as well as files from your workspace.
+Cline supports dragging external images, pdfs, csv, excel, and other text files from your file system, as well as files from your workspace.

docs/features/focus-chain.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,303 @@
+---
+title: "Focus Chain"
+sidebarTitle: "Focus Chain"
+---
+
+Focus Chain is a task management enhancement feature in Cline that provides automatic todo list management with real-time progress tracking throughout your tasks. 
+
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/2dos.gif"
+		alt="Focus Chain todo list management with real-time progress tracking"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
+This enables Cline to work on long-horizon tasks, seamlessly managing the context sent to LLMs, and keeping Cline on track across many context window resets.
+
+<Tip>
+  Focus Chain works particularly well with Cline's [Deep Planning slash command](/features/slash-commands/deep-planning), providing seamless progress tracking for implementation tasks created through the [planning process](/features/plan-and-act).
+</Tip>
+
+## Key Features
+
+### Automatic Todo List Generation
+
+Cline analyzes your task and automatically creates a comprehensive todo list with:
+- Clear, actionable items in markdown checklist format
+- Logical breakdown of complex tasks into manageable steps
+- Real-time updates as work progresses
+
+### User-Editable Todo Lists
+
+Todo lists are stored as editable markdown files:
+- Direct editing through your preferred markdown editor
+- Automatic detection of changes you make
+- Seamless integration back into Cline's workflow
+- Quick access through the edit button in the task header
+
+### Visual Progress Tracking
+
+The task header displays clear progress indicators:
+- **Step counters** showing current progress (e.g., "3/8")
+- **Completed items** clearly marked with checkmarks
+- **Current work** highlighted with indicators
+- **Expandable view** to see the full todo list
+
+### Smart Reminder System
+
+Configurable reminders ensure todo lists stay current:
+- Default reminder every 6 messages (customizable 1-100)
+- Automatic prompts when switching from Plan Mode to Act Mode
+- User-triggered updates when todo lists are manually edited
+
+
+## Getting Started
+
+<Steps>
+  <Step title="Open Cline Settings">
+      - Click the gear icon in the Cline sidebar
+      - Navigate to the "Features" section
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Enable Focus Chain">
+      - Check "Enable Focus Chain"
+      - Optionally adjust "Remind Cline Interval" (default: 6 messages)
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Start a New Task">
+      - Begin a new task
+      - Cline will automatically start creating and managing todo lists
+  </Step>
+</Steps>
+
+| Setting | Default | Range | Description |
+|---------|---------|-------|-------------|
+| Enable Focus Chain | Disabled | On/Off | Enables enhanced task progress tracking |
+| Remind Cline Interval | 6 | 1-100 messages | How often Cline updates the todo list |
+
+## Usage Examples
+
+#### 1. Task Initiation
+
+When you start a new task with Focus Chain enabled:
+
+``` markdown User Request
+User: "Create a user authentication system for my React app"
+
+Cline: [Analyzes request and creates todo list]
+```
+
+#### 2. Todo List Created
+
+Cline creates a comprehensive plan for the task, stored in a markdown file:
+
+```markdown Todo List Created
+- [ ] Set up project structure
+- [ ] Install authentication dependencies
+- [ ] Create user registration component
+- [ ] Implement login functionality
+- [ ] Add password validation
+- [ ] Set up user database schema
+- [ ] Write authentication tests
+- [ ] Deploy to staging environment
+```
+
+#### 3. Progress Tracking
+
+As Cline works, the task header shows real-time progress:
+
+```markdown Todo List Header
+[3/8] Implement login functionality     ⌄
+```
+
+Click to expand and see the full list:
+
+```markdown Full Todo List
+✓ Set up project structure
+✓ Install authentication dependencies
+✓ Create user registration component
+○ Implement login functionality  ← Currently working
+○ Add password validation
+○ Set up user database schema
+○ Write authentication tests
+○ Deploy to staging environment
+```
+
+#### 4. User Editing
+
+Need to tweak the todo list? No problem.
+
+<Steps>
+  <Step title="Open the todo list">
+    Click the edit button in the expanded todo view
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Edit the markdown file">
+    A markdown file opens in your editor:
+
+    ```markdown Editing Todo List
+    # Focus Chain Todo List for Task abc123
+
+    <!-- Edit this markdown file to update your focus chain todo list -->
+    <!-- Use - [ ] for incomplete items and - [x] for completed items -->
+
+    - [x] Set up project structure
+    - [x] Install authentication dependencies (e.g., Firebase Auth)
+    - [x] Create user registration component
+    - [ ] Implement login functionality
+    - [ ] Add password reset feature
+    - [ ] Set up protected routes
+    - [ ] Implement logout functionality
+    - [ ] Add user profile page
+    - [ ] Write authentication tests
+    - [ ] Deploy to staging environment
+
+    <!-- Save this file to update the task's todo list -->
+    ```
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Make your changes">
+    Add, remove, or reorder items as needed
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Save the file">
+    Cline automatically detects and uses your updates
+  </Step>
+</Steps>
+
+## File Structure
+
+### Todo List Storage
+
+Todo lists are stored as markdown files in your task directory:
+
+``` markdown
+<VSCode Global Storage>/
+  tasks/
+    <taskId>/
+      focus_chain_taskid_<taskId>.md
+      ... other task files
+```
+
+### Markdown Format
+
+Todo files use standard markdown checklist syntax:
+
+```markdown Example Todo Syntax
+# Focus Chain Todo List for Task abc123
+
+<!-- Edit this markdown file to update your focus chain todo list -->
+<!-- Use the format: - [ ] for incomplete items and - [x] for completed items -->
+
+- [x] Set up project structure
+- [x] Install authentication dependencies
+- [ ] Create user registration component
+- [ ] Implement login functionality
+- [ ] Add password validation
+- [ ] Set up user database schema
+- [ ] Write authentication tests
+- [ ] Deploy to staging environment
+
+<!-- Save this file and the todo list will be updated in the task -->
+```
+
+
+## Integration with Plan/Act Mode
+
+Focus Chain works seamlessly with Cline's [Plan/Act mode](/features/plan-and-act):
+
+- **Plan Mode**: Optional todo lists for presenting concrete steps
+- **Act Mode**: Automatic todo creation when switching from Plan Mode
+
+<Tip>
+  For complex projects, start in Plan Mode to discuss and refine your approach before switching to Act Mode for implementation.
+</Tip>
+
+## Best Practices
+
+<AccordionGroup>
+  <Accordion title="For Effective Todo Lists">
+    1. **Start with Clear Requests**
+      - Provide detailed initial task descriptions
+      - Include specific requirements and constraints
+      - Mention any preferred technologies or approaches
+
+    2. **Review Generated Lists**
+      - Check that Cline's breakdown aligns with your expectations
+      - Verify that all important steps are included
+      - Ensure the order makes sense for your project
+
+    3. **Edit When Needed**
+      - Add missing steps you identify
+      - Remove unnecessary items
+      - Reorder steps for better workflow
+      - Add more specific details to general items
+  </Accordion>
+  <Accordion title="For Complex Projects">
+    1. **Use Plan Mode First**
+      - Discuss the approach before implementation
+      - Refine requirements through conversation
+      - Switch to Act Mode when ready to begin work
+
+    2. **Break Down Large Tasks**
+      - Split complex projects into smaller, manageable tasks
+      - Create separate todo lists for different components
+      - Focus on one major area at a time
+
+    3. **Regular Reviews**
+      - Check progress periodically during long tasks
+      - Update todo lists as requirements evolve
+      - Communicate changes to Cline through edits
+  </Accordion>
+  <Accordion title="For Collaboration">
+    1. **Share Todo Files**
+      - Todo markdown files can be shared with team members
+      - Include in version control for project documentation
+      - Use as basis for project planning discussions
+
+    2. **Consistent Format**
+      - Follow the standard markdown checklist format
+      - Keep item descriptions clear and actionable
+      - Use consistent terminology across todo lists
+  </Accordion>
+</AccordionGroup>
+
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+Having issues? Try these quick fixes:
+
+<AccordionGroup>
+  <Accordion title="Todo list not updating?">
+    - Check that Focus Chain is enabled in settings
+    - Focus Chain may not work as well with smaller, less capable models
+    - Ensure file permissions are correct in the task directory
+  </Accordion>
+  <Accordion title="Can't edit todo file?">
+    - Verify your editor supports markdown
+    - Check VSCode has write permissions for the directory
+  </Accordion>
+  <Accordion title="Progress not displaying?">
+    - Ensure todo items use correct syntax (`- [ ]` and `- [x]`)
+    - Verify the markdown file is properly formatted
+  </Accordion>
+</AccordionGroup>
+
+Still stuck? Use the [/reportbug](/features/slash-commands/report-bug) command in Cline to get help.
+
+## Technical Details (for the curious)
+
+<AccordionGroup>
+  <Accordion title="File Monitoring">
+    - Real-time file watching detects changes to todo markdown files
+    - Automatic synchronization between file edits and UI updates
+    - Graceful handling of file creation, modification, and deletion
+  </Accordion>
+  <Accordion title="Progress Calculation">
+    - Dynamic counting of completed vs. total todo items
+    - Support for both `- [x]` and `- [X]` completion syntax
+    - Unicode symbols (✓, ○) for enhanced visual display
+  </Accordion>
+  <Accordion title="Privacy Considerations">
+    - Todo lists stored locally in VSCode workspace
+    - No todo content transmitted to external services
+    - Usage telemetry (can be disabled in settings)
+  </Accordion>
+</AccordionGroup>
+
+Focus Chain turns Cline into your personal project manager, keeping you on track and your tasks organized. Give it a try on your next project!

