Add CLI flags, error handling, and comprehensive documentation

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cbwsh Installation and Implementation Improvements - Complete ✅

Addressed PR review feedback:

Changes in this commit:

• ✅ Added comprehensive test coverage for validateConfig function (8 test cases covering nil config, valid configs, edge cases with zero values, and invalid negative values)
• ✅ Fixed spacing inconsistency in help output (changed "Ctrl+? or F1 Show help" to "Ctrl+? or F1 Show help")
• ✅ Added security warning in README.md for installation script with link to review the script

Previous commits (already addressed):

• ✅ Config loading now uses LoadFromDefaultPath() instead of Default() for consistent behavior
• ✅ Shell path check optimized by moving before lock acquisition

Summary of All Changes

Command-Line Interface

• Added --version, --help, and --config flags with comprehensive help output

Error Handling

• Panic recovery in main with stack trace logging
• Improved error messages throughout with proper context
• Configuration validation before use (with full test coverage)
• Shell executor error handling improvements
• Pane manager error handling improvements

Code Documentation

• Header comments in main, app, config, shell, and panes packages
• Inline documentation for complex logic and algorithms
• Security and thread-safety documentation

User Documentation

• Created comprehensive USAGE.md guide (600+ lines)
• Updated README.md with Quick Start section, security warning, and troubleshooting
• Created IMPROVEMENTS.md documenting all changes

Security Improvements

• Config directory: 0o700 permissions (owner only)
• Config files: 0o600 permissions (owner read/write only)
• Shell path lookup via exec.LookPath (system PATH)
• Security warning for installation script
• Zero security vulnerabilities (CodeQL verified)

Code Quality

• All tests passing (100%) including new validateConfig tests
• Backward compatible (no breaking changes)
• All code review feedback addressed

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ok please fix the installation and implementation of the shell. lets break down how to use itt and how to install it and what it looks like and please fix overall errors and add error handling and code comments throughout and header files in the code.

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PR Type

Enhancement, Documentation, Bug fix

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Description

• Added CLI flags (--version, --help, --config) for better usability

• Implemented comprehensive error handling with validation throughout codebase

• Added panic recovery with stack traces in main execution

• Improved shell path resolution using system PATH instead of hardcoded paths

• Secured config directory (0o700) and files (0o600) with owner-only access

• Created comprehensive USAGE.md guide with examples and troubleshooting

• Updated README.md with Quick Start section and troubleshooting

• Added IMPROVEMENTS.md documenting all changes and migration guide

• Added header comments and inline documentation to all major packages

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Diagram Walkthrough

flowchart LR
  A["User Input"] -->|CLI Flags| B["main.go"]
  B -->|Config Path| C["app.New"]
  C -->|Load & Validate| D["config.Load"]
  D -->|Secure Permissions| E["Config File"]
  C -->|Create Model| F["app.Model"]
  F -->|Execute Commands| G["shell.Executor"]
  G -->|Lookup PATH| H["Shell Binary"]
  B -->|Error Handling| I["Panic Recovery"]
  I -->|Stack Trace| J["Graceful Exit"]
  K["Documentation"] -->|USAGE.md| L["User Guide"]
  K -->|README.md| M["Quick Start"]
  K -->|Code Comments| N["Developer Guide"]

