feat(help & spinners): improve help rendering, async spinner handling, and pipeline demo

- Refactored `Command.help_signature` to return `(usage, description, tags)` instead of a Rich `Padding`/`Panel`.
- Replaced `show_help()` with `render_help()` in `Command` and `Falyx`.
- Updated Falyx help rendering to use Rich `Panel`/`Padding` consistently for cleaner UI.
- Swapped `print()` calls for `console.print()` for styled output.
- Added hooks to `ProcessAction` to announce analysis start/finish.
- Added spinners to test and deploy steps; simplified retry setup.
- Converted `remove()` to `async def remove()` for consistency.
- Added async lock to prevent concurrent Live loop start/stop races.
- Added debug logging when starting/stopping the Live loop.
- Updated `spinner_teardown_hook` to `await sm.remove(...)` to align with async `remove()`.
- Removed `rich.panel`/`rich.padding` from `Command` since panels are now built in `Falyx` help rendering.
- Bumped `rich` dependency to `^14.0`.
- Bumped version to 0.1.78.

This commit polishes help display, demo UX, and spinner lifecycle safety—making spinners thread/async safe and help output more structured and readable.

README.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 - ⚙️ Full lifecycle hooks (before, after, success, error, teardown)
 - 📊 Execution tracing, logging, and introspection
 - 🧙‍♂️ Async-first design with Process support
-- 🧩 Extensible CLI menus and customizable output
+- 🧩 Extensible CLI menus, customizable bottom bars, and keyboard shortcuts
 
 > Built for developers who value *clarity*, *resilience*, and *visibility* in their terminal workflows.
 
@@ -21,12 +21,13 @@
 Modern CLI tools deserve the same resilience as production systems. Falyx makes it easy to:
 
 - Compose workflows using `Action`, `ChainedAction`, or `ActionGroup`
-- Inject the result of one step into the next (`last_result`)
-- Handle flaky operations with retries and exponential backoff
+- Inject the result of one step into the next (`last_result` / `auto_inject`)
+- Handle flaky operations with retries, backoff, and jitter
 - Roll back safely on failure with structured undo logic
-- Add observability with execution timing, result tracking, and hooks
+- Add observability with timing, tracebacks, and lifecycle hooks
 - Run in both interactive *and* headless (scriptable) modes
-- Customize output with Rich `Table`s (grouping, theming, etc.)
+- Support config-driven workflows with YAML or TOML
+- Visualize tagged command groups and menu state via Rich tables
 
 ---
 
@@ -60,6 +61,7 @@ async def flaky_step():
     await asyncio.sleep(0.2)
     if random.random() < 0.5:
         raise RuntimeError("Random failure!")
+    print("ok")
     return "ok"
 
 # Create the actions
@@ -78,6 +80,8 @@ falyx.add_command(
     preview_before_confirm=True,
     confirm=True,
     retry_all=True,
+    spinner=True,
+    style="cyan",
 )
 
 # Entry point
@@ -86,76 +90,131 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
 ```
 
 ```bash
-❯ python simple.py
-                                🚀 Falyx Demo
+$ python simple.py
+                          🚀 Falyx Demo
 
-  [R] Run My Pipeline
-  [Y] History                                         [Q] Exit
+           [R] Run My Pipeline
+           [H] Help              [Y] History   [X] Exit
 
 >
 ```
 
 ```bash
-❯ python simple.py run R
+$ python simple.py run r
 Command: 'R' — Run My Pipeline
 └── ⛓ ChainedAction 'my_pipeline'
     ├── ⚙ Action 'step_1'
     │   ↻ Retries: 3x, delay 1.0s, backoff 2.0x
     └── ⚙ Action 'step_2'
         ↻ Retries: 3x, delay 1.0s, backoff 2.0x
-Confirm execution of R — Run My Pipeline (calls `my_pipeline`)  [Y/n] y
-[2025-04-15 22:03:57] WARNING   ⚠️ Retry attempt 1/3 failed due to 'Random failure!'.
-✅ Result: ['ok', 'ok']
+❓ Confirm execution of R — Run My Pipeline (calls `my_pipeline`)  [Y/n] > y
+[2025-07-20 09:29:35] WARNING   Retry attempt 1/3 failed due to 'Random failure!'.
+ok
+[2025-07-20 09:29:38] WARNING   Retry attempt 1/3 failed due to 'Random failure!'.
+ok
 ```
 
 ---
 
 ## 📦 Core Features
 
-- ✅ Async-native `Action`, `ChainedAction`, `ActionGroup`
-- 🔁 Retry policies + exponential backoff
-- ⛓ Rollbacks on chained failures
-- 🎛️ Headless or interactive CLI with argparse and prompt_toolkit
-- 📊 Built-in execution registry, result tracking, and timing
-- 🧠 Supports `ProcessAction` for CPU-bound workloads
-- 🧩 Custom `Table` rendering for CLI menu views
-- 🔍 Hook lifecycle: `before`, `on_success`, `on_error`, `after`, `on_teardown`
+- ✅ Async-native `Action`, `ChainedAction`, `ActionGroup`, `ProcessAction`
+- 🔁 Retry policies with delay, backoff, jitter — opt-in per action or globally
+- ⛓ Rollbacks and lifecycle hooks for chained execution
+- 🎛️ Headless or interactive CLI powered by `argparse` + `prompt_toolkit`
+- 📊 In-memory `ExecutionRegistry` with result tracking, timing, and tracebacks
+- 🌐 CLI menu construction via config files or Python
+- ⚡ Bottom bar toggle switches and counters with `Ctrl+<key>` shortcuts
+- 🔍 Structured confirmation prompts and help rendering
+- 🪵 Flexible logging: Rich console for devs, JSON logs for ops
 
 ---
 
-## 🔍 Execution Trace
+### 🧰 Building Blocks
 
-```bash
-[2025-04-14 10:33:22] DEBUG    [Step 1] ⚙ flaky_step()
-[2025-04-14 10:33:22] INFO     [Step 1] 🔁 Retrying (1/3) in 1.0s...
-[2025-04-14 10:33:23] DEBUG    [Step 1] ✅ Success | Result: ok
-[2025-04-14 10:33:23] DEBUG    [My Pipeline] ✅ Result: ['ok', 'ok']
+- **`Action`**: A single unit of async (or sync) logic
+- **`ChainedAction`**: Execute a sequence of actions, with rollback and injection
+- **`ActionGroup`**: Run actions concurrently and collect results
+- **`ProcessAction`**: Use `multiprocessing` for CPU-bound workflows
+- **`Falyx`**: Interactive or headless CLI controller with history, menus, and theming
+- **`ExecutionContext`**: Metadata store per invocation (name, args, result, timing)
+- **`HookManager`**: Attach `before`, `after`, `on_success`, `on_error`, `on_teardown`
+
+---
+
+### 🔍 Logging
+```
+2025-07-20 09:29:32 [falyx] [INFO] Command 'R' selected.
+2025-07-20 09:29:32 [falyx] [INFO] [run_key] Executing: R — Run My Pipeline
+2025-07-20 09:29:33 [falyx] [INFO] [my_pipeline] Starting -> ChainedAction(name=my_pipeline, actions=['step_1', 'step_2'], args=(), kwargs={}, auto_inject=False, return_list=False)()
+2025-07-20 09:29:33 [falyx] [INFO] [step_1] Retrying (1/3) in 1.0s due to 'Random failure!'...
+2025-07-20 09:29:35 [falyx] [WARNING] [step_1] Retry attempt 1/3 failed due to 'Random failure!'.
+2025-07-20 09:29:35 [falyx] [INFO] [step_1] Retrying (2/3) in 2.0s due to 'Random failure!'...
+2025-07-20 09:29:37 [falyx] [INFO] [step_1] Retry succeeded on attempt 2.
+2025-07-20 09:29:37 [falyx] [INFO] [step_1] Recovered: step_1
+2025-07-20 09:29:37 [falyx] [DEBUG] [step_1] status=OK duration=3.627s result='ok' exception=None
+2025-07-20 09:29:37 [falyx] [INFO] [step_2] Retrying (1/3) in 1.0s due to 'Random failure!'...
+2025-07-20 09:29:38 [falyx] [WARNING] [step_2] Retry attempt 1/3 failed due to 'Random failure!'.
+2025-07-20 09:29:38 [falyx] [INFO] [step_2] Retrying (2/3) in 2.0s due to 'Random failure!'...
+2025-07-20 09:29:40 [falyx] [INFO] [step_2] Retry succeeded on attempt 2.
+2025-07-20 09:29:40 [falyx] [INFO] [step_2] Recovered: step_2
+2025-07-20 09:29:40 [falyx] [DEBUG] [step_2] status=OK duration=3.609s result='ok' exception=None
+2025-07-20 09:29:40 [falyx] [DEBUG] [my_pipeline] Success -> Result: 'ok'
+2025-07-20 09:29:40 [falyx] [DEBUG] [my_pipeline] Finished in 7.237s
+2025-07-20 09:29:40 [falyx] [DEBUG] [my_pipeline] status=OK duration=7.237s result='ok' exception=None
+2025-07-20 09:29:40 [falyx] [DEBUG] [Run My Pipeline] status=OK duration=7.238s result='ok' exception=None
 ```
 
----
+### 📊 History Tracking
 
-### 🧱 Core Building Blocks
+View full execution history:
 
-#### `Action`
-A single async unit of work. Painless retry support.
+```bash
+> history
+                                                   📊 Execution History
 
-#### `ChainedAction`
-Run tasks in sequence. Supports rollback on failure and context propagation.
+   Index   Name                           Start         End    Duration   Status        Result / Exception
+ ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+       0   step_1                      09:23:55    09:23:55      0.201s   ✅ Success    'ok'
+       1   step_2                      09:23:55    09:24:03      7.829s   ❌ Error      RuntimeError('Random failure!')
+       2   my_pipeline                 09:23:55    09:24:03      8.080s   ❌ Error      RuntimeError('Random failure!')
+       3   Run My Pipeline             09:23:55    09:24:03      8.082s   ❌ Error      RuntimeError('Random failure!')
+```
 
-#### `ActionGroup`
-Run tasks in parallel. Useful for fan-out operations like batch API calls.
+Inspect result by index:
 
-#### `ProcessAction`
-Offload CPU-bound work to another process — no extra code needed.
+```bash
+> history --result-index 0
+Action(name='step_1', action=flaky_step, args=(), kwargs={}, retry=True, rollback=False) ():
+ok
+```
 
-#### `Falyx`
-Your CLI controller — powers menus, subcommands, history, bottom bars, and more.
+Print last result includes tracebacks:
 
-#### `ExecutionContext`
-Tracks metadata, arguments, timing, and results for each action execution.
-
-#### `HookManager`
-Registers and triggers lifecycle hooks (`before`, `after`, `on_error`, etc.) for actions and commands.
+```bash
+> history --last-result
+Command(key='R', description='Run My Pipeline' action='ChainedAction(name=my_pipeline, actions=['step_1', 'step_2'],
+args=(), kwargs={}, auto_inject=False, return_list=False)') ():
+Traceback (most recent call last):
+  File ".../falyx/command.py", line 291, in __call__
+    result = await self.action(*combined_args, **combined_kwargs)
+             ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+  File ".../falyx/action/base_action.py", line 91, in __call__
+    return await self._run(*args, **kwargs)
+           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+  File ".../falyx/action/chained_action.py", line 212, in _run
+    result = await prepared(*combined_args, **updated_kwargs)
+             ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+  File ".../falyx/action/base_action.py", line 91, in __call__
+    return await self._run(*args, **kwargs)
+           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+  File ".../falyx/action/action.py", line 157, in _run
+    result = await self.action(*combined_args, **combined_kwargs)
+             ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+  File ".../falyx/examples/simple.py", line 15, in flaky_step
+    raise RuntimeError("Random failure!")
+RuntimeError: Random failure!
+```
 
 ---
 
@@ -163,6 +222,6 @@ Registers and triggers lifecycle hooks (`before`, `after`, `on_error`, etc.) for
 
 > “Like a phalanx: organized, resilient, and reliable.”
 
-Falyx is designed for developers who don’t just want CLI tools to run — they want them to **fail meaningfully**, **recover gracefully**, and **log clearly**.
+Falyx is designed for developers who don’t just want CLI tools to run — they want them to **fail meaningfully**, **recover intentionally**, and **log clearly**.
 
 ---

examples/argument_examples.py

@@ -21,11 +21,13 @@ async def test_args(
     service: str,
     place: Place = Place.NEW_YORK,
     region: str = "us-east-1",
+    tag: str | None = None,
     verbose: bool | None = None,
+    number: int | None = None,
 ) -> str:
     if verbose:
-        print(f"Deploying {service} to {region} at {place}...")
-    return f"{service} deployed to {region} at {place}"
+        print(f"Deploying {service}:{tag}:{number} to {region} at {place}...")
+    return f"{service}:{tag}:{number} deployed to {region} at {place}"
 
 
 def default_config(parser: CommandArgumentParser) -> None:
@@ -55,9 +57,33 @@ def default_config(parser: CommandArgumentParser) -> None:
         action="store_bool_optional",
         help="Enable verbose output.",
     )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--tag",
+        type=str,
+        help="Optional tag for the deployment.",
+        suggestions=["latest", "stable", "beta"],
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--number",
+        type=int,
+        help="Optional number argument.",
+    )
+    parser.add_tldr_examples(
+        [
+            ("web", "Deploy 'web' to the default location (New York)"),
+            ("cache London --tag beta", "Deploy 'cache' to London with tag"),
+            ("database --region us-west-2 --verbose", "Verbose deploy to west region"),
+        ]
+    )
 
 
-flx = Falyx("Argument Examples")
+flx = Falyx(
+    "Argument Examples",
+    program="argument_examples.py",
+    hide_menu_table=True,
+    show_placeholder_menu=True,
+    enable_prompt_history=True,
+)
 
 flx.add_command(
     key="T",
@@ -68,6 +94,7 @@ flx.add_command(
         name="test_args",
         action=test_args,
     ),
+    style="bold #B3EBF2",
     argument_config=default_config,
 )
 

examples/confirm_example.py

@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ async def build_chain(dogs: list[Dog]) -> ChainedAction:
             ),
             ConfirmAction(
                 name="test_confirm",
-                message="Do you want to process the dogs?",
+                prompt_message="Do you want to process the dogs?",
                 confirm_type="yes_no_cancel",
                 return_last_result=True,
                 inject_into="dogs",
@@ -101,10 +101,16 @@ def dog_config(parser: CommandArgumentParser) -> None:
         lazy_resolver=False,
         help="List of dogs to process.",
     )
+    parser.add_tldr_examples(
+        [
+            ("max", "Process the dog named Max"),
+            ("bella buddy max", "Process the dogs named Bella, Buddy, and Max"),
+        ]
+    )
 
 
 async def main():
-    flx = Falyx("Save Dogs Example")
+    flx = Falyx("Save Dogs Example", program="confirm_example.py")
 
     flx.add_command(
         key="D",

examples/falyx_demo.py

@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ async def main() -> None:
 
     # --- Bottom bar info ---
     flx.bottom_bar.columns = 3
-    flx.bottom_bar.add_toggle_from_option("V", "Verbose", flx.options, "verbose")
+    flx.bottom_bar.add_toggle_from_option("B", "Verbose", flx.options, "verbose")
     flx.bottom_bar.add_toggle_from_option("U", "Debug Hooks", flx.options, "debug_hooks")
     flx.bottom_bar.add_static("Version", f"Falyx v{__version__}")
 

examples/file_select.py

@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ flx = Falyx(
     description="This example demonstrates how to select files using Falyx.",
     version="1.0.0",
     program="file_select.py",
+    hide_menu_table=True,
+    show_placeholder_menu=True,
 )
 
 flx.add_command(

examples/pipeline_demo.py

@@ -1,59 +1,92 @@
 import asyncio
+import random
+import time
 
-from falyx import ExecutionRegistry as er
+from falyx import Falyx
 from falyx.action import Action, ActionGroup, ChainedAction, ProcessAction
-from falyx.retry import RetryHandler, RetryPolicy
+from falyx.console import console
 
 
 # Step 1: Fast I/O-bound setup (standard Action)
 async def checkout_code():
-    print("📥 Checking out code...")
+    console.print("🔄 Checking out code...")
     await asyncio.sleep(0.5)
+    console.print("📦 Code checked out successfully.")
 
 
 # Step 2: CPU-bound task (ProcessAction)
 def run_static_analysis():
-    print("🧠 Running static analysis (CPU-bound)...")
     total = 0
     for i in range(10_000_000):
         total += i % 3
+    time.sleep(2)
     return total
 
 
 # Step 3: Simulated flaky test with retry
 async def flaky_tests():
-    import random
-
+    console.print("🧪 Running tests...")
     await asyncio.sleep(0.3)
     if random.random() < 0.3:
         raise RuntimeError("❌ Random test failure!")
-    print("🧪 Tests passed.")
+    console.print("🧪 Tests passed.")
     return "ok"
 
 
 # Step 4: Multiple deploy targets (parallel ActionGroup)
 async def deploy_to(target: str):
-    print(f"🚀 Deploying to {target}...")
-    await asyncio.sleep(0.2)
+    console.print(f"🚀 Deploying to {target}...")
+    await asyncio.sleep(random.randint(2, 6))
+    console.print(f"✅ Deployment to {target} complete.")
     return f"{target} complete"
 
 
 def build_pipeline():
-    retry_handler = RetryHandler(RetryPolicy(max_retries=3, delay=0.5))
-
     # Base actions
     checkout = Action("Checkout", checkout_code)
-    analysis = ProcessAction("Static Analysis", run_static_analysis)
-    tests = Action("Run Tests", flaky_tests)
-    tests.hooks.register("on_error", retry_handler.retry_on_error)
+    analysis = ProcessAction(
+        "Static Analysis",
+        run_static_analysis,
+        spinner=True,
+        spinner_message="Analyzing code...",
+    )
+    analysis.hooks.register(
+        "before", lambda ctx: console.print("🧠 Running static analysis (CPU-bound)...")
+    )
+    analysis.hooks.register("after", lambda ctx: console.print("🧠 Analysis complete!"))
+    tests = Action(
+        "Run Tests",
+        flaky_tests,
+        retry=True,
+        spinner=True,
+        spinner_message="Running tests...",
+    )
 
     # Parallel deploys
     deploy_group = ActionGroup(
         "Deploy to All",
         [
-            Action("Deploy US", deploy_to, args=("us-west",)),
-            Action("Deploy EU", deploy_to, args=("eu-central",)),
-            Action("Deploy Asia", deploy_to, args=("asia-east",)),
+            Action(
+                "Deploy US",
+                deploy_to,
+                args=("us-west",),
+                spinner=True,
+                spinner_message="Deploying US...",
+            ),
+            Action(
+                "Deploy EU",
+                deploy_to,
+                args=("eu-central",),
+                spinner=True,
+                spinner_message="Deploying EU...",
+            ),
+            Action(
+                "Deploy Asia",
+                deploy_to,
+                args=("asia-east",),
+                spinner=True,
+                spinner_message="Deploying Asia...",
+            ),
         ],
     )
 
@@ -66,10 +99,22 @@ pipeline = build_pipeline()
 
 # Run the pipeline
 async def main():
-    pipeline = build_pipeline()
-    await pipeline()
-    er.summary()
-    await pipeline.preview()
+
+    flx = Falyx(
+        hide_menu_table=True, program="pipeline_demo.py", show_placeholder_menu=True
+    )
+    flx.add_command(
+        "P",
+        "Run Pipeline",
+        pipeline,
+        spinner=True,
+        spinner_type="line",
+        spinner_message="Running pipeline...",
+        tags=["pipeline", "demo"],
+        help_text="Run the full CI/CD pipeline demo.",
+    )
+
+    await flx.run()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":

examples/simple.py

@@ -11,15 +11,15 @@ setup_logging()
 # A flaky async step that fails randomly
 async def flaky_step() -> str:
     await asyncio.sleep(0.2)
-    if random.random() < 0.3:
+    if random.random() < 0.5:
         raise RuntimeError("Random failure!")
-    print("Flaky step succeeded!")
+    print("ok")
     return "ok"
 
 
 # Create a retry handler
-step1 = Action(name="step_1", action=flaky_step, retry=True)
-step2 = Action(name="step_2", action=flaky_step, retry=True)
+step1 = Action(name="step_1", action=flaky_step)
+step2 = Action(name="step_2", action=flaky_step)
 
 # Chain the actions
 chain = ChainedAction(name="my_pipeline", actions=[step1, step2])
@@ -33,6 +33,8 @@ falyx.add_command(
     logging_hooks=True,
     preview_before_confirm=True,
     confirm=True,
+    retry_all=True,
+    spinner=True,
 )
 
 # Entry point

examples/user_input_demo.py

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ chain = ChainedAction(
         "Name",
         UserInputAction(
             name="User Input",
-            prompt_text="Enter your {last_result}: ",
+            prompt_message="Enter your {last_result}: ",
             validator=validate_alpha(),
         ),
         Action(

falyx/action/action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,38 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `Action`, the core atomic unit in the Falyx CLI framework, used to wrap and
+execute a single callable or coroutine with structured lifecycle support.
+
+An `Action` is the simplest building block in Falyx's execution model, enabling
+developers to turn ordinary Python functions into hookable, retryable, introspectable
+workflow steps. It supports synchronous or asynchronous callables, argument injection,
+rollback handlers, and retry policies.
+
+Key Features:
+- Lifecycle hooks: `before`, `on_success`, `on_error`, `after`, `on_teardown`
+- Optional `last_result` injection for chained workflows
+- Retry logic via configurable `RetryPolicy` and `RetryHandler`
+- Rollback function support for recovery and undo behavior
+- Rich preview output for introspection and dry-run diagnostics
+
+Usage Scenarios:
+- Wrapping business logic, utility functions, or external API calls
+- Converting lightweight callables into structured CLI actions
+- Composing workflows using `Action`, `ChainedAction`, or `ActionGroup`
+
+Example:
+    def compute(x, y):
+        return x + y
+
+    Action(
+        name="AddNumbers",
+        action=compute,
+        args=(2, 3),
+    )
+
+This module serves as the foundation for building robust, observable,
+and composable CLI automation flows in Falyx.
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from typing import Any, Awaitable, Callable
@@ -27,11 +60,11 @@ class Action(BaseAction):
     - Optional rollback handlers for undo logic.
 
     Args:
-        name (str): Name of the action.
+        name (str): Name of the action. Used for logging and debugging.
         action (Callable): The function or coroutine to execute.
         rollback (Callable, optional): Rollback function to undo the action.
-        args (tuple, optional): Static positional arguments.
-        kwargs (dict, optional): Static keyword arguments.
+        args (tuple, optional): Positional arguments.
+        kwargs (dict, optional): Keyword arguments.
         hooks (HookManager, optional): Hook manager for lifecycle events.
         inject_last_result (bool, optional): Enable last_result injection.
         inject_into (str, optional): Name of injected key.
@@ -50,14 +83,28 @@ class Action(BaseAction):
         hooks: HookManager | None = None,
         inject_last_result: bool = False,
         inject_into: str = "last_result",
+        never_prompt: bool | None = None,
+        logging_hooks: bool = False,
         retry: bool = False,
         retry_policy: RetryPolicy | None = None,
+        spinner: bool = False,
+        spinner_message: str = "Processing...",
+        spinner_type: str = "dots",
+        spinner_style: str = OneColors.CYAN,
+        spinner_speed: float = 1.0,
     ) -> None:
         super().__init__(
             name,
             hooks=hooks,
             inject_last_result=inject_last_result,
             inject_into=inject_into,
+            never_prompt=never_prompt,
+            logging_hooks=logging_hooks,
+            spinner=spinner,
+            spinner_message=spinner_message,
+            spinner_type=spinner_type,
+            spinner_style=spinner_style,
+            spinner_speed=spinner_speed,
         )
         self.action = action
         self.rollback = rollback
@@ -157,6 +204,7 @@ class Action(BaseAction):
         return (
             f"Action(name={self.name!r}, action="
             f"{getattr(self._action, '__name__', repr(self._action))}, "
+            f"args={self.args!r}, kwargs={self.kwargs!r}, "
             f"retry={self.retry_policy.enabled}, "
             f"rollback={self.rollback is not None})"
         )

falyx/action/action_factory.py

@@ -1,5 +1,36 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""action_factory_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `ActionFactory`, a dynamic Falyx Action that defers the construction of its
+underlying logic to runtime using a user-defined factory function.
+
+This pattern is useful when the specific Action to execute cannot be determined until
+execution time—such as when branching on data, generating parameterized HTTP requests,
+or selecting configuration-aware flows. `ActionFactory` integrates seamlessly with the
+Falyx lifecycle system and supports hook propagation, teardown registration, and
+contextual previewing.
+
+Key Features:
+- Accepts a factory function that returns a `BaseAction` instance
+- Supports injection of `last_result` and arbitrary args/kwargs
+- Integrates into chained or standalone workflows
+- Automatically previews generated action tree
+- Propagates shared context and teardown hooks to the returned action
+
+Common Use Cases:
+- Conditional or data-driven action generation
+- Configurable workflows with dynamic behavior
+- Adapter for factory-style dependency injection in CLI flows
+
+Example:
+    def generate_request_action(env):
+        return HTTPAction(f"GET /status/{env}", url=f"https://api/{env}/status")
+
+    ActionFactory(
+        name="GetEnvStatus",
+        factory=generate_request_action,
+        inject_last_result=True,
+    )
+"""
 from typing import Any, Callable
 
 from rich.tree import Tree
@@ -22,10 +53,14 @@ class ActionFactory(BaseAction):
     where the structure of the next action depends on runtime values.
 
     Args:
-        name (str): Name of the action.
+        name (str): Name of the action. Used for logging and debugging.
         factory (Callable): A function that returns a BaseAction given args/kwargs.
         inject_last_result (bool): Whether to inject last_result into the factory.
         inject_into (str): The name of the kwarg to inject last_result as.
+        args (tuple, optional): Positional arguments for the factory.
+        kwargs (dict, optional): Keyword arguments for the factory.
+        preview_args (tuple, optional): Positional arguments for the preview.
+        preview_kwargs (dict, optional): Keyword arguments for the preview.
     """
 
     def __init__(
@@ -133,3 +168,11 @@ class ActionFactory(BaseAction):
 
         if not parent:
             self.console.print(tree)
+
+    def __str__(self) -> str:
+        return (
+            f"ActionFactory(name={self.name!r}, "
+            f"inject_last_result={self.inject_last_result}, "
+            f"factory={self._factory.__name__ if hasattr(self._factory, '__name__') else type(self._factory).__name__}, "
+            f"args={self.args!r}, kwargs={self.kwargs!r})"
+        )

falyx/action/action_group.py

@@ -1,5 +1,39 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""action_group.py"""
+"""
+Defines `ActionGroup`, a Falyx Action that executes multiple sub-actions concurrently
+using asynchronous parallelism.
+
+`ActionGroup` is designed for workflows where several independent actions can run
+simultaneously to improve responsiveness and reduce latency. It ensures robust error
+isolation, shared result tracking, and full lifecycle hook integration while preserving
+Falyx's introspectability and chaining capabilities.
+
+Key Features:
+- Executes all actions in parallel via `asyncio.gather`
+- Aggregates results as a list of `(name, result)` tuples
+- Collects and reports multiple errors without interrupting execution
+- Compatible with `SharedContext`, `OptionsManager`, and `last_result` injection
+- Teardown-aware: propagates teardown registration across all child actions
+- Fully previewable via Rich tree rendering
+
+Use Cases:
+- Batch execution of independent tasks (e.g., multiple file operations, API calls)
+- Concurrent report generation or validations
+- High-throughput CLI pipelines where latency is critical
+
+Raises:
+- `EmptyGroupError`: If no actions are added to the group
+- `Exception`: Summarizes all failed actions after execution
+
+Example:
+    ActionGroup(
+        name="ParallelChecks",
+        actions=[Action(...), Action(...), ChainedAction(...)],
+    )
+
+This module complements `ChainedAction` by offering breadth-wise (parallel) execution
+as opposed to depth-wise (sequential) execution.
+"""
 import asyncio
 import random
 from typing import Any, Awaitable, Callable, Sequence
@@ -47,6 +81,8 @@ class ActionGroup(BaseAction, ActionListMixin):
     Args:
         name (str): Name of the chain.
         actions (list): List of actions or literals to execute.
+        args (tuple, optional): Positional arguments.
+        kwargs (dict, optional): Keyword arguments.
         hooks (HookManager, optional): Hooks for lifecycle events.
         inject_last_result (bool, optional): Whether to inject last results into kwargs
                                              by default.
@@ -65,12 +101,26 @@ class ActionGroup(BaseAction, ActionListMixin):
         hooks: HookManager | None = None,
         inject_last_result: bool = False,
         inject_into: str = "last_result",
+        never_prompt: bool | None = None,
+        logging_hooks: bool = False,
+        spinner: bool = False,
+        spinner_message: str = "Processing...",
+        spinner_type: str = "dots",
+        spinner_style: str = OneColors.CYAN,
+        spinner_speed: float = 1.0,
     ):
         super().__init__(
             name,
             hooks=hooks,
             inject_last_result=inject_last_result,
             inject_into=inject_into,
+            never_prompt=never_prompt,
+            logging_hooks=logging_hooks,
+            spinner=spinner,
+            spinner_message=spinner_message,
+            spinner_type=spinner_type,
+            spinner_style=spinner_style,
+            spinner_speed=spinner_speed,
         )
         ActionListMixin.__init__(self)
         self.args = args
@@ -191,7 +241,8 @@ class ActionGroup(BaseAction, ActionListMixin):
 
     def __str__(self):
         return (
-            f"ActionGroup(name={self.name!r}, actions={[a.name for a in self.actions]!r},"
-            f" inject_last_result={self.inject_last_result}, "
-            f"inject_into={self.inject_into!r})"
+            f"ActionGroup(name={self.name}, actions={[a.name for a in self.actions]}, "
+            f"args={self.args!r}, kwargs={self.kwargs!r}, "
+            f"inject_last_result={self.inject_last_result}, "
+            f"inject_into={self.inject_into})"
         )

falyx/action/action_mixins.py

@@ -1,12 +1,35 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""action_mixins.py"""
+"""
+Provides reusable mixins for managing collections of `BaseAction` instances
+within composite Falyx actions such as `ActionGroup` or `ChainedAction`.
+
+The primary export, `ActionListMixin`, encapsulates common functionality for
+maintaining a mutable list of named actions—such as adding, removing, or retrieving
+actions by name—without duplicating logic across composite action types.
+"""
+
 from typing import Sequence
 
 from falyx.action.base_action import BaseAction
 
 
 class ActionListMixin:
-    """Mixin for managing a list of actions."""
+    """
+    Mixin for managing a list of named `BaseAction` objects.
+
+    Provides helper methods for setting, adding, removing, checking, and
+    retrieving actions in composite Falyx constructs like `ActionGroup`.
+
+    Attributes:
+        actions (list[BaseAction]): The internal list of managed actions.
+
+    Methods:
+        set_actions(actions): Replaces all current actions with the given list.
+        add_action(action): Adds a new action to the list.
+        remove_action(name): Removes an action by its name.
+        has_action(name): Returns True if an action with the given name exists.
+        get_action(name): Returns the action matching the name, or None.
+    """
 
     def __init__(self) -> None:
         self.actions: list[BaseAction] = []
@@ -22,7 +45,7 @@ class ActionListMixin:
         self.actions.append(action)
 
     def remove_action(self, name: str) -> None:
-        """Removes an action by name."""
+        """Removes all actions with the given name."""
         self.actions = [action for action in self.actions if action.name != name]
 
     def has_action(self, name: str) -> bool:
@@ -30,7 +53,7 @@ class ActionListMixin:
         return any(action.name == name for action in self.actions)
 
     def get_action(self, name: str) -> BaseAction | None:
-        """Retrieves an action by name."""
+        """Retrieves a single action with the given name."""
         for action in self.actions:
             if action.name == name:
                 return action

falyx/action/action_types.py

@@ -1,12 +1,53 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""action_types.py"""
+"""
+Defines strongly-typed enums used throughout the Falyx CLI framework for
+representing common structured values like file formats, selection return types,
+and confirmation modes.
+
+These enums support alias resolution, graceful coercion from string inputs,
+and are used for input validation, serialization, and CLI configuration parsing.
+
+Exports:
+- FileType: Defines supported file formats for `LoadFileAction` and `SaveFileAction`
+- SelectionReturnType: Defines structured return modes for `SelectionAction`
+- ConfirmType: Defines selectable confirmation types for prompts and guards
+
+Key Features:
+- Custom `_missing_()` methods for forgiving string coercion and error reporting
+- Aliases and normalization support for user-friendly config-driven workflows
+- Useful in CLI flag parsing, YAML configs, and dynamic schema validation
+
+Example:
+    FileType("yml") → FileType.YAML
+    SelectionReturnType("value") → SelectionReturnType.VALUE
+    ConfirmType("YES_NO") → ConfirmType.YES_NO
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from enum import Enum
 
 
 class FileType(Enum):
-    """Enum for file return types."""
+    """
+    Represents supported file types for reading and writing in Falyx Actions.
+
+    Used by `LoadFileAction` and `SaveFileAction` to determine how to parse or
+    serialize file content. Includes alias resolution for common extensions like
+    `.yml`, `.txt`, and `filepath`.
+
+    Members:
+        TEXT: Raw encoded text as a string.
+        PATH: Returns the file path (as a Path object).
+        JSON: JSON-formatted object.
+        TOML: TOML-formatted object.
+        YAML: YAML-formatted object.
+        CSV: List of rows (as lists) from a CSV file.
+        TSV: Same as CSV, but tab-delimited.
+        XML: Raw XML as a ElementTree.
+
+    Example:
+        FileType("yml")  → FileType.YAML
+    """
 
     TEXT = "text"
     PATH = "path"
@@ -17,6 +58,11 @@ class FileType(Enum):
     TSV = "tsv"
     XML = "xml"
 
+    @classmethod
+    def choices(cls) -> list[FileType]:
+        """Return a list of all hook type choices."""
+        return list(cls)
+
     @classmethod
     def _get_alias(cls, value: str) -> str:
         aliases = {
@@ -29,18 +75,38 @@ class FileType(Enum):
 
