Implement context-aware single-command CLI

[joelteply]

Summary

This PR completely reimagines the Continuum CLI experience by creating a single-command entry point that intelligently detects context and performs the appropriate action:

• Zero-friction cognition: Run → and the CLI figures out what to do
• Smart contextual detection: Analyzes current environment (git repo, config files, integrations)
• Automatic initialization: Creates config when none exists without requiring explicit commands
• AI integration: New option to send tasks directly to configured assistants
• Intelligent suggestions: Provides next steps based on what's missing in your configuration
• Backward compatibility: Still supports command-style usage for existing workflows

The Philosophy Shift

This redesign represents a fundamental shift in how we think about the CLI:

• From commands to intent: Just express what you want to achieve
• From explicit to implicit: The tool understands your context
• From options to intelligence: Smart defaults based on environment
• From tool to assistant: A more natural collaboration experience

Usage Examples

Implementation Notes

This implementation is a proof of concept that demonstrates the core ideas. It includes:

• Context detection in git repositories
• Basic integration with Claude and GPT formats
• Automatic symlink creation for tool integration
• Simplified assistant interactions

Testing

I've tested this implementation in a variety of scenarios:

• Clean repository with no configuration
• Repository with existing configuration but no assistant integrations
• Repository with full configuration and integrations
• Various command-line options

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packages/cli/src/ask.js:14

• [nitpick] Consider renaming askAssistant to more explicitly indicate its purpose (for example, sendTaskToAssistant) to improve clarity.

export async function askAssistant(prompt, options = {}) {

packages/cli/src/ask.js:153

• The prompt variable is directly interpolated into the command string without escaping, which could lead to shell injection vulnerabilities when integrated into production.

return `echo "This would run: claude ask \"${prompt}\""`;

packages/cli/src/ask.js:162

• The prompt variable is directly interpolated into the command string without proper escaping, posing a potential security risk for command injection.

return `echo "This would run: openai api chat \"${prompt}\""`;

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