Kode-cli/improvements_summary.md
CrazyBoyM 926df2cfaf feat: Ultra-redesign completion system with @mention integration
- Complete architectural overhaul of useUnifiedCompletion hook
- Unified state management: 8 separate states → single CompletionState interface
- Simplified core logic: getWordAtCursor 194 lines → 42 lines (78% reduction)
- Fixed infinite React update loops with ref-based input tracking
- Smart triggering mechanism replacing aggressive auto-completion
- Integrated @agent and @file mention system with system reminders
- Added comprehensive agent loading and mention processing
- Enhanced Tab/Arrow/Enter key handling with clean event management
- Maintained 100% functional compatibility across all completion types

Key improvements:
• File path completion (relative, absolute, ~expansion, @references)
• Slash command completion (/help, /model, etc.)
• Agent completion (@agent-xxx with intelligent descriptions)
• System command completion (PATH scanning with fallback)
• Terminal-style Tab cycling, Enter confirmation, Escape cancellation
• Preview mode with boundary calculation
• History navigation compatibility
• Empty directory handling with user feedback

Architecture: Event-driven @mention detection → system reminder injection → LLM tool usage
Performance: Eliminated 7-layer nested conditionals, reduced state synchronization issues
Reliability: Fixed maximum update depth exceeded warnings, stable state management
2025-08-21 01:21:12 +08:00

2.7 KiB

Agent UI Improvements - Final Summary

All Requested Changes Completed

1. 🎨 Color Selection Fixed

  • Issue: Colors like "red" weren't displaying properly
  • Solution:
    • Separated display logic with proper displayColor property
    • Added color preview with agent name
    • Shows colored bullet points (●) for each color
    • "Default (auto)" option clearly marked with ◈ symbol
    • Live preview showing how agent will appear

2. 📝 Agent Description Placeholder Improved

  • Issue: Placeholder looked too much like a name
  • Solution: Changed from simple names to descriptive expert examples
    • Before: "e.g. Code reviewer, Security auditor, Performance optimizer..."
    • After: "An expert that reviews pull requests for best practices, security issues, and suggests improvements..."
    • Now clearly describes what the agent does, not just its name

3. 🚀 Landing Page Made Fancy

  • Improved Headers: Added emoji (🤖) for visual appeal
  • Better Location Tabs:
    • Visual indicators: ◉ (active), ○ (inactive), ▶ (selected)
    • Separated with pipes ( | )
    • Shows path description below tabs
  • Enhanced Empty State:
    • 💭 "What are agents?" section
    • 💡 Popular agent ideas with emojis:
      • 🔍 Code Reviewer
      • 🔒 Security Auditor
      • Performance Optimizer
      • 🧑‍💼 Tech Lead
      • 🎨 UX Expert
  • Create Button: Now shows emoji for visual appeal

4. Additional Improvements

  • Simplified Instructions: Reduced verbose text throughout
  • Tools Default: Now selects all tools by default
  • Model Selection: Clean provider • model format
  • Steps Reduced: From 8-9 steps to just 5
  • Professional UI: Consistent emoji headers across all steps

Visual Flow

  1. 📦 Save Location - Clean project/personal selection
  2. New Agent - Better description input
  3. 🔧 Tool Permissions - All selected by default
  4. 🤖 Select Model - Professional model list
  5. 🎨 Color Theme - Working color preview
  6. Review & Create - Clean summary

Test Instructions

# Run the agents command
./cli.js agents

# Create a new agent
Select "✨ Create new agent"

# Notice improvements:
- Fancy landing page with emojis
- Better placeholder text for descriptions
- Working color display with preview
- All tools selected by default
- Clean, professional UI throughout

Key Benefits

  • Better UX: Clear visual hierarchy and intuitive navigation
  • Fixed Bugs: Color display now works properly
  • Clearer Purpose: Description placeholder guides users better
  • Professional Look: Consistent emoji usage and clean design
  • Faster Workflow: Reduced steps and better defaults