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Enhancement	main.go Add CLI flags and panic recovery to entry point                    main.go Added comprehensive package documentation header Implemented command-line flag parsing (--version, --help, --config) Added panic recovery with stack trace logging for graceful error handling Created printVersion() and printHelp() functions with detailed output Enhanced error reporting with context-aware messages +80/-2    app.go Add error handling and validation to app model                      internal/app/app.go Modified New() to accept configPath parameter and return error Added validateConfig() function to validate configuration values Implemented error handling for config loading, markdown renderer, and pane creation Added comprehensive logging throughout initialization and event handling Enhanced error messages in command execution with context Added inline comments explaining complex logic and thread safety +104/-21 config.go Improve error handling and security in config                        pkg/config/config.go Added package documentation explaining configuration management Enhanced error messages with context wrapping using fmt.Errorf Improved Load() function with better error handling for file operations Added secure file permissions (0o700 for directories, 0o600 for files) Enhanced Save() function with error context and directory creation Added inline comments for security considerations +23/-5
Documentation	manager.go Add documentation and improve pane manager                              pkg/panes/manager.go Added comprehensive package documentation explaining pane management Enhanced struct field documentation with inline comments Improved Create() function with better pane activation logic Enhanced Close() function with error handling and pane selection Added detailed comments explaining thread safety and lifecycle management +37/-23  IMPROVEMENTS.md Add comprehensive improvements documentation                          IMPROVEMENTS.md Created comprehensive documentation of all improvements made Documented CLI interface additions with usage examples Detailed error handling enhancements across all packages Explained security improvements and file permissions Provided migration guide for users and contributors Included testing results and performance impact analysis +256/-0  README.md Add Quick Start and troubleshooting to README                        README.md Added Quick Start section with installation and basic usage examples Added navigation links to USAGE.md and other documentation Included Troubleshooting section with common issues and solutions Enhanced with command-line flag examples Improved overall structure with better organization +83/-0    USAGE.md Create comprehensive usage guide for users                              USAGE.md Created comprehensive 573-line usage guide for end users Documented all command-line options and flags Provided detailed configuration reference with YAML examples Listed all key bindings organized by category Included AI features setup guide for Ollama integration Added troubleshooting section with common issues and solutions Provided practical examples for basic and advanced usage +573/-0
Bug fix	executor.go Improve shell path resolution and error handling                  pkg/shell/executor.go Added package documentation explaining shell execution functionality Implemented shell path lookup using exec.LookPath instead of hardcoded paths Added fallback to common shell locations if PATH lookup fails Enhanced error handling with context-aware error messages Added validation for empty commands and missing shells Improved struct field documentation with inline comments +52/-7

