chore(conductor): Add new track 'UI Theme Overhaul & Style System'

conductor/tracks.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ This file tracks all major tracks for the project. Each track has its own detail
 
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-## Phase 3: Future Horizons (Tracks 1-31)
+## Phase 3: Future Horizons (Tracks 1-32)
 *Initialized: 2026-03-06*
 *Updated: 2026-03-08*
 
@@ -68,52 +68,56 @@ This file tracks all major tracks for the project. Each track has its own detail
     *Link: [./tracks/log_session_overhaul_20260308/](./tracks/log_session_overhaul_20260308/)*
     *Goal: Centralize log management, improve session restoration reliability with full-UI replay mode, and optimize log size via external script/output referencing. Implement transient diagnostic logging for system warnings.*
 
+16. [ ] **Track: UI Theme Overhaul & Style System**
+    *Link: [./tracks/ui_theme_overhaul_20260308/](./tracks/ui_theme_overhaul_20260308/)*
+    *Goal: Modernize UI with Inter/Maple Mono fonts, a professional subtle rounded theme, custom shaders (corners, blur, AA), multi-viewport support, and layout presets.*
+
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 ### Manual UX Controls
 
-16. [x] **Track: Manual Ticket Queue Management**
+17. [x] **Track: Manual Ticket Queue Management**
     *Link: [./tracks/ticket_queue_mgmt_20260306/](./tracks/ticket_queue_mgmt_20260306/)*
 
-17. [x] **Track: Kill/Abort Running Workers**
+18. [x] **Track: Kill/Abort Running Workers**
     *Link: [./tracks/kill_abort_workers_20260306/](./tracks/kill_abort_workers_20260306/)*
 
-18. [x] **Track: Manual Block/Unblock Control**
+19. [x] **Track: Manual Block/Unblock Control**
     *Link: [./tracks/manual_block_control_20260306/](./tracks/manual_block_control_20260306/)*
 
-19. [x] **Track: Pipeline Pause/Resume**
+20. [x] **Track: Pipeline Pause/Resume**
     *Link: [./tracks/pipeline_pause_resume_20260306/](./tracks/pipeline_pause_resume_20260306/)*
 
-20. [x] **Track: Per-Ticket Model Override**
+21. [x] **Track: Per-Ticket Model Override**
     *Link: [./tracks/per_ticket_model_20260306/](./tracks/per_ticket_model_20260306/)*
 
-21. [ ] **Track: Manual UX Validation & Review**
+22. [ ] **Track: Manual UX Validation & Review**
     *Link: [./tracks/manual_ux_validation_20260302/](./tracks/manual_ux_validation_20260302/)*
 
 ### Misc Side-tracks
 
-22. [x] **Track: Enhanced Context Control & Cache Awareness**
+23. [x] **Track: Enhanced Context Control & Cache Awareness**
     *Link: [./tracks/enhanced_context_control_20260307/](./tracks/enhanced_context_control_20260307/)*
 
-23. [x] **Track: GUI Performance Profiling & Optimization**
+24. [x] **Track: GUI Performance Profiling & Optimization**
     *Link: [./tracks/gui_performance_profiling_20260307/](./tracks/gui_performance_profiling_20260307/)*
 
-24. [x] **Track: Test Integrity Audit & Intent Documentation**
+25. [x] **Track: Test Integrity Audit & Intent Documentation**
     *Link: [./tracks/test_integrity_audit_20260307/](./tracks/test_integrity_audit_20260307/)*
     *Goal: Audit tests simplified by AI agents. Add intent documentation comments to prevent future simplification. Covers simulation tests (test_sim_*.py), live workflow tests, and major feature tests.*
 
-25. [x] **Track: Test Regression Verification**
+26. [x] **Track: Test Regression Verification**
     *Link: [./tracks/test_regression_verification_20260307/](./tracks/test_regression_verification_20260307/)*
 
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 ### C/C++ Language Support
 
-26. [ ] **Track: Tree-Sitter C/C++ MCP Tools**
+27. [ ] **Track: Tree-Sitter C/C++ MCP Tools**
     *Link: [./tracks/ts_cpp_tree_sitter_20260308/](./tracks/ts_cpp_tree_sitter_20260308/)*
     *Goal: Add tree-sitter C and C++ grammars. Extend ASTParser to support C/C++ skeleton and outline extraction. Add MCP tools ts_c_get_skeleton, ts_cpp_get_skeleton, ts_c_get_code_outline, ts_cpp_get_code_outline.*
 
