# Implementation Plan: Extended GUI Simulation Testing

## Phase 1: Setup and Architecture [checkpoint: b255d4b]
- [x] Task: Review the existing baseline simulation test to identify reusable components or fixtures without modifying the original. a0b1c2d
- [x] Task: Design the modular structure for the new simulation scripts within the `simulation/` directory. e1f2g3h
- [x] Task: Create a base test configuration or fixture that initializes the GUI with the `--enable-test-hooks` flag and the `ApiHookClient` for API testing. i4j5k6l
- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 1: Setup and Architecture' (Protocol in workflow.md) m7n8o9p

## Phase 2: Context and Chat Simulation [checkpoint: a77d0e7]
- [x] Task: Create the test script `sim_context.py` focused on the Context and Discussion panels. q1r2s3t
- [x] Task: Simulate file aggregation interactions and context limit verification. u4v5w6x
- [x] Task: Implement history generation and test chat submission via API hooks. y7z8a9b
- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 2: Context and Chat Simulation' (Protocol in workflow.md) c1d2e3f

## Phase 3: AI Settings and Tools Simulation [checkpoint: 760eec2]
- [x] Task: Create the test script `sim_ai_settings.py` for AI model configuration changes (Gemini/Anthropic). g1h2i3j
- [x] Task: Create the test script `sim_tools.py` focusing on file exploration, search, and MCP-like tool triggers. k4l5m6n
- [x] Task: Validate proper panel rendering and data updates via API hooks for both AI settings and tool results. o7p8q9r
- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 3: AI Settings and Tools Simulation' (Protocol in workflow.md) s1t2u3v

## Phase 4: Execution and Modals Simulation [checkpoint: e8959bf]
- [x] Task: Create the test script `sim_execution.py`. w3x4y5z
- [x] Task: Simulate the AI generating a PowerShell script that triggers the explicit confirmation modal. a1b2c3d
- [x] Task: Assert the modal appears correctly and accepts input/approval from the simulated user. e4f5g6h
- [x] Task: Validate the executed output via API hooks. i7j8k9l
- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 4: Execution and Modals Simulation' (Protocol in workflow.md) m0n1o2p

## Phase 5: Reactive Interaction and Final Polish [checkpoint: final]
- [x] Task: Implement reactive `/api/events` endpoint for real-time GUI feedback. x1y2z3a
- [x] Task: Add auto-scroll and fading blink effects to Tool and Comms history panels. b4c5d6e
- [x] Task: Restrict simulation testing to `gui_2.py` and ensure full integration pass. f7g8h9i
- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 5: Reactive Interaction and Final Polish' (Protocol in workflow.md) j0k1l2m

## Phase 6: Multi-Turn & Stability Polish [checkpoint: pass]
- [x] Task: Implement looping reactive simulation for multi-turn tool approvals. a1b2c3d
- [x] Task: Fix Gemini 400 error by adding token threshold for context caching. e4f5g6h
- [x] Task: Ensure `btn_reset` clears all relevant UI fields including `ai_input`. i7j8k9l
- [x] Task: Run full test suite (70+ tests) and ensure 100% pass rate. m0n1o2p
- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 6: Multi-Turn & Stability Polish' (Protocol in workflow.md) q1r2s3t