     @classmethod
     def _missing_(cls, value: object) -> FileType:
-        if isinstance(value, str):
-            normalized = value.lower()
-            alias = cls._get_alias(normalized)
-            for member in cls:
-                if member.value == alias:
-                    return member
+        if not isinstance(value, str):
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid {cls.__name__}: {value!r}")
+        normalized = value.strip().lower()
+        alias = cls._get_alias(normalized)
+        for member in cls:
+            if member.value == alias:
+                return member
         valid = ", ".join(member.value for member in cls)
-        raise ValueError(f"Invalid FileType: '{value}'. Must be one of: {valid}")
+        raise ValueError(f"Invalid {cls.__name__}: '{value}'. Must be one of: {valid}")
+
+    def __str__(self) -> str:
+        """Return the string representation of the confirm type."""
+        return self.value
 
 
 class SelectionReturnType(Enum):
-    """Enum for dictionary return types."""
+    """
+    Controls what is returned from a `SelectionAction` when using a selection map.
+
+    Determines how the user's choice(s) from a `dict[str, SelectionOption]` are
+    transformed and returned by the action.
+
+    Members:
+        KEY: Return the selected key(s) only.
+        VALUE: Return the value(s) associated with the selected key(s).
+        DESCRIPTION: Return the description(s) of the selected item(s).
+        DESCRIPTION_VALUE: Return a dict of {description: value} pairs.
+        ITEMS: Return full `SelectionOption` objects as a dict {key: SelectionOption}.
+
+    Example:
+        return_type=SelectionReturnType.VALUE  → returns raw values like 'prod'
+    """
 
     KEY = "key"
     VALUE = "value"
@@ -48,14 +114,54 @@ class SelectionReturnType(Enum):
     DESCRIPTION_VALUE = "description_value"
     ITEMS = "items"
 
+    @classmethod
+    def choices(cls) -> list[SelectionReturnType]:
+        """Return a list of all hook type choices."""
+        return list(cls)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def _get_alias(cls, value: str) -> str:
+        aliases = {
+            "desc": "description",
+            "desc_value": "description_value",
+        }
+        return aliases.get(value, value)
+
     @classmethod
     def _missing_(cls, value: object) -> SelectionReturnType:
+        if not isinstance(value, str):
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid {cls.__name__}: {value!r}")
+        normalized = value.strip().lower()
+        alias = cls._get_alias(normalized)
+        for member in cls:
+            if member.value == alias:
+                return member
         valid = ", ".join(member.value for member in cls)
-        raise ValueError(f"Invalid DictReturnType: '{value}'. Must be one of: {valid}")
+        raise ValueError(f"Invalid {cls.__name__}: '{value}'. Must be one of: {valid}")
+
+    def __str__(self) -> str:
+        """Return the string representation of the confirm type."""
+        return self.value
 
 
 class ConfirmType(Enum):
-    """Enum for different confirmation types."""
+    """
+    Enum for defining prompt styles in confirmation dialogs.
+
+    Used by confirmation actions to control user input behavior and available choices.
+
+    Members:
+        YES_NO: Prompt with Yes / No options.
+        YES_CANCEL: Prompt with Yes / Cancel options.
+        YES_NO_CANCEL: Prompt with Yes / No / Cancel options.
+        TYPE_WORD: Require user to type a specific confirmation word (e.g., "delete").
+        TYPE_WORD_CANCEL: Same as TYPE_WORD, but allows cancellation.
+        OK_CANCEL: Prompt with OK / Cancel options.
+        ACKNOWLEDGE: Single confirmation button (e.g., "Acknowledge").
+
+    Example:
+        ConfirmType("yes_no_cancel") → ConfirmType.YES_NO_CANCEL
+    """
 
     YES_NO = "yes_no"
     YES_CANCEL = "yes_cancel"
@@ -70,15 +176,30 @@ class ConfirmType(Enum):
         """Return a list of all hook type choices."""
         return list(cls)
 
-    def __str__(self) -> str:
-        """Return the string representation of the confirm type."""
-        return self.value
+    @classmethod
+    def _get_alias(cls, value: str) -> str:
+        aliases = {
+            "yes": "yes_no",
+            "ok": "ok_cancel",
+            "type": "type_word",
+            "word": "type_word",
+            "word_cancel": "type_word_cancel",
+            "ack": "acknowledge",
+        }
+        return aliases.get(value, value)
 
     @classmethod
     def _missing_(cls, value: object) -> ConfirmType:
-        if isinstance(value, str):
-            for member in cls:
-                if member.value == value.lower():
-                    return member
+        if not isinstance(value, str):
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid {cls.__name__}: {value!r}")
+        normalized = value.strip().lower()
+        alias = cls._get_alias(normalized)
+        for member in cls:
+            if member.value == alias:
+                return member
         valid = ", ".join(member.value for member in cls)
-        raise ValueError(f"Invalid ConfirmType: '{value}'. Must be one of: {valid}")
+        raise ValueError(f"Invalid {cls.__name__}: '{value}'. Must be one of: {valid}")
+
+    def __str__(self) -> str:
+        """Return the string representation of the confirm type."""
+        return self.value

falyx/action/base_action.py

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""base_action.py
-
+"""
 Core action system for Falyx.
 
 This module defines the building blocks for executable actions and workflows,
@@ -40,8 +39,10 @@ from falyx.console import console
 from falyx.context import SharedContext
 from falyx.debug import register_debug_hooks
 from falyx.hook_manager import Hook, HookManager, HookType
+from falyx.hooks import spinner_before_hook, spinner_teardown_hook
 from falyx.logger import logger
 from falyx.options_manager import OptionsManager
+from falyx.themes import OneColors
 
 
 class BaseAction(ABC):
@@ -50,10 +51,16 @@ class BaseAction(ABC):
     complex actions like `ChainedAction` or `ActionGroup`. They can also
     be run independently or as part of Falyx.
 
-    inject_last_result (bool): Whether to inject the previous action's result
-                               into kwargs.
-    inject_into (str): The name of the kwarg key to inject the result as
-                       (default: 'last_result').
+    Args:
+        name (str): Name of the action. Used for logging and debugging.
+        hooks (HookManager | None): Hook manager for lifecycle events.
+        inject_last_result (bool): Whether to inject the previous action's result
+                                   into kwargs.
+        inject_into (str): The name of the kwarg key to inject the result as
+                           (default: 'last_result').
+        never_prompt (bool | None): Whether to never prompt for input.
+        logging_hooks (bool): Whether to register debug hooks for logging.
+        ignore_in_history (bool): Whether to ignore this action in execution history last result.
     """
 
     def __init__(
@@ -63,8 +70,14 @@ class BaseAction(ABC):
         hooks: HookManager | None = None,
         inject_last_result: bool = False,
         inject_into: str = "last_result",
-        never_prompt: bool = False,
+        never_prompt: bool | None = None,
         logging_hooks: bool = False,
+        ignore_in_history: bool = False,
+        spinner: bool = False,
+        spinner_message: str = "Processing...",
+        spinner_type: str = "dots",
+        spinner_style: str = OneColors.CYAN,
+        spinner_speed: float = 1.0,
     ) -> None:
         self.name = name
         self.hooks = hooks or HookManager()
@@ -72,10 +85,19 @@ class BaseAction(ABC):
         self.shared_context: SharedContext | None = None
         self.inject_last_result: bool = inject_last_result
         self.inject_into: str = inject_into
-        self._never_prompt: bool = never_prompt
+        self._never_prompt: bool | None = never_prompt
         self._skip_in_chain: bool = False
         self.console: Console = console
         self.options_manager: OptionsManager | None = None
+        self.ignore_in_history: bool = ignore_in_history
+        self.spinner_message = spinner_message
+        self.spinner_type = spinner_type
+        self.spinner_style = spinner_style
+        self.spinner_speed = spinner_speed
+
+        if spinner:
+            self.hooks.register(HookType.BEFORE, spinner_before_hook)
+            self.hooks.register(HookType.ON_TEARDOWN, spinner_teardown_hook)
 
         if logging_hooks:
             register_debug_hooks(self.hooks)
@@ -122,7 +144,16 @@ class BaseAction(ABC):
 
     @property
     def never_prompt(self) -> bool:
-        return self.get_option("never_prompt", self._never_prompt)
+        if self._never_prompt is not None:
+            return self._never_prompt
+        return self.get_option("never_prompt", False)
+
+    @property
+    def spinner_manager(self):
+        """Shortcut to access SpinnerManager via the OptionsManager."""
+        if not self.options_manager:
+            raise RuntimeError("SpinnerManager is not available (no OptionsManager set).")
+        return self.options_manager.spinners
 
     def prepare(
         self, shared_context: SharedContext, options_manager: OptionsManager | None = None

falyx/action/chained_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,69 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""chained_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `ChainedAction`, a core Falyx construct for executing a sequence of actions
+in strict order, optionally injecting results from previous steps into subsequent ones.
+
+`ChainedAction` is designed for linear workflows where each step may depend on
+the output of the previous one. It supports rollback semantics, fallback recovery,
+and advanced error handling using `SharedContext`. Literal values are supported via
+automatic wrapping with `LiteralInputAction`.
+
+Key Features:
+- Executes a list of actions sequentially
+- Optional `auto_inject` to forward `last_result` into each step
+- Supports fallback recovery using `FallbackAction` when an error occurs
+- Rollback stack to undo already-completed actions on failure
+- Integrates with the full Falyx hook lifecycle
+- Previews and introspects workflow structure via `Rich`
+
+Use Cases:
+- Ordered pipelines (e.g., build → test → deploy)
+- Data transformations or ETL workflows
+- Linear decision trees or interactive wizards
+
+Special Behaviors:
+- Literal inputs (e.g., strings, numbers) are converted to `LiteralInputAction`
+- If an action raises and is followed by a `FallbackAction`, it will be skipped and recovered
+- If a `BreakChainSignal` is raised, the chain stops early and rollbacks are triggered
+
+Raises:
+- `EmptyChainError`: If no actions are present
+- `BreakChainSignal`: When explicitly triggered by a child action
+- `Exception`: For all unhandled failures during chained execution
+
+Example:
+    ChainedAction(
+        name="DeployFlow",
+        actions=[
+            ActionGroup(
+                name="PreDeploymentChecks",
+                actions=[
+                    Action(
+                        name="ValidateInputs",
+                        action=validate_inputs,
+                    ),
+                    Action(
+                        name="CheckDependencies",
+                        action=check_dependencies,
+                    ),
+                ],
+            ),
+            Action(
+                name="BuildArtifact",
+                action=build_artifact,
+            ),
+            Action(
+                name="Upload",
+                action=upload,
+            ),
+            Action(
+                name="NotifySuccess",
+                action=notify_success,
+            ),
+        ],
+        auto_inject=True,
+    )
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from typing import Any, Awaitable, Callable, Sequence
@@ -35,8 +99,10 @@ class ChainedAction(BaseAction, ActionListMixin):
     previous results.
 
     Args:
-        name (str): Name of the chain.
+        name (str): Name of the chain. Used for logging and debugging.
         actions (list): List of actions or literals to execute.
+        args (tuple, optional): Positional arguments.
+        kwargs (dict, optional): Keyword arguments.
         hooks (HookManager, optional): Hooks for lifecycle events.
         inject_last_result (bool, optional): Whether to inject last results into kwargs
                                              by default.
@@ -61,12 +127,26 @@ class ChainedAction(BaseAction, ActionListMixin):
         inject_into: str = "last_result",
         auto_inject: bool = False,
         return_list: bool = False,
+        never_prompt: bool | None = None,
+        logging_hooks: bool = False,
+        spinner: bool = False,
+        spinner_message: str = "Processing...",
+        spinner_type: str = "dots",
+        spinner_style: str = OneColors.CYAN,
+        spinner_speed: float = 1.0,
     ) -> None:
         super().__init__(
             name,
             hooks=hooks,
             inject_last_result=inject_last_result,
             inject_into=inject_into,
+            never_prompt=never_prompt,
+            logging_hooks=logging_hooks,
+            spinner=spinner,
+            spinner_message=spinner_message,
+            spinner_type=spinner_type,
+            spinner_style=spinner_style,
+            spinner_speed=spinner_speed,
         )
         ActionListMixin.__init__(self)
         self.args = args
@@ -235,7 +315,8 @@ class ChainedAction(BaseAction, ActionListMixin):
 
     def __str__(self):
         return (
-            f"ChainedAction(name={self.name!r}, "
-            f"actions={[a.name for a in self.actions]!r}, "
+            f"ChainedAction(name={self.name}, "
+            f"actions={[a.name for a in self.actions]}, "
+            f"args={self.args!r}, kwargs={self.kwargs!r}, "
             f"auto_inject={self.auto_inject}, return_list={self.return_list})"
         )

falyx/action/confirm_action.py

@@ -1,3 +1,43 @@
+# Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
+"""
+Defines `ConfirmAction`, a Falyx Action that prompts the user for confirmation
+before continuing execution.
+
+`ConfirmAction` supports a wide range of confirmation strategies, including:
+- Yes/No-style prompts
+- OK/Cancel dialogs
+- Typed confirmation (e.g., "CONFIRM" or "DELETE")
+- Acknowledge-only flows
+
+It is useful for adding safety gates, user-driven approval steps, or destructive
+operation guards in CLI workflows. This Action supports both interactive use and
+non-interactive (headless) behavior via `never_prompt`, as well as full hook lifecycle
+integration and optional result passthrough.
+
+Key Features:
+- Supports all common confirmation types (see `ConfirmType`)
+- Integrates with `PromptSession` for prompt_toolkit-based UX
+- Configurable fallback word validation and behavior on cancel
+- Can return the injected `last_result` instead of a boolean
+- Fully compatible with Falyx hooks, preview, and result injection
+
+Use Cases:
+- Safety checks before deleting, pushing, or overwriting resources
+- Gatekeeping interactive workflows
+- Validating irreversible or sensitive operations
+
+Example:
+    ConfirmAction(
+        name="ConfirmDeploy",
+        message="Are you sure you want to deploy to production?",
+        confirm_type="yes_no_cancel",
+    )
+
+Raises:
+- `CancelSignal`: When the user chooses to abort the action
+- `ValueError`: If an invalid `confirm_type` is provided
+"""
+
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from typing import Any
@@ -11,7 +51,11 @@ from falyx.context import ExecutionContext
 from falyx.execution_registry import ExecutionRegistry as er
 from falyx.hook_manager import HookType
 from falyx.logger import logger
-from falyx.prompt_utils import confirm_async, should_prompt_user
+from falyx.prompt_utils import (
+    confirm_async,
+    rich_text_to_prompt_text,
+    should_prompt_user,
+)
 from falyx.signals import CancelSignal
 from falyx.themes import OneColors
 from falyx.validators import word_validator, words_validator
@@ -30,8 +74,8 @@ class ConfirmAction(BaseAction):
     with an operation.
 
     Attributes:
-        name (str): Name of the action.
-        message (str): The confirmation message to display.
+        name (str): Name of the action. Used for logging and debugging.
+        prompt_message (str): The confirmation message to display.
         confirm_type (ConfirmType | str): The type of confirmation to use.
             Options include YES_NO, YES_CANCEL, YES_NO_CANCEL, TYPE_WORD, and OK_CANCEL.
         prompt_session (PromptSession | None): The session to use for input.
@@ -44,7 +88,7 @@ class ConfirmAction(BaseAction):
     def __init__(
         self,
         name: str,
-        message: str = "Confirm?",
+        prompt_message: str = "Confirm?",
         confirm_type: ConfirmType | str = ConfirmType.YES_NO,
         prompt_session: PromptSession | None = None,
         never_prompt: bool = False,
@@ -71,34 +115,34 @@ class ConfirmAction(BaseAction):
             inject_into=inject_into,
             never_prompt=never_prompt,
         )
-        self.message = message
-        self.confirm_type = self._coerce_confirm_type(confirm_type)
-        self.prompt_session = prompt_session or PromptSession()
+        self.prompt_message = prompt_message
+        self.confirm_type = ConfirmType(confirm_type)
+        self.prompt_session = prompt_session or PromptSession(
+            interrupt_exception=CancelSignal
+        )
         self.word = word
         self.return_last_result = return_last_result
 
-    def _coerce_confirm_type(self, confirm_type: ConfirmType | str) -> ConfirmType:
-        """Coerce the confirm_type to a ConfirmType enum."""
-        if isinstance(confirm_type, ConfirmType):
-            return confirm_type
-        elif isinstance(confirm_type, str):
-            return ConfirmType(confirm_type)
-        return ConfirmType(confirm_type)
-
     async def _confirm(self) -> bool:
         """Confirm the action with the user."""
         match self.confirm_type:
             case ConfirmType.YES_NO:
                 return await confirm_async(
-                    self.message,
-                    prefix="❓ ",
-                    suffix=" [Y/n] > ",
+                    rich_text_to_prompt_text(self.prompt_message),
+                    suffix=rich_text_to_prompt_text(
+                        f" [[{OneColors.GREEN_b}]Y[/]]es, "
+                        f"[[{OneColors.DARK_RED_b}]N[/]]o > "
+                    ),
                     session=self.prompt_session,
                 )
             case ConfirmType.YES_NO_CANCEL:
                 error_message = "Enter 'Y', 'y' to confirm, 'N', 'n' to decline, or 'C', 'c' to abort."
                 answer = await self.prompt_session.prompt_async(
-                    f"❓ {self.message} [Y]es, [N]o, or [C]ancel to abort > ",
+                    rich_text_to_prompt_text(
+                        f"❓ {self.prompt_message} [[{OneColors.GREEN_b}]Y[/]]es, "
+                        f"[[{OneColors.DARK_YELLOW_b}]N[/]]o, "
+                        f"or [[{OneColors.DARK_RED_b}]C[/]]ancel to abort > "
+                    ),
                     validator=words_validator(
                         ["Y", "N", "C"], error_message=error_message
                     ),
@@ -108,13 +152,19 @@ class ConfirmAction(BaseAction):
                 return answer.upper() == "Y"
             case ConfirmType.TYPE_WORD:
                 answer = await self.prompt_session.prompt_async(
-                    f"❓ {self.message} [{self.word}] to confirm or [N/n] > ",
+                    rich_text_to_prompt_text(
+                        f"❓ {self.prompt_message} [[{OneColors.GREEN_b}]{self.word.upper()}[/]] "
+                        f"to confirm or [[{OneColors.DARK_RED}]N[/{OneColors.DARK_RED}]] > "
+                    ),
                     validator=word_validator(self.word),
                 )
                 return answer.upper().strip() != "N"
             case ConfirmType.TYPE_WORD_CANCEL:
                 answer = await self.prompt_session.prompt_async(
-                    f"❓ {self.message} [{self.word}] to confirm or [N/n] > ",
+                    rich_text_to_prompt_text(
+                        f"❓ {self.prompt_message} [[{OneColors.GREEN_b}]{self.word.upper()}[/]] "
+                        f"to confirm or [[{OneColors.DARK_RED}]N[/{OneColors.DARK_RED}]] > "
+                    ),
                     validator=word_validator(self.word),
                 )
                 if answer.upper().strip() == "N":
@@ -122,9 +172,11 @@ class ConfirmAction(BaseAction):
                 return answer.upper().strip() == self.word.upper().strip()
             case ConfirmType.YES_CANCEL:
                 answer = await confirm_async(
-                    self.message,
-                    prefix="❓ ",
-                    suffix=" [Y/n] > ",
+                    rich_text_to_prompt_text(self.prompt_message),
+                    suffix=rich_text_to_prompt_text(
+                        f" [[{OneColors.GREEN_b}]Y[/]]es, "
+                        f"[[{OneColors.DARK_RED_b}]N[/]]o > "
+                    ),
                     session=self.prompt_session,
                 )
                 if not answer:
@@ -133,7 +185,10 @@ class ConfirmAction(BaseAction):
             case ConfirmType.OK_CANCEL:
                 error_message = "Enter 'O', 'o' to confirm or 'C', 'c' to abort."
                 answer = await self.prompt_session.prompt_async(
-                    f"❓ {self.message} [O]k to confirm, [C]ancel to abort > ",
+                    rich_text_to_prompt_text(
+                        f"❓ {self.prompt_message} [[{OneColors.GREEN_b}]O[/]]k to confirm, "
+                        f"[[{OneColors.DARK_RED}]C[/]]ancel to abort > "
+                    ),
                     validator=words_validator(["O", "C"], error_message=error_message),
                 )
                 if answer.upper() == "C":
@@ -141,7 +196,9 @@ class ConfirmAction(BaseAction):
                 return answer.upper() == "O"
             case ConfirmType.ACKNOWLEDGE:
                 answer = await self.prompt_session.prompt_async(
-                    f"❓ {self.message} [A]cknowledge > ",
+                    rich_text_to_prompt_text(
+                        f"❓ {self.prompt_message} [[{OneColors.CYAN_b}]A[/]]cknowledge > "
+                    ),
                     validator=word_validator("A"),
                 )
                 return answer.upper().strip() == "A"
@@ -200,7 +257,7 @@ class ConfirmAction(BaseAction):
             if not parent
             else parent.add(f"[{OneColors.CYAN_b}]ConfirmAction[/]: {self.name}")
         )
-        tree.add(f"[bold]Message:[/] {self.message}")
+        tree.add(f"[bold]Message:[/] {self.prompt_message}")
         tree.add(f"[bold]Type:[/] {self.confirm_type.value}")
         tree.add(f"[bold]Prompt Required:[/] {'No' if self.never_prompt else 'Yes'}")
         if self.confirm_type in (ConfirmType.TYPE_WORD, ConfirmType.TYPE_WORD_CANCEL):
@@ -210,6 +267,6 @@ class ConfirmAction(BaseAction):
 
     def __str__(self) -> str:
         return (
-            f"ConfirmAction(name={self.name}, message={self.message}, "
+            f"ConfirmAction(name={self.name}, message={self.prompt_message}, "
             f"confirm_type={self.confirm_type}, return_last_result={self.return_last_result})"
         )

falyx/action/fallback_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,41 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""fallback_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `FallbackAction`, a lightweight recovery Action used within `ChainedAction`
+pipelines to gracefully handle errors or missing results from a preceding step.
+
+When placed immediately after a failing or null-returning Action, `FallbackAction`
+injects the `last_result` and checks whether it is `None`. If so, it substitutes a
+predefined fallback value and allows the chain to continue. If `last_result` is valid,
+it is passed through unchanged.
+
+This mechanism allows workflows to recover from failure or gaps in data
+without prematurely terminating the entire chain.
+
+Key Features:
+- Injects and inspects `last_result`
+- Replaces `None` with a fallback value
+- Consumes upstream errors when used with `ChainedAction`
+- Fully compatible with Falyx's preview and hook systems
+
+Typical Use Cases:
+- Graceful degradation in chained workflows
+- Providing default values when earlier steps are optional
+- Replacing missing data with static or precomputed values
+
+Example:
+    ChainedAction(
+        name="FetchWithFallback",
+        actions=[
+            Action("MaybeFetchRemoteAction", action=fetch_data),
+            FallbackAction(fallback={"data": "default"}),
+            Action("ProcessDataAction", action=process_data),
+        ],
+        auto_inject=True,
+    )
+
+The `FallbackAction` ensures that even if `MaybeFetchRemoteAction` fails or returns
+None, `ProcessDataAction` still receives a usable input.
+"""
 from functools import cached_property
 from typing import Any
 

falyx/action/http_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""http_action.py
+"""
 Defines an Action subclass for making HTTP requests using aiohttp within Falyx workflows.
 
 Features:
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ class HTTPAction(Action):
     - Retry and result injection compatible
 
     Args:
-        name (str): Name of the action.
+        name (str): Name of the action. Used for logging and debugging.
         method (str): HTTP method (e.g., 'GET', 'POST').
         url (str): The request URL.
         headers (dict[str, str], optional): Request headers.
@@ -77,6 +77,11 @@ class HTTPAction(Action):
         inject_into: str = "last_result",
         retry: bool = False,
         retry_policy=None,
+        spinner: bool = False,
+        spinner_message: str = "Processing...",
+        spinner_type: str = "dots",
+        spinner_style: str = OneColors.CYAN,
+        spinner_speed: float = 1.0,
     ):
         self.method = method.upper()
         self.url = url
@@ -95,6 +100,11 @@ class HTTPAction(Action):
             inject_into=inject_into,
             retry=retry,
             retry_policy=retry_policy,
+            spinner=spinner,
+            spinner_message=spinner_message,
+            spinner_type=spinner_type,
+            spinner_style=spinner_style,
+            spinner_speed=spinner_speed,
         )
 
     async def _request(self, *_, **__) -> dict[str, Any]:

falyx/action/io_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""io_action.py
+"""
 BaseIOAction: A base class for stream- or buffer-based IO-driven Actions.
 
 This module defines `BaseIOAction`, a specialized variant of `BaseAction`
@@ -48,8 +48,11 @@ class BaseIOAction(BaseAction):
     - `to_output(data)`: Convert result into output string or bytes.
     - `_run(parsed_input, *args, **kwargs)`: Core execution logic.
 
-    Attributes:
+    Args:
+        name (str): Name of the action. Used for logging and debugging.
+        hooks (HookManager | None): Hook manager for lifecycle events.
         mode (str): Either "buffered" or "stream". Controls input behavior.
+        logging_hooks (bool): Whether to register debug hooks for logging.
         inject_last_result (bool): Whether to inject shared context input.
     """
 

falyx/action/literal_input_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,36 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""literal_input_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `LiteralInputAction`, a lightweight Falyx Action that injects a static,
+predefined value into a `ChainedAction` workflow.
+
+This Action is useful for embedding literal values (e.g., strings, numbers,
+dicts) as part of a CLI pipeline without writing custom callables. It behaves
+like a constant-returning function that can serve as the starting point,
+fallback, or manual override within a sequence of actions.
+
+Key Features:
+- Wraps any static value as a Falyx-compatible Action
+- Fully hookable and previewable like any other Action
+- Enables declarative workflows with no required user input
+- Compatible with auto-injection and shared context in `ChainedAction`
+
+Common Use Cases:
+- Supplying default parameters or configuration values mid-pipeline
+- Starting a chain with a fixed value (e.g., base URL, credentials)
+- Bridging gaps between conditional or dynamically generated Actions
+
+Example:
+    ChainedAction(
+        name="SendStaticMessage",
+        actions=[
+            LiteralInputAction("hello world"),
+            SendMessageAction(),
+        ]
+    )
+
+The `LiteralInputAction` is a foundational building block for pipelines that
+require predictable, declarative value injection at any stage.
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from functools import cached_property

falyx/action/load_file_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,41 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""load_file_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `LoadFileAction`, a Falyx Action for reading and parsing the contents of a file
+at runtime in a structured, introspectable, and lifecycle-aware manner.
+
+This action supports multiple common file types—including plain text, structured data
+formats (JSON, YAML, TOML), tabular formats (CSV, TSV), XML, and raw Path objects—
+making it ideal for configuration loading, data ingestion, and file-driven workflows.
+
+It integrates seamlessly with Falyx pipelines and supports `last_result` injection,
+Rich-powered previews, and lifecycle hook execution.
+
+Key Features:
+- Format-aware parsing for structured and unstructured files
+- Supports injection of `last_result` as the target file path
+- Headless-compatible via `never_prompt` and argument overrides
+- Lifecycle hooks: before, success, error, after, teardown
+- Preview renders file metadata, size, modified timestamp, and parsed content
+- Fully typed and alias-compatible via `FileType`
+
+Supported File Types:
+- `TEXT`: Raw text string (UTF-8)
+- `PATH`: The file path itself as a `Path` object
+- `JSON`, `YAML`, `TOML`: Parsed into `dict` or `list`
+- `CSV`, `TSV`: Parsed into `list[list[str]]`
+- `XML`: Returns the root `ElementTree.Element`
+
+Example:
+    LoadFileAction(
+        name="LoadSettings",
+        file_path="config/settings.yaml",
+        file_type="yaml"
+    )
+
+This module is a foundational building block for file-driven CLI workflows in Falyx.
+It is often paired with `SaveFileAction`, `SelectionAction`, or `ConfirmAction` for
+robust and interactive pipelines.
+"""
 import csv
 import json
 import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET
@@ -21,13 +57,58 @@ from falyx.themes import OneColors
 
 
 class LoadFileAction(BaseAction):
-    """LoadFileAction allows loading and parsing files of various types."""
+    """
+    LoadFileAction loads and parses the contents of a file at runtime.
+
+    This action supports multiple common file formats—including plain text, JSON,
+    YAML, TOML, XML, CSV, and TSV—and returns a parsed representation of the file.
+    It can be used to inject external data into a CLI workflow, load configuration files,
+    or process structured datasets interactively or in headless mode.
+
+    Key Features:
+    - Supports rich previewing of file metadata and contents
+    - Auto-injects `last_result` as `file_path` if configured
+    - Hookable at every lifecycle stage (before, success, error, after, teardown)
+    - Supports both static and dynamic file targets (via args or injected values)
+
+    Args:
+        name (str): Name of the action for tracking and logging.
+        file_path (str | Path | None): Path to the file to be loaded. Can be passed
+            directly or injected via `last_result`.
+        file_type (FileType | str): Type of file to parse. Options include:
+            TEXT, JSON, YAML, TOML, CSV, TSV, XML, PATH.
+        encoding (str): Encoding to use when reading files (default: 'UTF-8').
+        inject_last_result (bool): Whether to use the last result as the file path.
+        inject_into (str): Name of the kwarg to inject `last_result` into (default: 'file_path').
+
+    Returns:
+        Any: The parsed file content. Format depends on `file_type`:
+            - TEXT: str
+            - JSON/YAML/TOML: dict or list
+            - CSV/TSV: list[list[str]]
+            - XML: xml.etree.ElementTree
+            - PATH: Path object
+
+    Raises:
+        ValueError: If `file_path` is missing or invalid.
+        FileNotFoundError: If the file does not exist.
+        TypeError: If `file_type` is unsupported or the factory does not return a BaseAction.
+        Any parsing errors will be logged but not raised unless fatal.
+
+    Example:
+        LoadFileAction(
+            name="LoadConfig",
+            file_path="config/settings.yaml",
+            file_type="yaml"
+        )
+    """
 
     def __init__(
         self,
         name: str,
         file_path: str | Path | None = None,
         file_type: FileType | str = FileType.TEXT,
+        encoding: str = "UTF-8",
         inject_last_result: bool = False,
         inject_into: str = "file_path",
     ):
@@ -35,7 +116,8 @@ class LoadFileAction(BaseAction):
             name=name, inject_last_result=inject_last_result, inject_into=inject_into
         )
         self._file_path = self._coerce_file_path(file_path)
-        self._file_type = self._coerce_file_type(file_type)
+        self._file_type = FileType(file_type)
+        self.encoding = encoding
 
     @property
     def file_path(self) -> Path | None:
@@ -63,20 +145,6 @@ class LoadFileAction(BaseAction):
         """Get the file type."""
         return self._file_type
 
-    @file_type.setter
-    def file_type(self, value: FileType | str):
-        """Set the file type, converting to FileType if necessary."""
-        self._file_type = self._coerce_file_type(value)
-
-    def _coerce_file_type(self, file_type: FileType | str) -> FileType:
-        """Coerce the file type to a FileType enum."""
-        if isinstance(file_type, FileType):
-            return file_type
-        elif isinstance(file_type, str):
-            return FileType(file_type)
-        else:
-            raise TypeError("file_type must be a FileType enum or string")
-
     def get_infer_target(self) -> tuple[None, None]:
         return None, None
 
