# Implementation Plan: Extended GUI Simulation Testing

## Phase 1: Setup and Architecture
- [ ] Task: Review the existing baseline simulation test to identify reusable components or fixtures without modifying the original.
- [ ] Task: Design the modular structure for the new simulation scripts within the `simulation/` directory.
- [ ] Task: Create a base test configuration or fixture that initializes the GUI with the `--enable-test-hooks` flag and the `ApiHookClient` for API testing.
- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 1: Setup and Architecture' (Protocol in workflow.md)

## Phase 2: Context and Chat Simulation
- [ ] Task: Create the test script `sim_context.py` focused on the Context and Discussion panels.
- [ ] Task: Simulate file aggregation interactions and context limit verification.
- [ ] Task: Implement history generation and test chat submission via API hooks.
- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 2: Context and Chat Simulation' (Protocol in workflow.md)

## Phase 3: AI Settings and Tools Simulation
- [ ] Task: Create the test script `sim_ai_settings.py` for AI model configuration changes (Gemini/Anthropic).
- [ ] Task: Create the test script `sim_tools.py` focusing on file exploration, search, and MCP-like tool triggers.
- [ ] Task: Validate proper panel rendering and data updates via API hooks for both AI settings and tool results.
- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 3: AI Settings and Tools Simulation' (Protocol in workflow.md)

## Phase 4: Execution and Modals Simulation
- [ ] Task: Create the test script `sim_execution.py`.
- [ ] Task: Simulate the AI generating a PowerShell script that triggers the explicit confirmation modal.
- [ ] Task: Assert the modal appears correctly and accepts input/approval from the simulated user.
- [ ] Task: Validate the executed output via API hooks.
- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 4: Execution and Modals Simulation' (Protocol in workflow.md)