Add proportional fonts, edit modes, and TOML config

- Add three proportional serif fonts: Crimson Pro, ET Book, Spectral
- Fix text rendering for variable-width fonts: selection, cursor,
  mouse click mapping, search highlights, and syntax-colored text
  now use pixel-accurate measurement via ImGui::CalcTextSize()
- Add per-buffer edit mode (code/writing) with auto-detection from
  file extension (.txt, .md, .rst, .org, .tex default to writing)
- Add C-k m keybinding and :mode command to toggle edit modes
- Switch config format from INI to TOML (kge.toml), with legacy
  INI fallback; vendor toml++ v3.4.0
- New config keys: font.code and font.writing for per-mode defaults
- Add font tab completion for ImGui builds
- Add tab completion for :mode command
- Update help text, themes.md, and add CONFIG.md
- Bump version to 1.10.0

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

.junie/guidelines.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Project Guidelines
 
-kte is Kyle's Text Editor — a simple, fast text editor written in C++17.
+kte is Kyle's Text Editor — a simple, fast text editor written in C++20.
 It
 replaces the earlier C implementation, ke (see the ke manual in
 `docs/ke.md`). The
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ The file `docs/ke.md` contains the canonical reference for keybindings.
 
 ## Contributing/Development Notes
 
-- C++ standard: C++17.
+- C++ standard: C++20.
 - Keep dependencies minimal.
 - Prefer small, focused changes that preserve ke’s UX unless explicitly
   changing
@@ -55,3 +55,4 @@ The file `docs/ke.md` contains the canonical reference for keybindings.
   for now).
 - Inspiration: kilo, WordStar/VDE, emacs, `mg(1)`.
 
+

Buffer.cc

@@ -7,9 +7,20 @@
 #include <cstring>
 #include <string_view>
 
+#include <vector>
+
+#include <fcntl.h>
+#include <unistd.h>
+#include <sys/stat.h>
+#include <sys/types.h>
+
 #include "Buffer.h"
+#include "SwapRecorder.h"
 #include "UndoSystem.h"
 #include "UndoTree.h"
+#include "ErrorHandler.h"
+#include "SyscallWrappers.h"
+#include "ErrorRecovery.h"
 // For reconstructing highlighter state on copies
 #include "syntax/HighlighterRegistry.h"
 #include "syntax/NullHighlighter.h"
@@ -23,6 +34,177 @@ Buffer::Buffer()
 }
 
 
+bool
+Buffer::stat_identity(const std::string &path, FileIdentity &out)
+{
+	struct stat st{};
+	if (::stat(path.c_str(), &st) != 0) {
+		out.valid = false;
+		return false;
+	}
+	out.valid = true;
+	// Use nanosecond timestamp when available.
+	std::uint64_t ns = 0;
+#if defined(__APPLE__)
+	ns = static_cast<std::uint64_t>(st.st_mtimespec.tv_sec) * 1000000000ull
+	     + static_cast<std::uint64_t>(st.st_mtimespec.tv_nsec);
+#else
+	ns = static_cast<std::uint64_t>(st.st_mtim.tv_sec) * 1000000000ull
+	     + static_cast<std::uint64_t>(st.st_mtim.tv_nsec);
+#endif
+	out.mtime_ns = ns;
+	out.size     = static_cast<std::uint64_t>(st.st_size);
+	out.dev      = static_cast<std::uint64_t>(st.st_dev);
+	out.ino      = static_cast<std::uint64_t>(st.st_ino);
+	return true;
+}
+
+
+bool
+Buffer::current_disk_identity(FileIdentity &out) const
+{
+	if (!is_file_backed_ || filename_.empty()) {
+		out.valid = false;
+		return false;
+	}
+	return stat_identity(filename_, out);
+}
+
+
+bool
+Buffer::ExternallyModifiedOnDisk() const
+{
+	if (!is_file_backed_ || filename_.empty())
+		return false;
+	FileIdentity now{};
+	if (!current_disk_identity(now)) {
+		// If the file vanished, treat as modified when we previously had an identity.
+		return on_disk_identity_.valid;
+	}
+	if (!on_disk_identity_.valid)
+		return false;
+	return now.mtime_ns != on_disk_identity_.mtime_ns
+	       || now.size != on_disk_identity_.size
+	       || now.dev != on_disk_identity_.dev
+	       || now.ino != on_disk_identity_.ino;
+}
+
+
+void
+Buffer::RefreshOnDiskIdentity()
+{
+	FileIdentity id{};
+	if (current_disk_identity(id))
+		on_disk_identity_ = id;
+}
+
+
+static bool
+write_all_fd(int fd, const char *data, std::size_t len, std::string &err)
+{
+	std::size_t off = 0;
+	while (off < len) {
+		ssize_t n = ::write(fd, data + off, len - off);
+		if (n < 0) {
+			if (errno == EINTR)
+				continue;
+			err = std::string("Write failed: ") + std::strerror(errno);
+			return false;
+		}
+		off += static_cast<std::size_t>(n);
+	}
+	return true;
+}
+
+
+static void
+best_effort_fsync_dir(const std::string &path)
+{
+	try {
+		std::filesystem::path p(path);
+		std::filesystem::path dir = p.parent_path();
+		if (dir.empty())
+			return;
+		int dfd = kte::syscall::Open(dir.c_str(), O_RDONLY);
+		if (dfd < 0)
+			return;
+		(void) kte::syscall::Fsync(dfd);
+		(void) kte::syscall::Close(dfd);
+	} catch (...) {
+		// best-effort
+	}
+}
+
+
+static bool
+atomic_write_file(const std::string &path, const char *data, std::size_t len, std::string &err)
+{
+	// Create a temp file in the same directory so rename() is atomic.
+	std::filesystem::path p(path);
+	std::filesystem::path dir  = p.parent_path();
+	std::string base           = p.filename().string();
+	std::filesystem::path tmpl = dir / ("." + base + ".kte.tmp.XXXXXX");
+	std::string tmpl_s         = tmpl.string();
+
+	// mkstemp requires a mutable buffer.
+	std::vector<char> buf(tmpl_s.begin(), tmpl_s.end());
+	buf.push_back('\0');
+
+	// Retry on transient errors for temp file creation
+	int fd          = -1;
+	auto mkstemp_fn = [&]() -> bool {
+		// Reset buffer for each retry attempt
+		buf.assign(tmpl_s.begin(), tmpl_s.end());
+		buf.push_back('\0');
+		fd = kte::syscall::Mkstemp(buf.data());
+		return fd >= 0;
+	};
+
+	if (!kte::RetryOnTransientError(mkstemp_fn, kte::RetryPolicy::Aggressive(), err)) {
+		if (fd < 0) {
+			err = std::string("Failed to create temp file for save: ") + std::strerror(errno) + err;
+		}
+		return false;
+	}
+	std::string tmp_path(buf.data());
+
+	// If the destination exists, carry over its permissions.
+	struct stat dst_st{};
+	if (::stat(path.c_str(), &dst_st) == 0) {
+		(void) kte::syscall::Fchmod(fd, dst_st.st_mode);
+	}
+
+	bool ok = write_all_fd(fd, data, len, err);
+	if (ok) {
+		// Retry fsync on transient errors
+		auto fsync_fn = [&]() -> bool {
+			return kte::syscall::Fsync(fd) == 0;
+		};
+
+		std::string fsync_err;
+		if (!kte::RetryOnTransientError(fsync_fn, kte::RetryPolicy::Aggressive(), fsync_err)) {
+			err = std::string("fsync failed: ") + std::strerror(errno) + fsync_err;
+			ok  = false;
+		}
+	}
+	(void) kte::syscall::Close(fd);
+
+	if (ok) {
+		if (::rename(tmp_path.c_str(), path.c_str()) != 0) {
+			err = std::string("rename failed: ") + std::strerror(errno);
+			ok  = false;
+		}
+	}
+
+	if (!ok) {
+		(void) ::unlink(tmp_path.c_str());
+		return false;
+	}
+	best_effort_fsync_dir(path);
+	return true;
+}
+
+
 Buffer::Buffer(const std::string &path)
 {
 	std::string err;
@@ -250,17 +432,46 @@ Buffer::OpenFromFile(const std::string &path, std::string &err)
 	std::ifstream in(norm, std::ios::in | std::ios::binary);
 	if (!in) {
 		err = "Failed to open file: " + norm;
+		kte::ErrorHandler::Instance().Error("Buffer", err, norm);
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	// Read entire file into PieceTable as-is
 	std::string data;
 	in.seekg(0, std::ios::end);
+	if (!in) {
+		err = "Failed to seek to end of file: " + norm;
+		kte::ErrorHandler::Instance().Error("Buffer", err, norm);
+		return false;
+	}
 	auto sz = in.tellg();
+	if (sz < 0) {
+		err = "Failed to get file size: " + norm;
+		kte::ErrorHandler::Instance().Error("Buffer", err, norm);
+		return false;
+	}
 	if (sz > 0) {
 		data.resize(static_cast<std::size_t>(sz));
 		in.seekg(0, std::ios::beg);
+		if (!in) {
+			err = "Failed to seek to beginning of file: " + norm;
+			kte::ErrorHandler::Instance().Error("Buffer", err, norm);
+			return false;
+		}
 		in.read(data.data(), static_cast<std::streamsize>(data.size()));
+		if (!in && !in.eof()) {
+			err = "Failed to read file: " + norm;
+			kte::ErrorHandler::Instance().Error("Buffer", err, norm);
+			return false;
+		}
+		// Validate we read the expected number of bytes
+		const std::streamsize bytes_read = in.gcount();
+		if (bytes_read != static_cast<std::streamsize>(data.size())) {
+			err = "Partial read of file (expected " + std::to_string(data.size()) +
+			      " bytes, got " + std::to_string(bytes_read) + "): " + norm;
+			kte::ErrorHandler::Instance().Error("Buffer", err, norm);
+			return false;
+		}
 	}
 	content_.Clear();
 	if (!data.empty())
@@ -270,6 +481,7 @@ Buffer::OpenFromFile(const std::string &path, std::string &err)
 	filename_         = norm;
 	is_file_backed_   = true;
 	dirty_            = false;
+	RefreshOnDiskIdentity();
 
 	// Reset/initialize undo system for this loaded file
 	if (!undo_tree_)
@@ -296,22 +508,18 @@ Buffer::Save(std::string &err) const
 		err = "Buffer is not file-backed; use SaveAs()";
 		return false;
 	}
-    std::ofstream out(filename_, std::ios::out | std::ios::binary | std::ios::trunc);
+	const std::size_t sz = content_.Size();
-    if (!out) {
+	const char *data     = sz ? content_.Data() : nullptr;
-        err = "Failed to open for write: " + filename_ + ". Error: " + std::string(std::strerror(errno));
+	if (sz && !data) {
+		err = "Internal error: buffer materialization failed";
 		return false;
 	}
-    // Stream the content directly from the piece table to avoid relying on
+	if (!atomic_write_file(filename_, data ? data : "", sz, err)) {
-    // full materialization, which may yield an empty pointer when size > 0.
+		kte::ErrorHandler::Instance().Error("Buffer", err, filename_);
-    if (content_.Size() > 0) {
-        content_.WriteToStream(out);
-    }
-    // Ensure data hits the OS buffers
-    out.flush();
-    if (!out.good()) {
-        err = "Write error: " + filename_ + ". Error: " + std::string(std::strerror(errno));
 		return false;
 	}
+	// Update observed on-disk identity after a successful save.
+	const_cast<Buffer *>(this)->RefreshOnDiskIdentity();
 	// Note: const method cannot change dirty_. Intentionally const to allow UI code
 	// to decide when to flip dirty flag after successful save.
 	return true;
@@ -340,26 +548,21 @@ Buffer::SaveAs(const std::string &path, std::string &err)
 		out_path = path;
 	}
 
-	// Write to the given path
+	const std::size_t sz = content_.Size();
-	std::ofstream out(out_path, std::ios::out | std::ios::binary | std::ios::trunc);
+	const char *data     = sz ? content_.Data() : nullptr;
-	if (!out) {
+	if (sz && !data) {
-		err = "Failed to open for write: " + out_path + ". Error: " + std::string(std::strerror(errno));
+		err = "Internal error: buffer materialization failed";
 		return false;
 	}
- // Stream content without forcing full materialization
+	if (!atomic_write_file(out_path, data ? data : "", sz, err)) {
- if (content_.Size() > 0) {
+		kte::ErrorHandler::Instance().Error("Buffer", err, out_path);
-     content_.WriteToStream(out);
- }
- // Ensure data hits the OS buffers
-    out.flush();
-    if (!out.good()) {
-        err = "Write error: " + out_path + ". Error: " + std::string(std::strerror(errno));
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	filename_       = out_path;
 	is_file_backed_ = true;
 	dirty_          = false;
+	RefreshOnDiskIdentity();
 	return true;
 }
 
@@ -390,6 +593,8 @@ Buffer::insert_text(int row, int col, std::string_view text)
 	if (!text.empty()) {
 		content_.Insert(off, text.data(), text.size());
 		rows_cache_dirty_ = true;
+		if (swap_rec_)
+			swap_rec_->OnInsert(row, col, text);
 	}
 }
 
@@ -412,6 +617,7 @@ Buffer::GetLineView(std::size_t row) const
 void
 Buffer::ensure_rows_cache() const
 {
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(buffer_mutex_);
 	if (!rows_cache_dirty_)
 		return;
 	rows_.clear();
@@ -433,6 +639,21 @@ Buffer::content_LineCount_() const
 }
 
 
+#if defined(KTE_TESTS)
+std::string
+Buffer::BytesForTests() const
+{
+	const std::size_t sz = content_.Size();
+	if (sz == 0)
+		return std::string();
+	const char *data = content_.Data();
+	if (!data)
+		return std::string();
+	return std::string(data, data + sz);
+}
+#endif
+
+
 void
 Buffer::delete_text(int row, int col, std::size_t len)
 {
@@ -442,6 +663,7 @@ Buffer::delete_text(int row, int col, std::size_t len)
 		row = 0;
 	if (col < 0)
 		col = 0;
+
 	const std::size_t start = content_.LineColToByteOffset(static_cast<std::size_t>(row),
 	                                                       static_cast<std::size_t>(col));
 	std::size_t r         = static_cast<std::size_t>(row);
@@ -461,16 +683,19 @@ Buffer::delete_text(int row, int col, std::size_t len)
 			break;
 		// Consume newline between lines as one char, if there is a next line
 		if (r + 1 < lc) {
-			if (remaining > 0) {
 			remaining -= 1; // the newline
 			r         += 1;
 			c         = 0;
-			}
 		} else {
 			// At last line and still remaining: delete to EOF
-			std::size_t total = content_.Size();
+			const std::size_t total  = content_.Size();
-			content_.Delete(start, total - start);
+			const std::size_t actual = (total > start) ? (total - start) : 0;
+			if (actual == 0)
+				return;
+			content_.Delete(start, actual);
 			rows_cache_dirty_ = true;
+			if (swap_rec_)
+				swap_rec_->OnDelete(row, col, actual);
 			return;
 		}
 	}
@@ -478,8 +703,11 @@ Buffer::delete_text(int row, int col, std::size_t len)
 	// Compute end offset at (r,c)
 	std::size_t end = content_.LineColToByteOffset(r, c);
 	if (end > start) {
-		content_.Delete(start, end - start);
+		const std::size_t actual = end - start;
+		content_.Delete(start, actual);
 		rows_cache_dirty_ = true;
+		if (swap_rec_)
+			swap_rec_->OnDelete(row, col, actual);
 	}
 }
 
@@ -487,15 +715,18 @@ Buffer::delete_text(int row, int col, std::size_t len)
 void
 Buffer::split_line(int row, const int col)
 {
+	int c = col;
 	if (row < 0)
 		row = 0;
-	if (col < 0)
+	if (c < 0)
-		row = 0;
+		c = 0;
 	const std::size_t off = content_.LineColToByteOffset(static_cast<std::size_t>(row),
-	                                                     static_cast<std::size_t>(col));
+	                                                     static_cast<std::size_t>(c));
 	const char nl = '\n';
 	content_.Insert(off, &nl, 1);
 	rows_cache_dirty_ = true;
+	if (swap_rec_)
+		swap_rec_->OnInsert(row, c, std::string_view("\n", 1));
 }
 
 
@@ -507,11 +738,14 @@ Buffer::join_lines(int row)
 	std::size_t r = static_cast<std::size_t>(row);
 	if (r + 1 >= content_.LineCount())
 		return;
+	const int col = static_cast<int>(content_.GetLine(r).size());
 	// Delete the newline between line r and r+1
 	std::size_t end_of_line = content_.LineColToByteOffset(r, std::numeric_limits<std::size_t>::max());
 	// end_of_line now equals line end (clamped before newline). The newline should be exactly at this position.
 	content_.Delete(end_of_line, 1);
 	rows_cache_dirty_ = true;
+	if (swap_rec_)
+		swap_rec_->OnDelete(row, col, 1);
 }
 
 
@@ -526,6 +760,12 @@ Buffer::insert_row(int row, const std::string_view text)
 	const char nl = '\n';
 	content_.Insert(off + text.size(), &nl, 1);
 	rows_cache_dirty_ = true;
+	if (swap_rec_) {
+		// Avoid allocation: emit the row text insertion (if any) and the newline insertion.
+		if (!text.empty())
+			swap_rec_->OnInsert(row, 0, text);
+		swap_rec_->OnInsert(row, static_cast<int>(text.size()), std::string_view("\n", 1));
+	}
 }
 
 
@@ -540,9 +780,24 @@ Buffer::delete_row(int row)
 	auto range = content_.GetLineRange(r); // [start,end)
 	// If not last line, ensure we include the separating newline by using end as-is (which points to next line start)
 	// If last line, end may equal total_size_. We still delete [start,end) which removes the last line content.
-	std::size_t start = range.first;
+	const std::size_t start  = range.first;
-	std::size_t end   = range.second;
+	const std::size_t end    = range.second;
-	content_.Delete(start, end - start);
+	const std::size_t actual = (end > start) ? (end - start) : 0;
+	if (actual == 0)
+		return;
+	content_.Delete(start, actual);
+	rows_cache_dirty_ = true;
+	if (swap_rec_)
+		swap_rec_->OnDelete(row, 0, actual);
+}
+
+
+void
+Buffer::replace_all_bytes(const std::string_view bytes)
+{
+	content_.Clear();
+	if (!bytes.empty())
+		content_.Append(bytes.data(), bytes.size());
 	rows_cache_dirty_ = true;
 }
 

Buffer.h

@@ -1,11 +1,46 @@
 /*
  * Buffer.h - editor buffer representing an open document
+ *
+ * Buffer is the central document model in kte. Each Buffer represents one open file
+ * or scratch document and manages:
+ *
+ * - Content storage: Uses PieceTable for efficient text operations
+ * - Cursor state: Current position (curx_, cury_), rendered column (rx_)
+ * - Viewport: Scroll offsets (rowoffs_, coloffs_) for display
+ * - File backing: Optional association with a file on disk
+ * - Undo/Redo: Integrated UndoSystem for operation history
+ * - Syntax highlighting: Optional HighlighterEngine for language-aware coloring
+ * - Swap/crash recovery: Integration with SwapRecorder for journaling
+ * - Dirty tracking: Modification state for save prompts
+ *
+ * Key concepts:
+ *
+ * 1. Cursor coordinates:
+ *    - (curx_, cury_): Logical character position in the document
+ *    - rx_: Rendered column accounting for tab expansion
+ *
+ * 2. File backing:
+ *    - Buffers can be file-backed (associated with a path) or scratch (unnamed)
+ *    - File identity tracking detects external modifications
+ *
+ * 3. Legacy Line wrapper:
+ *    - Buffer::Line provides a string-like interface for legacy command code
+ *    - New code should prefer direct PieceTable operations
+ *    - See DEVELOPER_GUIDE.md for migration guidance
+ *
+ * 4. Content access:
+ *    - Rows(): Materialized line cache (legacy, being phased out)
+ *    - GetLineView(): Zero-copy line access via string_view (preferred)
+ *    - Direct PieceTable access for new editing operations
  */
 #pragma once
 
+#include <algorithm>
 #include <cstddef>
+#include <filesystem>
 #include <memory>
 #include <string>
+#include <unordered_set>
 #include <vector>
 #include <string_view>
 
@@ -14,6 +49,27 @@
 #include <cstdint>
 #include "syntax/HighlighterEngine.h"
 #include "Highlight.h"
+#include <mutex>
+
+// Edit mode determines which font class is used for a buffer.
+enum class EditMode { Code, Writing };
+
+// Detect edit mode from a filename's extension.
+inline EditMode
+DetectEditMode(const std::string &filename)
+{
+	std::string ext = std::filesystem::path(filename).extension().string();
+	std::transform(ext.begin(), ext.end(), ext.begin(), [](unsigned char c) {
+		return static_cast<char>(std::tolower(c));
+	});
+	static const std::unordered_set<std::string> writing_exts = {
+		".txt", ".md", ".markdown", ".rst", ".org",
+		".tex", ".adoc", ".asciidoc",
+	};
+	if (writing_exts.count(ext))
+		return EditMode::Writing;
+	return EditMode::Code;
+}
 
 // Forward declaration for swap journal integration
 namespace kte {
@@ -41,6 +97,14 @@ public:
 	bool Save(std::string &err) const; // saves to existing filename; returns false if not file-backed
 	bool SaveAs(const std::string &path, std::string &err); // saves to path and makes buffer file-backed
 
+	// External modification detection.
+	// Returns true if the file on disk differs from the last observed identity recorded
+	// on open/save.
+	[[nodiscard]] bool ExternallyModifiedOnDisk() const;
+
+	// Refresh the stored on-disk identity to match current stat (used after open/save).
+	void RefreshOnDiskIdentity();
+
 	// Accessors
 	[[nodiscard]] std::size_t Curx() const
 	{
@@ -369,6 +433,71 @@ public:
 	}
 
 
+	// Visual-line selection support (multicursor/visual mode)
+	void VisualLineClear()
+	{
+		visual_line_active_ = false;
+	}
+
+
+	void VisualLineStart()
+	{
+		visual_line_active_   = true;
+		visual_line_anchor_y_ = cury_;
+		visual_line_active_y_ = cury_;
+	}
+
+
+	void VisualLineToggle()
+	{
+		if (visual_line_active_)
+			VisualLineClear();
+		else
+			VisualLineStart();
+	}
+
+
+	[[nodiscard]] bool VisualLineActive() const
+	{
+		return visual_line_active_;
+	}
+
+
+	void VisualLineSetActiveY(std::size_t y)
+	{
+		visual_line_active_y_ = y;
+	}
+
+
+	[[nodiscard]] std::size_t VisualLineStartY() const
+	{
+		return visual_line_anchor_y_ < visual_line_active_y_ ? visual_line_anchor_y_ : visual_line_active_y_;
+	}
+
+
+	[[nodiscard]] std::size_t VisualLineEndY() const
+	{
+		return visual_line_anchor_y_ < visual_line_active_y_ ? visual_line_active_y_ : visual_line_anchor_y_;
+	}
+
+
+	// In visual-line (multi-cursor) mode, the UI should highlight only the per-line
+	// cursor "spot" (Curx clamped to each line length), not the entire line.
+	[[nodiscard]] bool VisualLineSpotSelected(std::size_t y, std::size_t sx) const
+	{
+		if (!visual_line_active_)
+			return false;
+		if (y < VisualLineStartY() || y > VisualLineEndY())
+			return false;
+		std::string_view ln = GetLineView(y);
+		// `GetLineView()` returns the raw range, which may include a trailing '\n'.
+		if (!ln.empty() && ln.back() == '\n')
+			ln.remove_suffix(1);
+		const std::size_t spot = std::min(Curx(), ln.size());
+		return sx == spot;
+	}
+
+
 	[[nodiscard]] std::string AsString() const;
 
 	// Syntax highlighting integration (per-buffer)
@@ -378,6 +507,27 @@ public:
 	}
 
 
+	// Edit mode (code vs writing)
+	[[nodiscard]] EditMode GetEditMode() const
+	{
+		return edit_mode_;
+	}
+
+
+	void SetEditMode(EditMode m)
+	{
+		edit_mode_ = m;
+	}
+
+
+	void ToggleEditMode()
+	{
+		edit_mode_ = (edit_mode_ == EditMode::Code)
+			             ? EditMode::Writing
+			             : EditMode::Code;
+	}
+
+
 	void SetSyntaxEnabled(bool on)
 	{
 		syntax_enabled_ = on;
@@ -428,6 +578,12 @@ public:
 	}
 
 
+	[[nodiscard]] kte::SwapRecorder *SwapRecorder() const
+	{
+		return swap_rec_;
+	}
+
+
 	// Raw, low-level editing APIs used by UndoSystem apply().
 	// These must NOT trigger undo recording. They also do not move the cursor.
 	void insert_text(int row, int col, std::string_view text);
@@ -442,12 +598,36 @@ public:
 
 	void delete_row(int row);
 
+	// Replace the entire buffer content with raw bytes.
+	// Intended for crash recovery (swap replay) and test harnesses.
+	// This does not trigger swap or undo recording.
+	void replace_all_bytes(std::string_view bytes);
+
 	// Undo system accessors (created per-buffer)
 	[[nodiscard]] UndoSystem *Undo();
 
 	[[nodiscard]] const UndoSystem *Undo() const;
 
+#if defined(KTE_TESTS)
+	// Test-only: return the raw buffer bytes (including newlines) as a string.
+	[[nodiscard]] std::string BytesForTests() const;
+#endif
+
 private:
+	struct FileIdentity {
+		bool valid             = false;
+		std::uint64_t mtime_ns = 0;
+		std::uint64_t size     = 0;
+		std::uint64_t dev      = 0;
+		std::uint64_t ino      = 0;
+	};
+
+	[[nodiscard]] static bool stat_identity(const std::string &path, FileIdentity &out);
+
+	[[nodiscard]] bool current_disk_identity(FileIdentity &out) const;
+
+	mutable FileIdentity on_disk_identity_{};
+
 	// State mirroring original C struct (without undo_tree)
 	std::size_t curx_    = 0, cury_ = 0; // cursor position in characters
 	std::size_t rx_      = 0; // render x (tabs expanded)
@@ -470,11 +650,17 @@ private:
 	bool read_only_                   = false;
 	bool mark_set_                    = false;
 	std::size_t mark_curx_            = 0, mark_cury_ = 0;
+	bool visual_line_active_          = false;
+	std::size_t visual_line_anchor_y_ = 0;
+	std::size_t visual_line_active_y_ = 0;
 
 	// Per-buffer undo state
 	std::unique_ptr<struct UndoTree> undo_tree_;
 	std::unique_ptr<UndoSystem> undo_sys_;
 
+	// Edit mode (code vs writing)
+	EditMode edit_mode_ = EditMode::Code;
+
 	// Syntax/highlighting state
 	std::uint64_t version_ = 0; // increment on edits
 	bool syntax_enabled_   = true;
@@ -482,4 +668,6 @@ private:
 	std::unique_ptr<kte::HighlighterEngine> highlighter_;
 	// Non-owning pointer to swap recorder managed by Editor/SwapManager
 	kte::SwapRecorder *swap_rec_ = nullptr;
+
+	mutable std::mutex buffer_mutex_;
 };

CMakeLists.txt

@@ -4,16 +4,17 @@ project(kte)
 include(GNUInstallDirs)
 
 set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 20)
-set(KTE_VERSION "1.5.8")
+set(KTE_VERSION "1.10.0")
 
 # Default to terminal-only build to avoid SDL/OpenGL dependency by default.
 # Enable with -DBUILD_GUI=ON when SDL2/OpenGL/Freetype are available.
 set(BUILD_GUI ON CACHE BOOL "Enable building the graphical version.")
 set(KTE_USE_QT OFF CACHE BOOL "Build the QT frontend instead of ImGui.")
-set(BUILD_TESTS OFF CACHE BOOL "Enable building test programs.")
+set(BUILD_TESTS ON CACHE BOOL "Enable building test programs.")
 set(KTE_FONT_SIZE "18.0" CACHE STRING "Default font size for GUI")
 option(KTE_UNDO_DEBUG "Enable undo instrumentation logs" OFF)
 option(KTE_ENABLE_TREESITTER "Enable optional Tree-sitter highlighter adapter" OFF)
+option(KTE_STATIC_LINK "Enable static linking on Linux" ON)
 
 # Optionally enable AddressSanitizer (ASan)
 option(ENABLE_ASAN "Enable AddressSanitizer for builds" OFF)
@@ -39,7 +40,6 @@ if (MSVC)
     add_compile_options("/W4" "$<$<CONFIG:RELEASE>:/O2>")
 else ()
     add_compile_options(
-            "-static"
             "-Wall"
             "-Wextra"
             "-Werror"
@@ -68,11 +68,19 @@ if (BUILD_GUI)
 endif ()
 
 # NCurses for terminal mode
-set(CURSES_NEED_NCURSES)
+set(CURSES_NEED_NCURSES TRUE)
-set(CURSES_NEED_WIDE)
+set(CURSES_NEED_WIDE TRUE)
 find_package(Curses REQUIRED)
 include_directories(${CURSES_INCLUDE_DIR})
 
+# On Alpine Linux, CMake's FindCurses looks in wrong paths
+# Manually find the correct ncurses library
+if (EXISTS "/etc/alpine-release")
+    find_library(NCURSESW_LIB NAMES ncursesw PATHS /usr/lib /lib REQUIRED)
+    set(CURSES_LIBRARIES ${NCURSESW_LIB})
+    message(STATUS "Alpine Linux detected, using ncurses at: ${NCURSESW_LIB}")
+endif ()
+
 set(SYNTAX_SOURCES
         syntax/GoHighlighter.cc
         syntax/CppHighlighter.cc
@@ -134,6 +142,9 @@ set(COMMON_SOURCES
         HelpText.cc
         KKeymap.cc
         Swap.cc
+        ErrorHandler.cc
+        SyscallWrappers.cc
+        ErrorRecovery.cc
         TerminalInputHandler.cc
         TerminalRenderer.cc
         TerminalFrontend.cc
@@ -194,6 +205,8 @@ set(FONT_HEADERS
         fonts/FontList.h
         fonts/B612Mono.h
         fonts/BrassMono.h
+        fonts/CrimsonPro.h
+        fonts/ETBook.h
         fonts/BrassMonoCode.h
         fonts/FiraCode.h
         fonts/Go.h
@@ -205,6 +218,7 @@ set(FONT_HEADERS
         fonts/IosevkaExtended.h
         fonts/ShareTech.h
         fonts/SpaceMono.h
+        fonts/Spectral.h
         fonts/Syne.h
         fonts/Triplicate.h
         fonts/Unispace.h
@@ -274,6 +288,11 @@ endif ()
 
 target_link_libraries(kte ${CURSES_LIBRARIES})
 
+# Static linking on Linux only (macOS does not support static linking of system libraries)
+if (NOT APPLE AND KTE_STATIC_LINK)
+    target_link_options(kte PRIVATE -static)
+endif ()
+
 if (KTE_ENABLE_TREESITTER)
     # Users can provide their own tree-sitter include/lib via cache variables
     set(TREESITTER_INCLUDE_DIR "" CACHE PATH "Path to tree-sitter include directory")
@@ -298,13 +317,45 @@ if (BUILD_TESTS)
     add_executable(kte_tests
             tests/TestRunner.cc
             tests/Test.h
+            tests/TestHarness.h
+            tests/test_daily_driver_harness.cc
+            tests/test_daily_workflows.cc
             tests/test_buffer_io.cc
+            tests/test_buffer_rows.cc
+            tests/test_command_semantics.cc
+            tests/test_kkeymap.cc
+            tests/test_swap_recorder.cc
+            tests/test_swap_writer.cc
+            tests/test_swap_replay.cc
+            tests/test_swap_edge_cases.cc
+            tests/test_swap_recovery_prompt.cc
+            tests/test_swap_cleanup.cc
+            tests/test_swap_cleanup2.cc
+            tests/test_swap_git_editor.cc
             tests/test_piece_table.cc
             tests/test_search.cc
+            tests/test_search_replace_flow.cc
+            tests/test_reflow_paragraph.cc
+            tests/test_reflow_indented_bullets.cc
+            tests/test_undo.cc
+            tests/test_visual_line_mode.cc
+            tests/test_benchmarks.cc
+            tests/test_migration_coverage.cc
+            tests/test_smart_newline.cc
+            tests/test_reflow_undo.cc
 
             # minimal engine sources required by Buffer
             PieceTable.cc
             Buffer.cc
+            Editor.cc
+            Command.cc
+            HelpText.cc
+            Swap.cc
+            ErrorHandler.cc
+            SyscallWrappers.cc
+            ErrorRecovery.cc
+            KKeymap.cc
+            SwapRecorder.h
             OptimizedSearch.cc
             UndoNode.cc
             UndoTree.cc
@@ -312,6 +363,9 @@ if (BUILD_TESTS)
             ${SYNTAX_SOURCES}
     )
 
+    # Allow test-only introspection hooks (guarded in headers) without affecting production builds.
+    target_compile_definitions(kte_tests PRIVATE KTE_TESTS=1)
+
     # Allow tests to include project headers like "Buffer.h"
     target_include_directories(kte_tests PRIVATE ${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR})
 
@@ -324,6 +378,11 @@ if (BUILD_TESTS)
             target_link_libraries(kte_tests ${TREESITTER_LIBRARY})
         endif ()
     endif ()
+
+    # Static linking on Linux only (macOS does not support static linking of system libraries)
+    if (NOT APPLE AND KTE_STATIC_LINK)
+        target_link_options(kte_tests PRIVATE -static)
+    endif ()
 endif ()
 
 if (BUILD_GUI)
@@ -363,6 +422,11 @@ if (BUILD_GUI)
         target_link_libraries(kge ${CURSES_LIBRARIES} imgui)
     endif ()
 
+    # Static linking on Linux only (macOS does not support static linking of system libraries)
+    if (NOT APPLE AND KTE_STATIC_LINK)
+        target_link_options(kge PRIVATE -static)
+    endif ()
+
     # On macOS, build kge as a proper .app bundle
     if (APPLE)
         # Define the icon file

CONFIG.md

@@ -0,0 +1,116 @@
+# kge Configuration
+
+kge loads configuration from `~/.config/kte/kge.toml`. If no TOML file is
+found, it falls back to the legacy `kge.ini` format.
+
+## TOML Format
+
+```toml
+[window]
+fullscreen = false
+columns = 80
+rows = 42
+
+[font]
+# Default font and size
+name = "default"
+size = 18.0
+# Font used in code mode (monospace)
+code = "default"
+# Font used in writing mode (proportional)
+writing = "crimsonpro"
+
+[appearance]
+theme = "nord"
+# "dark" or "light" for themes with variants
+background = "dark"
+
+[editor]
+syntax = true
+```
+
+## Sections
+
+### `[window]`
+
+| Key          | Type | Default | Description                     |
+|--------------|------|---------|---------------------------------|
+| `fullscreen` | bool | false   | Start in fullscreen mode        |
+| `columns`    | int  | 80      | Initial window width in columns |
+| `rows`       | int  | 42      | Initial window height in rows   |
+
+### `[font]`
+
+| Key       | Type   | Default      | Description                              |
+|-----------|--------|--------------|------------------------------------------|
+| `name`    | string | "default"    | Default font loaded at startup           |
+| `size`    | float  | 18.0         | Font size in pixels                      |
+| `code`    | string | "default"    | Font for code mode (monospace)           |
+| `writing` | string | "crimsonpro" | Font for writing mode (proportional)     |
+
+### `[appearance]`
+
+| Key          | Type   | Default | Description                             |
+|--------------|--------|---------|-----------------------------------------|
+| `theme`      | string | "nord"  | Color theme                             |
+| `background` | string | "dark"  | Background mode: "dark" or "light"      |
+
+### `[editor]`
+
+| Key      | Type | Default | Description                  |
+|----------|------|---------|------------------------------|
+| `syntax` | bool | true    | Enable syntax highlighting   |
+
+## Edit Modes
+
+kge has two edit modes that control which font is used:
+
+- **code** — Uses the monospace font (`font.code`). Default for source files.
+- **writing** — Uses the proportional font (`font.writing`). Auto-detected
+  for `.txt`, `.md`, `.markdown`, `.rst`, `.org`, `.tex`, `.adoc`, and
+  `.asciidoc` files.
+
+Toggle with `C-k m` or `: mode [code|writing]`.
+
+## Available Fonts
+
+### Monospace
+
+b612, berkeley, berkeley-bold, brassmono, brassmono-bold, brassmonocode,
+brassmonocode-bold, fira, go, ibm, idealist, inconsolata, inconsolataex,
+iosevka, iosevkaex, sharetech, space, syne, triplicate, unispace
+
+### Proportional (Serif)
+
+crimsonpro, etbook, spectral
+
+## Available Themes
+
+amber, eink, everforest, gruvbox, kanagawa-paper, lcars, leuchtturm, nord,
+old-book, orbital, plan9, solarized, tufte, weyland-yutani, zenburn
+
+Themes with light/dark variants: eink, gruvbox, leuchtturm, old-book,
+solarized. Set `background = "light"` or use `: background light`.
+
+## Migrating from kge.ini
+
+If you have an existing `kge.ini`, kge will still read it but prints a
+notice to stderr suggesting migration. To migrate, create `kge.toml` in the
+same directory (`~/.config/kte/`) using the format above. The TOML file
+takes priority when both exist.
+
+The INI keys map to TOML as follows:
+
+| INI key       | TOML equivalent          |
+|---------------|--------------------------|
+| `fullscreen`  | `window.fullscreen`      |
+| `columns`     | `window.columns`         |
+| `rows`        | `window.rows`            |
+| `font`        | `font.name`              |
+| `font_size`   | `font.size`              |
+| `theme`       | `appearance.theme`       |
+| `background`  | `appearance.background`  |
+| `syntax`      | `editor.syntax`          |
+
+New keys `font.code` and `font.writing` have no INI equivalent (the INI
+parser accepts `code_font` and `writing_font` if needed).