@@ -91,27 +159,29 @@ class LoadFileAction(BaseAction):
         value: Any = None
         try:
             if self.file_type == FileType.TEXT:
-                value = self.file_path.read_text(encoding="UTF-8")
+                value = self.file_path.read_text(encoding=self.encoding)
             elif self.file_type == FileType.PATH:
                 value = self.file_path
             elif self.file_type == FileType.JSON:
-                value = json.loads(self.file_path.read_text(encoding="UTF-8"))
+                value = json.loads(self.file_path.read_text(encoding=self.encoding))
             elif self.file_type == FileType.TOML:
-                value = toml.loads(self.file_path.read_text(encoding="UTF-8"))
+                value = toml.loads(self.file_path.read_text(encoding=self.encoding))
             elif self.file_type == FileType.YAML:
-                value = yaml.safe_load(self.file_path.read_text(encoding="UTF-8"))
+                value = yaml.safe_load(self.file_path.read_text(encoding=self.encoding))
             elif self.file_type == FileType.CSV:
-                with open(self.file_path, newline="", encoding="UTF-8") as csvfile:
+                with open(self.file_path, newline="", encoding=self.encoding) as csvfile:
                     reader = csv.reader(csvfile)
                     value = list(reader)
             elif self.file_type == FileType.TSV:
-                with open(self.file_path, newline="", encoding="UTF-8") as tsvfile:
+                with open(self.file_path, newline="", encoding=self.encoding) as tsvfile:
                     reader = csv.reader(tsvfile, delimiter="\t")
                     value = list(reader)
             elif self.file_type == FileType.XML:
-                tree = ET.parse(self.file_path, parser=ET.XMLParser(encoding="UTF-8"))
+                tree = ET.parse(
+                    self.file_path, parser=ET.XMLParser(encoding=self.encoding)
+                )
                 root = tree.getroot()
-                value = ET.tostring(root, encoding="unicode")
+                value = root
             else:
                 raise ValueError(f"Unsupported return type: {self.file_type}")
 

falyx/action/menu_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,42 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""menu_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `MenuAction`, a one-shot, interactive menu-style Falyx Action that presents
+a set of labeled options to the user and executes the corresponding action based on
+their selection.
+
+Unlike the persistent top-level Falyx menu, `MenuAction` is intended for embedded,
+self-contained decision points within a workflow. It supports both interactive and
+non-interactive (headless) usage, integrates fully with the Falyx hook lifecycle,
+and allows optional defaulting or input injection from previous actions.
+
+Each selectable item is defined in a `MenuOptionMap`, mapping a single-character or
+keyword to a `MenuOption`, which includes a description and a corresponding `BaseAction`.
+
+Key Features:
+- Renders a Rich-powered multi-column menu table
+- Accepts custom prompt sessions or tables
+- Supports `last_result` injection for context-aware defaults
+- Gracefully handles `BackSignal` and `QuitSignal` for flow control
+- Compatible with preview trees and introspection tools
+
+Use Cases:
+- In-workflow submenus or branches
+- Interactive control points in chained or grouped workflows
+- Configurable menus for multi-step user-driven automation
+
+Example:
+    MenuAction(
+        name="SelectEnv",
+        menu_options=MenuOptionMap(options={
+            "D": MenuOption("Deploy to Dev", DeployDevAction()),
+            "P": MenuOption("Deploy to Prod", DeployProdAction()),
+        }),
+        default_selection="D",
+    )
+
+This module is ideal for enabling structured, discoverable, and declarative
+menus in both interactive and programmatic CLI automation.
+"""
 from typing import Any
 
 from prompt_toolkit import PromptSession
@@ -12,14 +49,65 @@ from falyx.execution_registry import ExecutionRegistry as er
 from falyx.hook_manager import HookType
 from falyx.logger import logger
 from falyx.menu import MenuOptionMap
+from falyx.prompt_utils import rich_text_to_prompt_text
 from falyx.selection import prompt_for_selection, render_table_base
-from falyx.signals import BackSignal, QuitSignal
+from falyx.signals import BackSignal, CancelSignal, QuitSignal
 from falyx.themes import OneColors
 from falyx.utils import chunks
 
 
 class MenuAction(BaseAction):
-    """MenuAction class for creating single use menu actions."""
+    """
+    MenuAction displays a one-time interactive menu of predefined options,
+    each mapped to a corresponding Action.
+
+    Unlike the main Falyx menu system, `MenuAction` is intended for scoped,
+    self-contained selection logic—ideal for small in-flow menus, decision branches,
+    or embedded control points in larger workflows.
+
+    Each selectable item is defined in a `MenuOptionMap`, which maps a string key
+    to a `MenuOption`, bundling a description and a callable Action.
+
+    Key Features:
+    - One-shot selection from labeled actions
+    - Optional default or last_result-based selection
+    - Full hook lifecycle (before, success, error, after, teardown)
+    - Works with or without rendering a table (for headless use)
+    - Compatible with `BackSignal` and `QuitSignal` for graceful control flow exits
+
+    Args:
+        name (str): Name of the action. Used for logging and debugging.
+        menu_options (MenuOptionMap): Mapping of keys to `MenuOption` objects.
+        title (str): Table title displayed when prompting the user.
+        columns (int): Number of columns in the rendered table.
+        prompt_message (str): Prompt text displayed before selection.
+        default_selection (str): Key to use if no user input is provided.
+        inject_last_result (bool): Whether to inject `last_result` into args/kwargs.
+        inject_into (str): Key under which to inject `last_result`.
+        prompt_session (PromptSession | None): Custom session for Prompt Toolkit input.
+        never_prompt (bool): If True, skips interaction and uses default or last_result.
+        include_reserved (bool): Whether to include reserved keys (like 'X' for Exit).
+        show_table (bool): Whether to render the Rich menu table.
+        custom_table (Table | None): Pre-rendered Rich Table (bypasses auto-building).
+
+    Returns:
+        Any: The result of the selected option's Action.
+
+    Raises:
+        BackSignal: When the user chooses to return to a previous menu.
+        QuitSignal: When the user chooses to exit the program.
+        ValueError: If `never_prompt=True` but no default selection is resolvable.
+        Exception: Any error raised during the execution of the selected Action.
+
+    Example:
+        MenuAction(
+            name="ChooseBranch",
+            menu_options=MenuOptionMap(options={
+                "A": MenuOption("Run analysis", ActionGroup(...)),
+                "B": MenuOption("Run report", Action(...)),
+            }),
+        )
+    """
 
     def __init__(
         self,
@@ -47,9 +135,11 @@ class MenuAction(BaseAction):
         self.menu_options = menu_options
         self.title = title
         self.columns = columns
-        self.prompt_message = prompt_message
+        self.prompt_message = rich_text_to_prompt_text(prompt_message)
         self.default_selection = default_selection
-        self.prompt_session = prompt_session or PromptSession()
+        self.prompt_session = prompt_session or PromptSession(
+            interrupt_exception=CancelSignal
+        )
         self.include_reserved = include_reserved
         self.show_table = show_table
         self.custom_table = custom_table

falyx/action/process_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,42 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""process_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `ProcessAction`, a Falyx Action that executes a blocking or CPU-bound function
+in a separate process using `concurrent.futures.ProcessPoolExecutor`.
+
+This is useful for offloading expensive computations or subprocess-compatible operations
+from the main event loop, while maintaining Falyx's composable, hookable, and injectable
+execution model.
+
+`ProcessAction` mirrors the behavior of a normal `Action`, but ensures isolation from
+the asyncio event loop and handles serialization (pickling) of arguments and injected
+state.
+
+Key Features:
+- Runs a callable in a separate Python process
+- Compatible with `last_result` injection for chained workflows
+- Validates that injected values are pickleable before dispatch
+- Supports hook lifecycle (`before`, `on_success`, `on_error`, etc.)
+- Custom executor support for reuse or configuration
+
+Use Cases:
+- CPU-intensive operations (e.g., image processing, simulations, data transformations)
+- Blocking third-party libraries that don't cooperate with asyncio
+- CLI workflows that require subprocess-level parallelism or safety
+
+Example:
+    ProcessAction(
+        name="ComputeChecksum",
+        action=calculate_sha256,
+        args=("large_file.bin",),
+    )
+
+Raises:
+- `ValueError`: If an injected value is not pickleable
+- `Exception`: Propagated from the subprocess on failure
+
+This module enables structured offloading of workload in CLI pipelines while maintaining
+full introspection and lifecycle management.
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 import asyncio
@@ -47,12 +84,26 @@ class ProcessAction(BaseAction):
         executor: ProcessPoolExecutor | None = None,
         inject_last_result: bool = False,
         inject_into: str = "last_result",
+        never_prompt: bool | None = None,
+        logging_hooks: bool = False,
+        spinner: bool = False,
+        spinner_message: str = "Processing...",
+        spinner_type: str = "dots",
+        spinner_style: str = OneColors.CYAN,
+        spinner_speed: float = 1.0,
     ):
         super().__init__(
             name,
             hooks=hooks,
             inject_last_result=inject_last_result,
             inject_into=inject_into,
+            never_prompt=never_prompt,
+            logging_hooks=logging_hooks,
+            spinner=spinner,
+            spinner_message=spinner_message,
+            spinner_type=spinner_type,
+            spinner_style=spinner_style,
+            spinner_speed=spinner_speed,
         )
         self.action = action
         self.args = args

falyx/action/process_pool_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,19 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""process_pool_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `ProcessPoolAction`, a parallelized action executor that distributes
+tasks across multiple processes using Python's `concurrent.futures.ProcessPoolExecutor`.
+
+This module enables structured execution of CPU-bound tasks in parallel while
+retaining Falyx's core guarantees: lifecycle hooks, error isolation, execution context
+tracking, and introspectable previews.
+
+Key Components:
+- ProcessTask: Lightweight wrapper for a task + args/kwargs
+- ProcessPoolAction: Parallel action that runs tasks concurrently in separate processes
+
+Use this module to accelerate workflows involving expensive computation or
+external resources that benefit from true parallelism.
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 import asyncio
@@ -23,6 +37,21 @@ from falyx.themes import OneColors
 
 @dataclass
 class ProcessTask:
+    """
+    Represents a callable task with its arguments for parallel execution.
+
+    This lightweight container is used to queue individual tasks for execution
+    inside a `ProcessPoolAction`.
+
+    Attributes:
+        task (Callable): A function to execute.
+        args (tuple): Positional arguments to pass to the function.
+        kwargs (dict): Keyword arguments to pass to the function.
+
+    Raises:
+        TypeError: If `task` is not callable.
+    """
+
     task: Callable[..., Any]
     args: tuple = ()
     kwargs: dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
@@ -33,7 +62,44 @@ class ProcessTask:
 
 
 class ProcessPoolAction(BaseAction):
-    """ """
+    """
+    Executes a set of independent tasks in parallel using a process pool.
+
+    `ProcessPoolAction` is ideal for CPU-bound tasks that benefit from
+    concurrent execution in separate processes. Each task is wrapped in a
+    `ProcessTask` instance and executed in a `concurrent.futures.ProcessPoolExecutor`.
+
+    Key Features:
+    - Parallel, process-based execution
+    - Hook lifecycle support across all stages
+    - Supports argument injection (e.g., `last_result`)
+    - Compatible with retry behavior and shared context propagation
+    - Captures all task results (including exceptions) and records execution context
+
+    Args:
+        name (str): Name of the action. Used for logging and debugging.
+        actions (Sequence[ProcessTask] | None): A list of tasks to run.
+        hooks (HookManager | None): Optional hook manager for lifecycle events.
+        executor (ProcessPoolExecutor | None): Custom executor instance (optional).
+        inject_last_result (bool): Whether to inject the last result into task kwargs.
+        inject_into (str): Name of the kwarg to use for injected result.
+
+    Returns:
+        list[Any]: A list of task results in submission order. Exceptions are preserved.
+
+    Raises:
+        EmptyPoolError: If no actions are registered.
+        ValueError: If injected `last_result` is not pickleable.
+
+    Example:
+        ProcessPoolAction(
+            name="ParallelTransforms",
+            actions=[
+                ProcessTask(func_a, args=(1,)),
+                ProcessTask(func_b, kwargs={"x": 2}),
+            ]
+        )
+    """
 
     def __init__(
         self,

falyx/action/prompt_menu_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,16 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""prompt_menu_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `PromptMenuAction`, a Falyx Action that prompts the user to choose from
+a list of labeled options using a single-line prompt input. Each option corresponds
+to a `MenuOption` that wraps a description and an executable action.
+
+Unlike `MenuAction`, this action renders a flat, inline prompt (e.g., `Option1 | Option2`)
+without using a rich table. It is ideal for compact decision points, hotkey-style menus,
+or contextual user input flows.
+
+Key Components:
+- PromptMenuAction: Inline prompt-driven menu runner
+"""
 from typing import Any
 
 from prompt_toolkit import PromptSession
@@ -12,12 +23,59 @@ from falyx.execution_registry import ExecutionRegistry as er
 from falyx.hook_manager import HookType
 from falyx.logger import logger
 from falyx.menu import MenuOptionMap
-from falyx.signals import BackSignal, QuitSignal
+from falyx.prompt_utils import rich_text_to_prompt_text
+from falyx.signals import BackSignal, CancelSignal, QuitSignal
 from falyx.themes import OneColors
 
 
 class PromptMenuAction(BaseAction):
-    """PromptMenuAction class for creating prompt -> actions."""
+    """
+    Displays a single-line interactive prompt for selecting an option from a menu.
+
+    `PromptMenuAction` is a lightweight alternative to `MenuAction`, offering a more
+    compact selection interface. Instead of rendering a full table, it displays
+    available keys inline as a placeholder (e.g., `A | B | C`) and accepts the user's
+    input to execute the associated action.
+
+    Each key is defined in a `MenuOptionMap`, which maps to a `MenuOption` containing
+    a description and an executable action.
+
+    Key Features:
+    - Minimal UI: rendered as a single prompt line with placeholder
+    - Optional fallback to `default_selection` or injected `last_result`
+    - Fully hookable lifecycle (before, success, error, after, teardown)
+    - Supports reserved keys and structured error recovery
+
+    Args:
+        name (str): Name of the action. Used for logging and debugging.
+        menu_options (MenuOptionMap): A mapping of keys to `MenuOption` objects.
+        prompt_message (str): Text displayed before user input (default: "Select > ").
+        default_selection (str): Fallback key if no input is provided.
+        inject_last_result (bool): Whether to use `last_result` as a fallback input key.
+        inject_into (str): Kwarg name under which to inject the last result.
+        prompt_session (PromptSession | None): Custom Prompt Toolkit session.
+        never_prompt (bool): If True, skips user input and uses `default_selection`.
+        include_reserved (bool): Whether to include reserved keys in logic and preview.
+
+    Returns:
+        Any: The result of the selected option's action.
+
+    Raises:
+        BackSignal: If the user signals to return to the previous menu.
+        QuitSignal: If the user signals to exit the CLI entirely.
+        ValueError: If `never_prompt` is enabled but no fallback is available.
+        Exception: If an error occurs during the action's execution.
+
+    Example:
+        PromptMenuAction(
+            name="HotkeyPrompt",
+            menu_options=MenuOptionMap(options={
+                "R": MenuOption("Run", ChainedAction(...)),
+                "S": MenuOption("Skip", Action(...)),
+            }),
+            prompt_message="Choose action > ",
+        )
+    """
 
     def __init__(
         self,
@@ -39,9 +97,11 @@ class PromptMenuAction(BaseAction):
             never_prompt=never_prompt,
         )
         self.menu_options = menu_options
-        self.prompt_message = prompt_message
+        self.prompt_message = rich_text_to_prompt_text(prompt_message)
         self.default_selection = default_selection
-        self.prompt_session = prompt_session or PromptSession()
+        self.prompt_session = prompt_session or PromptSession(
+            interrupt_exception=CancelSignal
+        )
         self.include_reserved = include_reserved
 
     def get_infer_target(self) -> tuple[None, None]:

falyx/action/save_file_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,25 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""save_file_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `SaveFileAction`, a Falyx Action for writing structured or unstructured data
+to a file in a variety of supported formats.
+
+Supports overwrite control, automatic directory creation, and full lifecycle hook
+integration. Compatible with chaining and injection of upstream results via
+`inject_last_result`.
+
+Supported formats: TEXT, JSON, YAML, TOML, CSV, TSV, XML
+
+Key Features:
+- Auto-serialization of Python data to structured formats
+- Flexible path control with directory creation and overwrite handling
+- Injection of data via chaining (`last_result`)
+- Preview mode with file metadata visualization
+
+Common use cases:
+- Writing processed results to disk
+- Logging artifacts from batch pipelines
+- Exporting config or user input to JSON/YAML for reuse
+"""
 import csv
 import json
 import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET
@@ -22,12 +42,50 @@ from falyx.themes import OneColors
 
 class SaveFileAction(BaseAction):
     """
-    SaveFileAction saves data to a file in the specified format (e.g., TEXT, JSON, YAML).
-    Supports overwrite control and integrates with chaining workflows via inject_last_result.
+    Saves data to a file in the specified format.
 
-    Supported types: TEXT, JSON, YAML, TOML, CSV, TSV, XML
+    `SaveFileAction` serializes and writes input data to disk using the format
+    defined by `file_type`. It supports plain text and structured formats like
+    JSON, YAML, TOML, CSV, TSV, and XML. Files may be overwritten or appended
+    based on settings, and parent directories are created if missing.
 
-    If the file exists and overwrite is False, the action will raise a FileExistsError.
+    Data can be provided directly via the `data` argument or dynamically injected
+    from the previous Action using `inject_last_result`.
+
+    Key Features:
+    - Format-aware saving with validation
+    - Lifecycle hook support (before, success, error, after, teardown)
+    - Chain-compatible via last_result injection
+    - Supports safe overwrite behavior and preview diagnostics
+
+    Args:
+        name (str): Name of the action. Used for logging and debugging.
+        file_path (str | Path): Destination file path.
+        file_type (FileType | str): Output format (e.g., "json", "yaml", "text").
+        mode (Literal["w", "a"]): File mode—write or append. Default is "w".
+        encoding (str): Encoding to use when writing files (default: "UTF-8").
+        data (Any): Data to save. If omitted, uses last_result injection.
+        overwrite (bool): Whether to overwrite existing files. Default is True.
+        create_dirs (bool): Whether to auto-create parent directories.
+        inject_last_result (bool): Inject previous result as input if enabled.
+        inject_into (str): Name of kwarg to inject last_result into (default: "data").
+
+    Returns:
+        str: The full path to the saved file.
+
+    Raises:
+        FileExistsError: If the file exists and `overwrite` is False.
+        FileNotFoundError: If parent directory is missing and `create_dirs` is False.
+        ValueError: If data format is invalid for the target file type.
+        Exception: Any errors encountered during file writing.
+
+    Example:
+        SaveFileAction(
+            name="SaveOutput",
+            file_path="output/data.json",
+            file_type="json",
+            inject_last_result=True
+        )
     """
 
     def __init__(
@@ -36,6 +94,7 @@ class SaveFileAction(BaseAction):
         file_path: str,
         file_type: FileType | str = FileType.TEXT,
         mode: Literal["w", "a"] = "w",
+        encoding: str = "UTF-8",
         data: Any = None,
         overwrite: bool = True,
         create_dirs: bool = True,
@@ -50,6 +109,7 @@ class SaveFileAction(BaseAction):
             file_path (str | Path): Path to the file where data will be saved.
             file_type (FileType | str): Format to write to (e.g. TEXT, JSON, YAML).
             mode (Literal["w", "a"]): File mode (default: "w").
+            encoding (str): Encoding to use when writing files (default: "UTF-8").
             data (Any): Data to be saved (if not using inject_last_result).
             overwrite (bool): Whether to overwrite the file if it exists.
             create_dirs (bool): Whether to create parent directories if they do not exist.
@@ -60,11 +120,12 @@ class SaveFileAction(BaseAction):
             name=name, inject_last_result=inject_last_result, inject_into=inject_into
         )
         self._file_path = self._coerce_file_path(file_path)
-        self._file_type = self._coerce_file_type(file_type)
+        self._file_type = FileType(file_type)
         self.data = data
         self.overwrite = overwrite
         self.mode = mode
         self.create_dirs = create_dirs
+        self.encoding = encoding
 
     @property
     def file_path(self) -> Path | None:
@@ -92,20 +153,6 @@ class SaveFileAction(BaseAction):
         """Get the file type."""
         return self._file_type
 
-    @file_type.setter
-    def file_type(self, value: FileType | str):
-        """Set the file type, converting to FileType if necessary."""
-        self._file_type = self._coerce_file_type(value)
-
-    def _coerce_file_type(self, file_type: FileType | str) -> FileType:
-        """Coerce the file type to a FileType enum."""
-        if isinstance(file_type, FileType):
-            return file_type
-        elif isinstance(file_type, str):
-            return FileType(file_type)
-        else:
-            raise TypeError("file_type must be a FileType enum or string")
-
     def get_infer_target(self) -> tuple[None, None]:
         return None, None
 
@@ -143,13 +190,15 @@ class SaveFileAction(BaseAction):
 
         try:
             if self.file_type == FileType.TEXT:
-                self.file_path.write_text(data, encoding="UTF-8")
+                self.file_path.write_text(data, encoding=self.encoding)
             elif self.file_type == FileType.JSON:
-                self.file_path.write_text(json.dumps(data, indent=4), encoding="UTF-8")
+                self.file_path.write_text(
+                    json.dumps(data, indent=4), encoding=self.encoding
+                )
             elif self.file_type == FileType.TOML:
-                self.file_path.write_text(toml.dumps(data), encoding="UTF-8")
+                self.file_path.write_text(toml.dumps(data), encoding=self.encoding)
             elif self.file_type == FileType.YAML:
-                self.file_path.write_text(yaml.dump(data), encoding="UTF-8")
+                self.file_path.write_text(yaml.dump(data), encoding=self.encoding)
             elif self.file_type == FileType.CSV:
                 if not isinstance(data, list) or not all(
                     isinstance(row, list) for row in data
@@ -158,7 +207,7 @@ class SaveFileAction(BaseAction):
                         f"{self.file_type.name} file type requires a list of lists"
                     )
                 with open(
-                    self.file_path, mode=self.mode, newline="", encoding="UTF-8"
+                    self.file_path, mode=self.mode, newline="", encoding=self.encoding
                 ) as csvfile:
                     writer = csv.writer(csvfile)
                     writer.writerows(data)
@@ -170,7 +219,7 @@ class SaveFileAction(BaseAction):
                         f"{self.file_type.name} file type requires a list of lists"
                     )
                 with open(
-                    self.file_path, mode=self.mode, newline="", encoding="UTF-8"
+                    self.file_path, mode=self.mode, newline="", encoding=self.encoding
                 ) as tsvfile:
                     writer = csv.writer(tsvfile, delimiter="\t")
                     writer.writerows(data)
@@ -180,7 +229,7 @@ class SaveFileAction(BaseAction):
                 root = ET.Element("root")
                 self._dict_to_xml(data, root)
                 tree = ET.ElementTree(root)
-                tree.write(self.file_path, encoding="UTF-8", xml_declaration=True)
+                tree.write(self.file_path, encoding=self.encoding, xml_declaration=True)
             else:
                 raise ValueError(f"Unsupported file type: {self.file_type}")
 

falyx/action/select_file_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,47 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""select_file_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `SelectFileAction`, a Falyx Action that allows users to select one or more
+files from a target directory and optionally return either their content or path,
+parsed based on a selected `FileType`.
+
+This action combines rich interactive selection (via `SelectionOption`) with
+format-aware parsing, making it ideal for loading external resources, injecting
+config files, or dynamically selecting inputs mid-pipeline.
+
+Supports filtering by file suffix, customizable prompt layout, multi-select mode,
+and automatic content parsing for common formats.
+
+Key Features:
+- Lists files from a directory and renders them in a Rich-powered menu
+- Supports suffix filtering (e.g., only `.yaml` or `.json` files)
+- Returns content parsed as `str`, `dict`, `list`, or raw `Path` depending on `FileType`
+- Works in single or multi-selection mode
+- Fully compatible with Falyx hooks and context system
+- Graceful cancellation via `CancelSignal`
+
+Supported Return Types (`FileType`):
+- `TEXT`: UTF-8 string content
+- `PATH`: File path object (`Path`)
+- `JSON`, `YAML`, `TOML`: Parsed dictionaries or lists
+- `CSV`, `TSV`: `list[list[str]]` from structured rows
+- `XML`: `ElementTree.Element` root object
+
+Use Cases:
+- Prompting users to select a config file during setup
+- Dynamically loading data into chained workflows
+- CLI interfaces that require structured file ingestion
+
+Example:
+    SelectFileAction(
+        name="ChooseConfigFile",
+        directory="configs/",
+        suffix_filter=".yaml",
+        return_type="yaml",
+    )
+
+This module is ideal for use cases where file choice is deferred to runtime
+and needs to feed into structured automation pipelines.
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 import csv
@@ -19,6 +61,7 @@ from falyx.context import ExecutionContext
 from falyx.execution_registry import ExecutionRegistry as er
 from falyx.hook_manager import HookType
 from falyx.logger import logger
+from falyx.prompt_utils import rich_text_to_prompt_text
 from falyx.selection import (
     SelectionOption,
     prompt_for_selection,
@@ -30,7 +73,7 @@ from falyx.themes import OneColors
 
 class SelectFileAction(BaseAction):
     """
-    SelectFileAction allows users to select a file from a directory and return:
+    SelectFileAction allows users to select a file(s) from a directory and return:
     - file content (as text, JSON, CSV, etc.)
     - or the file path itself.
 
@@ -50,6 +93,9 @@ class SelectFileAction(BaseAction):
         style (str): Style for the selection options.
         suffix_filter (str | None): Restrict to certain file types.
         return_type (FileType): What to return (path, content, parsed).
+        number_selections (int | str): How many files to select (1, 2, '*').
+        separator (str): Separator for multiple selections.
+        allow_duplicates (bool): Allow selecting the same file multiple times.
         prompt_session (PromptSession | None): Prompt session for user input.
     """
 
@@ -64,6 +110,7 @@ class SelectFileAction(BaseAction):
         style: str = OneColors.WHITE,
         suffix_filter: str | None = None,
         return_type: FileType | str = FileType.PATH,
+        encoding: str = "UTF-8",
         number_selections: int | str = 1,
         separator: str = ",",
         allow_duplicates: bool = False,
@@ -73,14 +120,17 @@ class SelectFileAction(BaseAction):
         self.directory = Path(directory).resolve()
         self.title = title
         self.columns = columns
-        self.prompt_message = prompt_message
+        self.prompt_message = rich_text_to_prompt_text(prompt_message)
         self.suffix_filter = suffix_filter
         self.style = style
         self.number_selections = number_selections
         self.separator = separator
         self.allow_duplicates = allow_duplicates
-        self.prompt_session = prompt_session or PromptSession()
-        self.return_type = self._coerce_return_type(return_type)
+        self.prompt_session = prompt_session or PromptSession(
+            interrupt_exception=CancelSignal
+        )
+        self.return_type = FileType(return_type)
+        self.encoding = encoding
 
     @property
     def number_selections(self) -> int | str:
@@ -97,51 +147,46 @@ class SelectFileAction(BaseAction):
         else:
             raise ValueError("number_selections must be a positive integer or one of '*'")
 
-    def _coerce_return_type(self, return_type: FileType | str) -> FileType:
-        if isinstance(return_type, FileType):
-            return return_type
-        elif isinstance(return_type, str):
-            return FileType(return_type)
-        else:
-            raise TypeError("return_type must be a FileType enum or string")
-
     def get_options(self, files: list[Path]) -> dict[str, SelectionOption]:
-        value: Any
         options = {}
         for index, file in enumerate(files):
-            try:
-                if self.return_type == FileType.TEXT:
-                    value = file.read_text(encoding="UTF-8")
-                elif self.return_type == FileType.PATH:
-                    value = file
-                elif self.return_type == FileType.JSON:
-                    value = json.loads(file.read_text(encoding="UTF-8"))
-                elif self.return_type == FileType.TOML:
-                    value = toml.loads(file.read_text(encoding="UTF-8"))
-                elif self.return_type == FileType.YAML:
-                    value = yaml.safe_load(file.read_text(encoding="UTF-8"))
-                elif self.return_type == FileType.CSV:
-                    with open(file, newline="", encoding="UTF-8") as csvfile:
-                        reader = csv.reader(csvfile)
-                        value = list(reader)
-                elif self.return_type == FileType.TSV:
-                    with open(file, newline="", encoding="UTF-8") as tsvfile:
-                        reader = csv.reader(tsvfile, delimiter="\t")
-                        value = list(reader)
-                elif self.return_type == FileType.XML:
-                    tree = ET.parse(file, parser=ET.XMLParser(encoding="UTF-8"))
-                    root = tree.getroot()
-                    value = ET.tostring(root, encoding="unicode")
-                else:
-                    raise ValueError(f"Unsupported return type: {self.return_type}")
-
-                options[str(index)] = SelectionOption(
-                    description=file.name, value=value, style=self.style
-                )
-            except Exception as error:
-                logger.error("Failed to parse %s: %s", file.name, error)
+            options[str(index)] = SelectionOption(
+                description=file.name,
+                value=file,  # Store the Path only — parsing will happen later
+                style=self.style,
+            )
         return options
 
+    def parse_file(self, file: Path) -> Any:
+        value: Any
+        try:
+            if self.return_type == FileType.TEXT:
+                value = file.read_text(encoding=self.encoding)
+            elif self.return_type == FileType.PATH:
+                value = file
+            elif self.return_type == FileType.JSON:
+                value = json.loads(file.read_text(encoding=self.encoding))
+            elif self.return_type == FileType.TOML:
+                value = toml.loads(file.read_text(encoding=self.encoding))
+            elif self.return_type == FileType.YAML:
+                value = yaml.safe_load(file.read_text(encoding=self.encoding))
+            elif self.return_type == FileType.CSV:
+                with open(file, newline="", encoding=self.encoding) as csvfile:
+                    reader = csv.reader(csvfile)
+                    value = list(reader)
+            elif self.return_type == FileType.TSV:
+                with open(file, newline="", encoding=self.encoding) as tsvfile:
+                    reader = csv.reader(tsvfile, delimiter="\t")
+                    value = list(reader)
+            elif self.return_type == FileType.XML:
+                tree = ET.parse(file, parser=ET.XMLParser(encoding=self.encoding))
+                value = tree.getroot()
+            else:
+                raise ValueError(f"Unsupported return type: {self.return_type}")
+        except Exception as error:
+            logger.error("Failed to parse %s: %s", file.name, error)
+        return value
+
     def _find_cancel_key(self, options) -> str:
         """Return first numeric value not already used in the selection dict."""
         for index in range(len(options)):
@@ -199,9 +244,9 @@ class SelectFileAction(BaseAction):
             if isinstance(keys, str):
                 if keys == cancel_key:
                     raise CancelSignal("User canceled the selection.")
-                result = options[keys].value
+                result = self.parse_file(options[keys].value)
             elif isinstance(keys, list):
-                result = [options[key].value for key in keys]
+                result = [self.parse_file(options[key].value) for key in keys]
 
             context.result = result
             await self.hooks.trigger(HookType.ON_SUCCESS, context)
@@ -217,7 +262,7 @@ class SelectFileAction(BaseAction):
             er.record(context)
 
     async def preview(self, parent: Tree | None = None):
-        label = f"[{OneColors.GREEN}]📁 SelectFilesAction[/] '{self.name}'"
+        label = f"[{OneColors.GREEN}]📁 SelectFileAction[/] '{self.name}'"
         tree = parent.add(label) if parent else Tree(label)
 
         tree.add(f"[dim]Directory:[/] {str(self.directory)}")
@@ -225,6 +270,7 @@ class SelectFileAction(BaseAction):
         tree.add(f"[dim]Return type:[/] {self.return_type}")
         tree.add(f"[dim]Prompt:[/] {self.prompt_message}")
         tree.add(f"[dim]Columns:[/] {self.columns}")
+        tree.add("[dim]Loading:[/] Lazy (parsing occurs after selection)")
         try:
             files = list(self.directory.iterdir())
             if self.suffix_filter:
@@ -243,6 +289,6 @@ class SelectFileAction(BaseAction):
 
     def __str__(self) -> str:
         return (
-            f"SelectFilesAction(name={self.name!r}, dir={str(self.directory)!r}, "
+            f"SelectFileAction(name={self.name!r}, dir={str(self.directory)!r}, "
             f"suffix_filter={self.suffix_filter!r}, return_type={self.return_type})"
         )

falyx/action/selection_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,36 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""selection_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `SelectionAction`, a highly flexible Falyx Action for interactive or headless
+selection from a list or dictionary of user-defined options.
+
+This module powers workflows that require prompting the user for input, selecting
+configuration presets, branching execution paths, or collecting multiple values
+in a type-safe, hook-compatible, and composable way.
+
+Key Features:
+- Supports both flat lists and structured dictionaries (`SelectionOptionMap`)
+- Handles single or multi-selection with configurable separators
+- Returns results in various formats (key, value, description, item, or mapping)
+- Integrates fully with Falyx lifecycle hooks and `last_result` injection
+- Works in interactive (`prompt_toolkit`) and non-interactive (headless) modes
+- Renders a Rich-based table preview for diagnostics or dry runs
+
+Usage Scenarios:
+- Guided CLI wizards or configuration menus
+- Dynamic branching or conditional step logic
+- User-driven parameterization in chained workflows
+- Reusable pickers for environments, files, datasets, etc.
+
+Example:
+    SelectionAction(
+        name="ChooseMode",
+        selections={"dev": "Development", "prod": "Production"},
+        return_type="key"
+    )
+
+This module is foundational to creating expressive, user-centered CLI experiences
+within Falyx while preserving reproducibility and automation friendliness.
+"""
 from typing import Any
 
 from prompt_toolkit import PromptSession
@@ -11,6 +42,7 @@ from falyx.context import ExecutionContext
 from falyx.execution_registry import ExecutionRegistry as er
 from falyx.hook_manager import HookType
 from falyx.logger import logger
+from falyx.prompt_utils import rich_text_to_prompt_text
 from falyx.selection import (
     SelectionOption,
     SelectionOptionMap,
@@ -25,11 +57,60 @@ from falyx.themes import OneColors
 
 class SelectionAction(BaseAction):
     """
-    A selection action that prompts the user to select an option from a list or
-    dictionary. The selected option is then returned as the result of the action.
+    A Falyx Action for interactively or programmatically selecting one or more items
+    from a list or dictionary of options.
 
