Rename directory command to workspace

[LyalinDotCom]

Summary

• rename the slash command to /workspace while keeping /directory and /dir as compatibility aliases
• update footer, settings, docs, and tips to use workspace terminology consistently
• update MCP scope messaging to use workspace wording while keeping project as a compatibility alias

Closes #20737

Inspired by #20740.

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Summary of Changes

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This pull request refactors the core terminology around managing multiple directories, transitioning from 'directory' to 'workspace' for enhanced conceptual clarity and consistency across the CLI. The changes ensure that user-facing commands, internal settings, and documentation reflect this new standard, while carefully preserving backward compatibility for existing workflows and configurations.

Highlights

• Command Renaming: The /directory slash command has been renamed to /workspace for improved clarity and consistency. The old /directory and /dir commands will continue to function as compatibility aliases.
• Terminology Update: All related documentation, settings, and UI elements have been updated to consistently use 'workspace' terminology instead of 'directory' or 'CWD' (Current Working Directory).
• MCP Scope Alignment: The mcp (Multi-Config Provider) commands now default to a 'workspace' scope instead of 'project', with 'project' retained as a compatibility alias for existing configurations.

Changelog

• docs/cli/settings.md
  • Updated the setting description for 'Hide CWD' to 'Hide Workspace Path'.
• docs/reference/commands.md
  • Renamed the /directory command to /workspace and updated its usage examples to reflect the new name, while noting /directory and /dir as aliases.
• docs/reference/configuration.md
  • Modified the description for the ui.footer.hideCWD setting to refer to 'workspace path'.
• docs/tools/mcp-server.md
  • Changed the default configuration scope for gemini mcp add and gemini mcp remove commands from 'project' to 'workspace' in the documentation.
• packages/cli/src/commands/mcp/add.test.ts
  • Updated test descriptions to use 'workspace settings' instead of 'project settings' for MCP server addition tests.
  • Added a test case to explicitly support --scope=project as a compatibility alias.
• packages/cli/src/commands/mcp/add.ts
  • Introduced a displayScope variable to consistently show 'workspace' or 'user' in logs.
  • Updated the logic to check displayScope when determining if a command is run in the home directory.
  • Modified the command options to set 'workspace' as the default scope and include 'project' as a valid choice.
• packages/cli/src/commands/mcp/remove.test.ts
  • Updated test descriptions to use 'workspace settings' instead of 'project settings' for MCP server removal tests.
• packages/cli/src/commands/mcp/remove.ts
  • Introduced a displayScope variable for consistent logging messages.
  • Updated log messages to refer to 'workspace settings' instead of 'scope settings'.
  • Modified the command options to set 'workspace' as the default scope and include 'project' as a valid choice.
• packages/cli/src/config/footerItems.ts
  • Updated the header and description for the 'workspace' footer item to remove the /directory alias mention and clarify it as 'Current workspace path'.
• packages/cli/src/config/settingsSchema.ts
  • Updated the label and description for the ui.footer.hideCWD setting to 'Hide Workspace Path'.
• packages/cli/src/services/BuiltinCommandLoader.ts
  • Renamed the import of directoryCommand to workspaceCommand and updated its usage in the command loader.
• packages/cli/src/ui/commands/directoryCommand.test.tsx
  • Renamed the test file to workspaceCommand.test.tsx.
  • Updated imports and test suite descriptions to reflect workspaceCommand.
  • Modified error messages to refer to /workspace add instead of /directory add.
• packages/cli/src/ui/commands/directoryCommand.tsx
  • Renamed the file to workspaceCommand.tsx.
  • Updated the command definition to workspaceCommand, setting its name to 'workspace' and adding 'directory' and 'dir' as alternative names.
  • Modified the sandbox profile error message to reference /workspace add.
• packages/cli/src/ui/components/Footer.test.tsx
  • Updated test assertions to expect 'workspace' in the footer output instead of 'workspace (/directory)'.
• packages/cli/src/ui/components/FooterConfigDialog.test.tsx
  • Updated test assertions to expect 'workspace' in the footer configuration dialog output instead of 'workspace (/directory)'.
• packages/cli/src/ui/components/snapshots/Footer.test.tsx.snap
  • Updated snapshot tests to reflect the change from 'workspace (/directory)' to 'workspace' in the footer display.
• packages/cli/src/ui/components/snapshots/FooterConfigDialog--FooterConfigDialog-highlights-the-active-item-in-the-preview.snap.svg
  • Updated SVG snapshot to reflect 'Current workspace path' and adjusted text lengths and positions for the 'workspace' item.
• packages/cli/src/ui/components/snapshots/FooterConfigDialog--FooterConfigDialog-renders-correctly-with-default-settings.snap.svg
  • Updated SVG snapshot to reflect 'Current workspace path' and adjusted text lengths and positions for the 'workspace' item.
• packages/cli/src/ui/components/snapshots/FooterConfigDialog--FooterConfigDialog-updates-the-preview-when-Show-footer-labels-is-toggled-off.snap.svg
  • Updated SVG snapshot to reflect 'Current workspace path' for the 'workspace' item.
• packages/cli/src/ui/constants/tips.ts
  • Updated informative tips to use /workspace command and clarify that /dir and /directory are now shortcuts for /workspace.
• schemas/settings.schema.json
  • Updated the title, description, and markdownDescription for the hideCWD setting to 'Hide Workspace Path'.

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Code Review

This pull request refactors the terminology used for directories and project scope, renaming them to 'workspace'. The changes are consistently applied across documentation, UI, commands, and tests, with backward compatibility maintained through aliases. The implementation is thorough and I found no issues with the changes.

[jacob314]

[jacob314]

Great work on this terminology shift! Everything looks clean and the backward compatibility aliases for commands and scopes are well-implemented.

Minor nit / Suggestion for follow-up:
There is some lingering internal project terminology in the core architecture. For example, getProjectCommandsDir() in packages/core/src/config/storage.ts, and internal comments in packages/cli/src/services/FileCommandLoader.ts referring to // 2. Project commands.

It might be worth creating a quick follow-up issue to align these internal storage and loader methods with the new workspace terminology for complete cohesion.

Otherwise, this looks solid!