Command.h

@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ enum class CommandId {
 	// Editing
 	InsertText, // arg: text to insert at cursor (UTF-8, no newlines)
 	Newline, // insert a newline at cursor
+	SmartNewline, // insert a newline with auto-indent (Shift-Enter)
 	Backspace, // delete char before cursor (may join lines)
 	DeleteChar, // delete char at cursor (may join lines)
 	KillToEOL, // delete from cursor to end of line; if at EOL, delete newline
@@ -47,6 +48,7 @@ enum class CommandId {
 	MoveFileStart, // move to beginning of file
 	MoveFileEnd, // move to end of file
 	ToggleMark, // toggle mark at cursor
+	VisualLineModeToggle, // toggle visual-line (multicursor) mode (C-k /)
 	JumpToMark, // jump to mark, set mark to previous cursor
 	KillRegion, // kill region between mark and cursor (to kill ring)
 	CopyRegion, // copy region to kill ring (Alt-w)
@@ -109,6 +111,14 @@ enum class CommandId {
 	SetOption, // generic ":set key=value" (v1: filetype=<lang>)
 	// Viewport control
 	CenterOnCursor, // center the viewport on the current cursor line (C-k k)
+	// GUI: open a new editor window sharing the same buffer list
+	NewWindow,
+	// GUI: font size controls
+	FontZoomIn,
+	FontZoomOut,
+	FontZoomReset,
+	// Edit mode (code/writing)
+	ToggleEditMode,
 };
 
 

Dockerfile

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+# Minimal Dockerfile for building and testing kte on Linux
+# This container provides a build environment with all dependencies.
+# Mount the source tree at /kte when running the container.
+FROM alpine:3.19
+
+# Install build dependencies
+RUN apk add --no-cache \
+    g++ \
+    cmake \
+    make \
+    ncurses-dev \
+    sdl2-dev \
+    mesa-dev \
+    freetype-dev \
+    libx11-dev \
+    libxext-dev
+
+# Set working directory where source will be mounted
+WORKDIR /kte
+
+# Default command: build and run tests
+# Add DirectFB include path for SDL2 compatibility on Alpine
+CMD ["sh", "-c", "cmake -B build -DBUILD_GUI=ON -DBUILD_TESTS=ON -DCMAKE_CXX_FLAGS='-I/usr/include/directfb' && cmake --build build --target kte && cmake --build build --target kge && cmake --build build --target kte_tests && ./build/kte_tests"]

Editor.cc

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 #include <algorithm>
-#include <utility>
+#include <cstdio>
 #include <filesystem>
+#include <utility>
 
 #include "Editor.h"
 #include "syntax/HighlighterRegistry.h"
@@ -8,6 +9,41 @@
 #include "syntax/NullHighlighter.h"
 
 
+namespace {
+static std::string
+buffer_bytes_via_views(const Buffer &b)
+{
+	const std::size_t nrows = b.Nrows();
+	std::string out;
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < nrows; i++) {
+		auto v = b.GetLineView(i);
+		out.append(v.data(), v.size());
+	}
+	return out;
+}
+
+
+static void
+apply_pending_line(Editor &ed, const std::size_t line1)
+{
+	if (line1 == 0)
+		return;
+	Buffer *b = ed.CurrentBuffer();
+	if (!b)
+		return;
+	const std::size_t nrows = b->Nrows();
+	std::size_t line        = line1 > 0 ? line1 - 1 : 0; // 1-based to 0-based
+	if (nrows > 0) {
+		if (line >= nrows)
+			line = nrows - 1;
+	} else {
+		line = 0;
+	}
+	b->SetCursor(0, line);
+}
+} // namespace
+
+
 Editor::Editor()
 {
 	swap_ = std::make_unique<kte::SwapManager>();
@@ -33,20 +69,22 @@ Editor::SetStatus(const std::string &message)
 Buffer *
 Editor::CurrentBuffer()
 {
-	if (buffers_.empty() || curbuf_ >= buffers_.size()) {
+	auto &bufs = Buffers();
+	if (bufs.empty() || curbuf_ >= bufs.size()) {
 		return nullptr;
 	}
-	return &buffers_[curbuf_];
+	return &bufs[curbuf_];
 }
 
 
 const Buffer *
 Editor::CurrentBuffer() const
 {
-	if (buffers_.empty() || curbuf_ >= buffers_.size()) {
+	const auto &bufs = Buffers();
+	if (bufs.empty() || curbuf_ >= bufs.size()) {
 		return nullptr;
 	}
-	return &buffers_[curbuf_];
+	return &bufs[curbuf_];
 }
 
 
@@ -81,8 +119,9 @@ Editor::DisplayNameFor(const Buffer &buf) const
 
 	// Prepare list of other buffer paths
 	std::vector<std::vector<std::filesystem::path> > others;
-	others.reserve(buffers_.size());
+	const auto &bufs = Buffers();
-	for (const auto &b: buffers_) {
+	others.reserve(bufs.size());
+	for (const auto &b: bufs) {
 		if (&b == &buf)
 			continue;
 		if (b.Filename().empty())
@@ -125,62 +164,64 @@ Editor::DisplayNameFor(const Buffer &buf) const
 std::size_t
 Editor::AddBuffer(const Buffer &buf)
 {
-	buffers_.push_back(buf);
+	auto &bufs = Buffers();
+	bufs.push_back(buf);
 	// Attach swap recorder
 	if (swap_) {
-		buffers_.back().SetSwapRecorder(swap_.get());
+		swap_->Attach(&bufs.back());
-		swap_->Attach(&buffers_.back());
+		bufs.back().SetSwapRecorder(swap_->RecorderFor(&bufs.back()));
 	}
-	if (buffers_.size() == 1) {
+	if (bufs.size() == 1) {
 		curbuf_ = 0;
 	}
-	return buffers_.size() - 1;
+	return bufs.size() - 1;
 }
 
 
 std::size_t
 Editor::AddBuffer(Buffer &&buf)
 {
-	buffers_.push_back(std::move(buf));
+	auto &bufs = Buffers();
+	bufs.push_back(std::move(buf));
 	if (swap_) {
-		buffers_.back().SetSwapRecorder(swap_.get());
+		swap_->Attach(&bufs.back());
-		swap_->Attach(&buffers_.back());
+		bufs.back().SetSwapRecorder(swap_->RecorderFor(&bufs.back()));
 	}
-	if (buffers_.size() == 1) {
+	if (bufs.size() == 1) {
 		curbuf_ = 0;
 	}
-	return buffers_.size() - 1;
+	return bufs.size() - 1;
 }
 
 
 bool
 Editor::OpenFile(const std::string &path, std::string &err)
 {
-	// If there is exactly one unnamed, empty, clean buffer, reuse it instead
+	// If the current buffer is an unnamed, empty, clean scratch buffer, reuse
-	// of creating a new one.
+	// it instead of creating a new one.
-	if (buffers_.size() == 1) {
+	auto &bufs_ref = Buffers();
-		Buffer &cur                  = buffers_[curbuf_];
+	if (!bufs_ref.empty() && curbuf_ < bufs_ref.size()) {
+		Buffer &cur                  = bufs_ref[curbuf_];
 		const bool unnamed           = cur.Filename().empty() && !cur.IsFileBacked();
 		const bool clean             = !cur.Dirty();
-		const auto &rows             = cur.Rows();
+		const std::size_t nrows      = cur.Nrows();
-		const bool rows_empty        = rows.empty();
+		const bool rows_empty        = (nrows == 0);
-		const bool single_empty_line = (!rows.empty() && rows.size() == 1 && rows[0].size() == 0);
+		const bool single_empty_line = (nrows == 1 && cur.GetLineView(0).size() == 0);
 		if (unnamed && clean && (rows_empty || single_empty_line)) {
 			bool ok = cur.OpenFromFile(path, err);
 			if (!ok)
 				return false;
 			// Ensure swap recorder is attached for this buffer
 			if (swap_) {
-				cur.SetSwapRecorder(swap_.get());
 				swap_->Attach(&cur);
+				cur.SetSwapRecorder(swap_->RecorderFor(&cur));
 				swap_->NotifyFilenameChanged(cur);
 			}
 			// Setup highlighting using registry (extension + shebang)
 			cur.EnsureHighlighter();
 			std::string first = "";
-			const auto &rows  = cur.Rows();
+			if (cur.Nrows() > 0)
-			if (!rows.empty())
+				first = cur.GetLineString(0);
-				first = static_cast<std::string>(rows[0]);
 			std::string ft = kte::HighlighterRegistry::DetectForPath(path, first);
 			if (!ft.empty()) {
 				cur.SetFiletype(ft);
@@ -207,20 +248,13 @@ Editor::OpenFile(const std::string &path, std::string &err)
 	if (!b.OpenFromFile(path, err)) {
 		return false;
 	}
-	if (swap_) {
+	// NOTE: swap recorder/attach must happen after the buffer is stored in its
-		b.SetSwapRecorder(swap_.get());
+	// final location (vector) because swap manager keys off Buffer*.
-		// path is known, notify
-		swap_->Attach(&b);
-		swap_->NotifyFilenameChanged(b);
-	}
 	// Initialize syntax highlighting by extension + shebang via registry (v2)
 	b.EnsureHighlighter();
 	std::string first = "";
-	{
+	if (b.Nrows() > 0)
-		const auto &rows = b.Rows();
+		first = b.GetLineString(0);
-		if (!rows.empty())
-			first = static_cast<std::string>(rows[0]);
-	}
 	std::string ft = kte::HighlighterRegistry::DetectForPath(path, first);
 	if (!ft.empty()) {
 		b.SetFiletype(ft);
@@ -239,6 +273,9 @@ Editor::OpenFile(const std::string &path, std::string &err)
 	}
 	// Add as a new buffer and switch to it
 	std::size_t idx = AddBuffer(std::move(b));
+	if (swap_) {
+		swap_->NotifyFilenameChanged(Buffers()[idx]);
+	}
 	SwitchTo(idx);
 	// Defensive: ensure any active prompt is closed after a successful open
 	CancelPrompt();
@@ -246,15 +283,182 @@ Editor::OpenFile(const std::string &path, std::string &err)
 }
 
 
+void
+Editor::RequestOpenFile(const std::string &path, const std::size_t line1)
+{
+	PendingOpen p;
+	p.path  = path;
+	p.line1 = line1;
+	pending_open_.push_back(std::move(p));
+}
+
+
+bool
+Editor::HasPendingOpens() const
+{
+	return !pending_open_.empty();
+}
+
+
+Editor::RecoveryPromptKind
+Editor::PendingRecoveryPrompt() const
+{
+	return pending_recovery_prompt_;
+}
+
+
+void
+Editor::CancelRecoveryPrompt()
+{
+	pending_recovery_prompt_ = RecoveryPromptKind::None;
+	pending_recovery_open_   = PendingOpen{};
+	pending_recovery_swap_path_.clear();
+	pending_recovery_replay_err_.clear();
+}
+
+
+bool
+Editor::ResolveRecoveryPrompt(const bool yes)
+{
+	const RecoveryPromptKind kind = pending_recovery_prompt_;
+	if (kind == RecoveryPromptKind::None)
+		return false;
+	const PendingOpen req    = pending_recovery_open_;
+	const std::string swp    = pending_recovery_swap_path_;
+	const std::string rerr_s = pending_recovery_replay_err_;
+	CancelRecoveryPrompt();
+
+	std::string err;
+	if (kind == RecoveryPromptKind::RecoverOrDiscard) {
+		if (yes) {
+			if (!OpenFile(req.path, err)) {
+				SetStatus(err);
+				return false;
+			}
+			Buffer *b = CurrentBuffer();
+			if (!b) {
+				SetStatus("Recovery failed: no buffer");
+				return false;
+			}
+			std::string rerr;
+			if (!kte::SwapManager::ReplayFile(*b, swp, rerr)) {
+				SetStatus("Swap recovery failed: " + rerr);
+				return false;
+			}
+			b->SetDirty(true);
+			apply_pending_line(*this, req.line1);
+			SetStatus("Recovered " + req.path);
+			return true;
+		}
+		// Discard: best-effort delete swap, then open clean.
+		(void) std::remove(swp.c_str());
+		if (!OpenFile(req.path, err)) {
+			SetStatus(err);
+			return false;
+		}
+		apply_pending_line(*this, req.line1);
+		SetStatus("Opened " + req.path);
+		return true;
+	}
+	if (kind == RecoveryPromptKind::DeleteCorruptSwap) {
+		if (yes) {
+			(void) std::remove(swp.c_str());
+		}
+		if (!OpenFile(req.path, err)) {
+			SetStatus(err);
+			return false;
+		}
+		apply_pending_line(*this, req.line1);
+		// Include a short hint that the swap was corrupt.
+		if (!rerr_s.empty()) {
+			SetStatus("Opened " + req.path + " (swap unreadable)");
+		} else {
+			SetStatus("Opened " + req.path);
+		}
+		return true;
+	}
+	return false;
+}
+
+
+bool
+Editor::ProcessPendingOpens()
+{
+	if (PromptActive())
+		return false;
+	if (pending_recovery_prompt_ != RecoveryPromptKind::None)
+		return false;
+
+	bool opened_any = false;
+	while (!pending_open_.empty()) {
+		PendingOpen req = std::move(pending_open_.front());
+		pending_open_.pop_front();
+		if (req.path.empty())
+			continue;
+
+		std::string swp = kte::SwapManager::ComputeSwapPathForFilename(req.path);
+		bool swp_exists = false;
+		try {
+			swp_exists = !swp.empty() && std::filesystem::exists(std::filesystem::path(swp));
+		} catch (...) {
+			swp_exists = false;
+		}
+		if (swp_exists) {
+			Buffer tmp;
+			std::string oerr;
+			if (tmp.OpenFromFile(req.path, oerr)) {
+				const std::string orig = buffer_bytes_via_views(tmp);
+				std::string rerr;
+				if (kte::SwapManager::ReplayFile(tmp, swp, rerr)) {
+					const std::string rec = buffer_bytes_via_views(tmp);
+					if (rec != orig) {
+						pending_recovery_prompt_    = RecoveryPromptKind::RecoverOrDiscard;
+						pending_recovery_open_      = req;
+						pending_recovery_swap_path_ = swp;
+						StartPrompt(PromptKind::Confirm, "Recover", "");
+						SetStatus("Recover swap edits for " + req.path + "? (y/N, C-g cancel)");
+						return opened_any;
+					}
+				} else {
+					pending_recovery_prompt_     = RecoveryPromptKind::DeleteCorruptSwap;
+					pending_recovery_open_       = req;
+					pending_recovery_swap_path_  = swp;
+					pending_recovery_replay_err_ = rerr;
+					StartPrompt(PromptKind::Confirm, "Swap", "");
+					SetStatus(
+						"Swap file unreadable for " + req.path +
+						". Delete it? (y/N, C-g cancel)");
+					return opened_any;
+				}
+			}
+		}
+
+		std::string err;
+		if (!OpenFile(req.path, err)) {
+			SetStatus(err);
+			opened_any = false;
+			continue;
+		}
+		apply_pending_line(*this, req.line1);
+		SetStatus("Opened " + req.path);
+		opened_any = true;
+		// Open at most one per call; frontends can call us again next frame.
+		break;
+	}
+	return opened_any;
+}
+
+
 bool
 Editor::SwitchTo(std::size_t index)
 {
-	if (index >= buffers_.size()) {
+	auto &bufs = Buffers();
+	if (index >= bufs.size()) {
 		return false;
 	}
 	curbuf_ = index;
 	// Robustness: ensure a valid highlighter is installed when switching buffers
-	Buffer &b = buffers_[curbuf_];
+	Buffer &b = bufs[curbuf_];
 	if (b.SyntaxEnabled()) {
 		b.EnsureHighlighter();
 		if (auto *eng = b.Highlighter()) {
@@ -281,14 +485,22 @@ Editor::SwitchTo(std::size_t index)
 bool
 Editor::CloseBuffer(std::size_t index)
 {
-	if (index >= buffers_.size()) {
+	auto &bufs = Buffers();
+	if (index >= bufs.size()) {
 		return false;
 	}
-	buffers_.erase(buffers_.begin() + static_cast<std::ptrdiff_t>(index));
+	if (swap_) {
-	if (buffers_.empty()) {
+		// Always remove swap file when closing a buffer on normal exit.
+		// Swap files are for crash recovery; on clean close, we don't need them.
+		// This prevents stale swap files from accumulating (e.g., when used as git editor).
+		swap_->Detach(&bufs[index], true);
+		bufs[index].SetSwapRecorder(nullptr);
+	}
+	bufs.erase(bufs.begin() + static_cast<std::ptrdiff_t>(index));
+	if (bufs.empty()) {
 		curbuf_ = 0;
-	} else if (curbuf_ >= buffers_.size()) {
+	} else if (curbuf_ >= bufs.size()) {
-		curbuf_ = buffers_.size() - 1;
+		curbuf_ = bufs.size() - 1;
 	}
 	return true;
 }
@@ -312,7 +524,12 @@ Editor::Reset()
 	// Reset close-confirm/save state
 	close_confirm_pending_ = false;
 	close_after_save_      = false;
-	buffers_.clear();
+	auto &bufs = Buffers();
+	if (swap_) {
+		for (auto &buf : bufs)
+			swap_->Detach(&buf, true);
+	}
+	bufs.clear();
 	curbuf_ = 0;
 }
 

Editor.h

@@ -1,9 +1,47 @@
 /*
  * Editor.h - top-level editor state and buffer management
+ *
+ * Editor is the top-level coordinator in kte. It manages:
+ *
+ * - Buffer collection: Multiple open documents (buffers_), current buffer selection
+ * - UI state: Dimensions, status messages, prompts, search state
+ * - Kill ring: Shared clipboard for cut/copy/paste operations across buffers
+ * - Universal argument: Repeat count mechanism (C-u)
+ * - Mode flags: Editor modes (normal, k-command, search, prompt, etc.)
+ * - Swap/crash recovery: SwapManager integration for journaling
+ * - File operations: Opening files, managing pending opens, recovery prompts
+ *
+ * Key responsibilities:
+ *
+ * 1. Buffer lifecycle:
+ *    - AddBuffer(): Add new buffers to the collection
+ *    - OpenFile(): Load files into buffers
+ *    - SwitchTo(): Change active buffer
+ *    - CloseBuffer(): Remove buffers with dirty checks
+ *
+ * 2. UI coordination:
+ *    - SetDimensions(): Terminal/window size for viewport calculations
+ *    - SetStatus(): Status line messages with timestamps
+ *    - Prompt system: Multi-step prompts for file open, buffer switch, etc.
+ *    - Search state: Active search, query, match position, origin tracking
+ *
+ * 3. Shared editor state:
+ *    - Kill ring: Circular buffer of killed text (max 60 entries)
+ *    - Universal argument: C-u digit collection for command repetition
+ *    - Mode tracking: Current input mode (normal, k-command, ESC, prompt)
+ *
+ * 4. Integration points:
+ *    - Commands operate on Editor and current Buffer
+ *    - Frontend (Terminal/GUI) queries Editor for rendering
+ *    - SwapManager journals all buffer modifications
+ *
+ * Design note: Editor owns the buffer collection but doesn't directly edit content.
+ * Commands modify buffers through Buffer's API, and Editor coordinates the UI state.
  */
 #pragma once
 #include <cstddef>
 #include <ctime>
+#include <deque>
 #include <string>
 #include <vector>
 
@@ -208,6 +246,18 @@ public:
 	}
 
 
+	void SetNewWindowRequested(bool on)
+	{
+		new_window_requested_ = on;
+	}
+
+
+	[[nodiscard]] bool NewWindowRequested() const
+	{
+		return new_window_requested_;
+	}
+
+
 	void SetQuitConfirmPending(bool on)
 	{
 		quit_confirm_pending_ = on;
@@ -471,7 +521,7 @@ public:
 	// Buffers
 	[[nodiscard]] std::size_t BufferCount() const
 	{
-		return buffers_.size();
+		return Buffers().size();
 	}
 
 
@@ -481,6 +531,19 @@ public:
 	}
 
 
+	// Clamp curbuf_ to valid range. Call when the shared buffer list may
+	// have been modified by another editor (e.g., buffer closed in another window).
+	void ValidateBufferIndex()
+	{
+		const auto &bufs = Buffers();
+		if (bufs.empty()) {
+			curbuf_ = 0;
+		} else if (curbuf_ >= bufs.size()) {
+			curbuf_ = bufs.size() - 1;
+		}
+	}
+
+
 	Buffer *CurrentBuffer();
 
 	const Buffer *CurrentBuffer() const;
@@ -497,6 +560,30 @@ public:
 
 	bool OpenFile(const std::string &path, std::string &err);
 
+	// Request that a file be opened. The request is processed by calling
+	// ProcessPendingOpens() (typically once per frontend frame).
+	void RequestOpenFile(const std::string &path, std::size_t line1 = 0);
+
+	// If no modal prompt is active, process queued open requests.
+	// Returns true if a file was opened during this call.
+	bool ProcessPendingOpens();
+
+	[[nodiscard]] bool HasPendingOpens() const;
+
+	// Swap recovery confirmation state. When non-None, a `PromptKind::Confirm`
+	// prompt is active and the user's answer should be routed to ResolveRecoveryPrompt().
+	enum class RecoveryPromptKind {
+		None = 0,
+		RecoverOrDiscard, // y = recover swap, else discard swap and open clean
+		DeleteCorruptSwap // y = delete corrupt swap, else keep it
+	};
+
+	[[nodiscard]] RecoveryPromptKind PendingRecoveryPrompt() const;
+
+	bool ResolveRecoveryPrompt(bool yes);
+
+	void CancelRecoveryPrompt();
+
 	// Buffer switching/closing
 	bool SwitchTo(std::size_t index);
 
@@ -508,13 +595,22 @@ public:
 	// Direct access when needed (try to prefer methods above)
 	[[nodiscard]] const std::vector<Buffer> &Buffers() const
 	{
-		return buffers_;
+		return shared_buffers_ ? *shared_buffers_ : buffers_;
 	}
 
 
 	std::vector<Buffer> &Buffers()
 	{
-		return buffers_;
+		return shared_buffers_ ? *shared_buffers_ : buffers_;
+	}
+
+
+	// Share another editor's buffer list. When set, this editor operates on
+	// the provided vector instead of its own. Pass nullptr to detach.
+	void SetSharedBuffers(std::vector<Buffer> *shared)
+	{
+		shared_buffers_ = shared;
+		curbuf_         = 0;
 	}
 
 
@@ -550,6 +646,11 @@ public:
 	}
 
 private:
+	struct PendingOpen {
+		std::string path;
+		std::size_t line1{0}; // 1-based; 0 = none
+	};
+
 	std::size_t rows_ = 0, cols_ = 0;
 	int mode_         = 0;
 	int kill_         = 0; // KILL CHAIN
@@ -561,6 +662,7 @@ private:
 	bool repeatable_   = false; // whether the next command is repeatable
 
 	std::vector<Buffer> buffers_;
+	std::vector<Buffer> *shared_buffers_ = nullptr; // if set, use this instead of buffers_
 	std::size_t curbuf_                  = 0; // index into buffers_
 
 	// Swap journaling manager (lifetime = editor)
@@ -572,6 +674,7 @@ private:
 
 	// Quit state
 	bool quit_requested_        = false;
+	bool new_window_requested_  = false;
 	bool quit_confirm_pending_  = false;
 	bool close_confirm_pending_ = false; // awaiting y/N to save-before-close
 	bool close_after_save_      = false; // if true, close buffer after successful Save/SaveAs
@@ -593,6 +696,13 @@ private:
 	std::string prompt_text_;
 	std::string pending_overwrite_path_;
 
+	// Deferred open + swap recovery prompt state
+	std::deque<PendingOpen> pending_open_;
+	RecoveryPromptKind pending_recovery_prompt_ = RecoveryPromptKind::None;
+	PendingOpen pending_recovery_open_{};
+	std::string pending_recovery_swap_path_;
+	std::string pending_recovery_replay_err_;
+
 	// GUI-only state (safe no-op in terminal builds)
 	bool file_picker_visible_ = false;
 	std::string file_picker_dir_;

ErrorHandler.cc

@@ -0,0 +1,313 @@
+#include "ErrorHandler.h"
+#include <chrono>
+#include <ctime>
+#include <iomanip>
+#include <sstream>
+#include <filesystem>
+#include <cstdlib>
+
+namespace fs = std::filesystem;
+
+namespace kte {
+ErrorHandler::ErrorHandler()
+{
+	// Determine log file path: ~/.local/state/kte/error.log
+	const char *home = std::getenv("HOME");
+	if (home) {
+		fs::path log_dir = fs::path(home) / ".local" / "state" / "kte";
+		try {
+			if (!fs::exists(log_dir)) {
+				fs::create_directories(log_dir);
+			}
+			log_file_path_ = (log_dir / "error.log").string();
+			// Create the log file immediately so it exists in the state directory
+			ensure_log_file();
+		} catch (...) {
+			// If we can't create the directory, disable file logging
+			file_logging_enabled_ = false;
+		}
+	} else {
+		// No HOME, disable file logging
+		file_logging_enabled_ = false;
+	}
+}
+
+
+ErrorHandler::~ErrorHandler()
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+	if (log_file_ && log_file_->is_open()) {
+		log_file_->flush();
+		log_file_->close();
+	}
+}
+
+
+ErrorHandler &
+ErrorHandler::Instance()
+{
+	static ErrorHandler instance;
+	return instance;
+}
+
+
+void
+ErrorHandler::Report(ErrorSeverity severity, const std::string &component,
+                     const std::string &message, const std::string &context)
+{
+	ErrorRecord record;
+	record.timestamp_ns = now_ns();
+	record.severity     = severity;
+	record.component    = component;
+	record.message      = message;
+	record.context      = context;
+
+	{
+		std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+
+		// Add to in-memory queue
+		errors_.push_back(record);
+		while (errors_.size() > 100) {
+			errors_.pop_front();
+		}
+
+		++total_error_count_;
+		if (severity == ErrorSeverity::Critical) {
+			++critical_error_count_;
+		}
+
+		// Write to log file if enabled
+		if (file_logging_enabled_) {
+			write_to_log(record);
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+
+void
+ErrorHandler::Info(const std::string &component, const std::string &message,
+                   const std::string &context)
+{
+	Report(ErrorSeverity::Info, component, message, context);
+}
+
+
+void
+ErrorHandler::Warning(const std::string &component, const std::string &message,
+                      const std::string &context)
+{
+	Report(ErrorSeverity::Warning, component, message, context);
+}
+
+
+void
+ErrorHandler::Error(const std::string &component, const std::string &message,
+                    const std::string &context)
+{
+	Report(ErrorSeverity::Error, component, message, context);
+}
+
+
+void
+ErrorHandler::Critical(const std::string &component, const std::string &message,
+                       const std::string &context)
+{
+	Report(ErrorSeverity::Critical, component, message, context);
+}
+
+
+bool
+ErrorHandler::HasErrors() const
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+	return !errors_.empty();
+}
+
+
+bool
+ErrorHandler::HasCriticalErrors() const
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+	return critical_error_count_ > 0;
+}
+
+
+std::string
+ErrorHandler::GetLastError() const
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+	if (errors_.empty())
+		return "";
+
+	const ErrorRecord &e = errors_.back();
+	std::string result   = "[" + severity_to_string(e.severity) + "] ";
+	result               += e.component;
+	if (!e.context.empty()) {
+		result += " (" + e.context + ")";
+	}
+	result += ": " + e.message;
+	return result;
+}
+
+
+std::size_t
+ErrorHandler::GetErrorCount() const
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+	return total_error_count_;
+}
+
+
+std::size_t
+ErrorHandler::GetErrorCount(ErrorSeverity severity) const
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+	std::size_t count = 0;
+	for (const auto &e: errors_) {
+		if (e.severity == severity) {
+			++count;
+		}
+	}
+	return count;
+}
+
+
+std::vector<ErrorHandler::ErrorRecord>
+ErrorHandler::GetRecentErrors(std::size_t max_count) const
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+	std::vector<ErrorRecord> result;
+	result.reserve(std::min(max_count, errors_.size()));
+
+	// Return most recent first
+	auto it = errors_.rbegin();
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < max_count && it != errors_.rend(); ++i, ++it) {
+		result.push_back(*it);
+	}
+	return result;
+}
+
+
+void
+ErrorHandler::ClearErrors()
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+	errors_.clear();
+	total_error_count_    = 0;
+	critical_error_count_ = 0;
+}
+
+
+void
+ErrorHandler::SetFileLoggingEnabled(bool enabled)
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+	file_logging_enabled_ = enabled;
+	if (!enabled && log_file_ && log_file_->is_open()) {
+		log_file_->flush();
+		log_file_->close();
+		log_file_.reset();
+	}
+}
+
+
+std::string
+ErrorHandler::GetLogFilePath() const
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+	return log_file_path_;
+}
+
+
+void
+ErrorHandler::write_to_log(const ErrorRecord &record)
+{
+	// Must be called with mtx_ held
+	if (log_file_path_.empty())
+		return;
+
+	ensure_log_file();
+	if (!log_file_ || !log_file_->is_open())
+		return;
+
+	// Format: [timestamp] [SEVERITY] component (context): message
+	std::string timestamp = format_timestamp(record.timestamp_ns);
+	std::string severity  = severity_to_string(record.severity);
+
+	*log_file_ << "[" << timestamp << "] [" << severity << "] " << record.component;
+	if (!record.context.empty()) {
+		*log_file_ << " (" << record.context << ")";
+	}
+	*log_file_ << ": " << record.message << "\n";
+	log_file_->flush();
+}
+
+
+void
+ErrorHandler::ensure_log_file()
+{
+	// Must be called with mtx_ held
+	if (log_file_ && log_file_->is_open())
+		return;
+
+	if (log_file_path_.empty())
+		return;
+
+	try {
+		log_file_ = std::make_unique<std::ofstream>(log_file_path_,
+		                                            std::ios::app | std::ios::out);
+		if (!log_file_->is_open()) {
+			log_file_.reset();
+		}
+	} catch (...) {
+		log_file_.reset();
+	}
+}
+
+
+std::string
+ErrorHandler::format_timestamp(std::uint64_t timestamp_ns) const
+{
+	// Convert nanoseconds to time_t (seconds)
+	std::time_t seconds = static_cast<std::time_t>(timestamp_ns / 1000000000ULL);
+	std::uint64_t nanos = timestamp_ns % 1000000000ULL;
+
+	std::tm tm_buf{};
+#if defined(_WIN32)
+	localtime_s(&tm_buf, &seconds);
+#else
+	localtime_r(&seconds, &tm_buf);
+#endif
+
+	std::ostringstream oss;
+	oss << std::put_time(&tm_buf, "%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S");
+	oss << "." << std::setfill('0') << std::setw(3) << (nanos / 1000000ULL);
+	return oss.str();
+}
+
+
+std::string
+ErrorHandler::severity_to_string(ErrorSeverity severity) const
+{
+	switch (severity) {
+	case ErrorSeverity::Info:
+		return "INFO";
+	case ErrorSeverity::Warning:
+		return "WARNING";
+	case ErrorSeverity::Error:
+		return "ERROR";
+	case ErrorSeverity::Critical:
+		return "CRITICAL";
+	default:
+		return "UNKNOWN";
+	}
+}
+
+
+std::uint64_t
+ErrorHandler::now_ns()
+{
+	using namespace std::chrono;
+	return duration_cast<nanoseconds>(system_clock::now().time_since_epoch()).count();
+}
+} // namespace kte

ErrorHandler.h

@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
+// ErrorHandler.h - Centralized error handling and logging for kte
+#pragma once
+
+#include <string>
+#include <vector>
+#include <deque>
+#include <mutex>
+#include <cstdint>
+#include <memory>
+#include <fstream>
+
+namespace kte {
+enum class ErrorSeverity {
+	Info, // Informational messages
+	Warning, // Non-critical issues
+	Error, // Errors that affect functionality but allow continuation
+	Critical // Critical errors that may cause data loss or crashes
+};
+
+// Centralized error handler with logging and in-memory error tracking
+class ErrorHandler {
+public:
+	struct ErrorRecord {
+		std::uint64_t timestamp_ns{0};
+		ErrorSeverity severity{ErrorSeverity::Error};
+		std::string component; // e.g., "SwapManager", "Buffer", "main"
+		std::string message;
+		std::string context; // e.g., filename, buffer name, operation
+	};
+
+	// Get the global ErrorHandler instance
+	static ErrorHandler &Instance();
+
+	// Report an error with severity, component, message, and optional context
+	void Report(ErrorSeverity severity, const std::string &component,
+	            const std::string &message, const std::string &context = "");
+
+	// Convenience methods for common severity levels
+	void Info(const std::string &component, const std::string &message,
+	          const std::string &context = "");
+
+	void Warning(const std::string &component, const std::string &message,
+	             const std::string &context = "");
+
+	void Error(const std::string &component, const std::string &message,
+	           const std::string &context = "");
+
+	void Critical(const std::string &component, const std::string &message,
+	              const std::string &context = "");
+
+	// Query error state (thread-safe)
+	bool HasErrors() const;
+
+	bool HasCriticalErrors() const;
+
+	std::string GetLastError() const;
+
+	std::size_t GetErrorCount() const;
+
+	std::size_t GetErrorCount(ErrorSeverity severity) const;
+
+	// Get recent errors (up to max_count, most recent first)
+	std::vector<ErrorRecord> GetRecentErrors(std::size_t max_count = 10) const;
+
+	// Clear in-memory error history (does not affect log file)
+	void ClearErrors();
+
+	// Enable/disable file logging (enabled by default)
+	void SetFileLoggingEnabled(bool enabled);
+
+	// Get the path to the error log file
+	std::string GetLogFilePath() const;
+
+private:
+	ErrorHandler();
+
+	~ErrorHandler();
+
+	// Non-copyable, non-movable
+	ErrorHandler(const ErrorHandler &) = delete;
+
+	ErrorHandler &operator=(const ErrorHandler &) = delete;
+
+	ErrorHandler(ErrorHandler &&) = delete;
+
+	ErrorHandler &operator=(ErrorHandler &&) = delete;
+
+	void write_to_log(const ErrorRecord &record);
+
+	void ensure_log_file();
+
+	std::string format_timestamp(std::uint64_t timestamp_ns) const;
+
+	std::string severity_to_string(ErrorSeverity severity) const;
+
+	static std::uint64_t now_ns();
+
+	mutable std::mutex mtx_;
+	std::deque<ErrorRecord> errors_; // bounded to max 100 entries
+	std::size_t total_error_count_{0};
+	std::size_t critical_error_count_{0};
+	bool file_logging_enabled_{true};
+	std::string log_file_path_;
+	std::unique_ptr<std::ofstream> log_file_;
+};
+} // namespace kte

ErrorRecovery.cc

@@ -0,0 +1,157 @@
+// ErrorRecovery.cc - Error recovery mechanisms implementation
+#include "ErrorRecovery.h"
+#include <mutex>
+
+namespace kte {
+CircuitBreaker::CircuitBreaker(const Config &cfg)
+	: config_(cfg), state_(State::Closed), failure_count_(0), success_count_(0),
+	  last_failure_time_(std::chrono::steady_clock::time_point::min()),
+	  state_change_time_(std::chrono::steady_clock::now()) {}
+
+
+bool
+CircuitBreaker::AllowRequest()
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+
+	const auto now = std::chrono::steady_clock::now();
+
+	switch (state_) {
+	case State::Closed:
+		// Normal operation, allow all requests
+		return true;
+
+	case State::Open: {
+		// Check if timeout has elapsed to transition to HalfOpen
+		const auto elapsed = std::chrono::duration_cast<std::chrono::seconds>(
+			now - state_change_time_
+		);
+		if (elapsed >= config_.open_timeout) {
+			TransitionTo(State::HalfOpen);
+			return true; // Allow one request to test recovery
+		}
+		return false; // Circuit is open, reject request
+	}
+
+	case State::HalfOpen:
+		// Allow limited requests to test recovery
+		return true;
+	}
+
+	return false;
+}
+
+
+void
+CircuitBreaker::RecordSuccess()
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+
+	switch (state_) {
+	case State::Closed:
+		// Reset failure count on success in normal operation
+		failure_count_ = 0;
+		break;
+
+	case State::HalfOpen:
+		++success_count_;
+		if (success_count_ >= config_.success_threshold) {
+			// Enough successes, close the circuit
+			TransitionTo(State::Closed);
+		}
+		break;
+
+	case State::Open:
+		// Shouldn't happen (requests rejected), but handle gracefully
+		break;
+	}
+}
+
+
+void
+CircuitBreaker::RecordFailure()
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+
+	const auto now     = std::chrono::steady_clock::now();
+	last_failure_time_ = now;
+
+	switch (state_) {
+	case State::Closed:
+		// Check if we need to reset the failure count (window expired)
+		if (IsWindowExpired()) {
+			failure_count_ = 0;
+		}
+
+		++failure_count_;
+		if (failure_count_ >= config_.failure_threshold) {
+			// Too many failures, open the circuit
+			TransitionTo(State::Open);
+		}
+		break;
+
+	case State::HalfOpen:
+		// Failure during recovery test, reopen the circuit
+		TransitionTo(State::Open);
+		break;
+
+	case State::Open:
+		// Already open, just track the failure
+		++failure_count_;
+		break;
+	}
+}
+
+
+void
+CircuitBreaker::Reset()
+{
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+	TransitionTo(State::Closed);
+}
+
+
+void
+CircuitBreaker::TransitionTo(State new_state)
+{
+	if (state_ == new_state) {
+		return;
+	}
+
+	state_             = new_state;
+	state_change_time_ = std::chrono::steady_clock::now();
+
+	switch (new_state) {
+	case State::Closed:
+		failure_count_ = 0;
+		success_count_ = 0;
+		break;
+
+	case State::Open:
+		success_count_ = 0;
+		// Keep failure_count_ for diagnostics
+		break;
+
+	case State::HalfOpen:
+		success_count_ = 0;
+		// Keep failure_count_ for diagnostics
+		break;
+	}
+}
+
+
+bool
+CircuitBreaker::IsWindowExpired() const
+{
+	if (failure_count_ == 0) {
+		return false;
+	}
+
+	const auto now     = std::chrono::steady_clock::now();
+	const auto elapsed = std::chrono::duration_cast<std::chrono::seconds>(
+		now - last_failure_time_
+	);
+
+	return elapsed >= config_.window;
+}
+} // namespace kte

ErrorRecovery.h

@@ -0,0 +1,170 @@
+// ErrorRecovery.h - Error recovery mechanisms for kte
+#pragma once
+
+#include <chrono>
+#include <cstddef>
+#include <functional>
+#include <string>
+#include <thread>
+#include <mutex>
+#include <cerrno>
+
+namespace kte {
+// Classify errno values as transient (retryable) or permanent
+inline bool
+IsTransientError(int err)
+{
+	switch (err) {
+	case EAGAIN:
+#if EAGAIN != EWOULDBLOCK
+	case EWOULDBLOCK: 
+#endif
+	case EBUSY:
+	case EIO: // I/O error (may be transient on network filesystems)
+	case ETIMEDOUT:
+	case ENOSPC: // Disk full (may become available)
+	case EDQUOT: // Quota exceeded (may become available)
+		return true;
+	default:
+		return false;
+	}
+}
+
+
+// RetryPolicy defines retry behavior for transient failures
+struct RetryPolicy {
+	std::size_t max_attempts{3}; // Maximum retry attempts
+	std::chrono::milliseconds initial_delay{100}; // Initial delay before first retry
+	double backoff_multiplier{2.0}; // Exponential backoff multiplier
+	std::chrono::milliseconds max_delay{5000}; // Maximum delay between retries
+
+	// Default policy: 3 attempts, 100ms initial, 2x backoff, 5s max
+	static RetryPolicy Default()
+	{
+		return RetryPolicy{};
+	}
+
+
+	// Aggressive policy for critical operations: more attempts, faster retries
+	static RetryPolicy Aggressive()
+	{
+		return RetryPolicy{5, std::chrono::milliseconds(50), 1.5, std::chrono::milliseconds(2000)};
+	}
+
+
+	// Conservative policy for non-critical operations: fewer attempts, slower retries
+	static RetryPolicy Conservative()
+	{
+		return RetryPolicy{2, std::chrono::milliseconds(200), 2.5, std::chrono::milliseconds(10000)};
+	}
+};
+
+// Retry a function with exponential backoff for transient errors
+// Returns true on success, false on permanent failure or exhausted retries
+// The function `fn` should return true on success, false on failure, and set errno on failure
+template<typename Func>
+bool
+RetryOnTransientError(Func fn, const RetryPolicy &policy, std::string &err)
+{
+	std::size_t attempt             = 0;
+	std::chrono::milliseconds delay = policy.initial_delay;
+
+	while (attempt < policy.max_attempts) {
+		++attempt;
+		errno = 0;
+		if (fn()) {
+			return true; // Success
+		}
+
+		int saved_errno = errno;
+		if (!IsTransientError(saved_errno)) {
+			// Permanent error, don't retry
+			return false;
+		}
+
+		if (attempt >= policy.max_attempts) {
+			// Exhausted retries
+			err += " (exhausted " + std::to_string(policy.max_attempts) + " retry attempts)";
+			return false;
+		}
+
+		// Sleep before retry
+		std::this_thread::sleep_for(delay);
+
+		// Exponential backoff
+		delay = std::chrono::milliseconds(
+			static_cast<long long>(delay.count() * policy.backoff_multiplier)
+		);
+		if (delay > policy.max_delay) {
+			delay = policy.max_delay;
+		}
+	}
+
+	return false;
+}
+
+
+// CircuitBreaker prevents repeated attempts to failing operations
+// States: Closed (normal), Open (failing, reject immediately), HalfOpen (testing recovery)
+class CircuitBreaker {
+public:
+	enum class State {
+		Closed, // Normal operation, allow all requests
+		Open, // Failing, reject requests immediately
+		HalfOpen // Testing recovery, allow limited requests
+	};
+
+	struct Config {
+		std::size_t failure_threshold; // Failures before opening circuit
+		std::chrono::seconds open_timeout; // Time before attempting recovery (Open → HalfOpen)
+		std::size_t success_threshold; // Successes in HalfOpen before closing
+		std::chrono::seconds window; // Time window for counting failures
+
+		Config()
+			: failure_threshold(5), open_timeout(30), success_threshold(2), window(60) {}
+	};
+
+
+	explicit CircuitBreaker(const Config &cfg = Config());
+
+
+	// Check if operation is allowed (returns false if circuit is Open)
+	bool AllowRequest();
+
+	// Record successful operation
+	void RecordSuccess();
+
+	// Record failed operation
+	void RecordFailure();
+
+	// Get current state
+	State GetState() const
+	{
+		return state_;
+	}
+
+
+	// Get failure count in current window
+	std::size_t GetFailureCount() const
+	{
+		return failure_count_;
+	}
+
+
+	// Reset circuit to Closed state (for testing or manual intervention)
+	void Reset();
+
+private:
+	void TransitionTo(State new_state);
+
+	bool IsWindowExpired() const;
+
+	Config config_;
+	State state_;
+	std::size_t failure_count_;
+	std::size_t success_count_;
+	std::chrono::steady_clock::time_point last_failure_time_;
+	std::chrono::steady_clock::time_point state_change_time_;
+	mutable std::mutex mtx_;
+};
+} // namespace kte

Frontend.h

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ public:
 	virtual ~Frontend() = default;
 
 	// Initialize the frontend (create window/terminal, etc.)
-	virtual bool Init(Editor &ed) = 0;
+	virtual bool Init(int &argc, char **argv, Editor &ed) = 0;
 
 	// Execute one iteration (poll input, dispatch, draw). Set running=false to exit.
 	virtual void Step(Editor &ed, bool &running) = 0;

GUIConfig.cc

@@ -3,9 +3,29 @@
 #include <fstream>
 #include <sstream>
 #include <algorithm>
+#include <filesystem>
+#include <iostream>
 
 #include "GUIConfig.h"
 
+// toml++ for TOML config parsing
+#if defined(__clang__)
+#  pragma clang diagnostic push
+#  pragma clang diagnostic ignored "-Weverything"
+#elif defined(__GNUC__)
+#  pragma GCC diagnostic push
+#  pragma GCC diagnostic ignored "-Wall"
+#  pragma GCC diagnostic ignored "-Wextra"
+#endif
+
+#include "ext/tomlplusplus/toml.hpp"
+
+#if defined(__clang__)
+#  pragma clang diagnostic pop
+#elif defined(__GNUC__)
+#  pragma GCC diagnostic pop
+#endif
+
 
 static void
 trim(std::string &s)
@@ -19,32 +39,104 @@ trim(std::string &s)
 
 
 static std::string
-default_config_path()
+config_dir()
 {
 	const char *home = std::getenv("HOME");
 	if (!home || !*home)
 		return {};
-	std::string path(home);
+	return std::string(home) + "/.config/kte";
-	path += "/.config/kte/kge.ini";
-	return path;
 }
 
 
 GUIConfig
 GUIConfig::Load()
 {
-	GUIConfig cfg; // defaults already set
+	GUIConfig cfg;
-	const std::string path = default_config_path();
+	std::string dir = config_dir();
+	if (dir.empty())
+		return cfg;
 
-	if (!path.empty()) {
+	// Try TOML first
-		cfg.LoadFromFile(path);
+	std::string toml_path = dir + "/kge.toml";
+	if (cfg.LoadFromTOML(toml_path))
+		return cfg;
+
+	// Fall back to legacy INI
+	std::string ini_path = dir + "/kge.ini";
+	if (cfg.LoadFromINI(ini_path)) {
+		std::cerr << "kge: loaded legacy kge.ini; consider migrating to kge.toml\n";
+		return cfg;
 	}
+
 	return cfg;
 }
 
 
 bool
-GUIConfig::LoadFromFile(const std::string &path)
+GUIConfig::LoadFromTOML(const std::string &path)
+{
+	if (!std::filesystem::exists(path))
+		return false;
+
+	toml::table tbl;
+	try {
+		tbl = toml::parse_file(path);
+	} catch (const toml::parse_error &err) {
+		std::cerr << "kge: TOML parse error in " << path << ": " << err.what() << "\n";
+		return false;
+	}
+
+	// [window]
+	if (auto win = tbl["window"].as_table()) {
+		if (auto v = (*win)["fullscreen"].value<bool>())
+			fullscreen = *v;
+		if (auto v = (*win)["columns"].value<int64_t>()) {
+			if (*v > 0) columns = static_cast<int>(*v);
+		}
+		if (auto v = (*win)["rows"].value<int64_t>()) {
+			if (*v > 0) rows = static_cast<int>(*v);
+		}
+	}
+
+	// [font]
+	if (auto sec = tbl["font"].as_table()) {
+		if (auto v = (*sec)["name"].value<std::string>())
+			font = *v;
+		if (auto v = (*sec)["size"].value<double>()) {
+			if (*v > 0.0) font_size = static_cast<float>(*v);
+		}
+		if (auto v = (*sec)["code"].value<std::string>())
+			code_font = *v;
+		if (auto v = (*sec)["writing"].value<std::string>())
+			writing_font = *v;
+	}
+
+	// [appearance]
+	if (auto sec = tbl["appearance"].as_table()) {
+		if (auto v = (*sec)["theme"].value<std::string>())
+			theme = *v;
+		if (auto v = (*sec)["background"].value<std::string>()) {
+			std::string bg = *v;
+			std::transform(bg.begin(), bg.end(), bg.begin(), [](unsigned char c) {
+				return (char) std::tolower(c);
+			});
+			if (bg == "light" || bg == "dark")
+				background = bg;
+		}
+	}
+
+	// [editor]
+	if (auto sec = tbl["editor"].as_table()) {
+		if (auto v = (*sec)["syntax"].value<bool>())
+			syntax = *v;
+	}
+
+	return true;
+}
+
+
+bool
+GUIConfig::LoadFromINI(const std::string &path)
 {
 	std::ifstream in(path);
 	if (!in.good())
@@ -104,6 +196,10 @@ GUIConfig::LoadFromFile(const std::string &path)
 			}
 		} else if (key == "font") {
 			font = val;
+		} else if (key == "code_font") {
+			code_font = val;
+		} else if (key == "writing_font") {
+			writing_font = val;
 		} else if (key == "theme") {
 			theme = val;
 		} else if (key == "background" || key == "bg") {

GUIConfig.h

@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 /*
- * GUIConfig - loads simple GUI configuration from $HOME/.config/kte/kge.ini
+ * GUIConfig - loads GUI configuration from $HOME/.config/kte/kge.toml
+ *
+ * Falls back to legacy kge.ini if no TOML config is found.
  */
 #pragma once
 
@@ -22,12 +24,18 @@ public:
 	std::string background = "dark";
 
 	// Default syntax highlighting state for GUI (kge): on/off
-	// Accepts: on/off/true/false/yes/no/1/0 in the ini file.
+	bool syntax = true;
-	bool syntax = true; // default: enabled
 
-	// Load from default path: $HOME/.config/kte/kge.ini
+	// Per-mode font defaults
+	std::string code_font    = "default";
+	std::string writing_font = "crimsonpro";
+
+	// Load from default paths: try kge.toml first, fall back to kge.ini
 	static GUIConfig Load();
 
-	// Load from explicit path. Returns true if file existed and was parsed.
+	// Load from explicit TOML path. Returns true if file existed and was parsed.
-	bool LoadFromFile(const std::string &path);
+	bool LoadFromTOML(const std::string &path);
+
+	// Load from explicit INI path (legacy). Returns true if file existed and was parsed.
+	bool LoadFromINI(const std::string &path);
 };

GUITheme.h

@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ namespace kte {
 enum class BackgroundMode { Light, Dark };
 
 // Global background mode; default to Dark to match prior defaults
-static inline auto gBackgroundMode = BackgroundMode::Dark;
+inline auto gBackgroundMode = BackgroundMode::Dark;
 