-    If return_key is True, the key of the selected option is returned instead of
-    the value.
+    `SelectionAction` supports both `list[str]` and `dict[str, SelectionOption]`
+    inputs. It renders a prompt (unless `never_prompt=True`), validates user input
+    or injected defaults, and returns a structured result based on the specified
+    `return_type`.
+
+    It is commonly used for item pickers, confirmation flows, dynamic parameterization,
+    or guided workflows in interactive or headless CLI pipelines.
+
+    Features:
+    - Supports single or multiple selections (`number_selections`)
+    - Dictionary mode allows rich metadata (description, value, style)
+    - Flexible return values: key(s), value(s), item(s), description(s), or mappings
+    - Fully hookable lifecycle (`before`, `on_success`, `on_error`, `after`, `on_teardown`)
+    - Default selection logic supports previous results (`last_result`)
+    - Can run in headless mode using `never_prompt` and fallback defaults
+
+    Args:
+        name (str): Action name for tracking and logging.
+        selections (list[str] | dict[str, SelectionOption] | dict[str, Any]):
+            The available choices. If a plain dict is passed, values are converted
+            into `SelectionOption` instances.
+        title (str): Title shown in the selection UI (default: "Select an option").
+        columns (int): Number of columns in the selection table.
+        prompt_message (str): Input prompt for the user (default: "Select > ").
+        default_selection (str | list[str]): Key(s) or index(es) used as fallback selection.
+        number_selections (int | str): Max number of choices allowed (or "*" for unlimited).
+        separator (str): Character used to separate multi-selections (default: ",").
+        allow_duplicates (bool): Whether duplicate selections are allowed.
+        inject_last_result (bool): If True, attempts to inject the last result as default.
+        inject_into (str): The keyword name for injected value (default: "last_result").
+        return_type (SelectionReturnType | str): The type of result to return.
+        prompt_session (PromptSession | None): Reused or customized prompt_toolkit session.
+        never_prompt (bool): If True, skips prompting and uses default_selection or last_result.
+        show_table (bool): Whether to render the selection table before prompting.
+
+    Returns:
+        Any: The selected result(s), shaped according to `return_type`.
+
+    Raises:
+        CancelSignal: If the user chooses the cancel option.
+        ValueError: If configuration is invalid or no selection can be resolved.
+        TypeError: If `selections` is not a supported type.
+
+    Example:
+        SelectionAction(
+            name="PickEnv",
+            selections={"dev": "Development", "prod": "Production"},
+            return_type="key",
+        )
+
+    This Action supports use in both interactive menus and chained, non-interactive CLI flows.
     """
 
     def __init__(
@@ -46,7 +127,7 @@ class SelectionAction(BaseAction):
         title: str = "Select an option",
         columns: int = 5,
         prompt_message: str = "Select > ",
-        default_selection: str = "",
+        default_selection: str | list[str] = "",
         number_selections: int | str = 1,
         separator: str = ",",
         allow_duplicates: bool = False,
@@ -65,15 +146,17 @@ class SelectionAction(BaseAction):
         )
         # Setter normalizes to correct type, mypy can't infer that
         self.selections: list[str] | SelectionOptionMap = selections  # type: ignore[assignment]
-        self.return_type: SelectionReturnType = self._coerce_return_type(return_type)
+        self.return_type: SelectionReturnType = SelectionReturnType(return_type)
         self.title = title
         self.columns = columns
-        self.prompt_session = prompt_session or PromptSession()
+        self.prompt_session = prompt_session or PromptSession(
+            interrupt_exception=CancelSignal
+        )
         self.default_selection = default_selection
         self.number_selections = number_selections
         self.separator = separator
         self.allow_duplicates = allow_duplicates
-        self.prompt_message = prompt_message
+        self.prompt_message = rich_text_to_prompt_text(prompt_message)
         self.show_table = show_table
 
     @property
@@ -91,13 +174,6 @@ class SelectionAction(BaseAction):
         else:
             raise ValueError("number_selections must be a positive integer or '*'")
 
-    def _coerce_return_type(
-        self, return_type: SelectionReturnType | str
-    ) -> SelectionReturnType:
-        if isinstance(return_type, SelectionReturnType):
-            return return_type
-        return SelectionReturnType(return_type)
-
     @property
     def selections(self) -> list[str] | SelectionOptionMap:
         return self._selections
@@ -202,6 +278,95 @@ class SelectionAction(BaseAction):
             raise ValueError(f"Unsupported return type: {self.return_type}")
         return result
 
+    async def _resolve_effective_default(self) -> str:
+        effective_default: str | list[str] = self.default_selection
+        maybe_result = self.last_result
+        if self.number_selections == 1:
+            if isinstance(effective_default, list):
+                effective_default = effective_default[0] if effective_default else ""
+            elif isinstance(maybe_result, list):
+                maybe_result = maybe_result[0] if maybe_result else ""
+            default = await self._resolve_single_default(maybe_result)
+            if not default:
+                default = await self._resolve_single_default(effective_default)
+            if not default and self.inject_last_result:
+                logger.warning(
+                    "[%s] Injected last result '%s' not found in selections",
+                    self.name,
+                    maybe_result,
+                )
+            return default
+
+        if maybe_result and isinstance(maybe_result, list):
+            maybe_result = [
+                await self._resolve_single_default(item) for item in maybe_result
+            ]
+            if (
+                maybe_result
+                and self.number_selections != "*"
+                and len(maybe_result) != self.number_selections
+            ):
+                raise ValueError(
+                    f"[{self.name}] 'number_selections' is {self.number_selections}, "
+                    f"but last_result has a different length: {len(maybe_result)}."
+                )
+            return self.separator.join(maybe_result)
+        elif effective_default and isinstance(effective_default, list):
+            effective_default = [
+                await self._resolve_single_default(item) for item in effective_default
+            ]
+            if (
+                effective_default
+                and self.number_selections != "*"
+                and len(effective_default) != self.number_selections
+            ):
+                raise ValueError(
+                    f"[{self.name}] 'number_selections' is {self.number_selections}, "
+                    f"but default_selection has a different length: {len(effective_default)}."
+                )
+            return self.separator.join(effective_default)
+        if self.inject_last_result:
+            logger.warning(
+                "[%s] Injected last result '%s' not found in selections",
+                self.name,
+                maybe_result,
+            )
+        return ""
+
+    async def _resolve_single_default(self, maybe_result: str) -> str:
+        effective_default = ""
+        if isinstance(self.selections, dict):
+            if str(maybe_result) in self.selections:
+                effective_default = str(maybe_result)
+            elif maybe_result in (
+                selection.value for selection in self.selections.values()
+            ):
+                selection = [
+                    key
+                    for key, sel in self.selections.items()
+                    if sel.value == maybe_result
+                ]
+                if selection:
+                    effective_default = selection[0]
+            elif maybe_result in (
+                selection.description for selection in self.selections.values()
+            ):
+                selection = [
+                    key
+                    for key, sel in self.selections.items()
+                    if sel.description == maybe_result
+                ]
+                if selection:
+                    effective_default = selection[0]
+        elif isinstance(self.selections, list):
+            if str(maybe_result).isdigit() and int(maybe_result) in range(
+                len(self.selections)
+            ):
+                effective_default = maybe_result
+            elif maybe_result in self.selections:
+                effective_default = str(self.selections.index(maybe_result))
+        return effective_default
+
     async def _run(self, *args, **kwargs) -> Any:
         kwargs = self._maybe_inject_last_result(kwargs)
         context = ExecutionContext(
@@ -211,28 +376,7 @@ class SelectionAction(BaseAction):
             action=self,
         )
 
-        effective_default = str(self.default_selection)
-        maybe_result = str(self.last_result)
-        if isinstance(self.selections, dict):
-            if maybe_result in self.selections:
-                effective_default = maybe_result
-            elif self.inject_last_result:
-                logger.warning(
-                    "[%s] Injected last result '%s' not found in selections",
-                    self.name,
-                    maybe_result,
-                )
-        elif isinstance(self.selections, list):
-            if maybe_result.isdigit() and int(maybe_result) in range(
-                len(self.selections)
-            ):
-                effective_default = maybe_result
-            elif self.inject_last_result:
-                logger.warning(
-                    "[%s] Injected last result '%s' not found in selections",
-                    self.name,
-                    maybe_result,
-                )
+        effective_default = await self._resolve_effective_default()
 
         if self.never_prompt and not effective_default:
             raise ValueError(
@@ -251,6 +395,9 @@ class SelectionAction(BaseAction):
                     columns=self.columns,
                     formatter=self.cancel_formatter,
                 )
+                if effective_default is None or isinstance(effective_default, int):
+                    effective_default = ""
+
                 if not self.never_prompt:
                     indices: int | list[int] = await prompt_for_index(
                         len(self.selections),
@@ -265,8 +412,13 @@ class SelectionAction(BaseAction):
                         cancel_key=self.cancel_key,
                     )
                 else:
-                    if effective_default:
+                    if effective_default and self.number_selections == 1:
                         indices = int(effective_default)
+                    elif effective_default:
+                        indices = [
+                            int(index)
+                            for index in effective_default.split(self.separator)
+                        ]
                     else:
                         raise ValueError(
                             f"[{self.name}] 'never_prompt' is True but no valid "
@@ -308,7 +460,15 @@ class SelectionAction(BaseAction):
                         cancel_key=self.cancel_key,
                     )
                 else:
-                    keys = effective_default
+                    if effective_default and self.number_selections == 1:
+                        keys = effective_default
+                    elif effective_default:
+                        keys = effective_default.split(self.separator)
+                    else:
+                        raise ValueError(
+                            f"[{self.name}] 'never_prompt' is True but no valid "
+                            "default_selection was provided."
+                        )
                 if keys == self.cancel_key:
                     raise CancelSignal("User cancelled the selection.")
 
@@ -337,13 +497,13 @@ class SelectionAction(BaseAction):
 
         if isinstance(self.selections, list):
             sub = tree.add(f"[dim]Type:[/] List[str] ({len(self.selections)} items)")
-            for i, item in enumerate(self.selections[:10]):  # limit to 10
+            for i, item in enumerate(self.selections[:10]):
                 sub.add(f"[dim]{i}[/]: {item}")
             if len(self.selections) > 10:
                 sub.add(f"[dim]... ({len(self.selections) - 10} more)[/]")
         elif isinstance(self.selections, dict):
             sub = tree.add(
-                f"[dim]Type:[/] Dict[str, (str, Any)] ({len(self.selections)} items)"
+                f"[dim]Type:[/] Dict[str, SelectionOption] ({len(self.selections)} items)"
             )
             for i, (key, option) in enumerate(list(self.selections.items())[:10]):
                 sub.add(f"[dim]{key}[/]: {option.description}")
@@ -353,9 +513,30 @@ class SelectionAction(BaseAction):
             tree.add(f"[{OneColors.DARK_RED_b}]Invalid selections type[/]")
             return
 
-        tree.add(f"[dim]Default:[/] '{self.default_selection or self.last_result}'")
-        tree.add(f"[dim]Return:[/] {self.return_type.name.capitalize()}")
+        default = self.default_selection or self.last_result
+        if isinstance(default, list):
+            default_display = self.separator.join(str(d) for d in default)
+        else:
+            default_display = str(default or "")
+
+        tree.add(f"[dim]Default:[/] '{default_display}'")
+
+        return_behavior = {
+            "KEY": "selected key(s)",
+            "VALUE": "mapped value(s)",
+            "DESCRIPTION": "description(s)",
+            "ITEMS": "SelectionOption object(s)",
+            "DESCRIPTION_VALUE": "{description: value}",
+        }.get(self.return_type.name, self.return_type.name)
+
+        tree.add(
+            f"[dim]Return:[/] {self.return_type.name.capitalize()} → {return_behavior}"
+        )
         tree.add(f"[dim]Prompt:[/] {'Disabled' if self.never_prompt else 'Enabled'}")
+        tree.add(f"[dim]Columns:[/] {self.columns}")
+        tree.add(
+            f"[dim]Multi-select:[/] {'Yes' if self.number_selections != 1 else 'No'}"
+        )
 
         if not parent:
             self.console.print(tree)

falyx/action/shell_action.py

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""shell_action.py
-Execute shell commands with input substitution."""
+"""Execute shell commands with input substitution."""
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 

falyx/action/signal_action.py

@@ -1,32 +1,85 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""signal_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `SignalAction`, a lightweight Falyx Action that raises a `FlowSignal`
+(such as `BackSignal`, `QuitSignal`, or `BreakChainSignal`) during execution to
+alter or exit the CLI flow.
+
+Unlike traditional actions, `SignalAction` does not return a result—instead, it raises
+a signal to break, back out, or exit gracefully. Despite its minimal behavior,
+it fully supports Falyx's hook lifecycle, including `before`, `on_error`, `after`,
+and `on_teardown`—allowing it to trigger logging, audit events, UI updates, or custom
+telemetry before halting flow.
+
+Key Features:
+- Declaratively raises a `FlowSignal` from within any Falyx workflow
+- Works in menus, chained actions, or conditionals
+- Hook-compatible: can run pre- and post-signal lifecycle hooks
+- Supports previewing and structured introspection
+
+Use Cases:
+- Implementing "Back", "Cancel", or "Quit" options in `MenuAction` or `PromptMenuAction`
+- Triggering an intentional early exit from a `ChainedAction`
+- Running cleanup hooks before stopping execution
+
+Example:
+    SignalAction("ExitApp", QuitSignal(), hooks=my_hook_manager)
+"""
 from rich.tree import Tree
 
 from falyx.action.action import Action
+from falyx.hook_manager import HookManager
 from falyx.signals import FlowSignal
 from falyx.themes import OneColors
 
 
 class SignalAction(Action):
     """
-    An action that raises a control flow signal when executed.
+    A hook-compatible action that raises a control flow signal when invoked.
 
-    Useful for exiting a menu, going back, or halting execution gracefully.
+    `SignalAction` raises a `FlowSignal` (e.g., `BackSignal`, `QuitSignal`,
+    `BreakChainSignal`) during execution. It is commonly used to exit menus,
+    break from chained actions, or halt workflows intentionally.
+
+    Even though the signal interrupts normal flow, all registered lifecycle hooks
+    (`before`, `on_error`, `after`, `on_teardown`) are triggered as expected—
+    allowing structured behavior such as logging, analytics, or UI changes
+    before the signal is raised.
+
+    Args:
+        name (str): Name of the action (used for logging and debugging).
+        signal (FlowSignal): A subclass of `FlowSignal` to raise (e.g., QuitSignal).
+        hooks (HookManager | None): Optional hook manager to attach lifecycle hooks.
+
+    Raises:
+        FlowSignal: Always raises the provided signal when the action is run.
     """
 
-    def __init__(self, name: str, signal: FlowSignal):
+    def __init__(self, name: str, signal: FlowSignal, hooks: HookManager | None = None):
         self.signal = signal
-        super().__init__(name, action=self.raise_signal)
+        super().__init__(name, action=self.raise_signal, hooks=hooks)
 
     async def raise_signal(self, *args, **kwargs):
+        """
+        Raises the configured `FlowSignal`.
+
+        This method is called internally by the Falyx runtime and is the core
+        behavior of the action. All hooks surrounding execution are still triggered.
+        """
         raise self.signal
 
     @property
     def signal(self):
+        """Returns the configured `FlowSignal` instance."""
         return self._signal
 
     @signal.setter
     def signal(self, value: FlowSignal):
+        """
+        Validates that the provided value is a `FlowSignal`.
+
+        Raises:
+            TypeError: If `value` is not an instance of `FlowSignal`.
+        """
         if not isinstance(value, FlowSignal):
             raise TypeError(
                 f"Signal must be an FlowSignal instance, got {type(value).__name__}"

falyx/action/user_input_action.py

@@ -1,5 +1,31 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""user_input_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `UserInputAction`, a Falyx Action that prompts the user for input using
+Prompt Toolkit and returns the result as a string.
+
+This action is ideal for interactive CLI workflows that require user input mid-pipeline.
+It supports dynamic prompt interpolation, prompt validation, default text fallback,
+and full lifecycle hook execution.
+
+Key Features:
+- Rich Prompt Toolkit integration for input and validation
+- Dynamic prompt formatting using `last_result` injection
+- Optional `Validator` support for structured input (e.g., emails, numbers)
+- Hook lifecycle compatibility (before, on_success, on_error, after, teardown)
+- Preview support for introspection or dry-run flows
+
+Use Cases:
+- Asking for confirmation text or field input mid-chain
+- Injecting user-provided variables into automated pipelines
+- Interactive menu or wizard experiences
+
+Example:
+    UserInputAction(
+        name="GetUsername",
+        prompt_message="Enter your username > ",
+        validator=Validator.from_callable(lambda s: len(s) > 0),
+    )
+"""
 from prompt_toolkit import PromptSession
 from prompt_toolkit.validation import Validator
 from rich.tree import Tree
@@ -8,28 +34,36 @@ from falyx.action.base_action import BaseAction
 from falyx.context import ExecutionContext
 from falyx.execution_registry import ExecutionRegistry as er
 from falyx.hook_manager import HookType
+from falyx.prompt_utils import rich_text_to_prompt_text
+from falyx.signals import CancelSignal
 from falyx.themes.colors import OneColors
 
 
 class UserInputAction(BaseAction):
     """
-    Prompts the user for input via PromptSession and returns the result.
+    Prompts the user for textual input and returns their response.
+
+    `UserInputAction` uses Prompt Toolkit to gather input with optional validation,
+    lifecycle hook compatibility, and support for default text. If `inject_last_result`
+    is enabled, the prompt message can interpolate `{last_result}` dynamically.
 
     Args:
-        name (str): Action name.
-        prompt_text (str): Prompt text (can include '{last_result}' for interpolation).
-        validator (Validator, optional): Prompt Toolkit validator.
-        prompt_session (PromptSession, optional): Reusable prompt session.
-        inject_last_result (bool): Whether to inject last_result into prompt.
-        inject_into (str): Key to use for injection (default: 'last_result').
+        name (str): Name of the action (used for introspection and logging).
+        prompt_message (str): The prompt message shown to the user.
+            Can include `{last_result}` if `inject_last_result=True`.
+        default_text (str): Optional default value shown in the prompt.
+        validator (Validator | None): Prompt Toolkit validator for input constraints.
+        prompt_session (PromptSession | None): Optional custom prompt session.
+        inject_last_result (bool): Whether to inject `last_result` into the prompt.
     """
 
     def __init__(
         self,
         name: str,
         *,
-        prompt_text: str = "Input > ",
+        prompt_message: str = "Input > ",
         default_text: str = "",
+        multiline: bool = False,
         validator: Validator | None = None,
         prompt_session: PromptSession | None = None,
         inject_last_result: bool = False,
@@ -38,10 +72,13 @@ class UserInputAction(BaseAction):
             name=name,
             inject_last_result=inject_last_result,
         )
-        self.prompt_text = prompt_text
-        self.validator = validator
-        self.prompt_session = prompt_session or PromptSession()
+        self.prompt_message = prompt_message
         self.default_text = default_text
+        self.multiline = multiline
+        self.validator = validator
+        self.prompt_session = prompt_session or PromptSession(
+            interrupt_exception=CancelSignal
+        )
 
     def get_infer_target(self) -> tuple[None, None]:
         return None, None
@@ -57,14 +94,15 @@ class UserInputAction(BaseAction):
         try:
             await self.hooks.trigger(HookType.BEFORE, context)
 
-            prompt_text = self.prompt_text
+            prompt_message = self.prompt_message
             if self.inject_last_result and self.last_result:
-                prompt_text = prompt_text.format(last_result=self.last_result)
+                prompt_message = prompt_message.format(last_result=self.last_result)
 
             answer = await self.prompt_session.prompt_async(
-                prompt_text,
+                rich_text_to_prompt_text(prompt_message),
                 validator=self.validator,
                 default=kwargs.get("default_text", self.default_text),
+                multiline=self.multiline,
             )
             context.result = answer
             await self.hooks.trigger(HookType.ON_SUCCESS, context)
@@ -83,12 +121,12 @@ class UserInputAction(BaseAction):
         label = f"[{OneColors.MAGENTA}]⌨ UserInputAction[/] '{self.name}'"
         tree = parent.add(label) if parent else Tree(label)
 
-        prompt_text = (
-            self.prompt_text.replace("{last_result}", "<last_result>")
-            if "{last_result}" in self.prompt_text
-            else self.prompt_text
+        prompt_message = (
+            self.prompt_message.replace("{last_result}", "<last_result>")
+            if "{last_result}" in self.prompt_message
+            else self.prompt_message
         )
-        tree.add(f"[dim]Prompt:[/] {prompt_text}")
+        tree.add(f"[dim]Prompt:[/] {prompt_message}")
         if self.validator:
             tree.add("[dim]Validator:[/] Yes")
         if not parent:

falyx/bottom_bar.py

@@ -1,10 +1,42 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""bottom_bar.py"""
+"""
+Provides the `BottomBar` class for managing a customizable bottom status bar in
+Falyx-based CLI applications.
+
+The bottom bar is rendered using `prompt_toolkit` and supports:
+- Rich-formatted static content
+- Live-updating value trackers and counters
+- Toggle switches activated via Ctrl+<key> bindings
+- Config-driven visual and behavioral controls
+
+Each item in the bar is registered by name and rendered in columns across the
+bottom of the terminal. Toggles are linked to user-defined state accessors and
+mutators, and can be automatically bound to `OptionsManager` values for full
+integration with Falyx CLI argument parsing.
+
+Key Features:
+- Live rendering of structured status items using Rich-style HTML
+- Custom or built-in item types: static text, dynamic counters, toggles, value displays
+- Ctrl+key toggle handling via `prompt_toolkit.KeyBindings`
+- Columnar layout with automatic width scaling
+- Optional integration with `OptionsManager` for dynamic state toggling
+
+Usage Example:
+    bar = BottomBar(columns=3)
+    bar.add_static("env", "ENV: dev")
+    bar.add_toggle("d", "Debug", get_debug, toggle_debug)
+    bar.add_value_tracker("attempts", "Retries", get_retry_count)
+    bar.render()
+
+Used by Falyx to provide a persistent UI element showing toggles, system state,
+and runtime telemetry below the input prompt.
+"""
 
 from typing import Any, Callable
 
 from prompt_toolkit.formatted_text import HTML, merge_formatted_text
 from prompt_toolkit.key_binding import KeyBindings
+from prompt_toolkit.key_binding.key_processor import KeyPressEvent
 from rich.console import Console
 
 from falyx.console import console
@@ -24,11 +56,12 @@ class BottomBar:
             Must return True if key is available, otherwise False.
     """
 
+    RESERVED_CTRL_KEYS = {"c", "d", "z", "v"}
+
     def __init__(
         self,
         columns: int = 3,
         key_bindings: KeyBindings | None = None,
-        key_validator: Callable[[str], bool] | None = None,
     ) -> None:
         self.columns = columns
         self.console: Console = console
@@ -36,7 +69,6 @@ class BottomBar:
         self._value_getters: dict[str, Callable[[], Any]] = CaseInsensitiveDict()
         self.toggle_keys: list[str] = []
         self.key_bindings = key_bindings or KeyBindings()
-        self.key_validator = key_validator
 
     @staticmethod
     def default_render(label: str, value: Any, fg: str, bg: str, width: int) -> HTML:
@@ -121,17 +153,31 @@ class BottomBar:
         bg_on: str = OneColors.GREEN,
         bg_off: str = OneColors.DARK_RED,
     ) -> None:
+        """
+        Add a toggle to the bottom bar.
+        Always uses the ctrl + key combination for toggling.
+
+        Args:
+            key (str): The key to toggle the state.
+            label (str): The label for the toggle.
+            get_state (Callable[[], bool]): Function to get the current state.
+            toggle_state (Callable[[], None]): Function to toggle the state.
+            fg (str): Foreground color for the label.
+            bg_on (str): Background color when the toggle is ON.
+            bg_off (str): Background color when the toggle is OFF.
+        """
+        key = key.lower()
+        if key in self.RESERVED_CTRL_KEYS:
+            raise ValueError(
+                f"'{key}' is a reserved terminal control key and cannot be used for toggles."
+            )
         if not callable(get_state):
             raise ValueError("`get_state` must be a callable returning bool")
         if not callable(toggle_state):
             raise ValueError("`toggle_state` must be a callable")
-        key = key.upper()
         if key in self.toggle_keys:
             raise ValueError(f"Key {key} is already used as a toggle")
-        if self.key_validator and not self.key_validator(key):
-            raise ValueError(
-                f"Key '{key}' conflicts with existing command, toggle, or reserved key."
-            )
+
         self._value_getters[key] = get_state
         self.toggle_keys.append(key)
 
@@ -139,16 +185,14 @@ class BottomBar:
             get_state_ = self._value_getters[key]
             color = bg_on if get_state_() else bg_off
             status = "ON" if get_state_() else "OFF"
-            text = f"({key.upper()}) {label}: {status}"
+            text = f"(^{key.lower()}) {label}: {status}"
             return HTML(f"<style bg='{color}' fg='{fg}'>{text:^{self.space}}</style>")
 
         self._add_named(key, render)
 
-        for k in (key.upper(), key.lower()):
-
-            @self.key_bindings.add(k)
-            def _(_):
-                toggle_state()
+        @self.key_bindings.add(f"c-{key.lower()}", eager=True)
+        def _(_: KeyPressEvent):
+            toggle_state()
 
     def add_toggle_from_option(
         self,

falyx/command.py

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""command.py
-
+"""
 Defines the Command class for Falyx CLI.
 
 Commands are callable units representing a menu option or CLI task,
@@ -33,6 +32,7 @@ from falyx.debug import register_debug_hooks
 from falyx.execution_registry import ExecutionRegistry as er
 from falyx.hook_manager import HookManager, HookType
 from falyx.logger import logger
+from falyx.mode import FalyxMode
 from falyx.options_manager import OptionsManager
 from falyx.parser.command_argument_parser import CommandArgumentParser
 from falyx.parser.signature import infer_args_from_func
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ class Command(BaseModel):
         spinner_message (str): Spinner text message.
         spinner_type (str): Spinner style (e.g., dots, line, etc.).
         spinner_style (str): Color or style of the spinner.
-        spinner_kwargs (dict): Extra spinner configuration.
+        spinner_speed (float): Speed of the spinner animation.
         hooks (HookManager): Hook manager for lifecycle events.
         retry (bool): Enable retry on failure.
         retry_all (bool): Enable retry across chained or grouped actions.
@@ -92,12 +92,14 @@ class Command(BaseModel):
         arguments (list[dict[str, Any]]): Argument definitions for the command.
         argument_config (Callable[[CommandArgumentParser], None] | None): Function to configure arguments
             for the command parser.
-        arg_metadata (dict[str, str | dict[str, Any]]): Metadata for arguments,
-            such as help text or choices.
-        simple_help_signature (bool): Whether to use a simplified help signature.
         custom_parser (ArgParserProtocol | None): Custom argument parser.
         custom_help (Callable[[], str | None] | None): Custom help message generator.
         auto_args (bool): Automatically infer arguments from the action.
+        arg_metadata (dict[str, str | dict[str, Any]]): Metadata for arguments,
+            such as help text or choices.
+        simple_help_signature (bool): Whether to use a simplified help signature.
+        ignore_in_history (bool): Whether to ignore this command in execution history last result.
+        program: (str | None): The parent program name.
 
     Methods:
         __call__(): Executes the command, respecting hooks and retries.
@@ -124,7 +126,7 @@ class Command(BaseModel):
     spinner_message: str = "Processing..."
     spinner_type: str = "dots"
     spinner_style: str = OneColors.CYAN
-    spinner_kwargs: dict[str, Any] = Field(default_factory=dict)
+    spinner_speed: float = 1.0
     hooks: "HookManager" = Field(default_factory=HookManager)
     retry: bool = False
     retry_all: bool = False
@@ -140,6 +142,8 @@ class Command(BaseModel):
     auto_args: bool = True
     arg_metadata: dict[str, str | dict[str, Any]] = Field(default_factory=dict)
     simple_help_signature: bool = False
+    ignore_in_history: bool = False
+    program: str | None = None
 
     _context: ExecutionContext | None = PrivateAttr(default=None)
 
@@ -239,10 +243,15 @@ class Command(BaseModel):
                 help_text=self.help_text,
                 help_epilog=self.help_epilog,
                 aliases=self.aliases,
+                program=self.program,
+                options_manager=self.options_manager,
             )
             for arg_def in self.get_argument_definitions():
                 self.arg_parser.add_argument(*arg_def.pop("flags"), **arg_def)
 
+        if self.ignore_in_history and isinstance(self.action, BaseAction):
+            self.action.ignore_in_history = True
+
     def _inject_options_manager(self) -> None:
         """Inject the options manager into the action if applicable."""
         if isinstance(self.action, BaseAction):
@@ -275,16 +284,7 @@ class Command(BaseModel):
 
         try:
             await self.hooks.trigger(HookType.BEFORE, context)
-            if self.spinner:
-                with console.status(
-                    self.spinner_message,
-                    spinner=self.spinner_type,
-                    spinner_style=self.spinner_style,
-                    **self.spinner_kwargs,
-                ):
-                    result = await self.action(*combined_args, **combined_kwargs)
-            else:
-                result = await self.action(*combined_args, **combined_kwargs)
+            result = await self.action(*combined_args, **combined_kwargs)
 
             context.result = result
             await self.hooks.trigger(HookType.ON_SUCCESS, context)
@@ -340,26 +340,40 @@ class Command(BaseModel):
         return f"  {command_keys_text:<20}  {options_text} "
 
     @property
-    def help_signature(self) -> str:
+    def help_signature(self) -> tuple[str, str, str]:
         """Generate a help signature for the command."""
+        is_cli_mode = self.options_manager.get("mode") in {
+            FalyxMode.RUN,
+            FalyxMode.PREVIEW,
+            FalyxMode.RUN_ALL,
+        }
+
+        program = f"{self.program} run " if is_cli_mode else ""
+
         if self.arg_parser and not self.simple_help_signature:
-            signature = [self.arg_parser.get_usage()]
-            signature.append(f"  {self.help_text or self.description}")
+            usage = f"[{self.style}]{program}[/]{self.arg_parser.get_usage()}"
+            description = f"[dim]{self.help_text or self.description}[/dim]"
             if self.tags:
-                signature.append(f"  [dim]Tags: {', '.join(self.tags)}[/dim]")
-            return "\n".join(signature).strip()
+                tags = f"[dim]Tags: {', '.join(self.tags)}[/dim]"
+            else:
+                tags = ""
+            return usage, description, tags
 
         command_keys = " | ".join(
             [f"[{self.style}]{self.key}[/{self.style}]"]
             + [f"[{self.style}]{alias}[/{self.style}]" for alias in self.aliases]
         )
-        return f"{command_keys}  {self.description}"
+        return (
+            f"[{self.style}]{program}[/]{command_keys}",
+            f"[dim]{self.description}[/dim]",
+            "",
+        )
 
     def log_summary(self) -> None:
         if self._context:
             self._context.log_summary()
 
-    def show_help(self) -> bool:
+    def render_help(self) -> bool:
         """Display the help message for the command."""
         if callable(self.custom_help):
             output = self.custom_help()

falyx/completer.py

@@ -1,3 +1,20 @@
+# Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
+"""
+Provides `FalyxCompleter`, an intelligent autocompletion engine for Falyx CLI
+menus using Prompt Toolkit.
+
+This completer supports:
+- Command key and alias completion (e.g. `R`, `HELP`, `X`)
+- Argument flag completion for registered commands (e.g. `--tag`, `--name`)
+- Context-aware suggestions based on cursor position and argument structure
+- Interactive value completions (e.g. choices and suggestions defined per argument)
+
+Completions are sourced from `CommandArgumentParser.suggest_next`, which analyzes
+parsed tokens to determine appropriate next arguments, flags, or values.
+
+Integrated with the `Falyx.prompt_session` to enhance the interactive experience.
+"""
+
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 import shlex
@@ -11,12 +28,38 @@ if TYPE_CHECKING:
 
 
 class FalyxCompleter(Completer):
-    """Completer for Falyx commands."""
+    """
+    Prompt Toolkit completer for Falyx CLI command input.
+
+    This completer provides real-time, context-aware suggestions for:
+    - Command keys and aliases (resolved via Falyx._name_map)
+    - CLI argument flags and values for each command
+    - Suggestions and choices defined in the associated CommandArgumentParser
+
+    It leverages `CommandArgumentParser.suggest_next()` to compute valid completions
+    based on current argument state, including:
+        - Remaining required or optional flags
+        - Flag value suggestions (choices or custom completions)
+        - Next positional argument hints
+
+    Args:
+        falyx (Falyx): The Falyx menu instance containing all command mappings and parsers.
+    """
 
     def __init__(self, falyx: "Falyx"):
         self.falyx = falyx
 
     def get_completions(self, document: Document, complete_event) -> Iterable[Completion]:
+        """
+        Yield completions based on the current document input.
+
+        Args:
+            document (Document): The prompt_toolkit document containing the input buffer.
+            complete_event: The completion trigger event (unused).
+
+        Yields:
+            Completion objects matching command keys or argument suggestions.
+        """
         text = document.text_before_cursor
         try:
             tokens = shlex.split(text)
@@ -29,7 +72,45 @@ class FalyxCompleter(Completer):
             yield from self._suggest_commands(tokens[0] if tokens else "")
             return
 
+        # Identify command
+        command_key = tokens[0].upper()
+        command = self.falyx._name_map.get(command_key)
+        if not command or not command.arg_parser:
+            return
+
+        # If at end of token, e.g., "--t" vs "--tag ", add a stub so suggest_next sees it
+        parsed_args = tokens[1:] if cursor_at_end_of_token else tokens[1:-1]
+        stub = "" if cursor_at_end_of_token else tokens[-1]
+
+        try:
+            if not command.arg_parser:
+                return
+            suggestions = command.arg_parser.suggest_next(
+                parsed_args + ([stub] if stub else []), cursor_at_end_of_token
+            )
+            for suggestion in suggestions:
+                if suggestion.startswith(stub):
+                    if len(suggestion.split()) > 1:
+                        yield Completion(
+                            f'"{suggestion}"',
+                            start_position=-len(stub),
+                            display=suggestion,
+                        )
+                    else:
+                        yield Completion(suggestion, start_position=-len(stub))
+        except Exception:
+            return
+
     def _suggest_commands(self, prefix: str) -> Iterable[Completion]:
+        """
+        Suggest top-level command keys and aliases based on the given prefix.
+
+        Args:
+            prefix (str): The user input to match against available commands.
+
+        Yields:
+            Completion: Matching keys or aliases from all registered commands.
+        """
         prefix = prefix.upper()
         keys = [self.falyx.exit_command.key]
         keys.extend(self.falyx.exit_command.aliases)

falyx/config.py

@@ -1,6 +1,41 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""config.py
-Configuration loader for Falyx CLI commands."""
+"""
+Configuration loader and schema definitions for the Falyx CLI framework.
+
+This module supports config-driven initialization of CLI commands and submenus
+from YAML or TOML files. It enables declarative command definitions, auto-imports
+Python callables from dotted paths, and wraps them in `Action` or `Command` objects
+as needed.
+
+Features:
+- Parses Falyx command and submenu definitions from YAML or TOML.
+- Supports hooks, retry policies, confirm prompts, spinners, aliases, and tags.
+- Dynamically imports Python functions/classes from `action:` strings.
+- Wraps user callables into Falyx `Command` or `Action` instances.
+- Validates prompt and retry configuration using `pydantic` models.
+
+Main Components:
+- `FalyxConfig`: Pydantic model for top-level config structure.
+- `RawCommand`: Intermediate command definition model from raw config.
+- `Submenu`: Schema for nested CLI menus.
+- `loader(path)`: Loads and returns a fully constructed `Falyx` instance.
+
+Typical Config (YAML):
+```yaml
+title: My CLI
+commands:
+  - key: A
+    description: Say hello
+    action: my_package.tasks.hello
+    aliases: [hi]
+    tags: [example]
+```
+
+Example:
+    from falyx.config import loader
+    cli = loader("falyx.yaml")
+    cli.run()
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 import importlib
@@ -85,7 +120,7 @@ class RawCommand(BaseModel):
     spinner_message: str = "Processing..."
     spinner_type: str = "dots"
     spinner_style: str = OneColors.CYAN
-    spinner_kwargs: dict[str, Any] = Field(default_factory=dict)
+    spinner_speed: float = 1.0
 
     before_hooks: list[Callable] = Field(default_factory=list)
     success_hooks: list[Callable] = Field(default_factory=list)

falyx/console.py

@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+# Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
+"""Global console instance for Falyx CLI applications."""
 from rich.console import Console
 
 from falyx.themes import get_nord_theme

falyx/context.py

@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ from __future__ import annotations
 
 import time
 from datetime import datetime
+from traceback import format_exception
 from typing import Any
 
 from pydantic import BaseModel, ConfigDict, Field
@@ -75,7 +76,8 @@ class ExecutionContext(BaseModel):
     kwargs: dict = Field(default_factory=dict)
     action: Any
     result: Any | None = None
-    exception: BaseException | None = None
+    traceback: str | None = None
+    _exception: BaseException | None = None
 
     start_time: float | None = None
     end_time: float | None = None
@@ -122,6 +124,16 @@ class ExecutionContext(BaseModel):
     def status(self) -> str:
         return "OK" if self.success else "ERROR"
 
+    @property
+    def exception(self) -> BaseException | None:
+        return self._exception
+
+    @exception.setter
+    def exception(self, exc: BaseException | None):
+        self._exception = exc
+        if exc is not None:
+            self.traceback = "".join(format_exception(exc)).strip()
+
     @property
     def signature(self) -> str:
         """
@@ -138,6 +150,7 @@ class ExecutionContext(BaseModel):
             "name": self.name,
             "result": self.result,
             "exception": repr(self.exception) if self.exception else None,
+            "traceback": self.traceback,
             "duration": self.duration,
             "extra": self.extra,
         }

falyx/debug.py

@@ -1,5 +1,18 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""debug.py"""
+"""
+Provides debug logging hooks for Falyx action execution.
+
+This module defines lifecycle hook functions (`log_before`, `log_success`, `log_after`, `log_error`)
+that can be registered with a `HookManager` to trace command execution.
+
+Logs include:
+- Action invocation with argument signature
+- Success result (with truncation for large outputs)
+- Errors with full exception info
+- Total runtime duration after execution
+
+Also exports `register_debug_hooks()` to register all log hooks in bulk.
+"""
 from falyx.context import ExecutionContext
 from falyx.hook_manager import HookManager, HookType
 from falyx.logger import logger

falyx/exceptions.py

@@ -1,5 +1,28 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""exceptions.py"""
+"""
+Defines all custom exception classes used in the Falyx CLI framework.
+
+These exceptions provide structured error handling for common failure cases,
+including command conflicts, invalid actions or hooks, parser errors, and execution guards
+like circuit breakers or empty workflows.
+
+All exceptions inherit from `FalyxError`, the base exception for the framework.
+
+Exception Hierarchy:
+- FalyxError
+    ├── CommandAlreadyExistsError
+    ├── InvalidHookError
+    ├── InvalidActionError
+    ├── NotAFalyxError
+    ├── CircuitBreakerOpen
+    ├── EmptyChainError
+    ├── EmptyGroupError
+    ├── EmptyPoolError
+    └── CommandArgumentError
+
+These are raised internally throughout the Falyx system to signal user-facing or
+developer-facing problems that should be caught and reported.
+"""
 
 
 class FalyxError(Exception):

falyx/execution_registry.py

@@ -1,29 +1,49 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
 """
-execution_registry.py
+Provides the `ExecutionRegistry`, a centralized runtime store for capturing and inspecting
+the execution history of Falyx actions.
 