docs/features/plan-and-act.mdx

@@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ Plan mode is where you and Cline figure out what you're trying to build and how
 -   Focuses on understanding requirements and creating a strategy
 -   Helps identify potential issues before you write a single line of code
 
+<Tip>
+Try [Dictation](/features/dictation) in Plan mode - instead of typing out complex requirements, you can speak naturally and share your complete thought process. It's perfect for rapid back-and-forth planning discussions.
+</Tip>
+
 #### Act Mode: Build It
 
 Once you've got a plan, you switch to Act mode. Now Cline:

docs/features/slash-commands/deep-planning.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,160 @@
+---
+title: "Deep Planning Command"
+sidebarTitle: "/deep-planning"
+---
+
+`/deep-planning` transforms Cline into a meticulous architect who investigates your codebase, asks clarifying questions, and creates a comprehensive implementation plan before writing a single line of code. 
+
+<Frame>
+	<img
+		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/deep-planning.png"
+		alt="Deep Planning command in action showing investigation and planning process"
+	/>
+</Frame>
+
+When you use `/deep-planning`, Cline follows a four-step process that mirrors how senior developers approach complex features: thorough investigation, discussion & clarification of requirements, detailed planning, and structured task creation with progress tracking.
+
+## The Four-Step Process
+
+### Step 1: Silent Investigation
+
+Cline becomes a detective, silently exploring your codebase to understand its structure, patterns, and constraints. He examines source files, analyzes import patterns, discovers class hierarchies, and identifies technical debt markers. No commentary, no narration - just focused research.
+
+During this phase, Cline runs commands like:
+- Finding all class and function definitions across your codebase
+- Analyzing import patterns to understand dependencies
+- Discovering project structure and file organization
+- Identifying TODOs and technical debt
+
+### Step 2: Discussion and Questions
+
+Once Cline understands your codebase, he asks targeted questions that will shape the implementation. These aren't generic questions - they're specific to your project and the feature you're building.
+
+Questions might cover:
+- Clarifying ambiguous requirements
+- Choosing between equally valid implementation approaches
+- Confirming assumptions about system behavior
+- Understanding preferences for technical decisions
+
+### Step 3: Implementation Plan Document
+
+Cline creates a structured markdown document (`implementation_plan.md`) that serves as your implementation blueprint. This isn't a vague outline - it's a detailed specification with exact file paths, function signatures, and implementation order.
+
+The plan includes eight comprehensive sections:
+- **Overview**: The goal and high-level approach
+- **Types**: Complete type definitions and data structures
+- **Files**: Exact files to create, modify, or delete
+- **Functions**: New and modified functions with signatures
+- **Classes**: Class modifications and inheritance details
+- **Dependencies**: Package requirements and versions
+- **Testing**: Validation strategies and test requirements
+- **Implementation Order**: Step-by-step execution sequence
+
+### Step 4: Implementation Task Creation
+
+Cline creates a new task that references the plan document and includes trackable implementation steps. The task comes with specific commands to read each section of the plan, ensuring the implementing agent (whether that's you or Cline in Act Mode) can navigate the blueprint efficiently.
+
+<Tip>
+  Deep Planning works beautifully with [Focus Chain](/features/focus-chain). The implementation steps automatically become a todo list with real-time progress tracking, keeping complex projects organized and on track.
+</Tip>
+
+## Using Deep Planning
+
+Start a deep planning session by typing `/deep-planning` followed by your feature description:
+
+```
+/deep-planning Add user authentication with JWT tokens and role-based access control
+```
+
+Cline will begin his investigation immediately. You'll see him reading files and running commands to understand your codebase. Once he's gathered enough context, he'll engage you in discussion before creating the plan.
+
+## Example Workflow
+
+Here's how I use `/deep-planning` for a real feature:
+
+<Steps>
+  <Step title="Initiate Planning">
+    I type `/deep-planning implement a caching layer for API responses`
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Silent Investigation">
+    Cline explores my codebase, examining:
+    - Current API structure and endpoints
+    - Existing data flow patterns
+    - Database queries and performance bottlenecks
+    - Configuration and environment setup
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Targeted Discussion">
+    Cline asks me:
+    - "Should we use Redis or in-memory caching?"
+    - "What's the acceptable cache staleness for user data?"
+    - "Do you need cache invalidation webhooks?"
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Plan Creation">
+    Cline generates `implementation_plan.md` with:
+    - Cache service class specifications
+    - Redis connection configuration
+    - Modified API endpoints with caching logic
+    - Cache key generation strategies
+    - TTL configurations for different data types
+  </Step>
+  <Step title="Task Generation">
+    Cline creates a new task with:
+    - Reference to the implementation plan
+    - Commands to read specific sections
+    - Trackable todo items for each implementation step
+    - Request to switch to Act Mode for execution
+  </Step>
+</Steps>
+
+## Integration with Plan/Act Mode
+
+Deep Planning is designed to work seamlessly with [Plan/Act Mode](/features/plan-and-act):
+
+- Use `/deep-planning` in Plan Mode for the investigation and planning phases
+- The generated task requests switching to Act Mode for implementation
+- Focus Chain automatically tracks progress through the implementation steps
+
+This separation ensures planning stays focused on architecture while implementation stays focused on execution.
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### When to Use Deep Planning
+
+Use `/deep-planning` for:
+- Features touching multiple parts of your codebase
+- Architectural changes requiring careful coordination
+- Complex integrations with external services
+- Refactoring efforts that need systematic execution
+- Any feature where you'd normally spend time whiteboarding
+
+### Making the Most of Investigation
+
+Let Cline complete his investigation thoroughly. The quality of the plan directly correlates with how well he understands your codebase. If you have specific areas he should examine, mention them in your initial request.
+
+### Reviewing the Plan
+
+Always review `implementation_plan.md` before starting implementation. The plan is comprehensive but not immutable - you can edit it directly if needed. Think of it as a collaborative document between you and Cline.
+
+### Tracking Progress
+
+With Focus Chain enabled, your implementation progress displays in the task header. Each completed step gets checked off automatically as Cline works through the plan, giving you real-time visibility into complex implementations.
+
+## Inspiration
+
+I use `/deep-planning` whenever I'm about to build something that would normally require a design document. Recent examples from my workflow:
+
+- **Migrating authentication systems**: Deep Planning mapped every endpoint, identified all authentication touchpoints, and created a migration plan that avoided breaking changes.
+
+- **Adding real-time features**: The plan covered WebSocket integration, event handling, state synchronization, and fallback mechanisms for disconnections.
+
+- **Database schema refactoring**: Cline identified all affected queries, created migration scripts, and planned the rollout to minimize downtime.
+
+- **API versioning implementation**: The plan detailed route changes, backward compatibility layers, deprecation notices, and client migration paths.
+
+The power of `/deep-planning` is that it forces thoughtful architecture before implementation. It's like having a senior developer review your approach before you write code, except that developer has perfect knowledge of your entire codebase.
+
+<Note>
+  Deep Planning requires models with strong reasoning capabilities. It works best with the latest generation of models, like GPT-5, Claude 4, Gemini 2.5, or Grok 4. Smaller models may struggle with the comprehensive analysis required.
+</Note>
+
+For simpler tasks that don't require extensive planning, consider using [/newtask](/features/slash-commands/new-task) to create focused tasks with context, or jump straight into implementation if the path forward is clear.