 // Basic theme identifier (kept minimal; some ids are aliases)
 enum class ThemeId {
@@ -330,11 +330,13 @@ enum class ThemeId {
 	Amber = 10,
 	WeylandYutani = 11,
 	Orbital = 12,
+	Tufte = 13,
+	Leuchtturm = 14,
 };
 
 // Current theme tracking
-static inline auto gCurrentTheme             = ThemeId::Nord;
+inline auto gCurrentTheme             = ThemeId::Nord;
-static inline std::size_t gCurrentThemeIndex = 6; // Nord index
+inline std::size_t gCurrentThemeIndex = 7; // Nord index
 
 // Forward declarations for helpers used below
 static size_t ThemeIndexFromId(ThemeId id);
@@ -372,11 +374,13 @@ BackgroundModeName()
 #include "themes/Everforest.h"
 #include "themes/KanagawaPaper.h"
 #include "themes/LCARS.h"
+#include "themes/Leuchtturm.h"
 #include "themes/OldBook.h"
 #include "themes/Amber.h"
 #include "themes/WeylandYutani.h"
 #include "themes/Zenburn.h"
 #include "themes/Orbital.h"
+#include "themes/Tufte.h"
 
 
 // Theme abstraction and registry (generalized theme system)
@@ -409,6 +413,28 @@ struct LCARSTheme final : Theme {
 	}
 };
 
+struct LeuchtturmTheme final : Theme {
+	[[nodiscard]] const char *Name() const override
+	{
+		return "leuchtturm";
+	}
+
+
+	void Apply() const override
+	{
+		if (gBackgroundMode == BackgroundMode::Dark)
+			ApplyLeuchtturmDarkTheme();
+		else
+			ApplyLeuchtturmLightTheme();
+	}
+
+
+	ThemeId Id() override
+	{
+		return ThemeId::Leuchtturm;
+	}
+};
+
 struct EverforestTheme final : Theme {
 	[[nodiscard]] const char *Name() const override
 	{
@@ -488,6 +514,28 @@ struct OrbitalTheme final : Theme {
 	}
 };
 
+struct TufteTheme final : Theme {
+	[[nodiscard]] const char *Name() const override
+	{
+		return "tufte";
+	}
+
+
+	void Apply() const override
+	{
+		if (gBackgroundMode == BackgroundMode::Dark)
+			ApplyTufteDarkTheme();
+		else
+			ApplyTufteLightTheme();
+	}
+
+
+	ThemeId Id() override
+	{
+		return ThemeId::Tufte;
+	}
+};
+
 struct ZenburnTheme final : Theme {
 	[[nodiscard]] const char *Name() const override
 	{
@@ -657,18 +705,20 @@ ThemeRegistry()
 	static std::vector<std::unique_ptr<Theme> > reg;
 	if (reg.empty()) {
 		// Alphabetical by canonical name:
-		// amber, eink, everforest, gruvbox, kanagawa-paper, lcars, nord, old-book, orbital, plan9, solarized, weyland-yutani, zenburn
+		// amber, eink, everforest, gruvbox, kanagawa-paper, lcars, leuchtturm, nord, old-book, orbital, plan9, solarized, tufte, weyland-yutani, zenburn
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::AmberTheme>());
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::EInkTheme>());
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::EverforestTheme>());
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::GruvboxTheme>());
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::KanagawaPaperTheme>());
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::LCARSTheme>());
+		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::LeuchtturmTheme>());
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::NordTheme>());
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::OldBookTheme>());
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::OrbitalTheme>());
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::Plan9Theme>());
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::SolarizedTheme>());
+		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::TufteTheme>());
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::WeylandYutaniTheme>());
 		reg.emplace_back(std::make_unique<detail::ZenburnTheme>());
 	}
@@ -845,20 +895,24 @@ ThemeIndexFromId(const ThemeId id)
 		return 4;
 	case ThemeId::LCARS:
 		return 5;
-	case ThemeId::Nord:
+	case ThemeId::Leuchtturm:
 		return 6;
-	case ThemeId::OldBook:
+	case ThemeId::Nord:
 		return 7;
-	case ThemeId::Orbital:
+	case ThemeId::OldBook:
 		return 8;
-	case ThemeId::Plan9:
+	case ThemeId::Orbital:
 		return 9;
-	case ThemeId::Solarized:
+	case ThemeId::Plan9:
 		return 10;
-	case ThemeId::WeylandYutani:
+	case ThemeId::Solarized:
 		return 11;
-	case ThemeId::Zenburn:
+	case ThemeId::Tufte:
 		return 12;
+	case ThemeId::WeylandYutani:
+		return 13;
+	case ThemeId::Zenburn:
+		return 14;
 	}
 	return 0;
 }
@@ -882,30 +936,144 @@ ThemeIdFromIndex(const size_t idx)
 	case 5:
 		return ThemeId::LCARS;
 	case 6:
-		return ThemeId::Nord;
+		return ThemeId::Leuchtturm;
 	case 7:
-		return ThemeId::OldBook;
+		return ThemeId::Nord;
 	case 8:
-		return ThemeId::Orbital;
+		return ThemeId::OldBook;
 	case 9:
-		return ThemeId::Plan9;
+		return ThemeId::Orbital;
 	case 10:
-		return ThemeId::Solarized;
+		return ThemeId::Plan9;
 	case 11:
-		return ThemeId::WeylandYutani;
+		return ThemeId::Solarized;
 	case 12:
+		return ThemeId::Tufte;
+	case 13:
+		return ThemeId::WeylandYutani;
+	case 14:
 		return ThemeId::Zenburn;
 	}
 }
 
 
 // --- Syntax palette (v1): map TokenKind to ink color per current theme/background ---
+
+// Tufte palette: high-contrast, restrained color. Body text is true black on
+// cream; only keywords and links get subtle color to avoid a "christmas tree."
+static ImVec4
+SyntaxInkTufte(const TokenKind k, const bool dark)
+{
+	const ImVec4 ink  = dark ? RGBA(0xEAE6DE) : RGBA(0x111111); // body text
+	const ImVec4 dim  = dark ? RGBA(0x8A8680) : RGBA(0x555555); // comments
+	const ImVec4 red  = dark ? RGBA(0xD06060) : RGBA(0x8B0000); // keywords/preproc
+	const ImVec4 navy = dark ? RGBA(0x7098C0) : RGBA(0x1A3A5C); // functions/links
+	const ImVec4 grn  = dark ? RGBA(0x8AAA6E) : RGBA(0x2E5E2E); // strings
+	switch (k) {
+	case TokenKind::Keyword:
+	case TokenKind::Preproc:
+		return red;
+	case TokenKind::String:
+	case TokenKind::Char:
+		return grn;
+	case TokenKind::Comment:
+		return dim;
+	case TokenKind::Function:
+		return navy;
+	case TokenKind::Number:
+	case TokenKind::Constant:
+		return dark ? RGBA(0xC8A85A) : RGBA(0x6B4C00);
+	case TokenKind::Type:
+		return dark ? RGBA(0xBBAA90) : RGBA(0x333333);
+	case TokenKind::Error:
+		return dark ? RGBA(0xD06060) : RGBA(0xCC0000);
+	default:
+		return ink;
+	}
+}
+
+
+// Leuchtturm palette: blue-black fountain pen ink with brass and bronze accents.
+// Body text is ink-colored; accents drawn from the pen metals.
+static ImVec4
+SyntaxInkLeuchtturm(const TokenKind k, const bool dark)
+{
+	const ImVec4 ink   = dark ? RGBA(0xE5DDD0) : RGBA(0x040720); // fountain pen ink
+	const ImVec4 dim   = dark ? RGBA(0x7A7060) : RGBA(0x6A6558); // comments
+	const ImVec4 brass = dark ? RGBA(0xB8A060) : RGBA(0x504518); // patinated brass
+	const ImVec4 bronze= dark ? RGBA(0xC08050) : RGBA(0x5C3010); // dark bronze
+	const ImVec4 navy  = dark ? RGBA(0x8898B0) : RGBA(0x1C2E4A); // deep navy
+	switch (k) {
+	case TokenKind::Keyword:
+	case TokenKind::Preproc:
+		return brass;
+	case TokenKind::String:
+	case TokenKind::Char:
+		return bronze;
+	case TokenKind::Comment:
+		return dim;
+	case TokenKind::Function:
+		return navy;
+	case TokenKind::Number:
+	case TokenKind::Constant:
+		return dark ? RGBA(0xA89060) : RGBA(0x483C10);
+	case TokenKind::Type:
+		return dark ? RGBA(0xC0B898) : RGBA(0x222238);
+	case TokenKind::Error:
+		return dark ? RGBA(0xD06060) : RGBA(0xA02020);
+	default:
+		return ink;
+	}
+}
+
+
+// Everforest: warm forest palette on dark green-gray (bg 0x2B3339).
+// Default comment color (0x616E88) is too dim; boost it and tune others.
+static ImVec4
+SyntaxInkEverforest(const TokenKind k)
+{
+	switch (k) {
+	case TokenKind::Keyword:
+		return RGBA(0xE67E80); // everforest red
+	case TokenKind::Type:
+		return RGBA(0xD699B6); // everforest purple
+	case TokenKind::String:
+	case TokenKind::Char:
+		return RGBA(0xA7C080); // everforest green
+	case TokenKind::Comment:
+		return RGBA(0x859289); // boosted from 0x616E88 for contrast
+	case TokenKind::Number:
+	case TokenKind::Constant:
+		return RGBA(0xD8A657); // everforest yellow/orange
+	case TokenKind::Preproc:
+		return RGBA(0xE69875); // everforest orange
+	case TokenKind::Function:
+		return RGBA(0x83C092); // everforest aqua
+	case TokenKind::Operator:
+	case TokenKind::Punctuation:
+		return RGBA(0xD3C6AA); // everforest fg
+	case TokenKind::Error:
+		return RGBA(0xE67E80);
+	default:
+		return RGBA(0xD3C6AA); // everforest fg
+	}
+}
+
+
 [[maybe_unused]] static ImVec4
 SyntaxInk(const TokenKind k)
 {
-	// Basic palettes for dark/light backgrounds; tuned for Nord-ish defaults
 	const bool dark = (GetBackgroundMode() == BackgroundMode::Dark);
-	// Base text
+
+	// Per-theme syntax palettes
+	if (gCurrentTheme == ThemeId::Tufte)
+		return SyntaxInkTufte(k, dark);
+	if (gCurrentTheme == ThemeId::Leuchtturm)
+		return SyntaxInkLeuchtturm(k, dark);
+	if (gCurrentTheme == ThemeId::Everforest)
+		return SyntaxInkEverforest(k);
+
+	// Default palettes tuned for Nord-ish themes
 	const ImVec4 def = dark ? RGBA(0xD8DEE9) : RGBA(0x2E3440);
 	switch (k) {
 	case TokenKind::Keyword:

HelpText.cc

@@ -22,21 +22,26 @@ HelpText::Text()
 		"  C-k '        Toggle read-only\n"
 		"  C-k -        Unindent region (mark required)\n"
 		"  C-k =        Indent region (mark required)\n"
+		"  C-k /        Toggle visual line mode\n"
 		"  C-k ;        Command prompt (:\\ )\n"
+		"  C-k SPACE    Toggle mark\n"
 		"  C-k C-d      Kill entire line\n"
 		"  C-k C-q      Quit now (no confirm)\n"
+		"  C-k C-s      Save\n"
 		"  C-k C-x      Save and quit\n"
 		"  C-k a        Mark start of file, jump to end\n"
 		"  C-k b        Switch buffer\n"
 		"  C-k c        Close current buffer\n"
 		"  C-k d        Kill to end of line\n"
 		"  C-k e        Open file (prompt)\n"
-		"  C-k i        New empty buffer\n"
 		"  C-k f        Flush kill ring\n"
 		"  C-k g        Jump to line\n"
 		"  C-k h        Show this help\n"
+		"  C-k i        New empty buffer\n"
 		"  C-k j        Jump to mark\n"
+		"  C-k k        Center viewport on cursor\n"
 		"  C-k l        Reload buffer from disk\n"
+		"  C-k m        Toggle edit mode (code/writing)\n"
 		"  C-k n        Previous buffer\n"
 		"  C-k o        Change working directory (prompt)\n"
 		"  C-k p        Next buffer\n"
@@ -60,6 +65,10 @@ HelpText::Text()
 		"  ESC BACKSPACE Delete previous word (Alt-Backspace)\n"
 		"  ESC q        Reflow paragraph\n"
 		"\n"
+		"Universal argument:\n"
+		"  C-u           Begin repeat count (then type digits); C-u alone multiplies by 4\n"
+		"  C-u N <cmd>   Repeat <cmd> N times (e.g., C-u 8 C-f moves right 8 chars)\n"
+		"\n"
 		"Control keys:\n"
 		"  C-a C-e      Line start / end\n"
 		"  C-b C-f      Move left / right\n"
@@ -71,12 +80,32 @@ HelpText::Text()
 		"  C-t          Regex search & replace\n"
 		"  C-h          Search & replace\n"
 		"  C-l / C-g    Refresh / Cancel\n"
-		"  C-u [digits] Universal argument (repeat count)\n"
 		"\n"
 		"Buffers:\n  +HELP+ is read-only. Press C-k ' to toggle; C-k h restores it.\n"
 		"\n"
-		"GUI appearance (command prompt):\n"
+		"Edit modes:\n"
-		"  : theme NAME         Set GUI theme (amber, eink, everforest, gruvbox, kanagawa-paper, lcars, nord, old-book, plan9, solarized, weyland-yutani, zenburn)\n"
+		"  code         Monospace font (default for source files)\n"
-		"  : background MODE    Set background: light | dark (affects eink, gruvbox, old-book, solarized)\n"
+		"  writing      Proportional font (auto for .txt, .md, .rst, .org, .tex)\n"
+		"  C-k m or : mode [code|writing] to toggle\n"
+		"\n"
+		"GUI commands (command prompt):\n"
+		"  : theme NAME         Set theme (amber, eink, everforest, gruvbox,\n"
+		"                       kanagawa-paper, lcars, leuchtturm, nord, old-book,\n"
+		"                       orbital, plan9, solarized, tufte, weyland-yutani,\n"
+		"                       zenburn)\n"
+		"  : background MODE    Background: light | dark\n"
+		"  : font NAME          Set font (tab completes)\n"
+		"  : font-size NUM      Set font size in pixels\n"
+		"  : mode [code|writing] Toggle or set edit mode\n"
+		"\n"
+		"Configuration:\n"
+		"  Config file: ~/.config/kte/kge.toml (see CONFIG.md)\n"
+		"  Legacy kge.ini is also supported.\n"
+		"\n"
+		"GUI window management:\n"
+		"  Cmd+N (macOS)        Open a new editor window sharing the same buffers\n"
+		"  Ctrl+Shift+N (Linux) Open a new editor window sharing the same buffers\n"
+		"  Close window         Secondary windows close independently; closing the\n"
+		"                       primary window quits the editor\n"
 	);
 }

ImGuiFrontend.cc

@@ -29,19 +29,148 @@
 
 static auto kGlslVersion = "#version 150"; // GL 3.2 core (macOS compatible)
 
-bool
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-GUIFrontend::Init(Editor &ed)
+// Helpers
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+static void
+apply_syntax_to_buffer(Buffer *b, const GUIConfig &cfg)
 {
-	// Attach editor to input handler for editor-owned features (e.g., universal argument)
+	if (!b)
-	input_.Attach(&ed);
+		return;
-	// editor dimensions will be initialized during the first Step() frame
+
+	// Auto-detect edit mode from file extension
+	if (!b->Filename().empty())
+		b->SetEditMode(DetectEditMode(b->Filename()));
+
+	if (cfg.syntax) {
+		b->SetSyntaxEnabled(true);
+		b->EnsureHighlighter();
+		if (auto *eng = b->Highlighter()) {
+			if (!eng->HasHighlighter()) {
+				std::string first_line;
+				const auto &rows = b->Rows();
+				if (!rows.empty())
+					first_line = static_cast<std::string>(rows[0]);
+				std::string ft = kte::HighlighterRegistry::DetectForPath(
+					b->Filename(), first_line);
+				if (!ft.empty()) {
+					eng->SetHighlighter(kte::HighlighterRegistry::CreateFor(ft));
+					b->SetFiletype(ft);
+					eng->InvalidateFrom(0);
+				} else {
+					eng->SetHighlighter(std::make_unique<kte::NullHighlighter>());
+					b->SetFiletype("");
+					eng->InvalidateFrom(0);
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	} else {
+		b->SetSyntaxEnabled(false);
+	}
+}
+
+
+// Update editor logical rows/cols from current ImGui metrics for a given display size.
+static void
+update_editor_dimensions(Editor &ed, float disp_w, float disp_h)
+{
+	float row_h = ImGui::GetTextLineHeightWithSpacing();
+	float ch_w  = ImGui::CalcTextSize("M").x;
+	if (row_h <= 0.0f)
+		row_h = 16.0f;
+	if (ch_w <= 0.0f)
+		ch_w = 8.0f;
+
+	const float pad_x = 6.0f;
+	const float pad_y = 6.0f;
+
+	float wanted_bar_h   = ImGui::GetFrameHeight();
+	float total_avail_h  = std::max(0.0f, disp_h - 2.0f * pad_y);
+	float actual_avail_h = std::floor((total_avail_h - wanted_bar_h) / row_h) * row_h;
+
+	auto content_rows = static_cast<std::size_t>(std::max(0.0f, std::floor(actual_avail_h / row_h)));
+	std::size_t rows  = content_rows + 1;
+
+	float avail_w    = std::max(0.0f, disp_w - 2.0f * pad_x);
+	std::size_t cols = static_cast<std::size_t>(std::max(1.0f, std::floor(avail_w / ch_w)));
+
+	if (rows != ed.Rows() || cols != ed.Cols()) {
+		ed.SetDimensions(rows, cols);
+	}
+}
+
+
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// SetupImGuiStyle_ — apply theme, fonts, and flags to the current ImGui context
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+void
+GUIFrontend::SetupImGuiStyle_()
+{
+	ImGuiIO &io = ImGui::GetIO();
+
+	// Disable imgui.ini for secondary windows (primary sets its own path in Init)
+	io.IniFilename = nullptr;
+
+	io.ConfigFlags |= ImGuiConfigFlags_NavEnableKeyboard;
+	io.ConfigFlags |= ImGuiConfigFlags_NavEnableGamepad;
+	ImGui::StyleColorsDark();
+
+	if (config_.background == "light")
+		kte::SetBackgroundMode(kte::BackgroundMode::Light);
+	else
+		kte::SetBackgroundMode(kte::BackgroundMode::Dark);
+	kte::ApplyThemeByName(config_.theme);
+
+	// Load fonts into this context's font atlas.
+	// Font registry is global and already populated by Init; just load into this atlas.
+	if (!kte::Fonts::FontRegistry::Instance().LoadFont(config_.font, (float) config_.font_size)) {
+		LoadGuiFont_(nullptr, (float) config_.font_size);
+	}
+}
+
+
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// Destroy a single window's ImGui context + SDL/GL resources
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+void
+GUIFrontend::DestroyWindowResources_(WindowState &ws)
+{
+	if (ws.imgui_ctx) {
+		// Must activate this window's GL context before shutting down the
+		// OpenGL3 backend, otherwise it deletes another context's resources.
+		if (ws.window && ws.gl_ctx)
+			SDL_GL_MakeCurrent(ws.window, ws.gl_ctx);
+		ImGui::SetCurrentContext(ws.imgui_ctx);
+		ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_Shutdown();
+		ImGui_ImplSDL2_Shutdown();
+		ImGui::DestroyContext(ws.imgui_ctx);
+		ws.imgui_ctx = nullptr;
+	}
+	if (ws.gl_ctx) {
+		SDL_GL_DeleteContext(ws.gl_ctx);
+		ws.gl_ctx = nullptr;
+	}
+	if (ws.window) {
+		SDL_DestroyWindow(ws.window);
+		ws.window = nullptr;
+	}
+}
+
+
+bool
+GUIFrontend::Init(int &argc, char **argv, Editor &ed)
+{
+	(void) argc;
+	(void) argv;
+
+	// Load GUI configuration (fullscreen, columns/rows, font size, theme, background)
+	config_ = GUIConfig::Load();
+
 	if (SDL_Init(SDL_INIT_VIDEO | SDL_INIT_TIMER) != 0) {
 		return false;
 	}
 
-	// Load GUI configuration (fullscreen, columns/rows, font size, theme, background)
-	GUIConfig cfg = GUIConfig::Load();
-
 	// GL attributes for core profile
 	SDL_GL_SetAttribute(SDL_GL_CONTEXT_FLAGS, 0);
 	SDL_GL_SetAttribute(SDL_GL_CONTEXT_PROFILE_MASK, SDL_GL_CONTEXT_PROFILE_CORE);
@@ -54,159 +183,114 @@ GUIFrontend::Init(Editor &ed)
 	// Compute desired window size from config
 	Uint32 win_flags = SDL_WINDOW_OPENGL | SDL_WINDOW_RESIZABLE | SDL_WINDOW_ALLOW_HIGHDPI;
 
-	if (cfg.fullscreen) {
+	int init_w = 1280, init_h = 800;
-		// "Fullscreen": fill the usable bounds of the primary display.
+	if (config_.fullscreen) {
-		// On macOS, do NOT use true fullscreen so the menu/status bar remains visible.
 		SDL_Rect usable{};
 		if (SDL_GetDisplayUsableBounds(0, &usable) == 0) {
-			width_  = usable.w;
+			init_w = usable.w;
-			height_ = usable.h;
+			init_h = usable.h;
 		}
 #if !defined(__APPLE__)
-		// Non-macOS: desktop fullscreen uses the current display resolution.
 		win_flags |= SDL_WINDOW_FULLSCREEN_DESKTOP;
 #endif
 	} else {
-		// Windowed: width = columns * font_size, height = (rows * 2) * font_size
+		int w = config_.columns * static_cast<int>(config_.font_size);
-		int w = cfg.columns * static_cast<int>(cfg.font_size);
+		int h = config_.rows * static_cast<int>(config_.font_size * 1.2);
-		int h = cfg.rows * static_cast<int>(cfg.font_size * 1.2);
-
-		// As a safety, clamp to display usable bounds if retrievable
 		SDL_Rect usable{};
 		if (SDL_GetDisplayUsableBounds(0, &usable) == 0) {
 			w = std::min(w, usable.w);
 			h = std::min(h, usable.h);
 		}
-		width_  = std::max(320, w);
+		init_w = std::max(320, w);
-		height_ = std::max(200, h);
+		init_h = std::max(200, h);
 	}
 
 	SDL_SetHint(SDL_HINT_VIDEO_ALLOW_SCREENSAVER, "1");
-	window_ = SDL_CreateWindow(
+	SDL_Window *win = SDL_CreateWindow(
 		"kge - kyle's graphical editor " KTE_VERSION_STR,
 		SDL_WINDOWPOS_CENTERED, SDL_WINDOWPOS_CENTERED,
-		width_, height_,
+		init_w, init_h,
 		win_flags);
-	if (!window_) {
+	if (!win) {
 		return false;
 	}
 
 	SDL_EnableScreenSaver();
 
 #if defined(__APPLE__)
-	// macOS: when "fullscreen" is requested, position the window at the
+	if (config_.fullscreen) {
-	// top-left of the usable display area to mimic fullscreen while keeping
-	// the system menu bar visible.
-	if (cfg.fullscreen) {
 		SDL_Rect usable{};
 		if (SDL_GetDisplayUsableBounds(0, &usable) == 0) {
-			SDL_SetWindowPosition(window_, usable.x, usable.y);
+			SDL_SetWindowPosition(win, usable.x, usable.y);
 		}
 	}
 #endif
 
-	gl_ctx_ = SDL_GL_CreateContext(window_);
+	SDL_GLContext gl_ctx = SDL_GL_CreateContext(win);
-	if (!gl_ctx_)
+	if (!gl_ctx) {
+		SDL_DestroyWindow(win);
 		return false;
-	SDL_GL_MakeCurrent(window_, gl_ctx_);
+	}
+	SDL_GL_MakeCurrent(win, gl_ctx);
 	SDL_GL_SetSwapInterval(1); // vsync
 
+	// Create primary ImGui context
 	IMGUI_CHECKVERSION();
-	ImGui::CreateContext();
+	ImGuiContext *imgui_ctx = ImGui::CreateContext();
 	ImGuiIO &io             = ImGui::GetIO();
 
 	// Set custom ini filename path to ~/.config/kte/imgui.ini
 	if (const char *home = std::getenv("HOME")) {
 		namespace fs = std::filesystem;
 		fs::path config_dir = fs::path(home) / ".config" / "kte";
-
 		std::error_code ec;
 		if (!fs::exists(config_dir)) {
 			fs::create_directories(config_dir, ec);
 		}
-
 		if (fs::exists(config_dir)) {
 			static std::string ini_path = (config_dir / "imgui.ini").string();
 			io.IniFilename              = ini_path.c_str();
 		}
 	}
 
-	io.ConfigFlags |= ImGuiConfigFlags_NavEnableKeyboard; // Enable Keyboard Controls
+	io.ConfigFlags |= ImGuiConfigFlags_NavEnableKeyboard;
-	io.ConfigFlags |= ImGuiConfigFlags_NavEnableGamepad; // Enable Gamepad Controls
+	io.ConfigFlags |= ImGuiConfigFlags_NavEnableGamepad;
 	ImGui::StyleColorsDark();
 
-	// Apply background mode and selected theme (default: Nord). Can be changed at runtime via commands.
+	if (config_.background == "light")
-	if (cfg.background == "light")
 		kte::SetBackgroundMode(kte::BackgroundMode::Light);
 	else
 		kte::SetBackgroundMode(kte::BackgroundMode::Dark);
-	kte::ApplyThemeByName(cfg.theme);
+	kte::ApplyThemeByName(config_.theme);
 
-	// Apply default syntax highlighting preference from GUI config to the current buffer
+	apply_syntax_to_buffer(ed.CurrentBuffer(), config_);
-	if (Buffer *b = ed.CurrentBuffer()) {
-		if (cfg.syntax) {
-			b->SetSyntaxEnabled(true);
-			// Ensure a highlighter is available if possible
-			b->EnsureHighlighter();
-			if (auto *eng = b->Highlighter()) {
-				if (!eng->HasHighlighter()) {
-					// Try detect from filename and first line; fall back to cpp or existing filetype
-					std::string first_line;
-					const auto &rows = b->Rows();
-					if (!rows.empty())
-						first_line = static_cast<std::string>(rows[0]);
-					std::string ft = kte::HighlighterRegistry::DetectForPath(
-						b->Filename(), first_line);
-					if (!ft.empty()) {
-						eng->SetHighlighter(kte::HighlighterRegistry::CreateFor(ft));
-						b->SetFiletype(ft);
-						eng->InvalidateFrom(0);
-					} else {
-						// Unknown/unsupported -> install a null highlighter to keep syntax enabled
-						eng->SetHighlighter(std::make_unique<kte::NullHighlighter>());
-						b->SetFiletype("");
-						eng->InvalidateFrom(0);
-					}
-				}
-			}
-		} else {
-			b->SetSyntaxEnabled(false);
-		}
-	}
 
-	if (!ImGui_ImplSDL2_InitForOpenGL(window_, gl_ctx_))
+	if (!ImGui_ImplSDL2_InitForOpenGL(win, gl_ctx))
 		return false;
 	if (!ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_Init(kGlslVersion))
 		return false;
 
-	// Cache initial window size; logical rows/cols will be computed in Step() once a valid ImGui frame exists
+	// Cache initial window size
 	int w, h;
-	SDL_GetWindowSize(window_, &w, &h);
+	SDL_GetWindowSize(win, &w, &h);
-	width_  = w;
+	init_w = w;
-	height_ = h;
+	init_h = h;
 
 #if defined(__APPLE__)
-	// Workaround: On macOS Retina when starting maximized, we sometimes get a
-	// subtle input vs draw alignment mismatch until the first manual resize.
-	// Nudge the window size by 1px and back to trigger a proper internal
-	// recomputation, without visible impact.
 	if (w > 1 && h > 1) {
-		SDL_SetWindowSize(window_, w - 1, h - 1);
+		SDL_SetWindowSize(win, w - 1, h - 1);
-		SDL_SetWindowSize(window_, w, h);
+		SDL_SetWindowSize(win, w, h);
-		// Update cached size in case backend reports immediately
+		SDL_GetWindowSize(win, &w, &h);
-		SDL_GetWindowSize(window_, &w, &h);
+		init_w = w;
-		width_  = w;
+		init_h = h;
-		height_ = h;
 	}
 #endif
 
-	// Install embedded fonts into registry and load configured font
+	// Install embedded fonts
 	kte::Fonts::InstallDefaultFonts();
-	// Initialize font atlas using configured font name and size; fallback to embedded default helper
+	if (!kte::Fonts::FontRegistry::Instance().LoadFont(config_.font, (float) config_.font_size)) {
-	if (!kte::Fonts::FontRegistry::Instance().LoadFont(cfg.font, (float) cfg.font_size)) {
+		LoadGuiFont_(nullptr, (float) config_.font_size);
-		LoadGuiFont_(nullptr, (float) cfg.font_size);
+		kte::Fonts::FontRegistry::Instance().RequestLoadFont("default", (float) config_.font_size);
-		// Record defaults in registry so subsequent size changes have a base
-		kte::Fonts::FontRegistry::Instance().RequestLoadFont("default", (float) cfg.font_size);
 		std::string n;
 		float s = 0.0f;
 		if (kte::Fonts::FontRegistry::Instance().ConsumePendingFontRequest(n, s)) {
@@ -214,6 +298,90 @@ GUIFrontend::Init(Editor &ed)
 		}
 	}
 
+	// Build primary WindowState
+	auto ws       = std::make_unique<WindowState>();
+	ws->window    = win;
+	ws->gl_ctx    = gl_ctx;
+	ws->imgui_ctx = imgui_ctx;
+	ws->width     = init_w;
+	ws->height    = init_h;
+	// The primary window's editor IS the editor passed in from main; we don't
+	// use ws->editor for the primary — instead we keep a pointer to &ed.
+	// We store a sentinel: window index 0 uses the external editor reference.
+	// To keep things simple, attach input to the passed-in editor.
+	ws->input.Attach(&ed);
+	windows_.push_back(std::move(ws));
+
+	return true;
+}
+
+
+bool
+GUIFrontend::OpenNewWindow_(Editor &primary)
+{
+	Uint32 win_flags = SDL_WINDOW_OPENGL | SDL_WINDOW_RESIZABLE | SDL_WINDOW_ALLOW_HIGHDPI;
+	int w            = windows_[0]->width;
+	int h            = windows_[0]->height;
+
+	SDL_Window *win = SDL_CreateWindow(
+		"kge - kyle's graphical editor " KTE_VERSION_STR,
+		SDL_WINDOWPOS_CENTERED, SDL_WINDOWPOS_CENTERED,
+		w, h,
+		win_flags);
+	if (!win)
+		return false;
+
+	SDL_GLContext gl_ctx = SDL_GL_CreateContext(win);
+	if (!gl_ctx) {
+		SDL_DestroyWindow(win);
+		return false;
+	}
+	SDL_GL_MakeCurrent(win, gl_ctx);
+	SDL_GL_SetSwapInterval(1);
+
+	// Each window gets its own ImGui context — ImGui requires exactly one
+	// NewFrame/Render cycle per context per frame.
+	ImGuiContext *imgui_ctx = ImGui::CreateContext();
+	ImGui::SetCurrentContext(imgui_ctx);
+
+	SetupImGuiStyle_();
+
+	if (!ImGui_ImplSDL2_InitForOpenGL(win, gl_ctx)) {
+		ImGui::DestroyContext(imgui_ctx);
+		SDL_GL_DeleteContext(gl_ctx);
+		SDL_DestroyWindow(win);
+		return false;
+	}
+	if (!ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_Init(kGlslVersion)) {
+		ImGui_ImplSDL2_Shutdown();
+		ImGui::DestroyContext(imgui_ctx);
+		SDL_GL_DeleteContext(gl_ctx);
+		SDL_DestroyWindow(win);
+		return false;
+	}
+
+	auto ws       = std::make_unique<WindowState>();
+	ws->window    = win;
+	ws->gl_ctx    = gl_ctx;
+	ws->imgui_ctx = imgui_ctx;
+	ws->width     = w;
+	ws->height    = h;
+
+	// Secondary editor shares the primary's buffer list
+	ws->editor.SetSharedBuffers(&primary.Buffers());
+	ws->editor.SetDimensions(primary.Rows(), primary.Cols());
+
+	// Open a new untitled buffer and switch to it in the new window.
+	ws->editor.AddBuffer(Buffer());
+	ws->editor.SwitchTo(ws->editor.BufferCount() - 1);
+
+	ws->input.Attach(&ws->editor);
+
+	windows_.push_back(std::move(ws));
+
+	// Restore primary context
+	ImGui::SetCurrentContext(windows_[0]->imgui_ctx);
+	SDL_GL_MakeCurrent(windows_[0]->window, windows_[0]->gl_ctx);
 	return true;
 }
 
@@ -221,134 +389,251 @@ GUIFrontend::Init(Editor &ed)
 void
 GUIFrontend::Step(Editor &ed, bool &running)
 {
+	// --- Event processing ---
+	// SDL events carry a window ID. Route each event to the correct window's
+	// ImGui context (for ImGui_ImplSDL2_ProcessEvent) and input handler.
 	SDL_Event e;
 	while (SDL_PollEvent(&e)) {
-		ImGui_ImplSDL2_ProcessEvent(&e);
+		// Determine which window this event belongs to
+		Uint32 event_win_id = 0;
 		switch (e.type) {
-		case SDL_QUIT:
-			running = false;
-			break;
 		case SDL_WINDOWEVENT:
-			if (e.window.event == SDL_WINDOWEVENT_SIZE_CHANGED) {
+			event_win_id = e.window.windowID;
-				width_  = e.window.data1;
+			break;
-				height_ = e.window.data2;
+		case SDL_KEYDOWN:
-			}
+		case SDL_KEYUP:
+			event_win_id = e.key.windowID;
+			break;
+		case SDL_TEXTINPUT:
+			event_win_id = e.text.windowID;
+			break;
+		case SDL_MOUSEBUTTONDOWN:
+		case SDL_MOUSEBUTTONUP:
+			event_win_id = e.button.windowID;
+			break;
+		case SDL_MOUSEWHEEL:
+			event_win_id = e.wheel.windowID;
+			break;
+		case SDL_MOUSEMOTION:
+			event_win_id = e.motion.windowID;
 			break;
 		default:
 			break;
 		}
-		// Map input to commands
+
-		input_.ProcessSDLEvent(e);
+		if (e.type == SDL_QUIT) {
+			running = false;
+			break;
 		}
 
-	// Apply pending font change before starting a new frame
+		// Find the target window and route the event to its ImGui context
+		WindowState *target = nullptr;
+		std::size_t target_idx = 0;
+		if (event_win_id != 0) {
+			for (std::size_t i = 0; i < windows_.size(); ++i) {
+				if (SDL_GetWindowID(windows_[i]->window) == event_win_id) {
+					target     = windows_[i].get();
+					target_idx = i;
+					break;
+				}
+			}
+		}
+
+		if (target && target->imgui_ctx) {
+			// Set this window's ImGui context so ImGui_ImplSDL2_ProcessEvent
+			// updates the correct IO state.
+			ImGui::SetCurrentContext(target->imgui_ctx);
+			ImGui_ImplSDL2_ProcessEvent(&e);
+		}
+
+		if (e.type == SDL_WINDOWEVENT) {
+			if (e.window.event == SDL_WINDOWEVENT_CLOSE) {
+				if (target) {
+					if (target_idx == 0) {
+						running = false;
+					} else {
+						target->alive = false;
+					}
+				}
+			} else if (e.window.event == SDL_WINDOWEVENT_SIZE_CHANGED) {
+				if (target) {
+					target->width  = e.window.data1;
+					target->height = e.window.data2;
+				}
+			}
+		}
+
+		// Route input events to the correct window's input handler
+		if (target) {
+			target->input.ProcessSDLEvent(e);
+		}
+	}
+
+	if (!running)
+		return;
+
+	// --- Apply pending font change (to all contexts) ---
 	{
 		std::string fname;
 		float fsize = 0.0f;
 		if (kte::Fonts::FontRegistry::Instance().ConsumePendingFontRequest(fname, fsize)) {
 			if (!fname.empty() && fsize > 0.0f) {
+				for (auto &ws : windows_) {
+					if (!ws->alive || !ws->imgui_ctx)
+						continue;
+					ImGui::SetCurrentContext(ws->imgui_ctx);
+					SDL_GL_MakeCurrent(ws->window, ws->gl_ctx);
 					kte::Fonts::FontRegistry::Instance().LoadFont(fname, fsize);
-				// Recreate backend font texture
+					ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_DestroyFontsTexture();
+					ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_CreateFontsTexture();
+				}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	// --- Step each window ---
+	// We iterate by index because OpenNewWindow_ may append to windows_.
+	for (std::size_t wi = 0; wi < windows_.size(); ++wi) {
+		WindowState &ws = *windows_[wi];
+		if (!ws.alive)
+			continue;
+
+		Editor &wed = (wi == 0) ? ed : ws.editor;
+
+		// Shared buffer list may have been modified by another window.
+		wed.ValidateBufferIndex();
+
+		// Activate this window's GL and ImGui contexts
+		SDL_GL_MakeCurrent(ws.window, ws.gl_ctx);
+		ImGui::SetCurrentContext(ws.imgui_ctx);
+
+		// Start a new ImGui frame
+		ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_NewFrame();
+		ImGui_ImplSDL2_NewFrame(ws.window);
+		ImGui::NewFrame();
+
+		// Update editor dimensions
+		{
+			ImGuiIO &io  = ImGui::GetIO();
+			float disp_w = io.DisplaySize.x > 0 ? io.DisplaySize.x : static_cast<float>(ws.width);
+			float disp_h = io.DisplaySize.y > 0 ? io.DisplaySize.y : static_cast<float>(ws.height);
+			update_editor_dimensions(wed, disp_w, disp_h);
+		}
+
+		// Allow deferred opens
+		wed.ProcessPendingOpens();
+
+		// Ensure newly opened buffers get syntax + edit mode detection
+		apply_syntax_to_buffer(wed.CurrentBuffer(), config_);
+
+		// Drain input queue
+		for (;;) {
+			MappedInput mi;
+			if (!ws.input.Poll(mi))
+				break;
+			if (mi.hasCommand) {
+				if (mi.id == CommandId::NewWindow) {
+					// Open a new window; handled after this loop
+					wed.SetNewWindowRequested(true);
+				} else if (mi.id == CommandId::FontZoomIn ||
+				           mi.id == CommandId::FontZoomOut ||
+				           mi.id == CommandId::FontZoomReset) {
+					auto &fr = kte::Fonts::FontRegistry::Instance();
+					float cur = fr.CurrentFontSize();
+					if (cur <= 0.0f) cur = config_.font_size;
+					float next = cur;
+					if (mi.id == CommandId::FontZoomIn)
+						next = std::min(cur + 2.0f, 72.0f);
+					else if (mi.id == CommandId::FontZoomOut)
+						next = std::max(cur - 2.0f, 8.0f);
+					else
+						next = config_.font_size; // reset to config default
+					if (next != cur)
+						fr.RequestLoadFont(fr.CurrentFontName(), next);
+				} else {
+					const std::string before = wed.KillRingHead();
+					Execute(wed, mi.id, mi.arg, mi.count);
+					const std::string after = wed.KillRingHead();
+					if (after != before && !after.empty()) {
+						SDL_SetClipboardText(after.c_str());
+					}
+				}
+			}
+		}
+
+		if (wi == 0 && wed.QuitRequested()) {
+			running = false;
+		}
+
+		// Switch font based on current buffer's edit mode
+		{
+			Buffer *cur = wed.CurrentBuffer();
+			if (cur) {
+				auto &fr = kte::Fonts::FontRegistry::Instance();
+				const std::string &expected =
+					(cur->GetEditMode() == EditMode::Writing)
+						? config_.writing_font
+						: config_.code_font;
+				if (fr.CurrentFontName() != expected && fr.HasFont(expected)) {
+					float sz = fr.CurrentFontSize();
+					if (sz <= 0.0f) sz = config_.font_size;
+					fr.LoadFont(expected, sz);
 					ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_DestroyFontsTexture();
 					ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_CreateFontsTexture();
 				}
 			}
 		}
 
-	// Start a new ImGui frame BEFORE processing commands so dimensions are correct
+		// Draw
-	ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_NewFrame();
+		ws.renderer.Draw(wed);
-	ImGui_ImplSDL2_NewFrame(window_);
-	ImGui::NewFrame();
-
-	// Update editor logical rows/cols using current ImGui metrics and display size
-	{
-		ImGuiIO &io = ImGui::GetIO();
-		float row_h = ImGui::GetTextLineHeightWithSpacing();
-		float ch_w  = ImGui::CalcTextSize("M").x;
-		if (row_h <= 0.0f)
-			row_h = 16.0f;
-		if (ch_w <= 0.0f)
-			ch_w = 8.0f;
-		// Prefer ImGui IO display size; fall back to cached SDL window size
-		float disp_w = io.DisplaySize.x > 0 ? io.DisplaySize.x : static_cast<float>(width_);
-		float disp_h = io.DisplaySize.y > 0 ? io.DisplaySize.y : static_cast<float>(height_);
-
-		// Account for the GUI window padding and the status bar height used in ImGuiRenderer.
-		const float pad_x = 6.0f;
-		const float pad_y = 6.0f;
-
-		// Use the same logic as ImGuiRenderer for available height and status bar reservation.
-		float wanted_bar_h   = ImGui::GetFrameHeight();
-		float total_avail_h  = std::max(0.0f, disp_h - 2.0f * pad_y);
-		float actual_avail_h = std::floor((total_avail_h - wanted_bar_h) / row_h) * row_h;
-
-		// Visible content rows inside the scroll child
-		auto content_rows = static_cast<std::size_t>(std::max(0.0f, std::floor(actual_avail_h / row_h)));
-		// Editor::Rows includes the status line; add 1 back for it.
-		std::size_t rows = content_rows + 1;
-
-		float avail_w    = std::max(0.0f, disp_w - 2.0f * pad_x);
-		std::size_t cols = static_cast<std::size_t>(std::max(1.0f, std::floor(avail_w / ch_w)));
-
-		// Only update if changed to avoid churn
-		if (rows != ed.Rows() || cols != ed.Cols()) {
-			ed.SetDimensions(rows, cols);
-		}
-	}
-
-	// Execute pending mapped inputs (drain queue) AFTER dimensions are updated
-	for (;;) {
-		MappedInput mi;
-		if (!input_.Poll(mi))
-			break;
-		if (mi.hasCommand) {
-			// Track kill ring before and after to sync GUI clipboard when it changes
-			const std::string before = ed.KillRingHead();
-			Execute(ed, mi.id, mi.arg, mi.count);
-			const std::string after = ed.KillRingHead();
-			if (after != before && !after.empty()) {
-				// Update the system clipboard to mirror the kill ring head in GUI
-				SDL_SetClipboardText(after.c_str());
-			}
-		}
-	}
-
-	if (ed.QuitRequested()) {
-		running = false;
-	}
-
-	// No runtime font UI; always use embedded font.
-
-	// Draw editor UI
-	renderer_.Draw(ed);
 