-This module provides the `ExecutionRegistry`, a global class for tracking and
-introspecting the execution history of Falyx actions.
+The registry automatically records every `ExecutionContext` created during action
+execution—including context metadata, results, exceptions, duration, and tracebacks.
+It supports filtering, summarization, and visual inspection via a Rich-rendered table.
 
-The registry captures `ExecutionContext` instances from all executed actions, making it
-easy to debug, audit, and visualize workflow behavior over time. It supports retrieval,
-filtering, clearing, and formatted summary display.
+Designed for:
+- Workflow debugging and CLI diagnostics
+- Interactive history browsing or replaying previous runs
+- Providing user-visible `history` or `last-result` commands inside CLI apps
 
-Core Features:
-- Stores all action execution contexts globally (with access by name).
-- Provides live execution summaries in a rich table format.
-- Enables creation of a built-in Falyx Action to print history on demand.
-- Integrates with Falyx's introspectable and hook-driven execution model.
-
-Intended for:
-- Debugging and diagnostics
-- Post-run inspection of CLI workflows
-- Interactive tools built with Falyx
+Key Features:
+- Global, in-memory store of all `ExecutionContext` objects (by name, index, or full list)
+- Thread-safe indexing and summary display
+- Traceback-aware result inspection and filtering by status (success/error)
+- Used by built-in `History` command in Falyx CLI
 
 Example:
     from falyx.execution_registry import ExecutionRegistry as er
+
+    # Record a context
     er.record(context)
+
+    # Display a rich table summary
     er.summary()
+
+    # Print the last non-ignored result
+    er.summary(last_result=True)
+
+    # Clear execution history
+    er.summary(clear=True)
+
+Note:
+    The registry is volatile and cleared on each process restart or when `clear()` is called.
+    All data is retained in memory only.
+
+Public Interface:
+- record(context): Log an ExecutionContext and assign index.
+- get_all(): List all stored contexts.
+- get_by_name(name): Retrieve all contexts by action name.
+- get_latest(): Retrieve the most recent context.
+- clear(): Reset the registry.
+- summary(...): Rich console summary of stored execution results.
 """
 from __future__ import annotations
 
@@ -46,42 +66,45 @@ class ExecutionRegistry:
     """
     Global registry for recording and inspecting Falyx action executions.
 
-    This class captures every `ExecutionContext` generated by a Falyx `Action`,
-    `ChainedAction`, or `ActionGroup`, maintaining both full history and
-    name-indexed access for filtered analysis.
+    This class captures every `ExecutionContext` created by Falyx Actions,
+    tracking metadata, results, exceptions, and performance metrics. It enables
+    rich introspection, post-execution inspection, and formatted summaries
+    suitable for interactive and headless CLI use.
 
-    Methods:
-        - record(context): Stores an ExecutionContext, logging a summary line.
-        - get_all(): Returns the list of all recorded executions.
-        - get_by_name(name): Returns all executions with the given action name.
-        - get_latest(): Returns the most recent execution.
-        - clear(): Wipes the registry for a fresh run.
-        - summary(): Renders a formatted Rich table of all execution results.
+    Data is retained in memory until cleared or process exit.
 
     Use Cases:
-        - Debugging chained or factory-generated workflows
-        - Viewing results and exceptions from multiple runs
-        - Embedding a diagnostic command into your CLI for user support
+        - Auditing chained or dynamic workflows
+        - Rendering execution history in a help/debug menu
+        - Accessing previous results or errors for reuse
 
-    Note:
-        This registry is in-memory and not persistent. It's reset each time the process
-        restarts or `clear()` is called.
-
-    Example:
-        ExecutionRegistry.record(context)
-        ExecutionRegistry.summary()
+    Attributes:
+        _store_by_name (dict): Maps action name → list of ExecutionContext objects.
+        _store_by_index (dict): Maps numeric index → ExecutionContext.
+        _store_all (list): Ordered list of all contexts.
+        _index (int): Global counter for assigning unique execution indices.
+        _lock (Lock): Thread lock for atomic writes to the registry.
+        _console (Console): Rich console used for rendering summaries.
     """
 
     _store_by_name: dict[str, list[ExecutionContext]] = defaultdict(list)
     _store_by_index: dict[int, ExecutionContext] = {}
     _store_all: list[ExecutionContext] = []
-    _console = Console(color_system="truecolor")
+    _console: Console = console
     _index = 0
     _lock = Lock()
 
     @classmethod
     def record(cls, context: ExecutionContext):
-        """Record an execution context."""
+        """
+        Record an execution context and assign a unique index.
+
+        This method logs the context, appends it to the registry,
+        and makes it available for future summary or filtering.
+
+        Args:
+            context (ExecutionContext): The context to be tracked.
+        """
         logger.debug(context.to_log_line())
         with cls._lock:
             context.index = cls._index
@@ -92,18 +115,44 @@ class ExecutionRegistry:
 
     @classmethod
     def get_all(cls) -> list[ExecutionContext]:
+        """
+        Return all recorded execution contexts in order of execution.
+
+        Returns:
+            list[ExecutionContext]: All stored action contexts.
+        """
         return cls._store_all
 
     @classmethod
     def get_by_name(cls, name: str) -> list[ExecutionContext]:
+        """
+        Retrieve all executions recorded under a given action name.
+
+        Args:
+            name (str): The name of the action.
+
+        Returns:
+            list[ExecutionContext]: Matching contexts, or empty if none found.
+        """
         return cls._store_by_name.get(name, [])
 
     @classmethod
     def get_latest(cls) -> ExecutionContext:
+        """
+        Return the most recent execution context.
+
+        Returns:
+            ExecutionContext: The last recorded context.
+        """
         return cls._store_all[-1]
 
     @classmethod
     def clear(cls):
+        """
+        Clear all stored execution data and reset internal indices.
+
+        This operation is destructive and cannot be undone.
+        """
         cls._store_by_name.clear()
         cls._store_all.clear()
         cls._store_by_index.clear()
@@ -118,6 +167,21 @@ class ExecutionRegistry:
         last_result: bool = False,
         status: Literal["all", "success", "error"] = "all",
     ):
+        """
+        Display a formatted Rich table of recorded executions.
+
+        Supports filtering by action name, index, or execution status.
+        Can optionally show only the last result or a specific indexed result.
+        Also supports clearing the registry interactively.
+
+        Args:
+            name (str): Filter by action name.
+            index (int | None): Filter by specific execution index.
+            result_index (int | None): Print result (or traceback) of a specific index.
+            clear (bool): If True, clears the registry and exits.
+            last_result (bool): If True, prints only the most recent result.
+            status (Literal): One of "all", "success", or "error" to filter displayed rows.
+        """
         if clear:
             cls.clear()
             cls._console.print(f"[{OneColors.GREEN}]✅ Execution history cleared.")
@@ -125,14 +189,12 @@ class ExecutionRegistry:
 
         if last_result:
             for ctx in reversed(cls._store_all):
-                if ctx.name.upper() not in [
-                    "HISTORY",
-                    "HELP",
-                    "EXIT",
-                    "VIEW EXECUTION HISTORY",
-                    "BACK",
-                ]:
-                    cls._console.print(ctx.result)
+                if not ctx.action.ignore_in_history:
+                    cls._console.print(f"{ctx.signature}:")
+                    if ctx.traceback:
+                        cls._console.print(ctx.traceback)
+                    else:
+                        cls._console.print(ctx.result)
                     return
             cls._console.print(
                 f"[{OneColors.DARK_RED}]❌ No valid executions found to display last result."
@@ -148,8 +210,8 @@ class ExecutionRegistry:
                 )
                 return
             cls._console.print(f"{result_context.signature}:")
-            if result_context.exception:
-                cls._console.print(result_context.exception)
+            if result_context.traceback:
+                cls._console.print(result_context.traceback)
             else:
                 cls._console.print(result_context.result)
             return
@@ -205,8 +267,8 @@ class ExecutionRegistry:
             elif status.lower() in ["all", "success"]:
                 final_status = f"[{OneColors.GREEN}]✅ Success"
                 final_result = repr(ctx.result)
-                if len(final_result) > 1000:
-                    final_result = f"{final_result[:1000]}..."
+                if len(final_result) > 50:
+                    final_result = f"{final_result[:50]}..."
             else:
                 continue
 

falyx/falyx.py

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""Main class for constructing and running Falyx CLI menus.
+"""
+Main class for constructing and running Falyx CLI menus.
 
 Falyx provides a structured, customizable interactive menu system
 for running commands, actions, and workflows. It supports:
@@ -25,18 +26,23 @@ import shlex
 import sys
 from argparse import ArgumentParser, Namespace, _SubParsersAction
 from difflib import get_close_matches
-from enum import Enum
 from functools import cached_property
+from pathlib import Path
+from random import choice
 from typing import Any, Callable
 
 from prompt_toolkit import PromptSession
-from prompt_toolkit.formatted_text import AnyFormattedText
+from prompt_toolkit.application import get_app
+from prompt_toolkit.formatted_text import StyleAndTextTuples
+from prompt_toolkit.history import FileHistory
 from prompt_toolkit.key_binding import KeyBindings
 from prompt_toolkit.patch_stdout import patch_stdout
-from prompt_toolkit.validation import ValidationError, Validator
+from prompt_toolkit.validation import ValidationError
 from rich import box
 from rich.console import Console
 from rich.markdown import Markdown
+from rich.padding import Padding
+from rich.panel import Panel
 from rich.table import Table
 
 from falyx.action.action import Action
@@ -56,56 +62,21 @@ from falyx.exceptions import (
 )
 from falyx.execution_registry import ExecutionRegistry as er
 from falyx.hook_manager import Hook, HookManager, HookType
+from falyx.hooks import spinner_before_hook, spinner_teardown_hook
 from falyx.logger import logger
+from falyx.mode import FalyxMode
 from falyx.options_manager import OptionsManager
 from falyx.parser import CommandArgumentParser, FalyxParsers, get_arg_parsers
+from falyx.prompt_utils import rich_text_to_prompt_text
 from falyx.protocols import ArgParserProtocol
 from falyx.retry import RetryPolicy
 from falyx.signals import BackSignal, CancelSignal, HelpSignal, QuitSignal
 from falyx.themes import OneColors
-from falyx.utils import CaseInsensitiveDict, _noop, chunks
+from falyx.utils import CaseInsensitiveDict, _noop, chunks, ensure_async
+from falyx.validators import CommandValidator
 from falyx.version import __version__
 
 
-class FalyxMode(Enum):
-    MENU = "menu"
-    RUN = "run"
-    PREVIEW = "preview"
-    RUN_ALL = "run-all"
-
-
-class CommandValidator(Validator):
-    """Validator to check if the input is a valid command or toggle key."""
-
-    def __init__(self, falyx: Falyx, error_message: str) -> None:
-        super().__init__()
-        self.falyx = falyx
-        self.error_message = error_message
-
-    def validate(self, document) -> None:
-        if not document.text:
-            raise ValidationError(
-                message=self.error_message,
-                cursor_position=len(document.text),
-            )
-
-    async def validate_async(self, document) -> None:
-        text = document.text
-        if not text:
-            raise ValidationError(
-                message=self.error_message,
-                cursor_position=len(text),
-            )
-        is_preview, choice, _, __ = await self.falyx.get_command(text, from_validate=True)
-        if is_preview:
-            return None
-        if not choice:
-            raise ValidationError(
-                message=self.error_message,
-                cursor_position=len(text),
-            )
-
-
 class Falyx:
     """
     Main menu controller for Falyx CLI applications.
@@ -166,7 +137,7 @@ class Falyx:
         epilog: str | None = None,
         version: str = __version__,
         version_style: str = OneColors.BLUE_b,
-        prompt: str | AnyFormattedText = "> ",
+        prompt: str | StyleAndTextTuples = "> ",
         columns: int = 3,
         bottom_bar: BottomBar | str | Callable[[], Any] | None = None,
         welcome_message: str | Markdown | dict[str, Any] = "",
@@ -181,25 +152,21 @@ class Falyx:
         render_menu: Callable[[Falyx], None] | None = None,
         custom_table: Callable[[Falyx], Table] | Table | None = None,
         hide_menu_table: bool = False,
+        show_placeholder_menu: bool = False,
+        prompt_history_base_dir: Path = Path.home(),
+        enable_prompt_history: bool = False,
     ) -> None:
         """Initializes the Falyx object."""
         self.title: str | Markdown = title
-        self.program: str | None = program
+        self.program: str = program or ""
         self.usage: str | None = usage
         self.description: str | None = description
         self.epilog: str | None = epilog
         self.version: str = version
         self.version_style: str = version_style
-        self.prompt: str | AnyFormattedText = prompt
+        self.prompt: str | StyleAndTextTuples = rich_text_to_prompt_text(prompt)
         self.columns: int = columns
         self.commands: dict[str, Command] = CaseInsensitiveDict()
-        self.exit_command: Command = self._get_exit_command()
-        self.history_command: Command | None = (
-            self._get_history_command() if include_history_command else None
-        )
-        self.help_command: Command | None = (
-            self._get_help_command() if include_help_command else None
-        )
         self.console: Console = console
         self.welcome_message: str | Markdown | dict[str, Any] = welcome_message
         self.exit_message: str | Markdown | dict[str, Any] = exit_message
@@ -213,9 +180,33 @@ class Falyx:
         self.render_menu: Callable[[Falyx], None] | None = render_menu
         self.custom_table: Callable[[Falyx], Table] | Table | None = custom_table
         self._hide_menu_table: bool = hide_menu_table
+        self.show_placeholder_menu: bool = show_placeholder_menu
         self.validate_options(cli_args, options)
         self._prompt_session: PromptSession | None = None
-        self.mode = FalyxMode.MENU
+        self.options.set("mode", FalyxMode.MENU)
+        self.exit_command: Command = self._get_exit_command()
+        self.history_command: Command | None = (
+            self._get_history_command() if include_history_command else None
+        )
+        self.help_command: Command | None = (
+            self._get_help_command() if include_help_command else None
+        )
+        if enable_prompt_history:
+            program = (self.program or "falyx").split(".")[0].replace(" ", "_")
+            self.history_path: Path = (
+                Path(prompt_history_base_dir) / f".{program}_history"
+            )
+            self.history: FileHistory | None = FileHistory(self.history_path)
+        else:
+            self.history = None
+
+    @property
+    def is_cli_mode(self) -> bool:
+        return self.options.get("mode") in {
+            FalyxMode.RUN,
+            FalyxMode.PREVIEW,
+            FalyxMode.RUN_ALL,
+        }
 
     def validate_options(
         self,
@@ -295,6 +286,9 @@ class Falyx:
             aliases=["EXIT", "QUIT"],
             style=OneColors.DARK_RED,
             simple_help_signature=True,
+            ignore_in_history=True,
+            options_manager=self.options,
+            program=self.program,
         )
 
     def _get_history_command(self) -> Command:
@@ -304,6 +298,7 @@ class Falyx:
             command_description="History",
             command_style=OneColors.DARK_YELLOW,
             aliases=["HISTORY"],
+            program=self.program,
         )
         parser.add_argument(
             "-n",
@@ -331,9 +326,8 @@ class Falyx:
         )
         parser.add_argument(
             "-r",
-            "--result",
+            "--result-index",
             type=int,
-            dest="result_index",
             help="Get the result by index",
         )
         parser.add_argument(
@@ -347,45 +341,105 @@ class Falyx:
             style=OneColors.DARK_YELLOW,
             arg_parser=parser,
             help_text="View the execution history of commands.",
+            ignore_in_history=True,
+            options_manager=self.options,
+            program=self.program,
         )
 
-    async def _show_help(self, tag: str = "") -> None:
-        if tag:
-            table = Table(
-                title=tag.upper(),
-                title_justify="left",
-                show_header=False,
-                box=box.SIMPLE,
-                show_footer=False,
+    def get_tip(self) -> str:
+        program = f"{self.program} run " if self.is_cli_mode else ""
+        tips = [
+            f"Use '{program}?[COMMAND]' to preview a command.",
+            "Every command supports aliases—try abbreviating the name!",
+            f"Use '{program}H' to reopen this help menu anytime.",
+            f"'{program}[COMMAND] --help' prints a detailed help message.",
+            "[bold]CLI[/] and [bold]Menu[/] mode—commands run the same way in both.",
+            f"'{self.program} --never-prompt' to disable all prompts for the [bold italic]entire menu session[/].",
+            f"Use '{self.program} --verbose' to enable debug logging for a menu session.",
+            f"'{self.program} --debug-hooks' will trace every before/after hook in action.",
+            f"Run commands directly from the CLI: '{self.program} run [COMMAND] [OPTIONS]'.",
+        ]
+        if self.is_cli_mode:
+            tips.extend(
+                [
+                    f"Use '{self.program} run ?' to list all commands at any time.",
+                    f"Use '{self.program} --never-prompt run [COMMAND] [OPTIONS]' to disable all prompts for [bold italic]just this command[/].",
+                    f"Use '{self.program} run --skip-confirm [COMMAND] [OPTIONS]' to skip confirmations.",
+                    f"Use '{self.program} run --summary [COMMAND] [OPTIONS]' to print a post-run summary.",
+                    f"Use '{self.program} --verbose run [COMMAND] [OPTIONS]' to enable debug logging for any run.",
+                    "Use '--skip-confirm' for automation scripts where no prompts are wanted.",
+                ]
             )
+        else:
+            tips.extend(
+                [
+                    "Use '[?]' alone to list all commands at any time.",
+                    "'[CTRL+KEY]' toggles are available in menu mode for quick switches.",
+                    "'[Y]' opens the command history viewer.",
+                    "Use '[X]' in menu mode to exit.",
+                ]
+            )
+        return choice(tips)
+
+    async def _render_help(self, tag: str = "") -> None:
+        if tag:
             tag_lower = tag.lower()
+            self.console.print(f"[bold]{tag_lower}:[/bold]")
             commands = [
                 command
                 for command in self.commands.values()
                 if any(tag_lower == tag.lower() for tag in command.tags)
             ]
+            if not commands:
+                self.console.print(f"'{tag}'... Nothing to show here")
+                return
             for command in commands:
-                table.add_row(command.help_signature)
-            self.console.print(table)
+                usage, description, _ = command.help_signature
+                self.console.print(usage)
+                if description:
+                    self.console.print(description)
             return
-        else:
-            table = Table(
-                title="Help",
-                title_justify="left",
-                title_style=OneColors.LIGHT_YELLOW_b,
-                show_header=False,
-                show_footer=False,
-                box=box.SIMPLE,
+
+        self.console.print("[bold]help:[/bold]")
+        for command in self.commands.values():
+            usage, description, tag = command.help_signature
+            self.console.print(
+                Padding(
+                    Panel(
+                        usage,
+                        expand=False,
+                        title=description,
+                        title_align="left",
+                        subtitle=tag,
+                    ),
+                    (0, 2),
+                )
             )
-            for command in self.commands.values():
-                table.add_row(command.help_signature)
         if self.help_command:
-            table.add_row(self.help_command.help_signature)
-        if self.history_command:
-            table.add_row(self.history_command.help_signature)
-        table.add_row(self.exit_command.help_signature)
-        table.add_row(f"Tip: '[{OneColors.LIGHT_YELLOW}]?[KEY][/]' to preview a command ")
-        self.console.print(table)
+            usage, description, _ = self.help_command.help_signature
+            self.console.print(
+                Padding(
+                    Panel(usage, expand=False, title=description, title_align="left"),
+                    (0, 2),
+                )
+            )
+        if not self.is_cli_mode:
+            if self.history_command:
+                usage, description, _ = self.history_command.help_signature
+                self.console.print(
+                    Padding(
+                        Panel(usage, expand=False, title=description, title_align="left"),
+                        (0, 2),
+                    )
+                )
+            usage, description, _ = self.exit_command.help_signature
+            self.console.print(
+                Padding(
+                    Panel(usage, expand=False, title=description, title_align="left"),
+                    (0, 2),
+                )
+            )
+        self.console.print(f"[bold]tip:[/bold] {self.get_tip()}")
 
     def _get_help_command(self) -> Command:
         """Returns the help command for the menu."""
@@ -394,6 +448,7 @@ class Falyx:
             command_description="Help",
             command_style=OneColors.LIGHT_YELLOW,
             aliases=["?", "HELP", "LIST"],
+            program=self.program,
         )
         parser.add_argument(
             "-t",
@@ -407,9 +462,12 @@ class Falyx:
             aliases=["?", "HELP", "LIST"],
             description="Help",
             help_text="Show this help menu",
-            action=Action("Help", self._show_help),
+            action=Action("Help", self._render_help),
             style=OneColors.LIGHT_YELLOW,
             arg_parser=parser,
+            ignore_in_history=True,
+            options_manager=self.options,
+            program=self.program,
         )
 
     def _get_completer(self) -> FalyxCompleter:
@@ -417,7 +475,7 @@ class Falyx:
         return FalyxCompleter(self)
 
     def _get_validator_error_message(self) -> str:
-        """Validator to check if the input is a valid command or toggle key."""
+        """Validator to check if the input is a valid command."""
         keys = {self.exit_command.key.upper()}
         keys.update({alias.upper() for alias in self.exit_command.aliases})
         if self.history_command:
@@ -431,19 +489,12 @@ class Falyx:
             keys.add(cmd.key.upper())
             keys.update({alias.upper() for alias in cmd.aliases})
 
-        if isinstance(self._bottom_bar, BottomBar):
-            toggle_keys = {key.upper() for key in self._bottom_bar.toggle_keys}
-        else:
-            toggle_keys = set()
-
         commands_str = ", ".join(sorted(keys))
-        toggles_str = ", ".join(sorted(toggle_keys))
 
         message_lines = ["Invalid input. Available keys:"]
         if keys:
             message_lines.append(f"  Commands: {commands_str}")
-        if toggle_keys:
-            message_lines.append(f"  Toggles: {toggles_str}")
+
         error_message = " ".join(message_lines)
         return error_message
 
@@ -473,10 +524,9 @@ class Falyx:
         """Sets the bottom bar for the menu."""
         if bottom_bar is None:
             self._bottom_bar: BottomBar | str | Callable[[], Any] = BottomBar(
-                self.columns, self.key_bindings, key_validator=self.is_key_available
+                self.columns, self.key_bindings
             )
         elif isinstance(bottom_bar, BottomBar):
-            bottom_bar.key_validator = self.is_key_available
             bottom_bar.key_bindings = self.key_bindings
             self._bottom_bar = bottom_bar
         elif isinstance(bottom_bar, str) or callable(bottom_bar):
@@ -503,17 +553,19 @@ class Falyx:
     def prompt_session(self) -> PromptSession:
         """Returns the prompt session for the menu."""
         if self._prompt_session is None:
+            placeholder = self.build_placeholder_menu()
             self._prompt_session = PromptSession(
                 message=self.prompt,
+                history=self.history,
                 multiline=False,
                 completer=self._get_completer(),
-                reserve_space_for_menu=1,
                 validator=CommandValidator(self, self._get_validator_error_message()),
                 bottom_toolbar=self._get_bottom_bar_render(),
                 key_bindings=self.key_bindings,
                 validate_while_typing=True,
                 interrupt_exception=QuitSignal,
                 eof_exception=QuitSignal,
+                placeholder=placeholder if self.show_placeholder_menu else None,
             )
         return self._prompt_session
 
@@ -545,32 +597,9 @@ class Falyx:
         for key, command in self.commands.items():
             logger.debug("[Command '%s'] hooks:\n%s", key, str(command.hooks))
 
-    def is_key_available(self, key: str) -> bool:
-        key = key.upper()
-        toggles = (
-            self._bottom_bar.toggle_keys
-            if isinstance(self._bottom_bar, BottomBar)
-            else []
-        )
-
-        conflicts = (
-            key in self.commands,
-            key == self.exit_command.key.upper(),
-            self.history_command and key == self.history_command.key.upper(),
-            self.help_command and key == self.help_command.key.upper(),
-            key in toggles,
-        )
-
-        return not any(conflicts)
-
     def _validate_command_key(self, key: str) -> None:
         """Validates the command key to ensure it is unique."""
         key = key.upper()
-        toggles = (
-            self._bottom_bar.toggle_keys
-            if isinstance(self._bottom_bar, BottomBar)
-            else []
-        )
         collisions = []
 
         if key in self.commands:
@@ -581,8 +610,6 @@ class Falyx:
             collisions.append("history command")
         if self.help_command and key == self.help_command.key.upper():
             collisions.append("help command")
-        if key in toggles:
-            collisions.append("toggle")
 
         if collisions:
             raise CommandAlreadyExistsError(
@@ -612,6 +639,9 @@ class Falyx:
             style=style,
             confirm=confirm,
             confirm_message=confirm_message,
+            ignore_in_history=True,
+            options_manager=self.options,
+            program=self.program,
         )
 
     def add_submenu(
@@ -666,7 +696,7 @@ class Falyx:
         spinner_message: str = "Processing...",
         spinner_type: str = "dots",
         spinner_style: str = OneColors.CYAN,
-        spinner_kwargs: dict[str, Any] | None = None,
+        spinner_speed: float = 1.0,
         hooks: HookManager | None = None,
         before_hooks: list[Callable] | None = None,
         success_hooks: list[Callable] | None = None,
@@ -686,6 +716,7 @@ class Falyx:
         auto_args: bool = True,
         arg_metadata: dict[str, str | dict[str, Any]] | None = None,
         simple_help_signature: bool = False,
+        ignore_in_history: bool = False,
     ) -> Command:
         """Adds an command to the menu, preventing duplicates."""
         self._validate_command_key(key)
@@ -715,7 +746,7 @@ class Falyx:
             spinner_message=spinner_message,
             spinner_type=spinner_type,
             spinner_style=spinner_style,
-            spinner_kwargs=spinner_kwargs or {},
+            spinner_speed=spinner_speed,
             tags=tags if tags else [],
             logging_hooks=logging_hooks,
             retry=retry,
@@ -730,6 +761,8 @@ class Falyx:
             auto_args=auto_args,
             arg_metadata=arg_metadata or {},
             simple_help_signature=simple_help_signature,
+            ignore_in_history=ignore_in_history,
+            program=self.program,
         )
 
         if hooks:
@@ -748,6 +781,10 @@ class Falyx:
         for hook in teardown_hooks or []:
             command.hooks.register(HookType.ON_TEARDOWN, hook)
 
+        if spinner:
+            command.hooks.register(HookType.BEFORE, spinner_before_hook)
+            command.hooks.register(HookType.ON_TEARDOWN, spinner_teardown_hook)
+
         self.commands[key] = command
         return command
 
@@ -757,16 +794,16 @@ class Falyx:
         if self.help_command:
             bottom_row.append(
                 f"[{self.help_command.key}] [{self.help_command.style}]"
-                f"{self.help_command.description}"
+                f"{self.help_command.description}[/]"
             )
         if self.history_command:
             bottom_row.append(
                 f"[{self.history_command.key}] [{self.history_command.style}]"
-                f"{self.history_command.description}"
+                f"{self.history_command.description}[/]"
             )
         bottom_row.append(
             f"[{self.exit_command.key}] [{self.exit_command.style}]"
-            f"{self.exit_command.description}"
+            f"{self.exit_command.description}[/]"
         )
         return bottom_row
 
@@ -787,6 +824,22 @@ class Falyx:
             table.add_row(*row)
         return table
 
+    def build_placeholder_menu(self) -> StyleAndTextTuples:
+        """
+        Builds a menu placeholder for show_placeholder_menu.
+        """
+        visible_commands = [item for item in self.commands.items() if not item[1].hidden]
+        if not visible_commands:
+            return [("", "")]
+
+        placeholder: list[str] = []
+        for key, command in visible_commands:
+            placeholder.append(f"[{key}] [{command.style}]{command.description}[/]")
+        for command_str in self.get_bottom_row():
+            placeholder.append(command_str)
+
+        return rich_text_to_prompt_text(" ".join(placeholder))
+
     @property
     def table(self) -> Table:
         """Creates or returns a custom table to display the menu commands."""
@@ -849,13 +902,17 @@ class Falyx:
                 logger.info("Command '%s' selected.", run_command.key)
             if is_preview:
                 return True, run_command, args, kwargs
-            elif self.mode in {FalyxMode.RUN, FalyxMode.RUN_ALL, FalyxMode.PREVIEW}:
+            elif self.options.get("mode") in {
+                FalyxMode.RUN,
+                FalyxMode.RUN_ALL,
+                FalyxMode.PREVIEW,
+            }:
                 return False, run_command, args, kwargs
             try:
                 args, kwargs = await run_command.parse_args(input_args, from_validate)
             except (CommandArgumentError, Exception) as error:
                 if not from_validate:
-                    run_command.show_help()
+                    run_command.render_help()
                     self.console.print(
                         f"[{OneColors.DARK_RED}]❌ [{run_command.key}]: {error}"
                     )
@@ -911,7 +968,13 @@ class Falyx:
         self, selected_command: Command, error: Exception
     ) -> None:
         """Handles errors that occur during the action of the selected command."""
-        logger.exception("Error executing '%s': %s", selected_command.description, error)
+        logger.debug(
+            "[%s] '%s' failed with error: %s",
+            selected_command.key,
+            selected_command.description,
+            error,
+            exc_info=True,
+        )
         self.console.print(
             f"[{OneColors.DARK_RED}]An error occurred while executing "
             f"{selected_command.description}:[/] {error}"
@@ -919,6 +982,9 @@ class Falyx:
 
     async def process_command(self) -> bool:
         """Processes the action of the selected command."""
+        app = get_app()
+        await asyncio.sleep(0.1)
+        app.invalidate()
         with patch_stdout(raw=True):
             choice = await self.prompt_session.prompt_async()
         is_preview, selected_command, args, kwargs = await self.get_command(choice)
@@ -1001,12 +1067,7 @@ class Falyx:
         except Exception as error:
             context.exception = error
             await self.hooks.trigger(HookType.ON_ERROR, context)
-            logger.error(
-                "[run_key] Failed: %s — %s: %s",
-                selected_command.description,
-                type(error).__name__,
-                error,
-            )
+            await self._handle_action_error(selected_command, error)
             raise FalyxError(
                 f"[run_key] ❌ '{selected_command.description}' failed."
             ) from error
@@ -1118,7 +1179,8 @@ class Falyx:
         if callback:
             if not callable(callback):
                 raise FalyxError("Callback must be a callable function.")
-            callback(self.cli_args)
+            async_callback = ensure_async(callback)
+            await async_callback(self.cli_args)
 
         if not self.options.get("never_prompt"):
             self.options.set("never_prompt", self._never_prompt)
@@ -1137,7 +1199,7 @@ class Falyx:
             self.register_all_with_debug_hooks()
 
         if self.cli_args.command == "list":
-            await self._show_help(tag=self.cli_args.tag)
+            await self._render_help(tag=self.cli_args.tag)
             sys.exit(0)
 
         if self.cli_args.command == "version" or self.cli_args.version:
@@ -1145,7 +1207,7 @@ class Falyx:
             sys.exit(0)
 
         if self.cli_args.command == "preview":
-            self.mode = FalyxMode.PREVIEW
+            self.options.set("mode", FalyxMode.PREVIEW)
             _, command, args, kwargs = await self.get_command(self.cli_args.name)
             if not command:
                 self.console.print(
@@ -1159,7 +1221,7 @@ class Falyx:
             sys.exit(0)
 
         if self.cli_args.command == "run":
-            self.mode = FalyxMode.RUN
+            self.options.set("mode", FalyxMode.RUN)
             is_preview, command, _, __ = await self.get_command(self.cli_args.name)
             if is_preview:
                 if command is None:
@@ -1176,7 +1238,7 @@ class Falyx:
                 sys.exit(0)
             except CommandArgumentError as error:
                 self.console.print(f"[{OneColors.DARK_RED}]❌ ['{command.key}'] {error}")
-                command.show_help()
+                command.render_help()
                 sys.exit(1)
             try:
                 await self.run_key(self.cli_args.name, args=args, kwargs=kwargs)
@@ -1198,7 +1260,7 @@ class Falyx:
             sys.exit(0)
 
         if self.cli_args.command == "run-all":
-            self.mode = FalyxMode.RUN_ALL
+            self.options.set("mode", FalyxMode.RUN_ALL)
             matching = [
                 cmd
                 for cmd in self.commands.values()

falyx/hook_manager.py

@@ -1,5 +1,21 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""hook_manager.py"""
+"""
+Defines the `HookManager` and `HookType` used in the Falyx CLI framework to manage
+execution lifecycle hooks around actions and commands.
+
+The hook system enables structured callbacks for important stages in a Falyx action's
+execution, such as before execution, after success, upon error, and teardown. These
+can be used for logging, side effects, diagnostics, metrics, and rollback logic.
+
+Key Components:
+- HookType: Enum categorizing supported hook lifecycle stages
+- HookManager: Core class for registering and invoking hooks during action execution
+- Hook: Union of sync and async callables accepting an `ExecutionContext`
+
+Usage:
+    hooks = HookManager()
+    hooks.register(HookType.BEFORE, log_before)
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 import inspect
@@ -15,7 +31,27 @@ Hook = Union[
 
 
 class HookType(Enum):
-    """Enum for hook types to categorize the hooks."""
+    """
+    Enum for supported hook lifecycle phases in Falyx.
+
+    HookType is used to classify lifecycle events that can be intercepted
+    with user-defined callbacks.
+
+    Members:
+        BEFORE: Run before the action is invoked.
+        ON_SUCCESS: Run after successful completion.
+        ON_ERROR: Run when an exception occurs.
+        AFTER: Run after success or failure (always runs).
+        ON_TEARDOWN: Run at the very end, for resource cleanup.
+
+    Aliases:
+        "success" → "on_success"
+        "error" → "on_error"
+        "teardown" → "on_teardown"
+
+    Example:
+        HookType("error") → HookType.ON_ERROR
+    """
 
