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Explicit file edit mode

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Description

Describe the feature or problem you'd like to solve

More fine-tuned control over file edits by allowing users to accept/reject/comment on each proposed file change

Proposed solution

This feature benefits users by allowing them to avoid too much AI slop code; it instead walks them through each proposed file edit by showing a diff, and allowing the user to approve/reject/comment on each proposed change. It encourages users to stay more in tune with each code change at the time the change was proposed instead of requiring them to go over a massive git diff and manually specify each change they wan to comment on.

Example prompts or workflows

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by tracing the CLI's file-edit workflow and diff presentation, then define and validate an interaction that lets users review each proposed change and accept, reject, or comment on it individually.

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Assessment

Tech stack
shell
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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