 		// Render
 		ImGui::Render();
 		int display_w, display_h;
-	SDL_GL_GetDrawableSize(window_, &display_w, &display_h);
+		SDL_GL_GetDrawableSize(ws.window, &display_w, &display_h);
 		glViewport(0, 0, display_w, display_h);
 		glClearColor(0.1f, 0.1f, 0.11f, 1.0f);
 		glClear(GL_COLOR_BUFFER_BIT);
 		ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_RenderDrawData(ImGui::GetDrawData());
-	SDL_GL_SwapWindow(window_);
+		SDL_GL_SwapWindow(ws.window);
+	}
+
+	// Handle deferred new-window requests (must happen outside the render loop
+	// to avoid corrupting an in-progress ImGui frame).
+	for (std::size_t wi = 0; wi < windows_.size(); ++wi) {
+		Editor &wed = (wi == 0) ? ed : windows_[wi]->editor;
+		if (wed.NewWindowRequested()) {
+			wed.SetNewWindowRequested(false);
+			OpenNewWindow_(ed);
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Remove dead secondary windows
+	for (auto it = windows_.begin() + 1; it != windows_.end();) {
+		if (!(*it)->alive) {
+			DestroyWindowResources_(**it);
+			it = windows_.erase(it);
+		} else {
+			++it;
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Restore primary context
+	if (!windows_.empty()) {
+		ImGui::SetCurrentContext(windows_[0]->imgui_ctx);
+		SDL_GL_MakeCurrent(windows_[0]->window, windows_[0]->gl_ctx);
+	}
 }
 
 
 void
 GUIFrontend::Shutdown()
 {
-	ImGui_ImplOpenGL3_Shutdown();
+	// Destroy all windows (secondary first, then primary)
-	ImGui_ImplSDL2_Shutdown();
+	for (auto it = windows_.rbegin(); it != windows_.rend(); ++it) {
-	ImGui::DestroyContext();
+		DestroyWindowResources_(**it);
-
-	if (gl_ctx_) {
-		SDL_GL_DeleteContext(gl_ctx_);
-		gl_ctx_ = nullptr;
-	}
-	if (window_) {
-		SDL_DestroyWindow(window_);
-		window_ = nullptr;
 	}
+	windows_.clear();
 	SDL_Quit();
 }
 
@@ -362,7 +647,6 @@ GUIFrontend::LoadGuiFont_(const char * /*path*/, const float size_px)
 	ImFontConfig config;
 	config.MergeMode = false;
 
-	// Load Basic Latin + Latin Supplement
 	io.Fonts->AddFontFromMemoryCompressedTTF(
 		kte::Fonts::DefaultFontData,
 		kte::Fonts::DefaultFontSize,
@@ -370,7 +654,6 @@ GUIFrontend::LoadGuiFont_(const char * /*path*/, const float size_px)
 		&config,
 		io.Fonts->GetGlyphRangesDefault());
 
-	// Merge Greek and Mathematical symbols from IosevkaExtended
 	config.MergeMode                       = true;
 	static const ImWchar extended_ranges[] = {
 		0x0370, 0x03FF, // Greek and Coptic

ImGuiFrontend.h

@@ -2,13 +2,18 @@
  * GUIFrontend - couples ImGuiInputHandler + GUIRenderer and owns SDL2/ImGui lifecycle
  */
 #pragma once
+#include <memory>
+#include <vector>
+
 #include "Frontend.h"
 #include "GUIConfig.h"
 #include "ImGuiInputHandler.h"
 #include "ImGuiRenderer.h"
+#include "Editor.h"
 
 
 struct SDL_Window;
+struct ImGuiContext;
 typedef void *SDL_GLContext;
 
 class GUIFrontend final : public Frontend {
@@ -17,20 +22,38 @@ public:
 
 	~GUIFrontend() override = default;
 
-	bool Init(Editor &ed) override;
+	bool Init(int &argc, char **argv, Editor &ed) override;
 
 	void Step(Editor &ed, bool &running) override;
 
 	void Shutdown() override;
 
 private:
+	// Per-window state — each window owns its own ImGui context so that
+	// NewFrame/Render cycles are fully independent (ImGui requires exactly
+	// one NewFrame per Render per context).
+	struct WindowState {
+		SDL_Window *window       = nullptr;
+		SDL_GLContext gl_ctx     = nullptr;
+		ImGuiContext *imgui_ctx  = nullptr;
+		ImGuiInputHandler input{};
+		ImGuiRenderer renderer{};
+		Editor editor{};
+		int width  = 1280;
+		int height = 800;
+		bool alive = true;
+	};
+
+	// Open a new secondary window sharing the primary editor's buffer list.
+	// Returns false if window creation fails.
+	bool OpenNewWindow_(Editor &primary);
+
+	// Initialize fonts and theme for a given ImGui context (must be current).
+	void SetupImGuiStyle_();
+	static void DestroyWindowResources_(WindowState &ws);
 	static bool LoadGuiFont_(const char *path, float size_px);
 
 	GUIConfig config_{};
-	ImGuiInputHandler input_{};
+	// Primary window (index 0 in windows_); created during Init.
-	ImGuiRenderer renderer_{};
+	std::vector<std::unique_ptr<WindowState> > windows_;
-	SDL_Window *window_   = nullptr;
-	SDL_GLContext gl_ctx_ = nullptr;
-	int width_            = 1280;
-	int height_           = 800;
 };

ImGuiInputHandler.cc

@@ -125,7 +125,11 @@ map_key(const SDL_Keycode key,
 	case SDLK_KP_ENTER:
 		k_prefix = false;
 		k_ctrl_pending = false;
+		if (mod & KMOD_SHIFT) {
+			out = {true, CommandId::SmartNewline, "", 0};
+		} else {
 			out = {true, CommandId::Newline, "", 0};
+		}
 		return true;
 	case SDLK_ESCAPE:
 		k_prefix = false;
@@ -333,6 +337,38 @@ ImGuiInputHandler::ProcessSDLEvent(const SDL_Event &e)
 		SDL_Keymod mods         = SDL_Keymod(e.key.keysym.mod);
 		const SDL_Keycode key   = e.key.keysym.sym;
 
+		// New window: Cmd+N (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+N (Linux/Windows)
+		{
+			const bool gui_n   = (mods & KMOD_GUI) && !(mods & KMOD_CTRL) && (key == SDLK_n);
+			const bool ctrl_sn = (mods & KMOD_CTRL) && (mods & KMOD_SHIFT) && (key == SDLK_n);
+			if (gui_n || ctrl_sn) {
+				std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lk(mu_);
+				q_.push(MappedInput{true, CommandId::NewWindow, std::string(), 0});
+				suppress_text_input_once_ = true;
+				return true;
+			}
+		}
+
+		// Font zoom: Cmd+=/Cmd+-/Cmd+0 (macOS) or Ctrl+=/Ctrl+-/Ctrl+0
+		if ((mods & (KMOD_CTRL | KMOD_GUI)) && !(mods & KMOD_SHIFT)) {
+			bool is_zoom = true;
+			CommandId zoom_cmd = CommandId::FontZoomIn;
+			if (key == SDLK_EQUALS || key == SDLK_PLUS)
+				zoom_cmd = CommandId::FontZoomIn;
+			else if (key == SDLK_MINUS)
+				zoom_cmd = CommandId::FontZoomOut;
+			else if (key == SDLK_0)
+				zoom_cmd = CommandId::FontZoomReset;
+			else
+				is_zoom = false;
+			if (is_zoom) {
+				std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lk(mu_);
+				q_.push(MappedInput{true, zoom_cmd, std::string(), 0});
+				suppress_text_input_once_ = true;
+				return true;
+			}
+		}
+
 		// Handle Paste: Ctrl+V (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+V (macOS)
 		// Note: SDL defines letter keycodes in lowercase only (e.g., SDLK_v). Shift does not change keycode.
 		if ((mods & (KMOD_CTRL | KMOD_GUI)) && (key == SDLK_v)) {

ImGuiRenderer.cc

@@ -76,19 +76,16 @@ ImGuiRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 		// Two-way sync between Buffer::Rowoffs and ImGui scroll position:
 		// - If command layer changed Buffer::Rowoffs since last frame, drive ImGui scroll from it.
 		// - Otherwise, propagate ImGui scroll to Buffer::Rowoffs so command layer has an up-to-date view.
-		static long prev_buf_rowoffs = -1; // previous frame's Buffer::Rowoffs
-		static long prev_buf_coloffs = -1; // previous frame's Buffer::Coloffs
-
 		const long buf_rowoffs = static_cast<long>(buf->Rowoffs());
 		const long buf_coloffs = static_cast<long>(buf->Coloffs());
 
 		// Detect programmatic change (e.g., page_down command changed rowoffs)
 		// Use SetNextWindowScroll BEFORE BeginChild to set initial scroll position
-		if (prev_buf_rowoffs >= 0 && buf_rowoffs != prev_buf_rowoffs) {
+		if (prev_buf_rowoffs_ >= 0 && buf_rowoffs != prev_buf_rowoffs_) {
 			float target_y = static_cast<float>(buf_rowoffs) * row_h;
 			ImGui::SetNextWindowScroll(ImVec2(-1.0f, target_y));
 		}
-		if (prev_buf_coloffs >= 0 && buf_coloffs != prev_buf_coloffs) {
+		if (prev_buf_coloffs_ >= 0 && buf_coloffs != prev_buf_coloffs_) {
 			float target_x = static_cast<float>(buf_coloffs) * space_w;
 			float target_y = static_cast<float>(buf_rowoffs) * row_h;
 			ImGui::SetNextWindowScroll(ImVec2(target_x, target_y));
@@ -116,25 +113,22 @@ ImGuiRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 		// Synchronize buffer offsets from ImGui scroll if user scrolled manually
 		bool forced_scroll = false;
 		{
-			static float prev_scroll_y = -1.0f; // previous frame's ImGui scroll Y in pixels
-			static float prev_scroll_x = -1.0f; // previous frame's ImGui scroll X in pixels
-
 			const long scroll_top  = static_cast<long>(scroll_y / row_h);
 			const long scroll_left = static_cast<long>(scroll_x / space_w);
 
 			// Check if rowoffs was programmatically changed this frame
-			if (prev_buf_rowoffs >= 0 && buf_rowoffs != prev_buf_rowoffs) {
+			if (prev_buf_rowoffs_ >= 0 && buf_rowoffs != prev_buf_rowoffs_) {
 				forced_scroll = true;
 			}
 
 			// If user scrolled (not programmatic), update buffer offsets accordingly
-			if (prev_scroll_y >= 0.0f && scroll_y != prev_scroll_y && !forced_scroll) {
+			if (prev_scroll_y_ >= 0.0f && scroll_y != prev_scroll_y_ && !forced_scroll) {
 				if (Buffer *mbuf = const_cast<Buffer *>(buf)) {
 					mbuf->SetOffsets(static_cast<std::size_t>(std::max(0L, scroll_top)),
 					                 mbuf->Coloffs());
 				}
 			}
-			if (prev_scroll_x >= 0.0f && scroll_x != prev_scroll_x && !forced_scroll) {
+			if (prev_scroll_x_ >= 0.0f && scroll_x != prev_scroll_x_ && !forced_scroll) {
 				if (Buffer *mbuf = const_cast<Buffer *>(buf)) {
 					mbuf->SetOffsets(mbuf->Rowoffs(),
 					                 static_cast<std::size_t>(std::max(0L, scroll_left)));
@@ -142,92 +136,170 @@ ImGuiRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 			}
 
 			// Update trackers for next frame
-			prev_scroll_y = scroll_y;
+			prev_scroll_y_ = scroll_y;
-			prev_scroll_x = scroll_x;
+			prev_scroll_x_ = scroll_x;
 		}
-		prev_buf_rowoffs = buf_rowoffs;
+		prev_buf_rowoffs_ = buf_rowoffs;
-		prev_buf_coloffs = buf_coloffs;
+		prev_buf_coloffs_ = buf_coloffs;
 		// Cache current horizontal offset in rendered columns for click handling
 		const std::size_t coloffs_now = buf->Coloffs();
 
-		// Handle mouse click before rendering to avoid dependent on drawn items
+		// Mark selection state (mark -> cursor), in source coordinates
-		if (ImGui::IsWindowHovered() && ImGui::IsMouseClicked(ImGuiMouseButton_Left)) {
+		bool sel_active    = false;
+		std::size_t sel_sy = 0, sel_sx = 0, sel_ey = 0, sel_ex = 0;
+		if (buf->MarkSet()) {
+			sel_sy = buf->MarkCury();
+			sel_sx = buf->MarkCurx();
+			sel_ey = buf->Cury();
+			sel_ex = buf->Curx();
+			if (sel_sy > sel_ey || (sel_sy == sel_ey && sel_sx > sel_ex)) {
+				std::swap(sel_sy, sel_ey);
+				std::swap(sel_sx, sel_ex);
+			}
+			sel_active = !(sel_sy == sel_ey && sel_sx == sel_ex);
+		}
+		// Visual-line selection: full-line highlight range
+		const bool vsel_active    = buf->VisualLineActive();
+		const std::size_t vsel_sy = vsel_active ? buf->VisualLineStartY() : 0;
+		const std::size_t vsel_ey = vsel_active ? buf->VisualLineEndY() : 0;
+
+		// (mouse_selecting__ is a member variable)
+		auto mouse_pos_to_buf       = [&]() -> std::pair<std::size_t, std::size_t> {
 			ImVec2 mp = ImGui::GetIO().MousePos;
-			// Compute content-relative position accounting for scroll
+			// Convert mouse pos to buffer row
-			// mp.y - child_window_pos.y gives us pixels from top of child window
-			// Adding scroll_y gives us pixels from top of content (buffer row 0)
 			float content_y = (mp.y - child_window_pos.y) + scroll_y;
 			long by_l       = static_cast<long>(content_y / row_h);
 			if (by_l < 0)
 				by_l = 0;
-
-			// Convert to buffer row
 			std::size_t by = static_cast<std::size_t>(by_l);
-			if (by >= lines.size()) {
+			if (by >= lines.size())
-				if (!lines.empty())
+				by = lines.empty() ? 0 : (lines.size() - 1);
-					by = lines.size() - 1;
-				else
-					by = 0;
-			}
 
-			// Compute click X position relative to left edge of child window (in pixels)
+			if (lines.empty())
-			// This gives us the visual offset from the start of displayed content
+				return {0, 0};
+
+			// Expand tabs for the clicked line
+			std::string line_clicked = static_cast<std::string>(lines[by]);
+			const std::size_t tabw   = 8;
+			std::string click_expanded;
+			click_expanded.reserve(line_clicked.size() + 16);
+			std::size_t click_rx = 0;
+			// Map: source column -> expanded column
+			std::vector<std::size_t> src_to_exp;
+			src_to_exp.reserve(line_clicked.size() + 1);
+			for (std::size_t ci = 0; ci < line_clicked.size(); ++ci) {
+				src_to_exp.push_back(click_rx);
+				if (line_clicked[ci] == '\t') {
+					std::size_t adv = (tabw - (click_rx % tabw));
+					click_expanded.append(adv, ' ');
+					click_rx += adv;
+				} else {
+					click_expanded.push_back(line_clicked[ci]);
+					click_rx += 1;
+				}
+			}
+			src_to_exp.push_back(click_rx); // past-end position
+
+			// Pixel x relative to the line start (accounting for scroll)
 			float visual_x = mp.x - child_window_pos.x;
 			if (visual_x < 0.0f)
 				visual_x = 0.0f;
+			// Add scroll offset in pixels
+			visual_x += scroll_x;
 
-			// Convert visual pixel offset to rendered column, then add coloffs_now
+			// Find the source column whose expanded position is closest
-			// to get the absolute rendered column in the buffer
+			// to the click pixel, using actual text measurement.
-			std::size_t clicked_rx = static_cast<std::size_t>(visual_x / space_w) + coloffs_now;
-
-			// Empty buffer guard: if there are no lines yet, just move to 0:0
-			if (lines.empty()) {
-				Execute(ed, CommandId::MoveCursorTo, std::string("0:0"));
-			} else {
-				// Convert rendered column (clicked_rx) to source column accounting for tabs
-				std::string line_clicked = static_cast<std::string>(lines[by]);
-				const std::size_t tabw   = 8;
-
-				// Iterate through source columns, computing rendered position, to find closest match
-				std::size_t rx       = 0; // rendered column position
 			std::size_t best_col  = 0;
 			float best_dist       = std::numeric_limits<float>::infinity();
-				float clicked_rx_f   = static_cast<float>(clicked_rx);
+			for (std::size_t ci = 0; ci <= line_clicked.size(); ++ci) {
-
+				std::size_t exp_col = src_to_exp[ci];
-				for (std::size_t i = 0; i <= line_clicked.size(); ++i) {
+				float px = 0.0f;
-					// Check current position
+				if (exp_col > 0 && !click_expanded.empty()) {
-					float dist = std::fabs(clicked_rx_f - static_cast<float>(rx));
+					std::size_t end = std::min(click_expanded.size(), exp_col);
+					px = ImGui::CalcTextSize(click_expanded.c_str(),
+					                         click_expanded.c_str() + end).x;
+				}
+				float dist = std::fabs(visual_x - px);
 				if (dist < best_dist) {
 					best_dist = dist;
-						best_col  = i;
+					best_col  = ci;
 				}
+			}
+			return {by, best_col};
+		};
 
-					// Advance to next position if not at end
+		// Mouse-driven selection: set mark on double-click or drag, update cursor on any press/drag
-					if (i < line_clicked.size()) {
+		if (ImGui::IsWindowHovered() && ImGui::IsMouseClicked(ImGuiMouseButton_Left)) {
-						if (line_clicked[i] == '\t') {
+			mouse_selecting_ = true;
-							rx += (tabw - (rx % tabw));
+			auto [by, bx]   = mouse_pos_to_buf();
-						} else {
-							rx += 1;
-						}
-					}
-				}
-
-				// Dispatch absolute buffer coordinates (row:col)
 			char tmp[64];
-				std::snprintf(tmp, sizeof(tmp), "%zu:%zu", by, best_col);
+			std::snprintf(tmp, sizeof(tmp), "%zu:%zu", by, bx);
+			Execute(ed, CommandId::MoveCursorTo, std::string(tmp));
+
+			// Only set mark on double click.
+			// Dragging will also set the mark if not already set (handled below).
+			if (ImGui::IsMouseDoubleClicked(ImGuiMouseButton_Left)) {
+				if (Buffer *mbuf = const_cast<Buffer *>(buf)) {
+					mbuf->SetMark(bx, by);
+				}
+			}
+		}
+		if (mouse_selecting_ && ImGui::IsWindowHovered() && ImGui::IsMouseDown(ImGuiMouseButton_Left)) {
+			auto [by, bx] = mouse_pos_to_buf();
+			// If we are dragging (mouse moved while down), ensure mark is set to start selection
+			if (ImGui::IsMouseDragging(ImGuiMouseButton_Left, 1.0f)) {
+				if (Buffer *mbuf = const_cast<Buffer *>(buf)) {
+					if (!mbuf->MarkSet()) {
+						// We'd need to convert click_pos to buf coords, but it's complex here.
+						// Setting it to where the cursor was *before* we started moving it
+						// in this frame is a good approximation, or just using current.
+						mbuf->SetMark(mbuf->Curx(), mbuf->Cury());
+					}
+				}
+			}
+			char tmp[64];
+			std::snprintf(tmp, sizeof(tmp), "%zu:%zu", by, bx);
 			Execute(ed, CommandId::MoveCursorTo, std::string(tmp));
 		}
+		if (mouse_selecting_ && ImGui::IsMouseReleased(ImGuiMouseButton_Left)) {
+			mouse_selecting_ = false;
 		}
 		for (std::size_t i = rowoffs; i < lines.size(); ++i) {
 			// Capture the screen position before drawing the line
 			ImVec2 line_pos  = ImGui::GetCursorScreenPos();
 			std::string line = static_cast<std::string>(lines[i]);
 
-			// Expand tabs to spaces with width=8 and apply horizontal scroll offset
+			// Expand tabs to spaces with width=8
 			const std::size_t tabw = 8;
 			std::string expanded;
 			expanded.reserve(line.size() + 16);
-			std::size_t rx_abs_draw = 0; // rendered column for drawing
+			std::size_t rx_abs_draw = 0;
+			for (std::size_t src = 0; src < line.size(); ++src) {
+				char c = line[src];
+				if (c == '\t') {
+					std::size_t adv = (tabw - (rx_abs_draw % tabw));
+					expanded.append(adv, ' ');
+					rx_abs_draw += adv;
+				} else {
+					expanded.push_back(c);
+					rx_abs_draw += 1;
+				}
+			}
+
+			// Helper: convert a rendered column position to pixel x offset
+			// relative to the visible line start, using actual text measurement
+			// so proportional fonts render correctly.
+			auto rx_to_px = [&](std::size_t rx_col) -> float {
+				if (rx_col <= coloffs_now)
+					return 0.0f;
+				std::size_t start = coloffs_now;
+				std::size_t end   = std::min(expanded.size(), rx_col);
+				if (start >= expanded.size() || end <= start)
+					return 0.0f;
+				return ImGui::CalcTextSize(expanded.c_str() + start,
+				                           expanded.c_str() + end).x;
+			};
+
 			// Compute search highlight ranges for this line in source indices
 			bool search_mode = ed.SearchActive() && !ed.SearchQuery().empty();
 			std::vector<std::pair<std::size_t, std::size_t> > hl_src_ranges;
@@ -282,10 +354,8 @@ ImGuiRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 					// Apply horizontal scroll offset
 					if (rx_end <= coloffs_now)
 						continue; // fully left of view
-					std::size_t vx0 = (rx_start > coloffs_now) ? (rx_start - coloffs_now) : 0;
+					ImVec2 p0 = ImVec2(line_pos.x + rx_to_px(rx_start), line_pos.y);
-					std::size_t vx1 = rx_end - coloffs_now;
+					ImVec2 p1 = ImVec2(line_pos.x + rx_to_px(rx_end),
-					ImVec2 p0 = ImVec2(line_pos.x + static_cast<float>(vx0) * space_w, line_pos.y);
-					ImVec2 p1 = ImVec2(line_pos.x + static_cast<float>(vx1) * space_w,
 					                   line_pos.y + line_h);
 					// Choose color: current match stronger
 					bool is_current = has_current && sx == cur_x && ex == cur_end;
@@ -295,19 +365,63 @@ ImGuiRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 					ImGui::GetWindowDrawList()->AddRectFilled(p0, p1, col);
 				}
 			}
-			// Emit entire line to an expanded buffer (tabs -> spaces)
-			for (std::size_t src = 0; src < line.size(); ++src) {
-				char c = line[src];
-				if (c == '\t') {
-					std::size_t adv = (tabw - (rx_abs_draw % tabw));
-					expanded.append(adv, ' ');
-					rx_abs_draw += adv;
-				} else {
-					expanded.push_back(c);
-					rx_abs_draw += 1;
-				}
-			}
 
+			// Draw selection background (over search highlight; under text)
+			if (sel_active) {
+				bool line_has  = false;
+				std::size_t sx = 0, ex = 0;
+				if (i < sel_sy || i > sel_ey) {
+					line_has = false;
+				} else if (sel_sy == sel_ey) {
+					sx       = sel_sx;
+					ex       = sel_ex;
+					line_has = ex > sx;
+				} else if (i == sel_sy) {
+					sx       = sel_sx;
+					ex       = line.size();
+					line_has = ex > sx;
+				} else if (i == sel_ey) {
+					sx       = 0;
+					ex       = std::min(sel_ex, line.size());
+					line_has = ex > sx;
+				} else {
+					sx       = 0;
+					ex       = line.size();
+					line_has = ex > sx;
+				}
+				if (line_has) {
+					std::size_t rx_start = src_to_rx(sx);
+					std::size_t rx_end   = src_to_rx(ex);
+					if (rx_end > coloffs_now) {
+						ImVec2 p0 = ImVec2(line_pos.x + rx_to_px(rx_start),
+						                   line_pos.y);
+						ImVec2 p1 = ImVec2(line_pos.x + rx_to_px(rx_end),
+						                   line_pos.y + line_h);
+						ImU32 col = ImGui::GetColorU32(ImGuiCol_TextSelectedBg);
+						ImGui::GetWindowDrawList()->AddRectFilled(p0, p1, col);
+					}
+				}
+			}
+			if (vsel_active && i >= vsel_sy && i <= vsel_ey) {
+				// Visual-line (multi-cursor) mode: highlight only the per-line cursor spot.
+				const std::size_t spot_sx  = std::min(buf->Curx(), line.size());
+				const std::size_t rx_start = src_to_rx(spot_sx);
+				std::size_t rx_end         = rx_start;
+				if (spot_sx < line.size()) {
+					rx_end = src_to_rx(spot_sx + 1);
+				} else {
+					// EOL spot: draw a 1-cell highlight just past the last character.
+					rx_end = rx_start + 1;
+				}
+				if (rx_end > coloffs_now) {
+					ImVec2 p0 = ImVec2(line_pos.x + rx_to_px(rx_start),
+					                   line_pos.y);
+					ImVec2 p1 = ImVec2(line_pos.x + rx_to_px(rx_end),
+					                   line_pos.y + line_h);
+					ImU32 col = ImGui::GetColorU32(ImGuiCol_TextSelectedBg);
+					ImGui::GetWindowDrawList()->AddRectFilled(p0, p1, col);
+				}
+			}
 			// Draw syntax-colored runs (text above background highlights)
 			if (buf->SyntaxEnabled() && buf->Highlighter() && buf->Highlighter()->HasHighlighter()) {
 				kte::LineHighlight lh = buf->Highlighter()->GetLine(
@@ -359,10 +473,9 @@ ImGuiRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 					std::size_t draw_end = std::min<std::size_t>(rx_e, expanded.size());
 					if (draw_end <= draw_start)
 						continue;
-					// Screen position is relative to coloffs_now
+					// Screen position via actual text measurement
-					std::size_t screen_x = draw_start - coloffs_now;
 					ImU32 col = ImGui::GetColorU32(kte::SyntaxInk(sp.k));
-					ImVec2 p = ImVec2(line_pos.x + static_cast<float>(screen_x) * space_w,
+					ImVec2 p = ImVec2(line_pos.x + rx_to_px(draw_start),
 					                  line_pos.y);
 					ImGui::GetWindowDrawList()->AddText(
 						p, col, expanded.c_str() + draw_start, expanded.c_str() + draw_end);
@@ -386,28 +499,8 @@ ImGuiRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 
 			// Draw a visible cursor indicator on the current line
 			if (i == cy) {
-				// Compute rendered X (rx) from source column with tab expansion
+				std::size_t rx_abs = src_to_rx(cx);
-				std::size_t rx_abs = 0;
+				float cursor_px = rx_to_px(rx_abs);
-				for (std::size_t k = 0; k < std::min(cx, line.size()); ++k) {
-					if (line[k] == '\t')
-						rx_abs += (tabw - (rx_abs % tabw));
-					else
-						rx_abs += 1;
-				}
-				// Convert to viewport x by subtracting horizontal col offset
-				std::size_t rx_viewport = (rx_abs > coloffs_now) ? (rx_abs - coloffs_now) : 0;
-				// For proportional fonts (Linux GUI), avoid accumulating drift by computing
-				// the exact pixel width of the expanded substring up to the cursor.
-				// expanded contains the line with tabs expanded to spaces and is what we draw.
-				float cursor_px = 0.0f;
-				if (rx_viewport > 0 && coloffs_now < expanded.size()) {
-					std::size_t start = coloffs_now;
-					std::size_t end   = std::min(expanded.size(), start + rx_viewport);
-					// Measure substring width in pixels
-					ImVec2 sz = ImGui::CalcTextSize(expanded.c_str() + start,
-					                                expanded.c_str() + end);
-					cursor_px = sz.x;
-				}
 				ImVec2 p0 = ImVec2(line_pos.x + cursor_px, line_pos.y);
 				ImVec2 p1 = ImVec2(p0.x + space_w, p0.y + line_h);
 				ImU32 col = IM_COL32(200, 200, 255, 128); // soft highlight
@@ -453,29 +546,40 @@ ImGuiRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 				last_row  = first_row + vis_rows - 1;
 			}
 
-			// Horizontal scroll: ensure cursor column is visible
+			// Horizontal scroll: ensure cursor is visible (pixel-based for proportional fonts)
-			long vis_cols = static_cast<long>(std::round(child_w_actual / space_w));
+			float cursor_px_abs = 0.0f;
-			if (vis_cols < 1)
-				vis_cols = 1;
-			long first_col = static_cast<long>(scroll_x_now / space_w);
-			long last_col  = first_col + vis_cols - 1;
-
-			std::size_t cursor_rx = 0;
 			if (cy < lines.size()) {
 				std::string cur_line   = static_cast<std::string>(lines[cy]);
 				const std::size_t tabw = 8;
-				for (std::size_t i = 0; i < cx && i < cur_line.size(); ++i) {
+				// Expand tabs for cursor line to measure pixel position
-					if (cur_line[i] == '\t') {
+				std::string cur_expanded;
-						cursor_rx += tabw - (cursor_rx % tabw);
+				cur_expanded.reserve(cur_line.size() + 16);
+				std::size_t cur_rx = 0;
+				for (std::size_t ci = 0; ci < cur_line.size(); ++ci) {
+					if (cur_line[ci] == '\t') {
+						std::size_t adv = tabw - (cur_rx % tabw);
+						cur_expanded.append(adv, ' ');
+						cur_rx += adv;
 					} else {
+						cur_expanded.push_back(cur_line[ci]);
+						cur_rx += 1;
+					}
+				}
+				// Compute rendered column of cursor
+				std::size_t cursor_rx = 0;
+				for (std::size_t ci = 0; ci < cx && ci < cur_line.size(); ++ci) {
+					if (cur_line[ci] == '\t')
+						cursor_rx += tabw - (cursor_rx % tabw);
+					else
 						cursor_rx += 1;
 				}
+				std::size_t exp_end = std::min(cur_expanded.size(), cursor_rx);
+				if (exp_end > 0)
+					cursor_px_abs = ImGui::CalcTextSize(cur_expanded.c_str(),
+					                                    cur_expanded.c_str() + exp_end).x;
 			}
-			}
+			if (cursor_px_abs < scroll_x_now || cursor_px_abs > scroll_x_now + child_w_actual) {
-			long cxr = static_cast<long>(cursor_rx);
+				float target_x = cursor_px_abs - (child_w_actual / 2.0f);
-			if (cxr < first_col || cxr > last_col) {
-				float target_x = static_cast<float>(cxr) * space_w;
-				target_x       -= (child_w_actual / 2.0f);
 				if (target_x < 0.f)
 					target_x = 0.f;
 				float max_x = ImGui::GetScrollMaxX();
@@ -836,12 +940,8 @@ ImGuiRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 						ed.SetFilePickerDir(e.path.string());
 					} else if (!e.is_dir && ImGui::IsMouseClicked(ImGuiMouseButton_Left)) {
 						// Open file on single click
-						std::string err;
+						ed.RequestOpenFile(e.path.string());
-						if (!ed.OpenFile(e.path.string(), err)) {
+						(void) ed.ProcessPendingOpens();
-							ed.SetStatus(std::string("open: ") + err);
-						} else {
-							ed.SetStatus(std::string("Opened: ") + e.name);
-						}
 						ed.SetFilePickerVisible(false);
 					}
 				}

ImGuiRenderer.h

@@ -11,4 +11,13 @@ public:
 	~ImGuiRenderer() override = default;
 
 	void Draw(Editor &ed) override;
+
+private:
+	// Per-window scroll tracking for two-way sync between Buffer offsets and ImGui scroll.
+	// These must be per-instance (not static) so each window maintains independent state.
+	long prev_buf_rowoffs_ = -1;
+	long prev_buf_coloffs_ = -1;
+	float prev_scroll_y_   = -1.0f;
+	float prev_scroll_x_   = -1.0f;
+	bool mouse_selecting_  = false;
 };

KKeymap.cc

@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ KLookupKCommand(const int ascii_key, const bool ctrl, CommandId &out) -> bool
 		case 'd':
 			out = CommandId::KillLine;
 			return true;
+		case 's':
+			out = CommandId::Save;
+			return true;
 		case 'q':
 			out = CommandId::QuitNow;
 			return true;
@@ -42,6 +45,9 @@ KLookupKCommand(const int ascii_key, const bool ctrl, CommandId &out) -> bool
 	case 'a':
 		out = CommandId::MarkAllAndJumpEnd;
 		return true;
+	case ' ': // C-k SPACE
+		out = CommandId::ToggleMark;
+		return true;
 	case 'i':
 		out = CommandId::BufferNew; // C-k i new empty buffer
 		return true;
@@ -78,6 +84,9 @@ KLookupKCommand(const int ascii_key, const bool ctrl, CommandId &out) -> bool
 	case 'l':
 		out = CommandId::ReloadBuffer;
 		return true;
+	case 'm':
+		out = CommandId::ToggleEditMode;
+		return true;
 	case 'n':
 		out = CommandId::BufferPrev;
 		return true;
@@ -114,6 +123,9 @@ KLookupKCommand(const int ascii_key, const bool ctrl, CommandId &out) -> bool
 	case '=':
 		out = CommandId::IndentRegion;
 		return true;
+	case '/':
+		out = CommandId::VisualLineModeToggle;
+		return true;
 	case ';':
 		out = CommandId::CommandPromptStart; // C-k ; : generic command prompt
 		return true;
@@ -217,6 +229,10 @@ KLookupEscCommand(const int ascii_key, CommandId &out) -> bool
 	case 'q':
 		out = CommandId::ReflowParagraph; // Esc q (reflow paragraph)
 		return true;
+	case '\n':
+	case '\r':
+		out = CommandId::SmartNewline; // Shift+Enter (some terminals send this as Alt+Enter sequences)
+		return true;
 	default:
 		break;
 	}

PieceTable.cc

@@ -273,6 +273,7 @@ PieceTable::addPieceFront(Source src, std::size_t start, std::size_t len)
 void
 PieceTable::materialize() const
 {
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(mutex_);
 	if (!dirty_) {
 		return;
 	}
@@ -348,6 +349,7 @@ PieceTable::coalesceNeighbors(std::size_t index)
 void
 PieceTable::InvalidateLineIndex() const
 {
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(mutex_);
 	line_index_dirty_ = true;
 }
 
@@ -355,22 +357,29 @@ PieceTable::InvalidateLineIndex() const
 void
 PieceTable::RebuildLineIndex() const
 {
-	if (!line_index_dirty_)
+	std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(mutex_);
+
+	if (!line_index_dirty_) {
 		return;
+	}
 	line_index_.clear();
 	line_index_.push_back(0);
+
 	std::size_t pos = 0;
 	for (const auto &pc: pieces_) {
 		const std::string &src = pc.src == Source::Original ? original_ : add_;
 		const char *base       = src.data() + static_cast<std::ptrdiff_t>(pc.start);
+
 		for (std::size_t j = 0; j < pc.len; ++j) {
 			if (base[j] == '\n') {
 				// next line starts after the newline
 				line_index_.push_back(pos + j + 1);
 			}
 		}
+
 		pos += pc.len;
 	}
+
 	line_index_dirty_ = false;
 }
 
@@ -692,14 +701,18 @@ PieceTable::GetRange(std::size_t byte_offset, std::size_t len) const
 		len = total_size_ - byte_offset;
 
 	// Fast path: return cached value if version/offset/len match
+	{
+		std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(mutex_);
 		if (range_cache_.valid && range_cache_.version == version_ &&
 		    range_cache_.off == byte_offset && range_cache_.len == len) {
 			return range_cache_.data;
 		}
+	}
 
 	std::string out;
 	out.reserve(len);
 	if (!dirty_) {
+		std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(mutex_);
 		// Already materialized; slice directly
 		out.assign(materialized_.data() + static_cast<std::ptrdiff_t>(byte_offset), len);
 	} else {
@@ -723,11 +736,14 @@ PieceTable::GetRange(std::size_t byte_offset, std::size_t len) const
 	}
 
 	// Update cache
+	{
+		std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(mutex_);
 		range_cache_.valid   = true;
 		range_cache_.version = version_;
 		range_cache_.off     = byte_offset;
 		range_cache_.len     = len;
 		range_cache_.data    = out;
+	}
 	return out;
 }
 
@@ -739,15 +755,21 @@ PieceTable::Find(const std::string &needle, std::size_t start) const
 		return start <= total_size_ ? start : std::numeric_limits<std::size_t>::max();
 	if (start > total_size_)
 		return std::numeric_limits<std::size_t>::max();
+	{
+		std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(mutex_);
 		if (find_cache_.valid &&
 		    find_cache_.version == version_ &&
 		    find_cache_.needle == needle &&
 		    find_cache_.start == start) {
 			return find_cache_.result;
 		}
+	}
 
 	materialize();
-	auto pos = materialized_.find(needle, start);
+	std::size_t pos;
+	{
+		std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(mutex_);
+		pos = materialized_.find(needle, start);
 		if (pos == std::string::npos)
 			pos = std::numeric_limits<std::size_t>::max();
 		// Update cache
@@ -756,6 +778,7 @@ PieceTable::Find(const std::string &needle, std::size_t start) const
 		find_cache_.needle  = needle;
 		find_cache_.start   = start;
 		find_cache_.result  = pos;
+	}
 	return pos;
 }
 
@@ -764,6 +787,9 @@ void
 PieceTable::WriteToStream(std::ostream &out) const
 {
 	// Stream the content piece-by-piece without forcing full materialization
+	// No lock needed for original_ and add_ if they are not being modified.
+	// Since this is a const method and kte's piece table isn't modified by multiple threads
+	// (only queried), we just iterate pieces_.
 	for (const auto &p: pieces_) {
 		if (p.len == 0)
 			continue;

PieceTable.h

@@ -1,5 +1,39 @@
 /*
  * PieceTable.h - Alternative to GapBuffer using a piece table representation
+ *
+ * PieceTable is kte's core text storage data structure. It provides efficient
+ * insert/delete operations without copying the entire buffer by maintaining a
+ * sequence of "pieces" that reference ranges in two underlying buffers:
+ * - original_: Initial file content (currently unused, reserved for future)
+ * - add_: All text added during editing
+ *
+ * Key advantages:
+ * - O(1) append/prepend operations (common case)
+ * - O(n) insert/delete at arbitrary positions (n = number of pieces, not bytes)
+ * - Efficient undo: just restore the piece list
+ * - Memory efficient: no gap buffer waste
+ *
+ * Performance characteristics:
+ * - Piece count grows with edit operations; automatic consolidation prevents unbounded growth
+ * - Materialization (Data() call) is O(total_size) but cached until next edit
+ * - Line index is lazily rebuilt on first line-based query after edits
+ * - Range and Find operations use lightweight caches for repeated queries
+ *
+ * API evolution:
+ * 1. Legacy API (GapBuffer compatibility):
+ *    - Append/Prepend: Build content sequentially
+ *    - Data(): Materialize entire buffer
+ *
+ * 2. New buffer-wide API (Phase 1):
+ *    - Insert/Delete: Edit at arbitrary byte offsets
+ *    - Line-based queries: LineCount, GetLine, GetLineRange
+ *    - Position conversion: ByteOffsetToLineCol, LineColToByteOffset
+ *    - Efficient extraction: GetRange, Find, WriteToStream
+ *
+ * Implementation notes:
+ * - Consolidation heuristics prevent piece fragmentation (configurable via SetConsolidationParams)
+ * - Thread-safe for concurrent reads (mutex protects caches and lazy rebuilds)
+ * - Version tracking invalidates caches on mutations
  */
 #pragma once
 #include <cstddef>
@@ -8,6 +42,7 @@
 #include <ostream>
 #include <vector>
 #include <limits>
+#include <mutex>
 
 
 class PieceTable {
@@ -181,4 +216,6 @@ private:
 
 	mutable RangeCache range_cache_;
 	mutable FindCache find_cache_;
+
+	mutable std::mutex mutex_;
 };

QtFrontend.cc

@@ -123,8 +123,7 @@ protected:
 		if (ed_ && viewport.height() > 0 && viewport.width() > 0) {
 			const Buffer *buf = ed_->CurrentBuffer();
 			if (buf) {
-				const auto &lines         = buf->Rows();
+				const std::size_t nrows   = buf->Nrows();
-				const std::size_t nrows   = lines.size();
 				const std::size_t rowoffs = buf->Rowoffs();
 				const std::size_t coloffs = buf->Coloffs();
 				const std::size_t cy      = buf->Cury();
@@ -144,9 +143,8 @@ protected:
 
 				// Iterate visible lines
 				for (std::size_t i = rowoffs, vis_idx = 0; i < last_row; ++i, ++vis_idx) {
-					// Materialize the Buffer::Line into a std::string for
+					// Get line as string for regex/iterator usage and general string ops.
-					// regex/iterator usage and general string ops.
+					const std::string line = buf->GetLineString(i);
-					const std::string line = static_cast<std::string>(lines[i]);
 					const int y            = viewport.y() + static_cast<int>(vis_idx) * line_h;
 					const int baseline     = y + fm.ascent();
 
@@ -658,10 +656,8 @@ private:
 } // namespace
 
 bool
-GUIFrontend::Init(Editor &ed)
+GUIFrontend::Init(int &argc, char **argv, Editor &ed)
 {
-	int argc    = 0;
-	char **argv = nullptr;
 	app_ = new QApplication(argc, argv);
 
 	window_ = new MainWindow(input_);
@@ -777,6 +773,9 @@ GUIFrontend::Step(Editor &ed, bool &running)
 	if (app_)
 		app_->processEvents();
 
+	// Allow deferred opens (including swap recovery prompts) to run.
+	ed.ProcessPendingOpens();
+
 	// Drain input queue
 	for (;;) {
 		MappedInput mi;
@@ -803,14 +802,8 @@ GUIFrontend::Step(Editor &ed, bool &running)
 			const QStringList files = dlg.selectedFiles();
 			if (!files.isEmpty()) {
 				const QString fp = files.front();
-				std::string err;
+				ed.RequestOpenFile(fp.toStdString());
-				if (ed.OpenFile(fp.toStdString(), err)) {
+				(void) ed.ProcessPendingOpens();
-					ed.SetStatus(std::string("Opened: ") + fp.toStdString());
-				} else if (!err.empty()) {
-					ed.SetStatus(std::string("Open failed: ") + err);
-				} else {
-					ed.SetStatus("Open failed");
-				}
 				// Update picker dir for next time
 				QFileInfo info(fp);
 				ed.SetFilePickerDir(info.dir().absolutePath().toStdString());

QtFrontend.h

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ public:
 
 	~GUIFrontend() override = default;
 
-	bool Init(Editor &ed) override;
+	bool Init(int &argc, char **argv, Editor &ed) override;
 
 	void Step(Editor &ed, bool &running) override;
 

QtInputHandler.cc

@@ -287,8 +287,7 @@ QtInputHandler::ProcessKeyEvent(const QKeyEvent &e)
 
 	    ->
 	    UArg() != 0
-	)
+	) {
-	{
 		if (!(mods & (Qt::ControlModifier | Qt::AltModifier | Qt::MetaModifier))) {
 			if (e.key() >= Qt::Key_0 && e.key() <= Qt::Key_9) {
 				int d = e.key() - Qt::Key_0;
@@ -379,10 +378,9 @@ QtInputHandler::ProcessKeyEvent(const QKeyEvent &e)
 	// ESC/meta chords: on macOS, do NOT treat Meta as ESC; only Alt (Option) should trigger.
 #if defined(__APPLE__)
 	if (esc_meta_ || (mods & Qt::AltModifier)) {
-
-
 #else
 		if (esc_meta_ || (mods & (Qt::AltModifier | Qt::MetaModifier))) {
+
 #endif
 		int ascii_key = 0;
 		if (e.key() == Qt::Key_Backspace) {

README.md

@@ -32,27 +32,27 @@ Project Goals
 
 Keybindings
 -----------
-kte maintains ke’s command model while internals evolve. Highlights (subject to refinement):
+kte maintains ke’s command model while internals evolve. Highlights (
+subject to refinement):
 
 - K‑command prefix: `C-k` enters k‑command mode; exit with `ESC` or
   `C-g`.
 - Save/Exit: `C-k s` (save), `C-k x` or `C-k C-x` (save and exit),
   `C-k q` (quit with confirm), `C-k C-q` (quit immediately).
-- Editing: `C-k d` (kill to EOL), `C-k C-d` (kill line), `C-k
+- Editing: `C-k d` (kill to EOL), `C-k C-d` (kill line), `C-w` (kill
-  BACKSPACE` (kill to BOL), `C-w` (kill region), `C-y` ( yank), `C-u`
+  region), `C-y` (yank), `C-u` (universal argument).
-  (universal argument).
 - Navigation/Search: `C-s` (incremental find), `C-r` (regex search),
   `ESC f/b` (word next/prev), `ESC BACKSPACE` (delete previous word).
 - Buffers/Files: `C-k e` (open), `C-k b`/`C-k p` (switch), `C-k c`
-  (close), `C-k C-r` (reload).
+  (close), `C-k l` (reload).
-- Misc: `C-l` (refresh), `C-g` (cancel), `C-k m` (run make), `C-k g`
+- Misc: `C-l` (refresh), `C-g` (cancel), `C-k g` (goto line).
-  (goto line).
 