     BEFORE = "before"
     ON_SUCCESS = "on_success"
@@ -28,13 +64,49 @@ class HookType(Enum):
         """Return a list of all hook type choices."""
         return list(cls)
 
+    @classmethod
+    def _get_alias(cls, value: str) -> str:
+        aliases = {
+            "success": "on_success",
+            "error": "on_error",
+            "teardown": "on_teardown",
+        }
+        return aliases.get(value, value)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def _missing_(cls, value: object) -> HookType:
+        if not isinstance(value, str):
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid {cls.__name__}: {value!r}")
+        normalized = value.strip().lower()
+        alias = cls._get_alias(normalized)
+        for member in cls:
+            if member.value == alias:
+                return member
+        valid = ", ".join(member.value for member in cls)
+        raise ValueError(f"Invalid {cls.__name__}: '{value}'. Must be one of: {valid}")
+
     def __str__(self) -> str:
         """Return the string representation of the hook type."""
         return self.value
 
 
 class HookManager:
-    """HookManager"""
+    """
+    Manages lifecycle hooks for a command or action.
+
+    `HookManager` tracks user-defined callbacks to be run at key points in a command's
+    lifecycle: before execution, on success, on error, after completion, and during
+    teardown. Both sync and async hooks are supported.
+
+    Methods:
+        register(hook_type, hook): Register a callable for a given HookType.
+        clear(hook_type): Remove hooks for one or all lifecycle stages.
+        trigger(hook_type, context): Execute all hooks of a given type.
+
+    Example:
+        hooks = HookManager()
+        hooks.register(HookType.BEFORE, my_logger)
+    """
 
     def __init__(self) -> None:
         self._hooks: dict[HookType, list[Hook]] = {
@@ -42,12 +114,26 @@ class HookManager:
         }
 
     def register(self, hook_type: HookType | str, hook: Hook):
-        """Raises ValueError if the hook type is not supported."""
-        if not isinstance(hook_type, HookType):
-            hook_type = HookType(hook_type)
+        """
+        Register a new hook for a given lifecycle phase.
+
+        Args:
+            hook_type (HookType | str): The hook category (e.g. "before", "on_success").
+            hook (Callable): The hook function to register.
+
+        Raises:
+            ValueError: If the hook type is invalid.
+        """
+        hook_type = HookType(hook_type)
         self._hooks[hook_type].append(hook)
 
     def clear(self, hook_type: HookType | None = None):
+        """
+        Clear registered hooks for one or all hook types.
+
+        Args:
+            hook_type (HookType | None): If None, clears all hooks.
+        """
         if hook_type:
             self._hooks[hook_type] = []
         else:
@@ -55,6 +141,17 @@ class HookManager:
                 self._hooks[ht] = []
 
     async def trigger(self, hook_type: HookType, context: ExecutionContext):
+        """
+        Invoke all hooks registered for a given lifecycle phase.
+
+        Args:
+            hook_type (HookType): The lifecycle phase to trigger.
+            context (ExecutionContext): The execution context passed to each hook.
+
+        Raises:
+            Exception: Re-raises the original context.exception if a hook fails during
+                       ON_ERROR. Other hook exceptions are logged and skipped.
+        """
         if hook_type not in self._hooks:
             raise ValueError(f"Unsupported hook type: {hook_type}")
         for hook in self._hooks[hook_type]:
@@ -71,7 +168,6 @@ class HookManager:
                     context.name,
                     hook_error,
                 )
-
                 if hook_type == HookType.ON_ERROR:
                     assert isinstance(
                         context.exception, Exception

falyx/hooks.py

@@ -1,5 +1,32 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""hooks.py"""
+"""
+Defines reusable lifecycle hooks for Falyx Actions and Commands.
+
+This module includes:
+- `spinner_before_hook`: Automatically starts a spinner before an action runs.
+- `spinner_teardown_hook`: Stops and clears the spinner after the action completes.
+- `ResultReporter`: A success hook that displays a formatted result with duration.
+- `CircuitBreaker`: A failure-aware hook manager that prevents repeated execution
+  after a configurable number of failures.
+
+These hooks can be registered on `HookManager` instances via lifecycle stages
+(`before`, `on_error`, `after`, etc.) to enhance resiliency and observability.
+
+Intended for use with:
+- Actions that require user feedback during long-running operations.
+- Retryable or unstable actions
+- Interactive CLI feedback
+- Safety checks prior to execution
+
+Example usage:
+    breaker = CircuitBreaker(max_failures=3)
+    hooks.register(HookType.BEFORE, breaker.before_hook)
+    hooks.register(HookType.ON_ERROR, breaker.error_hook)
+    hooks.register(HookType.AFTER, breaker.after_hook)
+
+    reporter = ResultReporter()
+    hooks.register(HookType.ON_SUCCESS, reporter.report)
+"""
 import time
 from typing import Any, Callable
 
@@ -9,6 +36,38 @@ from falyx.logger import logger
 from falyx.themes import OneColors
 
 
+async def spinner_before_hook(context: ExecutionContext):
+    """Adds a spinner before the action starts."""
+    cmd = context.action
+    if cmd.options_manager is None:
+        return
+    sm = context.action.options_manager.spinners
+    if hasattr(cmd, "name"):
+        cmd_name = cmd.name
+    else:
+        cmd_name = cmd.key
+    await sm.add(
+        cmd_name,
+        cmd.spinner_message,
+        cmd.spinner_type,
+        cmd.spinner_style,
+        cmd.spinner_speed,
+    )
+
+
+async def spinner_teardown_hook(context: ExecutionContext):
+    """Removes the spinner after the action finishes (success or failure)."""
+    cmd = context.action
+    if cmd.options_manager is None:
+        return
+    if hasattr(cmd, "name"):
+        cmd_name = cmd.name
+    else:
+        cmd_name = cmd.key
+    sm = context.action.options_manager.spinners
+    await sm.remove(cmd_name)
+
+
 class ResultReporter:
     """Reports the success of an action."""
 

falyx/init.py

@@ -1,5 +1,23 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""init.py"""
+"""
+Project and global initializer for Falyx CLI environments.
+
+This module defines functions to bootstrap a new Falyx-based CLI project or
+create a global user-level configuration in `~/.config/falyx`.
+
+Functions:
+- `init_project(name: str)`: Creates a new CLI project folder with `tasks.py`
+  and `falyx.yaml` using example actions and config structure.
+- `init_global()`: Creates a shared config in the user's home directory for
+  defining reusable or always-available CLI commands.
+
+Generated files include:
+- `tasks.py`: Python module with `Action`, `ChainedAction`, and async examples
+- `falyx.yaml`: YAML config with command definitions for CLI entry points
+
+Used by:
+- The `falyx init` and `falyx init --global` commands
+"""
 from pathlib import Path
 
 from falyx.console import console

falyx/logger.py

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""logger.py"""
+"""Global logger instance for Falyx CLI applications."""
 import logging
 
 logger: logging.Logger = logging.getLogger("falyx")

falyx/menu.py

@@ -1,3 +1,20 @@
+# Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
+"""
+Defines `MenuOption` and `MenuOptionMap`, core components used to construct
+interactive menus within Falyx Actions such as `MenuAction` and `PromptMenuAction`.
+
+Each `MenuOption` represents a single actionable choice with a description,
+styling, and a bound `BaseAction`. `MenuOptionMap` manages collections of these
+options, including support for reserved keys like `B` (Back) and `X` (Exit), which
+can trigger navigation signals when selected.
+
+These constructs enable declarative and reusable menu definitions in both code and config.
+
+Key Components:
+- MenuOption: A user-facing label and action binding
+- MenuOptionMap: A key-aware container for menu options, with reserved entry support
+"""
+
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from dataclasses import dataclass
@@ -12,7 +29,25 @@ from falyx.utils import CaseInsensitiveDict
 
 @dataclass
 class MenuOption:
-    """Represents a single menu option with a description and an action to execute."""
+    """
+    Represents a single menu entry, including its label and associated action.
+
+    Used in conjunction with `MenuOptionMap` to define interactive command menus.
+    Each `MenuOption` contains a description (shown to the user), a `BaseAction`
+    to execute when selected, and an optional Rich-compatible style.
+
+    Attributes:
+        description (str): The label shown next to the menu key.
+        action (BaseAction): The action to invoke when selected.
+        style (str): A Rich-compatible color/style string for UI display.
+
+    Methods:
+        render(key): Returns a Rich-formatted string for menu display.
+        render_prompt(key): Returns a `FormattedText` object for use in prompt placeholders.
+
+    Raises:
+        TypeError: If `description` is not a string or `action` is not a `BaseAction`.
+    """
 
     description: str
     action: BaseAction
@@ -37,8 +72,27 @@ class MenuOption:
 
 class MenuOptionMap(CaseInsensitiveDict):
     """
-    Manages menu options including validation, reserved key protection,
-    and special signal entries like Quit and Back.
+    A container for storing and managing `MenuOption` objects by key.
+
+    `MenuOptionMap` is used to define the set of available choices in a
+    Falyx menu. Keys are case-insensitive and mapped to `MenuOption` instances.
+    The map supports special reserved keys—`B` for Back and `X` for Exit—unless
+    explicitly disabled via `allow_reserved=False`.
+
+    This class enforces strict typing of menu options and prevents accidental
+    overwrites of reserved keys.
+
+    Args:
+        options (dict[str, MenuOption] | None): Initial options to populate the menu.
+        allow_reserved (bool): If True, allows overriding reserved keys.
+
+    Methods:
+        items(include_reserved): Returns an iterable of menu options,
+                                 optionally filtering out reserved keys.
+
+    Raises:
+        TypeError: If non-`MenuOption` values are assigned.
+        ValueError: If attempting to use or delete a reserved key without permission.
     """
 
     RESERVED_KEYS = {"B", "X"}

falyx/mode.py

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+# Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
+"""
+Defines `FalyxMode`, an enum representing the different modes of operation for Falyx.
+"""
+from enum import Enum
+
+
+class FalyxMode(Enum):
+    MENU = "menu"
+    RUN = "run"
+    PREVIEW = "preview"
+    RUN_ALL = "run-all"

falyx/options_manager.py

@@ -1,18 +1,55 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""options_manager.py"""
+"""
+Manages global or scoped CLI options across namespaces for Falyx commands.
+
+The `OptionsManager` provides a centralized interface for retrieving, setting, toggling,
+and introspecting options defined in `argparse.Namespace` objects. It is used internally
+by Falyx to pass and resolve runtime flags like `--verbose`, `--force-confirm`, etc.
+
+Each option is stored under a namespace key (e.g., "cli_args", "user_config") to
+support multiple sources of configuration.
+
+Key Features:
+- Safe getter/setter for typed option resolution
+- Toggle support for boolean options (used by bottom bar toggles, etc.)
+- Callable getter/toggler wrappers for dynamic UI bindings
+- Namespace merging via `from_namespace`
+
+Typical Usage:
+    options = OptionsManager()
+    options.from_namespace(args, namespace_name="cli_args")
+    if options.get("verbose"):
+        ...
+    options.toggle("force_confirm")
+    value_fn = options.get_value_getter("dry_run")
+    toggle_fn = options.get_toggle_function("debug")
+
+Used by:
+- Falyx CLI runtime configuration
+- Bottom bar toggles
+- Dynamic flag injection into commands and actions
+"""
 
 from argparse import Namespace
 from collections import defaultdict
 from typing import Any, Callable
 
 from falyx.logger import logger
+from falyx.spinner_manager import SpinnerManager
 
 
 class OptionsManager:
-    """OptionsManager"""
+    """
+    Manages CLI option state across multiple argparse namespaces.
+
+    Allows dynamic retrieval, setting, toggling, and introspection of command-line
+    options. Supports named namespaces (e.g., "cli_args") and is used throughout
+    Falyx for runtime configuration and bottom bar toggle integration.
+    """
 
     def __init__(self, namespaces: list[tuple[str, Namespace]] | None = None) -> None:
         self.options: defaultdict = defaultdict(Namespace)
+        self.spinners = SpinnerManager()
         if namespaces:
             for namespace_name, namespace in namespaces:
                 self.from_namespace(namespace, namespace_name)

falyx/parser/argument.py

@@ -1,5 +1,38 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""argument.py"""
+"""
+Defines the `Argument` dataclass used by `CommandArgumentParser` to represent
+individual command-line parameters in a structured, introspectable format.
+
+Each `Argument` instance describes one CLI input, including its flags, type,
+default behavior, action semantics, help text, and optional resolver integration
+for dynamic evaluation.
+
+Falyx uses this structure to support a declarative CLI design, providing flexible
+argument parsing with full support for positional and keyword arguments, coercion,
+completion, and help rendering.
+
+Arguments should be created using `CommandArgumentParser.add_argument()`
+or defined in YAML configurations, allowing for rich introspection and validation.
+
+Key Attributes:
+- `flags`: One or more short/long flags (e.g. `-v`, `--verbose`)
+- `dest`: Internal name used as the key in parsed results
+- `action`: `ArgumentAction` enum describing behavior (store, count, resolve, etc.)
+- `type`: Type coercion or callable converter
+- `default`: Optional fallback value
+- `choices`: Allowed values, if restricted
+- `nargs`: Number of expected values (`int`, `'?'`, `'*'`, `'+'`)
+- `positional`: Whether this argument is positional (no flag)
+- `resolver`: Optional `BaseAction` to resolve argument value dynamically
+- `lazy_resolver`: Whether to defer resolution until needed
+- `suggestions`: Optional completions for interactive shells
+
+Used By:
+- `CommandArgumentParser`
+- `Falyx` runtime parsing
+- Rich-based CLI help generation
+- Completion and preview suggestions
+"""
 from dataclasses import dataclass
 from typing import Any
 
@@ -26,6 +59,7 @@ class Argument:
         resolver (BaseAction | None):
             An action object that resolves the argument, if applicable.
         lazy_resolver (bool): True if the resolver should be called lazily, False otherwise
+        suggestions (list[str] | None): Optional completions for interactive shells
     """
 
     flags: tuple[str, ...]
@@ -40,6 +74,7 @@ class Argument:
     positional: bool = False
     resolver: BaseAction | None = None
     lazy_resolver: bool = False
+    suggestions: list[str] | None = None
 
     def get_positional_text(self) -> str:
         """Get the positional text for the argument."""

falyx/parser/argument_action.py

@@ -1,12 +1,56 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""argument_action.py"""
+"""
+Defines `ArgumentAction`, an enum used to standardize the behavior of CLI arguments
+defined within Falyx command configurations.
+
+Each member of this enum maps to a valid `argparse` like actions or Falyx-specific
+behavior used during command argument parsing. This allows declarative configuration
+of argument behavior when building CLI commands via `CommandArgumentParser`.
+
+Supports alias coercion for shorthand or config-friendly values, and provides
+a consistent interface for downstream argument handling logic.
+
+Exports:
+    - ArgumentAction: Enum of allowed actions for command arguments.
+
+Example:
+    ArgumentAction("store_true") → ArgumentAction.STORE_TRUE
+    ArgumentAction("true")       → ArgumentAction.STORE_TRUE (via alias)
+    ArgumentAction("optional")   → ArgumentAction.STORE_BOOL_OPTIONAL
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from enum import Enum
 
 
 class ArgumentAction(Enum):
-    """Defines the action to be taken when the argument is encountered."""
+    """
+    Defines the action to be taken when the argument is encountered.
+
+    This enum mirrors the core behavior of Python's `argparse` actions, with a few
+    Falyx-specific extensions. It is used when defining command-line arguments for
+    `CommandArgumentParser` or YAML-based argument definitions.
+
+    Members:
+        ACTION: Invoke a callable as the argument handler (Falyx extension).
+        STORE: Store the provided value (default).
+        STORE_TRUE: Store `True` if the flag is present.
+        STORE_FALSE: Store `False` if the flag is present.
+        STORE_BOOL_OPTIONAL: Accept an optional bool (e.g., `--debug` or `--no-debug`).
+        APPEND: Append the value to a list.
+        EXTEND: Extend a list with multiple values.
+        COUNT: Count the number of occurrences.
+        HELP: Display help and exit.
+        TLDR: Display brief examples and exit.
+
+    Aliases:
+        - "true" → "store_true"
+        - "false" → "store_false"
+        - "optional" → "store_bool_optional"
+
+    Example:
+        ArgumentAction("true") → ArgumentAction.STORE_TRUE
+    """
 
     ACTION = "action"
     STORE = "store"
@@ -17,12 +61,34 @@ class ArgumentAction(Enum):
     EXTEND = "extend"
     COUNT = "count"
     HELP = "help"
+    TLDR = "tldr"
 
     @classmethod
     def choices(cls) -> list[ArgumentAction]:
         """Return a list of all argument actions."""
         return list(cls)
 
+    @classmethod
+    def _get_alias(cls, value: str) -> str:
+        aliases = {
+            "optional": "store_bool_optional",
+            "true": "store_true",
+            "false": "store_false",
+        }
+        return aliases.get(value, value)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def _missing_(cls, value: object) -> ArgumentAction:
+        if not isinstance(value, str):
+            raise ValueError(f"Invalid {cls.__name__}: {value!r}")
+        normalized = value.strip().lower()
+        alias = cls._get_alias(normalized)
+        for member in cls:
+            if member.value == alias:
+                return member
+        valid = ", ".join(member.value for member in cls)
+        raise ValueError(f"Invalid {cls.__name__}: '{value}'. Must be one of: {valid}")
+
     def __str__(self) -> str:
         """Return the string representation of the argument action."""
         return self.value

falyx/parser/command_argument_parser.py

@@ -1,20 +1,69 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""command_argument_parser.py"""
+"""
+This module implements `CommandArgumentParser`, a flexible, rich-aware alternative to
+argparse tailored specifically for Falyx CLI workflows. It provides structured parsing,
+type coercion, flag support, and usage/help rendering for CLI-defined commands.
+
+Unlike argparse, this parser is lightweight, introspectable, and designed to integrate
+deeply with Falyx's Action system, including support for lazy execution and resolver
+binding via `BaseAction`.
+
+Key Features:
+- Declarative argument registration via `add_argument()`
+- Support for positional and keyword flags, type coercion, default values
+- Enum- and action-driven argument semantics via `ArgumentAction`
+- Lazy evaluation of arguments using Falyx `Action` resolvers
+- Optional value completion via suggestions and choices
+- Rich-powered help rendering with grouped display
+- Optional boolean flags via `--flag` / `--no-flag`
+- POSIX-style bundling for single-character flags (`-abc`)
+- Partial parsing for completions and validation via `suggest_next()`
+
+Public Interface:
+- `add_argument(...)`: Register a new argument with type, flags, and behavior.
+- `parse_args(...)`: Parse CLI-style argument list into a `dict[str, Any]`.
+- `parse_args_split(...)`: Return `(*args, **kwargs)` for Action invocation.
+- `render_help()`: Render a rich-styled help panel.
+- `render_tldr()`: Render quick usage examples.
+- `suggest_next(...)`: Return suggested flags or values for completion.
+
+Example Usage:
+    parser = CommandArgumentParser(command_key="D")
+    parser.add_argument("--env", choices=["prod", "dev"], required=True)
+    parser.add_argument("path", type=Path)
+
+    args = await parser.parse_args(["--env", "prod", "./config.yml"])
+
+    # args == {'env': 'prod', 'path': Path('./config.yml')}
+
+    parser.render_help()  # Pretty Rich output
+
+Design Notes:
+This parser intentionally omits argparse-style groups, metavar support,
+and complex multi-level conflict handling. Instead, it favors:
+- Simplicity
+- Completeness
+- Falyx-specific integration (hooks, lifecycle, and error surfaces)
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
-from collections import defaultdict
+from collections import Counter, defaultdict
 from copy import deepcopy
-from typing import Any, Iterable
+from typing import Any, Iterable, Sequence
 
 from rich.console import Console
 from rich.markup import escape
+from rich.padding import Padding
+from rich.panel import Panel
 
 from falyx.action.base_action import BaseAction
 from falyx.console import console
 from falyx.exceptions import CommandArgumentError
+from falyx.mode import FalyxMode
+from falyx.options_manager import OptionsManager
 from falyx.parser.argument import Argument
 from falyx.parser.argument_action import ArgumentAction
-from falyx.parser.parser_types import false_none, true_none
+from falyx.parser.parser_types import ArgumentState, TLDRExample, false_none, true_none
 from falyx.parser.utils import coerce_value
 from falyx.signals import HelpSignal
 
@@ -40,6 +89,8 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
     - Render Help using Rich library.
     """
 
+    RESERVED_DESTS = frozenset(("help", "tldr"))
+
     def __init__(
         self,
         command_key: str = "",
@@ -48,6 +99,9 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         help_text: str = "",
         help_epilog: str = "",
         aliases: list[str] | None = None,
+        tldr_examples: list[tuple[str, str]] | None = None,
+        program: str | None = None,
+        options_manager: OptionsManager | None = None,
     ) -> None:
         """Initialize the CommandArgumentParser."""
         self.console: Console = console
@@ -57,6 +111,7 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         self.help_text: str = help_text
         self.help_epilog: str = help_epilog
         self.aliases: list[str] = aliases or []
+        self.program: str | None = program
         self._arguments: list[Argument] = []
         self._positional: dict[str, Argument] = {}
         self._keyword: dict[str, Argument] = {}
@@ -64,16 +119,48 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         self._flag_map: dict[str, Argument] = {}
         self._dest_set: set[str] = set()
         self._add_help()
+        self._last_positional_states: dict[str, ArgumentState] = {}
+        self._last_keyword_states: dict[str, ArgumentState] = {}
+        self._tldr_examples: list[TLDRExample] = []
+        if tldr_examples:
+            self.add_tldr_examples(tldr_examples)
+        self.options_manager: OptionsManager = options_manager or OptionsManager()
 
     def _add_help(self):
         """Add help argument to the parser."""
-        self.add_argument(
-            "-h",
-            "--help",
+        help = Argument(
+            flags=("--help", "-h"),
             action=ArgumentAction.HELP,
             help="Show this help message.",
             dest="help",
         )
+        self._register_argument(help)
+
+    def add_tldr_examples(self, examples: list[tuple[str, str]]) -> None:
+        """
+        Add TLDR examples to the parser.
+
+        Args:
+            examples (list[tuple[str, str]]): List of (usage, description) tuples.
+        """
+        if not all(
+            isinstance(example, tuple) and len(example) == 2 for example in examples
+        ):
+            raise CommandArgumentError(
+                "TLDR examples must be a list of (usage, description) tuples"
+            )
+
+        for usage, description in examples:
+            self._tldr_examples.append(TLDRExample(usage=usage, description=description))
+
+        if "tldr" not in self._dest_set:
+            tldr = Argument(
+                ("--tldr",),
+                action=ArgumentAction.TLDR,
+                help="Show quick usage examples and exit.",
+                dest="tldr",
+            )
+            self._register_argument(tldr)
 
     def _is_positional(self, flags: tuple[str, ...]) -> bool:
         """Check if the flags are positional."""
@@ -127,6 +214,7 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                 ArgumentAction.STORE_FALSE,
                 ArgumentAction.STORE_BOOL_OPTIONAL,
                 ArgumentAction.HELP,
+                ArgumentAction.TLDR,
             ):
                 raise CommandArgumentError(
                     f"Argument with action {action} cannot be required"
@@ -159,6 +247,7 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
             ArgumentAction.STORE_TRUE,
             ArgumentAction.COUNT,
             ArgumentAction.HELP,
+            ArgumentAction.TLDR,
             ArgumentAction.STORE_BOOL_OPTIONAL,
         ):
             if nargs is not None:
@@ -267,6 +356,7 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
             ArgumentAction.STORE_BOOL_OPTIONAL,
             ArgumentAction.COUNT,
             ArgumentAction.HELP,
+            ArgumentAction.TLDR,
         ):
             if positional:
                 raise CommandArgumentError(
@@ -359,19 +449,19 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         )
 
         self._register_argument(argument)
-        self._register_argument(negated_argument)
+        self._register_argument(negated_argument, bypass_validation=True)
 
-    def _register_argument(self, argument: Argument):
+    def _register_argument(
+        self, argument: Argument, bypass_validation: bool = False
+    ) -> None:
 
         for flag in argument.flags:
-            if (
-                flag in self._flag_map
-                and not argument.action == ArgumentAction.STORE_BOOL_OPTIONAL
-            ):
+            if flag in self._flag_map and not bypass_validation:
                 existing = self._flag_map[flag]
                 raise CommandArgumentError(
                     f"Flag '{flag}' is already used by argument '{existing.dest}'"
                 )
+
         for flag in argument.flags:
             self._flag_map[flag] = argument
             if not argument.positional:
@@ -381,7 +471,10 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         if argument.positional:
             self._positional[argument.dest] = argument
         else:
-            self._keyword_list.append(argument)
+            if argument.action == ArgumentAction.TLDR:
+                self._keyword_list.insert(1, argument)
+            else:
+                self._keyword_list.append(argument)
 
     def add_argument(
         self,
@@ -396,25 +489,27 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         dest: str | None = None,
         resolver: BaseAction | None = None,
         lazy_resolver: bool = True,
+        suggestions: list[str] | None = None,
     ) -> None:
-        """Add an argument to the parser.
-        For `ArgumentAction.ACTION`, `nargs` and `type` determine how many and what kind
-        of inputs are passed to the `resolver`.
+        """
+        Define a new argument for the parser.
 
-        The return value of the `resolver` is used directly (no type coercion is applied).
-        Validation, structure, and post-processing should be handled within the `resolver`.
+        Supports positional and flagged arguments, type coercion, default values,
+        validation rules, and optional resolution via `BaseAction`.
 
         Args:
-            name or flags: Either a name or prefixed flags (e.g. 'faylx', '-f', '--falyx').
-            action: The action to be taken when the argument is encountered.
-            nargs: The number of arguments expected.
-            default: The default value if the argument is not provided.
-            type: The type to which the command-line argument should be converted.
-            choices: A container of the allowable values for the argument.
-            required: Whether or not the argument is required.
-            help: A brief description of the argument.
-            dest: The name of the attribute to be added to the object returned by parse_args().
-            resolver: A BaseAction called with optional nargs specified parsed arguments.
+            *flags (str): The flag(s) or name identifying the argument (e.g., "-v", "--verbose").
+            action (str | ArgumentAction): The argument action type (default: "store").
+            nargs (int | str | None): Number of values the argument consumes.
+            default (Any): Default value if the argument is not provided.
+            type (type): Type to coerce argument values to.
+            choices (Iterable | None): Optional set of allowed values.
+            required (bool): Whether this argument is mandatory.
+            help (str): Help text for rendering in command help.
+            dest (str | None): Custom destination key in result dict.
+            resolver (BaseAction | None): If action="action", the BaseAction to call.
+            lazy_resolver (bool): If True, resolver defers until action is triggered.
+            suggestions (list[str] | None): Optional suggestions for interactive completion.
         """
         expected_type = type
         self._validate_flags(flags)
@@ -426,6 +521,10 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                 "Merging multiple arguments into the same dest (e.g. positional + flagged) "
                 "is not supported. Define a unique 'dest' for each argument."
             )
+        if dest in self.RESERVED_DESTS:
+            raise CommandArgumentError(
+                f"Destination '{dest}' is reserved and cannot be used."
+            )
         action = self._validate_action(action, positional)
         resolver = self._validate_resolver(action, resolver)
 
@@ -445,6 +544,10 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                 f"Default value '{default}' not in allowed choices: {choices}"
             )
         required = self._determine_required(required, positional, nargs, action)
+        if not isinstance(suggestions, Sequence) and suggestions is not None:
+            raise CommandArgumentError(
+                f"suggestions must be a list or None, got {type(suggestions)}"
+            )
         if not isinstance(lazy_resolver, bool):
             raise CommandArgumentError(
                 f"lazy_resolver must be a boolean, got {type(lazy_resolver)}"
@@ -465,13 +568,29 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                 positional=positional,
                 resolver=resolver,
                 lazy_resolver=lazy_resolver,
+                suggestions=suggestions,
             )
             self._register_argument(argument)
 
     def get_argument(self, dest: str) -> Argument | None:
+        """
+        Return the Argument object for a given destination name.
+
+        Args:
+            dest (str): Destination key of the argument.
+
+        Returns:
+            Argument or None: Matching Argument instance, if defined.
+        """
         return next((a for a in self._arguments if a.dest == dest), None)
 
     def to_definition_list(self) -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
+        """
+        Convert argument metadata into a serializable list of dicts.
+
+        Returns:
+            List of definitions for use in config introspection, documentation, or export.
+        """
         defs = []
         for arg in self._arguments:
             defs.append(
@@ -490,6 +609,46 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
             )
         return defs
 