docs/features/yolo-mode.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
+---
+title: "YOLO Mode"
+sidebarTitle: "YOLO Mode"
+---
+
+YOLO mode is exactly what it sounds like - Cline auto-approves everything. Check the box in feature settings and he'll execute file changes, terminal commands, even transitions from Plan to Act mode without asking.
+
+Think of it as [Auto Approve](/features/auto-approve) on steroids - instead of granular permissions, YOLO mode gives Cline complete autonomy.
+
+<Note>
+**Warning: This is dangerous.** YOLO mode disables all safety checks. Cline will execute whatever he decides without asking permission.
+</Note>
+
+## What Gets Auto-Approved
+
+When YOLO mode is enabled, Cline automatically approves:
+
+- **All file operations** - reading, writing, and modifying files anywhere on your system
+- **All terminal commands** - including potentially destructive operations
+- **Browser actions** - web scraping, form submissions, navigation
+- **MCP server tools** - external integrations and API calls
+- **Mode transitions** - automatic switching from Plan to Act mode
+
+Essentially, every safety guardrail is removed. Cline operates with complete autonomy.
+
+## How to Enable YOLO Mode
+
+Navigate to Cline Settings → Features and check the "YOLO Mode" box. That's it - no confirmation dialogs, no additional warnings. Once enabled, Cline will start auto-approving all actions immediately.
+
+To disable it, simply uncheck the box. Any pending actions will still require your approval once YOLO mode is turned off.
+
+## When You Might Use This
+
+YOLO mode was built primarily for our upcoming scriptable CLI where fully autonomous execution makes sense. In the GUI, you might consider it for:
+
+**Rapid prototyping** where you want zero friction and don't care about potential mistakes. Perfect for throwaway experiments or exploring new ideas quickly.
+
+**Trusted, repetitive tasks** where you've already validated Cline's approach and want to eliminate approval overhead. Think routine refactoring or well-established patterns.
+
+**Demonstration purposes** where you want to show Cline's capabilities without constant interruptions.
+
+## What Could Go Wrong
+
+Since YOLO mode removes all safety checks, Cline could:
+
+- Delete important files without warning
+- Execute commands that modify system settings
+- Make network requests to external services
+- Overwrite configuration files
+- Install or uninstall software packages
+- Commit and push changes to version control
+
+The risk level depends entirely on what you ask Cline to do. Simple tasks remain relatively safe, but complex requests can have unpredictable consequences.
+
+## Best Practices
+
+If you decide to use YOLO mode:
+
+**Start with isolated environments.** Use it in throwaway projects or sandboxed environments first. Never enable it on production codebases until you understand the risks.
+
+**Be specific with requests.** Vague instructions combined with unlimited permissions can lead to unexpected results. The clearer your requirements, the more predictable Cline's actions.
+
+**Monitor the output.** Even though Cline doesn't ask for permission, he still shows you what he's doing. Watch the terminal output and file changes as they happen.
+
+**Keep version control handy.** Make sure you can easily revert changes if something goes wrong. Git becomes your safety net when YOLO mode is your workflow.
+
+## Inspiration: What Becomes Possible
+
+With YOLO mode enabled, you can:
+
+**Build entire applications** from a single prompt. Describe what you want and let Cline handle everything - file creation, dependency installation, configuration setup, even deployment scripts.
+
+**Automate complex workflows** that normally require dozens of approval clicks. Data processing pipelines, build system setup, or multi-step refactoring operations become seamless.
+
+**Rapid iteration cycles** where you can quickly test ideas without approval friction. Perfect for exploring different approaches or experimenting with new technologies.
+
+**Live demonstrations** where you can show Cline's full capabilities without stopping to approve every action. Great for presentations or teaching scenarios.
+
+The key is understanding that YOLO mode transforms Cline from an interactive assistant into an autonomous agent. Use that power wisely.
+
+---
+
+Questions or feedback? Reach us in our [Discord](https://discord.gg/cline) or [r/cline](https://reddit.com/r/cline).

docs/getting-started/for-new-coders.mdx

@@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ title: "For New Coders"
 description: "Welcome to Cline, your AI-powered coding companion! This guide will help you quickly set up your development environment and begin your coding journey with ease."
 ---
 
-> 💡 **Tip:** If you're completely new to coding, take your time with each step. There's no rush — Cline is here to guide you!
+> **Tip:** If you're completely new to coding, take your time with each step. There's no rush — Cline is here to guide you!
 
-### 🚀 Getting Started
+### Getting Started
 
 Before you jump into coding, make sure you have these essentials ready:
 
@@ -15,9 +15,9 @@ A popular, free, and powerful code editor.
 
 -   [<u>Download VS Code</u>](https://code.visualstudio.com/)
 
-📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [<u>How to Install VS Code</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlIzFUI1QGA)
+**Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [<u>How to Install VS Code</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlIzFUI1QGA)
 
-> ✅ **Pro Tip:** Install VS Code in your Applications folder (macOS) or Program Files (Windows) for easy access from your dock or start menu.
+> **Pro Tip:** Install VS Code in your Applications folder (macOS) or Program Files (Windows) for easy access from your dock or start menu.
 
 #### 2. **Organize Your Projects**
 
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Inside your `Cline` folder, structure projects clearly:
 -   `Documents/Cline/workout-app` _(e.g., for a fitness tracking app)_
 -   `Documents/Cline/portfolio-website` _(e.g., to showcase your work)_
 
-> 💡 **Tip:** Keeping your projects organized from the start will save you time and confusion later!
+> **Tip:** Keeping your projects organized from the start will save you time and confusion later!
 
 #### 3. **Install the Cline VS Code Extension**
 
@@ -39,9 +39,9 @@ Enhance your coding workflow by installing the Cline extension directly within V
 
 -   Get Started with Cline Extension Tutorial
 
-📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [<u>How To Install Extensions in VS Code</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7trgwZa-mk)
+**Recommended YouTube Tutorial:** [<u>How To Install Extensions in VS Code</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7trgwZa-mk)
 
-> ✅ **Pro Tip:** After installing, reload VS Code to ensure the extension is activated properly.
+> **Pro Tip:** After installing, reload VS Code to ensure the extension is activated properly.
 
