====== CLI/TUI Checklist ======

**Version:** 2.1\\
**Scope:** Command-line UX, scripting compatibility, and deterministic output.

===== MUST =====

  * [ ] Exit codes follow conventions (0 success; non-zero failure); errors never return 0
  * [ ] stdout is machine-readable when requested; stderr is used for diagnostics
  * [ ] Non-interactive mode exists; no blocking prompts unless explicitly requested
  * [ ] Config precedence is defined (CLI args > env > config file > defaults)
  * [ ] Timeouts are bounded for network/IO; retries are controlled and documented
  * [ ] Output is stable (ordering, formatting) to support automation
  * [ ] Large inputs are streamed where feasible; avoid unbounded memory growth

===== SHOULD =====

  * [ ] ''%%--help%%'' and ''%%--version%%'' are comprehensive
  * [ ] Provide ''%%--json%%'' or similar structured output where appropriate
  * [ ] Disable color when output is not a TTY (or provide ''%%--no-color%%'')

===== NICE =====

  * [ ] Completion scripts (bash/zsh/pwsh) if frequently used
  * [ ] "dry-run" mode for destructive operations

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//Version: 2.1 (Split)//\\
//Author: Wolfgang van der Stille//

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