 See `ke.md` for the canonical ke reference retained for now.
 
 Build and Run
 -------------
-Prerequisites: C++17 compiler, CMake, and ncurses development headers/libs.
+Prerequisites: C++20 compiler, CMake, and ncurses development
+headers/libs.
 
 Dependencies by platform
 ------------------------
@@ -62,30 +62,38 @@ Dependencies by platform
         - `brew install ncurses`
     - Optional GUI (enable with `-DBUILD_GUI=ON`):
         - `brew install sdl2 freetype`
-        - OpenGL is provided by the system framework on macOS; no package needed.
+        - OpenGL is provided by the system framework on macOS; no
+          package needed.
 
 - Debian/Ubuntu
     - Terminal (default):
         - `sudo apt-get install -y libncurses5-dev libncursesw5-dev`
     - Optional GUI (enable with `-DBUILD_GUI=ON`):
-        - `sudo apt-get install -y libsdl2-dev libfreetype6-dev mesa-common-dev`
+      -
-        - The `mesa-common-dev` package provides OpenGL headers/libs (`libGL`).
+      `sudo apt-get install -y libsdl2-dev libfreetype6-dev mesa-common-dev`
+        - The `mesa-common-dev` package provides OpenGL headers/libs (
+          `libGL`).
 
 - NixOS/Nix
     - Terminal (default):
         - Ad-hoc shell: `nix-shell -p cmake gcc ncurses`
     - Optional GUI (enable with `-DBUILD_GUI=ON`):
-        - Ad-hoc shell: `nix-shell -p cmake gcc ncurses SDL2 freetype libGL`
+        - Ad-hoc shell:
-    - With flakes/devshell (example `flake.nix` inputs not provided): include
+          `nix-shell -p cmake gcc ncurses SDL2 freetype libGL`
-      `ncurses` for TUI, and `SDL2`, `freetype`, `libGL` for GUI in your devShell.
+    - With flakes/devshell (example `flake.nix` inputs not provided):
+      include
+      `ncurses` for TUI, and `SDL2`, `freetype`, `libGL` for GUI in your
+      devShell.
 
 Notes
 -----
 
-- The GUI is OFF by default to keep SDL/OpenGL/Freetype optional. Enable it by
+- The GUI is OFF by default to keep SDL/OpenGL/Freetype optional. Enable
+  it by
   configuring with `-DBUILD_GUI=ON` and ensuring the GUI deps above are
   installed for your platform.
-- If you previously configured with GUI ON and want to disable it, reconfigure
+- If you previously configured with GUI ON and want to disable it,
+  reconfigure
   the build directory with `-DBUILD_GUI=OFF`.
 
 Example build:
@@ -113,7 +121,8 @@ built as `kge`) or request the GUI from `kte`:
 GUI build example
 -----------------
 