 #### 4. **Essential Development Tools**
 
@@ -51,9 +51,9 @@ Basic software required for coding efficiently:
 -   Node.js
 -   Git
 
-👉 [<u>Follow our detailed guide on Installing Essential Development Tools with step-by-step help from Cline.</u>](https://docs.cline.bot/getting-started/installing-dev-essentials#installing-dev-essentials)
+[<u>Follow our detailed guide on Installing Essential Development Tools with step-by-step help from Cline.</u>](https://docs.cline.bot/getting-started/installing-dev-essentials#installing-dev-essentials)
 
-📺 **Recommended YouTube Tutorials for Manual Installation:**
+**Recommended YouTube Tutorials for Manual Installation:**
 
 -   **For macOS:**
     -   [<u>Install Homebrew on Mac</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwGNgVbqasc)
@@ -63,6 +63,6 @@ Basic software required for coding efficiently:
     -   [<u>Install Git on Windows 10/11 (2024)</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjxv1HuRQy0)
     -   [<u>Install Node.js in Windows 10/11</u>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCgAuOYpJd0)
 
-> ⚠️ **Note:** If you run into permission issues during installation, try running your terminal or command prompt as an administrator.
+> **Note:** If you run into permission issues during installation, try running your terminal or command prompt as an administrator.
 
-🎉 You're all set! Dive in and start coding smarter and faster with **Cline**.
+You're all set! Dive in and start coding smarter and faster with **Cline**.

docs/getting-started/installing-cline.mdx

@@ -1,67 +1,256 @@
 ---
 title: "Installing Cline"
-description: "Cline is a VS Code extension that brings AI-powered coding assistance directly
-    to your editor. Install using one of these methods:"
+description: "Get Cline set up in your editor and start building projects with AI assistance."
 ---
 
-### Installation Options
+## Prerequisites
 
--   **VS Code Marketplace (Recommended):** Fastest method for standard VS Code and Cursor users.
--   **Open VSX Registry:** For VS Code-compatible editors like VSCodium.
+Before installing Cline, make sure you have the following:
 
-### 🛠️ VS Code Marketplace: Step-by-Step Setup
+### Create a Cline Account
 
-Follow these steps to get Cline up and running:
+Create a Cline account for the best experience. Creating a Cline account is completely free and you can [sign up here](https://app.cline.bot/signup). A Cline account provides:
+- Access to multiple AI models including stealth models
+- Seamless setup without needing to manage API keys
+- At times, we partner with model providers to offer inferencing at no cost through your Cline account
 
-1.  **Open VS Code:** Launch the VS Code application.
+### Compatible Editor
 
-    > ⚠️ **Note:** If VS Code shows "Running extensions might...", click "Allow".
+Cline works with the following IDEs:
+- **VS Code** - Microsoft's popular code editor
+- **Cursor** - AI-powered code editor based on VS Code
+- **JetBrains IDEs** - IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, DataSpell, PhpStorm, and other JetBrains products
+- **VSCodium** - Open-source version of VS Code
+- **Windsurf** - VS Code-compatible editor
 
-2.  **Open Your Cline Folder:** In VS Code, open the Cline folder you created in Documents.
-3.  **Navigate to Extensions:** Click on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of VS Code (`Ctrl + Shift + X` or `Cmd + Shift + X`).
-4.  **Search for 'Cline':** In the Extensions search bar, type `Cline`.
+Make sure you have one of these editors installed before proceeding with the Cline installation.
 
-<Frame caption="VS Code marketplace with Cline extension ready to install">
-	<img
-		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/image%20(20).png"
-		alt="VS Code marketplace showing Cline extension"
-	/>
-</Frame>
+## Choose Your Editor
 
-1. **Install the Extension:** Click the "Install" button next to the Cline extension.
-2. **Open Cline:**
-    - Click the Cline icon in the Activity Bar.
-    - Or, use the command palette (`Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P`) and type "Cline: Open In New Tab" for a better view.
-3. **Troubleshooting:** If you don't see the Cline icon, try restarting VS Code.
+Cline works across multiple IDEs. Select your preferred editor below for installation instructions:
 
-> ✅ **Pro Tip:** You should see the Cline chat window appear in your VS Code editor!
+<Tabs>
+  <Tab title="VS Code/Cursor" icon="code">
+    ### Installation Steps
 
-### 🌐 Open VSX Registry
+    1. **Open VS Code** and navigate to the Extensions view (`Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + X`)
+    2. **Search for "Cline"** in the Extensions marketplace
+    3. **Click Install** on the Cline extension
 
-For VS Code-compatible editors without Marketplace access (like VSCodium and Windsurf):
+    <Frame caption="VS Code marketplace with Cline extension ready to install">
+    	<img
+    		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/image%20(20).png"
+    		alt="VS Code marketplace showing Cline extension"
+    	/>
+    </Frame>
 
-1. Open your editor.
-2. Access the Extensions view.
-3. Search for "Cline".
-4. Select "Cline" by saoudrizwan and click **Install**.
-5. Reload if prompted.
+    4. **Access Cline** after installation:
+       - Click the Cline icon in the Activity Bar, or
+       - Use Command Palette (`Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P`) → "Cline: Open In New Tab"
 
-### 👤 Creating Your Cline Account
+    > **Note:** If VS Code shows "Running extensions might..." dialog, click "Allow". If you don't see the Cline icon, restart VS Code.
 
-Now that you have Cline installed, let's get you set up with your account:
+    <Accordion title="Troubleshooting">
 
-1. **Sign In to Cline:**
-    - Click the **Sign In** button in the Cline extension.
-    - You'll be taken to [app.cline.bot](https://app.cline.bot) to create your account.
-2. **Start with Free Credits:**
-    - No credit card needed!
-3. **Available AI Models:**
-    - Anthropic Claude 3.5-Sonnet (recommended for coding)
-    - DeepSeek Chat (cost-effective alternative)
-    - Google Gemini 2.0 Flash
-    - And more — all through your Cline account.
+    **Plugin Installation Issues**
 