+    def _check_if_in_choices(
+        self,
+        spec: Argument,
+        result: dict[str, Any],
+        arg_states: dict[str, ArgumentState],
+    ) -> None:
+        if not spec.choices:
+            return None
+        value_check = result.get(spec.dest)
+        if isinstance(value_check, list):
+            for value in value_check:
+                if value in spec.choices:
+                    return None
+        if value_check in spec.choices:
+            return None
+        raise CommandArgumentError(
+            f"Invalid value for '{spec.dest}': must be one of {{{', '.join(spec.choices)}}}"
+        )
+
+    def _raise_remaining_args_error(
+        self, token: str, arg_states: dict[str, ArgumentState]
+    ) -> None:
+        consumed_dests = [
+            state.arg.dest for state in arg_states.values() if state.consumed
+        ]
+        remaining_flags = [
+            flag
+            for flag, arg in self._keyword.items()
+            if arg.dest not in consumed_dests and flag.startswith(token)
+        ]
+
+        if remaining_flags:
+            raise CommandArgumentError(
+                f"Unrecognized option '{token}'. Did you mean one of: {', '.join(remaining_flags)}?"
+            )
+        else:
+            raise CommandArgumentError(
+                f"Unrecognized option '{token}'. Use --help to see available options."
+            )
+
     def _consume_nargs(
         self, args: list[str], start: int, spec: Argument
     ) -> tuple[list[str], int]:
@@ -535,6 +694,7 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         result: dict[str, Any],
         positional_args: list[Argument],
         consumed_positional_indicies: set[int],
+        arg_states: dict[str, ArgumentState],
         from_validate: bool = False,
     ) -> int:
         remaining_positional_args = [
@@ -580,17 +740,7 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
             except Exception as error:
                 if len(args[i - new_i :]) == 1 and args[i - new_i].startswith("-"):
                     token = args[i - new_i]
-                    valid_flags = [
-                        flag for flag in self._flag_map if flag.startswith(token)
-                    ]
-                    if valid_flags:
-                        raise CommandArgumentError(
-                            f"Unrecognized option '{token}'. Did you mean one of: {', '.join(valid_flags)}?"
-                        ) from error
-                    else:
-                        raise CommandArgumentError(
-                            f"Unrecognized option '{token}'. Use --help to see available options."
-                        ) from error
+                    self._raise_remaining_args_error(token, arg_states)
                 else:
                     raise CommandArgumentError(
                         f"Invalid value for '{spec.dest}': {error}"
@@ -606,6 +756,8 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                         raise CommandArgumentError(
                             f"[{spec.dest}] Action failed: {error}"
                         ) from error
+                self._check_if_in_choices(spec, result, arg_states)
+                arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = True
             elif not typed and spec.default:
                 result[spec.dest] = spec.default
             elif spec.action == ArgumentAction.APPEND:
@@ -619,7 +771,11 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                 result[spec.dest].extend(typed)
             elif spec.nargs in (None, 1, "?"):
                 result[spec.dest] = typed[0] if len(typed) == 1 else typed
+                self._check_if_in_choices(spec, result, arg_states)
+                arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = True
             else:
+                self._check_if_in_choices(spec, result, arg_states)
+                arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = True
                 result[spec.dest] = typed
 
             if spec.nargs not in ("*", "+"):
@@ -628,15 +784,7 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         if i < len(args):
             if len(args[i:]) == 1 and args[i].startswith("-"):
                 token = args[i]
-                valid_flags = [flag for flag in self._flag_map if flag.startswith(token)]
-                if valid_flags:
-                    raise CommandArgumentError(
-                        f"Unrecognized option '{token}'. Did you mean one of: {', '.join(valid_flags)}?"
-                    )
-                else:
-                    raise CommandArgumentError(
-                        f"Unrecognized option '{token}'. Use --help to see available options."
-                    )
+                self._raise_remaining_args_error(token, arg_states)
             else:
                 plural = "s" if len(args[i:]) > 1 else ""
                 raise CommandArgumentError(
@@ -670,6 +818,7 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         positional_args: list[Argument],
         consumed_positional_indices: set[int],
         consumed_indices: set[int],
+        arg_states: dict[str, ArgumentState],
         from_validate: bool = False,
     ) -> int:
         if token in self._keyword:
@@ -679,6 +828,12 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
             if action == ArgumentAction.HELP:
                 if not from_validate:
                     self.render_help()
+                arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = True
+                raise HelpSignal()
+            elif action == ArgumentAction.TLDR:
+                if not from_validate:
+                    self.render_tldr()
+                arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = True
                 raise HelpSignal()
             elif action == ArgumentAction.ACTION:
                 assert isinstance(
@@ -691,24 +846,30 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                     raise CommandArgumentError(
                         f"Invalid value for '{spec.dest}': {error}"
                     ) from error
-                try:
-                    result[spec.dest] = await spec.resolver(*typed_values)
-                except Exception as error:
-                    raise CommandArgumentError(
-                        f"[{spec.dest}] Action failed: {error}"
-                    ) from error
+                if not spec.lazy_resolver or not from_validate:
+                    try:
+                        result[spec.dest] = await spec.resolver(*typed_values)
+                    except Exception as error:
+                        raise CommandArgumentError(
+                            f"[{spec.dest}] Action failed: {error}"
+                        ) from error
+                self._check_if_in_choices(spec, result, arg_states)
+                arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = True
                 consumed_indices.update(range(i, new_i))
                 i = new_i
             elif action == ArgumentAction.STORE_TRUE:
                 result[spec.dest] = True
+                arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = True
                 consumed_indices.add(i)
                 i += 1
             elif action == ArgumentAction.STORE_FALSE:
                 result[spec.dest] = False
+                arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = True
                 consumed_indices.add(i)
                 i += 1
             elif action == ArgumentAction.STORE_BOOL_OPTIONAL:
                 result[spec.dest] = spec.type(True)
+                arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = True
                 consumed_indices.add(i)
                 i += 1
             elif action == ArgumentAction.COUNT:
@@ -778,19 +939,12 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                     )
                 else:
                     result[spec.dest] = typed_values
+                self._check_if_in_choices(spec, result, arg_states)
+                arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = True
                 consumed_indices.update(range(i, new_i))
                 i = new_i
         elif token.startswith("-"):
-            # Handle unrecognized option
-            valid_flags = [flag for flag in self._flag_map if flag.startswith(token)]
-            if valid_flags:
-                raise CommandArgumentError(
-                    f"Unrecognized option '{token}'. Did you mean one of: {', '.join(valid_flags)}?"
-                )
-            else:
-                raise CommandArgumentError(
-                    f"Unrecognized option '{token}'. Use --help to see available options."
-                )
+            self._raise_remaining_args_error(token, arg_states)
         else:
             # Get the next flagged argument index if it exists
             next_flagged_index = -1
@@ -805,6 +959,7 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                 result,
                 positional_args,
                 consumed_positional_indices,
+                arg_states=arg_states,
                 from_validate=from_validate,
             )
             i += args_consumed
@@ -813,10 +968,27 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
     async def parse_args(
         self, args: list[str] | None = None, from_validate: bool = False
     ) -> dict[str, Any]:
-        """Parse Falyx Command arguments."""
+        """
+        Parse arguments into a dictionary of resolved values.
+
+        Args:
+            args (list[str]): The CLI-style argument list.
+            from_validate (bool): If True, enables relaxed resolution for validation mode.
+
+        Returns:
+            dict[str, Any]: Parsed argument result mapping.
+        """
         if args is None:
             args = []
 
+        arg_states = {arg.dest: ArgumentState(arg) for arg in self._arguments}
+        self._last_positional_states = {
+            arg.dest: arg_states[arg.dest] for arg in self._positional.values()
+        }
+        self._last_keyword_states = {
+            arg.dest: arg_states[arg.dest] for arg in self._keyword_list
+        }
+
         result = {arg.dest: deepcopy(arg.default) for arg in self._arguments}
         positional_args: list[Argument] = [
             arg for arg in self._arguments if arg.positional
@@ -838,12 +1010,17 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                 positional_args,
                 consumed_positional_indices,
                 consumed_indices,
+                arg_states=arg_states,
                 from_validate=from_validate,
             )
 
         # Required validation
         for spec in self._arguments:
-            if spec.dest == "help":
+            if (
+                spec.dest == "help"
+                or spec.dest == "tldr"
+                and spec.action == ArgumentAction.TLDR
+            ):
                 continue
             if spec.required and not result.get(spec.dest):
                 help_text = f" help: {spec.help}" if spec.help else ""
@@ -853,15 +1030,18 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                     and from_validate
                 ):
                     if not args:
+                        arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = False
                         raise CommandArgumentError(
                             f"Missing required argument '{spec.dest}': {spec.get_choice_text()}{help_text}"
                         )
                     continue  # Lazy resolvers are not validated here
+                arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = False
                 raise CommandArgumentError(
                     f"Missing required argument '{spec.dest}': {spec.get_choice_text()}{help_text}"
                 )
 
             if spec.choices and result.get(spec.dest) not in spec.choices:
+                arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = False
                 raise CommandArgumentError(
                     f"Invalid value for '{spec.dest}': must be one of {{{', '.join(spec.choices)}}}"
                 )
@@ -878,35 +1058,42 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                 if spec.action == ArgumentAction.APPEND:
                     for group in result[spec.dest]:
                         if len(group) % spec.nargs != 0:
+                            arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = False
                             raise CommandArgumentError(
                                 f"Invalid number of values for '{spec.dest}': expected a multiple of {spec.nargs}"
                             )
                 elif spec.action == ArgumentAction.EXTEND:
                     if len(result[spec.dest]) % spec.nargs != 0:
+                        arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = False
                         raise CommandArgumentError(
                             f"Invalid number of values for '{spec.dest}': expected a multiple of {spec.nargs}"
                         )
                 elif len(result[spec.dest]) != spec.nargs:
+                    arg_states[spec.dest].consumed = False
                     raise CommandArgumentError(
                         f"Invalid number of values for '{spec.dest}': expected {spec.nargs}, got {len(result[spec.dest])}"
                     )
 
         result.pop("help", None)
+        result.pop("tldr", None)
         return result
 
     async def parse_args_split(
         self, args: list[str], from_validate: bool = False
     ) -> tuple[tuple[Any, ...], dict[str, Any]]:
         """
+        Parse arguments and return both positional and keyword mappings.
+
+        Useful for function-style calling with `*args, **kwargs`.
+
         Returns:
-            tuple[args, kwargs] - Positional arguments in defined order,
-            followed by keyword argument mapping.
+            tuple: (args tuple, kwargs dict)
         """
         parsed = await self.parse_args(args, from_validate)
         args_list = []
         kwargs_dict = {}
         for arg in self._arguments:
-            if arg.dest == "help":
+            if arg.dest in ("help", "tldr"):
                 continue
             if arg.positional:
                 args_list.append(parsed[arg.dest])
@@ -914,7 +1101,137 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
                 kwargs_dict[arg.dest] = parsed[arg.dest]
         return tuple(args_list), kwargs_dict
 
+    def suggest_next(
+        self, args: list[str], cursor_at_end_of_token: bool = False
+    ) -> list[str]:
+        """
+        Suggest completions for the next argument based on current input.
+
+        This is used for interactive shell completion or prompt_toolkit integration.
+
+        Args:
+            args (list[str]): Current partial argument tokens.
+            cursor_at_end_of_token (bool): True if space at end of args
+
+        Returns:
+            list[str]: List of suggested completions.
+        """
+
+        # Case 1: Next positional argument
+        next_non_consumed_positional: Argument | None = None
+        for state in self._last_positional_states.values():
+            if not state.consumed:
+                next_non_consumed_positional = state.arg
+                break
+
+        if next_non_consumed_positional:
+            if next_non_consumed_positional.choices:
+                return sorted(
+                    (str(choice) for choice in next_non_consumed_positional.choices)
+                )
+            if next_non_consumed_positional.suggestions:
+                return sorted(next_non_consumed_positional.suggestions)
+
+        consumed_dests = [
+            state.arg.dest
+            for state in self._last_keyword_states.values()
+            if state.consumed
+        ]
+
+        remaining_flags = [
+            flag for flag, arg in self._keyword.items() if arg.dest not in consumed_dests
+        ]
+
+        last_keyword_state_in_args = None
+        for last_arg in reversed(args):
+            if last_arg in self._keyword:
+                last_keyword_state_in_args = self._last_keyword_states.get(
+                    self._keyword[last_arg].dest
+                )
+                break
+
+        last = args[-1]
+        next_to_last = args[-2] if len(args) > 1 else ""
+        suggestions: list[str] = []
+
+        # Case 2: Mid-flag (e.g., "--ver")
+        if last.startswith("-") and last not in self._keyword:
+            if last_keyword_state_in_args and not last_keyword_state_in_args.consumed:
+                pass
+            elif (
+                len(args) > 1
+                and next_to_last in self._keyword
+                and next_to_last in remaining_flags
+            ):
+                # If the last token is a mid-flag, suggest based on the previous flag
+                arg = self._keyword[next_to_last]
+                if arg.choices:
+                    suggestions.extend(arg.choices)
+                elif arg.suggestions:
+                    suggestions.extend(arg.suggestions)
+            else:
+                possible_flags = [
+                    flag
+                    for flag, arg in self._keyword.items()
+                    if flag.startswith(last) and arg.dest not in consumed_dests
+                ]
+                suggestions.extend(possible_flags)
+        # Case 3: Flag that expects a value (e.g., ["--tag"])
+        elif last in self._keyword:
+            arg = self._keyword[last]
+            if (
+                self._last_keyword_states.get(last.strip("-"))
+                and self._last_keyword_states[last.strip("-")].consumed
+            ):
+                pass
+            elif arg.choices:
+                suggestions.extend(arg.choices)
+            elif arg.suggestions:
+                suggestions.extend(arg.suggestions)
+        # Case 4: Last flag with choices mid-choice (e.g., ["--tag", "v"])
+        elif next_to_last in self._keyword:
+            arg = self._keyword[next_to_last]
+            if (
+                self._last_keyword_states.get(next_to_last.strip("-"))
+                and self._last_keyword_states[next_to_last.strip("-")].consumed
+                and last_keyword_state_in_args
+                and Counter(args)[next_to_last]
+                > (
+                    last_keyword_state_in_args.arg.nargs
+                    if isinstance(last_keyword_state_in_args.arg.nargs, int)
+                    else 1
+                )
+            ):
+                pass
+            elif arg.choices and last not in arg.choices and not cursor_at_end_of_token:
+                suggestions.extend(arg.choices)
+            elif (
+                arg.suggestions
+                and last not in arg.suggestions
+                and not any(last.startswith(suggestion) for suggestion in arg.suggestions)
+                and any(suggestion.startswith(last) for suggestion in arg.suggestions)
+                and not cursor_at_end_of_token
+            ):
+                suggestions.extend(arg.suggestions)
+            elif last_keyword_state_in_args and not last_keyword_state_in_args.consumed:
+                pass
+            else:
+                suggestions.extend(remaining_flags)
+        elif last_keyword_state_in_args and not last_keyword_state_in_args.consumed:
+            pass
+        # Case 5: Suggest all remaining flags
+        else:
+            suggestions.extend(remaining_flags)
+
+        return sorted(set(suggestions))
+
     def get_options_text(self, plain_text=False) -> str:
+        """
+        Render all defined arguments as a help-style string.
+
+        Returns:
+            str: A visual description of argument flags and structure.
+        """
         # Options
         # Add all keyword arguments to the options list
         options_list = []
@@ -938,6 +1255,14 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         return " ".join(options_list)
 
     def get_command_keys_text(self, plain_text=False) -> str:
+        """
+        Return formatted string showing the command key and aliases.
+
+        Used in help rendering and introspection.
+
+        Returns:
+            str: The visual command selector line.
+        """
         if plain_text:
             command_keys = " | ".join(
                 [f"{self.command_key}"] + [f"{alias}" for alias in self.aliases]
@@ -953,7 +1278,12 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         return command_keys
 
     def get_usage(self, plain_text=False) -> str:
-        """Get the usage text for the command."""
+        """
+        Render the usage string for this parser.
+
+        Returns:
+            str: A formatted usage line showing syntax and argument structure.
+        """
         command_keys = self.get_command_keys_text(plain_text)
         options_text = self.get_options_text(plain_text)
         if options_text:
@@ -961,6 +1291,11 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         return command_keys
 
     def render_help(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Print formatted help text for this command using Rich output.
+
+        Includes usage, description, argument groups, and optional epilog.
+        """
         usage = self.get_usage()
         self.console.print(f"[bold]usage: {usage}[/bold]\n")
 
@@ -1010,6 +1345,48 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         if self.help_epilog:
             self.console.print("\n" + self.help_epilog, style="dim")
 
+    def render_tldr(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Print TLDR examples for this command using Rich output.
+
+        Displays brief usage examples with descriptions.
+        """
+        if not self._tldr_examples:
+            self.console.print("[bold]No TLDR examples available.[/bold]")
+            return
+        is_cli_mode = self.options_manager.get("mode") in {
+            FalyxMode.RUN,
+            FalyxMode.PREVIEW,
+            FalyxMode.RUN_ALL,
+        }
+
+        program = self.program or "falyx"
+        command = self.aliases[0] if self.aliases else self.command_key
+        if is_cli_mode:
+            command = (
+                f"[{self.command_style}]{program} run {command}[/{self.command_style}]"
+            )
+        else:
+            command = f"[{self.command_style}]{command}[/{self.command_style}]"
+
+        usage = self.get_usage()
+        self.console.print(f"[bold]usage:[/] {usage}\n")
+
+        if self.help_text:
+            self.console.print(f"{self.help_text}\n")
+
+        self.console.print("[bold]examples:[/bold]")
+        for example in self._tldr_examples:
+            usage = f"{command} {example.usage.strip()}"
+            description = example.description.strip()
+            block = f"[bold]{usage}[/bold]"
+            self.console.print(
+                Padding(
+                    Panel(block, expand=False, title=description, title_align="left"),
+                    (0, 2),
+                )
+            )
+
     def __eq__(self, other: object) -> bool:
         if not isinstance(other, CommandArgumentParser):
             return False
@@ -1023,6 +1400,7 @@ class CommandArgumentParser:
         return hash(tuple(sorted(self._arguments, key=lambda a: a.dest)))
 
     def __str__(self) -> str:
+        """Return a human-readable summary of the parser state."""
         positional = sum(arg.positional for arg in self._arguments)
         required = sum(arg.required for arg in self._arguments)
         return (

falyx/parser/parser_types.py

@@ -1,15 +1,52 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""parser_types.py"""
+"""
+Type utilities and argument state models for Falyx's custom CLI argument parser.
+
+This module provides specialized helpers and data structures used by
+the `CommandArgumentParser` to handle non-standard parsing behavior.
+
+Contents:
+- `true_none` / `false_none`: Type coercion utilities that allow tri-state boolean
+  semantics (True, False, None). These are especially useful for supporting
+  `--flag` / `--no-flag` optional booleans in CLI arguments.
+- `ArgumentState`: Tracks whether an `Argument` has been consumed during parsing.
+- `TLDRExample`: A structured example for showing usage snippets and descriptions,
+   used in TLDR views.
+
+These tools support richer expressiveness and user-friendly ergonomics in
+Falyx's declarative command-line interfaces.
+"""
+from dataclasses import dataclass
 from typing import Any
 
+from falyx.parser.argument import Argument
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ArgumentState:
+    """Tracks an argument and whether it has been consumed."""
+
+    arg: Argument
+    consumed: bool = False
+
+
+@dataclass(frozen=True)
+class TLDRExample:
+    """Represents a usage example for TLDR output."""
+
+    usage: str
+    description: str
+
 
 def true_none(value: Any) -> bool | None:
+    """Return True if value is not None, else None."""
     if value is None:
         return None
     return True
 
 
 def false_none(value: Any) -> bool | None:
+    """Return False if value is not None, else None."""
     if value is None:
         return None
     return False

falyx/parser/parsers.py

@@ -1,7 +1,22 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""parsers.py
-This module contains the argument parsers used for the Falyx CLI.
 """
+Provides the argument parser infrastructure for the Falyx CLI.
+
+This module defines the `FalyxParsers` dataclass and related utilities for building
+structured CLI interfaces with argparse. It supports top-level CLI commands like
+`run`, `run-all`, `preview`, `list`, and `version`, and integrates seamlessly with
+registered `Command` objects for dynamic help, usage generation, and argument handling.
+
+Key Components:
+- `FalyxParsers`: Container for all CLI subparsers.
+- `get_arg_parsers()`: Factory for generating full parser suite.
+- `get_root_parser()`: Creates the root-level CLI parser with global options.
+- `get_subparsers()`: Helper to attach subcommand parsers to the root parser.
+
+Used internally by the Falyx CLI `run()` entry point to parse arguments and route
+execution across commands and workflows.
+"""
+
 from argparse import (
     REMAINDER,
     ArgumentParser,
@@ -44,9 +59,7 @@ def get_root_parser(
     prog: str | None = "falyx",
     usage: str | None = None,
     description: str | None = "Falyx CLI - Run structured async command workflows.",
-    epilog: (
-        str | None
-    ) = "Tip: Use 'falyx run ?[COMMAND]' to preview any command from the CLI.",
+    epilog: str | None = "Tip: Use 'falyx run ?' to show available commands.",
     parents: Sequence[ArgumentParser] | None = None,
     prefix_chars: str = "-",
     fromfile_prefix_chars: str | None = None,
@@ -227,7 +240,7 @@ def get_arg_parsers(
         - Use `falyx run ?[COMMAND]` from the CLI to preview a command.
     """
     if epilog is None:
-        epilog = f"Tip: Use '{prog} run ?[COMMAND]' to preview any command from the CLI."
+        epilog = f"Tip: Use '{prog} run ?' to show available commands."
     if root_parser is None:
         parser = get_root_parser(
             prog=prog,

falyx/parser/signature.py

@@ -1,4 +1,15 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
+"""
+Provides utilities for introspecting Python callables and extracting argument
+metadata compatible with Falyx's `CommandArgumentParser`.
+
+This module is primarily used to auto-generate command argument definitions from
+function signatures, enabling seamless integration of plain functions into the
+Falyx CLI with minimal boilerplate.
+
+Functions:
+- infer_args_from_func: Generate a list of argument definitions based on a function's signature.
+"""
 import inspect
 from typing import Any, Callable
 
@@ -10,8 +21,18 @@ def infer_args_from_func(
     arg_metadata: dict[str, str | dict[str, Any]] | None = None,
 ) -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
     """
-    Infer argument definitions from a callable's signature.
-    Returns a list of kwargs suitable for CommandArgumentParser.add_argument.
+    Infer CLI-style argument definitions from a function signature.
+
+    This utility inspects the parameters of a function and returns a list of dictionaries,
+    each of which can be passed to `CommandArgumentParser.add_argument()`.
+
+    Args:
+        func (Callable | None): The function to inspect.
+        arg_metadata (dict | None): Optional metadata overrides for help text, type hints,
+                                    choices, and suggestions for each parameter.
+
+    Returns:
+        list[dict[str, Any]]: A list of argument definitions inferred from the function.
     """
     if not callable(func):
         logger.debug("Provided argument is not callable: %s", func)
@@ -54,8 +75,10 @@ def infer_args_from_func(
         if arg_type is bool:
             if param.default is False:
                 action = "store_true"
-            else:
+                default = None
+            elif param.default is True:
                 action = "store_false"
+                default = None
 
         if arg_type is list:
             action = "append"
@@ -75,6 +98,7 @@ def infer_args_from_func(
                 "action": action,
                 "help": metadata.get("help", ""),
                 "choices": metadata.get("choices"),
+                "suggestions": metadata.get("suggestions"),
             }
         )
 

falyx/parser/utils.py

@@ -1,4 +1,17 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
+"""
+Contains value coercion and signature comparison utilities for Falyx argument parsing.
+
+This module provides type coercion functions for converting string input into expected
+Python types, including `Enum`, `bool`, `datetime`, and `Literal`. It also supports
+checking whether multiple actions share identical inferred argument definitions.
+
+Functions:
+- coerce_bool: Convert a string to a boolean.
+- coerce_enum: Convert a string or raw value to an Enum instance.
+- coerce_value: General-purpose coercion to a target type (including nested unions, enums, etc.).
+- same_argument_definitions: Check if multiple callables share the same argument structure.
+"""
 import types
 from datetime import datetime
 from enum import EnumMeta
@@ -12,6 +25,17 @@ from falyx.parser.signature import infer_args_from_func
 
 
 def coerce_bool(value: str) -> bool:
+    """
+    Convert a string to a boolean.
+
+    Accepts various truthy and falsy representations such as 'true', 'yes', '0', 'off', etc.
+
+    Args:
+        value (str): The input string or boolean.
+
+    Returns:
+        bool: Parsed boolean result.
+    """
     if isinstance(value, bool):
         return value
     value = value.strip().lower()
@@ -23,6 +47,21 @@ def coerce_bool(value: str) -> bool:
 
 
 def coerce_enum(value: Any, enum_type: EnumMeta) -> Any:
+    """
+    Convert a raw value or string to an Enum instance.
+
+    Tries to resolve by name, value, or coerced base type.
+
+    Args:
+        value (Any): The input value to convert.
+        enum_type (EnumMeta): The target Enum class.
+
+    Returns:
+        Enum: The corresponding Enum instance.
+
+    Raises:
+        ValueError: If the value cannot be resolved to a valid Enum member.
+    """
     if isinstance(value, enum_type):
         return value
 
@@ -42,6 +81,21 @@ def coerce_enum(value: Any, enum_type: EnumMeta) -> Any:
 
 
 def coerce_value(value: str, target_type: type) -> Any:
+    """
+    Attempt to convert a string to the given target type.
+
+    Handles complex typing constructs such as Union, Literal, Enum, and datetime.
+
+    Args:
+        value (str): The input string to convert.
+        target_type (type): The desired type.
+
+    Returns:
+        Any: The coerced value.
+
+    Raises:
+        ValueError: If conversion fails or the value is invalid.
+    """
     origin = get_origin(target_type)
     args = get_args(target_type)
 
@@ -79,7 +133,19 @@ def same_argument_definitions(
     actions: list[Any],
     arg_metadata: dict[str, str | dict[str, Any]] | None = None,
 ) -> list[dict[str, Any]] | None:
+    """
+    Determine if multiple callables resolve to the same argument definitions.
 
+    This is used to infer whether actions in an ActionGroup or ProcessPool can share
+    a unified argument parser.
+
+    Args:
+        actions (list[Any]): A list of BaseAction instances or callables.
+        arg_metadata (dict | None): Optional overrides for argument help or type info.
+
+    Returns:
+        list[dict[str, Any]] | None: The shared argument definitions if consistent, else None.
+    """
     arg_sets = []
     for action in actions:
         if isinstance(action, BaseAction):

falyx/prompt_utils.py

@@ -1,11 +1,24 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""prompt_utils.py"""
+"""
+Utilities for user interaction prompts in the Falyx CLI framework.
+
+Provides asynchronous confirmation dialogs and helper logic to determine
+whether a user should be prompted based on command-line options.
+
+Includes:
+- `should_prompt_user()` for conditional prompt logic.
+- `confirm_async()` for interactive yes/no confirmation.
+"""
+
 from prompt_toolkit import PromptSession
 from prompt_toolkit.formatted_text import (
     AnyFormattedText,
     FormattedText,
+    StyleAndTextTuples,
     merge_formatted_text,
 )
+from rich.console import Console
+from rich.text import Text
 
 from falyx.options_manager import OptionsManager
 from falyx.themes import OneColors
@@ -46,3 +59,31 @@ async def confirm_async(
         validator=yes_no_validator(),
     )
     return answer.upper() == "Y"
+
+
+def rich_text_to_prompt_text(text: Text | str | StyleAndTextTuples) -> StyleAndTextTuples:
+    """
+    Convert a Rich Text object to a list of (style, text) tuples
+    compatible with prompt_toolkit.
+    """
+    if isinstance(text, list):
+        if all(isinstance(pair, tuple) and len(pair) == 2 for pair in text):
+            return text
+        raise TypeError("Expected list of (style, text) tuples")
+
+    if isinstance(text, str):
+        text = Text.from_markup(text)
+
+    if not isinstance(text, Text):
+        raise TypeError("Expected str, rich.text.Text, or list of (style, text) tuples")
+
+    console = Console(color_system=None, file=None, width=999, legacy_windows=False)
+    segments = text.render(console)
+
+    prompt_fragments: StyleAndTextTuples = []
+    for segment in segments:
+        style = segment.style or ""
+        string = segment.text
+        if string:
+            prompt_fragments.append((str(style), string))
+    return prompt_fragments

falyx/protocols.py

@@ -1,5 +1,18 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""protocols.py"""
+"""
+Defines structural protocols for advanced Falyx features.
+
+These runtime-checkable `Protocol` classes specify the expected interfaces for:
+- Factories that asynchronously return actions
+- Argument parsers used in dynamic command execution
+
+Used to support type-safe extensibility and plugin-like behavior without requiring
+explicit base classes.
+
+Protocols:
+- ActionFactoryProtocol: Async callable that returns a coroutine yielding a BaseAction.
+- ArgParserProtocol: Callable that accepts CLI-style args and returns (args, kwargs) tuple.
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from typing import Any, Awaitable, Callable, Protocol, runtime_checkable

falyx/retry.py

@@ -1,5 +1,23 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""retry.py"""
+"""
+Implements retry logic for Falyx Actions using configurable retry policies.
+
+This module defines:
+- `RetryPolicy`: A configurable model controlling retry behavior (delay, backoff, jitter).
+- `RetryHandler`: A hook-compatible class that manages retry attempts for failed actions.
+
+Used to automatically retry transient failures in leaf-level `Action` objects
+when marked as retryable. Integrates with the Falyx hook lifecycle via `on_error`.
+
+Supports:
+- Exponential backoff with optional jitter
+- Manual or declarative policy control
+- Per-action retry logging and recovery
+
+Example:
+    handler = RetryHandler(RetryPolicy(max_retries=5, delay=1.0))
+    action.hooks.register(HookType.ON_ERROR, handler.retry_on_error)
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 import asyncio
@@ -12,7 +30,28 @@ from falyx.logger import logger
 
 
 class RetryPolicy(BaseModel):
-    """RetryPolicy"""
+    """
+    Defines a retry strategy for Falyx `Action` objects.
+
+    This model controls whether an action should be retried on failure, and how:
+    - `max_retries`: Maximum number of retry attempts.
+    - `delay`: Initial wait time before the first retry (in seconds).
+    - `backoff`: Multiplier applied to the delay after each failure (≥ 1.0).
+    - `jitter`: Optional random noise added/subtracted from delay to reduce thundering herd issues.
+    - `enabled`: Whether this policy is currently active.
+
+    Retry is only triggered for leaf-level `Action` instances marked with `is_retryable=True`
+    and registered with an appropriate `RetryHandler`.
+
+    Example:
+        RetryPolicy(max_retries=3, delay=1.0, backoff=2.0, jitter=0.2, enabled=True)
+
+    Use `enable_policy()` to activate the policy after construction.
+
+    See Also:
+        - `RetryHandler`: Executes retry logic based on this configuration.
+        - `HookType.ON_ERROR`: The hook type used to trigger retries.
+    """
 
     max_retries: int = Field(default=3, ge=0)
     delay: float = Field(default=1.0, ge=0.0)
@@ -36,7 +75,27 @@ class RetryPolicy(BaseModel):
 
 
 class RetryHandler:
-    """RetryHandler class to manage retry policies for actions."""
+    """
+    Executes retry logic for Falyx actions using a provided `RetryPolicy`.
+
+    This class is intended to be registered as an `on_error` hook. It will
+    re-attempt the failed `Action`'s `action` method using the args/kwargs from
+    the failed context, following exponential backoff and optional jitter.
+
+    Only supports retrying leaf `Action` instances (not ChainedAction or ActionGroup)
+    where `is_retryable=True`.
+
+    Attributes:
+        policy (RetryPolicy): The retry configuration controlling timing and limits.
+
+    Example:
+        handler = RetryHandler(RetryPolicy(max_retries=3, delay=1.0, enabled=True))
+        action.hooks.register(HookType.ON_ERROR, handler.retry_on_error)
+
+    Notes:
+        - Retries are not triggered if the policy is disabled or `max_retries=0`.
+        - All retry attempts and final failure are logged automatically.
+    """
 
     def __init__(self, policy: RetryPolicy = RetryPolicy()):
         self.policy = policy
@@ -90,14 +149,18 @@ class RetryHandler:
             sleep_delay = current_delay
             if self.policy.jitter > 0:
                 sleep_delay += random.uniform(-self.policy.jitter, self.policy.jitter)
-
+            logger.debug(
+                "[%s] Error: %s",
+                name,
+                last_error,
+            )
             logger.info(
                 "[%s] Retrying (%s/%s) in %ss due to '%s'...",
                 name,
                 retries_done,
                 self.policy.max_retries,
                 current_delay,
-                last_error,
+                last_error.__class__.__name__,
             )
             await asyncio.sleep(current_delay)
             try:
@@ -109,12 +172,17 @@ class RetryHandler:
             except Exception as retry_error:
                 last_error = retry_error
                 current_delay *= self.policy.backoff
+                logger.debug(
+                    "[%s] Error: %s",
+                    name,
+                    retry_error,
+                )
                 logger.warning(
                     "[%s] Retry attempt %s/%s failed due to '%s'.",
                     name,
                     retries_done,
                     self.policy.max_retries,
-                    retry_error,
+                    retry_error.__class__.__name__,
                 )
 
         context.exception = last_error

falyx/retry_utils.py

@@ -1,5 +1,14 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""retry_utils.py"""
+"""
+Utilities for enabling retry behavior across Falyx actions.
+
+This module provides a helper to recursively apply a `RetryPolicy` to an action and its
+nested children (e.g. `ChainedAction`, `ActionGroup`), and register the appropriate
+`RetryHandler` to hook into error handling.
+
+Includes:
+- `enable_retries_recursively`: Attaches a retry policy and error hook to all eligible actions.
+"""
 from falyx.action.action import Action
 from falyx.action.base_action import BaseAction
 from falyx.hook_manager import HookType

falyx/selection.py

@@ -1,5 +1,17 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""selection.py"""
+"""
+Provides interactive selection utilities for Falyx CLI actions.
+
+This module defines `SelectionOption` objects, selection maps, and rich-powered
+rendering functions to build interactive selection prompts using `prompt_toolkit`.
+It supports:
+- Grid-based and dictionary-based selection menus
+- Index- or key-driven multi-select prompts
+- Formatted Rich tables for CLI visual menus
+- Cancel keys, defaults, and duplication control
+
+Used by `SelectionAction` and other prompt-driven workflows within Falyx.
+"""
 from dataclasses import dataclass
 from typing import Any, Callable, KeysView, Sequence
 