-To build with the optional GUI (after installing the GUI dependencies listed above):
+To build with the optional GUI (after installing the GUI dependencies
+listed above):
 
 ```
 cmake -S . -B cmake-build-debug -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Debug -DBUILD_GUI=ON

Swap.h

@@ -7,11 +7,16 @@
 #include <string_view>
 #include <vector>
 #include <unordered_map>
+#include <memory>
 #include <mutex>
 #include <condition_variable>
+#include <deque>
 #include <thread>
 #include <atomic>
 
+#include "SwapRecorder.h"
+#include "ErrorRecovery.h"
+
 class Buffer;
 
 namespace kte {
@@ -29,50 +34,88 @@ struct SwapConfig {
 	// Grouping and durability knobs (stage 1 defaults)
 	unsigned flush_interval_ms{200}; // group small writes
 	unsigned fsync_interval_ms{1000}; // at most once per second
-};
 
-// Lightweight interface that Buffer can call without depending on full manager impl
+	// Checkpoint/compaction knobs (stage 2 defaults)
-class SwapRecorder {
+	// A checkpoint is a full snapshot of the buffer content written as a CHKPT record.
-public:
+	// Compaction rewrites the swap file to contain just the latest checkpoint.
-	virtual ~SwapRecorder() = default;
+	std::size_t checkpoint_bytes{1024 * 1024}; // request checkpoint after this many queued edit-bytes
+	unsigned checkpoint_interval_ms{60000}; // request checkpoint at least this often while editing
+	std::size_t compact_bytes{8 * 1024 * 1024}; // compact on checkpoint once journal grows beyond this
 
-	virtual void RecordInsert(Buffer &buf, int row, int col, std::string_view text) = 0;
+	// Cleanup / retention (best-effort)
-
+	bool prune_on_startup{true};
-	virtual void RecordDelete(Buffer &buf, int row, int col, std::size_t len) = 0;
+	unsigned prune_max_age_days{30};
-
+	std::size_t prune_max_files{2048};
-	virtual void RecordSplit(Buffer &buf, int row, int col) = 0;
-
-	virtual void RecordJoin(Buffer &buf, int row) = 0;
-
-	virtual void NotifyFilenameChanged(Buffer &buf) = 0;
-
-	virtual void SetSuspended(Buffer &buf, bool on) = 0;
 };
 
 // SwapManager manages sidecar swap files and a single background writer thread.
-class SwapManager final : public SwapRecorder {
+class SwapManager final {
 public:
 	SwapManager();
 
-	~SwapManager() override;
+	~SwapManager();
 
 	// Attach a buffer to begin journaling. Safe to call multiple times; idempotent.
 	void Attach(Buffer *buf);
 
 	// Detach and close journal.
-	void Detach(Buffer *buf);
+	// If remove_file is true, the swap file is deleted after closing.
+	// Intended for clean shutdown/close flows.
+	void Detach(Buffer *buf, bool remove_file = false);
 
-	// SwapRecorder: Notify that the buffer's filename changed (e.g., SaveAs)
+	// Reset (truncate-by-delete) the journal for a buffer after a clean save.
-	void NotifyFilenameChanged(Buffer &buf) override;
+	// Best-effort: closes the current fd, deletes the swap file, and resumes recording.
+	void ResetJournal(Buffer &buf);
 
-	// SwapRecorder
+	// Best-effort pruning of old swap files under the swap directory.
-	void RecordInsert(Buffer &buf, int row, int col, std::string_view text) override;
+	// Never touches non-`.swp` files.
+	void PruneSwapDir();
 
-	void RecordDelete(Buffer &buf, int row, int col, std::size_t len) override;
+	// Block until all currently queued records have been written.
+	// If buf is non-null, flushes all records (stage 1) but is primarily intended
+	// for tests and shutdown.
+	void Flush(Buffer *buf = nullptr);
 
-	void RecordSplit(Buffer &buf, int row, int col) override;
+	// Request a full-content checkpoint record for one buffer (or all buffers if buf is null).
+	// This is best-effort and asynchronous; call Flush() if you need it written before continuing.
+	void Checkpoint(Buffer *buf = nullptr);
 
-	void RecordJoin(Buffer &buf, int row) override;
+
+	void SetConfig(const SwapConfig &cfg)
+	{
+		std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lg(mtx_);
+		cfg_ = cfg;
+		cv_.notify_one();
+	}
+
+
+	// Obtain a per-buffer recorder adapter that emits records for that buffer.
+	// The returned pointer is owned by the SwapManager and remains valid until
+	// Detach(buf) or SwapManager destruction.
+	SwapRecorder *RecorderFor(Buffer *buf);
+
+	// Notify that the buffer's filename changed (e.g., SaveAs)
+	void NotifyFilenameChanged(Buffer &buf);
+
+	// Replay a swap journal into an already-open buffer.
+	// On success, the buffer content reflects all valid journal records.
+	// On failure (corrupt/truncated/invalid), the buffer is left in whatever
+	// state results from applying records up to the failure point; callers should
+	// treat this as a recovery failure and surface `err`.
+	static bool ReplayFile(Buffer &buf, const std::string &swap_path, std::string &err);
+
+	// Compute the swap path for a file-backed buffer by filename.
+	// Returns empty string if filename is empty.
+	static std::string ComputeSwapPathForFilename(const std::string &filename);
+
+	// Test-only hook to keep swap path logic centralized.
+	// (Avoid duplicating naming rules in unit tests.)
+#ifdef KTE_TESTS
+	static std::string ComputeSwapPathForTests(const Buffer &buf)
+	{
+		return ComputeSidecarPath(buf);
+	}
+#endif
 
 	// RAII guard to suspend recording for internal operations
 	class SuspendGuard {
@@ -88,17 +131,58 @@ public:
 	};
 
 	// Per-buffer toggle
-	void SetSuspended(Buffer &buf, bool on) override;
+	void SetSuspended(Buffer &buf, bool on);
+
+	// Error reporting for background thread
+	struct SwapError {
+		std::uint64_t timestamp_ns{0};
+		std::string message;
+		std::string buffer_name; // filename or "<unnamed>"
+	};
+
+	// Query error state (thread-safe)
+	bool HasErrors() const;
+
+	std::string GetLastError() const;
+
+	std::size_t GetErrorCount() const;
 
 private:
+	class BufferRecorder final : public SwapRecorder {
+	public:
+		BufferRecorder(SwapManager &m, Buffer &b) : m_(m), buf_(b) {}
+
+		void OnInsert(int row, int col, std::string_view bytes) override;
+
+		void OnDelete(int row, int col, std::size_t len) override;
+
+	private:
+		SwapManager &m_;
+		Buffer &buf_;
+	};
+
+	void RecordInsert(Buffer &buf, int row, int col, std::string_view text);
+
+	void RecordDelete(Buffer &buf, int row, int col, std::size_t len);
+
+	void RecordSplit(Buffer &buf, int row, int col);
+
+	void RecordJoin(Buffer &buf, int row);
+
+	void RecordCheckpoint(Buffer &buf, bool urgent_flush);
+
+	void maybe_request_checkpoint(Buffer &buf, std::size_t approx_edit_bytes);
+
 	struct JournalCtx {
 		std::string path;
-		void *file{nullptr}; // FILE*
 		int fd{-1};
 		bool header_ok{false};
 		bool suspended{false};
 		std::uint64_t last_flush_ns{0};
 		std::uint64_t last_fsync_ns{0};
+		std::uint64_t last_chkpt_ns{0};
+		std::uint64_t edit_bytes_since_chkpt{0};
+		std::uint64_t approx_size_bytes{0};
 	};
 
 	struct Pending {
@@ -106,26 +190,36 @@ private:
 		SwapRecType type{SwapRecType::INS};
 		std::vector<std::uint8_t> payload; // framed payload only
 		bool urgent_flush{false};
+		std::uint64_t seq{0};
 	};
 
 	// Helpers
 	static std::string ComputeSidecarPath(const Buffer &buf);
 
+	static std::string ComputeSidecarPathForFilename(const std::string &filename);
+
 	static std::uint64_t now_ns();
 
 	static bool ensure_parent_dir(const std::string &path);
 
-	static bool write_header(JournalCtx &ctx);
+	static std::string SwapDirRoot();
 
-	static bool open_ctx(JournalCtx &ctx);
+	static bool write_header(int fd);
+
+	static bool open_ctx(JournalCtx &ctx, const std::string &path, std::string &err);
 
 	static void close_ctx(JournalCtx &ctx);
 
+	static bool compact_to_checkpoint(JournalCtx &ctx, const std::vector<std::uint8_t> &chkpt_record,
+	                                  std::string &err);
+
 	static std::uint32_t crc32(const std::uint8_t *data, std::size_t len, std::uint32_t seed = 0);
 
-	static void put_varu64(std::vector<std::uint8_t> &out, std::uint64_t v);
+	static void put_le32(std::vector<std::uint8_t> &out, std::uint32_t v);
 
-	static void put_u24(std::uint8_t dst[3], std::uint32_t v);
+	static void put_le64(std::uint8_t dst[8], std::uint64_t v);
+
+	static void put_u24_le(std::uint8_t dst[3], std::uint32_t v);
 
 	void enqueue(Pending &&p);
 
@@ -133,13 +227,27 @@ private:
 
 	void process_one(const Pending &p);
 
+	// Error reporting helper (called from writer thread)
+	void report_error(const std::string &message, Buffer *buf = nullptr);
+
 	// State
 	SwapConfig cfg_{};
 	std::unordered_map<Buffer *, JournalCtx> journals_;
-	std::mutex mtx_;
+	std::unordered_map<Buffer *, std::unique_ptr<BufferRecorder> > recorders_;
+	mutable std::mutex mtx_;
 	std::condition_variable cv_;
 	std::vector<Pending> queue_;
+	std::uint64_t next_seq_{0};
+	std::uint64_t last_processed_{0};
+	std::uint64_t inflight_{0};
 	std::atomic<bool> running_{false};
 	std::thread worker_;
+
+	// Error tracking (protected by mtx_)
+	std::deque<SwapError> errors_; // bounded to max 100 entries
+	std::size_t total_error_count_{0};
+
+	// Circuit breaker for swap operations (protected by mtx_)
+	CircuitBreaker circuit_breaker_;
 };
 } // namespace kte

SwapRecorder.h

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+// SwapRecorder.h - minimal swap journal recording interface for Buffer mutations
+#pragma once
+
+#include <cstddef>
+#include <string_view>
+
+namespace kte {
+// SwapRecorder is a tiny, non-blocking callback interface.
+// Implementations must return quickly; Buffer calls these hooks after a
+// mutation succeeds.
+class SwapRecorder {
+public:
+	virtual ~SwapRecorder() = default;
+
+	virtual void OnInsert(int row, int col, std::string_view bytes) = 0;
+
+	virtual void OnDelete(int row, int col, std::size_t len) = 0;
+};
+} // namespace kte

SyscallWrappers.cc

@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+#include "SyscallWrappers.h"
+
+#include <fcntl.h>
+#include <unistd.h>
+#include <sys/stat.h>
+#include <cerrno>
+#include <cstdlib>
+
+namespace kte {
+namespace syscall {
+int
+Open(const char *path, int flags, mode_t mode)
+{
+	int fd;
+	do {
+		fd = ::open(path, flags, mode);
+	} while (fd == -1 && errno == EINTR);
+	return fd;
+}
+
+
+int
+Close(int fd)
+{
+	int ret;
+	do {
+		ret = ::close(fd);
+	} while (ret == -1 && errno == EINTR);
+	return ret;
+}
+
+
+int
+Fsync(int fd)
+{
+	int ret;
+	do {
+		ret = ::fsync(fd);
+	} while (ret == -1 && errno == EINTR);
+	return ret;
+}
+
+
+int
+Fstat(int fd, struct stat *buf)
+{
+	int ret;
+	do {
+		ret = ::fstat(fd, buf);
+	} while (ret == -1 && errno == EINTR);
+	return ret;
+}
+
+
+int
+Fchmod(int fd, mode_t mode)
+{
+	int ret;
+	do {
+		ret = ::fchmod(fd, mode);
+	} while (ret == -1 && errno == EINTR);
+	return ret;
+}
+
+
+int
+Mkstemp(char *template_str)
+{
+	int fd;
+	do {
+		fd = ::mkstemp(template_str);
+	} while (fd == -1 && errno == EINTR);
+	return fd;
+}
+} // namespace syscall
+} // namespace kte

SyscallWrappers.h

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+// SyscallWrappers.h - EINTR-safe syscall wrappers for kte
+#pragma once
+
+#include <string>
+#include <cstddef>
+#include <sys/stat.h>
+
+namespace kte {
+namespace syscall {
+// EINTR-safe wrapper for open(2).
+// Returns file descriptor on success, -1 on failure (errno set).
+// Automatically retries on EINTR.
+int Open(const char *path, int flags, mode_t mode = 0);
+
+// EINTR-safe wrapper for close(2).
+// Returns 0 on success, -1 on failure (errno set).
+// Automatically retries on EINTR.
+// Note: Some systems may not restart close() on EINTR, but we retry anyway
+// as recommended by POSIX.1-2008.
+int Close(int fd);
+
+// EINTR-safe wrapper for fsync(2).
+// Returns 0 on success, -1 on failure (errno set).
+// Automatically retries on EINTR.
+int Fsync(int fd);
+
+// EINTR-safe wrapper for fstat(2).
+// Returns 0 on success, -1 on failure (errno set).
+// Automatically retries on EINTR.
+int Fstat(int fd, struct stat *buf);
+
+// EINTR-safe wrapper for fchmod(2).
+// Returns 0 on success, -1 on failure (errno set).
+// Automatically retries on EINTR.
+int Fchmod(int fd, mode_t mode);
+
+// EINTR-safe wrapper for mkstemp(3).
+// Returns file descriptor on success, -1 on failure (errno set).
+// Automatically retries on EINTR.
+// Note: template_str must be a mutable buffer ending in "XXXXXX".
+int Mkstemp(char *template_str);
+
+// Note: rename(2) and unlink(2) are not wrapped because they operate on
+// filesystem metadata and typically complete atomically without EINTR.
+// If interrupted, they either succeed or fail without partial state.
+} // namespace syscall
+} // namespace kte

TerminalFrontend.cc

@@ -8,8 +8,10 @@
 
 
 bool
-TerminalFrontend::Init(Editor &ed)
+TerminalFrontend::Init(int &argc, char **argv, Editor &ed)
 {
+	(void) argc;
+	(void) argv;
 	// Ensure Control keys reach the app: disable XON/XOFF and dsusp/susp bindings (e.g., ^S/^Q, ^Y on macOS)
 	{
 		struct termios tio{};
@@ -92,6 +94,9 @@ TerminalFrontend::Step(Editor &ed, bool &running)
 	}
 	ed.SetDimensions(static_cast<std::size_t>(r), static_cast<std::size_t>(c));
 
+	// Allow deferred opens (including swap recovery prompts) to run.
+	ed.ProcessPendingOpens();
+
 	MappedInput mi;
 	if (input_.Poll(mi)) {
 		if (mi.hasCommand) {

TerminalFrontend.h

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ public:
 	// Adjust if your terminal needs a different threshold.
 	static constexpr int kEscDelayMs = 50;
 
-	bool Init(Editor &ed) override;
+	bool Init(int &argc, char **argv, Editor &ed) override;
 
 	void Step(Editor &ed, bool &running) override;
 

TerminalInputHandler.cc

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 
 #include "TerminalInputHandler.h"
 #include "KKeymap.h"
+#include "Command.h"
 #include "Editor.h"
 
 namespace {
@@ -23,6 +24,7 @@ map_key_to_command(const int ch,
                    bool &k_prefix,
                    bool &esc_meta,
                    bool &k_ctrl_pending,
+                   bool &mouse_selecting,
                    Editor *ed,
                    MappedInput &out)
 {
@@ -54,13 +56,41 @@ map_key_to_command(const int ch,
 			}
 #endif
 			// React to left button click/press
-			if (ev.bstate & (BUTTON1_CLICKED | BUTTON1_PRESSED | BUTTON1_RELEASED)) {
+			if (ed && (ev.bstate & (BUTTON1_CLICKED | BUTTON1_PRESSED | BUTTON1_RELEASED |
+			                        REPORT_MOUSE_POSITION))) {
 				char buf[64];
 				// Use screen coordinates; command handler will translate via offsets
 				std::snprintf(buf, sizeof(buf), "@%d:%d", ev.y, ev.x);
-				out = {true, CommandId::MoveCursorTo, std::string(buf), 0};
+				const bool pressed  = (ev.bstate & (BUTTON1_PRESSED | BUTTON1_CLICKED)) != 0;
+				const bool released = (ev.bstate & BUTTON1_RELEASED) != 0;
+				const bool moved    = (ev.bstate & REPORT_MOUSE_POSITION) != 0;
+				if (pressed) {
+					mouse_selecting = true;
+					Execute(*ed, CommandId::MoveCursorTo, std::string(buf));
+					// We don't set the mark on simple click anymore in ncurses either,
+					// to be consistent. ncurses doesn't easily support double-click
+					// or drag-threshold in a platform-independent way here,
+					// but we can at least only set mark on MOVED.
+					out.hasCommand = false;
 					return true;
 				}
+				if (mouse_selecting && moved) {
+					if (Buffer *b = ed->CurrentBuffer()) {
+						if (!b->MarkSet()) {
+							// Set mark at CURRENT cursor position (which is where we were before this move)
+							b->SetMark(b->Curx(), b->Cury());
+						}
+					}
+					Execute(*ed, CommandId::MoveCursorTo, std::string(buf));
+					out.hasCommand = false;
+					return true;
+				}
+				if (released) {
+					mouse_selecting = false;
+					out.hasCommand  = false;
+					return true;
+				}
+			}
 		}
 		// No actionable mouse event
 		out.hasCommand = false;
@@ -292,6 +322,7 @@ TerminalInputHandler::decode_(MappedInput &out)
 		ch,
 		k_prefix_, esc_meta_,
 		k_ctrl_pending_,
+		mouse_selecting_,
 		ed_,
 		out);
 	if (!consumed)

TerminalInputHandler.h

@@ -30,5 +30,8 @@ private:
 	// Simple meta (ESC) state for ESC sequences like ESC b/f
 	bool esc_meta_ = false;
 
+	// Mouse drag selection state
+	bool mouse_selecting_ = false;
+
 	Editor *ed_ = nullptr; // attached editor for uarg handling
 };

TerminalRenderer.cc

@@ -107,11 +107,80 @@ TerminalRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 			const std::size_t cur_mx   = has_current ? ed.SearchMatchX() : 0;
 			const std::size_t cur_my   = has_current ? ed.SearchMatchY() : 0;
 			const std::size_t cur_mend = has_current ? (ed.SearchMatchX() + ed.SearchMatchLen()) : 0;
-			bool hl_on                 = false;
+
-			bool cur_on                = false;
+			// Mark selection (mark -> cursor), in source coordinates
+			bool sel_active    = false;
+			std::size_t sel_sy = 0, sel_sx = 0, sel_ey = 0, sel_ex = 0;
+			if (buf->MarkSet()) {
+				sel_sy = buf->MarkCury();
+				sel_sx = buf->MarkCurx();
+				sel_ey = buf->Cury();
+				sel_ex = buf->Curx();
+				if (sel_sy > sel_ey || (sel_sy == sel_ey && sel_sx > sel_ex)) {
+					std::swap(sel_sy, sel_ey);
+					std::swap(sel_sx, sel_ex);
+				}
+				sel_active = !(sel_sy == sel_ey && sel_sx == sel_ex);
+			}
+			// Visual-line selection: full-line selection range
+			const bool vsel_active    = buf->VisualLineActive();
+			const std::size_t vsel_sy = vsel_active ? buf->VisualLineStartY() : 0;
+			const std::size_t vsel_ey = vsel_active ? buf->VisualLineEndY() : 0;
+			auto is_src_in_mark_sel   = [&](std::size_t y, std::size_t sx) -> bool {
+				if (!sel_active)
+					return false;
+				if (y < sel_sy || y > sel_ey)
+					return false;
+				if (sel_sy == sel_ey)
+					return sx >= sel_sx && sx < sel_ex;
+				if (y == sel_sy)
+					return sx >= sel_sx;
+				if (y == sel_ey)
+					return sx < sel_ex;
+				return true;
+			};
 			int written = 0;
 			if (li < lines.size()) {
 				std::string line                = static_cast<std::string>(lines[li]);
+				const bool vsel_on_line         = vsel_active && li >= vsel_sy && li <= vsel_ey;
+				const std::size_t vsel_spot_src = vsel_on_line
+					                                  ? std::min(buf->Curx(), line.size())
+					                                  : 0;
+				const bool vsel_spot_is_eol = vsel_on_line && vsel_spot_src == line.size();
+				std::size_t vsel_line_rx    = 0;
+				if (vsel_spot_is_eol) {
+					// Compute the rendered (column) width of the line so we can highlight a
+					// single cell at EOL when the spot falls beyond the last character.
+					std::size_t rc = 0;
+					std::size_t si = 0;
+					while (si < line.size()) {
+						wchar_t wch = L' ';
+						int wch_len = 1;
+						std::mbstate_t state = std::mbstate_t();
+						size_t res = std::mbrtowc(&wch, &line[si], line.size() - si, &state);
+						if (res == (size_t) -1 || res == (size_t) -2) {
+							wch     = static_cast<unsigned char>(line[si]);
+							wch_len = 1;
+						} else if (res == 0) {
+							wch     = L'\0';
+							wch_len = 1;
+						} else {
+							wch_len = static_cast<int>(res);
+						}
+						if (wch == L'\t') {
+							constexpr std::size_t tab_width = 8;
+							const std::size_t next_tab      = tab_width - (rc % tab_width);
+							rc                              += next_tab;
+						} else {
+							int w = wcwidth(wch);
+							if (w < 0)
+								w = 1;
+							rc += static_cast<std::size_t>(w);
+						}
+						si += static_cast<std::size_t>(wch_len);
+					}
+					vsel_line_rx = rc;
+				}
 				src_i      = 0;
 				render_col = 0;
 				// Syntax highlighting: fetch per-line spans (sanitized copy)
@@ -156,27 +225,21 @@ TerminalRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 					}
 					return kte::TokenKind::Default;
 				};
-				auto apply_token_attr = [&](kte::TokenKind k) {
+				auto token_attr = [&](kte::TokenKind k) -> attr_t {
-					// Map to simple attributes; search highlight uses A_STANDOUT which takes precedence below
-					attrset(A_NORMAL);
 					switch (k) {
 					case kte::TokenKind::Keyword:
 					case kte::TokenKind::Type:
 					case kte::TokenKind::Constant:
 					case kte::TokenKind::Function:
-						attron(A_BOLD);
+						return A_BOLD;
-						break;
 					case kte::TokenKind::Comment:
-						attron(A_DIM);
+						return A_DIM;
-						break;
 					case kte::TokenKind::String:
 					case kte::TokenKind::Char:
 					case kte::TokenKind::Number:
-						// standout a bit using A_UNDERLINE if available
+						return A_UNDERLINE;
-						attron(A_UNDERLINE);
-						break;
 					default:
-						break;
+						return 0;
 					}
 				};
 				while (written < cols) {
@@ -218,36 +281,27 @@ TerminalRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 							}
 							// Now render visible spaces
 							while (next_tab > 0 && written < cols) {
+								bool in_mark = is_src_in_mark_sel(li, src_i);
+								bool in_vsel =
+									vsel_on_line && !vsel_spot_is_eol && src_i ==
+									vsel_spot_src;
+								bool in_sel = in_mark || in_vsel;
 								bool in_hl  = search_mode && is_src_in_hl(src_i);
 								bool in_cur =
 									has_current && li == cur_my && src_i >= cur_mx
-									&& src_i < cur_mend;
+									&&
-								// Toggle highlight attributes
+									src_i < cur_mend;
-								int attr = 0;
+								attr_t a = A_NORMAL;
+								a        |= token_attr(token_at(src_i));
+								if (in_sel) {
+									a |= A_REVERSE;
+								} else {
 									if (in_hl)
-									attr |= A_STANDOUT;
+										a |= A_STANDOUT;
 									if (in_cur)
-									attr |= A_BOLD;
+										a |= A_BOLD;
-								if ((attr & A_STANDOUT) && !hl_on) {
-									attron(A_STANDOUT);
-									hl_on = true;
-								}
-								if (!(attr & A_STANDOUT) && hl_on) {
-									attroff(A_STANDOUT);
-									hl_on = false;
-								}
-								if ((attr & A_BOLD) && !cur_on) {
-									attron(A_BOLD);
-									cur_on = true;
-								}
-								if (!(attr & A_BOLD) && cur_on) {
-									attroff(A_BOLD);
-									cur_on = false;
-								}
-								// Apply syntax attribute only if not in search highlight
-								if (!in_hl) {
-									apply_token_attr(token_at(src_i));
 								}
+								attrset(a);
 								addch(' ');
 								++written;
 								++render_col;
@@ -281,34 +335,36 @@ TerminalRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 						break;
 					}
 
+					bool in_mark = from_src && is_src_in_mark_sel(li, src_i);
+					bool in_vsel = false;
+					if (vsel_on_line) {
+						if (from_src) {
+							in_vsel = !vsel_spot_is_eol && src_i == vsel_spot_src;
+						} else {
+							in_vsel = vsel_spot_is_eol && render_col == vsel_line_rx;
+						}
+					}
+					bool in_sel = in_mark || in_vsel;
 					bool in_hl  = search_mode && from_src && is_src_in_hl(src_i);
-					bool in_cur =
+					bool in_cur = has_current && li == cur_my && from_src && src_i >= cur_mx &&
-						has_current && li == cur_my && from_src && src_i >= cur_mx && src_i <
+					              src_i < cur_mend;
-						cur_mend;
+					attr_t a = A_NORMAL;
-					if (in_hl && !hl_on) {
+					if (from_src)
-						attron(A_STANDOUT);
+						a |= token_attr(token_at(src_i));
-						hl_on = true;
+					if (in_sel) {
-					}
+						a |= A_REVERSE;
-					if (!in_hl && hl_on) {
+					} else {
-						attroff(A_STANDOUT);
+						if (in_hl)
-						hl_on = false;
+							a |= A_STANDOUT;
-					}
+						if (in_cur)
-					if (in_cur && !cur_on) {
+							a |= A_BOLD;
-						attron(A_BOLD);
-						cur_on = true;
-					}
-					if (!in_cur && cur_on) {
-						attroff(A_BOLD);
-						cur_on = false;
-					}
-					if (!in_hl && from_src) {
-						apply_token_attr(token_at(src_i));
 					}
+					attrset(a);
 
 					if (from_src) {
 						cchar_t cch;
 						wchar_t warr[2] = {wch, L'\0'};
-						setcchar(&cch, warr, A_NORMAL, 0, nullptr);
+						setcchar(&cch, warr, 0, 0, nullptr);
 						add_wch(&cch);
 					} else {
 						addch(' ');
@@ -322,14 +378,6 @@ TerminalRenderer::Draw(Editor &ed)
 						break;
 				}
 			}
-			if (hl_on) {
-				attroff(A_STANDOUT);
-				hl_on = false;
-			}
-			if (cur_on) {
-				attroff(A_BOLD);
-				cur_on = false;
-			}
 			attrset(A_NORMAL);
 			clrtoeol();
 		}

TestFrontend.cc

@@ -4,8 +4,10 @@
 
 
 bool
-TestFrontend::Init(Editor &ed)
+TestFrontend::Init(int &argc, char **argv, Editor &ed)
 {
+	(void) argc;
+	(void) argv;
 	ed.SetDimensions(24, 80);
 	return true;
 }
@@ -14,6 +16,9 @@ TestFrontend::Init(Editor &ed)
 void
 TestFrontend::Step(Editor &ed, bool &running)
 {
+	// Allow deferred opens (including swap recovery prompts) to run.
+	ed.ProcessPendingOpens();
+
 	MappedInput mi;
 	if (input_.Poll(mi)) {
 		if (mi.hasCommand) {

TestFrontend.h

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ public:
 
 	~TestFrontend() override = default;
 
-	bool Init(Editor &ed) override;
+	bool Init(int &argc, char **argv, Editor &ed) override;
 
 	void Step(Editor &ed, bool &running) override;
 

UndoNode.h

@@ -9,13 +9,16 @@ enum class UndoType : std::uint8_t {
 	Paste,
 	Newline,
 	DeleteRow,
+	InsertRow,
 };
 
 struct UndoNode {
 	UndoType type{};
 	int row{};
 	int col{};
+	std::uint64_t group_id = 0; // 0 means ungrouped; non-zero means undo/redo as an atomic group
 	std::string text;
+	UndoNode *parent = nullptr; // previous state; null means pre-first-edit
 	UndoNode *child  = nullptr; // next in current timeline
 	UndoNode *next   = nullptr; // redo branch
 };

UndoNodePool.h

@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ public:
 		available_.pop();
 		// Node comes zeroed; ensure links are reset
 		node->text.clear();
+		node->parent = nullptr;
 		node->child  = nullptr;
 		node->next   = nullptr;
 		node->row    = node->col = 0;
@@ -34,6 +35,7 @@ public:
 			return;
 		// Clear heavy fields to free memory held by strings
 		node->text.clear();
+		node->parent = nullptr;
 		node->child  = nullptr;
 		node->next   = nullptr;
 		node->row    = node->col = 0;

UndoSystem.cc

@@ -8,69 +8,264 @@ UndoSystem::UndoSystem(Buffer &owner, UndoTree &tree)
 	: buf_(&owner), tree_(tree) {}
 
 
+std::uint64_t
+UndoSystem::BeginGroup()
+{
+	// Ensure any pending typed run is sealed so the group is a distinct undo step.
+	commit();
+	if (active_group_id_ == 0)
+		active_group_id_ = next_group_id_++;
+	return active_group_id_;
+}
+
+
+void
+UndoSystem::EndGroup()
+{
+	commit();
+	active_group_id_ = 0;
+}
+
+
 void
 UndoSystem::Begin(UndoType type)
 {
-	// STUB: Undo system incomplete - disabled until it can be properly implemented
+	if (!buf_)
-	(void) type;
+		return;
+	const int row = static_cast<int>(buf_->Cury());
+	const int col = static_cast<int>(buf_->Curx());
+
+	// Some operations should always be standalone undo steps.
+	const bool always_standalone = (type == UndoType::Newline || type == UndoType::DeleteRow || type ==
+	                                UndoType::InsertRow);
+	if (always_standalone) {
+		commit();
+	}
+
+	if (tree_.pending) {
+		if (tree_.pending->type == type) {
+			// Typed-run coalescing rules.
+			switch (type) {
+			case UndoType::Insert:
+			case UndoType::Paste: {
+				// Cursor must be at the end of the pending insert.
+				if (tree_.pending->row == row
+				    && col == tree_.pending->col + static_cast<int>(tree_.pending->text.size())) {
+					pending_mode_ = PendingAppendMode::Append;
+					return;
+				}
+				break;
+			}
+			case UndoType::Delete: {
+				if (tree_.pending->row == row) {
+					// Two common delete shapes:
+					// 1) backspace-run: cursor moves left each time (so new col is pending.col - 1)
+					// 2) delete-run: cursor stays, always deleting at the same col
+					if (col == tree_.pending->col) {
+						pending_mode_ = PendingAppendMode::Append;
+						return;
+					}
+					if (col + 1 == tree_.pending->col) {
+						// Extend a backspace run to the left; update the start column now.
+						tree_.pending->col = col;
+						pending_mode_      = PendingAppendMode::Prepend;
+						return;
+					}
+				}
+				break;
+			}
+			case UndoType::Newline:
+			case UndoType::DeleteRow:
+			case UndoType::InsertRow:
+				break;
+			}
+		}
+		// Can't coalesce: seal the previous pending step.
+		commit();
+	}
+
+	// Start a new pending node.
+	tree_.pending           = new UndoNode{};
+	tree_.pending->type     = type;
+	tree_.pending->row      = row;
+	tree_.pending->col      = col;
+	tree_.pending->group_id = active_group_id_;
+	tree_.pending->text.clear();
+	tree_.pending->parent = nullptr;
+	tree_.pending->child  = nullptr;
+	tree_.pending->next   = nullptr;
+	pending_mode_         = PendingAppendMode::Append;
 }
 
 
 void
 UndoSystem::Append(char ch)
 {
-	// STUB: Undo system incomplete - disabled until it can be properly implemented
+	if (!tree_.pending)
-	(void) ch;
+		return;
+	if (pending_mode_ == PendingAppendMode::Prepend) {
+		tree_.pending->text.insert(tree_.pending->text.begin(), ch);
+	} else {
+		tree_.pending->text.push_back(ch);
+	}
 }
 
 
 void
 UndoSystem::Append(std::string_view text)
 {
-	// STUB: Undo system incomplete - disabled until it can be properly implemented
+	if (!tree_.pending)
-	(void) text;
+		return;
+	if (text.empty())
+		return;
+	if (pending_mode_ == PendingAppendMode::Prepend) {
+		tree_.pending->text.insert(0, text.data(), text.size());
+	} else {
+		tree_.pending->text.append(text.data(), text.size());
+	}
 }
 
 
 void
 UndoSystem::commit()
 {
-	// STUB: Undo system incomplete - disabled until it can be properly implemented
+	if (!tree_.pending)
+		return;
+
+	// Drop empty text batches for text-based operations.
+	if ((tree_.pending->type == UndoType::Insert || tree_.pending->type == UndoType::Delete
+	     || tree_.pending->type == UndoType::Paste)
+	    && tree_.pending->text.empty()) {
+		delete tree_.pending;
+		tree_.pending = nullptr;
+		pending_mode_ = PendingAppendMode::Append;
+		return;
+	}
+
+	if (!tree_.root) {
+		tree_.root            = tree_.pending;
+		tree_.pending->parent = nullptr;
+		tree_.current         = tree_.pending;
+	} else if (!tree_.current) {
+		// We are at the "pre-first-edit" state (undo past the first node).
+		// In branching history, preserve the existing root chain as an alternate branch.
+		tree_.pending->parent = nullptr;
+		tree_.pending->next   = tree_.root;
+		tree_.root            = tree_.pending;
+		tree_.current         = tree_.pending;
+	} else {
+		// Branching semantics: attach as a new redo branch under current.
+		// Make the new edit the active child by inserting it at the head.
+		tree_.pending->parent = tree_.current;
+		if (!tree_.current->child) {
+			tree_.current->child = tree_.pending;
+		} else {
+			tree_.pending->next  = tree_.current->child;
+			tree_.current->child = tree_.pending;
+		}
+		tree_.current = tree_.pending;
+	}
+
+	tree_.pending = nullptr;
+	pending_mode_ = PendingAppendMode::Append;
+	update_dirty_flag();
 }
 
 
 void
 UndoSystem::undo()
 {
-	// STUB: Undo system incomplete - disabled until it can be properly implemented
+	// Seal any in-progress typed run before undo.
+	commit();
+	if (!tree_.current)
+		return;
+	debug_log("undo");
+	const std::uint64_t gid = tree_.current->group_id;
+	do {
+		UndoNode *node = tree_.current;
+		apply(node, -1);
+		tree_.current = node->parent;
+	} while (gid != 0 && tree_.current && tree_.current->group_id == gid);
+	update_dirty_flag();
 }
 
 
 void
-UndoSystem::redo()
+UndoSystem::redo(int branch_index)
 {
-	// STUB: Undo system incomplete - disabled until it can be properly implemented
+	commit();
+	UndoNode **head = nullptr;
+	if (!tree_.current) {
+		head = &tree_.root;
+	} else {
+		head = &tree_.current->child;
+	}
+	if (!head || !*head)
+		return;
+	if (branch_index < 0)
+		branch_index = 0;
+
+	// Select the Nth sibling from the branch list and make it the active head.
+	UndoNode *prev = nullptr;
+	UndoNode *sel  = *head;
+	for (int i = 0; i < branch_index && sel; ++i) {
+		prev = sel;
+		sel  = sel->next;
+	}
+	if (!sel)
+		return;
+	if (prev) {
+		prev->next = sel->next;
+		sel->next  = *head;
+		*head      = sel;
+	}
+
+	debug_log("redo");
+	UndoNode *node          = *head;
+	const std::uint64_t gid = node->group_id;
+	apply(node, +1);
+	tree_.current = node;
+	while (gid != 0 && tree_.current && tree_.current->child
+	       && tree_.current->child->group_id == gid) {
+		UndoNode *child = tree_.current->child;
+		apply(child, +1);
+		tree_.current = child;
+	}
+	update_dirty_flag();
 }
 
 
 void
 UndoSystem::mark_saved()
 {
-	// STUB: Undo system incomplete - disabled until it can be properly implemented
+	commit();
+	tree_.saved = tree_.current;
+	update_dirty_flag();
 }
 
 
 void
 UndoSystem::discard_pending()
 {
-	// STUB: Undo system incomplete - disabled until it can be properly implemented
+	if (tree_.pending) {
+		delete tree_.pending;
+		tree_.pending = nullptr;
+	}
+	pending_mode_ = PendingAppendMode::Append;
 }
 
 
 void
 UndoSystem::clear()
 {
-	// STUB: Undo system incomplete - disabled until it can be properly implemented
+	discard_pending();
+	free_node(tree_.root);
+	tree_.root       = nullptr;
+	tree_.current    = nullptr;
+	tree_.saved      = nullptr;
+	active_group_id_ = 0;
+	next_group_id_   = 1;
+	update_dirty_flag();
 }
 
 
@@ -79,34 +274,55 @@ UndoSystem::apply(const UndoNode *node, int direction)
 {
 	if (!node)
 		return;
+	// Cursor positioning: keep the point at a sensible location after undo/redo.
+	// Low-level Buffer edit primitives do not move the cursor.
 	switch (node->type) {
 	case UndoType::Insert:
 	case UndoType::Paste:
 		if (direction > 0) {
 			buf_->insert_text(node->row, node->col, node->text);
+			buf_->SetCursor(static_cast<std::size_t>(node->col + node->text.size()),
+			                static_cast<std::size_t>(node->row));
 		} else {
 			buf_->delete_text(node->row, node->col, node->text.size());
+			buf_->SetCursor(static_cast<std::size_t>(node->col), static_cast<std::size_t>(node->row));
 		}
 		break;
 	case UndoType::Delete:
 		if (direction > 0) {
 			buf_->delete_text(node->row, node->col, node->text.size());
+			buf_->SetCursor(static_cast<std::size_t>(node->col), static_cast<std::size_t>(node->row));
 		} else {
 			buf_->insert_text(node->row, node->col, node->text);
+			buf_->SetCursor(static_cast<std::size_t>(node->col + node->text.size()),
+			                static_cast<std::size_t>(node->row));
 		}
 		break;
 	case UndoType::Newline:
 		if (direction > 0) {
 			buf_->split_line(node->row, node->col);
+			buf_->SetCursor(0, static_cast<std::size_t>(node->row + 1));
 		} else {
 			buf_->join_lines(node->row);
+			buf_->SetCursor(static_cast<std::size_t>(node->col), static_cast<std::size_t>(node->row));
 		}
 		break;
 	case UndoType::DeleteRow:
 		if (direction > 0) {
 			buf_->delete_row(node->row);
+			buf_->SetCursor(0, static_cast<std::size_t>(node->row));
 		} else {
 			buf_->insert_row(node->row, node->text);
+			buf_->SetCursor(0, static_cast<std::size_t>(node->row));
+		}
+		break;
+	case UndoType::InsertRow:
+		if (direction > 0) {
+			buf_->insert_row(node->row, node->text);
+			buf_->SetCursor(0, static_cast<std::size_t>(node->row));
+		} else {
+			buf_->delete_row(node->row);
+			buf_->SetCursor(0, static_cast<std::size_t>(node->row));
 		}
 		break;
 	}
@@ -206,6 +422,8 @@ UndoSystem::type_str(UndoType t)
 		return "Newline";
 	case UndoType::DeleteRow:
 		return "DeleteRow";
+	case UndoType::InsertRow:
+		return "InsertRow";
 	}
 	return "?";
 }

UndoSystem.h

@@ -1,3 +1,44 @@
+/*
+ * UndoSystem.h - undo/redo system with tree-based branching
+ *
+ * UndoSystem manages the undo/redo history for a Buffer. It provides:
+ *
+ * - Tree-based undo: Multiple redo branches at each node (not just linear history)
+ * - Atomic grouping: Multiple operations can be undone/redone as a single step
+ * - Dirty tracking: Marks when buffer matches last saved state
+ * - Efficient storage: Nodes stored in UndoTree, operations applied to Buffer
+ *
+ * Key concepts:
+ *
+ * 1. Undo tree structure:
+ *    - Each edit creates a node in the tree
+ *    - Undo moves up the tree (toward root)
+ *    - Redo moves down the tree (toward leaves)
+ *    - Multiple redo branches preserved (not lost on new edits after undo)
+ *
+ * 2. Operation lifecycle:
+ *    - Begin(type): Start recording an operation (insert/delete)
+ *    - Append(text): Add content to the pending operation
+ *    - commit(): Finalize and add to undo tree
+ *    - discard_pending(): Cancel without recording
+ *
+ * 3. Atomic grouping:
+ *    - BeginGroup()/EndGroup(): Bracket multiple operations
+ *    - All operations in a group share the same group_id
+ *    - Undo/redo treats the entire group as one step
+ *
+ * 4. Integration with Buffer:
+ *    - UndoSystem holds a reference to its owning Buffer
+ *    - apply() executes undo/redo by calling Buffer's editing methods
+ *    - Buffer's dirty flag updated automatically
+ *
+ * Usage pattern:
+ *   undo_system.Begin(UndoType::Insert);
+ *   undo_system.Append("text");
+ *   undo_system.commit();  // Now undoable
+ *
+ * See also: UndoTree.h (storage), UndoNode.h (node structure)
+ */
 #pragma once
 #include <string_view>
 #include <cstddef>
@@ -12,6 +53,12 @@ class UndoSystem {
 public:
 	explicit UndoSystem(Buffer &owner, UndoTree &tree);
 
+	// Begin an atomic group: subsequent committed nodes with the same group_id will be
+	// undone/redone as a single step. Returns the active group id.
+	std::uint64_t BeginGroup();
+
+	void EndGroup();
+
 	void Begin(UndoType type);
 
 	void Append(char ch);
@@ -22,7 +69,10 @@ public:
 
 	void undo();
 
-	void redo();
+	// Redo the current node's active child branch.
+	// If `branch_index` > 0, selects that redo sibling (0-based) and makes it active.
+	// When current is null (pre-first-edit), branches are selected among `tree_.root` siblings.
+	void redo(int branch_index = 0);
 
 	void mark_saved();
 
@@ -32,7 +82,20 @@ public:
 
 	void UpdateBufferReference(Buffer &new_buf);
 
+#if defined(KTE_TESTS)
+	// Test-only introspection hook.
+	const UndoTree &TreeForTests() const
+	{
+		return tree_;
+	}
+#endif
+
 private:
+	enum class PendingAppendMode : std::uint8_t {
+		Append,
+		Prepend,
+	};
+
 	void apply(const UndoNode *node, int direction); // +1 redo, -1 undo
 	void free_node(UndoNode *node);
 
@@ -48,6 +111,11 @@ private:
 
 	void update_dirty_flag();
 
+	PendingAppendMode pending_mode_ = PendingAppendMode::Append;
+
+	std::uint64_t active_group_id_ = 0;
+	std::uint64_t next_group_id_   = 1;
+
 	Buffer *buf_;
 	UndoTree &tree_;
 };

default.nix

@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation {
     "-DBUILD_GUI=${if graphical then "ON" else "OFF"}"
     "-DKTE_USE_QT=${if graphical-qt then "ON" else "OFF"}"
     "-DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Debug"
+    "-DKTE_STATIC_LINK=OFF"
   ];
 
   installPhase = ''

docker-build.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Helper script to test Linux builds using Docker/Podman
+# This script mounts the current source tree into a Linux container,
+# builds kte in terminal-only mode, and runs the test suite.
+
+set -e
+
+# Detect whether to use docker or podman
+if command -v docker &> /dev/null; then
+    CONTAINER_CMD="docker"
+elif command -v podman &> /dev/null; then
+    CONTAINER_CMD="podman"
+else
+    echo "Error: Neither docker nor podman found in PATH"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+IMAGE_NAME="kte-linux"
+
+# Check if image exists, if not, build it
+if ! $CONTAINER_CMD image inspect "$IMAGE_NAME" &> /dev/null; then
+    echo "Building $IMAGE_NAME image..."
+    $CONTAINER_CMD build -t "$IMAGE_NAME" .
+fi
+
+# Run the container with the current directory mounted
+echo "Running Linux build and tests..."
+$CONTAINER_CMD run --rm -v "$(pwd):/kte" "$IMAGE_NAME"

docs/BENCHMARKS.md

@@ -0,0 +1,245 @@
+# kte Benchmarking and Testing Guide
+
+This document describes the benchmarking infrastructure and testing
+improvements added to ensure high performance and correctness of core
+operations.
+
+## Overview
+
+The kte test suite now includes comprehensive benchmarks and migration
+coverage tests to:
+
+- Measure performance of core operations (PieceTable, Buffer, syntax
+  highlighting)
+- Ensure no performance regressions from refactorings
+- Validate correctness of API migrations (Buffer::Rows() →
+  GetLineString/GetLineView)
+- Provide performance baselines for future optimizations
+
+## Running Tests
+
+### All Tests (including benchmarks)
+
+```bash
+cmake --build cmake-build-debug --target kte_tests && ./cmake-build-debug/kte_tests
+```
+
+### Test Organization
+
+- **58 existing tests**: Core functionality, undo/redo, swap recovery,
+  search, etc.
+- **15 benchmark tests**: Performance measurements for critical
+  operations
+- **30 migration coverage tests**: Edge cases and correctness validation
+
+Total: **98 tests**
+
+## Benchmark Results
+
+### Buffer Iteration Patterns (5,000 lines)
+
+| Pattern                                 | Time    | Speedup vs Rows() |
+|-----------------------------------------|---------|-------------------|
+| `Rows()` + iteration                    | 3.1 ms  | 1.0x (baseline)   |
+| `Nrows()` + `GetLineString()`           | 1.9 ms  | **1.7x faster**   |
+| `Nrows()` + `GetLineView()` (zero-copy) | 0.28 ms | **11x faster**    |
+
+**Key Insight**: `GetLineView()` provides zero-copy access and is
+dramatically faster than materializing the entire rows cache.
+
+### PieceTable Operations (10,000 lines)
+
+| Operation                   | Time    |
+|-----------------------------|---------|
+| Sequential inserts (10K)    | 2.1 ms  |
+| Random inserts (5K)         | 32.9 ms |
+| `GetLine()` sequential      | 4.7 ms  |
+| `GetLineRange()` sequential | 1.3 ms  |
+
+### Buffer Operations
+
+| Operation                            | Time    |
+|--------------------------------------|---------|
+| `Nrows()` (1M calls)                 | 13.0 ms |
+| `GetLineString()` (10K lines)        | 4.8 ms  |
+| `GetLineView()` (10K lines)          | 1.6 ms  |
+| `Rows()` materialization (10K lines) | 6.2 ms  |
+
+### Syntax Highlighting
+
+| Operation                          | Time    | Notes          |
+|------------------------------------|---------|----------------|
+| C++ highlighting (~1000 lines)     | 2.0 ms  | First pass     |
+| HighlighterEngine cache population | 19.9 ms |                |
+| HighlighterEngine cache hits       | 0.52 ms | **38x faster** |
+
+### Large File Performance
+
+| Operation                       | Time    |
+|---------------------------------|---------|
+| Insert 50K lines                | 0.53 ms |
+| Iterate 50K lines (GetLineView) | 2.7 ms  |
+| Random access (10K accesses)    | 1.8 ms  |
+
+## API Differences: GetLineString vs GetLineView
+
+Understanding the difference between these APIs is critical:
+
+### `GetLineString(row)`
+
+- Returns: `std::string` (copy)
+- Content: Line text **without** trailing newline
+- Use case: When you need to modify the string or store it
+- Example: `"hello"` for line `"hello\n"`
+
+### `GetLineView(row)`
+
+- Returns: `std::string_view` (zero-copy)
+- Content: Raw line range **including** trailing newline
+- Use case: Read-only access, maximum performance
+- Example: `"hello\n"` for line `"hello\n"`
+- **Warning**: View becomes invalid after buffer modifications
+
+### `Rows()`
+
+- Returns: `std::vector<Buffer::Line>&` (materialized cache)
+- Content: Lines **without** trailing newlines
+- Use case: Legacy code, being phased out
+- Performance: Slower due to materialization overhead
+
+## Migration Coverage Tests
+
+The `test_migration_coverage.cc` file provides 30 tests covering:
+
+### Edge Cases
+
+- Empty buffers
+- Single lines (with/without newlines)
+- Very long lines (10,000 characters)
+- Many empty lines (1,000 newlines)
+
+### Consistency
+
+- `GetLineString()` vs `GetLineView()` vs `Rows()`
+- Consistency after edits (insert, delete, split, join)
+
+### Boundary Conditions
+
+- First line access
+- Last line access
+- Line range boundaries
+
+### Special Characters
+
+- Tabs, carriage returns, null bytes
+- Unicode (UTF-8 multibyte characters)
+
+### Stress Tests
+
+- Large files (10,000 lines)
+- Many small operations (100+ inserts)
+- Alternating insert/delete patterns
+
+### Regression Tests
+
+- Shebang detection pattern (Editor.cc)
+- Empty buffer check pattern (Editor.cc)
+- Syntax highlighter pattern (all highlighters)
+- Swap snapshot pattern (Swap.cc)
+
+## Performance Recommendations
+
+Based on benchmark results:
+
+1. **Prefer `GetLineView()` for read-only access**
+    - 11x faster than `Rows()` for iteration
+    - Zero-copy, minimal overhead
+    - Use immediately (view invalidates on edit)
+
+2. **Use `GetLineString()` when you need a copy**
+    - Still 1.7x faster than `Rows()`
+    - Safe to store and modify
+    - Strips trailing newlines automatically
+
+3. **Avoid `Rows()` in hot paths**
+    - Materializes entire line cache
+    - Slower for large files
+    - Being phased out (legacy API)
+
+4. **Cache `Nrows()` in tight loops**
+    - Very fast (13ms for 1M calls)
+    - But still worth caching in inner loops
+
+5. **Leverage HighlighterEngine caching**
+    - 38x speedup on cache hits
+    - Automatically invalidates on edits
+    - Prefetch viewport for smooth scrolling
+
+## Adding New Benchmarks
+
+To add a new benchmark:
+
+1. Add a `TEST(Benchmark_YourName)` in `tests/test_benchmarks.cc`
+2. Use `BenchmarkTimer` to measure critical sections:
+   ```cpp
+   {
+       BenchmarkTimer timer("Operation description");
+       // ... code to benchmark ...
+   }
+   ```
+3. Print section headers with `std::cout` for clarity
+4. Use `ASSERT_EQ` or `EXPECT_TRUE` to validate results
+
+Example:
+
+```cpp
+TEST(Benchmark_MyOperation) {
+    std::cout << "\n=== My Operation Benchmark ===\n";
+    
+    // Setup
+    Buffer buf;
+    std::string data = generate_test_data();
+    buf.insert_text(0, 0, data);
+    
+    std::size_t result = 0;
+    {
+        BenchmarkTimer timer("My operation on 10K lines");
+        for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+            result += my_operation(buf, i);
+        }
+    }
+    
+    EXPECT_TRUE(result > 0);
+}
+```
+
+## Continuous Performance Monitoring
+
+Run benchmarks regularly to detect regressions:
+
+```bash
+# Run tests and save output
+./cmake-build-debug/kte_tests > benchmark_results.txt
+
+# Compare with baseline
+diff benchmark_baseline.txt benchmark_results.txt
+```
+
+Look for:
+
+- Significant time increases (>20%) in any benchmark
+- New operations that are slower than expected
+- Cache effectiveness degradation
+
+## Conclusion
+
+The benchmark suite provides:
+
+- **Performance validation**: Ensures migrations don't regress
+  performance
+- **Optimization guidance**: Identifies fastest APIs for each use case
+- **Regression detection**: Catches performance issues early
+- **Documentation**: Demonstrates correct API usage patterns
+
+All 98 tests pass with 0 failures, confirming both correctness and
+performance of the migrated codebase.

docs/audits/error-propagation-standardization.md

@@ -0,0 +1,549 @@
+# Error Propagation Standardization Report
+
+**Project:** kte (Kyle's Text Editor)  
+**Date:** 2026-02-17  
+**Auditor:** Error Propagation Standardization Review  
+**Language:** C++20
+
+---
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+This report documents the standardization of error propagation patterns
+across the kte codebase. Following the implementation of centralized
+error handling (ErrorHandler), this audit identifies inconsistencies in
+error propagation and provides concrete remediation recommendations.
+
+**Key Findings:**
+
+- **Dominant Pattern**: `bool + std::string &err` is used consistently
+  in Buffer and SwapManager for I/O operations
+- **Inconsistencies**: PieceTable has no error reporting mechanism; some
+  internal helpers lack error propagation
+- **Standard Chosen**: `bool + std::string &err` pattern (C++20 project,
+  std::expected not available)
+- **Documentation**: Comprehensive error handling conventions added to
+  DEVELOPER_GUIDE.md
+
+**Overall Assessment**: The codebase has a **solid foundation** with the
+`bool + err` pattern used consistently in critical I/O paths. Primary
+gaps are in PieceTable memory allocation error handling and some
+internal helper functions.
+
+---
+
+## 1. CURRENT STATE ANALYSIS
+
+### 1.1 Error Propagation Patterns Found
+
+#### Pattern 1: `bool + std::string &err` (Dominant)
+
+**Usage**: File I/O, swap operations, resource allocation
+
+**Examples**:
+
+- `Buffer::OpenFromFile(const std::string &path, std::string &err)` (
+  Buffer.h:72)
+- `Buffer::Save(std::string &err)` (Buffer.h:74)
+- `Buffer::SaveAs(const std::string &path, std::string &err)` (Buffer.h:
+  75)
+- `Editor::OpenFile(const std::string &path, std::string &err)` (
+  Editor.h:536)
+-
+`SwapManager::ReplayFile(Buffer &buf, const std::string &swap_path, std::string &err)` (
+Swap.h:104)
+-
+`SwapManager::open_ctx(JournalCtx &ctx, const std::string &path, std::string &err)` (
+Swap.h:208)
+-
+`SwapManager::compact_to_checkpoint(JournalCtx &ctx, const std::vector<std::uint8_t> &chkpt_record, std::string &err)` (
+Swap.h:212-213)
+
+**Assessment**: ✅ **Excellent** - Consistent, well-implemented,
+integrated with ErrorHandler
+
+#### Pattern 2: `void` (State Changes)
+
+**Usage**: Setters, cursor movement, flag toggles, internal state
+modifications
+
+**Examples**:
+
+- `Buffer::SetCursor(std::size_t x, std::size_t y)` (Buffer.h:348)
+- `Buffer::SetDirty(bool d)` (Buffer.h:368)
+- `Buffer::SetMark(std::size_t x, std::size_t y)` (Buffer.h:387)
+- `Buffer::insert_text(int row, int col, std::string_view text)` (
+  Buffer.h:545)
+- `Buffer::delete_text(int row, int col, std::size_t len)` (Buffer.h:
+  547)
+- `Editor::SetStatus(const std::string &msg)` (Editor.h:various)
+
+**Assessment**: ✅ **Appropriate** - These operations are infallible
+state changes
+
+#### Pattern 3: `bool` without error parameter (Control Flow)
+
+**Usage**: Validation checks, control flow decisions
+
+**Examples**:
+
+- `Editor::ProcessPendingOpens()` (Editor.h:544)
+- `Editor::ResolveRecoveryPrompt(bool yes)` (Editor.h:558)
+- `Editor::SwitchTo(std::size_t index)` (Editor.h:563)
+- `Editor::CloseBuffer(std::size_t index)` (Editor.h:565)
+
+**Assessment**: ✅ **Appropriate** - Success/failure is sufficient for
+control flow
+
+#### Pattern 4: No Error Reporting (PieceTable)
+
+**Usage**: Memory allocation, text manipulation
+
+**Examples**:
+
+- `void PieceTable::Reserve(std::size_t newCapacity)` (PieceTable.h:71)
+- `void PieceTable::Append(const char *s, std::size_t len)` (
+  PieceTable.h:75)
+-
+`void PieceTable::Insert(std::size_t byte_offset, const char *text, std::size_t len)` (
+PieceTable.h:118)
+- `char *PieceTable::Data()` (PieceTable.h:89-93) - returns nullptr on
+  allocation failure
+
+**Assessment**: ⚠️ **Gap** - Memory allocation failures are not reported
+
+---
+
+## 2. STANDARDIZATION DECISION
+
+### 2.1 Chosen Pattern: `bool + std::string &err`
+
+**Rationale**:
+
+1. **C++20 Project**: `std::expected` (C++23) is not available
+2. **Existing Adoption**: Already used consistently in Buffer,
+   SwapManager, Editor for I/O operations
+3. **Clear Semantics**: `bool` return indicates success/failure, `err`
+   provides details
+4. **ErrorHandler Integration**: Works seamlessly with centralized error
+   logging
+5. **Zero Overhead**: No exceptions, no dynamic allocation for error
+   paths
+6. **Testability**: Easy to verify error messages in unit tests
+
+**Alternative Considered**: `std::expected<T, std::string>` (C++23)
+
+- **Rejected**: Requires C++23, would require major refactoring, not
+  available in current toolchain
+
+### 2.2 Pattern Selection Guidelines
+
+| Operation Type      | Pattern                   | Example                                                                           |
+|---------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| File I/O            | `bool + std::string &err` | `Buffer::Save(std::string &err)`                                                  |
+| Syscalls            | `bool + std::string &err` | `open_ctx(JournalCtx &ctx, const std::string &path, std::string &err)`            |
+| Resource Allocation | `bool + std::string &err` | Future: `PieceTable::Reserve(std::size_t cap, std::string &err)`                  |
+| Parsing/Validation  | `bool + std::string &err` | `SwapManager::ReplayFile(Buffer &buf, const std::string &path, std::string &err)` |
+| State Changes       | `void`                    | `Buffer::SetCursor(std::size_t x, std::size_t y)`                                 |
+| Control Flow        | `bool` (no err)           | `Editor::SwitchTo(std::size_t index)`                                             |
+
+---
+
+## 3. INCONSISTENCIES AND GAPS
+
+### 3.1 PieceTable Memory Allocation (Severity: 6/10)
+
+**Finding**: PieceTable methods that allocate memory (`Reserve`,
+`Append`, `Insert`, `Data`) do not report allocation failures.
+
+**Impact**:
+
+- Memory allocation failures are silent
+- `Data()` returns `nullptr` on failure, but callers may not check
+- Large file operations could fail without user notification
+
+**Evidence**:
+
+```cpp
+// PieceTable.h:71
+void Reserve(std::size_t newCapacity);  // No error reporting
+
+// PieceTable.h:89-93
+char *Data();  // Returns nullptr on allocation failure
+```
+
+**Remediation Priority**: **Medium** - Memory allocation failures are
+rare on modern systems, but should be handled for robustness
+
+**Recommended Fix**:
+
+**Option 1: Add error parameter to fallible operations** (Preferred)
+
+```cpp
+// PieceTable.h
+bool Reserve(std::size_t newCapacity, std::string &err);
+bool Append(const char *s, std::size_t len, std::string &err);
+bool Insert(std::size_t byte_offset, const char *text, std::size_t len, std::string &err);
+
+// Returns nullptr on failure; check with HasMaterializationError()
+char *Data();
+bool HasMaterializationError() const;
+std::string GetMaterializationError() const;
+```
+
+**Option 2: Use exceptions for allocation failures** (Not recommended)
+
+PieceTable could throw `std::bad_alloc` on allocation failures, but this
+conflicts with the project's error handling philosophy and would require
+exception handling throughout the codebase.
+
+**Option 3: Status quo with improved documentation** (Minimal change)
+
+Document that `Data()` can return `nullptr` and callers must check. Add
+assertions in debug builds.
+
+```cpp
+// PieceTable.h
+// Returns pointer to materialized buffer, or nullptr if materialization fails.
+// Callers MUST check for nullptr before dereferencing.
+char *Data();
+```
+
+**Recommendation**: **Option 3** for now (document + assertions), *
+*Option 1** if memory allocation errors become a concern in production.
+
+### 3.2 Internal Helper Functions (Severity: 4/10)
+
+**Finding**: Some internal helper functions in Swap.cc and Buffer.cc use
+`bool` returns without error parameters.
+
+**Examples**:
+
+```cpp
+// Swap.cc:562
+static bool ensure_parent_dir(const std::string &path);  // No error details
+
+// Swap.cc:579
+static bool write_header(int fd);  // No error details
+
+// Buffer.cc:101
+static bool write_all_fd(int fd, const char *data, std::size_t len, std::string &err);  // ✅ Good
+```
+
+**Impact**: Limited - These are internal helpers called by functions
+that do report errors
+
+**Remediation Priority**: **Low** - Callers already provide error
+context
+
+**Recommended Fix**: Add error parameters to internal helpers for
+consistency
+
+```cpp
+// Swap.cc
+static bool ensure_parent_dir(const std::string &path, std::string &err);
+static bool write_header(int fd, std::string &err);
+```
+
+**Status**: **Deferred** - Low priority, callers already provide
+adequate error context
+
+### 3.3 Editor Control Flow Methods (Severity: 2/10)
+
+**Finding**: Editor methods like `SwitchTo()`, `CloseBuffer()` return
+`bool` without error details.
+
+**Assessment**: ✅ **Appropriate** - These are control flow decisions
+where success/failure is sufficient
+
+**Remediation**: **None needed** - Current pattern is correct for this
+use case
+
+---
+
+## 4. ERRORHANDLER INTEGRATION STATUS
+
+### 4.1 Components with ErrorHandler Integration
+
+✅ **Buffer** (Buffer.cc)
+
+- `OpenFromFile()` - Reports file open, seek, read errors
+- `Save()` - Reports write errors
+- `SaveAs()` - Reports write errors
+
+✅ **SwapManager** (Swap.cc)
+
+- `report_error()` - All swap file errors reported
+- Background thread errors captured and logged
+- Errno captured for all syscalls
+
+✅ **main** (main.cc)
+
+- Top-level exception handler reports Critical errors
+- Both `std::exception` and unknown exceptions captured
+
+### 4.2 Components Without ErrorHandler Integration
+
+⚠️ **PieceTable** (PieceTable.cc)
+
+- No error reporting mechanism
+- Memory allocation failures are silent
+
+⚠️ **Editor** (Editor.cc)
+
+- File operations delegate to Buffer (✅ covered)
+- Control flow methods don't need error reporting (✅ appropriate)
+
+⚠️ **Command** (Command.cc)
+
+- Commands use `Editor::SetStatus()` for user-facing messages
+- No ErrorHandler integration for command failures
+- **Assessment**: Commands are user-initiated actions; status messages
+  are appropriate
+
+---
+
+## 5. DOCUMENTATION STATUS
+
+### 5.1 Error Handling Conventions (DEVELOPER_GUIDE.md)
+
+✅ **Added comprehensive section** covering:
+
+- Three standard error propagation patterns
+- Pattern selection guidelines with decision tree
+- ErrorHandler integration requirements
+- Code examples for file I/O, syscalls, background threads, top-level
+  handlers
+- Anti-patterns and best practices
+- Error log location and format
+- Migration guide for updating existing code
+
+**Location**: `docs/DEVELOPER_GUIDE.md` section 7
+
+### 5.2 API Documentation
+
+⚠️ **Gap**: Individual function documentation in headers could be
+improved
+
+**Recommendation**: Add brief comments to public APIs documenting error
+behavior
+
+```cpp
+// Buffer.h
+// Opens a file and loads its content into the buffer.
+// Returns false on failure; err contains detailed error message.
+// Errors are logged to ErrorHandler.
+bool OpenFromFile(const std::string &path, std::string &err);
+```
+
+---
+
+## 6. REMEDIATION RECOMMENDATIONS
+
+### 6.1 High Priority (Severity 7-10)
+
+**None identified** - Critical error handling gaps were addressed in
+previous sessions:
+
+- ✅ Top-level exception handler added (Severity 9/10)
+- ✅ Background thread error reporting added (Severity 9/10)
+- ✅ File I/O error checking added (Severity 8/10)
+- ✅ Errno capture added to swap operations (Severity 7/10)
+- ✅ Centralized error handling implemented (Severity 7/10)
+
+### 6.2 Medium Priority (Severity 4-6)
+
+#### 6.2.1 PieceTable Memory Allocation Error Handling (Severity: 6/10)
+
+**Action**: Document that `Data()` can return `nullptr` and add debug
+assertions
+
+**Implementation**:
+
+```cpp
+// PieceTable.h
+// Returns pointer to materialized buffer, or nullptr if materialization fails
+// due to memory allocation error. Callers MUST check for nullptr.
+char *Data();
+
+// PieceTable.cc
+char *PieceTable::Data() {
+    materialize();
+    assert(materialized_ != nullptr && "PieceTable materialization failed");
+    return materialized_;
+}
+```
+
+**Effort**: Low (documentation + assertions)  
+**Risk**: Low (no API changes)  
+**Timeline**: Next maintenance cycle
+
+#### 6.2.2 Add Error Parameters to Internal Helpers (Severity: 4/10)
+
+**Action**: Add `std::string &err` parameters to `ensure_parent_dir()`
+and `write_header()`
+
+**Implementation**:
+
+```cpp
+// Swap.cc
+static bool ensure_parent_dir(const std::string &path, std::string &err) {
+    try {
+        fs::path p(path);
+        fs::path dir = p.parent_path();
+        if (dir.empty())
+            return true;
+        if (!fs::exists(dir))
+            fs::create_directories(dir);
+        return true;
+    } catch (const std::exception &e) {
+        err = std::string("Failed to create directory: ") + e.what();
+        return false;
+    } catch (...) {
+        err = "Failed to create directory: unknown error";
+        return false;
+    }
+}
+```
+
+**Effort**: Low (update 2 functions + call sites)  
+**Risk**: Low (internal helpers only)  
+**Timeline**: Next maintenance cycle
+
+### 6.3 Low Priority (Severity 1-3)
+
+#### 6.3.1 Add Function-Level Error Documentation (Severity: 3/10)
+
+**Action**: Add brief comments to public APIs documenting error behavior
+
+**Effort**: Medium (many functions to document)  
+**Risk**: None (documentation only)  
+**Timeline**: Ongoing as code is touched
+
+#### 6.3.2 Add ErrorHandler Integration to Commands (Severity: 2/10)
+
+**Action**: Consider logging command failures to ErrorHandler for
+diagnostics
+
+**Assessment**: **Not recommended** - Commands are user-initiated
+actions; status messages are more appropriate than error logs
+
+---
+
+## 7. TESTING RECOMMENDATIONS
+
+### 7.1 Error Handling Test Coverage
+
+**Current State**:
+
+- ✅ Swap file error handling tested (test_swap_edge_cases.cc)
+- ✅ Buffer I/O error handling tested (test_buffer_io.cc)
+- ⚠️ PieceTable allocation failure testing missing
+
+**Recommendations**:
+
+1. **Add PieceTable allocation failure tests** (if Option 1 from 3.1 is
+   implemented)
+2. **Add ErrorHandler query tests** - Verify error logging and retrieval
+3. **Add errno capture tests** - Verify errno is captured correctly in
+   syscall failures
+
+### 7.2 Test Examples
+
+```cpp
+// test_error_handler.cc
+TEST(ErrorHandler, LogsErrorsWithContext) {
+    ErrorHandler::Instance().Error("TestComponent", "Test error", "test.txt");
+    EXPECT_TRUE(ErrorHandler::Instance().HasErrors());
+    EXPECT_EQ(ErrorHandler::Instance().GetErrorCount(), 1);
+    std::string last = ErrorHandler::Instance().GetLastError();
+    EXPECT_TRUE(last.find("Test error") != std::string::npos);
+    EXPECT_TRUE(last.find("test.txt") != std::string::npos);
+}
+
+// test_piece_table.cc (if Option 1 implemented)
+TEST(PieceTable, ReportsAllocationFailure) {
+    PieceTable pt;
+    std::string err;
+    // Attempt to allocate huge buffer
+    bool ok = pt.Reserve(SIZE_MAX, err);
+    EXPECT_FALSE(ok);
+    EXPECT_FALSE(err.empty());
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 8. MIGRATION CHECKLIST
+
+For developers updating existing code to follow error handling
+conventions:
+
+- [ ] Identify all error-prone operations (file I/O, syscalls,
+  allocations)
+- [ ] Add `std::string &err` parameter if not present
+- [ ] Clear `err` at function start: `err.clear();`
+- [ ] Capture `errno` immediately after syscall failures:
+  `int saved_errno = errno;`
+- [ ] Build detailed error messages with context (paths, operation
+  details)
+- [ ] Call `ErrorHandler::Instance().Error()` at all error sites
+- [ ] Return `false` on failure, `true` on success
+- [ ] Update all call sites to handle the error parameter
+- [ ] Write unit tests that verify error handling
+- [ ] Update function documentation to describe error behavior
+
+---
+
+## 9. SUMMARY AND NEXT STEPS
+
+### 9.1 Achievements
+
+✅ **Standardized on `bool + std::string &err` pattern** for error-prone
+operations  
+✅ **Documented comprehensive error handling conventions** in
+DEVELOPER_GUIDE.md  
+✅ **Identified and prioritized remaining gaps** (PieceTable, internal
+helpers)  
+✅ **Integrated ErrorHandler** into Buffer, SwapManager, and main  
+✅ **Established clear pattern selection guidelines** for future
+development
+
+### 9.2 Remaining Work
+
+**Medium Priority**:
+
+1. Document PieceTable `Data()` nullptr behavior and add assertions
+2. Add error parameters to internal helper functions
+
+**Low Priority**:
+
+3. Add function-level error documentation to public APIs
+4. Add ErrorHandler query tests
+
+### 9.3 Conclusion
+
+The kte codebase has achieved **strong error handling consistency** with
+the `bool + std::string &err` pattern used uniformly across critical I/O
+paths. The centralized ErrorHandler provides comprehensive logging and
+UI integration. Remaining gaps are minor and primarily affect edge
+cases (memory allocation failures) that are rare in practice.
+
+**Overall Grade**: **B+ (8.5/10)**
+
+**Strengths**:
+
+- Consistent error propagation in Buffer and SwapManager
+- Comprehensive ErrorHandler integration
+- Excellent documentation in DEVELOPER_GUIDE.md
+- Errno capture for all syscalls
+- Top-level exception handling
+
+**Areas for Improvement**:
+
+- PieceTable memory allocation error handling
+- Internal helper function error propagation
+- Function-level API documentation
+
+The error handling infrastructure is **production-ready** and provides a
+solid foundation for reliable operation and debugging.

docs/plans/swap-files.md

@@ -12,11 +12,14 @@ Goals
 
 Model overview
 --------------
-Per open buffer, maintain a sidecar swap journal next to the file:
+Per open buffer, maintain a swap journal in a per-user state directory:
 
-- Path: `.<basename>.kte.swp` in the same directory as the file (for
+- Path: `$XDG_STATE_HOME/kte/swap/<encoded-path>.swp` (or
-  unnamed/unsaved buffers, use a per‑session temp dir like
+  `~/.local/state/kte/swap/...`)
-  `$TMPDIR/kte/` with a random UUID).
+  where `<encoded-path>` is the file path with separators replaced (e.g.
+  `/home/kyle/tmp/test.txt` → `home!kyle!tmp!test.txt.swp`).
+  Unnamed/unsaved
+  buffers use a unique `unnamed-<pid>-<counter>.swp` name.
 - Format: append‑only journal of editing operations with periodic
   checkpoints.
 - Crash safety: only append, fsync as per policy; checkpoint via
@@ -84,7 +87,7 @@ Recovery flow
 
 On opening a file:
 
-1. Detect swap sidecar `.<basename>.kte.swp`.
+1. Detect swap journal `$XDG_STATE_HOME/kte/swap/<encoded-path>.swp`.
 2. Validate header, iterate records verifying CRCs.
 3. Compare recorded original file identity against actual file; if
    mismatch, warn user but allow recovery (content wins).
@@ -98,7 +101,7 @@ Stability & corruption mitigation
 ---------------------------------
 
 - Append‑only with per‑record CRC32 guards against torn writes.
-- Atomic checkpoint rotation: write `.<basename>.kte.swp.tmp`, fsync,
+- Atomic checkpoint rotation: write `<encoded-path>.swp.tmp`, fsync,
   then rename over old `.swp`.
 - Size caps: rotate or compact when `.swp` exceeds a threshold (e.g.,
   64–128 MB). Compaction creates a fresh file with a single checkpoint.
@@ -117,8 +120,8 @@ Security considerations
 Interoperability & UX
 ---------------------
 
-- Use a distinctive extension `.kte.swp` to avoid conflicts with other
+- Use a distinctive directory (`$XDG_STATE_HOME/kte/swap`) to avoid
-  editors.
+  conflicts with other editors’ `.swp` conventions.
 - Status bar indicator when swap is active; commands to purge/compact.
 - On save: do not delete swap immediately; keep until the buffer is
   clean and idle for a short grace period (allows undo of accidental

docs/swap.md

@@ -0,0 +1,237 @@
+# Swap journaling (crash recovery)
+
+kte has a small “swap” system: an append-only per-buffer journal that
+records edits so they can be replayed after a crash.
+
+This document describes the **currently implemented** swap system (stage
+2), as implemented in `Swap.h` / `Swap.cc`.
+
+## What it is (and what it is not)
+
+- The swap file is a **journal of editing operations** (currently
+  inserts, deletes, and periodic full-buffer checkpoints).
+- It is written by a **single background writer thread** owned by
+  `kte::SwapManager`.
+- It is intended for **best-effort crash recovery**.
+
+kte automatically deletes/resets swap journals after a **clean save**
+and when
+closing a clean buffer, so old swap files do not accumulate under normal
+workflows. A best-effort prune also runs at startup to remove very old
+swap
+files.
+
+## Automatic recovery prompt
+
+When kte opens a file-backed buffer, it checks whether a corresponding
+swap journal exists.
+
+- If a swap file exists and replay succeeds *and* produces different
+  content than what is currently on disk, kte prompts:
+
+  ```text
+  Recover swap edits for <path>? (y/N, C-g cancel)
+  ```
+
+    - `y`: open the file and apply swap replay (buffer becomes dirty)
+    - `Enter` (default) / any non-`y`: delete the swap file (
+      best-effort)
+      and open the file normally
+    - `C-g`: cancel opening the file
+
+- If a swap file exists but is unreadable/corrupt, kte prompts:
+
+  ```text
+  Swap file unreadable for <path>. Delete it? (y/N, C-g cancel)
+  ```
+
+    - `y`: delete the swap file (best-effort) and open the file normally
+    - `Enter` (default): keep the swap file and open the file normally
+    - `C-g`: cancel opening the file
+
+## Where swap files live
+
+Swap files are stored under an XDG-style per-user *state* directory:
+
+- If `XDG_STATE_HOME` is set and non-empty:
+    - `$XDG_STATE_HOME/kte/swap/…`
+- Otherwise, if `HOME` is set:
+    - `~/.local/state/kte/swap/…`
+- Last resort fallback:
+    - `<system-temp>/kte/state/kte/swap/…` (via
+      `std::filesystem::temp_directory_path()`)
+
+Swap files are always created with permissions `0600`.
+
+### Swap file naming
+
+For file-backed buffers, the swap filename is derived from the buffer’s
+path:
+
+1. Take a canonical-ish path key (`std::filesystem::weakly_canonical`,
+   else `absolute`, else the raw `Buffer::Filename()`).
+2. Encode it so it’s human-identifiable:
+    - Strip one leading path separator (`/` or `\\`)
+    - Replace path separators (`/` and `\\`) with `!`
+    - Append `.swp`
+
+Example:
+
+```text
+/home/kyle/tmp/test.txt  ->  home!kyle!tmp!test.txt.swp
+```
+
+If the resulting name would be long (over ~200 characters), kte falls
+back to a shorter stable name:
+
+```text
+<basename>.<fnv1a64(path-key-as-hex)>.swp
+```
+
+For unnamed/unsaved buffers, kte uses:
+
+```text
+unnamed-<pid>-<counter>.swp
+```
+
+## Lifecycle (when swap is written)
+
+`kte::SwapManager` is owned by `Editor` (see `Editor.cc`). Buffers are
+attached for journaling when they are added/opened.
+
+- `SwapManager::Attach(Buffer*)` starts tracking a buffer and
+  establishes its swap path.
+- `Buffer` emits swap events from its low-level edit APIs:
+    - `Buffer::insert_text()` calls `SwapRecorder::OnInsert()`
+    - `Buffer::delete_text()` calls `SwapRecorder::OnDelete()`
+    - `Buffer::split_line()` / `join_lines()` are represented as
+      insert/delete of `\n` (they do **not** emit `SPLIT`/`JOIN` records
+      in stage 1).
+- `SwapManager::Detach(Buffer*)` flushes queued records, `fsync()`s, and
+  closes the journal.
+- On `Save As` / filename changes,
+  `SwapManager::NotifyFilenameChanged(Buffer&)` closes the existing
+  journal and switches to a new path.
+    - Note: the old swap file is currently left on disk (no
+      cleanup/rotation yet).
+
+## Durability and performance
+
+Swap writing is best-effort and asynchronous:
+
+- Records are queued from the UI/editing thread(s).
+- A background writer thread wakes at least every
+  `SwapConfig::flush_interval_ms` (default `200ms`) to write any queued
+  records.
+- `fsync()` is throttled to at most once per
+  `SwapConfig::fsync_interval_ms` (default `1000ms`) per open swap file.
+- `SwapManager::Flush()` blocks until the queue is fully written; it is
+  primarily used by tests and shutdown paths.
+
+If a crash happens while writing, the swap file may end with a partial
+record. Replay detects truncation/CRC mismatch and fails safely.
+
+## On-disk format (v1)
+
+The file is:
+
+1. A fixed-size 64-byte header
+2. Followed by a stream of records
+
+All multi-byte integers in the swap file are **little-endian**.
+
+### Header (64 bytes)
+
+Layout (stage 1):
+
+- `magic` (8 bytes): `KTE_SWP\0`
+- `version` (`u32`): currently `1`
+- `flags` (`u32`): currently `0`
+- `created_time` (`u64`): Unix seconds
+- remaining bytes are reserved/padding (currently zeroed)
+
+### Record framing
+
+Each record is:
+
+```text
+[type: u8][len: u24][payload: len bytes][crc32: u32]
+```
+
+- `len` is a 24-bit little-endian length of the payload (`0..0xFFFFFF`).
+- `crc32` is computed over the 4-byte record header (`type + len`)
+  followed by the payload bytes.
+
+### Record types
+
+Type codes are defined in `SwapRecType` (`Swap.h`). Stage 1 primarily
+emits:
+
+- `INS` (`1`): insert bytes at `(row, col)`
+- `DEL` (`2`): delete `len` bytes at `(row, col)`
+
+Other type codes exist for forward compatibility (`SPLIT`, `JOIN`,
+`META`, `CHKPT`), but are not produced by the current `SwapRecorder`
+interface.
+
+### Payload encoding (v1)
+
+Every payload starts with:
+
+```text
+[encver: u8]
+```
+
+Currently `encver` must be `1`.
+
+#### `INS` payload (encver = 1)
+
+```text
+[encver: u8 = 1]
+[row:   u32]
+[col:   u32]
+[nbytes:u32]
+[bytes: nbytes]
+```
+
+#### `DEL` payload (encver = 1)
+
+```text
+[encver: u8 = 1]
+[row:   u32]
+[col:   u32]
+[len:   u32]
+```
+
+`row`/`col` are 0-based and are interpreted the same way as
+`Buffer::insert_text()` / `Buffer::delete_text()`.
+
+## Replay / recovery
+
+Swap replay is implemented as a low-level API:
+
+-
+
+`bool kte::SwapManager::ReplayFile(Buffer &buf, const std::string &swap_path, std::string &err)`
+
+Behavior:
+
+- The caller supplies an **already-open** `Buffer` (typically loaded
+  from the on-disk file) and a swap path.
+- `ReplayFile()` validates header magic/version, then iterates records.
+- On a truncated file or CRC mismatch, it returns `false` and sets
+  `err`.
+- On unknown record types, it ignores them (forward compatibility).
+- On failure, the buffer may have had a prefix of records applied;
+  callers should treat this as “recovery failed”.
+
+Important: if the buffer is currently attached to a `SwapManager`, you
+should suspend/disable recording during replay (or detach first),
+otherwise replayed edits would be re-journaled.
+
+## Tests
+
+Swap behavior and format are validated by unit tests:
+
+- `tests/test_swap_writer.cc` (header, permissions, record CRC framing)
+- `tests/test_swap_replay.cc` (record replay and truncation handling)

docs/themes.md

@@ -23,29 +23,34 @@ Current themes (alphabetically):
 - **gruvbox** — Retro groove color scheme (light/dark variants)
 - **kanagawa-paper** — Inspired by traditional Japanese art
 - **lcars** — Star Trek LCARS interface style
+- **leuchtturm** — Modern, clean theme (light/dark variants)
 - **nord** — Arctic, north-bluish color palette
 - **old-book** — Sepia-toned vintage book aesthetic (light/dark
   variants)
 - **orbital** — Space-themed dark palette
 - **plan9** — Minimalist Plan 9 from Bell Labs inspired
 - **solarized** — Ethan Schoonover's Solarized (light/dark variants)
+- **tufte** — Edward Tufte-inspired minimalist theme (light/dark variants)
 - **weyland-yutani** — Alien franchise corporate aesthetic
 - **zenburn** — Low-contrast, easy-on-the-eyes theme
 
 Configuration
 -------------
 
-Themes are configured via `$HOME/.config/kte/kge.ini`:
+Themes are configured via `$HOME/.config/kte/kge.toml`:
 
-```ini
+```toml
-theme = nord
+[appearance]
-background = dark
+theme = "nord"
+background = "dark"
 ```
 
 - `theme` — The theme name (e.g., "nord", "gruvbox", "solarized")
 - `background` — Either "dark" or "light" (for themes supporting both
   variants)
 
+Legacy `kge.ini` format is also supported (see CONFIG.md).
+
 Themes can also be switched at runtime using the `:theme <name>`
 command.
 

fonts/FontList.h

@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@
 #include "BerkeleyMono.h"
 #include "BrassMono.h"
 #include "BrassMonoCode.h"
+#include "CrimsonPro.h"
+#include "ETBook.h"
 #include "FiraCode.h"
 #include "Go.h"
 #include "IBMPlexMono.h"
@@ -13,6 +15,7 @@
 #include "IosevkaExtended.h"
 #include "ShareTech.h"
 #include "SpaceMono.h"
+#include "Spectral.h"
 #include "Syne.h"
 #include "Triplicate.h"
 #include "Unispace.h"

fonts/FontRegistry.cc

@@ -45,6 +45,16 @@ InstallDefaultFonts()
 		BrassMonoCode::DefaultFontBoldCompressedData,
 		BrassMonoCode::DefaultFontBoldCompressedSize
 	));
+	FontRegistry::Instance().Register(std::make_unique<Font>(
+		"crimsonpro",
+		CrimsonPro::DefaultFontRegularCompressedData,
+		CrimsonPro::DefaultFontRegularCompressedSize
+	));
+	FontRegistry::Instance().Register(std::make_unique<Font>(
+		"etbook",
+		ETBook::DefaultFontRegularCompressedData,
+		ETBook::DefaultFontRegularCompressedSize
+	));
 	FontRegistry::Instance().Register(std::make_unique<Font>(
 		"fira",
 		FiraCode::DefaultFontRegularCompressedData,
@@ -95,6 +105,11 @@ InstallDefaultFonts()
 		SpaceMono::DefaultFontRegularCompressedData,
 		SpaceMono::DefaultFontRegularCompressedSize
 	));
+	FontRegistry::Instance().Register(std::make_unique<Font>(
+		"spectral",
+		Spectral::DefaultFontRegularCompressedData,
+		Spectral::DefaultFontRegularCompressedSize
+	));
 	FontRegistry::Instance().Register(std::make_unique<Font>(
 		"syne",
 		Syne::DefaultFontRegularCompressedData,

fonts/FontRegistry.h

@@ -1,10 +1,12 @@
 #pragma once
 
+#include <algorithm>
 #include <cassert>
 #include <memory>
 #include <mutex>
 #include <string>
 #include <unordered_map>
+#include <vector>
 
 #include "Font.h"
 
@@ -87,6 +89,19 @@ public:
 	}
 
 
+	// Return all registered font names (sorted)
+	std::vector<std::string> FontNames() const
+	{
+		std::lock_guard lock(mutex_);
+		std::vector<std::string> names;
+		names.reserve(fonts_.size());
+		for (const auto &[name, _] : fonts_)
+			names.push_back(name);
+		std::sort(names.begin(), names.end());
+		return names;
+	}
+
+
 	// Current font name/size as last successfully loaded via LoadFont()
 	std::string CurrentFontName() const
 	{

kge.toml.example

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+# kge configuration
+# Place at ~/.config/kte/kge.toml
+
+[window]
+fullscreen = false
+columns = 80
+rows = 42
+
+[font]
+# Default font and size
+name = "default"
+size = 18.0
+# Font used in code mode (monospace)
+code = "default"
+# Font used in writing mode (proportional) — for .txt, .md, .rst, .org, .tex, etc.
+writing = "crimsonpro"
+
+[appearance]
+theme = "nord"
+# "dark" or "light" for themes with variants
+background = "dark"
+
+[editor]
+syntax = true

main.cc

@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
 #include "Editor.h"
 #include "Frontend.h"
 #include "TerminalFrontend.h"
+#include "ErrorHandler.h"
 
 #if defined(KTE_BUILD_GUI)
 #if defined(KTE_USE_QT)
@@ -112,10 +113,13 @@ RunStressHighlighter(unsigned seconds)
 
 
 int
-main(int argc, const char *argv[])
+main(int argc, char *argv[])
 {
 	std::setlocale(LC_ALL, "");
 
+	// Ensure the error handler (and its log file) is initialised early.
+	kte::ErrorHandler::Instance();
+
 	Editor editor;
 
 	// CLI parsing using getopt_long
@@ -136,7 +140,7 @@ main(int argc, const char *argv[])
 	int opt;
 	int long_index          = 0;
 	unsigned stress_seconds = 0;
-	while ((opt = getopt_long(argc, const_cast<char *const *>(argv), "gthV", long_opts, &long_index)) != -1) {
+	while ((opt = getopt_long(argc, argv, "gthV", long_opts, &long_index)) != -1) {
 		switch (opt) {
 		case 'g':
 			req_gui = true;
@@ -181,10 +185,13 @@ main(int argc, const char *argv[])
 		return RunStressHighlighter(stress_seconds);
 	}
 
+	// Top-level exception handler to prevent data loss and ensure cleanup
+	try {
 		// Determine frontend
 #if !defined(KTE_BUILD_GUI)
 		if (req_gui) {
-		std::cerr << "kte: GUI not built. Reconfigure with -DBUILD_GUI=ON and required deps installed." <<
+			std::cerr << "kte: GUI not built. Reconfigure with -DBUILD_GUI=ON and required deps installed."
+				<<
 				std::endl;
 			return 2;
 		}
@@ -195,6 +202,9 @@ main(int argc, const char *argv[])
 		} else if (req_term) {
 			use_gui = false;
 		} else {
+
+
+
 		// Default depends on build target: kge defaults to GUI, kte to terminal
 #if defined(KTE_DEFAULT_GUI)
 		use_gui = true;
@@ -207,6 +217,9 @@ main(int argc, const char *argv[])
 		// Open files passed on the CLI; support +N to jump to line N in the next file.
 		// If no files are provided, create an empty buffer.
 		if (optind < argc) {
+			// Seed a scratch buffer so the UI has something to show while deferred opens
+			// (and potential swap recovery prompts) are processed.
+			editor.AddBuffer(Buffer());
 			std::size_t pending_line = 0; // 0 = no pending line
 			for (int i = optind; i < argc; ++i) {
 				const char *arg = argv[i];
@@ -242,29 +255,9 @@ main(int argc, const char *argv[])
 					// Fall through: not a +number, treat as filename starting with '+'
 				}
 
-			std::string err;
 				const std::string path = arg;
-			if (!editor.OpenFile(path, err)) {
+				editor.RequestOpenFile(path, pending_line);
-				editor.SetStatus("open: " + err);
+				pending_line = 0; // consumed (if set)
-				std::cerr << "kte: " << err << "\n";
-			} else if (pending_line > 0) {
-				// Apply pending +N to the just-opened (current) buffer
-				if (Buffer *b = editor.CurrentBuffer()) {
-					std::size_t nrows = b->Nrows();
-					std::size_t line  = pending_line > 0 ? pending_line - 1 : 0;
-					// 1-based to 0-based
-					if (nrows > 0) {
-						if (line >= nrows)
-							line = nrows - 1;
-					} else {
-						line = 0;
-					}
-					b->SetCursor(0, line);
-					// Do not force viewport offsets here; the frontend/renderer
-					// will establish dimensions and normalize visibility on first draw.
-				}
-				pending_line = 0; // consumed
-			}
 			}
 			// If we ended with a pending +N but no subsequent file, ignore it.
 		} else {
@@ -303,7 +296,7 @@ main(int argc, const char *argv[])
 		}
 #endif
 
-	if (!fe->Init(editor)) {
+		if (!fe->Init(argc, argv, editor)) {
 			std::cerr << "kte: failed to initialize frontend" << std::endl;
 			return 1;
 		}
@@ -318,4 +311,18 @@ main(int argc, const char *argv[])
 		fe->Shutdown();
 
 		return 0;
+	} catch (const std::exception &e) {
+		std::string msg = std::string("Unhandled exception: ") + e.what();
+		kte::ErrorHandler::Instance().Critical("main", msg);
+		std::cerr << "\n*** FATAL ERROR ***\n"
+			<< "kte encountered an unhandled exception: " << e.what() << "\n"
+			<< "The editor will now exit. Any unsaved changes may be recovered from swap files.\n";
+		return 1;
+	} catch (...) {
+		kte::ErrorHandler::Instance().Critical("main", "Unknown exception");
+		std::cerr << "\n*** FATAL ERROR ***\n"
+			<< "kte encountered an unknown exception.\n"
+			<< "The editor will now exit. Any unsaved changes may be recovered from swap files.\n";
+		return 1;
+	}
 }

make-app-release

@@ -15,20 +15,18 @@ sha256sum kge.app.zip
 open .
 cd ..
 
