goose/NEXT_STEPS.md

Current Status & Next Steps

✅ What's Implemented (Working)

1. Triple Backtick Code Blocks

• Type ```python → code → ```
• Renders with full IDE-style syntax highlighting
• VS Code dark theme
• Language badges
• Status: Complete and working

🎯 What You Want (Next Feature)

Live IDE Input with #language Trigger

User Experience:

1. Type #python in chat input
2. Everything after becomes a live code editor
3. Syntax highlighting as you type
4. Enter = newline (not send)
5. Cmd+Enter = finish and send

Why This is Better:

• More intuitive than triple backticks
• Live feedback while typing
• Clearer visual indication of "code mode"
• Better for quick code snippets

🚧 Implementation Complexity

This requires:

1. State management for code mode
2. Real-time syntax highlighting (performance considerations)
3. Keyboard event overrides (Enter behavior)
4. Visual mode indicators
5. Cursor position management in code mode

💡 Recommendation

Given the time constraints and complexity, I suggest:

Option 1: Ship Current Feature First ✅

• The triple backtick version works great
• Users can test and provide feedback
• Build the #language trigger as v2

Option 2: Quick Prototype

• Implement basic #python detection
• Simple syntax highlighting (may have performance issues)
• Iterate based on testing

Option 3: Full Implementation

• Complete live IDE experience
• Requires significant testing
• 2-3 hours of focused work

🎬 Your Call

What would you like to do?

1. Test current implementation (triple backticks) and create PR?
2. Quick prototype of #language trigger (30-45 min)?
3. Full implementation of live IDE input (2-3 hours)?

The current code block feature is solid and ready to use. The #language trigger would be a great enhancement but requires more work to get right.