@@ -9,6 +21,7 @@ from rich.markup import escape
 from rich.table import Table
 
 from falyx.console import console
+from falyx.prompt_utils import rich_text_to_prompt_text
 from falyx.themes import OneColors
 from falyx.utils import CaseInsensitiveDict, chunks
 from falyx.validators import MultiIndexValidator, MultiKeyValidator
@@ -281,7 +294,7 @@ async def prompt_for_index(
         console.print(table, justify="center")
 
     selection = await prompt_session.prompt_async(
-        message=prompt_message,
+        message=rich_text_to_prompt_text(prompt_message),
         validator=MultiIndexValidator(
             min_index,
             max_index,
@@ -320,7 +333,7 @@ async def prompt_for_selection(
         console.print(table, justify="center")
 
     selected = await prompt_session.prompt_async(
-        message=prompt_message,
+        message=rich_text_to_prompt_text(prompt_message),
         validator=MultiKeyValidator(
             keys, number_selections, separator, allow_duplicates, cancel_key
         ),

falyx/signals.py

@@ -1,5 +1,21 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""signals.py"""
+"""
+Defines flow control signals used internally by the Falyx CLI framework.
+
+These signals are raised to interrupt or redirect CLI execution flow
+(e.g., returning to a menu, quitting, or displaying help) without
+being treated as traditional exceptions.
+
+All signals inherit from `FlowSignal`, which is a subclass of `BaseException`
+to ensure they bypass standard `except Exception` blocks.
+
+Signals:
+- BreakChainSignal: Exit a chained action early.
+- QuitSignal: Terminate the CLI session.
+- BackSignal: Return to the previous menu or caller.
+- CancelSignal: Cancel the current operation.
+- HelpSignal: Trigger help output in interactive flows.
+"""
 
 
 class FlowSignal(BaseException):

falyx/spinner_manager.py

@@ -0,0 +1,248 @@
+# Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
+"""
+Centralized spinner rendering for Falyx CLI.
+
+This module provides the `SpinnerManager` class, which manages a collection of
+Rich spinners that can be displayed concurrently during long-running tasks.
+
+Key Features:
+    • Automatic lifecycle management:
+        - Starts a single Rich `Live` loop when the first spinner is added.
+        - Stops and clears the display when the last spinner is removed.
+    • Thread/async-safe start logic via a lightweight lock to prevent
+      duplicate Live loops from being launched.
+    • Supports multiple spinners running simultaneously, each with its own
+      text, style, type, and speed.
+    • Integrates with Falyx's OptionsManager so actions and commands can
+      declaratively request spinners without directly managing terminal state.
+
+Classes:
+    SpinnerData:
+        Lightweight container for individual spinner settings (message,
+        type, style, speed) and its underlying Rich `Spinner` object.
+    SpinnerManager:
+        Manages all active spinners, handles Live rendering, and provides
+        methods to add, update, and remove spinners.
+
+Example:
+    ```python
+    >>> manager = SpinnerManager()
+    >>> await manager.add("build", "Building project…", spinner_type="dots")
+    >>> await manager.add("deploy", "Deploying to AWS…", spinner_type="earth")
+    # Both spinners animate in one unified Live panel
+    >>> manager.remove("build")
+    >>> manager.remove("deploy")
+    ```
+
+Design Notes:
+    • SpinnerManager should only create **one** Live loop at a time.
+    • When no spinners remain, the Live panel is cleared (`transient=True`)
+      so the CLI output returns to a clean state.
+    • Hooks in `falyx.hooks` (spinner_before_hook / spinner_teardown_hook)
+      call into this manager automatically when `spinner=True` is set on
+      an Action or Command.
+"""
+
+import asyncio
+
+from rich.console import Group
+from rich.live import Live
+from rich.spinner import Spinner
+
+from falyx.console import console
+from falyx.logger import logger
+from falyx.themes import OneColors
+
+
+class SpinnerData:
+    """
+    Holds the configuration and Rich spinner object for a single task.
+
+    This class is a lightweight container for spinner metadata, storing the
+    message text, spinner type, style, and speed. It also initializes the
+    corresponding Rich `Spinner` instance used by `SpinnerManager` for
+    rendering.
+
+    Attributes:
+        text (str): The message displayed next to the spinner.
+        spinner_type (str): The Rich spinner preset to use (e.g., "dots",
+            "bouncingBall", "earth").
+        spinner_style (str): Rich color/style for the spinner animation.
+        spinner (Spinner): The instantiated Rich spinner object.
+
+    Example:
+        ```
+        >>> data = SpinnerData("Deploying...", spinner_type="earth",
+        ...                    spinner_style="cyan", spinner_speed=1.0)
+        >>> data.spinner
+        <rich.spinner.Spinner object ...>
+        ```
+    """
+
+    def __init__(
+        self, text: str, spinner_type: str, spinner_style: str, spinner_speed: float
+    ):
+        """Initialize a spinner with text, type, style, and speed."""
+        self.text = text
+        self.spinner_type = spinner_type
+        self.spinner_style = spinner_style
+        self.spinner = Spinner(
+            spinner_type, text=text, style=spinner_style, speed=spinner_speed
+        )
+
+
+class SpinnerManager:
+    """
+    Manages multiple Rich spinners and handles their terminal rendering.
+
+    SpinnerManager maintains a registry of active spinners and a single
+    Rich `Live` display loop to render them. When the first spinner is added,
+    the Live loop starts automatically. When the last spinner is removed,
+    the Live loop stops and the panel clears (via `transient=True`).
+
+    This class is designed for integration with Falyx's `OptionsManager`
+    so any Action or Command can declaratively register spinners without
+    directly controlling terminal state.
+
+    Key Behaviors:
+        • Starts exactly one `Live` loop, protected by a start lock to prevent
+          duplicate launches in async/threaded contexts.
+        • Supports multiple simultaneous spinners, each with independent
+          text, style, and type.
+        • Clears the display when all spinners are removed.
+
+    Attributes:
+        console (Console): The Rich console used for rendering.
+        _spinners (dict[str, SpinnerData]): Internal store of active spinners.
+        _task (asyncio.Task | None): The running Live loop task, if any.
+        _running (bool): Indicates if the Live loop is currently active.
+
+    Example:
+        ```
+        >>> manager = SpinnerManager()
+        >>> await manager.add("build", "Building project…")
+        >>> await manager.add("deploy", "Deploying services…", spinner_type="earth")
+        >>> manager.remove("build")
+        >>> manager.remove("deploy")
+        ```
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self) -> None:
+        """Initialize the SpinnerManager with an empty spinner registry."""
+        self.console = console
+        self._spinners: dict[str, SpinnerData] = {}
+        self._task: asyncio.Task | None = None
+        self._running: bool = False
+
+        self._lock = asyncio.Lock()
+
+    async def add(
+        self,
+        name: str,
+        text: str,
+        spinner_type: str = "dots",
+        spinner_style: str = OneColors.CYAN,
+        spinner_speed: float = 1.0,
+    ):
+        """Add a new spinner and start the Live loop if not already running."""
+        self._spinners[name] = SpinnerData(
+            text=text,
+            spinner_type=spinner_type,
+            spinner_style=spinner_style,
+            spinner_speed=spinner_speed,
+        )
+        async with self._lock:
+            if not self._running:
+                logger.debug("[%s] Starting spinner manager Live loop.", name)
+                await self._start_live()
+
+    def update(
+        self,
+        name: str,
+        text: str | None = None,
+        spinner_type: str | None = None,
+        spinner_style: str | None = None,
+    ):
+        """Update an existing spinner's message, style, or type."""
+        if name in self._spinners:
+            data = self._spinners[name]
+            if text:
+                data.text = text
+                data.spinner.text = text
+            if spinner_style:
+                data.spinner_style = spinner_style
+                data.spinner.style = spinner_style
+            if spinner_type:
+                data.spinner_type = spinner_type
+                data.spinner = Spinner(spinner_type, text=data.text)
+
+    async def remove(self, name: str):
+        """Remove a spinner and stop the Live loop if no spinners remain."""
+        self._spinners.pop(name, None)
+        async with self._lock:
+            if not self._spinners:
+                logger.debug("[%s] Stopping spinner manager, no spinners left.", name)
+                if self._task:
+                    self._task.cancel()
+                self._running = False
+
+    async def _start_live(self):
+        """Start the Live rendering loop in the background."""
+        self._running = True
+        self._task = asyncio.create_task(self._live_loop())
+
+    def render_panel(self):
+        """Render all active spinners as a grouped Rich panel."""
+        rows = []
+        for data in self._spinners.values():
+            rows.append(data.spinner)
+        return Group(*rows)
+
+    async def _live_loop(self):
+        """Continuously refresh the spinner display until stopped."""
+        with Live(
+            self.render_panel(),
+            refresh_per_second=12.5,
+            console=self.console,
+            transient=True,
+        ) as live:
+            while self._spinners:
+                live.update(self.render_panel())
+                await asyncio.sleep(0.1)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    spinner_manager = SpinnerManager()
+
+    async def demo():
+        # Add multiple spinners
+        await spinner_manager.add("task1", "Loading configs…")
+        await spinner_manager.add(
+            "task2", "Building containers…", spinner_type="bouncingBall"
+        )
+        await spinner_manager.add("task3", "Deploying services…", spinner_type="earth")
+
+        # Simulate work
+        await asyncio.sleep(2)
+        spinner_manager.update("task1", text="Configs loaded ✅")
+        await asyncio.sleep(1)
+        spinner_manager.remove("task1")
+
+        await spinner_manager.add("task4", "Running Tests...")
+
+        await asyncio.sleep(2)
+        spinner_manager.update("task2", text="Build complete ✅")
+        spinner_manager.remove("task2")
+
+        await asyncio.sleep(1)
+        spinner_manager.update("task3", text="Deployed! 🎉")
+        await asyncio.sleep(1)
+        spinner_manager.remove("task3")
+
+        await asyncio.sleep(5)
+
+        spinner_manager.update("task4", "Tests Complete!")
+        spinner_manager.remove("task4")
+        console.print("Done!")
+
+    asyncio.run(demo())

falyx/tagged_table.py

@@ -1,5 +1,15 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""tagged_table.py"""
+"""
+Generates a Rich table view of Falyx commands grouped by their tags.
+
+This module defines a utility function for rendering a custom CLI command
+table that organizes commands into groups based on their first tag. It is
+used to visually separate commands in interactive menus for better clarity
+and discoverability.
+
+Functions:
+- build_tagged_table(flx): Returns a `rich.Table` of commands grouped by tag.
+"""
 from collections import defaultdict
 
 from rich import box

falyx/themes/colors.py

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
+# Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
 """
-colors.py
-
 A Python module that integrates the Nord color palette with the Rich library.
 It defines a metaclass-based NordColors class allowing dynamic attribute lookups
 (e.g., NORD12bu -> "#D08770 bold underline") and provides a comprehensive Nord-based

falyx/utils.py

@@ -1,5 +1,21 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""utils.py"""
+"""
+General-purpose utilities and helpers for the Falyx CLI framework.
+
+This module includes asynchronous wrappers, logging setup, formatting utilities,
+and small type-safe enhancements such as `CaseInsensitiveDict` and coroutine enforcement.
+
+Features:
+- `ensure_async`: Wraps sync functions as async coroutines.
+- `chunks`: Splits an iterable into fixed-size chunks.
+- `CaseInsensitiveDict`: Dict subclass with case-insensitive string keys.
+- `setup_logging`: Configures Rich or JSON logging based on environment or container detection.
+- `get_program_invocation`: Returns the recommended CLI command to invoke the program.
+- `running_in_container`: Detects if the process is running inside a container.
+
+These utilities support consistent behavior across CLI rendering, logging,
+command parsing, and compatibility layers.
+"""
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 import functools
@@ -14,6 +30,8 @@ from typing import Any, Awaitable, Callable, TypeVar
 import pythonjsonlogger.json
 from rich.logging import RichHandler
 
+from falyx.console import console
+
 T = TypeVar("T")
 
 
@@ -164,6 +182,7 @@ def setup_logging(
 
     if mode == "cli":
         console_handler: RichHandler | logging.StreamHandler = RichHandler(
+            console=console,
             rich_tracebacks=True,
             show_time=True,
             show_level=True,

falyx/validators.py

@@ -1,9 +1,62 @@
 # Falyx CLI Framework — (c) 2025 rtj.dev LLC — MIT Licensed
-"""validators.py"""
-from typing import KeysView, Sequence
+"""
+Input validators for use with Prompt Toolkit and interactive Falyx CLI workflows.
+
+This module defines reusable `Validator` instances and subclasses that enforce valid
+user input during prompts—especially for selection actions, confirmations, and
+argument parsing.
+
+Included Validators:
+- CommandValidator: Validates if the input matches a known command.
+- int_range_validator: Enforces numeric input within a range.
+- key_validator: Ensures the entered value matches a valid selection key.
+- yes_no_validator: Restricts input to 'Y' or 'N'.
+- word_validator / words_validator: Accepts specific valid words (case-insensitive).
+- MultiIndexValidator: Validates numeric list input (e.g. "1,2,3").
+- MultiKeyValidator: Validates string key list input (e.g. "A,B,C").
+
+These validators integrate directly into `PromptSession.prompt_async()` to
+enforce correctness and provide helpful error messages.
+"""
+from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, KeysView, Sequence
 
 from prompt_toolkit.validation import ValidationError, Validator
 
+if TYPE_CHECKING:
+    from falyx.falyx import Falyx
+
+
+class CommandValidator(Validator):
+    """Validator to check if the input is a valid command."""
+
+    def __init__(self, falyx: "Falyx", error_message: str) -> None:
+        super().__init__()
+        self.falyx = falyx
+        self.error_message = error_message
+
+    def validate(self, document) -> None:
+        if not document.text:
+            raise ValidationError(
+                message=self.error_message,
+                cursor_position=len(document.text),
+            )
+
+    async def validate_async(self, document) -> None:
+        text = document.text
+        if not text:
+            raise ValidationError(
+                message=self.error_message,
+                cursor_position=len(text),
+            )
+        is_preview, choice, _, __ = await self.falyx.get_command(text, from_validate=True)
+        if is_preview:
+            return None
+        if not choice:
+            raise ValidationError(
+                message=self.error_message,
+                cursor_position=len(text),
+            )
+
 
 def int_range_validator(minimum: int, maximum: int) -> Validator:
     """Validator for integer ranges."""

falyx/version.py

@@ -1 +1 @@
-__version__ = "0.1.62"
+__version__ = "0.1.78"

pyproject.toml

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [tool.poetry]
 name = "falyx"
-version = "0.1.62"
+version = "0.1.78"
 description = "Reliable and introspectable async CLI action framework."
 authors = ["Roland Thomas Jr <roland@rtj.dev>"]
 license = "MIT"
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ packages = [{ include = "falyx" }]
 [tool.poetry.dependencies]
 python = ">=3.10"
 prompt_toolkit = "^3.0"
-rich = "^13.0"
+rich = "^14.0"
 pydantic = "^2.0"
 python-json-logger = "^3.3.0"
 toml = "^0.10"

tests/test_action_basic.py

@@ -1,6 +1,12 @@
 import pytest
 
-from falyx.action import Action, ChainedAction, FallbackAction, LiteralInputAction
+from falyx.action import (
+    Action,
+    ActionGroup,
+    ChainedAction,
+    FallbackAction,
+    LiteralInputAction,
+)
 from falyx.context import ExecutionContext
 from falyx.execution_registry import ExecutionRegistry as er
 
@@ -38,14 +44,13 @@ async def test_action_async_callable():
     action = Action("test_action", async_callable)
     result = await action()
     assert result == "Hello, World!"
-    print(action)
     assert (
         str(action)
-        == "Action(name='test_action', action=async_callable, retry=False, rollback=False)"
+        == "Action(name='test_action', action=async_callable, args=(), kwargs={}, retry=False, rollback=False)"
     )
     assert (
         repr(action)
-        == "Action(name='test_action', action=async_callable, retry=False, rollback=False)"
+        == "Action(name='test_action', action=async_callable, args=(), kwargs={}, retry=False, rollback=False)"
     )
 
 
@@ -60,11 +65,12 @@ async def test_chained_action():
         return_list=True,
     )
 
+    print(chain)
     result = await chain()
     assert result == [1, 2]
     assert (
         str(chain)
-        == "ChainedAction(name='Simple Chain', actions=['one', 'two'], auto_inject=False, return_list=True)"
+        == "ChainedAction(name=Simple Chain, actions=['one', 'two'], args=(), kwargs={}, auto_inject=False, return_list=True)"
     )
 
 
@@ -73,17 +79,17 @@ async def test_action_group():
     """Test if ActionGroup can be created and used."""
     action1 = Action("one", lambda: 1)
     action2 = Action("two", lambda: 2)
-    group = ChainedAction(
+    group = ActionGroup(
         name="Simple Group",
         actions=[action1, action2],
-        return_list=True,
     )
 
+    print(group)
     result = await group()
-    assert result == [1, 2]
+    assert result == [("one", 1), ("two", 2)]
     assert (
         str(group)
-        == "ChainedAction(name='Simple Group', actions=['one', 'two'], auto_inject=False, return_list=True)"
+        == "ActionGroup(name=Simple Group, actions=['one', 'two'], args=(), kwargs={}, inject_last_result=False, inject_into=last_result)"
     )
 
 

tests/test_actions/test_action_types.py

@@ -0,0 +1,145 @@
+import pytest
+
+from falyx.action.action_types import ConfirmType, FileType, SelectionReturnType
+
+
+def test_file_type_enum():
+    """Test if the FileType enum has all expected members."""
+    assert FileType.TEXT.value == "text"
+    assert FileType.PATH.value == "path"
+    assert FileType.JSON.value == "json"
+    assert FileType.TOML.value == "toml"
+    assert FileType.YAML.value == "yaml"
+    assert FileType.CSV.value == "csv"
+    assert FileType.TSV.value == "tsv"
+    assert FileType.XML.value == "xml"
+
+    assert str(FileType.TEXT) == "text"
+
+
+def test_file_type_choices():
+    """Test if the FileType choices method returns all enum members."""
+    choices = FileType.choices()
+    assert len(choices) == 8
+    assert all(isinstance(choice, FileType) for choice in choices)
+
+
+def test_file_type_missing():
+    """Test if the _missing_ method raises ValueError for invalid values."""
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Invalid FileType: 'invalid'"):
+        FileType._missing_("invalid")
+
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Invalid FileType: 123"):
+        FileType._missing_(123)
+
+
+def test_file_type_aliases():
+    """Test if the _get_alias method returns correct aliases."""
+    assert FileType._get_alias("file") == "path"
+    assert FileType._get_alias("filepath") == "path"
+    assert FileType._get_alias("unknown") == "unknown"
+
+
+def test_file_type_missing_aliases():
+    """Test if the _missing_ method handles aliases correctly."""
+    assert FileType._missing_("file") == FileType.PATH
+    assert FileType._missing_("filepath") == FileType.PATH
+
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Invalid FileType: 'unknown'"):
+        FileType._missing_("unknown")
+
+
+def test_confirm_type_enum():
+    """Test if the ConfirmType enum has all expected members."""
+    assert ConfirmType.YES_NO.value == "yes_no"
+    assert ConfirmType.YES_CANCEL.value == "yes_cancel"
+    assert ConfirmType.YES_NO_CANCEL.value == "yes_no_cancel"
+    assert ConfirmType.TYPE_WORD.value == "type_word"
+    assert ConfirmType.TYPE_WORD_CANCEL.value == "type_word_cancel"
+    assert ConfirmType.OK_CANCEL.value == "ok_cancel"
+    assert ConfirmType.ACKNOWLEDGE.value == "acknowledge"
+
+    assert str(ConfirmType.YES_NO) == "yes_no"
+
+
+def test_confirm_type_choices():
+    """Test if the ConfirmType choices method returns all enum members."""
+    choices = ConfirmType.choices()
+    assert len(choices) == 7
+    assert all(isinstance(choice, ConfirmType) for choice in choices)
+
+
+def test_confirm_type_missing():
+    """Test if the _missing_ method raises ValueError for invalid values."""
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Invalid ConfirmType: 'invalid'"):
+        ConfirmType._missing_("invalid")
+
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Invalid ConfirmType: 123"):
+        ConfirmType._missing_(123)
+
+
+def test_confirm_type_aliases():
+    """Test if the _get_alias method returns correct aliases."""
+    assert ConfirmType._get_alias("yes") == "yes_no"
+    assert ConfirmType._get_alias("ok") == "ok_cancel"
+    assert ConfirmType._get_alias("type") == "type_word"
+    assert ConfirmType._get_alias("word") == "type_word"
+    assert ConfirmType._get_alias("word_cancel") == "type_word_cancel"
+    assert ConfirmType._get_alias("ack") == "acknowledge"
+
+
+def test_confirm_type_missing_aliases():
+    """Test if the _missing_ method handles aliases correctly."""
+    assert ConfirmType("yes") == ConfirmType.YES_NO
+    assert ConfirmType("ok") == ConfirmType.OK_CANCEL
+    assert ConfirmType("word") == ConfirmType.TYPE_WORD
+    assert ConfirmType("ack") == ConfirmType.ACKNOWLEDGE
+
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Invalid ConfirmType: 'unknown'"):
+        ConfirmType._missing_("unknown")
+
+
+def test_selection_return_type_enum():
+    """Test if the SelectionReturnType enum has all expected members."""
+    assert SelectionReturnType.KEY.value == "key"
+    assert SelectionReturnType.VALUE.value == "value"
+    assert SelectionReturnType.DESCRIPTION.value == "description"
+    assert SelectionReturnType.DESCRIPTION_VALUE.value == "description_value"
+    assert SelectionReturnType.ITEMS.value == "items"
+
+    assert str(SelectionReturnType.KEY) == "key"
+
+
+def test_selection_return_type_choices():
+    """Test if the SelectionReturnType choices method returns all enum members."""
+    choices = SelectionReturnType.choices()
+    assert len(choices) == 5
+    assert all(isinstance(choice, SelectionReturnType) for choice in choices)
+
+
+def test_selection_return_type_missing():
+    """Test if the _missing_ method raises ValueError for invalid values."""
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Invalid SelectionReturnType: 'invalid'"):
+        SelectionReturnType._missing_("invalid")
+
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Invalid SelectionReturnType: 123"):
+        SelectionReturnType._missing_(123)
+
+
+def test_selection_return_type_aliases():
+    """Test if the _get_alias method returns correct aliases."""
+    assert SelectionReturnType._get_alias("desc") == "description"
+    assert SelectionReturnType._get_alias("desc_value") == "description_value"
+    assert SelectionReturnType._get_alias("unknown") == "unknown"
+
+
+def test_selection_return_type_missing_aliases():
+    """Test if the _missing_ method handles aliases correctly."""
+    assert SelectionReturnType._missing_("desc") == SelectionReturnType.DESCRIPTION
+    assert (
+        SelectionReturnType._missing_("desc_value")
+        == SelectionReturnType.DESCRIPTION_VALUE
+    )
+
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Invalid SelectionReturnType: 'unknown'"):
+        SelectionReturnType._missing_("unknown")

tests/test_actions/test_confirm_action.py

@@ -0,0 +1,94 @@
+import pytest
+
+from falyx.action import ConfirmAction
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_confirm_action_yes_no():
+    action = ConfirmAction(
+        name="test",
+        prompt_message="Are you sure?",
+        never_prompt=True,
+        confirm_type="yes_no",
+    )
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result is True
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_confirm_action_yes_cancel():
+    action = ConfirmAction(
+        name="test",
+        prompt_message="Are you sure?",
+        never_prompt=True,
+        confirm_type="yes_cancel",
+    )
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result is True
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_confirm_action_yes_no_cancel():
+    action = ConfirmAction(
+        name="test",
+        prompt_message="Are you sure?",
+        never_prompt=True,
+        confirm_type="yes_no_cancel",
+    )
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result is True
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_confirm_action_type_word():
+    action = ConfirmAction(
+        name="test",
+        prompt_message="Are you sure?",
+        never_prompt=True,
+        confirm_type="type_word",
+    )
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result is True
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_confirm_action_type_word_cancel():
+    action = ConfirmAction(
+        name="test",
+        prompt_message="Are you sure?",
+        never_prompt=True,
+        confirm_type="type_word_cancel",
+    )
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result is True
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_confirm_action_ok_cancel():
+    action = ConfirmAction(
+        name="test",
+        prompt_message="Are you sure?",
+        never_prompt=True,
+        confirm_type="ok_cancel",
+    )
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result is True
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_confirm_action_acknowledge():
+    action = ConfirmAction(
+        name="test",
+        prompt_message="Are you sure?",
+        never_prompt=True,
+        confirm_type="acknowledge",
+    )
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result is True

tests/test_actions/test_selection_action.py

@@ -0,0 +1,287 @@
+import pytest
+
+from falyx.action import SelectionAction
+from falyx.selection import SelectionOption
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_list_never_prompt_by_value():
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections=["a", "b", "c"],
+        default_selection="b",
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == "b"
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == "b"
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_list_never_prompt_by_index():
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections=["a", "b", "c"],
+        default_selection="2",
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == "2"
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == "c"
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_list_never_prompt_by_value_multi_select():
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections=["a", "b", "c"],
+        default_selection=["b", "c"],
+        never_prompt=True,
+        number_selections=2,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == ["b", "c"]
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == ["b", "c"]
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_list_never_prompt_by_index_multi_select():
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections=["a", "b", "c"],
+        default_selection=["1", "2"],
+        never_prompt=True,
+        number_selections=2,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == ["1", "2"]
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == ["b", "c"]
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_prompt_dict_never_prompt():
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections={"a": "Alpha", "b": "Beta", "c": "Gamma"},
+        default_selection="b",
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == "b"
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == "Beta"
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_prompt_dict_never_prompt_by_value():
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections={"a": "Alpha", "b": "Beta", "c": "Gamma"},
+        default_selection="Beta",
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == "Beta"
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == "Beta"
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_prompt_dict_never_prompt_by_key():
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections={"a": "Alpha", "b": "Beta", "c": "Gamma"},
+        default_selection="b",
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == "b"
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == "Beta"
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_prompt_map_never_prompt_by_key():
+    prompt_map = {
+        "a": SelectionOption(description="Alpha", value="Alpha Service"),
+        "b": SelectionOption(description="Beta", value="Beta Service"),
+        "c": SelectionOption(description="Gamma", value="Gamma Service"),
+    }
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections=prompt_map,
+        default_selection="c",
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == "c"
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == "Gamma Service"
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_prompt_map_never_prompt_by_description():
+    prompt_map = {
+        "a": SelectionOption(description="Alpha", value="Alpha Service"),
+        "b": SelectionOption(description="Beta", value="Beta Service"),
+        "c": SelectionOption(description="Gamma", value="Gamma Service"),
+    }
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections=prompt_map,
+        default_selection="Alpha",
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == "Alpha"
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == "Alpha Service"
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_prompt_map_never_prompt_by_value():
+    prompt_map = {
+        "a": SelectionOption(description="Alpha", value="Alpha Service"),
+        "b": SelectionOption(description="Beta", value="Beta Service"),
+        "c": SelectionOption(description="Gamma", value="Gamma Service"),
+    }
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections=prompt_map,
+        default_selection="Beta Service",
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == "Beta Service"
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == "Beta Service"
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_prompt_dict_never_prompt_by_value_multi_select():
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections={"a": "Alpha", "b": "Beta", "c": "Gamma"},
+        default_selection=["Beta", "Gamma"],
+        number_selections=2,
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == ["Beta", "Gamma"]
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == ["Beta", "Gamma"]
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_prompt_dict_never_prompt_by_key_multi_select():
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections={"a": "Alpha", "b": "Beta", "c": "Gamma"},
+        default_selection=["a", "b"],
+        number_selections=2,
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == ["a", "b"]
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == ["Alpha", "Beta"]
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_prompt_map_never_prompt_by_key_multi_select():
+    prompt_map = {
+        "a": SelectionOption(description="Alpha", value="Alpha Service"),
+        "b": SelectionOption(description="Beta", value="Beta Service"),
+        "c": SelectionOption(description="Gamma", value="Gamma Service"),
+    }
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections=prompt_map,
+        default_selection=["b", "c"],
+        number_selections=2,
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == ["b", "c"]
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == ["Beta Service", "Gamma Service"]
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_prompt_map_never_prompt_by_description_multi_select():
+    prompt_map = {
+        "a": SelectionOption(description="Alpha", value="Alpha Service"),
+        "b": SelectionOption(description="Beta", value="Beta Service"),
+        "c": SelectionOption(description="Gamma", value="Gamma Service"),
+    }
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections=prompt_map,
+        default_selection=["Alpha", "Gamma"],
+        number_selections=2,
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == ["Alpha", "Gamma"]
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == ["Alpha Service", "Gamma Service"]
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_prompt_map_never_prompt_by_value_multi_select():
+    prompt_map = {
+        "a": SelectionOption(description="Alpha", value="Alpha Service"),
+        "b": SelectionOption(description="Beta", value="Beta Service"),
+        "c": SelectionOption(description="Gamma", value="Gamma Service"),
+    }
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections=prompt_map,
+        default_selection=["Beta Service", "Alpha Service"],
+        number_selections=2,
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == ["Beta Service", "Alpha Service"]
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == ["Beta Service", "Alpha Service"]
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_selection_prompt_map_never_prompt_by_value_wildcard():
+    prompt_map = {
+        "a": SelectionOption(description="Alpha", value="Alpha Service"),
+        "b": SelectionOption(description="Beta", value="Beta Service"),
+        "c": SelectionOption(description="Gamma", value="Gamma Service"),
+    }
+    action = SelectionAction(
+        name="test",
+        selections=prompt_map,
+        default_selection=["Beta Service", "Alpha Service"],
+        number_selections="*",
+        never_prompt=True,
+    )
+    assert action.never_prompt is True
+    assert action.default_selection == ["Beta Service", "Alpha Service"]
+
+    result = await action()
+    assert result == ["Beta Service", "Alpha Service"]

tests/test_command.py

@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ def test_command_str():
     print(cmd)
     assert (
         str(cmd)
-        == "Command(key='TEST', description='Test Command' action='Action(name='test_action', action=dummy_action, retry=False, rollback=False)')"
+        == "Command(key='TEST', description='Test Command' action='Action(name='test_action', action=dummy_action, args=(), kwargs={}, retry=False, rollback=False)')"
     )
 
 

tests/test_main.py

@@ -1,11 +1,40 @@
-import os
 import shutil
 import sys
+import tempfile
+from argparse import ArgumentParser, Namespace, _SubParsersAction
 from pathlib import Path
 
 import pytest
 
-from falyx.__main__ import bootstrap, find_falyx_config, main
+from falyx.__main__ import (
+    bootstrap,
+    find_falyx_config,
+    get_parsers,
+    init_callback,
+    init_config,
+    main,
+)
+from falyx.parser import CommandArgumentParser
+
+
+@pytest.fixture(autouse=True)
+def fake_home(monkeypatch):
+    """Redirect Path.home() to a temporary directory for all tests."""
+    temp_home = Path(tempfile.mkdtemp())
+    monkeypatch.setattr(Path, "home", lambda: temp_home)
+    yield temp_home
+    shutil.rmtree(temp_home, ignore_errors=True)
+
+
+@pytest.fixture(autouse=True)
+def setup_teardown():
+    """Fixture to set up and tear down the environment for each test."""
+    cwd = Path.cwd()
+    yield
+    for file in cwd.glob("falyx.yaml"):
+        file.unlink(missing_ok=True)
+    for file in cwd.glob("falyx.toml"):
+        file.unlink(missing_ok=True)
 
 
 def test_find_falyx_config():
@@ -50,3 +79,54 @@ def test_bootstrap_with_global_config():
     assert str(config_file.parent) in sys.path
     config_file.unlink()
     sys.path = sys_path_before
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_init_config():
+    """Test if the init_config function adds the correct argument."""
+    parser = CommandArgumentParser()
+    init_config(parser)
+    args = await parser.parse_args(["test_project"])
+    assert args["name"] == "test_project"
+
+    # Test with default value
+    args = await parser.parse_args([])
+    assert args["name"] == "."
+
+
+def test_init_callback(tmp_path):
+    """Test if the init_callback function works correctly."""
+    # Test project initialization
+    args = Namespace(command="init", name=str(tmp_path))
+    init_callback(args)
+    assert (tmp_path / "falyx.yaml").exists()
+
+
+def test_init_global_callback():
+    # Test global initialization
+    args = Namespace(command="init_global")
+    init_callback(args)
+    assert (Path.home() / ".config" / "falyx" / "tasks.py").exists()
+    assert (Path.home() / ".config" / "falyx" / "falyx.yaml").exists()
+
+
+def test_get_parsers():
+    """Test if the get_parsers function returns the correct parsers."""
+    root_parser, subparsers = get_parsers()
+    assert isinstance(root_parser, ArgumentParser)
+    assert isinstance(subparsers, _SubParsersAction)
+
+    # Check if the 'init' command is available
+    init_parser = subparsers.choices.get("init")
+    assert init_parser is not None
+    assert "name" == init_parser._get_positional_actions()[0].dest
+
+
+def test_main():
+    """Test if the main function runs with the correct arguments."""
+
+    sys.argv = ["falyx", "run", "?"]
+
+    with pytest.raises(SystemExit) as exc_info:
+        main()
+    assert exc_info.value.code == 0

tests/test_parsers/test_argument.py

@@ -88,3 +88,11 @@ def test_argument_equality():
     assert arg != "not an argument"
     assert arg is not None
     assert arg != object()
+
+
+def test_argument_required():
+    arg = Argument("--foo", dest="foo", required=True)
+    assert arg.required is True
+
+    arg2 = Argument("--bar", dest="bar", required=False)
+    assert arg2.required is False

tests/test_parsers/test_argument_action.py

@@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ def test_argument_action():
     assert action != "invalid_action"
     assert action.value == "append"
     assert str(action) == "append"
-    assert len(ArgumentAction.choices()) == 9
+    assert len(ArgumentAction.choices()) == 10

tests/test_parsers/test_completions.py

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+import pytest
+
+from falyx.parser.command_argument_parser import CommandArgumentParser
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+@pytest.mark.parametrize(
+    "input_tokens, expected",
+    [
+        ([""], ["--help", "--tag", "-h"]),
+        (["--ta"], ["--tag"]),
+        (["--tag"], ["analytics", "build"]),
+    ],
+)
+async def test_suggest_next(input_tokens, expected):
+    parser = CommandArgumentParser(...)
+    parser.add_argument("--tag", choices=["analytics", "build"])
+    assert sorted(parser.suggest_next(input_tokens)) == sorted(expected)

tests/test_parsers/test_tldr.py

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+import pytest
+
+from falyx.exceptions import CommandArgumentError
+from falyx.parser.command_argument_parser import CommandArgumentParser
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_add_tldr_examples():
+    parser = CommandArgumentParser()
+    parser.add_tldr_examples(
+        [
+            ("example1", "This is the first example."),
+            ("example2", "This is the second example."),
+        ]
+    )
+    assert len(parser._tldr_examples) == 2
+    assert parser._tldr_examples[0].usage == "example1"
+    assert parser._tldr_examples[0].description == "This is the first example."
+    assert parser._tldr_examples[1].usage == "example2"
+    assert parser._tldr_examples[1].description == "This is the second example."
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_bad_tldr_examples():
+    parser = CommandArgumentParser()
+    with pytest.raises(CommandArgumentError):
+        parser.add_tldr_examples(
+            [
+                ("example1", "This is the first example.", "extra_arg"),
+                ("example2", "This is the second example."),
+            ]
+        )
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_add_tldr_examples_in_init():
+    parser = CommandArgumentParser(
+        tldr_examples=[
+            ("example1", "This is the first example."),
+            ("example2", "This is the second example."),
+        ]
+    )
+    assert len(parser._tldr_examples) == 2
+    assert parser._tldr_examples[0].usage == "example1"
+    assert parser._tldr_examples[0].description == "This is the first example."
+    assert parser._tldr_examples[1].usage == "example2"
+    assert parser._tldr_examples[1].description == "This is the second example."