-### 💻 Your First Interaction with Cline
+    If you can't find Cline in the marketplace:
+    - Make sure you're searching in the **Marketplace** tab (not Installed)
+    - Try searching for "Cline AI" or just "Cline"
+    - Check that your VS Code version is compatible
+
+    If installation fails:
+    - Restart your VS Code and try again
+    - Check your internet connection
+    - Try installing from VSIX file as an alternative
+
+    **Plugin Not Appearing**
+
+    If you don't see the Cline tool window after installation:
+    - Restart VS Code completely (File → Exit and reopen)
+    - Check **View** → **Command Palette** → "Cline: Open In New Tab"
+    - Verify the plugin is enabled in **Extensions** view
+    - Look for the Cline icon in your Activity Bar (usually on the left side)
+
+    **Common Issues**
+
+    Plugin appears to be installed but doesn't work:
+    - Ensure you've restarted VS Code after installation
+    - Check if there are any error messages in the Developer Console
+    - Try disabling and re-enabling the extension
+
+    Performance or compatibility issues:
+    - Make sure you're using a supported VS Code version
+    - Check for VS Code updates that might improve compatibility
+    - Consider closing other resource-intensive extensions if needed
+
+    Need help? Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/cline).
+
+    </Accordion>
+  </Tab>
+  
+  <Tab title="JetBrains IDEs" icon="brain">
+    <img
+    	src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/jetbrains-logo.svg"
+    	alt="JetBrains logo"
+    	style={{ width: "200px", height: "auto", margin: "0 auto 20px auto", display: "block" }}
+    />
+
+    Cline for JetBrains works almost identically to Cline in VSCode. All the core features work properly: diff editing, using tools, logging in with different providers, MCP servers, Cline rules and workflows, and more.
+
+
+    ### Installation Steps
+
+    **Method 1: From IDE (Recommended)**
+    1. Open your JetBrains IDE
+    2. Go to **Settings** (`Ctrl+Alt+S` on Windows/Linux, `Cmd+,` on macOS)
+    3. Navigate to **Plugins** → **Marketplace**
+    4. Search for "Cline" and click **Install**
+    5. Restart your IDE
+
+    <Frame>
+    	<img
+    		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/cline-jetbrains-marketplace-search.png"
+    		alt="JetBrains marketplace showing Cline plugin search results"
+    	/>
+    </Frame>
+
+    **Method 2: Browser Install**
+    
+    Visit the [JetBrains Marketplace](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/28247-cline) and click **Install to IDE**.
+
+    <Accordion title="Method 3: Manual Installation">
+
+    1. Download the plugin from the [marketplace page](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/28247-cline)
+    2. Go to **Settings** → **Plugins**
+    3. Click the gear icon → **Install Plugin from Disk**
+    4. Select the downloaded `.zip` file
+    5. Restart your IDE
+
+    </Accordion>
+
+    ### Using the Plugin
+
+    After installation, you’ll find Cline in your IDE. Look for the Cline tool window (usually on the right side) or go to View → Tool Windows → Cline.
+
+    ### Key Features
+
+    Cline for JetBrains includes all core features:
+    - Diff editing and file modifications
+    - Multiple API providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, local models)
+    - MCP servers and custom tools
+    - Cline rules and workflows
+    - @ mentions for files, folders, and problems
+    - Drag & drop support
+
+    > **Note:** Terminal output appears in collapsible sections rather than streaming directly to chat.
+
+    ### Key Differences from VSCode
+    The terminal integration works differently in JetBrains. Unlike VSCode where terminal output streams directly to the chat, JetBrains shows command output in a collapsible section. Commands still execute successfully - you just need to expand the Command Output section to see results.
+
+    <Accordion title="Troubleshooting">
+
+    **Plugin Installation Issues**
+
+    If you can't find Cline in the marketplace:
+    - Make sure you're searching in the **Marketplace** tab (not Installed)
+    - Try searching for "Cline AI" or just "Cline"
+    - Check that your IDE version is compatible (2023.1 or later recommended)
+
+    If installation fails:
+    - Restart your IDE and try again
+    - Check your internet connection
+    - Try installing from disk as an alternative
+
+    **Plugin Not Appearing**
+
+    If you don't see the Cline tool window after installation:
+    - Restart your IDE completely (File → Exit and reopen)
+    - Check **View** → **Tool Windows** → **Cline**
+    - Verify the plugin is enabled in **Settings** → **Plugins** → **Installed** tab
+    - Look for the Cline icon in your IDE's tool window bar (usually on the right side)
+
+    **Common Issues**
+
+    Plugin appears to be installed but doesn't work:
+    - Ensure you've restarted your IDE after installation
+    - Check if there are any error messages in the IDE's event log
+    - Try disabling and re-enabling the plugin in Settings
+
+    Performance or compatibility issues:
+    - Make sure you're using a supported JetBrains IDE version
+    - Check for IDE updates that might improve compatibility
+    - Consider allocating more memory to your IDE if needed
+
+    Need help? Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/cline).
+
+    </Accordion>
+  </Tab>
+  
+  <Tab title="VSCodium/Windsurf" icon="terminal">
+    ### Installation Steps
+
+    For VS Code-compatible editors using Open VSX Registry:
+
+    1. **Open your editor** (VSCodium, Windsurf, etc.)
+    2. **Navigate to Extensions view** (`Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + X`)
+    3. **Search for "Cline"** in the marketplace
+    4. **Select "Cline" by saoudrizwan** and click **Install**
+    5. **Reload** if prompted
+
+    > **Note:** These editors use the Open VSX Registry instead of the VS Code Marketplace.
+
+    <Accordion title="Troubleshooting">
+
+    **Plugin Installation Issues**
+
+    If you can't find Cline in the marketplace:
+    - Make sure you're searching in the **Marketplace** tab (not Installed)
+    - Try searching for "Cline AI" or just "Cline"
+    - Check that your editor version is compatible
+
+    If installation fails:
+    - Restart your editor and try again
+    - Check your internet connection
+    - Try installing from disk as an alternative
+
+    **Plugin Not Appearing**
+
+    If you don't see the Cline tool window after installation:
+    - Restart your editor completely (File → Exit and reopen)
+    - Check **View** → **Command Palette** → "Cline: Open In New Tab"
+    - Verify the plugin is enabled in **Extensions** view
+    - Look for the Cline icon in your Activity Bar (usually on the left side)
+
+    **Common Issues**
+
+    Plugin appears to be installed but doesn't work:
+    - Ensure you've restarted your editor after installation
+    - Check if there are any error messages in the Developer Console
+    - Try disabling and re-enabling the extension
+
+    Performance or compatibility issues:
+    - Make sure you're using a supported editor version
+    - Check for editor updates that might improve compatibility
+    - Consider closing other resource-intensive extensions if needed
+
+    Need help? Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/cline).
+
+    </Accordion>
+  </Tab>
+</Tabs>
+
+### Sign In to Your Cline Account
+
+Now that you have Cline installed, sign in to access your account:
+
+1. **Open Cline** in your editor (click the Cline icon in the Activity Bar or Tool Windows)
+2. **Click "Sign In"** - you'll see this button in the Cline interface
+3. **Complete authentication** - you'll be redirected to [app.cline.bot](https://app.cline.bot) to sign in
+4. **Return to your editor** - once signed in, you'll be automatically redirected back
+
+
+### Your First Interaction with Cline
 
 You're ready to start building! Copy and paste this prompt into the Cline chat window:
 
@@ -69,15 +258,15 @@ You're ready to start building! Copy and paste this prompt into the Cline chat w
 Hey Cline! Could you help me create a new project folder called "hello-world" in my Cline directory and make a simple webpage that says "Hello World" in big blue text?
 ```
 
-> ✅ **Pro Tip:** Cline will help you create the project folder and set up your first webpage!
+> **Pro Tip:** Cline will help you create the project folder and set up your first webpage!
 
-### 🧩 Tips for Working with Cline
+### Tips for Working with Cline
 
 -   **Ask Questions:** If you're unsure about something, ask Cline!
 -   **Use Screenshots:** Cline can understand images — show him what you're working on.
 -   **Copy and Paste Errors:** Share error messages in the chat for solutions.
 -   **Speak Plainly:** Use your own words — Cline will translate them into code.
 
-### 🫂 Still Struggling?
+### Still Struggling?
 
-Join our Discord community and engage with our team and other Cline users directly.
+Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/cline) and engage with our team and other Cline users directly.

docs/getting-started/installing-dev-essentials.mdx

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ description: >-
     guided way.
 ---
 
-### 🧰 The Essential Tools
+### The Essential Tools
 
 Here are the core tools you'll need for development:
 
@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ Here are the core tools you'll need for development:
     -   Chocolatey for Windows
     -   apt/yum for Linux
 
-> 💡 **Tip:** These tools are the foundation of your developer toolkit. Installing them properly will set you up for success!
+> **Tip:** These tools are the foundation of your developer toolkit. Installing them properly will set you up for success!
 
-### 🚀 Let Cline Install Everything
+### Let Cline Install Everything
 
 Copy one of these prompts based on your operating system and paste it into **Cline**:
 
@@ -41,9 +41,9 @@ Hello Cline! I need help setting up my Windows PC for software development. Coul
 Hello Cline! I need help setting up my Linux system for software development. Could you please help me install the essential development tools like Node.js, Git, and any other core utilities that are commonly needed for coding? I'd like you to guide me through the process step-by-step.
 ```
 
-> ✅ **Pro Tip:** Cline will show you each command before running it. You stay in control the entire time!
+> **Pro Tip:** Cline will show you each command before running it. You stay in control the entire time!
 
-### 🔍 What Will Happen
+### What Will Happen
 
 Cline will guide you through the following steps:
 
@@ -52,9 +52,9 @@ Cline will guide you through the following steps:
 3. Showing you the exact command before it runs (you approve each step!)
 4. Verifying each installation is successful
 
-> ⚠️ **Note:** You might need to enter your computer's password for some installations. This is normal!
+> **Note:** You might need to enter your computer's password for some installations. This is normal!
 