-27. [ ] **Track: Bootstrap gencpp Python Bindings**
+28. [ ] **Track: Bootstrap gencpp Python Bindings**
     *Link: [./tracks/gencpp_python_bindings_20260308/](./tracks/gencpp_python_bindings_20260308/)*
     *Goal: Bootstrap standalone Python project with CFFI bindings for gencpp C library. Provides foundation for richer C++ AST parsing in future (beyond tree-sitter syntax).*
 
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 ### Path Configuration
 
-28. [ ] **Track: Project-Specific Conductor Directory**
+29. [ ] **Track: Project-Specific Conductor Directory**
     *Link: [./tracks/project_conductor_dir_20260308/](./tracks/project_conductor_dir_20260308/)*
     *Goal: Make conductor directory per-project. Each project TOML can specify custom conductor dir for isolated track/state management.*
 
-29. [ ] **Track: GUI Path Configuration in Context Hub**
+30. [ ] **Track: GUI Path Configuration in Context Hub**
     *Link: [./tracks/gui_path_config_20260308/](./tracks/gui_path_config_20260308/)*
     *Goal: Add path configuration UI to Context Hub. Allow users to view and edit configurable paths directly from the GUI.*
 
-30. [ ] **Track: Saved System Prompt Presets**
+31. [ ] **Track: Saved System Prompt Presets**
     *Link: [./tracks/saved_presets_20260308/](./tracks/saved_presets_20260308/)*
     *Goal: Ability to have saved presets for global and project system prompts. Includes full AI profiles with temperature and top_p settings, managed via a dedicated GUI modal.*
 
-31. [ ] **Track: Saved Tool Presets**
+32. [ ] **Track: Saved Tool Presets**
     *Link: [./tracks/saved_tool_presets_20260308/](./tracks/saved_tool_presets_20260308/)*
     *Goal: Make agent tools have presets. Add flags for tools related to their level of approval (auto, ask). Move tools to ai settings. Put tools in dynamic TOML-defined categories (Python, General, etc.). Tool Presets added to mma agent role options.*
 

conductor/tracks/ui_theme_overhaul_20260308/index.md

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+# Track ui_theme_overhaul_20260308 Context
+
+- [Specification](./spec.md)
+- [Implementation Plan](./plan.md)
+- [Metadata](./metadata.json)

conductor/tracks/ui_theme_overhaul_20260308/metadata.json

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+{
+  "track_id": "ui_theme_overhaul_20260308",
+  "type": "feature",
+  "status": "new",
+  "created_at": "2026-03-08T13:00:00Z",
+  "updated_at": "2026-03-08T13:00:00Z",
+  "description": "Improve default font (Inter/Maple Mono), implement professional subtle rounded theme using imgui-bundle, custom shaders (corners, blur, AA), multi-viewport toggle, and layout presets."
+}