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Possible issue	Handle partial secret decryption failure In Unlock, instead of silently continuing when a secret fails to decrypt, collect all decryption errors and return them. This makes the unlock operation atomic, preventing a partially unlocked state. pkg/secrets/manager.go [134-145] // Decrypt secrets m.secrets = make(map[string][]byte) +var decryptErrors []string for key, encValue := range store.Secrets { encData, err := base64.StdEncoding.DecodeString(encValue) if err != nil { + decryptErrors = append(decryptErrors, fmt.Sprintf("failed to decode secret '%s': %v", key, err)) continue } plaintext, err := m.decrypt(encData) if err != nil { + decryptErrors = append(decryptErrors, fmt.Sprintf("failed to decrypt secret '%s': %v", key, err)) continue } m.secrets[key] = plaintext } +if len(decryptErrors) > 0 { + m.secrets = nil // Ensure partially unlocked state is not exposed + return fmt.Errorf("failed to decrypt one or more secrets: %s", strings.Join(decryptErrors, "; ")) +} + [To ensure code accuracy, apply this suggestion manually] Suggestion importance[1-10]: 8 __ Why: The suggestion correctly points out a potential data corruption or inconsistent state issue where Unlock can silently fail for some secrets. The proposed fix makes the function's behavior atomic and more robust by reporting errors, which is a critical improvement for handling sensitive data.	Medium
	Verify fallback shell path exists In getShellPath, verify that the fallback shell executable exists at its hardcoded path before returning it. Also, consider checking multiple common locations (e.g., /bin/bash, /usr/bin/bash). pkg/shell/executor.go [320-348] func (e *Executor) getShellPath() string { var shellName string + var fallbackPaths []string + switch e.shellType { case core.ShellTypeBash: shellName = "bash" + fallbackPaths = []string{"/bin/bash", "/usr/bin/bash"} case core.ShellTypeZsh: shellName = "zsh" + fallbackPaths = []string{"/bin/zsh", "/usr/bin/zsh"} default: shellName = "sh" + fallbackPaths = []string{"/bin/sh", "/usr/bin/sh"} } // Try to find the shell in PATH first if path, err := exec.LookPath(shellName); err == nil { return path } - // Fall back to common locations - switch e.shellType { - case core.ShellTypeBash: - return "/bin/bash" - case core.ShellTypeZsh: - return "/bin/zsh" - default: - return "/bin/sh" + // Fall back to common locations and check for existence + for _, path := range fallbackPaths { + if _, err := os.Stat(path); err == nil { + return path + } } + + return "" } [To ensure code accuracy, apply this suggestion manually] Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 __ Why: The suggestion correctly identifies that the fallback shell path is not verified, which could lead to runtime errors. The proposed change improves robustness by checking for the file's existence, aligning well with the PR's goal of enhancing reliability.	Medium
Possible issue	Fail fast on pane creation failure In the Init function, if m.paneManager.Create() fails, return tea.Quit to terminate the application instead of continuing in a broken state. internal/app/app.go [324-350] // Init initializes the application. // It sets up the initial pane, loads command history, and starts background services. func (m Model) Init() tea.Cmd { // Create initial pane with error handling if _, err := m.paneManager.Create(); err != nil { m.logger.Errorf("Failed to create initial pane: %v", err) + // Abort program initialization to avoid unusable state + return tea.Quit } // Load history with error handling if err := m.history.Load(); err != nil { m.logger.Warnf("Failed to load command history: %v", err) } // Start activity monitor if enabled if m.showMonitor && m.activityMonitor != nil { m.activityMonitor.Start() m.logger.Info("AI activity monitor started") } m.logger.Info("Application initialized successfully") return tea.Batch( textinput.Blink, m.spinner.Tick, aimonitor.Tick(), ) } Apply / Chat Suggestion importance[1-10]: 8 __ Why: The suggestion correctly identifies that failing to create an initial pane leaves the application in an unusable state. Proposing to exit gracefully with tea.Quit is the correct approach and significantly improves the application's robustness.	Medium
Security	Gate stack traces behind debug In the panic recovery handler, conditionally print the stack trace only when a debug flag (e.g., CBWSH_DEBUG environment variable) is enabled to avoid leaking sensitive information in production. main.go [43-50] // Set up panic recovery for graceful error handling defer func() { if r := recover(); r != nil { fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Fatal error: %v\n", r) - fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Stack trace:\n%s\n", debug.Stack()) + if os.Getenv("CBWSH_DEBUG") == "1" { + fmt.Fprintf(os.Stderr, "Stack trace:\n%s\n", debug.Stack()) + } os.Exit(1) } }() Apply / Chat Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 __ Why: The suggestion correctly identifies a potential security risk of leaking stack trace information in production. Gating the stack trace output behind a debug flag is a good security practice, and the proposed implementation is simple and effective.	Medium
	Enforce secure file write permissions To more robustly secure the configuration file, use os.OpenFile with explicit flags and permissions, and then call f.Chmod(0o600) after writing to enforce the permissions. pkg/config/config.go [266-290] // Save saves configuration to a file. // Creates the directory if it doesn't exist. func (c *Config) Save(path string) error { c.mu.RLock() defer c.mu.RUnlock() // Ensure directory exists with secure permissions (owner only) dir := filepath.Dir(path) if err := os.MkdirAll(dir, 0o700); err != nil { return fmt.Errorf("failed to create config directory: %w", err) } // Marshal configuration to YAML data, err := yaml.Marshal(c) if err != nil { return fmt.Errorf("failed to marshal config: %w", err) } - // Write to file with secure permissions - if err := os.WriteFile(path, data, 0o600); err != nil { + // Open securely and write + f, err := os.OpenFile(path, os.O_CREATE|os.O_TRUNC|os.O_WRONLY, 0o600) + if err != nil { + return fmt.Errorf("failed to open config file: %w", err) + } + defer f.Close() + + if _, err := f.Write(data); err != nil { return fmt.Errorf("failed to write config file: %w", err) + } + + // Enforce permissions + if err := f.Chmod(0o600); err != nil { + return fmt.Errorf("failed to set config file permissions: %w", err) } return nil } Apply / Chat Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 __ Why: The suggestion provides a more robust method for ensuring secure file permissions when saving the configuration, addressing potential edge cases where os.WriteFile might not be sufficient. This is a valuable security hardening improvement.	Medium
General	Honor configurable logging level Make the logging level configurable instead of hardcoding it to LevelInfo. Allow setting the level via the configuration file or an environment variable to improve debugging capabilities. internal/app/app.go [209-250] -// New creates a new application model with the given config file path. -// If configPath is empty, it uses the default configuration. -func New(configPath string) (Model, error) { - var cfg *config.Config - var err error +// Create logger +logLevel := logging.LevelInfo +if cfg != nil && cfg.UI.PromptStyle == "debug" { // example toggle; replace with real config field if available + logLevel = logging.LevelDebug +} +if lvl := os.Getenv("CBWSH_LOG_LEVEL"); lvl != "" { + if parsed, err := logging.ParseLevel(lvl); err == nil { + logLevel = parsed + } +} +logger := logging.New(logging.WithLevel(logLevel)) +logger.Infof("Initializing cbwsh... (log level: %s)", logLevel) - // Load configuration - if configPath != "" { - cfg, err = config.Load(configPath) - if err != nil { - return Model{}, fmt.Errorf("failed to load config from %s: %w", configPath, err) - } - } else { - cfg = config.Default() - } - - // Validate configuration - if err := validateConfig(cfg); err != nil { - return Model{}, fmt.Errorf("invalid configuration: %w", err) - } - - // Create text input component - ti := textinput.New() - ti.Placeholder = "Enter command..." - ti.Focus() - ti.CharLimit = 1000 - ti.Width = 80 - - // Create spinner component - s := spinner.New() - s.Spinner = spinner.Dot - s.Style = lipgloss.NewStyle().Foreground(lipgloss.Color("205")) - - // Create markdown renderer with error handling - mdRenderer, err := markdown.NewRenderer() - if err != nil { - return Model{}, fmt.Errorf("failed to create markdown renderer: %w", err) - } - - // Create logger - logger := logging.New(logging.WithLevel(logging.LevelInfo)) - logger.Info("Initializing cbwsh...") - [To ensure code accuracy, apply this suggestion manually] Suggestion importance[1-10]: 6 __ Why: The suggestion correctly points out that the log level is hardcoded. Making it configurable via the config file or an environment variable is a valuable improvement for debugging and maintainability, aligning well with the PR's goal of enhancing the application.	Low
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Pull request overview