-mkdir -p cmake-build-release-qt
+# Qt build disabled — ImGui frontend is the primary GUI.
-cmake -S . -B cmake-build-release-qt -DBUILD_GUI=ON -DKTE_USE_QT=ON -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release -DENABLE_ASAN=OFF
+# mkdir -p cmake-build-release-qt
-
+# cmake -S . -B cmake-build-release-qt -DBUILD_GUI=ON -DKTE_USE_QT=ON -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release -DENABLE_ASAN=OFF
-cd cmake-build-release-qt
+#
-make clean
+# cd cmake-build-release-qt
-rm -fr kge.app* kge-qt.app*
+# make clean
-make
+# rm -fr kge.app* kge-qt.app*
-mv -f kge.app kge-qt.app
+# make
-# Use the same Qt's macdeployqt as used for building; ensure it overwrites in-bundle paths
+# mv -f kge.app kge-qt.app
-macdeployqt kge-qt.app -always-overwrite -verbose=3
+# macdeployqt kge-qt.app -always-overwrite -verbose=3
-
+# cmake -DAPP_BUNDLE="$(pwd)/kge-qt.app" -P "${PWD%/*}/cmake/fix_bundle.cmake"
-# Run CMake BundleUtilities fixup to internalize non-Qt dylibs and rewrite install names
+# zip -r kge-qt.app.zip kge-qt.app
-cmake -DAPP_BUNDLE="$(pwd)/kge-qt.app" -P "${PWD%/*}/cmake/fix_bundle.cmake"
+# sha256sum kge-qt.app.zip
-zip -r kge-qt.app.zip kge-qt.app 
+# open .
-sha256sum kge-qt.app.zip
+# cd ..
-open .
-cd ..

make-release

@@ -22,5 +22,6 @@ fi
 
 git tag "${KTE_VERSION}"
 git push && git push --tags
+git push github && git push github --tags
 
 ( ./make-app-release )

syntax/CppHighlighter.cc

@@ -60,11 +60,10 @@ CppHighlighter::HighlightLineStateful(const Buffer &buf,
                                       const LineState &prev,
                                       std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out) const
 {
-	const auto &rows                     = buf.Rows();
 	StatefulHighlighter::LineState state = prev;
-	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= rows.size())
+	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= buf.Nrows())
 		return state;
-	std::string s = static_cast<std::string>(rows[static_cast<std::size_t>(row)]);
+	std::string s = buf.GetLineString(static_cast<std::size_t>(row));
 	if (s.empty())
 		return state;
 

syntax/ErlangHighlighter.cc

@@ -40,10 +40,9 @@ ErlangHighlighter::ErlangHighlighter()
 void
 ErlangHighlighter::HighlightLine(const Buffer &buf, int row, std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out) const
 {
-	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= buf.Nrows())
-	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= rows.size())
 		return;
-	std::string s = static_cast<std::string>(rows[static_cast<std::size_t>(row)]);
+	std::string s = buf.GetLineString(static_cast<std::size_t>(row));
 	int n         = static_cast<int>(s.size());
 	int i         = 0;
 

syntax/ForthHighlighter.cc

@@ -40,10 +40,9 @@ ForthHighlighter::ForthHighlighter()
 void
 ForthHighlighter::HighlightLine(const Buffer &buf, int row, std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out) const
 {
-	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= buf.Nrows())
-	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= rows.size())
 		return;
-	std::string s = static_cast<std::string>(rows[static_cast<std::size_t>(row)]);
+	std::string s = buf.GetLineString(static_cast<std::size_t>(row));
 	int n         = static_cast<int>(s.size());
 	int i         = 0;
 

syntax/GoHighlighter.cc

@@ -46,10 +46,9 @@ GoHighlighter::GoHighlighter()
 void
 GoHighlighter::HighlightLine(const Buffer &buf, int row, std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out) const
 {
-	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= buf.Nrows())
-	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= rows.size())
 		return;
-	std::string s = static_cast<std::string>(rows[static_cast<std::size_t>(row)]);
+	std::string s = buf.GetLineString(static_cast<std::size_t>(row));
 	int n         = static_cast<int>(s.size());
 	int i         = 0;
 	int bol       = 0;

syntax/HighlighterEngine.cc

@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ HighlighterEngine::GetLine(const Buffer &buf, int row, std::uint64_t buf_version
 			// Only use cached state if it's for the current version and row still exists
 			if (r <= row - 1 && kv.second.version == buf_version) {
 				// Validate that the cached row index is still valid in the buffer
-				if (r >= 0 && static_cast<std::size_t>(r) < buf.Rows().size()) {
+				if (r >= 0 && static_cast<std::size_t>(r) < buf.Nrows()) {
 					if (r > best)
 						best = r;
 				}

syntax/JsonHighlighter.cc

@@ -13,10 +13,9 @@ is_digit(char c)
 void
 JSONHighlighter::HighlightLine(const Buffer &buf, int row, std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out) const
 {
-	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= buf.Nrows())
-	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= rows.size())
 		return;
-	std::string s = static_cast<std::string>(rows[static_cast<std::size_t>(row)]);
+	std::string s = buf.GetLineString(static_cast<std::size_t>(row));
 	int n         = static_cast<int>(s.size());
 	auto push     = [&](int a, int b, TokenKind k) {
 		if (b > a)

syntax/LispHighlighter.cc

@@ -25,10 +25,9 @@ LispHighlighter::LispHighlighter()
 void
 LispHighlighter::HighlightLine(const Buffer &buf, int row, std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out) const
 {
-	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= buf.Nrows())
-	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= rows.size())
 		return;
-	std::string s = static_cast<std::string>(rows[static_cast<std::size_t>(row)]);
+	std::string s = buf.GetLineString(static_cast<std::size_t>(row));
 	int n         = static_cast<int>(s.size());
 	int i         = 0;
 	int bol       = 0;

syntax/MarkdownHighlighter.cc

@@ -24,10 +24,9 @@ MarkdownHighlighter::HighlightLineStateful(const Buffer &buf, int row, const Lin
                                            std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out) const
 {
 	StatefulHighlighter::LineState state = prev;
-	const auto &rows                     = buf.Rows();
+	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= buf.Nrows())
-	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= rows.size())
 		return state;
-	std::string s = static_cast<std::string>(rows[static_cast<std::size_t>(row)]);
+	std::string s = buf.GetLineString(static_cast<std::size_t>(row));
 	int n         = static_cast<int>(s.size());
 
 	// Reuse in_block_comment flag as "in fenced code" state.

syntax/NullHighlighter.cc

@@ -5,10 +5,9 @@ namespace kte {
 void
 NullHighlighter::HighlightLine(const Buffer &buf, int row, std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out) const
 {
-	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= buf.Nrows())
-	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= rows.size())
 		return;
-	std::string s = static_cast<std::string>(rows[static_cast<std::size_t>(row)]);
+	std::string s = buf.GetLineString(static_cast<std::size_t>(row));
 	int n         = static_cast<int>(s.size());
 	if (n <= 0)
 		return;

syntax/PythonHighlighter.cc

@@ -50,10 +50,9 @@ PythonHighlighter::HighlightLineStateful(const Buffer &buf, int row, const LineS
                                          std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out) const
 {
 	StatefulHighlighter::LineState state = prev;
-	const auto &rows                     = buf.Rows();
+	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= buf.Nrows())
-	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= rows.size())
 		return state;
-	std::string s = static_cast<std::string>(rows[static_cast<std::size_t>(row)]);
+	std::string s = buf.GetLineString(static_cast<std::size_t>(row));
 	int n         = static_cast<int>(s.size());
 
 	// Triple-quoted string continuation uses in_raw_string with raw_delim either "'''" or "\"\"\""

syntax/RustHighlighter.cc

@@ -47,10 +47,9 @@ RustHighlighter::RustHighlighter()
 void
 RustHighlighter::HighlightLine(const Buffer &buf, int row, std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out) const
 {
-	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= buf.Nrows())
-	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= rows.size())
 		return;
-	std::string s = static_cast<std::string>(rows[static_cast<std::size_t>(row)]);
+	std::string s = buf.GetLineString(static_cast<std::size_t>(row));
 	int n         = static_cast<int>(s.size());
 	int i         = 0;
 	while (i < n) {

syntax/ShellHighlighter.cc

@@ -14,10 +14,9 @@ push(std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out, int a, int b, TokenKind k)
 void
 ShellHighlighter::HighlightLine(const Buffer &buf, int row, std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out) const
 {
-	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= buf.Nrows())
-	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= rows.size())
 		return;
-	std::string s = static_cast<std::string>(rows[static_cast<std::size_t>(row)]);
+	std::string s = buf.GetLineString(static_cast<std::size_t>(row));
 	int n         = static_cast<int>(s.size());
 	int i         = 0;
 	// if first non-space is '#', whole line is comment

syntax/SqlHighlighter.cc

@@ -47,10 +47,9 @@ SqlHighlighter::SqlHighlighter()
 void
 SqlHighlighter::HighlightLine(const Buffer &buf, int row, std::vector<HighlightSpan> &out) const
 {
-	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= buf.Nrows())
-	if (row < 0 || static_cast<std::size_t>(row) >= rows.size())
 		return;
-	std::string s = static_cast<std::string>(rows[static_cast<std::size_t>(row)]);
+	std::string s = buf.GetLineString(static_cast<std::size_t>(row));
 	int n         = static_cast<int>(s.size());
 	int i         = 0;
 

tests/Test.h

@@ -8,19 +8,23 @@
 #include <sstream>
 
 namespace ktet {
-
 struct TestCase {
 	std::string name;
 	std::function<void()> fn;
 };
 
-inline std::vector<TestCase>& registry() {
+
+inline std::vector<TestCase> &
+registry()
+{
 	static std::vector<TestCase> r;
 	return r;
 }
 
+
 struct Registrar {
-    Registrar(const char* name, std::function<void()> fn) {
+	Registrar(const char *name, std::function<void()> fn)
+	{
 		registry().push_back(TestCase{std::string(name), std::move(fn)});
 	}
 };
@@ -30,27 +34,37 @@ struct AssertionFailure {
 	std::string msg;
 };
 
-inline void expect(bool cond, const char* expr, const char* file, int line) {
+
+inline void
+expect(bool cond, const char *expr, const char *file, int line)
+{
 	if (!cond) {
 		std::cerr << file << ":" << line << ": EXPECT failed: " << expr << "\n";
 	}
 }
 
-inline void assert_true(bool cond, const char* expr, const char* file, int line) {
+
+inline void
+assert_true(bool cond, const char *expr, const char *file, int line)
+{
 	if (!cond) {
 		throw AssertionFailure{std::string(file) + ":" + std::to_string(line) + ": ASSERT failed: " + expr};
 	}
 }
 
+
 template<typename A, typename B>
-inline void assert_eq_impl(const A& a, const B& b, const char* ea, const char* eb, const char* file, int line) {
+inline void
-    if (!(a == b)) {
+assert_eq_impl(const A &a, const B &b, const char *ea, const char *eb, const char *file, int line)
+{
+	// Cast to common type to avoid signed/unsigned comparison warnings
+	using Common = std::common_type_t<A, B>;
+	if (!(static_cast<Common>(a) == static_cast<Common>(b))) {
 		std::ostringstream oss;
 		oss << file << ":" << line << ": ASSERT_EQ failed: " << ea << " == " << eb;
 		throw AssertionFailure{oss.str()};
 	}
 }
-
 } // namespace ktet
 
 #define TEST(name) \

tests/TestHarness.h

@@ -0,0 +1,138 @@
+// TestHarness.h - small helper layer for driving kte headlessly in tests
+#pragma once
+
+#include <cstddef>
+#include <string>
+#include <string_view>
+
+#include "Buffer.h"
+#include "Command.h"
+#include "Editor.h"
+
+namespace ktet {
+inline void
+InstallDefaultCommandsOnce()
+{
+	static bool installed = false;
+	if (!installed) {
+		InstallDefaultCommands();
+		installed = true;
+	}
+}
+
+
+class TestHarness {
+public:
+	TestHarness()
+	{
+		InstallDefaultCommandsOnce();
+		editor_.SetDimensions(24, 80);
+
+		Buffer b;
+		b.SetVirtualName("+TEST+");
+		editor_.AddBuffer(std::move(b));
+	}
+
+
+	Editor &
+	EditorRef()
+	{
+		return editor_;
+	}
+
+
+	Buffer &
+	Buf()
+	{
+		return *editor_.CurrentBuffer();
+	}
+
+
+	[[nodiscard]] const Buffer &
+	Buf() const
+	{
+		return *editor_.CurrentBuffer();
+	}
+
+
+	bool
+	Exec(CommandId id, const std::string &arg = std::string(), int ucount = 0)
+	{
+		if (ucount > 0) {
+			editor_.SetUniversalArg(1, ucount);
+		} else {
+			editor_.UArgClear();
+		}
+		return Execute(editor_, id, arg);
+	}
+
+
+	bool
+	InsertText(std::string_view text)
+	{
+		if (text.find('\n') != std::string_view::npos || text.find('\r') != std::string_view::npos)
+			return false;
+		return Exec(CommandId::InsertText, std::string(text));
+	}
+
+
+	void
+	TypeText(std::string_view text)
+	{
+		for (char ch: text) {
+			if (ch == '\n') {
+				Exec(CommandId::Newline);
+			} else if (ch == '\r') {
+				// ignore
+			} else {
+				Exec(CommandId::InsertText, std::string(1, ch));
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+
+	[[nodiscard]] std::string
+	Text() const
+	{
+		const auto &rows = Buf().Rows();
+		std::string out;
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < rows.size(); ++i) {
+			out += static_cast<std::string>(rows[i]);
+			if (i + 1 < rows.size())
+				out.push_back('\n');
+		}
+		return out;
+	}
+
+
+	[[nodiscard]] std::string
+	Line(std::size_t y) const
+	{
+		return Buf().GetLineString(y);
+	}
+
+
+	bool
+	SaveAs(const std::string &path, std::string &err)
+	{
+		return Buf().SaveAs(path, err);
+	}
+
+
+	bool
+	Undo(int ucount = 0)
+	{
+		return Exec(CommandId::Undo, std::string(), ucount);
+	}
+
+
+	bool
+	Redo(int ucount = 0)
+	{
+		return Exec(CommandId::Redo, std::string(), ucount);
+	}
+
+private:
+	Editor editor_;
+};
+} // namespace ktet

tests/TestRunner.cc

@@ -2,7 +2,10 @@
 #include <iostream>
 #include <chrono>
 
-int main() {
+
+int
+main()
+{
 	using namespace std::chrono;
 	auto &reg = ktet::registry();
 	std::cout << "kte unit tests: " << reg.size() << " test(s)\n";

tests/test_benchmarks.cc

@@ -0,0 +1,411 @@
+/*
+ * test_benchmarks.cc - Performance benchmarks for core kte operations
+ *
+ * This file measures the performance of critical operations to ensure
+ * that migrations and refactorings don't introduce performance regressions.
+ *
+ * Benchmarks cover:
+ * - PieceTable operations (insert, delete, GetLine, GetLineRange)
+ * - Buffer operations (Nrows, GetLineString, GetLineView)
+ * - Iteration patterns (comparing old Rows() vs new GetLineString/GetLineView)
+ * - Syntax highlighting on large files
+ *
+ * Each benchmark reports execution time in milliseconds.
+ */
+#include "Test.h"
+#include "Buffer.h"
+#include "PieceTable.h"
+#include "syntax/CppHighlighter.h"
+#include "syntax/HighlighterEngine.h"
+#include <chrono>
+#include <iostream>
+#include <random>
+#include <sstream>
+#include <string>
+#include <vector>
+
+namespace {
+// Benchmark timing utility
+class BenchmarkTimer {
+public:
+	BenchmarkTimer(const char *name) : name_(name), start_(std::chrono::high_resolution_clock::now()) {}
+
+
+	~BenchmarkTimer()
+	{
+		auto end      = std::chrono::high_resolution_clock::now();
+		auto duration = std::chrono::duration_cast<std::chrono::microseconds>(end - start_);
+		double ms     = duration.count() / 1000.0;
+		std::cout << "  [BENCH] " << name_ << ": " << ms << " ms\n";
+	}
+
+private:
+	const char *name_;
+	std::chrono::high_resolution_clock::time_point start_;
+};
+
+// Generate test data
+std::string
+generate_large_file(std::size_t num_lines, std::size_t avg_line_length)
+{
+	std::mt19937 rng(42);
+	std::string result;
+	result.reserve(num_lines * (avg_line_length + 1));
+
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < num_lines; ++i) {
+		std::size_t line_len = avg_line_length + (rng() % 20) - 10; // ±10 chars variation
+		for (std::size_t j = 0; j < line_len; ++j) {
+			char c = 'a' + (rng() % 26);
+			result.push_back(c);
+		}
+		result.push_back('\n');
+	}
+	return result;
+}
+
+
+std::string
+generate_cpp_code(std::size_t num_lines)
+{
+	std::ostringstream oss;
+	oss << "#include <iostream>\n";
+	oss << "#include <vector>\n";
+	oss << "#include <string>\n\n";
+	oss << "namespace test {\n";
+
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < num_lines / 10; ++i) {
+		oss << "class TestClass" << i << " {\n";
+		oss << "public:\n";
+		oss << "    void method" << i << "() {\n";
+		oss << "        // Comment line\n";
+		oss << "        int x = " << i << ";\n";
+		oss << "        std::string s = \"test string\";\n";
+		oss << "        for (int j = 0; j < 100; ++j) {\n";
+		oss << "            x += j;\n";
+		oss << "        }\n";
+		oss << "    }\n";
+		oss << "};\n\n";
+	}
+	oss << "} // namespace test\n";
+	return oss.str();
+}
+} // anonymous namespace
+
+// ============================================================================
+// PieceTable Benchmarks
+// ============================================================================
+
+TEST (Benchmark_PieceTable_Sequential_Inserts)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== PieceTable Sequential Insert Benchmark ===\n";
+	PieceTable pt;
+	const std::size_t num_ops  = 10000;
+	const char *text           = "line\n";
+	const std::size_t text_len = 5;
+
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("10K sequential inserts at end");
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < num_ops; ++i) {
+			pt.Insert(pt.Size(), text, text_len);
+		}
+	}
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(pt.LineCount(), num_ops + 1); // +1 for final empty line
+}
+
+
+TEST (Benchmark_PieceTable_Random_Inserts)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== PieceTable Random Insert Benchmark ===\n";
+	PieceTable pt;
+	const std::size_t num_ops  = 5000;
+	const char *text           = "xyz\n";
+	const std::size_t text_len = 4;
+	std::mt19937 rng(123);
+
+	// Pre-populate with some content
+	std::string initial = generate_large_file(1000, 50);
+	pt.Insert(0, initial.data(), initial.size());
+
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("5K random inserts");
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < num_ops; ++i) {
+			std::size_t pos = rng() % (pt.Size() + 1);
+			pt.Insert(pos, text, text_len);
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+
+TEST (Benchmark_PieceTable_GetLine_Sequential)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== PieceTable GetLine Sequential Benchmark ===\n";
+	PieceTable pt;
+	std::string data = generate_large_file(10000, 80);
+	pt.Insert(0, data.data(), data.size());
+
+	std::size_t total_chars = 0;
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("GetLine on 10K lines (sequential)");
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < pt.LineCount(); ++i) {
+			std::string line = pt.GetLine(i);
+			total_chars      += line.size();
+		}
+	}
+
+	EXPECT_TRUE(total_chars > 0);
+}
+
+
+TEST (Benchmark_PieceTable_GetLineRange_Sequential)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== PieceTable GetLineRange Sequential Benchmark ===\n";
+	PieceTable pt;
+	std::string data = generate_large_file(10000, 80);
+	pt.Insert(0, data.data(), data.size());
+
+	std::size_t total_ranges = 0;
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("GetLineRange on 10K lines (sequential)");
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < pt.LineCount(); ++i) {
+			auto range   = pt.GetLineRange(i);
+			total_ranges += (range.second - range.first);
+		}
+	}
+
+	EXPECT_TRUE(total_ranges > 0);
+}
+
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Buffer Benchmarks
+// ============================================================================
+
+TEST (Benchmark_Buffer_Nrows_Repeated_Calls)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== Buffer Nrows Benchmark ===\n";
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string data = generate_large_file(10000, 80);
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, data);
+
+	std::size_t sum = 0;
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("1M calls to Nrows()");
+		for (int i = 0; i < 1000000; ++i) {
+			sum += buf.Nrows();
+		}
+	}
+
+	EXPECT_TRUE(sum > 0);
+}
+
+
+TEST (Benchmark_Buffer_GetLineString_Sequential)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== Buffer GetLineString Sequential Benchmark ===\n";
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string data = generate_large_file(10000, 80);
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, data);
+
+	std::size_t total_chars = 0;
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("GetLineString on 10K lines");
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+			std::string line = buf.GetLineString(i);
+			total_chars      += line.size();
+		}
+	}
+
+	EXPECT_TRUE(total_chars > 0);
+}
+
+
+TEST (Benchmark_Buffer_GetLineView_Sequential)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== Buffer GetLineView Sequential Benchmark ===\n";
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string data = generate_large_file(10000, 80);
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, data);
+
+	std::size_t total_chars = 0;
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("GetLineView on 10K lines");
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+			auto view   = buf.GetLineView(i);
+			total_chars += view.size();
+		}
+	}
+
+	EXPECT_TRUE(total_chars > 0);
+}
+
+
+TEST (Benchmark_Buffer_Rows_Materialization)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== Buffer Rows() Materialization Benchmark ===\n";
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string data = generate_large_file(10000, 80);
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, data);
+
+	std::size_t total_chars = 0;
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("Rows() materialization + iteration on 10K lines");
+		const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < rows.size(); ++i) {
+			total_chars += rows[i].size();
+		}
+	}
+
+	EXPECT_TRUE(total_chars > 0);
+}
+
+
+TEST (Benchmark_Buffer_Iteration_Comparison)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== Buffer Iteration Pattern Comparison ===\n";
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string data = generate_large_file(5000, 80);
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, data);
+
+	std::size_t sum1 = 0, sum2 = 0, sum3 = 0;
+
+	// Pattern 1: Old style with Rows()
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("Pattern 1: Rows() + iteration");
+		const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < rows.size(); ++i) {
+			sum1 += rows[i].size();
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Pattern 2: New style with GetLineString
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("Pattern 2: Nrows() + GetLineString");
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+			sum2 += buf.GetLineString(i).size();
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Pattern 3: New style with GetLineView (zero-copy)
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("Pattern 3: Nrows() + GetLineView (zero-copy)");
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+			sum3 += buf.GetLineView(i).size();
+		}
+	}
+
+	// sum1 and sum2 should match (both strip newlines)
+	ASSERT_EQ(sum1, sum2);
+	// sum3 includes newlines, so it will be larger
+	EXPECT_TRUE(sum3 > sum2);
+}
+
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Syntax Highlighting Benchmarks
+// ============================================================================
+
+TEST (Benchmark_Syntax_CppHighlighter_Large_File)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== Syntax Highlighting Benchmark ===\n";
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string cpp_code = generate_cpp_code(1000);
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, cpp_code);
+	buf.EnsureHighlighter();
+
+	auto highlighter        = std::make_unique<kte::CppHighlighter>();
+	std::size_t total_spans = 0;
+
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("C++ highlighting on ~1000 lines");
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+			std::vector<kte::HighlightSpan> spans;
+			highlighter->HighlightLine(buf, static_cast<int>(i), spans);
+			total_spans += spans.size();
+		}
+	}
+
+	EXPECT_TRUE(total_spans > 0);
+}
+
+
+TEST (Benchmark_Syntax_HighlighterEngine_Cached)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== HighlighterEngine Cache Benchmark ===\n";
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string cpp_code = generate_cpp_code(1000);
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, cpp_code);
+	buf.EnsureHighlighter();
+
+	auto *engine = buf.Highlighter();
+	if (engine) {
+		engine->SetHighlighter(std::make_unique<kte::CppHighlighter>());
+
+		// First pass: populate cache
+		{
+			BenchmarkTimer timer("First pass (cache population)");
+			for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+				engine->GetLine(buf, static_cast<int>(i), buf.Version());
+			}
+		}
+
+		// Second pass: use cache
+		{
+			BenchmarkTimer timer("Second pass (cache hits)");
+			for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+				engine->GetLine(buf, static_cast<int>(i), buf.Version());
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Large File Stress Tests
+// ============================================================================
+
+TEST (Benchmark_Large_File_50K_Lines)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== Large File (50K lines) Benchmark ===\n";
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string data = generate_large_file(50000, 80);
+
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("Insert 50K lines");
+		buf.insert_text(0, 0, data);
+	}
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), (std::size_t) 50001); // +1 for final line
+
+	std::size_t total = 0;
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("Iterate 50K lines with GetLineView");
+		for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+			total += buf.GetLineView(i).size();
+		}
+	}
+
+	EXPECT_TRUE(total > 0);
+}
+
+
+TEST (Benchmark_Random_Access_Pattern)
+{
+	std::cout << "\n=== Random Access Pattern Benchmark ===\n";
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string data = generate_large_file(10000, 80);
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, data);
+
+	std::mt19937 rng(456);
+	std::size_t total = 0;
+
+	{
+		BenchmarkTimer timer("10K random line accesses with GetLineView");
+		for (int i = 0; i < 10000; ++i) {
+			std::size_t line = rng() % buf.Nrows();
+			total            += buf.GetLineView(line).size();
+		}
+	}
+
+	EXPECT_TRUE(total > 0);
+}

tests/test_buffer_io.cc

@@ -1,15 +1,36 @@
+/*
+ * test_buffer_io.cc - Tests for Buffer file I/O operations
+ *
+ * This file validates the Buffer's file handling capabilities, which are
+ * critical for a text editor. Buffer manages the relationship between
+ * in-memory content and files on disk.
+ *
+ * Key functionality tested:
+ * - SaveAs() creates a new file and makes the buffer file-backed
+ * - Save() writes to the existing file (requires file-backed buffer)
+ * - OpenFromFile() loads existing files or creates empty buffers for new files
+ * - The dirty flag is properly managed across save operations
+ *
+ * These tests demonstrate the Buffer I/O contract that commands rely on.
+ * When adding new file operations, follow these patterns.
+ */
 #include "Test.h"
 #include <fstream>
 #include <cstdio>
 #include <string>
 #include "Buffer.h"
 
-static std::string read_all(const std::string &path) {
+
+static std::string
+read_all(const std::string &path)
+{
 	std::ifstream in(path, std::ios::binary);
 	return std::string((std::istreambuf_iterator<char>(in)), std::istreambuf_iterator<char>());
 }
 
-TEST(Buffer_SaveAs_and_Save_new_file) {
+
+TEST (Buffer_SaveAs_and_Save_new_file)
+{
 	const std::string path = "./.kte_ut_buffer_io_1.tmp";
 	std::remove(path.c_str());
 
@@ -34,7 +55,9 @@ TEST(Buffer_SaveAs_and_Save_new_file) {
 	std::remove(path.c_str());
 }
 
-TEST(Buffer_Save_after_Open_existing) {
+
+TEST (Buffer_Save_after_Open_existing)
+{
 	const std::string path = "./.kte_ut_buffer_io_2.tmp";
 	std::remove(path.c_str());
 	{
@@ -57,7 +80,9 @@ TEST(Buffer_Save_after_Open_existing) {
 	std::remove(path.c_str());
 }
 
-TEST(Buffer_Open_nonexistent_then_SaveAs) {
+
+TEST (Buffer_Open_nonexistent_then_SaveAs)
+{
 	const std::string path = "./.kte_ut_buffer_io_3.tmp";
 	std::remove(path.c_str());
 

tests/test_buffer_rows.cc

@@ -0,0 +1,142 @@
+#include "Test.h"
+#include "Buffer.h"
+#include <algorithm>
+#include <limits>
+#include <string>
+#include <vector>
+
+
+static std::vector<std::string>
+split_lines_preserve_trailing_empty(const std::string &s)
+{
+	std::vector<std::string> out;
+	std::size_t start = 0;
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i <= s.size(); i++) {
+		if (i == s.size() || s[i] == '\n') {
+			out.push_back(s.substr(start, i - start));
+			start = i + 1;
+		}
+	}
+	if (out.empty())
+		out.push_back(std::string());
+	return out;
+}
+
+
+static std::vector<std::size_t>
+line_starts_for(const std::string &s)
+{
+	std::vector<std::size_t> starts;
+	starts.push_back(0);
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < s.size(); i++) {
+		if (s[i] == '\n')
+			starts.push_back(i + 1);
+	}
+	return starts;
+}
+
+
+static std::size_t
+ref_linecol_to_offset(const std::string &s, std::size_t row, std::size_t col)
+{
+	auto starts = line_starts_for(s);
+	if (starts.empty())
+		return 0;
+	if (row >= starts.size())
+		return s.size();
+	std::size_t start = starts[row];
+	std::size_t end   = (row + 1 < starts.size()) ? starts[row + 1] : s.size();
+	if (end > start && s[end - 1] == '\n')
+		end -= 1; // clamp before trailing newline
+	return start + std::min(col, end - start);
+}
+
+
+static void
+check_buffer_matches_model(const Buffer &b, const std::string &model)
+{
+	auto expected_lines = split_lines_preserve_trailing_empty(model);
+	const auto &rows    = b.Rows();
+	ASSERT_EQ(rows.size(), expected_lines.size());
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.Nrows(), rows.size());
+
+	auto starts = line_starts_for(model);
+	ASSERT_EQ(starts.size(), expected_lines.size());
+
+	std::string via_views;
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < rows.size(); i++) {
+		ASSERT_EQ(std::string(rows[i]), expected_lines[i]);
+		ASSERT_EQ(b.GetLineString(i), expected_lines[i]);
+
+		std::size_t exp_start = starts[i];
+		std::size_t exp_end   = (i + 1 < starts.size()) ? starts[i + 1] : model.size();
+		auto r                = b.GetLineRange(i);
+		ASSERT_EQ(r.first, exp_start);
+		ASSERT_EQ(r.second, exp_end);
+
+		auto v = b.GetLineView(i);
+		ASSERT_EQ(std::string(v), model.substr(exp_start, exp_end - exp_start));
+		via_views.append(v.data(), v.size());
+	}
+	ASSERT_EQ(via_views, model);
+}
+
+
+TEST(Buffer_RowsCache_MultiLineEdits_StayConsistent)
+{
+	Buffer b;
+	std::string model;
+
+	check_buffer_matches_model(b, model);
+
+	// Insert text and newlines in a few different ways.
+	b.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("abc"));
+	model.insert(0, "abc");
+	check_buffer_matches_model(b, model);
+
+	b.split_line(0, 1); // a\nbc
+	model.insert(ref_linecol_to_offset(model, 0, 1), "\n");
+	check_buffer_matches_model(b, model);
+
+	b.insert_text(1, 2, std::string("X")); // a\nbcX
+	model.insert(ref_linecol_to_offset(model, 1, 2), "X");
+	check_buffer_matches_model(b, model);
+
+	b.join_lines(0); // abcX
+	{
+		std::size_t off = ref_linecol_to_offset(model, 0, std::numeric_limits<std::size_t>::max());
+		if (off < model.size() && model[off] == '\n')
+			model.erase(off, 1);
+	}
+	check_buffer_matches_model(b, model);
+
+	// Insert a multi-line segment in one shot.
+	b.insert_text(0, 2, std::string("\n123\nxyz"));
+	model.insert(ref_linecol_to_offset(model, 0, 2), "\n123\nxyz");
+	check_buffer_matches_model(b, model);
+
+	// Delete spanning across a newline.
+	b.delete_text(0, 1, 5);
+	{
+		std::size_t start  = ref_linecol_to_offset(model, 0, 1);
+		std::size_t actual = std::min<std::size_t>(5, model.size() - start);
+		model.erase(start, actual);
+	}
+	check_buffer_matches_model(b, model);
+
+	// Insert/delete whole rows.
+	b.insert_row(1, std::string_view("ROW"));
+	model.insert(ref_linecol_to_offset(model, 1, 0), "ROW\n");
+	check_buffer_matches_model(b, model);
+
+	b.delete_row(1);
+	{
+		auto starts = line_starts_for(model);
+		if (1 < (int) starts.size()) {
+			std::size_t start = starts[1];
+			std::size_t end   = (2 < starts.size()) ? starts[2] : model.size();
+			model.erase(start, end - start);
+		}
+	}
+	check_buffer_matches_model(b, model);
+}

tests/test_command_semantics.cc

@@ -0,0 +1,110 @@
+#include "Test.h"
+
+#include "TestHarness.h"
+
+using ktet::TestHarness;
+
+
+TEST(CommandSemantics_KillToEOL_KillChain_And_Yank)
+{
+	TestHarness h;
+	Editor &ed = h.EditorRef();
+	Buffer &b  = h.Buf();
+
+	b.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("abc\ndef"));
+	b.SetCursor(1, 0); // a|bc
+
+	ed.KillRingClear();
+	ed.SetKillChain(false);
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::KillToEOL));
+	ASSERT_EQ(h.Text(), std::string("a\ndef"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.KillRingHead(), std::string("bc"));
+
+	// At EOL, KillToEOL kills the newline (join).
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::KillToEOL));
+	ASSERT_EQ(h.Text(), std::string("adef"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.KillRingHead(), std::string("bc\n"));
+
+	// Yank pastes the kill ring head and breaks the kill chain.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::Yank));
+	ASSERT_EQ(h.Text(), std::string("abc\ndef"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.KillRingHead(), std::string("bc\n"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.KillChain(), false);
+}
+
+
+TEST(CommandSemantics_ToggleMark_JumpToMark)
+{
+	TestHarness h;
+	Buffer &b = h.Buf();
+
+	b.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("hello"));
+	b.SetCursor(2, 0);
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.MarkSet(), false);
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::ToggleMark));
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.MarkSet(), true);
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.MarkCurx(), (std::size_t) 2);
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.MarkCury(), (std::size_t) 0);
+
+	b.SetCursor(4, 0);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::JumpToMark));
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.Curx(), (std::size_t) 2);
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.Cury(), (std::size_t) 0);
+	// Jump-to-mark swaps: mark becomes previous cursor.
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.MarkSet(), true);
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.MarkCurx(), (std::size_t) 4);
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.MarkCury(), (std::size_t) 0);
+}
+
+
+TEST(CommandSemantics_CtrlGRefresh_ClearsMark_WhenNothingElseToCancel)
+{
+	TestHarness h;
+	Buffer &b = h.Buf();
+
+	b.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("hello"));
+	b.SetCursor(2, 0);
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.MarkSet(), false);
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::ToggleMark));
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.MarkSet(), true);
+
+	// C-g is mapped to Refresh; when there's no prompt/search/visual-line mode to cancel,
+	// it should clear the mark.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::Refresh));
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.MarkSet(), false);
+}
+
+
+TEST(CommandSemantics_CopyRegion_And_KillRegion)
+{
+	TestHarness h;
+	Editor &ed = h.EditorRef();
+	Buffer &b  = h.Buf();
+
+	b.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("hello world"));
+	b.SetCursor(0, 0);
+
+	ed.KillRingClear();
+	ed.SetKillChain(false);
+
+	// Copy "hello" (region [0,5)).
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::ToggleMark));
+	b.SetCursor(5, 0);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::CopyRegion));
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.KillRingHead(), std::string("hello"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.MarkSet(), false);
+	ASSERT_EQ(h.Text(), std::string("hello world"));
+
+	// Kill "world" (region [6,11)).
+	ed.SetKillChain(false);
+	b.SetCursor(6, 0);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::ToggleMark));
+	b.SetCursor(11, 0);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::KillRegion));
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.KillRingHead(), std::string("world"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.MarkSet(), false);
+	ASSERT_EQ(h.Text(), std::string("hello "));
+}

tests/test_daily_driver_harness.cc

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+#include "Test.h"
+
+#include "tests/TestHarness.h"
+
+
+TEST(DailyDriverHarness_Smoke_CanCreateBufferAndInsertText)
+{
+	ktet::TestHarness h;
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.InsertText("hello"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(h.Line(0), std::string("hello"));
+}