conductor/tracks/ui_theme_overhaul_20260308/plan.md

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+# Implementation Plan: UI Theme Overhaul & Style System
+
+## Phase 1: Research & Typography
+- [ ] Task: Research `imgui-bundle` text rendering and theme APIs.
+    - [ ] Identify the best way to load and render high-quality fonts (Inter/Maple Mono).
+    - [ ] Check for Freetype support or specialized rendering forks within the current environment.
+- [ ] Task: Implement Professional Typography.
+    - [ ] Integrate Inter and Maple Mono font assets.
+    - [ ] Update the font loading logic in `src/gui_2.py` (or a dedicated theme module).
+    - [ ] Verify font rendering quality and scaling across the UI.
+- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 1: Research & Typography' (Protocol in workflow.md)
+
+## Phase 2: Professional Style & Theming
+- [ ] Task: Implement the "Subtle Rounding" Professional Theme.
+    - [ ] Define the professional color palette and style variables (rounding, padding, spacing).
+    - [ ] Utilize `imgui-bundle`'s styling APIs to apply the theme globally.
+    - [ ] Refactor existing hardcoded styling in `src/gui_2.py` to use the new theme system.
+- [ ] Task: Write visual regression tests or simulation scripts to verify the new theme's consistency.
+- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 2: Professional Style & Theming' (Protocol in workflow.md)
+
+## Phase 3: Advanced Visual Effects (Shaders)
+- [ ] Task: Implement Custom UI Shaders.
+    - [ ] Develop and integrate shaders for rounded window corners and soft shadows.
+    - [ ] Develop and integrate shaders for glass/acrylic (blur) effects on selected panels.
+    - [ ] Develop and integrate shaders for improved text anti-aliasing.
+- [ ] Task: Perform a performance audit to ensure shaders do not degrade FPS.
+- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 3: Advanced Visual Effects (Shaders)' (Protocol in workflow.md)
+
+## Phase 4: Layout Management & Multi-Viewport
+- [ ] Task: Implement Multi-Viewport Support.
+    - [ ] Add the "Multi-Viewport" toggle checkbox to the main menu bar.
+    - [ ] Ensure the application correctly handles panel detachment and re-attachment.
+- [ ] Task: Implement UI Layout Presets.
+    - [ ] Create a management system (Save/Load/Delete) for window layout presets.
+    - [ ] Ensure presets capture window geometry and the Multi-Viewport state.
+    - [ ] Persist layout presets to the project configuration (`manual_slop.toml` or a dedicated file).
+- [ ] Task: Verify layout restoration accuracy across multiple presets.
+- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 4: Layout Management & Multi-Viewport' (Protocol in workflow.md)
+
+## Phase 5: Final Polish & Verification
+- [ ] Task: Conduct a final UI audit for "professionalism" and consistency.
+- [ ] Task: Run the full simulation suite to ensure no regressions in tool interaction or workflow.
+- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 5: Final Polish & Verification' (Protocol in workflow.md)

conductor/tracks/ui_theme_overhaul_20260308/spec.md

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+# Specification: UI Theme Overhaul & Style System
+
+## Overview
+This track aims to modernize the application's appearance by implementing a professional, high-fidelity UI theme using `imgui-bundle`'s native styling and theming capabilities. It focuses on improving typography, visual shapes, and introducing advanced features like custom shaders, multi-viewport support, and user-managed layout presets.
+
+## Functional Requirements
+- **Professional Typography:**
+    - Replace the default ImGui font with a high-quality, professional font family (e.g., **Inter** or **Maple Mono**).
+    - Implement proper font scaling and anti-aliasing.
+- **Style & Theming System:**
+    - Utilize `imgui-bundle`'s recommended styling APIs to define a cohesive "professional" theme.
+    - Implement a "Subtle Rounding" aesthetic for windows, buttons, and other UI elements.
+    - Research and implement the latest text rendering techniques supported by `imgui-bundle` or its forks (e.g., Freetype integration).
+- **Advanced Visual Effects (Shaders):**
+    - Explore and implement custom shaders for:
+        - Rounded window corners and soft shadows.
+        - Glass/Acrylic (blur) effects for panels.
+        - Improved text anti-aliasing via specialized shaders.
+- **Multi-Viewport Support:**
+    - Add a toggle in the main menu bar to enable/disable ImGui's **Multi-Viewport** feature (allowing panels to be dragged outside the main application window).
+- **UI Layout Presets:**
+    - Implement a system for users to save and manage custom window layouts.
+    - Layout presets must capture window positions, sizes, and the current **Multi-Viewport** state.
+
+## Non-Functional Requirements
+- **Performance:** Ensure that custom shaders and advanced rendering do not significantly impact the application's frame rate (FPS).
+- **Compatibility:** The new theme and style system must be compatible across all supported platforms (win32).
+- **Reliability:** Layout presets must be persisted correctly and restored accurately.
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+- [ ] The default font is changed to Inter or Maple Mono with high-quality rendering.
+- [ ] The UI has a consistent "Subtle Rounding" aesthetic across all standard widgets.
+- [ ] A "Multi-Viewport" toggle is available in the menu bar and works as expected.
+- [ ] Users can save multiple window layout presets and switch between them.
+- [ ] Custom shaders are implemented for at least one major effect (e.g., rounded corners or acrylic blur) without degrading performance.
+
+## Out of Scope
+- Complete redesign of the Hub-based layout logic (only styling/theming).
+- Cloud-based layout synchronization.