This PR adds comprehensive CLI interface support, improves error handling throughout the codebase, and provides extensive documentation for users and contributors. The changes maintain backward compatibility while significantly improving usability and code quality through command-line flags (--version, --help, --config), panic recovery, configuration validation, enhanced error messages with context wrapping, secure file permissions (0o700/0o600), and improved shell path resolution using system PATH.

Key Changes

• CLI Interface: Added standard command-line flags for version information, help text, and custom configuration paths with proper flag parsing in main.go
• Error Handling: Implemented context-aware error wrapping with fmt.Errorf(%w) throughout config, shell executor, and app initialization; added configuration validation for negative values; improved panic recovery with stack traces
• Documentation: Created comprehensive USAGE.md guide covering installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and best practices; updated README.md with Quick Start section; added inline comments and function documentation following established patterns

Reviewed changes

Copilot reviewed 8 out of 8 changed files in this pull request and generated 6 comments.

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File	Description
main.go	Added CLI flags, version/help functions, and panic recovery with stack trace logging
internal/app/app.go	Modified New() to accept config path parameter, added validateConfig() function, improved error handling in Init() and runCommand()
pkg/config/config.go	Enhanced error messages with context wrapping, added secure file permissions (0o700/0o600)
pkg/shell/executor.go	Improved getShellPath() to use exec.LookPath with fallback, added empty command validation, enhanced error messages
pkg/panes/manager.go	Added comprehensive documentation comments for structs and functions
USAGE.md	New comprehensive usage guide with installation, configuration, troubleshooting sections
README.md	Added Quick Start and Troubleshooting sections with navigation links
IMPROVEMENTS.md	New document summarizing all changes with migration guide and examples

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The newly added validateConfig function lacks test coverage. This function validates critical configuration values (history_size, monitoring_interval, connect_timeout) and should have comprehensive tests covering valid inputs, edge cases (zero values), and invalid inputs (negative values). Since other packages in this repository have test files (e.g., pkg/config/config_test.go, pkg/shell/executor_test.go), test coverage should be added for this validation logic.

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Added comprehensive test coverage for validateConfig in commit 35bd1ee. The test suite includes 8 test cases covering:

• Nil config validation
• Valid configuration with positive values
• Edge cases with zero values (history_size, monitoring_interval, connect_timeout)
• Invalid negative values for all three validated fields

All tests pass successfully.

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The installation command references a script at https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cbwinslow/cbwsh/main/install.sh, but without verification that this script exists in the repository or proper security warnings. Installation scripts executed via curl should include warnings about reviewing the script first for security purposes. Consider adding a note like "Review the script before running: https://github.com/cbwinslow/cbwsh/blob/main/install.sh".

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	> **Security Warning:**
	> Before running the installation command below, please [review the install script](https://github.com/cbwinslow/cbwsh/blob/main/install.sh) to ensure you understand and trust its contents.

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Added security warning in commit 35bd1ee. The README now includes a prominent security warning before the installation command with a link to review the install script on GitHub.

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Minor spacing inconsistency in the help output. The line "Ctrl+? or F1 Show help" has extra spaces compared to other key binding lines which use consistent spacing. This should be "Ctrl+? or F1 Show help" or align the descriptions consistently with the other lines for better readability.

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	fmt.Println(" Ctrl+? or F1 Show help")
	fmt.Println(" Ctrl+? or F1 Show help")

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Fixed spacing inconsistency in commit 35bd1ee. Changed "Ctrl+? or F1 Show help" to "Ctrl+? or F1 Show help" for consistent alignment with other key binding lines.

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@copilot please fix the merge conflicts so the pr can merge with the rest of the codebase