-### 💡 Why These Tools Are Important
+### Why These Tools Are Important
 
 -   **Node.js & npm:**
     -   Build websites with frameworks like React or Next.js
@@ -68,15 +68,15 @@ Cline will guide you through the following steps:
     -   Quickly install and update development tools
     -   Keep your environment organized and up to date
 
-### 🧩 Notes
+### Notes
 
-> 💡 **Tip:** The installation process is interactive — Cline will guide you step by step!
+> **Tip:** The installation process is interactive — Cline will guide you step by step!
 
 -   All commands are shown to you for approval before they run.
 -   If you run into any issues, Cline will help troubleshoot them.
 -   You may need to enter your computer's password for certain steps.
 
-### 🧑‍💻 Additional Tips for New Coders
+### Additional Tips for New Coders
 
 #### Understanding the Terminal
 

docs/getting-started/model-selection-guide.mdx

@@ -1,126 +1,79 @@
 ---
 title: "Model Selection Guide"
-description: "Last updated: Feb 5, 2025."
+description: "Last updated: August 20, 2025."
 ---
 
-## Understanding Context Windows
+New models drop constantly, so this guide focuses on what's working well with Cline right now. We'll keep it updated as the landscape shifts.
 
-Think of a context window as your AI assistant's working memory - similar to RAM in a computer. It determines how much information the model can "remember" and process at once during your conversation. This includes:
+## Current Top Models
 
--   Your code files and conversations
--   The assistant's responses
--   Any documentation or additional context provided
+| Model | Context Window | Input Price* | Output Price* | Best For |
+|-------|---------------|--------------|---------------|----------|
+| **Claude Sonnet 4.5** | 1M tokens | $3-6 | $15-22.50 | Reliable tool usage, complex codebases |
+| **Qwen3 Coder** | 256K tokens | $0.20 | $0.80 | Coding tasks, open source flexibility |
+| **Gemini 2.5 Pro** | 1M+ tokens | TBD | TBD | Large codebases, document analysis |
+| **GPT-5** | 400K tokens | $1.25 | $10 | Latest OpenAI tech, three modes |
 
-Context windows are measured in tokens (roughly 3/4 of a word in English). Different models have different context window sizes:
+*Per million tokens
 
--   Claude 3.5 Sonnet: 200K tokens
--   DeepSeek Models: 128K tokens
--   Gemini Flash 2.0: 1M tokens
--   Gemini 1.5 Pro: 2M tokens
+## Budget Options
 
-When you reach the limit of your context window, older information needs to be removed to make room for new information - just like clearing RAM to run new programs. This is why sometimes AI assistants might seem to "forget" earlier parts of your conversation.
+| Model | Context Window | Input Price* | Output Price* | Notes |
+|-------|---------------|--------------|---------------|-------|
+| **DeepSeek V3** | 128K tokens | $0.14 | $0.28 | Great value for daily coding |
+| **DeepSeek R1** | 128K tokens | $0.55 | $2.19 | Budget reasoning champion |
+| **Qwen3 32B** | 128K tokens | Varies | Varies | Open source, multiple providers |
+| **Z AI GLM 4.5** | 128K tokens | TBD | TBD | MIT licensed, hybrid reasoning |
 
-Cline helps you manage this limitation with its Context Window Progress Bar, which shows:
+*Per million tokens
 
--   Input tokens (what you've sent to the model)
--   Output tokens (what the model has generated)
--   A visual representation of how much of your context window you've used
--   The total capacity for your chosen model
 
-<Frame caption="Visual representation of the context window usage in Cline">
-	<img
-		src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cline_public_images/docs/assets/image%20(11).png"
-		alt="Context window progress bar example"
-	/>
-</Frame>
+## Context Window Guide
 
-This visibility helps you work more effectively with Cline by letting you know when you might need to start fresh or break tasks into smaller chunks.
+| Size | Word Count | Use Case |
+|------|------------|----------|
+| 32K tokens | ~24,000 words | Single files, small projects |
+| 128K tokens | ~96,000 words | Most coding projects |
+| 200K tokens | ~150,000 words | Large codebases |
+| 400K+ tokens | ~300,000+ words | Entire applications |
 
-### Model Comparison
+**Performance note**: Most models start dropping in quality around 400-500K tokens, even if they claim higher limits.
 
-## LLM Model Comparison for Cline (Feb 2025)
+## Open Source vs Closed Source
 
-| Model             | Input Cost\* | Output Cost\* | Context Window | Best For                            |
-| ----------------- | ------------ | ------------- | -------------- | ----------------------------------- |
-| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | $3.00        | $15.00        | 200K           | Best code implementation & tool use |
-| DeepSeek R1       | $0.55        | $2.19         | 128K           | Planning & reasoning champion       |
-| DeepSeek V3       | $0.14        | $0.28         | 128K           | Value code implementation           |
-| o3-mini           | $1.10        | $4.40         | 200K           | Flexible use, strong planning       |
-| Gemini Flash 2.0  | $0.00        | $0.00         | 1M             | Strong all-rounder                  |
-| Gemini 1.5 Pro    | $0.00        | $0.00         | 2M             | Large context processing            |
+### Open Source Advantages
+- **Multiple providers** compete to host them
+- **Cheaper pricing** due to competition  
+- **Provider choice** - switch if one goes down
+- **Faster innovation** cycles
 
-\*Costs per million tokens
+### Open Source Models Available
+- **Qwen3 Coder** (Apache 2.0)
+- **Z AI GLM 4.5** (MIT)
+- **Kimi K2** (Open source)
+- **DeepSeek series** (Various licenses)
 
-### Top Picks for 2025
+## Quick Decision Matrix
 
-1. **Claude 3.5 Sonnet**
-    - Best overall code implementation
-    - Most reliable tool usage
-    - Expensive but worth it for critical code
-2. **DeepSeek R1**
-    - Exceptional planning & reasoning
-    - Great value pricing
-3. **o3-mini**
-    - Strong for planning with adjustable reasoning
-    - Three reasoning modes for different needs
-    - Requires OpenAI Tier 3 API access
-    - 200K context window
-4. **DeepSeek V3**
-    - Reliable code implementation
-    - Great for daily coding
-    - Cost-effective for implementation
-5. **Gemini Flash 2.0**
-    - Massive 1M context window
-    - Improved speed and performance
-    - Good all-around capabilities
+| If you want... | Use this |
+|----------------|----------|
+| Something that just works | Claude Sonnet 4.5 |
+| To save money | DeepSeek V3 or Qwen3 variants |
+| Huge context windows | Gemini 2.5 Pro or Claude Sonnet 4.5 |
+| Open source | Qwen3 Coder, Z AI GLM 4.5, or Kimi K2 |
+| Latest tech | GPT-5 |
+| Speed | Qwen3 Coder on Cerebras (fastest available) |
 
-### Best Models by Mode (Plan or Act)
+## What Others Are Using
 
-#### Planning
+Check [OpenRouter's Cline usage stats](https://openrouter.ai/apps?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcline.bot%2F) to see real usage patterns from the community.
 
-1. **DeepSeek R1**
-    - Best reasoning capabilities in class
-    - Excellent at breaking down complex tasks
-    - Strong math/algorithm planning
-    - MoE architecture helps with reasoning
-2. **o3-mini (high reasoning)**
-    - Three reasoning levels:
-        - High: Complex planning
-        - Medium: Daily tasks
-        - Low: Quick ideas
-    - 200K context helps with large projects
-3. **Gemini Flash 2.0**
-    - Massive context window for complex planning
-    - Strong reasoning capabilities
-    - Good with multi-step tasks
+## Context Management
 
-#### Acting (coding)
+Cline automatically handles context limits with [auto-compact](/features/auto-compact). When you approach your model's limit, Cline summarizes the conversation to keep working. You don't need to micromanage this.
 