tests/test_daily_workflows.cc

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+/*
+ * test_daily_workflows.cc - Integration tests for real-world editing scenarios
+ *
+ * This file demonstrates end-to-end testing of kte functionality by simulating
+ * complete user workflows without requiring a UI. Tests execute commands directly
+ * through the command system, validating that the entire stack (Editor, Buffer,
+ * PieceTable, UndoSystem, SwapManager) works together correctly.
+ *
+ * Key workflows tested:
+ * - Open file → Edit → Save: Basic editing lifecycle
+ * - Multi-buffer management: Opening, switching, and closing multiple files
+ * - Crash recovery: Swap file recording and replay after simulated crash
+ *
+ * These tests are valuable examples for developers because they show:
+ * 1. How to test complex interactions without a frontend
+ * 2. How commands compose to implement user workflows
+ * 3. How to verify end-to-end behavior including file I/O and crash recovery
+ *
+ * When adding new features, consider adding integration tests here to validate
+ * that they work correctly in realistic scenarios.
+ */
+#include "Test.h"
+
+#include "Command.h"
+#include "Editor.h"
+
+#include "tests/TestHarness.h" // for ktet::InstallDefaultCommandsOnce
+
+#include <cstdio>
+#include <filesystem>
+#include <fstream>
+#include <string>
+
+
+static void
+write_file_bytes(const std::string &path, const std::string &bytes)
+{
+	std::ofstream out(path, std::ios::binary | std::ios::trunc);
+	out.write(bytes.data(), (std::streamsize) bytes.size());
+}
+
+
+static std::string
+read_file_bytes(const std::string &path)
+{
+	std::ifstream in(path, std::ios::binary);
+	return std::string((std::istreambuf_iterator<char>(in)), std::istreambuf_iterator<char>());
+}
+
+
+static std::string
+buffer_bytes_via_views(const Buffer &b)
+{
+	const auto &rows = b.Rows();
+	std::string out;
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < rows.size(); i++) {
+		auto v = b.GetLineView(i);
+		out.append(v.data(), v.size());
+	}
+	return out;
+}
+
+
+TEST (DailyWorkflow_OpenEditSave_Transcript)
+{
+	ktet::InstallDefaultCommandsOnce();
+
+	const std::string path = "./.kte_ut_daily_open_edit_save.txt";
+	std::remove(path.c_str());
+	write_file_bytes(path, "one\n");
+	const std::string npath = std::filesystem::canonical(path).string();
+
+	Editor ed;
+	ed.SetDimensions(24, 80);
+	// Seed an empty buffer so OpenFile can reuse it.
+	{
+		Buffer scratch;
+		ed.AddBuffer(std::move(scratch));
+	}
+
+	std::string err;
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.OpenFile(path, err));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.CurrentBuffer() != nullptr);
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.CurrentBuffer()->Filename(), npath);
+
+	// Append two new lines via commands (no UI).
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::MoveFileEnd));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::InsertText, "two"));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::Newline));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::InsertText, "three"));
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::Save));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.CurrentBuffer() != nullptr);
+	ASSERT_EQ(read_file_bytes(npath), buffer_bytes_via_views(*ed.CurrentBuffer()));
+
+	std::remove(path.c_str());
+	std::remove(npath.c_str());
+}
+
+
+TEST (DailyWorkflow_MultiBufferSwitchClose_Transcript)
+{
+	ktet::InstallDefaultCommandsOnce();
+
+	const std::string p1 = "./.kte_ut_daily_buf_1.txt";
+	const std::string p2 = "./.kte_ut_daily_buf_2.txt";
+	std::remove(p1.c_str());
+	std::remove(p2.c_str());
+	write_file_bytes(p1, "aaa\n");
+	write_file_bytes(p2, "bbb\n");
+	const std::string np1 = std::filesystem::canonical(p1).string();
+	const std::string np2 = std::filesystem::canonical(p2).string();
+
+	Editor ed;
+	ed.SetDimensions(24, 80);
+	{
+		Buffer scratch;
+		ed.AddBuffer(std::move(scratch));
+	}
+
+	std::string err;
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.OpenFile(p1, err));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.OpenFile(p2, err));
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.BufferCount(), (std::size_t) 2);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.CurrentBuffer() != nullptr);
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.CurrentBuffer()->Filename(), np2);
+
+	// Switch back and forth.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::BufferPrev));
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.CurrentBuffer()->Filename(), np1);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::BufferNext));
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.CurrentBuffer()->Filename(), np2);
+
+	// Close current buffer (p2); ensure we land on p1.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::BufferClose));
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.BufferCount(), (std::size_t) 1);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.CurrentBuffer() != nullptr);
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.CurrentBuffer()->Filename(), np1);
+
+	std::remove(p1.c_str());
+	std::remove(p2.c_str());
+	std::remove(np1.c_str());
+	std::remove(np2.c_str());
+}
+
+
+TEST (DailyWorkflow_CrashRecovery_SwapReplay_Transcript)
+{
+	ktet::InstallDefaultCommandsOnce();
+
+	const std::string path = "./.kte_ut_daily_swap_recover.txt";
+	std::remove(path.c_str());
+	write_file_bytes(path, "base\nline2\n");
+
+	Editor ed;
+	ed.SetDimensions(24, 80);
+	{
+		Buffer scratch;
+		ed.AddBuffer(std::move(scratch));
+	}
+
+	std::string err;
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.OpenFile(path, err));
+	Buffer *buf = ed.CurrentBuffer();
+	ASSERT_TRUE(buf != nullptr);
+
+	// Make unsaved edits through command execution.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::MoveFileStart));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::InsertText, "X"));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::MoveDown));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::MoveHome));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::InsertText, "ZZ"));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::MoveFileEnd));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::InsertText, "TAIL"));
+
+	// Ensure journal is durable and capture expected bytes.
+	ed.Swap()->Flush(buf);
+	const std::string swap_path = kte::SwapManager::ComputeSwapPathForTests(*buf);
+	const std::string expected  = buffer_bytes_via_views(*buf);
+
+	// "Crash": reopen from disk (original file content) into a fresh Buffer and replay.
+	Buffer recovered;
+	ASSERT_TRUE(recovered.OpenFromFile(path, err));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(kte::SwapManager::ReplayFile(recovered, swap_path, err));
+	ASSERT_EQ(buffer_bytes_via_views(recovered), expected);
+
+	// Cleanup.
+	ed.Swap()->Detach(buf);
+	std::remove(path.c_str());
+	std::remove(swap_path.c_str());
+}

tests/test_kkeymap.cc

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+#include "Test.h"
+
+#include "KKeymap.h"
+
+#include <ncurses.h>
+
+
+TEST(KKeymap_KPrefix_CanonicalChords)
+{
+	CommandId id{};
+
+	// From docs/ke.md (K-commands)
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupKCommand('s', false, id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::Save);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupKCommand('s', true, id)); // C-k C-s
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::Save);
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupKCommand('d', false, id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::KillToEOL);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupKCommand('d', true, id)); // C-k C-d
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::KillLine);
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupKCommand(' ', false, id)); // C-k SPACE
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::ToggleMark);
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupKCommand('j', false, id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::JumpToMark);
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupKCommand('f', false, id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::FlushKillRing);
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupKCommand('y', false, id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::Yank);
+
+	// Unknown should not map
+	ASSERT_EQ(KLookupKCommand('Z', false, id), false);
+}
+
+
+TEST(KKeymap_CtrlChords_CanonicalChords)
+{
+	CommandId id{};
+
+	// From docs/ke.md (other keybindings)
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupCtrlCommand('n', id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::MoveDown);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupCtrlCommand('p', id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::MoveUp);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupCtrlCommand('f', id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::MoveRight);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupCtrlCommand('b', id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::MoveLeft);
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupCtrlCommand('w', id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::KillRegion);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupCtrlCommand('y', id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::Yank);
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(KLookupCtrlCommand('z', id), false);
+}
+
+
+TEST(KKeymap_EscChords_CanonicalChords)
+{
+	CommandId id{};
+
+	// From docs/ke.md (ESC bindings)
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupEscCommand('b', id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::WordPrev);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupEscCommand('f', id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::WordNext);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupEscCommand('d', id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::DeleteWordNext);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupEscCommand('q', id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::ReflowParagraph);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupEscCommand('w', id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::CopyRegion);
+
+	// ESC BACKSPACE
+	ASSERT_TRUE(KLookupEscCommand(KEY_BACKSPACE, id));
+	ASSERT_EQ(id, CommandId::DeleteWordPrev);
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(KLookupEscCommand('z', id), false);
+}

tests/test_migration_coverage.cc

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+/*
+ * test_migration_coverage.cc - Edge case tests for Buffer::Line migration
+ *
+ * This file provides comprehensive test coverage for the migration from
+ * Buffer::Rows() to direct PieceTable operations using Nrows(), GetLineString(),
+ * and GetLineView().
+ *
+ * Tests cover:
+ * - Edge cases: empty buffers, single lines, very long lines
+ * - Boundary conditions: first line, last line, out-of-bounds
+ * - Consistency: GetLineString vs GetLineView vs Rows()
+ * - Performance: large files, many small operations
+ * - Correctness: special characters, newlines, unicode
+ */
+#include "Test.h"
+#include "Buffer.h"
+#include <string>
+#include <vector>
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Edge Case Tests
+// ============================================================================
+
+TEST (Migration_EmptyBuffer_Nrows)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), (std::size_t) 1); // Empty buffer has 1 logical line
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_EmptyBuffer_GetLineString)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), std::string(""));
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_EmptyBuffer_GetLineView)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	auto view = buf.GetLineView(0);
+	ASSERT_EQ(view.size(), (std::size_t) 0);
+	ASSERT_EQ(std::string(view), std::string(""));
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_SingleLine_NoNewline)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("hello"));
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), (std::size_t) 1);
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), std::string("hello"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(std::string(buf.GetLineView(0)), std::string("hello"));
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_SingleLine_WithNewline)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("hello\n"));
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), (std::size_t) 2); // Line + empty line after newline
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), std::string("hello"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(1), std::string(""));
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_MultipleLines_TrailingNewline)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("line1\nline2\nline3\n"));
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), (std::size_t) 4); // 3 lines + empty line
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), std::string("line1"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(1), std::string("line2"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(2), std::string("line3"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(3), std::string(""));
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_MultipleLines_NoTrailingNewline)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("line1\nline2\nline3"));
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), (std::size_t) 3);
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), std::string("line1"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(1), std::string("line2"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(2), std::string("line3"));
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_VeryLongLine)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string long_line(10000, 'x');
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, long_line);
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), (std::size_t) 1);
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), long_line);
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0).size(), (std::size_t) 10000);
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_ManyEmptyLines)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string many_newlines(1000, '\n');
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, many_newlines);
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), (std::size_t) 1001); // 1000 newlines = 1001 lines
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+		ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(i), std::string(""));
+	}
+}
+
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Consistency Tests: GetLineString vs GetLineView vs Rows()
+// ============================================================================
+
+TEST (Migration_Consistency_AllMethods)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("abc\n123\nxyz"));
+
+	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), rows.size());
+
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+		std::string via_string = buf.GetLineString(i);
+		std::string via_rows   = std::string(rows[i]);
+		// GetLineString and Rows() both strip newlines
+		ASSERT_EQ(via_string, via_rows);
+		// GetLineView includes the raw range (with newlines if present)
+		// Just verify it's accessible
+		(void) buf.GetLineView(i);
+	}
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_Consistency_AfterEdits)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("line1\nline2\nline3\n"));
+
+	// Edit: insert in middle
+	buf.insert_text(1, 2, std::string("XX"));
+
+	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), rows.size());
+
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+		// GetLineString and Rows() both strip newlines
+		ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(i), std::string(rows[i]));
+	}
+
+	// Edit: delete line
+	buf.delete_row(1);
+
+	const auto &rows2 = buf.Rows();
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), rows2.size());
+
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+		ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(i), std::string(rows2[i]));
+	}
+}
+
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Boundary Tests
+// ============================================================================
+
+TEST (Migration_FirstLine_Access)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("first\nsecond\nthird"));
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), std::string("first"));
+	// GetLineView includes newline: "first\n"
+	auto view0 = buf.GetLineView(0);
+	EXPECT_TRUE(view0.size() >= 5); // at least "first"
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_LastLine_Access)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("first\nsecond\nthird"));
+
+	std::size_t last = buf.Nrows() - 1;
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(last), std::string("third"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(std::string(buf.GetLineView(last)), std::string("third"));
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_GetLineRange_Boundaries)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("abc\n123\nxyz"));
+
+	// First line
+	auto r0 = buf.GetLineRange(0);
+	ASSERT_EQ(r0.first, (std::size_t) 0);
+	ASSERT_EQ(r0.second, (std::size_t) 4); // "abc\n"
+
+	// Last line
+	std::size_t last = buf.Nrows() - 1;
+	(void) buf.GetLineRange(last); // Verify it doesn't crash
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(last), std::string("xyz"));
+}
+
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Special Characters and Unicode
+// ============================================================================
+
+TEST (Migration_SpecialChars_Tabs)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("line\twith\ttabs"));
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), std::string("line\twith\ttabs"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(std::string(buf.GetLineView(0)), std::string("line\twith\ttabs"));
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_SpecialChars_CarriageReturn)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("line\rwith\rcr"));
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), std::string("line\rwith\rcr"));
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_SpecialChars_NullBytes)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string with_null = "abc";
+	with_null.push_back('\0');
+	with_null += "def";
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, with_null);
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0).size(), (std::size_t) 7);
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineView(0).size(), (std::size_t) 7);
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_Unicode_BasicMultibyte)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string utf8 = "Hello 世界 🌍";
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, utf8);
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), utf8);
+	ASSERT_EQ(std::string(buf.GetLineView(0)), utf8);
+}
+
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Large File Tests
+// ============================================================================
+
+TEST (Migration_LargeFile_10K_Lines)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string data;
+	for (int i = 0; i < 10000; ++i) {
+		data += "Line " + std::to_string(i) + "\n";
+	}
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, data);
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), (std::size_t) 10001); // +1 for final empty line
+
+	// Spot check some lines
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), std::string("Line 0"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(5000), std::string("Line 5000"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(9999), std::string("Line 9999"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(10000), std::string(""));
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_LargeFile_Iteration_Consistency)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	std::string data;
+	for (int i = 0; i < 1000; ++i) {
+		data += "Line " + std::to_string(i) + "\n";
+	}
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, data);
+
+	// Iterate with GetLineString (strips newlines, must add back)
+	std::string reconstructed1;
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+		if (i > 0) {
+			reconstructed1 += '\n';
+		}
+		reconstructed1 += buf.GetLineString(i);
+	}
+
+	// Iterate with GetLineView (includes newlines)
+	std::string reconstructed2;
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+		auto view = buf.GetLineView(i);
+		reconstructed2.append(view.data(), view.size());
+	}
+
+	// GetLineView should match original exactly
+	ASSERT_EQ(reconstructed2, data);
+	// GetLineString reconstruction should match (without final empty line)
+	EXPECT_TRUE(reconstructed1.size() > 0);
+}
+
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Stress Tests: Many Small Operations
+// ============================================================================
+
+TEST (Migration_Stress_ManySmallInserts)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("start\n"));
+
+	for (int i = 0; i < 100; ++i) {
+		buf.insert_text(1, 0, std::string("x"));
+	}
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), (std::size_t) 2);
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), std::string("start"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(1).size(), (std::size_t) 100);
+
+	// Verify consistency
+	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(1), std::string(rows[1]));
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_Stress_ManyLineInserts)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+
+	for (int i = 0; i < 500; ++i) {
+		buf.insert_row(buf.Nrows() - 1, std::string_view("line"));
+	}
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), (std::size_t) 501); // 500 + initial empty line
+
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < 500; ++i) {
+		ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(i), std::string("line"));
+	}
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_Stress_AlternatingInsertDelete)
+{
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("a\nb\nc\nd\ne\n"));
+
+	for (int i = 0; i < 50; ++i) {
+		std::size_t nrows = buf.Nrows();
+		if (nrows > 2) {
+			buf.delete_row(1);
+		}
+		buf.insert_row(1, std::string_view("new"));
+	}
+
+	// Verify consistency after many operations
+	const auto &rows = buf.Rows();
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), rows.size());
+
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < buf.Nrows(); ++i) {
+		// GetLineString and Rows() both strip newlines
+		ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(i), std::string(rows[i]));
+	}
+}
+
+
+// ============================================================================
+// Regression Tests: Specific Migration Scenarios
+// ============================================================================
+
+TEST (Migration_Shebang_Detection)
+{
+	// Test the pattern used in Editor.cc for shebang detection
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("#!/usr/bin/env python3\nprint('hello')"));
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), (std::size_t) 2);
+
+	std::string first_line = "";
+	if (buf.Nrows() > 0) {
+		first_line = buf.GetLineString(0);
+	}
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(first_line, std::string("#!/usr/bin/env python3"));
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_EmptyBufferCheck_Pattern)
+{
+	// Test the pattern used in Editor.cc for empty buffer detection
+	Buffer buf;
+
+	const std::size_t nrows      = buf.Nrows();
+	const bool rows_empty        = (nrows == 0);
+	const bool single_empty_line = (nrows == 1 && buf.GetLineView(0).size() == 0);
+
+	ASSERT_EQ(rows_empty, false);
+	ASSERT_EQ(single_empty_line, true);
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_SyntaxHighlighter_Pattern)
+{
+	// Test the pattern used in syntax highlighters
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("int main() {\n    return 0;\n}"));
+
+	for (std::size_t row = 0; row < buf.Nrows(); ++row) {
+		// This is the pattern used in all migrated highlighters
+		if (row >= buf.Nrows()) {
+			break; // Should never happen
+		}
+		std::string line = buf.GetLineString(row);
+		// Successfully accessed line - size() is always valid for std::string
+	}
+}
+
+
+TEST (Migration_SwapSnapshot_Pattern)
+{
+	// Test the pattern used in Swap.cc for buffer snapshots
+	Buffer buf;
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, std::string("line1\nline2\nline3\n"));
+
+	const std::size_t nrows = buf.Nrows();
+	std::string snapshot;
+
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < nrows; ++i) {
+		auto view = buf.GetLineView(i);
+		snapshot.append(view.data(), view.size());
+	}
+
+	EXPECT_TRUE(snapshot.size() > 0);
+	ASSERT_EQ(snapshot, std::string("line1\nline2\nline3\n"));
+}

tests/test_piece_table.cc

@@ -1,8 +1,59 @@
+/*
+ * test_piece_table.cc - Tests for the PieceTable data structure
+ *
+ * This file validates the core text storage mechanism used by kte.
+ * PieceTable provides efficient insert/delete operations without copying
+ * the entire buffer, using a list of "pieces" that reference ranges in
+ * original and add buffers.
+ *
+ * Key functionality tested:
+ * - Insert/delete operations maintain correct content
+ * - Line counting and line-based queries work correctly
+ * - Position conversion (byte offset ↔ line/column) is accurate
+ * - Random edits against a reference model (string) produce identical results
+ *
+ * The random edit test is particularly important - it performs hundreds of
+ * random insertions and deletions, comparing PieceTable results against a
+ * simple std::string to ensure correctness under all conditions.
+ */
 #include "Test.h"
 #include "PieceTable.h"
+#include <algorithm>
+#include <array>
+#include <random>
 #include <string>
+#include <vector>
 
-TEST(PieceTable_Insert_Delete_LineCount) {
+
+static std::vector<std::size_t>
+LineStartsFor(const std::string &s)
+{
+	std::vector<std::size_t> starts;
+	starts.push_back(0);
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < s.size(); i++) {
+		if (s[i] == '\n')
+			starts.push_back(i + 1);
+	}
+	return starts;
+}
+
+
+static std::string
+LineContentFor(const std::string &s, std::size_t line_num)
+{
+	auto starts = LineStartsFor(s);
+	if (starts.empty() || line_num >= starts.size())
+		return std::string();
+	std::size_t start = starts[line_num];
+	std::size_t end   = (line_num + 1 < starts.size()) ? starts[line_num + 1] : s.size();
+	if (end > start && s[end - 1] == '\n')
+		end -= 1;
+	return s.substr(start, end - start);
+}
+
+
+TEST (PieceTable_Insert_Delete_LineCount)
+{
 	PieceTable pt;
 	// start empty
 	ASSERT_EQ(pt.Size(), (std::size_t) 0);
@@ -27,7 +78,9 @@ TEST(PieceTable_Insert_Delete_LineCount) {
 	ASSERT_EQ(pt.GetLine(1), std::string("xyz"));
 }
 
-TEST(PieceTable_LineCol_Conversions) {
+
+TEST (PieceTable_LineCol_Conversions)
+{
 	PieceTable pt;
 	std::string s = "hello\nworld\n"; // two lines with trailing NL
 	pt.Insert(0, s.data(), s.size());
@@ -47,3 +100,100 @@ TEST(PieceTable_LineCol_Conversions) {
 	ASSERT_EQ(lc1.first, (std::size_t) 1);
 	ASSERT_EQ(lc1.second, (std::size_t) 0);
 }
+
+
+TEST (PieceTable_ReferenceModel_RandomEdits_Deterministic)
+{
+	PieceTable pt;
+	std::string model;
+
+	std::mt19937 rng(0xC0FFEEu);
+	const std::vector<std::string> corpus = {
+		"a",
+		"b",
+		"c",
+		"xyz",
+		"123",
+		"\n",
+		"!\n",
+		"foo\nbar",
+		"end\n",
+	};
+
+	auto check_invariants = [&](const char *where) {
+		(void) where;
+		ASSERT_EQ(pt.Size(), model.size());
+		ASSERT_EQ(pt.GetRange(0, pt.Size()), model);
+
+		auto starts = LineStartsFor(model);
+		ASSERT_EQ(pt.LineCount(), starts.size());
+
+		// Spot-check a few line ranges and contents.
+		std::size_t last                             = starts.empty() ? (std::size_t) 0 : (starts.size() - 1);
+		std::size_t mid                              = (starts.size() > 2) ? (std::size_t) 1 : last;
+		const std::array<std::size_t, 3> probe_lines = {(std::size_t) 0, last, mid};
+		for (auto line: probe_lines) {
+			if (starts.empty())
+				break;
+			if (line >= starts.size())
+				continue;
+			std::size_t exp_start = starts[line];
+			std::size_t exp_end   = (line + 1 < starts.size()) ? starts[line + 1] : model.size();
+			auto r                = pt.GetLineRange(line);
+			ASSERT_EQ(r.first, exp_start);
+			ASSERT_EQ(r.second, exp_end);
+			ASSERT_EQ(pt.GetLine(line), LineContentFor(model, line));
+		}
+
+		// Round-trips for a few offsets.
+		const std::vector<std::size_t> probe_offsets = {
+			0,
+			model.size() / 2,
+			model.size(),
+		};
+		for (auto off: probe_offsets) {
+			auto lc   = pt.ByteOffsetToLineCol(off);
+			auto back = pt.LineColToByteOffset(lc.first, lc.second);
+			ASSERT_EQ(back, off);
+		}
+	};
+
+	check_invariants("initial");
+
+	for (int step = 0; step < 250; step++) {
+		bool do_insert = model.empty() || ((rng() % 3u) != 0u); // bias toward insert
+		if (do_insert) {
+			const std::string &ins = corpus[rng() % corpus.size()];
+			std::size_t pos        = model.empty() ? 0 : (rng() % (model.size() + 1));
+			pt.Insert(pos, ins.data(), ins.size());
+			model.insert(pos, ins);
+		} else {
+			std::size_t pos = rng() % model.size();
+			std::size_t max = std::min<std::size_t>(8, model.size() - pos);
+			std::size_t len = 1 + (rng() % max);
+			pt.Delete(pos, len);
+			model.erase(pos, len);
+		}
+
+		// Also validate GetRange on a small random window when non-empty.
+		if (!model.empty()) {
+			std::size_t off = rng() % model.size();
+			std::size_t max = std::min<std::size_t>(16, model.size() - off);
+			std::size_t len = 1 + (rng() % max);
+			ASSERT_EQ(pt.GetRange(off, len), model.substr(off, len));
+		}
+
+		check_invariants("step");
+	}
+
+	// Full line-by-line range verification at the end.
+	auto starts = LineStartsFor(model);
+	for (std::size_t line = 0; line < starts.size(); line++) {
+		std::size_t exp_start = starts[line];
+		std::size_t exp_end   = (line + 1 < starts.size()) ? starts[line + 1] : model.size();
+		auto r                = pt.GetLineRange(line);
+		ASSERT_EQ(r.first, exp_start);
+		ASSERT_EQ(r.second, exp_end);
+		ASSERT_EQ(pt.GetLine(line), LineContentFor(model, line));
+	}
+}

tests/test_reflow_indented_bullets.cc

@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+#include "Test.h"
+
+#include "Buffer.h"
+#include "Command.h"
+#include "Editor.h"
+
+#include <iostream>
+#include <string>
+
+
+static std::string
+to_string_rows(const Buffer &buf)
+{
+	std::string out;
+	for (const auto &r: buf.Rows()) {
+		out += static_cast<std::string>(r);
+		out.push_back('\n');
+	}
+	return out;
+}
+
+
+TEST(ReflowParagraph_IndentedBullets_PreserveStructure)
+{
+	InstallDefaultCommands();
+
+	Editor ed;
+	ed.SetDimensions(24, 80);
+
+	Buffer b;
+	// Test the example from the issue: indented list items should not be merged
+	const std::string initial =
+		"+ something at the top\n"
+		"  + something indented\n"
+		"+ the next line\n";
+	b.insert_text(0, 0, initial);
+	// Put cursor on first item
+	b.SetCursor(0, 0);
+	ed.AddBuffer(std::move(b));
+
+	Buffer *buf = ed.CurrentBuffer();
+	ASSERT_TRUE(buf != nullptr);
+
+	// Use a width that's larger than all lines (so no wrapping should occur)
+	const int width = 80;
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, std::string("reflow-paragraph"), std::string(), width));
+
+	const auto &rows         = buf->Rows();
+	const std::string result = to_string_rows(*buf);
+
+	// We should have 3 lines (plus possibly a trailing empty line)
+	ASSERT_TRUE(rows.size() >= 3);
+
+	// Check that the structure is preserved
+	std::string line0 = static_cast<std::string>(rows[0]);
+	std::string line1 = static_cast<std::string>(rows[1]);
+	std::string line2 = static_cast<std::string>(rows[2]);
+
+	// First line should start with "+ "
+	EXPECT_TRUE(line0.rfind("+ ", 0) == 0);
+	EXPECT_TRUE(line0.find("something at the top") != std::string::npos);
+
+	// Second line should start with "  + " (two spaces, then +)
+	EXPECT_TRUE(line1.rfind("  + ", 0) == 0);
+	EXPECT_TRUE(line1.find("something indented") != std::string::npos);
+
+	// Third line should start with "+ "
+	EXPECT_TRUE(line2.rfind("+ ", 0) == 0);
+	EXPECT_TRUE(line2.find("the next line") != std::string::npos);
+
+	// The indented line should NOT be merged with the first line
+	EXPECT_TRUE(line0.find("indented") == std::string::npos);
+
+	// Debug output if something goes wrong
+	if (line0.rfind("+ ", 0) != 0 || line1.rfind("  + ", 0) != 0 || line2.rfind("+ ", 0) != 0) {
+		std::cerr << "Reflow did not preserve indented bullet structure:\n" << result << "\n";
+	}
+}

tests/test_reflow_paragraph.cc

@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+#include "Test.h"
+
+#include "Buffer.h"
+#include "Command.h"
+#include "Editor.h"
+
+#include <iostream>
+#include <string>
+
+
+static std::string
+to_string_rows(const Buffer &buf)
+{
+	std::string out;
+	for (const auto &r: buf.Rows()) {
+		out += static_cast<std::string>(r);
+		out.push_back('\n');
+	}
+	return out;
+}
+
+
+TEST(ReflowParagraph_NumberedList_HangingIndent)
+{
+	InstallDefaultCommands();
+
+	Editor ed;
+	ed.SetDimensions(24, 80);
+
+	Buffer b;
+	// Two list items in one paragraph (no blank lines).
+	// Second line of each item already uses a hanging indent.
+	const std::string initial =
+		"1. one two three four five six seven eight nine ten eleven\n"
+		"   twelve thirteen fourteen\n"
+		"10. alpha beta gamma delta epsilon zeta eta theta iota kappa lambda\n"
+		"    mu nu xi omicron\n";
+	b.insert_text(0, 0, initial);
+	// Put cursor on first item
+	b.SetCursor(0, 0);
+	ed.AddBuffer(std::move(b));
+
+	Buffer *buf = ed.CurrentBuffer();
+	ASSERT_TRUE(buf != nullptr);
+
+	const int width = 25;
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, std::string("reflow-paragraph"), std::string(), width));
+
+	const auto &rows = buf->Rows();
+	ASSERT_TRUE(!rows.empty());
+	const std::string dump = to_string_rows(*buf);
+
+	// Find the start of the second item.
+	bool any_too_long  = false;
+	std::size_t idx_10 = rows.size();
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < rows.size(); ++i) {
+		const std::string line = static_cast<std::string>(rows[i]);
+		if (static_cast<int>(line.size()) > width)
+			any_too_long = true;
+		if (line.rfind("10. ", 0) == 0) {
+			idx_10 = i;
+			break;
+		}
+	}
+	ASSERT_TRUE(idx_10 < rows.size());
+	if (any_too_long) {
+		std::cerr << "Reflow produced a line longer than width=" << width << "\n";
+		std::cerr << to_string_rows(*buf) << "\n";
+	}
+	EXPECT_TRUE(!any_too_long);
+
+	// Item 1: first line has "1. ", continuation lines have 3 spaces.
+	for (std::size_t i = 0; i < idx_10; ++i) {
+		const std::string line = static_cast<std::string>(rows[i]);
+		if (i == 0) {
+			ASSERT_TRUE(line.rfind("1. ", 0) == 0);
+		} else {
+			ASSERT_TRUE(line.rfind("   ", 0) == 0);
+			ASSERT_TRUE(line.rfind("1. ", 0) != 0);
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Item 10: first line has "10. ", continuation lines have 4 spaces.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(static_cast<std::string>(rows[idx_10]).rfind("10. ", 0) == 0);
+	bool bad_10 = false;
+	for (std::size_t i = idx_10 + 1; i < rows.size(); ++i) {
+		const std::string line = static_cast<std::string>(rows[i]);
+		if (line.empty())
+			break; // paragraph terminator / trailing empty line
+		if (line.rfind("    ", 0) != 0)
+			bad_10 = true;
+		if (line.rfind("10. ", 0) == 0)
+			bad_10 = true;
+	}
+	if (bad_10) {
+		std::cerr << "Unexpected prefix in reflow output:\n" << dump << "\n";
+	}
+	ASSERT_TRUE(!bad_10);
+
+	// Debug helper if something goes wrong (kept as a string for easy inspection).
+	EXPECT_TRUE(!to_string_rows(*buf).empty());
+}

tests/test_reflow_undo.cc

@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+#include "Test.h"
+
+#include "Buffer.h"
+#include "Command.h"
+#include "Editor.h"
+#include "UndoSystem.h"
+
+#include <string>
+
+
+static std::string
+to_string_rows(const Buffer &buf)
+{
+	std::string out;
+	for (const auto &r: buf.Rows()) {
+		out += static_cast<std::string>(r);
+		out.push_back('\n');
+	}
+	return out;
+}
+
+
+TEST (ReflowUndo)
+{
+	InstallDefaultCommands();
+
+	Editor ed;
+	ed.SetDimensions(24, 80);
+
+	Buffer b;
+	const std::string initial =
+		"This is a very long line that should be reflowed into multiple lines to see if undo works correctly.\n";
+	b.insert_text(0, 0, initial);
+	b.SetCursor(0, 0);
+
+	// Commit initial insertion so it's its own undo step
+	if (auto *u = b.Undo())
+		u->commit();
+
+	ed.AddBuffer(std::move(b));
+
+	Buffer *buf = ed.CurrentBuffer();
+	ASSERT_TRUE(buf != nullptr);
+
+	const std::string original_dump = to_string_rows(*buf);
+
+	// Reflow with small width
+	const int width = 20;
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, "reflow-paragraph", "", width));
+
+	const std::string reflowed_dump = to_string_rows(*buf);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(reflowed_dump != original_dump);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(buf->Rows().size() > 1);
+
+	// Undo reflow
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, "undo", "", 1));
+	const std::string after_undo_dump = to_string_rows(*buf);
+
+	if (after_undo_dump != original_dump) {
+		fprintf(stderr, "Undo failed.\nExpected:\n%s\nGot:\n%s\n", original_dump.c_str(),
+		        after_undo_dump.c_str());
+	}
+	EXPECT_TRUE(after_undo_dump == original_dump);
+
+	// Redo reflow
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, "redo", "", 1));
+	const std::string after_redo_dump = to_string_rows(*buf);
+	EXPECT_TRUE(after_redo_dump == reflowed_dump);
+}

tests/test_search.cc

@@ -3,22 +3,32 @@
 #include <string>
 #include <vector>
 
-static std::vector<std::size_t> ref_find_all(const std::string &text, const std::string &pat) {
+
+static std::vector<std::size_t>
+ref_find_all(const std::string &text, const std::string &pat)
+{
 	std::vector<std::size_t> res;
-    if (pat.empty()) return res;
+	if (pat.empty())
+		return res;
 	std::size_t from = 0;
 	while (true) {
 		auto p = text.find(pat, from);
-        if (p == std::string::npos) break;
+		if (p == std::string::npos)
+			break;
 		res.push_back(p);
 		from = p + pat.size();
 	}
 	return res;
 }
 
-TEST(OptimizedSearch_basic_cases) {
+
+TEST(OptimizedSearch_basic_cases)
+{
 	OptimizedSearch os;
-    struct Case { std::string text; std::string pat; } cases[] = {
+	struct Case {
+		std::string text;
+		std::string pat;
+	} cases[] = {
 		{"", ""},
 		{"", "a"},
 		{"a", ""},

tests/test_search_replace_flow.cc

@@ -0,0 +1,129 @@
+#include "Test.h"
+
+#include "tests/TestHarness.h"
+
+using ktet::TestHarness;
+
+// These tests intentionally drive the prompt-based search/replace UI headlessly
+// via `Execute(Editor&, CommandId, ...)` to lock down behavior without ncurses.
+
+TEST(SearchFlow_FindStart_Success_LeavesCursorOnMatch_And_ClearsSearchState)
+{
+	TestHarness h;
+	Editor &ed = h.EditorRef();
+	Buffer &b  = h.Buf();
+
+	b.insert_text(0, 0, "abc def abc");
+	b.SetCursor(0, 0);
+	b.SetOffsets(0, 0);
+
+	// Keep a mark set to ensure search doesn't clobber it.
+	b.SetMark(0, 0);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(b.MarkSet());
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::FindStart));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.PromptActive());
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.CurrentPromptKind(), Editor::PromptKind::Search);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.SearchActive());
+
+	// Typing into the prompt uses InsertText and should jump to the first match.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::InsertText, "def"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.Cury(), (std::size_t) 0);
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.Curx(), (std::size_t) 4);
+
+	// Enter (Newline) accepts the prompt and ends incremental search.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::Newline));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(!ed.PromptActive());
+	ASSERT_TRUE(!ed.SearchActive());
+	ASSERT_TRUE(b.MarkSet());
+}
+
+
+TEST(SearchFlow_FindStart_NotFound_RestoresOrigin_And_ClearsSearchState)
+{
+	TestHarness h;
+	Editor &ed = h.EditorRef();
+	Buffer &b  = h.Buf();
+
+	b.insert_text(0, 0, "hello world\nsecond line\n");
+	b.SetCursor(3, 0);
+	b.SetOffsets(1, 2);
+
+	const std::size_t ox   = b.Curx();
+	const std::size_t oy   = b.Cury();
+	const std::size_t orow = b.Rowoffs();
+	const std::size_t ocol = b.Coloffs();
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::FindStart));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.PromptActive());
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.SearchActive());
+
+	// Not-found should restore cursor/viewport to the saved origin while still in prompt.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::InsertText, "zzzz"));
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.Curx(), ox);
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.Cury(), oy);
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.Rowoffs(), orow);
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.Coloffs(), ocol);
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::Newline));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(!ed.PromptActive());
+	ASSERT_TRUE(!ed.SearchActive());
+}
+
+
+TEST(SearchFlow_SearchReplace_EmptyFind_DoesNotMutateBuffer_And_ClearsState)
+{
+	TestHarness h;
+	Editor &ed = h.EditorRef();
+	Buffer &b  = h.Buf();
+
+	b.insert_text(0, 0, "abc abc\n");
+	b.SetCursor(0, 0);
+
+	const std::string before = h.Text();
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::SearchReplace));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.PromptActive());
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.CurrentPromptKind(), Editor::PromptKind::ReplaceFind);
+
+	// Accept empty find -> proceed to ReplaceWith.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::Newline));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.PromptActive());
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.CurrentPromptKind(), Editor::PromptKind::ReplaceWith);
+
+	// Provide replacement and accept -> should cancel due to empty find.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::InsertText, "X"));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::Newline));
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(!ed.PromptActive());
+	ASSERT_TRUE(!ed.SearchActive());
+	ASSERT_EQ(h.Text(), before);
+}
+
+
+TEST(SearchFlow_RegexFind_InvalidPattern_FailsSafely_And_ClearsStateOnEnter)
+{
+	TestHarness h;
+	Editor &ed = h.EditorRef();
+	Buffer &b  = h.Buf();
+
+	b.insert_text(0, 0, "abc\ndef\n");
+	b.SetCursor(1, 0);
+	b.SetOffsets(0, 0);
+
+	const std::size_t ox = b.Curx();
+	const std::size_t oy = b.Cury();
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::RegexFindStart));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.PromptActive());
+	ASSERT_EQ(ed.CurrentPromptKind(), Editor::PromptKind::RegexSearch);
+
+	// Invalid regex should not crash; cursor should remain at origin due to no matches.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::InsertText, "("));
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.Curx(), ox);
+	ASSERT_EQ(b.Cury(), oy);
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(h.Exec(CommandId::Newline));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(!ed.PromptActive());
+	ASSERT_TRUE(!ed.SearchActive());
+}

tests/test_smart_newline.cc

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+#include "Test.h"
+#include "Buffer.h"
+#include "Editor.h"
+#include "Command.h"
+#include <string>
+
+
+TEST (SmartNewline_AutoIndent)
+{
+	Editor editor;
+	InstallDefaultCommands();
+	Buffer &buf = editor.Buffers().emplace_back();
+
+	// Set up initial state: "  line1"
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, "  line1");
+	buf.SetCursor(7, 0); // At end of line
+
+	// Execute SmartNewline
+	bool ok = Execute(editor, CommandId::SmartNewline);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ok);
+
+	// Should have two lines now
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), 2);
+	// Line 0 remains "  line1"
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(0), "  line1");
+	// Line 1 should have "  " (two spaces)
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(1), "  ");
+	// Cursor should be at (2, 1)
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Curx(), 2);
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Cury(), 1);
+}
+
+
+TEST (SmartNewline_TabIndent)
+{
+	Editor editor;
+	InstallDefaultCommands();
+	Buffer &buf = editor.Buffers().emplace_back();
+
+	// Set up initial state: "\tline1"
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, "\tline1");
+	buf.SetCursor(6, 0); // At end of line
+
+	// Execute SmartNewline
+	bool ok = Execute(editor, CommandId::SmartNewline);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ok);
+
+	// Should have two lines now
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), 2);
+	// Line 1 should have "\t"
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(1), "\t");
+	// Cursor should be at (1, 1)
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Curx(), 1);
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Cury(), 1);
+}
+
+
+TEST (SmartNewline_NoIndent)
+{
+	Editor editor;
+	InstallDefaultCommands();
+	Buffer &buf = editor.Buffers().emplace_back();
+
+	// Set up initial state: "line1"
+	buf.insert_text(0, 0, "line1");
+	buf.SetCursor(5, 0); // At end of line
+
+	// Execute SmartNewline
+	bool ok = Execute(editor, CommandId::SmartNewline);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ok);
+
+	// Should have two lines now
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Nrows(), 2);
+	// Line 1 should be empty
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.GetLineString(1), "");
+	// Cursor should be at (0, 1)
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Curx(), 0);
+	ASSERT_EQ(buf.Cury(), 1);
+}

tests/test_swap_cleanup.cc

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+#include "Test.h"
+
+#include "Command.h"
+#include "Editor.h"
+
+#include "tests/TestHarness.h" // for ktet::InstallDefaultCommandsOnce
+
+#include <cstdio>
+#include <cstdlib>
+#include <filesystem>
+#include <fstream>
+#include <string>
+#include <unistd.h>
+
+namespace fs = std::filesystem;
+
+
+static void
+write_file_bytes(const std::string &path, const std::string &bytes)
+{
+	std::ofstream out(path, std::ios::binary | std::ios::trunc);
+	out.write(bytes.data(), (std::streamsize) bytes.size());
+}
+
+
+TEST(SwapCleanup_ResetJournalOnSave)
+{
+	ktet::InstallDefaultCommandsOnce();
+
+	const fs::path xdg_root = fs::temp_directory_path() /
+	                          (std::string("kte_ut_xdg_state_swap_cleanup_") + std::to_string((int) ::getpid()));
+	fs::remove_all(xdg_root);
+	fs::create_directories(xdg_root);
+
+	const char *old_xdg_p     = std::getenv("XDG_STATE_HOME");
+	const std::string old_xdg = old_xdg_p ? std::string(old_xdg_p) : std::string();
+	const std::string xdg_s   = xdg_root.string();
+	setenv("XDG_STATE_HOME", xdg_s.c_str(), 1);
+
+	const std::string path = (xdg_root / "work" / "file.txt").string();
+	fs::create_directories((xdg_root / "work"));
+	std::remove(path.c_str());
+	write_file_bytes(path, "base\n");
+
+	Editor ed;
+	ed.SetDimensions(24, 80);
+	// Seed scratch buffer so OpenFile can reuse it.
+	ed.AddBuffer(Buffer());
+	std::string err;
+	ASSERT_TRUE(ed.OpenFile(path, err));
+	Buffer *b = ed.CurrentBuffer();
+	ASSERT_TRUE(b != nullptr);
+
+	// Edit to ensure swap is created.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::MoveFileStart));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::InsertText, "X"));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(b->Dirty());
+
+	ed.Swap()->Flush(b);
+	const std::string swp = kte::SwapManager::ComputeSwapPathForTests(*b);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(fs::exists(swp));
+
+	// Save should reset/delete the journal.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::Save));
+	ed.Swap()->Flush(b);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(!fs::exists(swp));
+
+	// Subsequent edits should recreate a fresh swap.
+	ASSERT_TRUE(Execute(ed, CommandId::InsertText, "Y"));
+	ed.Swap()->Flush(b);
+	ASSERT_TRUE(fs::exists(swp));
+
+	// Cleanup.
+	ed.Swap()->Detach(b);
+	std::remove(path.c_str());
+	std::remove(swp.c_str());
+	if (!old_xdg.empty())
+		setenv("XDG_STATE_HOME", old_xdg.c_str(), 1);
+	else
+		unsetenv("XDG_STATE_HOME");
+	fs::remove_all(xdg_root);
+}
+
+
+TEST(SwapCleanup_PruneSwapDir_ByAge)
+{
+	const fs::path xdg_root = fs::temp_directory_path() /
+	                          (std::string("kte_ut_xdg_state_swap_prune_") + std::to_string((int) ::getpid()));
+	fs::remove_all(xdg_root);
+	fs::create_directories(xdg_root);
+
+	const char *old_xdg_p     = std::getenv("XDG_STATE_HOME");
+	const std::string old_xdg = old_xdg_p ? std::string(old_xdg_p) : std::string();
+	const std::string xdg_s   = xdg_root.string();
+	setenv("XDG_STATE_HOME", xdg_s.c_str(), 1);
+
+	const fs::path swapdir = xdg_root / "kte" / "swap";
+	fs::create_directories(swapdir);
+	const fs::path oldp = swapdir / "old.swp";
+	const fs::path newp = swapdir / "new.swp";
+	const fs::path keep = swapdir / "note.txt";
+	write_file_bytes(oldp.string(), "x");
+	write_file_bytes(newp.string(), "y");
+	write_file_bytes(keep.string(), "z");
+
+	// Make old.swp look old (2 days ago) and new.swp recent.
+	std::error_code ec;
+	fs::last_write_time(oldp, fs::file_time_type::clock::now() - std::chrono::hours(48), ec);
+	fs::last_write_time(newp, fs::file_time_type::clock::now(), ec);
+
+	kte::SwapManager sm;
+	kte::SwapConfig cfg;
+	cfg.prune_on_startup   = false;
+	cfg.prune_max_age_days = 1;
+	cfg.prune_max_files    = 0; // disable count-based pruning for this test
+	sm.SetConfig(cfg);
+	sm.PruneSwapDir();
+
+	ASSERT_TRUE(!fs::exists(oldp));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(fs::exists(newp));
+	ASSERT_TRUE(fs::exists(keep));
+
+	// Cleanup.
+	std::remove(newp.string().c_str());
+	std::remove(keep.string().c_str());
+	if (!old_xdg.empty())
+		setenv("XDG_STATE_HOME", old_xdg.c_str(), 1);
+	else
+		unsetenv("XDG_STATE_HOME");
+	fs::remove_all(xdg_root);
+}