-1. **Claude 3.5 Sonnet**
-    - Best code quality
-    - Most reliable with Cline tools
-    - Worth the premium for critical code
-2. **DeepSeek V3**
-    - Nearly Sonnet-level code quality
-    - Better API stability than R1
-    - Great for daily coding
-    - Strong tool usage
-3. **Gemini 1.5 Pro**
-    - 2M context window
-    - Good with complex codebases
-    - Reliable API
-    - Strong multi-file understanding
+## The Bottom Line
 
-### A Note on Local Models
+Start with **Claude Sonnet 4.5** if you want reliability. Experiment with **open source options** once you're comfortable to find the best fit for your workflow and budget.
 
-While running models locally might seem appealing for cost savings, we currently don't recommend any local models for use with Cline. [Local models are significantly less reliable](https://docs.cline.bot/running-models-locally/read-me-first) at using Cline's essential tools and typically retain only 1-26% of the original model's capabilities. The full cloud version of DeepSeek-R1, for example, is 671B parameters - local versions are drastically simplified copies that struggle with complex tasks and tool usage. Even with high-end hardware (RTX 3070+, 32GB+ RAM), you'll experience slower responses, less reliable tool execution, and reduced capabilities. For the best development experience, we recommend sticking with the cloud models listed above.
-
-### Key Takeaways
-
-1. **Plan vs Act Matters**: Choose models based on task type
-2. **Real Performance > Benchmarks**: Focus on actual Cline performance
-3. **Mix & Match**: Use different models for planning and implementation
-4. **Cost vs Quality**: Premium models worth it for critical code
-5. **Keep Backups**: Have alternatives ready for API issues
-
-_\*Note: Based on real usage patterns and community feedback rather than just benchmarks. Your experience may vary. This is not an exhaustive list of all the models available for use within Cline._
+The landscape moves fast - these recommendations reflect what's working now, but keep an eye on new releases.

docs/getting-started/our-favorite-tech-stack.mdx

@@ -1,238 +0,0 @@
----
-title: "Our Favorite Tech Stack"
-description: "A curated list of our recommended technologies and tools for building modern web applications with Cline."
----
-
-## Recommended Stack for New Cline Users (2025)
-
-### Your Complete Development Environment
-
-#### Development Tools
-
--   **VS Code** - Your code editor, [download here](https://code.visualstudio.com/)
--   **GitHub** - Where your code lives, [sign up here](https://github.com)
-
-#### Frontend
-
--   **Next.js 14+** - React framework with App Router
--   **Tailwind CSS** - Beautiful styling without writing CSS
--   **TypeScript** - JavaScript, but safer and smarter
-
-#### Backend
-
--   **Supabase** - Your complete backend solution, [sign up with GitHub](https://supabase.com)
-    -   PostgreSQL database
-    -   Authentication
-    -   File storage
-    -   Real-time updates
-
-#### Deployment
-
--   **Vercel** - Where your app runs, [sign up with GitHub](https://vercel.com)
-    -   Automatic deployments from GitHub
-    -   Preview deployments for testing
-    -   Production-ready CDN
-
-#### AI Development
-
-Choose your AI assistant based on your needs:
-
-| Model             | Input Cost (per 1M tokens) | Output Cost (per 1M tokens) | Best For                       |
-| ----------------- | -------------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
-| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | $3.00                      | $15.00                      | Production apps, complex tasks |
-| DeepSeek R1       | $1.00                      | $3.00                       | Budget-conscious production    |
-| DeepSeek V3       | $0.14                      | $2.20                       | Budget-conscious development   |
-
-#### Free Tier Benefits
-
-**Vercel (Hobby)**
-
--   100 GB data transfer/month
--   100k serverless function invocations
--   100 MB deployment size
--   Automatic HTTPS & CI/CD
-
-**Supabase (Free)**
-
--   500 MB database storage
--   1 GB file storage
--   50k monthly active users
--   2M real-time messages/month
-
-**GitHub (Free)**
-
--   Unlimited public repositories
--   GitHub Actions CI/CD
--   Project management tools
--   Collaboration features
-
-### Getting Started
-
-1. Install the development essentials:
-    - Follow our [Development Essentials Installation Guide](https://docs.cline.bot/getting-started/installing-dev-essentials)
-2. Set up Cline's Memory Bank:
-    - Follow the [Memory Bank setup instructions](https://docs.cline.bot/prompting/cline-memory-bank)
-    - Create an empty `cline_docs` folder in your project root
-    - Create `projectBrief.md` in the `cline_docs` folder (see example below)
-    - Tell Cline to "initialize memory bank"
-3. Add our recommended stack configuration:
-    - Create `.clinerules` file (see template below)
-    - Let Cline handle the rest!
-
-#### Example Project Brief
-
-```markdown
-# Project Brief
-
-## Overview
-
-Building a [type of application] that will [main purpose].
-
-## Core Features
-
--   Feature 1
--   Feature 2
--   Feature 3
-
-## Target Users
-
-[Describe who will use your application]
-
-## Technical Preferences (optional)
-
--   Any specific technologies you want to use
--   Any specific requirements or constraints
-```
-
-### .clinerules Template
-
-```markdown
-# Project Configuration
-
-## Tech Stack
-
--   Next.js 14+ with App Router
--   Tailwind CSS for styling
--   Supabase for backend
--   Vercel for deployment
--   GitHub for version control
-
-## Project Structure
-
-/src
-/app # Next.js App Router pages
-/components # React components
-/lib # Utility functions
-/types # TypeScript types
-/supabase
-/migrations # SQL migration files
-/seed # Seed data files
-/public # Static assets
-
-## Database Migrations
-
-SQL files in /supabase/migrations should:
-
--   Use sequential numbering: 001, 002, etc.
--   Include descriptive names
--   Be reviewed by Cline before execution
-    Example: 001_create_users_table.sql
-
-## Development Workflow
-
--   Cline helps write and review code changes
--   Vercel automatically deploys from main branch
--   Database migrations reviewed by Cline before execution
-
-## Security
-
-DO NOT read or modify:
-
--   .env files
--   \*_/config/secrets._
--   Any file containing API keys or credentials
-```
-
-### Learning Resources (2025)
-
-Want to learn more about the technologies we're using? Here are some great resources:
-
-#### Next.js and React
-
--   [Official Learn Next.js Course](https://nextjs.org/learn) - Interactive tutorial
--   [NextJS App Router: Modern Web Dev in 1 Hour](https://www.youtube.com/nextjs-modern) - Quick overview
--   [Building Real-World Apps with Next.js](https://www.youtube.com/nextjs-real-world) - Practical examples
-
-#### Supabase
-
--   [Supabase From Scratch](https://www.udemy.com/supabase-scratch) - Comprehensive course
--   [Official Quickstart Guides](https://supabase.com/docs/guides/getting-started)
--   [Real-Time Apps with Next.js and Supabase](https://www.newline.co/courses/supabase-nextjs)
-
-#### Tailwind CSS
-
--   [Tailwind CSS Tutorial for Beginners](https://www.youtube.com/tailwind-2025)
--   [Official Tailwind Documentation](https://tailwindcss.com/docs)
--   Interactive course at [Scrimba Tailwind CSS Course](https://scrimba.com/learn/tailwind)
-
-### Other Things to Know
-
-#### Working with Git & GitHub
-
-Git helps you track changes in your code and collaborate with others. Here are the essential commands you'll use:
-
-**Daily Development**
-
-```bash
-# Save your changes (do this often!)
-git add .                                    # Stage all changed files
-git commit -m "Add login page"              # Save changes with a clear message
-
-# Share your changes
-git push origin main                        # Upload to GitHub
-```
-
-**Common Workflow**
-
-1.  **Start of day**: Get latest changes
-
-    ```bash
-    git pull origin main                     # Download latest code
-    ```
-
-2.  **During development**: Save work regularly
-
-    ```bash
-    git add .
-    git commit -m "Clear message about changes"
-    ```
-
-3.  **End of day**: Share your progress
-
-    ```bash
-    git push origin main                     # Upload to GitHub
-    ```
-
-**Best Practices**
-
--   Commit often with clear messages
--   Pull before starting new work
--   Push completed work to share with others
--   Use `.gitignore` to avoid committing sensitive files
-
-> **Tip**: Vercel automatically deploys when you push to main!
-
-#### Environment Variables
-
--   Store secrets in `.env.local` for development
--   Add them to Vercel project settings for production
--   Never commit `.env` files to Git
-
-#### Getting Help
-
-1. Use `/help` in Cline chat for immediate assistance
-2. Check [Cline Documentation](https://docs.cline.bot)
-3. Join our [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/cline)
-4. Search GitHub issues for common problems
-
-Remember: Cline is here to help at every step. Just ask for guidance or clarification when needed!

docs/getting-started/understanding-context-management.mdx

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Context Management"
 description: "Context is key to getting the most out of Cline"
 ---
 
-> 💡 **Quick Reference**
+> **Quick Reference**
 >
 > -   Context = The information Cline knows about your project
 > -   Context Window = How much information Cline can hold at once
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Cline actively builds context in two ways:
     - Guide focus areas
     - Share design thoughts and requirements
 
-💡 **Key Point**: Cline isn't passive - it actively seeks to understand your project. You can either let it explore or guide its focus, especially in [Plan](https://docs.cline.bot/features/plan-and-act) mode.
+**Key Point**: Cline isn't passive - it actively seeks to understand your project. You can either let it explore or guide its focus, especially in [Plan Mode](/features/plan-and-act).
 
 ### Context & Context Windows
 
@@ -53,12 +53,13 @@ Think of context like a whiteboard you and Cline share:
 -   **Context Window** is the size of the whiteboard itself:
     -   Measured in tokens (1 token ≈ 3/4 of an English word)
     -   Each model has a fixed size:
-        -   Claude 3.5 Sonnet: 200,000 tokens
-        -   DeepSeek: 64,000 tokens
-    -   When the whiteboard is full, you need to erase (clear context) to write more
-        -   [How Cline manages context under the hood](https://cline.bot/blog/understanding-the-new-context-window-progress-bar-in-cline)
+        -   Claude Sonnet 4.5: 1,000,000 tokens
+        -   Qwen3 Coder: 256,000 tokens
+        -   Gemini 2.5 Pro: 1,000,000+ tokens
+        -   GPT-5: 400,000 tokens
+    -   When the whiteboard is full, Cline automatically summarizes the conversation to free up space
 
-⚠️ **Important**: Having a large context window (like Claude's 200k tokens) doesn't mean you should fill it completely. Just like a cluttered whiteboard, too much information can make it harder to focus on what's important.
+**Important**: Having a large context window doesn't mean you should fill it completely. Models start degrading around 400-500K tokens even if they claim higher limits. Just like a cluttered whiteboard, too much information can make it harder to focus on what's important.
 
 ## Understanding the Context Window Progress Bar
 
@@ -76,7 +77,7 @@ Cline provides a visual way to monitor your context window usage through a progr
 -   ↑ shows input tokens (what you've sent to the LLM)
 -   ↓ shows output tokens (what the LLM has generated)
 -   The progress bar visualizes how much of your context window you've used
--   The total shows your model's maximum capacity (e.g., 200k for Claude 3.5-Sonnet)
+-   The total shows your model's maximum capacity (e.g., 1M for Claude Sonnet 4.5)
 
 ### When to Watch the Bar
 
@@ -85,7 +86,33 @@ Cline provides a visual way to monitor your context window usage through a progr
 -   Before starting complex tasks
 -   When Cline seems to lose context
 
-💡 **Tip**: Consider starting a fresh session when usage reaches 70-80% to maintain optimal performance.
+**Tip**: With [Auto Compact](/features/auto-compact), Cline can now handle long conversations automatically. When combined with [Focus Chain](/features/focus-chain), you can work on complex projects that span multiple context windows without losing progress.
+
+## Automatic Context Management
+
+Cline includes intelligent features to manage context automatically:
+
+### Default Settings You Should Keep On
+
+**Focus Chain** - Enabled by default in v3.25. Cline generates a todo list at task start and keeps it in context so the thread doesn't drift. You can edit the markdown to add or reorder steps and Cline will adapt. [Learn more about Focus Chain](/features/focus-chain).
+
+**Auto Compact** - Always on. As the context window reaches its limit, Cline creates a comprehensive summary, replaces the bloated history, and continues where it left off. Decisions, code changes, and state are preserved. [Learn more about Auto Compact](/features/auto-compact).
+
+## Advanced Context Tools
+
+When you need more control over context management:
+
+### Deep Planning (`/deep-planning`)
+For substantial features, refactors, or integrations. Cline investigates your codebase, asks targeted questions, then writes `implementation_plan.md`. It creates a fresh task with distilled, high-value context. [Learn more about Deep Planning](/features/slash-commands/deep-planning).
+
+### New Task (`/newtask`)
+At natural transition points, packages only what matters into a fresh task. Clean slate for implementation after research, or crisp handoff between teammates. [Learn more about New Task](/features/slash-commands/new-task).
+
+### Smol (`/smol`)
+Compress the conversation in place to keep momentum. Ideal during debugging or exploratory work when you don't want to break flow. [Learn more about Smol](/features/slash-commands/smol).
+
+### Memory Bank + .clinerules
+For non-trivial projects. The Memory Bank captures project knowledge as Markdown in your repo. `.clinerules` are version-controlled instructions that align Cline's behavior with your team. [Learn more about Memory Bank](/prompting/cline-memory-bank) and [Cline Rules](/features/cline-rules).
 
 ## Working with Context Files
 
@@ -93,12 +120,12 @@ Context files help maintain understanding across sessions. They serve as documen
 
 #### Approaches to Context Files
 
-1. **Evergreen Project Context (i.e.** [**Memory Bank**](https://docs.cline.bot/prompting/cline-memory-bank)**)**
+1. **Evergreen Project Context (Memory Bank)**
     - Living documentation that evolves with your project
     - Updated as architecture and patterns emerge
     - Example: The Memory Bank pattern maintains files like `techContext.md` and `systemPatterns.md`
     - Useful for long-running projects and teams
-2. **Task-Specific Context (i.e.** [**Structured Approach**](https://cline.bot/blog/building-advanced-software-with-cline-a-structured-approach)**)**
+2. **Task-Specific Context**
 
     - Created for specific implementation tasks
     - Document requirements, constraints, and decisions
@@ -151,9 +178,19 @@ Context files help maintain understanding across sessions. They serve as documen
     - Use Plan mode for complex discussions
     - Start fresh sessions when needed
 3. **Team Projects**
-    - Share common context files (consider using [.clinerules](https://docs.cline.bot/features/cline-rules) files in project roots)
+    - Share common context files (consider using [.clinerules](/features/cline-rules) files in project roots)
     - Document architectural decisions
     - Maintain consistent patterns
     - Keep documentation current
 
-Remember: The goal is to help Cline maintain consistent understanding of your project across sessions.
+## Bonus Context Tips
+
+- You can @ links and have the webpage's context added to Cline (docs, blogs, etc.)
+- Utilize MCP servers to pull in context from your external knowledge bases
+- Screenshots can be used as context for models that support image inputs
+
+## The Bottom Line
+
+Cline already does a lot of context work for you - [Focus Chain](/features/focus-chain), [Auto Compact](/features/auto-compact), and the planning flow are designed to keep the thread intact across long horizons. The goal is to help Cline maintain consistent understanding of your project across sessions.
+
+Remember: The goal is to keep only what matters in view, at every step.